Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Sep 23, 2010 | Tagged in: honors , HAR
Houston’s Ronald McDonald House continues to provide families of sick children from all over the world with a free place to stay as well as a strong support group and hope - all in a beautiful, welcoming setting where they have convenient access to critically needed care in the surrounding Texas Medical Center.
Supported by generous donors and volunteers, the unique facility has helped countless families get through difficult times and has been a critical home away from home for families with children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
For nearly four years, the associates of Friendswood Development Company have been honored to donate their time, talents and hearts to a group of very special children and their families who are confronting what is often one of the most difficult challenges they will face in their lifetimes.
Each month, Friendswood Development Company associates bring a catered lunch for the residents and staff, and coordinate a variety of activities. Every summer, Friendswood Development brings its mini carnival to Houston’s Ronald McDonald House, offering family members of all ages a fun and memorable day of activities, games and prizes; and during the holidays, associates bring gifts to the Ronald McDonald House Store, which offers sick children and their siblings the opportunity to shop for their parents and other family members.
For more information on Houston’s Ronald McDonald House, visit the website at www.rmhhouston.org.
Posted on Sep 21, 2010 | Tagged in: education
Conroe’s acclaimed, Lone Star College System is now the recipient of two grants from the U.S. Department of Education tallying over $2.27 million dollars over the next five years!
LSC-North Harris and LSC-Tomball have been awarded these annual grants specifically chosen for Student Support Services, a program that provides assistance to low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.
This grant will allow for new Student Services Support program at each of the campuses to provide a widespread range of services to low-income, first-generation or disabled students each year in an effort to improve academic success, retention, graduation and transfer rates for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity for an education.
The chosen LSC campuses plan to meet their program goals through their recognition and choice of students who will academically benefit the most from these exciting new services.
Posted on Sep 16, 2010 | Tagged in: Lake Conroe , events
The Greater Conroe and Lake Conroe Area Chambers of Commerce invites everyone to attend LOBSTERfest 2010 - an exciting, all day event including golf, followed by an evening dinner of delicious Maine lobster and steak, concluded by a night of shopping! LOBSTERfest 2010 will take place on Thursday, October 7, 2010.
The golf tournament is scheduled to be held at the lush Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club, and then dinner will be served at The Lone Star Convention Center.
“LOBSTERfest is, and continues to be, a growing tradition for the community. Reservations fill quickly and the event is just around the corner, so start making your plans to attend today,” states Kelly, Chamber event coordinator.
If you are interested in participating or contributing to the auction, sponsorship, or simply need more information, please contact Kelly at the Chamber office at (936)538-7111 or email.
Posted on Sep 3, 2010 | Tagged in: events
The Texas Music Throwdown will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on September 11, 2010 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. The benefit concert is being held in honor of wounded military veterans and 100% of the concert proceeds will be donated to Heroes On The Water (HOW).
The Heroes On The Water foundation was created in 2007 by Jim Dolan, a former United States Air Force pilot. And, in just over two years, HOW has developed into a nationally recognized non-profit group that enables wounded military veterans to get out into nature where they can enjoy the independence and triumph that only a day in the great outdoors can provide.
The organizers of the Texas Music Throwdown explain that they “have witnessed the dramatic positive influence that HOW has had on the lives of these brave servicemen and women, and when we asked ourselves what we could do to benefit this fantastic organization, the Texas Music Throwdown emerged as the answer.”
