Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Jul 14, 2010 | Tagged in: Conroe , community , charity
Looking for a place to volunteer, but your busy schedule makes it hard for you to commit? Here are some local ideas, right in your own “backyard”, that would be perfect to fill your spare time! With a variety of philanthropic agendas, there’s sure to be an opportunity for everyone interested!
Calling all animal lovers!
WET NOSES WARM HEARTS is an all-volunteer program in Montgomery County that helps disadvantaged elderly care for their pets. By assisting with simple grooming of these animals and monitoring their health and dietary needs, volunteers insure that the owners and their furry friends can continue their loving companionship. A commitment of an hour or two a week is all that's asked.
Posted on Jul 6, 2010 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , events , community
It’s time again for the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County to host their annual July Pioneer Days, a summer day program for kids ages 8-11. Students who participate enjoy hands-on, adult supervised activities like churning butter, rope making, singing pioneer songs and even washing clothes on a rub-board!
Pioneer Days begins the first Monday after July 4th each year. Sessions are three hours each with the morning session running from 9:00 a.m. to noon and the afternoon session is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Parents must pre-register their junior pioneers and pay a camp fee of $35.00 to help cover the cost of materials. Sessions are limited to only 20 students and fill up fast, so don’t delay!
For more information, please call us at 936-539-6873 or click here visit our website at HeritageMuseum.us/PioneerDays.
Posted on Jun 30, 2010 | Tagged in: Lake Conroe , events , Conroe , community
The 4th of July Festivities in Conroe will kick off this year on July 3rd with a free concert at The Outlets at Conroe, featuring The Cody Johnson Band. “The Outlets will also be hosting an “After Dark” sale during the event,” said Holli Conley, the Conroe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau tourism coordinator. Then, on July 4, The Conroe Jazz and More Society will be hosting an Independence Day Music Fest and Parade from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Park. In addition to the free festival, the CJMS offers a wide variety of music, including gospel, R&B, rock, country and zydeco plus a downtown parade!
If fireworks are your thing, then head out to the lake where two of the local communities will be hosting Fireworks on Lake Conroe to celebrate this great day of Independence. Beginning at dusk, displays will be provided at Walden on Lake Conroe and at Seven Coves. For an unforgettable day, book the lunch or dinner cruise on The Southern Empress for a mystical and romantic display of lights.
Day or night, all weekend long, there is much to do in Conroe to celebrate Independence Day!
Posted on Jun 16, 2010 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , events , community
According to the Montgomery County Library historical timeline, “[it] began as a collection of 1200 volumes housed in a Conroe School Recreation Center and operated by a women’s group known as the HUB Club. In 1947, the group appealed to the County to make the library a tax-supported function of County government.” Now the system encompasses 7 locations across the county and, in addition to the vast selection of books, genealogy reports and research materials, the branches hold many community activities for children, teens and adults every week.
Here are some of the exciting family events to be held at the central campus this week:
Central Library presents Marionette Show - Rumplestiltskin
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2:00 PM.
Marionette Playhouse presents Rumplestiltskin. String puppets in sparkling costumes performed on a marionette stage. This program is open to kid’s ages 6-9 years. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program.
Posted on Jun 11, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Don't miss Kyle Hutton and the band at The Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville just north of Houston this Sunday 6/13 from 7:00-9:00. Bernhardt's "On the Porch Concert Series" features the best in live singer songwriters select Sunday evenings throughout the year.
Come out for award winning wine and award winning music. There's not a better place in the North Houston area to see the sunset!!! Tickets are just $7 bucks - bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax on the lawn! For more, visit bernhardtwinery.com.
Posted on Jun 8, 2010 | Tagged in: Conroe , community , charity , business
With work almost complete on Conroe’s new 5,500-square-foot dog recreation area being installed at the Conroe Animal Shelter, located at 407 S. Sgt. Ed Holcomb Blvd, local dogs awaiting adoption are about to have room to roam, thanks to area volunteers and activists.
“It’s a wonderful facility that allows us to exercise the dogs and let them run free,” said John Geiser, shelter director. “We’re very appreciative of all the work and support we get from our volunteers.”
The dog park is being built on land just across from the Conroe Animal Shelter and will have five separate areas designated specifically as a play area, dog run, interaction arena and more. Although the park is not open to the public, shelter employees and volunteers will be able to exercise the potential adoptee and will be available to potential adoptive parents who are interested in interacting with the dog before making a final decision.
Posted on May 11, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Are you looking for something fun and free to do with your family this spring?
Well, you are in luck! The City of Conroe is inviting everyone to come out to the Heritage Place Amphitheater, located at 500 Metcalf Street, and enjoy their FREE First Thursday Concerts. The concerts are held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your chairs or blankets and be prepared for some great entertainment for everyone. These concerts are held rain or shine so don’t forget an umbrella. Bring your family and meet up with friends for the following line-up.
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
From family friendly to laugh-out-loud funny, Conroe’s theaters are in full bloom! Two of the new shows on the schedule for April include extras such as refreshments and art exhibits. And, with prices ranging from Free to $14, there is something for everyone!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Presented by Christian Youth Theatre
The Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) group will present the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast,” at Conroe High School on April 23, 24 and 25. CYT is a children’s musical theater group which caters to actors ages 6 to 18 and included in the cast of this family favorites are aspiring local thespians Catherine Breeding as “Babette,” of Conroe; Kyle Bostick as “the Beast,” of Conroe Zach Coleman as “Cogsworth,” of Montgomery; Noah Smith as “Chip,” of Montgomery and Emily Holguin as “Mrs. Potts,” also of Montgomery.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for children under 17 and senior citizens. Advance Discount tickets may be purchased before the show by calling (832) 338-5869 or online at www.cythouston.org.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Come join the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce for its annual Tastefest event to be held on May 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lone Star Convention Center.
Tastefest is a fun, family event, open to the public – all levels of culinary critics are welcome – that will allow guests to sample food and beverages with the goal of promoting local consumerism. The culinary extravaganza features a wide variety of local area restaurants including McKenzie’s BBQ, Ransoms Steak House, Wild Ginger Japanese Steakhouse, and Olive Garden.
For the younger palettes, James Coney Island and Conroe’s Incredible Pizza will be serving up their most popular, and kid friendly, crowd pleasers. There will even be special sections for children at the event with games, arts and crafts, and much more!
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Triggered by cowboys on horseback riding for two days through the National Forest, the Montgomery County Scholarship ride signifies the beginning of the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo, a tradition in this Southeast Texas community for over half a century. Reminiscent of the early settler’s gatherings, the aroma of pit barbecue and livestock bring visitors from the neighboring communities out to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds from April 9 – 18, 2010.
The fun filled week includes Kids Day, Senior Citizen Day, Homemaking and Livestock Show, Auction, Photography Show, Carnival and Rodeo. And, when the weekend comes, 100 of the area’s best barbecue chefs compete in the Montgomery County Fair Barbecue Cook-Off – a mouth watering event not to be missed.
