symphony north of
houston concert, dec. 6

Symphony North of Houston will celebrate the sounds of the holiday season with a free concert on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. at Northwood ’s Presbyterian Church.  Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

Under the direction of conductor Dr. Reynaldo Ochoa, Symphony North of Houston is in its 35th season, presenting quality performances of orchestral music to the residents of North Houston. Visit www.symphonynorth.org for more information or for sponsorship opportunities.

breakfast with santa, dec. 12

Children and their parents are invited to mingle with Santa, take pictures and enjoy a breakfast featuring Mrs. Claus ’ homemade pastries, an omelet and waffle station and buffet of Santa’s favorites from scrambled eggs to blintzes. Live music and activities for the kids complete this special holiday event. Seatings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pricing is $21.95 for adults, $16.95 for children under 12; excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call The Woodlands Resort at 281-364-6323.

the ultimate giveaway,
through dec. 21

The Woodlands is giving away the ultimate holiday present—five pairs of round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines! Bring loved ones home for the holidays or take a vacation and get away from it all.

To register, just visit the Concierge Desk at Market Street, located adjacent to the center ’s Central Park. No purchase is necessary and entrants are limited to one entry per day.

Market Street will draw a winner every Monday through Monday, Dec. 21. Entries are good the week of submission and will then start over the following week.  

For more information on activities at Market Street this holiday season, visit www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com.

Games and conversation

Senior citizens can take a mid-week break at the Bush Library to enjoy games and conversation. Adult Game Mornings are held in the WCR from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays. Cards, checkers, chess and dominos will be provided, or you can bring your own games. Light snacks will be served. Drop in and share a relaxing morning with others in the community at the library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring; 281-376-4610.

champagne brunch, dec. 25

Leave the cooking to the culinary experts at The Woodlands Resort. Feast on traditional favorites such as Belgian waffles, omelets made-to-order and more while listening to the sounds of live music and enjoying views of Lake Harrison. Seatings are from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Pricing is $52 per adult; $22 for children ages 6-12; and $15 for children ages 2-5; pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call The Woodlands Resort at 281-364-6323.

The nine-time Grammy-winning kings of Texas swing will perform on Dec. 26 at the Crighton. Asleep at the Wheel brings its famed western-swing, boogie and roots-music to the stage. This band has been recording and performing for 40 years. To reserve tickets, go to www.crightontheatre.org.

mcys guardian angel campaign, through dec. 31

Montgomery County Youth Services will wrap up its year-round 2nd Annual Guardian Angel Campaign on Dec. 31.

The 2009/10 campaign offers four levels of participation: Cherubs, Seraphims, Archangels and Head Halos, all providing members of the community an opportunity to serve as a Guardian Angel to a child in need.

“Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31, 2009,” said Steve Sanders, board chair for Montgomery County Youth Services. “Our Guardian Angel Campaign is the most directly beneficial way that you can give to MCYS as 100 percent of every donation goes directly towards the operating budget and each donation is 100 percent deductible. I am also proud to report that 76 cents of every donated dollar for MCYS ’ operating budget goes directly towards our youth programs. ...”

For more information on becoming a Guardian Angel to a youth in crisis, or hosting a Guardian Angel event, contact Susan Summers at 281-292-6471 or susan.summers@youthmc.org. To donate online, visit www.youthmc.org/donate and specify “Guardian Angel” in the Comments section.

john cooper school
open house, jan. 9

The John Cooper School will hold an Admission Open House on campus on Jan. 9. Interested families who would like to learn more information about PK4 through grade 12 classes for the 2010-11 academic year are invited to join administrators, teachers and students for an Admission Open House at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Faculty and administrators will join admission office representatives for a presentation of the school ’s philosophy, curriculum and admission process. There will be ample opportunity for questions as well as a tour of campus following the presentation.

The John Cooper School, founded in 1988, is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and is a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference in athletics. Confidential, need-based financial assistance is available. For more information, contact the admissions office at 281-367-0900, ext. 308.

seussical jr., beginning jan. 15

Performances of Seussical Jr. will run from Jan. 15-24 at the Nancy Bock Center for the Performing Arts in The Woodlands. Just imagine a world where anything is possible in this show that is for kids of all ages. Seussical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never seen before. Tickets are available at www.cythouston.org or by calling 832-338-5869.

MCMLS Launches
My Library. My Story.

In an effort to raise awareness of the value of library services in the community, the Montgomery County Memorial Library System has launched My Library. My Story. Library customers are encouraged to share a personal story about how the library has impacted their lives by filling out specially formatted cards. My Library. My Story. cards are available at the service desks of all seven library branches in Montgomery County, located in Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis and New Caney.

For more information or to submit your story online, go to www.countylibrary.org.

Tribute to elvis, jan. 22

Donny Edwards brings his “Tribute to Elvis” show to the Crighton Theatre in Conroe on Jan. 22. Edwards is one of only three tribute artists in the world to perform for Elvis Presley Enterprises. He takes his show to casinos, theaters, corporate events and more. His ability to re-enact each era of Elvis Presley ’s career will take you back to the 1950s and the early years of rock and roll. Edwards, with his band Fever, recreates some of Elvis ’ greatest performances of the 1960s and 1970s. For ticket information, call 936-441-7469.

CASA Fundraising Gala,
A Child’s Dream, Jan. 30

CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County will hold its 15th annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The gala will be an elegant evening of dining, dancing to a live band, auctions, casino and other fundraising activities. Live auction items include art, jewelry and vacation homes in Canada, South Africa and New Mexico. Tickets can be purchased on line or by calling 936-441-5437, ext. 203. Auction items can be viewed at www.CASASpeaks4Kids.com/gala.

knitting/crocheting meets at Bush Library on fridays

The knitting, crocheting and conversation group meets every Friday from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Earl Elliott meeting room at the Bush Library. Help make lap blankets for veterans and chemo caps for M.D. Anderson patients. Bring items from the following list for a soldier in Afghanistan including cards, books, toiletries or hard candy. For more information, call 281-376-4610. The library is located at 6817 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.