Hello Woodlands has updated its “31 Things To Do” monthly guide for July in light of COVID-19 to focus on ways to contribute to our community in addition to providing a list of local events, farmers’ markets, and things to do in The Woodlands and Montgomery County area that can be enjoyed while practicing social distancing. Be sure to check back on Hello Woodlands for updates!

View the guide at https://www.hellowoodlands.com/31-things-to-do-in-july-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.

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 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.

Dates, times, locations and partners involved at Mobile Markets scheduled. More dates coming soon!

Mobile Markets will continue through the month of July 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.

• Thursday, July 9
  Level One Band Kingwood

  (Motown/Funk)

• Thursday, July 16
  Ripp Tackett

  (Texas Rock)

• Thursday, July 23
  Brenda Guy The One Woman Show

  (Soul)

• Thursday, July 30
  The Vinyl Stripes

  (Rockabilly/Rock n’ Roll)

• Thursday, August 6
  MechanixRocks

  (Classic Rock)

• Thursday, August 13
  The Goods

  (Variety/Dance/Top 40)

All entertainment subject to change.

On July 10th The Woodlands Children’s Museum is hosting their Magical 10th Birthday Celebration! Learn more and watch online here: Learn More

Share the museum’s 10th birthday with our VIRTUAL Magical 10th Birthday
Celebration on Friday, July 10th.

Please join us to sing Happy 10th Birthday to the museum and enjoy watching the “magical” Monty the Magician performance. Click here at 3pm to watch.

Miss Jan will be delighting us with a whimsical Birthday Celebration story titled, “Happy Birthday, Cupcake!” by Terry Border. Click here at 3pm to watch.

We will be providing a virtual step by step process of our paper cupcake art project. All you will need is one or two sheets of tissue paper (any color) perhaps a few sprinkles of confetti and a pom-pom. Then download and print the paper cupcake TEMPLATE here and add the tissue paper and embellishments.

Do not stress. You are creative. Color the cupcake liner with markers, colored pencils, crayons or even paint it. Scrunch up the tissue paper and fill the cupcake liner with the paper and add your special embellishments.  Click here to watch how to create.

See you at the party. Don’t miss the magic!!!

UPDATE: The Woodlands Children’s Museum is currently CLOSED but be sure to check their website for our virtual events happening this week at https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

Museum 10th Birthday Magic show (7/10)

Shadow Puppet Theatre (7/9)

Storybook Theatre (7/10)

Crazy About Critter (7/8)

The Woodlands Children’s Museum is NOW OPEN to the public with new summer hours. Following the current 50% social distancing capacity guidelines, the museum will offer three 1.5-hour sessions from 9-10:30am, 11:15am-12:45pm, and 1:30-3pm. The museum will be open Monday through Saturday. Learn more at https://www.hellowoodlands.com/events/the-woodlands-childrens-museum-now-open/

The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach in July, at both locations, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals. Free Beach Towel and Covid-19 ANTIBODY Test with donation.

• Friday, July 10th, 9am – 3pm, Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place.
• Monday, July 13th, 9am – 3pm, Branch Crossing YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way.
• Monday, July 13th, 9am – 3pm, Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place.

No walk in appointments. All donors must register online for your preferred time and date. Visit www.giveblood.org to register and for more information. 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.

UPDATE: The Woodlands Children’s Museum is currently CLOSED but be sure to check their website for our virtual events happening this week at https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

Museum 10th Birthday Magic show (7/10)

Shadow Puppet Theatre (7/9)

Storybook Theatre (7/10)

Crazy About Critter (7/8)

Contact reservations@woodlandschildrensmuseumorg or visit https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/birthday-parties/

Booking

TWCM’s birthday parties are designed for children between 1 and 7 year of age. Party date and time cannot be held or reserved without a non-refundable, non-transferable $50 deposit. For questions call 281-465-0955 or email reservations@woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

A local farmer’s market in Magnolia, Texas with a family vibe, between 35-50 vendors and a signature complimentary cocktail each week.

Founded in October 2016, we have undoubtedly become a foodie’s farmer’s market! Located west of The Woodlands, you will find us just off of FM 1488 & FM 2978 in Magnolia, TX within the Westwood subdivision. Central to Montgomery, Conroe, Spring, Tomball & the Woodlands, we boast a large variety of high-quality farmer and artisan vendors that will keep you coming back each week.

Aside from our amazing vendors and fun, family-friendly vibe; our market is also unique in that it is held on a gravel and grass lot and backs to a beautiful 15 acre tree farm and a future arboretum. The farmer’s market is also adjacent to The Culinary Courtyard,  which is home to Victory Pie Co. Café, Toffee Cellar, The British Depot, The Chipper and coming soon, Brick & Brews!

Support small business and shop local with our 35-50 vendors every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm.

The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach in July, at both locations, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals. Free Beach Towel and Covid-19 ANTIBODY Test with donation.

• Friday, July 10th, 9am – 3pm, Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place.
• Monday, July 13th, 9am – 3pm, Branch Crossing YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way.
• Monday, July 13th, 9am – 3pm, Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place.

No walk in appointments. All donors must register online for your preferred time and date. Visit www.giveblood.org to register and for more information. 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.

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

• Thursday, July 9
  Level One Band Kingwood

  (Motown/Funk)

• Thursday, July 16
  Ripp Tackett

  (Texas Rock)

• Thursday, July 23
  Brenda Guy The One Woman Show

  (Soul)

• Thursday, July 30
  The Vinyl Stripes

  (Rockabilly/Rock n’ Roll)

• Thursday, August 6
  MechanixRocks

  (Classic Rock)

• Thursday, August 13
  The Goods

  (Variety/Dance/Top 40)

All entertainment subject to change.

Kids can experience the challenge and fun of friendly athletic competition as they run, swim, and bike to the finish line of the YMCA Kids Triathlon at the The Woodlands Family YMCA at Branch Crossing. The race begins at 7:30 am and is open to children ages 6-12 of all skill levels.

Boys and girls will compete separately in events designed for their age group. Children ages 6 – 9 will swim 50 meters, cycle for 1 mile and run ¼ of a mile. Children ages 10 – 12 will swim 100 meters, cycle for 2 miles and run ½ mile. Each race includes chip timing for fast, accurate finish line results. All participants must provide their own bike and helmet.

Participants will receive a goodie bag, t-shirt and finisher medal at the conclusion of their race, with a special award presented to the top three finishers of each race.

In its ten+ years of promoting fitness and confidence in children, the Kids Triathlon, presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, benefits the YMCA Annual Campaign, which ensures everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.

A local farmer’s market in Magnolia, Texas with a family vibe, between 35-50 vendors and a signature complimentary cocktail each week.

Founded in October 2016, we have undoubtedly become a foodie’s farmer’s market! Located west of The Woodlands, you will find us just off of FM 1488 & FM 2978 in Magnolia, TX within the Westwood subdivision. Central to Montgomery, Conroe, Spring, Tomball & the Woodlands, we boast a large variety of high-quality farmer and artisan vendors that will keep you coming back each week.

Aside from our amazing vendors and fun, family-friendly vibe; our market is also unique in that it is held on a gravel and grass lot and backs to a beautiful 15 acre tree farm and a future arboretum. The farmer’s market is also adjacent to The Culinary Courtyard,  which is home to Victory Pie Co. Café, Toffee Cellar, The British Depot, The Chipper and coming soon, Brick & Brews!

Support small business and shop local with our 35-50 vendors every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm.

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

July 23 is Super Hero Day at The Woodlands Children’s Museum! Don’t miss the chance to meet Wonder Woman and Spiderman. Come dressed in your favorite Superhero costume and enjoy decorating capes in the Muse and taking photos with your Superhero. Learn More

The Woodlands Children’s Museum is NOW OPEN to the public with new summer hours. Following the current 50% social distancing capacity guidelines, the museum will offer three 1.5-hour sessions from 9-10:30am, 11:15am-12:45pm, and 1:30-3pm. The museum will be open Monday through Saturday. Learn more at https://www.hellowoodlands.com/events/the-woodlands-childrens-museum-now-open/

• Thursday, July 9
  Level One Band Kingwood

  (Motown/Funk)

• Thursday, July 16
  Ripp Tackett

  (Texas Rock)

• Thursday, July 23
  Brenda Guy The One Woman Show

  (Soul)

• Thursday, July 30
  The Vinyl Stripes

  (Rockabilly/Rock n’ Roll)

• Thursday, August 6
  MechanixRocks

  (Classic Rock)

• Thursday, August 13
  The Goods

  (Variety/Dance/Top 40)

All entertainment subject to change.

A local farmer’s market in Magnolia, Texas with a family vibe, between 35-50 vendors and a signature complimentary cocktail each week.

Founded in October 2016, we have undoubtedly become a foodie’s farmer’s market! Located west of The Woodlands, you will find us just off of FM 1488 & FM 2978 in Magnolia, TX within the Westwood subdivision. Central to Montgomery, Conroe, Spring, Tomball & the Woodlands, we boast a large variety of high-quality farmer and artisan vendors that will keep you coming back each week.

Aside from our amazing vendors and fun, family-friendly vibe; our market is also unique in that it is held on a gravel and grass lot and backs to a beautiful 15 acre tree farm and a future arboretum. The farmer’s market is also adjacent to The Culinary Courtyard,  which is home to Victory Pie Co. Café, Toffee Cellar, The British Depot, The Chipper and coming soon, Brick & Brews!

Support small business and shop local with our 35-50 vendors every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm.

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

• Thursday, July 9
  Level One Band Kingwood

  (Motown/Funk)

• Thursday, July 16
  Ripp Tackett

  (Texas Rock)

• Thursday, July 23
  Brenda Guy The One Woman Show

  (Soul)

• Thursday, July 30
  The Vinyl Stripes

  (Rockabilly/Rock n’ Roll)

• Thursday, August 6
  MechanixRocks

  (Classic Rock)

• Thursday, August 13
  The Goods

  (Variety/Dance/Top 40)

All entertainment subject to change.