Hello Woodlands has updated its “31 Things To Do” monthly guide for August in light of COVID-19 to focus on ways to contribute to our community in addition to providing a list of 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-august-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.

Join The Woodlands United Methodist Church for “Hope Lives Here,” an Outdoor Community Worship, on Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. outside on the fairway.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy an evening of uplifting worship and an inspiring, hope-filled message! All recommended safety practices will be in place including social distancing and masks. Find more information at thewoodlandsumc.org

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!

Date/Time/Host/Event Address/Market Size:

• August 12, 2020 2:00 p.m. – Grace Crossing 105 Farm to Market Rd. 1488. Conroe, TX 77384 – 200 Families
• August 13, 2020 6 pm – The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX – 200 Families
• August 14, 2020 10am-2pm – East Texas Dream Center Mobile Pantry 26373 E. Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372 (Nelson’s Pools) – 200 Families
• August 19, 2020 9am – RCCG Tower of Refuge 285 Sawdust Road, Suite A. The Woodlands, TX – 200 Families
• August 20, 2020 6 pm – The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX – 200 Families
• August 20, 2020 10am – Caney Creek Cowboy Church 17703 Nonesuch Rd, Conroe, TX 77306 – 200 Families
• August 22, 2020 8am – Caney Creek Apostolic Tabernacle 16613 FM 1485, Conroe, TX 77306 – 200 Families
• August 22, 2020 10am – 12pm YMCA Outreach Generations Church – 405 Rayford Rd, Spring, TX 77386 – 75 Families
• August 22, 2020 12pm – Keep Us Fed Montgomery County Pilgrim Rest MBC 509 S. 3rd Street, Conroe TX – 200 Families
• August 26, 2020 9am – Communities in Schools Conroe High – 3200 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77304 – 200 Families
• August 27, 2020 6pm – The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX – 200 Families
• August 29, 2020 10am – The Church Project Church Project 602 Pruitt Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380 – 200 Families

Mobile Markets will continue through the month of August 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.

The mission of Children’s Books on Wheels is to promote literacy by providing books and educational literature to Pre-K through 12 grade children and their families.

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

Waterway Nights is a free, family-friendly event and features live music from a variety of bands and entertainers from multiple genres such as country, rock and pop. The following acts are scheduled to appear this summer at Waterway Square:

• Thursday, August 20, 2020: Yelba (Latin/Variety)
• Thursday, August 27, 2020: Loophole Band (Classic Rock/Country)
• Thursday, September 3, 2020: Time Warp (80s, 90s & Today’s Hits)
• Thursday, September 10, 2020: Sunday Traffic (Indie/Alternative)

Those planning to attend the concerts should practice social distancing, refrain from gathering in large groups and continue following all guidelines established by the CDC when in public spaces and around others outside of your household. Please note all concert dates are subject to cancellation, pending local, state and federal Orders or Declarations.

The mission of Children’s Books on Wheels is to promote literacy by providing books and educational literature to Pre-K through 12 grade children and their families.

UPDATE 7/21/2020: Gala Cancelled for 2020 and Rescheduled for May 8th, 2021!

UPDATE 3/13: Night of Hope is moving to August 22. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We want to be responsible and keep everyone safe. Our registration site is still open and we look forward to seeing everyone for an amazing evening in August.

Night of Hope is the annual Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2020 supporting Love Fosters Hope at The Woodlands Resort that raises funds for children and teens in foster care. Love Fosters Hope is celebrating 20 years in 2020 and will be celebrating with a 20’s themed gala. Nobody’s Fool Band featuring Kelley Peters will be bringing the 1920’s vibe with dancing. Silent and Live Auctions and inspiring stories will make for a memorable evening. Dressing in the 1920’s fashion is encouraged but not required. Learn more and purchase tickets at http://bit.ly/NightofHope2020

Love Fosters Hope will hold its 7th Annual Night of Hope on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center located at 2301 North Millbend Drive in The Woodlands, Texas. They are celebrating 20 years of serving children in foster care; therefore, implementing a fun Roaring 20s theme seems fitting this year. Love Fosters Hope is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings hope, healing and a bright future to children and teens in foster care who have been abused, abandoned and neglected.

According to the Love Fosters Hope website, every four minutes a child age one to 18 is abused in America; by 18 years of age, 59 percent of kids in foster care are likely to be incarcerated as a juvenile; three in 10 of the nation’s adult homeless were foster kids; and only 1 percent of former foster children earn a college degree.

The goal of Love Fosters Hope is for every child to grasp that they are significant, valued, worthy, and loved. Proceeds from Night of Hope will benefit the following Love Fosters Hope programs:

• Summer Camps: for children and teens in foster care, ages 7 to 19 years old
• Mentoring Program: year-round program for teens in foster care, ages 12 to 19 years old
• Rescue Home: our safe home for young adults who have aged out of foster care and at risk of homelessness
• Reach: encouraging, inspiring, and fun visitations to teens living in Residential Treatment Centers (special group homes for at-risk teens in foster care)
• The Net: support for teens as they age out of foster care

Guests at the gala will enjoy a delicious dinner, an exciting silent and live auction, and a wine and jewelry pull. Toes will be tapping to the jazzy vibe of the Nobody’s Fool band featuring Kelley Peters. Dancing and dressing in the 20s theme is encouraged. Sponsorships range from $1,500 to $25,000. Individual tickets are $150 per person. There are also many underwriter opportunities.

For more information, to make a donation, or to purchase a Night of Hope sponsorship or ticket, visit NightofHope2020.org or call 832-823-1889.

Photo by Love Fosters Hope

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

UPDATE 7/21/2020: Event Cancelled for 2020

EVENT RESCHEDULED to August 27, 2020

Twelve community stars will be dancing for a CAUSE with professional dance partners. This charity event benefits the YMCA and features a buffet dinner, dancing, live entertainment and much more. Learn more and purchase tickets and tables at http://bit.ly/DTWS2020

For more information call Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6730.

Waterway Nights is a free, family-friendly event and features live music from a variety of bands and entertainers from multiple genres such as country, rock and pop. The following acts are scheduled to appear this summer at Waterway Square:

• Thursday, August 20, 2020: Yelba (Latin/Variety)
• Thursday, August 27, 2020: Loophole Band (Classic Rock/Country)
• Thursday, September 3, 2020: Time Warp (80s, 90s & Today’s Hits)
• Thursday, September 10, 2020: Sunday Traffic (Indie/Alternative)

Those planning to attend the concerts should practice social distancing, refrain from gathering in large groups and continue following all guidelines established by the CDC when in public spaces and around others outside of your household. Please note all concert dates are subject to cancellation, pending local, state and federal Orders or Declarations.

The mission of Children’s Books on Wheels is to promote literacy by providing books and educational literature to Pre-K through 12 grade children and their families.