With summer in full swing, there are plenty of events to experience and important happenings to know this week in Richmond:
July 4
1. Due to the holiday, all
Fort Bend County libraries will be closed Tuesday, July 4.
2. Fort Bend County fathers are invited to take part in a six-week curriculum program,
24:7 DADS Improve Your Parenting Game from 6-8 p.m Tuesday, July 4 at the Mamie George Community Center. The program can be started any time. Free. 1111 Collins Road, Richmond.
July 5
3. Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch location will screen the comedy-adventure movie "
Zootopia" for
Family Movie Day from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. The PG-rated movie is a little under two hours, and the event will include free snacks and a kid's activity. 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Free registration, limited seating. 281-633-5100. fortbend.lib.tx.us
4. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of
Bacon Bros Public House with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. The pork-themed restaurant opened in early March and is the first location in Texas. 832-532-0342. 2110 Town Square Place, Sugar Land. www.baconbrospublichouse.com
July 6
5. The George Memorial Library is offering a free computer class from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, July 6
. Computers 101 will teach the basics of computer use for adults. Registration is required. 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond. 281-341-2604. fortbend.lib.tx.us
6. The Missouri City Branch is hosting an
ESL Conversation Circle from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, July 6. The group meets every Thursday and offers ESL learners the chance to practice learning a new language in a relaxed group environment. 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. Free. Registration not required, but seating is limited. 281-238-2100. fortbend.lib.tx.us
July 7
7. Current and upcoming business owners are encouraged to attend Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch business plan strategy session
, 7 Tips to Rock Your Business Plan, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7. Tiffany Hicks, of Velvet Rope Experience, will teach attendees how to foster a business plan as well as offer approaches to strategy, coaching and consulting services. 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Free. Registration is not required. 281-633-5100. fortbend.lib.tx.us
8. Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch is hosting a
Family Afternoon Movie screening of
"The Secret Life of Pets" from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. The branch hosts family afternoon movie events every Friday (snacks are provided). Children younger than 12 years of age must have parental supervision. 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City. 281-238-2900. fortbend.lib.tx.us
