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HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 Continued from Calendar, page 9 Texas Bound! Thu., July 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Using props and hands-on activities, day campers take a journey to early Texas. Ages 7-12. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 28.* Junior Canoe Training. Fri., July 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids can hit the water to earn a Jones Park Paddler’s card. The card allows participation in future park-sponsored canoe trips with an accompanying adult. Ages 10-15 only. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 28.* Second Saturday Settlers: Woodworking. Sat., July 8, 1-3 p.m. Fish of Spring Creek. Sat., July 15, 10 a.m. See page 3 for details.* Evening Canoe Trip. Sat., July 15, 5 p.m. Take a leisurely paddle down Spring Creek. Ages 16+. Reservations required beginning Wed., July 5.* Freshwater Aquarium Friends. Sat., July 22, 10 a.m. See page 3 for details. Bloomers and Britches. Sat., July 29, 10 a.m. Learn about the Texas pioneer family and how their life struggles influenced their clothing choices. UPCOMING Reptile Open House. Sat. and Sun., Aug. 19 and 20, 1-4 p.m. From the largest pythons to the smallest frogs, the Nature Center is packed with live reptiles and amphibians. ONGOING Tadpoles Club. Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 22, and 29; May 3, 10, 17, and 24; and Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Children learn about nature. Ages 3 and 4 only. Parent must accompany child. No younger or older siblings. Reservations required for respective months beginning Wednesdays, Feb. 1, April 5, and Aug. 2.* Second Sunday Pickers. Sundays, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, and Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m. Enjoy an informal folk concert or bring your instrument to join in the music! Invasives Beware. Sundays, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, and Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. Help to remove invasive species. Ages 16+ or with an adult. Jesse Jones Park Volunteers. Mondays, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, and Aug. 28, 7 p.m. The JJPV invites everyone to its monthly program and meeting. Ages 16+. Mercer Botanic Gardens MARCH March Mart Volunteer Training. Wed., March 8, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. and Sat., March 11, 9-10 a.m. New and experienced volunteers learn about March Mart. March Mart Preview. Wed., March 8, noon-2 p.m. and Sat., March 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Whet your gardening appetite for the biggest and best plant sale in the Gulf Coast region. March Mart. Fri., March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat., March 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Special shopping hours: Fri., March 17, 8-10 a.m. (TMS members). APRIL Landscape for Life. Mondays, April 3-May 1, 9 a.m.-noon. Texas Master Naturalist and Landscape for Life certified trainer Debbie Banfield shares how to create an environmentally friendly garden. TMS members: $125; non-members: $150.* Lunch Bunch: Gardening in Small Spaces. Wed., April 12, noon-2 p.m. Speaker: Harris County Extension Horticulturist Robert Richter. Ages 12+.* M A Y Lunch Bunch: Energetic Excavators. Wed., May 10, noon-2 p.m. Charlene Perry of DigIt Organics shares how to raise earthworms for garden compost. Ages 12+.* Blooming Bonnets. Fri., May 12, New time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Don your favorite bonnet with blooms and enjoy a morning of tea, hors d’oeuvres, and flowers. Ages 10 and up. TMS members: $20; non-members: $25; children ages 10-16: $12.50.* JUNE Lunch Bunch: Carnivorous Plants. Wed., June 14, noon- 2 p.m. Speaker: Mike Howlett of Pet Flytrap. Ages 12+.* Summer Camp Pep Rally. Thu., June 15, 9 a.m.-noon. Required training for summer camp volunteers.* Summer Garden Club. Saturdays, June 17, July 22, Aug. 26, and Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Monthly topics include unique fern plantings, ginger exploration, floral design, and basket weaving.* Garden Explorers: Traveling Through Time. Tuesdays- Fridays, June 20-23 and June 27-30, 9 a.m.-noon. Kids explore plants through the ages during this four-day summer camp. Suggested donation: $30. Session A: June 20-23. Ages 6-8. Session B: June 27-30. Ages 9-12.* JULY Texas Rose Rustlers Annual Meeting. Sat., July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event features guest speakers, a pot luck lunch, and door prizes. Visit www.texasroserustlers.com for details. UPCOMING Student Research and Education Symposium. Wed., Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. (networking); 6-8 p.m. (presentations). The night highlights the work of high school and university students who conduct botanical research at Mercer. Students and interns will present their research findings. See Calendar, page 11 * Reservations required. Please call 713-274-4160. All ages unless otherwise noted. 10
HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 Continued from Calendar, page 10 Lunch Bunch: Student Research and Education Symposium. Wed., Aug. 9, noon-2 p.m. An encore of the Aug. 2 symposium. Ages 12+.* Clean Up Cypress Creek. Sat., Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Clean up and green up Cypress Creek. The Bayou Preservation Association will provide boats and other gear, a free shuttle, and lunch. Volunteers may bring their own paddleboat. Registration and details at www.bayoupreservation.org/News-Events/Events.* Cypress Creek Regatta. Sat., Sept. 16. Canoeists and kayakers take in the natural landscape and wildlife as they paddle along Cypress Creek. Registration and details at http:// cypresscreekregatta.org.* ONGOING Gardening. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Seek out what’s blooming and learn about plant grooming, pruning, and weeding in the Perennial Garden and Conservation Garden. Wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and hat, and bring sunscreen and water. Gardening. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Take part in plant grooming, pruning, weeding, and mulching in the Prehistoric and Shade gardens. Wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and hat, and bring sunscreen and water. Friend-Raising and Fund-Raising Volunteer Groups. Days and times vary. Help plan special events for Mercer. Story Time in the Gardens. Third Monday of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mercer volunteers share their favorite nature books with children and parents. Stroller Strolls. First Thursday of the month, 9-10 a.m. Get active in a family-friendly outdoor setting. Chrysanthemum Society. Fourth Friday of most months, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about chrysanthemums and floral arranging. Cypress Creek Daylily Society. Sundays, March 26 and April 23, 2-4 p.m. Learn about gardening with daylilies. Flower show: May 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Centers BIG STONE LODGE AT DENNIS JOHNSTON PARK *For more information or to sign up, call 281-350-1029. Bridge Tournaments. Fri., March 3 and July 7, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Recreational bridge players register in teams ($24/ team). AARP Tax-Aide. Fridays, March 10, 9 a.m.-noon. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax assistance for lowand middle-income taxpayers. Visit www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide. Luncheons. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Includes lunch and entertainment.* • March 17 Spring Creek Jamboree (tickets: $12; purchase by March 15) • April 21 Awesome Blossom (tickets: $8; purchase by April 19) • May 19 Star Spangled Salute (tickets: $8; purchase by May 17) • June 16 Rockin’ Sock Hop (tickets: $8; purchase by June 14) • July 21 That’s Amore (tickets: $8; purchase by July 19) • Aug. 18 Holy Guacamole (tickets: $8; purchase by Aug. 16) • Sept. 15 Cruising the Caribbean (tickets: $12; purchase by Sept. 13) The Old 300: Austin’s First Colony. Wed., March 22, 1 p.m. Happy Trails Breakfast. Wed., March 29, 9 a.m. Suggested donation: $6; purchase tickets by Mon., March 27.* Popcorn and a Movie. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Invite friends and family for a free movie and popcorn. • April 5 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel • June 7 West Side Story • Aug. 2 Sleepless in Seattle Third Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Fri., Sept. 29, 2 p.m. View work by Big Stone Lodge’s talented artists. MANGUM-HOWELL AT DOSS PARK CENTER *For more information or to sign up, call 281-591-7830. AARP Tax-Aide. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, March 1-April 12 (except Wed., April 5). Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesdays: noon-4 p.m. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free income tax assistance for low- and middle-income taxpayers. Visit www.aarp. org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide. Luncheons. Tuesdays, noon. Includes lunch and entertainment.* • March 14 Mardi Gras (tickets: $8; purchase by March 10) • April 11 Burgers & Bingo (tickets: $8; purchase by April 7) • May 9 Fiesta! (tickets: $8; purchase by May 5) • June 13 Back to the Beach Catfish and Shrimp Buffet (tickets: $13; purchase by June 9) • July 11 Luau with Elvis! (tickets: $10; purchase by July 7) • Aug. 8 Lazy Days of Summer (tickets: $8; purchase by Aug. 4) • Sept. 12 Back to School (tickets: $8; purchase by Sept. 8) Bunny Hop “Eggs”travaganza. Wed., April 5, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy light refreshments, games, and a hayride. Suggested donation: $2 per person. Bring a camera! Ages 4 and under. Bridge Tournaments. Thursdays, May 4 and Aug. 3, 10 a.m. Recreational bridge players register in teams ($24/team).* “Fun4Kids” Summer Program. Thursdays, June 8-July 27. Times vary. Suggested donation: $2 per person. Register beginning May 1.* 11
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