According to Pearland Parks & Recreation, they will teach families how to go camping. It will be an educational camping session and families will actually get to spend the night in Independence Park!

Learn tent setup, fishing basics, outdoor crafts, and how to leave no trace behind.  Advance registration required. Participants will receive a list of  supplies to bring. Supper and breakfast are included. Don’t have a tent? Rent one from Pearland Parks & Recreation.

The Alvin Independent School District recognized its counselors during this past week, National School Counseling Week. According to the National School Counselor Association, it’s to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

The Alvin ISD Academics Department hosted a Counselor Appreciation Luncheon on Friday February 10th to honor their school counselors.

Discount retailer Sam's Club has purchased 18 acres at Shadow Creek Ranch. Plans call for a 136,000-sf store on the site. The building will be developed on an 18-acre site on the northeast corner of Kirby Drive and Shadow Creek Parkway. Construction is expected to begin this spring.

Opening is slated for October, according to TGB Crosswell, which sold the land.

Elementary students of Alvin ISD celebrated their 100th day of school on February 2, 2012. Each year elementary students have educational, fun activities on the 100th day of school.

Students get to do an array of “100” activities like dressing up as a 100 year old person to share the story of their costume, do math problems relating to 100, or write a short story regarding if they spent 100 dollars. This day is a creative exchange for kids nationwide on their 100th day of school. Alvin ISD students also made festive posters and T-shirts to commemorate their celebration.

Below are 5 activities to help celebrate the 100th day of school at home:

In a recovering economy, Brazoria County has thrived beyond measure and is among the top ten counties in the Gulf Coast region to substantially grow. Over the last two years the county has increased new business development and created more jobs. 

Six students from Manvel High School participated in the Young Creative Writing Project as part of an Internet based awareness campaign. Students from were challenged to write at least 50,000 words in 30 days. 

Coventry Homes has announced their Red Tag Sales Event. For a limited time, home buyers can take advantage of great Red Tag savings on all homes. Buyers will also receive up to 50% off many of Coventry's popular decorator packages including beautiful wood or tile flooring, name-brand appliances and more. As a finishing touch, now through the end of the month, Coventry Homes will add window blinds for your entire home. Visit today to take advantage of RED TAG savings, this won't last long. Learn more at CoventryHomes.com/redtag.

Sedona Lakes residents had an opportunity to Snack with Santa this holiday season. The Sedona Lakes' Homeowners' Association sponsored the "Snack with Santa" event on Saturday, December 10th. Residents met Santa and enjoyed refreshments while meeting their neighbors. The event was held in the Coventry Homes model.

The annual Arbor Day celebration will be hosted by the Keep Pearland Beautiful Committee on January 14, 2012 at the Pearland Community Center, 3523 Liberty Drive.

Tree seedlings will be given away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as long as quantities last. Varieties available this year are Southern Catalpa, Persimmon, Spicebush, Southern Waxmyrtle and Eastern Red Cedar. John Walters, Pearland’s Urban Forrester will be demonstrating proper planting and pruning techniques for trees.

There will be many handouts at the event including the “Trees for Pearland” guide.