Community Calendar 2008
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January 1
Extreme Barrel Racing
8am, Lone Star Expo Center. 713 392 6295
January 1-13
Sesame Street Presents: The Body
Get to know what’s under your skin at Sesame Street Presents: The Body, an amazing new educational exhibition featuring Elmo, Oscar, Grover and the rest of your Sesame Street friends! Run, jump and play your way through a new interactive exhibition all about the human body. This exhibit will cover everything from fingers and toes to your ishy-squishy insides. Health Musuem, 1515 Hermann Drive. Info
January 4-13
Houston International Boat, Sport, and Travel Show
Latest brands in boats, yachts, jet skis and other marine themed vehicles showcased in all five halls of Reliant Center. Reliant Park, South Loop 610 @ Kirby exit. Info
January 5
Jerry Jeff Walker at The Grand
Lone Star Legend Jerry Jeff Walker will be kicking off the new year at Galveston's Grand 1984 Opera House at 8pm. You won't miss this outstanding performance where you'll hear such favorites as "LA Freeway,""Mr
Bojangles," and "Sangria Wine" info
January 5
Conroe Area Girl Softball Registration
930a-230p at Dabney Fields. Please bring copy of your child's birth certificate even if they played with CAGSA before. 6U, *u $70. 10U,12U, Mixed $80. All players (including early registration) Must come in 1 scheduled date to size for uniforms and pick up fundraiser. Fundraiser buy-out $75
January 5-6
Bridal Extravaganza 2008
Two day event. Billed as Texas' biggest "must attend" event for engaged couples. Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. Info
January 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
WYAA Baseball Spring Registration
Sign-ups at the ballpark. Sign-up fees: $110.00/$90.00 for second child. There will be a. Bojangles," and "late fee of $15.00 charged after the above dates. Try-outs will be on Feb 2nd (Times will be given at registration) Opening Day is March 29th. Coaches and Commissioners Needed. More information on their site at wyaabaseball.com
January 9, 16, 23 & 30
Ballroom Dance Class
815p-915p, Conroe Activity Center, 1202 Callahan Ave in Conroe. 936 522 3900 cityofconroe.org
January 10-13
Soc. For the Performing Arts - The 5 Browns
Hans Graf, conductor … Susanne Mentzer, mezzo-soprano … Allen Barnhill, trombone … Haydn: Symphony No. 83, La poule … Mahler: Rückert Lieder … McTee: Trombone Concerto … (Houston Symphony Commission) … Mozart: Symphony No. 36, Linz … Concerts are JAN 10, 12, 13. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Info
January 11-Feb 10
Alley Theatre - Love, Janis
A musical about Janis Joplin, Port Arthur, Texas’ most famous daughter, Love, Janis goes behind the music of the legendary rock/blues singer. Following her life from 1966 until her death in 1970, Love, Janis features performances of many of her smash hits: “Piece of My Heart,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Mercedes Benz” and “Ball and Chain”. Alley Theatre, 615 Texas. Info
January 11
Chili Supper
CM Joslin American Legion Auxiliary Unit #618 will sonsor a Chili Supper at 530p to benefit Cancer Research. A donation of $5 will pay for your supper. The supper will be held at the Legion Post located 1 mile east of Willis on Hwy 1097. For additional info please call 936 856 5224
January 11
Soc. For the Performing Arts - The 5 Browns
Imagine five Steinway grand pianos on the Jones Hall stage. Now picture five of the youngest, hippest Juilliard-trained pianists you can imagine playing Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky with utter virtuosity and precision. And all five pianists are related; in fact, they are all siblings! 8:00 p.m. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana Info
January 12
Swamp Tromp
Lake Houston Park, 22301 Baptist Encampment Road, New Caney. Join for an exciting adventure as you visit remote places in the 5000 acre wilderness park. Participants will travel via van or 4-wheel drive vehicle on this unique safari, for ages 13 and up. Free with $3 park entry fee, but reservations are required and space is limited. Call 281 354 0173 for more information or visit their website here
January 12
Conroe Area Girl Softball Registration
930a-230p at Dabney Fields. Please bring copy of your child's birth certificate even if they played with CAGSA before. 6U, *u $70. 10U,12U, Mixed $80. All players (including early registration) Must come in 1 scheduled date to size for uniforms and pick up fundraiser. Fundraiser buy-out $75
January 12
Sounds of Texas Music Series
8p, Creighton Theater. Admission $47
Ready for some great Texas music? Come hear the Sounds of Texas Music Series. Performer to be announced. Voted the “Best Concert Venue outside the Loop” in 2003 by the Houston Chronicle.For more information, visit the website here
January 17
Community Dance
530p-730p Carriage Inn, 936 760 1966
January 19
MCFA Elvis Birthday Bash
Featuring Award winning Elvis tribute artist David Allen. 7p, Montgomery County Fairgrounds exhibit building #2. Hors D' Oeuvres will be served starting at 7p until gone. Alcohol will be available/BYOB/No ice chests or coolers. Live and silent auctions. Reserved table (seats 8) $125 or limited number of tickets for $15 per person. For event information and ticket sales: Please call 936 760 3631. Must be 21 or over. All proceeds will benefit the Montgomery County Fair Scholarship Fund.
January 19-20
Oak Ridge Boys at The Grand
Back for a sixth appearance at The Grand 1984 Opera House, The Oak Ridge Boys will perform their special four-part harmonies and upbeat songs. Performance times are 7:30 on Saturday and 3pm matine on Sunday. info
January 20
Dave Pendergraft-Country Gospel Music
Open Range Cowboy Church, 1030a. 13156 Hwy, 105 E, Cut N Shoot. For more information visit their website here
January 25-26
Tomball FFA Project Show
Friday beginning at 5pm, silent auction and showing of poultry and pigs. Saturday beginning at 10a, silent aution, showing of lambs and steers, live acution sale at 6p.
January 26
Fundraiser for the North Montgomery County Support Group
Fundraiser and dance with the Cody Johnson Band at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #2 at 7pm. Silent auction and live auction with all ages invited. Supper and BYOB, soft drinks provided. Adults $10/ Students $3. In the past 12 years, the NMCSG has spent over 200 thousand dollars supporting the students involved in FFA, FHA & 4H in Willis through the Montgomery County Fair and the Willis Freezer Sale. Please join for some family fun.
January 26
Go Texan Dance
Diamonds and Denim. Entertainment provided by The Telstars, admission $10 (advance), $12 each.
Dance 8p-1a, Silent Auction 7p-10p, Live Auction 9p. BYOB, Tomball VFW 14408 Alice Road. For more information call 281 350 1858
January 25-Feb 5
Mardi Gras Galveston
In 2007 merrymakers can expect a traditional Mardi Gras celebration with plenty of parade processions, entertainment, art exhibits, sporting events, and elaborate masquerade balls. The entertainment line-up as well as official Mardi Gras! Galveston artwork will be announced at a later date, but for continuous updates on Mardi Gras! Galveston 2007 visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.
January 31
Taste of the Town
Taste of the Town is the premiere event of the South Montgomery County business community. Your ticket includes food, beverages and festivities. Enjoy mouth watering appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries and beverages from some of the area's finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, delis and beverage companies. Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, $20, 4-9PM. More info call 281.367.5777.
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