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March 1 - March 7

Stafford Centre Grand Opening
DATE OF EVENT: March 5, 6 and 7
EVENT LOCATION: 10505 Cash Road in Stafford
STARTTIME: 11 a.m. March 5
ENDTIME: 7:30 p.m. March 7
CONTACT NAME: Stafford Centre Box Office
CONTACT PHONE: 1-888-321-6546 WEBSITE: www.staffordcentre.com TICKET PRICE: $5-$20
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The much-anticipated Stafford Centre, a convention center and performing-arts complex, will be unveiled to the public during a special three-day grand-opening celebration from Friday, March 5, though Sunday, March 7. The complex features four festival fields, a grand ballroom, a convention center and a 1,100-seat performing-arts theatre. Located south of U.S. 59 at the intersection of Murphy Road and Cash Road, the Stafford Centre is a unique new venue for the Houston area and the first performing-arts complex of its kind in Fort Bend County. "The Stafford Centre's grand-opening celebration will have something for everyone, from an outdoor festival to an indoor symphony performance," said Tim Mabe, director of the Stafford Centre. "We are thrilled to showcase our city's beautiful new facility with these special productions by local and international performers."

Community Emergency Preparedness Fair
DATE OF EVENT: March 6, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Katy Stake Center 1603 Norwalk
STARTTIME: 10:00 AM
ENDTIME: 2:00 PM
CONTACT NAME: Jan Swope
CONTACT PHONE: 281-693-2631
EMAIL ADDRESS: knuttall@aol.com
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: "Chance favors the prepared mind." Preparing for natural and man-made emergencies has become a modern day necessity. The Katy Texas Stake Women's Organization, known as the Relief Society; of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has announced a Community Emergency Preparedness Fair for Saturday, March 6, 2004 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This event will combine three speakers, two from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and one from the National Weather Service. They will provide an overview of the foreseeable types of terrorist attack threats, outline the "all hazards" preparation steps that should be taken at home and work for both natural and man-made emergencies.

Yale Street Market
DATE OF EVENT: March 6th and then the first Saturday of the month
EVENT LOCATION: 210 21st Street off Yale
STARTTIME: 9 A.M.
ENDTIME: 5 P.M.
CONTACT NAME: Mitch Cohen
CONTACT PHONE: 713-802-1213
EMAIL ADDRESS: mitch@mitchandcarolyn.com
WEB SITE: www.YaleStreetMarket.com
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Yale Street Arts and Flower Market is a new and exciting Heights market created for local artists to display and sell original works of art. The market will offer a vibrant atmosphere for the Heights community and Houstonians, a place to enjoy arts, original crafts, and fresh-cut flowers. Entertainment provided by local musicians will be a highlight throughout the day. Free parking is available in the Kaplan's parking lot.

Candidate's Forum
DATE OF EVENT: Monday, March 1, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Club at Falcon Point in Katy
STARTTIME: 7:00 PM
ENDTIME: 9:00PM
CONTACT NAME: Ann F. Hodge
CONTACT PHONE: 281.828.1100 x 102
EMAIL ADDRESS: ann@katychamber.com
TICKET PRICE: free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Candidates attending this Forum will be those vying for the newly drawn U.S. Representative District 10. All eight candidates have accepted the invitation to attend. The event is sponsored by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

HCN Job Fair
DATE OF EVENT: Thursday, March 4th, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Pavillion on Gessner
STARTTIME: 12 Noon
ENDTIME: 5 pm
CONTACT NAME: Linda Mickelson
CONTACT PHONE: 936-442-3409
EMAIL ADDRESS: legals@hcnonline.com
WEB SITE: www.hcnonline.com
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Houston Community Newspapers is hosting a Job Fair with The Memorial/Spring Branch Sun and The Katy Sun. It will be Thursday, March 4, 2004 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pavillion on Gessner, 2500 Gessner, Houston TX 77080. Houston Community Newspapers is expecting 40 Houston area employers to participate with opportunities from entry to professional levels. For any additional questions call the HCN Employment Team at 1-800-659-6997 ext. 345.

March 8 - March 14

Hailey Tyce Benefit
DATE OF EVENT: March 14, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Bear Creek Park, Pavilion #6
STARTTIME: 1:00 pm
ENDTIME: 7:00 pm
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Hailey Tyce
CONTACT NAME: Shawn Pagan
CONTACT PHONE: 281-298-9520 or 281-518-3778
EMAIL ADDRESS: shawn@southernhighrollers.com
WEB SITE: www.southernhighrollers.com/hailey/index.html
TICKET PRICE: Donation only
EVENT DESCRIPTION: On March 14th at Bear Creek Park, Pavilion #6 (in Houston, just south of Clay Rd, between Hwy 6 and Eldridge), Southern High Rollers (SHR) will be hosting a 4-wheel drive truck show and raffle to help raise money for 7-yr old Hailey Tyce. Hailey is the grandchild of a METRO police officer and has been intensely fighting cancer for two years. The medical bills and cancer treatments are not cheap and they continue to increase, Hailey and her family need help to continue on. The 4wd truck show will start at 1:00pm and be non-competitive, except for bragging rights for crowd favorite. People will be bringing out their show trucks, mud trucks, buggies, rockcrawlers, "pile of parts" rigs, any type of rig they can push, pull, drive, trailer, or drag to the parking lot. The cost of entering the truck show is a donation to Hailey and her family, the size of that donation is their choice.

International Day of Service
DATE OF EVENT: March 13, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
STARTTIME: 10:00 a.m.
ENDTIME: 1:00 p.m.
CONTACT NAME: Quaynteece Moore
CONTACT PHONE: 281-727-1510
EMAIL ADDRESS: mooreq@pearlandisd.org
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: On the behalf of all local chapters Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., we would like to extend an invitation to Houston to our Health and Wellness Fair. There will be "free" testing for Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose Screening and HIV testing provided. Also there will be a wealth of education in these areas of diseases, door prizes, entertainment and free refreshments.

Operation Kid Safe
DATE OF EVENT: 03/13/2004
EVENT LOCATION: League City Sportsplex, 1251 Link Rd, off of I-45 and Calder Rd.
STARTTIME: 9:00 AM
ENDTIME: 3:00 PM
CONTACT NAME: AC Kantara
CONTACT PHONE: 281/989-8232
EMAIL ADDRESS: KidSafe@houston.rr.com
WEB SITE: www.wiredin.cc
TICKET PRICE: FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Operation Kid Safe is a first of its kind event offered absolutely free to all families in an effort to help teach kids and parents, in a safe and fun manner, survival methods and escape techniques against potential predators. Self-defense instructors will demonstrate many of these effective techniques. Kids will be encouraged to practice with their parents all the techniques taught, so dress accordingly. For capable families, we ask you to donate couple of canned food items, which will be given to a local shelter, or an unwrapped toy to be donated to under-privileged children.

Sherman Elementary Health Fair
DATE OF EVENT: March 11 2004
EVENT LOCATION: 1909 McKee St Houston TX 77009
STARTTIME: 1pm
ENDTIME: 4pm
EVENT BENEFICIARY: no
CONTACT NAME: Tishie Moye
CONTACT PHONE: 7132262627
TICKET PRICE: FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Free blood pressure check Free blood sugar check Free prostate check Free lead screening Free hearing screening Free eye information Free massages. Everyone in the community is welcome. Thank you for supporting your community school.

AIDS Walk Houston
DATE OF EVENT: March 14, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby
STARTTIME: 8:00 AM
ENDTIME: Noon
EVENT BENEFICIARY: AIDS Foundation Houston
CONTACT NAME: Christian Morely Weber
CONTACT PHONE: 713-623-6796, ext 278
EMAIL ADDRESS: weberc@afhouston.org
WEB SITE: www.AIDSwalkhouston.org
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The 15th annual AIDS Walk Houston encourages everyone to Step Up and Step Out to broaden awareness of HIV/AIDS issues in the Houston community. Also raises vital funds for 19 AIDS service organizations in the greater Houston area.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE(R) of Houston Celebrates Texas Art
DATE OF EVENT: Friday, March 12, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Houston Country Club
EVENT BENEFICIARY: ASSISTANCE LEAGUE philanthropic projects
CONTACT NAME: Lacy Williams
CONTACT PHONE: 713-526-7983
EMAIL ADDRESS: assistanceleague@academicplanet.com
WEB SITE: none
TICKET PRICE: $150
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This gala features cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of the 5-piece Kristopher. It will honor Shelly and I. W. Marks.

March 15 - March 21

BJ Hoffman Memorial Golf Tournament
DATE OF EVENT: March 16, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Weston Lakes Country Club
STARTTIME: 10:30 am
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Yes. HISD students
CONTACT NAME: Jan Buehler
CONTACT PHONE: 713-463-8200 ext. 12
EMAIL ADDRESS: Jbuehler@knudsonservices.com
WEB SITE: www.bjhfoundation.com
TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship $500 - $2000
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The 3rd Annual Barbara Jean Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday March 16, at Weston Lakes Country Club. Proceeds will benefit HISD underprivileged students with school supplies and college scholarships. For additional registration information contact Jan Buehler 713 463-8200 x-12.

Today's Woman at Her Best
DATE OF EVENT: Saturday, March 20th, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Wharton Civic Center
STARTTIME: 8:30 a.m.
ENDTIME: 1:15 p.m.
CONTACT NAME: Carol Wootton, Dir Marketing
CONTACT PHONE: 979/282-6090
EMAIL ADDRESS: carol.wootton@triadhospitals.com
TICKET PRICE: $20.00
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Women's Conference: Speakers include Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, Thomas Harris sharing his experience as a participant in "Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge and Dr. Mystan Gurkin, Surgeon. Wearable Arts Style Show and musical entertainment.

Sheree Ernest Reid Benefit BBQ
DATE OF EVENT: March 21, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Needville Knights of Columbus
STARTTIME: 11:00 Am
ENDTIME: 2:00 Pm
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Yes, Sheree Reid
CONTACT NAME: Shelley Mays
CONTACT PHONE: 281-208-2600 x5043
EMAIL ADDRESS: shelleym@centurysupply.com
TICKET PRICE: $7 adults, $5 child
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A Bar-B-Q dinner is planned with a live and silent auction. Dinner includes BBQ chicken and sausage, potatoes, slaw, beans, dessert. Also having a bake sale. All proceeds will benefit Sheree Ernest Reid, Leukemia patient. Tickets available at Southwest Bank of Texas - Needville Branch or by calling 979-793-6605.

March 22 - March 28

Healthier U Health Fair
DATE OF EVENT: March 24 - 26, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Montgomery College
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Health-related scholarships
CONTACT NAME: Ann Marie Love
CONTACT PHONE: 936.273.7436
EMAIL ADDRESS: ann.m.love@nhmccd.edu
TICKET PRICE: Most activities are free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Montgomery College is hosting Healthier U, a community wide health fair, beginning Wednesday, March 24, through Friday, March 26. Activities during the three-day event include educational and interactive booths, a 5k fun run/walk, a heart-healthy chili cook-off, a cookie bake-off, silent auction, health screens and book fair. Proceeds from this event benefit scholarships for health-related professions. The event will be held on the Montgomery College campus and the public is invited free of charge. "Last year, Healthier U allowed us to award 22 students in health-related programs with $500 scholarships," said Mary Hoff, Healthier U coordinator. The 5k fun run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26. Registration is $10 and t-shirts will be given to all participants. For more information, contact the Montgomery College Wellness Center at (936) 273-7317.

Woofstock 2004
DATE OF EVENT: March 27, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Clear Lake Park
STARTTIME: 10 a.m.
ENDTIME: 4 p.m.
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Bay Area SPCA
CONTACT NAME: Travis Demarest
CONTACT PHONE: 281-339-2086
EMAIL ADDRESS: bayareaspca@aol.com
WEB SITE: www.bayareaspca.org
TICKET PRICE: $15 single/$30 family
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Bring your dog and have a great time! Woofstock 2004 is a "picnic with your pooch" event featuring music, games, competitions, demonstrations and more. The theme for Woofstock 2004 is Paws for Peace. Special features for this year's event include pet readings by Animal Communicator Griffin Kanter, demonstrations by the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club and the Wildcards Flyball Team. The admission fee includes one free Woofstock 2004 t-shirt for the single rate and two free Woofstock 2004 t-shirts for the family rate. More information can be found on the Bay Area SPCA website.

SMILES FOR SAM
DATE OF EVENT: March 27, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: American Legion Hall, Crosby
STARTTIME: 7:00 am
ENDTIME: 4:00 pm
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Sam Hinton
CONTACT NAME: Maggie Callaway
CONTACT PHONE: 713-480-7169
EMAIL ADDRESS: maggie.callaway@alliedelec.com
TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This benefit is being held for Sam Hinton who was involved in a serious automobile accident on September 29, 2003. Activities of the benefit will include, garage sale, poker run, moon walk, bake sale, silent auction, live music, bar-b-que plates ($6 per plate) and much more. 100% of all money raised will go to Sam and his family to help assist with medical expenses.

Katy Pet Parade
DATE OF EVENT: Saturday, March 27, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Crosspoint Community
STARTTIME: 9:30
ENDTIME: TBA
EVENT BENEFICIARY: American Cancer Society
CONTACT NAME: Yolanda Ramirez
CONTACT PHONE: 713.706.5657
EMAIL ADDRESS: yolanda.ramirez@cancer.org
TICKET PRICE: $5/pet or $10/family of pets
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Join Amy Nichols, a 12-year-old who lost her big brother, Mark, to brain cancer 5 years ago. Amy wants to raise money for the American Cancer Society to help fight and possibly cure cancer so no family ever has to go through what her family did. All pets who are friendly, up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations and on a leash are welcome. For additonal information contact Amy's mom, Michelle Nichols at 281.610.6307

The Woodland Heights Home Tour
DATE OF EVENT: March 27th and March 28th
EVENT LOCATION: The Woodland Heights
STARTTIME: 1pm
ENDTIME: 6pm
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Woodland Heights Civic Assoc.
CONTACT NAME: Estella Espinosa
CONTACT PHONE: 713-861-4014
EMAIL ADDRESS: eiespin@mstvp.com
WEB SITE: www.woodland-heights.org
TICKET PRICE: $15
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Tired of the hustle & bustle of fast-paced city life? Then hop on board a special Metro Trolley and take a step back in time during the "2004 Woodland Heights Home Tour." Originally developed in the early 1900s, The Woodland Heights offers a glimpse into Houston's architectural & historic past. On March 27th and 28th you are invited to tour 6 beautifully restored and/or enlarged bungalow homes, American four-square and other architectural styles representative of this almost 100 year old neighborhood. A $15 ticket price covers admission to all 6 homes and FREE Metro Trolley service will be provided along the tour route. Proceeds benefit The Woodland Heights Civic Association.

The Rock Around the Block 5K Run/Walk
DATE OF EVENT: March 27, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, 530 Ferguson St., Humble, TX
EVENT BENEFICIARY: The net proceeds will benefit St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, allowing the school to better meet the educational needs of its students.
CONTACT NAME: Edward Vargas
CONTACT PHONE: 281-728-6680
EMAIL ADDRESS: RockAroundTheBlock@ev1.net
WEB SITE: www.smmcs.org
TICKET PRICE: Regis. fee: $12/Children's 1K; $15/Indiv. 5K; $45/Family 5K
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Come Rock Around the Block with us! This will be a sanctioned, fun, and fast 5K race for runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities and ages. A children's 1K race starts at 8am for those 13 and under. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30am. All those registering before March 20 (postmarked if mailing) will reserve a t-shirt. After March 20, t-shirts will be offered as supplies last. For more details and online registration, go to the Events Calendar at www.RunnerTriathleteNews.com and scroll to March 27, or call Mr. Vargas at the number above. We appreciate your support of our school!! Good luck to you in the race!!

Annual Bargain Book Sale - Friends of the Houston Public Library
DATE OF EVENT: March 26, 27, & 28, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: George R Brown Convention Center
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Friends of the Houston Public Library
CONTACT NAME: Friends of the Houston Public Library
CONTACT PHONE: 832-393-1387
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@friendsofhpl.org
WEB SITE: www.friendsofhpl.org
TICKET PRICE: free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Annual Bargain Book Sale for Friends of the Houston Public Library. March 26, 27, & 28, 2004 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. 80,000 Books for Sale. Most Books $2 or less, Better and Best books are individually priced . On Friday, March 26, 2004, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., will be Members' Preview Sale, Memberships available at the Door as low as $10
Saturday, March 27, 2004, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 28, 2004, noon – 4 p.m.
Sunday is Bag Day, $10 per bag (bags provided)
Saturday and Sunday are Open to the Public with No Entrance Fee
For more information visit or call: www.friendsofhpl.org 832-393-1387 All proceeds from the sale benefit Houston Public Library

Trailhead 2004
DATE OF EVENT: March 25-28
EVENT LOCATION: Columbus, Texas
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Texas Historical Shootist Society
CONTACT NAME: Kim Thomas
CONTACT PHONE: 979 732-6432
EMAIL ADDRESS: kthomas@pipelineconsultants.com
WEB SITE: www.THSS.org
TICKET PRICE: Spectators free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Relive the Old West - THSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of Cowboy Action shooting. Trailhead is their annual Cowboy gathering that draws competitors from across the USA. We welcome spectators and folks that may be interested in the sport. Event is located at "Gunsmoke, Texas" just a few miles North of Columbus at real old style Western town complete with Jail, Fort, Mine, Hotels, and Mayors office just to name a few. There will be cowboy shootin', ridin' and shoppin' at the 4-day event. Please check our website for more info

Rice University Walking Tour
DATE OF EVENT: Sunday, March 28, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: 6100 Main St., Houston
STARTTIME: 2 p.m.
ENDTIME: 3:30 p.m.
EVENT BENEFICIARY: Houston Preservation Alliance
CONTACT NAME: David Bush
CONTACT PHONE: 713-216-5000
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@ghpa.org
WEB SITE: www.ghpa.org
TICKET PRICE: $10-adults; $7-students
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Discover one of Houston's most beautiful outdoor spaces during a 90-minute guided architectural walking tour of Rice University's Academic Court, the earliest section of the campus. Tickets go on sale at 1:30 pm in front of Lovett Hall. Park in the Founders Court lot off Entrance 1, Main at Sunset.

BPMS150 Dinner& Concert
DATE OF EVENT: Saturday- March 27, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: Tarkington High School
STARTTIME: Spaghetti Supper 6:00-8:00 p.m
ENDTIME: Concert 8:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
EVENT BENEFICIARY: BPMS150 Bike Tour
CONTACT NAME: Bridgette Mc Millan
CONTACT PHONE: 281-592-9707
EMAIL ADDRESS: giantbug1963@yahoo.com
TICKET PRICE: Meal- $5 Concert- $10
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Jerry Allan Show will present a Tribute to the King of Rock and Roll after a Spaghetti Supper at Tarkington High School, and all proceeds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for research to find a cure for MS. The School is located at 2770 F.M. 163, Cleveland, TX. Concert seating is limited to 700, Dinner seating is limited to 350, so it is suggested you reserve and purchase tickets in advance as soon as possible. All checks must be made out to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Breast-Ovarian Cancer Seminar
DATE OF EVENT: March 28, 2004
EVENT LOCATION: 5400 Fellowship Lane
STARTTIME: 2:00 PM
ENDTIME: 4:00 PM
CONTACT NAME: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
CONTACT PHONE: 713-792-2765
EMAIL ADDRESS: lkc212@aol.com TICKET PRICE: Free
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Please join us to hear the latest updates in prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer from experts with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. This program is being offered at Congregation Jewish Community North free of charge through the generosity of the JoAnn Rosenberg Fund for Ovarian Cancer Education at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Chai Hadassah and the Congregation Jewish Community North Sisterhood.

March 29 - March 31