May 2018

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP

The Woodlands WATERWAY COMPLETION

Smart Decisions for SAFE DRIVING

POOL PASSES & SCHEDULE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SPECIAL

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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 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 at Bear Branch Park 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-210-3950

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77389 281-516-7348

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 281-297-6500, Business, M-F, 8 a.m. to 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

Water Providers

The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (Montgomery County MUDs) 855-H20-SAVE (855-426-7283)

Harris – Montgomery Counties MUD No. 386, 281-290-6500

Emergency 911

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

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Celebrating Life in The Woodlands Township

Thismonth, there is much to celebrate in The Woodlands Township. We begin with the CB&I TRI – The Woodlands Triathlon, followed by a month of outdoor activities celebrating Bike Month. The Township’s pools open for pre-season weekend use, and the month ends with our Memorial Day event in Town Green Park.

If you are looking for more ways to enjoy life in The Woodlands, please browse The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Action Guide, featured as a special section in this issue. Camps for the kids, dancing, foreign language, tennis, swimming, soccer, science—it’s all there for all ages. Register soon before classes fill up.

The Woodlands Township communicates in numerous ways—in person, at Board meetings, through live video stream of meetings, through a number of social media platforms, local media and through our website and this magazine. For all the latest information in the format you like best, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov/stayinformed. The page will tell you about all the different choices and provide sign-up links. This is especially important as we head into summertime and hurricane season, so please sign up and stay informed. Enjoy the month of May, and celebrate all there is in The Woodlands!

In case you missed it:

Here are some recent news bullets from The Woodlands Township.

• The Township now offers kayak storage at Northshore Park. Call the Riva Row Boat House at 281-210-3965 for information.

• The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department won two Texas Recreation and Park Society state awards for programming.

• The Woodlands Township Board of Directors continues to study and plan for future governance.

For more news about the Township, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. To sign up for the weekly Talk of the Township enewsletter and more, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/notifyme.

Gordy Bunch Chairman

Brian Boniface Director

John McMullan Vice Chairman

Bruce Rieser Director

Dr. Ann K. Snyder Secretary

Carol Stromatt Director Position No. 7

Don Norrell President and General Manager

John Anthony Brown Treasurer

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DEEP IN THE HEART

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Located deep in the heart of The Woodlands, we offer convenient access to expert pediatricians and subspecialists – providing extraordinary care whenever you need it

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Summer Fun

STARTS WITH A SEASON POOL PASS!

Swim into summer fun at the Township pools with a season pool pass!

By Karl Shaw

Summers in Texas are the hottest, so cool down at your neighborhood pool! Paying daily admission is a good plan for extended family and guests, and punch cards are nice for small groups and parties, or to give as gifts! But if your family loves the pools as much as we do, and is looking to save some money, the best option is to purchase a season pass.

A season pool pass includes admission to all Township pools; easy entry – just scan your pass and go; free admission to all Dive-In Movies; and we’re throwing a party just for you at The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center on July 23, 2018, with games, prizes and refreshments!

Season passes are available right now! Purchasing or renewing your pool pass can be done in any one of four ways:

1) Call us at 281-210-3950, during business hours listed below.

2) Visit us at one of the recreation centers listed below.

3) Go to www.thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov/pools and follow the instructions.

4) Fill out the form with staff at a pre-season pool.

For new season passes, we recommend getting pictures taken at your nearest recreation center. The Bear Branch Recreation Center is located at 5310 Research Forest Drive, and the Rob Fleming Recreation Center is located at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive (across from the aquatic center). Both recreation centers are open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Sundays). Pictures must be

taken within one week of purchasing a new pass. Each pool is also equipped with a camera. Staff members will be happy to help take pictures at the front desk.

For more information about pool fees, amenities, program offerings and schedules, please see the Pool Schedule listing in this issue, pick up a 2018 Splash Guide or visit www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/pools

RESIDENT SEASON PASS

0 - 2 years

3 - 64 years .......................................$40

Senior Ages 65 and up .....................$15

Additional family pass* ...................$15

*In addition to purchase of four full-price $40 passes, for immediate family at same address only.

NON-RESIDENT SEASON PASS

0 - 2 years .........................................$30

3 years and up ................................$120

No additional family discounts or senior discount for non-residents. All season passes are non-refundable and nontransferrable.

DAILY ADMISSION

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SAWMILL FALCONWING SHADOWBEND

Memorial Day, May 28, 2018 ...................................... Noon to 6 p.m.

RIDGEWOOD BEAR BRANCH

FORESTGATE CREEKWOOD

Independence Day, July 4, 2018 SPLASH DAY! ... 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Labor Day, September 3, 2018 ................................... Noon to 6 p.m.

POOL POOL POOL POOL

CRANEBROOK

POOL POOL

Only the post-season pools will re-open for Labor Day.

PRESEASON (WEEKENDS) May 12 to 28, 2018

ROBFLEMING ALDEN BRIDGE LAKESIDE

WINDVALE

WENDTWOODS

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Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

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SPRAYGROUND

Cranebrook, Creekwood, Falconwing, Harper’s Landing, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, Sawmill, Shadowbend, Wendtwoods and Windvale

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Wednesday Closed Falconwing

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BEAR BRANCH

REGULAR SEASON June 1 to August 14, 2018

ROBFLEMING ALDEN BRIDGE LAKESIDE

Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

Alden Bridge, Bear Branch*, Cranebrook, Falconwing, Harper’s Landing, Shadowbend, Ridgewood, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, Sawmill, Wendtwoods** and Windvale

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Monday to Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday ............................................................................... 1 to 6 p.m.

Creekwood, Forestgate and Lakeside

SPRAYGROUND

CLOSED DAYS

WINDVALE

POOL

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ROBFLEMING ALDEN BRIDGE LAKESIDE

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ROBFLEMING ALDEN BRIDGE LAKESIDE

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WENDTWOODS BEAR BRANCH

During the regular season, each pool is closed for one day per week for safety training, cleaning service, and scheduled maintenance.

SPRAYGROUND

Mondays: Alden Bridge, Forestgate and Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

Tuesdays: Ridgewood, Sawmill and Windvale

POOL POOL POOL

Wednesdays: Bear Branch, Falconwing and Wendtwoods (Open Wednesday, July 4, 2018; Closed Thursday, July 5, 2018)

Thursdays: Cranebrook, Creekwood and Harper’s Landing

Fridays: Lakeside and Shadowbend

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POSTSEASON (WEEKDAYS) August 16 to 31, 2018

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Wednesdays ............................................................................. Closed

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POSTSEASON (WEEKENDS) August 18 to Sept. 9, 2018

WINDVALE

POOL POOL

SPRAYGROUND

Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

POOL

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SHADOWBEND

Alden Bridge, Bear Branch, Cranebrook, Forestgate, Harper’s Landing, Ridgewood, Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, Sawmill and Wendtwoods

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HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE

The Woodlands Township proudly presents the recipients of the 2018 Public Safety Awards

Top Row (left to right): William Frizzell, John Ryan, Jorge Ramirez, Mike Ruby, Frank Pearson, Sam Smith. Middle Row (left to right): Doug DeVries, Bob Moore, Dennis Cowan, Jonathan Davison, Jose Rodriguez, Dustin Cole, Kevin Vailes, Moamen Abdelbaky, Dominic Trevino. Bottom Row (left to right): Kevin Wiens, John Cantarella, Jacob Shaw, Lorena Hernandez, Adolph Saenz, Eric Runyon, Trent Holcomb, Michael Berry, Not pictured: Alexandra Olvera, Kevin Cowham and Jonathan Tatum.

DON’T LET ALLERGIES KEEP YOU FROM LIVING YOUR LIFE

At this time of year, a variety of local pollens and mold spores can cause itchy, burning eyes and a runny nose. If you or your family suffer from seasonal allergies, Houston Methodist Primary Care doctors are here to help.

Many of our practices offer:

• Online scheduling

• Most major insurance plans accepted

• Same-day appointments

• Convenient locations

Visit houstonmethodist.org/pcg or call 713.394.6638 to schedule an appointment.

The Woodlands Waterway® Reaches Completion

Earlier this year, a project nearly 50 years in the making reached its final stage – The Woodlands Waterway ® The Howard Hughes Corporation commemorated the occasion with a ceremony at the completion point with officials from The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.

Envisioned as a transit corridor that would feature water, pathways and parks, construction on the 1.8-mile waterway started in earnest in 1999, but began as an idea in 1972, with a sketch on a napkin by Robert Heineman, vice president of planning for The Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of The Woodlands.

“The ‘napkin sketch’ in 1972 was really a diagram on a large index card of a transit corridor through the heart of the Town Center. From 1972 through 1977, numerous designers including Ford Powell Carson, Cambridge 7, EDAW,

Sasaki, Clark Condon, LJA, and even the internationally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, developed many concepts. The concepts varied from a string of small lakes, a continuous linear pedestrian greenbelt, a continuous water amenity, a transit corridor, and finally emerged as a combination of all of the above –a linear park along a waterway bordered by a pedestrian/transit corridor. Today, with the indispensable help of The Goodman Corporation, Brazos Transit, and others to implement the plan, the completion of The Waterway exists as a shining example of a commitment to a long-range vision, which began as a simple diagram on a napkin 45 years ago,” said Mr. Heineman, during the ceremony.

The Woodlands Waterway® connects shopping and dining, commercial businesses, residential living, entertainment including the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, public art and

public parks such as Town Green Park and Waterway Square.

The Woodlands Waterway® begins at The Woodlands Mall, continues through The Waterway Square District, and leads into the turning basin. A lower level of The Waterway continues to 200-acre Lake Woodlands.

A timeline of The Woodlands Waterway, courtesy The Howard Hughes Corporation.

The Woodlands Township Chairman of the Board Gordy Bunch spoke at the celebration of the recently completed The Woodlands Waterway.

Photo by Mary Connell

The Woodlands Bike Month 2018

Having started as a conversation between three cyclists back in 2009, Bike The Woodlands Coalition is made up of residents who believe that The Woodlands can be a safer and better bicycling community for all facets of bicycling, including fitness, recreation and transportation, for riders of all ages and abilities.

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The Woodlands Coalition helped

The Woodlands become the first suburban community in Texas to receive a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) recognition from the Leagues of American Bicyclists. Texas now has eight designated communities. BFC is a designation awarded to selected communities by the League of American Bicyclists. There are four levels (increasing in “friendliness”): Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Woodlands currently has a Bronze designation.

Bicycling is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone and anyone, with options for all, including training bikes

By Jose Valdes and Randall Cade

#BikeTheWoodlands #TheWoodlands #FamilyFun

for kids and adults, professional speed bicycles, young and adult tricycles and out-of-the-ordinary designs to help with comfort, balance and safety.

May was designated as National Bike Month in 1956 to showcase the many benefits of riding a bike, encouraging more people to ride whether it’s for fitness, transportation or recreation.

May 2018 will be the fifth consecutive year that our community will celebrate Bike Month. Organized by Bike The Woodlands Coalition in partnership with The Woodlands Township, Bike The Woodlands Month will offer events and activities for all preferences:

• Adult, family, and kids’ rides – long rides, relaxed rides, Mother’s Day ride, safety rides, women’s rides, kids rodeo, social ride, trail/mountain rides, bikekayak-bike and more;

• Bike Swap Meet – opportunity to buy, sell and barter for parts and bicycles;

• Bike and accessories donations –opportunity to share with those in need;

• Bike to Work Day – morning of May 18, 2018, to encourage cycling to work;

• Bike The Woodlands Day – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 19, 2018, at Northshore

Park, featuring live music, exhibitors, children’s activities and much more;

• Bike maintenance workshops – to learn basic and advanced maintenance for your bicycles, from flat tire repair to brake adjustment;

• Safety message – Be aware of the risks and learn how to ride safely.

IMPORTANT: Signed waiver and helmet are required for participants. Online registration is available at www.bikethewoodlands.org.

There are so many ways that bicycling can be a fun and natural part of everyday life in The Woodlands. Please join The Woodlands Township and Bike The Woodlands Coalition to celebrate Bike Month in The Woodlands and help create a better community through bicycling!

Follow us on Facebook (Facebook. com/bikethewoodlands), Twitter (@bikewoodlands) and Instagram (@bikethewoodlands) to get the latest updates on events, articles and for sharing your pictures! Interested in sponsorships? Sponsorship is 100 percent tax-deductible and available at different levels. For more information, please contact us at info@bikethewoodlands.org.

Celebrate The Woodlands Bike Month by attending one of the many events around the community including rides, bike swaps and bike maintenance workshops.

Two-Wheel Around Town

with Mobike

By Kacie Gurney

TheWoodlands Township recently launched an exciting partnership with Mobike, the world’s premier bike-sharing platform. Residents and visitors alike can now be seen pedaling the pathways and cruising along The Woodlands Waterway®. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the spring weather and take in the beauty of The Woodlands.

You might be wondering, what exactly is bike-sharing and how does it work? Similar to the concept of ride-sharing platforms such as Uber or Lyft, bike-sharing is a platform that allows individuals to rent bikes for a small fee by using a smartphone app. Users locate the nearest bike via the app, unlock the bike and ride it for an allotted time based on how much they would like to spend. At the end of their rental, users simply park the bike and lock it, leaving it available for the next rider.

Mobike offers a free app for users, which is available for download in the Apple (IOS) or Google Play (Android) store. Users can download the app to their smartphone and install it. Once installed, users create a profile and link a payment method to the app. From there, simply use the map feature to locate a bike near you. Once you reach the bike, click the unlock option on your phone, scan the QR code on the back of the bike using your phone and it will be unlocked for your use. Bikes are rented at a cost of $1 per half hour. Helmets are recommended but are not provided with the bike rental.

Users may ride the bikes any distance in The Woodlands, but bikes should be returned to an area within the boundaries defined on the service map at the end of use. After reaching their destination within The Woodlands Township Town Center limits, users manually lock the bike, which automatically makes the bike available to the next rider. Since Mobike is a dockless bike-share, there is no specific rack or place required to park the bikes. Simply park the bike somewhere out of harm’s way, lock it, and it will become available for the next rider to use.

Bicycling brings a variety of benefits from improving your health through exercise to supporting the environment by having fewer cars on the road. Whatever your reason, The Woodlands Township encourages you to take advantage of this wonderful service and enjoy a ride around the community.

The Mobike app allows users to easily locate a bike nearby and get to pedaling the pathways quickly.

The boundary map defines the area where Mobikes should be returned after riding. Mobikes may be pedaled as far as you like within The Woodlands, but must be parked within the area of Town Center after use.

Photo by Adriana McGee

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

By Timothy Shannon, Jr.

Experience what we have to offer at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park! Whether it is a wedding in the Brady Hall, committee meetings in the large rooms or an outdoor-themed birthday party at our tipis and/or treehouses, our facilities are the perfect event space. For more information about rental facilities and reservations, please call The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park at 281-516-7348, or feel free to email us at recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Tuesday, May 1

Creekside Park Village Association Meeting

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Dr. 7 to 8 p.m.

281-210-3889

Wednesday, May 2

Development Standards Committee Meetings*

Thursday, May 3

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Sterling Ridge Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 to 8 p.m.

281-210-5808

Hands-Only CPR Training

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Dr. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

281-210-3883

Blood Drive

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Dr. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 281-210-3883

Friday, May 4

Gorilla Hole – Glow in the Dark

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park 5310 Research Forest Dr. 7 to 9:45 p.m.

281-210-3950

Saturday, May 5

The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) www.grogansmillvillage.com

Open Water Swim Day

Northshore Park

2505 Lake Woodlands Dr. 8 to 11 a.m.

281-210-3800

*No swimmers may enter the water after 10:30 a.m.

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First Timers Clinic

Northshore Park

2505 Lake Woodlands Dr. 8 to 10 a.m.

281-210-3800

Bicycling Skills 123

Lakeside Park

5001 West Alden Bridge Dr. 9 a.m. to noon

281-210-3950

Youth Bicycling Skills 123 Lakeside Park

5001 West Alden Bridge Dr. 3 to 5 p.m.

281-210-3950

Waterway Nights

Waterway Square 31 Waterway Square Pl. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

281-210-3800

Sunday, May 6

Smart Decisions for Safe Driving Presentation, “When Sean Speaks” The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Dr. 2 to 5 p.m.

281-210-3883

Tuesday, May 8

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR Class

The Woodlands Emergency Training Center 16135 IH-45 South 6 to 10 p.m.

281-210-5820

Alden Bride Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 to 8 p.m.

281-210-3886

Indian Springs Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 to 8 p.m. 281-210-5808

Thursday, May 10

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Photo by Derrick Bryant

Panther Creek Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

7 to 8 p.m.

281-210-3886

Friday, May 11

Ladies’ Doubles Tennis Tournament

Various Tennis Courts (Shadowbend, Cranebrook and Ridgewood)

8:30 to 11:45 a.m.

281-210-3950

Kids Night Out

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Dr.

6 to 10 p.m.

281-210-3950

Saturday, May 12

CB&I TRI – The Woodlands Triathlon

Northshore Park

2505 Lake Woodlands Dr.

7 to 11:30 a.m.

281-210-3800

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) www.grogansmillvillage.com

Traffic Skills 101

Lakeside Park

5001 West Alden Bridge Dr.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

281-210-3950

Smarter About Water Seminar

The Woodlands Emergency Training Center 16135 IH-45 South

8:30 am to 2 p.m.

281-210-3800

Hands-Only CPR Village Challenge

Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market

Grogan’s Mill Village

Shopping Center

9 a.m. to noon 281-210-3883

Waterway Nights Waterway Square

31 Waterway Square Pl.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

281-210-3800

Tuesday, May 15

A Novel Bunch – Book Club Meeting

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Dr.

6:30 p.m.

281-516-7348

Senior Dance Night

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Dr.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Ages 55 and up, Casual dress $7 per person

281-516-7348

Wednesday, May 16

Development Standards Committee Meetings*

The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Special Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 11:30 a.m.

281-363-2447

Thursday, May 17

Board of Directors Planning Session

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

4 p.m.

281-210-3800

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6 p.m.

281-210-3800

Friday, May 18

Bike to Work Day

Whole Foods Market

1925 Hughes Landing Blvd. #100

6:30 to 9 a.m.

www.bikethewoodlands.org

Gorilla Hole – Pool Party at Rob Fleming

Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

6535 Creekside Forest Dr.

7 to 9:45 p.m.

281-210-3950

$7 at the gate

Saturday, May 19

Bike The Woodlands Day

Northshore Park

2505 Lake Woodlands Drive

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

www.bikethewoodlands.org

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center

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

www.grogansmillvillage.com

AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Class

The Woodlands Emergency Training Center

16135 IH-45 South

9 a.m. to noon

281-281-5820

AHA Heartsaver First Aid Class

The Woodlands Emergency Training Center

16135 IH-45 South

Noon to 3:30 p.m.

281-281-5820

11 and Over Tennis Tournament

Bear Branch Park

5200 Research Forest Dr.

Noon to 5 p.m.

281-210-3950

Waterway Nights

Waterway Square

31 Waterway Square Pl.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

281-210-3800

Monday, May 21

College Park Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township

2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 6 to 7 p.m.

281-210-3889

Grogan’s Mill Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

281-210-3887

Tuesday, May 22

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 7 to 8 p.m.

281-210-3887

Wednesday, May 23

Board of Directors Planning Session

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 4 p.m.

281-210-3800

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The Woodlands Township 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. 6 p.m.

281-210-3800

Saturday, May 26

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill

Grogan’s Mill Village Shopping Center

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

www.grogansmillvillage.com

10 and Under Tennis Tournament

Bear Branch Park 5200 Research Forest Dr. 9 a.m. to noon

281-210-3950

Waterway Nights

Waterway Square

31 Waterway Square Pl. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

281-210-3800

Sunday, May 27

Memorial Day in The Woodlands Town Green Park 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. 4 to 9 p.m.

281-210-3800

Monday, May 28

Township Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 29

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR Class The Woodlands Emergency Training Center 16135 IH-45 South 6 to 10 p.m.

281-210-5820

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES OF THE WOODLANDS

Alden Bridge

Here’s a virtual May basket of greetings from Alden Bridge! We’ve had a busy spring so far. Many thanks to the volunteers who helped out at the Flea Market, the GreenUp clean-up event, attended the Hands-Only CPR presentations for Alden Bridge and to all who submitted applications for our scholarships. And special thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate spring by attending our Spring Festival!

Our village association board will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Please join us at our premeeting reception to honor the recipients of our 2018 scholarships. There were so many outstanding applicants this year that the selection process was extremely difficult. In addition, Dr. Don Stockton, superintendent of CISD, will provide an update on our school district. Please join us!

The Alden Bridge Yard of the Month program is up and running again. We just awarded the first winner for 2018, and a front yard will be chosen every month through September. We’re always looking for nominations from residents, so look around your area and send us the address of any yard you think could be the best in the village – it could be your own! Send your nominations for next month to info@aldenbridge.org by Monday, May 21, 2018. We’ll judge during that week and award the winner on June 1. In addition to being recognized with a yard sign, the winning homeowner will receive some surprise gifts.

It’s time for pre-season pool openings, and I know we’re all happy about that! In our village, Windvale Pool (with the neat sprayground) will be open weekends, May 12-28, from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. On Memorial Day, all pools will be open from noon to 6 p.m. One pool is open weekdays during the May pre-

season, and that’s Falconwing in Cochran’s Crossing. The first day for regular season use of all pools will be June 1 (MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.).

Do you receive our monthly email newsletter? It’s a convenient way to keep up on what’s going on in Alden Bridge.

It’s easy to get on the mailing list –just send your email addresses to info@aldenbridge.org. Your address will not be shared and will be used only to deliver news of our village to your computer. Between newsletters, please check our website, www.aldenbridge.org, or participate in our active Facebook page. We really want to be a resource for our residents, so please reach out to us with any questions or concerns that you have. Happy Memorial Day to all!

Submitted by Darla D. Bell

Cochran’s Crossing

Let’s look ahead just a month to the end of the school year and the start of summer. In The Woodlands, that means it’s time for the Cochran’s Crossing Welcome to Summer Pool Party. The free party will be held at Shadowbend Park on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Although it will coincide with regular pool hours, a major part of the activities will be from noon on throughout the afternoon. There will be free Kona Ice from 1 to 3 p.m.

Chairperson for the event this year will be Michael Riccaiardi. He’s one of our newest Cochran’s Crossing board members, and he enthusiastically volunteered to take on this first assignment.

Of course, village board members and other residents of Cochran’s Crossing had an opportunity to sign in and participate in the Earth Day GreenUp. We were specifically directed to use Shadowbend Park as a registration and supply distribution center. However, it was possible to work on this project throughout Cochran’s Crossing and other villages.

An event that has required advance planning is the scheduling of a Cochran’s Crossing trip to an Astros game. In the past, seats were fairly easy to obtain. However, with the Astros winning the World Series in 2017, it’s a different story. A large block of seats had to be reserved long before the season started. The cost of tickets, which is around $30, includes transportation to and from the game. Be sure to keep up through the village newsletter and Facebook page regarding ticket availability.

If you know a village association board member, give them a call to thank them for stepping up to help serve the community and The Woodlands. Let them know any community priorities you believe should be addressed. Recent agenda items have ranged from updates on the Bear Branch Recreation Center construction to political candidates pitching their case, to concerns between neighbors related to how covenants might cover privacy issues related to security cameras and issues such as barking dogs.

Remember, the Cochran’s Crossing board meetings are open to all residents who are interested in community activities. They are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Township meeting rooms.

Submitted by Gary Conwell

College Park

It is POOLOOZA time again! Residents of College Park are invited to join the College Park Village Association at Harper’s Landing Pool and Pavilion on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. Pool passes are suspended during the event hours. There will be food, face painting, games, a bounce house and more. As you can tell, this is an event for the entire family to enjoy, and all at no cost to our residents.

New this year at Poolooza is an opportunity for you to be trained in the

EVENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

method of Hands-Only CPR. Just stop in at the designated tent for a 20-minute training that could save a life!

Be sure to purchase your pool pass this season and visit all The Woodlands pools. Your pass grants you admission to all. Bear Branch Park and Pool have been undergoing extensive renovations and should be on everyone’s must-visit list later this summer.

In July, we will host a viewing tent for the Fourth of July parade for our neighbors from College Park. If you live in the villages of Windsor Hills, Grogan’s Forest or Harper’s Landing, please join us for the parade viewing at the corner of Lake Woodlands and Grogan’s Mill.

Looking further ahead to November, we will celebrate America Recycles. Starting now, we ask you to sort through your old CDs and CD jewel cases. Then set them aside to be turned in at the November recycling event and Village Challenge. The village with the most collected will be awarded cash prizes to help fund our scholarship program!

Re-elected College Park board members for 2018 are as follows: Joel Barnes, Johanne Stanley, Steve Lamotta and Mike Larson. Dave Mulberrry will serve a two-year term as treasurer. Ted Stanley serves as the College Park president and Marti Meerscheidt as secretary with both entering the second year of a two-year term on the board. For more information about College Park, please visit us on Facebook or on our website.

Submitted by Marti Meerscheidt

Creekside Park

Greetings Creekside Park Village Residents! Village elections were held in February for the village association boards. All who filed for positions on the Creekside Park Village Association Board were accepted, as there were no opponents for the positions.

The following are your village board members: President Nancy Becker, Vice President Charles Abell, Treasurer Mike Becker, Events Chair Sally Epton, Secretary Lisa Purtell and Area Reps Mike Casey, Melissa D’mello, Lindsay Germano, Sean Jordan, Jerry King, Wendy Lambie, Bob Lesniewski, Mike Ramsey and Leanne Tarleton.

Summer is on its way, and water usage will increase with residents looking to keep their yards healthy. If you have not taken advantage of The WISE Guys free Water Irrigation System Evaluation, offered by our MUD #386, now is the time. Have your system checked to make sure it is working properly and the settings are set to maximize your system’s efficiency and conserve water at the same time. Sign up at www.vepollc.com.

Look for updates and events happening in Creekside Park and The Woodlands on our Facebook page or on our website at www.creeksideparkvillage.com We look forward to seeing you at the next village association meeting, which is open to all residents and held at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park on the first Tuesday of the month!

Submitted by Lisa Purtell

Grogan’s Mill

The Grogan’s Mill Village Association elected officers at its March 19 board meeting. Marie Brannen was re-elected president. Ned Chapman was elected vice president following Bruce Cunningham’s decision to step down (but remain on the board). Bob Leilich was re-elected treasurer. Also elected were Emily Hoppel as secretary and John Yours as vice president, government affairs. The association also assigned directors to the following committees: School Liaison, Scholarship, Events, Holiday Party, Holiday Lighting, Yard of the Month, Farmer’s Market, Communications, Shopping

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MEETING INFORMATION

ALDEN BRIDGE www.aldenbridge.org

Alden Bridge Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

COCHRAN’S CROSSING www.cochranscrossing.com

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

COLLEGE PARK www.villageofcollegepark.com

College Park Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

CREEKSIDE PARK www.creeksideparkvillage.com

Creekside Park Village Association usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive.

GROGAN’S MILL www.grogansmillvillage.com

Grogan’s Mill Village Association usually meets on the third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

INDIAN SPRINGS www.indianspringsvillage.com

Indian Springs Village Association usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

PANTHER CREEK www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org

Panther Creek Village Association usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

STERLING RIDGE www.sterling-ridge.org

Sterling Ridge Village Association usually meets the first Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

WATERWAY NIGHTS

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square

MAY 5, 2018

Level One Band (Variety/Dance)

MAY 12, 2018

Brenda Guy: The One Woman Show (Soul)

MAY 19, 2018

Time Warp (80s, 90s, & Today’s Hits)

MAY 26, 2018

Face This Way (Classic Rock)

JUNE 2, 2018

Yelba (Variety/Latin)

JUNE 9, 2018

Say Yes, Juliet (Indie/Alternative Rock)

JUNE 16, 2018

Texas Joe Bailey and the Sweet Leaf Junction (Country)

JUNE 23, 2018

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Variety/Dance)

JUNE 30, 2018

Sawdust Road (Classic Rock/Country)

Center, Publicity and Sunshine. For more information, go to www.grogansmill.org

At its March planning meeting, the village board prepared a tentative budget of $53,000 in total income (including Farmer’s Market) and $54,400 in expenses. Major budgeted expenses include $29,000 to operate the Farmer’s Market, $6,000 in school donations to four schools in Grogan’s Mill, $5,400 for website, newsletters and emails, $4,000 in scholarships, $2,500 to Interfaith, and $1,500 for insurance. The final budget was adopted at the April meeting.

The association is pleased to crank up its Yard of the Month with its first $50 Randall’s Gift Certificate winner, Jon and Tawna Kingsley. Jon is the owner of Kingsley Constructors and Tawna is its corporate secretary and treasurer. They have lived in Grogan’s Point for about 17 years and, previously, elsewhere in Grogan’s Mill. Their yard was decimated by the frost at the beginning of the year, but is now alive with a wide variety of azaleas. Plans are in the works to re-plant those that died with hardier beauties.

If you know of someone (don’t be bashful about nominating yourself) that should earn Yard of the Month, please contact any village director.

With warm weather now the norm, there are more fresh vegetables and other goodies at The Woodlands Farmer’s Market, Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon. Grab a friend and shop our 30+

vendors. Bring your own bags to save on plastic. Check out our website at www.grogansmill.org/fmabout or look us up on Facebook at www.facebook. com/GrogansMillVillageAssociation/ On either site you can sign up for our weekly email blast. Profits from Farmer’s Market vendor fees are returned to the community through various philanthropic contributions, school donations, scholarships and community programs.

Mark June 10, 2018, for our annual Splash Day Event of food, drink, games and lots of water at Sawmill Park.

Submitted by Bob Leilich and Marie Brannen

Indian Springs

The Indian Springs Village Association is proud to once again support our local schools. The funds raised through village association events, such as the Taste of the Village in October, are used for scholarships for our Indian Springs high school seniors and donations to our neighborhood schools.

A $500 donation was recently made to Galatas Elementary School for the enhancement of their literacy library that houses both fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of reading levels. Principal Denae Wilker writes, “Teachers are able to check out sets of books from the library to read with their classes in small guided reading groups. The goal of the small group instruction is to provide

differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading proficiency.”

An additional $500 donation was made to Glen Loch Elementary for library expansion of Biography and Spanish hardback book selections. Glen Loch Librarian Paige Wolf stated, “Students have asked, on numerous occasions, about biographies on current athletes and other people of interest.” With updated selections, students will be more enticed to read and learn about their heroes and current leaders.

Submitted by Michael Saucier

Panther Creek

Many Panther Creek residents once again enjoyed and profited from the Springtime Flea Market that has been held for more than 30 years. Don’t fret if

Tawna and Jon Kingsley with Bob Leilich, just past the peak azalea season.

Glen Loch Librarian Paige Wolf (left) and Glen Loch PTO Vice President Samantha Chefas (right) are presented a check by Indian Springs Village Association VicePresident Michael Saucier.

Galatas Principal Denae Wilker (right) is presented with a check by board member Kelly Sharer.

you missed it. Another Woodlands Flea Market will be held this fall. Watch for it and start setting items aside to sell or make space for the wonderful holiday bargains that hallmark this event. Buyers and sellers come from down the street and across the southwest to this fun event. Watch for details here or check www.TheWoodlandsFleaMarket.org

If you wish to go fishing on our Creekside pond, beware. The young anglers who participated in the 11th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby in March have harvested many of the fish already. With the help of The Woodlands Fire Department volunteers, young anglers had a most enjoyable and productive day. Come join us next year at this fun and fish-filled event.

Save a place on your schedule for the annual Panther Creek Flag Day picnic and swim party. Bring the kids for a free day at Ridgewood Pool, 4192 Interfaith Way. Residents will be treated to special Flag Day events, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, sodas and much more, all hosted by the Panther Creek Village Association board members.

With championship baseball season well underway, join your Panther Creek neighbors as we hop on custom coaches to take us down to a good old-fashioned baseball outing in Houston. Since we expect another victory, there will be a fireworks show afterwards, weather permitting. If you haven’t taken the kids to a big league baseball game yet, this is your year. Call 281-296-9960 or contact your Panther Creek area rep.

Joining the Panther Creek Village Association board or simply attending a monthly meeting is a wonderful way to get involved in your community. Come to the Panther Creek monthly meetings held the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. (just off New Trails). You can visit us at www.PantherCreekVillageAssociation.org

Submitted by Paul Gebolys

Saturday, May

By Megan Williamson

Bike, swim and run your way to a triathlon medal!

As one of the premier multi-sport events in the region, the CB&I TRI is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and offers high-caliber competition, first-rate race management and scenic courses. This triathlon is composed of a 500-meter swim in Lake Woodlands, a 12.8-mile bike course throughout The Woodlands and a 5K run along The Woodlands Waterway. The USA

Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event attracts elite triathletes and beginners alike from across the state and nation. The CB&I TRI has received accolades and recognition from USAT throughout the years, most recently having served as the 2017 Texas State Triathlon Championship.

If sold out, packet resale will take place on Friday, May 11, 2018, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Northshore Park. Unclaimed packets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You don’t need to be a triathlete to be a part of this community event! Come on out to cheer on participants and enjoy yourself at the festive post-race party.

Impacted lanes throughout the course will be closed to automobile traffic from 6 to 10:30 a.m., including Lake Woodlands Drive, Research Forest Drive, Grogan’s Mill Road, Woodlands Parkway and Cochran’s Crossing. For

traffic inquiries or assistance with alternate routes, residents and businesses may contact the dedicated Traffic Hotline at 281-210-2099, or email races@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

All lanes will be cleared and opened no later than 10:30 a.m. on race day.

For detailed route maps and more information on lane closures, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ thewoodlandstriathlon

The 15th Annual CB&I TRI – The Woodlands Triathlon

12, 2018, at 7 a.m. Northshore Park 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive

MOSQUITO Monitoring Begins

By Megan McNairn

The month of May in Texas kicks off mosquito season. Though mosquitoes have been out since temperatures warmed up in March, May is when the Texas Department of State Health Services begins testing mosquitoes for disease.

Southeast Montgomery County has been a hot spot for West Nile virus after it emerged in Texas in 2002. Since that time, The Woodlands Township has focused on educating the public about bite prevention and monitoring mosquito-borne disease. Last year, there was a low incidence of West Nile virus in The Woodlands; only one percent of the mosquito samples sent for testing was found to carry the disease. No samples tested positive for Zika virus.

During the 2017 mosquito season, the Township’s Environmental Services Mosquito Team set a total of 1,749 traps over 32 weeks. This was a 77 percent increase from 2016, largely due to the addition of more traps that target Aedes albopictus, a potential Zika vector. New for 2018, the trap inventory has grown to include Biogents Gravid Aedes Traps (GATs) to target and eliminate egg-laying mosquitoes. These improved traps mimic the breeding sites mosquitoes seek around homes, which are containers holding water.

Surveys in 2017 reconfirmed that containers such as plant saucers, toys, wheelbarrows, buckets and birdbaths are the main source of mosquito breeding sites. During the warm temperatures of summer, standing water is fertile ground for mosquito population growth, as it only takes a week for a whole new generation of mosquitoes to emerge.

The Woodlands Township reminds residents to take a moment every week to empty containers holding water and scrub out birdbaths. Purchase Mosquito Dunks ® from any home and garden store, and use them to control mosquito larvae in water that can’t be eliminated.

For more information, please visit thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ mosquitoinfo.

Answers to Common Yard Care Questions

L ve Your Lawn

What’s the proper height to set your mower?

Different types of turf require different heights of mowing.

• From April through September, St. Augustine should be mowed at the height of 3 to 4 inches.

• Bermuda grass should be mowed at 2 inches.

• Coarse-bladed Zoysia (Japonica) should be mowed at 1.5 to 2 inches.

• Fine-Bladed Zoysia (Matrella) should be mowed at 1 to 2.5 inches.

Remember not to let the grass grow too tall (50 percent above the recommended cutting height). Too much off the top can stress the turf.

I have trees in my yard, and the grass doesn’t want to grow well under them. What can I do?

Remember that grass is a plant too, and requires sunlight to convert energy to food. Of all the turf grasses that are adaptable to southeast Texas, St. Augustine grows best in shaded areas. However, if it can’t get any sunlight at all, it will cease to grow under your trees. If your grass is getting thin in undertree areas, you might think of hiring an arborist to do some minor pruning on your trees to allow more sunlight.

Is now the right time to use a “weed and feed” product?

No time is the right time to use weed and feed products. The proper time to apply the pre-emergence herbicide used in this product is before the weeds begin to grow, in late February to early March.

The proper time to fertilize or “feed” turf is mid-April. Applying them both at the same time is a waste of time and money. Apply “weed and feed” too early, and the fertilizer is dissipated or leached out of the soil by the time the grass needs it. Apply it too late, and the “weed” part has no purpose, because the weeds have already emerged and seeded.

How often should I water my lawn in late spring and summer?

Residents of The Woodlands can only water twice a week according to whether they have an odd or even address. That doesn’t mean you need to water twice a week. For 2017, experts and empirical data have indicated that, because of rain and high humidity, we needed to irrigate lawns only 12 weeks out of the entire year. And about half of that time, we didn’t need to irrigate more than one time during the week. The best way to gauge how much to irrigate is to have a rain sensor installed (they’re very inexpensive – about $20) or install a Smart controller. Remember that The WJPA offers rebates for either of those.

By Bob Dailey, WJPA

Why is the soil under my lawn rock hard?

Too much water, too many salt-based fertilizers and pesticides and too little organic matter in the soil are primary causes of hard soil. It has become compacted, making it harder for grass roots to penetrate. Pull up a handful of grass, roots and all. If the roots are shorter than three inches, your soil is too hard for the roots. Good St. Augustine, for instance, can grow roots as deep as at least six feet.

What can I do to fix hard soil?

Aerate your yard. Then add a half-inch of organic material (compost) across the top of your lawn. The compost will enter the soil and the aeration will help water and air to penetrate it (roots need air and water too).

When is the best time to sod my lawn?

Spring (April and May) or early fall (October) are the best times to lay sod. Remember to add organic material when you do resod.

LEARN TO CREATE A Sustainable and Water-Efficient Landscape

In 2017, The Woodlands Township hosted its first Smarter About Water Seminar, and it is now time for new dialogue to keep up with the latest, and smartest, thinking about water saving.

The upcoming free seminar on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 IH-45 North, will take a closer look at residential landscapes with a view to making them functional, beautiful, sustainable and water efficient.

The workshop will start from the ground up! How healthy is your soil?

Soil health has been defined as the “the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living system…to sustain biological productivity, promote the quality of air and water environments, and maintain plant, animal, and human health.”

(Biological Indicators of Soil Health, Pankhurst, Doube and Gupta, 1997.)

As the basis for your garden and yard, proper maintenance will also help conserve water. This session will instruct you on how to test, improve and maintain your soil health. As a followup, you’ll hear about best irrigation

By Teri MacArthur

practices to promote healthy plants and prevent overwatering. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that up to 50 percent of the water used for outdoor irrigation in this country goes to waste. This wasted water takes its toll not just on the environment, but on the pocketbooks of millions of Americans. Save water, save money and keep your lawn green and healthy – by using only what you need.

Attendees will explore how native plants conserve water while attracting beneficial wildlife. In addition, lunch will be provided. Your yard can be sustainable and beautiful. Join us to learn which plants are right for your space. It promises to be a day of exceptional learning opportunities. Attendance is free, but registration is required, so sign up today by visiting www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ environment , or by calling 281-210-3800.

Planting native species can greatly improve the functionality of your garden space.

Healthy soil leads to healthy plants.

HELP PROMOTE CURB APPEAL

by storing your trash and recycle carts out of sight!

All trash, refuse or recycling containers may be placed near the street edge no earlier than one day prior to waste collection. Emptied containers must be removed from the street, front yard or driveway by the end of the collection day. Containers must be stored on the owner’s property at all times. All trash and refuse containers must be stored out of public view at ground level from the street or alley or adjacent and surrounding properties at all times except during waste collection. Questions? Call The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800.

No Interruption for Curbside Services on Memorial Day

By Kacey Wilkins

Recycling Contamination: Keep It Green and Clean!

By Zoe Killian

Rinse, recycle, repeat…. Don’t leave those peanut butter jars unrinsed! You may think that the few jars and cans you left dirty in your cart won’t have much effect, but what if each of the 82 percent of residents who participated in curbside recycling in 2017 felt the same way? Food residue and oils on containers increase the contamination rate, and too high of a rate will send the entire load to the landfill.

The quality, or cleanliness, of recycled plastics, metals, and paper directly affects their value – the fewer contaminants, the greater the value and thus, the more costeffective the program is for our community. Additionally, contaminants, especially plastic bags, wires and cords, damage machinery and compromise the safety of workers at the processing plant.

For more information on recycling, please visit www.thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov/recycling or The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800 and ask for Environmental Services.

KEEP RECYCLING WORKING

Rinse and empty bottles and cans. Keep plastic caps on bottles.

AVOID THESE CONTAMINANTS

Food-soiled paper/cardboard Plastic bags and film Pizza Boxes

Diapers/biohazardous waste Shredded paper Scrap metal

Frozen food bags and boxes #6 plastic Styrofoam

Yard trimmings/Green waste Clothing Light Bulbs

Ceramics, Pyrex Dishes Mirrors

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT.

Picnics, barbecues and shared memories – the Memorial Day holiday is prime time for family and friends. Although a three-day weekend for many, Waste Management crews will provide solid waste services as usual over the Memorial Day holiday and the week following Monday, May 28, 2018.

There will be no interruption or delay of services. All residents will receive curbside pick-up of trash, recycling and yard trimmings on their regularly scheduled service day. If your gathering generates more trash than the 96-gallon cart can hold, extra service tags are available for purchase for $1.75 at Township offices, Kroger and Randall’s. One pink service tag should be affixed to each plastic bag of household trash that will not fit into the trash cart.

For a trouble-free pick-up, please place carts at the curb before 7 a.m. on your regular pick-up day. If you have house guests, please keep streets clear of parked cars on trash days to prevent blocked streets and missed pick-ups. Please make sure that lids on carts close completely and follow service guidelines.

The Woodlands Recycling Center at 5402 Research Forest Drive will maintain its normal schedule, Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Precinct 3 Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, in recognition of the county holiday. The facility will reopen on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, operating during regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Per the Holiday Collection Schedule, the only holidays that will affect residential trash and recycling collection in 2018 will be New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Find more information about trash and recycling services by visiting Environmental Services online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/environment. Call Waste Management Customer Service at 800-800-5804 to report missed pickups.

The Woodlands Township reminds residents that there will be no interruption to solid waste services during the Memorial Day holiday.

PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON

with Tips from The Woodlands Fire Department

By Jason S. Washington, Battalion Chief, The Woodlands Fire Department

With hurricane season fast approaching, we should do everything we can to be prepared that we may be impacted in some way by a hurricane in 2018. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30; however, we must remember that a hurricane can form at any time and the greatest probability is in September. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other organizations estimate 15 named storms for 2018. Knowing how to prepare and what to do in case of impact can be lifesaving, so let’s get started.

BASIC PREPAREDNESS

Have a Plan: Know your evacuation routes and where you will be staying.

If You Leave: Put together a go-bag. Pack a flashlight, crank charger, batteries, cash, basic first aid supplies, medications

and copies of vital information in case you must evacuate.

If You Stay: Plan for several days without power or water and plan for each person staying to have one gallon of water per day. If you have a generator, remember to keep it outside away from windows and doors. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. It is odorless and colorless.

PREPARE YOUR HOME

Hurricane winds are devastating, so preparing your home is crucial. Trim or remove damaged trees. Secure rain gutters. Secure patio and pool furniture. Place any unnecessary equipment in a garage (BBQ pits, potted plants, and any other loose debris). Protect windows. For a complete list of tips and preparing for other types of emergencies, you can visit www.ready.gov.

FOR LOCAL WARNINGS

Emergency Alert Notifications ...................................................

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/stayinformed

Alerts from Montgomery County 911 .............. www.mc911.org

Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management ........... www.mctxoem.org

Harris County Homeland Security and Emergency Management www.readyharris.org

National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov

Rave Mobile Safety www.ravemobilesafety.com

Smart 911 www.smart911.com

You can also contact the Fire Department.

Central Station 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road

Station 2 .................................................... 9303 Gosling Road

Station 3 ................................................... 1522 Sawdust Road

Station 4 .............................................. 7900 Bay Branch Drive

Station 5 ..................................... 10100 Branch Crossing Drive

Station 6 1100 Windsor Lakes Boulevard

Station 7 26722 Kuykendahl Road

Station 8 11800 Gosling Road

Smart Decisions for Safe Driving

Distracted

driving can be extremely dangerous and can result in a totaled car, injury to you or others and possibly even fatalities. Distractions can be the result of operating a phone to text, Snapchat or send an Instagram message. Drivers can also be distracted cognitively by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It only takes a split second of distraction to cause a lifetime of pain and suffering for you or others.

The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch invites you to hear the story of Sean Carter at the Smart Decisions For Safe Driving event Sunday, May 6, 2018, at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive. Sean will speak at 2 p.m. followed by hands-on activities from 3 to 5 p.m. Sean and his mother Jenny have a powerful message to share about the choices that Sean made that placed him in a wheelchair and unable to talk or walk. Even though his voice is silent, he can be heard as he communicates through his iPad and shares his message. Their organization is dedicated to spreading

the word of how important it is to think before you get behind the wheel of a car. It is just as important to be careful whose car you get into as a passenger. This impactful program is one that you and the drivers in your household should not miss!

Following the presentation, learn about the laws in our state and the consequences of making poor decisions. Hands-on activities and information will be provided by: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Constable Office Precinct 4, Texas A&M Passenger Safety, Texas A&M Watch UR Back, Montgomery County 9-1-1, Montgomery County Hospital District, Memorial Hermann Live Your Dreams, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, and MADD.

Activities include Walk the Line (field sobriety test), distracted driving and DUI driving simulators, DUI pedal cars, virtual reality goggles, seat belt rollover convincer and more.

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For more information about this event or other programs, please contact The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch at neighbor@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

SAFE DRIVING

There’s an app for that!

When choosing a safe driving app, consider the following:

• Is the app compatible with your phone?

• Does it have the ability to block messages and calls?

• Can it track the miles you have driven safely?

• Will it provide notifications to parents?

• Does it offer rewards for driving safely and distraction-free?

Some distracted driving apps: SMARTwheel, Focus, CellControl, Safe2save, and Lifesaver.

100 DEADLIEST DAYS Stay Safe on the Roads this Summer

By Andrew James, Assistant District Attorney, Chief, Vehicular Crimes, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the start of summer vacation for students and their families; however, Memorial Day also starts what is known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. The summer driving season, ending on Labor Day, is historically when teen deaths in car crashes increase across the country. Sadly, Texas is no exception to this concerning trend.

In 2016, 33 drivers who were 16 years of age were involved in fatality car crashes, with 11 of those 33 drivers losing their lives in the crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The number of teen drivers dying and being involved in fatality crashes more than doubled for 17-year-olds with those drivers being involved in 68 fatality crashes and 25 of those drivers dying. 18-yearold drivers were involved in 106 fatality crashes with 44 of those drivers losing

their lives. 67.5 percent of those deceased drivers aged 16 to 18 were males.

In that same time frame, there were 987 people killed on Texas roadways in motor vehicle crashes where a driver was under the influence of alcohol and 455 people killed in crashes involving distracted driving. Alcohol impairment and distracted driving accounted for 38 percent of the total number of people killed in Texas traffic crashes. Distracted driving, such as talking, texting or operating a cell phone, or talking to passengers in the vehicle, continues to be one of the leading causes of crashes for teen drivers.

As one of the fastest growing counties in the country, Montgomery County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Unfortunately, Montgomery County is also one of the most dangerous Texas counties for drivers with one of the

highest fatality crash rates in the state. With an estimated population of nearly 600,000 people, Montgomery County is the 11th most populous county in Texas. In 2016, 75 lives were lost on Montgomery County roadways. This gave our county the highest fatality crash rate for large Texas counties (population of 500,000 or more). That same year, 21 people lost their lives in car crashes where a driver was impaired from alcohol, placing Montgomery County second, to much larger Dallas County, for the highest fatality crash rate for crashes that involved alcohol for large Texas counties.

All drivers, especially young and inexperienced drivers, need to remember that there is nothing more important than keeping your attention on the roadway, the other vehicles and your surroundings while behind the wheel. We all share our roadways and we need to remember that.

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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES with The Woodlands Township

By Holly Steinke

Save the date for The Woodlands Township Emergency Preparedness Event, produced by The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch, with Presenting Sponsor CenterPoint Energy, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard 77381, at the West/Meeting Rooms.

Hear preparedness-related presentations, including a National Weather Service forecaster scheduled to discuss the hurricane outlook for 2018. The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch and other departments, public safety agencies and organizations will be answering questions, providing volunteer opportunities and resources, handouts and giveaways. Montgomery County Hospital District will teach Hands-Only CPR, and public safety and utility vehicles will be available to tour. There will be activities for the whole family at this free event! Please contact The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch at 281-210-3800 or neighbor@thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov for more information. Check the Township website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/calendarofevents for June 9, 2018.

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Congratulations to the JCs Class of 2018

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”

–Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize Laureate

National Travel and Tourism Week

To bring awareness to the impact that travel and tourism have on the local economy, Visit The Woodlands participates in National Travel and Tourism Week each year. This annual salute to travel, now in its 35th year, will be held May 6-12, 2018.

The travel industry supports the local economy by increasing spending and revenue in The Woodlands. In previous years, spending related to travel has generated more than $25 million dollars in state and local sales tax revenue and has created more than 664,000 jobs statewide, with 3,800 of those jobs in the travel and tourism industry right here in The Woodlands! Without tourism and travel, the average household would pay more in taxes each year.

Tourism influences the economy, and then enhances our community’s way of life. The contributions of visitors made by hotel stays and tax revenue allows for job creation and business growth. In addition, it assists in maintaining the Township’s critical infrastructure and funds other initiatives that benefit us all.

Travel and tourism are critical to helping our community grow and thrive, making The Woodlands a wonderful place not only to live but also to visit.

Source: 2017 Texas Travel Economic Impact Study - Office of The Governor, Economic Development and Tourism. Stats are generated every two years.

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FRIDAY MAY 04

WEDNESDAY MAY 23

GRAND

Mixed Repertory featuring BALANCHINE’S

SYMPHONY IN C

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by The Humphrey’s Foundation

The Barber of Seville

Performed in Italian

Projected English translation

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation

The Wizard of Oz

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

8 p.m. / Gates: 6:30 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by Huntsman

Wild Wild West

8 p.m. / Gates: 6:30 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by Anadarko

HATS OFF TO READING

5:30 p.m. Pavilion Event Center

Every Child Receives a FREE Book!

WEDNESDAY JUNE 13

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

A Night of Dance featuring TEXAS

MUSICAL FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

FREE EVENT (Tickets not required)

TEXAS MUSIC FESTIVAL

ORCHESTRA

STAGE SHOWS • HANDS-ON FUN

SYMPHONY

Star-Spangled Salute

8 p.m. / Gates: 6:30 p.m.

FREE EVENT (Tickets not required)

Sponsored by The Howard Hughes Corporation

The Music of David Bowie

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by Huntsman

Blue Suede Tunes

starring FRANK MORENO

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

HOUSTON

SYMPHONY

Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation

REBELS, RAIDERS & SUPERMAN A Tribute to John Williams

8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

SYMPHONY

SYMPHONY

Sponsored by Insperity

Hocus Pocus Pops COME IN COSTUME

7:30p.m. / Gates: 6 p.m.

$20 orchestra seating

FREE mezzanine & lawn

Sponsored by H-E-B & Woodforest National Bank

Holly Jolly Jingle

featuring SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY & CONROE ISD

7:30 p.m. / Gates: 6 p.m.

FREE EVENT (Tickets not required)

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Register for summer programs beginning on Monday, April 16, 2018!

THE RECREATION CENTER AT BEAR BRANCH PARK

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

HOURS

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

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

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

THE RECREATION CENTER AT ROB FLEMING PARK

6464 Creekside Forest Drive • The Woodlands, Texas 77389 281-516-7348

HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. *

Saturday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sundays: Closed

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

WWW.THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIP-TX.GOV July 4, 2018 Fourth of July CLOSED

* The Recreation Center at Bear Branch and Rob Fleming close Fridays at 6 p.m. when special events are scheduled.

WAIVER:

By nature, many recreation programs involve body contact, considerable physical exertion, emotional stress and/or use of equipment that represents a certain risk to participants. It is recommended that you check with your physician prior to participating in any programs. Registrants in any program assume responsibility for all risks, implicit or direct, by participation in said activity or facility.

Participation in any parks and recreation activity constitutes a waiver of certain rights. Waiver and release is agreed upon during registration and listed on all program receipts. Please call The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, or email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information.

The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department welcomes people of all ability levels to enjoy and participate in its wide variety of quality programs and services. Questions regarding special accommodations should be directed to recreation staff at 281-210-3950 or 281-5167348. The Parks and Recreation Department complies with Title II Standards of the American with Disabilities Act.

The Action Guide is fully funded by program user fees. No ad valorem tax dollars are used for this publication!

Keep up with all the fun in The Woodlands anytime, anywhere!

Subscribe to The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation newsletter and more at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/stayinformed.

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Three Easy Ways to Register for Programs:

Online: www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

click the “Register for Recreation Programs” button.

Phone: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, 281-210-3950

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 281-516-7348

In person: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park

6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389

Pre-registration is required, registration on event day not permitted unless space and supplies allow.

All programs must meet a minimum number of participants to be held. If an event is full, be sure to sign up for the waiting list, new programs may be added to meet demand.

Drop-ins are only permitted if space allows. Please register early for all programs!

We value your feedback!

Please help us improve our programs! If you are unhappy with the quality of a program, please inform the recreation staff immediately.

For more detailed information on Sunny Dayz Camp, please visit WWW.THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIPTX.GOV/SUNNYDAYZCAMP

• PARENT HANDBOOK

• KIDCHECK REGISTRATION & INSTRUCTIONS

• C AMP SCHEDULE

• O NLINE REGISTRATION

Ages: Explorers 6 to 8 years; Adventurers 9 to 12 years

Location: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 5310 Research Forest Drive, 77381

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 4 to August 10, 2018

Fee: $200 Weekly; $50 daily; $125 three-day option

REGISTRATION Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Register for Sunny Dayz Register and pay online, in person at 5310 Research Forest Drive, 77381, or call 281-210-3950.

2. Register for KidCheck

Use link on receipt to register your camper(s) in KidCheck (go.kidcheck. com). All campers must have a KidCheck profile by the first day of camp. Returning campers with an existing KidCheck profile can skip this step.

3. Review the Sunny Dayz camp Handbook

The handbook can be found online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp.

WHAT TO BRING

REFUNDS

Chick-fil-A lunch options available on Thursdays. Ask camp staff or front desk for more details!

TRANSFERS

Everyday: Bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle each day. Food products containing nuts are not permitted. Campers should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, sandals are not recommended. Swim Dayz: Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and pool shoes or flip flops. Some activities and field trips may require additional or different items.

Refunds for Sunny Dayz Camp may be requested at the front desk. Refund requests must be submitted no later than the Thursday prior to the camper’s registered week. Enrollment dates are not allowed to roll over from week to week.

Transfer of attendance dates within the week, at the same location for threeday or one-day campers are allowed if space permits. Registrations for Sunny Dayz Bear Branch and Sunny Dayz Rob Fleming are non-transferable between camp locations. Campers must be registered for specific locations and cannot switch between camps for particular days throughout the week.

Training includes Counselor-in-Training Leadership Development Program, special activities, field trips and five Counselor-in-Training camp shirts. After registration applicants must submit a Counselor-in-Training application. Additionally, applicants and their parents must attend a mandatory Counselor-in-Training informational session prior to their first day of camp. The Counselor in Training program is offered only at the Bear Branch Sunny Dayz Camp.

Informational sessions will be held:

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 7 p.m.

Ages: 14 to 16, Fee: $100/week*

Choose a week, June 4 to August 10 Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CIT application can be found at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp. Email application to sunnydayzcamp@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, or drop off at The Recreation Center at Bear Branch.

*Full payment due at time of registration, payment plans not available.

June

July

August 6

Pool: Rob Fleming

*All pool field trips locations are pending the completion of Bear Branch Pool. Once the pool at Bear Branch Park is complete, Sunny Dayz will be using that location instead of those listed above. A notification will be sent out when this change occurs.

*Swim field trips include transportation via CISD buses to each location.

For more detailed information on Sunny Dayz Camp, please visit WWW.THEWOODLANDSTOWNSHIPTX.GOV/SUNNYDAYZCAMP

• PARENT HANDBOOK

• KIDCHECK REGISTRATION & INSTRUCTIONS

• C AMP SCHEDULE

• O NLINE REGISTRATION

Chick-fil-A lunch options available on Thursdays. Ask camp staff or front desk for more details!

Ages: Explorers 6 to 8 years; Adventurers 9 to 12 years

Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 77389

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 4 to August 20, 2018

Fee: $200 Weekly; $50 daily; $125 three-day option

REGISTRATION Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Register for Sunny Dayz Register and pay online, in person at 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 77389, or call 281-516-7348.

2. Register for KidCheck

Use link on receipt to register your camper(s) in KidCheck (go.kidcheck. com). All campers must have a KidCheck profile by the first day of camp. Returning campers with an existing KidCheck profile can skip this step.

3. Review the Sunny Dayz camp Handbook

The handbook can be found online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp.

WHAT TO BRING

REFUNDS

TRANSFERS

Everyday: Bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle each day. Food products containing nuts are not permitted. Campers should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, sandals are not recommended. Swim Dayz: Sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and pool shoes or flip flops. Some activities and field trips may require additional or different items.

Refunds for Sunny Dayz Camp may be requested at the front desk. Refund requests must be submitted no later than the Thursday prior to the camper’s registered week. Enrollment dates are not allowed to roll over from week to week. Transfer of attendance dates within the week for three-day or one-day campers are allowed if space permits.

Transfer of attendance dates within the week, at the same location for threeday or one-day campers are allowed if space permits. Registrations for Sunny Dayz Bear Branch and Sunny Dayz Rob Fleming are non-transferable between camp locations. Campers must be registered for specific locations and cannot switch between camps for particular days throughout the week.

Join us for the new Sunny Dayz Teen Camp at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Teen camp will be for campers between the ages of 13 years old to 15 years old. This new camp is an extension of the current Sunny Dayz Program at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, but with more engaging activities and projects for our teen campers. Teen campers will participate in gym games, outdoor activities, weekly field trips, participate in service projects around the community, and swim at Rob Fleming Aquatics Center.

For more information about Sunny Dayz Teen Camp, email recreation@thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov or give us a call at 281-516-7348. The Teen Camp Calendar will be listed online at www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayz. Spots are limited.

*Pricing rates, refund policies, and what to bring are the same as the Sunny Dayz Camps shown above.

See the descriptions of these exciting camps on pages 7 through 9! Participants attending only a morning or afternoon camp need to bring one snack and a refillable water bottle. Participants attending a full day of camp need to bring two snacks, a lunch and a refillable water bottle. Food products containing nuts are not permitted.

Notification the Thursday prior to the camp week is required to transfer or opt out and receive a refund (minus a $5 administrative fee). Please contact the front desk as soon as possible after the first class if you are unsatisfied for any reason. We want you to enjoy your summer! Please note: Refunds can not be accommodated after the second class has met.

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Rob Fleming Rec Center 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, 77389 (across from the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center)

Discovery Kids

Calling all Muggles

Training begins by dividing students into houses with the sorting hat. Students will make dragon drool, experiment with “potions,” engage in duels, make wands, play Quidditch and make Butterbeer and chocolate frogs.

Building Brains

LEGO Engineering I: Pre-K Students will use LEGO and K’NEX education kits to build simple machines that really work, using gears, levers and pulleys. Projects include: cars, tops, merry go rounds, drills, mixers, cranes, conveyor belts and more!

LEGO Engineering II: Elementary

Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys. Then, MOTORIZE these machines using LEGO and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum. We will build several new simple machines and conduct experiments to see how well they perform.

P lease refer to the preceding table for times, locations, pricing, age groups and instructors.

LEGO Engineering III: Intro to Robotics Campers will expand on their engineering skills learned in LEGO II by building simple machines, and then learning basic programming. Each simple machine we build will be programmed to perform a function such as lighting, sounds, songs and motion. Each class is progressive and builds on the other.

Fast Forward Kids

Young Builders

Young Builders are engaged in creative activities with “zillions” of pieces of LEGO. Over 15 new games, projects, and activities not found in stores will be planned and engineered. Builders can construct dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars and much more!

Junior Engineers

Hands-on construction is learned and executed with our special and unique LEGO Engineering kits not found in stores. With

our certified educator and detailed technical plans; your child will learn how to build robots, race cars, four-by-four trucks, cranes, pulleys, levers and much more!

Build & Boost

Learning to code with Build and Boost gives children to opportunity to use a physical problem-solving tool in their coding exercise. Through real-life STEM challenges and engaging physical and digital creations, encourage children to develop 21st century skills through coding as they program solutions in a real-world context.

DRONE Jr. Flight Camp

Drone Junior Flight Camp is taking a hands-on learning approach to mixing in innovation and adventure with education and entertainment.. Take to the skies and become an honorary junior drone pilot.

Please refer to the table on pages 6 - 7 for times,

Fashion Designer

Fashionistas will follow the same design principles used by professionals including basic sketching techniques, coordination colors for the best effect and mixing textures and patterns for perception and scale. Designs come to life with beautifully patterned fabric, ribbons, sequins, jewels, and oodles of other embellishments. No sewing is practiced in this class.

Camp Barbie

Your child and Barbie will have a great time practicing good manners, making new friends, learning the important of school work and how to use money, dreaming of careers, attending social functions, learn cooking tips, art and much more! Activities are all geared toward self-esteem development in this class.

Primitive Texas

Outdoor Wilderness Survival Camp

Join us for a week long outdoor survival adventure day camp! Campers should bring a water bottle, snack, bug spray, and arrive with sun screen on each day. Do hands-on learning with shelter building, edible and medicinal plants, fire building, purifying water, making rope, baskets, creating natural camouflage, tracking animals, cooking, and archery. Every camper will receive their own arrowhead upon graduation!

Sewing Camps

Youth Beginner Sewing Camp

Learn the basics from how to thread and use a sewing machine, the ins and outs of patterns and much more! Students will get to pin, sew seams, learn how to hem, sew casings for elastic and make pajama shorts! Fabric and patterns provided. Student must bring a portable sewing machine. Limited sewing machines available to borrow.

Quilt Camp

Can you sew a straight line? Then you can make a quilt. Join the fun and make a quilt, July 9-12 at Bear Branch Recreation Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sewing machines, and all sewing supplies will be provided. The cost is $140 ( includes all materials to make a 55x70 size quilt). Class size is limited to four students, so sign up soon. Please text or call 713-855-9025 if you have any questions.

Young Rembrandts

Art Workshop – Household Pet

In this camp we will draw a stylized aquarium graphic, a detailed birdcage, discover our playful side of our animal friends in amusing cartoon images, study renderings of various household pets and create a wonderful pet inspired, pastel illustration.

Art Workshop – African Safari

In five days we will draw a variety of animals in various scenes with different media. we will explore the African Safari through the fun technique of cartoon , challenge our artistic

talents by creating 2 large scenes – one in a graphic style filled with a variety of animals and another focusing on the twists and turns of a African snake completed with pastel chalks

Jr Art Workshop – Down On The Farm

We will explore a farm and all the elements that are seen on a farm, including a barn and a tractor, among others. we will combine all the pieces we learn during the week into one large farm scene - full of fun!

Jr Art Workshop – If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Young kids will explore the world of Laura Numeroff in this five-day workshop full of art and reading. Each day the class will read a different Laura Numeroff book, and afterwards, students will draw a Young Rembrandts lesson which incorporates one feature of the book they’ve enjoyed reading together.

Cook, Learn, Grow Baking 101

We’ll learn the basics of baking savory and sweet dishes, technique tips, flavors and recipes in this camp. A week of delicious delight! Welcome packet with camp details will be emailed after registration. This camp can accommodate nut allergies.

Vive la France!

Join us as we eat our way through France! Butter, cheese, milk, eggs and bread will lead the way. Welcome packet with camp details will be emailed after registration. This camp can accommodate nut allergies.

Play Well

STEM Challenge + Minecraft w/LEGO

Gear up for a full-day LEGO camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In this challenge based program, build projects inspired by cool machines close to home, such as Forklifts, Houseboats, and a mini-golf course. Then build motorized minecarts, ghasts, and creepers from the Minecraft universe.

Batman’s Gotham Gadgets w/ LEGO

Take on Gotham’s villains by designing and building Batman’s favorite crime-fighting machines! Build the Bat Tumbler, craft a Batwing, and design you very own Batcave, all out of LEGO. Then use your projects to help save the city. Be the super-hero or superheroine Gotham needs while learning how the world works through STEM concepts!

Batman Master Mechanics w/ LEGO

Defeat Gotham’s villains by designing and building Batman’s most advanced crimefighting machines! Infiltrate Arkham Asylum, build a Bat Cycle, and fly your Batcopter. Then use your projects to thwart the Joker’s plans to take over the city. Be the super-hero or super-

heroine Gotham needs while engineering solutions through the use of STEM concepts!

Play Smarter

Jungle Bot Journeys

Learn all about animals, robotics and more in our Jungle adventures! Meet Nile the crocodile, Jerry the Giraffe and their friends as they introduce campers to engineering, basic programming, and a wild jungle journey. Daily adventures are captured through pictures that go home at the end of camp.

Dino Tales

Become a Dino detective while learning all about dinosaurs! Go on fossil finds, build your very own time machine, dino scavenger hunts, and explore tons of science, art projects and robotics! Paleontologist keep a Dino Detective Diary about each day's clues and adventures!

Super Hero Science

Join the PSK Super Heros! Save the day using slimy science, sidekick robots, and electronics. Discover new clues and solve a new case each day. Create your very own super hero story to take home at the end of camp!

Kitchen Quests

Little ones explore the kitchen and the world through our tasty travel stories! In the kitchen, chefs create and explore foods from around the world, and use technology to create recipe books, cooking videos, and more to take home with them at the end of camp!

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots Camps provide children with an opportunity to develop their soccer skills, their character, and their creativity. Centered around this year’s World Cup, children are provided with fun activities that include soccer games as well as a variety of other age-appropriate options such as crafts, team building exercises, snack time, or even literature.

Bayou City Fencing Academy

Beginner Fencing Camp

Raise your fitness, both mentally and physically, while learning this exciting sport. Instructors are from the Bayou City Fencing Academy and include Delfina Perka, a member of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, and Albert Peters, former head coach of fencing at Cornell University. Sessions include footwork, technical instruction and bouting. First month all equipment provided.

Fury Baseball

Instructional Camp

Clinic offers instruction of all aspects of the game, including proper mechanics and fundamentals. Instruction by Fury Baseball Academy. Fee includes T-shirt. Note: Class does not meet on Tuesdays.

iKids

LEGO Tech Luau

Hula on over to LEGO Island for an aquabot adventure! Have fun with LEGO robotics building sea animals, water vehicles, and more! Take a sunset stroll on the boardwalk and build machines like Ferris wheels and other exciting rides! Enjoy this island adventure of sand castles, beach balls, water play, and best off all, a LEGO Luau!

Digital Media Magic

Learn the tricks of digital media and have fun discovering concepts in photography and movie creation! Explore the magic of animation, green screen technology, photo transformation and more! Utilize a variety of digital media applications, such as Photoshop and Movie Maker to create your own multimedia flick!

Fairytale Fine Arts

Art, music, drama, and dance are the focus of this fairytale-themed camp! Students will enjoy signing, dancing, hands-on art, and the basics of acting. Expression, self-confidence, communication, and fun! Every day will be a new learning experience in the realm of fine arts.

Kid-Style Cooking

It's culinary school for kids! Young chefs learn basic cooking skills with fun food activities. Students will become familiar with culinary terms, kitchen utensils, readying recipes and more. Each day will be filled with creativity, science, and math-based concepts threaded through-out our exciting cooking endeavors!

i9 SPORTS

Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club

Mini Kickers Soccer Camp

Players will participate in lots of fun small sided games and will focus on the Soccer fundamentals of the game which include their agility, balance and coordination.

World Cup Soccer Camp

The Dynamo | Dash Youth professional coaching staff will deliver an action-packed Soccer camp focusing on individual fundamental skills (receiving, dribbling, passing and shooting). Every day, players will participate in fun, competitive small sided games and even play in their own "World Cup" themed tournament.

TGA Premier Junior Golf Golf Mini Camp

All Equipment Provided!

Camp includes instruction on rules, etiquette, putting, driving, fitness awareness, and character development. Skills challenges held at the end of camp.

Note: Please visit www.i9sports.com, or call 281-744-4322 to sign up for i9 Sports camps.

SUMMER CAMPS

Beginner and intermediate levels. Campers receive a sportsmanship medal and participant T-shirt with registration. Ages: 4 - 13 Fee: $145 Resident, ($5 late fee begins the Friday before camp start date.)

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

Covers player positions, offensive and defensive drills and schemes, passing, receiving, quarter-backing, defending a receiver, flag pulling skills and scrimmaging.

SOCCER

Familiarizes participants with passing, shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive drills and positioning, playing goalie, and scrimmaging.

BASEBALL

Covers all aspects of baseball, including drills in fielding, throwing and catching. Campers will have hitting practice with a batting tee or coach pitch, depending on age and ability.

LACROSSE

Passing and catching, offensive and defensive positioning and scrimmages.

i9 SPORTS BASKETBALL CAMP

Learn passing, shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive sets. Camp will be indoors and outdoors.

Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m. Basketball Camp

July 9 – 13 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field

July 16 – 20 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m.

July 23 – 27 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m.

July 30 – August 3 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m.

August 6 – 10 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Rob Fleming Rec Center Field 8:30-11:30 a.m.

August 13 - 17 Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse Falconwing Multi-purpose Field 8:30-11:30 a.m.

i9 SPORTS BASKETBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

SATURDAYS, JUNE 23 – AUGUST 11, 2018 @ BEAR BRANCH REC CENTER VISIT WWW.I9SPORTS.COM TO REGISTER

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

FURY MINI-SLUGGERS

Learn the fundamentals of T-ball including catching, throwing and running the bases. Participants must bring their own mitt.

Ages: 4 - 6 Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-resident.

June 5 - 26

July 10 - July 31

10-10:55 a.m.

August 7 - 28 4-4:55 p.m.

SOCCER 4 TOTS

Tuesdays Alden Bridge Sports Park

Your child will get a kick out of this program! Participants learn how to pass, dribble, trap and shoot the ball. Shin guards are mandatory. Parent participation is required.

Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-resident

Ages 3 1 ⁄2 - 4 1 ⁄2

June 2 - 23

July 7 - 28

August 4 - 25

Sept. 8 - 29

Ages 4 1 ⁄2 - 6

June 2 - 23

July 7 - 28

August 4 - 25

Sept. 8 - 29

HOT SHOTS

9 - 9:40 a.m.

9:50 - 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays Bear Branch Rec Center

PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH CAROLINE BATSON

Classes teach the joy of learning dance and performing on stage. Caroline Batson is degreed dance professional with 30 years of experience.

BABY BALLET

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 and hair in a bun; tutus welcome!

Ages: 2 1/2 - 4 Fee: $80 Resident; $90 Non-Resident

Date Time Day Location

June 20 - July 25 6:30 - 7 p.m. Weds Rob Fleming Rec Center

BALLET & TAP

Saturdays Bear Branch Rec Center

What better way to find out if your child wants to play basketball! Athletes will get a taste of basketball fundamentals mixed with games and scrimmages. This is perfect for getting introduced to the game of basketball.

Ages: 5 - 7 Fee: $50 Resident; $60 Non-resident

June 2 - 23

July 7 - 28

August 4 - 25

Sept. 8 - 29

10:40 - 11:20 a.m.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - LITTLE HANDS

Saturdays Bear Branch Rec Center

June will be filled with fun on the farm as they create barnyard images. During July, our students will revel in a colorul collection of summer imagery like a fierce shark and a sailboat. In August, they will explore the visual wonders of the playroom. Brightly colored toys, creative compositions and playful imagery will excite our students.

Ages: 3.5 - 6 Fee: $69 Residents; $79 Non-Residents

June 2 - 23

August 4 - 25

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, black tap shoes and hair in a bun. Favorite tutus are always welcome.

Ages: 4 - 6 Fee: $120 Resident; $130 Non-Resident

Date Time Day Location

June 21 - July 26 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Thursday Bear Branch Rec Center

June 20 - July 25 7 - 7:45 p.m. Weds Rob Fleming Rec Center

MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS

Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years in The Woodlands, Ms. Debi is a classically trained dancer and studio owner with a degree in dance education, join the fun!

LITTLE MOVERS DANCE CLASS

A first time dance experience! A fun time to run, jump and spread our wings to fly. This program is designed for the very young to experience dance movement such as skipping, turning, leaping, and also working within a group setting. Basic dance terms and words are used each week as we dance through a syllabus designed to spark the imagination and capture each child’s heart. Each class consists of ballet, tap, creative dance, and basic mat gym skills to build agility and a strong body. Open to boys and girls.

Dance Attire:

Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts

Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes

Ages: 3 - 5 Monthly Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-Resident

June 6 - August 29

Bear Branch Rec Center June 7 - August 30

Rob Fleming Rec Center

LITTLE FLIPPERS GYMNASTICS

Little one’s ages 3 to 6 will learn mat based gymnastics and tumbling skills. Our classes will use mats, wedges, bars and beams, for an all-around first-time experience. This class is designed to begin the development of fine and gross motor skills, strength, flexibility, balance and basic tumbling. Attire: shorts, t-shirt, or gym pants.

Monthly Fee: $65 Resident; $75 Non-Resident

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - BUILDING ARTISTS

During the month of June, our students will create tropical-inspired images from the Pacific including a Polynesian landscape and a detailed dolphin graphic. July will bring to our student’s images inspired by the space program, a shuttle blast and a moon landing. In August it’s an adventure through the forest including a colorful forest scene and exciting woodland animals.

Ages: 6 – 12

Fee: $69 Resident; $79 Non-Resident

June

Aug

SOCCER SHOTS

Soccer Shots is an award winning children’s soccer program with a focus on skill and character development. Our age-appropriate curriculum is aligned with the Texas Early Learning Guidelines and teaches children basic and advanced technical skills in a fun and encouraging environment. All children receive an official Soccer Shots season medal and weekly prizes. Fee: $306 Resident; $316 Non-Resident; 10-week Session

MINI - Ages: 2 - 3

CLASSIC - A ges: 3 - 5

YOUNG REMBRANDTS - CARTOONING

June will bring cartoon illustrations inspired by a tropical paradise including humorous parrot characters, fun grass skirts and a surfing sequence.. July is all about the space program, where some adventurous chimps in space will visit our classroom. In August, our students will create cartoon illustrations inspired by funny animal expressions and a forest filled with ironic situations.

AGES: 7 – 13

Fee: $69 Resident; $79 Non-Resident

June

Aug

YOUTH PROGRAMS

RTE YOUTH HIP HOP CLASS CHOREOGRAPHED BY DESHAUN BERRY

A fun-filled class perfect for kids who want to learn hip hop! The class will focus on learning basic beginner or advanced hip hop moves and dance routines, enhance and develop coordination, and instill respect for teachers and peers. As the classes progress, the instructor will incorporate workshops and performance at events. Dress comfortable with sneakers.

Ages: 7 – 10

Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-resident

Date Time Day Location

June 7 - 28

July 5 - 26

Aug 9 - 30

Sept 6 - 27

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thur

PLAY IT RIGHT

MUSIC PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

Bear Branch Rec Center

Bear Branch Rec Center

Bear Branch Rec Center

Bear Branch Rec Center

One hour, group lessons that are designed for kids from the age of 6 to 16, to develop their playing ability on Guitar, Drums, Keyboard and Singing. Play it Rights’ method encompasses theory, sight reading, technique and playing ability on the chosen instrument.

Ages: 6 – 16

Fee: $95 Resident; $105 Non-resident

*Private lessons can be arranged by request

Date Time Day Instrument Location

Session 1:

June 4 - 25

Session 2:

July 2 - 23

Session 3: August 6 - 27

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mon Guitar Rob Fleming Rec Center

Date Time Day Instrument Location

Session 1: June 5 - 26 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tue

Session 2: July 3 - 24 Singing

Drums Rob Fleming Rec Center

Session 3: August 7 - 28 Keyboard

UNITED STUDIOS OF SELF DEFENSE KARATE WITH MASTER NESS

Through Martial Arts training with United Studios of Self Defense black belt instructor Vincent Ness, students will learn self-discipline, confidence, increased coordination and focus. No prior experience is required and students can expect to see skill and technique development in just one month of weekly classes.

Ages: 6 and up

Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-resident

Date Time Day Location

FURY SLUGGERS

The fundamentals of baseball will be taught by a professional coach with a focus on hitting and pitching. Participants should bring their own mitt and bat.

Ages: 7 - 10 Fee: $75 Resident, $85 Non-resident

June 5 - 26 11-11:55 a.m.

July 10 - 31

August 7 - 28 5-5:55 p.m.

Tuesdays Alden Bridge Sports Park

BAYOU CITY FENCING ACADEMY

Fencing is an Olympic sport enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels worldwide. Join instructor Delfina Perka, a member of the 1980 Polish Olympic Team, to learn footwork, technical instruction and bouting. All equipment is provided for the first two months. This is a monthly program.

Ages: 7 and up

Monthly fee: Recreational $100 1x/week, $125 2x/wk, $140 3x/wk

Musketeers $100 1x/week, $125 2x/wk, $145 3x/wk

Intermed. & Advanced $125 1x/week, $145 2x/wk, $165 3x/wk

Tuesday 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Musketeers (ages 7 - 11)

Intermediate / Advanced (ages 12 and up)

Recreational (teens - adults)

Thursday 5 - 6 p.m.

Saturday 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Thursday 6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday 8 - 9 p.m.

Thursday 8 - 9 p.m.

Bear Branch Rec Center

MUSICAL THEATER - PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH CAROLINE BATSON

Working on jazz dance technique, voice and acting. Come and enjoy your favorite songs/dances plus acting from different musicals. Required attire: Black leotard, black jazz shoes, black capris or jazz pants, and hair in a bun.

Ages: 6 - 10 Fee: $150 Resident; $160 Non-resident

Sesson 1: June 6 - 27 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wed Rob Fleming Rec Center

Session 2: July 11 - Aug 1

Session 3: Aug 8 - 29

MS. DEBI’S DANCE ARTS

Teaching the art of dance for over 25 years in The Woodlands, Ms. Debi is a classically trained dancer and studio owner with a degree in dance education, join the fun!

SUPER STARS DANCE CLASS

Jumping, turning and leaping! New dance terms are introduced each week. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop. Dance attire and dance shoes are needed.

Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts

Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes

Ages: 6 - 9 Monthly Fee: $75 Resident; $85 Non-Resident

Date Time Day Location

June 6 - August 29 7 - 8 p.m.

June 7 - August 30

Wednesday Bear Branch Rec Center

Thursday Rob Fleming Rec Center

MS. DEBI’S BUDDING BALLERINAS

A ballet class designed to teach beginner/intermediates, this class provides an experience intended to foster a life long love of movement. Advanced boys and girls are welcome. Pointe work is a possibility for this group. We also explore Modern Dance. Dance attire and dance shoes are needed. Boys: White T-shirt, blue or black pants or shorts

Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes

Ages: 10 - 16 Monthly Fee: $85 Resident; $95 Non-Resident

June

June

Join us for our first ever GORILLA HOLE SUMMER POOL SERIES! Come out and enjoy a night at the pool with your friends! Recreation Staff, Security and Lifeguards will be on-site for the event.

Fee: $7 per child; Concessions available for purchase (Cash Only)

Parents must sign children in and out upon arrival.

May 18

Pool Party at Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

June 1

Pool Party at Lakeside Pool

July

Fall Gorilla Hole series at Bear Branch Rec Center resumes August 17, 2018!

For more information about Gorilla Hole, please call 281-210-3950 or email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Ages: Beginners 5-12, Intermediate 8-16

Weekly Fee: $100/week Resident, $105/week NonResident $15 sibling discount

Location: Bear Branch Tennis Courts - pending Bear Branch renovations

Tuesday

BEGINNER CHALLENGERS

Thursday

Friday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

MONTHLY

Fee: $60 Resident; $70 Non-Resident unless otherwise specified

Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8

Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8

Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8

Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8

Wendtwoods 8:30 a.m. 5-8

Bear Branch 4:30 p.m. 5-8

Monday Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

Cattail 10 a.m. 9-12

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

Cattail 10 a.m. 9-12

Shadowbend 4 p.m. 10-13

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11

Friday Ridgewood 10 a.m. 9-12

Cranebrook 6 p.m. 11-12

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

Carmen 8328

Carmen 8203

Carmen 8202

Carmen 8201

Carmen 8332

Carmen 8311

Session I and II only

Javier 8313 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Carmen 8204 Session I and II only

Javier 8357 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Carmen 8317

Carmen 8251

Session I and II only

Javier 8334 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Carmen 8114

Carmen 8010

Session I and II only

Javier 8316 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Vern 8108 Session I and II only

Carmen 8005

Javier 8206 Session I and II only; $80 Resident, $90 Non-Resident

Tammy 8023 Must have previous experience

Carmen 8204 Session I and II only

INTERMEDIATE CHALLENGERS

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

May Valley 11 a.m. 9-10

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

May Valley 12-1 p.m. 10-11

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11

Wendtwoods 9:30 a.m. 9-11

Tammy 8302 Must have previous experience

Carmen 8317 Session I and II only

Carmen 8251 Session I and II only

Tammy 8213 Must have previous experience

Carmen 8114 Session I and II only

Carmen 8110 Session I and II only

Shadowbend 5 p.m. 10-13 Vern 8351

Bear Branch 5:30 p.m. 9-11 Carmen 8005 Session I and II only

Rain Make ups on Saturdays 12-2 p.m. Evaluation required before first sign up.

All of our instructors provide private and semiprivate instruction. Dates, times and fees are flexible and are coordinated with the instructor. For a list of approved tennis instructors, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/tennis.

TINY TENNIS

Ages: 5-7

Fee: $60/week Residents, $70/week Non-Residents

June 4 - Aug. 8 M, T, W 8:30-10 a.m. Tupelo Tennis Courts

SUMMER YOUTH TOURNAMENT SERIE S

10 and Under Tournaments

Ages: 5-10

Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Non-Resident

June 9 9 a.m. to noon Bear Branch Tennis Courts 8055

June 30

11 and Over Tournaments

Ages: 11 - 18

Fee: $10 Resident, $15 Non-Resident

June 23

July 21

August 11

to 5 p.m. Bear Branch Tennis Courts

WEEKLY YOUTH TENNIS

Got a vacation planned and can’t commit to a whole month of tennis? No worries, weekly youth tennis sessions are available throughout the summer!

Ages: 5-10 Fee: $28/Resident, $38/Non-Resident

Beg/Int Rookies (5-8): 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Beg/Int Challengers (8-10): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Location: Lakeside Park Tennis Courts

Week 1: June 12, 14

Week 2: June 19, 21

Week 3: July 17, 19 Week 4: July 24, 26

Week 5: August 7, 9

*Weeks do not run consecutively throughout the summer.

NEW! HIT WITH A PRO!

Classes are offered four times a week, every week, all summer long!

Ages: 14-18

Fee: $100/Week Resident, $110/Week Non-Resident

June 4 - Aug. 9 M - Th 10-11:30 a.m. Tupelo Tennis Courts

Learn to play the life long sport of tennis or improve existing skills! Choose from a selection of lesson packages while playing at The Woodlands tennis courts. Whether just beginning or very experienced, all levels of players excel when working with a Tennis Academy Instructor.

Session I June 4 - June 30

Session II July 9 - August 4 (no class the week of July 4th)

Session III August 6 - September 1

Fee: $70 Resident monthly, $80 Non-resident monthly, unless otherwise specified.

MENTAL TOUGHNESS TENNIS TRAINING

Build the mental aspect of your tennis game with a training method used by the ATP pros. Training combines on-court match play with off-court exercises of self-motivation and character growth for best performance. Training is open to all players aged 10 and up who are actively competing in any format. Instructor evaluation is required prior to registration. Please contact the recreation staff at 281-210-3950 for more details.

TENNIS BALL MACHINE WORK OUT WITH COACH JON PARK

For more information call the Recreation Center at 281-210-3950 or email us at tennis@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Monday - Friday mornings at Terramont or Pepperdale Park 30 minutes: $20 • 45 minutes: $25 • 60 minutes: $30

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS AT RIDGEWOOD TENNIS COURTS

Sign up today for this free program! For more information or to register, email tennis@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3950.

Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ridgewood Tennis Courts

ADULT LEAGUES

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE

20 Person team roster and play eight regular season games and playoffs, league prizes awarded. Please note: league fee due in full before the first game.

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $450 per team, $50 deposit

CoEd Team

Requires minimum of four women on team

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings Alden Bridge Sports Park Mens Team

ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER

11 v 11 pick-up matches held weekly on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m.

Ages: 18 and up

Bear Branch

Sports Fields

Quarterly $20 Resident, $25 Non-resident

Daily $5

Yearly $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident

ADULT 7V7 SOCCER LEAGUE

Teams are limited, sign up today! 20 person team roster, eight week regular season games and playoff champion prizes awarded. Sunday afternoon/evenings, schedules depend on registration. Open, Recreational, and 35 and Over divisions. Playing on all weather turf fields at Bear Branch Sports Fields. For more information or to sign up as an individual free agent, please visit: www.teamsideline.com/ thewoodlandstownship. Fee includes games and official’s fees.

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $550 per team Fee includes game and official’s fees.

Sports Monkey is now offering leagues in The Woodlands. Coming this Summer, Sports Monkey will be offering a Wednesday night Coed Kickball league, a Thursday night Coed Flag Football league, and a Sunday night Men’s Flag Football league. All games will be played on the multipurpose field at Harper’s Landing Park. For more information and to register for these leagues, please visit: http://sportsmonkeythewoodlands.leagueapps.com/leagues.

WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOWNSHIP

LEAGUES?

Email recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or visit www. thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/recreation.

CHEN STYLE TAI CHI

Students will learn self-defense, discipline, how to cultivate inner energy and tai chi philosophy. Curriculum includes tai chi forms, applications and weapons, including bow and sticks, swords and spears. Class open to both youth and adult students.

Ages: 7 and up Monthly fee: $120 Resident, $130 Non-resident

Tuesday 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center

TAI CHI MARTIAL ARTS (TCMA)

Sifu David Neighbors 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, the Tai Chi for Health Community and a certified Tai Chi for Diabetes instructor. www.thewoodlandstaichi.com

NORTHERN FIST MARTIAL ARTS

Kung fu has been used for centuries as a means of promoting strong minds 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 Monthly Fee: $80 Resident, $90 Non-resident

Saturdays 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center

TAI CHI I

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 required. Introduces all aspects of tai chi: forms, philosophy and self-defense.

Ages: 16 and up

Monthly Fee: $70 Resident once weekly, $80 Non-resident $120 Resident twice weekly, $130 Non-resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m.

Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m.

TAI CHI II

Bear Branch Rec Center

Traditional intermediate and advanced tai chi floor exercises. Students must be a current student in either tai chi I or kung fu.

Ages: 16 and up

Monthly Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident; $60 Resident twice weekly, $70 Non-resident

Mondays 8 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays 10 - 10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI III

Bear Branch Rec Center

Traditional weapons training and self-defense. The benefits of tai chi are enhanced by exercising with weapons, self-defense training included applications, push hands and joint locks.

Ages: 18 and Up Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident $70 Resident twice weekly, $80 Non-resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m.

Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m.

TAI CHI IV

Bear Branch Rec Center

Tai chi group practice, experienced students practice through the art of tai chi.

Ages: 18 and Up Fee: $35 Resident once weekly, $40 Non-resident $70 Resident twice weekly, $80 Non-resident

Mondays 7 - 8 p.m.

Saturdays 9 - 10 a.m.

WATERWAY TAI CHI

Bear Branch Rec Center

Join the millions of people worldwide practicing tai chi. Classes in yang style tai chi are taught outdoors overlooking The Woodlands Waterway. Includes 10 minutes of breathing and stretching designed to relax the body and mind followed by instruction in the tai chi 8-step form.

Ages: 16 and up Monthly Fee: $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident

Thursdays 7 p.m. Along the Waterway - locations TBD

INTRO TO PICKLEBALL

Learn how to dink, serve, volley and score! After this 2-hour introduction class you will be able to play a basic beginner pickleball game and participate in weekly play days! Learn proper grip, position, rules and court etiquette. Try one of the fastest growing sports in the nation!

Fee: $30/two hour clinic Resident, $35 Non-Resident

August 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 9-11 a.m.

PICKLEBALL PLAY DAYS

Meadowlake Tennis Court

Try this paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come and play the fastest growing sport in America. Sign up for the whole season or just dropin for the night. Must pre-register. Prequisite: must have played pickleball previously or have taken intro to pickleball.

Fee: $40/season Resident, $45/season Non-Resident; $5/drop-in

August 2-30 Thursdays 6-9 p.m.

August 7-28 Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m.

Shadowbend Tennis Courts

Meadowlake Tennis Courts

The Tuesday night men’s Doubles Leagues & Wednesday morning and evening women’s Doubles Leagues are ladder formats and do not require a partner. The regular leagues are eight weeks including two scheduled make-up dates. The Mini Leagues run four weeks including one scheduled make-up week. All participants shall keep in mind that The Woodlands Township Ladder Leagues are intended to be both social and recreational in nature. For this reason, The Woodlands Township will not utilize any ranking system (i.e. UTSA) when determining participant placement. Participants must register to play!

Fee per league: $25 Residents, $30 Non-residents

Mini League fee: $15 Residents, $20 Non-residents

2018 MEN’S DOUBLES

Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Summer League:

June 6 - August 15*

Fall League:

August 29 - October 31

Mini Winter League:

November 7 - December 12*

2018 WOMEN’S DOUBLES

Summer League:

June 7 - August 16*

Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Fall League:

August 30 - November 1

Wednesday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Mini Winter League: November 8 - December 13*

Wednesday at 9 a.m. or 7 p.m.

*No league play during the week of July 4 or Thanksgiving week. For more information about tennis leagues and programs, please call 281-210-3950 or visit:

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/tennis

JAZZERCISE

This high intensity dance workout mixes modern moves with strength training. Set to top 40 music, Dance Mixx targets the three major muscle groups for a full body workout!

Ages: 16 and Up

Fee: Yearly, 6 month and drop in pricing available. Sign up fees apply

Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park January – May; Summer (June – August) times may vary

M,W Mornings 7 - 8 a.m.

T, TH Evenings 6 - 7 p.m.

“VAMOS A HABLAR” - LET’S TALK

Classes concentrate on conversational Spanish in an audio visual format. Instructor is Margarita Chavez, author of I Say Hola, You Say Hello. For more information, please visit www.vamosahablar.org. To watch a sample of class, visit YouTube and search "vamos hablar Lesson 1."

Ages: 18 and up

Monthly Fee: $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Immersion I 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday

Friday

Immersion II 7 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Friday

Intermediate I 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday

6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Intermediate II 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday

Advanced 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 - 9 p.m. Thursday

SUBJUNCTIVE IMMERSION

This is an immersive course for advanced students. Visit www.vamoshablar.org for more information.

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: $125 Resident, $135 Non-resident

Bear Branch Rec Center

Learn to Dance with Brenda Seneca!

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING

Learn to glide across the floor to the popular Texas two-step! No more sitting through your favorite song. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required.

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

June 2 - July 28 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday Bear Branch Rec Center

SPANISH CLUB

This club is for those who are fluent in the Spanish language. Discussion topics include current events, Spanish soap opera critiques and other interesting subjects. Instructor: Margarita Chavez.

Ages: 18 and up Monthly Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Non-resident

Mondays 7:30 - 9 p.m. Bear Branch Rec Center

Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14

Beginner June 5 - July 3 6:307:30 p.m. Tues Rob Fleming Rec Center

BALLROOM DANCING

Participants are introduced to widely used dances in both smooth and Latin styles, such as the Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha-cha. The class will also teach leading and following. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required.

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Beginner June 5 - July 3 7:308:30 p.m. Tues Rob Fleming Rec Center

Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14

SWING/JITTERBUG

Enjoy this fun introduction to the basic steps and patterns of East Coast Swing; learn leading and following skills as well. Instructor: Brenda Seneca. Partners encouraged, but not required. Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident

Beginner June 5 - July 3 8:309:30 p.m. Tues Rob Fleming Rec Center

Intermediate July 17 - Aug 14

Newman's PAWsitive Pups

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION AND BASIC OBEDIENCE

Puppies and owners will learn basic obedience cues, such as sit, lie down, stay... using positive reinforcement training methods. They will also learn important socialization skills and owners will learn how to approach problem behaviors such as jumping and play biting. (For puppies under 8 months)

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90

Session I

June 28, July 5, 12, 19 6 - 7 p.m. Thursday Rob Fleming Rec Center

Session II

July 26, Aug. 2, 23, 30

ADULT OBEDIENCE LV 1

Dogs and owners will learn how to teach the come, stay, leave it and polite leash walking. These concepts will be introduced with low levels of distraction increasing to high. They will also learn impulse control games and boundary games. For dogs 8 months and older.

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90

Session I

ADOPT-A-HABITAT

From 8 to 10 a.m. on every second and fourth Monday, help maintain the native gardens and pollinator habitat at Wendtwoods Park. Dig in and help make a positive impact in your community! Please email TMacArthur@ thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information.

ADOPT-A-PATH

Session II

June 28, July 5, 12, 19 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Thursday Rob Fleming Rec Center

July 26, Aug. 2, 23, 30

ADULT SOCIALIZATION AND BASIC OBEDIENCE

Dogs and owners will learn basic obedience cues, such as sit, lie down, stay... using positive reinforcement training methods. They will also learn important socialization skills and owners will learn how to approach problem behaviors such as jumping and play biting. (For dogs 8 months and older )

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: Resident $80, Non-Resident $90

Session I

June 25, July 2, 9, 16

Session II

July 23, 30, Aug.

20, 27

9 - 10 p.m. Monday Terramont Dog Park

DOG TRICKS AND MENTALLY STIMULATING GAMES

Dogs will learn the fun side of training, including, but not limited to roll over, turn around, jump and some agility aspects. This is a great class for your high energy dog!

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: Resident $60, Non-Resident $70

Session I

June 25, July 2, 9, 16

Session II

July 23, 30, Aug.

20, 27

10 - 11 p.m. Monday Terramont Dog Park

Anyone interested in keeping our community clean and green is welcome to join the Adopt-a-Path program. Business employees, neighborhood, school groups and scout troops have all helped keep The Woodlands a beautiful place to live. Please email ZKillian@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more information.

For more volunteer opportunities, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/volunteer or email volunteer@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

LOOKOUT FOR LITTER: JUNE 15 – AUGUST 15, 2018

Take part in this free, fun, outdoor, family activity to help clean up our paths, parks and public spaces. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 !

Ages: 18 and under.

1. Pledge to pick up three (3) pieces of litter per day for 3 weeks.

2. C omplete a daily log of the items.

3. Submit the log to the Township's Environmental Services Department for a prize.

To register and print a litter log visit The Woodlands Township website www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/environment or call 281-210-3800.

ADVANCED ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING —SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018

Location: The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, 16135 IH 45 S, Conroe, TX 77385

Time: 9 am - Noon

Join Daniel Cunningham, Texas A&M AgriLife’s Water University Horticulturist, as he shares his holistic approach to vegetable gardening. Daniel will offer cutting edge practices including water conservation, edible landscaping and foraging. The class is free but registration is required. Space is limited. https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/248/ Gardening-and-Nature-Classes

ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF LAKE WOODLANDS

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Riva Row Boat House

2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-210-3965

RIVA ROW AND LAKES EDGE BOAT HOUSES

Register for one of these great programs right on Lake Woodlands! Team building events, corporate outings, birthday parties, family reunions and church groups may be eligible for group rates! Call 281-210-3965 or email boathouse@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for more details or reservations.

Daily Rates:

Tandem Kayaks: $20 for first hour

Single Kayak: $15 for first hour

Stand-Up Paddle Board: $20 for first hour $5 additional hour for each rental

HOURS:

May 13 - August 12: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Wednesday

August 13 - December 31: 9 a.m. to sunset, closed Tuesday and Wednesday Last rental out one hour before closing.

Participants must register at least 48 hours before the start of all Boat House programs, unless stated otherwise. Rates include paddles and life jackets. Liability waiver required for kayak rentals, must be 18 years or older to sign waivers. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older.

GROUP OUTINGS

Host a birthday party, family reunion, youth group or company event on Lake Woodlands. Experienced staff will help select an activity to ensure everyone has a great time kayaking. Activities include scavenger hunts, guided tours, communication drills, relay races and capture the flag. Group events receive discounted rates! Call 281-210-3965 for more details and reservations.

1970 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77381 281-210-2065

PADDLES AND PAWS

Bring the entire family out to kayak, including the family dog. Enjoy a 2hour kayak around Lake Woodlands, socialize with other dogs and families and experience an adventure with the whole family.

Dog Life Jackets are required. Bring your own or request one from Riva Row Boat House when you pre-register.

Ages: All

Fee: $15 per solo, $20 per tandem

2 to 6 p.m. at Riva Row Boat House

Every Monday from June 4 through August 27, 2018

IN A KAYAK OR ON A PADDLE BOARD!

STAND-UP

PADDLE BOARD YOGA

Take your practice to the water. Our instructors will walk you through basic paddle board instruction and safety before paddling out to your floating studio for a vinyasa flow.

Ages: 14 and older

Fee: $40 per person

Saturday May 5 10 a.m.

Sunday May 20 10 a.m.

Saturday June 2 9 a.m.

Sunday June 10 9 a.m.

Saturday June 16 9 a.m.

Sunday July 8 9 a.m.

Saturday July 14 9 a.m.

Saturday August 11 9 a.m.

Sunday August 26 9 a.m.

NORTHSHORE STORAGE FACILITY

Looking for a way to get your kayak or paddleboard out without the pain and hassle of having to store and transport? The Northshore Storage Facility is a small piece of lakefront property that would give you quick and easy access to Lake Woodlands.

Contact Riva Row at 281-2103965 for availability.

Fee:

Kayak stall - $15/month for residents, $30/month for nonresidents.

Paddleboard stall - $8/month for residents, $16/month for non-residents. Must pay entire year in full.

FIND THE BOAT HOUSE NEAREST YOU

SAVE TIME IN LINE!

The Woodlands Township offers an online waiver system that allows guests to move quickly through the equipment rental lines at Riva Row and Lakes Edge Boat Houses. All participants must complete a liability waiver before they go out on the water. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ rivarowboathouse to complete a waiver for EVERY person in your group. Once completed, the liability waiver remains active for the current year.

Whether you want to start your exploration along the waterway or begin right on the lake, there are now two boat houses for you enjoy a day on the water. The Riva Row Boat House is directly next to Town Green Park and The Cynthia Woods Pavilion, and the new Lakes Edge Boat House is in Hughes Landing next to the One Lakes Edge apartment community.

CHECK OUT THE NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT!

Like, share and invite friends to keep up with all the events, programs, department news and more on the Township’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec.

Class schedules listed on pages 21 and 22. There are seven 30-minute group lessons per session. Max of 5:1 student/instructor ratio for most groups. 10:1 for Swim with Me and Advanced classes. The final Friday of each session is reserved for makeup class, due to weather or pool closures as determined by Township staff. Makeup class will only be held in the event of a weather makeup

Session 1: June 4 - 14

Session 2: June 18 - 28

Session 3: July 2 - 12, No class July 4, 2018.

Session 4: July 16 - 26

Session 5: July 30 - August 9

Locations

Alden Bridge Pool, no class on Monday

Creekwood Pool, no class on Thursday

Falconwing Pool, no class on Wednesday

Rob Fleming Aquatic Center, no class on Monday Sawmill Pool, no class on Tuesday

Registration

$65 Resident per session

$75 Non-resident per session

Online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov, call 281-210-3950 or come by The Recreation Center at Bear Branch, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 or call 281-516-7348 or come by The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77389.

Registration for group lessons closes at 9 p.m. on the Wednesday before the first day of the next session, please register early.

GROUP SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVEL GOALS

Each class is a prerequisite for the next higher level; exceptions may only be permitted by swim instructors or program coordinator.

Swim with Me

6 months to 2 ½ years

Infants, toddlers and adults that accompany them play games, sing songs and learn basic water skills. Children learn to become comfortable and enjoy the water while learning basic safety and water skills, including entering and exiting the pool, blowing bubbles, submersion, floating (both back and front) and changing body position in the water.

Toddler Transitions

2 to 3 ½ years

Entering and exiting the water using steps and side, bobbing, blowing bubbles, retrieving submerged objects, submerging entire body, front and back float with support, front glide with support, recovering to a vertical position and freestyle with support. Parents will participate in the water for the first week of the session to help their child gain confidence in the water. By the end of the program, children should be swimming on their own.

Preschool

2 ½ to 5 years

Entering and exiting the water using steps and side, bobbing, blowing bubbles, retrieving submerged objects, submerging entire body, front and back float with support, front glide with support, recovering to a vertical position and freestyle with support.

Level 1

3 to 7 years

Opening eyes under water, submerging entire face, front float and recovery to vertical position without support, freestyle and backstroke with assistance.

Level 2

4 to 8 years

Jumping from the side, holding breath, jellyfish and tuck floats without support, front and back glide with recovery to vertical position without support, back and freestyle independently, breaststroke, treading water and exploration of deep area of pool.

Level 3

5 to 10 years

Headfirst entry from kneeling and standing position, underwater recovery of objects, treading water, simultaneous arm and leg movements on stomach without support, rotary breathing, dolphin kick, side stroke and elementary backstroke.

Advanced 1

5 to 12 years

Freestyle, breathing to the side, stream line, backstroke and starting arm movements.

Advanced 2

5 to 12 years

Freestyle, back stroke, butterfly and breast stroke, kicks, and further development of arm motions.

Advanced 3

5 to 12 years

Freestyle, back, breast and butterfly strokes, turns and dives.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

There are seven 30-minute group lessons per session. The final Friday of each session is reserved for makeup class, due to weather or pool closures as determined by Township staff. Registration for group lessons closes at 9 p.m. on the Wednesday before the first day of the session; please register early, aquatics@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. Many group lessons take place during open swim hours. These class offerings are indicated below in bold. Participants should be aware that other swimmers may be present nearby.

Session 1, June 4 to June 14

Advanced I 1048.138

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Level I 1045.158

Level II 1050.158

Level III 1038.158

Advanced II 1048.148

Toddler 1040.128

Preschool 1035.148

7:30 - 8 p.m.

Level I 1045.168

Level II 1050.168

Level III 1038.168

Advanced III 1048.158

Sawmill

- 10 a.m.

Preschool 1027.108

Level II 1026.108

Level III 1025.108

Advanced I 1028.108

8:45

Alden

Session 2, June 18 to June 28

Level I 1078.238

Level II 1085.228

Advanced II 1089.218

6 - 6:30 p.m. Toddler 1040.258

Preschool 1065.218

Level

- 9:45 a.m. Preschool 1035.218

Swim w/Me 1041.208

Level I 1045.218

Level III 1038.218

Advanced II 1048.218

- 10:30 a.m.

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.

6 - 6:30 p.m.

Level I 1078.248

Level II 1085.238

Level III 1089.228

Advanced II 1091.228

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim w/Me 1701.248

Toddler 1040.268

Level I 1078.258

Level II 1085.248

Level III 1089.238

Advanced I 1091.238

1040.218

Level II 1050.218

Advanced I 1048.228

1035.228

Level I 1045.238

Level III 1038.238

1035.238

Level I 1045.248

Level II 1050.238

Level III 1038.248

Advanced II 1048 .248

6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Swim w/Me 1041.218

Level I 1045.258

Level II 1050.248

Level III 1038.258

Advanced I 1048.258

Toddler 1040.228

7:30 - 8 p.m.

Level I 1078.268

Level III 1089.248

Advanced I 1091.248

Advanced II 1091.258

Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday 8 - 8:30 a.m.

1064.208

Level I 1061.208

Level II 1062.208

Level III 1063.208

Advanced I 1060.208

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

1064.218

Level I 1061.218

Level II 1062.218

Level III 1063.218

Advanced III 1060.218

9:30 - 10 a.m.

1064.228

Level I 1061.228

Level II 1062.228

Level III 1063.228

Advanced II 1060.228

7:30 - 8 p.m.

Level I 1045.268

Level II 1050.258

Level III 1038.268

Advanced III 1048.268

Creekwood Pool - No Class on Thursday

6 - 6:30 p.m.

1065.228

Level I 1078.278

Level II 1085.258

Level III 1089.258

9:30

Creekwood

6 -

Falconwing

Advanced

Sawmill Pool - No Class on Tuesday

9:30 - 10 a.m.

Level I 1024.208

Level II 1026.208

Level III 1025.208

Advanced II 1028.208

Falconwing Pool - No Class on Wednesday

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Preschool 1065.208

Level I 1078.208

Level II 1085.208

Level III 1089.208

Advanced I 1091.208

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Toddler 1040.238

Swm w/Me 1701.218

Level I 1078.218

Level II 1085.218

Level III 1089.218

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Swim w/Me 1070.228

Toddler 1040.248

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Advanced I 1091.268

1065.238

Level I 1078.288

Level II 1085.268

Level III 1089.268

Advanced II 1091.278

Lakeside Pool - Closed Friday 6 - 6:30 p.m. Preschool 1027.218

Level I 1024.218

Level II 1026.218

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

7:30 - 8 p.m.

1027.228

Level I 1024.228

Level II 1026.228

1027.238

Level I 1024.238

Level II 1026.238

Session 3, July 2 to July 12, No Class July 4th

Rob

Session

Session 4, July 16 to July 26

Advanced

Advanced

Level

Level

Advanced

Creekwood

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.

Preschool 1065.418

Level III 1089.428

Advanced II 1091.428

Level I 1078.448

Level II 1085.448

Level III 1089.438

Advanced I 1091.438

7:30 - 8 p.m. Level I 1078.458

Level II 1085.458

Level III 1089.448

Advanced I 1091.448

Rob Fleming Pool - No Class on Monday

8 - 8:30 a.m. Level I 1061.408

Level II 1062.408

Level III 1063.408

Advanced I 1060.408

8:45

PRIVATE

SWIM LESSONS (Adults and Children)

One-on-one swim instruction. Pick from one of the ten Township pools listed below, then choose a time between noon and 5 p.m.

To register, call 281-210-3950. Your request will be answered within five business days.

Ages: All Fee: All lessons are 30 minutes.

1 lesson $40

3 lessons $80

8 lessons $170

$10 Resident discount per booking

May 21 – June 1: Falconwing Pool only.

June 4 – August 10: Choice of Alden Bridge, Bear Branch, Cranebrook, Creekwood, Falconwing, Harper's Landing, Lakeside, Rob Fleming, Sawmill, or Wendtwoods pools. There will be no classes July 4, 2018.

THE WOODLANDS TAAF SUMMER SWIM TEAMS

Fee includes TAAF registration; Meet fees are additional $25; non-registered swimmers Meet fee is $50. Ages: 5 and up

Fee: New swimmers $100 Resident, $110 Non-resident Returning TAAF swimmers or members of the Waves, Hurricanes or Riptides: $70 No class July 4, 2018.

Regional Meet: July 14, Beaumont, TX

State Meet: July 26 – 29, College Station, TX

June 25 – July 25

Mon. – Thurs.

6 and under 9 - 9:45 a.m.

7 and 8 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

9 and 10 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

11 and up 8 - 9 a.m.

JUNIOR SWIM TEAM

Lakeside Pool

Not a learn-to-swim program or competitive team. Focus is on endurance and skills. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool and have rudimentary stroke skills. Must be previous Jr. Swim Team participants or be evaluated prior to joining. No class July 4, 2018.

Ages: 4 and up

Fee: $175 Resident, $185 Non-resident

June

June 11 –

JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING

Builds on a foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills for future lifeguards. Learn techniques, build stamina and execute skills. This is not a certification course, but does follow Red Cross program. Participants will learn First Aid, CPR, AED and lifeguarding.

Ages: 8 – 15 Fee: $70 Resident, $80 Non-resident

June 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 3 - 5 p.m. M - TH Shadowbend Pool

WATER RESISTANCE WALKING CLASS

Walk against the current in the lazy river at the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center. Start out slow, but speed up as the class goes on. This class is not for people with knee or lower back problems.

Ages: 18 and up Fee: $60 Resident,$65 Non-resident

$ 45 Saturdays only

All-sessions Fee: $150 Resident, $160 Non-resident

AQUA H 2 O

Low impact workout that utilizes every muscle for a full body workout.

Ages: All Fee per session: $40 Resident, $50 Non-resident $10 drop-in

Session 2, June 4 - 29

Session 3, July 2 - 31 (No class July 4, 2018)

Session 4, August 1 - 24

Session 5, Sept 5 - 28

SCUBA DIVING

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

M - W - F Ridgewood Pool

All equipment provided during class instruction. You will receive all materials and cards upon successful completion of course certifying you as an open water diver. PADI eLearning is a flexible way to complete the classroom portion of the PADI Open Water Diver Course. You will complete all chapters and tests online thorough PADI eLearning. Friday night is class registration and the pool portion of the class will be done on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the first weekend. The open water dive are done the second weekend of the course.

Ages: 10 and up Fee: A ges 12 and up; $340 Resident, $350 Non-resident

Friday: 6:30 - 9 p.m., 8203 Millennium Forest Drive

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Session I: May 12-14, 19-21

1st Weekend at Shadowbend Pool

2nd Weekend at Blue Lagoon in Huntsville

Session II: May 25-27, June 1-3

Session III: June 8-10, 15-17 Session IV: July 20-22, 27-29

Session V: August 3-5, 10-12

Session VII: September 7-9, 14-16

AQUA YOGA -ABS

Session VI: August 17-19, 24-26

Take yoga to a whole new level! You will learn to hold your balance on the water while going through the yoga moves. If you love yoga on land, see what yoga on the water is all about! Limited mats available, so you must sign up. No walk-ins.

Ages: 12 and up Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Non-resident

Aug 7, 14, 21, 28

Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday Ridgewood Pool 5:15 - 6 p.m.

AQUA WEIGHT PROGRAM

Works upper and lower body and abs while building strength and endurance. Participants improve cardio fitness and flexibility levels while going at their own pace. Ages: 18 and up

Monthly fee: $40 Resident, $50 Non-resident

Session 1, June 4 – 29 9 - 10 a.m. M - W - F Ridgewood Pool

Session 2, July 2 – 27 (No class July 4th)

June 5 - 30 8:30 - 10 a.m. T - TH - SA Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

July 3 - 28

JOIN US FOR A DIVE-IN MOVIE!

JUNE 9 - WENDTWOODS POOL: MOANA

JULY 14 - BEAR BRANCH POOL: LEAP

D oors open at 8:15 p.m. $5 per person, children 3 and under free. Free for season pool pass holders.

WATER SAFETY WEEK

Water safety has to be a community-wide effort, and in 2018 we are partnering with other local agencies to bring more awareness to water safety in general. Aquatics staff will be visiting our pools to give safety demonstrations to kids and teach them ways to be safe, visit with parents about their important role in kids’ water safety both in public water and in the home, and to hand out Township program information.

Ages: All (18 and under) Fee: None

June

Location: Rob Fleming

Aquatic Center

Date: Sunday June 24, 2018

Time: 4 to 9 p.m.

The Rob Fleming Aquatic Center officially opened on June 28, 2008, and every 10 year old deserves a birthday party! Come celebrate a great 10 years at the pool!

Free admission begins at 6 p.m. and the pool remains open until 9 p.m. The party will include cake, party favors, a bounce house, an inflatable slide and more!

2018 SEASON POOL PASS

VALID MAY 12 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Resident Season Pass

0-2 years $6

3-64 years .................... $40

Senior* ........................ $15

Additional family pass** $15

*Ages 65 years and up

** In addition to purchase of four full price passes, immediate family only.

Non-resident Season Pass

0-2 years $30

3 years and up ........ $120

No additional family discount, no additional senior discount. Season passes are non-refundable and nontransferrable.

Choose the most convenient way for you! Call or stop by:

• The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park 5310 Research Forest Drive • 281-210-3950

• The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6 464 Creekside Forest Drive • 281-516-7348

• Go online to www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov and click on the tree icon.

*First time season pass holders must visit one of the recreation centers to get a photo taken within 10 business days of purchase.

**Renewals can be done over the phone and at the pool. The past year's cards will renew for the new season. There is a $5 reprint fee for lost cards.

A party for Season Passholders ONLY (plus limited guests), given in appreciation for their support! Full use of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center exclusive to our 2018 Season Pass holders; all normal pool rules will apply. This event includes a lifeguard dunk tank, bounce house, slip ‘n’ slide, light refreshments and giveaways!

Location: Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

Date: Monday, July 23, 2018 Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

Limited to one guest per 2018 Season Pass holder. Pass holder guests must pay $5 entry fee.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sponsored by

Saturday, May 5

Level One Band (Variety/Dance)

Saturday, May 12

Brenda Guy The One Woman Show (Soul)

Saturday, May 19

Time Warp (80s/90s/Today's Hits)

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 26

Face This Way (Classic Rock)

Saturday, June 2

Yelba (Variety/Latin)

Saturday, June 9

Say Yes, Juliet (Indie/Alternative Rock)

Sunday, May 27, 2018

4 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 12

TreynWrek (Psychedelic Blues Rock)

Thursday, July 19

Fidelity Maxx (Funky Dance)

Sunday, September 2, 2018

4 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 16

Texas Joe Bailey & the Sweet Leaf Junction (Country)

Saturday, June 23

Breakfast at Tiffany's (Variety/Dance)

Saturday, June 30

Sawdust Road (Classic Rock/Country)

The annual Memorial Day event in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States, and also honors all veterans who serve as a symbol for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice of life to protect our freedom. The festival features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers, a Community Covenant signing and more at Town Green Park. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Enjoy live music this summer on scenic Lake Woodlands, Thursday evening at Hughes Landing! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from classic rock and pop to Motown.

Thursday, July 26

Louis Lamb and the Gentle Lamb Experience (Motown)

Thursday, August 2

Flashpoint (Variety/Dance/Rock)

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and evening with entertainment during the annual Labor Day Event at Waterway Square. Featuring live music, children's activities, strolling entertainers and fireworks. The festival provides an exciting night out for all ages.

Thursday, August 9

Vinyl Arcade (90s Classic Rock)

Thursday, August 16

Hannah Kirby (Indie/Roots/Classic Rock)

FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES

STAR SPANGLED SALUTE AT THE PAVILION

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, ignite your patriotic spirit at the annual Star-Spangled Salute free concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion which features the Houston Symphony performing a selection of patriotic favorites.

CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Put on your red, white and blue and get a prime viewing spot for the exciting South County Fourth of July Parade. The 1.3-mile parade around The Woodlands features marching bands, fire engines, clowns, floats and more!

MARKET STREET IN TOWN CENTER

SPLASH DAY

Cool off at one of the Township’s community pools and enjoy free activities and refreshments. All community pools will be free to residents from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ALL TOWNSHIP POOLS

Presented by

4TH OF JULY ∙ THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment, children’s activities and family fun at multiple parks around The Woodlands from 6 to 10 p.m.! The event culminates with several fireworks displays at approximately 9:30 p.m. See next page for activities featured at each location: TOWN GREEN PARK, HUGHES LANDING, WATERWAY SQUARE, ROB FLEMING PARK, CONCERT IN THE PARK AT NORTHSHORE PARK

Presented by

FOURTH OF JULY IN THE WOODLANDS 2018

Celebrate the Fourth of July in The Woodlands with a spectacular full day of fun for all ages!

NI - 45 Lake Robbins Woodloch Forest Dr.

WATCH FIREWORKS AT THESE LOCATIONS IN THE WOODLANDS:

TOWN GREEN PARK

Freedom Stage - Uptown Drive (Variety)

Independence Stage

The Pictures Band (Variety)

Festival activities include strolling entertainers, face painters, balloon artists, inflatables, entertainment on multiple stages, a variety of food vendors and a kid’s zone featuring crafts and other family-fun games.

NORTHSHORE PARK

TOWN GREEN PARK

HUGHES LANDING

Phatso (Variety)

Activities include live music.

WATERWAY SQUARE PARK

Willow Creek Junction (Country)

Activities include face painting, balloon artist, concessions and live music.

Fourth of July Parade Awards at 7 p.m.

ROB FLEMING PARK

Keeton Coffman (Indie)

Activities include face painting, food trucks and live music.

NORTHSHORE PARK

Klockwork (R&B/Motown/Funk/Jazz)

Activities include face painting, food trucks and live music.

Lake Robbins Dr.

WATERWAY SQUARE

HUGHES LANDING

Gosling Rd.

Creekside Forest Dr.

Woodlands Parkway

ROB FLEMING PARK

ROB FLEMING REC CENTER FIREWORKS LAUNCH

The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event with a certified 10-Mile course.

• Capped at 2,100 participants

• 7:30 a.m. start time

• Registration fee includes race entry, hat and technical shirt

• Course time limits in place

The 3.1 Armadillo run is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event with 5K course.

• Capped at 1,000 participants

• 7:40 a.m. start time

• Registration fee includes race entry and technical shirt

• Course time limits in place

The annual One 4 Texas Kids’ Fun Run is an exciting opportunity for kids ages 5-12 to join in. One 4 Texas is a non-competitive 1-Mile fun run, designed to promote fun and fitness for kids of all abilities.

• Capped at 250 participants

• 7 a.m. start time

• Registration fee includes race entry and cotton T-shirt

The races conclude with a Texas-sized post-race party beginning at 8:30

The Woodlands Township is a bicycle friendly

The Recreation Center at Bear Branch

5310 Research Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77381 281-210-3950

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming

6464 Creekside Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77389 281-516-7348

Email: recreation@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/parksandrecreation

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