Join Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center every month for the “Ask the Doctor” series as the speaker will share valuable information and answer your questions. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP to the Canopy front desk at 713.897.5939

The “Ask the Doctor” event will be held on Wednesday, January 8, February 12, and March 11 from 12pm to 1:30pm.

Schedule:

• January 8 – Dr. Davis: Nutrition and Fasting for Chemo
• February 12: Dr. Ishaq: Radiation Oncologist, TX Oncology
• March 11: Dr. Parikh: Fertility preservation and post treatment fertility options

As a caring community of hope, healing and empowerment, Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center enhances the quality of life for individuals affected by cancer and for those who support them during their journeys. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is proud to introduce Canopy – a first-of-its-kind cancer survivorship center in the greater Houston area. At Canopy, there are a wide variety of programs and services addressing the emotional, physical and social needs of those touched by cancer. Learn more about Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at http://bit.ly/HelloCanopy

Join us for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Economic Outlook Conference on Friday, February 21 featuring a keynote presentation by Renu Khator, University of Houston System Chancellor and University of Houston President. Register today at WOODLANDSCHAMBER.ORG/EOC

In addition, a panel of local experts will share how they are working at the forefront of technology innovation and what’s to come in 2020.
– Ashok Gowda, president and CEO, Biotex, Inc.
– Tony Nash, founder and CEO, Complete Intelligence
– Gabriella “Gaby” Rowe, executive director, The Ion
– U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady will also deliver the 2020 forecast for the nation and Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, will provide a regional update.

JANUARY 24 – FEBRUARY 22, 2020

SAVE THE DATE!

Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Vendors offer locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products such as pumpkins. Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com.

Join your community for a FREE outdoor composting class and learn how easy it can be to turn kitchen waste, yard trimmings and leaves into rich, handmade compost.

A variety of composting tools and equipment will be available for hands-on learning. Composting experts will share how compost benefits plants, gardens and lawns. Composting resources, problem-solving and tips for success will be addressed.

High quality collapsible compost bins are available to purchase, at half price, to all those who attend a class. Regular price for a C.E. Shepard Compost Bin is $50. Class participants will pay only $25. To purchase your bin after the class, bring CASH or CHECK.

This informal, interactive class is packed with information and great fun. No registration required.

Please join Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for a Saturday morning brunch and enjoy the rich taste of Louisiana Cuisine, amazing music, and a silent auction and raffle.

Your support will have a National and Local impact on our community. For the fourth year in a row, Jack and Jill of The Woodlands is partnering with Love Fosters Hope. Love Fosters Hope is a Texas-based non-profit organization with many facets, but one purpose: to impact the lives of children and teens in foster care who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

In addition to supporting Love Fosters Hope, the signature Foundation event will provide academic grants to college bound high school seniors in Montgomery County and the surrounding areas. The Woodlands Chapter of Jack and Jill will also donate a portion of the Mardi Gras brunch proceeds to the Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated Foundation. The Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization which works to inspire and enable all youth to reach their potential through character building, educational, mentoring and cultural programs.

Laissez les bon temps rouler – Let the good times roll!

Feral hogs are a growing problem in Texas because of their destructive feeding habits, potential to spread disease, and increasingly expanding population. Impacts are being felt in most areas of Texas including suburban landscapes like The Woodlands.

In this presentation, Dr. Tomecek will provide education on the history of feral hogs in Texas, their environmental and economic impacts, and best practices to homeowners needing to manage damages themselves.

Dr. John Tomecek, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, is a leading expert in the State on feral hog biology and control. His agency’s mission is both scientific and educational, providing landowners and governmental bodies with support on the identification, management, and abatement of damages from feral hogs.

Registration is required for this FREE lecture but space is limited.

This event is part of The Woodlands Township’s Walk in The Woods Nature Lecture Series.

The Houston Area Oil Painters of America, a group of local artists from Conroe and The Woodlands, will have its first show of 2020 February 7 – 9, 2020, featuring Lois Blackburne, George Bramlett, Juan Cantavella, Beau Crump, Tom LaRock, and Debra Riley. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The exhibition will be held at the Conroe Art League located at 127 Simonton Street in Conroe.

EXHIBIT DATES & TIMES:

• February 7th — 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Reception: February 7th — 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• February 8th — 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• February 9th — Noon – 3:00 p.m.

The annual Miles for Meals 5k & 10k benefits Meals on Wheels Montgomery County will be held at B-52 Brewery with a start time of 8:00 a.m.

• Chip timed family friendly event at 6-acre Biergarten with picnic tables and outdoor games.
• Strollers and leashed dogs welcome.
• Registration includes t-shirt, souvenir pint glass, 2 drink tickets (beer or homemade lemonade and root beer).
• Breakfast and lunch food trucks on site.
• Join the fun to support homebound seniors.
• The event is rain or shine. No refunds.
• Age group awards and finisher medals!

5K –
Early bird (through Jan 1) – $35
Regular – $45
Day of – $60

10K –
Early bird (through Jan 1) – $55
Regular – $65
Day of – $80

Six and under are free but must be registered and have a waiver signed. They do not receive t-shirt.

This year the organization is asking people to do a TEAM FUNDRAISER.

High Fundraisers receive: reserved parking spots (5), beer naming right for the day of the race, tasting package of specialty glass and 3 beers (for 5), reserved table (for 5)

• Raise $500 to enjoy speedy check in at the Fundraiser Tent, a no-hassle way to pick up your packet, wristband, and pint glass on race day. Skip the lines at the bar with access to the Express Lane!
• Raise $1,000 or more to receive all the perks listed above + secure free registration for next years race! Limit one per fundraiser!
• Sponsor a senior for an entire year by raising $1,500 or more and gain access to  all the perks listed above  + premium parking – a huge bonus since parking is very limited (must arrive by 9:15am and a table reserved for you and your friends on race day at B-52 Brewery.

Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Vendors offer locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products such as pumpkins. Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com.

Join The Woodlands Township at the sixth annual Community Tree Planting at the Creekside Park West Trailhead of the George Mitchell Nature Preserve.

Township staff and volunteers will work side by side to help reforest a portion of the trailhead with a variety of native trees, wildflower seed and milkweed plants. This effort supports The Woodlands Township’s reforestation program as well as the Plant for Pollinators program that helps protect our native bees, butterflies and moths.

Volunteers will be provided with small tools and gloves. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle and dress appropriately for being outdoors (closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hat, etc.)

All ages are welcome to volunteer and get their hands dirty. Volunteers under the age of 14 must have an adult on-site to supervise during the tree planting. Registration is required. Pre-registration is encouraged, especially for groups.

Registration will also be available the day of the tree planting. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an adult sign their waiver.

Creekside West Trailhead Map and Directions – Parking is available along Dr. Ann Snyder Way.

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center.

• Saturday, February 8 – The Selfless Lovers (Variety)
• Saturday, February 15 – Russel Boyd (Funk/Rock/Country)
• Saturday, February 22 – Nervous Rex (Variety)
• Saturday, February 29 – Brenda Guy The One Woman Show (Soul)
• Saturday, March 7 – John Barraza Project (Rock/Country/Pop)

Come as you are to the 4th Inspire Film Festival set for Presidents Day Weekend, 13-17 February 2020, in the beautiful, walkable spaces of The Woodlands, Texas. The five-day festival is dedicated to entertaining and inspiring audiences with films, speakers, performances and special events that celebrate the human spirit.

Centered around the theme, “Visionaries,” the 2020 Inspire Film Festival will showcase 30 feature-length and short documentary films that highlight local and international visionaries who inspire the world.

Screened in multiple venues, from an outdoor Shorts Night to five Cinemark and state-of-the-art pop-up theaters, these incredible films can’t help but inspire attendees to leave different—whether sparking new conversations or connecting with organizations whose causes are underscored in the films.

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper? Not sure where to start, what the neighbors will think or how much work it will take?

Attend the Walk in the Woods: Basics of Backyard Beekeeping on Thursday, February 13, for an introduction to beekeeping at home. This free presentation is led by Woodlands residents Lisa and Andrew Miller.

Lisa has four hives at her home that she and her son, Andrew, manage. Lisa has a wealth of experience in urban beekeeping and bee removal. She is a board member of the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association as well as a mentor to club members. Lisa and Andrew are members of Real Texas Honey, The Texas Beekeepers Association and they created The Woodlands Honey Company to sell their own local honey.

Come learn firsthand from the experts. Registration is required.This event is part of the Walk in the Woods Nature Lecture Series held Feb. 13, March 12, and April 9.

Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Vendors offer locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products such as pumpkins. Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com.

The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department wants you to volunteer to help our environment and our community!

Non-native, invasive plants crowd out native vegetation, degrade soil health and push out critical food sources that wildlife depend on. Volunteers are needed to work on scheduled days at specific sites around town to remove invasive species such as air potato vine, Chinese privet and Japanese climbing fern.

Since the efforts began in February 2019, more than 80 volunteers have been trained on identification and proper removal of invasive plants. A total of 350 volunteer hours helped remove 2,600 gallons of invasive species from pathways in the Township.

If you are ready to join the Invasive Task Force, attend the next volunteer training day on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  Class is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.A.R.C. and a light lunch is included.

Registration is required for this FREE training. Space is limited so sign up today.

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center.

• Saturday, February 8 – The Selfless Lovers (Variety)
• Saturday, February 15 – Russel Boyd (Funk/Rock/Country)
• Saturday, February 22 – Nervous Rex (Variety)
• Saturday, February 29 – Brenda Guy The One Woman Show (Soul)
• Saturday, March 7 – John Barraza Project (Rock/Country/Pop)

If you are interested in taking action to protect and conserve our water resources, learn how watersheds function, why preserving the quality of watersheds is important or would like to become more involved in caring for your community, then commit to making a difference today!

Residents will be trained on a variety of water-related volunteering opportunities to participate at throughout the year, including teaching students about aquatic habitats in the field, conducting water quality tests and making presentations to local civic and social groups.

Ready to join The Watershed Project? Attend the upcoming volunteer training day on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Class is held from 8 a.m. to noon at HARC.

Registration is required for this FREE training. Space is limited.

Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Vendors offer locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products such as pumpkins. Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com.

Come one and come all to enjoy a full day of family fun including our vintage car show with a wide array of hot rods, antique vehicles, rat rods and more! Admission to the car show is free and also includes Big Top Vintage Market (200 unique vendors to shop), Kids Zone with midway attractions, Food Court packed with food trucks and more!

Car Show Date and Time:
Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Registration is open for the Big Top Vintage Car Show! Registration is $18 per vehicle.

Registration Date and Time:
Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 7a-8:45a

The three categories include:

1. Viewers’ Choice – there will be all day voting by show attendees
2. Best Classic Overall – chosen by judges panel
3. Best Rat Rod Overall – chosen by judges panel

Trophies will be presented at 2pm

$18 registration fee – pre registration is preferred for best placement – Day of in-person registration is $20.

Register today for the unique chance to hear from Dr. Bob Randall as he shows how to have a successful organic vegetable garden with tips and tricks specific to our climate.

Dr. Randall has a lifelong interest in sustainable food production, gardening around the world until settling in Houston in 1979. As a founding member of Urban Harvest, Dr. Randall has helped establish one of the most successful community gardening programs in the Houston area. He has received numerous national honors and awards, and is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in organic gardening. This presentation will be filled with resources for beginners to advanced gardeners.

Dr. Randall will cover a variety of topics in this 3 hour presentation including:
– Organic gardening
– Spring gardening for Montgomery County
– Garden site selection and preparation
– Plant selection related to specific plant hardiness zone (9a)
– Gardening techniques

This is a FREE class but registration is required.

Join us for the 15th Annual Empty Bowls Project on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at The John Cooper School! Help fight hunger in our community by attending the event sponsored by The JCS School National Art Honor Society and The Cooper Art Society that benefits the Interfaith of The Woodlands Food Pantry. Admission: $10. Learn more at johncooper.org/empty-bowls

EMPTY BOWLS 2020
When? Sat., Feb. 22, 10:30am to 2:00pm
Where? The John Cooper Student Center
Silent Auction: Bidding Closes at 1:30pm
Place a bid at the SILENT AUCTION (you do not need to be present to win) and TAKE HOME A STUDENT MADE BOWL as a reminder that there are still empty bowls in our community and your contribution helped to fill one!
Enjoy a BOWL OF SOUP while mingling with new and old friends; view our STUDENT ART EXHIBIT,
Bowl reservations and advance soup orders are due by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020.

Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center.

• Saturday, February 8 – The Selfless Lovers (Variety)
• Saturday, February 15 – Russel Boyd (Funk/Rock/Country)
• Saturday, February 22 – Nervous Rex (Variety)
• Saturday, February 29 – Brenda Guy The One Woman Show (Soul)
• Saturday, March 7 – John Barraza Project (Rock/Country/Pop)

Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Vendors offer locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products such as pumpkins. Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com.

The 2nd Annual First Responders Softball Tournament will feature vendors, face painting, kids activities, concessions, and a home run derby.

The Kids for Cops youth program will be organizing a commemorative youth softball game during lunch break that will consist of youth and First Responders playing together.

Any first responder team in Montgomery County is eligible to enter the tournament. Credentials will be confirmed day of tournament.

Sponsorships & vendor spots available. If you’re interested in entering the tournament, youth game or helping in any way, please contact Info@AmericansStandUnited.net

Transform your home into a dream home or create the custom home of your dreams with the latest innovative products and fresh new trends at the Inaugural Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show, Saturday, February 29 (9am – 6pm) and Sunday, March 1 (10am – 5:30pm) at the Lone Star Convention Center. Exhibitors and speakers will offer participants valuable information on home improvement, up to date trends in home décor and entertaining segments with education relevant to our Greater Montgomery County/North Houston area.

Outdoor Living ideas featuring landscape designers, outdoor furniture, fencing, mosquito misting systems, barbeque pits, outdoor kitchens, and custom patios!

Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children under 12 FREE. $2 downloadable coupon on website! FREE parking

Families can peruse a wealth of health and fitness resources, and make special memories while they’re at it, during Fitness Frenzy at The Woodlands Children’s Museum.

Guests are encouraged to check out the health vendors, booths and demonstrations that will be onsite.
The Woodlands Lions Club will provide vision screenings 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Junior League of The Woodlands will present their “Kids in the Kitchen” cooking school 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children can see the Soccer Shots demonstration and try a few soccer moves themselves from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Becky May from Little Lotuses Yoga will present a demonstration 1:30 – 2 p.m., and the museum’s Science Madness program will feature a food-sorting activity 10 a.m. – noon.

Throughout the day, children can engage in a health and fitness-related art project: fruit and vegetable stamping. Fitness Frenzy is included in the museum’s $7 admission for visitors age 1 and older.