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Heritage Museum of Montgomery County - Editor's Review

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The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County
was an excellent midday stop! My family got a full, docent-led tour that took us through the fascinating details about Montgomery County and the City of Conroe. The kids enjoyed the charming, outdoor setting with wooden train car, courtyard fountain, and porch swing. The indoors was fun to explore with hundreds of artifacts, old-fashioned telephones, and a discovery room with throwback toys, animal skins, and dress-up clothes.  You can breeze throught the museum in a few minutes, or take your time and spend up to an hour there like we did! 

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Admission to the museum is free, but you are encouraged to leave a donation of any amount. The museum shares a parking lot with Candy Cane Park, the cherry on top for an afternoon of adventure! 

Starting next Saturday, the museum will host Saturday Pioneer Adventures, a free, family-friendly program designed to be a fun learning experience for families. Reservations are required.

  • Saturday, June 11: Texas Snakes – Learn about snakes and their benefits to the ecosystem. This will be an entertaining and educational program.
  • Saturday, July 9: Sons of the Republic of Texas Living History – See history come alive as men in period dress discuss flags, weapons, and even toys.
  • Saturday, August 13: The Importance of Bees – Learn about the importance of bees in pioneer life and today.

All programs begin at 10:00am. To register, call 936-539-6873. The Heritage Museum is located at 1506 Interstate 45 N in Conroe and is open Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm.

Free Family Movie Nights in Creekside Park

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Don’t miss the fun and free Family Movie Nights each month this summer at Creekside Park® Village Green in The Woodlands by The Howard Hughes Corporation.  

The featured movie lineup starts with Space Jam: A New Legacy on Wednesday, June 8, followed by Sing 2 on Wednesday, July 13, and ending with Clifford the Big Red Dog on Wednesday, August 3. Showtimes for each movie night are from 8:30 – 10:00 PM. Come early to enjoy a DJ playing music from 6:30-8:30 PM.

“The popular Creekside Park Movie Night series is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy music and a family-friendly movie,” said Kim Phillips, Vice President of Marketing for Howard Hughes. “Creekside Park Village Green also features several restaurants if you would like to have a have a meal before the movie begins.”

Creekside Park Village Green is located at 26400 Kuykendahl Road between Creekside Forest Drive and New Harmony Trail. Creekside Park Village Green highlights a scenic tree-lined park with lush perennial landscaping, pergolas and a water splash pad.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, with no glass containers permitted. For additional information and a list of movies, visit www.TheWoodlands.com and click on Things To Do, Events.

The Woodlands Township is the Park Sponsor of Creekside Park Movie Nights.

New ABA Therapy Services available in The Woodlands

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Get to know Apara Autism Center! The company offers evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, caregiver ABA training, feeding therapy programs, and speech and language therapy programs. Witha a new location opened recently opened at 121 Vision Park Drive, Ste. 250, The Woodlands, TX 77584, Apara Autism Center is now enrolling!

ABA therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism or related disorders derived from years of scientific research. Studies show that early intervention, sometimes as young as 18 months, can improve abilities in children diagnosed with Autism.

"The earlier intervention can begin, the better for long-term outcomes." - Center For Disease Control

ABA therapy helps individuals learn new skills, change behaviors and improve their quality of life. ABA therapy can help with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental disorders such as Down syndrome.

Through positive reinforcement, kids are taught what a parent expects in certain situations and are rewarded when they follow those expectations. This helps them understand social rules and boundaries while also giving them tools for future success. When implemented at an individualized level, ABA Therapy can decrease challenging behaviors while increasing appropriate and wanted behaviors such as communication and daily living skills.

"I have a strong passion for early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI). I believe ABA is a proven and effective method of teaching children with Autism, and it is a great privilege to collaborate with families and team members to help individuals learn the skills they need to live a more independent life. "Alexa Kramer, Clinical Director at Apara Autism Center The Woodlands

Apara Autism Center in The Woodlands, TX, is a center-based program dedicated to the principles of ABA Therapy. Their BCBA's create individualized ABA treatment plans for each client based on their initial and ongoing assessments and collaborate with the family and community resources to help your child reach their fullest potential.

Apara is dedicated to making meaningful improvements in the lives of those they serve. Their team in The Woodlands provides superior clinical outcomes and life skills training for clients in a highly supportive, compassionate, innovative, and collaborative environment with caregivers, payers, and communities.

“Apara Autism Center genuinely cares about the children served, their families, and the staff who are employed. There is a culture of diverse, educated, and experienced staff. The quality of ABA therapy for the children and family training is superb! Apara is by far the best ABA therapy clinic in Houston.”  - Beth A.


In Addition to ABA Therapy, children with Autism may benefit from these other types of Therapies  offered at Apara Autism Centers 

Feeding Therapy

Apara's feeding therapy program is designed to work with those individuals who engage in problem behaviors around eating new or common foods. Feeding therapy is based on behavioral principles and evidence-based practices to address concerns such as texture sensitivity, general mealtime problem behaviors, and refusal to feed themselves, among others. The Apara Autism Center's feeding program will also be individualized and implemented with additional parent/caregiver consent after all physiological and oral-motor concerns are ruled out by medical professionals.

Speech and Language Therapy

Sticking to their mission and beliefs in the need to combine ABA Therapy with other disciplines, Apara Autism Center offers in-house Speech Therapy. Their Speech Therapy follows evidence-based practices and includes individualized treatment plans for each child receiving Speech services. Their BCBAs and SLPs collaborate with parents to create and maintain a highly effective program for your child.

Caregiver Training

Caregiver training is an integral part of the ABA therapy services program. Apara Autism Services believe that the more training a parent has in ABA and their child's specific programming, the better outcome we will see in the future. In addition, each family will have one-on-one meetings with their BCBA and will be highly involved with their child's programming and goals. 

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Apara Autism Center is a leading provider of ABA therapy in Texas. They understand the difficulty of dealing with uncertainty and are prepared to assist you with their collaborative developmental therapy support. If you're looking for ABA therapy near you, they have centers in Houston, Dallas, and surrounding areas. Apara Autism Center employs a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) that can assist you with resources to help comfort your child during stressful times. If you need more information, don't hesitate to call (844) 272-7223 or contact them with your questions and concerns.

The Woodlands Township to host Memorial Day event, fireworks display

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The Woodlands Township invites residents and visitors to the Memorial Day in The Woodlands event on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 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 gave their lives in service to the United States. A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite to accept donations of recommended items for current troops. The complete list of suggested items is available at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/memorialday.   

Lt. Col. Dean A. Smith, Commander U.S. Air Force 341st Recruiting Squadron, will serve as keynote speaker, along with the Our Community Salutes swearing-in ceremony. Our Community Salutes recognizes, honors and supports local high school seniors who plan to enlist into the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. The event will feature live music by Level One Band.

The evening will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display, presented by Woodforest National Bank, choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack, weather permitting.   

Concessions will be available for purchase at the event and strolling entertainment will on hand. Please note, the beverage booth will be cashless. Guests may pay with cash but will need to have exact change. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. 

Free parking, generously donated by Timberloch, Inc., will be available at the orange, yellow, blue and white lots at 2002 Timberloch Place. Other designated parking areas include

The Town Center Parking Garage and Gold Lot, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, and the parking lot located at 9669 Grogan's Mill Road.

Memorial Day in The Woodlands is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, Waste Management and The Howard Hughes Corporation®. For the most up-to-date information on the day of the event, including weather updates or postponement of any kind, please follow The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec

"Rock the Row" Free Outdoor Concert Series

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The popular, free outdoor “Rock the Row” concert series returns this spring to Hughes Landing® in The Woodlands on Thursday evenings from May 19 through August 11 from 7 to 9 PM. 

Hosted by The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), “Rock the Row” features live music at the Hughes Landing Band Shell along with happy hours and specials offered along Restaurant Row in Hughes Landing, the 79-acre award-winning lifestyle destination.

Summer Movie Clubhouse runs June 15 – August 3

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Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
, one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, is bringing back its fan-favorite Summer Movie Clubhouse program this year, giving families some summer fun out of the sun. In collaboration with Universal Pictures, the program runs from June 15 through Aug. 3 and brings exciting family classics back to the big screen. There is no better way to beat the heat than enjoying the immersive, cinematic experience in a cool, darkened auditorium while snacking on delicious moviegoing treats. Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets go on sale Monday, May 16, at Cinemark.com or on the Cinemark app.

Movie lovers can join in the summer fun each Wednesday at more than 180 Cinemark theatres nationwide, with showtimes starting at 10 a.m. Fans of all ages will jump for joy to see Angry Birds, DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Family Business, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Paw Patrol: The Movie, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Scoob!, Illumination’s Sing 2 and Tom & Jerry on the big screen once again just for this special program. At only $1.50 per ticket, plus taxes and fees where applicable, families of all sizes and ages will delight in this affordable and easy way to make cherished memories over the summer break. To complete the big screen experience, ticket holders will enjoy exclusive dollar-off Summer Movie Clubhouse pricing on all kids’ snack packs, and small drink and small popcorn combos.

Separate from Summer Movie Clubhouse, fans can also look forward to seeing Illumination’s new action-comedy, Minions: The Rise of Gru, officially in theatres July 1.

For more information on Summer Movie Clubhouse, and to purchase tickets starting Monday, May 16, visit Cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse or the Cinemark app. Those looking to book a field trip or group outing can find more information at Cinemark.com/field-trips.