Twin Lakes December 2019

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December
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TWIN LAKES MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Crest Management Monica Hamm 281-579-0761
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HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President- Herman Torres 713-849-9790
Vice President- Ken Broussard 281-606-0690
Secretary – Colin McHattie 832-359-5906
Treasurer- Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480
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TWIN LAKES SECURITY
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Security Officer’s Cell - 832-953-9918
TWIN LAKES - MISCELLANEOUS
Clubhouse Reservations Crest Management 281-579-0761
Post Office James Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777
9320 Emnora Lane
HPD Dispatch - Addicks Reservoir only 713-222-3131
Harris Co. Sheriff's Office (non-emergency line) 713-221-6000
SCHOOLS
Kirk Elementary 713-849-8250
Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100
Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000
UTILITIES
Cable -Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Street lights, have pole number
Residential outage or service 713-207-2222
Gas - Centerpoint 713-659-2111
Gas Leak & Fire ONLY 713-659-3552
AT & T phones 1-800-288-2020
Trash & Recycling - Republic Services 713-726-7300
Water - Harris Country MUD #255
Regional Water Corp. 281-897-9100
TLWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Mel Haynie
Mel4tlwa@gmail.com
1st VP Subdivision Events: Mariana Lauterbach lautema@gmail.com
Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480
2nd VP Membership: Petra Tabor 713-248-3032
3rd VP Activities: Monique Tullio
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Secretary: Darlene Marmottin 713-502-9852
Treasurer: Malini Katzen
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Past President: Emely McHattie 713-443-7357
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UPCOMING EVENTS -
TWIN LAKES WOMEN ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 8 TH : CHRISTMAS TOUR
The Twin Lakes Women’s Association presents a Christmas Tour of Homes
Sunday, December 8 th , 6-9 PM. This year’s tour includes several homes
from our community. One of this year’s homes was just renovated
and the others were renovated post-Harvey. To add to the holiday
feeling, refreshments and holiday cookies are served as guests depart
each home. Bring your friends and family. Children welcome for an
enchanted Christmas experience. Tickets available at the clubhouse from
6-8 PM or on Ticketbud. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Contact Emely,
emchattie14@gmail.com or 713-443-7357.
DECEMBER 13 TH : FAMILY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Begins at 6:30 PM at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse. Santa will make a special
appearance. Food and drinks and games. If you have questions contact
Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480.
DECEMBER 14 TH : ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Come join friends and neighbors for Adult Holiday Party at 7:30 PM at
the Twin Lakes Clubhouse. Check Facebook for more details. If you have
questions contact Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480.
HOW TO GET TWIN LAKES NEWS
Twin Lakes has several resources for you to get information on the
community and upcoming events. These resources include:
• Facebook (Twin Lakes Houston, closed group) • Next Door
• Twin Lakes Web Page (www.twinlakeshouston.com)
Did you know that Twin Lakes also has an online directory for our
residents? You must register with the Twin Lakes home page. Call 281-
579-0761 during business hours for the registration code.
HARRIS COUNTY MUD NO. 255
TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION WATER USAGE
October Water Report: Below is the consumption report for October 2019
showing the water usage for all residences in the district.
Rate Order Tiers October 2019 September 2019
0 To 5,000 Gallons 24 41
5,001 To 10,000 Gallons 35 57
10,001 To 15,000 Gallons 50 69
15,001 To 20,000 Gallons 70 91
20,001 To 25,000 Gallons 65 55
25,001 To 30,000 Gallons 52 27
30,001 To 50,000 Gallons 82 48
Over 50,001 Gallons 14 3
How does your usage compare with these numbers? Your usage can be found
on your monthly bill, simply multiply reported amount by 1,000 (example:
7.5 x 1,000 = 7,500 gallons). If you would like additional information on
ways to conserve water, you may contact Stephen Woodring, President of
Regional Water Corporation at 281-897-9100 or Email: steve@regionalwater.
net. The next meeting for the Harris County MUD No. 255 Board of Directors
is to be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 12 Noon at the
offices of Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P. located at 2727 Allen
Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, TX, 77019. All are welcome to attend.
HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
IF YOU HAVE A DOG OR CAT PROBLEM:
Harris County Public Health: 281-999-3191
City of Houston Animal Control: 713-837-0311
Houston S.P.C.A.: 713-869-7722
Harris County Animal Services does not handle wildlife issues. They
handle problems with domestic animals, namely dogs and cats. If you
have a complaint about a barking dog or a dangerous dog or have any
questions about lost pets, stray cats, pet adoptions, leash laws, etc, give
the county a call. It is a free county service for domestic animal issues. The
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county will not take care of the raccoon in your yard, the squirrels in your
attic, your rat infestation or anything like that. For wildlife help, see our
phone number below or go to our Houston wildlife removal home page.
What to do when your neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking in Houston -
Is your neighbor’s dog keeping you up at all hours of the night and day
with its incessant barking? There is nothing worse, especially when you or
your kids are trying to sleep! Perhaps the dog barking is setting off your
dog and all you can hear all day is a chorus of bad barking? Whatever
the case is - you have rights and there are some steps that you should
take in order to get the barking to stop. You will probably want to avoid
actually confronting the neighbor as this can often end up in a rather
heated debate. You should write or type up a small note mentioning
the dog barking - nine times out of ten, the owner will be at work and
probably doesn’t even realize what is going on. Make it short, to the
point and polite - exactly how you would want someone to talk to you if
your dog was making a crazy racket! If nothing happens or the letter isn’t
in some way acknowledged you can always turn to your local housing
organization or landlord if you are renting. There will normally be noise
stipulations in rental agreements, so it is well worth finding out if your
neighbors are renting and getting in touch with their landlord as well. You
will find that most residential areas have noise control rules set in place,
so don’t be afraid to find out what your rights are. If nothing happens from
your complaint to the owner of the dog and the housing organization, (or
neither of you are renting) it’s time to take a different approach. This time,
grab some information on the noise control in your area and print them
out. Combine this in a neat little package with another letter, basically
saying exactly what the first one did, but this time mentioning that this is
the second time that you have tried to contact them about the complaint
and that you will be taking the matter further if nothing is resolved. Again,
do not be threatening or menacing in your words or language. If you still
don’t get a positive outcome from your effort, it’s time to call the boys
in blue. You will need to remember that a dog barking situation is not
always going to be a priority for your local law enforcement agency, buy
you do still have rights so you should report the complaint. Make yourself
a log of everything that has been going on -photos or noise clips of the
dog barking, times and dates and also how long the barking goes on for,
all copies of the correspondence you have with the owner/neighbor etc.
You will need all the evidence that you can get your hands on in order to
get your problem resolved. Get yourself a lawyer. There are ways around
this problem and if it comes to resorting to a small claims court in order
to allow your kids or yourself to get a good night’s sleep or a nap, so be it!
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TLWA BRIDGE
Bridge is in full play for 2019! Please join us for a friendly game
of bridge every Monday evening from 7-9 PM at the Twin Lakes
Clubhouse. Bring a snack and/or beverage of choice to share.
No experience necessary… Players from expert to novices are
welcome to play. For more information, please contact Darlene
Marmottin at dmarmottin@sbcglobal.net or call 713-849-1925.
TLWA COFFEE MORNING
We would like to invite you to our TLWA Coffee Mornings. We meet most
Thursdays, from 10 AM to Noon. We socialize, drink coffee and enjoy a
light refreshment and laugh a lot. Come meet your neighbors.
Our group is always open and is varying in ages and backgrounds. No
need to “dress up!” Our dress is casual and determined by your plans for
the rest of the day... whether that is going to work, shopping or the gym.
Join us for the whole time or just pop in for a few minutes to say “Hi” and
find out what’s going on with friends in the neighborhood.
On the first Thursday of the month we meet at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse.
On the other Thursdays, our meetings are hosted in members homes.
For more information or to find out where we are meeting, please
contact: Call or text Petra Tabor at 713-248-3032 or email petra.tabor@
att.net.
Twin Lakes Women’s Association
2019-2020 MEMBERSHIP FORM
Dear Twin Lakes Neighbor: You are cordially invited to join the Twin Lakes Women's Association, Inc.
The purpose of our organization is to offer opportunities for social interaction, personal enrichment
and a support network for the women of Twin Lakes. Annual dues for the 2019-2020 year are $35.
To join, please fill out the registration form and send it with your check made to TLWA.
We look forward to your participation in our functions and welcome your suggestions.
Sincerely, Membership Chair Petra Tabor 713-248-3032
Name:________________________________________Home#_______________________________________
Spouse: ______________________________________ Email_______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________Cell#_____________________________
Children (Name & Year of Birth):________________________________________________________________
Hobbies/Interests:
The above information may be published in the TLWA Directory: ___ Yes ___ No
Please send/deliver your check/cash ($35) and form to:
Petra Tabor - 5502 Pillar Park Circle
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Addicks & Barker Upstream Flood
trial has concluded!
There is still time to join the case!
VB Attorneys is part of the court-appointed team leading this case against the federal
government. Trial of the test cases concluded in May 2019.
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com.
Work with our Court-appointed
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• Part of the lead team since Day 1.
• Represent homeowners in all impacted communities.
• No fee unless and until we win your claim.
• Board Certified in Texas.
Learn more about the case:
• Significant compensation may be paid.
• We believe the trial went very well.
• There is still time to join.
• You can join even if you received money from
insurance, FEMA, or SBA.
Vuk Vujasinovic is a founding partner of VB Attorneys, located in
West Houston. He is a Board Certified attorney helping Houston
homeowners get compensation for their individual losses. He
represents property owners in all communities impacted by
reservoir waters after Harvey. He is still accepting new clients.
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com
to get started today.
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
What's Happening
Around the
Community
FESTIVALS & CRAFT SHOWS
BETHLEHEM MARKET LIVE - A CHRISTMAS MARKET & FAMILY
EVENT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH , 10 AM-2 PM
Mission Bend United Methodist Church,
3710 Hwy 6 South, Houston 77082
Come do your Christmas gift shopping with our featured vendors! Camel
rides, live animals and games with prizes for the kids! Enjoy the food &
drinks and experience a Live Nativity as we enter the Christmas Season!
CALL TO VENDORS: If you are a vendor or crafts artist & would like to
participate in this event, contact Terri at finance@MBUMC.org for more
information.
KATY OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 7 TH , 10 AM-5 PM
Historic Downtown Katy
Beer Garden, Food Trucks, vendors, Santa, Snow Park. Free family event.
For more info, www.katymarketday.com.
A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM
Visit Bethlehem this season on Saturday, December 7 th & Sunday,
December 8 th , 5-8 PM. This is a FREE event for the community!
Messiah’s A Night in Bethlehem is an outdoor, interactive event where
individuals and families are invited to stroll through Bethlehem at their
own pace. Imagine what life was like during this miraculous time in
history as you visit the Spice Merchant, the Produce Market, sample the
wonderful treats at the Bakery and taste the savory soup at the Soldier’s
Tavern. Listen to the storyteller and visit the shepherds & the Inn. Listen
for the Kings arrival at the stable with gifts for Jesus, as Mary & Joseph look
on. Don’t miss this living, interactive recreation of the original Christmas
story. Join us for free activities for the family including candle making,
creating a clay pinch pot, sewing a coin bag or playing Bethlehem dressup.
Sample the soldiers stew and enjoy cookies, hot cider and coffee.
Messiah A Lutheran Faith Community is a congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge
Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. For more information, 281-890-3013
or www.messiahlc.org. All people are welcome at Messiah.
FUNDRAISERS
10 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOUSTON METHODIST
CY-HOOPS INVITATIONAL
The Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational is once again the place
to see the best high school boys’ basketball action this December. This
year marks the 10 th Anniversary for the Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops
Invitational.
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation in partnership with Houston
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital
will host the tournament December 12-14, 2019 showcasing 12 Cypress
Fairbanks ISD and 12 out of district boys’ varsity basketball teams. The
tournament continues to draw teams ranked in the top 25 for their
district or the state of Texas as ranked by MaxPreps.
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Join the community in cheering on our teams at the Berry Center with
host campuses Cypress Springs High School, Cypress Park High School
and Bridgeland High School, Thursday through Saturday, December 12-
14, 2019. The championship game will be played at the Berry Center,
Saturday, December 14 th at 5:30 PM The tournament bracket will be
posted on the Berry Center website after Thanksgiving. Sponsorships are
available. Please visit our website at www.theCFEF.org or contact marie@
thecfef.org.
BLOOD DRIVES
ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday,
December 15 th , beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the
parking lot until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17 years of
age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. If just 20 people donate,
we can save 60 lives! It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by.
Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road (at
Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org.
THEATER/ARTS
HOUSTON REPERTOIRE BALLET’S 21 ST ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC THE NUTCRACKER
Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional
ballet company, celebrates its 24 th season, beginning with its 21 st annual
performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artist
Jared Matthews as the Cavalier and Joseph Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer,
with the Cypress Philharmonic directed by Glynnes Lanthier. Performances
will begin on Friday, December 6 th at 7 PM, which is the abbreviated Arts
& Education performance and is perfect for young children. The Friday
night ticket prices are just $15. The performances continue Saturday,
December 7 th at 2 PM & 7 PM and Sunday, December 8 th at 1 PM & 4:30
PM at the Tomball High School Theatre, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas
77375. For ticket information, call 281-940-HRB1 (4721) or visit www.
hrbdance.org. Tickets are $20 for students/seniors and $25 for adults.
THEATRE SUBURBIA
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Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3 PM
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Students
& Seniors and $16 Sunday Matinees. Cash, Check and all Major Credit
Cards are accepted in payment. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or
reserve seats online at www.theatresuburbia.org. Theatre Suburbia is
Northwest Houston’s longest running all volunteer playhouse. We are
currently celebrating our 58 th season and have now produced nearly 400
shows. Throughout the years, we have endeavored to provide quality,
live theatre to the Houston area. Theatre Suburbia is funded in part by
the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.
CYPRESS CREEK FACE
Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Spring, Texas 77379
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Star-Lit! Series: Canadian Brass presents “Christmas Time is Here:”
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 5 PM
Performance location: Klein High School Performing Arts Center, 16715
Stuebner Airline, Spring 77379. Tickets: $25, $35, $45, $55. This is a child
friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Buddy, Roy & Elvis: Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 7 PM
Performance location: Cypress Ridge High School Performing Arts Center,
7900 N. Eldridge Pkwy., Houston 77041. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75. This is
a child friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Promenade Series: Mané Galoyan, soprano: Tuesday, December 10,
2019, 3 PM
Performance location: John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830
Bermuda Dunes Dr., Houston 77069. Tickets: $12 adult, $10 senior, $6
student/child. This is a child friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Free Children’s Series: Rhythm & Wreaths: A Holiday Extravaganza!:
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 11 AM
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Cy-Fair Independent
School District
www.cfisd.net
IMPORTANT DATES
December 23rd- January 3rd:
Christmas Holiday
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR
SET FOR DECEMBER 3RD
The CFISD guidance and counseling and psychological services
departments are sponsoring the Community Mental Health Resource
Fair, to be held on December 3 rd , 3:30-6 PM at the Berry Center (8877
Barker Cypress Road). District parents, staff and community members
will have the opportunity to meet the CFISD Mental Health Intervention
Team and community mental health care providers, as well as learn of
available resources and opportunities.
More than 70 mental health providers and vendors are scheduled to
attend the fair, including a massage therapist to help promote self-care.
Numerous door prizes will be available for fair patrons to win, while
vendors and events booths will have gifts and other giveaways.
“This is an awesome opportunity for our entire community to view many
of our mental health providers under one roof,” said Franklin Sampson,
director of guidance and counseling. “It’s very rare to have an event solely
focused on providing individual information from multiple therapists and
facilities. We are taking the guess work out of it. We are giving everyone
the privilege of meeting with mental health providers. The event is totally
free and we encourage all to attend. Let’s continue to tackle the stigma
associated with mental health concerns.”
CFISD RECEIVES BRONZE AWARD FROM CENTER
FOR SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, through the department of psychological services
and the guidance and counseling department, received a Bronze
recognition award at the Center for School Behavioral Health’s annual
conference on September 27 th .
The Center for School Behavioral Health is a program started by Mental
Health America of Greater Houston. The program allows school districts
across the greater Houston area to come together and collaborate on
ideas and best practices through the Center Collaborative and Learning
Community subprograms. CFISD’s department of psychological services
and the guidance and counseling department have both been members
of the Center Collaborative and Learning Community for more than
seven years.
The following requirements must be met by a school district to receive a
Bronze recognition award:
• District is a Center Collaborative member for at least one full academic
year.
• District is implementing five to 10 center recommendations.
• At least one district representative attends 60 percent of the Center
Collaborative meetings.
• At least one district representative attends 40 percent of the Learning
Community meetings.
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• At least one district representative has attended an additional center
organized event or learning opportunity.
• At least one district staff member attends the annual center conference.
• More than 50 percent of the district staff has received training on signs
and symptoms of mental health challenges and suicide prevention.
CFISD EARNS SCHOOLS FIRST TOP RATING
FOR 17TH STRAIGHT YEAR
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD received a rating of Superior by the Texas Education
Agency (TEA)’s School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
program, announced in early August - marking the 17 th consecutive top
rating for CFISD.
The rating system measures the quality of a district’s financial management
and reporting system based on 15 indicators. A negative response to any
of the first few criteria could have resulted in an automatic “Substandard”
rating. CFISD received the highest rating on 14 of 15 indicators. While a
score of 60 indicates a passing mark, CFISD attained a score of 94. The
highest possible score is 100.
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SIXTH ANNUAL CFISD HEALTH EXPO
DRAWS 1,300-PLUS GUESTS
More than 1,300 patrons visited the sixth annual CFISD Health Expo,
benefitting the Health Organization of Physical Educators (H.O.P.E.), on
October 12 th at the Berry Center.
The event featured on-site health screenings and massages and included
health demonstrations such as the blender bike attraction provided by
CFISD’s nutrition services department. The event featured a total of seven
student performances.
Students and parents participated in a health walk on the concourse
facilitated by elementary PE teachers to encourage movement. The expo
benefits H.O.P.E., which raises scholarships to support physical education
and promote lifelong physical fitness.
“We’re so thankful to have everyone come out,” said Tania Gaubert, CFISD
health services coordinator. “It’s been overwhelming to see the amount of
sponsors that have come out and set up their booths for the community
to see. It’s been a great success.”
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The club invites all interested competitive players from the ages of 7 to
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competitive evaluations will be the first week of December. We ask that all
interested players pre-register before coming out to the fields. Please visit
albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus. Players older
than 13 interested in joining AHFC will need to contact the Directors below.
Boys Director: Mark Rufo - mrufo@albionhurricanes.org
Girls Director: Dan Hill - dhill@albionhurricanes.org
ECNL/Elite Director: Steve Firth - sfirth@albionhurricanes.org
AHFC also offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year old) at our
Cy Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday
Night Academy as well at Thursday Night Academy for players in the New
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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston Youth Track Club has one of the largest and successful youth
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LADIES GOLF
A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No
handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve
your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday
mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com
or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.
NETBALL CLUBS
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We
are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new
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Holly Jolly Jingle - December 5, 7:30 PM, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins
Drive. Admission: Free. A holiday concert tradition that highlights the best and brightest orchestras
and student musicians from across Conroe ISD - and a whole lot more! Don’t forget caroling,
performances in the plazas and everything you could possibly hope for to help get ready for the
Holiday season!
Dickens On The Strand - December 6-8, Strand Street, Galveston. Admission: GHF members are
available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. The annual holiday street festival, based on 19 th -
century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on four stages, new additions
like Tiny Tim’s Play Land, Shopkeeper Skills Village and roaming characters throughout the festival.
Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food
and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. For info
and tickets: www.galvestonhistory.org/events/dickens-on-the-strand.
Christmas On The Brazos - December 6-7, 4:30-8 PM, Washington on the Brazos State Historic
Site, 23400 Park Road 12. Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Walk the candlelit paths at
Barrington Plantation and experience a Texas Christmas in the decade before the Civil War. Discover
the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions as costumed interpreters bring to life the
festivities of the season with musket-fire, music, dancing and more! Sip a hot cup of cider, cozy up
to the fire and begin your holiday season with Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site.
The Christmas Train - December 6-7, 12-14, 16-23, , Victory Camp, 1407 Victory Lane, Alvin,
TX 77511. Departure Schedule: Weekdays 6:30-9:30 PM, Fridays & Saturdays 6-10 PM. Tickets at the
door $12, Kids 2 and under free. The Christmas Train is a unique holiday experience, unlike anything
else in Houston! An old-fashioned train ride through Christmas Scenery and over 300,000 lights.
Tickets and info, www.thechristmastrain.com.
Christmas On Commerce - December 7, 11 AM-4 PM, Commerce Street in downtown Tomball.
Free admission and parking. Christmas on Commerce is Tomball’s traditional holiday celebration
for kids. Meet Santa, ride the street train, shop the vendors for Christmas gifts, enjoy holiday tunes
from area school choirs and more. It’s all at this annual street festival in downtown Tomball.
11 th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off - Saturday, December 7, 10 AM-5 PM, Hermann Square,
900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. Open to the public and free for spectators. Competing
teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. More than 4,000 spectators are
expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ construction zone and see Santa! All of
that entertainment is free and open to the public!
3 rd Annual Jingle All The 5K, 10K, 1K- December 7, 8:30-10:30 AM, 14230 Katy Freeway.
Admission: $30-50, $20 KIDS 1K. Kick-start your holiday festivities and outpace that mischievous
abominable snowmonster with the whole family and benefiting Memorial Assistance Ministries.
The Kids 1K kicks off the event at the Addicks Park and Ride right off of I-10. Not only do participants
receive a festive participant bib/performance tech t-shirt/finishers medal and jingle bell, but there
will also be an appearance by Santa and Post-Race Refreshments. So, come out and show everyone
your best holiday attire and spirit!
Christmas Village At Bayou Bend - December 12-30, opens at 5:30 PM, 6003 Memorial Drive.
Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A
dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights and activities for
all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion
feature live actors, theatrical effects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots more to see and do.
57 th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade - December 14, 6 PM, Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Avenue. Admission: free. Ring in the holidays with this Clear Lake tradition. The parade features
more than 60 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from
the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.
Campfire Christmas: Family Tours - Saturday, December 14 and 21, 6 PM, George Ranch
Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX. Journey back in time to experience Christmas
celebrations of the 1830s through the 1930s! Join us for a family-friendly holiday evening tour that
culminates with cowboy songs, stories and hot cocoa around the campfire. Unlike previous Campfire
Christmas events, this year’s format will feature holiday tours at each of the main historic sites. And
don’t forget everyone’s favorite stop: join the George Ranch cowboys and cowgirls for songs, stories
and hot cocoa around a roaring fire! A tram will be circling the Park at regular intervals so you can
hop on and hop off to visit each site at your own pace. Tickets and info, www.georgeranch.org.
Prestonwood Forest Holiday Lights - Last 3 weeks in December, Prestonwood Forest Drive
and SH 249. Drive through Prestonwood Forest subdivision in NW Houston for its Nite of Lites, a
holiday tradition and competition since the 1980s. Visitors can drive through the community
weekdays till 10 PM and weekends till 11 PM. Folks are encouraged to vote online for their favorite
home as the People’s Choice Award.
Family Capoeira - December 21, 10 AM-11 PM, Midtown Park, Address: 2811 Travis Street.
Bring your family and enjoy capoeira together! The unique Afro-Brazilian martial art develops
discipline, coordination, strength and rhythm, while the group setting emphasizes social skills,
communication and respect for others. Students learn the physical art, as well as how to play music
(an essential component) on a variety of instruments used in the roda or circle, between two players
and to sing and speak in Portuguese. The class is free and open to family of all sizes and skill levels!
Santa’ s Wonderland - Through December 30, 18898 Hwy 6, College Station, TX 77845. Santa’s
Wonderland is here to brighten the lives of all of our guests every Christmas season! Hay Rides,
Carriage Tours, Frostbite Mountain, Snow Playground, visit Santa, Toboggan rides, Naughty and
Nice Lists, Wonderlands Kid’s Train, Live Music, Food and Drink, Winery, shopping and so much
more! For more info, times and pricing, www.santas-wonderland.com.
The FOMO Factory - Daily through December 31, 10 AM-9 PM, The Houston Galleria, 5085
Westheimer Road, Suite 4710, Houston, TX 77056. Admission: $28 for adults, $23 for children,
children under the age of 3 are free. This buzzed-about pop up will become The Galleria’s first foray
into immersive entertainment with 17 rainbow-colored rooms of fun. The pop-up will be located
in the Galleria, suite 4710 on the mall’s third floor. Tickets are on sale at www.thefomofactory.com.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - thru January 5, 2020, 6 PM,
Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77498. Admission: $15. Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Sweetened by Imperial Sugar will kick off your holiday season with over 3 million lights and a full evening
of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games and traditional carnival food and
beverages. Santa Claus will be on site thru December 23 rd for photo opportunities and meet and greets.
5 th Annual Magical Winter Lights - through January 5, 2020, 5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park,
1000 FM 2004, La Marque. Admission: Online (https://magicalwinterlights.com) Advanced Ticket:
Adult: $22, Children: (ages 4-13): $13, Senior Citizens (65+): $13, Children under 4: FREE, Family
4-Pack: $76. The festival is a 20-acre, 52-day, larger-than-life lantern festival with themed lantern
sections, nighty acrobatic performances, carnival rides and games, an interactive dino area and lots
of holiday fun for the whole family.
Holiday In The Gardens - Through January 12, 2020, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd. Eight
Holiday Attractions! One Venue! Ice Land: Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D
Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, Photos with Santa, Plus Live Entertainment,
Great Food, Group Rates, Hotel Packages and More! For info, times and tickets, www.moodygardens.
com/holiday_season.
Zoo Lights - Through January 12, 2020, 5:30-10:30 PM, Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park
Drive. Admission: $12.75-$29.95. Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland and one
of Houston’ s most well-loved holiday traditions. Guests will sip hot chocolate as they stroll through
the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earth-friendly
LED lighting illuminate the ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light the way. Guests also
have an opportunity to interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra, get a selfie on the giant ice throne
and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additional experiences like decorating churros and
making s’mores are also available for purchase.
The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® - Thru February 2, 2020, Discovery Green,1500
Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Free Admission. Glide beneath the glittering lights of
downtown Houston and embrace the holiday cheer on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy!
See times and more at www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/ice-powered-green-mountainenergy/42555.
The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Call 713-
434-RINK (7465) for updates and check discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. General
admission: $11 admission. $4 skate rental. Tickets can be purchased online at discoverygreen.
eventbrite.com.
Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar
Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our free weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness.
Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney Rock Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock,
Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free. Please join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors
will be selling mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, fourlegged
friends are welcome.
Living History Saturday - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington On The Brazos
State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees
apply. Staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events of Old
Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life surrounding the birth
of the Republic of Texas. Activities will vary and some are weather dependent. Contact Adam at
936-878-2214 ext. 228.
Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. HPL, 500 Mckinney Avenue,
Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The HPL offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and
non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family
comedy to the audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open mic throughout the year
become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which is held in December. Prizes
in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners.
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Quick and Easy Oatmeal Muffins
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INGREDIENTS:
2 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
DIRECTIONS:
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Eggnog Pie
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