January 2014

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381

Main Line

All Offices and Departments 281-210-3800

Fire Department (non-emergency) 281-367-3444

Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3800

Recreation Center 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 281-297-6500, Business, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 936-442-7797, Non-Emergency, 24 hours

Harris County Sheriff’s Office 713-221-6000

Montgomery County Constable, Precinct 3 281-364-4211

Harris County Constable, Precinct 4 281-376-3472

The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (Water)

Montgomery County M.U.D.S., 281-367-1271

Harris County M.U.D. 386, 281-290-6500

Emergency 911

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Woodlands Township 2014 Board & Officers

TheWoodlands Township Board of Directors recently recognized a retiring director, seated newly elected or re-elected directors and elected officers. John P. McMullan, Peggy S. Hausman and Bruce Tough were sworn into office to serve two-year terms after each won their elections on November 5, 2013. The Board of Directors elected their officers for the year: Chairman Bruce Tough, Vice Chairman Peggy Hausman, Secretary Ed Robb and Treasurer Gordy Bunch. Additionally, The Woodlands Township honored one retiring director, Nelda Luce Blair, as she stepped down from the board after seven years of service to the Township, preceded by serving continuously on the Town Center Improvement District board since 1999.

From left, Peggy S. Hausman, John P. McMullan and Bruce Tough are sworn in to serve two-year terms as directors of The Woodlands Township by Judge Lisa Michalk.

Gordy Bunch

Don Norrell President and General Manager

Mike Bass

Jeff Long

John McMullan

Bruce Tough

No. 7 Chairman

Peggy Hausman Position No. 6 Vice Chairman

Ed Robb Position No. 4 Secretary

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors recognized Nelda Blair for her service to the Township. Left to right: Gordy Bunch, Peggy S. Hausman, Mike Bass, Bruce Tough, Nelda Blair, Ed Robb, Jeff Long and Don Norrell.

Photos by Susan Schneider

The Woodlands COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

The Official Magazine of The Woodlands Township

The Woodlands Community Magazine is a monthly publication of The Woodlands Township, in partnership with Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. It is printed and distributed free of charge to residents of The Woodlands The printing and distribution of The Woodlands Community Magazine are supported entirely by advertising revenue. Please patronize the advertisers whenever possible, and tell them you saw their ad in this magazine and appreciate their support.

CHAMPIONS STAFF

President, Publisher James E. Callahan, Jr.

Account Executives Connie Krell

Charlotte Blanco

Cheryl Kirsch

Creative Director Lori Short

Graphic Designers

Jami Davis

Charlene Strine

TOWNSHIP STAFF

Director of Community Relations Nick Wolda

Editor Mary Connell

Photo Editor Susan Schneider

Copy Editor Terri Jefferies

Editorial Assistant Amber Parsley

Advertising inquiries, rate requests and change of address/delivery inquiries may be directed to:

6608 FM 1960 W., Suite G Houston, Texas 77069 281-583-7661

www.championsprinting.com

Editorial inquiries may be directed to The Woodlands Community Magazine, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands, TX, 77381, telephone 281-210-3800. Editorial deadlines are the 15th of every month, approximately six weeks in advance of publication. The editors reserve all rights to accept or reject any submissions and reserve all rights to edit for clarity and space. The Woodlands Community Magazine is the official information source of The Woodlands Township. Its purpose is to inform Woodlands residents about the activities of the Township and the services provided to them as Woodlands residents. Information from the Township takes precedence over information submitted by any other source.

The Woodlands Community Magazine has received The Communicator Award of Distinction, the Bronze Quill Award of Merit from the Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, a Merit Award from The Service Industry Advertising Awards and a Gold MarCom Award.

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The Woodlands Township contracts with Waste Management to provide solid waste service. Targeting waste reduction, the plan includes:

• Once-per-week fully-automated curbside trash collection utilizing a 96-gallon cart with green lid.

• Once-per-week automated collection of recyclables utilizing a 96-gallon cart with yellow lid.

• Once-per-week manual collection of yard trimmings.

• Scheduled pickup of bulky items.

• Twice-a-month scheduled collection of moving boxes and oversized cardboard for recycling.

• All collections occur on the same day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Curbside Guidelines

• Trash and recycling carts, yard trimmings and bulky items must be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your service day.

• Each cart must not exceed 200 pounds.

• Allow four feet between each cart and other items to enable space for the automated arm on each truck.

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Guidelines

• To schedule special service, request cart repair or report a missed pickup, please contact Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804 or e-mail southtxcallcenter@wm.com. Request and record the confirmation number.

• For unresolved service issues, please call 281-210-3800.

Trash Collection

• Must use wheeled cart with green lid provided by Waste Management.

• Place trash cart at curb with handles facing house and four feet from other items.

• Container lid must close completely.

• Excess trash must be bagged and tagged with pink tags available at The Woodlands Township and local grocery stores for $1.75 each.

• Each bag of excess trash must not exceed 40 pounds.

• NO household hazardous waste or construction debris.

Single-Stream Recycling

• Use wheeled cart with yellow lid provided by Waste Management.

• Place all standard recyclables together. NO sorting or bagging.

• Rinse cans, bottles, jars and containers.

• Only clean paper products are recyclable.

• NO plastic bags, Styrofoam™, scrap metal or ceramics.

• The following items are accepted:

– Dairy, juice and soup cartons

– Glass bottles and jars: clear, brown and green

– Rigid plastic bottles and containers: codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, remove lids before recycling, NO plastic bags

– Corrugated cardboard and

paperboard, cereal boxes and tubes: Flatten and/or trim to fit cart, NO pizza boxes

– Paper: Books, phone books, catalogs and magazines, newspaper (include slicks, remove plastic sleeves), office and school paper, junk mail, brown paper bags

– Aluminum cans and clean foil pans

– Tin or steel cans

Yard Trimmings Specs

Place all yard trimmings at the curb by 7 a.m. on your service day and at least four feet from the 96-gallon carts. No additional service tags required.

• Grass clippings, leaves and prunings

– NO petroleum-based plastic bags

– May use certified compostable bags that meet ASTM-6400 standards: Certified compostable, plant-based bags and kraft bags are currently available at Kroger, Randalls, H-E-B, Target, Ace and Sears Hardware. Dsolv kits available free at some Township sponsored events. Replacement bags available for purchase at 8203 Millennium Forest Drive during regular business hours.

– May be placed in an open container such as traditional 32-gallon trash can, weighing no more than 40 pounds

• Branches, tree limbs and trimmings

– No larger than four inches in diameter

– Trimmed to four feet in length

– Tied with natural twine into bundles no higher than four feet

– May be placed in an open container

– Weighing no more than 40 pounds

Guidelines for Oversized Trash Bulky or oversized items must be scheduled. The service is provided at no

Photo by Lynne Aldrich

Photo courtesy Carton Council and Waste Management

additional cost. For a trouble-free pickup, please adhere to specifications:

• Bulk waste refers to appliances, furniture and other large household items too large to fit in the 96-gallon trash cart if it were empty.

• Carpet (four-foot bundles, limit of two)

• Refrigerators, freezers and AC units must be certified Freon-free.

• NO construction debris, concrete, bricks, roofing, vehicles or parts, household waste or yard trimmings.

• Extra bags of household trash require a pink tag available for $1.75 each at local grocery stores and do not need to be scheduled for pickup.

Schedule Bulk Pickup

• At least two working days prior to your regular service day, call Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804, or e-mail southtxcallcenter@wm.com to schedule pickup.

– Name, address, phone number, village, service day and description of items.

– Request a confirmation number. Keep it handy until service has occurred.

– No bulk trash pickup second Monday or fourth Friday of the month.

Guidelines for Bulk Recycling of Moving Boxes and Oversized Cardboard

Cardboard boxes too numerous or large to fit in the recycling cart must be scheduled for pickup. The service is provided at no additional cost on the second Monday and fourth Friday of the month. For a troublefree pickup, please adhere to specifications:

• Flatten and stack or consolidate smaller boxes into a larger box.

• Fold paper and place in recycling cart or cardboard box.

• NO packing peanuts, Styrofoam™ or plastic.

• Place items at the curb before 7 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.

Schedule Bulk Pickup of Cardboard for Recycling

• At least two working days prior to cardboard pickup day, call Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804 or e-mail southtxcallcenter@wm.com.

• Bulk collection of moving boxes and oversized cardboard only occurs on the second Monday and fourth Friday of the month.

How Green is Your Greenbelt? Be a Greenbelt Guardian

By Kathie Herrick

Do you live on a greenbelt? Even if you do not, we all benefit from healthy green spaces, and The Woodlands has many of them. We are fortunate to reside in a living forest. With any privilege, comes responsibility. Dumping of yard trimmings in the greenbelt may seem like a harmless action, but there are serious consequences. The greenbelt is designed to accommodate the recycling of nature’s resources generated in place. Gradual decomposition restores nutrients back to the forest floor. However, the natural processes can quickly become overwhelmed when residents or contractors add landscape debris to the mix, regardless of seasonal conditions:

– In drought, the accumulation of yard debris can become a fire hazard.

– In flooding, the piles can impede the natural drainage to the waterways causing flooding and creating mosquito breeding sites.

Owners of property that do not border open space preserves need to be aware of how contracted landscape services are disposing of their debris. Homeowners are responsible for the actions of their landscape contractors. Dumping can incur criminal penalties up to $500 a day! The preservation of the green spaces and the forest benefits us all.

Ten Steps to Greenbelt Guardianship

• Become knowledgeable and share the curbside waste services for yard trimmings with your neighbors.

• Do not dump in the green space!

• Clean up areas where past dumping has occurred.

• Monitor and clean up litter.

• If your portion of greenbelt borders a street – monitor from fence to street right of way.

• Allow some natural leaf litter to remain and decompose on site to restore nutrients to forest floor.

• Periodically evaluate tree health in adjacent greenbelt just as you would on your own property.

• Learn to recognize invasive exotic species.

• When using the hike and bike pathway system, report areas where you observe dumping or invasive species. Call 281-210-3800 and ask for Environmental Services.

• Renew your connection with our forest and open spaces at the Earth Day Green Up March 29, 2014!

2014 Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

Don’t Toss It – Donate It!

Organization

Assistance League www.assistanceleaguemont-co.org

Community Clinic www.interfaithcommunityclinic.org

Goodwill: Robinson Rd. www.goodwillhouston.org

Goodwill: Sawdust Rd. www.goodwillhouston.org

Habitat for Humanity ReStore www.hfhmctx.org

Hand-Me-Up Shop www.woodlandsinterfaith.org

It’s All Good Store www.pacn.org

Jazzy Junque: New Danville www.jazzyjunque.org

Jesus Center www.jesuscenters.org

Unique Resale Montgomery County Emergency Assistance www.mcea-tx.org

Nearly New Thrift Shop www.bridgewoodfarms.org

Nourishment for the Needy

Purple Heart www.houston.donatestuff.com

Salvation Army* www.houston.satruck.org

Something Special, Montgomery County Women’s Center www.mcwcthewoodlands.org

Waste Management will observe the following holidays in 2014.

Wednesday, January 1

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day .............................

Christmas Day

Monday, May 26

Friday, July 4

Monday, September 1

Thursday, November 27

Thursday, December 25

Neighborhoods that usually receive collection on these days will have their service delayed by one day. All subsequent routes for the week will also be delayed by one day. Friday’s route will receive service on Saturday. All solid waste services will be affected. Regular service will resume the following week. For more information about local recycling opportunities, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/recycling.

Give a second life to your clean, gently-used clothing, housewares, toys, furniture and appliances by donating them to local charitable organizations.

Phone Pickup Dropoff Address Days Dropoff Hours

936-760-1151

281-364-7889

281-419-7638

281-292-7928

936-441-5888

281-367-4942

281-367-1230

936-760-4194

936-441-4500

281-590-3216

936-539-9211 x228

936-756-4539

281-292-2695

713-685-5400

713-869-3551

281-292-0443

furniture

furniture

large items large items

Appliances large/small working

Tues.—Sat. 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

medical devices only call first

Fri.

9 a.m.—1 p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 7 a.m.—8 p.m.

7 a.m.—6 p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 9 a.m.—7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.—6 p.m.

small only

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Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.—Fri. 10 a.m—3 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.—6 p.m.

4 to 5 days 8 a.m.—2 p.m.

Mon.—Fri. 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Closed 2 to 3 p.m. Sun. Noon—5p.m.

Mon.—Sat. 7:30 a.m.—8 p.m.

furniture

Mon.—Sat. 9 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

remodeling materials also

small only non-working also small only small only

✓ ✓

Furniture & Matresses in good condition

Housewares, Linens, Toys, Clothing

un-upholstered furniture only

✓

small only small furniture only small furniture only

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medical equipment only furniture only furniture only furniture only furniture only furniture only accessories, housewares, linens furniture only

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✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 126 N. San Jacinto Conroe 101 Pine Manor Oak Ridge North 112 Robinson Rd. Spring 501-B Sawdust Rd. Spring 1501 S. 7th St. Conroe 25018 Spring Ridge Dr. or 4242 Interfaith Way 115 N. San Jacinto St. Conroe Outlets of Conroe 1111 League Line Rd. 11742 Aldine Westfield Houston 1022 McCall Conroe 903 N. Loop 336 Conroe 27350 Blueberry Hill #4, Oak Ridge North 8933 Tamina Rd. Conroe 3665 FM 1960 W. 2204 Washington Ave. Houston 19073 I-45 North Portofino Shopping Ctr. Conroe

small only small TVs only flat screens only small only

furniture only

Items should be in good, usable condition. Drop-off donations during listed times or call for pick-up. *Salvation Army Small Donation Collection Center is now located at the Woodlands Recycling Center. For more information about recycling, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/recycling or call 281-210-3800.

8 THE WOODLANDS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE JANUARY 2014

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Annual Volunteer Recognition and Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

7 to 9 p.m.

The Woodlands Township Town Hall

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, 77381

The meeting is open to the public; residents and businesses are welcome to attend. The meeting is preceded by a Board of Directors meeting at 5 p.m. at the same location.

TOWNSHIP

The Woodlands Township Fire Department’s Central Station and architect Joiner Partnership, Inc. have been awarded the grand prize – the Gold Award – for new facilities constructed in 2013 in the Career Departments category by Fire Chief magazine. Station Style Design Awards is a prestigious competition to encourage, recognize and celebrate architects and fire departments for their achievements in fire station design and construction.

According to Fire Chief magazine, a panel of six judges — architects and fire personnel — reviewed the electronic portfolios submitted by architects from across North America. Each portfolio was reviewed individually by each of the judges, based on the category selected, location and resources available to meet the needs of its department and community. Central Station, located at 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, opened its doors on April 23, 2013 and is the hub of The Woodlands Fire Department. Personnel assigned to this station provide fire, rescue and EMS service while maintaining the established five-minute response criteria to Town Center and the Villages of Grogan’s Mill and Panther Creek. In addition, the

The Woodlands Central Fire Station Earns Gold Award

station houses the Township Emergency Operations Center, The Woodlands Fire Communication Center and The Woodlands Fire Administration offices.

The 26,610 sq. ft. station includes four apparatus bays, living quarters, 12 dorm rooms, administrative offices,

conference/study rooms, work rooms, decontamination room and a physical wellness area. It’s equipped with a fire engine, command vehicle, ladder truck, rescue boat, attack vehicle and a Montgomery County Hospital District unit.

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, past and present, along with architect Carl Joiner and Fire Chief Alan Benson celebrate the recent accolade achieved by The Woodlands Central Fire Station. Left to right, Peggy Hausman, Claude Hunter, Ed Robb, Gordy Bunch, Carl Joiner, Bruce Tough, Chief Benson, Jeff Long, Ricardo Martinez, John McMullan, Chad Joiner, Lloyd Matthews and Mike Bass.

Photos by Susan Schneider by Terri Jefferies

Did you know?

Texas Children’s Hospital treats more than 120,000 patients annually in our two dedicated pediatric emergency centers.

Join Ambassadors today.

Become an Ambassador for Texas Children’s Hospital and be a voice for sick and injured children in our community and beyond. Memberships begin at $250. To learn more call 832-824-6900 or visit ambassadors.texaschildrens.org.

VOLUNTEER

Eachyear, elections are held for more than 100 volunteer leadership positions within our community. Volunteers are critical to The Woodlands; thousands of volunteer hours are necessary to carry out the governance of our community. As in the past, elections will continue to be held in February for the Residential Design Review Committees (RDRCs) and the Village Associations. The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election is held in November and follows a different process.

Residential Design Review Committee

The majority of properties in The Woodlands Township are encumbered with either The Woodlands Community Association Covenants or The Woodlands Association Covenants (both herein referred to as the Covenants). In 2010, these community associations transferred responsibility for Covenant administration to the Township as part of the governance transition, and the Covenants continue to be encumbered on property throughout The Woodlands. As prescribed by the Covenants, five-member resident-elected committees serve to facilitate property improvements of their peers. Elected to one-year terms, residents dedicate several hours each month to review the applications submitted by their neighbors for improvements to their property. Residents interested in ensuring that design standards are maintained in The Woodlands may be interested in filing for Residential Design Review Committee candidacy in their village.

The following Residential Design Review Committee positions are up for election in February 2014:

All Villages

• Up to five Residential Design Review Committee members to be elected

for each village, all serving one-year terms. This includes two committees for villages such as Indian Springs and Grogan’s Mill, which are divided into two geographic areas based on Covenant imposition.

Village Associations

Each of the villages has an association which facilitates activities specific to their village. Each village will have officer positions and/or area (neighborhood) representative positions open for the 2014 election. While officer duties may vary by position and/or specific village (refer to each village’s bylaws at www.thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov), all villages seek enthusiastic residents looking to volunteer their service and leadership for their closest Woodlands neighbors.

The following village association positions are up for election in February 2014:

Alden Bridge Village Association

• Nine At-Large Area Representatives (two-year terms)

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association

• Eighteen At-Large Area Representatives (one-year terms)

College Park Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Nine At-Large Area Representatives (one-year terms)

Creekside Park Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Events Chair (one-year term)

• Six At-Large Area Representatives (one-year terms)

Grogan’s Mill Village Association

• Eight At-Large Area Representatives (two-year terms)

By Karen Dempsey

Run for a Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association Office

Indian Springs Village Association

• Vice President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Six At-Large Area Representatives (two-year terms)

Panther Creek Village Association

• President (two-year term)

• Treasurer (two-year term)

• Six At-Large Area Representatives (two-year terms)

Sterling Ridge Village Association

• Seven At-Large Village Directors (two-year terms)

Filing for Office

Filing packets and information can be found on The Woodlands Township Web site, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, at Residential Design Review Committee meetings and through the Village Association presidents. Filing for all community positions continues through January 16, 2014, at 5 p.m. If you have any questions regarding these elections, please contact The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800.

New this Year

For the February 2014 election, changes will be implemented to the Election procedures, as approved on November 20, 2013 by The Woodlands Township. Candidates who are interested in running, but do not file by the deadline will be able to run as a writein candidate only if they file as such by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. For any Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association that does not have a contested race as of 5 p.m. on January 22, the entity’s election will be cancelled and the seating and/ or filling of vacancies will proceed in accordance with the entity’s bylaws.

Celebrate Arbor Day Celebrate Arbor Day

Join lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone®, and his mascot friends for his Birthday Party!

Saturday, January 18, 2014

10 am – 2 pm

At Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park

• Tree Seedlings – 121,000 Free Tree Seedlings in eight varieties

• Free Rides – Giant Inflatable Rides, Rock Walls, Pony Rides and a Petting Zoo

• Tween Pop Performing Sensations

• Refreshments – Free Birthday Cupcakes and Cake Celebrating Puffy Pine Cone’s Birthday from 1 – 2 pm. Concessions are available (cash only).

• Mascots – Enjoy Visits from Puffy and his Mascot Friends.

• Free Gifts – Enjoy Special Gifts for the Children while supplies last.

• Fun – Enjoy The Woodlands’ Award-Winning Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park. Register at the event to win one of 5 seven-gallon native trees. Drawings will take place hourly. You must be present to win.

Event Sponsors

2014 january

Wednesday, January 1

New Year’s Day Township office’s closed. No garbage or recycling pickup. See schedule on page 8.

Thursday, January 2

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Saturday, January 4 FREE Compost Class 8203 Millennium Forest Drive 10 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3800.

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center 8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Monday, January 6

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Tuesday, January 7

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center 6:30 to 10 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Creekside Park Village Association Meeting 6464 Creekside Forest Drive 7 p.m. 281-210-3889

Thursday, January 9

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Panther Creek Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m.

281-210-3886

Saturday, January 11

11v11 Frozen Turf Cup Adult Soccer Tournament Bear Branch Sports Fields 281-210-3950

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center 8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Sunday, January 12

11v11 Frozen Turf Cup Adult Soccer Tournament Bear Branch Sports Fields 281-210-3950

Tuesday, January 14

Heartsaver CPR Class Emergency Training Center 6:30 to 10 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Alden Bridge Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-3886

Indian Springs Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-5808

Photo submitted by John Hibbs

Thursday, January 16

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

9 a.m.

281-210-3800

Saturday, January 18

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Heartsaver CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

9 a.m. to noon

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Arbor Day Celebration

Rob Fleming Park

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

www.thewoodlands.com or www.thewoodlands.net

First Aid Class

Emergency Training Center

Noon to 3:30 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Grogan’s Mill Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6:30 p.m.

281-210-3887

College Park Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7:30 p.m.

281-210-3889

www.metroministorage.net

Tuesday, January 21

Healthcare Provider CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Wednesday, January 22

Watch Talk Wednesdays

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Noon to 1 p.m.

281-210-3800

Development Standards Committee Meeting*

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

5 p.m.

281-210-3800

The Woodlands Township Town Hall Meeting and Volunteer Recognition

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7 p.m.

281-210-3800

Saturday, January 25

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Monday, January 27

Sterling Ridge Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7 p.m.

281-210-5808

Tuesday, January 28

Healthcare Provider CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

To register, please call 281-210-5820 ext 1731.

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7:30 p.m.

281-210-3887

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 1

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

FREE Compost Class

8203 Millennium Forest Drive

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3800.

Saturday, February 8

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance

5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

For more information, please call 281-210-3950.

Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

There will be no waste collection services on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. For more information on Holiday Trash Service and Recycling, please see page 8.

*Please visit the calendar at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for complete listings and calendar updates, or call the office at 281-210-3800.

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES OF THE WOODLANDS

Alden Bridge

Happy New Year from Alden Bridge! Thanks to everyone who decorated your homes so beautifully this year – it was very hard to choose winners of the Holiday Lighting & Decorating Contest!

The first village association board/ residents’ meeting of 2014 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at the Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., and residents are always encouraged to join us. This month’s guest speaker will be from the Montgomery County Food Bank.

Resolve to become involved in your village in 2014! Attend our board meetings, volunteer for village events, perhaps even run for a position on our village association board! We’ll elect nine at-large area representatives and five members of our Residential Design Review Committee in February. You can learn more about the upcoming election on the Township Web site – filing ends this month.

This will be another fun-filled year for Alden Bridge residents! We’re already planning the annual Spring Festival. We’ll be awarding scholarships to Alden Bridge students and prizes to winners of our Yard of the Month and Spookiest House contests. We’ll participate in the 4th of July Parade, Villages Flea Markets, the annual baseball game outing and other events during the year. You’ll find information about our activities on our Web site, www.aldenbridge.org, and by subscribing to our monthly newsletter (send your e-mail address to info@aldenbridge.org). We’ll need volunteers for all of these activities, so please contact us to sign up. It’s rewarding and it’s fun!

Please contact your board members with any issues or concerns. We’re looking forward to meeting residents and being of assistance in this New Year!

Submitted by

Darla Bell

Cochran’s Crossing

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association completed a busy three months with early morning assistance to The Woodlands annual flea market, the Cochran’s Crossing Fall Festival attended by more than 1,500 neighbors, significant donations in 3R Bazaar collections (including hours of sorting in advance of the event), and selection of the area’s outstanding Christmas lighting.

Much of the attention has focused on the water transmission project that has made its way through the middle of Cochran’s Crossing. Although there is no way to change this massive effort, the Board has maintained close communications with the San Jacinto River Authority, and helped field answers to resident concerns. The project in our area is not completed since work in front of The Woodlands High School has been delayed until the end of the school year. However the positive way those living in Cochran’s Crossing have managed to maintain should be recognized. We would also urge support of the businesses along Research Forest that have been impacted by the project. The River Authority should also be commended for its efforts to move the project forward as rapidly as possible. It has been clear that selection of a highly qualified contractor, round the clock work, and the intent to replace and repair the environment and roads damaged by the construction have been priorities.

This was mentioned last month, but this is a reminder that board elections will be held in February. If you are a Cochran’s Crossing resident and want to get involved as a volunteer, come to a board meeting. They are held at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) in the Township’s main building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Submitted by Gary Conwell

College Park

Greetings fellow College Park residents, I wish all of you a new year filled with joy and happiness. May the New Year bring you and your families good health, abundant wealth and peace.

In preparing for the New Year, it helps to reflect on the past year. And, in reviewing the past year, I would like to thank all of you who have helped with the various events that we host here in the Village of College Park; particularly, I would like to thank our village association board of directors. Each member of our board puts so much time and energy into making our village a better place to live. I appreciate each of them and simply wish to say thank you to each member of our board.

While the members of our board of directors do a fantastic job at providing leadership to our village, we all must contribute in some way or another to our great cause. That is why I’m asking you to make a commitment this year to help in some way in our all-volunteer effort to bring a better life to our village and to you and your families.

We conduct several family oriented events each year where your help can be very important and vital to the success of these events. Please consider volunteering for any of the events that are of interest to you. Also, consider attending our monthly meetings, participate in our events, encourage your neighbors, be a part of the Neighborhood Watch program or simply offer suggestions or input via our Web site.

If each adult resident within our village committed to two hours of volunteer time this year—two hours per year—we would have 302 volunteer hours per month. This is so much more than we actually need.

Please consider donating two hours this year for an event of your choice.

EVENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Your talents and time are so important to us. Check the Web site frequently to see any current and upcoming events or give any board member a call with questions regarding your interests.

I wish you all a very, very happy new year.

Sincerely,

Ted Stanley, President College Park Village Association

Grogan’s Mill

All of the Grogan’s Mill Village stone entrance signs (with the exception of one that was moved due to the recent road construction) were festively decorated this past Holiday Season courtesy of the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The decorations will be stored and reused each year.

Please remember to vote in the Village Elections in February. Seven board members will be elected to the Grogan’s Mill Village Association board for a two-year term. In March, the village board will meet for its annual planning retreat when the upcoming year’s programs and budget will be determined. We are always interested in learning what

projects the residents are interested in. For instance, currently being considered for the 2014/2015 fiscal year is a neighborhood cul-de-sac revitalization program. Please submit suggestions and comments to president@gmva.org or vicepresident@gmva.org.

The Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market concluded the 2013 year with record number of vendors and customers. The market continues to thrive with new vendors being added almost weekly. The Grogan’s Mill Village Association thanks all of our loyal customers for your support of the local farmers and all our vendors who provide the highest quality food and products each week. After closing for one week (Saturday, December 28) the market reopens on Saturday, January 4, 2014. If you’ve never been, come visit and see what you’ve been missing! The profits from the market go to financially support our Grogan’s Mill Schools, the Interfaith Food Pantry, and college scholarships for graduating Grogan’s Mill high school seniors.

Submitted by Dana Denton

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MEETING INFORMATION

ALDEN BRIDGE

The Alden Bridge Village Association (ABVA) usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us! Web site www.aldenbridge.org

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-3886 or Village Association President Steve Leakey at 281-419-3468.

COCHRAN’S CROSSING

The Cochran’s Crossing Village Association (CCVA) usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us! Web site www.cochranscrossing.com

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-3887 or Village Association President Stuart Schroeder at 936-273-0419.

COLLEGE PARK

The College Park Village Association (CPVA) usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us! Web site www.villageofcollegepark.com

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-3889 or Village Association President Ted Stanley at 936-321-5996.

CREEKSIDE PARK

The Woodlands Creekside Park Village Association (TWCPVA) usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Creekside YMCA, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive. Please join us! Web site www.creeksideparkvillage.com

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-3889 or Village Association President Nancy Decker Lent at 617-721-6939.

GROGAN’S MILL

The Grogan’s Mill Village Association (GMVA) usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us! Web site www.grogansmillvillage.com

Questions? Contact your program specialist at 281-210-3887 or Village Association

President George van Horn at president@gmva.org.

INDIAN SPRINGS

The Indian Springs Village Association (ISVA) usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us!

Web site www.indianspringsvillage.com

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-5808 or Village Association President Amy Lecocq at 832-244-9585.

PANTHER CREEK

The Panther Creek Village Association (PCVA) usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us!

Web site www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-3886 or Village Association President Everett Ison at 281-298-9524.

STERLING RIDGE

The Sterling Ridge Village Association (SRVA) usually meets the fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us!

Web site www.sterling-ridge.org

Questions? Call your program specialist at 281-210-5808 or Village Association President Anthony Fasone at 281-419-9331.

VILLAGE NEWS

Indian Springs

Glen Loch Elementary Donation

The Indian Springs Village Association is pleased to once again support our neighborhood elementary schools. Funds raised at Indian Springs Village Association events, such as Taste of the Village, are put back into our community through scholarships for our high school seniors and donations to our local elementary schools. A $500 donation was made to the Glen Loch Elementary PTO toward Glen Loch’s Accelerated Reader program, a program which helps assess and motivate reading for students. The check was presented by Indian Springs board member Eric Thomas and The Woodlands Township Program Specialist for Indian Springs, John Osborne.

3R Bazaar

Indian Springs Village Association would like to thank all our residents for collecting plastic bottle caps and corks for a special recycling day put on by The Woodlands Township. The 3R (Reduce, Reuse & Recycle) Bazaar has been held each November for the past several years and helps The Woodlands celebrate America Recycles Day. Last spring, Indian Springs Village Association was able to increase the number of college scholarships given to Indian Springs high school students, in part by monies earned from the 3R Bazaar’s Village Challenge. Residents may continue to drop off

their corks and plastic caps in the blue recycling bin placed at the Indian Springs H-E-B entrance throughout the year.

Volunteer and then VOTE!

The Woodlands Township is holding elections for the eight village associations in February. All adult residents are considered members of their village association. The Indian Springs Village Association offers opportunities for residents to be involved in the discussion of relevant issues and the planning of community events. The Indian Springs Village Association encourages all interested parties to apply. Don’t forget to vote! For more information on the Indian Springs Village Association, like us on Facebook, or please visit our Web site at www.indianspringsvillage.com.

Submitted by Kelly Sharer

Panther Creek

The new year presents the residents of Panther Creek with many opportunities to participate in keeping The Woodlands the “real hometown” that George P. Mitchell envisioned years ago. Your Panther Creek Village Association exists to help residents enjoy and benefit from the many resources in our community. 2014 will be a busy year in the Panther Creek Village with elections, flea markets, baseball outings, picnics, parades, Christmas lighting contests, scholarship awards, guest speakers, bazaars and much more going on. Come join us.

Our monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at The Woodlands Township building on Technology Forest Boulevard (just off New Trails). All residents are invited to attend. Community leaders and civic groups present useful information and make themselves available for your questions and suggestions. Sheriff Department Deputies, Brad Curtis and Jason Hopper present detailed reports of crime prevention and criminal activities in our neighborhood. Veronica HernandezMena, our Township Program Specialist from the international award-winning Neighborhood Services Department, keeps us informed of the wide range of events taking place in our village and also keeps us up to date on the actions and issues before The Woodlands Township Board. Our board members also report on their work at community-wide committees on residential design review, local policing and parks and recreation. Congratulations go out to the voters’ choices in The Woodlands Township Board election; Peggy Hausman, Bruce Tough and John McMullan. Township Board members regularly attend our Village Association meetings. You can also keep informed by visiting us at Facebook.com/ PantherCreekVillage or twitter.com/ PantherCreekTX or visit our Web site www.PantherCreekVillageAssociation.org.

Submitted

by

Paul Gebolys

Inthis issue of The Woodlands Community Magazine, The Woodlands Community Emergency Response Team (twcert.com) brings you the Do One Thing (do1thing.com) topic for January – Make a Plan. Created by a team of professionals with extensive experience in emergency management, Do 1 Thing is a 12-month preparedness program that focuses on different areas of emergency preparedness each month. You can jump in anytime, and you don’t have to do things in any order. It’s as easy as:

1. Read each month’s topic.

2. Select one of the easy “Things to do.”

3. Do that one thing!

This month, make sure that you understand the potential risks from disasters, and take steps to lower your risks through planning. Disasters change things. When an emergency happens you may have to decide what to do very quickly, while you are worrying about what might happen. By planning ahead, it will be easier to make the right decisions when the worst happens. Choose one of the following things to do this month to become better prepared:

Learn which disasters can happen in your area and decide what you will do in a disaster.

It is important to know which types of disasters can happen where you are, including tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods or earthquakes.

Meet with your family or household members. Discuss how to prepare and

By Carter Miller

respond to emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and plan to work together as a team. If a family member is in the military, plan how you would respond if they were deployed.

Talking about disasters can be scary, especially with children, or with someone who may have difficulty coping with daily life. Be open and positive. The unknown often causes more anxiety than knowing the facts. Listen to what the individual has to say, learn how they feel and what they may be afraid of. Older people and people with disabilities may worry that asking for help during a disaster will take away their independence. Talk about different options for assistance and make a plan with them.

Take steps now to prevent damage to your home in a disaster. Once you know which disasters could happen in your community, there are things you can do to lower your risk of injury or property damage.

Plan what to do if you have to evacuate.

Choose two places for your family to meet. One should be right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire. The other should be outside of your neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to evacuate.

Decide where you would go and what route you would take to get there. You may choose to go to a hotel, stay

with friends or family in a safe location, or go to a shelter. Hold evacuation drills at home. Practice getting out of the house quickly, and drive your planned evacuation route. The more you practice, the more confident you will be if you really have to evacuate.

Plan ahead for your pets. Due to health concerns, pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters. Keep a phone list of pet-friendly hotels and animal shelters that are along your evacuation route in case a designated pet shelter is not available. Contact your local humane society or animal shelter to ask if pet emergency shelters will be opened in a disaster.

Remember, emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. We encourage you to follow the plan throughout the year and to “stay informed & be ready” by following us on the web (www.twcert.com), Facebook or Twitter for more timely preparedness tips.

SUMMER Employment Opportunities

The Woodlands Township is accepting applications for 2014 summer seasonal positions in the Parks and Recreation Department. Available positions are lifeguards from $8.25/hour, swim coaches from $8.50/hour and water safety instructors from $10.25/hour. Training classes for positions will be provided at a reduced rate to successful candidates.

Summer Camp positions (must be age 18 or older) from $9.50/hour. Counselors will help coordinate and organize recreation programs and activities for children 6 to 12 years old attending summer camp (June, July and August) at the Recreation Center. Pool Pass Recreation Aide, $7.25/hour (April through July), will process new and renewal membership pool pass applications for The Woodlands neighborhood pools. Experience should include previous cash handling, report reconciliation, heavy customer service and basic computer skills with heavy data entry. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings and weekends.

All team members must be at least 16 years of age, unless otherwise stated, and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Leadership team members must also successfully complete an extensive background check. Applications may be obtained from The Woodlands Township Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services Building, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive or 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. For information or to apply online visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Arbor Day

Kicks

off the 40th Anniversary Year of The Woodlands

The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE:HHC), The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, Repsol, The Woodlands Township and The Brickman Group, Ltd. have stepped up as sponsors for the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park. Repsol, an integrated global oil and gas company with U.S. headquarters in The Woodlands, is the newest event sponsor. The Arbor Day Celebration will kick off the 40th anniversary year of The Woodlands which officially opened on October 19, 1974.

Since 1977, The Woodlands Development Company and its sponsors have given away approximately 1.9 million tree seedlings at Arbor Day. For the second year, The Woodlands Township will donate an additional 91,000 tree seedlings to be distributed at the event in an effort to reforest The Woodlands due to the 2011 historic drought. This brings the total amount of tree seedlings to be handed out to 121,000 this year.

Eight different varieties of tree seedlings will be available free, continuing a 38-year tradition that began in 1977. The selections of trees include Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Loblolly Pine, River Birch, Southern Wax Myrtle, Sweetbay Magnolia, Shumard Oak and Water Oak. In addition to receiving free tree seedlings, guests may register at the event to win one of five, seven-gallon native trees. The drawings will take place hourly. You must be present to win.

“Through the years, the developer and sponsors have given away over one million tree seedlings to help perpetuate the forested environment at the Arbor Day celebration,” said Susan Vreeland-Wendt, Director of Marketing for TWDC. “We are grateful to all of the sponsors who make this a wonderful, free community event. We invite residents of the community and guests to come out and enjoy the Arbor Day festivities and receive new tree seedlings.” Residents are encouraged to collect their free tree seedlings at Arbor Day and plant them on their property, in community open space reserves and forest preserves. Lovable mascot of The Woodlands, Puffy Pine Cone®, will also celebrate his birthday, beginning at 1 p.m. with free birthday cupcakes and a visit with his mascot friends including Bridgeland Bill from The Woodlands’ sister community, Bridgeland. Bridgeland is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Howard Hughes Corporation. Free giant inflatable rides and rock walls, pony rides, petting zoo and face painting will entertain the crowd. Concessions will also be sold at the event (cash only). Musical entertainment will be provided by local youth.

SHUMARD OAK

By Kathie Herrick

Trees are The Woodlands. At least five of the native tree selections offered this year are drought-resistant or drought-tolerant. One, shumard oak (Quercus shumardii), is very drought tolerant. Shumard oak was the first tree species I planted at our Cochran’s Crossing home 22 years ago. It continues to reward us with a crimson canopy in late autumn. Shumard oak is one of our fastest growing southern oaks and can be one of our largest, attaining heights in excess of 80 feet with a broad open crown of 40 feet.

One of the adaptations contributing to drought tolerance of many oaks is their deep and extensive root system. New saplings will initially require more frequent watering. Typical shallow lawn sprinkling is not sufficient for trees because it encourages shallow surface roots. To carry landscape trees through the stressful times, promote deep root systems with infrequent, deep irrigation techniques.

Trees become increasingly valuable as they mature, not only adding value to our homes but also to the environment. Trees double their environmental benefits after 35 years. That means twice as much improvement to air and water quality, and twice as much wildlife habitat, according to American Forests, the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization. Select your drought-tolerant native species at The Woodlands Arbor Day, and water wisely!

the Township’s Environmental Services booth at Arbor Day on January 18, 2014, in Rob Fleming Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and receive a free dsolv starter kit, complete with a spring-loaded sleeve, ergonomic carrying handle and eight certified compostable bags. The items are packed in a handy, easy-to-store, durable pouch.

Dsolv kits are available to residents of The Woodlands, one per household, while supplies last. Additional bags may be purchased at 8203 Millennium Forest Drive. For more information, please call 281-210-3800 or visit dsolv’s Web site.

Photo by Lynne Aldrich

WILDLIFE KEEP

SAFE&HEALTHY

By Katerina Graham

Canyou name an ecological food chain? You may remember wheatmouse-fox… each organism is a link of the “chain.” But what happens when one of the links on the chain is contaminated with a fatal chemical? The consumer eating the contaminated meal will either die or won’t be able to reproduce… and that is exactly what is happening with our birds of prey.

Certain brands of rat poison sold as bait traps have an active ingredient called brodifacoum. Rodents crawl into the bait house, nibble the bait laced with the poison and exit to continue their nocturnal rounds. When birds of prey hunt these contaminated rodents, they become poisoned themselves. Brodifacoum remains active long after the rodents’ death and the effects on the predators such as owls and Cooper’s hawks are disastrous. Even Bald Eagles, which have migrated to The Woodlands for over a dozen years, could become victims since they are known to take

advantage of carrion (decaying flesh). “Broadifacoum is lethal to birds of prey that consume poisoned rats and mice. Most birds that fall prey to the poison unfortunately are probably then consumed by another predator before they are found. A neighbor hired a pest company to put out rat poison around her house and within two weeks her resident screech owls were dead on top of the poison box,” stated Mary Anne Weber from the Houston Audubon Society. And these are not the only animals suffering the consequences of poison traps. Foxes, skunks, coyotes are also affected. Rat poison can harm children and pets, too.

Raptors Are The Solution (RATS) in partnership with the American Bird Conservancy offer alternatives to rodenticides in a campaign called “Don’t take the Bait.” To learn more, go to www.raptorsarethesolution.org.

Remember the safety of children, pets and wildlife. Do not use rat poison!

vegetable gardening

By Katerina Graham

Are you an enthusiastic flower gardener but tepid when it comes to vegetable gardening? Gardening is a hobby that never stops giving back… even more so when it is vegetable gardening. Open up this new world, and you’ll discover the joy of providing wholesome, fresh produce for you and your family. Experiment with varieties adapted to our region, delight in new recipes based on the ‘new’ varieties you harvest from your garden or share the bounty with those less fortunate than yourself.

On Saturday, February 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, gardening author and retired Agrilife Extension agent Tom Leroy will cover a number of topics related to vegetable gardening which will both inspire and give you confidence in your ability to develop a green thumb! Tom has co-authored Common Sense Vegetable Gardening in the South, Growing Fruits and Nuts in the South and The Southern Kitchen Garden and implemented the very first Master Gardener program in the state of Texas in 1979. Reserve your seat at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/gardeningevents.

vegetable gardening class

Saturday, February 15, 2014 • 9 a.m. - Noon

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Reservation Required. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/gardeningevents

11v11 Frozen Turf Cup

ADULT SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Saturday,

January 11 – Sunday, January 12, 2014

Bear Branch Sports Fields

GAMES: Minimum of three games plus playoffs (playoffs single elimination) in 35 minute halves

SCHEDULE: Saturday – round robin games

Sunday – round robin games (if necessary) and playoffs

DIVISIONS: Open (co-ed), Recreation (co-ed), Over 30 A (co-ed), Women’s Open COST: $400 per team

All matches will be played on new, all-weather turf! To register, or for more information, please contact The Woodlands Township Recreation Center at 281-210-3950.

Saturday, March 8, 2014, 2-6 p.m.

a fun day of performances ranging from vocal to dramatic, at the beautiful Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park. Browse the on-site art fair by local artists displaying items available for purchase. The wide variety of items for sale will include original paintings, as well as handmade jewelry, pottery, artisan foods, children’s toys, clothing, hair pieces, woodwork and much more! Be sure to visit the KidsZone - designed just for kids! Arts in the Park is a free, family-friendly event, which has been growing in size every year!

Interested in being an art vendor or performer? For more information, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ artsinthepark.

“I wanted a caring and friendly

“When it was time to find help for Dad I made the best decision for all the right reasons.”

Dad, with personal attention and a great quality of life. I found it all right here,

designed individually for those who need some help with the activities of daily living. People like my Dad. Since he moved in, he’s discovered a renewed sense of energy. I couldn’t ask for anything more – and neither could Dad.”

If you have a loved one that needs great care personalized just for them, call (281) 292-4600 to schedule your visit today.

Make a

Working Together We Grow

By Holly Steinke

This year,

take

time

out

to work together with The Woodlands Township, Neighborhood Services Department and your local law enforcement agency to find ways to help keep your home and community safe.

1. Contact Neighborhood Services to schedule a Watch Meeting or Good Neighbor Day in your neighborhood with your local law enforcement agency and The Woodlands Fire Department. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and work together with law enforcement and your neighbors to help keep The Woodlands safe. Learn about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design techniques, many of which can be done easily and at low cost to help you stay safe.

2. Review the Home Inspection Checklist provided by Neighborhood Services at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or contact Neighborhood Services for a copy. You may be eligible for a five percent and/or 15 percent discount on your homeowners’ insurance if you complete all the steps and have your home inspected. Once you’ve completed the steps, contact your law enforcement agency below to schedule your free appointment and request the insurance discount certificate that you turn in to your insurance agency:

Montgomery County – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, District 6

Deputy Brad Curtis .......................................

Deputy Jason Hopper

Harris County – Harris County Constable Precinct #4

281-297-6523

281-297-6538

Visit www.cd4.hctx.net and click on Online Services and then review the Home Inspection Checklist, and Submit the Home Inspection Request.

3. Review the Vacation Checklist provided by Neighborhood Services and sign up for Vacation Watch with your local law enforcement agency to have a deputy check your home when you will be away. View the Vacation Checklist at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or contact Neighborhood Services for a copy. Then, sign up for Vacation Watch with your local law enforcement agency: Montgomery County – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, District 6 www.mocosheriff.com, click on Crime Prevention and then the Vacation Watch icon or call 936-442-7797

Harris County – Harris County Constable Precinct #4

www.cd4.hctx.net, click on Online Services and then Vacation Watch or call 281-376-3472

4. Contact Neighborhood Services for a Get Ready –The Woodlands emergency preparedness presentation for your neighborhood, group or business. Learn ways to stay informed and what to do in an emergency.

5. Contact Neighborhood Services to schedule special safety presentations on Electronic Safety, Safe at Home or other topics for your neighborhood, organization or business. Working together, we can grow and learn how to help keep our community safe.

For further information, please contact The Woodlands Township, Neighborhood Services Department at 281-210-3800, neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/neighborhoodservices.

Green Up for EARTH DAY 2014

Save the date for Saturday, March 29, 2014, for Earth Day Green Up, a community-wide clean-up targeting waterways, parks, pathways, school grounds and neighborhoods. Individuals, families, school groups, scouts, neighborhoods, businesses, clubs and service organizations are encouraged to join.

Check-in at area parks from 8 to 10 a.m. Green-up assigned area from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and then celebrate at Northshore Park with food, fun and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov/greenup to pre-register. For more information, call The Woodlands Township Environmental Services at 281-210-3800.

Sponsored by The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N., Waste Management, The Woodlands Development Company and others to be announced.

this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be addressed directly with the advertiser. The Publisher retains exclusive rights to the acceptance or denial of all advertising copy. Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and or misprints in this publication, Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. Under no circumstances shall The Publisher, The Woodlands Township be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to the liabilities stated above. Articles, cartoons, and photographs in this magazine express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CP&PI or its employees. Champions Printing & Publishing, Inc. or its employees assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. Space does not always permit a full description of provisions of The Woodlands Covenants or Residential Development Standards being discussed. This magazine does not replace or alter The Woodlands Covenants or Residential Development Standards. Always refer to the Covenants or Standards or call the office for specific information.

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Explore Your Water Use With The New Interactive Water Calculator

By Bob Dailey

While lawn irrigation is still by far the largest water waster in The Woodlands, dishwashers, long showers, clothes washers and other household appliances and activities can also be highly wasteful.

Residents of The Woodlands receive information on their monthly water bills on total usage, but there is no way to accurately separate outdoor versus indoor use, nor is it possible to discover what indoor appliances use the most water. Now, residents can estimate their daily and annual water usage with the new HomeWaterWorks online calculator. Developed by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, with cooperation from The

Field Museum of Chicago, this advanced home water calculator allows users to accurately gauge water usage. The calculator also provides useful tips and resources for saving water and money. Residents need answer a few simple questions, and the water calculator does the rest. The water calculator also compares your water use to a similar average and efficient house in the area, estimates energy savings and carbon footprint of hot water usage, and helps identify specific areas for improving overall household water efficiency. Home water conservation is easy once you understand where and how your water is being used.

Program registration begins Monday, December 2, 2013. All programs must meet a minimum number of participants to be held. Please register for all programs! Drop-ins are only permitted if space allows. We value your feedback! If you are unhappy with the quality of a program, please inform staff at the Recreation Center immediately. Please help us improve our programs!

Three Easy Ways to Register:

1. Online - www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, click the “Register for Rec Programs” button.

2. Phone - 281-210-3950

3. In person - The Woodlands Township Recreation Center

The Woodlands Township accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and DISCOVER.

Recreation Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.*

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Closed Sundays

* The Woodlands Township Recreation Center is closed at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month for Gorilla Hole.

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center will be closed:

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 (New Year’s Day)

Friday, April 18, 2014 (Good Friday)

Monday, May 26, 2014 (Memorial Day)

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Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Rob Fleming Park! Bring your lawn chairs and coolers and enjoy a variety of entertainment from local theatre arts groups. Local artisans are on-site with handmade works of art to purchase for gifts or just for you! The Kid Zone includes bounce houses and crafts where kids can explore their creative side. Ages: All. FEE: Free! Art and concessions available for purchase.

Saturday, March 8 2 - 6 p.m. Rob Fleming Park

Interested in being a vendor or performer at Arts in the Park? Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/artsinthepark to apply!

Touch-a-Truck

Fun for the entire family! Get up close and personal with all kinds of big trucks. The “construction zone” has tons of opportunities for kids to get messy, plus a giant sandbox! Ages: All. FEE: Free! No registration required. In the event of inclement weather, please call 281.210.3950.

Saturday, February 22 (Rain date - March 29)

9 a.m. to noon Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

“In the Spotlight” Teen Talent Show

In the Spotlight Teen Talent Show highlights the talents of teens, ages 13 to 18. The competition is judged on the abilities of each contestant/group according to their overall appeal, showmanship, interaction with the audience and overall talent. Winners will have the option to perform at the Arts in the Park event on Saturday, March 8, 2014! Sign up to audition today, either online or at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. Call 281-210-3950 for details. FEE: $10 per act to audition.

Auditions

Wednesday, February 5 or Thursday, February 6

Talent Show

Individual audition times will be assigned after registration Rec Center

Friday, February 28 7 - 10 p.m.

Waterway Square

SprIng Fun For The Whole FamIly!

Breakfast with the e aster Bunny

Enjoy an EGGciting breakfast with an EGGcellent bunny! Includes a craft and egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring a camera. Ages: All. FEE: $40 Resident family of four, $45 Non-resident family of four, $7 per additional family member.

Saturday, April 12 9 a.m. The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park #6025.144

Dinner with the Ducks

This event is sure to be a quackin’ good time! Join the bunny and his favorite duck friends for a delicious dinner, an egg hunt and a quack-tastic craft!

Ages: All. FEE: $40 for a family of four, $45 Non-resident family of four, $7 per additional family member.

Saturday, April 12 5 p.m., The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park #6025.154

The Bunny Bash featuring the Flashlight Egg Hunt

The whole family will have a great time with snacks, crafts, music and a flashlight egg hunt! Ages: All, ages five and younger will hunt first, then ages six and up will hunt. FEE: $20 Resident child, $25 Non-resident child.

Thursday, April 17 5 p.m., The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park #6025.124

Kayak e aster egg hunt

Each parent/child kayaking team will take a trip down the Waterway on a search for Easter eggs! Riva Row Boat House rules apply to this program. Ages: Any age child, must be accompanied by an adult to ride in the kayak. FEE: $45 Resident pair, $50 Non-resident pair. Be sure to see page 5 for other fun activities at Riva Row Boat House!

Saturday, April 19 9 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #6025.134

Brunch with the Bunny

Bring out the family for some Easter fun, including an egg hunt and Easter craft, plus an “egg”cellent brunch! Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Ages: All. FEE: $40 for a family of four, $45 Non-resident family of four, $7 per additional family member.

Sunday, April 19 11 a.m. The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park #6025.114

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concert in the park Spring Series

All concerts are held at beautiful Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive. Ages: All. FEE: Free!

Sunday, March 2

Sunday, March 9

Sunday, March 16

Sunday, March 23

Sunday, March 30

Sunday, April 6

Sunday, April 13

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Quiet Company (Pop/Rock)

Buck Yeager Band (Country)

Yelba (Variety-Latin Band)

EasyMoney Band (Variety)

Swing Thing (Country Swing)

The Fab 5 (British Invasion)

Vocal Trash (Earth Friendly)

Concert in the Park is produced by The Woodlands Township and presented by

Have a spectacular time at these events held in conjunction with Concert in the Park! Onsite supplies and spaces are limited, arrive early and visit The Township tent to sign up! Ages: All! FEE: Free!

Time: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

(Please note: Sunday, April 6 program starts at 5 p.m.)

Please check The Woodlands Township Web site for the complete schedule.

Sunday, March 2 - Family Picnic Party

Bring out the entire family for a picnic and concert! Dinner and drinks provided. (Food and drink quantities are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.)

Sunday, March 9 - Spring Break Spectacular

Kick start your spring break with Sunday fun on a giant slide, make your own slime and more!

Sunday, March 16 - Green Game Day

Get your green on for leprechaun relays, a family craft and green galore!

Sunday, March 23 - Paint in the Park

Get messy with the Parks and Recreation Department at a painting party! Don’t miss the local artist onsite!

Sunday, March 30 - 4th Annual Family Sandcastle Building Contest

You bring your shovels, we’ll bring the sand!

Sunday, April 6 - EXTRA LARGE Egg Hunt

Bring an Easter basket for this giant egg hunt, and a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny! Park access and parking will be limited. Egg Hunt begins promptly at 5 pm!

Sunday, April 13 - Bicycle Bash

Ride out to the concert for the Bicycle Bash! Special bike parking and party for those that “ride”!

hook, line and Sinker

Kick back on the pond and let our Park Rangers teach you the basics of fishing. This one-day clinic will teach your child how to tie up a line, bait a hook and catch a fish. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Fishing poles are required. Ages: 5 - 14. FEE: Free! Must register in advance.

Saturday, April 5 8 - 10 a.m. Creekwood Park #4060.104

7th a nnual creekwood Fishing Derby

7th annual camp Ter-ra-mont Family camping experience

Get away without leaving The Woodlands! Camp out and enjoy crafts, games and outdoor activities. Dinner, breakfast, snack and all activities are included, just bring your tent and sleeping bags! Registration required. Ages: All. FEE: Family of four: $125 Resident, $135 Non-resident, $30 per additional family member. Need a tent and sleeping bags? Buy four sleeping bags and a tent for $100, $60 tent only, $25 per additional bag.

Saturday, March 22Sunday, March 23 12 p.m. - 9 a.m. Terramont Park #6069.104

Bring your fishing poles and we’ll provide the bait! T-shirts are given on first-come, first-served basis. Prizes will be awarded for longest, heaviest and smallest fish caught. The 7th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby is sponsored by The Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association. Ages: All.

FEE: Free! No registration required

Saturday, April 12 8 - 10 a.m. Creekwood Park & Pond

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Spaces for the CB&I TRI and Muddy Trails races are limited. Sign up today before they fill up!

open Water Swim Day

500-meter swim • 15-mile bike • 5K run

The CB&I TRI - The Woodlands triathlon, a USAT sanctioned and certified event, is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7 a.m., at Northshore Park. The triathlon consists of a 500-meter swim, a 15-mile bike and a 5K run. Registration will be capped at 1,300 participants. For more information, call 281-210-3800 or e-mail races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. To register, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races.

Early Registration January 1 - 10 $95 Individual, $150 Relay Team

Registration Jan. 11 - Jan. 20 $105 Individual, $160 Relay Team

Late Registration Jan. 21 - until filled $115 Individual, $170 Relay Team

7th a nnual muddy Trails Bash

There is something for everyone at this event including a 5K run, 10K run, one-mile kids’ fun run, 2K9 fun run for you and your dog plus a crawfish competition and festival in the park. All courses wind through the beautiful George Mitchell Nature Preserve, located on 1,800 wooded acres adjacent to Rob Fleming Park in Creekside Park. All racers will receive a finisher’s medal and free food at the post race party! Ages: 5 and older. FEE: see chart below

Saturday, April 5 4 p.m. The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

5K Run - Registration capped at 900 runners

USA Track and Field Sanctioned timed run

10K Run - Registration capped at 500 runners USA Track and Field Sanctioned timed run

Kids’ Fun Run - Registration capped at 300 runners

One mile untimed fun run

2K9 Fun Run - Registration capped at 75 runners 1.1 mile untimed fun run

Post race party with a live band and kid zone

muddy Bowl at muddy Trails Bash

Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 - $35

Feb. 16 - April 4 - $40

Race Day - $45

Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 - $40

Feb. 16 - April 4 - $45

Race Day - $50

Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 - $25

Feb. 16 - April 4 - $30

Race Day - $35

Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 - $25

Feb. 16 - April 4 - $30

Race Day - $35

Free to enter; food available for purchase

Who has the best boiled crawfish in town? Teams (up to eight members) receive minimum of two sacks of crawfish, ice, serving containers, 10' x 10' tent, table and chairs. Each team supplies their own cooking materials, spices and fire extinguisher. The boil is right before the Muddy Trails race. Teams compete for Best Crawfish, People’s Choice, Best Decorated Tent and Best Cajun Dish. Ages: All. FEE: $200 five person team, $5 additional member Saturday, April 5 Cooking begins at noon The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

Practice open water swimming for a triathlon! No instruction provided. Walkup registration welcome. Last swimmer must enter water before 8:30 a.m. Swimmers must exit water between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ages: 14 and up. No registration for the long course after 8:15 a.m FEE: Short course $15, long course $25, both courses $30; day of registration: Short course $20, long course $30, both courses $35.

Saturday, April 26

Saturday, April 26

Saturday, April 26

Long Course: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Short Course: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Both Courses: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Northshore Park #5184.114

Northshore Park #5184.124

Northshore Park #5184.134

First Timer Sprint Triathlon Internet Training

For self starters who want to start racing triathlons! Review and practice triathlon techniques in monthly meetings. Online communication for assistance, explanations and encouragement. Coach Sandra Sutherland, USAT, RRCA and TXTRI, provides instruction for sports nutrition and prep for the first race. Must register in advance! Ages: 14 and up. FEE: $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident. Program # 5183.144.

Triathlon First Timer’s clinic

Overall Review and Open Water Swim Practice

Educates triathletes in fundamentals of completing sprint-distance triathlons. Learn swim, bike, run, transition techniques and maps, and get a checklist for race day. Coach Sandra breaks down the swim and discusses sighting, pacing and bi-lateral breathing. Participants take away a weekly workout plan! Must register in advance! Coach: Sandra Sutherland, USAT, RRCA, TXTRI. Ages: 14 and up. FEE: $35 Resident, $40 Non-resident (includes one open water short course)

Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Northshore Park #5183.114

open Water Swim clinic with TJ

Great for first time triathletes! Athletes new to open-water swimming learn about challenges of swimming in the CB&I TRI. Includes training materials and swimming tips. Must register in advance! Instructor: TJ Fry. Ages: 14 and up. FEE: $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident. Includes one open water short course.

Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Northshore Park #5183.124

outrival racing - open Water, long-course Swim clinic

One day clinic covers what to expect on race day and how to tackle the 2.4 mile swim. Provides specifics for race morning protocol, the mass start, navigation techniques, what to expect while swimming the course and the Waterway, pros and cons of speed suits and wetsuits, and how to mentally tackle the swim. Taught by Coach Michelle LeBlanc of OutRival Racing, the official coaching service of Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas. Fee includes handouts and extra instruction. Pre-registration is required for this program. Check-in at 6:45 a.m., clinic starts at 7 a.m., swim begins at 7:30 a.m. FEE: $35 Resident, $40 Non-resident.

Saturday, April 26 6:45 a.m. Northshore Park # 5183.134

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holiday Drop-In camps

Come one day or all days; just make sure to register early! Ages : 6 - 12. FEE: $50 per day, $15 per day sibling discount

Friday, January 3

A Very Woodlands Winter 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.383

Monday, January 20

Dreaming of a Texas Summer - Martin Luther King Day 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.393

Monday, February 17

A Lovely Sunny DayzPresident’s Day 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.303

Spring Break Drop-In camps

Sign up for all five days of Spring Break Dayz in advance and receive a $50 discount! FEE: $50 per day, $15 per day sibling discount.

Monday, March 10 Flying Frogs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.144

Tuesday March 11

Waddling Walruses 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.154

Wed., March 12

Jumping Jaguars 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.164

Thurs., March 13

Swimming Sharks 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.174

Friday, March 14

Hopping Hippos 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rec Center #2031.184

Building Brains lego® Spring Break camp

Build simple motorized machines using gears, levers and pulleys using LEGO ® and K’NEX kits. Compete to build the best design. Pack a lunch, two snacks, water bottle, tennis shoes and sunscreen. Instructor: BuildingBrains.biz.

Ages: 5 - 10. FEE: half day: $225 Resident, $235 Non-resident; full day: $365 Resident, $375 Non-resident.

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - noon Rec Center #2298.114

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rec Center #2298.124

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 1 - 4 p.m. Rec Center #2298.134

engineering For Kids - ToyS, ToyS, and more ToyS!

Morning session introduces younger students to mechanical engineering using the Engineering Design Process to design, create and test solutions for an assortment of toys. Afternoon session uses LEGO® WeDo™ Robots, to build an airplane rescue, a giant escape, and a sailboat storm. Students also learn how to program and operate their creations with a lap-top computer.

Ages 4 - 7. Fee includes supply costs. FEE: half day: $250 Resident, $260; Non-resident, full day: $385 Resident, $395 Non-resident.

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - noon #2290.114

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. #2290.104

engineering For Kids - how amusing!

Morning session challenges students to design a theme park. Students building on reflective and problem-solving skills, while exploring multiple engineering disciplines. Afternoon session students participate in a “Robotic Olympics” and send their best robots to compete. Students build a basic robot using an EV3 LEGO® Robotics educational kit, then modify it to perform athletic challenges such as basketball, hockey, wrestling, and track.

Ages 7 - 14. Fee includes supply costs. FEE: half day: $250 Resident, $260 Non-resident; full day: $385 Resident, $395 Non-resident.

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - noon #2290.124

March 10 - 14 (M - F) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. #2290.134

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rIva roW BoaT houSe programS

Register for a great program or plan a personalized group event at our newest recreation facility!

Kayak Fee: Tandem - $20 for first hour

Single - $15 for first hour

$5 per additional hour for single or tandem, no cap on hourly rentals.

Operational Hours

Beginning January 2, 2014: 9 a.m. to sunset, last boat out one hour before sunset. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Riva Row Boat House

2101 Riva Row • The Woodlands, Texas 77380 • 281-210-3965

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rivarowboathouse or email rivarowboathouse@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

NOTE: All classes require minimum registration of two students for the class to run, so register early!

g roup outing

Have your next birthday party, family reunion, special interest group or company team building event at the Riva Row Boat House! Scavenger hunts, guided tours, communication drills and much more. Ages: All. FEE: Packages start at $200 and vary in price. Please call the boathouse to make reservations for group events.

l ake Woodlands clean u p

Join us and help keep Lake Woodlands trash free! Just pick a day below and register. You will receive a trash bag and when you bring it back full of trash, you will get a free one-hour rental the next time you visit. You must stay in the boat. Please call Boat House to register.

Saturday, March 8 any time Riva Row Boat House #9500.114

Saturday, April 12 any time Riva Row Boat House #9500.124

Saturday, May 10 any time Riva Row Boat House #9500.134

l ake Woodlands excursion

Let us guide you around Lake Woodlands on a one and a half hour tour. We will provide a snack, a drink and the kayak. Must register in advance of the class. Ages: All. FEE: $40 first person, $15 second person.

Saturday, March 1 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.114

Saturday, March 15 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.124

Saturday, April 5 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.134

Saturday, April 19 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.144

Saturday, May 3 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.154

Saturday, May 17 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9000.164

Kayaking 101

Learn the basics of this great sport! We’ll teach you all you need to know to get started. You will even get to kayak beautiful Lake Woodlands. Ages: 12 and up. FEE: $40 person.

Saturday, March 8 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9020.114

Saturday, March 22 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9020.124

Saturday, April 12 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9020.134

Saturday, May 10 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9020.144

Saturday, May 24 10 - 11:30 a.m. Riva Row Boat House #9020.154

Kayaking with Kids

Mom, dad, grandparents: bring your kids to the Boat House and we will show you the ins and outs of a kayak, you’ll even get to go for a ride! Ages: All. FEE: $20 per class.

Thursday, March 6 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.114

Thursday, March 20 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.124

Thursday, April 10 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.134

Thursday, April 24 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.144

Thursday, May 8 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.154

Thursday, May 22 5 - 6 p.m. Riva Row Boat House #9010.164

picnic pack

Grab a friend or a loved one and meet us at the Riva Row Boat House for a picnic lunch and a cruise in a kayak! Must provide at least 24 hours notice. FEE: $60, includes a two-hour tandem rental and lunch from Hubbell and Hudson; Program #9001.104.

private Kayaking lessons

Make an appointment with our certified kayak instructor for a dynamic and in-depth lesson; it’s everything you need to know to start paddling! Please call the Boat House for an appointment. Ages: 10 and older. FEE: Single lesson: $50 one person, $60 two people; Three-lesson package: $100 one person, $135 two people. Program #9001.114.

Introduction to Stand u p paddling (Sup)

Learn the basic skills to SUP. Great family fun and exercise! Please call the Boat House to set up your lessons. Ages: 8 and up.

Don’t miss the egg-citing Kayak Easter Egg Hunt at Riva Row Boat House, details in the Special Event section on page 1 of this guide!

Program and event u Pdates

The Woodlands Township makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of program information. Updates, such as fees and location changes, to programs and events will be posted to www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/programupdates

ou TDoor programS

Get outdoors with Jan Hackett!

Fly casting clinic

Learn basic casting fundamentals and provide a groundwork for understanding fly rods and reels, basic fly types and other components of fly fishing. You’ll need comfortable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. All equipment provided. Ages: 14 and up. FEE: $40 per person Resident, $45 per person Non-resident.

Individual Clinic

Sunday, February 16 1 - 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 16 1 - 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 27 1 - 4 p.m.

Wilderness Survival

#4562.114

Alden Bridge Park

#4562.124

#4562.134

Participants will learn about the survival mind set, conventional and alternative fire methods, signaling, water collection, basic snare construction and protection from the elements in this learn-by-doing class. Wear comfortable seasonable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen, and be prepared to have some fun! All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Ages: 14 and older; 11 and older if participating with a parent.

FEE: $55 Resident, $65 Non-resident.

Sunday, April 13 1- 5 p.m. Jones State Forest #4577.114

Wilderness First a id

This 16-hour course is perfect for those involved in activities that take them beyond the boundaries of traditional urban emergency medical services, like hikers and backpackers. This course meets the requirements for training in back country emergency response and is approved by the American Camping Association and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Twoyear certification issued upon successful completion. No experience required. Ages: 14 and older. FEE: $140/person Resident, $150/person Non-resident.

Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park #4578.114

15th a nnual World Tai chi and Qigong Day

Be a part of a global happening in more than 75 nations as hundreds of cities worldwide gather for World Tai Chi Qigong Day. Tens of thousands of people will come together for the sole purpose of advancing personal and global health and healing. Activities include an open practice including several schools, free classes, sand painting, origami and tai chi demonstrations. Age: All. FEE: Free! For more information, visit www.taichidaythewoodlands.org.

Saturday, April 26 9 a.m. to noon The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

glow in the Dark hike and hunt

Get the whole family together for a brand new night hike and scavenger hunt series! FEE: $40 family of four, $50 Non-resident family, $10 per additional family member.

Saturday, January 11 7 p.m.

#2303.114

George Mitchell Preserve

Trailhead, 5171 Flintridge Drive The Woodlands, 77381

Sunday, February 16 #2303.124

Friday, March 28 #2303.134

Tree Tots

Toddlers explore the sights and sounds of nature! Class includes hands-on projects, touch and feel exhibits and outdoor exploration. Ages: 4-5. FEE: $15 Resident per child, $20 Non-resident per child.

Monday, January 13 1 - 2 p.m.

#5742.114

Tuesday, February 18 10 - 11 a.m. #5742.124

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

Wednesday, March 26 1 - 2 p.m. #5742.134

Thursday, April 24 10 - 11 a.m. #5742.144

get WIlD with Wood on Wednesdays!

Get some quality time outdoors with a wood working project! Ages: 7-12. FEE: $20 Resident per class, $25 Non-resident per class.

Bird House January 15 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

#4700.114

Derby Car February 19 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #4700.124

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

Small Hinged Box March 5 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #4700.134

capTure that Flag, egg, penguin...you name It!

Calling all kids! Come on out for some exciting capture games! Prizes and snacks provided. Pre-registration required. Ages: 8-12. FEE: $10 Resident per day, $15 Non-resident per day.

Saturday, February 1 1 - 3 p.m. Terramont Park #4702.114

Saturday, March 8 10 a.m. - Noon Sawmill Park #4702.124

Saturday, April 26 3 - 5 p.m. Alden Bridge Park #4702134

“WIlD”life education

Get smart about snakes, insects and arachnids! Join Clint the Snake Man and his staff from Texas Snakes to learn more about the creatures around us. Class will learn how to identify different kinds of snakes, snake safety and more! Class details coming soon! For program information, please call 281-210-3950 or email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov!

play! - Family Fun challenge

Does your family have what it takes? Families compete on a variety of secret challenges throughout the Township parks. Register by February 1 to participate! Family Fun Challenge kicks off on Monday, February 3, 2014. Families have until May 1, 2014 to complete the challenges. FEE: $60 Resident family, $70 Non-resident family. Fee includes secret challenges and supplies. Program #2302.114.

preSchool programS

Coach Sarah Torre

Soccer 4 Tots

Your child will get a “kick” out of this program! Parent participation required. Participants will learn how to pass, dribble, trap and shoot the ball. Shin guards are mandatory. *No class on April 19 and May 17. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident.

Ages: 2 – 3 ½

Saturdays, January 4 - 25 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5602.114

Saturdays, February 1 - 22 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5602.124

Saturdays, March 1 - 22 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5602.134

Saturdays, March 29 - April 26* 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5602.144

Saturdays, May 3 - 31* 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5602.154

Ages: 3 ½ – 5

Saturdays, January 4 - 25 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5601.114

Saturdays, February 1 - 22 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5601.124

Saturdays, March 1- 22 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5601.134

Saturdays, March 29 - April 26* 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5601.144

Saturdays, May 3 - 31* 9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5601.154

Sports of all Sorts

What better way to find out what your child wants to play! Your little athlete will love getting a taste of basketball, soccer, playing catch and working as a team! *No class on April 19 and May 17.

Ages: 3 - 5. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Saturday, January 4 - 25 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.114

Saturday, February 1 - 23 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.124

Saturday, March 1 - 22 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.134

Saturday, March 29 - April 26* 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.144

Saturday, May 3 - 31* 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Rec Center #5741.154

Fury mini-Sluggers with coach clint Johnson

Learn the fundamentals of T-ball from a professional coach! All aspects of the game are covered including catching, throwing and running the bases. Each session is four weeks long. Participants must bring their own mitt. Ages: 4 - 6. FEE: $65 Resident, $75 Non-resident

Tuesdays, Feb. 11 - March 4 4 - 5 p.m. Alden Bridge Sportsfields #5737.114

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22 4 - 5 p.m. Alden Bridge Sportsfields #5737.124

preschool p.e .

Bring your little one for indoor and outdoor game fun! Focuses on hand eye coordination, learning new skills, playing as a team, how to be a good sport and HAVING FUN! Ages: 3-6. FEE: $50 monthly, $60 Non-resident monthly. *No class on March 14.

Tuesday January 7 - 28 10 - 10:40 a.m. Rec Center #5600.114

Wed. February 5 - 26 9 - 9:40 a.m. Rec Center #5600.124

Thursday March 6 - April 3* 1 - 1:40 p.m. Rec Center #5600.134

Friday May 2 - 23 11 - 11:40 a.m. Rec Center #5600.144

Preschoolers

are having a ball in Tiny Tennis! Professional tennis coaches teach the FUNdamentals of tennis with games and drills on courts right-sized for tiny tennis players!

Get the details on page 14!

play Smarter preschool

Laugh more, Learn more, and Play Smarter at Preschool!

Perfect for little learners with big imaginations, this program introduces early learning concepts through play based educational activities. Silly Science, interactive art, and unique stories incorporate math, reading, science, and writing skills. Online Learning Lab provides a sneak peek at lessons, projects, and class pictures! Ages 3-6. FEE: $525 Resident, per session $535 Non-resident, per session.

Tues & Thurs January 7 - March 6 9 - 11 a.m. Recreation Center

#4140.114

Tues & Thurs January 7 - March 6 noon - 2 p.m. #4140.124

Tues & Thurs March 18 - May 15 9 - 11 a.m. #4140.134

Tues & Thurs March 18 - May 15 noon - 2 p.m. #4140.144

Silver Spoons – m anners for Toddlers

Toddlers learn manners and magic words such as “please”! Lessons are taught through role playing, tea parties and games. Class curriculum covers cleaning up, the word “No”, good hygiene, gift giving, playing and sharing.

Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years. FEE: $135 Resident monthly, $ 145 Non-resident monthly.

Tuesday, February 4 - May 27 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #4420

per FormIng arTS Dance WITh c arolIne BaTSon

All classes are geared towards the joy of learning dance and performing on stage. Caroline Batson is a degreed dance professional with 30 years of experience.

Baby Ballet Join any time!

This class is a great introduction to the wonderful world of dance including proper dance technique, terminology and dance etiquette. Listening skills, sharing and waiting turns help our little ballerinas in and outside of the dance class. Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes; tutus welcome! Ages: 2 - 31⁄2 FEE: $60 Resident monthly, $70 Non-resident monthly.

Thursdays, Jan. 9 - May 23 10:30 - 11 a.m. Rec Center

Ballet & Tap Join any time!

Ballet and tap taught in a creative and fun way! Proper ballet/tap technique, terminology and etiquette taught focusing on listening, following directions and waiting turns. Required attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Your favorite tutu is always welcome. Ages: 3 1⁄2 - 5. FEE: $75 Resident monthly, $85 Non-resident monthly.

Thursdays, Jan. 9 - May 23 11 - 11:45 a.m. Rec Center

preSchool programS

l anguage and art center - preschool Spanish

Preschoolers learn Spanish through games, stories, role-pay, reading, speaking, listening activities, songs and other interactive play! Native Spanish speaking instructors make Spanish fun! Ages 2 - 5 years. FEE: $100 Resident monthly, $110 Non-resident monthly. *No class March 10.

January 6 - 27

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

engineering For Kids - Junior aerospace, Junior mechanical

#2351.114

February 3 - 24 #2351.124

March 3 - 31* #2351.134

10 a.m. - Noon Recreation Center

April 7 - 28 #2351.144

May 5 - 26 #2351.154

you Th programS

rock Band academy with lessons on the go

Rock out like a rock star in a real band! Each band votes on a name, learns performance skills, makes band posters and learns a song to perform before a live audience. Instruments include guitar, bass, drums, piano and voice. No experience is needed, beginners are welcome. Guitarists and bassists are strongly encouraged to bring their own instruments. Ages: 7 - 18. FEE: $275 Resident, $285 Non-resident, $20 sibling discount, family discounts available. *No class on April 19.

Saturday, March 1 - May 10* 1 - 2:30 p.m. Rec Center #4088.114

cool Kids hip-hop Dance

Boys and girls can improve their coordination, motor skills, fitness, memorization and, most importantly, their confidence! Dance Instructor Whitney Grunder, in association with WhitneyGZdance, has more than 10 years experience and will provide students with fun, upbeat music and highenergy choreography. Ages: 6 - 10. FEE: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident, $15 drop-in.

Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Rec Center #3605.104

Wednesdays, Mar. 19 - May 7 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Rec Center #3605.114

Students in first session use the Engineering Design Process to design, create and test basic solutions related to aircraft and spacecraft science. Projects include rockets, parachutes, and hot air balloons. Second session students are introduced to fundamental concepts of energy, materials, fluid mechanics, and simple machines. Students explore and construct roller coasters, and catapults. Students to teacher class ratio is 6:1. Ages: Prekindergarten to second grade. FEE: $30 supply fee plus $96 Resident, $106 Non-resident, per six class session. $25 per class drop-in; drop-ins allowed if class is not full.

Session I Saturday January 25 - March 8 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. #2290.174

Session II Saturday March 22 - May 3 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. #2290.184

Jazz Kids Dance class – neW!

Students will learn exciting routines combining dance technique and movement, with a mini performance at the end of the session for family and friends! Dance Instructor Whitney Grunder, in association with WhitneyGZdance, has more than 10 years experience and will provide students with fun, upbeat music and high-energy choreography.

Ages: 6 - 10. FEE: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident, $15 drop-in.

Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 6:15 - 7 p.m. Rec Center #3156.114

Wednesdays, Mar. 19 - May 7 6:15 - 7 p.m. Rec Center #3156.134

engineering For Kids - aerospace & mechanical

Using the Engineering Design Process, students design, create and test solutions related to aircraft science and spacecraft. Projects include rockets, parachutes, and hot air balloons. Fundamental concepts of energy, materials, fluid mechanics, and simple machines are introduced Note: Class ratio of 10 students to one teacher, 12 classes in each session. Grades: 2nd - 6th grade. FEE: $60 supply fee plus $192 Resident, $202 Non-resident. $25 per class drop-in; drop-ins allowed if class is not full. *No class on February 15, March 15 and April 19.

Saturday January 25 - May 3* 10:40 - 11:40 a.m. #2290.194

you Th programS

TechoKidz - electronic circuits

This FUN program explores all about capacitors, resistors, diodes and amplifiers in a safe and friendly environment. The exciting kids Electronics and Circuits Program shows how to construct circuits to light a bulb or ring a bell. Learn to make a burglar alarm, generate wind and solar energy, design an FM radio and understand all about electromagnetism. Ages: 5-12. FEE: $130 Resident monthly, $140 Non-resident monthly. *No class on March 15 and April 19.

Discovery Kidz ac T Test prep

Prepare for the ACT college entrance exam with highly effective strategies for the English, math, reading and science sections. Real ACT problems are administered. Instructor has more than 12 years experience preparing students for the ACT/SAT. A test prep packet is supplied to each student. Purchase of The Real ACT Prep Guide is required. Ages: 14 - 18.

FEE: $90 Resident, $100 Non-resident.

Tues & Thurs, March 18 - April 10 5:45 - 7 p.m. Rec Center #4644.104

Saturday, January 4 - 25 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center #2281.114

Saturday, February 1-22 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center # 2281.124

Saturday, March 1-29* 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center #2281.134

Saturday, April 5-May 3* 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center #2281.144

Saturday, May 10-31 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center #2281.154

TechoKidz - lego engineering and robotics

Join the excitement of building amazing race cars and robotic animals while learning about renewable energy, and pneumatics The Lego Engineering Program explains why, what and how things work. Discover the engineering behind real world machines. Each week express the concepts of science, technology and engineering by designing and experimenting with Lego blocks, motors, sensors, gears and pulleys. Ages: 3 - 12. FEE: $130 Resident monthly, $140 Non-resident monthly. *No class on March 15 and April 19.

Saturday, January 4 - 25 10 - 11 a.m. Rec Center #2280.114

Saturday, February 1 - 22 10 - 11 a.m. Rec Center # 2280.124

Saturday, March 1 - 29 * 10 - 11 a.m. Rec Center #2280.134

Saturday, April 5-May 3* 10 - 11 a.m. Rec Center #2280.144

Saturday, May 10-31 10 - 11 a.m. Rec Center #2280.154

TechoKids- Kids cooking

Kidz Healthy Cooking is a hands-on cooking and nutrition program. Classes teach kids cooking essentials, food preparation techniques, table manners, and reading and understanding labels. It encourages kids to cook and enjoy real food like fruits and vegetables that are not only nutritious but fast and fun to prepare. Ages: 3-12. FEE: $130 Resident monthly, $140 Non-resident monthly. *No class on March 15 and April 19.

Saturday, January 4 - 25 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2282.114

Saturday, February 1 - 22 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center # 2282.124

Saturday, March 1 - 29* 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2282.134

Saturday, April 5 - May 3* 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2282.144

Saturday, May 10 - 31 11 a.m. - Noon Rec Center #2282.154

Discovery Kidz SaT Test prep

Prepare your student for the SAT with highly effective strategies for the verbal, math and writing sections. Your child’s confidence will skyrocket after learning the correct way to approach the problems. Real SAT practice problems are administered. Instructor has more than 12 years experience with SAT/ACT. A test prep packet is supplied to each student. Ages: 14 - 18. FEE: $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident. Purchase of The Official SAT Study Guide is required.

March 18 - April 10, Tues & Thurs 7 - 8:15 p.m. Rec Center #4645.104

Bayou city Fencing academy

Fencing is an Olympic sport enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels worldwide. Join instructors Delfina Perka, a member of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, and Albert Peters, former head coach of fencing at Cornell University, to learn footwork, technical instruction and bouting. First month, all equipment provided. Ages: 7 and older.

MUskETEERs AND BEgINNERs FEE: 1x/wk: $100 Resident monthly, 2x/wk: $125 Resident monthly, 3x/wk: $150 Resident monthly, Nonresidents add $10 to monthly fee.

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED FEE: 1x/wk: $125 Resident monthly, 2x/wk: $150 Resident monthly, 3x/wk: $165 Resident monthly; Non-residents add $10 to monthly fee.

Musketeers (ages 7 - 11)

Intermediate / Advanced (ages 7 - 11)

Beginners (teens - adults)

Tuesday 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Rec Center 1x wk #5524

Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Rec Center

2x wk #5525

Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center 1x wk #5527 2x wk #5528

Thursday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center

Saturday 12:45 - 215 p.m. Rec Center

3x wk #5529

Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. Rec Center 1x wk #5521

Thursday 8 - 9 p.m. Rec Center

Saturday 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. Rec Center

2x wk #5522

3x wk #5523

you Th programS

private Basketball lessons with coach crowe

Improve your basketball fundamentals and learn proper shooting and dribbling techniques. Coach Crowe is a former high school (boys and girls) basketball coach and former collegiate basketball player. Contact Mike Crowe at 281-3528573 for details and scheduling. Ages: 9 - 17. FEE: $65/hour; $55/hour with five lessons; $50/hour with 10 or more lessons

little hoopers!

Learn the FUNdamentals of basketball! Improve basketball skills while building confidence with Coach Marv Johnson. Sessions include training, conditioning, and evaluation. Skills taught are in/out crossover, in/out spin move, jab step, shooting mechanics and jump-stop-step through. Coach Marv brings with him the knowledge, passion and skills to improve any basketball player at any skill level. Parent/Guardian must be present during class. Ages: 6 - 10. FEE : $75 Resident monthly, $85 Non-resident monthly.

Saturday

January - May

Ages 6 - 8, 9 - 10 a.m. Rec Center, Outdoor Court #5890

Ages 8 - 10, 10 - 11 a.m. #5891

Fury Sluggers with coach clint Johnson

Stay competitive with instruction from a professional coach. Learn the fundamentals of baseball, focusing on hitting and pitching. Bring your mitt and bat. Ages: 7 - 10. FEE: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident

Tuesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 4 5 - 6 p.m. Alden Bridge Sportsfields #5738.114

Tuesdays, April 1 - 22 5 - 6 p.m. Alden Bridge Sportsfields #5738.124

Karate/Tae Kwon Do by T le Karate

Self-defense program includes blocking, kicking and punching techniques along with kicking combinations with form drills; teaches self-defense, selfdiscipline and self-confidence. Bi-lingual instructor Travis Lee Everitt is a 7th Degree Black Belt, All American Grand Champion and U.S. National Kata Champion. Ages: 5 and older. Enroll any time. FEE: $76 Resident monthly, $86 Non-resident monthly, $22 drop-in; No enrollment fees, all fees included

Beginner (ages 4 - 12) white belt Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Rec Center

Intermediate (any age)

#1204

yellow/orange belts Thursday 5:15 - 6 p.m. #1205

Advanced (any age) green belts+ Thursday 6 - 6:45 p.m. #1206

Scott Read has over 25 years of experience coaching children’s sports. A former college and professional athlete, Scott continues to play tennis, golf, and basketball. He loves sharing his passion for sports with children of all ages.

Kirby Kirchner is the Assistant Program Director for i9 Sports. He is a full time career coach who loves working with children. His goal is to teach them to be successful in sports as well as in life.

i9 Sports Basketball league

Basketball league for beginner and intermediate players. Convenient practices and back-to-back games on weekends. Professional referees at the games. Learn basketball skills and drills including passing, shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive sets as part of a team. Schedules of dates and times for practices and games distributed prior to the season opening, younger teams play first. Ages: 4 - 13. FEE: $139 per person, includes jersey, equipment, two medals and end-of-season party. Visit www.i9sports.com to register.

Winter Season, Sat. & Sun.

January 18 - March 9 Schedule TBD Rec Center

Spring Season, Sat. & Sun. April 5 - June 1 Schedule TBD Rec Center

i9 Sports after School Soccer, Flag Football & Basketball

To register, please visit www.i9sports.com. Ages: 4 - 13, (ages 3 - 7 for T-ball). Beginner and intermediate levels. FEE: $65 monthly. Visit www.i9sports.com to register.

Soccer or Tee Ball Skill Building

Fast paced drills, skill-building exercises, offensive and defensive positioning and scrimmages. * No class during Spring Break.

Tuesday, January 7 - 28 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Tuesday, February 4 - 25 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Tuesday, March 4 - April 1* 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Tuesday, April 8 - 29 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Tuesday, May 6 - 27 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Flag Football Skill Building

Passing and catching, de-flagging, offensive and defensive positioning and scrimmages. *No class on Memorial Day.

Monday, January 6 - 27 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Monday, February 3 - 24 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Monday, March 3 - 31 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Monday, April 7 - 28 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Monday, May 5 - June 2 * 4:30 - 6 p.m. Shadowbend Park

Basketball Skill Building

Passing, shooting, dribbling, shooting and scrimmaging. *No class during Spring Break. Visit www.i9sports.com to register.

Thursday, January 9 - 30 4:30 - 6 p.m. Rec Center

Thursday, February 6 - 27 4:30 - 6 p.m. Rec Center

Thursday, March 6 - April 3* 4:30 - 6 p.m. Rec Center

Thursday, April 10 - May 1 4:30 - 6 p.m. Rec Center

Thursday, May 8 - 29 4:30 - 6 p.m. Rec Center

you Th aFTer School programS

Programs on this page are held at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center

Language and art Center

amigos enrichment Spanish

Sign your child up to learn Spanish through games, stories, role-play, reading, speaking, listening activities, songs and other interactive activities. Native speaking teachers, small groups and a friendly atmosphere make learning Spanish fun for all! Ages: 6 - 12. FEE: $100 Resident monthly, $110 Non-resident monthly. *No class week of Spring Break!

Session 1 January 6, 13, 20 and 27

#2352.114

Session 2 February 3, 10, 17 and 24 #2352.124

4:15 - 5:45 p.m.

Session 3 March, 3, 17, 24 and 31 #2352.134

Session 4 April 7, 14, 21 and 28 #2352.144

Session 5 May 5, 12, 19, and 26 #2352.154

Spanish reading and Writing for Spanish Speakers

To be fully bilingual in a language, a child must be able to both speak AND write it. This program will helps children become fully bilingual in Spanish!

Ages: 6 - 12. FEE: $100 Resident monthly, $110 Non-resident monthly.

Session 1 January 8, 15, 22, and 29 #4470.114

Session 2 February 5, 12, 19 and 26 #4470.124

Session 3 March, 5, 19, 26 and April 2 #4470.134

Session 4 April 9, 16, 23 and 30 #4470.144

Session 5 May 7, 14, 21 and 28 #4470.154

reading and Writing for elementary children

Help your child reach their academic goals! This program focuses on reading and writing to help children advance. Ages: 6 - 12. FEE: $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident. *No class on March 11.

Session 1 Tuesday, January 7 - 28 4:30 - 6 p.m. #4640.114

Session 2 Tuesday, February 4 - 25 4:30 - 6 p.m. #4640.124

Session 3 Tuesday, March 4 - April 5* 4:30 - 6 p.m. #4640.134

Session 4 Tuesday, April 15 to May 6 4:30 - 6 p.m. #4640.144

Famous painters Workshops

Art helps students express themselves, boosts their self-esteem and enhance perceptions! Children learn the history and techniques of famous artists, then create their own version of the artists’ most famous works of art! Ages 6 - 12. FEE: $45 Resident per class, $50 Non-resident, per class.

Thursday, January 16

Thursday, January 30

Thursday, February 13

Thursday, February 27

Thursday, March 27

Thursday, April 10

Thursday, April 24

Thursday, May 8

Salvador Dali 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.114

Paul Cezanne 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.124

Pablo Picasso 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.134

Claude Monet 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.144

Michelangelo 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.154

Henri Matisse 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.164

Vincent Van Gogh 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.174

Pierre Aguste Renoir 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.184

Thursday, May 22 Rembrandt 5 - 7 p.m. #4151.194

Kids in moTIon!

JUMP, RUN, BOUNCE, HOP, SKIP, CRAWL, you can do it all! Burn extra energy after school playing trampoline basketball, hula hooping, having silly string fights! Ages: 7 - 12.

FEE: $50 Resident monthly, $60 Non-resident monthly.

Wednesday January – May

Kids craft corner

Show off your creative side! Kids explore a variety of crafting projects, from from wreath making to soap sculptures. Ages: 7 - 12. FEE: $50 Resident monthly, $60 Non-resident monthly.

Monday January – May 3:30-4:30 p.m. #4630

play Smarter Technologies - Sci- Fi electronics l ab

Explore electronics using modular units to create custom creatures and effects. Students create their own unique movies in Sci-Fi Studios incorporating science, electronics, and chemistry for exciting movie special effects. Parents get a behind-the-scenes peek with Online Learning Lab. Ages: 6-12. FEE: $157 Resident, $167 Non-resident.

Tuesday, January 7 – February 25 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. #4657.114

Tuesday, March 18 – May 6 #4657.124

play Smarter Technologies - cSI Spy Science

Go undercover with Spy Science and solve fun science cases. Learn about forensic science by dusting for prints, exploring microscopic evidence, and following character clues to solve a mystery. Create and keep a video evidence journal. Parents and kids can log-in from home to review the day’s case. Ages: 6 - 12. FEE: $157 Resident, $167 Non-resident.

Tuesday, January 7 - February 25 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #4654.114

Tuesday, March 18 - May 6 #4654.124

art afterschool

City ArtWorks offers engaging, hands-on, fun classes after school that focus on specific artists and art periods each semester. Classes are open to artists of all skill levels. Ages: Grades 1 - 5. FEE: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident, fee includes all supplies. *No class on March 11 and 13.

Session 1 Tuesday, February 4 - April 8* 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. #4484.114

Session 2 Thursdays, Feburary 6 - April 10* 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. #4484.124

Spring2014FunFridays!

January 3

January 17

7 - 9:45 p.m.

At The Woodlands Township Recreation Center

New themes, games and music!

Gorilla Hole is a highly staffed and a well-organized environment for 5th and 6th graders to monkey around and have a blast. Kids will make new friends and memories in no time while playing dodgeball, basketball and dancing the night away! Ages: Grades 5 and 6. FEE: $7 per person.

February 7

February 21

March 21

April 4

May 2

May 16

It ’ s tIme for a party!

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at a park, a playground, or even a pool!

Group Outing

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, parks and pools offer prime locations for party fun!

Have your next birthday party, family reunion, special interest group or company team building event at Riva Row Boat House! Scavenger hunts, guided tours, communication drills and much more. Ages: All. Packages start at $200.

Art Party at the Rec Center!

The Art Party includes a three hour room rental, tables and chairs, plus a one hour painting class with all the painting supplies a kid could ask for! Painting Instructor teaches party goers the basics of painting and sends them home with a masterpiece! $275, includes paint, brushes, canvases, easels. Ages: 5-18 yrs.

Book a LEGO® Birthday Party!

Building Brains will come to your party site with lego educational kits and teach for 1 1/2 hours of your 3 hour party rental. Party includes teacher and equipment for 1.5 hours; partiers build one machine compete with the group for the title of the fastest, slowest, funniest, etc. *Party package includes three hour room rental, tables and chairs. $300 for 12 party participants, $25 for each additional participant.

Check out Discovery Kidz Science Specials!

Have a theme party and fun with science at the same time! Charlotte Schramm of Discovery Kidz offers many different themes including Pirate and Princesses, Spooky Science or Sizzl’n Science. Or plan your own custom theme! All parites include unique science experiments! 1.5 hours of fun and take home items! Party package also includes the 3 hour room/pavilion rental. $200 for 12 participants, $300 for 15-20 paricipants.

Plan a Party!

To reserve your party location, purchase a party package, or get more information, call 281-210-3950 or email recreation@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. Please note: Non-resident rates apply to parties.

Engineering for Kids – Birthday Parties!

Engineering for Kids ® parties will entertain your guests with hands on engineering projects! Invite your friends for a fun, action packed party that is sure to thrill all who attend!

Rent a Room:

Live Oak Room: $20 per hour Resident, $30 Non-resident. Magnolia, Mulberry and Sycamore Rooms: $10 per hour Resident, $20 Non-resident. Gym: $35 per hour Resident, $70 Non-resident. Rent the entire Rec Center: $150 per hour Resident, $300 Non-resident (after hours only)

Rent a Pavilion:

Please note: pavilions are rented in four hour blocks.

Small Pavilions without restrooms: $25 Resident, $50 Non-resident. Medium Pavilions with restrooms: $35 Resident, $70 Non-resident.

Large Pavilions with restrooms: $50 Resident, $100 Non-resident.

Rent a Pool:

Please check with the Rec Center in March for pool schedules and fees!

TennIS programS

Whether you are a novice or a tennis whiz, The Woodlands Township has a tennis program for you! Multiple lighted tennis courts are available in every Village! The Woodlands Parks and Recreation system features over 74 tennis courts. The larger tennis complexes are located at Bear Branch, Shadowbend, Creekwood, Sawmill and Lakeside Parks.

All tennis programming is coordinated by The Woodlands Tennis Academy at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center. Lessons are available for players of all skill levels and ages! The Academy also offers leagues, drills, tournaments and play days with 16 highly experienced tennis instructors, many of whom are USTPA certified.

youth Tennis lessons

This specialized stimulating and challenging program is designed to appeal to children aged 5 - 17 years old. A team of highly trained and motivated instructors provide a wonderful environment for your child to learn tennis! Students and parents alike will be impressed by the dynamic range of learning and carefully designed development plans used throughout the program. New sessions begin each month and students are wel come to join at any time! Each session is four weeks long. Please see the lesson schedule on page 14 of this guide.

FEE: $50 Resident monthly, $60 Non-resident monthly.

o

ver and under Tennis Tournaments!

Youth Tennis Academy Tournaments are on the third Saturday of each month at Bear Branch and Lakeside Tennis courts. Sign up today!

February 15, March 22, April 19, May 19

10 and under 10 a.m. - noon

10 and over 1 - 6 p.m.

ZaT & champS - Junior Development masters Tennis program

This program is for advanced juniors who want to take their game to the next level. Designed to boost players up to champ and super champs! Each drill focuses on the technical, physical and mental aspects of the game with match play. The constructive learning environment allows every student to reach their maximum potential. Players must be approved by Lupe Cantu, email thewoodlandstennis@gmail.com or call 281-224-6901. New sessions begin each month, students can join any time!

Ages: 10 - 18.

FEE: Residents: ZATS: $75 - 1X Week CHAMPS: $100 - 1X Week

$130 - 2X Week

$165 - 3X week

Non-residents: $10 additional

Bear Branch Tennis Courts

Tennis continues to lead all traditional sports in long-term participation growth according to the U.s sports, Fitness and Recreation Participation Report. Tennis is only one of two traditional sports with positive participation growth.

Youth who play tennis:

• 48% get better grades (A average)

• 81% say they will attend college

• 73% have never been to the principals office

• 82% are more community minded and volunteer in their community (USTA serves surveyed over 54,000 8th-10th grades of which 4,278 were tennis participants)

$150 - 2X week

$216 - 3X Week

$250 - 4X week

ZAT 1* Mon & Wed 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Zat 2* Tues & Thurs 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Champs* Mon, Wed & Thurs 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

*Please note: On Friday, all classes meet from 5 - 7 p.m.

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/tennis TINY

Beginner Rookies

5 - 8 yrs.

Intermediate Rookies

5 - 8 yrs.

3-4:15 p.m. (5-8)

LS - Vicky 8336

Session 1: January 6 - 31

Session 2: February 3- 28

Session 3: March 3 - April 4*

Session 4: April 7 - May 2

Session 5: May 5 - May 30

FEE: $50 Resident monthly, $60 Non-resident monthly.

*No class during Spring Break

-12 yrs.

yrs. + ZATs & CHAMPs, 10 - 18 yrs. Advanced players take their game to the next level!

p.m. (5-8)

LS - Vicky 8337 4:30 p.m. (5-6) BB - Ben 8302 4:30 p.m. (7-8) BB - Nicole 8311 4:30p.m. (5-6)

LS - Fred #8360

4:30 p.m. (5-6) BB - Ben 8300 4:30 p.m. (7-8) BB - Ben 8310 5:30 p.m. (7-8) BB - Ben 8312 3-4:15 p.m. (5-8) LS - Vicky 8356 5:30p.m. (7-8)

4:30 p.m. (5-8)

TM - Kirsty 8315

5:30 p.m. (7-8)

BB - Ben 8301

6:00 p.m. (5-8)

CB - Jose 8303

4:30 p.m. (6-8)

BB - Nicole 8322

5:30 p.m. (5-6)

BB - Ben 8313

5:30 p.m. (5-8)

LS - Vicky 8338 4:30 p.m. (6-8)

BB - Nicole

5:30 p.m. (5-6) BB - Nicole 8314

LS - Fred #8357

Beginner

4:30

6:30

Intermediate

*Match play, last Saturday of the month at 4 p.m.

BB

Connie

(9-12) LS - Fred #8358

5:30 p.m. (9-12)

LS - Vicky 8355

5:30 p.m. (9-12)

LS - Vicky 8335 6:30 p.m. (9-12) BB - Ben 8369

6:30 p.m. (9-12)

TM - Kirsty 8350

6:30 p.m.(9-10)

BB - Ben 8348

Aces, 13 -16 yrs.* 6:30 p.m. (13-18) BB - Ben 8365

6:30 p.m. (13-18) BB - Ben 8367

= Bear Branch, LS = Lakeside, TM = Timmaron, CB = Cranebrook, WRC= Woodlands Township Recreation Center

TennIS programS

adult Tennis m ixers

Enjoy tennis and themed fun at Bear Branch Tennis Courts on Friday mornings. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Ages: 18 and Up. FEE: $15 Residents, $20 Non-residents.

February 21 Be My Valentine #8801

March 28 Spring Break #8801

April 25 Easter Egg Hunt #8801

May 30

adult Tennis lessons

Memorial Day #8801

Learn the skills to play the life long sport of tennis or improve your existing skill level! Choose from a selection of lesson packages while playing at The Woodlands tennis courts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tennis player, you will excel when working with one of our tennis instructors.

MONTHLY FEE:

Connie Grzebielucha, 4 week classes, Jan. - May $60, Resident $70, Non-resident

Pattie Jensen, 3 week classes, Jan. - May 4 week classes, Jan. - May $45, Resident $60, Resident $50, Non-resident $70, Non-resident

Jon Park, 4 weeks - 1.25 hr. class, Jan. - Feb. $88, Resident $98, Non-resident

Ben Melancon, 4 week classes, Jan. - May $60, Resident $70, Non-resident

Tennis leagues

Looking for some friendly competition? The Woodlands Township offers a variety of tennis leagues. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning men’s and women’s doubles leagues are ladder format, partners not required. Mix League is social and requires a co-ed partner. Regular leagues run eight weeks (schedule includes two make-up dates). Players must register to play! Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $25 Resident per league, $35 Non-resident per league.

Men’s Doubles

Tuesday Spring League I January 7 - March 18 #8520

Spring League II* March 25 - May 27 #8520

Women’s Doubles - 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. league options!

Wednesday Spring League I January 8 - March 19 #8550

Spring League II* March 26 - May 28 #8550

Mixed Doubles

Every other Friday 7 - 9 p.m. Spring League* January 10 - April 25 #8560

*No League Play during Spring Break, March 10 - 14, 2014.

aQuaTIc programS

The Woodlands Swim Teams

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim free and back, swim 25 yards in one minute and make practices. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information or call 281-210-3950. Ages: 5 and older.

Registration starts for all Waves, Hurricanes and Riptide swimmers on February 3 - 9, 2014

Cyclones and Junior Swim Team swimmers can sign-up for any team that still has space on February 10- 16, 2014

Sign-up for remaining spaces opens to the public on February 17, 2014

All students who have not previously participated on a Woodlands swim team must be evaluated. Call Debbie Arnold at 281-210-3904 to set up an appointment.

Junior Swim Team

Swimmers get the needed skills ready to move up to swim team! Registration begins April 1, 2014. All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool.

Ages: 4 and up. FEE: $155 Resident, $165 Non-resident. Note: This is not a learn-to-swim program.

June 9 - July 31 (M -W-Th-Fri) 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Ridgewood Pool #1531.114

June 9 - 31 (M - Th) 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Mini Meet July 31 8:30 - 10 a.m. Ridgewood Pool

June 9 - July 31 6:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. Lakeside Pool #1531.224

Mini Meet July 31 6 - 8 p.m. Lakeside Pool

June 9 - July 31 (M -T-W-Fri) 6 - 6:30 p.m. Creekwood Pool #1531.134

Mini Meet July 31 6 - 8 p.m. Lakeside Pool

learn to row

Experience the beauty of Lake Woodlands while learning to row. On the first Thursday of each month, there will be an orientation class that will include verbal and video instruction. From that class you will schedule two water sessions with the instructors to meet your needs. Rowing is a low-impact sport you can enjoy as an individual or as part of a group. Private lessons available for $250. Call Debbie Arnold at 281-210-3900 for details. Ages: 13 and older. FEE: $180 Resident, $190 Non-resident.

cyclones Swim Team

Practices are held at these heated pools:

Creekwood Pool

3383 South Panther Creek Drive

Ages 7 - 10

Forestgate Pool 7505 South Forestgate Drive

Creekwood Pool: Tuesday and Thursday 7 - 8 p.m.

Forestgate Pool: Saturday 11 a.m. - noon, Sunday 1 - 2 p.m.

February 1 - 27 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1599.104 $80

February 1 - 23 Sat and Sun only #1599.114 $45

March 1 - 30 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1599.204 $80

March 1 - 30 Sat and Sun only #1599.214 $45

April 1 - 29 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1599.304 $80

April 5 - 27 Sat and Sun only #1599.314 $45

Feb 1 - Apr 27 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1599.404 $200

Ages: 11 and up

Forestgate Pool: Mon. and Wed. 7 - 8p.m., Sat. noon - 1p.m. and Sun. 2 - 3p.m.

February 1 - 26 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1560.104 $80

February 1 - 23 Sat and Sun only #1560.114 $45

March 1 - 31 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun #1560.404 $80

March 1 - 30 Sat and Sun only #1560.214 $45

April 2 - 30 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun 1560.304 $80

April 5 - 27 Sat and Sun only 1560.314 $45

Feb 1 - April 27 Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun 1560.204 $200

The Woodlands TAAF Summer Swim Teams

All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool. Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $90 for new swimmers, $60 if on a Woodlands swim team, includes regional meet and TAAF registration

June 30 - July 30 8 a.m. - noon (by age group) Lakeside Pool

Regional Meet: July 12, 2014 (Texas City)

state Meet: July 31 – August 3, 2014 (College Station)

Scuba Diving

All equipment is provided during class instruction. You will receive all necessary materials and certification cards upon successful completion of course certifying you as an open water diver. Ages: 10 and older FEE: Ages 10 - 11: $395, Ages 12 and older: $295 Resident, $305 Non-resident.

Friday:

May 16 - 18 and May 23 - 25

Friday: 6:30 - 9 p.m.

#1600.214

Thursday, February 6 #1600.224

#1854.124

Thursday, January 9 7 - 9 p.m.

8203 Millennium Forest Drive

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

8203 Millennium Forest Drive (behind The Woodlands High School)

First Weekend: Shadowbend Pool

Thursday, March 6 #1600.234

Thursday, April 3 #1600.244

Thursday, May 2 #1600.254

Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

June 13 - 15 and June 20- 22 #1854.134

Second Weekend: Blue Lagoon in Huntsville

The Woodlands Township

aQuaTIc programS

aqua Weight program

A great way to stay in shape all year round. Low-impact water workout geared for adults of all ages. Note: the pool is seven feet deep at the shallow end. Swim belts are provided. Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $40/ session, $160 for all sessions, $10 drop-in, $200 for both Aqua Weight and Aqua Deep Water Aerobic classes (#1703.164)

January 6 - 31 (M/W/F)

February 3 - 28 (M/W/F)

March 3 - 31 (M/W/F)

April 2 - 30 (M/W/F)

May 2 - 30 (M/W/F)

9 - 10 a.m.

Conroe ISD

Natatorium, 19133 David Memorial Drive

#1704.104

#1704.114

#1704.124

#1704.134

#1704.144

All sessions, Jan. 6 - May 30 9 - 10 a.m. CISD Natatorium 1704.154

aThleTIcS programS

Contact the Athletic League Coordinators at 281-210-3950 or recreation@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information or registration! Looking for team schedules, league rules, rain out information and more? Visit www. teamsideline.com/thewoodlandstownship.

adult Drop-In Soccer

NEW All Weather Turf at Bear Branch Sportsfields! Ages: 18 and up.

Wednesday 8 - 10 p.m.

Bear Branch Sportsfields

Yearly $70 Resident, $80 Non-Resident

Quarterly $20/resident, $25/Non-Resident

Daily $3

adult 7v7 Soccer league

Bear Branch Sports Fields - *NEW* All Weather Turf. 20 Person team roster, eight week regular season games and playoffs, league and playoff champion prizes awarded. Sunday afternoons/evenings, schedules depend on registration. Division 1 - Competitive, Division 2 - Semi Competitive, Division 3 - Recreational. Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $550 per team. Fee due in full at registration. Fee includes game and official’s fees.

neW! 11v11 Frozen Turf cup Tourney!

Ages: 18 and up. Fee: $400 per team. Saturday January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 2014. Bear Branch Sports Fields - *NEW* All Weather Turf. Four divisions of play: rec (co-ed), open (co-ed), women’s, over 30 (co-ed).

adult Softball league

20 Person team roster and play eight regular season games and playoffs, league prizes awarded. Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $450 per team, $50 deposit. Please note: league fee due in full before the first game.

CoEd Team - Requires minimum of four women on team

Mens Team

neW! adult Flag Football

Alden Bridge Sports Park Wednesday Evenings

Alden Bridge Sports Park Thursday Evenings

20 Person team roster. Eight regular season games and playfoffs, league and playoff champion prizes awarded. Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $450 per team, $50 deposit, Please note: league fee is due in full before the first game. Alden Bridge Sports Park Sunday evenings

aqua Deep Water aerobic program

Want a great workout that will not put stress on your joints? This program is designed to work every muscle as you push your way through the water. Try the first class on us! This workout is not for everyone. For more information, please call Debbie Arnold at 281-210-3900. Ages: 18 and older.

FEE: $40 per session, $160 for all sessions, $200 for both Aqua Weight and Aqua Deep Water Aerobic classes (Program #1703.164).

January 7 - 30 (T/Th)

#1710.104

February 4 - 27 (T/Th) #1710.114

Conroe ISD

8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

March 4 - 27 (T/Th) #1710.124

April 1 - 29 (T/Th) #1710.134

Natatorium, 19133 David Memorial Drive

May 1 - 29 (T/Th) #1710.144

All sessions, Jan. 7 - May 29 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. CISD Natatorium #1710.154

Calling all trainers and Fitness providers!

Become an approved Fitness Program Provider for The Woodlands Township and host your programs in our parks and pavilions!

We’re looking for instructors to teach

• Bootcamp

• Group Fitness

• Stroller Strides

• Circuit Training

• CrossFit

• Personal Training

plus any other new and exciting fitness programs!

To learn more about partnering with The Woodlands Township, contact the Fitness Coordinator at recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3950.

Please note only approved instructors having a contract with The Woodlands Township are permitted to teach in Township parks and pavilions.

Need a place to PRACTICE?

Looking for a great, central location in The Woodlands for your team practice? Check out The Woodlands Township Recreation Center! Restrooms and water fountains conveniently located for your players needs. Only $35 per hour!

Gym is available for rental on:

Mondays, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, 8 - 9 p.m.

2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays, 3 - 8 p.m.

Please note: Space is rented on a first -come, first served basis; dates and times are subject to change.

FITneSS programS

Family Fitness

Get the family together for a fun workout program with instructor Diana Guerrero! Bond as a family and get healthier at the same time. Enjoy a night of Zumba, P90X, cardio, kickboxing, abdominal exercises. Equipment needed: mats, 2-5 pound weights, towel and water bottle. Ages: All. FEE: $15 family.

Tues and Thurs Jan. 7 - July 17 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Rec Center 5041

1,2,3...go run for Fun

1,2,3...GO is a supportive, multi-phase training program for new runners or those coming off of an injury. Participants train together following a program developed by RRCA-certified running coaches Jill Mitchell and Vicky Gillmor.

Phase I: Build a running base to increase strength and endurance, intensity and distance slowly and safely increase. Weekly group runs for networking and motivation. Orientation: Saturday, January 4, 9 a.m. at the Rec Center. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $110 Resident, $120 Non-resident; includes running schedules, handouts, stretching workshop, participation in a local 5K race, technical running shirt and discount at a local running store

Tuesday, January 7 - March 25 9:30 a.m. #5271.114

Thursday, January 9 - March 27 7 p.m. #5271.124

Phase II: Runners will increase from five to 10 miles. Must be able to run five miles. Workouts increase to include track and hill, and a long run on weekends. Orientation: Saturday, January 4, 10 a.m. at the Rec Center. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $125 Resident, $135 Non-resident; includes running schedules, handouts, a stretching workshop, participation in a local 5K race, technical running shirt and a discount at a local running store

Saturday, January 11 - March 29 6:30 a.m.

Tai chi m artial arts (Tcma)

#5271.134

Sifu David Neighbors has studied tai chi for over 20 years and martial arts for over 30 years. He is a member of the American Tai Chi Qigong Association and the Tai Chi for Health Community. For more information, please visit www.thewoodlandstaichi.com.

Qigong / chi Kung

Qigong breathing techniques can help reduce stress, energize the body and promote good health. Students are taught traditional Chinese breathing drills designed to increase strength and flexibility and restore the body’s energy level. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $60 Resident, $70 Non-resident; if taken with tai chi class: $50 Resident, $60 Non-Resident

Saturdays 8 - 8:55 a.m. Rec Center #5093

Tai chi / Kung Fu Training

Traditional Chinese weapons training: staff, spear, kwon dao, swords and knives. Must be an active student in either the tai chi or kung fu class. Ages: 16 and up. FEE: 1x wk: $30 Resident, $35 Non-resident; 2x wk: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident.

Monday 8 - 8:30 p.m. Rec Center #5094

Saturday 10 - 10:30 a.m. Rec Center #5094

Tai chi

With tens of millions of participants, tai chi is the largest sport in the world. Anyone can do tai chi regardless of age or physical condition; no special equipment is required. Students are introduced to all aspects of tai chi: forms, philosophy and self-defense. Ages: 16 and up. FEE: 1x wk: $60 Resident monthly, $70 Non-resident monthly; 2x wk: $100 Resident monthly, $110 Non-resident monthly.

Monday 7 - 8 p.m. Rec Center #5090

Saturday 9-10 a.m. Rec Center #5090

northern Fist m arital arts

Kung fu has been used for centuries as a means of promoting a strong mind and general health. Students will be instructed in traditional Chinese forms, applications and two-man sets. Monthly topics include strikes, kicks, take-downs and joint locks. Ages: 16 and up. FEE : $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident.

Saturday 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Rec Center #5091

Photo: Mauricio Ramirez

ADULT PROGRAMS

RAD – Rape Aggression Defense

Learn how to be safe, stay safe and to protect yourself. This is a free class, but you must register

Ages: 18 and older; 13 - 17 with parental consent. FEE: Free!

Jan. 6 - 7 and 13 - 146:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 and 1510 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mar. 19 - 20 and 26 - 277 - 10 p.m.

April 15 - 16 and 22 - 236:30 - 9:30 p.m.

May 7 - 8 and 14 - 156:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Famous Painters Workshops

1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 900 #4301.114

1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 900 #4301.124

1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 900 #4301.134

1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 900 #4301.144

1520 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 900 #4301.154

Country Western Dancing

through your favorite song. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident. * No class on March 11.

Beginner Tuesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 8203 Millennium Forest Dr., Bldg II

Learn each famous artist’s history and techniques, then paint the artists’ most famous works of art! Ages 18 and up. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident, per class.

January 13Noon - 3 p.m.Salvador Dali4130.114

January 27Noon - 3 p.m.Paul Cezanne4130.124

February 10Noon - 3 p.m.Pablo Picasso4130.134

February 24Noon - 3 p.m.Claude Monet4130.144

March 24Noon - 3 p.m.Michelangelo4130.154

April 7Noon - 3 p.m.Henri Matisse4130.164

April 21Noon - 3 p.m.Vincent Van Gogh4130.174

May 5Noon - 3 p.m.Pierre Aguste Renoir4130.184

May 19Noon - 3 p.m.Rembrandt4130.194

Manual CANON Camera Class

Shoot like the pros using manual mode! Learn about all those camera buttons, elements of exposure (Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed), custom white with indoor and outdoor lighting situations (including low lighting) and client posing techniques. Includes instruction of indoor and outdoor portraiture (with Final class includes optional portfolio critique. Students must bring a Canon posing, fashion and interior design photography. Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $375 Resdient, $385 Non-resident, includes live model fees and instruction booklet.

Saturday, January 119 a.m. - 1 p.m.Rec Center#9210.114

Saturday, February 82 - 6 p.m.Rec Center#9210.124

Saturday, March 89 a.m. - 1 p.m.Rec Center#9210.134

Saturday, April 122 - 6 p.m.Rec Center#9210.144

Saturday, May 109 a.m. - 1 p.m.Rec Center#9210.154

#3002.114

Intermediate Tuesdays, Mar. 4 - Apr. 15* #3002.124

Ballroom Dancing

Participants are introduced to widely used dances in both smooth and Latin styles, like the Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-cha and Rumba. The class will also teach leading and following. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident. * No class on March 11.

Beginner Tuesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 7:308:30 p.m. 8203 Millennium Forest Dr., Bldg II

#3009.114

Intermediate Tuesdays, Mar. 4 - Apr. 15* #3009.124

Swing/Jitterbug

Join in the fun as you are introduced to the basic step and patterns of East Coast Swing; learn leading and following skills. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Ages: 16 and older. FEE: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident. * No class on March 11.

Beginner Tuesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 8:309:30 p.m. 8203 Millennium Forest Dr., Bldg II

#3005.114

Intermediate Tuesdays, Mar. 4 - Apr. 15* #3005.124

“Vamos a Hablar” - Let’s Talk

These classes concentrate on conversational Spanish in an audio visual format. Instructor: Margarita Chavez, author of Visit www.vamosahablar.org for more information. Must register in December or January to join spring session; registration closes once classes begin in January. Ages: 18 and up. FEE: $225 Resident, $235 Non-resident. Payment plan for session available. Spring session is January through May.

Beginner

Beginner 2

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Rec Center#4014

Tuesday6 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Rec Center#4024

Friday 4:45 - 6 p.m.

Intermediate Tuesday & Thursday7:30 - 9 p.m.Rec Center#4034

Advanced Monday4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Rec Center #4044

Wednesday6 - 7:30 p.m.Rec Center

Spanish Club

grammar on Mondays, then discuss current events, critique Spanish soap operas and read books. Instructor: Margarita Chavez.

Ages: 18 and older. FEE: $25/month Resident, $30/month Non-resident

Monday and Wednesday7:30 - 9 p.m.Rec Center

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

Compost Classes

Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the easy, cost-effective way to enrich your yard and garden with compost made in your own backyard. Compost is the easiest way to improve soil’s ability to hold moisture and manage yard trimmings at the same time. FEE: Free!

Saturday, January 410 - 11 a.m. 8203 Millennium Forest

Saturday, February 110 - 11 a.m. 8203 Millennium Forest

Saturday, March 810 - 11 a.m. 8203 Millennium Forest

Gardening 101

Water Wise Lawns - Join Michael Potter, Horticultural Extension Agent and turf specialist from Texas Agri-Life Extension, as he reveals the secret to lush turf grass in a free three hour seminar. Learn how to have a beautiful lawn and conserve water too! FEE: Free! Reservation required*

Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture Series

Explore nature at your back door! Experts reveal the extraordinary plants and wildlife of East Texas. A different free program each month from February through April at McCullough Jr. High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Drive. Visit the Township Web site for more information.

Thursday, February 137:30 p.m. with Kathy Adams Clark and Gary Clark

Thursday, March 207:30 p.m. with Nancy Greig

Thursday, April 107:30 p.m. TBD

Learn to Grow Your Own Vegetables

Learn vegetable gardening from the ground up. Discover the best vegetables and varieties for spring and summer gardens in our region. To register, call 281-210-3800. FEE: Free! Reservation required*

Saturday, February 89 a.m. - noon Township Town Hall, 2801 Technology Forest Drive

Saturday, February 229 a.m. - noon 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

4th Annual GreenUp CleanUp

On Saturday, March 29, connect with neighbors and the outdoors by leading or joining a cleanup crew and bagging trash from streets, pathways and streams. You gather your friends, and we provide the bags! For more details and registration, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Earth Day Concert in the Park

On Sunday, April 13 at Northshore Park, Vocal Trash takes the stage! Vocal Trash delivers an unique mix of oldies, rock and contemporary beats. The upbeat, energetic performance combines rich harmonies with the grit of “Street Instruments”. The driving beat even comes with an earth friendly message to celebrate Earth Day!

* To register, or for information about a program or event, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/gardeningevents

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Ages six to 12 years. completed kindergarten. FEE: Weekly $200, 3 Day Option $125, Daily $50; $200 discount if registering for full summer and paying in full. Registration for Sunny Dayz Camp starts April 1. Schedule of activities is subject to change

SUMMER CAMP 2014

For more information about Sunny Dayz camps, please email sunnydayzcamp@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

Sidewalk Chalk CompetitionPirates vs. NinjasRiva Row Boat House Science Session with Discovery Kidz Splash Contest at Forestgate Pool

Monday, June 23Tuesday, June 24Wednesday, June 25Thursday, June 26Friday, June 27

Drip, Drop, Splash Shankz Mini Golf Science Session with Discovery Kidz The Lego Movie

Monday, June 30Tuesday, July 1Wednesday, July 2Thursday, July 3Friday, July 4

Sand and SlimeRobot Building Competition Underwater Scavenger Hunt at Lakeside Pool Science Session with Discovery Kidz Camp Closed

Monday, July 7Tuesday, July 8Wednesday, July 9Thursday, July 10Friday, July 11

Wild Water GamesTie Dye Tastic TuesdayPool Party at Shadowbend Science Session with Discovery Kidz Snow Cones, Snow Ball Fights, Snow Fun!

Monday, July 14Tuesday, July 15Wednesday, July 16Thursday, July 17Friday, July 18

Shaving Cream SmashSnow Ball Fight!SK8 Town and Pizza Party Science Session with Discovery Kidz Splash Pad and Water Party at Timmaron!

Monday, July 21Tuesday, July 22Wednesday, July 23Thursday, July 24Friday, July 25

Water Balloon WarDonuts with Dad, 8-9 a.m.RIO 2 Science Session with Discovery Kidz A Birthday Bash For Everyone!

Monday, July 28Tuesday, July 29Wednesday, July 30Thursday, July 31Friday, August 1

Painting PartyDRIVE IN MOVIEPool Party at Harpers Landing! Science Session with Discovery Kidz Magic Show

WEEK 9 Monday, August 4Tuesday, August 5Wednesday, August 6Thursday, August 7Friday, August 8

DON’T Get Wet!Orange vs. BlueIndoor Rock ClimbingClint the Snake ManTalent Show

WEEK 10 Monday, August 11Tuesday, August 12Wednesday, August 13Thursday, August 14Friday, August 15 Going CampingFort Build Off!Bowling Science Session with Discovery Kidz Pool Party at Forestgate!

Rob Fleming Aquatic CenterIce Cream Everywhere Giant Game Day PARTY!

NOTE:

TOWNSHIP PROGRAM / EVENT WAIVER AND RELEASE

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in any program, activity or event, (referred to herein as the “Program”) sponsored by, performed by, or in any way involving The Woodlands Township, I, as Participant, or if Participant is a minor, as parent or guardian of the minor Participant (herein ref erred to as “I”) and intending to be legally bound do hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

I hereby waive, discharge, and release any and all rights and claims for damages whether based upon negligence or any other the ory of law, which I, or my child, heirs, agents, directors, shareholders, agents and/or employees of or associated with The Woodlands Township, the municipalities or counties i n or through which the programs or events take place shareholders, and employees, for any and all injuries or damages which I, or my child, may suffer while taking part in the Program.

I hereby assume any and all of the foregoing risks resulting from my, or my child’s, participation in the Program and accept al l personal responsibility for any resulting damage including, but not limited to, injury, permanent disability or death.

I hereby verify that I, or my child, am/is in good physical health and able to participate in and/or complete the Program.

I hereby agree to indemnify and hold The Woodlands Township harmless from and against all liabilities for any injury which may be suffered by the Participant arising out of or in any way connected with his/her participating in the Program.

I have read and fully understood this Waiver and Release. I furt her understand that by participating in the Program, I/we will have waived substantial rights. I have knowingly and voluntarily agreed to this Waiver and Release.

FOR PARENTS OF PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18: agree to his/her release as provided by the Waiver and Release herein.

MEDIA/PHOTO WAIVER

(the “Media”) in which I, or my child, may appear while participating in the Program. I further authorize that The Woodlands To wnship to transfer, use or cause to be used, the Media in any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art and advertising purposes, without limitations or reservations.

Wed., February 5 &

Thurs., February 6

Teen Talent Show Auditions

Recreation Center

Saturday, February 8

Daddy Daughter

Dinner Dance

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday, February 14

Kids’ Night Out

Valentine’s Day Recreation Center 6-10 p.m.

Monday, February 17

Sunny Dayz

Drop In Camp A Lovely Sunny Dayz

President’s Day Recreation Center

7:30 Am -5:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 22

Touch A Truck

Rob Fleming

Aquatic Center 9 Am To Noon Free

Sunday, March 2

Concert In The Park Quiet Company Band

Northshore Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Saturday, March 8

Arts In The Park

Rob Fleming Park 2-6 p.m.

Free

Sunday, March 9

Concert In The Park

Buck Yeager Band

Northshore Park 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free

Friday, February 28

Teen Talent Show Waterway Square 7-10 p.m.

Free

March 10- March 14

Sunny Dayz

Spring Break Camp Recreation Center 7:30-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 16

Concert In The Park Yelba

Northshore Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Saturday, March 22Sunday, March 23

Camp Terramont Terramont Park

Noon - 9 a.m.

Sunday, March 23

Concert In The Park

Easy Money Band

Northshore Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Sunday, March 30

Concert In The Park Swing Thing

Sandcastle Building

Contest

Northshore Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Saturday, April 5

Hook, Line And Sinker Creekwood Park 8 - 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 5

7th Annual Muddy Trails Bash

Rob Fleming Park 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 6

Concert In The Park

The Fab 5

Extra Large Easter Egg Hunt

Northshore Park 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Friday, April 11

Kid’s Night Out Easter Eggstravaganza Recreation Center 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 12

Dinner with the Ducks

The Lodge At Rob Fleming 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 13

Concert in The Park

Vocal Trash

Bicycle Bash

Northshore Park 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free

Thursday, April 17

The Bunny Bash

Terramont Park 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 12

Creekwood Fishing Derby

Creekwood Park 8-10 a.m. Free

Saturday, April 12

Breakfast with the Bunny

The Lodge At Rob Fleming 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 26

Open Water Swim

Saturday, May 3

Cb&I Triathlon