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ANNOUNCEMENTS Guess who opened a new location in Magnolia? Cindy Irvine is accepting new members to try out the newest Delta Life Fitness by Xscape Theatre in the Woodland Square Shopping Center. Megan Alarid, Founder of Heightened Leaders, earned the title of Certified EOS Implementer (TM) in February. Recognized as an expert in the professional Implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Megan is one of approximately 150 certified EOS Implementers throughout the world! HeightenedLeaders.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Grand Central Park has released renderings of its 13-acre Lake House amenity complex set to open next year. The resident hub encompasses a resortstyle pool, fitness room, yoga and event lawn, large covered pavilion, patio with lake views and an indoor Grand Room. The clubhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows that seamlessly integrate the outdoor setting with indoor spaces. Other new amenities coming to Grand Central Park are Twilight Park, with a playground, fitness trail and fitness stations; and Mystic Pond, offering a fishing pier, fire pit, café lights and gazebo. Visit grandcentralparktx.com.
In February, PurePoint Financial celebrated the Grand Opening of their location in The Woodlands. Clients, business and community partners joined the Financial Center team. One of the highlights of the evening was the check presentation of $25,000 to Kids’ Meals, a Houston-based non-profit that provides meals to children in need. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) recently announced the winners of the 2018 Parks and Natural Areas Award competition. The winner of the under $500,000 category was the 13-mile Spring Creek Nature Trail, a project constructed by Bayou Land Conservancy. The natural surface, hike/ bike trail runs along Spring Creek, in both Harris & Montgomery County, and was mostly constructed by community volunteers, including about 20 boardwalks and bridges.
NEW TO THE TEAM & PROMOTIONS
Harvest Market has announced it will open its fourth Houston-area store — and first 40,000-square-foot facility — in Woodforest. The store, projected to open during the fourth quarter of 2019, is being branded as a “grocerant,” offering both groceries and a number of made-fresh-to-order casual dining establishments. The Woodforest store will also have a drive-thru coffee service and golf cart parking. The new Harvest Market will be located in the Pine Market retail village. Learn more at woodforesttx.com.
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Byron Ellis, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CRPC, Managing Director of the financial advisory firm of Use, has announced the addition of Mike Camara as a Certified Financial Planner. Camara has worked in the financial services industry for more than 13 years. In addition to wealth planning, Camara has used his extensive experience to help train new associates at his previous firm.
The Woodlands Mall will showcase the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Pop-up through May 10, 2019. The travelling pop-up features unparalleled and curator-approved replicas of nine Van Gogh masterpieces. In addition to examining up-close famous works of art, visitors can buy selected gifts such as books, prints, toys and fashion and home accessories at a gift shop in the mall.
Looking for mediation training? The Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. will be providing both general and family mediation training. The General Mediation Training will be a 40hour training April 24-26, and May 2-3 at The Strong Firm Mediation, Arbitration & Collaboration Center. The Family Training will be 8am-5pm May 22-24 at the DRC-MC office in Conroe. Details on resolutioncenter.org/mediation-training. The latest calendar of events for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion include performances by Chris Tomlin with Tauren Wells and Pat Barrett on April 13; Leon Bridges on April 26; Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band on May 2; Dave Matthews Band on May 17; ZZ Top and Bad Company with Special Guest Cheap Trick on May 18; Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on June 1; Hootie & The Blowfish with Barnaked Ladies on June 14; Train and Goo Goo Dolls on June 28; Third Eye Blind with Jimmy Eat World and Ra Ra Riot on July 27. For more information and tickets, call 281-364-3010 or visit woodlandscenter.org. You are unique. Your team is unique. Your organization is unique. Don’t settle for generic development programs. Together, you and DLP Coaching will create customized development experiences to unlock your full leadership potential. Build self-awareness, drive team alignment, and create value! Contact DLP Coaching and get ready to GROW! DLPCoaching.com.