events at lacenterra,
during july
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch continues to add new summer events and family fun for
the month of July. Events offered by LaCenterra are free and open to the
public.
For more information, go to www.lacenterra.com.
Free Women’s Adventure Boot Camp Class, Wednesdays, 5 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Shape up for
summer with this free weekly boot camp class.
Live Music at Baker St. Pub & Grill, Wednesday-Saturday, 9:45 p.m.-
2 a.m.
Luke’s Locker Fun Run & Morning Social, Thursdays, 5:15 a.m. Runners of all fitness levels are invited
to meet at Luke
’s Locker for a fun run and morning social with complimentary bagels, coffee and
juice.
Live Music at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Thursdays, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; and Fridays-Saturdays,7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Farmers Market at LaCenterra, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon between Panera Bread and
Baker St. Pub
& Grill, adjacent to Commercial Center Blvd.The Farmers Market at LaCenterra is a
year-round market offering locally grown produce and homemade products from
vendors in and around the greater Katy area. Market held rain or shine.
AM Chi (FREE Tai Chi Class), Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. LaCenterra offers free Tai Chi classes each Saturday morning in
Heritage Square. Participants are encouraged to bring a pet-related item to the
class.
Items will be donated to Special Pals animal shelter and adoption center.
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz featuring In The Pocket, July 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. In The
Pocket represents a talented cast of professional musicians who share an
interest in classic improvisational jazz.
LaCenterra’s Big Backyard Barbecue, July 4, 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Enjoy music, food, family fun
and fireworks.
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz featuring White Stone Craving, July 9, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Summer Saturdays in Cinco presented in partnership with the Cinco Ranch Home
Owners Association, July 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. The popular summer
cultural arts series returns to LaCenterra offering an array of theater, dance
and interactive performances designed just for kids. Guests are invited to join
Dante Teller of Tales on July 11 for an exciting and interactive voyage to the
Land of Stories. Dante recounts stirring tales that teach lessons of
understanding differences and finding good in all. Dan Egger-Belandria
’s Rhythm Explosion is set for July 25. Guests are invited along on a musical journey that explores African, Cuban and
Caribbean rhythms and folklore. Harpist Sarah Shute performs at SimplyCinco on
Aug. 8.
Children will enjoy the magical and beautiful sounds of the harp.
Mondays with Mommy: “Summer Safety” presented by The Katy Area Red Cross, July 13, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Guests are
asked to bring beach towels and/or plastic pet toys to be donated to Special
Pals animal shelter and pet adoption center.
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz featuring The Billy Keener Band, July 16, 6 p.m.-
9 p.m.
LaCenterra Sunset Cruise, July 18, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Classic car owners are invited
to display their
“rides” and talk shop at this monthly gathering.
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz featuring Dr. FeelGood, July 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Dr.
FeelGood has an impressive following and a talented lineup comprised of 2009
Taylor High School graduates.
Hot Nights, Cool Jazz featuring Cool Breeze, July 30, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. This
spirited jazz combo features Gene Fritts on guitar and Tom Viviano on trumpet
and flugelhorn. The combo serves up jazz standards, cool jazz and bossa nova.
open trails, fridays
Open Trails is an opportunity to enjoy a self-guided walk on one of Katy Prairie
Conservancy
’s breezy, beautiful preserves each Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the KPC Field
Office.
Hike along a well-marked path listening for the honks of wild geese sweeping
towards the horizon, scan the golden-brown grasses for darting grasshoppers,
and, best of all, take in the calming sounds of an inviting countryside only 45
minutes from the hustle and bustle of Houston.
Each guest is provided with an informative, full-color trail guide to add to
their journey of discovery and is encouraged to download a Trail Cast from the
Web site, which complements information found in the trail guide.
All participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including closed-toe
shoes and long pants. A long-sleeve shirt is also recommended. Participants
should bring their own water and insect repellent.
Registration is not required. For more information, call
713-523-6135.
KVPAC Presents Attention Deficit Improv Hosted By Black Acre Theatre, july 3, 4,
31 and Aug. 1
Attention Deficit Improv will be held the first weekend of every month at KVPAC,
2501 S. Mason Road #290.
Hosted by Black Acre Theatre, the new program promises an evening of comedic
ventures ranging from quirky characters to on-the-spot song creation.
Participate in the fun and games, or just sit back and laugh with friends and
enjoy the show.
Concessions will be available for purchase. Friday nights from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
are designated for young teens age 13-18; and Saturday nights from 8 p.m.-10:30
p.m. are for older teens and young adults 18 and older.
Maud Marks Branch Library
Events during july
The following free programs will take place at the library during July.
Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3
to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome.
Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime meets each Thursday morning at 10:15 a.m. and
11:15 a.m. This is an interactive program for children ages 0 to 12 months and
caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes,
songs and finger plays.
Children 18 to 36 months are invited to participate in Totally Toddler Storytime
on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Join the Afternoon Book Club on July 9 at 1 p.m. The Evening Book Club will meet
on July 6 at 7 p.m.
Free Internet Classes are available on July 28 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m., July 1, 11
and 15 from 10 a.m.-11a.m., and July 11 and 23 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn how to
navigate your way around the World Wide Web and use suc
cessful search techniques. Pre-registration is required for the July 11 and July
23 classes.
On July 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold
a used book sale. There will be a large selection of hardback fiction and
nonfiction, as well as children
’s books and paperbacks.
The Summer Reading Program will offer the following shows during July at 2 p.m.:
Express Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland, July 1; Puppett Pizzazz, July 8; Harry Potter Party, July 15; Thunderbird
Theater presents
Sheriff Jack and the Beanstalk, July 22; and Wild About Houston, July 28.
The Teen Summer Reading Program is designed for teens ages 12 and up. All
programs are free, but pre-registration is required. Upcoming events include:
Speed stacking, July 2,
2 p.m.; Craft – Decorate your jeans, July 6, 3 p.m.; Up Close Magic, July 9, 2 p.m.; Craft – Jewelry design, July 13, 3 p.m.; Silkscreening, July 16, 2 p.m.; Craft – Altered Books, July 20, 3 p.m.; Glass etching, July 23, 2 p.m.; Book
discussion,
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree by Laurnen Tarshis, July 27, 2 p.m.; Comedy Improv Workshop, July 30, 2 p.m.Call
281-492-8592 for more information or to to RSVP
for a class or event.
