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“Play is the work of children,” said the influential educator Maria Montessori, who passed away 70 years ago on May 6. Fred Rogers, the beloved children’s television icon, said something similar — “Play is serious learning.” Learning isn’t limited to Read more
Time for Summer Fun!
Once school’s out, the fun comes out to play! We have compiled an extensive list of summer camps in the Brazos Valley to help your child have the best school vacation possible — and give parents a well-deserved break. Read more
Six Bryan parks to receive updated playgrounds in the following months
Six Bryan parks throughout the community are set to receive new or replacement playgrounds, after the Bryan City Council approved the purchase and installation of nearly $1 million worth of playgrounds at their April meeting. The playgrounds are plan Read more
Treat your pooch to Pups and Popcorn Movie Night at Wolf Pen Creek on Mar. 26
Movies in the Park Pups and Popcorn Night is set for the evening of Saturday, Mar. 26 at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. They’ll show the classic family film “A Dog’s Journey” on their inflatable, 32-foot wide, high-definition screen. Read more
Bryan Animal Center offers free microchips and rabies vaccinations
The Bryan Animal Center will kick off the new year with a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. It will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Tiffany Park, 3890 Copperfield Drive, Bryan. Read more
New playground opens at Sadie Thomas Park in Bryan
Bryan children now have another option to enjoy the outdoors in Bryan – and several more are on their way. A new playground at Sadie Thomas Park, 129 Moss St., opened to the public on Friday, Jan. 14. The new playground structure is manufactured by Read more
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OPAS Seeking Volunteers for 50th Anniversary Season
Have a passion for the performing arts? OPAS has a variety of volunteer opportunities available on performance days and nights for the upcoming 50th anniversary season – beginning in September 2022 and concluding in March 2023. Persons interested in Read more
Texas A&M Team Translates Thousands Of Pages Of Math Into Braille
When Texas A&M University Mathematics Lecturer Vanessa Coffelt wanted to further accommodate coursework for students who are blind or visually impaired, the staff at Texas A&M’s Department of Disability Resources accepted the challenge. They worked c Read more
The Community Foundation announces 2022 Brazos Gives and launches nonprofit registration
The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley’s 4th annual Brazos Valley Gives is officially set for Tuesday, October 18, 2022 when nonprofits from throughout the 7-county region will engage donors to “give where you live.” Registration is underway Read more
The Arts Council to host Community Art Day on August 13
The Arts Council invites the public to join them for Community Art Day on Saturday, August 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. Come and explore The Arts Council while also enjoying treats, activities, and engagement with members of the Brazos Valley community! The Read more