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Welcome to the Graystone Hills Community News section. Here you will find frequently updated North Houston and Conroe news regarding the community as well as model homes, events, and projects in and around Graystone Hills.

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Be the Hostess with the Most-ess this Summer

Create an atmosphere of calm relaxation for your arriving guests. Just follow these simple tips and add a few inexpensive accessories to your guest space to guarantee that your visitors will leave with a cozy lasting impression. Let us warn you though - it may not be easy to get them to go home!

  • Punch up the guest bath with colorful hand towels and light a soothing candle (such as Archipelago LAV-ande) to create a relaxing spa-like experience that is sure to help them unwind.
  • Continue the sweet-dreams theme by placing Cambria Cove’s lavender sachets on top of the guest room pillows for a restful night’s sleep.
  • Make sure your guests are well read by providing a selection of classic and current books on their bedside table. Some travelers find it hard to drift off to sleep after a long day on the road or after an energetic day of catching up with friends or family. Reading is the perfect down time.

When your guests finally head home, collect up the “fancies” that you placed out and store them in airtight containers that can easily be slipped under the guest bed or in the closet so that they are fresh and ready the next time you need them. Summertime often encourages impromptu travel, so stay prepared!


Holiday Joy Lighting Up Conroe

Graystone Hills residents can ring in the Holiday season with a celebration of lights and a time of honor this week at the Montgomery County War Memorial Park in downtown Conroe. The Montgomery County Beautification Association, which is dedicated to making Montgomery County a more beautiful place to live and work, will be hosting its 10th Annual Miracle of Lights Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 20th at 6:30pm.

Area residents are invited to join in the celebration, where they can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy some cookies and fellowship with other area residents. The 13-foot Leyland Cypress tree from Spring Creek Growers is already up and ready to be dressed with holiday cheer. Throughout the week of November 16-20 volunteers will be working to decorate the tree with lights and decorations made by area school children.

The ceremony will also be honoring area veterans. “It’s a service project honoring the active members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and organizations that support military veterans,” said Sylvia Wiggins, spokeswoman for the MCBA. You can dedicate and honor an individual by purchasing a Miracle of Lights postcard, available for a $5 donation. The postcard can be mailed to the individual and they will be honored with recognition in advertising for the event, as well as having a light on the tree dedicated to them. T


Tess Wergeland won $1,000 from Graystone Hills. Wergeland picked up a drawing form at the community's display in The Woodlands Mall and returned it to one of the builder sales offices in the community to be eligible for the drawing. Just in time for back to school shopping! Congrats Tess!

 (Tess is pictured with Christine Draughn, Friendswood Development Company North Houston Marketing Director)

 


See Miss Saigon at the Owen Theatre in Conroe

Those looking for a taste of theater are in luck.  The musical, Miss Saigon will be performed by the Crighton Players at the Owen Theatre at 225 Collins St. in Conroe.

The musical is set during the Vietnam War and tells the tale of an American GI and a young girl in Saigon.  Claude-Michel Schonberg composed the musical score with lyrics by Alain Boubil and Richard Maltby, Jr.  The musical was nominated for 11 Tony awards and has a captivating love story and musical score and envelopes the audience within its world.
 
The story of Miss Saigon revolves around an American soldier during the Vietnam war named Chris and a young barmaid, Kim.  Their love blossoms during the end of the war.  The story is one of the traditional star-crossed lovers who pledge to be together even though their countries won't allow it.  The musical spans years of their lives as the musical score sweeps and tells the tale of their drama.


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