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Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Jun 1 - 3 • ShuttleBration Weekend • Space Center Houston, Nassau Bay • spacecenter.org • 281-244-2100 Jun 1 • Lego Playtime • 10:00am • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 2, 16 & 23 • Concerts at Pearland Town Center • 5:00pm • Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com Jun 2 - 3 • Need for Speed Weekend • Buy a Beast ticket - take a ride on the Bullet Roller Coaster for FREE! • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Jun 2 • AIA Sandcastle Competition • Fun in the sun for all. Don’t forget the sunscreen! • Galveston East Beach • aiasandcastle.com • 713-520-0155 Jun 2 • Kids Workshop- Build an Organizer • 9:00am • Free • 5-12 yrs • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com Jun 2 • Texas Reading Club Kickoff • 10:00am • Register for the TX Reading club, Balloons, Face Painting, Craft, Fun for all ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 2 • Movie Night on the Strand: Ghostbusters • 8:00pm • galveston.com • 888-939-8680 Jun 3 • Target’s Free First Sunday • 12:00pm • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jun 4 - 7 • Nature Camp • 9:00am • Outdoor nature-related programming with the Brazoria Country Master Naturalists. Lowcost; limited space available. Call to register. • 7-12 yrs. • Camp Mohawk County Park • pearlandparks.com • 979-864-1541 Jun 4 & 18 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs and Rhymes. • 0-18 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 4 & 18 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 713-436-8600 Jun 4 • Puppet Pizzazz Extravaganza • 2:30pm • Free tickets required. Tickets are available on the day of the program. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 5 - 6 • Summer Movie Clubhouse- Journey 2: The
Mysterious Island • 10:00am • Cinemark Pearland • cinemark.com Jun 5 • Happy the Clown • 11:00am • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jun 5 • Ice Cream Bingo • 12 & 2:00pm • Limit 50. • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
• 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 6 • Teen Big Foot Relay Race • 2:00pm • Make big foot feet and form a team to race. • 12-18 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Jun 6 • Young Adults Summer Program - Tissue Box Monsters • 3:30pm • 11-18 PearlandParent.com yrs. Jun 5 • Snakes • Friendswood Alive • 1:30pm Public Library • & 2:30pm • All friendswood.lib.tx.us • programs start on 281-482-7135 time. It is advisable to Jun 7 • Reptiles with Ruby • arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All 12:00pm & 2:00pm • Limit 50. • Alvin ages • Friendswood Public Library • Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 5 • Reptiles with Ruby • Jun 7 • “Top Secrets: Spy a 2:00pm & 4:00pm • Animal program. Book” by Julian Franklin • Limit 60. • 6-9 yrs. • Pearland Library 1:30pm & 2:30pm • All programs start • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Jun 5 • The Body in the Book Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • Drop • 3:00pm • Solve a mystery. 281-482-7135 • Teens • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • Jun 7 • Mr. Sherlock • 281-489-7596 2:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Jun 6 • Tween Summer Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • Programs - Tissue Box Monsters 281-489-7596
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Jun 7 • Movie Madness • 2:30pm • Join us for a family friendly movie• Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
member/$22 non-member • 7-14 yrs. • Recreation Center & Natatorium • 4141 Bailey Rd • Pearland • pearlandparks.com
Jun 7 • Father’s Day • 4:30pm • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Jun 10 • Build and Grow-Monkey Powered Plane • 2:00pm • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Jun 8 & 22 • Parents Night Out • 6:30pm • $20/first child; $18/siblings • JumpNJungle Webster/ Pearland • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700/ 713-413-0700
Jun 11 & 25 • Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Jun 13 • Teen SRP Kick Off Party • 3:00pm • Get the summer started off with a party at the library • 11-18 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Jun 8 • Preschool Playdate • 10:00am • Fun time playing with your friends, making a craft, storytime and snack. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south.aspx • 713-465-3408
Jun 11 • “Farm Animals” by Joe Moorman • 10:00am • Parents bring your cameras! All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 13 • Young Adults Summer Program - Life on Mars? Investigation Part 1 • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 8 • Tween Summer Programs - Monster Book & Monster Hunt • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 11 • Silent Hunters • 2:30pm • Free tickets required. Tickets are available on the day of the program. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Jun 8 • Young Adults Summer Program - Inheritance Eggs • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 12 - 13 • Summer Movie ClubhouseHappy Feet 2 • 10:00am • Cinemark Pearland & Cinemark 18 Webster • cinemark.com
Jun 9 • Bay Day • Interactive exhibits, activities & demonstrations presented by Galveston Bay Foundation. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Jun 9 • No Limits - Adaptive Fishing • 9:00am • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Come out for a morning of fishing, fun and friendships! All fishing equipment provided. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 5+ yrs. • Bass Pro Shop • pearlandparks.com Jun 9 • Build and Grow-Monkey Powered Plane • 10:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Jun 9 • Family Movie • 2:00pm • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 9 • Pear Fair 2012 • 12:00pm • Pear Fair 2012 is an eclectic celebration of food, arts, and entertainment at Pearland Town Center Mall. Summer Fashion Show, Battle of the Bars, over 40 vendor booths, live music by Modulation Band under the Pavilion, Pearland Idol Finalists, Flavors of Pearland Food Garden and a whole lot more! Pear Fair is free to attend, however the Flavors of Pearland Food Garden is a ticketed event • pearfair.net Jun 10 • Father/Child 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament • 1:00pm • Celebrate Father’s Day with a little hoops competition! Children will partner with their dad/guardians to take on other families in a double-elimination tournament • $15 RCN
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Jun 12 & 26 • Crochet Class • 6:00pm • All skill levels welcome. • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 12, 19 & 26 • No Limits - Pearland Trekkers Walking Club • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with physical or developmental disabilities. Course includes a t-shirt and victory celebration! All classes will take place at the indoor walking track. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • Free • 5+ yrs. • Recreation Center & Natatorium • Pearland • pearlandparks.com Jun 12 • All About Turtles • 11:00am • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jun 12 • “Mystery of the Missing Clues” by Mick Corely • 1:30pm& 2:30pm • All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 12 • Be a Detective! • 2:00pm • Solve a mystery at the library. • 8-12 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 12 • Top Secret • 2:00pm • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 12 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 13 • Tween Summer Programs - Life on Mars? Investigation Part 1 • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs.
• Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 13 • Mr. Sherlock • 2:00pm • Come see a mystery show. • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Jun 14, 21 & 28 • No Limits - Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Course includes 6 games with shoes, refreshments, team t-shirt and teambuilding & socialization opportunities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Bowling ramps and bumpers are available. Open to all skill levels. • Free • 5+ yrs. • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com Jun 14 • “Circus Chicken Dog” by Darren Peterson • 1:30pm & 2:30pm • All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 14 • Reptiles with Ruby • 2:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 14 • Teen Murder Mystery • 2:00pm • Solve a mystery at the library. • 12-18 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 14 • Craft Time • 2:30pm • Free tickets required. Tickets are available on the day of the program. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 14 • Crossing Borders Salsa Dancing • 4:00pm • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jun 15 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs. & under • Friendswood Public Library • 281-482-7135 • friendswood.lib.tx.us Jun 15 • Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • 281-482-7135 • friendswood.lib.tx.us Jun 15 • Tween Summer Programs - Life on Mars? Investigation Part 2 • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jun 15 • Young Adults Summer Program - Life on Mars? Investigation Part 2 • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 15 • No Limits - Adaptive Dances • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Dance the summer away with a night of music, light refreshments, socialization, tons of fun with an entertaining DJ! Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this rewarding experience. • 13 yrs. & up • Recreation Center & Natatorium, Multipurpose Room • Pearland • pearlandparks.com Jun 16 • Family Storytime • 10:45am • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 16 • We’re Going on a Monster Hunt • 1:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 16 • Monster Ball • 5:30pm • Lock-in for ages 12-18. Costumes, contests, dinner, and crafts. Registration and signed permission slip required. • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 18 • Black Light Puppet Show • 2:30pm • Free tickets required. Tickets are available on the day of the
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program. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
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South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Jun 19 - 20 • Summer Movie Clubhouse- Rio • 10:00am • Cinemark Pearland & Cinemark 18 Webster • cinemark.com
Jun 20 • Tween Summer Programs - Constellation Cards • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 21 • Movie Madness • 2:30pm • Join us for a family friendly movie. Please contact the library for more information. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Jun 19 • Nature Discovery Center • 11:00am • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jun 19 • Brown Bag Lunch Bunch Book Club • 12:00pm • Discussing Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. • 9-12 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 19 • “Get a Clue” by The Puppet Lady, Nitsana Lazarus • 1:30pm & 2:30pm • All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 19 • Safety Day • 2:00pm • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Jun 20 • Clued In: A Rhyming Mystery • 2:00pm • Staff variety show. • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 20 • Teen Program “Live Angry Birds” • 3:00pm • Love the game Angry Birds? Join us as we construct levels and play a live action version in the meeting room. Registration is required. • 11-18 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 20 • Young Adults Summer Program - Constellation Cards • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 19 • Clued In: A Rhyming Mystery • 4:30pm • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Jun 21 • “Into the Woods” by Kids’ Backporch Productions • 1:30pm & 2:30pm • All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Jun 19 • Book Club • 6:30pm • The Last Girls and Firefly Lane. Read one or both. • Alvin Library, 105
Jun 21 • Clued In: A Rhyming Mystery • 2:00pm- 3:00pm • Staff variety show. • Alvin Library, 105
Jun 21 • Be a Hero for Babies Day • 3:00pm • A free event benefitting the March of Dimes. Inflatable waterslide & obstacle course, crafts, games, silent auction and more. Hot dogs, nachos, snow cones and drinks available with donation. • Mercer Insurance Agency • 5001 Broadway St. • Pearland • mercerinsuranceagency.com • 281-485-2471 Jun 21 • Clued In: A Rhyming Mystery • 4:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 22 • Play-Doh Playtime • 10:00am • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 22 • Tween Summer Programs Planetarium • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 22 • Young Adults Summer Program - Planetarium • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jun 22 • Scream In: An After Hours Mystery • 6:30pm • library lock-in. signed permission slip required • Teens • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 22 • Family Stargazing Night • 9:30pm • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 23 • Build and Grow-Madagascar 3 Luxury Assault Vehicle • 10:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Jun 23 • Target Archery • 1:00pm- 3:00pm • Learn the Art of Target Archery with instructor Olan Steve. All equipment provided. Space is limited. Call to pre-register. • Camp Mohawk County Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-581-2319 Jun 24 • Build and Grow-Madagascar 3 Luxury Assault Vehicle • 2:00pm• Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Jun 25 • Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Jun 25 • Julian Franklin - Top Secret • 2:30pm • Free tickets required. Tickets are available on the day of the program. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 26 - 27 • Summer Movie ClubhouseKung Fu Panda 2 • 10:00am • Cinemark Pearland & Cinemark 18 Webster • cinemark.com Jun 26 • Puppet Pizzazz • 11:00am • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jun 26 • Sherlock Holmes & the Case of 39 Clues by Incredible Events • 1:30pm & 2:30pm
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• All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 26 • Spy Crafts! • 2:00pm • Limit 50. • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 26 • Design a Collage Picture Frame • 3:00pm • Teens • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 26 • Make a Board Game • 4:30pm • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Jun 27 • Tween Summer Programs - Map Boxes • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 27 • Teen Craft “Zombie Felties” • 3:00pm • Create your own zombie felties. Registration is required. • 11-18 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 27 • Young Adults Summer Program Map boxes • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 27 • Ice Cream Bingo • 6:00pm • Preregistration preferred. • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 28 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • features books, fingerplays, songs, and movement • 1-3 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 28 • Journey to Neverland by Party Animal, Dan Brinkman • 1:30pm • All programs start on time. It is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early. • All ages • Friendswood Public Library •
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friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 28 • Chickadoo Suz & Her Chickens • 2:00pm • Manvel Library, 205 14B Hwy 6, Manvel • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jun 28 • Teen Play-Doh Sculptionary • 2:00pm • Game time for teens. • 12-18 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 28 • Game Day • 2:30pm • Board games for all ages! • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Jun 28 • No-sew T-shirt Bags • 5:00pm • Bring your shirt to make a bag! • Alvin Library, 105 South Gordon, Alvin • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jun 28 - 29 • Into the Woods Jr. • 7:00pm • Kids Back Porch Productions presents Into the Woods Jr. is a cock-eyed view of everyone’s favorite fairy tale characters. • $12/adults; $6/child • Pearland Community Center • Liberty Dr. • Pearland • kidsbackporchproductions.com • 281-412-5350 Jun 29 • Tween Summer Programs - Water bottle • 1:30pm • 8-10 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 29 • Young Adults Summer Program - Skills of the Future • 3:30pm • 11-18 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jun 30 • Star Wars Summer of Reading • 11:00am • Come in costume, read a Star Wars book! • All ages • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jun 30 • Movie Night: Cars 2 • 8:30pm • Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com
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Ongoing Open Play • 10am-2pm • Tuesday thru Friday Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle. com • 281-557-0700 and JumpNJungle Pearland • 713-413-0700 Instructables: Made In Your Mind • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Tornado Alley 3D • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 4D Special FX Theater • Moody Gardens Galveston • 800-582-4673 • moodygardens.com Pinkalicious the Musical • Play based on the book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. Showtimes: Fri. @7:30pm, Sat. @2pm & 5pm and Sun. @2pm only from Jun 8 - Jul 29 • Pre-K and up. Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater. • Main Street Theater • mainstreettheater.com • 713-524-6706
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Natural History Demonstration • 1:00pm • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
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Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs. & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
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under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
SummerFest - Free Concert • 7:00pm • Southdown Park, 2150 Country Place Pkwy • pearlandparks.com
Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Concert in the Park • 7:00pm • Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. • ci.friendswood.tx.us
Craft Time • 4:00pm • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
Fireworks Fridays • 9:30pm • Kemah Boardwalk • 281-334-9880 • kemahboardwalk.com
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Toddler Storytime • 10:30am • Limit 40. • 18 months - 3 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Preschool Story Time • 10:00am & 11:00am • 3-5 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Family Storytime • 11:00am • All • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • houstonlibrary.org • 832-393-2580
Toddler Time • 10:30am • 1-3 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Breakfast on the Bayou • 8:00am • Reservations required • 5+ yrs. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Teen Time • 3:00pm • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
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WEDNESDAY
Farm Life Demonstration • 1:00pm • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs. & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • $7/child 2 and up; $3.50/child under 2 • JumpNJungle Webster • 281-557-0700 • jumpnjungle.com
FRIDAY Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs. &
Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Sunset Pontoon Cruise • 4:30pm • Departs from Bay Area Park. Advance reservations REQUIRED. • 5+ yrs. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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If you ask other people, they’ll have similar stories to tell. I have a friend who fell off the back of an exercise bike in Sears at the age of 13…unfortunately, her shorts stayed on the seat. It’s a part of life – these embarrassing moments. In a way, they bond us together as humans, and they help us build character (I keep telling myself).
If there is one thing that unites all people in this world, it’s our childhoods. Or, more specifically, it’s that at one time or another, the vast majority of us have had at least one embarrassing moment take place during that time. I’m sure something popped into your mind the moment you just read my previous sentence. Whatever it is that you did, I bet it is as fresh in your mind as if it happened yesterday. For me, I was ten. It was summer and I swam on a community swim team at an outdoor pool not far from
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My daughter can now join us in that pantheon of embarrassment. Last week, she was riding her bike with a group of her friends. All my home. As I did every morning of them are 12. So, they were in the summer, I woke up early, put obviously being goofy, giggling on a swim suit under my shorts or and having a good time. Sometime pants, hopped on my bike and during the bike ride, my daughter got this bright idea to shift off of rode down to the pool. her bike seat and slide her body On one particular morning, back over her rear bicycle tire. however, as we all stood on Thinking she was ‘all-that,’ she the deck stripping down to our shouted to her friends: “Look, it’s bathing suits, I pulled off my pants the new way to ride a bike.” to discover, much to my horror, Unfortunately, the demonstration that I was still in my whitie tighties. You can imagine the heckling as was short lived. In her haste to I stood there shocked, looking at invent the new riding position, she my underwear wondering where I somehow forgot the importance of went wrong. keeping her fanny riding high. She
lowered herself too far and the back wheel grabbed on to her shorts…and yes, her underwear, and began a tug-of-war. The tire won. Before she knew it, there was nothing between my daughter’s derriere and the rubber on the wheel. She has the tire marks and abrasions to prove it. So, as her friends were literally rolling on the ground laughing, my daughter was stopped in the middle of the street trying to hike her pants back over her behind. Poor thing. When she told me this story, I, of course, laughed my head off. But, apparently according to my daughter, I didn’t make nearly as much noise as the people in the car behind her who witnessed the entire thing. But, in all fairness to me, they had a horn. Which finally leads me this week to another aspect that many, many of us share in common from our childhoods: nicknames. My daughter will be forever now known as: ‘skid-butt.’
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