Hello Woodlands has updated its “31 Things To Do” monthly guide for June in light of COVID-19 to focus on ways to contribute to our community while practicing social distancing, staying at home, and efforts to #slowthespread.

In the upcoming days and weeks to come, Hello Woodlands is committed to educating our community on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), sharing important updates on changes in Montgomery County, and sharing ways of how we can work together and serve our community.

View the guide at https://www.hellowoodlands.com/31-ways-to-support-local-give-back-things-to-do-in-june-2020/

If there is any opportunity for the Hello Woodlands team to help communicate news, important updates, and/or highlight a story or need, please let us know by emailing info@hellowoodlands.com. We are in this together.

The economic impact of COVID-19 has spiked the need for hunger relief into levels not seen before. Many families in our community are already struggling without food and there are a growing number of elderly, children, and adults who need help during this crisis. Montgomery County Food Bank is working together with partner agencies to fight against hunger by distributing food and resources to those in need by hosting Mobile Markets throughout Montgomery County.

Mobile Markets are temporary drive thru distribution centers where pre-packaged bags of groceries will be provided to Montgomery County residents in need, while supplies last. Residents can drive up to the Mobile Market, stay in their car, and MCFB’s partner agencies and trained volunteers will load the groceries safely into their car. View dates, times, locations and partners involved at Mobile Markets scheduled for the upcoming week.

MOBILE MARKETS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Mobile Markets will continue through the month of May and June 2020 – please stay tuned for upcoming dates and details.

For anyone not able to attend one of these drive thru distributions, more info can be found on the MCFB website about food pantries open across the county at https://mcfoodbank.org/find-a-food-pantry-partner-agencies-conroe-tx/

The Montgomery County Food Bank is mobilized, as a second responder, to serve the community with the highest safety standards in food handling and distribution. MCFB works with over 50 partner agencies in Montgomery County to distribute food to clients. With their network and relationships, they are able to provide the most cost-effective way for agencies to access the greatest variety of nutritional food and necessities in volume.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The best way to safely help your neighbors in need is to join the community wide Montgomery County Food Bank Virtual Food Drive at www.mcfoodbank.org.

At the Montgomery County Food Bank, every $1 donated provides 5 meals.

If you would like to volunteer, please visit the Montgomery County Food Bank website as they have screening measures in place.

To ensure the highest safety standards, the MCFB is not encouraging community food drives at this time.

Conroe Independent School District is hosting graduation ceremonies this week from June 1 through June 5, 2020. The ceremonies will be held at the Woodforest Bank Stadium as well as streamed online at Conroe ISD’s “Graduation Central” webpage at https://www.conroeisd.net/about/graduation-central/

Read more at https://www.hellowoodlands.com/conroe-isd-hosts-graduation-ceremonies/

View Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s online programs at https://www.facebook.com/mcmlsTX/

Go to https://www.countylibrary.org/calendar.htm to see which platform will be hosting each presentation. To learn more about the completely virtual summer reading program visit https://countylibrary.org/summer.htm Keep reading!

The opening of the market will occur in phases.  Phase 1 will be Food / Produce Vendors Only.
Phase 2 and what vendor categories will be included will be determined at a later date.
In order to keep customers, vendors and volunteers safe, the Market Committee has closely examined best practices from farmer’s markets and farmer’s market associations from across the United States.

Consequently, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market will be implementing the following prudent best practices (which may be subject to change):

TO MINIMIZE RISK TO ALL AND SLOW THE SPREAD, PLEASE

•    If you are feeling ill, do not enter
•    Masks are required for all
•    In and out quickly, no lingering
•    Sanitize hands before entering market
•    Follow social distancing – 6 feet apart
•    Please do not touch products, vendors will help you
•    Preorder and pay online when possible
•    Pay by card or exact change
•    No pets, unless you have a service animal
•    Please leave children at home
•    Avoid groups or gathering of more than 2
•    No food or drink at the market

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. All profits from the market go back in to our community through activities such as scholarships, school donations, and community involvement.

There are two ways The Woodlands Farmer’s Market can help you get in touch with your favorite vendor:
1) TWFM Facebook page
We are updating our Facebook page several times a day when we hear more information about any of our vendors. We have encouraged vendors to post directly to our Facebook page to announce ways to connect with them directly for pick-up or delivery. Check here to see what your favorite vendors are doing to get their products out to customers.
2) TWFM Website
We have listed all vendors with links to their websites.  Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.  If you do not know the name of the vendor that you are looking for, please reply to this email and Jennifer will do her best to help you locate the vendor.

Come support Glade and its musicians. Enjoy a glass of wine or a drink of your choice and listen to great music outside of your home.

• Glade Arts Foundation is committed to keeping our patrons and staff safe.
• Limited seating is available with social distancing measures in place.
• No reservations larger than 6 people are allowed for now.
• Patio seating is also available; back doors will be open to allow you to enjoy the music.
• There will be Handcrafted cocktails and a sommelier curated wine list.
• $20 Admission Fee

Food donations will be accepted at the “Drive Through of Caring” on Wednesdays from 9-11am by drive through at: Interfaith of The Woodlands, 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77381

For a list of current food needs download here:
bit.ly/aprilfoodneeds

The opening of the market will occur in phases.  Phase 1 will be Food / Produce Vendors Only.
Phase 2 and what vendor categories will be included will be determined at a later date.
In order to keep customers, vendors and volunteers safe, the Market Committee has closely examined best practices from farmer’s markets and farmer’s market associations from across the United States.

Consequently, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market will be implementing the following prudent best practices (which may be subject to change):

TO MINIMIZE RISK TO ALL AND SLOW THE SPREAD, PLEASE

•    If you are feeling ill, do not enter
•    Masks are required for all
•    In and out quickly, no lingering
•    Sanitize hands before entering market
•    Follow social distancing – 6 feet apart
•    Please do not touch products, vendors will help you
•    Preorder and pay online when possible
•    Pay by card or exact change
•    No pets, unless you have a service animal
•    Please leave children at home
•    Avoid groups or gathering of more than 2
•    No food or drink at the market

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. All profits from the market go back in to our community through activities such as scholarships, school donations, and community involvement.

There are two ways The Woodlands Farmer’s Market can help you get in touch with your favorite vendor:
1) TWFM Facebook page
We are updating our Facebook page several times a day when we hear more information about any of our vendors. We have encouraged vendors to post directly to our Facebook page to announce ways to connect with them directly for pick-up or delivery. Check here to see what your favorite vendors are doing to get their products out to customers.
2) TWFM Website
We have listed all vendors with links to their websites.  Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.  If you do not know the name of the vendor that you are looking for, please reply to this email and Jennifer will do her best to help you locate the vendor.

Food donations will be accepted at the “Drive Through of Caring” on Wednesdays from 9-11am by drive through at: Interfaith of The Woodlands, 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77381

For a list of current food needs download here:
bit.ly/aprilfoodneeds

The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach, at both locations, in their parking lots on June 19^th, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals.

Donor coach will be parked at the Shadowbend Y, Friday, June 19^th, 9am – 1:30pm, 6145 Shadowbend Place. No walk in appointments, please register online at your preferred time, https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/313440

Donor coach will be parked at the Branch Crossing Y, Friday, June 19^th, 9am – 1:30pm,  8100 Ashlane Way. No walk in appointments, Register online at your preferred time, https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/308155

Please remember to Eat, Drink, and Bring I.D. The Blood Center now requires all donors and staff to wear face coverings. We want to make sure we’re protecting one another from COVID-19 while we help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. For more info visit http://www.giveblood.org/mythbusters-the-truth-about-coronavirus-(covid-19)/\

Giving blood remains an essential service during the pandemic. Collecting blood is a marathon, not a sprint. Blood donors are needed to consistently give now and in the future.

Thank you for helping us save lives when patients need you the most. For more information call Roxanne Davis, 281-367-9622. The sponsor code for the YMCA Blood Drive is YMWD.

The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach, at both locations, in their parking lots on June 19^th, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals.

Donor coach will be parked at the Shadowbend Y, Friday, June 19^th, 9am – 1:30pm, 6145 Shadowbend Place. No walk in appointments, please register online at your preferred time, https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/313440

Donor coach will be parked at the Branch Crossing Y, Friday, June 19^th, 9am – 1:30pm,  8100 Ashlane Way. No walk in appointments, Register online at your preferred time, https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/308155

Please remember to Eat, Drink, and Bring I.D. The Blood Center now requires all donors and staff to wear face coverings. We want to make sure we’re protecting one another from COVID-19 while we help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. For more info visit http://www.giveblood.org/mythbusters-the-truth-about-coronavirus-(covid-19)/\

Giving blood remains an essential service during the pandemic. Collecting blood is a marathon, not a sprint. Blood donors are needed to consistently give now and in the future.

Thank you for helping us save lives when patients need you the most. For more information call Roxanne Davis, 281-367-9622. The sponsor code for the YMCA Blood Drive is YMWD.

The opening of the market will occur in phases.  Phase 1 will be Food / Produce Vendors Only.
Phase 2 and what vendor categories will be included will be determined at a later date.
In order to keep customers, vendors and volunteers safe, the Market Committee has closely examined best practices from farmer’s markets and farmer’s market associations from across the United States.

Consequently, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market will be implementing the following prudent best practices (which may be subject to change):

TO MINIMIZE RISK TO ALL AND SLOW THE SPREAD, PLEASE

•    If you are feeling ill, do not enter
•    Masks are required for all
•    In and out quickly, no lingering
•    Sanitize hands before entering market
•    Follow social distancing – 6 feet apart
•    Please do not touch products, vendors will help you
•    Preorder and pay online when possible
•    Pay by card or exact change
•    No pets, unless you have a service animal
•    Please leave children at home
•    Avoid groups or gathering of more than 2
•    No food or drink at the market

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. All profits from the market go back in to our community through activities such as scholarships, school donations, and community involvement.

There are two ways The Woodlands Farmer’s Market can help you get in touch with your favorite vendor:
1) TWFM Facebook page
We are updating our Facebook page several times a day when we hear more information about any of our vendors. We have encouraged vendors to post directly to our Facebook page to announce ways to connect with them directly for pick-up or delivery. Check here to see what your favorite vendors are doing to get their products out to customers.
2) TWFM Website
We have listed all vendors with links to their websites.  Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.  If you do not know the name of the vendor that you are looking for, please reply to this email and Jennifer will do her best to help you locate the vendor.

[POSTPONED: NEW 2021 DATE TBD] The Daryl Hall and John Oates show originally scheduled for June 21, 2020 has been postponed to 2021. A new date will be announced soon. Guests who want to attend the new event date should hold on to their tickets. Learn More at www.woodlandscenter.org.

Food donations will be accepted at the “Drive Through of Caring” on Wednesdays from 9-11am by drive through at: Interfaith of The Woodlands, 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77381

For a list of current food needs download here:
bit.ly/aprilfoodneeds

The opening of the market will occur in phases.  Phase 1 will be Food / Produce Vendors Only.
Phase 2 and what vendor categories will be included will be determined at a later date.
In order to keep customers, vendors and volunteers safe, the Market Committee has closely examined best practices from farmer’s markets and farmer’s market associations from across the United States.

Consequently, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market will be implementing the following prudent best practices (which may be subject to change):

TO MINIMIZE RISK TO ALL AND SLOW THE SPREAD, PLEASE

•    If you are feeling ill, do not enter
•    Masks are required for all
•    In and out quickly, no lingering
•    Sanitize hands before entering market
•    Follow social distancing – 6 feet apart
•    Please do not touch products, vendors will help you
•    Preorder and pay online when possible
•    Pay by card or exact change
•    No pets, unless you have a service animal
•    Please leave children at home
•    Avoid groups or gathering of more than 2
•    No food or drink at the market

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. All profits from the market go back in to our community through activities such as scholarships, school donations, and community involvement.

There are two ways The Woodlands Farmer’s Market can help you get in touch with your favorite vendor:
1) TWFM Facebook page
We are updating our Facebook page several times a day when we hear more information about any of our vendors. We have encouraged vendors to post directly to our Facebook page to announce ways to connect with them directly for pick-up or delivery. Check here to see what your favorite vendors are doing to get their products out to customers.
2) TWFM Website
We have listed all vendors with links to their websites.  Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.  If you do not know the name of the vendor that you are looking for, please reply to this email and Jennifer will do her best to help you locate the vendor.