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BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Harris County breaks ground on Providence Gardens
Developer acquires 21.4 acres in City Place Developer Fein has acquired 21.4 acres in City Place, with plans to develop a multifam- ily housing community called Echo Lake, o cials announced in a Jan. 24 news release. The details Echo Lake will consist of 326 residential units comprised of apartments, ranging in size from 556-1,824 square feet, and one- to three-bedroom townhomes with garages. O cials noted the property is situated around a 1.25-acre lake with walking, hiking and biking trails. What’s next? Construction on Echo Lake is slated for late 2024. A projected opening date had not been announced as of press time.
‘You Can’t Take It With You’ Playhouse 1960 is presenting “You Can’t Take It With You,” an American theater classic about the challenges between families. • March 22-23, 29-30 and April 5-6, 8 p.m.; April 7, 3 p.m. • $24.30 (adults), $21.42 (active military, veterans, students and seniors) Rise Up with Jesus Northwoods Presbyterian Church is holding an Easter event featuring hands-on activities that allow families to experience and celebrate the resurrection. • March 23, 9:30-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com
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Mr. Leo Puppet Show City Place will present a puppet show performance with Mr. Leo for children of all ages. • March 15, 11 a.m. and noon • Free (admission) • 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com Tie-Dye Soap Participants age 16 and older can create their own tie- dye marbled soap at the Barbara Bush Branch Library. • March 15, 4-5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.hcpl.net Spring Into Safety Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local rst responders and view rst responder vehicles and helicopters. Children’s activities will also be o ered. • March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • Old Town Spring, 403 Main St., Spring • www.springfd.org
The Harris County Community Service Depart- ment broke ground on a single-family home development in north Houston called Provi- dence Gardens, o cials announced in a Jan. 19 news release. The details The 60-home development will be located at 16755 Ella Blvd., Houston and is funded by Commu- nity Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds from Harris County, the Texas General Land O ce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to the release. The project aims to provide housing for low- to moderate-income households, according to the release. O cials noted 50%-75% of the homes will be sold to qualifying households at or below 80% of the average median income of Harris County; the remaining 25%-50% of homes will be sold at market rate.
Harris County o cials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Providence Gardens in north Houston on Jan. 19.
Joy of Quilting 2024 Show This quilt show hosted by The Piecemakers at Klein United Methodist Church will bene t local nonpro ts including the Tomball VA, Ronald McDonald House and The Gathering. Attendees can peruse over 150 quilts and shop local vendors, buy quilts, sponsor a charity quilt and visit the Piecemaker Boutique. • April 12-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $5 or ive cans of food (admission) • 5920 FM 2920, Spring • www.kleinumc-piecemakers.com
• 3320 FM 1960, Houston • www.northwoods.org
COURTESY HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT
What they’re saying “This development is a great solution, providing safe and comfortable homes that are a ordable,” Harris County Community Services Department o cials said in a Facebook post. What’s next? Providence Gardens is slated to be complete in December, according to the release.
City Place Easter Celebration City Place is holding an Easter Day celebration featuring photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, a petting
zoo, and arts and crafts. • March 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com
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