Tomball Fall Food Fest is Oct. 15

The group held its fourth annual Spring Style Show and Garden Party on April 7 to raise money for scholarships. Through both events, the group raised enough money to provide $17,000 in scholarships last year. All the proceeds from the events go to the scholarships.

Scholarships are given in $1,000 increments to high school senior girls. Any female high school senior from Tomball or Magnolia can apply, including home-schooled students.

In addition, the association gives "Women Helping Women" scholarships to women 27 or older to help finish a degree or certification program. The scholarships vary in amount and can be up to $3,000.

It's a case by case situation based on the woman's need. One woman TB&PW helped was working on her PhD. Another woman needed an extra accreditation for her job.

The association, which has 35 to 40 members, meets once a month for lunch in Tomball.

For ticket information for the Fall Food Fest, go to the Tomball Business & Professional Women website at www.tbpw.net/tickets.