The Woodlands Area weekly calendar
DEC. 10
29TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC CELEBRATION AT MIMS
Mims 130 Voice Choir/Orchestra with The Sisters and Joseph Habedank. Choir will sing Christmas music classics such as “Amen”, “Mary, Did You Know?”, “All is Well” and “Hallelujah Chorus” and other Christmas music selections with The Sisters and Joseph. The second half of the presentation will include the choir/ orchestra joining The Sisters and Joseph on their classics such as “Under His Wings”, “If You Knew Him” and “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy”. 50 Voice Kids Choir will sing as well. Congregation will sing Christmas carols and Silent Night by candlelight Mims is located at 1609 Porter Rd in Conroe. For more info call 936-756-0065 or go to www.mimsbaptist. org. Admission is free but a love offering will be received.
DEC. 11 ADULT WRITERS GROUP
The C.B. Stewart West Branch Library, located at 202 Bessie Price Owen Dr., Montgomery, will host an adult writers group from 1-3 p.m. All levels and genres are welcome. Call 936-7888314 for more information.
DIGITIZING & ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOS FOR GENEALOGY & MORE
The C.B. Stewart West Branch Library will host a class on how to digitize old photos from 10 a.m.noon Dec. 11. Do you have stacks and albums full of photos that you would like to preserve? Not sure where to start. We will cover the various options for digitization of photos as well as storage and ways to use these wonderful photos to enrich your genealogy research. Call 936-7888314 for more information.
CONROE MASONIC LODGE KICKS OFF CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
The Conroe Masonic Lodge has started its annual Christmas Toy Drive. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped by the lodge on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. The lodge is located at 311 Simonton Street, Conroe. Pick ups also can be arranged by calling Michael DeFrance at 936-718-2113 or George Tones at 832876-3823.
AROMATHERAPY BASICS
Betty Plumber, Certified Herbalist & Aromatherapist, will discuss and demonstrate the uses and properties of essential oils on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. This aromatherapy basics class will be held in the small downstairs meeting room at the Central Library 104 I 45 N Conroe. For more information, contact Lisa Cammack at 936-788-8361 ext. 6256 or Lisa.Cammack@countylibrary. org. No reservation required.
SAVE THE DATE: ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MUSICAL
The Sunday School children at St. Paul United Methodist Church will present the minimusical “Tell the Good News That Jesus is Born” as part of the worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. Family and
friends are invited. For a map and more information, see the church web page at www.stpaulconroe.org.
DEC. 12 ADULT NEEDLECRAFT GROUP
The Stewart Library, located at 202 Bessie Price Owen Dr., Montgomery, hosts adult needlecraft group each Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon. All types of needlecraft and all skill levels welcome. Call 936-788-8314 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE: ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MUSICAL
The Sunday School children at St. Paul United Methodist Church will present the minimusical “Tell the Good News That Jesus is Born” as part of the worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. Family and friends are invited. For a map and more information, see the church web page at www.stpaulconroe.org.
DEC. 13 MRS. CLAUS’ GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Using ample portions of graham crackers, frosting, candy and creativity, children can create their own gingerbread houses at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House Workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Suite 280. This workshop will be presented on a firstcome, first-served basis. Participation will cost $5 per child in addition to the museum’s regular $6 admission price for children age 1 and older. For more information, visit woodlandschildrensmuseum.org or call 281-465-0955.
SAVE THE DATE: “MILES FOR MEALS” 5K RUN/WALK
The second annual Miles for Meals 5K run/ walk benefitting Meals on Wheels Montgomery County will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the B-52 Brewing Company in Conroe. This family-friendly chip timed event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers and leashed dogs. Each participant will receive a souvenir pint mug, t-shirt and two drink tickets (for beer, lemonade or root beer). The course will begin and end at the B-52 Brewing Company located at 12470 Milroy Lane. The race is limited to 700 runners and sold out three weeks early last year. Those interested are encouraged to sign up soon. Early bird registration is available through Dec. 31, at www. mowmc.org/miles-formeals. Early bird pricing is $35 for individuals, $125 for a team of four, and kids under five are free. For more information and to inquire about sponsorships, please contact Sarah Redfield, Development Coordinator at MOWMC, at 936756-5878 or sarah@ mowmc.org.
SAVE THE DATE: ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MUSICAL
The Sunday School children at St. Paul United Methodist Church will present the minimusical “Tell the Good News That Jesus is Born” as part of the worship service at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 17. Family and friends are invited. For a map and more information, see the church web page at www.stpaulconroe.org.
DEC. 14 GRAND CHANUKAH CELEBRATION AND MENORAH LIGHTING
Market Street – The Woodlands once again will host a Grand Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting as presented by Chabad of The Woodlands on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 4 – 6 p.m. Led by Rabbi Mendel Blecher, the lighting of a nine-foot, seven-branched menorah will take place at 4 p.m. with traditional Chanukah food and musical entertainment and fun for guests of all ages following the ceremony.
LIBERTY BELLES DECEMBER MEETING
Liberty Belles December meeting is at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Panorama Club. Check in time is at 5 p.m. The Christmas program is Salvation Army Harbor Light Choir. There will be a County Judge Forum featuring Judge Craig Doyal and Rep. Mark Keough. Reserve your spot at www. libertybellesrw.com
WHO’RE YOU GONNA TEST CLASS AT THE KLEIN FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
Who’re You Gonna Test, get the most out of your DNA kits by picking likely candidates. The Klein Texas Family History Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It offers community members a place to search their family history for free and learn to use search engines such as ancestry.com, familysearch.org and findagrave.com.
HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
The Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection invites all ladies to our Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, luncheon at Elkins Lake Clubhouse, 632 Cherry Hills Drive, Huntsville. Visiting starts at 11 a.m., then the lunch and program are from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Our program will feature our very own Latrelle Lindon who will provide the entire program which she has entitled “Jing-a-Ling Joy and a Christmas Boy.” Latrelle is a local singer and song writer and will get us all in the Christmas spirit. The cost of the luncheon is $15. For reservations call Carol at 936-295-6178.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Montgomery County Genealogical & Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Holiday party meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Montgomery
County Central Library, located at 104 I-45 North, Conroe TX 77301. Items on the agenda include recognizing 2018 membership renewals, inducting new and past members into the society, swearing in new officers for 2018-2019, childhood memories of Christmas past and celebrating the Society’s 40th birthday. Visitors always welcome. Complimentary refreshments and snacks. For more information visit www. mcgandhs.com or call 281-362-8431. DEC. 15 SOUTHERN STAR BREWING COMPANY LIVE MUSIC
Friday Night Local Band Live Music Showcase at Southern Star Brewing Company on the Biergarten stage, featuring performance by The Great Trumpet, an East-Texas Americana group with vast influences of country, blues, folk, gospel & funk. Free to enjoy. Bring your Southern Star pint glass for $4 beers from 4-10 p.m., or $6 for your glass and first beer ticket.