 SEQUOIA/CANONGATE GOLF LLC SIGNS CONTRACT TO PURCHASE THE WOODLANDS' PUBLIC GOLF COURSES AND THE WOODLANDS COUNTRY CLUB - Sequoia/Canongate Golf LLC, owner of 18 private golf clubs and a leader in the Atlanta, GA golf market, has signed a contract to purchase The Woodlands' two public golf courses - The Oaks and Panther Trail - along with The Woodlands Country Club , from The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC), according to Bill Langley CCM, managing director of The Clubs of The Woodlands .
Both parties are now engaged in due diligence, and the closing of the sale will most likely happen in 60 days, Langley said. The sale package includes the 18-hole East Course (pictured) , Clubhouse and maintenance facilities; the Golf Hall of Fame Building; The Oaks and Panther Trail golf courses, along with the golf pro shop, locker rooms, and Spartilo restaurant; the existing tennis facilities at The Woodlands Country Club, including the Pro Shop and indoor courts; the 27-hole Palmer Course, Palmer Clubhouse, and maintenance facilities; and the 18-hole Player Course, clubhouse and maintenance facilities. No immediate change in fee structure is planned, according to Langley, and the way golf is played should be virtually seamless to Country Club members. For a FAQ sheet regarding the sale of The Woodlands' public golf courses and The Woodlands Country Club, visit www.thewoodlands.net .
ONLY ONE LOT REMAINS IN CARLTON WOODS - Only one lot remains available in the gated community of Carlton Woods , home of a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course (hole #15 pictured). The .43-acre lot is situated in the enclave of Fair Hope and offers a lake view. Along with the last remaining lot, there are 21 homes in various stages of construction available in Carlton Woods. Six are ready for move-in. Homes are priced from the upper $700's to over $3 million.
New homes and lots are available in Carlton Woods Creekside, the 500-acre expansion to Carlton Woods, located south of Spring Creek in Harris County. Carlton Woods Creekside highlights a Tom Fazio Championship golf course . For more information on lots and homes, call the Carlton Woods Sales Center at 281-681-1945 or visit www.carltonwoods.com .
TOWN CENTER ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF THE WOODLANDS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU - Town Center Improvement District (TCID) recently announced The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau, a new organization to advertise, brand and promote The Woodlands Town Center as a regional destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and a place to conduct business. The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau has the same tax-exempt designation as the Chamber of Commerce, business leagues and other similar organizations.
 Recently appointed directors include (left to right): Vicki Richmond, treasurer; Peggy Hausman, vice chairman; Lloyd Matthews, secretary; Nick Wolda , president of the organization and vice president of marketing & public affairs for TCID; Nelda Luce Blair , chairman; Frank Robinson , president of TCID; Karen Hoylman , president of the S outh Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce ; and Fred Domenick , general manager of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center .
AMEGY DONATES TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY - Jill Vaughn (center, left), senior vice president of Amegy and the Amegy banking managers and staff recently presented a check for over $16,000 to Julie Martineau (center, right), president of the Montgomery County United Way (MCUW). Donations support over 60 MCUW programs that serve residents of Montgomery County. For more information about the MCUW campaign, call 281-292-4155 or visit www.mcuw.org .
 ELLIS, ELLIS & BLANCHARD FIRM HOSTS SEMINAR AND HIRES NEW FINANCIAL PLANNER - Byron W. Ellis, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, CRPC, a financial advisor and senior partner of The Woodlands' Ellis, Ellis & Blanchard office of Ameriprise Financial Services will present the "Time Management & Goal Setting" seminar on Friday, April 27, 2007 from 8 am until 10 am at The South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber offices, located at 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300. The event is free to Chamber members. Ellis will discuss detailed techniques for mastering time management and goal setting. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact The Chamber at 281-367-5777.
 Firm partners Byron Ellis (left) and Barry Ellis (right), CFP®, CRPC, have announced the recent edition of Kiernan A. O'Connor (center), CRPC, as financial planner with the company.
TWO GOLF TOURNAMENTS BENEFIT CHARITIES - The Second Annual Tommy Bahama Island Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, April 30 th at the Arnold Palmer golf course in The Woodlands. The tournament will benefit the Astros in Action Foundation , an organization that enhances the quality of life in the community through education, health and spiritual endeavors. For more information about the Cowboy Classic golf tournament, call 281-292-8669.  The Ninth Annual CurePH Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Cypresswood Golf Club . The tournament benefits Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), a life-threatening disease. At least 13 of those afflicted with the disease live in Montgomery County including the 14-year old daughter of Jack Stibbs, a resident of The Woodlands and CurePH committee member.
Pictured is Dr. Bruce Given (left) with Encysive and Jack Stibbs (right), enjoying last year's tournament. For more information about this year's CurePH golf tournament, please contact Matacha Saul at msaul@stibbsco.com or 281-367-2222.  | -
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is celebrating its 18th Performing Arts season. -
The Club at Carlton Woods is one of only two private golf venues in the U.S. to offer the Nicklaus/Fazio combination. -
The Woodlands will have its first in-line hockey rink at Bear Branch Park. Completion is slated for the fall of 2007.
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