Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 | Tagged in: tips
Each Spring, we move our clocks forward by one hour during the night in order to capture the convenience that extra light brings during the Spring and Summer seasons. Friendswood Development Company is reminding Graystone Hills residents to remember to do just that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14.
Daylight Saving Time actually affects you in more ways than simply confusing your schedule. By making the adjustment, we are allowing ourselves to use less energy in lighting out homes. This energy-saving orientation was the original intent of the U.S. when Daylight Saving Time was instituted during World War I and later when the length of Daylight Saving Time was standardized in 1966.
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Conroe’s own Crighton Players are presenting the drama Our Town from March 5th through March 29th. This American classic, written by Thorton Wilder, is directed by Grace Thompson and is sure to make a remarkable night out for Graystone Hills residents.
The “Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a rich, engaging story exploring the lives of people living in a quintessential American small town at the turn of the 20th Century.
Performance Times:
Friday-Saturday at 8:00 pm
March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27
Sunday Matinees at 2pm
March 14,21, & 28
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: nature , Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Master Gardener Association is dedicated to beautifying the Conroe area through the cultivation of tasteful vegetation and the spread of horticultural knowledge. The Master Gardeners provide gardening information and education to community members through activities including:
- Manning a garden information telephone line every week day
- Maintaining demonstration gardens to test plant success in Montgomery County
- Providing educational outreach on a variety of horticultural topics to garden clubs, civic associations and other community organizations
- Assisting with Junior Master Gardening programs in schools for children
- Writing educational and informational articles for the local newspaper
- Providing landscaping support to initiatives like the Habitat for Humanity projects.
Posted on Mar 8, 2010 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , events
The largest event in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Fair, is set to take place April 9 through April 18, and preceding the fair will be the MCFA Scholarship Trail Ride on the weekend of March 26 through March 28.
This fair will be Montgomery County's 53rd annual fair in which the community has come together to support its youth. The fair anticipates approximately 1,000 animal exhibitors, in which spectators support and auction for student-raised livestock and smaller animals. Activities within the fair festivities include a Fair Queen pageant, animal judging, church services, craft lessons such as needlecraft and photography, a teen dance, barbecue cook-off, and so much more.
Admission Prices
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Village Builders, Houston’s Premier Luxury Homebuilder for more than 35 years, was recently awarded the 2009 Highest Ranking for Customer Satisfaction (in a tie) in the Houston area by leading global marketing information services company, J.D. Power and Associates.
J.D. Power and Associates quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. The New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study, now in its 13th year, includes satisfaction rankings for builders in 24 markets. The study reviews factors that drive overall customer satisfaction with home builders including workmanship/materials, builder’s warranty/customer service staff, price/value, builder’s sales staff, construction manager, home readiness, recreational facilities provided by the builder, builder’s design center and location.
“We are truly honored to receive this ranking,” states Cindy Hinson, Vice President of Operations for Village Builders. “It is our top priority to build our customers a home with the finest quality craftsmanship and luxury, and to provide superior customer service to all of our homebuyers and prospective buyers.”
In keeping with the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in March, Lennar and Village Builders are celebrating this lucky day with fabulous incentive opportunities all month long! Purchase a home in one of their more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area and receive a Lucky Day Scratch-Off Card! Each card will reveal one of three amazing incentives – a front-load washer and dryer, a sprinkler system or custom garage floor coating. Village Builders is also offering additional incentives this month including free Design Studio options up to $50,000 off.
Additionally, by visiting Lennar Houston on Facebook, individuals have the opportunity to become a fan and enter the Lucky Day Ireland Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Become a fan today!
Plus, time is running out to take advantage of the historic government homebuyer tax credit opportunities. New homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 to qualify for a tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years you may qualify to receive a first-time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8,000. Current homeowners may also qualify to receive up to a $6,500 tax credit. To qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, prospective homebuyer must have owned and resided in a home for any five consecutive year period during the last 8 years prior to the purchase of a new home. These tax credits are not loans, but prospective buyers need to act now, as this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Posted on Feb 9, 2010 | Tagged in: education
Graystone Hills residents are invited to join the Peet Cubs for a night of food, games, music and fun on Friday February 26th at Peet Jr. High to show their support for the ‘Home of the Future Tigers.’
The Peet Jr. High PTO is having their annual Fund Raiser Extravaganza. The evening will start at 5:30pm with a dinner catered by Chick-Fil-A which includes a sandwich, chips and a drink all for $5. While you’re enjoying your meal there will be music by the Peet Jr. High band and choir, shows performed by the cheerleaders, theater team and dancing dolls, as well as a performance by the orchestra. Dinner and entertainment will last until 7:00pm.
In addition to great music there will be a live and silent auction, along with a raffle to win an ATV or a 42” Big Screen TV. Raffle tickets will cost $5 after entry admission.
Posted on Feb 9, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Posted on Feb 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions
Lennar will match your tax credit! That means Lennar will match the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and you could have $16,000 toward your new home! Must purchase by April 30th. See builder for more details.
Lennar builds in Friendswood Development Company's Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont communities.
Posted on Feb 2, 2010 | Tagged in: events , environment
He may look, talk and walk like Elvis, but this is none other than Texas native Donny Edwards, and Conroe residents can catch his live performance, ‘A tribute to Elvis’ at Crighton Theatre in Conroe on Saturday January 30 and Sunday January 31. This local theatre has been serving the community with performances for all ages and tastes and was recently recognized with the “Ultimate Venue-Outside the Loop” award by the Houston Chronicle for offering performances for all tastes in the arts.
Impersonating Elvis may be a niche, but it’s an unexpected one that has served Donny Edwards well. He is a Texas native who never planned on being an Elvis impersonator, but with a look and a voice so similar to Elvis’ the persona eventually took shape. “My look is very similar to Elvis’ and it’s naturaI. I vocally have a very similar tone and for the last few years, things have really skyrocketed for me,” Edwards said. “As a kid, I loved going into my room and singing Elvis songs, but l liked everyone else, too. I never cared for guys who did Elvis.”
