The Annual Junior League Holiday Market is a shopping extravaganza event that features a variety of items. From flower arrangements to personalized gifts to holiday ornaments, you can begin your holiday shopping early and even have time left over to buy yourself something special.

The Junior League Holiday Market is a major fundraiser for the Junior League of The Woodlands, Inc. (JLTW, Inc.), serving the area of suburban North Houston.

All proceeds from this event will go directly into the community to support JLTW, Inc. programs, benefiting the communities of suburban North Houston.

HOURS

Friday & Saturday, November 22 & 23, 2019:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 24, 2019:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HOLIDAY MARKET PREVIEW PARTY

Thursday, November 21, 2019:
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (tentatively)

PHOTOS WITH SANTA    Saturday, November 23: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Strollers are welcome Friday and Saturday after 2:00 p.m. and all day Sunday. Dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
The Woodlands, Texas

A shopping extravaganza event that features a variety of items.
From flower arrangements to personalized gifts to holiday ornaments, you can begin your holiday shopping early and even have time left over to buy yourself something special.

For more information about this event, please call 1-888-SHOP-4JL (1-888-746-7455).

This Thanksgiving morning tradition in The Woodlands on November 28 is for ALL ages and features a 1 mile kids race, 5 mile run, 3 mile run and 3 mile walk! Start/Finish Line and Post Race Party at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands

Registration ends at noon on November 27, 2019 for the 30th Annual YMCA Run Thru the Woods Presented by Huntsman. There is no race day morning registration.

All ages and all fitness levels are welcome! Strollers are welcomed but please leave your pets at home. Wear your favorite Thanksgiving costume!

Running for a CAUSE – Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign and other local youth organizations.

Register today and learn more at http://runthruthewoods.org/ or call 281.367.9622.

Experience how the love of Christ changes us all. Bring your family and invite some friends to one of 19 services across two campuses starting Sunday, December 22 through Christmas Eve. The Woodlands United Methodist Church offers a variety of experiences to choose from:
• Traditional candlelight worship
• Special needs family worship
• Casual/ contemporary candlelight worship
• Worship for those who are grieving
• Children’s worship

We have a wonderful message for you this Christmas at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Find the full schedule of services and events at thewoodlandsumc.org/Christmas

Hailed as one of the Top Beatles Tribute Bands in America, The Fab 5 will take you on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. Their live theatrical concert includes period instruments, costumes, hairstyles and onstage banter adored by endearing Beatles fans around the world. The Fab 5 perform all of your favorites Beatles’ songs as well as other timeless hits from the 60s.

Join us at Como Social Club for this fabulous performance. Reserve your tickets now as space is limited, and this concert will sell out.

Purchase Tickets at http://bit.ly/Fab5ComoSocialClub

The Defend the Orphan Run is an opportunity for every generation to Defend the Orphan together! Join us on Saturday, November 23rd for the 5th annual Defend the Orphan Run at Rob Fleming Park for a chip-timed 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk, and 1K kids race.

Each registrant will receive a swag bag including a limited sport-tech shirt, finisher medal, and more! Whether you are running, walking, or volunteering for the Defend the Orphan Run, there will be great race day entertainment for the whole family:

• Music
• Awards ceremony
• After party
• Food trucks
• Massive Kids Zone including playground, bounce houses, face painting and more!

There are more than 153,000,000 orphans in the world today. 99% will likely never be adopted. Each one of these children has their own story. While Coreluv has the privilege of caring for 164 orphans, provides education for over 350 children in Haiti and has three feeding centers in India providing meals for over 400 children, 7 days a week, we have just begun to scratch the surface of the orphan crisis.

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, you can help Coreluv continue to provide the 6 basic needs to orphans around the world.

Open EVERY Saturday 8-12, Rain or Shine! TWFM is organized by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association and supports their philanthropic activities.

Unlike many other farmer’s markets, the GMVA is a non profit civic association whose goal for the farmer’s market is to not only provide local produce to our residents but to revitalize the Grogan’s Mill Village shopping center. If any profits are made from farmer’s market they go to support our philanthropic endeavors.

Products: Fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, prepared foods, salsas, honey, eggs, plants, Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean foods, seasonal products such as pumpkins.

Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com

GONE BIRDING! with Claire Moore

• 9 to 10 a.m. Presentation
• 10 to 11:30 a.m. Show and tell with a walk around Jones State Forest

Registration required. Donation accepted at the door to cover program costs by the presenter.

Location:

Texas A&M Forest Service, William Goodrich Jones State Forest, 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, 77384

Directions:

Exit 81 off I-45, go West for 1.5 miles.

Coming from Magnolia on FM 1488: go past SH-242/College Park Drive intersection, 2 miles on left.

Drive into after hours parking or classroom parking areas. The classroom is the building with a green roof on the right.

Do not use GPS or Google Maps or you will end up at an apartment complex.

Contact John Warner at (936)546-3169 with any questions or comments.

Join us for the 37th Annual Lighting of the Doves Festival on November 23, 2019 at 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Town Green Park located at 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. in The Woodlands, Texas!

The Lighting of the Doves Festival is a long-standing tradition in The Woodlands that signifies the start of the holiday season in the community. Symbolizing peace during the holidays, the ceremonial illumination of the giant doves has attracted thousands of visitors each year.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/HelloLightingoftheDoves

The Festival includes traditional and international performances, showcasing the cultural diversity of The Woodlands and holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Featuring snow play areas, vendor booths, children’s activities and strolling entertainment, Lighting of the Doves culminates with a special appearance by Santa Claus arriving by sleigh down The Woodlands Waterway and a dazzling fireworks display.

Festival Activities
Inflatables*
Snow Play Areas*
Snow Slides*
Live Entertainment on 2 Stages
KidZone – Free Craft Activities with The Woodlands Children’s Museum (while supplies last)
Face Painting – Free
Balloon Art – Free
Strolling Entertainment

Live Reindeer Photo Area

*Inflatables, Snow Play Areas and Snow Slides require a wristband. Wristbands are $10 each and provide unlimited access to the activities for the duration of the event.

Schedule of Events*
Celebration Stage
3 to 7 p.m. – Live Stage Entertainment (TBD)
7:00 p.m. – Holiday Greetings, Santa’s Arrival, Lighting of the Doves & Fireworks
8:00 p.m. – Live Music by The Fantastics
9:00 p.m. – Event Concludes

Festival Stage
3 to 7 p.m. – Live Stage Entertainment (TBD)
7:00 p.m. – Stage Dark for Santa Festivities at Celebration Stage

*All times and entertainment subject to change.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/HelloLightingoftheDoves

Open EVERY Saturday 8-12, Rain or Shine! TWFM is organized by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association and supports their philanthropic activities.

Unlike many other farmer’s markets, the GMVA is a non profit civic association whose goal for the farmer’s market is to not only provide local produce to our residents but to revitalize the Grogan’s Mill Village shopping center. If any profits are made from farmer’s market they go to support our philanthropic endeavors.

Products: Fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, prepared foods, salsas, honey, eggs, plants, Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean foods, seasonal products such as pumpkins.

Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com