River Park West and Fort Bend County have a very strong sense of family and community for all ages, exemplified this month by the 3rd Annual Mad Hatter Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show presented by Prime Living Magazine, Friday, May 14, to benefit the Fort Bend “Meals on Wheels” charity. The show and luncheon are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Red Oak Ballroom, 800 W. Sam Houston North, Houston, 77024, with fashions from JoAnn’s, Jos. A Banks and Pinkie & Black and hair & make-up provided by Salon Eben & Day Spa. Prime Living Magazine is the premier luxury magazine in the Houston area since 2008, catering to readers and advertisers seeking to define “living well”. Their sponsorship of this event is a strong testimony to their dedication to the Houston and Fort Bend communities.

Houston’s local celebrities and community leaders Linda Lorelle and Roseann Rogers are both highlights of the event, with Linda giving the keynote address and Roseann emceeing the fashion show. Proceeds from the exciting show and luncheon will ensure meals to the older citizens of Fort Bend, where “Meals on Wheels” from Fort Bend Seniors serves folks whose average age is 78. And more importantly, ensuring many of these seniors the only regular social interaction they have access to.

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Take your family to see the Milky Way, the Moon, and millions of stars and solar systems in a clarity unavailable elsewhere in East Texas—and it’s all just a short drive from River Park West, south on State Highway 59. Spend the entire day at the Brazos Bend State Park, home to The George Observatory.

There are astronomy classes for children and adults, daytime activities, and on Fridays and Saturdays an evening telescope viewing is offered through telescopes ranging from 14 to 36 inches! The stars and planets will never look closer. Schools and groups can also plan field trips to The George Observatory, including overnight stays that focus on the night sky and the surrounding area of The Brazos Bend State Park.

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After competing in March, three criminal justice students at Lamar Consolidated High School have advanced past the state Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) competition and will advance to the national level in June—a first for both LCHS and for Fort Bend County!

The students—Darienne Cornell, Malenda Sacaza and Winona Vo—advanced by competing and beating 21 other teams from across the state of Texas. Their instructor, Dr. Fred Guess, teaches criminal justice at LCHS and had 27 LCHS students competing through their SkillsUSA Criminal Justice Chapter 3696. SkillsUSA is a national program that helps students at the high school level identify and focus on specific job skills for various careers, providing information, instruction, and competition for workforce preparation that also helps build character.

Visit Skillsusa.org for more information on the 2010 competition.

Through the LCHS Criminal Justice program, the students received classroom instruction, but they also benefited greatly from the support and tutelage of the Richmond and Rosenberg police departments. In the program, students learn skills such as evaluating a crime scene, handcuffing and how to handle a felony traffic stop. The three outstanding LCHS students will compete at the 46th annual, June 20 through June 25, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) students achieved some key awards from a local Fort Bend foundation. Amanda Onyewuenyi, graduating senior at Lamar Consolidated High School (LCHS), received a $750 college scholarship from the Fort Bend Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) organization supported by The George Foundation. YIP teaches youth to participate in local charity and volunteerism.

LCHS YIP students also achieved a $500 for Recognized Leadership for partnering with the Fort Bend County Women’s Center and the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. These awards are given to Fort Bend students yearly by The George Foundation, which wants the community to also recognize these great students and citizens: “We would be remiss if we didn’t let you, our community and corporate partners, know the role your investment in youth plays,” said Dee Koch, The George Foundation grant officer.

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Here are a few fun and important facts about your child’s schools in LCISD!

Hutchison Elementary: As we DO know, all public education starts in elementary, and in 2009-10, with a LCISD “Principal of the Year” and a TEA Exemplary School Rating, Lamar Consolidated ISD’s Hutchison Elementary School has had a great year! Congratulations to Principle Eric Nicholie and his student’s and faculty’s “Exemplary Ranch” program.

Wessendorff Middle School: What a great academic program at Wessendorff, winning in 2008 and 2009 the TBEC Honor Roll School that recognizes Wessendorff as one of the top four percent performing schools in Texas. Hat’s off to the excellent staff and students at Wessendorff Middle School in LCISD!