Posts Tagged ‘The Woodlands’

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Lone Star College System Trustees to hold regular meeting on Sept. 1

August 30, 2011

HOUSTON (Aug. 29, 2011) – The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX  77381.

The link for the board agenda is available on line at http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/boardthe Monday prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Jed Young, Executive Director of Communications, at 832.813.6521.

 

This notice is given pursuant
to Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code.

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Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Gift Books to Hospital’s Pediatric Unit

August 17, 2011

The pediatric unit at Children’s Memorial Hermann The Woodlands recently received several dozen children’s books thanks to the generosity of the ladies from the Montgomery County Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The books were delivered to the unit’s playroom by (pictured left to right): Bonnie Migit, Lauren Paitson, Sandy McGowan, Karen Archer and Vicki Hamill.

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Register Now for YMCA Fall Youth Sports

August 16, 2011

Each athlete is treated as an equal and plays in every game.

Youth SoccerAt the South  Montgomery County  YMCA, every child is a winner, is treated as an equal and plays in every game. There are no bench
warmers.  This is what makes Y Youth Sports so unique and special. We are so much more than how many points are scored or who is winning the game.

The Y Youth Sports Program encourages and promotes healthy and strong kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team building as well as individual development, a positive self image and a sense of fair play & mutual respect for others. Caring adult coaches and volunteers create an asset rich environment in which children learn and practice the core values of responsibility, honesty, respect, caring and faith. YMCA Youth Sports programs are a great start to a lifetime of fitness and values.

Registrations are underway for the fall sports season.  The sports to be offered include Soccer for ages 3 – 11, Baseball for ages 6 – 11, T-Ball
for ages 3 – 5, Volleyball for ages 6 – 13 years, Tiny Tot Basketball for ages 3 – 4, Basketball for ages 5 – 13, NFL Flag Football for ages 5 – 13, and
Cheerleading for ages 6 – 12. (Age eligibility as of 09-01-11). Registration deadline is August 28 with the season scheduled to begin early September.  Most games are played on Saturdays.

The YMCA is a not-for-profit, volunteer based charitable organization. We strongly encourage parents to be more than spectators by getting involved as volunteer coaches, team parents and officials as well as being your child’s biggest fan. All volunteer coaches are required to be certified through the YMCA Rookie Coaches Course. If you are interested in volunteering please call Rose in the Youth Sports Dept, 281-367-9622.

To register please stop by any YMCA located in The Woodlands: 6145 Shadowbend Place, 8100 Ashlane Way and 6464 Creekside Forest Dr. On line registration is available at www.ymcahouston.org/south-montgomery-county. The YMCA is available to all and strives to turn no one away because of inability to pay. Limited Financial Assistance is available to families that substantiate a need.  For more information please call 281-367-9622.

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Lone Star College System Trustees to hold budget hearing, regular meeting

August 2, 2011

HOUSTON (Aug. 1, 2011) – The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing of the 2011-2012 Proposed Budget on Aug. 4, 2011 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College System Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381, followed immediately by a workshop and regular meeting in the board room.

The link for the board agenda is available on line at http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/board the Monday before the meeting. For more information contact Jed Young, executive director of communications, at 832.813.6521.

This notice is given pursuant to Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code.

With more than 69,000 students in credit classes for spring 2011, and a total enrollment of more than 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.

About ExploreSpring.com

Explore Spring Texas is a locally owned and operated online city guide andbusiness directory for Spring TX. There you can find all kinds of services – from restaurants and automobiles to shopping and home services. A online community resource for Spring & Klein TX, providing local newsreal estate,jobscalendar & eventsfree press releasesfree classified adsfree garage sale adsmonthly photo contestsaffordable advertising and more. ExploreSpring.com provides a central online location 24 hours a day to find information relevant to the Spring TX Community. The web site is located athttp://www.explorespring.com.

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YMCA Promotes Healthy Living to the Community Through Wellness Seminars

July 22, 2011

The South Montgomery County  YMCA promotes healthy living to the community through a variety of programs and activities that encourages healthy lifestyles. The Y believes that wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being and enhances our interactions with others.

Included on the wellness calendar for the end of July is a Series of Seminars.

  • Smart Lunchbox Ideas presented by Registered Dietitian, Kathy Veath, is scheduled for Wednesday, 6-7pm at the Branch Crossing YMCA. This interactive class will help parents find new and easy ideas to pack a healthy and eco-friendly lunch for their kids. The seminar fee is $10 and is open to YMCA Members and the Community. For more information please call Levitia Simmons, 281-367-9622. Pre-registration is required.
  • Once a month the YMCA offers a FREE Diabetes Seminar which is taught by a certified diabetes educator. The July seminar is scheduled for Thursday, July 28th at the Shadowbend YMCA. The 6pm seminar topic will be Basic Carbohydrate Counting and the 7:30pm topic will be Diabetes 101 and Treatment Options. The Diabetes Seminar is open to YMCA Members and the Community. For more information please call Michelle Hill, 281-367-9622. Pre-registration is required.

To register please stop by the YMCA or you can register online at http://www.ymcahouston.org/. The Branch Crossing YMCA is located at 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands. The Shadowbend YMCA is located at 6145 Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. For more information please call 281-367-9622.

About ExploreSpring.com

Explore Spring Texas is a locally owned and operated online city guide and business directory for Spring TX. There you can find all kinds of services – from restaurants and automobiles to shopping and home services. A online community resource for Spring & Klein TX, providing local news, real estate, jobs, calendar & events, free press releases, free classified ads, free garage sale ads, monthly photo contests, affordable advertising and more. ExploreSpring.com provides a central online location 24 hours a day to find information relevant to the Spring TX Community. The web site is located at http://www.explorespring.com.

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Laura Wilkinson Through to the Finals

August 21, 2008

2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson made her debut in Beijing on Wednesday night in the women’s platform preliminary. She progressed to the semi’s in5th place against contender’s half her age. Though she struggled a bit tonight she is safely thru to the finals!

Stay up to date with Spring Texas Information at ExploreSpring.com.

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Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce Announces School House Rock Back to School Drive!

August 6, 2008

Spring, Texas – The Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) announced its first ever School House Rock Back to School Drive. The event to be held at the Crabby Daddy Steakhouse on Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 5pm to 7 pm will collect school supplies for less fortunate children in our community. Crabby Daddy Restaurant is located at 25186 1-45 North, 1 block east on Rayford Rd, in Suite 4G, The Woodlands, TX 77386. So come on out and mix and mingle with business colleagues while helping our community’s children return to school with the supplies they need for a good start this school year!

For a list of needed items and details on this event, please e-mail the Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce at info@springkleinchamber.org.

This event and many others can be found on Spring’s community calendar visit Spring online Today!