The Woodlands Events and Happenings in The Woodlands Area

Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament, june 8

The Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament will be held on June 8 at The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course, The Woodlands.

This event is hosted by The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

The format for the tournament is an 18-hole, four-man scramble in which participants have two options for tournament play. Individuals and groups can sign up to compete in four-man teams. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams. The second option is The Pavilion Cup Challenge where company-sponsored teams compete not only for team prizes, but the title of “The Pavilion Cup” champion. The winning team holds the title for one year and the company name is displayed on “The Pavilion Cup” at The Pavilion year-round. Additionally, the winning company is awarded a complimentary evening for up to 50 guests at one of The Pavilion ’s performing arts events and the title of “best company team” in the region.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs.

For more information, contact Charlotte Weschler at cweshler@woodlandscenter.org or call 281-210-1122.

summer exhibits at houston center for contemporary craft

This summer, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft presents two exhibitions that challenge the traditional uses of wood, textiles and other materials, while celebrating the subversive and unexpected.

Challenge VII: dysFUNctional (in the large gallery) showcases contemporary wood art, sculpture, photos, installation art and videos that subvert and satirize function. Artists from all over the world were asked to explore and interpret ideas of function and dysfunction in this dynamic juried show. The works presented evoke a sense of humor, fun, curiosity and suspicion —ranging from a prickly chair to a set of dinosaur-like spoons and many other imaginative creations.

Unknitting: Challenging Textile Traditions (in the small gallery) highlights the work of four artists who are advancing and questioning established textile traditions. By addressing stereotypes of gender and challenging the domestic-based, utilitarian objects that are typical of the knitted crafts, the work of these artists completely upends tradition.

An opening reception will be held on July 17 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located at 4848 Main Street and is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. HCCC will be closed on Sundays during July and August. For more information, call 713-529-4848 or go to www.crafthouston.org.

Harris County benefits fair for Texas veterans, June 20

A free “come and go” benefits fair for Texas veterans will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford. The fair, targeting all Houston area veterans, is one of several throughout the state.

Officials from the Texas Veterans Land Board will be on hand to provide information on state programs including land, housing and home improvement loans as well as Texas state veterans cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. Joining them will be representatives from the Texas Veterans Commission, the Small Business Administration, the Social Security Administration the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and local Realtors and lenders specializing in veterans loans who will be available to discuss federal benefits and pending claims.

Veterans wishing to discuss pending claims with VA officials should bring pertinent case information, including claim numbers if available. Veterans are encouraged to drop in to learn more about their benefits any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and are not required to stay for the duration of the event.

For more information on the benefits fair, call Michael McReaken at 713-383-2729.

For more information on benefits available only to Texas veterans, such as low-interest land and home loans, call 800-252-8387 or visit www.texasveterans.com.

the central book club

The Central Book Club meets at the Central Library, 104 I-45 N in Conroe at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.

Upcoming meetings and selections in 2009 include: Guns, With Occasional Music by Jonathan Lethem on June 11; The Road by Cormac McCarthy on Aug. 13; The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on Sept. 10; Thunderstruck by Erik Larson on Oct. 8; The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield on Nov. 12. There will be no meeting in July and the Dec. 10 meeting will be a party and opportunity to pick books for next year ’s book club.

All adults are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For more information, call 936-539-7814, ext. 276.

super summer programs at the ymca

Registration is available for all YMCA Summer Programs including Day Camp, Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, Child Care, Sports Clinics, Teen Camp, Performing Arts and much more.

For more information, go to www.southcounty-ymca.org or call 281-367-9622 in The Woodlands; 936-441-9622 in Conroe; or 281-356-4077 in Magnolia.

teen support group, mondays

The Montgomery County Women’s Center hosts a support group every Monday from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for females, age 13-17, who are victims/survivors of family/sexual violence.

Contact Cynthia Martinez at 281-292-4155, ext. 276, for more information. All services are offered free of charge.

The center is located at 1600 Lake Front Circle in The Woodlands.

montgomery county republican women’s meeting, june 25

The Montgomery County Republican Women will hold its next meeting on June 25 at the River Plantation Country Club in Conroe. Coffee and registration will begin at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the program and business meeting.

Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon will be featured in the program. Ligon has an undergraduate degree in political science from Texas A & M University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He became a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney ’s Office. As an assistant district attorney, he protected and served the citizens of the greater Houston area gaining valuable experience prosecuting felony and misdemeanor crimes of all types.

The lunch is $15 and reservations are required. To RSVP, e-mail
mcrw-notices@sbcglobal.net or call Alice Melancon at 281-367-6368.

Spring Farmers’ market, Through june 28

Grogan’s Mill Village Associations is holding its Spring Farmers’ Market every Saturday through June 28 from 8 a.m.-noon at Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne.

Various farmers’ market products, including produce, preserves, meats, eggs, bread, Indian food, natural and goat ’s milk soaps, gourmet dog treats, olive oil and more, will be available.

For more information, go to www.grogansmillvillage.com or call 713-992-5983.

nam volunteer opportunities

Northwest Assistance Ministries has volunteer opportunities available for individuals who want to help families in need and make the community a better place for everyone.

The Meals on Wheels Program needs drivers who are willing to volunteer at least two hours a month delivering hot meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals.

NAM’s resale shops and donation centers need volunteers to help sort, price and tag donations, as well as provide customer service and sales. Volunteers are needed at the warehouse, the store at 3645 FM 1960 and the store at Jones Road and Fallbrook.

NAM’s Information and Technology department also has an on-going need for IT hardware volunteers.

The Children’s Clinic has opportunities for weekday assistance to pull and refile medical records as well as perform other general office duties.

The Food Pantry needs weekday assistance to sort and shelve incoming food donations, prepare grocery sacks for Saturday Meals on Wheels deliveries, and to take telephone food orders.

For more information, call Linda Fullerton at 281-885-4609.