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Kick Off Summer At The Pavilion With The Wizard of Oz Film Performed With The Houston Symphony

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Celebrate the end of school and start of summer with a concert and movie! On Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m., journey over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Wizard of Oz - Film with Live Orchestra, sponsored by Huntsman. Every scene of this classic movie's timeless enchantment will be enriched with the sounds of the Houston Symphony. Special pre-performance activities will begin in the North Plaza when the gates open at 6:30 p.m.
 

YMCA Offers FREE Swim Classes on May 19

In Texas, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 14. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. Of the 77 child drownings in Texas last year, Harris County experienced the most with 9 children losing their lives.

To help combat drowning, the YMCA of Greater Houston will host a FREE Swim Class Event on May 19 to introduce basic water safety skills to kids ages 3 and older, and provide their parents with important tools for drowning prevention.  

All YMCAs in the Greater Houston area are participating, and parents are encouraged to go on-line or visit their closest Y to register their children and secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. The Shadowbend Y Pool will be the host in The Woodlands offering classes at these times, 9:30am – 10:15am and 11am.

11th Annual National Flip Flop Day Coming to Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Shenadoah on June 15th

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For more than 10 years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® has donated $5.3 million to Camp Sunshine - the Maine-based organization devoted to providing a healthy, happy camp experience to children with life threatening illnesses and their families, completely free of charge. Through numerous efforts, the brand has set its sights on raising $1 million, the most prominent effort being their annual holiday National Flip Flop Day, created solely to support local families and Camp Sunshine. This year, National Flip Flop Day will be held Friday, June 15, 2018.

Memorial Day Event Kicks Off Summer In The Woodlands

altKick off summer in The Woodlands at the Memorial Day Event taking place Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Town Green Park, located at 2099 Lake Robbins Drive. The Sunday event will feature fireworks, live music, childrens activities, a keynote speaker, a Community Covenant signing, strolling entertainers and more.

The festival pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States, and also honors all veterans who serve as a symbol for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice of life to protect our freedom. This years keynote speaker will be COL (R) Randall M. Pais, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (Texas-East).

Township Holds Memorial Day Event & Festival

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The Woodlands Township invites residents to the annual Memorial Day event in The Woodlands on Sunday, May 26, 2019. The event will take place in Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., from 5 to 9 p.m. 

Memorial Day in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States. Brig. Gen. (R) Henry Ostermann - United States Army Reserve Ambassador, will serve as the keynote speaker. A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite to accept donations of recommended items to be shipped to the troops currently serving. The complete list of suggested items is available at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/memorialday.

2018 Teacher Appreciation Deals

altA big THANK YOU to our area teachers for all you do! We have rounded up the best of the local deals for Teacher Appreciation Day, valid with school ID. Please call your local location to ensure participation before heading out!

Galveston and Moody Gardens Hotel – A Tropical Family Destination Just Over an Hour Away!

Last month we celebrated my daughter’s 10th birthday with a trip to Galveston, the island city less than two hours south of The Woodlands. We booked a beautiful two-bedroom suite at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center, and our visit was the perfect marriage of luxury and comfort! I’ve lodged at the Moody Gardens Hotel many times over the past decade, and just when I think things can’t possibly get better, I’m pleasantly surprised! The online reviews you see on TripAdvisor and other sites seem to portray Moody Gardens as superior to the other island hotels for good reason – this Four Diamond Resort really does shine and is the best in Galveston!

Our Luxurious, Two-Room Suite


 

All the rooms I’ve experienced here have been simply lovely – clean, beautifully appointed with an authentic, tropical appeal. This time, our room was phenomenal! Our suite included two bedrooms (2 queen beds in one room; one king bed in the other)  plus a kitchenette, a gorgeous living area with swanky furnishings, elegant molding, coffered ceilings,  plum-colored accents, and a glass dining table with seating for eight. The floors, furniture, and counters were polished and flawless.