The 11th Annual CASA Superhero Run Series, a virtual event this year, includes a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 8 mile, Half-Marathon, and Hero Zero-K run. The event benefits CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County.

Register today and join us on the Hello Superheroes team at https://bit.ly/2020_CASA_Superhero_Run

By supporting CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, runners, walkers, and even couch potatoes will join the fight against child abuse in our community and make a difference in the lives of children whose future is uncertain.

Choose your distance or run/walk the whole series. You decide your own course – run around your neighborhood, walk laps around your pool, or take to the trails! It’s all up to you! If you’re planning to participate in another distance event, this virtual series is an excellent way to train.

This year, you can compete from the comfort of your couch and STILL be a hero! Introducing the Hero Zero-K! You’ll still receive a t-shirt (or cape for kids 10 and under) and a medal.

The deadline to register for any event to GUARANTEE a shirt and medal is Friday, August 21, 2020. Kids 10 and under will receive a Superhero cape instead of a shirt. After that date, shirts, capes, and medals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CASA Child Advocates is Montgomery County’s only organization appointed by the court to advocate for abused and neglected children. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) speak up for the best interest of children who have been removed from their parents and are under the Court’s jurisdiction. CASA’s goal is to provide a court-appointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem for every child in the foster care system, and to break the cycle of abuse, one child at a time. For the past 28 years, CASA has been training volunteers, raising awareness in the community, and working to stop the cycle of child abuse in Montgomery County.

Take a Private Tour of The Woodlands Christian Academy’s 40 Acre Campus! https://www.twca.net/admission

With 40 acres and small class sizes, The Woodlands Christian Academy is excited to offer future warrior families a safe, socially distanced private campus tour. Touring campus is a great way to experience Woodlands Christian! The private campus tour will include a brief overview of school history, mission, leadership, philosophy of education, the application process and a walking tour of our beautiful campus. You can view the upgrades made to create a controlled environment and healthy campus. Lower school (Pre-K – 4th grade), middle school (5th – 8th grade) and high school (9th -12th) programs are introduced, providing an excellent overview of a Warrior education. You can also take an online virtual tour here.

To schedule a private tour, please contact Director of Admissions, Amanda French at (936) 271-3104.

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:

• October 8, 2020 9am Humble Area Assistance Ministries Daysprings Church 24277 FM 1314 Porter, Texas 77365
• October 9, 2020 5pm Deerwood Community Center Coalition 3859 West Forest Rd., Conroe, Texas 77306
• October 10, 2020 8am The Ark The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank Rd, Conroe TX 77034
• October 10, 2020 10am Compassion United – Terry’s Table 19256 FM 1484, Conroe, TX; First Baptist Church Groceville
• October 10, 2020 12pm Conroe Bible Church 4491 Interstate 45 N, Conroe, TX 77304
• October 12, 2020 6pm The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX
• October 14, 2020 5p.m. Grace Crossing 105 Farm to Market Rd. 1488. Conroe, TX 77384
• October 15, 2020 5pm Caney Creek Cowboy Church 17703 Nonesuch Rd, Conroe, TX 77306
• October 16, 2020 9am East Texas Dream Center Mobile Pantry 26373 E. Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372 (Nelson’s Pools)
• October 19, 2020 6pm The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX
• October 21, 2020 10am Communities in Schools Caney Creek High
• October 23, 2020 10am Communities in Schools Splendora Junior High School (23411 Fm 2090 Rd, Splendora, TX 77372);
• October 24, 2020 10am Caney Creek Apostolic Tabernacle Caney Creek Apostolic Tabernacle 16613 FM 1485, Conroe, TX 77306
• October 26, 2020 6pm The Abundant Harvest Kitchen Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX
• October 31, 2020 10am – 12pm YMCA Outreach Generations Church – 405 Rayford Rd, Spring, TX 77386
• October 31, 2020 12pm Society of Samaritans (S.O.S.) Society of Samaritans 31355 Friendship Dr. Magnolia, TX 77355

Mobile Markets will continue through the month of November 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.

Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson, The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and community partners are partnering for the 4th Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive, “Operation Blue Elf.” Now, through December 6th, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to make Christmas better for our communities’ children in need by donating new, unwrapped toys at one of our many drop off locations throughout Montgomery County. Learn More

Drop off toys at any of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office stations. Donation boxes are set up in each district office as well as cash donation boxes. Click here for a list of stations. If you would prefer to make a charitable donation via PayPal you can do so by visiting www.operationblueelf.com.

Cooper to hold PK-K-1 Virtual Information Session on October 27, Registration Required 

The John Cooper School, a leader in pre-k through grade 12 independent school education, is hosting a PK-K-1 Virtual Information Session on October 27 at 6 p.m. Learn about Cooper’s pre-k, kindergarten and first grade programs in an online session with administrators and teachers who will discuss the curriculum and programs that lead Cooper students on the path “from curiosity to wisdom.”

Registration is required. To sign up to attend this session or to learn about future PK-12 information sessions, go to www.johncooper.org/admission or email admission@johncooper.org.

PHOTO: Cooper students proudly display their artwork that they created following a visit by a children’s author/illustrator.  A PK-K-1 Information Session is scheduled for October 27 at 6 p.m. Register at www.johncooper.org/admission.

Established in 1988, The John Cooper School is an independent, college preparatory school for students in Pre-k through Grade 12. www.johncooper.org

• Ages: All (Recommended for 10 and under)
• Fee:
  • Resident $35
  • Non-Resident $40

The “Bountiful Harvest” Virtual and Interactive Cooking Class and Silent Auction, benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. The silent auction opens October 26th at 9:00 a.m continuing through October 29th at 9:00 p.m.

The cooking class will be led by Chef Terance Jenkins, owner/chef of Bon Temps Events. Chef Jenkins studied at the El Centro Culinary School in Dallas and most recently was the chef at Carlton Woods Country Club. His New Orleans inspired flair partnered with fall flavors enhances the farm-to-table cuisine that participants will enjoy preparing. Learn More

Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings! Rock the Row features local and regional bands playing a variety of favorites from classic rock and pop to Motown during the summer and fall.

• Thursday, October 8
  A Sure Thing (Variety)
• Thursday, October 15
  Sol Flair (Variety)
• Thursday, October 22
  Midnight Release (Dance/Variety)
• Thursday, October 29
  Flashpoint (Variety)
• Thursday, November 5
  OMG (Pop/Rock)
• Thursday, November 12
  Designated Driver (Country)

All entertainment subject to change.

Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. 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 Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach in September and October, at both locations, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals. A free Covid-19 ANTIBODY test is provided with each blood donation.

SHADOWBEND YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place

• Friday, October 23
  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315023
• Friday, October 30
  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315026

BRANCH CROSSING YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way

• Friday, October 23
  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315024

• Friday, October 30
  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315027

Walk in appointments are not allowed at this time. All donors must register online for a preferred time and date at giveblood.org. Register early as appointments fill up quickly.

Learn More: HelloWoodlands.com/The-Woodlands-YMCAs-to-host-Blood-Donor-Coach-in-September-October.

• Ages: All (Recommended for 10 and under)
• Fee:
  • Resident $35
  • Non-Resident $40

• Location: Bear Branch Recreation Center Covered Outdoor Court
• Fee per person:
  • $5 Resident
  • $10 Non-Resident
• Registration: Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register by calling 281-516-7348.
• COVID Precautions:
  • Pre-registration required.
  • Current mask orders will be enforced.
  • Concessions will be individually wrapped and not prepared on-site.

The Haunting at Bear Branch Park is a Haunted Trail that takes patrons through fearful twists and turns that makes there nightmares become reality.

The theme for The Haunting this year will be: NIGHTMARE

Nightmare will be held at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, on Fridays and Saturdays in October, beginning on Friday, October 9 and ending on Saturday, October 31, 2019, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. At this time, ALL ticket sales will be on a pre-registration basis. There will be no walk-ups or Fast Pass tickets for this event.

Due to COVID-19, Township Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, services and events are subject to change, modification and/or cancellation to ensure compliance with respective State of Texas, Montgomery County and/or Harris County declarations and/or Township Board of Directors.

Halloween Parade 2020

The Haunting at Bear Branch Park is a Haunted Trail that takes patrons through fearful twists and turns that makes there nightmares become reality.

The theme for The Haunting this year will be: NIGHTMARE

Nightmare will be held at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, on Fridays and Saturdays in October, beginning on Friday, October 9 and ending on Saturday, October 31, 2019, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. At this time, ALL ticket sales will be on a pre-registration basis. There will be no walk-ups or Fast Pass tickets for this event.

Due to COVID-19, Township Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, services and events are subject to change, modification and/or cancellation to ensure compliance with respective State of Texas, Montgomery County and/or Harris County declarations and/or Township Board of Directors.