Sugar Land List September 2019

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT • THE LIST • THE GUIDE • HEALTH REPORT

sugar land list SEPTEMBER 2019

Making the Most of

the Fort Bend

County Fair

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THE GUIDE

IN THIS ISSUE

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Medical Focus

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Top Ten Things to Do in Making the most of the the Month of September Fort Bend County Fair

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Volunteering with the Big 5 Conference

EVENTS

HEALTH REPORT

Free Flu Shots to Benefit Santa's Exchange

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Missouri City Oktoberfest

IN OUR COMMUNITY

September 21st | 12pm until 4:00pm | Quail Valley Golf, Grille | 2880 La Quinta, Dr, Missouri City, TX 77459

MD Anderson cancer patients require approximately 200 units of red blood cells and 600 units of platelets every day, which is why donors are the most important part of the process! Giving blood and platelets provides hope for cancer patients who depend on the support of their family and friends and on the generosity of donors just like you. Be a hero – Donate blood to their blood bank and save lives,

Family Fun Night Animal Edition

September 27th | 6pm until 8pm | Rec and Tennis Center | 2701 Cypress Point Dr 77459

Join in on the fun at Missouri City’s Oktoberfest! Authentic food, beer, entertainment, and games will provide fun for the whole family! We are excited to partner with Missouri City's own Texas Biergarten and Texas Leaguer Brewing Company to offer a variety of beer and food for sale.

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September 20th | 10am until 2pm | Sugar Land Town Square | 15958 City Walk, 77479

Join us for a night of FREE family fun! This animal themed evening will feature crafts, activities, and your favorite animal friends. Be ready to get hands on and learn! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Parent supervision is required throughout the event.

Movie Night on The Lawn (Hocus Pocus)

October 7th | 7pm | First Colony Mall | 16535 Southwest Fwy Sugar Land

Movies are complimentary and shown in their original, unedited format. Children should not be left unattended or unsupervised at any time. Seating is first-come, first-serve. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. are subject to change. No rain dates.

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THE GOLDFINCH SEPTEMBER 13TH

Theodore Decker was 13 years old when his mother was killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, and even love.

Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day -- a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. .

JUDY SEPTEMBER 27TH

Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a fiveweek sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of “the world’s greatest entertainer.”

ABOMINABLE SEPTEMBER 27TH

When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him "Everest" and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara to help Everest get home.

JOKER OCTOBER 4TH

Failed comedian Arthur Fleck encounters violent thugs while wandering the streets of Gotham City dressed as a clown.

Disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow dissent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.

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TH E GU ID E

MEDICAL F O C U S

Many of us are guilty of maintaining a busy lifestyle and putting others needs before our own. However, research and experience shows the only way we can take care of others is by making sure we care for ourselves first. This month we teamed up with local healthcare providers to help you and your family achieve optimal health this season!

The "Amazon of HealthCare"

(281) 206–0068

Missouri City, TX 77459 3281 Rocky Creek Drive Suite 500 What are you looking for in a doctor and their office? Convenience? Same Day Appointments?

Friendly, helpful staff? Consider the "one click" option of Rocky Creek Family Medicine for you and your whole family. We see patients from infants through geriatric age. Commonly treated conditions include same day illness care, diabetes, high blood pressure, physicals, DOT physicals, well woman exams and sports exams. Additionally, we offer weight loss treatments, Lipotropic shots, hormone pellet treatments, and aesthetic treatments like Botox and Juvaderm.

Dr. McMullen, Dr. Choudhury and Hillary Spears, FNP look forward to meeting you soon!

Dr. Katie Smith and Dr. Carrie Pisklak are board-certified specialists in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for both children and adults. Combining experience with advanced education and devoted care, the doctors and their talented staff strive to make you feel at home while providing state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment personally tailored to you. Please contact us for a complimentary orthodontic consultation and allow us the opportunity to show 6218 Hwy 6 Suite C, Missouri City, TX 77459 you what sets us apart! We look forward to meeting you and (281) 206–0068 having you join our patient family here at Pisklak Orthodontics!

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3281 Rocky Creek Drive Suite 500 Missouri City, TX 77459 (281) 206–0068

PERSONALIZED BODY SCULPTING

Are you frustrated with "problem" areas on your body? Have you been dieting and exercising and you are still not shaped the way you want? What about trying a non-surgical option done in our local office with no down time? TruSculpt ID is a comfortable, reliable and clinically proven way to permanently eliminate fat cells. It is a safe and effective treatment now offered at Rocky Creek Family Medicine. In as little as one treatment, you can see results. Sessions are as short as 15 minutes each. They feel like a "hot stone massage". Our assistants remain with you throughout the treatment to assure your comfort while maximizing your results. Why not come in for a consult/treatment today- you only have fat to lose!

Growing our team of experts in

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Backed by the advanced technology of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Dr. Miller is committed to providing comprehensive care to women of all ages so they can live full and healthy lives.

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Board-certified OB-GYN, Rosalyn Miller, DO, joins Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates in Sugar Land, where she will provide a full range of care, including: • Prenatal care • High-risk pregnancies • Postnatal care • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries • Well-woman exams

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AUNTIE ALISA’S SUMMER GRILL

One thing is for sure…I love a mess free meal and grilling allows for a complete meal from start to finish!

Here’s one of my go to grill meals that my family loves.

Ingredients Honey glazed pork chops Fresh corn and asparagus with garlic butter Perfectly peachy bites

- Prepare the chops by bagging them in a honey and squeezed lemon mixture.

- Add in a teaspoon of salt and pepper and a tablespoon of ground garlic (this can be done up to 24 hours in advance) - Pull corn out of husks, clean and place on a large sheet pan - Wrap asparagus in an aluminum pocket with half stick of butter cut into pieces and a tablespoon of garlic powder - Cut fresh peaches into halves and place on sheet pan with the corn

What to do: Fire up that Grill!

Cook the chops and place the asparagus pocket on grill Place the corn and peaches directly on the grill and turn until corn is popping done and peaches are marked and still firm but caramelized Enjoy!

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THE LIST & REC IPE

TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE MONTH OF

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In the Garden, it’s time to plant fall tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, kale and lettuce varieties. Mulch and till in manure to ensure a nutrient rich soil that will feed the plants as we go onto the cooler months.

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Refurbish around the patio or pool with new annuals like petunias that like it a little cooler mixed with perennial greens tumbling off the planters will perk up the outdoor space after all the hot baking days of this summer.

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Clip and freeze herbs for use in soups and stews this winter. Carve out an afternoon to blanch and freeze fresh green beans, okra and corn as well.

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Making a batch of tomato jalapeño jams and storing them in the pantry will get you a head start for gifts this holiday.

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Invite the mothers from your child’s class for a monthly collective to collaborate. You can share ideas about life and parenting and use the together time to learn more about pairing the proper wines with dishes for fall festivities and share recipes.

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Go through the hall and personal closets and see if there are any outgrown outerwear that can be donated to a family or child in need. If you are so inclined purchase blankets while they are not needed with it still warm outside to give for later to our elderly community.

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On my night side table now “Turtles all the way down”

by John Green and “The art of racing in the rain” by Garth Stein.

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As always keep that electronic basket right on the kitchen counter and make sure family time is sacred sharing time!

Time to begin thinking about your holiday style guide and I love picking up a few tips for makeup trends on Pinterest. Everything is looking shimmery from eyes to cheeks to gloss and the way to make it pop is to add a bold lip to a very polished neutral face palate.

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Dressing the table is all important too and using fall leaves and small pumpkins makes your home feel festive. Simmer some cinnamon and cloves on the stove and get in the mood for a fabulous fall!

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COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE

OBLOGGER CALLD

Calling all bloggers and aspiring bloggers! We want to feature you! The List Magazines is on the hunt for modern fresh content. We are looking to feature bloggers in the following genres: food, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

To apply send us your website, social media handles and why you want to be featured in The List Magazines to info@siennalist. com.

Use ‘Blogger Call’ in the subject line.

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Logan Guthrie 281.460.1587 3907 Panorama Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459 www.logansgeneralcontracting.com

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SPOTLIGHT Making the Most of the Fort Bend County Fair

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he Fort Bend County Fair runs between Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, October 6th. However, despite how long the event runs, there are certain days that are more active than others. Anyone looking to make the most of the fair will want to show up on certain days.

Friday, September 27th will be one of the two most action packed days of the event, so it’s one that you won’t want to miss. Things kick off at eight in the morning with the Rabbit Show, with rabbit owners showing off their breeds as part of the Junior Livestock Show. Rabbits will be judged at the George Barn, where other animals shows will also be hosted , including the Turkey, Goat, and Steer shows. Anyone interested in the animal breed events will want to spend their time around the George Barn during the festival, since animal shows will be going on nearly every day of the fair. One animal event that won’t be at the George Barn is the commercial heifer show, will instead be hosted at Barn H. This event will see cattle competing for the title of grand champion, recognizing the size and quality of the heifer. The commercial heifer show takes place at eleven that same morning, so attendees at the rabbit show will

Written by Jason Luthor want to quickly make their way over between events.

For those less interested in animals and more interested in fun and games, Student Fun Day begins at one in the afternoon, so there’s no reason to show up earlier if you don’t want to see rabbits and cows on display. The Fun Day is designed to get kids from kindergarten to twelfth grade competing with each other for cash prizes.

Although the events will begin at one, anyone who wants to compete will need to register between the hours of eleven that morning and 12:45 P.M. After the start of the Fun Day, it’s a long stretch before new festivities begin at six that evening. Things kick off with the goat show, but the entertainment begins at eight that evening with Hayden Baker before Wade Bowen takes the stage at 10.

Saturday, September 28th is likely the second busiest day of the festivities and follows almost the same schedule as Friday. The broiler show starts at nine in the morning and a commercial heifer sale starts at noon. However, moms and dads might want to show up at 10:30 A.M. for the diaper derby, a race between babies that’s sure to be adorable. Another event that parents may enjoy is the School Art Auction.

Local artwork will be on exhibit as students compete for the title of Grand Champion. Afterward, the top exhibits will be moved to Building B, where they will be available for locals to buy. Besides these two days, Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 6th are the only other days when the festival runs from morning to evening. These days will be stuffed with similar events, like the pet show and junior heifer show. Plus, more musical artists, like Neal Mccoy, David Lewis, and Jody Booth will be taking the stage to cap things off at the end of the night.

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COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE

Speech & OccupatiOnal therapy

We now Offer Ot (Occupational therapy) Autism Spectrum Disorders, Speech & Language Delays, Auditory Processing, Fine & Visual Motor Problems, Sensory Processing Problems, Dyspraxia, THERAPEUTIC LISTENING PROVIDERS inSurance and Medicaid accepted

5819 Hwy 6, Suite 360, Missouri City 77459 speechandlearning.com • 281.403.2600

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Southwest is now . . . . .

Our practice

We are proud to welcome Scott Smith

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DDS, MD, to our Missouri City location.

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Dana Brotherton DDS, MD, in providing

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Dr. Smith joins our oral surgery team of Bill Jordan, DDS, Brian Stapp, DDS, and exceptional patient care and convenient access for our patients in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area.

Dr. Smith is seeing new patients now. Visit our website for more information.

3501 Town Center Blvd. South • Sugar Land, TX 77479 • 281-242-2848 5819 South Hwy. 6, Suite 350 • Missouri City, TX 77459 • 281-499-3294 www.FortBendOralSurgeons.com

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OUTREACH

VOLUNTEERING WITH THE BIG 5 CONFERENCE Written by Jason Luthor

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he Big 5 Conference, a religious organization with a mission to share the Gospel with children around the world, is looking for volunteers to help host the event. The conference is a family friendly event that primarily targets children in the hopes of equipping them with confidence to become a world changing generation. With so many events created to address women, business owners, and men, the conference sponsors felt there needed to be an event that spoke specifically to children.

The conference was created to instill in children the belief that they could do great things. By giving them confidence rooted in a religious foundation, conference founders Martin and Lannessa Moshay hoped to make a new generation of kids the leaders of the future. Since its creation, the conference has gone on to not only feature entertaining shows, but to host workshops and group events where attendees can learn the skills necessary to become leaders. By keeping these events faith based, the conference hosts hope to provide a moral foundation for using those same leadership skills.

Although the conference is open to everyone, it remains rooted in faith and religion. And, since it’s a religious event, all volunteers are first asked to sign a Statement of Faith and dress modestly during the conference.

As long as volunteers are willing to live up to the standards of the conference’s hosts, then they help in any of the many activities that will be going on throughout the day.

The events kick off with the Grand Entrance and Market Place. This kickoff to the conference starts with a high energy performance and a chance for kid-preneurs to advertise their services and goods they’ve made. Local business owners can also advertise during the Market Place., and local community organizations can talk about the services they provide to Fort Bend County.

Performance is at the heart of the conference, which explains why so much of the conference is centered around shows.

Kids Blitz Ministries will be arriving from Kentucky to help throw a high energy show that features kids entertaining the crowds. There will also be bands, dancers, and puppeteers on the BIG stage. Once again, kids will be entertaining the crowds, with children coming in from all around Texas to showcase their talents.

For the most part, volunteers will help keep things running so that the shows go off without a hitch. Anyone interested in volunteering will want to get in touch with the Big 5 Conference on their website, thebig5conference.com. Potential volunteers can fill out the online form to get on the list of volunteers. If you want to learn more about the organization, you can either call the conference hosts at (802) 294-2445 or email them at info@thebig5conference.com.

The conference will run between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12th at Sugar Land Town Square.

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H E ALTH R E P O RT

FREE FLU SHOTS TO

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th fall around the corner and the holiday season not far behind, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is once again offering Fort Bend and surrounding area residents the opportunity to donate a gift and receive a free flu shot.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land, in collaboration with the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Fort Bend Exchange Club, Rotary Club of Sugar Land, Rotary Club of Fort Bend and Toys for Tots Fort Bend, is offering free flu shots on Saturday, Oct. 12 to community members who participate in Santa’s Gift Exchange. Fort Bend and surrounding area residents can bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item in exchange for a free flu shot. The toys and clothing will benefit local children in the Fort Bend area.

“We are proud to partner again with the local Exchange and Rotary clubs and Toys for Tots to provide this community offering,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land. “This is a great way for the community to stay healthy while also putting smiles on children’s faces during the holiday season.”

In 2018, Santa’s Gift Exchange provided toys and clothing to nearly 5,000 economically disadvantaged children in Fort Bend County. “Everyone's assistance is needed to meet the challenge of providing toys for children who will not have toys this year without our help,” said Brad Porter, chairman of Santa’s Exchange 2019.

“We look forward to partnering with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for a ninth year. This is a great collaboration; get a flu shot and in return you are able to give back to the children in your community,” said Porter, a fourth year member of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land.

If you want to participate in this community event, please bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to the Brazos Pavilion Atrium of Houston Methodist Sugar Land between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Oct. 12. One flu shot per unwrapped toy or clothing item. For more information, please visit events.houstonmethodist.org/flushot-sl or call 281.274.7976.

No appointment is necessary.

The flu kills as many as 20,000 people a year. The vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B. Vaccination with the flu vaccine may not protect all people who receive the vaccine.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will distribute a limited supply of the influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and over with no history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or rubber latex allergy and who are not pregnant.

“Our community is well known for its philanthropic values, so we encourage you to participate by dropping off toys or clothing even if you have already had your flu shot,” Siebenaler said.

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RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

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YOUR PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH EXPERIENCE is unique to you.

We make your experience as perfect as the moment.

The recently expanded Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land is designed and staffed to provide all the support, guidance and expertise you and your baby need, from the first weeks of pregnancy through the big day and beyond.

Amenities include: • Tranquil, private and family-centered labor and delivery suites • Dedicated obstetrical (OB) emergency rooms for rapid maternal assessment • 24/7 access to on-site board-certified OB-GYNs with specialized training in emergency care for moms and babies • NICU with 24/7 on-site neonatology providers to monitor high-risk and premature babies • Postpartum care, education and breastfeeding support • A variety of childbirth classes as well as guided tours of the facility To register for a Childbirth Center class or tour, visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281.205.4514.

16655 Southwest Fwy. Sugar Land, TX 77479