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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Basketball for All brings inclusion to the court Basketball for All is giving athletes with disabil- ities a chance to shine on the court while raising awareness for their community. The nonprot brings together participants ages 14 and up to play scrimmages during halftime at local high school and college basketball games in the Cy-Fair area. The organization was founded by Executive Director Scotty Stevens in 2015 and was estab- lished as a nonprot in 2019. About the program Stevens said that as the father of a son with Down syndrome, he understands the need to provide an outlet for the disabled community to enjoy sports on a higher level. “These individuals bring so much joy to the actual schools that we participate in, whether it’s a high school or college, through the sport of bas- ketball. Sports bring people together like anything
you can possibly think of,” Stevens said. Funded by donations and partnerships with several organizations, including City Gear, Hibbett Sports and Adidas, Basketball for All participants are able to play free of charge. What you need to know Stevens said for the 2025 season, anyone who wants to participate in Basketball for All can register online from Sept. 6 to Oct. 25 for a $125 fee, which also covers uniforms for the games. Once registered, Basketball for All holds practices once a week at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Houston Heights from 9:30-11 a.m. through November.
Produce tent sale The Cypress Ridge Band is holding its 11th annual produce tent sale with a wide selection of produce to support its band and the Creative Outreach Ministries. • Sept. 20-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Cypress Ridge High School, 7900 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston • www.cyridge.cisd.net Farmers market and live music The farmers market at the Boardwalk returns after a break with local vendors and live music. • Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9955 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.boardwalktl.com St. Mary’s 19th Annual Fall Gift Market The indoor and outdoor gift market features 80 vendors oering unique shopping presented by local craftspeople as well as silent auction, tea room, bake shop and wine wall. • September 26 and 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, • 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress • www.stmaryscypress.org
September
Career Exploration Learn strategies to discover your ideal career path and academic goals at the Cy-Fair Lone Star College career event open to the community. • Sept. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Free • 18134 West Road, Cypress • www.lonestar.edu Reo Full Throttle Swanny’s Grill will host Reo Full Throttle, a Houston- based tribute band celebrating rock anthems. • Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. • $17 (general admission) • 6224 Theall Road, Houston • www.swannysgrill.com Man of La Mancha Enjoy a play inspired by Cervantes’ 17th-century Don Quixote set during the Spanish Inquisition. • Sept. 19-20, Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. • $28-$42 (admission) • Stageworks Theater, 10760 Grant Road, Houston • www.stageworkshouston.org
Fairway For Families Charity Golf Tournament
Participate in the Kingdom Family Ministry’s Fairways for Families Charity Golf Tournament to support local families. The event includes competitive play, prizes and networking opportunities. • Oct. 6, 8 a.m. (registration), • 9 a.m. (shotgun start)-3 p.m. • $140 (per player), $540 (per team) • 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston • www.kingdomfamilyministry.org
Basketball for All participants are 14 years and older.
Basketball for All founder Scotty Stevens established the nonprot in 2019.
www.bballforall.org
PHOTOS COURTESY BASKETBALL FOR ALL
HUFFMEISTER 8945 Hwy 6 N (281) 859-5879 SPRING CYPRESS 22508 Hwy 249 (281) 379-7383
BARKER CYPRESS 17996 FM 529 (281) 656-4200 JONES ROAD 17414 NW Fwy (713) 983-8827
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