Dancing With the Stars icon Val Chmerkovskiy will make sure The American Heart Association puts its best foot forward when it celebrates a milestone anniversary with the 15th annual Montgomery County Go Red for Women Sweet 15 Celebration.

The May 23 event will run from 1-4 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott and will feature several exhibitions and vendors, including an appearance by Chmerkovskiy and a dance team from Dance With Me Studios.

Chmerkovskiy and Dance With Me’s appearance are just one of the highlights of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign to raise money and awareness about heart disease. The keynote speaker at Go Red for Women will be Connie Watt, vice president of the J.J. Watt Foundation and mother of three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.

The Go Red for Women Sweet 15 will also feature Anna King, who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at the age of 12 and received a heart transplant at the age of 14. Five years later King is in college studying graphic design. She will share her journey of heart health with an inspirational TED talk.

Lori Alford with Avanti Senior Living is the chairwoman for this year’s event and Avanti Senior Living is the signature event sponsor.

CVS Health is this year’s national sponsor and is also locally presented by Global Shop Solutions and by BMW of Houston North and The Woodlands.

Heart disease is the leading killer of women, nearly one in three deaths are a result of heart-related illnesses, a rate that equates to one heart-related death every 80 seconds. However, it doesn’t need to stay this way, nearly 80 percent of those illnesses are preventable.

From its start in 2004 with a handful of luncheons across the United States, Go Red for Women has grown to an international event with luncheons, celebrations and the Red Dress fashion show in New York City that has generated five billion media impressions.

Through the efforts of Go Red for Women, great strides have been made in raising awareness of the dangers of heart disease and positively impacting those who participate in the campaign. 95 percent of

Go Red for Women supporters report making at least one healthy change in their lives last year, while recognition that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women has increased 90 percent.

Go Red for Women has raised more than $500 million since its inception, with those funds supporting research, education, advocacy, prevention and awareness programs across the country. For more information, contact Cliff.McAden@heart.org or go to montgomerycountygored.heart.org.

Keep your kids entertained this summer by enrolling them in Sunny Dayz Camp! Camp is offered at 2 locations: The Recreation Center at Bear Branch and The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Open to campers 6 to 12 years old. For more information and to register, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp

Sunny Dayz Camps

For the second year in a row, The Woodlands Township will offer a distinctive camp just for teens between the ages of 13 and 15. Sunny Dayz Teen Camp is offered at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. For more information and to register, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp

Join us for the new Sunny Dayz Teen Camp at the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park Teen camp will be for campers between the ages of 13 years old to 15 years old. This new camp is an extension of the current Sunny Dayz program at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, but with more engaging activities and projects for our teen campers. Teen campers will participate in gym games, outdoor activities, weekly field trips, participate in service projects around the community, and swim at Rob Fleming Aquatics Center, separately from Sunny Dayz camp.

Learn more at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/sunnydayzcamp

During the month of May, Guaranty Bank & Trust will be hosting a Crayon and Play-Doh drive benefiting Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands.

Questions? Call (936)788-5600 or visit Guaranty Bank & Trust located in Conroe, Texas at http://bit.ly/GntyConroe 

Guaranty Bank & Trust
244 South Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX, 77304
Phone: (936) 788-5600

Market Street’s popular spring concert series, featuring artists in Top 40, Blues, Latin and more, returns to the shopping, dining and entertainment destination every Thursday, April 11 through June 6, from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Each concert in the series is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back, relax, and enjoy the performances.

• April 11: Classic rock hits from Nobody’s Fool
• April 18: Jazz and R&B sounds on the saxophone by David Caceres Quintet
• April 25: High-energy favorites from across the decades by Chinatown
• May 2: Top 40 tunes from Rapture
• May 9: Blues and rock favorites from Hamilton Loomis
• May 16: Popular cover hits from KAOS
• May 23: A cover of Journey tunes from Escape
• May 30: 70’s rock hits from Diamond Jack
• June 6: Latin and contemporary favorites from Mango Punch (during Wine Walk at Market Street)

Commencement for the 112 members of The John Cooper School Class of 2019 will be held in the Dunlap Gymnasium on campus on Friday, May 24, beginning at 2 p.m. Senior choir members Mohib Jamil, Matthew Krehbiel, Uchechukwu Oguchi, Conor Patterson and Mitchell Shannon will sing the national anthem. Christopher McDonald will give the invocation, Matthew Krehbiel will share his thoughts as class speaker and Erik Burns will present a senior class gift to the school. Madeleine Smith will give the valedictory address prior to the presenting of the diplomas by Head of School Michael Maher and Chairman of the Board of Trustees David Dunlap.

Open EVERY Saturday 8-12, Rain or Shine! TWFM is organized by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association and supports their philanthropic activities.

Unlike many other farmer’s markets, the GMVA is a non profit civic association whose goal for the farmer’s market is to not only provide local produce to our residents but to revitalize the Grogan’s Mill Village shopping center. If any profits are made from farmer’s market they go to support our philanthropic endeavors.

Products: Fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, prepared foods, salsas, honey, eggs, plants, Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean foods, seasonal products such as pumpkins.

Learn more at www.woodlandsfarmersmarket.com

Let’s ‘Pawty’ for our homeless pets! Join us for a family and fur-friendly FIESTA & FAJITA Cook-Off, Saturday, May 25th, from 1-7 pm, at Heritage Place Park in Conroe, Texas! FREE ADMISSION for all.

Plenty of fun, entertainment, and food for the whole family (yes, your 4-legged amigos are welcome too!), with proceeds to support Operation Pets Alive’s life-saving work in Montgomery County.

Don’t miss out on shopping from local vendors, live folkloric dance performances, mouth-watering fajita tastings, yummy churros, great Raffle prizes, top-notch Silent Auction items, and so much more!

Drop by and meet our adoptable pets! Get creative and enter YOUR pet on our Fiesta-themed Pet Costume Contest and Parade! 

Check out all the activities and entertainment planned:

• Fajita Cook-off & tickets to sample
• Food Trucks
• Artisan Vendors featuring ‘South of the Border’ items, Pet-Related and other Vendor Booths
• Music DJ provided by Univision Radio 106.5 FM
• Live Music Performances
• Live Dance Performances by Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston and other groups
• Dog Training Demos
• PET ADOPTIONS
• Fiesta Pet Costume Contest & Parade
• Spay/Neuter Information Booth
• Super Raffle
• Silent Auction
• Pet Kissing Booth
• Face Painting
• Tattoo Booth
• Balloon Animals
• OPA Bake Sale
• and much more!

GET INVOLVED!

• Participate on the Fajita Cook-Off!
• Be part of the entertainment line-up!
• Sponsorship opportunities available (Pick from 1 of 4 levels)!
• Market Vendor Booth Space available!
• Get Involved as a Raffle Item or Silent Auction Basket donor!
• Register to enter your pet in our Pet Costume Contest and Parade

For complete Event info, to sign up and to get involved, VISIT:

http://bit.ly/OPA_FiestaFestival

Operation Pets Alive! is an all volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue, working towards a #NoKill Montgomery County!

A million Thanks to City of Conroe Parks and Recreation for hosting our 2019 FIESTA & Fajita Cook-off!

Enjoy FREE, live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights. Saturday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• May 4 – Yelba’s Variety Band (Latin)
• May 11 – 9tomidnight (Cover Band)
• May 18 – Texas Joe Bailey (Country)
• May 25 – Fidelity Maxx (Funky Dance)
• June 1 – The Secret Party (Pop)
• June 8 – Say Yes, Juliet (Indie/Alternative)
• June 15 – Time Warp – Forever (Today’s Hits)
• June 22 – FACE This WAY (Classic Rock)
• June 29 – Breakfast At Tiffany’s Band (Variety)

Lawn chairs and coolers welcome. Glass prohibited.

Learn more about Waterway Nights at http://bit.ly/HelloWaterwayNights

Celebrate the official start to summer at the annual Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands! The Sunday event pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States, and also honors all veterans who serve as a symbol for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice of life to protect our freedom.

The festival features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers and more at Town Green Park. The evening concludes with a dazzling fireworks display choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Interested in being a vendor? Applications are due Monday, May 13, 2019. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact specialevents@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov for information.

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a Splash! Register HERE

Join us poolside at the newest hot spot in The Woodlands for cocktails, lite bites and fun in the sun!
We’ll have a DJ spinning your favorite tunes and complimentary Italian Patron Margaritas from 1:30p-3:30p.
Enjoy Giant Pool Floats, Giant Jenga and a Corn Hole competition.

Private Cabanas available to rent. Click HERE to learn more.

Must be 21 years or older to attend.
No cover charge.

Date And Time: Mon, May 27, 2019 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT

Location: Como Social Club, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380

The Nest for Newbies, a breast cancer support group, is a safe haven for women who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a five month program, held once a month at 12pm with a different topic each time. We will cover different topics, learn from one another and give encouragement. Please RSVP to the Canopy front desk by calling 713-897-5939.

Learn more about Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center located at 1120 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 250, The Woodlands, Texas, and the group at http://bit.ly/HelloCanopy

Meeting Dates for 2019

March 26: I have Cancer, Now What? Where do I go for information?
April 23: Coping Strategies
May 28: Support System/Who Can I Trust to Share With?
June 25: What do I do with all these feelings? How to Cop with anxiety and fear.
July 23: Activity to Bring it all Together

Learn more at http://bit.ly/HelloCanopy

Market Street’s popular spring concert series, featuring artists in Top 40, Blues, Latin and more, returns to the shopping, dining and entertainment destination every Thursday, April 11 through June 6, from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Each concert in the series is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit back, relax, and enjoy the performances.

• April 11: Classic rock hits from Nobody’s Fool
• April 18: Jazz and R&B sounds on the saxophone by David Caceres Quintet
• April 25: High-energy favorites from across the decades by Chinatown
• May 2: Top 40 tunes from Rapture
• May 9: Blues and rock favorites from Hamilton Loomis
• May 16: Popular cover hits from KAOS
• May 23: A cover of Journey tunes from Escape
• May 30: 70’s rock hits from Diamond Jack
• June 6: Latin and contemporary favorites from Mango Punch (during Wine Walk at Market Street)