Community Calendar  2008

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Support Corbin in the Breast Cancer 3-Day 60 Mile Walk. Proceeds Benefit the Susan G Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust, funding important breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. To Support Corbin in her walk for Breast Cancer visit her site here

July
Vetrans of Foreign War Motorcycle Group of Texas Fundraiser
(Non-Profit group of the VFW that supporst the programs and efforts of the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary.) This year they are putting together a calendar of the VFWMG units to give away for a $20 donation to help continue doing for the troops. If you would like to help sponsor the calendars Please call Johnny Phillips, Unit 1-12024 President at 936 648 3342

July 1-14
Help Create a Home for a Wounded Warrior
Operation Homefront is opening the first housing complex for transitioning wounded warriors who need a place to live while the receive care at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital in Washington, DC.

Volunteers and businesses can help these service members and their families during tough times by purchasing household items from any Wal-Mart in America. Go to Wal-Mart, find the gift registry kiosk, and enter "Operation Homefront" There is a huge list of household items including Bedding, groceries and baby items that are needed by these families. For more information, check them out online here

July 1
A Red, White and Blue Celebration
730p, The Ark Family Church, Conroe. $15 Adults, $5 Children ages 12 and Under. Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for a Celebration. Featured guest is Young Texas Artists 2007 winner, Anastasia Markina, pianist and Tom Tillman with the Symphony Chorus. For more information visit them online here

July 1-31
FunQuest Summer Day Camp
7a-6p, Oscar Johnson Jr Community Center. $64 Weekly (Conroe Resident) $80 Weekly (Non-Resident). It is the Answer to your summer fun! Campers will take part in daily activities including games, swimming, hiking, archery, songs, skits, crafts, values education, field trips and special themes. Visit here for more info

July 1
Benefit for MC War Memorial Park
Heritage Place Park, Downtown Conroe. 11a-130p. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. Proceeds to Benefit the Park Renovations. KSTAR Live Broadcast from 10a-12p. Patriotic Hat Contest, Raffle and more.

July 1
Chick Fil A Kids Night Out
Something New Every Tuesday Night. 6p-8p. 1660 Lake Woodlands Drive. Skeeter the Clown (Baloon art and Face Painting) For More information visit them online

July 3
Free Concert in the Park
6p-9p. Heritage Place. FREE. Joe Ely web

July 3
Star-Spangled Salute
FREE. Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion. 8p. This kid-friendly concert features the Houston Symphony performing patriotic classics including The American Sing a long. Joining the Symphony is vocalist Kaitlyn Lusk performing songs from the Judy Garland Songbook. Gates open at 630 and admission is Free. Pack a Picnic and Bring the Family.

July 4
Chevy's Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks
Featuring Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert and Jo Dee Messina. Admission for the festival is $8, benefiting the Central Houston Civic Improvement, Inc. Children 10 and under are free. For more information call 713 247 3500 or visit their website here

July 4
Library Closing
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System will be closed Today in honor of Independence Day. Normal Business hours will resume on the 5th.

July 4
Southern Express Boat Parade
12p-2p, Lake Conroe. This is a unique Conroe Tradition, where local boaters are invited to show off their boats in a one-of-a kind Independence Day Parade. Southern Empress

July 4
FREE Fireworks Display
C.M. Joslin American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit #618 will sponsor their annual FREE Fireworks Display at Dusk (around 830p) Bring Lawn Chairs and enjoy an evening of fun. Hot Dogs and Watermelon will be avaiable for a donation to Cancer Research. Call 936 856 5224 For more information. Hwy 1097 E 1 mile from Willis

July 4
Firework Schedule on The Lake
Walden on Lake Conroe- 915p
Bentwater- Dusk
Southern Empress Dinner at 730p- Must call for Reservations. 936 588 3000

July 4
Sidewalk Sale
Outlets at Conroe. 936 756 0912 or visit them online here

July 4
11th Annual Red, Hot and Blue Festival and Fireworks
The Red, Hot & Blue Festival is produced by The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. This event hosts tens of thousands of people annually in The Woodlands Town Center to celebrate America’s Independence. For all Information Check out their website

July 5
Lake Conroe Lions Club Bingo
730p Montgomery Community Center. 936 597 4770

July 7-11 & 14-18
Pioneer Days
9a-12p, 1p-4p. Heritage Museum, Conroe. $35, Ages 9-11. Children will learn how to make butter, corn husk dolls, make rope and listen to tales from Sam Houston. They will also learn songs from that era.

July 7-24
American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes Session 2
City of Conroe Aquatic Center. 936 522 3930 or online here

July 8
Chick Fil A Kids Night Out
Something New Every Tuesday Night. 6p-8p. 1660 Lake Woodlands Drive. Friendship Night with Mojo and the Monkey (Find out about Summer Camp Day at Chick Fil A) For More information visit them online

July 11
Deadline for 2 on 2 Men's Basketball League
Session: July 17-Aug 21. 18 and up. $50 per 2 man Team. Conroe Recreation Center. Website

July 11-26
And Then There Were None
8p and 2p* (20th) Crighton Theater, $17 adults, $10 ages 18 and under. Visit crighton theater online

July 12
Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding Tour
View their 5 beautiful wedding venues and receive information about their 3 enchanting wedding packages. 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville. 945a. For more information call Shelly at 1 800 458 3435 or email here

July 12
St. Mary's 5th Annual Garage Sale
8a-4p. Plantersville. Come Rain or Shine, 650 Families have donated Items to make this the biggest garage sale in Montgomery and Grimes Counties. Contact Joe Gust 936 873 5056

July 15
Chick Fil A Kids Night Out
Something New Every Tuesday Night. 6p-8p. 1660 Lake Woodlands Drive. A Night with the Houston Museum of Natural Science. For More information visit them online

July 15-Aug 11
Mommy and Me Fitness
10a-11a. Conroe Rec Center. 936 522 3900. Online here

July 17-18
Texas L.E.A.D Conference and Career Fair
Networking Mixer. 8a-5p. Luncheon wiht Keynote Speaker Dr. Randall Pinkett. Career Fair 3p-6p. The Jones Graduation School or Management at Rice University. For more information visit their website here

July 17-25
Summer Enter to Win Game
Outlets at Conroe. 936 756 0913 or online here

July 18
USDA Deadline
The Final Date to sign up for the 2005-2007 livestock disaster program which includes both the Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program. The Livestock Disaster Programs provide aid to livestock producers who suffered eligible livestock or livestock feed losses between Jan 1, 2005 and Dec 31, 2007, because of natural disaster. For more information visit them online

July 18
Chicken Spaghetti Dinner
6-8p. Conroe Horizon Church. $6. Proceeds to buy school supplies for needy students. From the Food Pantry. For more information contact Ron 936 520 9120

July 19
2nd Annual Jeffery Ingram Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
High Meadow Ranch Golf Club. There will be a 1pm Shotgun start for the Golf Tournament. There will also be a silent and Live auction, BBQ and concert featuring Roger Creager. For more information on the tournament, donating or tickets to the Roger Creager show visit their website here

July 19
Benny Ray Durbin Benefit
1p. Spurs on 1488. Benny suffored from a heart attack on Mother's day that put him in a coma for 3 1/2 weeks and passes on May 31st. The benefit is to help his wife, D'Ann Durbin take care of funeral and medical expenses. BBQ Plates, Raffels, Auction, moonwalks and Live Entertainment. If you would like to donate or have any questions please call 936 445 9485

July 19
Jingle Bells Holidaze Sale
Craft Event at Jodi's Shop. 10a-4p. Free Admission. Event Raffles suppost Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association. Any questions call 713 516 7524

July 19
Great Wall China Adoption
Everything you need to Know about Adopting From China. 2p-4p. McGovern-Stella Neighborhood Library, Houston. FREE EVENT. By Attending this Informational China Adoption Workshop, you will receive a coupon for $25 off our application fee and certificate fro 2 hours credit of Hague Education Training. If you have any questions email Allison Stock here

July 22
Chick Fil A Kids Night Out
Something New Every Tuesday Night. 6p-8p. 1660 Lake Woodlands Drive. Ballon Art by Michael Crayton. For More information visit them online

July 22
Free Immunizations
EMCID Building in New Caney located at 21575 Hwy 59 N, Suite 100. Brought to you by Montgomery County The United Way

July 23
Free Immunizations
Willis Parent Resource Center locaed at 606 N Campbell. Brought to you by the Montgomery County United Way.

July 25
KSTAR COUNTRY Blood Drive
12p-5p, KSTAR Country Parking Lot, 1212 S. Frazier, Conroe. Every Blood Donation saves as many as 3 LIVES! Donate with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center twice between June 1 and Sept 30 and get $20 Gift card to Target. For any information email Lisa Christi here

July 25
Underwater Photo Garden "Flowers"
6-730p. City of Conroe Aquatic Center. 936 522 3930 or email Kristin Friend

July 25-26
Main Street Program of Huntsville
Come out to The Old Town Theatre on 12 Street and Enjoy one of the Classics. Sponsored by SHSU Department of Student Activities and the Office of M.I.S.S.
All Tickets are $5 Per Movie
Call 936 295 2150 For Ticket Purchase Information

Movie Schedule
Friday Night 8p- Il Postino (In Italian with English Subtitles)
Movie and Dinner at the Stardust Room $20

Saturday 1p- Jaws

Saturday 4p- Monsoon Wedding (In Hindi with English Subtitles)

Saturday Night 8p- Casablanca
Movie and Dinner at the Stardust Room $20

July 26
BBQ Fundrasier for Needham Fire Rescue
11a-5p. Needham Fire Rescue sets Goal of $10,000 to offset rising fuel costs for the department. Tickets are available in person at station 61 or at the door. $7 for adults, $5.50 for 10 and under. For more information email Stuart P Norman here

July 26
2008 TX Christmas Lights Workshop
Call for Time. 281 987 0416 ext 2142 (Ryan Johnson) Lone Star Convention Center.

July 26
Community Resource Festival
930a-2p. 804 Gladstell St West in Conroe. The family oriented festival will feature information from local non profit agencies, face painting and games, prizes and assistance for enrollment for state health insurance programs for children.

July 26
Shelby Sells Benefit
11a-6p. Montana's Saloon. Live Music, Silent Auction, Raffles, BBQ and More... She was diagnosed with Wegeners Disease and she has many expenses that are not being covered by insurance. Call 281 796 9659 for more information. Raffle Items are needed.

July 26
Porter Fire Department
Blood Drive. 9a-3p. Porter Fire Department. 281 354 6666. Contact email

July 28- Aug 1
First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
8a-noon. Children who have completed Pre-K through sixth grade. For information call 936 291 3441

July 28
Free Immunizations
MCUW Conroe Service Center located at 731 West Davis. Brought to you by Montgomery County United Way.

July 28
School Board Orientation
Training and Board Operating Procedures for current board members and partrons interested in serving the school board. 630p-730p. Cargill Education Support Center

July 29
Free Concert Katy Mills
Simon DTour Live, a free event connecting teens with some of today's top musical acts, fashion, pop culture and technology, will welcome The All-American Rejects to Katy Mills on Tuesday, July 29 from 3 - 9 p.m.

July 29
Chick Fil A Kids Night Out
Something New Every Tuesday Night. 6p-8p. 1660 Lake Woodlands Drive. Happily Ever After Party (Song, Dance, Parachute, Puppet Show and Face Painting) For More information visit them online

July 30
Open Ride Night
630-9p. Lone Star Expo Center. 936 539 7822

July 31
Foster/Adoptive Parent Information
Inform yourself on opening your heart and your home to become a foster or adoptive parent. Brought to you by Catholic Charities. 630 p. Catholic Charities. Louisiana St. Houston. For information, please call 713 874 6597 or email Barbara Feliciano

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