| As the Fort Bend County Fair ends a successful year, there are additional opportunities for residents in the county to have fun and also benefit others.
Prepare to have a look at some hot rods this weekend. The fifth annual Wallis Fine Rides Autofest, an open car show with all cars welcome, starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, rain or shine, at the American Legion Hall on Legion Road in Wallis.
Awards will be given at 3 p.m. The event features lots of food, live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, door prizes and the chance to see some unique cars. For more information, visit www.wallistexas.org.
The Brazos River Pickers are staging a free bluegrass and old-time music concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Brazos Bend State Park in the amphitheatre. Although the concert is free, the usual state park entry fees apply. Call 281-344-0601 for information on joining the acoustic guitar group. And while you're at the park, be sure and stroll over to the George Observatory for a look at the stars.
Forget cooking this weekend. The Rosenberg Knights of Columbus is holding its monthly fish fry from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the KC Hall on Kaycee Drive in Rosenberg. All-you-can-eat plates are $7 adults and $5 children. To-go plates of hot fried catfish, side dishes and iced tea are available.
New Hope Baptist Church of Richmond is holding a benefit barbecue starting at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Jiffy Lube parking lot on Avenue H. All plates are $7 and include three meats along with side dishes. Turkey legs are available for $4. For delivery, call 832-607-8444 or 281-650-2837.
With the mercury hovering around 90, take time to cool off. Sugar Land's Olde Tyme Ice Cream Social is 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lakeview Auditorium, corner of Lakeview and Wood Streets. Admission is free and there are plenty of ice cream treats, crafts and entertainment for all ages. For more information, call 281-898-4518.
As cooler temperatures often mean the beginning of cold and flu season, take some precautions. New Covenant Church, 1412 Brazos St. in Rosenberg, offers flu, pneumonia and tetanus shots from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For information about restrictions, call 281-341-0303 or 281-342-2325.
B. F. Terry Rangerettes are holding a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Richmond Wal-Mart. Pre-sale tickets from the Sept. 9 car wash will be honored.
If you've always wondered about what it takes to earn a college education, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land is offering an open house and advising day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the university, 14000 University Blvd. at Highway 59 in Sugar Land. Visit www.sugarland.uh.edu. or call 281-275-3300 for more information on earning that college diploma.
The West Fort Bend Optimist Club and the Texas Center for the Missing is providing a free photo identification service for children Saturday at the Fort Bend County Fair. Visit www.thetexascenter.org or www.optimist.org for more information.
Take a step back to the days of kings and queens. A free presentation on Celtic warriors and kings starts 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road in Sugar Land. Call 281-341-2677 for directions.
The Needville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its eighth annual golf tournament with a tee time of 2 p.m. Sunday at the new Gulf Golf Course, 131 Ave. J in Boling, rain or shine. Trophies will be awarded, and a meal will be served after the tournament. The fee is $160 per team or $40 per person. Applications are available at the Needville branch of Amegy Bank of Texas. Call 979-793-5700 or 281-238-7083 or visit www.needville.org for application forms.
Holy Cross Catholic Church is holding its annual bazaar Sunday at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. Hot dinners of barbecue beef, chicken, sausage and side dishes begins serving at 11 am.
A live auction starts at 12:30 p.m. Other activities include a petting zoo, Velcro wall, pony rides and Patrick the Celebrity Camel, who will be available for rides. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Bobby Jones Orchestra at noon, the Dujka Brothers at 3:30 p.m. and No Limit at 6 p.m. Raffle tickets are $1 for a chance to win one of 96 prizes. Call 979-335-7344 for additional information.
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