[January 3-28, 2022] One Month. One Price. One Fabulous Moveable Feast. Taste of the Town Restaurant Month is a paradise for foodies looking to fulfill their cravings and sample local area cuisine all month long! For one low price, guests can sample mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts at more than 40 of the area’s finest establishments.

For only $40 a ticket, it pleases your palate and pocketbook!

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.woodlandschamber.org/events/2022-taste-of-the-town-month

Starting in January, more than 4,500 K-12 students will have the chance to find “Solutions through Science.” 32nd Annual SCI://TECH Events kick off on January 21 and run several weekends through March 5. Visit www.efta-us.org/scitech for a full calendar of activities. 

Registration is open for SCI://TECH 2022 volunteers to support STEM learning with the greatest need on Thursday, January 27 fair judges. More than 1,000 students are registered to participate in the Chevron Phillips Chemical Senior High and the Entergy Junior High Science Fairs scheduled for 7:45 am, 9:30 am, and 2:00 pm at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe. Volunteers can sign up here for one shift or all day! Training is provided on-site, so no experience is necessary!

2022 SCI://TECH EVENTS

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.

Mobile Market/Date/Time/Event Address:

• January 21, 2022 10am 26373 E. Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372 (Nelson’s Pools)
• January 22, 2022 8am 3859 West Forest Rd., Conroe, Texas 77306
• January 22, 2022 10am 31355 Friendship Drive | Magnolia TX 77355
• January 22, 2022 12pm First Methodist Conroe at East Side Church of Christ, 201 Booker T. Washington St., Conroe, TX 77301
• January 24, 2022 5pm Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX
• January 28, 2022 5pm 12308 Highway 59, Splendora TX 77372
• February 4, 2022 9am 26373 E. Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372 (Nelson’s Pools)
• February 9, 2022 5pm 105 FM 1488, Conroe, Texas, 77384
• February 12, 2022 8am 17703 Nonesuch Rd, Conroe, TX 77306
• February 12, 2022 10am Lewis Park 501 Park Pl, Conroe, TX 77301
• February 12, 2022 12pm 16613 FM 1485, Conroe, TX 77306
• February 14, 2022 5pm Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX
• February 18, 2022 9am 26373 E. Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372 (Nelson’s Pools)
• February 19, 2022 11am 16771 E. FM 1097 Rd., Willis, Texas, 77387
• February 25, 2022 5pm 12308 Highway 59, Splendora TX 77372
• February 26, 2022 8am 3859 West Forest Rd., Conroe, Texas 77306
• February 26, 2022 10am 31355 Friendship Drive | Magnolia TX 77355
• February 26, 2022 12pm 27310 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe, TX
• February 28, 2022 5pm Abundant Harvest w/Texas Families Council 19121 Kings Row, New Caney, TX

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/

Mobile Markets will continue – please stay tuned for upcoming dates and details.

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.

[January 27, 2022] Enjoy an afternoon of leisurely paddling on the pond at Burroughs. All equipment is provided, including canoes, paddles, and personal flotation devices. You are encouraged to bring your own US Coast Guard-approved PFD. Each child (10 and under) in a canoe must be accompanied by an adult. One adult per child (10 and under) required to canoe. Each boat must have one adult in order to paddle. Canoes have a 4-person maximum capacity. Online registration closes 48 hours prior to the event. Learn More: Afternoon Canoe

Two times offered:

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Register here: www.hcp4.net/Event/7446
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Register here: www.hcp4.net/Event/7447

[January 29, 2022] Join The Woodlands Township for the 46th Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 9am-12pm at Rob Fleming Park. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2022ArborDay

Since 1977 more than 1.5 million seedlings have been shared with residents to plant in their yard, in community open space reserves and in forest preserves. Participate in one of The Woodlands longest standing traditions and help plant trees today for our community to enjoy for years to come.

12 native tree seedlings will be available. Trees can be categorized into canopy and understory trees. Trees that make up the canopy, or upper layer of the forest, typically reach heights that range from 40-90 feet at full maturity.

Located in the Grogans Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmers Market is home to vendors offering 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. The market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Learn more and discover other markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/local-outdoor-markets-2021.

[January 29, 2022] Join the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in honoring the 2021 Chairman of the Board, Dr. Rebecca Riley, for her dedicated service to our community. The program will include award presentations and a “passing of the gavel” ceremony to incoming Chairman, Cody Spence. Dinner, dancing and casino games will make for an unforgettable evening! Suggested attire: Colorful Cocktail. Learn More: www.chamber.conroe.org/chairmans-ball

January is National Blood Donor Month! On January 31 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Village Books will be hosting a mobile donor coach from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in the lot behind the store (just enter as you would the Starbuck drive thru and park in the back). The center needs 1,000 donations a day to serve patients in our communities. When you give blood you can save up to three lives! You can sign up below at https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/347789

Village Books is located at 9955 Woodlands Pkwy Unit F, The Woodlands, TX 77382. Learn more by visiting their website at myvillagebooks.com

[January 31, 2022] The Vince D’Amico Memorial Poetry Reading & Open Mic will feature the poetry of Robert Frost and the original poetry of Faith and Education at USTMAX Center from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn More: Vince D’Amico Memorial Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Special guests include:

• David Parsons, 2011 Texas Poet Laureate
• Dede Fox, Montgomery County Poet Laureate
• Dr. Janet Lowery, University of St. Thomas Professor of English, poet, and playwright