| With Daylight Saving Time ending this weekend, plan to get an early start for the annual Texian Market Days at the George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 in Richmond.
Texian Market Days runs Friday through Sunday to celebrate the heritage and heroes of Texas and includes historical reenactments, historic homes, folk life demonstrations, a time machine, arts and crafts, games, food and music.
Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Under age 4 are free. For tickets call 281-342-1256 or visit www.georgeranch.org.
Lamar Educational Awards Foundation's annual "Men Who Cook 2006" event is 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Safari Texas on FM 1464. The event features culinary treats from 55 celebrity chefs, along with dancing and auctions. All proceeds benefit classroom projects for Lamar Consolidated ISD teachers. Tickets are $50 and available at the door. For reservations, call 832-223-0334.
Youngsters can get a jump start on Halloween fun this weekend. The Rosenberg Railroad Museum, 1921 Ave. F, is hosting the BOOberg Fall Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event features a haunted house, scarecrow contest, costume contest, style show, bake sale, face painting, air bounces, and food. Call 281-342-3127 or 832-595-3525 for more information.
Needville Elementary School is hosting a Halloween Carnival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the school's White Gym. The event features over 130 silent auction baskets, games, a costume contest and raffle.
Beasley Elementary is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the school, with games, food, costume contest and a silent auction.
The city of Sugar Land is hosting its 22nd Boo Bash from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way. The Boo Bash features a costume contest, carnival games, pumpkin patch, and moon walks, in addition to tours of a haunted pirate ship and maze. The costume contest begins at 5:30 p.m. Free admission, and carnival games are 25 cents each. Call 281-275-2885 for more information.
Holy Rosary School holds its Halloween Carnival from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at 1408 James St. in Rosenberg. The hamburger supper, with chips and a drink, is $5, and hot dogs are $4. The carnival features a haunted house, raffle prizes, children's costume contest, bingo and carnival games. For information, call 832-541-4422.
Rosenberg Health and Rehab, 1419 Mahlmann St. in Rosenberg, is hosting a Halloween Carnival at 6:30 p.m. Friday with food and games for all ages. Call 281-342-0065 for more information.
New Life Ministries holds a Harvest Festival with door prizes, food, games and more at 5 p.m. Sunday at 710 Highway 90A in Richmond. Call 281-342-4163.
Austin High School's Theatre Department is presenting a Haunted House from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the school, 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive in Sugar Land. Tickets are $10 with the proceeds benefiting the Austin Playhouse Scotland Company. Call 281-634-2071 for more information.
The annual Fort Bend AWARE's Memory Walk starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in front of the AMC First Colony 24 Theater in Sugar Land. Activities include a 5K walk for adults and children, a doggie-walk, and a 1K walk. The fee is $30 for adults, $10 for children ages 18 and younger and $5 for dogs. The walk also features food, music and other activities. To pre-register, call 281-980-5648 or 713-266-6400.
There's no need to cook this weekend. B. F. Terry's Fine Arts Department is sponsoring a drive-through Barbecue dinner, catered by Schulze's, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $7. Call 832-223-3536 to order in advance.
The Wallis Knights of Columbus is hosting three days of food events from Friday through Sunday to benefit charity programs. All activities will be held at the KC Hall in Wallis. At 6 p.m. Friday, it'll be a Hamburger Dinner with fries and a free Street Dance at 7 p.m. A Barbecue Cook-Off is on Saturday, and a Turkey and Dressing Dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
A Barbecue benefit to offset the medical expenses of Mary Mejia runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Little Mexico House Curios and Bridal Shop at 316 Highway 90A in Richmond. Chicken and sausage barbecue plates with all the trimmings are $6. Call 281-341-8050 to place an order.
A benefit Barbecue for San Gabriel Cemetery is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fiesta parking lot in Rosenberg. Plates are $6 with brisket, sausage and side dishes. Call 281-232-0441 or 281-731-2968 to order in advance.
A benefit Barbecue to help Renee Guerra of Needville with medical bills is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Needville. Plates are $7. Call 832-212-4988 for orders.
Greater New Prospect Baptist Church, 14020 West Richmond in Needville, is sponsoring a Fish Fry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Plates are $7, and desserts are 50 cents. For orders call 979-793-6993.
The Fort Bend Trail Riders are having a memorial Trail Ride for Melvin Corliss from Friday through Sunday beginning at Booth's Trading Post, 9903 FM 2759. The fee is $30 for adult members, $35 for adult non-members and $10 for children. The cost includes a meal, dance and the camp site. Saturday and Sunday riders pull out at 9 a.m. A negative Coggins test is required. Email fbctra@yahoo.com or visit www.fbtra.org to register.
Bargain hunters are in luck. A Garage Sale to raise funds for a youth mission trip to Tijuana is being held at Christ Chapel, 1101 Damon in Rosenberg at 8 a.m. Saturday. Oakhill Baptist Church is also holding a Garage Sale to raise funds to clean up its cemetery. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 5019 Skinner Lane in Richmond. Call 281-238-0997 to donate.
The annual St. John's Jumble is 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West St. in Rosenberg. Hosted by the Women's Guild, the event features a quilt show, country store, crafts, plants and more. A chicken spaghetti lunch with salad, bread, tea and desserts will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates are $7, and take-outs are available.
First United Methodist Church is holding its annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church's Education Center, 431 Eldridge Road in Sugar Land. With free admission, the fair features refreshments, lunch, a silent auction, and door prizes with proceeds benefiting Fort Bend community projects. Call 281-491-6041 or jjhamilton@earthlink.net for additional information.
The Greater Houston Soaring Association is holding a Cornmeal Drop Contest from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wallis Gliderport. Barbecue and entertainment are also available. For more information call 979-478-2323 or www.houstonsoaring.org.
Sugar Land Town Square and the Indo-American Forum of Fort Bend is celebrating the Festival of Lights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Town Square in Sugar Land. Visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com or www.indoamericanforum.org for more information on the festival.
Mission of Faith Ministries is holding its Fall Festival of Classic and Custom Cars with awards, food, games, rides, and prizes from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at McCoy's Lumber, 5015 Ave. H in Rosenberg. Musical guests are Willie Trevino, Psalm 121, and Focus on Him, and Praise dancers will perform. Free candy and balloons for children 10 and under while supplies last.
With the winter holidays approaching, consider giving the gift of life. Needville Community Church is hosting a Blood Drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2405 Richmond Road. For restrictions, call 979-793-4939. Donate to be eligible for a drawing for four field-level tickets at a Houston Texan football game.
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is holding a Blood Drive in Missouri City from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of Congregation Beth El, 3900 Raoul Wallenberg Drive. Call 832-488-6130 or visit www.giveblood.org for donor restrictions.
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