From the Chamber of Commerce
Chamber - 936-653-2184
Historical Commission - 936-653-2009
Library - 936-653-3104
Merchants' Association - 936-653-2255
January
1 - New Years Day
5 - Directors Meeting
16 - Chamber Luncheon
Historical Commission Events- call 936-653-2009 for dates
February
2 - Directors Meeting
14 - Valentine's Day
19 - President's Day
20 - Chamber Luncheon
24 -
Trades Day - 936-653-2009 for events ??????
Historical Commission Events -call 936-653-2009 for dates
41st Annual Go Texan Parade - Conroe**
Hold on to your horses, because the 41st Annual Go-Texan Parade is marching its way to Conroe. This year’s parade theme is entitled “Ropin’ In The Wind.” Parade begins at Collins St. and N. Frazier St. at 1:00 p.m. Click here for map and directions.
November 16 - January 07
Winter Wonderland - The Woodlands
Stroll through an enchanting display of holiday lights.
Website: http://www.town-center.com
February 5**
Bum and The Boys Oilers Reunion/Super Bowl XL Party **
Join Bum and "The Boys" for our Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers reunion and
Super Bowl XL party at Mark Dennard's Original Wings 'N More Restaurant and Bar in The Woodlands. Meet the men who electrified the city of Houston with "Luv Ya Blue"!! More info call 281-292-1284 or email here. Click here for K-Star contest give-away (meet Bum, Campbell and Pastorini and dinner).
February 2 - 5
Special Olympics Texas Winter Games
More
than 2,500 athletes of all ages from around Texas will compete in
bowling, table tennis, figure skating, powerlifting and volleyball.
2,000 volunteers are needed to help with daily competitions and special
events. For more information go to www.sotx.org/volunteer or call 1.800.876.JOIN
February 25
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Downtown Rodeo Parade
The Downtown Rodeo Parade has been a tradition for more than 60 years.
Much like the parades of many years ago, today's festive extravaganza
includes marching bands, Show officials, state, county and city
dignitaries on horseback, and numerous floats. 10 a.m., Houston (Downtown). Click here for parade map.
February 25
Body Worlds 3 - The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies
The controversial exhibition is coming to Houston featuring more than
200 authentic specimens, including organs and whole body specimens,
that have undergone Plastination—von Hagens’ groundbreaking method of
halting decomposition and preserving the body after death for medical
study. Click here for more info or call the Houston Museum of Natural Science at (713) 639-4629.
February 28 - March 19
2006 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
Featuring livestock competitions and "Star" entertainment. For more information or scheduling visit their web site or view line-up here.
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.
MCTRA 41st Annual Trail Ride (Madisonville to Plantersville)
Come out and enjoy the ride with MCTRA and leave your worries at home. Portable restrooms & water will follow the ride. Caterer available throughout the ride. Rubber tires are welcomed. No dress code. Membership dues $25, children 15 and under $15. For more info click here or contact Richard Stolarski at (713) 320-0643 or email here.
Nothing brings to mind the Old West like a modern-day trail ride. Pioneers created trails as they moved west in search of a dream and cowboys created trails to take cattle to major market centers. While these routes are no longer a necessity in daily life, more than 4,000 riders saddle up each February to relive the Old West as part of 13 trail rides leading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.
In
January of 1952, several men formed the very first trail ride as a way
to increase awareness of the Show. Though only four men made the first
journey from Brenham, Texas, the attention they raised attracted more
publicity than ever expected, as over 80 men signed up the next year.
The trail rides are a signature tradition of the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo today.
Today’s riders hit the trail in an attempt to recreate the Old West, and in doing so, find a common ground that links us all to the Show. A sense of history and pride resides in each rider; igniting envy and intrigue in each child as they watch the trail riders and hope to one day join them.
2007 Trail Ride Listings
More information on each trail ride’s travel routes and schedules will be posted once available.
Los Vaqueros Rio Grande Trail Ride
established in 1973
386-mile ride from Hidalgo, Texas
2007 Start Date:Feb. 3, 2007
Trail Boss:David Ramirez
Contact:Sal Ramirez; 936.200.0106
The Mission Trail Ride
established in 1990
210-mile ride from San Antonio, Texas
(starts at San Francisco De La Espada Mission)
2007 Start Date:Feb. 10, 2007
Trail Boss/
Contact:Jerry Carabajal; 713.289.0325
Northeastern Trail Ride
established in 1982
108-mile ride from Beaumont, Texas
2007 Start Date:TBA
Trail Boss:Joseph Bruno
Contact:TBD
Old Spanish Trail Ride
established in 1956
216-mile ride from Logansport, La.
2007 Start Date:Feb. 18, 2007
Trail Boss:Morris Brown
Contact:Norma Cases; 281.595.1426
Prairie View Trail Ride
established in 1957
102-mile ride from Sunnyside, Texas
2007 Start Date:Feb.17, 2007
Trail Boss/Contact:Roy Tievel ; 713.631.6736
Salt Grass Trail Ride
established in 1952
85-mile ride from Cat Spring, Texas
2007 Start Date:TBA
Trail Boss/Contact:Poncho Dismukes; 979.251.2139
Sam Houston Trail Ride
established in 1955
66-mile ride from Montgomery, Texas
(starts at West Montgomery County Park)
2007 Start Date:Feb.19, 2007
Trail Boss/Contact:Larry Jollisant; 936.825.4788
Southwest Trail Ride
established in 1993
120-mile ride from Rosenberg, Texas
(starts at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds)
2007 Start Date:Feb.17, 2007
Trail Boss/Contact:Andrew Hobbs; 979.215.0356
Southwestern Trail Ride
established in 1974
100-mile ride from Brazoria, Texas
2007 Start Date:Feb.17, 2007
Trail Boss:Fed Gray
Contact: Elizabeth Cook; 713.419.0580
The Spanish Trail Ride
established in 1961
112-mile ride from Coldspring, Texas
(starts at San Jacinto County Fairgrounds)
2007 Start Date:TBD
Trail Boss:Joe Cantrell
Contact:TBA
Texas Cattlemen’s Trail Ride
established in 1986
85-mile ride from Anderson, Texas
2007 Start Date:Feb.18, 2007
Trail Boss:Cliff Willson
Contact: Martha Laird; 713.686.6236
Texas Independence Trail Ride
established in 1961
92-mile ride from Brazoria, Texas
(starts at the Armadillo Ballroom)
2007 Start Date:Feb.17, 2007
Trail Boss/Contact: Cheri Hambrick; 713.829.8662
Valley Lodge Trail Ride
established in 1959
72-mile ride from Brookshire, Texas
2007 Start Date:Feb.17, 2007
Trail Boss:Tim Braunagel
Contact:Robbie Hickman; 713.663.9524
Moody Gardens® Celebrates the Fifth Annual Festival of Lights
Moody Gardens® will be adorned with more than a million twinkling lights and dozens of light displays. In addition to experiencing the lights, guests can also strap on a pair of skates and slide across the ice at the Outdoor Ice Rink at Moody Gardens® or listen to holiday music performed by area bands. Indoors, visitors can take pictures with Santa or see the giant poinsettia tree. Also featuring holiday-themed films and buffet. For more information, please call Moody Gardens® at 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
Mardi Gras Galveston
This year's unofficial theme is “A Salute to the Gulf Coast”. It will be a traditional Mardi Gras with a touch of New Orleans style. This year more than 30 bands will be featured, including Dr. John and Krewe of Bohemia of New Orleans. For more information, tickets, and a detailed entertainment line-up visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.