Woodlands Lifestyles and Homes magazine Dec 2009 - The Woodlands Calendar of Events1

Beginning Dec 04

MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S
WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE!

Stage Right of Texas will present Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang from Dec. 4-20 at the Crighton Theatre. This show is a hilarious family-friendly parody of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol where the narrator of the tale, the ghost of Christmas past, present and future (all embodied in a sassy songstress that would rather be performing Billie Holliday tunes), has trouble taking Scrooge to the right time and place.

Show dates are weekends Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and two Sunday matinees on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the theater box office: 936-441-SHOW.

Food will be collected for the Montgomery County Food Bank during the run of the show.

Beginning Dec 04

Woodlands idol competition

The 3rd Annual Woodlands Idol competition is in search of the area’s best talent. Preliminary competitions will be held on Dec. 4 at Papa’s Ice House and Jan. 8 at Dosey Doe. Contestants must be 18 years old and up to participate. Registration for the preliminary events begins at 6:30 p.m. with competition starting at 7 p.m. Registration fee is $10.

The top nine winners and a People’s Choice from the semi-finals will advance to the finals at Taste of the Town on Jan. 28. The event is sponsored by Hodges Collision Center and Outback Western Wear. For more information, contact Teresa Starr at teresa.starr@woodlandschamber.org.

Beginning Dec 17

merry christmas, george bailey

Town Center Theatre will resume its production schedule with the annual holiday production of Merry Christmas, George Bailey. Performances will take place in the Loblolly Pine Room at the Shenandoah Municipal Center from Dec. 17-20, with performances Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., and per-formances on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m and 7 p.m.

Based on the holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life, Merry Christmas, George Bailey tells the story of a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention
of his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows him what life
would have been like if he had never been born.

Tickets are $18; $12 for seniors age 55 and over; and
$10 for students. For groups of 10 or more, all tickets are $10. Seating is limited. Make reservations by calling
832-592-9697, ext. 2.

through jan 18

holiday food drive

The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and Donoho’s Jewellers are joining together for a Holiday Food Drive to benefit Interfaith of The Woodlands.

Visit Donoho’s Jewellers on Six Pines Drive through Jan. 18 and bring non-perishable food items including canned items, pasta, snack foods, condiments, desserts, cereal, personal care items, household items and diapers.

Individuals who donate 10 or more items will receive a free admission to The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center (limit one per family). Any items brought in will receive a $2 off coupon to The Ice Rink.

For complete information, go to www.HolidayInTheWoodlands.com or call 281-363-2447.

through jan 18

The Ice Rink at The
Woodlands Town Center

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, presented by Jaguar and Land Rover Houston North, is open daily through Jan. 18 at the northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines Drive.

Hours for skating are: Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Weekday tickets are $9.50 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over (includes $2.50 skate rentals). Weekend tickets are $10.50 for adults and $6 for children 5 and over (includes $2.50 skate rentals).

Visit Which Wich Superior Sandwiches in The Woodlands along with 11 other greater Houston locations to receive a $2 off coupon for admission to the Ice Rink in The Woodlands with the purchase of any item. Coupons are valid seven days a week at the Ice Rink. For updates and more information, visit www.TheWoodlandsIceRink.com.

Holiday Assistance Programs at Interfaith, by dec. 4

Interfaith of The Woodlands Programs and Services are scheduling holiday assistance appointments for families and seniors as well as seeking volunteers from the community to help brighten the holidays.

Call Lindsey at 832-615-8231 to adopt a family or volunteer during the holidays. All gift donations can be dropped off at Interfaith of The Woodlands by Dec. 4.

Individuals interested in purchasing gifts for seniors should contact Debbie at 832-615-8204.

To learn more about Interfaith’s Holiday programs or other programs, go to the Web site at www.woodlandsinterfaith.org.

cars and coffee
for a cause, dec. 6

The Woodlands Car Club meets on the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at Market Street – The Woodlands, between Jasper’s and the movie theater.

The meets provide an opportunity to gather and show off special vehicles within the car club and the local community and share information about needful nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County.

TWCC will collect coins/change for its donation to the Market Street “Change for Charities” program that will benefit non-profit organizations in Montgomery County.

For more information, call 281-363-2977 or go to www.thewoodlandscarclub.org.

Community Open House at Barbara Bush Branch Library, Dec. 5

The Barbara Bush Branch Library Friends will sponsor the 7th Annual Community Open House at the Barbara Bush Branch Library on Dec. 5 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Earl Elliott Meeting Room. Local schools will provide musical entertainment during the open house.

Children will enjoy “Winter Celebrations” at 2 p.m. with Lisa Jastram and Mick Corley. This program highlights winter holiday traditions from around the world. Also stop in for Make and Take Crafts from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Robin Bush Activity room. Call 281-376-4610 for more information.

paws with claus, dec. 5

The Woodlands Dog Park Club’s 4th annual “Paws With Claus” kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Northshore Park in The Woodlands from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. With the presence of 10 rescue groups, local sponsors and a visitor from the North Pole, The Woodlands Dog Park Club looks forward to raising more money for local pet-related charities.

Attendees to the event can participate in a variety of pet contests. There will also be a blessing of the animals with Pastor Stephen Rehrig and photos with Santa. A frisbee demonstration by Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club will be followed by an opportunity for all attending dogs to get in on the act. A silent auction will round out the day and provide an opportunity for some holiday shopping as well.

Money raised goes to help animals like Hatch, a Doberman who was discovered with massive head trauma due to an axe wound in his head. “The Woodlands Dog Park Club has consistently stepped up to the plate for all breeds and all needs, ” says Margaret Lehmberg of Doberman Rescue Group.