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COURTESY OF KERNITA HEARD
SEPT. 30- OCT. 02
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The Lake House at Grand Central Park
FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN The candle and soap shop Almost August held its grand opening Aug. 27 on Main Street in Conroe, owner Kernita Heard said. Heard said she handcrafts all the store’s products, which include soaps, candles, body butter, scrunchies and lounge attire. “As a consumer myself, I never had the time to go to a spa or pamper myself, even when I could a ord it, and started making items that I could enjoy in home,” Heard said. Almost August is located at 227 N. Main St., Conroe. 832-715-2838. www.almostaugust.shop
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Just Between Friends is hosting The Woodlands & Conroe fall sale. The event will include over 150,000 items available for purchase at 50%-90% o the retail price. Items include clothing for teens, toddlers and infants, as well as toys and baby gear. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sept. 30);9 a.m.-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. (Oct. 1); 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (Oct. 2). Free (online tickets), $3 (admission at the door). 9333 Airport Road, Conroe. https://thewoodlands.jbfsale.com (Courtesy Just Between Friends)
Robichaux and seeks to bring hope and healing to veterans, active-duty military and first responders dealing with suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disor- der, divorce and other hardships. www. mightyoaksprograms.org RELOCATIONS 10 VGXI announced in an Aug. 17 news release that a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 7 for its new headquar- ters and expanded manufacturing facility in Conroe. VGXI is a contract developer and manufacturer of nucleic acid biophar- maceuticals, including gene therapies, DNA vaccines and RNA medicines. Accord- ing to previous reporting, the company was based in The Woodlands until VGXI announced the purchase of land in Conroe in August 2020 and its relocation to Deison Technology Park in Conroe. The property will be located off Deison Park Boulevard in the park, which is just south of FM 1484 and Technology Parkway. https://vgxii.com EXPANSIONS 11 The Lake House in Grand Central Park expanded its accommodations as of Aug. 31, opening to the public for rent. Previously, the facility was only able to be used by residents of the Grand Central Park community. The facility offers indoor and outdoor settings with lake views and can accommodate up to 400 guests in its outdoor pavilion, up to 100 guests in The Grand Room venue and up to 49 guests in The Overlook, which features floor-to- ceiling glass windows. The Lake House is located at 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. www.grandcentralparktx.com
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officers and other first responders. 6-8 p.m. Free (admission). 21358 Eva St., Montgomery. www.facebook.com/ historicmontgomerytexas 06 THROUGH 07 EAT LOBSTER The Conroe and Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Lobsterfest fundraiser, including a steak and lobster dinner and live and silent auctions Oct. 6. A golf tournament will be held Oct. 7. 6 p.m. (Oct. 6). 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Oct. 7). $150-$850 (base fees). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.conroe.org 08 SHOP FROM LOCAL VENDORS Grand Central Park is hosting a Sip and Shop vendor market. The event will include over 100 vendors that offer items such as jewelry, food and furniture. Food trucks will be available. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. https://bigtop.show/conroegrandcentral 08 BROWSE LOCAL ARTISANS Margaritaville Marketplace at Margaritaville Lake Resort will host a shopping event with local artisans and vendors. Wine will be available for tastings and for purchase. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery. www.margaritavilleresorts.com
Spring Creek Blue Star Moms and the Montgomery County Veterans Commission are hosting a Sunday service at the Montgomery County Veterans Park to honor Gold Star mothers, those who have lost a child while serving in the military. The event will include a pinning ceremony, a laying of the wreath and a service. Military families and the public are invited. 7 a.m. Free. 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. www.facebook.com/ springcreekareabluestarmothers OCTOBER 04 CELEBRATE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The Conroe Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event with free hot dogs, chips and drinks as well as Kona Ice and activities. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). 341 S. Loop 336, Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org 04 ENJOY A NIGHT IN MONTGOMERY The city of Montgomery is hosting an event for National Night Out with live music, face painting and food. The event will have activities such as a bounce house and meet and greets with
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ANNIVERSARIES 12 Water Tree Montgomery County LLC is located at 18417 Hwy. 105, Ste. 4, Mont- gomery. The business will celebrate its five- year anniversary Oct. 14. Services include alkaline antioxidant water needs, such as refill stations and prepackaged waters. Cus- tomers can bring their gallon containers to fill with alkaline water. Other items for sale include shower heads, under-the-counter systems and similar products. 936-582-0080. www.watertreemc.com
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