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26th Annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition announces Judge Selections
Young Texas Artists Music Competition chair, Susie Pokorski, is pleased to announce the judges for this year’s competition. The event is presented by the Montgomery County Performing Arts Society and will be held March 11-13 at Conroe ’s historic Cri Full Story
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B Resource Launches Total Tech Plan
Houston-area IT company, B Resource, proudly launches the Total Tech Plan—a comprehensive IT service package including all hardware, software, and unlimited maintenance at a fixed monthly cost. Full Story
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Vitruvian Exploration Relocates To 4 Waterway Square
Vitruvian Exploration, an independent oil and gas company, has leased 15,333 square feet of office space in the new 4 Waterway Square office building in The Woodlands Town Center, according to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodla Full Story
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Taste of the Town Winners
Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants who helped to make this year’s Taste of the Town another successful event! For a complete list, visit www.tasteofthetown.org. Full Story
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Benchmark Hospitality International To Relocate To 4 Waterway Square
Benchmark Hospitality International, a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels and Personal Luxury Hotels™, is relocating its international headquarters to 4 Waterway Square in The Woodlands Town Center, accordin Full Story
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Interfaith Holds Dedication Ceremony for Withers Building
More than 150 individuals including local officials, area business and corporation representatives, well-wishers and staff gathered for a memorable celebration at Interfaith of The Woodlands on February 7, 2010. The event featured a dedication ceremo Full Story
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Interfaith Receives BP $500 Donation
As part of the BP Fabric of America Fund, BP employee Carl Long selected Interfaith of The Woodlands to receive $500. Long shared, “As a member of Living Word Lutheran Church, my congregation supports Interfaith. Full Story
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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival lands “Top 100” ranking by Art Fair Source Book
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has earned a spot on the “Top 100 for 2010” festival listing by Art Fair Source Book, the definitive guide to the best juried art and craft fairs in the United States. Full Story
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Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness sponsors "Haiti Medical Mission"
Dr. Mila McManus, founder of The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness, is sponsoring a drive collecting medical items for the "Haiti Medical Mission". Donations are sought from both the community-at-large and medical professionals. Full Story
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The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau Introduces Master Community Calendar Of Events
The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau (TWCVB) has launched an online tool that consolidates the hundreds of concerts, community events, festivals, athletic competitions and other gatherings held in The Woodlands into a single events calendar. Full Story
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LaSalle Purchases Land For Autumn Leaves Memory Care Facility
The LaSalle Group, Inc. has purchased a 3-acre site in The Woodlands’ Village of Sterling Ridge for construction of Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands, a 46-bed, 38-unit memory care facility, according to Greg Jordan, director of commercial for The Woodl Full Story
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The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches SMERF Sales Initiative
The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, formed in 2007 to promote the area just north of Houston as a regional leisure destination, has launched an initiative to promote the area for SMERF (Social Military, Education, Religious and Fraternal and Full Story
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Charming Charlie & All About Feet Now Open At Market Street – The Woodlands
The Houston-based fashion accessories retailer Charming Charlie has opened its doors at Market Street – The Woodlands. Full Story
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MCYS Honors Community and MCYS Leaders
Montgomery County Youth Services recently recognized community and MCYS leaders with the presentation of their 2009 Bridge Builder Awards at their annual meeting. Full Story
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HealthMark Group Developing Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility In The Woodlands
HealthMark Group has purchased a 6-acre site on Windsor Lakes Blvd. in The Woodlands for construction of Park Manor of The Woodlands, a 124-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, according to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodlands Development Company. Full Story
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Karlins & Ramey Expands With Profit Division
Glea Ramey, Partner and CPA at Karlins & Ramey, LLC, Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce the expansion of its profit division to be named Texas Profit Advisors. Full Story
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Major Employers In South Montgomery County Report Jobs Increase For 2009
The South Montgomery County Woodlands Economic Development Partnership (EDP) recently concluded its annual employee count survey of local non-retail employers. Companies with 100 or more employees are surveyed each year to determine job growth trends Full Story
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The Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at The Club at Carlton Woods, located in the gated enclave of Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, has retained its designation of “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Full Story
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Economic Development Partnership Luncheon Guests Hear From Social Media Expert
The Economic Development Partnership (EDP) recently held their Quarterly Partner Luncheon at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center on January 26th. Full Story
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New Law Firm Settles In The Woodlands
Alan Bush, principal of Bush Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the start of his new employment law and commercial litigation firm on The Woodlands Waterway. Full Story
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Market Street Donates to Children’s Safe Harbor.
Jill Liccioni (right), general manager of Market Street - The Woodlands, presents a donation of $1,954 to Leszlie Nedelka of Children's Safe Harbor , a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children who have been affected by sexual or p Full Story
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Aveda hosts Valentine's Fundraiser for Women's Center
Aveda consultants hosted a fundraiser at the Aveda Experience Center located in The Woodlands Mall for the Montgomery County Women's Center on Valentine's Day offering carnations, cupcakes and a variety of treats to those customers donating s Full Story
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Election Results for Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations
The Woodlands Township completed the February 2010 Residential Design Review Committee and Village Association election process today with more than 100 village leadership positions on the village ballots. Full Story
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Filing opens for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election
Filing has opened for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election, scheduled for May 8, 2010. Four at-large positions are open. Interested candidates may obtain a filing form and additional information by visiting the Elections section of The Full Story
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Shoecolate Donates $1,933 To Breast Cancer Charities Of America
Continuing their community-minded streak, Shoecolate has donated $1,933 from its special in-store shopping event to benefit the Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) and its iGoPink Campaign. Full Story
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Expanded Green Scholarship Program
With a deadline of April 30th, applications are now being accepted by The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. for the environmental organization’s 2010 Scholarship program. This year’s program has been expanded to include Lone Star College-Montgomery students resid Full Story
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Tough Flex School Donated Over 2,210 Pounds of Food to Interfaith
Coulson Tough Flex School’s 2nd grade students once again collected non-perishable food items for Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Food Pantry. At the beginning of February, the students continued the tradition and donated over 2,210 pounds of food to In Full Story
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Rico’s Mexican Grill Opens 7th Restaurant In Indian Springs Shopping Center
Good taste has a popular following, which is apparent by the recent announcement that Rico’s has opened its seventh Mexican food restaurant (its fourth in The Woodlands area) in the Indian Springs Shopping Center at 6777 Woodlands Parkway near the in Full Story
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Huntsman Corporation pledges support of the Public Safety Heroes Awards Banquet
Huntsman Corporation participated as a presenting sponsor of the recent 15th Annual Public Safety Heroes Awards Banquet. Full Story
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Shell Houston Open Volunteers Needed
It is that time again, and Interfaith of the Woodlands, a core charity of The Shell Houston Open, is seeking volunteers to help during the Houston Open held at Redstone Golf Club on March 29 through April 4. Full Story
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| Events in The Woodlands |
“Baskets Full Of Fun” Family Picnic And Springtime Home Tour Coming To Creekside Park
“Baskets Full of Fun” is the theme for a free family picnic and home tour in the new Tupelo neighborhoods in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park. This family-oriented event is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, and Saturday, April 3, Full Story
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Woodlands Lacrosse Club Hosts Annual Jack Schantz Memorial Lacrosse Day at Woodforest Bank Stadium on March 27
The Woodlands Men’s Lacrosse Club will host the Annual Jack Schantz Memorial Lacrosse Day on Saturday, March 27, beginning at 8:30 am at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah. Full Story
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Great Items On Tap For New Danville's Jazzy Junque Fundraising March 26-28
Shoppers will delight in some great bargain ‘finds’ at the 2nd annual “Jazzy Junque & Other Great Stuff” fundraising sale set for the weekend of March 26-28 at Outlets at Conroe.
The sale will be held on Friday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Satu Full Story
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IAAP-WAC Chapter Meeting
Please join us Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the IAAP-WAC chapter meeting to hear Kim Fox Marchetti, PHR deliver a presentation to understand why conflict in the workplace happens, identify common workplace conflicts situations, examine ways people dea Full Story
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Support Group For People With Spondylitis Related Diseases
The spondylitis support group will hold its next meeting on Saturday March 13, 2010 from 10:00am – noon in Room D-206, The Woodlands United Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands Texas. Full Story
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Karen Bussen to present How to Give a Green Garden Party
New York City style with an eco-friendly flare will be on display at the upcoming Eighth Annual Spring Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands with presentations by event planner to the stars and noted author Karen Bussen. Full Story
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New Additions Bring Fun and Inspiration to All Ages at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
Get ready to paint and color the town at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival with new and exciting additions including entertainment at Waterway Square and more. The festival takes place April 10-11, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Full Story
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A hopping good time. The Woodlands Mall welcomes the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 13
The Easter Bunny has hit the bunny trail and beginning Saturday, March 13, everyone’s favorite springtime rabbit will be at The Woodlands Mall (www.thewoodlandsmall.com), ready and waiting to visit with little ones and pose for photos. Visitors will Full Story
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Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents Sounds of the West with premiere of work by Charles Fitts
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra presents its fourth concert of the season, Sounds of the West, Monday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Ark Family Church, located at 450 Humble Tank Road in Conroe. Full Story
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Marilyn Kasmiersky to discuss business etiquette at March MCABW luncheon
Presenting yourself with polish and poise can be the key to business success, according to Marilyn Kasmiersky, featured speaker at the March luncheon meeting of the Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW). Full Story
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The Chamber's Health & Business Showcase
Whether you are buying or selling, wanting or needing, The Chamber’s 28th Annual Health & Business Showcase is for you! Free to the public, this event features a large variety of Chamber member businesses. Booths will be filled with goods and service Full Story
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The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department Upcoming Programs
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department has some great upcoming programs with a few highlighted below. You can get all the details in our Spring Action Guide found on our web site, The Woodlands Township. Full Story
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Just for kids: Free Story Time every Tuesday in March at Pottery Barn Kids at The Woodlands Mall
Every Tuesday in March, Pottery Barn Kids at The Woodlands Mall is hosting Story Time just for the little ones. The free sessions begin at 11:00 a.m. at Pottery Barn Kids, located outside in The Courtyard. March Story Time dates include Tuesdays, Mar Full Story
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Visitors And Residents Gather For Debut Of New, Free Entertainment Series At Waterway Square
Waterway Square will once again become a spot for residents and visitors to gather as The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils three new, free events this spring and summer - “Movie Night,” “Live at Night,” and “Waterway Nights.” Full Story
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MCWCO presents Women of Distinction luncheon and forum for nonprofits in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Women's Council of Organizations is pleased to present this year's Women of Distinction luncheon, "Humor Therapy for the 21st Century Volunteer". The event will be held Friday, April 30, at Woodlands Waterway Mar Full Story
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Spring Recreation Programs in The Woodlands
The Township Parks and Recreation Department has lots of great programs starting up just around the corner! Check out all the details at www.Thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, just click the magazine icon to view the Spring Action guide in the January Maga Full Story
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The Woodlands Crawfish Festival Set for March 27, 2010
The 1st ever The Woodlands Crawfish Festival is slated for March 27, 2010 at Town Green Park in The Woodlands. Full Story
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The Fifth Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival Slated for April 10 and 11
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is set to hold its fifth annual event April 10 and 11, 2010. Full Story
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CROP Walk Set for April 11, 2010
As part of a nationwide endeavor to raise money to alleviate hunger in this country and around the world, The Woodlands Christian Church will host the inaugural CROP Walk on Sunday, April 11, 2010 to benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands and the Church Full Story
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| The Woodlands Township News |
The Woodlands Township proclaims April 29, 2010 as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Day in The Woodlands
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors has proclaimed April 29, 2010, as Cynthia Woods Mitchell Day for Mrs. Mitchell’s efforts in creating one of the most special communities in all of the world. Full Story
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| Community Health |
Memorial Hermann Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Community Open House and Health Fair That Draws More Than 750 Attendees
On the afternoon Sunday, February 21, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands formally celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Community Open House and Health Fair. Full Story
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Memorial Hermann Ranks in Top 1 Percent of Nation’s Hospitals
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital have collectively been named an America’s 50 Best Hospital for 2010 in a report issued by Healt Full Story
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St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital Awarded by Entergy Texas
Receives Recognition for Energy Efficient Design
St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital, open in The Woodlands since September of 2009, has been recognized by Entergy Texas for its outstanding energy efficient design. The hospital received an incentive chec Full Story
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities awards $50,000 to The Community Clinic
In partnership with St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities recently awarded a $50,000 operating grant to The Community Clinic, located in Oak Ridge North in South Montgomery County. Full Story
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Non Profit Community Clinic Receives Charitable Support From Area Hospital
The Community Clinic is appreciative of the local support it receives from individual professionals, small business and area companies. This includes its partnership with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital which provides donated laboratory and d Full Story
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| At The Pavilion |
The Pavilion Partners Take the Stage for the 12th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction
Wine and dine on The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Main Stage at the 12th Annual Wine Dinner & Auction March 28, 2010. The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, home of The Full Story
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| People In the News |
Jennifer Ashley Joins Montgomery County Youth Services As Development Director
Montgomery County Youth Services is pleased to welcome Jennifer Ashley as their new development director. Full Story
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Sarah Rhea Promoted To Director Of Account Management At LJF Associates / Advertising & Public Relations
Linda Freede, president of The Woodlands based LJF Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce that Sarah Rhea has been promoted to Director of Account Management at the full-service advertising and public relations agency. Full Story
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Elected Officials Honored By Economic Development Partnership
The South Montgomery County Woodlands Economic Development Partnership (EDP) recently held its 12th annual Elected Officials Reception at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center on February 16th. Full Story
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Terry Mcburney Of Republic Payment Systems Opens Corporate Offices In The Woodlands
Republic Payment Systems has opened corporate offices in The Woodlands at 1610 Woodstead Ct., according to Terry McBurney, Principal. Full Story
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Grace Y. Cervin RPLS Named Vice President Survey At Montgomery & Barnes, Inc.
Wendell “Buddy” Barnes, President of Montgomery & Barnes, Inc., a Houston based civil engineering and consulting services firm, is pleased to announce that Grace Y. Cervin RPLS has been named Vice President Survey. Full Story
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Collin Judice Joins Wright Business Technologies Sales Team
Stephen Wright, founder and president of Wright Business Technologies announced that Collin Judice was named Sales Representative for the technology firm. Full Story
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The Strong Firm Welcomes Joe Griffin As Law Clerk
Bret L. Strong of The Strong Firm has announced the recent addition of D. Joe Griffin as a Law Clerk, with the intent to become an Associate Attorney with the firm pending his graduation from The University of Houston Law Center and passage of the Ju Full Story
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| School Days |
High-Tech Pen Pals Connect Across the Globe
Technology has definitely changed the ease and timeliness of corresponding with others across the globe. The old-fashioned tools of pen, paper, envelope and stamp have been replaced with a computer, monitor, video camera, microphone and Skype for tod Full Story
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Cooper Middle School Community Raises Over $1100 for Haiti Relief in a Week
"It's amazing what can be accomplished in just seven days," said Jon Strecker, Head of The John Cooper Middle School regarding a drive to collect donations for Haiti relief during the last week of January. Full Story
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Culinary Club Sends Valentine's Treats to Troops Stationed in Baghdad
Members of The John Cooper School Culinary Club baked and purchased cookies and treats to send to Woodlands resident Captain John Trahan and his fellow troops stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, with the Army's 1st Calvary from Ft. Hood. Full Story
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Players Still Being Accepted for The Woodlands Middle School Girls and Young Dolls Lacrosse Teams
The Woodlands Middle School Girls and Young Dolls Lacrosse teams are still accepting players for the 2010 Lacrosse season although the season has just begun. The Young Dolls program is made up of of girls in 1st – 4th grade while the Middle School te Full Story
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Cunae International Students Undertake the Spaghetti Challenge
Whilst studying the topic of ‘May the Force be with you,’ the lower primary class is challenged to suspend a lemon on a structure made of marshmallows and spaghetti. Full Story
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Five Students From TWHS Make All-State Production
Five students from The Woodlands High School (TWHS) were selected out of 28 All-State Thespians to perform in the All-State Thespian production, “Our Town” on November 16 – 18 in Corpus Christi. Full Story
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| YMCA News |
YMCA Pre-Natal Fitness
The South Montgomery County YMCA’s prenatal fitness class, “Fit for Two” continues this spring with the new session beginning March 1st. Registration is on-going and you may join the class in mid-session. Full Story
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Branch Crossing YMCA Celebrates 6th Anniversary as the YMCA prepares for the Summer Opening of their 3rd Location
The South Montgomery County Branch Crossing YMCA recently celebrated its 6th anniversary. The new YMCA facility opened its doors on February 21st, 2004. Located at 8100 Ashlane Way, off The Woodlands Parkway near the Branch Crossing 9th grade campus, Full Story
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YMCA is Opening Their Doors to the Community During Spring Break Week Spring Break Passport to Free Family Fun, March 15 – 21, 2010
As families look for creative ways to entertain their kids closer to home, the South Montgomery County YMCA is opening their doors to the community during Conroe ISD Spring Break Week, March 15 – 21. Load up the kids and head over to the YMCA for Spr Full Story
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The Woodlands College Park High School Teen Named Teen Volunteer Of The Year By The YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Houston recognizes one very deserving teen as the Youth Volunteer of the Year with the Jessica Loverich Award at their annual dinner. This year, Sarah McClure, a senior at The Woodlands College Park High School, representing the S Full Story
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YMCA Offers Committed To Kids
It’s an unsettling fact: The number of overweight kids in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and today, one in five American children is heavier than his or her optimal weight. Children in the U.S. today are less fit than they were a Full Story
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Restoration: Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program Available at the YMCA
The South Montgomery County YMCA Restoration program, a Pilates based exercise recovery program for breast cancer survivors, begins a new session, March 1st. Full Story
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| Real Estate News |
Technology Land Investments, L.P. Purchases Land For Professional/Office Building
Technology Land Investments, L.P. has purchased a 3.8-acre site on Technology Forest Drive in The Woodlands for construction of a 50,000-square-foot professional/office building, according to Dan Leverett, vice president of commercial for The Woodlan Full Story
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Dhukani Properties Purchases Land For Retail Center In Harper’s Landing
Dhukani Properties has purchased a 2.5-acre site at Harper’s Landing Blvd. and South Trade Center Pkwy. in The Woodlands’ neighborhood of Harper’s Landing for construction of a retail center, convenience store and service station, according to Greg J Full Story
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Custom Open House Highlights Homes In Player Course Neighborhoods
Three custom residences will be open for touring this weekend in the neighborhoods of Kirkpatrick Glen and Silvermont in the Village of Sterling Ridge. The homes are located on or near the Gary Player Signature golf course. Full Story
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