The Woodlands Edition - November 2019

TO-DO LIST

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

NOV. 16 – DEC 01

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME 21778 FM1774, TODDMISSION

ICE SKATINGSEASON THE PAVILION

LIVE LIKE A PRINCESS WOODLANDS CHILDRENSMUSEUM

The Texas Renaissance Festival’s 45th season runs weekends through Dec. 1 in Tomball. Themes include Barbarian Invasion (Nov. 16-17), Highland Fling (Nov. 23-24) and Celtic Christmas (Nov. 29-Dec. 1). 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Starting at $23.95. 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission. 800-458-3435. www.texrenfest.com

The Ice Rink at TheWoodlands Town Center opens for its winter season. Hours vary. $5-$6 (child), $10.50-$12.50 (adult). The CynthiaWoods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, TheWoodlands. 281-419-5630. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Attendees don royal clothing to see a dance performance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

14 PARTICIPATE IN DIABETES EDUCATION The Houston Methodist hospital system commemorates World Diabetes Day with a series of informational sessions at its Houston-area facilities, including its hospital in The Woodlands. Attendees can learn about disease management and prevention, testing and healthy eating. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, 17201 I-45 N., Conroe. 936-270-2000. www.houstonmethodist.org 15 SEE A JAZZ BANDOVER DINNER Glade Arts Foundation holds a dinner and concert with the David Caceres band, featuring jazz music, an a la carte menu and curated wine list. 6 p.m. $25-$45. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org 15 CHECK OUT EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN’S GIFTS The Woodlands Children’s Museum invites gift buyers to its one-night “All Wrapped Up Holiday Shopportunity” featuring a lineup of local vendors selling

23 RUN TO SUPPORT CARE FOR ORPHANS The fifth annual Defend the Orphan Run, an event featuring timed 10k, 5k and 1k runs, benefits care for orphans around the world through Coreluv International. Live music, food trucks and children’s activities are also available. 8 a.m. $25-$50. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The an introduction to bird identification, research and habitats followed by a walk through W.G. Jones State Forest. 9 a.m.-noon Free. Texas A&M Forest Service Jones State Forest Education Classroom, 1328 FM 1488, Conroe. 936-546-3169. www.tfsweb.tamu.edu DECEMBER 05 COMMEMORATE EMILY DICKINSON’S BIRTHDAY The Montgomery County Literary Arts Council’s annual celebration of poet Emily Dickinson’s birthday includes a conversation with a Dickinson scholar. Woodlands. www.run.coreluv.org 23 TAKE A BIRDING CLASS The Texas A&M Forest Service holds a beginners birding course including

THANKSGIVING OFFICE HOURS Woodlands Township offices closed: Nov. 28-29 No trash/recycling pickup in The Woodlands: Nov. 28 Shenandoah offices closed: Nov. 28-29 Oak Ridge North offices: Nov. 28-29 College-Montgomery Mainstage Theatre, 3200 College Park Drive, Bldg. D, Conroe. 832-813-6500. www.lonestar.edu/ drama-dept-montgomery NOVEMBER 13 THROUGH 16 WATCH AMODERN PLAY Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Theatre Department will hold four days of performances of Frank Winter’s drama “Student Body.” 5:30 p.m. (Nov. 13), 7 p.m (Nov. 14-16), 3 p.m. (Nov. 16). $5-$10. Lone Star

a variety of educational toys and games alongside children’s books and clothing. 5-9 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org 16 HEAR FROMTEXAS HEROES The Mighty Oaks Foundation’s ninth annual Warrior Gala brings a slate of speakers to The Woodlands supporting the foundation’s veterans services. 6:30-9 p.m. $100 and up. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.mightyoaksprograms.org/txgala 16 LEARN TO SURVIVE IN THEWILDERNESS Outdoor adventurers can pick up new survival skills through The Woodlands Township’s wilderness survival course. Participants can learn more about fire starting, water collection, signaling and basic protection from instructor Jan Hackett. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $55 (resident), $65 (nonresident). The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Conroe ISD: Nov. 25-29 Magnolia ISD: Nov. 25-29 Tomball ISD: Nov. 25-29

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