Lakes of Savannah residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Jul 6, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community , City of Pearland , business
Perfect for those weekend backyard parties, the new - and very popular - Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market now offers local produce to area residents. All produce, as well as products such as honey and crafts, must be made from local ingredients and created within 150 miles of the city.
Each market day has turned out a variety of vendors including Fusion Beans, a specialty coffee roaster based out of Webster, Texas; Edible Earth Resources, which helps their customers with composting, rain water harvesting, herb and vegetable gardens; Proverbs Farm and Soap Shoppe which sells handmade goat milk soaps, lotions and cheese and many more!
According to the market managers, Cassie and Ron Mitchel, “It seems to me that over time Pearland seems to have lost a sense of itself as a community. That is what the market is about, trying to bring that sense of community back to Pearland.” We want to support local farmers and local families, at the Grand Opening, we saw families coming out together and kids playing in the park,” she said.
The Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market is held at Zylinski Park located at 2243 Grand Blvd. The next market will be held Saturday, July 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. *Weather permitting; the market will be open every second and fourth Saturday until the end of November.
For more information, visit the market’s website at PearlandOldTownSiteFarmersMarket.com.
Posted on Jun 30, 2010 | Tagged in: sports , Pearland , events , community
Starting last weekend, the Bass Pro Shop at Hwy 288 and the Beltway in Pearland will be hosting Family Summer Camp events from June 5 through July 11. The shop has activities planned ranging from arts and crafts to fishing, shooting arrows, and even Saturday evening Smore’s roasts. So plan to bring your little adventurers out for one or all of these exciting events!
On Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 2 PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 PM, kids will get to enjoy free crafts while supplies last. The crafting activity schedule for the Pearland Bass Pro Shop is as follows:
- Create your own canvas backpack: June 5-6, 8 & 10
- Make your own leather keychain (especially for Dad): June 12-13, 15 & 17
- Paint a wooden wiggle fish: June 19-20, 22 & 24
- Make a camping photo frame: June 26-27, 29 & July 1
- Paint an animal track: July 3-4, 6 & 8
- Design your own birdhouse: July 10-11
For more information, visit their website at BassPro.com.
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community , City of Pearland
Lakes of Savannah residents are invited to join the City of Pearland’s 4th of July Freedom Celebration! This year, the program will celebrate our country’s birthday with a program guaranteed to explode with Patriotic excitement!
On Sunday, July 4, the concert and fire work extravaganza will be held at Pearland Junior High Stadium and seating will begin at 6:30 p.m. FREE shuttle services will also be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Pearland High School. The night’s festivities will kick off with a military salute, followed by the announcement of this year’s "Let Freedom Sing" talent search winner, who will then lead the crowd in the National Anthem.
The opening entertainer will be Zona Jones, a talented new Country recording artist. And, at the close of another beautiful Texas sunset, you and your family will be treated to a spectacular, 20 minute fireworks display.
Food is available for purchase at the concession stands or you may bring your own. Just remember - NO alcohol or glass containers are prohibited inside the stadium. Activities including face painting, inflatables and more will also be onsite. The concert, parking and seating are free of charge.
Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: community , City of Pearland
Each year, the Stella Roberts Golden Pear is awarded to the person or organization that has demonstrated exemplary efforts in keeping with the city's environmental efforts.
This year’s winner, the Pearland Parks and Recreation department, led by their Executive Director Michelle Smith, was honored at the Keep Pearland Beautiful Awards Dinner for all their hard work and extra green efforts her team members implemented to make Pearland a more beautiful and environmentally friendly city.
“This is in line with the Pearland City Council’s set of goals. I really appreciate Keep Pearland Beautiful’s recognition,” Pearland Assistant City Manager Jon Branson said. “The Parks and Recreation Department has worked hard to earn this award.”
With so many successful community activities held each year by the Parks and Recreation Department, centered on eco consciousness, it’s no wonder they would win this conservation based award. All you need to do is attend an event or visit one of their many parks, hike and bike trails or splash pads to see all their efforts at work.
Posted on May 11, 2010 | Tagged in: community , charity
This Saturday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., volunteers from Annie's Angels Animal Rescue will be at the Event Pavilion with loveable, furry friends, available for adoption. This highly regarded animal rescue organization is made up of a close-knit group of volunteers who foster all the animals within the organization. Taking in large dogs, small dogs, puppies and senior dogs, and having the dog vetted prior to a behavior evaluation enables Annie’s Angels to find the best family match for each dog.
Even if you are not able to attend, or just need a little extra time to make the decision to adopt, you can visit their website for each pet’s biography or to fill out an adoption contract and adoption application. And, if approved, you can look forward to bringing your new friend home.
Posted on May 4, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Whether you're a resident of Pearland, or just visiting for the day, Pearland is home to more than 140 restaurants and some of the finest retail stores and unique boutiques - so you’ve come to the right place.
After a long day of shopping and playing, grab a napkin and get ready to sample some of the city’s finest foods in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
Thursday, May 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., plan to treat yourself to delicious food from local Pearland favorites including: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Mimi's Café, Red Robin, Fish City Grill, Freebirds, Gringos Mexican Kitchen, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Paciugo Italian Gelato, Cinnabon, Swirll and the Great American Cookie Co.
Posted on Mar 31, 2010 | Tagged in: community
Lakes of Savannah residents are welcome to bring their families and enjoy a special breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 3 from 10a.m. to 11 a.m. The special Easter event is being held at the Sparks Energy Pavilion in the heart of the Pearland Town Center outdoor shopping complex just minutes from the community!
Tickets for the event are only $5 and include pictures with the Easter Bunny and the kids can decorate their own 4 x 6 frame to place it in. The delicious breakfast menu consists of 2 warm pancakes, fluffy eggs, 2 sausage links and apple juice or coffee. And, the proceeds from the event will support the ministries of the local One Life Church.
Additional activities at the Sparks Energy Pavilion will be available until 1 p.m. including photos with the Easter Bunny, faced painting, balloon art, egg decorating, music, dancing and more. So bring the whole family for a day of Easter fun! For tickets and additional information contact One Life Church at 713-340-0704
Source: One Life Church
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: community , charity
The spring break kickoff event “Wheels & Waves” will be held at Pearland Town Center on March 13th. This exciting event’s proceeds will benefit Forgotten Angels, a Pearland-based non-profit organization dedicated to the care of adults with developmental disabilities.
Events & Features
- Fish-Out on the first day of the event starting at 10:00 a.m. Sports Authority fishing experts will be on hand to assist young fishermen bait, cast, hook, and unhook their fish. Anglers (children and adults) should bring poles, tackle and a cooler for their take-home catch, as a limited number of loaner poles and tackle will be available.
- Classic Corvette Auto Show
- Art & Craft booths
- Inflatable Park
- Food vendors
- Live entertainment by Nash 3 and other local bands
- Radio Disney will broadcast from Town Center Pavilion from noon until 2:00 p.m.
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 | Tagged in: community , Alvin ISD
The 9th Annual Mustang Bayou Turtle Race took place on February 6, 2010 and was a huge success due to the great response from the community parents, students, ad teachers. The Alvin I.S.D. Education Foundation hosts the race each year, with this year’s funds reaching almost $50,000 in grants and scholarships.
A total of 9,587 turtles were adopted, an Lakes of Savannah’s own Manvel High School adopted the most turtles at $7,360, followed by Alvin High School’s $6,430 and Alvin Primary’s $4,300.
Posted on Jan 14, 2010 | Tagged in: environment , community
Keep Pearland Beautiful always seeks to help Pearland citizens enhance their community environment and for Arbor Day they are giving 800 tree seedlings to residents of the Pearland community, while teaching them to plant and prune existing trees, to beautify their yards and neighborhoods. Each year people around the U.S. and the world celebrate Arbor Day – a holiday where groups and individuals are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Generally celebrated on the last Friday in April, in Texas this holiday is celebrated early thanks to the warm climate that can grow lush varieties of plants.
For Texas this is an excellent time of year to plant trees that will grow from seeds into saplings and into gorgeous trees under which families can enjoy good times in the shade. You can celebrate Arbor Day in a personal way by planting a tree or helping to care for existing trees. This can be done as an act of optimism, a labor of love and a commitment to stewardship.
