17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch Raises Nearly $45,000 in Support of Outreach to Area Families

SUGAR LAND (May 16, 2022) – Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston, gathered to celebrate the Hats, Gloves and Boutonnières:  17th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch inside the palatial home of Manmeet and Paul Likhari on May 6.  The event was a resounding success raising nearly $45,000 for the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County.  Sporting colorful dresses and swanky hats, about 150 guests enjoyed a delectable brunch menu catered by Demeris and accompanied by sparkling rosé and mimosas.  This year, the Fort Bend Spring Brunch was co-chaired by the Discovery Center’s council which include:  Dr. Betty Baitland, Jackie Bergdoll, Ammie Blahuta, Dawn Golden Brule, Debbie Buckner, Nell Ciancarelli, Debbie Fash, Seleria Fletcher, Susie Goff, Sam Golden, Lynn Halford, Dee Hinkle, Dr. Huma Jafry, Shefali Jhaveri, Bernice King, Rachel Leaman, Manmeet Likhari, Jim McClellan, Ruthanne Mefford, Cara Millas, Charlene Pate, Jonathan Rao and Judy Schmid.    To make a charitable donation, please contact Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Development Director Tracy Golden at (713) 535-7218 or tgolden@cmhouston.org .      ABOUT FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER  Ranked as one of the “Top 10 Things to Do in Sugar Land” on TripAdvisor, the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is a Playground for Your Mind™.  It is dedicated to transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning with a vision to spark a passion for lifelong learning in all children.  Located at 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land, TX 77498 in the Historic Imperial Market, the Discovery Center offers a multitude of innovative exhibits and bilingual learning programs for kids ages birth to 12 years.  HOURS are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  For more information and for Play Safe guidelines, please visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call (832) 742-2800.  Also, “like” on Facebook, www.facebook.com/FortBendDiscoveryCenter   Can your mind come out to play?™