Falcon Point East February 2018
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DATED EVENTS<br />
GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />
No Label Brewery<br />
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM<br />
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,<br />
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />
MARVEL COMIC - BLACK PANTHER MOVIE VIEWING<br />
Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded<br />
to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
Mathematics), entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn<br />
to EXcellence in association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota<br />
Phi Lambda Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly<br />
anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception<br />
meet the “community superheros and sheroes” comprised of<br />
professionals, athletes and business people who have made an<br />
impact to society.<br />
This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests,<br />
private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible<br />
and are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and popcorn.<br />
Purchase tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.<br />
The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand<br />
Parkway 22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 18, <strong>2018</strong>, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available.<br />
Help to positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness<br />
of this movie and give them motivation to dream big! Contact: Donna<br />
Mitchell at acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265.<br />
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER<br />
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting<br />
Clay Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds<br />
(Brookshire, TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in<br />
the life of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey.<br />
The Ballard House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be<br />
even bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our<br />
volunteers and people in the greater Katy area.”<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard<br />
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />
to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9<br />
AM and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House<br />
provides a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-fromhome<br />
for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in<br />
the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House<br />
from all over the United States and World. If you would like more<br />
information about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804-<br />
8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.<br />
JOIN US FOR THE $50,000 GSEC SHOW<br />
JUMPING GRAND PRIX<br />
FEBRUARY 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement<br />
of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing!<br />
Horse and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement<br />
that is unmatched in most other sports.<br />
PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM<br />
GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10<br />
Great Southwest Equestrian Center<br />
2501 S Mason Road - Katy, Tx 77450<br />
GSWEC.com<br />
For event information contact Val Garza 210-870-4584.<br />
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER<br />
CANCER WALK<br />
FEBRUARY 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Due to the massive flooding the Katy<br />
community experienced as a result of<br />
Hurricane Harvey and the continued<br />
efforts to recover from the devastation it<br />
caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”)<br />
Walk has been postponed until Sunday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong>. The walk will be held at<br />
Cane Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk<br />
to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly<br />
activities.<br />
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money<br />
to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team<br />
online at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will<br />
provide grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning,<br />
home wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the<br />
internal wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.”<br />
The walk will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and<br />
join us at the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising<br />
money for a very important cause.<br />
Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone<br />
to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to<br />
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