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Festival sponsors bring out the red,white and blue. Micro-Mainframe Consultants Inc. and Woodforest National Bank were the anchor sponsors for the 12th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza.

This was the second year that Micro-Mainframe Consultants Inc. was the presenting sponsor of the Red, Hot & Blue Festival.

“We were happy to support the efforts of The Woodlands in celebrating America’s Independence,” says David Hopkins, president of Micro-Mainframe Consultants Inc. “This was a time to celebrate our nation’s independence, be with family and experience great music and fireworks along our beautiful waterway. ”

Following a full evening of festivities at Waterway Square and Town Green Park, festival goers were treated to one of the region ’s largest fireworks displays.

(L-R) Kelly Overbeck, business development manger for The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau; David Hopkins, president of Micro-Mainframe Consultants Inc.; Lauri Thomas, vice president marketing of Micro-Mainframe Consultants Inc.; and Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Winstead’s Fundraiser Delivers a Cool Breeze. Winstead PC gave back to the community with a fundraiser to help senior citizens. At the suggestion of Winstead legal secretary Susan Dunn in Austin, attorneys and support staff in each city purchased new fans for seniors who need help staying cool.

The Woodlands Winstead office selected Interfaith of The Woodlands to distribute the donated fans to those most in need. Winstead employees were asked to bring a new fan to work and to have the fans delivered in time for the July 4th weekend in order to provide freedom from the heat for the local seniors. Approximately 16 fans were donated, 13 from Winstead employees and three from the local Home Depot.

(L-R) Amanda Badnek, Interfaith senior services; Dana Gambino, Windstead PC; Sharon Foltyn, Windstead PC; Dr. Ann Snyder, president and CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands; Raymona Lewis, Interfaith senior services; and Debbie Repka, Interfaith senior services.

Montgomery County United Way connects resources to those in need. Consolidated Communications, through contact with Montgomery County United Way, has donated more than 200 cell phones that will be utilized by clients of Montgomery County Women ’s Center. Phones are to be used to call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

Kroger Donates Trophy to the Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament. Kroger Food Store donated The Pavilion Cup trophy to the Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is hosted by The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and benefits The Pavilion ’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs.

The winning company name is displayed on “The Pavilion Cup” at The Pavilion year-round.

Help Interfaith with Kroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program. Throughout the year, Interfaith of The Woodlands participates in the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program, and is asking supporters to re-link their KrogerPlus Card for the program ’s new term.

“The Neighbor to Neighbor program donates money saved through the use of the KrogerPlus Card to Interfaith of The Woodlands, ” said Dr. Ann Snyder, president and CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands. “Link your KrogerPlus card now and you can save money on groceries while helping those in need. ”

To link the card to Interfaith, individuals must obtain a copy of the Customer Letter with the Interfaith of The Woodlands barcode either from Interfaith of The Woodlands (4242 Interfaith Way) or online at www.woodlandsinterfaith.org. Participants then shop at Kroger and present the letter to the cashier at checkout.