The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present "Gardens to Attract Butterflies and Birds" as the March program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, March 11, 2010.Learn about plants and landscape techniques to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds to your yard.The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the "Lake House"; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494.The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.

The Fort Bend Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Perennial Sale on Saturday, March 13, 2010.Heidi Sheesley, owner of TreeSearch Farms, will give an overview of plants at the sale at 8:00 am. The program is free and open to the public, no reservation required.The sale will open at 9:00 am and will run until 1pm or until sold out.Fort Bend County Fairgrounds - Building D, 4310 Highway 36S, Rosenberg, 77471. Visit www.fbmg.com for more information on varieties that will be at the sale.

Place: The Brookwood Community – 1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, Texas 77423

Registration: Online: bikereg.com: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9814

Packets: Houston Cycling Shop - Spring Valley, Friday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

ARTstravaganza: Spring into Art, ages 3-12, Campers turn their inner artist loose &
take a creative journey exploring many facets of the arts: theatre, drama,
storytelling, painting, music, clay & more. Campers prepare a special presentation on
the last day for family & friends. AM and PM camps have different projects. Campers
are divided by age. Full-day campers bring a lunch & are supervised between camps
at no extra charge. Please visit www.kvpac.org for camp details.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, presented by BBVA Wealth Solutions, has grown into the oldest and most prestigious horse show in the country, and one of Houston’s most unique social and fundraising events, raising millions of dollars for our charities, Texas Children’s Hospital and The Ronald McDonald House of Houston.

In 2009 Pin Oak raised over $100,000 with the help of loyal sponsors, riders and community support.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show got its start as a fundraiser for the first hospital in Houston dedicated to children, and the proceeds of the 1947 show provided a considerable portion of the initial backing that established Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

With a recent commitment of $300,000, Pin Oak is now helping build Texas Children’s first hospital outside the Medical Center and one of the largest suburban pediatric hospitals in the country, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. Our gift will support the Hematology/Oncology services at the new hospital.

The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show will be held over a two week period at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy starting on March 17 and running through March 28, 2010, and features a wide array of equestrian talent featuring hunters and jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Welsh ponies,  and the United Mountain Horse breed.

The crown jewels of the event take place in each of the two weeks. Saturday evening of Week One features a $30,000 Grand Prix and Championship Finals. Week Two features the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby hosted by Valobra Jewelry and Antiques on Friday and the Momentum Audi / West Houston Audi $30,000 Grand Prix on Saturday. All of these events have ringside galas and special entertainment.

“Our sponsorship of The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show has been a wonderful experience and a great investment for BBVA Wealth Solutions. The show attracts an affluent audience and a tight-knit community of participants, all passionate about this sport. Compass is proud to be a member of The Pin Oak Family.”
Rick Terry, CEO BBVA Wealth Solutions

For sponsorship information contact The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show office at: (713)621-6290.