Friendswood, TX

High school renovation and expansion

"Renovations are coming to Friendswood High School. Friendswood ISD allocated a total of $30 million to add approximately 80,000 square feet of space to the school."

• Approximately $23 million will be used to add the following:
• A two-story entrance building that will house the attendance office, a new library and the offices of assistant principals, counselors, registrar and bookkeeper
• 20 classrooms, two large laboratories and four small laboratories in the front of the science wing
• Kitchen space in the cafeteria, along with more student seating
• 200 new parking spaces

In addition, $7 million has been earmarked for a new natatorium, featuring a 25-yard pool with one- and three-meter diving boards. Plus, there will be seating for 202 participants and 207 spectators.

© 2009 Brian Worrell, Realtor in League City, TX - 281-948-7042. All Rights Reserved.

Friendswood High school renovation and expansion

"Renovations are coming to Friendswood High School. Friendswood ISD allocated a total of $30 million to add approximately 80,000 square feet of space to the school."

• Approximately $23 million will be used to add the following:
• A two-story entrance building that will house the attendance office, a new library and the offices of assistant principals, counselors, registrar and bookkeeper
• 20 classrooms, two large laboratories and four small laboratories in the front of the science wing
• Kitchen space in the cafeteria, along with more student seating
• 200 new parking spaces

In addition, $7 million has been earmarked for a new natatorium, featuring a 25-yard pool with one- and three-meter diving boards. Plus, there will be seating for 202 participants and 207 spectators.

© 2009 Brian Worrell, Realtor in League City, TX - 281-948-7042. All Rights Reserved.

The Hope Foundation for Retarded Children, Inc. has operated Hope Village, an 18-acre village-like center for children and adults with mental disabilities, since 1970. Located in Friendswood Texas, the mission of the non-profit foundation is to provide superior and yet affordable residential and support services.

Have you had lunch in this friendly and intimate cafe? Scott Lane is the professional chef for Hope Village, and serves fresh and delicious daily specials, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and desserts, petite or regular size. And of course tea too! Food is made from scratch, the prices are very reasonable and the service is superb. The Village Tea Room & Cafe provides employment opportunities for the Villagers. They may work here as waiters, waitresses, table-cleaning helpers along with the community volunteers who serve as hostesses.

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You may reserve the tea room for your group, party or business luncheon.
Catering is available. Call 281.482.6271 for more information.

Open to the Public Tuesday through Friday from 11am. to 2pm.

Adjacent to the Tea Room is Hope Village Gift Shop and Ceramics, where you can find a selection of gifts, and also ceramics handmade by the Villagers. All proceeds benefit The Hope Foundation for Retarded Children. Stop by after you eat!
Hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The Hope Foundation for Retarded Children
15403 Hope Village Road
Friendswood, Texas 77546

http://www.hope-village.com/

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I am a full-time Realtor serving the Friendswood area and neighboring communities. Houston Real Estate and Relocation, New Construction and Resale Homes, Home Buyer Representation.

SARA GOSS
281-748-4380
HatmakerGroup.com GMAC Real Estate
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http://www.har.com/saragoss

Please visit the Friendswood Public Library this summer. For quality summer children's activities it ranks at the top of the list. If you have just relocated to Friendswood, or haven't been there for awhile, now is a great time. Let your child check out some books to take home and get tickets for one or more Children's Events.

There are several programs each week and tickets are available starting one week prior to event, see details below. Tickets are free and are provided to reserve your child a place. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, events start on time, and doors are closed to further entry for most events. Programs last for approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise noted. Start times are 1:30 and 2:30 unless other noted. Pick up a schedule at the library and events subject to change.

These events are FREE!

CHILDREN's SCHEDULE (remaining events as of today)

6/16 The Wild West by Julian Franklin. Tickets available June 9th. For all ages.

6/18 Too Cool To Smoke by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Tickets avail. June 11th. All ages.

6/22 Farm Animals by Joe Moorman. Tickets avail June 15th. For all ages.
10am & 12pm Staggered times.

6/23 Treasures of the Rainforest by Moody Gardens. Tickets available June 16th. For all ages.

6/25 Yahoo, Reading! by Daisy the Clown. For all ages. Tickets available June 18th.

6/27 The Balloonatic! by The Party Animal. For all ages. Tickets avail. June 20th. 10:30 am

6/30 Puppet Pizzazz by Greg Ruhe. Approx. 30 min. Tickets available June 23rd.

7/2 Gymnastics Live! by AA Gymnastics. Approx. 30 min. Tickets available June 25th.

7/7 Movie - The Jetsons. For all ages. Tickets available June 30th.

7/9 Color Your World Magic Show by Julian Franklin. For all ages. Tickets available July 2nd.

7/14 Pecos Bill's Wild West Tails by The Party Animal. For all ages. Tickets available July 7th.

7/16 Book Time with Ronald by Ronald McDonald. For all ages. Tickets available July 9th.

7/19 Swim Party for youngsters reading 30 books in the Texas Reading Club.
Turn in permission slips by July 16th. Approx. 2 hours. For ages 6 & up. 5 - 7 pm

7/21 Live Turtles! by Debbie Leppelt. For all ages. Tickets available July 14th.

7/23 Reading is Magical, Partner by Daisy the Clown. For all ages. Tickets available July 16th.

7/25 Live Ferrets! by Gail and Jimi Hummel. All ages. Tickets avail. July 18th. 1:30 pm only

7/28 Good Bugs in the Garden by Donya Camp. All ages. Tickets avail. July 22. 1:30 pm only

7/30 Clifford the Big Red Dog. Come see Clifford, bring your camera.
For all ages. Tickets available July 23rd.

Library Hours:
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur 10:00 - 9:00
Friday-Saturday 10:00 - 6:00
Closed Sunday

Friendswood Public Library
416 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546
281/482-7135
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SARA GOSS, Realtor
281-748-4380
I am dedicated to assisting home buyers and sellers in Friendswood and neighboring areas.
Friendswood Relocation, Resale and New Construction Homes, Home Buyer Representation

See you at the library!