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www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

The Woodlands ToWnship 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381

main line

All Offices and Departments 28-20-3800

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

Parks, recreation and environmental services 8203 Millennium Forest, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3800

recreation Center

5310 research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950

oTher service providers

The Woodlands Joint Powers agency (Water) 281-367-1271

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

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For emergency information specific to The Woodlands, listen to K-Star Country, KVST-FM, the official emergency broadcast partner of The Woodlands Township.

now is a Great Time to Get Your season pool pass From The Woodlands Township

aseasonpool pass from t he Woodlands township affords you entrance into 13 different aquatic facilities located around t he Woodlands. a 14th facility, located in Creekside Park, is expected to open this summer.

First-time season pool pass holders can print an application form located on the township Web site, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ pools, fill it out and bring it to t he Woodlands township recreation Center, 5310 research Forest Drive, for payment and processing. t hose who just need to renew their pool passes can do so online at the same Web address. select township pools open for pre-season weekend use beginning saturday, May 11, 2013. Bear Branch pool opens for pre-season weekday use beginning Monday, May 20, 2013, from noon to 6 p.m. Check the pool schedule page, www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/pools, for each pool’s hours of operation, plus links to fees, rates and more information.

new this year, t he Woodlands township is offering an added convenience for new and returning resident season pool pass holders: the voyager pass ! By purchasing a Voyager Pass, either basic or premium, the season pool pass holder will be granted a certain number of admissions to the r iva row Boat House, Waterway Cruisers and the Ice r ink at town Center. For more information about this exciting new feature, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/voyager.

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Jeff Long Position No. 3 Director

Nelda Blair Position No. 5 Director

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Position No. 7 Chairman

Peggy Hausman

Position No. 6 Vice Chairman

Ed Robb

Position No. 4 Secretary

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The Woodlands

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.

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

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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.

The Woodlands Community Magazine is a past recipient of The Communicator Award of Distinction, the Bronze Quill Award of Merit from the Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators and a Merit Award from The Service Industry Advertising Awards.

live at night, a free concert series held at Waterway square in the heart of t he Woodlands town Center, continues on saturday, april 6, 20, and 27, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m.

t his year’s free concert series features a variety of local entertainers including the pop sounds of the l evel One Band, the country tunes of Jesse roach and Morgan McKay, last year’s second-place winner of t he Woodlands Idol. rounding out the spring series will be original rock and alternative productions from Will Makar & t he redline, top 14 finalist of a merican

Continues Through April at Waterway Square

Idol season 5, as well as relaxing jazz and blues from Dena Blue & t he Blue Jazz Band. a ll ages are welcome at this family-friendly event, and picnics, chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome.

On april 13, live at night will not be held in observance of Ba M! Ja M! t his event is presented by Ba M! and t he Woodlands Waterway a rts Council. It will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. at Waterway square featuring interactive drum circle stations from bongos to body beats, junkyard percussion to featured artists from the sam Houston state university steel Drum Band, the

Percussion studio and Conroe Independent school District Drumlines. For more information on this event, please visit www.WoodlandsWaterwayartsCouncil.org. live at night is free and open to the public, thanks to the following generous sponsors: Kyle sherburne – state Farm Insurance, t he Woodlands Development Company and Munday Chevrolet. Paid covered parking is available at the 24 Waterway Parking Garage (located at corner of Fountain Plaza & lake robbins Drive), the Waterway square Parking Garage (between Fountain Plaza and Woodloch Court)

and the surface parking lot along the corner of Waterway avenue and timberloch Place. “live at night” attendees will also find limited, free curbside parking along lake robbins Drive, Waterway avenue, Waterway square Place, and timberloch Place.

located along Waterway avenue, Waterway square is a one-acre public plaza with unique water features and green spaces that serve as the “centerpiece” of t he Woodlands town Center. Picnics, chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome.

Live at Night’s remaining spring entertainment schedule is as follows:

Red Wolf THE TExas saGa

By lucinda Valdes

Managing editor of Texas parks and Wildlife Magazine Russell Roe shares the compelling story of the survival of red wolves at McCullough Junior High School on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Brought back from the brink of extinction, red wolves once roamed the forests of East Texas in great numbers.

atthe next Walk in the Woods nature lecture, russell roe with texas Parks and Wildlife Department weaves the poignant tale of the predator’s survival, revealing the role that texas played in the animal’s recovery.

according to Mr. roe, the red wolf is a merica’s other wolf, the forgotten child of the wolf family. red wolves are larger than coyotes, but smaller and more slender than their gray wolf cousins.

Historically, the red wolf was the top predator across the southeast, ranging from east texas across to Florida and as far north as Pennsylvania. l ong-legged, shy and elusive, the animal lived in forests, swamps and coastal prairies.

“When red wolves started disappearing, no one noticed,” Mr. roe notes. By the 1970s, only a few red wolves remained.

“texas provided the last refuge on a little sliver of land.” red wolves became one of texas’ first endangered species and are one of the world’s most endangered canids. the compelling story of the animal’s rescue and recovery is a conservation success with many groundbreaking chapters. russell roe chronicles the life of the animal that we almost lost at Red Wolves—the Texas Saga on t hursday, april 11, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at McCullough Junior High school, 3800 s. Panther Creek Drive. a free program of t he Woodlands township, Walk in the Woods nature l ecture is sponsored by Waste Management, the Woodlands G.r.e.e.n. and Hilton Garden Inn. Please call 281-210-3800 for more information, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

By Kathie Herrick

In Tandem:

h ummingbirds and s carlet Buckeye

One of the many captivating partnerships in nature is playing out right now. On their journey to northern nesting grounds, ruby-throated hummingbirds are pursuing the blooming trail of scarlet buckeye (Aesculus pavia var. pavia).

the migration of these jeweled birds northward from Central a merica and Mexico is timed to coincide with the spring flowering of certain key plants, among them the scarlet buckeye (www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/ pollinator-of-the-month/index.shtml). Buckeyes provide nectar for the ruby-throats; the plant in turn depends upon the birds for pollination.

In spring, the stunning terminal clusters of tubular red flowers adorning this deciduous, small tree or tall shrub (12 to 15 feet in cultivation) are enough to recommend it in its own right. William Fontenot, author of Native Gardening in the South, says, “Of our native southern species, the red buckeye is an absolute

must for cultivation for most landscapes,” primarily because of its adaptability. easily germinated from fresh seed, it grows effortlessly in slightly acidic soil high in organic matter. Growth in the first years is dedicated to developing a taproot that prevents successful transplantation after five years. In the right place, the scarlet buckeye will begin rewarding you with flowers in as little as four to six years. t hat place can be on the edge of the woods in part sun or in part shade as a small tree in an understory bed. even barren of leaves, the crooked branches and large buds make an interesting statement in the landscape.

scarlet buckeye is one of seven featured trees in the full-color brochure Spring Flowering Trees. t he series, compiled by t he Woodlands township, provides a pocket resource highlighting native and well-adapted plants for home landscapes. Make an earth Month pledge to increase hummingbird habitat at your home so you may partake of the birds’ joyful journey.

In March and April, scarlet buckeye flowers invite the probing bills of their ruby-throated pollinators as these hummingbirds sojourn northward from Mexico and Central America to breed. Among the first deciduous trees to leaf out in February, the palmately (hand-like) compound scarlet buckeye leaves are also the first lost in July or August.

photo by Campbell and lynn loughmiller provided courtesy of the lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Rick Loudermilk

tHe WOODlan Ds tOW nsHIP

0th anniversary Triathlon set for may 4, 203

By Pamela Woods

asone of the premier multi-sport events in the region, CB&I tr I – the Woodlands, scheduled for saturday, May 4, 2013, offers high-caliber competition, first-rate race management and a scenic course. Comprising a 500-meter swim course, 15-mile bike course and a five-kilometer run course, the race is a sanctioned usa triathlon event featuring a field of 1,200 participants. last year’s participants ranged from beginners to nationally ranked triathletes. More than 25 states and three foreign countries have been represented in the participation field over the last six years.

CB&I tr I - t he Woodlands triathlon is supported by title sponsor Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I), Memorial Hermann sports Medicine, luke’s l ocker, Bikeland, swim shops of the southwest, Finish strong Coaching, Holden technologies, Munday Chevrolet, Hammer nutrition, Out r ival racing and nature’s Way resources.

you don’t have to be a triathlete to be a part of this community event! sign up to volunteer or cheer the athletes on at one of the designated cheer zones along the course. to get the latest updates, volunteer information and details of the event, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/races or e-mail races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Ironman texas is set for saturday, May 18, 2013. athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in lake Woodlands. t he 112-mile bike course takes participants west through the scenic, rolling farmland of east texas. t he day ends with a 26.2-mile run taking place entirely within t he Woodlands.

t he race will have 50 qualifying slots for the I rOn M an World Championship that takes place in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on saturday, October 12, 2013.

ConCerT in The Park CeleBraTes earTh day

By lucinda Valdes

In celebration of global earth Day, Concert in the Park presents the upbeat music of Joe romano and susan elliott, performing two sets at northshore Park, 2505 lake Woodlands Drive, on sunday, april 21, 2013, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

t he duo will take the stage first as the non-toxic Band to deliver lively melodies with earth-friendly, multi-cultural themes geared for a young audience. USA Today praised the original music and lyrics: “Joe romano offers an upbeat collection of songs likely to touch all listeners in one way or another.”

Following a break, the talented team will return with light, mellow jazz as Mood Indigo a iry and

well-crafted, the music mixes the simplicity of folk with the harmonic complexity of jazz. Mood Indigo delivers a unique and engaging sound that blends the sophistication of ellington, Gershwin and Cole Porter, the rhythmic complexity of Jobim and the playful spirit of Bobby McFerrin, a l Jarreau and stevie Wonder.

appealing across generations from the young to the young-in-spirit, Joe romano is a veteran songwriter of Sesame Street fame, while susan elliott is an award-winning studio singer. native Houstonians, the duo have delighted audiences from new york to newport Beach with beautiful,

close harmonies accompanied by acoustical guitar, harmonica and hand percussion.

During the event, concert-goers may explore eco art and other activities and may also bring clean recyclables to the township tent to build a one-of-a-kind, Can-Do robot! the Volt, Chevrolet’s plugin hybrid vehicle, will also be on display. appealing to a wide audience, Concert in the Park is a program of t he Woodlands township presented by Xfinity and Munday Chevrolet. additional funding for the earth Day concert was provided by Waste Management. For more information, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

Earth Day’s Concert in the Park on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Northshore Park features the musical talents of Joe Romano and Susan Elliott performing two distinct genres as the Non-Toxic Band and Mood Indigo. The evening offers other eco activities including a peek at the Chevy Volt, rated by the EPA as America’s most fuel-efficient compact car with a gasoline engine.

Spring 2013 Free ConCerT series

SUNDAYS, 5:30 TO 7:30 p.M. AT NOrTHSHOrE pArK

Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic and the whole family for an evening of fun and music!

Concert in the Park is a program of The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, please call 281-210-3950 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

april 7

Swing Thing (Country Swing)

Buried Treasure Hunt

6 – 6:30 p.m.

Meet at the Township tent with your pirate hat and patch to go hunting for buried treasure. 5-10 yrs.

On-site registration required.

april 4

Alter Ego (Classic Rock/Variety)

Third Annual Sandsations Sandcastle Building

5 – 6:30 p.m.

We’ll provide the sand and you bring the shovels for the third annual sand creations competition. Build as an individual, team or family!

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place creations.

On-site registration required.

april 2

Mood Indigo (Jazz–Earth Day style!)

Can-Do Recyclable Robots

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day by building your very own robot at The Woodlands Township tent! Bring your own awesome recyclables to make a one-of-a-kind robot. All other supplies provided. 5-12 yrs. On-site registration required; bring your recyclables.

april 28

Little Queen (Variety)

Sunny Dayz Sneak Peak

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Not sure where your children will spend their days next summer? Get a preview of our Sunny Dayz Summer Camp; it’s real camper fun!

On-site registration required.

Presented by Stage Sponsor

april

*For calendar updates and complete listings, visit the calendar at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Tuesday, april 2

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

Wednesday, april 3

Development Standards Committee Meeting*

Thursday, april 4

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Friday, april 5

Gorilla Hole

The recreation Center

7 p.m.

281-210-3950

This event is geared to 5th and 6th graders. There is a $7 admittance fee.

saturday, april 6

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne place www.grogansmillvillage.com

Muddy Trails Bash

rob Fleming park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive 3 to 8 p.m. 281-210-3800

Live at Night

Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m.

281-363-2447

sunday, april 7

Concert in the Park

Swing Thing (Country Swing) Northshore park, 2505 lake Woodlands Drive

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3950.

Tuesday, april 9

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

Thursday, april 

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Panther Creek Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m.

281-210-3886

Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture Red Wolf—The Texas Saga McCullough Junior High School 7:30 p.m.

281-210-3800

saturday, april 3

Creekwood Fishing Derby Creekwood park, 3383 S. panther Creek Drive 8 to 10 a.m.

281-210-3950

photo by Derrick Bryant

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne place www.grogansmillvillage.com

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

The Woodlands Waterway

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

Admission is $10 for adults.

Children 12 and under are free.

sunday, april 4

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

The Woodlands Waterway

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

Admission is $10 for adults.

Children 12 and under are free.

Concert in the Park

Alter Ego (Classic Rock/Variety)

Northshore park

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3950.

monday, april 5

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

Tuesday, april 6

Healthcare Provider CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

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

Wednesday, april 7

Development Standards Committee Meeting*

Thursday, april 8

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 9 a.m. 281-210-3800

Friday, april 9

Bloodborne Pathogens Class

Emergency Training Center

9 to 11 a.m.

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

Gorilla Hole

The recreation Center 7 p.m.

281-210-3950

This event is geared to 5th and 6th graders. There is a $7 admittance fee.

saturday, april 20

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne place www.grogansmillvillage.com

Heartsaver CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

9 a.m. to noon

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

First Aid Class

Emergency Training Center

Noon to 3:30 p.m.

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

Live at Night

Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m. 281-363-2447

sunday, april 2

Concert in the Park Mood indigo (Jazz)

Northshore park, 2505 lake Woodlands Drive 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3950.

monday, april 22

Sterling Ridge Village Association Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 p.m. 281-210-3888

Tuesday, april 23

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 281-210-3887

Wednesday, april 24

Watch Talk Wednesdays

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Noon to 1 p.m. 281-210-3800

Garbage collection

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6 p.m.

281-210-3800

saturday, april 27

Open Water Swim Day and Triathlon Clinics

Northshore park

7:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3950.

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne place

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Live at Night

Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m. 281-363-2447

sunday, april 28

Concert in the Park little Queen (Variety)

Northshore park, 2505 lake Woodlands Drive

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3950.

Tuesday, april 30

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

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

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No changes in garbage service this month. Watch this space for information about garbage and recycling service, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Alden Bridge

t hanks to all who helped us with volunteer needs for March’s Cheer Challenge, Flea Market, Woodlands Green event and our spring Festival! Congratulations to those who were elected to our village association board in last month’s election. We appreciate your commitment to serving our village!

We are in the process of evaluating scholarship applications, and hope to announce the 2013 winners soon.

t he winners will be honored at the May residents meeting, which is scheduled for tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 7 p.m. Join us!

Our monthly residents’ meeting is scheduled for tuesday, april 9, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the township building, 2801 technology Forest Boulevard. Our guest speakers will be County Commissioners Craig Doyal and James noack, and they’ll provide updates on their areas of the county. all residents are encouraged to attend. Bring us your questions and concerns, or just stop by and introduce yourself!

t he yard of the Month program is gearing up for another season. We’ll judge this year’s first nominees at the end of april for the May 1 award. t he winner will receive prizes as well as a yard sign honoring their efforts. Please nominate your friends, neighbors or yourself with a note to info@aldenbridge.org.

Visit our Web site, www.aldenbridge.org, for continuously updated news of the village or send your email address to info@aldenbridge.org to be placed on the subscription list for our electronic newsletter.

Submitted by Darla Bell

Cochran’s Crossing

Cochran’s Crossing Village association (CCVa) has awarded education grants to elementary school teachers in the Cochran’s Crossing area.

t he grants were based on applications from the teachers that detailed how the funds would be used to benefit students through interactive opportunities to assist with reading, writing and math. a mong the grants supported were owl pellets to dissect in science, DVDs and CDs to help learn sight words and a marvelous multiplier club party to motivate students to learn multiplication tables.

Cochran’s Crossing Village association obtains funds for the grants through its support of community events, like participating in the Caps and Corks collection sponsored by t he Woodlands township and t he Woodlands G.r e e n t his year the village association received $1,175 from the Caps and Corks project.

Various organizations, such as Galatas elementary, helped with the collection. Cochran’s Crossing was the leading village association in collecting caps.

Cochran’s Crossing Village association continues to review actions that affect the appearance of the Cochran’s Crossing area, and communicates those concerns to the appropriate agencies. residents can bring items of interest for discussion at the monthly meetings, which are held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth tuesday of each month at the township, 2801 technology Forest Blvd.

Submitted by Gary Conwell

College Park

Hello everyone from your College Park board! We hope you are enjoying the spring months and the wonderful weather. even though the weather can be unpredictable, now is the time to have those picnics in our neighborhood parks!

Our village elections, which were held in February, saw the re-election of our president, ted stanley, and secretary, Cori singletary. all area representative positions were elected. We are very appreciative to our board for their time and diligence in keeping the Village of College Park active in our community and a great place to live and play!

May is the month for our annual spring Fling at Harper’s landing Park! It is usually the third saturday of May, but please visit www.villageofcollegepark.com to confirm the date and time. We hope to see College Park families attending this event and having fun!

Please keep saving your corks and plastic bottle caps for our annual recycling bazaar! College Park did a fantastic job last year and earned funds for the village association budget.

It seems kind of early to ask, but please keep in mind our Fourth of July College Park Float! We will need

N EWS F r OM THE V illages OF T he W oodlands

From left, teachers who received educational grants are Denae Wilker, Galatas Elementary; Laurie Arita, David Elementary; Carolyn Johnson, Galatas Elementary; Leigh Ann Jordan, Galatas Elementary; Cynthia Kessinger, CCVA chairperson of the selection committee; Amy Kelley, Galatas Elementary; Jennifer Perry, Powell Elementary; and Laura Lovan, Powell Elementary.

Receiving the check for assisting in the Caps and Corks collection project are (left to right) Brian Creighton, Cochran’s Crossing vice president; Lynne Aldrich, manager of environmental services for The Woodlands Township; Jim Goldmeyer, Cochran’s Crossing treasurer; and Andra Wilcox, president of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.

volunteers to work on it and participate in either riding or walking in the parade.

Our College Park board is very faithful every month in attending our meetings and is always excited to see our neighbors come and be a part of the activities. We always have our village police report, guest speakers, village liaison and member concerns addressed each month. Please come and be an active neighbor!

Have a wonderful month of april, stay healthy and be safe!

Submitted by Johanne Stanley

Grogan’s Mill

t he Woodlands Marathon was an early March highlight for Grogan’s Mill. a substantial crowd of cheerleaders, including Grogan’s Mill Board members and other residents of Grogan’s Mill, volunteered to cheer runners of both the half (13 miles) and full marathon (26 miles). Many showed up dressed in their finest Irish garb to emphasize the “May the luck of the Irish Be with you” team theme, and were escorted by green eco-taxi, courtesy of Grogan’s Mill board member, sara Bissig. Grogan’s Mill Village association is awaiting word whether they were the $1,000 winner of the Cheer team Challenge award. all money earned from this event will be used to award scholarships, support our public schools and other philanthropic programs of the village association.

t he village board is pleased to announce the re-election of incumbent board members: Franklin Palmer, Bruce Cunningham, Matt Beasley, sara Bissig and Jim Duke. We also welcome new board member Christie Collins. Jackie Waters was also elected and is awaiting acceptance by the board.

all five residential Design review Committee members were also re-elected: robbie Brundrett, John C. Zimmerman, Vince Fredrick, Harold smith, rex Campbell and Bob leilich.

With spring in full bloom, the Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market is awash with fresh, locally grown squash, tomatoes, beets, snow peas, beans, potatoes, leafy greens, eggplant and many other fresh items. We hope to see you every saturday, rain or shine, at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center, corner of Grogan’s Mill road and south Millbend, from 8 a.m. until noon. Check the Grogan’s Mill Web site at www.grogansmillvillage.com for the latest information on vendors and products. On the same Web site, you can also subscribe to Friday’s weekly Farmer’s Market e-blast newsletter.

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a lden Brid G e

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.

c ochran’s c rossin G

The Cochran’s Crossing Village Association (CCVA) usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 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.

c olle G e 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.

c reekside park

Denton

Submitted by Bob Leilich and Dana

Indian Springs

scholarships awarded

the Indian springs Village association is pleased to present scholarships to our Indian springs high school seniors. Join us at our tuesday, april 9, 2013, monthly meeting as we present these civic-minded, young leaders with their awards.

caps and corks

thank you to all who recycled their caps and corks on behalf of Indian springs! each fall, the Woodlands G.r.e.e.n. celebrates america recycles Day with a special day for recycling plastic bottle caps and natural corks, items not permissible in our curbside recycling. they sponsored a challenge for the villages to collect these items. Due to your efforts, the Indian springs Village association received $1,200 from the organization. this money will go back into our community in the form of scholarships, supplemental reading programs for our elementary schools and other community events and benefits for our residents. Our Indian springs H-e-B has a blue recycling bin that allows residents to drop their caps and corks year-round.

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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.

Gro G an’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 Jim Duke at president@gmva.org.

i ndian s prin G s

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.

pan T her c reek

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.

sT erlin G r id G e

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 phillip Givens at 281-419-9331.

e ven T s in your nei G h B orhood

look for our Indian springs logo on the bright blue and green bin next to the north door (the one on the right). Way to go, Indian springs - keep on saving!

Bridge day

recently, more than 100 people from the villages of Indian springs and Creekside Park met together on the trails of the George Mitchell Preserve to celebrate a beautiful, steel truss bridge. t he two villages are now connected over spring Creek by the new, 70-foot-long George Mitchell nature Preserve Pedestrian Bridge. t he bridge is about one-half mile from the Indian springs trailhead and about one mile from the Creekside Park trailhead. Festivities included crossing through foil streamers to the other side, cold water provided by H-e-B, trail mix, small trail-related prizes and good fellowship. t he villages also provided doggie trail mix for the four-footed participants.

Indian springs President a my lecocq and Creekside President nancy Decker-lent agreed that, “t his is what our village associations are all about: enjoying and enhancing the amazing amenities and benefits of living in t he Woodlands with our village neighbors. t hank you to all who participated.” t hey also encouraged folks who could not make the Bridge Day

to enjoy the Preserve and the new bridge on the next gorgeous day.

t he bridge is the culmination of many hours of planning by both Montgomery and Harris County officials. the project was funded by texas Parks and Wildlife, the Woodlands township and the Woodlands Development Company.

Submitted by Kelly Sharer

Panther Creek

t he Woodlands Flea Market was a big success. We had a large number of sellers and a huge crowd of buyers. Most of the sellers were residents of t he Woodlands selling their used household goods and equipment.

t he Flea Market is run by volunteers from all the villages in t he Woodlands. t hanks to these volunteers for a first-class Flea Market. larry Faith organized and coordinated the Flea Market, as he has

done since 2002. Pamela Woods, special events coordinator for the township, did a great job in handling the many logistic details of the market. student volunteers from the Interact clubs at College Park High school and t he Woodlands High school helped the village volunteers during the traffic movement and buyers and sellers during the sale. Cub scout Pack 1945 of Conroe did a tremendous job in the final cleanup of the garage.

t he Woodlands township recently held elections for more than 100 community positions for the residential Design review Committees and Village associations. Panther Creek Village association had eight positions on the ballot, including vice president, secretary and for six area representative positions. Daniel lewis and Damon Palermo were re-elected to vice president and secretary, respectively. Dewey lockwood, Jennifer Ferrara, Karen stafford, scott Darby and Paul Gebolys were all re-elected as area representatives. t hank you to the returning officers and representatives for their willingness to continue to serve the Village of Panther Creek. a special welcome goes out to timothy Chase r ichter, the newly elected area representative of the Panther Creek Village association board.

Submitted by Paul Gebolys

By laura McConnell, President, lone star a nimal Welfare league

sPring Bark!

april 13, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. northshore park, The Woodlands, Texas

Rain date: April 20, 2013

Wehumans look forward to the coming of spring and chasing away the winter blues, and our furry friends look forward to sPr I nG Bar K!, a day designed for dogs and their best friends! spring Bark! is a yearly event hosted by l one star a nimal Welfare l eague ( lsaW l) and helps raise money for the Fixing Montgomery County program, which assisted with spay/ neuters for 540 dogs and cats last year (3,000 since 2007) and the lab rescue program, which has saved 950 labs and mixes since June 2007.

Furry buddies can try their paws at the agility course, after first ogling their peers as they run through it. t hen they can see dogs fly by watching the teX as t WIsters flyball dogs zoom over jumps and grab that prize yellow ball to outrun their competitors. Water-loving dogs can watch some dock-diving dogs do their thing at the lake and perhaps join the group and become the next champion at this soggy

sport! Or maybe your dog can try their skills at r ally Obedience.

a nimal-loving sponsors will have wonderful information on their businesses and products. trainers will be on site to demonstrate some great training techniques and answer any questions that might help you be a better guardian. Other fun stuff that will make your dogs bark with glee will be pet contests, fashion show, rescue groups and lots of treats given by some fabulous sponsors! l eader of the Pack sponsors include Forest shadows Pet resort, Gillman subaru and texas Doghouse, and are just some of the wonderful folks who make a great day even more fun for all! For more information, please visit www.lsawl.org. For sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail lmaclonestar@gmail.com. spring Bark! is produced by the l one star a nimal Welfare l eague with assistance from t he Woodlands township Parks and recreation Department.

The Pet Spot: Poisonous Plants

Many plants in the Houston area are highly toxic to our furry friends. One puppy’s ingestion of six sago palm seeds cost the owner around $1,100 in vet fees, and this happened years after the palm had been removed. Fortunately, the owner recognized the symptoms of poisoning and quickly rushed the pup to the vet, and the puppy was able to fully recover without organ damage.

a ll parts of a plant can be poisonous, including seeds, roots and leaves. a few

commonly used toxic houseplants and landscaping plants include oleander, privet, split leaf philodendron, day lily (many varieties), sago palm, weeping fig, geranium, lantana and hibiscus. t here are more than 400 plants reported by the asPCa (a merican society for the Prevention of Cruelty to a nimals) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. If you believe your pet has ingested a poisonous plant or is showing signs of poisoning, contact your local veterinarian or the asPCa

a nimal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. symptoms of toxicity include excessive drooling, vomiting, lethargy, staggering, kidney and liver failure, convulsions and coma.

to help you identify possible poisonous plants, the asPCa Web site, located at www.aspca.org/Pet-care/ poison-control/Plants, has photos of more than 400 plants that can cause systemic and gastrointestinal effects in animals.

A message from the Lone Star Animal Welfare League, www.lsawl.org.

Help TWRC Wildlife Center by Helping Wildlife

One of the easiest things you can do to help wildlife is safeguard your home against unwanted visitors. unsealed attics and crawlspaces are popular places for animals to nest and rear young. as only the adult is seen by the homeowner and trapped for removal, young are often abandoned. If you have an unwelcomed animal guest, placing a light or loud radio in the habited

area will cause the mother to remove the young herself. For more information on how to coexist with wildlife, please call t W rC at 713-468-8972, visit www.twrcwildlifecenter.org, or stop by the facility at 1118 Pruitt road. t he center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

73-468-8972

www.twrcwildlifecenter.org

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Get involved with The Woodlands WaTCh today!

By Marian Montgomery leck, ICPs and Holly steinke

theWoodlands township is looking for more residents to volunteer in t he Woodlands Watch program as neighborhood or area coordinators. the Woodlands Watch program brings crime prevention education to the neighborhood and encourages neighbors to act as the “eyes and ears” of their community by calling in suspicious activity to law enforcement when they see it happening. taking the first step in crime prevention, “neighbor knowing neighbor,” is the first line of defense against crime in your neighborhood!

Being a coordinator takes minimal time and organization because of the

assistance received from working closely with a township neighborhood services program specialist. Watch coordinators play an important role in getting and keeping their neighborhood watch organized by sharing safety information provided through t he Woodlands Watch and coordinating Watch programming like national night Out, Watch Meetings or Good neighbor Days.

t he Woodlands Watch program works jointly with the Montgomery County sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention unit and Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 4 to bring excellent crime

prevention programming to residents of t he Woodlands.

t he Woodlands Watch program is a great way for you to get involved, get to know your neighbors and to help educate them in crime prevention in a way that is tailored to your neighborhood’s needs. Consider volunteering as a neighborhood or area coordinator by calling 281-210-3800 today!

For further information about t he Woodlands Watch program and how to get involved, please visit www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or e-mail neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

upcoming events:

Friday, may 3

Gorilla Hole

The recreation Center

7 p.m.

281-210-3950

This event is geared to 5th and 6th graders. There is a $7 admittance fee.

saturday, may 4

10th Annual CB&I TRI – The Woodlands Triathlon Northshore park

6:45 a.m.

For more information, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center, 2230 Buckthorne place

www.grogansmillvillage.com

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

more information, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment or call 281-210-3800.

The Woodlands High School Boys’ Soccer Teams Partner with the Township and United Way to Clean Post Offices

For the second year in a row, t he Woodlands township and Montgomery County united Way sponsored a revitalization project with the Woodlands High school boys’ soccer teams to perform a variety of maintenance work at both post office locations in t he Woodlands.

t he Woodlands township Community revitalization Program works with residents of t he Woodlands to coordinate community events that encourage healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.

twenty-five members of the junior varsity soccer team mowed, trimmed and edged the grass, trimmed bushes, weeded and mulched beds plus swept the parking lot at the Panther Creek Post Office. nineteen members of the varsity soccer team removed debris from the wooded areas, trimmed bushes, mulched the beds and painted the parking lot at the lakefront Post Office. Both facilities have already received praise from postal customers and personnel.

the Woodlands township and the Montgomery County united Way thank all the players, coaches and the booster club for a job well done!

p hotos by Keith Weaver

E M pl OYMENT Opp O r TUN i T i ES

the Woodlands township is accepting applications for 2013 summer seasonal positions in the Parks and recreation Department. available positions are lifeguards from $8.25/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, 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. 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 any of the township locations: 2801 technology Forest Drive, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive or 5310 research Forest Drive, 77381. For more information or to apply online, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

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Solutions for Tough Disposal Problems: PharmaCeuTiCals

Manymedicine cabinets, bedside tables and kitchen drawers hold unused or expired medications awaiting safe disposal. to protect human health and the environment, used sharps and unwanted medications should not be thrown away in household trash or flushed down the toilet.

national Prescription Drug take-Back Day, scheduled for saturday, april 27, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will collect, free of charge, unwanted or expired medications and used sharps at the shenandoah Police station, located at 29955 I-45 north on the southbound feeder after Wellman road.

t he regional event offers a safe, convenient and environmentally responsible disposal solution for those who use medications and needles at home for a medical condition. the drive-through drop-off is simple and confidential, according to Officer Mike Bledsoe with the City of shenandoah Police Department. “no questions asked,” he says.

Items should be separated into three categories: pills, liquids and sharps. Bag or box each type separately for drop-off.

sharps should be recapped or containerized in a sturdy puncture-proof receptacle.

In cooperation with local agencies throughout the country, the Drug enforcement administration (Dea) collects medications and sharps for safe disposal twice a year. For more information about

Safe, Mail-in Disposal of Sharps ( fees apply)

• Sharps Compliance Incorporated

By lucinda Valdes

the program, contact Officer Bledsoe at 281-298-5522 or visit www.deadiversion. usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/.

1-800-772-5657, www.sharpsinc.com/solutions/category/home-users

• Republic Sharps

1-855-737-7871, www.republicsharps.com

• Waste Management

1-866-699-6466, www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ syringesa nd lancets.cfm

Patients using the following prescription medicines are eligible for free, safe needle disposal directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers:

• Humira (abbott labs)

1-800-448-6472, www.myhumira.com/Disposal/Default.aspx

• Simponi (Johnson & Johnson)

1-877-697-4676, www.simponi.com/simponione-support/services/safe-returns

OPEN WATER SWIM DAY

Practice open water swimming to prepare for your next triathlon. No instruction provided, just swimming. Walk-­up registration welcome beginning at 7 a.m.

For the safety of all swimmers, The Woodlands Fire Department will be on site with a boat, and American Red Cross Certified Waterfront Lifeguards will be monitoring the waters.

Long Course:

7:30 -­ 9:30 a.m.

Last swimmer must enter water before 8:30 a.m.

$25, Northshore Park #5184.113

Short Course:

10:30 a.m. -­ 12:30 p.m.

Last swimmer must enter water before noon

$15, Northshore Park #5184.123

Both Courses:

7:30 a.m. -­ 12:30 p.m.

Swimmers must exit water between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

$30, Northshore Park #5184.133

REGISTER NOW!

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-­210-­3950 • www.thewoodlandstownship-­tx.gov

April 27, 2013

Open Water Swim Clinic With TJ

Great for first-­time triathletes

Designed for athletes new to open-­water swimming. Participants will learn about the specific challenges with swimming in the CB&I TRI. Additional training materials and tips given prior to swimming the course.

Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Ages: 13 and older

Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Non Resident (includes one open water short course)

Activity #5183.123

Instructor: TJ Fry Must pre-­register

Triathlon First-Timer’s Clinic

Overall Review and Swim Practice

Designed to educate triathletes on basic fundamentals involved with completing a sprint distance triathlon. It will familiarize participants with swim, bike and run transition techniques and maps, as well as a checklist for race day.

Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Ages: 13 and older

Fee: $35 Resident, $40 Non-­Resident (Includes one open water short course)

Activity #5183.113

Instructor: Sandra Sutherland, USAT, TXTRI, USA Triathlon & RCCA Run Coach Must pre-­register

Simple Steps Towards Having a

inda Crum

the Woodlands residents have serious questions about keeping a lawn healthy. t he most persistent are how often and how much should someone water to keep their grass green and healthy?

Keep your lawn healthy and green,

and save money on your water bill by using these simple methods:

• st. augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia and a number of other turf grasses commonly used for lawns in t he Woodlands do not require more than an inch of water

every week to 10 days during peak summer periods, and even less in the spring and early summer. In fact, more water than this can actually harm the grass, causing harmful fungal infections and grub worm activity.

– If watering twice a week, do not water an inch each time. Instead, water one-half inch each time. Or take into account how much rain your lawn has received during the week before watering your lawn.

Directed by Jason Haynes

– a real time-saving (and money-saving) solution is to install a rain sensor to your irrigation system. a rain sensor will detect the presence of rain and shut off your system automatically. t his alleviates the large problem in t he Woodlands of numerous sprinklers running during a rain event. the et smart Controller offers several ways to save water. It considers evaporation and transpiration rates, humidity, temperature and rainfall before allowing the sprinkler system to apply water. the Woodlands Joint Powers agency offers a 50 percent rebate, up to $150, on the purchase and installation of a rain sensor, et smart Controller or other water saving device for sprinkler systems. Contact the Woodlands Joint Powers agency Customer service at 281-367-1271 for information.

• add organic matter to your soil. lawns high in organic matter hold more water and distribute it down to the roots of the grass much more quickly and efficiently than hard-packed soil. Organic matter can be compost you produce yourself, compost purchased from a commercial compost manufacturer, cottonseed meal, coffee grounds, corn gluten or alfalfa meal. Do not add manure unless it has been composted first.

• Consider harvesting rainwater. rainwater, unlike tap water, tends to be high in nitrogen and is much more desirable for lawn use.

This photo shows a healthy lawn on the left where the owners utilized the tips provided in this article.

Protect your belongings during hurricane season and every season…

Consider Purchasing Flood insurance

In spite of the generally hot and dry conditions of summer, it is important to remember that the Houston area is prone to heavy seasonal rains and tropical storms. t he Woodlands is part of the texas Gulf Coast, and hurricane season will start soon. t he next storm could be the one that is intense enough or long enough that the 100-year flood plain boundary is exceeded. For information on how to obtain flood plain information for property in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery County Inspection Office at 936-539-7836. Harris County residents may call 713-956-3000. For more information about flood insurance, contact a local insurance agent. you may also visit the Federal emergency Management agency (F eM a) Web site for the national Flood Insurance Program at www.floodsmart.gov, or call 1-888-379-9531. Coverage obtained through the national Flood Insurance Program, which typically has a 30-day waiting period before coverage is effective, is relatively inexpensive and provides peace of mind.

www.floodsmart.gov

Coverage obtained through the national Flood Insurance Program is relatively inexpensive and provides peace of mind.

Whether it’s preserving cherished memories through scrapbooking or making time for enjoyable activities like singing songs, painting or telling stories, The Village at The Woodlands Waterway encourages ongoing enrichment activities to help improve the quality of

Our Alzheimer’s and dementia care program at The Village at The Woodlands Waterway is a safe haven dedicated to those with memory challenges. At The Village at The Woodlands Waterway our residents are respected not only for who they were but for who they are.

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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