December 2013

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THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, The Woodlands, Texas 77381

Main Line

All Offices and Departments 281-210-3800

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

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

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

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

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

Harris County Sheriff’s Office 713-221-6000

Montgomery County Constable, Precinct 3 281-364-4211

Harris County Constable, Precinct 4 281-376-3472

The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency (Water)

Montgomery County M.U.D.S., 281-367-1271 Harris County M.U.D. 386, 281-290-6500

Emergency 911

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP Board of Directors Election Results

Three at-large positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors were filled in the November 5, 2013, election by vote of The Woodlands residents. Returns were scheduled to be canvassed and official results announced on November 18, 2013, at a special meeting of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. The new Board was scheduled to be seated and officers elected at the regular meeting on November 20, 2013.

The following are preliminary results, available as of press time. Please visit The Woodlands Township Web site for additional information.

Position 5: John McMullan

Position 6: Peggy S. Hausman

Position 7: Bruce Tough

Full election details are posted on The Woodlands Township Web site at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, under Elections.

from The Woodlands Township

Gordy Bunch

Position No. 1 Treasurer

Don Norrell President and General Manager

Mike Bass Position No. 2 Director

Jeff Long Position No. 3 Director

John McMullan Position No. 5 Director

Bruce Tough

Position No. 7 Chairman

Peggy Hausman

Position No. 6 Vice Chairman

Ed Robb

Position No. 4 Secretary

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The holiday season in The Woodlands is always a cheerful and busy time; and this year will be no exception!

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Kids’ Night Out!

This new program at The Woodlands Township Recreation Center is geared for four- to 10-year-olds and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on the second Friday of the month. Busy parents can drop their children off and have just enough time to do a little shopping or get a bite to eat. Children play games, make crafts and enjoy themed activities. Dinner is included in the cost of $20 per child, with a discount of $5 for siblings. Kids’ Night Out takes place on December 13, 2013. Please call 281-210-3950 for more information.

The Woodlands 2013 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest

Join in the fun of the annual Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest! Each village association coordinates their own contest, including dates and publicity, with support from The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Fire Department. There are usually two categories: Best Home in the village and Best Neighborhood in the village. A neighborhood is broadly defined as a few homes located in close proximity, or an entire cul-de-sac or subdivision. Best Home prizes include a yard sign and plaque. A yard sign and Ice Rink passes will be awarded to Best Neighborhood. Members of each village association serve as contest judges. Selection of winners is left to the sole discretion of the judges. Please check your village association’s Web site for more details about your respective village.

For more about holiday events produced by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, please

In addition to the many Township events and programs, The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau offers these wonderful holiday traditions:

Caroling on the Square

When it’s time to unwind, families can gather at Waterway Square for Caroling on the Square. This free festive event features live caroling groups. The carolers perform on Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Be sure to bring the children for Santa’s special appearances on December 7 and 21. For more information, please visit www.thewoodlandscvb.com/pages/ TWCVBEvents/CarolingontheSquare.

The Ice Rink and Winter Wonderland

Another must-see in The Woodlands is the Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland. Stroll through a fantasyland of magical lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical angels and snowmen from dusk until 11 p.m. Surrounding The Woodlands Ice Rink, the colorful light display is open to the public until Monday, January 20, 2014.

The Ice Rink also returns to The Woodlands this year! Located at the northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines Drive, it is the largest seasonal ice rink in the Southwest.

The Ice Rink is open daily until Monday, January 20, 2014. Special offers and coupons are available on the Ice Rink Web site: www.TheWoodlandsIceRink.com.

Ride the free trolley

For the most convenient way to visit Waterway Square and the rest of The Woodlands Town Center, take advantage of the expanded service of The Woodlands Waterway Trolley during the holiday season. Three trolleys will operate continuously from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. with an additional stop at the Town Center Parking Garage.

The Woodlands Waterway ® Trolley will continue to service passengers at The Woodlands Mall, Landry’s Seafood, Anadarko, Waterway Square, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the South Montgomery County Library and adjacent Community Center, West Lake Robbins Drive, Market Street Central Park, H-E-B at Market Street and Cinemark Tinseltown and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Garage. See page 10 for more information.

please visit www.holidayinthewoodlands.com.

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The sights and sounds of the holidays will be everywhere in The Woodlands, from the bright, twinkling holiday lights in Town Green Park to the majestic, choreographed Fountains at Waterway Square which will perform to a selection of holiday songs.

Families can gather at Waterway Square for a musical performance of the fountain’s cascading waterfalls, booming water jets and colorful lights synchronized to Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, Feliz Navidad, Christmas Eve/Sarajevo and Wizards in Winter by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

The fountains will perform every 15 minutes weekdays, from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m., and weekends

from noon to 11 p.m. through January 4, 2014. In addition to the dancing fountains, the one-acre plaza will be highlighted by a 43-foot, lighted holiday tree, lit nightly at 5:30 p.m., through Friday, January 3, 2014.

Nearby at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, families can experience lighted holiday displays among rows of brightly lit trees, doves, snowflakes and other illuminated holiday scenes. The park display is open nightly beginning at 5:30 p.m. through January 3, 2014.

In addition to eight illuminated doves on Lake Robbins Bridge, Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland, surrounding The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center at the northeast corner of Lake Robbins

and Six Pines Drive, allows kids of all ages to stroll through an extraordinary fantasyland of magical, lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical angels and snowmen every night from dusk until 11 p.m. Admission to Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public through January 20, 2014.

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Effective November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2014

TheWoodlands Waterway® Trolley, which offers free transportation throughout The Woodlands Waterway area, will expand its service during the holiday season.

Beginning November 15, 2013, through January 15, 2014, the Township will operate three trolleys to improve accessibility to shopping, dining and entertainment venues throughout The Woodlands Town Center. The holiday season schedule will provide continuous daily service from 10 a.m. until

10 p.m. The Trolley is expected to be at each stop every 15 minutes.

The service also will add a pick-up and drop-off spot at the Town Center Parking Garage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, where parking is free during the holidays. Parking may not be available in the Town Center Parking Garage on certain days due to events at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion or The Woodlands Waterway

Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The Woodlands Waterway Trolley will continue to serve passengers at The Woodlands Mall, Landry’s Seafood, Anadarko, Waterway Square, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell

Pavilion, the South Montgomery County Library and adjacent Community Center, West Lake Robbins Drive, Market Street Central Park, and H-E-B at Market Street.

Cruiser Stops

$5 per adult

$2.50 per youth (ages 4-12)

$2.50 per senior (ages 65 and up or person with a disability)

Children ages three and under are free !

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The last round trip starts at the mall turn at 8 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The last round trip starts at the mall turn at 9 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The last round trip starts at the mall turn at 7 p.m. Weekday rides may be available on specified holidays and events throughout the year.

Trolley Route

Active Trolley Stop

Inactive during Holidays

Trolley rides are FREE!

Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Please note: Trolleys do not run on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The last round trip starts at the mall at 9:30 p.m. Please be patient, the trolleys can only go as fast as the pedestrians and the traffic allow.

Celebrate Holiday Events

with The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation at Rob Fleming Park and Riva Row Boat House

Christmas in a Kayak!

9 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013

Come to Riva Row Boat House for some fun in the sun with Santa! Santa will join us on a kayaking adventure to Northshore Park for a present hunt. Riva Row Boat House rules apply to this program.

Ages: Any age child must be accompanied by an adult to ride in the kayak. Fee: $45 per child-parent pair. Program #5901.303

Polar Express Pizza Party

7 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013

Get in the holiday mood with a pajama and pizza party! Watch Polar Express on the big screen and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and warm clothes! Pizza, drinks and dessert included.

Ages: All. Fee: $30 per family of four. Program #6029.353

Milk and Cookies with Santa

7 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013

Have milk and cookies with Santa and hear a Christmas story by the fireplace! Please be sure to register early (this event sold out in 2012).

Ages: 3 - 12. Fee: $15 per child, $10 per additional sibling.

Program #6029.333

SnowconesFrostywiththe Snowman

3 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013

Have holiday fun with Frosty the Snowman! Join a snow ball fight, build a snowman and have a frosty treat!

Ages: 6 - 12. FEE: $15 per child, $10 per additional sibling.

Program #6029.343

Breakfast with Santa

9 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013

Join Santa for a catered breakfast by the fireplace at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park. Festivities include breakfast, carolers and photographs.

Ages: All. Fee: $40 per family of four, $7 each additional family member (discounts available for families of two or three). Program #6029.313

Evening with the Elves

5 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2013

Join Santa and his elves for dinner and s’mores by the fireplace at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park. The evening will include dinner, dessert, holiday crafts and bingo. Please be sure to register early (this event sold out in 2012).

Ages: All. Fee: $40 per family of four, $7 each additional family member (discounts available for families of two or three). Program #6029.323

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

6 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013

Don’t miss this great holiday hunt! There will be candy canes, hot cocoa and special presents from Santa, who might even deliver them himself! Don’t forget your flashlight!

Ages: 6 - 12. Fee: $15 per child, $10 per additional sibling. Program #6080.333

Please pre-register for these programs.

To register, call 281-210-3950, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov, and click the Register for Rec Programs icon. Christmas in a Kayak is held at Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, 77380. All other programs listed are held at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77389.

Holiday Recycling and Trash Service

There will be no waste collection services on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, or Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Curbside service will resume on Thursday. Households that usually have service Wednesday through Friday will receive collection on the day following the regular service day. All services are affected—trash, recycling, yard trimmings and bulk pickup. Please see the chart below.

Regular Collection

Holiday Collection

Monday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 ......................................... Service Uninterrupted

Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 Service Uninterrupted

Wednesdays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

Thursdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.........................................

Thursdays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

Fridays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3

Fridays, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3

Regular pickup schedule will resume Monday, January 6.

Saturdays, Dec. 28 and Jan. 4

Remember Recycling Guidelines!

• Collapse gift and mailing boxes to fit into recycling cart.

• NO Styrofoam,™ packing peanuts, plastic bags or shrink wrap are accepted in curbside recycling carts.

Failure to follow guidelines will result in items being left at the curb.

Recycling Cut, Green Christmas Trees

• Remove all decorations and lights from tree.

• Remove tree stands.

• Place the tree at the curb on your regular service day.

• Green trees will be picked up by the yard trimmings truck as part of your regularly scheduled services.

Disposing of Flocked Christmas Trees

• Flocked Christmas trees must be landfilled.

• Schedule as bulky pickup by calling Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804.

• Call at least two working days before your regular service day.

Extra Household Waste

• Requires purchase of a pink, extra service tag.

• Attach one tag per bag.

• Cost: $1.75 per tag

• Each bag must weigh less than 40 pounds.

• Purchase tags from The Woodlands Township offices, Kroger (Cochran’s Crossing, Alden Bridge and Sterling Ridge) and Randalls (Grogan’s Mill and Panther Creek).

The Woodlands Recycling Center —Research Forest Drive

• Will be closed Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1.

• Will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please call Waste Management Customer Service at 800-800-5804 for questions or problems. For unresolved service issues, please call The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800.

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Tuesday, December 3

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

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

Creekside Park Village Association Meeting 6464 Creekside Forest Drive

7 p.m.

281-210-3889

Wednesday, December 4

Development Standards Committee Meeting*

Thursday, December 5

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

Friday, December 6

Gorilla Hole

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center

7 p.m.

281-210-3950

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

Saturday, December 7

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

FREE Compost Class

8203 Millennium Forest Drive 10 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3800.

Caroling on the Square Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m.

281-363-2447

Tuesday, December 10

Heartsaver CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

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

Alden Bridge Village Association Meeting – Cancelled 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

7 p.m.

281-210-3886

Indian Springs Village Association Meeting - Cancelled 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard 7 p.m.

281-210-5808

Thursday, December 12

Residential Design Review Committee Meetings*

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

9 a.m.

281-210-3800

Panther Creek Village Association Meeting - Cancelled 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard 7 p.m. 281-210-3886

Ad Hoc Transportation Committee Meeting

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard 2 p.m. 281-210-3800

Friday, December 13

Kids’ Night Out

6 to 10 p.m.

The Woodlands Township Recreation Center 5310 Research Forest Drive

$20 per child, siblings receive discount

Saturday, December 14

Grogan’s Mill Farmers’ Market

Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center

8 a.m. to noon

www.grogansmillvillage.com

Heartsaver CPR Class

Emergency Training Center

9 a.m. to noon

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

Christmas in a Kayak

9 to 11 a.m.

Riva Row Boat House 281-210-3950

The Woodlands Tennis Tournament Bear Branch and Shadow Bend Parks

Must register before December 11 281-210-3950

Polar Express

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

7 to 10 p.m. 281-210-3950

Caroling on the Square Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m.

281-363-2447

Sunday, December 15

Holiday Fun with Snowcones

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

3 to 5 p.m.

281-210-3950

Milk and Cookies with Santa

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

7 to 10 p.m.

281-210-3950

Monday, December 16

Grogan’s Mill Village Association Meeting - Cancelled

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

6:30 p.m. 281-210-3887

www.metroministorage.net

College Park Village Association Meeting - Cancelled

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

7:30 p.m.

281-210-3889

Tuesday, December 17

Healthcare Provider CPR Class Emergency Training Center

6:30 to 10 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 18

Development Standards Committee Meeting*

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting (If needed)

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard 6 p.m.

281-210-3800

Saturday, December 21

Breakfast with Santa

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park 9 a.m.

281-210-3950

Caroling on the Square Waterway Square

6 to 8 p.m.

281-363-2447

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

6 to 8 p.m.

281-210-3950

Sunday, December 22

Evening with the Elves

The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park

5 p.m.

281-210-3950

Monday, December 23

Sterling Ridge Village Association

Meeting - Cancelled

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

7 p.m.

281-210-5808

Tuesday, December 24

Township Offices Closed

Cochran’s Crossing Village Association Meeting - Cancelled

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

2801 Technology Forest Boulevard

7 p.m.

281-210-3887

Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Day

Township Offices Closed No Trash and Recycling Service

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, January 1

New Year’s Day

Township Offices Closed No Trash and Recycling Service

Saturday, January 4

FREE Compost Class

8203 Millennium Forest Drive

10 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call 281-210-3800.

Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

There will be no waste collection services on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, or Wednesday, January 1, 2014. For more information on Holiday Recycling and Trash Service, please see page 14.

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES OF THE WOODLANDS

Alden Bridge

Alden Bridge wishes you a happy holiday season! We hope that everyone has a safe and joyous December! Keep it a safe holiday season by being aware of your surroundings while you’re out and about. Keep your home and car doors locked, don’t leave any of those holiday packages visible in the car when you go shopping, and don’t forget to utilize Vacation Watch if you’re planning to be out of town during the holidays.

Due to the holiday season, we skip our monthly residents meeting in December. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. We’ll have a speaker from the Montgomery County Food Bank.

It’s time to trim your home and yard for this year’s Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest! Judges will visit all Alden Bridge homes December 9-16, so turn on your lights every night during that period. We’ll choose one best home and one best neighborhood or group of homes in Alden Bridge. Winning homes will be awarded on Tuesday, December 17, between 6 and 8 p.m.

Have you ever thought of serving our village through a position on our village association board? Filing for board election begins on December 26 for the election in February. Alden Bridge will elect nine at-large Area Representatives for two-year terms, plus five Residential Design Review Committee members for one-year terms. You can obtain the pertinent information and filing forms from the Township Web site.

We continue to welcome additions to our electronic mailing list. Please send your email address to info@aldenbridge.org. Your address will not be shared and will be used only to distribute village news. Also please visit our Web site, www.aldenbridge.org, and our Facebook page.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to our village association in any way during 2013. Special thanks to all of our event and program sponsors! Your support is very much appreciated!

Submitted

by

Darla Bell

Cochran’s Crossing

December is the only month without a Cochran’s Crossing Village Association board meeting. However this is an opportunity to discuss some aspects of Cochran’s Crossing Village Association that have remained constant over the years.

Although all the villages of The Woodlands play an active role in our community, Cochran’s Crossing Village Association has more members on its board (18) than any of the other village boards. That is a good feature since it provides a core group of Cochran’s Crossing residents for support of Township and Village-based activities. It is also a challenge since board positions must be filled with Cochran’s Crossing residents who will be active and participate as board members. In fact, the bylaws state official business can only be conducted when a majority of the board is present. Even if there is a vacancy on the board it is still necessary to have at least 10 board members at a meeting.

We have been fortunate. Rarely has there been a need to postpone any matter due to a lack of quorum. When vacancies have occurred on the board, there have been interested, well qualified individuals ready to fill those positions. This fall, for example, two of our board members resigned due to work or family priorities. This would have made it somewhat difficult to assure quorums for meetings. In both cases, Cochran’s Crossing Village Association residents expressed a desire to serve on the board. New to the board are Ned Chapman, an attorney, and Dilyn Loveless, who moved to

The Woodlands this past year with her husband and their family (which includes 18-month-old triplets).

Board activities for 2013 will be detailed in the February 2014 community magazine. That list will include the ways Cochran’s Crossing Village Association has supported Township-wide events and worked with community organizations including Scout groups, elementary schools, The Woodlands and College Park High Schools as well as businesses such as Kroger and PhysiciansER.

Although there is not a board meeting this month, a good example of our activities is the annual Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest. All villages participate in the contest, but timing, judging and awarding are up to the board of each village.

Last year, the best home in Cochran’s Crossing was awarded to The Lyon Family on Driftoak, and the best neighborhood (for the 10th consecutive year) was Edgmire Place.

If you are a Cochran’s Crossing resident and want to get involved as a volunteer or to learn more about the village association board, please come to a village board meeting. They are held at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month

EVENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

(except December) in the Township’s main building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Also, remember village elections will be held in February. Look for more information on elections in upcoming issues of the community magazine.

Submitted by Gary Conwell

College Park

Winter is such a wonderful time in The Woodlands! From all of us in the Village of College Park, we hope all of our residents in The Woodlands are enjoying fun activities in our community and spending quality time with friends and family. We hope you have some exciting and memorable times.

We will have the judging for our annual Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest for College Park on Monday, December 16, in the evening, by a group of volunteers from our College Park board. All of the neighborhoods in College Park, which include Harper’s Landing, Grogan’s Forest and Windsor Hills will be reviewed. This time of year is a great time to make your residence shine with your special holiday touch. There will be an individual house category and neighborhood category winner, which will be announced later that week. Please refer to our College Park Web site for more details.

2013 was a year of excellent growth, in and around The Woodlands! We have more residents each and every year, coming to share our wonderful community. Every resident is a special part of The Woodlands, and it truly does make a difference that everyone is kind to one another. Whether it be when driving, shopping, eating, etc., that we show appreciation to each other.

Have a beautiful and blessed holiday season! Keep safe and warm, and we hope to see you at one of our 2014 College Park monthly meetings! They occur every third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

at The Woodlands Township building, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Every resident has a chance to share a concern or idea at our meetings!

Submitted by Johanne Stanley

Grogan’s Mill

The Grogan’s Mill Village Association hosted our second annual “Party in our Park” as part of the community-wide National Night Out celebration on October 1 at Sawmill Park. An estimated 150 adults and children showed up to enjoy the free pizza, tacos, sodas, ice cream, a “bouncy house,” water fountain and the very popular foam pit. A rider from the Alpha & Omega Mounted Security Patrol was also on hand to let the kids pet her horse. The fire department displayed one of their finest fire trucks to the delight of all the younger guests.

MEETING INFORMATION

The Grogan’s Mill Farmers Market continues through the winter months, with the exception of December 21 and 28 to give our vendors and volunteers a holiday break. We continue to grow with new vendors joining each month. Don’t forget we offer free WiFi for all. Stop by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association booth to get the code and to chat with us. Five fresh produce vendors are among the 35+ merchants who sell every Saturday

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ALDEN BRIDGE

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

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

COCHRAN’S CROSSING

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

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

COLLEGE PARK

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

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

CREEKSIDE PARK

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

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

GROGAN’S MILL

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

Web site www.grogansmillvillage.com

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

President George van Horn at president@gmva.org.

INDIAN SPRINGS

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

Web site www.indianspringsvillage.com

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

PANTHER CREEK

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

Web site www.panthercreekvillageassociation.org

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

STERLING RIDGE

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

Web site www.sterling-ridge.org

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

Sally Bowers and her husband Bill (not pictured) won the October Yard of the Month.

VILLAGE NEWS

morning at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center. Check our Web site at (www.grogansmillvillage.org) for the latest info on vendors and products and to subscribe to Friday’s weekly e-blast newsletter.

There will be no monthly association meeting in December, but we encourage you to put the third Monday of the month on your calendars to come see your village board in action. The location of our meetings is The Woodlands Township building at 2801 Technology Forest Boulevard, at 6:30 p.m. This is an excellent venue to air any issues you and your neighbors may be having. Our next meeting will be Monday, January 20, 2014.

Happy Holidays to all our Grogan’s Mill residents from your village board!

Submitted by Bob Leilich and Dana Denton

Indian Springs

2013 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest

The Indian Springs Village Association, along with support from The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Fire Department, is pleased to announce the 2013 Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest. Indian Springs Village Assocation judges will be out in neighborhoods December 6 through 8.

The Best Home 2012 in Peaceful Canyon, always on the lookout for creative decorating ideas, added a movie of Santa checking his list that could be seen in an upstairs window.

The Best Neighborhood 2012, Mirror Ridge, used billboards or lawn signs, one for each of the 12 Days of Christmas according to the popular holiday song. Another resident, high school student Andy Martinez, produced the design of the 12 billboards. He then recruited more than a dozen

neighborhood kids to help him paint the signs. One little painter was only five years old! Signs were spread throughout the neighborhood as a nice addition to the beautiful, coordinated decorating efforts of the homeowners.

CERT Emergency Kit

With professional administration from The Woodlands CERT, the Indian Springs Village Association has provided support for The Village Team Kit for Emergency Response to be made available to our village. With the numerous CERT members living in our village, this program will assist with ready access to emergency materials, if needed, for our trained resident volunteers. The Woodlands Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosted by The Woodlands Fire Department and the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event

Best Neighborhood 2012 – Mirror Ridge

Best Home 2012 - Sunshower Court

when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Information regarding upcoming CERT classes can be obtained by contacting Alison Downey at 281-210-5833, or adowney@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Taste of the Village 2013

Thank you all for making the ninth annual Taste of the Village a great success. We hope you enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in Indian Springs with free food samples and entertainment for all ages. The Taste of the Village is the primary fundraiser for the Indian Springs Community Service Scholarships that are awarded each spring to Indian Springs high school seniors. Last year, proceeds from the event enabled us to fund five $1,000 scholarships. See you again next year!

Submitted by Kelly Sharer

Panther Creek

The 40th annual National Night Out was a big success again with a 43 percent increase in participation this year. Panther Creek residents were major participants as we held 30 block parties, getting to visit with neighbors new and old and meeting the law enforcement teams that help protect us. We, the citizens of The Woodlands, are our own first line of defense, so remember to report suspicious activities that you see by calling 281-354-5511 and let your highly trained deputies take it from there. To meet the deputies who patrol your streets in person, attend any of our monthly village association meetings that are held the second Thursday of the month. See page 19.

We had a full bus of residents join the party as we were comfortably driven to watch the Houston Astros play the New York Yankees on our annual fall sports outing. The Astros were even winning, well if only for the first part of the game.

Volunteers from across Panther Creek also turned out to make the Fall Flea Market event a big success. Residents and vendors from across the state brought thousands of bargains for Woodlands residents to browse and buy.

Start stringing those Christmas lights and putting up the decorations.

It is time again for the Panther Creek Village Association Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest. Every resident of the village is automatically entered. You have two categories in which to win, the Neighborhood category and the Individual Home Category. Our expert judges will be coming by early to mid-December to marvel at your spirit and creativity. After scoring and comparing their picks, they will be awarding prizes and recognition. To give everyone a real chance, last year’s winners are not eligible to win this year. Panther Creek is not only the festive place to be in December, but it is also the caring place. In cooperation with Interfaith, we will identify a Panther Creek family to receive a little extra help at this time of year as we thoughtfully select and carefully wrap gifts to brighten their holiday. Your board members will also be visiting various senior living centers to distribute decorations and gifts.

Your Panther Creek Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in The Woodlands Township building at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Come learn about community activities and share your concerns and ideas. You can also visit us online at www.PantherCreekVillageAssociation.org.

Submitted by Paul Gebolys

mistletoe the connection

By Kathie Gilmore Herrick

Mistletoe often goes unnoticed until winter when it can make a deciduous hardwood host appear evergreen.

beyond a kiss

Tis’ the season to think fondly of mistletoe, perhaps recalling— in keeping with the yuletide tradition— when we connected beneath a sprig and stole a kiss! Mistletoe is intricately connected to the forest ecosystem. Because the plant provides essential food, cover and nesting sites for a broad spectrum of animal life, including birds, bees, butterflies and mammals, it has been characterized as a keystone species.

“A keystone species, is one whose impact on its community or ecosystem is disproportionately large relative to its abundance.”

~ Robert T. Paine, University of Washington, 1969

Since all mistletoes, the American (Phoradendron sp.) included, are partial parasites of trees and shrubs, some view the plant unfavorably. While possessing chlorophyll and capable of manufacturing food via photosynthesis, mistletoe roots invade its host for water and minerals. In fact, the scientific name of the American mistletoe, Phoradendron, means

“thief of tree” in Greek. Spreading slowly, less than two feet per year, ecologists believe the extraordinary benefits to native wildlife in the natural ecosystem far outweigh mistletoe’s reputation in the timber industry as a tree pest.

Numerous animals depend upon mistletoe for their survival. Birds, among them grouse, mourning doves, bluebirds, evening grosbeaks and robins, consume the white berries, transporting the seed from their beaks and in their droppings to new branches or other host trees. The fruit is a winter staple, high in protein for mammals, but highly toxic to humans. The leaves are a forage crop.

For honeybees, a species in decline and valued pollinators, mistletoe flowers provide the first pollen of the season. Mistletoe is also central to a courtship ritual of another kind when the Great Purple Hairstreak butterfly mates in the treetops and lays her eggs on the mistletoe. The leaves ensure food for her larvae to develop into another generation of winged beauties. It is indeed all connected!

The dense “witches’ broom” is a superior nesting site for birds.

The exquisite Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus) lays its eggs on the American mistletoe. Without the plant, the butterfly could not complete its life cycle.

Photo provided by Butterfly Enthusiasts of Southeast Texas.

Photo by C. Scott Herrick

Photo by Diane Milano

Come one day or all days, just register early. Determinations are made five days prior to each date whether enough participants are enrolled to hold the camps. Each camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive, 77381. Camps are geared for ages: 6-12. Fee: $50 per day, $15 per day sibling discount; $100 discount if you sign up for all days.

To register, call the Recreation Center at 281-210-3950, or use the Register for Rec Programs Icon at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. Use the number included after each entry shown.

During Christmas Break

Celebrate with The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation during Christmas break!

Candy Cane Factory

Monday, December 23

It’s a fun day filled with candy canes galore! Make a candy house as well as many candy cane crafts. #2031.313

Around the World in a Day

Tuesday, December 24

How does Santa circle the world in one day? Experience different cultures with crafts, food and activities. (Camp closes at 3 p.m.) #2031.323

Cookie Crumble Rumble

Thursday, December 26

Make cookie cakes, do cookie crafts and watch cookies rumble and tumble in a great cookie toss! #2031.333

Holiday Hullabaloo

Friday, December 27

Join the hullabaloo and dance the holiday shake and holiday hustle! #2031.343

Snowman Wonderland

Monday, December 30

Create a winter wonderland with snowmen, eat snow cones and make snowy crafts. #2031.353

Blast to the Past

Tuesday, December 31

Travel back in time to the ancient age of black and white television, then blast all the way forward to our last stop in 2013! (Camp closes at 3 p.m.) #2031.363

Party like it’s 2014!

Thursday, January 2

Start the New Year right with new games and new crafts. #2031.373

A Very Woodlands Winter

Friday, January 3

Design your own snowflakes, watch the movie, “Jack Frost ” and join a snowman building contest. #2031.383

Dreaming of a Texas SummerMartin Luther King Day

Monday, January 20

Tired of all the cold weather? Heat things up at Sunny Dayz camp! Eat s’mores and have a Texas-style snowball fight. #2031.393

A Lovely Sunny DayzPresident’s Day

Monday, February 17

What a lovely day to come to camp! Celebrate George Washington’s birthday by making a powdered wig and building a log cabin. #2031.303

JUST DO ONE THING

By Ed Commender

FIRST AID

This month, make sure that you are prepared to give first aid while waiting for an ambulance. An emergency can happen at any time and any place. Many public places have a first aid kit, oxygen, or an AED (automated external defibrillator) to treat people. These items can only save lives if someone knows how to use them. Actions you take in the first few minutes after an injury or other medical incident may save someone’s life.

Choose

One Of The Following Things To Do This Month To Become Better Prepared:

• Know what to do while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Call 911 instead of trying to take an injured or ill person to the hospital yourself. It seems like waiting for an ambulance will make it take longer to get help, but ambulance crews can start providing care as soon as they arrive. They can get the patient to hospital quickly, legally and more safely.

1. Stay on the line with 911 and follow emergency instructions.

2. Stay calm and try to keep the patient calm.

3. Don’t move a patient who was injured in an automobile accident or fall, or who was found unconscious.

4. If the patient is cold, cover them with a blanket.

5. Don’t give an injured person anything to eat or drink (unless instructed by the 911 dispatcher).

6. Have someone watch for the ambulance and show the crew how to get to the patient. (This is especially important in an apartment or office building, or if your address is hard to see from the street).

• Make or buy first aid kits for your home and car.

Ready-made first aid kits are available at most department stores or your local American Red Cross chapter. These kits come in a variety of sizes and prices. You can also make your own kit from supplies you probably already have around the house.

Some items that should be included in a basic first aid kit are:

– Adhesive tape

– Antiseptic ointment

– Band-aids (assorted sizes)

– Blanket(s)

– Cold pack(s)

– Disposable gloves

– Gauze pads and roller gauze (assorted sizes)

– Hand sanitizer (liquid or wipes)

– Plastic bags

– Scissors and tweezers

– Small flashlight and extra batteries

– Triangular bandage

• Take training in first aid, CPR, AED or pet first aid.

Helping others in a medical emergency isn’t as hard to learn as you might think. Knowing how to apply a bandage, identify the signs and symptoms of shock, perform CPR or

use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) can save a life.

First responders may not be on the scene immediately. It is up to individuals like you to be ready to help someone who is injured. The person whose life you save may be someone that you love.

Many American Red Cross chapters now offer training in pet first aid. Training may also be available through your local humane society, kennel club or pet store. Check with your veterinarian to see what special items you may need to include in a first aid kit for your pets. If you travel with your pet, or if they are service or hunting animals, you may want to make a travel-sized pet first aid kit as well. Contact your local fire department or American Red Cross chapter to learn what first aid classes are available in your area. Ask your employer if they will sponsor a class for your workplace, or take a class with your family or on your own. Many classes are offered free of charge. Courses may also be offered at your place of worship, school or community organization. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training also includes first aid training.

Remember, emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. We encourage you to follow the plan throughout the year and to “stay informed and be ready” by following us on the web (www.twcert.com), Facebook or Twitter. Resources are also available at www.do1thing.com.

Beat the traffic lane closures By

Riding Your Bike

By Heather Cherry

There is something in your garage right now that could help you beat the traffic, get more fit and save gas and money! If you live and work in The Woodlands, or if you are just running an errand close to home, consider riding your bike.

Many company dress codes may allow for riding your bike in khakis or exercise pants with a camisole or tank, then putting on your company shirt or making a quick change upon arrival. Consider wrinkle-free skirts or pants, light sweaters, etc., that you could roll up and put in a backpack. Some companies have shower facilities that make bike commuting even more manageable.

The more pleasant temperatures in fall make it even easier. And riding early in the day and late in the afternoon are surprisingly comfortable. Ample shade on most bike paths is also a plus. Check out the pathway map on the Township Web site to plan your route. Be extra aware of car traffic, construction and others using the pathways. And remember to bring insect repellent if needed!

Some moms working at the Township have recently found that it works for them. One working mom said, “I drive my seventh- grader to Knox, park my car in my garage and then jump on my bike. It takes me under 30 minutes! It gives me quiet time and a bit of exercise before I start my work day and begin my busy evening with the kids. It makes me appreciate where I work and live even more!”

To view the interactive pathway map, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ pathwaymap.

Time for Your Annual Sprinkler Check

By Bob Dailey

W.I.S.E. guys check a sprinkler system to make sure it is operating properly.

Now that cooler weather is here, it’s the ideal time for residents to inspect outdoor irrigation systems for problems that may have cropped up during peak usage months. Schedule a free sprinkler system checkup with a licensed irrigation expert through The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency. This program, known as The Woodlands Irrigation System Evaluation (W.I.S.E.), pays for professionals to guide residents through their sprinkler systems and also helps residents evaluate the efficiency of the system. Residents can sign up for this service at The Woodlands Joint Power Agency Web site (www.wjpa.org).

The free evaluation will assist the homeowner to:

• Find and repair minor breaks in sprinkler heads.

• Adjust sprinkler heads for proper zone coverage.

• Check the system for leaks.

• Adjust your controller to conform to the Defined Irrigation Schedule now in effect in The Woodlands.

• Increase outdoor water efficiency through retro-fit devices.

The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency also offers a 50 percent rebate for expenses up to $150 on the purchase of a rain sensor, an ET Smart Controller, a drip irrigation system, rain water harvesting system, or other water-saving device for your irrigation system. Call 855-h2o-SAVE for more information on the rebate.

Some winter chores for your lawn:

• St. Augustine grass goes dormant in the winter. Very little or no irrigation is needed from October to April.

• Use a mulching lawnmower to mulch fallen leaves back into your lawn to provide added nutrition.

• Remove debris from ornamental beds. A quick way to do this is to use a leaf blower, then mulch the debris into the lawn.

• Add good organic mulch to flower beds.

Fall

By Katerina Graham

COMPOSTING

Fall is an exciting time of the year to a gardener. Why? Because of all the leaves!

Tomost people these leaves might appear as trash or nuisance, but to the gardener who understands the need to replenish the soil, a bag of leaves is a mine of carbon... Why do we need carbon? The answer: so we can compost! Composting is the deliberate act by humans of facilitating the decay of plant material with the purpose of creating a new type of material that is full of life-giving nutrients. Decomposition, the natural process at work, takes place thanks to bacterial and fungal activity, and it is constantly taking place in nature. Thanks to decomposition, natural areas are not littered with dead animal and old plant matter. Whether it’s a natural or a deliberate process, both soils and plants are the direct beneficiaries of this continuous renewal.

Free Compost Classes

The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department offers compost classes annually, October through March. Taught by Montgomery County Master Gardeners, the class offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about the science and art of composting. No need to register! Next class: Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m. at the 8203 Millennium Forest Drive outdoor classroom. For more information, please call 281-210-3914.

Compost Classes

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, January 4, 2014, 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 8, 2014, 10 to 11 a.m.

the

Learn Composting Basics

• Troubleshooting Tips

• Handouts

• Resource List

• Bins for Sale

Drawing for a free bin and other prizes at each class! Held at Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services campus, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive (next to The Woodlands High School). Call 281-210-3924 for more information.

Camille Dailey adds kitchen scraps to her compost bin. Discover all

benefits of composting at The Woodlands Township monthly compost class.

Help us make this Christmas a little brighter for homeless animals

The

Photos withSanta! $15.00each! otherKids,dogs&petswelcome!Toyincluded!

Dec.

(South of Woodlands Pkwy and 2978 intersection)

Activities

Photos with Santa by Ananda Tiller: Just $15! Pose for the annual family+dog Christmas photo taken by outstanding professional photographer Ananda Tiller!

Silent Auction & Raffle, Holiday music, food tent with baked treats & other goodies.

Pet Contests (1:30pm - 4pm)

Muttcracker Market Silent Auction & Raffle, too!

Delight in some early Christmas shopping with our array of dog-doting vendors & sponsors!

Holiday Hound, Pet Star, Best Ball Retrieving / Pool Dunking Dog, Best Tail Wagger, Pet-Owner Look-A-Like

LSAWL’s

Major Sponsors to Date

Texas Doghouse, Best Friends Pet Care, The Bryi’s Pet Sitting, Natures Select Pet Products, Miss Daisy’s Dog Camp, Barker Street Bakery, Scentsy (Jennifer Westphal), Pickled Pepper Art, Gillman Subaru ABC Pet Resort, Forest Shadows Pet Resort, Suzie Cohens Pet Blankets, My Family Vet, Totally Pets Pet Services

LSAWL has saved more than 1350 Labs and Lab mixes through our SOS Labs, etc. program, and that’s not including the “etc.” (including kitties!) Under our Fixing Montgomery County program, we have spayed/neutered more than 3500 pets of folks in need of assistance in hopes of preventing more unwanted pups and kittens from entering our already overloaded area shelters. (700 surgeries to date in 2013).

NEIGHBORS Over the Holidays Get

By Holly Steinke

Did you know that Neighbors Knowing Neighbors is one of the first steps in crime prevention?

Whetherit’s sharing cookies, having a dinner, enjoying a barbecue, singing carols or keeping an eye on each other’s homes, the holidays are a great time to get to know your neighbors and enjoy your neighborhood. Before you head out, lock your doors, turn on your lights and set your alarms. Then, have a great time!

By knowing each other, you’ll be in a better position to know what is normal and what is not in your neighborhood. If you see something suspicious, alert law enforcement immediately:

• For an emergency, call: 9-1-1, for Montgomery and Harris counties

• For suspicious activities, call: – 936-442-7797 for Montgomery County

– 281-376-3472 for the Village of Creekside Park in Harris County

Also, if you’ll be gone during the holidays, don’t forget to sign up for Vacation Watch to have a deputy check your home while you are away! Fill out the forms at the appropriate Web site below. Be sure to let law enforcement know if you return early!

• In Montgomery County, visit www.mocosheriff.com and click on Crime Prevention, then the Vacation Watch icon or call 936-442-7797.

• In Harris County, visit www.cd4.hctx.net and click on Online Services or call 281-376-3472

For more ideas on how to get to know your neighbors or to find out about other crime prevention tips, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx. gov/woodlandswatch, or contact the Neighborhood Services Department at 281-210-3800.

CARPET MAN

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