Sharpstown Community Events: August 1-5, 2023
Courtesy of the Sharpener, Sharpstown's local news, here's a preview of community events happening this week.
Tuesday, August 1
Bayland Community Center Closed Due to Water Main Repairs
Wednesday, August 2
Houston Basics at BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
10:00 – 11:00 AM
6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074
Baker Ripley advertises it as “A FREE program of five fun, simple workshops to give parents and grandparents powerful ways to build their young children’s learning abilities.” Offered in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Houston.
For more information, call BakerRipley at 713-273-3700.
Gardening Class at Bayland Community Center
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074
Bayland's August calendar says, “Join our volunteer instructor, Mr. Philip, in a fun seminar about container herb gardens. Learn the basics, to create and maintain your own garden at home.”
For more information, call Bayland Community Center at 713-274-3240.
SWMD Chinatown Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting at Southwest Management District Office
12:30 PM
6588 Corporate Drive, Suite 168, Houston, TX 77036
Attend in person or join via Zoom
Dial +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 830 1328 2845; Passcode: 913003
Thursday, August 3
IPhone and IPad Class at Bayland Community Center
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074
Bring your smartphone to learn how to use it in a hands-on demonstration with Harris County IT Specialist Michelle Richardson. Registration required.
For more information, call Bayland Community Center at 713-274-3240.
Fun*Shop Basics at Houston Public Library Express Southwest
1:00 – 2:00 PM
6400 High Star Drive, Houston, TX 77074 (located in the Southwest Multi-Service Center)
HPL’s flyer says, “Come learn 5 fun, powerful ways you can build your baby’s brain…for families and caregivers with children 0-3 years old.” Offered in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Houston (appears to cover the same material as the Houston Basics workshop at BakerRipley).
For more information, call HPL Express Southwest at 832-393-2660 or visit cmhouston.org/houston-basics.
Lego Mania! at Houston Public Library Express Southwest
4:30 – 5:30 PM
6400 High Star Drive, Houston, TX 77074 (located in the Southwest Multi-Service Center)
Listed on HPL Express Southwest’s printed August calendar handout, but not on HPL’s website. Call HPL Express Southwest to confirm date and time at 832-393-2660.
Friday, August 4
Back to School Drive at HPD South Gessner Gulfton Storefront
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
6227 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Any local kid who attends school in southwest Houston can stop by to receive a backpack with school supplies. (This is technically just outside of Sharpstown, but it's still open to Sharpstonians.)
Call the HPD Gulfton Storefront at 832-394-2660 for more details.
Saturday, August 5
Community Jamboree at Sharpstown Baptist Church
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
7000 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074
Sharpstown Baptist invites the community to stop by for free food, games, music, and a garage sale.
The event is hosted in conjunction with Iglesia Bautista de Sharpstown, Hội Thánh Tin Lành Nguồn Sáng, Free Salvation Church (Burundian), and Beth Yeshua HaMashiach.
For more information, call 713-774-9673 or email info@sharpstownbaptist.org.
Community Health Fair at BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074
BakerRipley is partnering with Texas Southern University to offer a health education seminar, biometric screenings, immunizations, activities, resources, and more.
For more information, call BakerRipley at 713-273-3700.
Times and dates are subject to change. We recommend that, before you attend any event on this list, you call the host organization to confirm the time, date, and details.
Updated on August 2 at 10:01 AM to include the SWMD Chinatown Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting and the Back to School Drive.
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