< Previous100 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuLY 2023 The Dickinson Independent School District Education Foundation presented its annual fundraising gala May 12 at the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field in Houston. With a theme of “Taking Flight for Education,” the event featured a plated dinner, drinks, plus live and silent auctions. Funds raised benefit innovative teaching and campus grants, program support and student scholarships throughout the year. Photos by Carla Peoples DICKINSON ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Kay Koehler, Mike and Rebecca Unbehagen, Deborah Blackman, Bruce and Debbie Heckendorn. 2. The Rossacci family: Lisa, David, Kathy, foundation president, Skyler and Brad. 3. Jenny Blanco, Laura Doherty, Sandra DeLeon and Haylee Anderson. 4. Gala chairwomen Amy Garza, Misty Magliolo and Tamara Sherrod. 5. Bill Schick, Gaylynn Naiser, Julianne and Kevin Lane. 6. Carter Dale, Dianne Dale, Mitchell Dale and Kari Dale. 7. 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Photos by Carla Peoples THE DAILY NEWS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR BANQUET PARTY PICS PICTURED: 1. Melissa Tortorici, Melba Anderson, Stephanie and Patrick Doyle, 2023 Citizen of the Year. 2. Dave Baca, Peter Olsen, Diane Olsen, Citizen of the Year finalist Priscilla Files, Kristin Finklea, Mackenzie Finklea and David Finklea. 3. Leonard Woolsey, publisher of The Daily News and president of Southern Newspapers Inc., with his wife, Maryrine. 4. Finalist Robyn Bushong, Dorothy Trevino and William Hensel. 5. Finalists Geny White, Clay Burton and Katherine Herrin-Keith. 6. Marilyn and Louis Decker, a finalist, with Donita Brannon. 7. Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder, Tom Schwenk and The Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith. 8. Danielle and Josh Dorrell, a finalist, with Tom and Bonnie Farmer, also a finalist. 9. Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson and Shone Evans, both finalists. 10. 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Davis Sportsplex, 1251 League City Parkway, League City; www.leaguecitytx.gov TEXAS CITY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The city of Texas City will celebrate Independence Day with a parade starting at 10 a.m. July 4 at the Sanders/Vincent Community Center, 501 Fourth Ave. N. The parade will turn right and travel north on Sixth Street, make a right on Ninth Av- enue, travel east down Ninth Avenue, then turn left on Bay Street and ends at the corner of Bay Street and 14th Avenue. Festivities continue with live entertainment at 7 p.m. at the Bay Street Park Amphitheater with a fireworks display at dusk. July 4; Texas City; 409.643.5990 or www.texascitytx.gov FRIENDSWOOD FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION The 128th annual Friendswood Fourth of July celebration “Traveling in the uSA” kicks off at 10 a.m. July 4 with the Grand Parade, which will roll down Friendswood Drive (FM 518) at Heritage Drive and conclude at Stevenson Park, where there will be rides, games, food and live entertainment. Festivities continue at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Park with food and entertainment by the Tin Man Band followed by a fireworks show at about 9:20 p.m. July 4; Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive and Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood; www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/381/ July-4th-Celebration-July KEMAH FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Kemah Boardwalk’s Fourth of July Celebration features live music from the Matchsticks Trio and Clutch City, patriotic displays and a fireworks show over Galveston Bay. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. live music, 9:30 p.m. fireworks, July 4; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com GALVESTON FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FIREWORKS SHOW Galveston will celebrate Independence Day with a parade featuring a proces- sion of floats, decorated vehicles and performers. The parade route is Seawall Boulevard from 22nd Street to 45th Street. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m. at 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard. 6 p.m. July 4; Seawall Boulevard, Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com In case of cancellations or changes to events, check with venues for updates. To submit an event, send pertinent information to calendar@coastmonthly.com. FILE PHOTO: ST u ART VILLAN u EVA FILE PHOTO: JENNIFER REYNOLDS FILE PHOTO: JENNIFER REYNOLDS (Clockwise from top left) League City Fireworks Extravaganza, Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration and Galveston Fourth of July Parade. COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuLY 2023 105 John M Smilie SERVICES MANAGER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phone 832-769-4040 Fax 832-769-4033 john.smilie@sci-us.com 2950 Gulf Freeway S. 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Although, there are several types of dementia, 70% of dementia diagnosis are Alzheimer’s related, but many have both Alzheimer’s as well as other diagnoses. The other areas could be “Left Frontal Lobe physiological issues – strokes, physiological or medically induced changes,” or “Traumatic Brain Injury” or “Chemically Induced Dementia,” even early onset of “Parkinson’s.” Symptoms may include memory loss trouble planning and doing familiar task. Identification is the first step, then evaluation of medical management combined with the best environment to protect the patient. This is a professional decision. Ignoring the symptoms create a worsening environment. We often perform assessments – physical, mental, spiritual, support systems and existing treatment. Without a complete understanding, the patient (or resident) cannot improve over time. Sometimes a safe, secure environment is required. Submitted by Suchmor Thomas, M.D. Owner Thomas Manor Senior Living, Friendswood, Texas 2275 Thomas Trace Friendswood Texas www.thomasmanor.care Michele Schiesler, Executive Director 832-569-4641 Ask The Doctor SAVE THE DATE JULY EVENTS Festivals, concerts, plays and more, there are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked. BEATS ON THE BEACH AND FIREWORKS [July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29] Moody Gardens’ summer concert series will feature a variety of DJs and live bands performing at Palm Beach followed by a firework display over Offatts Bayou overlooking the Moody Gardens pyramids. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. concert; 9:15 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. fireworks, Saturdays through Aug. 5; Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston; www.moodygardens.com TEJANO MUSIC NIGHTS [July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30] Enjoy the best in Tejano music every Sunday night in July at the Kemah Boardwalk. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com SUMMER POP BAND CONCERTS [July 3, 11, 18, 25] The Galveston Island Beach Band performs every Tuesday evening during the summer with a special Fourth of July performance on July 3. The free concerts feature a diverse mix of show tunes, big band numbers and jazz. 7:30 p.m. July 3, 11, 18 and 25; Sealy Gazebo, 24th Street and Avenue I, Galveston; www.facebook.com/GalvestonBeachBand/ SAVE THE LOCALS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES [July 6, 13, 20, 27] From the organizers of the La Izquierda Surf and Music Fest comes a free Thursday night concert series celebrating music, community and culture. The event features performances from local and regional bands, complimentary refreshments and arts-and-crafts activities. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27; Menard Park Bandshell, 2222 28th St., Galveston; www.visitgalveston.com FILE PHOTO: ST u ART VILLAN u EVA COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuLY 2023 107 ROCK THE DOCK [July 6, 13, 20, 27] The Thursday night summer concert series at the Kemah Boardwalk continues with performances by Garden Grove and Just a Girl (July 6); Queen Legacy (July 13); Dude Ranch HTX and Green Daze (July 20); and Double Vision (July 27). 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 6, 13, 20 and 27; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com ‘ALL SHOOK UP’ [July 6-23] It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-play- ing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such Elvis Presley classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from July 6-23; College of the Mainland Community Theatre, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; 409.933.8345 or www.com.edu KICKIN’ IT COUNTRY [July 12, 19, 26] Kemah Boardwalk is kickin’ it country with free concerts Wednesday nights. July 12, 19 and 26; Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah; www.kemahboardwalk.com OHANA SURF DOG COMPETITION [July 15] The Galveston Island Humane Society and Ohana Surf & Skate present this 10th annual competition benefiting the humane society. Each round lasts 10 minutes with dogs given a maximum of six rides through the surf to try to impress a panel of judges. The dogs are judged based on length of rides, technique, confidence, and size and strength of the wave, plus bonus points awarded for any tricks performed. 8 a.m. to noon July 15; 27th Street and Seawall Boulevard, Galveston; ohanasurfandskate.com VICTORIAN FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER [July 15] This event includes a fashion show presented by J’Nean Henderson, of The Victorian Lady, and a lesson on how fans were used to convey subtle, FILE PHOTO: ST u ART VILLAN u EVA Keep Company With a Company You Trust. Henry Fr eudenburg Insurance Agency is the oldest agency on Galveston Island, having been owned and operated by the same agent since 1964. Contact Henry Freudenburg to discover why you should keep company with a company you trust. 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Guests also have the opportunity to stroll the grounds and go inside the League-Kempner House, which is undergoing a massive restoration. 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 15; Broadway Church of Christ, 1628 Broadway, and League-Kempner House, 1702 Broadway, Galveston; www.leaguekempnerhouse.org ARTWALK [July 15] Stroll the streets of downtown Galveston and check out works by local artists and artisans in a wide variety of media. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 15; Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, and other galleries, Galveston; www.contemporaryartgalveston.org HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE [July 15] For the first time ever, The Grand 1894 Opera House brings 1960s pop band Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone to the historic island stage. As one of the premier groups of the British Invasion that swept through the united States in the early ’60s, The Hermits had the distinction of selling more than 50 mil- lion records with 14 gold singles and seven gold albums. The band’s chart-top- ping hits include “I’m Into Something Good,” “Wonderful World,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” and “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.” 8 p.m. July 15; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston; 409.765.1894 or www.thegrand.com MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM [July 28] Take a lawn chair to the historic grounds of the League City Historical Society for an evening of acoustic music from the League City Folk Association. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 28; League City Historical Society Museum, 210 N. Kansas Ave., League City; www.leaguecitycvb.com In case of cancellations or changes to events, check with venues for updates. To submit an event, send pertinent information to calendar@coastmonthly.com. 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