Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
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 May 4, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
Whether you are looking to meet new friends or just ride with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, the fee-free, Southern Cruisers Riding Club may be just the group for you! According to the SCRC website, “this family oriented motorcycle riding club uses the web to communicate and focuses on the enjoyment and fellowship of riding motorcycles while doing so safely. The Southern Cruisers is not an internet club for motorcycle enthusiasts.” The San Jacinto River Chapter (#120) was established in 1999 by Howard "Sped" Camardelle and "El Sid" Findley, and although they are based in Montgomery County, their members come from several of the surrounding communities.
“We are all about friends and family. Our members are everyday folks like you and me, and our members ride all makes and models of bikes. We simply enjoy riding amongst friends and everyone is welcome to join,” states a chapter official.
The Conroe chapter has one "official" chapter ride and one Dinner meeting each month at local restaurants for Bike Night. Since attendance is never mandatory, and Bike Nights are considered a family / social event, you are welcome to come out and meet the chapter before joining!
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 | Tagged in: events
It’s a party on The Square in Historic Downtown Conroe every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. through the end of May. Featuring live music, crawfish and ice cold sodas and beer, there’s no better place in Conroe to see-or-be-seen! Bring your friends and grab a seat at Vernon Wayne’s City Café featuring boiled crawfish, catfish bites, chili and other southern comfort food. Plan to stay for live entertainment provided by notable musicians such as Davin James and Mike Stenson.
“This event has the feel of an old fashioned food and music hoe-down on a small downtown square. The City Café provides the heartbeat that the downtown square needed to go along with the wonderful revitalization of all the bricks and mortar,” states Texas Music columnist, Jay Ross Martin. Visit Vernon Wayne’s City Café on Facebook or www.vernonwaynescitycafe.com for the latest news, upcoming performers, menu items and daily specials!
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.
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 | Tagged in: events
March 20 & 21, 2010 - This weekend, Friendswood Development Company will host an open house even in three communities, offering visitors the opportunity to tour both new and resale homes.
Fairfield, Oakhurst at Kingwood and Graystone Hills in Conroe will have a variety of new homes open, with many ready for move-in, as well as resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.
Residents, Realtors and shoppers have opportunities to tour new and resale homes and find out why many people are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home.
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.
