The staff and supporters of the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County recently gathered at Quail Valley City Centre to celebrate the dedicated volunteers that give so much back to the community they serve. Since the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County was formed in 1987, over 25,000 students have been served and volunteers have donated over 525,000 hours of service time back to the community.

Fort Bend Lawyers CARE (FBLC) will offer free legal advice by phone to low-income Fort Bend County residents on Friday, April 18, 2014. Please call FBLC at 281-239-0015 to pre-qualify for this service

The Featured Artisan this week, Fulshear Soaps, brings a selection of some amazing product. This natural, high-quality soap is made from aromatic oils and skin softening butters. There is something for everyone, so stop by and browse the selection.

World Premiere of Janes Austen's Emma, Sizzlin' Summer Musical Theatre Camps and Pippi Longstocking are all being brought to you by the Fort Bend Theatre

If you don’t see Keeper in the restaurant, he may choosing the best salmon, the freshest tuna, or another specialty like yellowtail, live scallops, uni, or New Zealand pink snapper from a fish market or supplier. He never asks a supplier to cut, trim and deliver an order...because he considers it the responsibility and privilege of his team to select, clean, and hand-cut your sushi to order. Now Keeper’s has five “Sushi Men,” four kitchen chefs, and a new one on the way. A new manager, Ben, has been raising the bar for service. Keeper says, “Many of our team have been with us from the beginning, and our new manager has been a chef and a manager at another well-respected sushi restaurant. Our Japanese spirit and passion for quality comes through in the food we make and serve to you.”

Prefer to ease your way into Thai Massage? Theo recommends the Thai Combination Massage as an introduction. He says, “The Thai Combination Massage combines the therapeutic benefits of Thai Massage with the deep relaxation of Hot Stone Massage and aromatherapeutic oil. Some clients love the way this massage relieves soreness and restores peace so much that they keep asking for it over and over. It’s our most popular massage and the perfect choice for a Mother’s Day treat!” Mona adds, “On Mother’s Day we’ll offer a special sparkling complimentary drink for mothers to celebrate all they do!”

Leaking pipes, drain cleaning, hot water heater replacements, and major repairs are no problem for Alan’s Plumbing. Big corporate companies may try to lure you in with coupons or fancy promises...but the final price is often still twice as expensive as you might have paid elsewhere. If a big company shows you their “Price Book,” you should know that it only shows the prices that company charges, not a universally charged fair price. At Alan’s Plumbing you won’t have to worry about the ol’ “bait and switch.” These guys have the experience to know what needs to be done, the skill to do it, and the honesty to treat you right.

“We’re in the process of establishing the Houston Center for Clinical Research here as well,” says Dr. Tamirisa. “We know our patients will be excited about the opportunity to participate in applicable clinical trials. These studies will test the latest innovations in medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and much more.”

Nick Hardin, CEO of HealthSouth Sugar Land, says “Occupational therapists empower older adults by helping them stay active and safe...so they can live life to the fullest. Our enthusiastic and passionate occupational therapists share teamwork and a wonderful sense of camaraderie with our physical therapists, speech therapists, technicians, nurses and doctors. All our disciplines pulled together to earn certification with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO) for Disease Specific Accreditation for Hip Fractures. Every member of our HealthSouth team works to create a culture of caring that’s ideal for the patients...and those who care for them!”

Max McCammond, owner of Professional Maid Service, says, “We are serious about providing a reliable and convenient service. With a drop-off key option, we make a clean home seriously simple for you! A team of our professional maids will show up on time in a company car with their own name brand supplies. We are bonded and insured for your peace of mind. All of our maids are trained and motivated to get your home clean––really, really clean––in the most efficient and effective way possible. We’ll get to all those little places that get neglected like baseboards, around the back of the toilet and window treatments for a sparkle that will make you smile.”