 HOMEBUILDING UNDERWAY IN THE NEW VILLAGE OF CREEKSIDE PARK - Five homebuilders - Darling Homes, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Village Builders and Wilshire Homes - have purchased a total of 157 lots to date for new homebuilding. The homebuilding is underway in the neighborhood of Wilde Creek, situated near the Gosling Road entrance to the new village. The Village of Creekside Park is located south of Spring Creek in Harris County.
"Many of the popular homebuilders that build elsewhere in The Woodlands have purchased lots in Creekside Park," said Tim Welbes , president of The Woodlands Development Company. "They are attracted by the plans for the new village, which include 1,850 acres of parkland, 79 acres of lakes and ponds, a new Aquatic Center and YMCA complex , plus schools that are part of the Tomball ISD , places of worship and a village shopping center." The overall price range of the homes now in development in Wilde Creek ranges from the $200's - $500's. David Weekley Homes and Wilshire Homes have sales offices open in Creekside Park, and the other builders are selling homes in Creekside Park from other sales offices in The Woodlands. Darling, Highland and Wilshire plan to open model homes in May. Weekley's models should open by late June, and Village Builders is planning to open its models by September. A Grand Opening of the new Village of Creekside Park is planned for October of 2007, when a Showcase of Homes will be held in Carlton Woods Creekside, the 500-acre expansion of the gated community of Carlton Woods, and the neighborhood of Wilde Creek. A family-oriented, day-long opening event highlighting the plentiful outdoor recreation in the village is also planned.
 THE WOODLANDS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SUPPORTS WOMEN'S CENTER WINEFEST - The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) recently presented a donation to the Montgomery County Women's Center (MCWC) for its sixth annual fundraiser, WineFest: Hollywood and Vine , which is set for Thursday, April 12 from 6-9 pm at Macy's Furniture Gallery on The Woodlands Mall Ring Road. WineFest will feature fine wine, gourmet coffee, signature dishes from local restaurants, music, raffle items and more.
Proceeds from WineFest will be used to support MCWC's annual programs including shelter for over 775 women and children; risk reduction education programs for over 9,000 students; private and group counseling sessions for over 950 clients; and legal services for over 300 victims of family violence. TWDC has supported Women's Center WineFest since its inception. In the photo, Debra Staley (right), director of public affairs for TWDC presents the contribution to (left to right): Gwen Sullivan , treasurer for MCWC and assistant controller, general accounting for TWDC; Mary Jo O'Neal , development director for MCWC and Sarah Raleigh , WineFest 2007 chair and vice president of the board of directors.
 THE KANGAROO FOREST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER CELEBRATES OPENING - The South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce was on hand to celebrate the opening of The Kangaroo Forest Early Childhood Center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. The new center is now open at 7303 S. Forest Gate Drive in The Woodlands. Owner Sandy Brawner feels that kangaroos are great representations of mothers caring dearly for their young - just as they do at their new Center. Joining in the ceremony was Sandy's husband and co-owner, Greg, son David, wife Amber, and children Nicklaus and Anthony, niece Patricia Bashkatova and Grandma Dolores Hogan. For more information about The Kangaroo Forest, call 281-465-4069 or visit www.thekangarooforest.com .
 PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST FOR AWARD - Valerie Vogt, principal of Coulson Tough Elementary School , recently received a visit from officials at HEB, congratulating her for being selected as a finalist in the principal category for the HEB Excellence in Education Awards. The award carries a monetary gift of $1,000 for the school as well as for Mrs. Vogt. She is one of five finalists in this division. HEB's Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and thank them for their dedication and commitment. More than 2,000 nominations from educators all over the state were submitted for consideration. Vogt, along with the other finalists, will now participate in a personal interview with a panel of three distinguished judges. Pictured is Vogt (center) with assistant principals Julie English and Sunnye Nowlin , who gathered students, teachers, staff and Vogt's family for a surprise announcement of her finalist status.
 THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK DEBATE TEAM SCORES BIG AT NATIONAL COMPETITION - The Woodlands College Park Debate Team recently competed in the East Texas National Forensic League Tournament. Senior Lauren van der Dys (left), a fourth year debate student who has qualified for the National Tournament three times, competed in International Extemporaneous Speaking and took first place. Sophomore Katie James (right), a second year debate student, competed in United States Extemporaneous Speaking and took third place. In the Extemporaneous Speaking event, students choose three current event topics from an envelope and speak on one of the topics. The student has 30 minutes to prepare a seven-minute speech complete with multiple quotes from current news sources. Then the student delivers the speech in front of a judge without the benefit of notes. Lauren and Katie will travel with their coach, Deanne Christensen , to Wichita, KS to compete at the National Tournament in June.
 THE WOODLANDS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY SHOWS ITS SUPPORT OF THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS FESTIVAL - Executives from The Woodlands Development Company (TWDC) recently presented a donation for sponsorship of the "Performing Arts Stage" at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival (WWAF). The second annual event is set for Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2007 on The Woodlands Waterway® in Town Center . The festival is a juried fine arts show featuring 200 national and regional artists of various mediums selling their original creations. Children's interactive art activities, student art exhibits, live entertainment and the Palette Café featuring food from popular local restaurants will be added attractions. Pictured from left to right are: Tim Welbes , co-president of TWDC; Susan Vreeland-Wendt, director of marketing for TWDC and a member of the WWAF Advisory Committee; Joe Michels, president of The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council Board; Alex Sutton , co-president of TWDC; and Debra Staley , director of public affairs for TWDC.
 HUMANE SOCIETY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ARTS FESTIVAL -- The Humane Society of Montgomery County (HSMC) is seeking animal-loving volunteers for a shift at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival . HSMC will be serving food and beverages for tips as a fundraiser to support daily shelter operations and outfit the new shelter scheduled to open this summer. Approximately 120 volunteers are needed to work four-hour shifts. Individuals as well as charity groups, service organizations and company "teams" can volunteer. All volunteers will receive free admission to the festival, a festival t-shirt featuring artwork by Barbara Franklet , the festival's featured artist, along with special recognition in HSMC's newsletter and website. Those interested in volunteering should contact Maile Schuyler at maile2@sbcglobal.net .
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY PRESENTS RECOGNITIONS - At its recent annual meeting Montgomery County United Way (MCUW) presented the 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award to Raul Lema, who has been involved with MCUW for the past four years, serving on the board of directors and the fund development and strategic planning committees. Also honored during the program was Ball Metal Container of Conroe, the recipient of the Mitchell Energy & Development Corp. Heritage Award. This marked the third time in six years that Ball has earned the award, which is given to a company that has had more than 60% employee participation in its United Way campaign, made a corporate gift, been involved in fund distribution and Days of Caring, and had a minimum $150 per capita pledge by its employees.
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- The history of the Easter Bunny has its origins in pre-Christian fertility lore. The hare and the rabbit are the most fertile animals known and have therefore become symbols of new life in the springtime. Mentions of a hare or rabbit as an Easter symbol dates back to German writings in the 1500's. German settlers of the Pennsylvania Dutch country brought the tradition of the Easter bunny to the U.S in the early 1700's.
- The first edible Easter bunnies, made of pastry and sugar rather than chocolate, were made in Germany in the early 1800's.
- In Medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent. Eggs laid during that time were often boiled or otherwise preserved. Eggs were therefore a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children.
- Passover, which will be celebrated this year from April 3-10, commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt.
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