 |   CHOCOLATA COCOA BAR NOW OPEN AT 25 WATERWAY AVENUE - Chocolata, a new dessert emporium, opened last Saturday at 25 Waterway Avenue on The Woodlands Waterway®. The motto of the new eatery is "Everything Chocolate", and the menu includes delectable fare including both dark and white chocolate ice cream flavors that change daily, cupcakes, cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins, handcrafted chocolate bars, chocolate covered goodies, fine chocolate nuts & chews, chocolate covered caramel corn, and a selection of fine wines. Special party packages range from Chocolate Finger Painting for 3-5 year-olds to Ice Cream Construction - Make Your Own Flavor for 5-9 year olds and Milkshakes and Manicures for 9-17 year-olds, plus many more. Sampling the cupcakes at one of the VIP Grand Opening parties is Chocolata partner, James Calaway with Susan Vreeland-Wendt, director of marketing for The Woodlands Development Company . For more information about the Chocolata menu, party packages and catering, visit www.chocolatacocoabar.com or call 832-585-0595.
 CAPITAL ONE BRINGS FIRECRACKER CONTEST TO 10 TH ANNUAL RED, HOT & BLUE FESTIVAL - Why do you celebrate the 4 th of July? This is the question Capital One is asking youth this 4 th of July as part of the Firecracker Essay Contest . The winners will be announced at this year's Red, Hot & Blue Festival in Town Green Park on July 4 th . All youth ages 5-18 are eligible to participate. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 deposit in a minor savings account provided by Capital One; a $100 gift card to The Woodlands Mall ; Cinemark movie passes; four tickets to SplashTown; and an opportunity to read their essay on stage at the Red, Hot & Blue Festival and participate in the 4 th of July Parade . Other prizes will also be awarded. For complete details about entering the contest, visit www.redhotblue.org. The deadline for entries is 6 pm on Friday, June 15.
 MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION - The Marriott Residence Inn of The Woodlands, located at 9393 Six Pines Drive, was recently awarded the prestigious Tharaldson Lodging Hotel of the Year Award for the Tharaldson's Pacific/Southwest division. The property was selected after an intensive review of guest satisfaction scores and a variety of other criteria. Tharaldson is America's largest independent hotel development and management company with 355 hotels under contract in 36 states.
 THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY ARTS COUNCIL SALUTES HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS - The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council recently presented a check to the Humane Society of Montgomery County for their volunteer work during The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival in April. Pictured from left to right are Lisa Robinson , Humane Society fundraising committee chairwoman; Joe Michels, president of The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council Board of Directors; Sheila Dowell , Human Society president; and Jeff Burbach , Humane Society treasurer.
 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ENJOY A DAY OF FUN IN THE SUN -- A group of youngsters and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montgomery County recently enjoyed a day of fun poolside at The Woodlands Resort. In the photo, "Little Sister" Betsy Maxwell , age 6, gets ready for fun in the sun with plenty of sun block courtesy of her mentor, Sondra Laves . Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the U.S. The organization mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. For more information, visit www.bbbs.org.
 MARKET STREET FARMER'S MARKET KEEPING THINGS FRESH THROUGH JUNE 30 - There is still time to enjoy homegrown produce and products from Houston-area growers at Market Street Farmer's Market, held every Saturday through June 30 from 8-11 am. Bring the whole family and enjoy shopping for items such as local produce; jams, jellies and chutneys; top quality plants and flowers; locally made soaps and lotions; handmade jewelry and much more. "The Farmer's Market continues to draw crowds each Saturday morning and we are delighted the community has been so supportive," said Harold Dull , general manager of Market Street. "Market Street is proud to provide an opportunity to support local family farms and boost the local economy."
 ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER'S PHARMACY DEPARTMENT WINS AWARD - The Pharmacy Department of St. Luke's Community Medical Center (CMC)-The Woodlands recently received the "Medication Safety Practice Excellence Award" at McKesson's Medication Management National Convention in Minnesota. The McKesson Medication Management's Operations Team and its Quality, Clinical and Purchasing Team identified and selected deserving sites. "Our pharmacy department received tremendous commendations from the Joint Commission surveyors and was not only singled out for praise but was also recommended for nomination for "Best Pharmacy Practice Status" with the Joint Commission, said Debra Sukin, CEO of St. Luke's CMC-The Woodlands. "This award was achieved by a team effort by all the pharmacy members as well as the entire hospital, and it certainly illustrates our ongoing commitment to excellence and quality." Pictured are members of the Pharmacy Department at St. Luke's CMC-The Woodlands.
 QUILTERS TO OPEN TOWN CENTER THEATRE'S INAUGURAL SEASON - Town Center Theatre, The Woodlands' first professional theater company, presents the musical Quilters , a moving and joyous tribute to the spirit and courage of our nation's pioneer women. The original Broadway production of the play earned six Tony nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. The play will be presented at The Woodlands College Park High School auditorium from July 6 through 22, 2007, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. (special start time of 6 pm on Sunday, July 22). Tickets are available at $25 for regular patrons and $20 for students and seniors age 55 and over; discounts are available for subscribers and groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 832-592-9697. For more information about Town Center Theatre, visit www.towncentertheatre.com.
 | - Did you know that the YMCA invented Father's Day? More than 90 years ago, a young woman named Sonora Louise Smart attended a YMCA ceremony celebrating Mother's Day. Her thoughts turned to her father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart - who had raised her and her five brothers after their mother's death. Sonora thought that fathers should be honored with religious services, special meals, small gifts and roses, just as Mothers are honored. She shared her idea with local religious leaders meeting at the Spokane YMCA and they agreed and passed a resolution to observe Father's Day. On June 19, 1910, the month of William Smart's birthday, the Spokane YMCA held the first Father's Day Celebration.
Happy Father's Day to all of our readers!
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ALSO ON FATHER'S DAY - Popular local entertainer Ramone Torres will entertain on Sunday, June 17 at the Concert-in-the-Park at Northshore Park from 7-9 pm. The free concert is the perfect way to end a relaxing, fun, family-oriented Father's Day. Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy the great music. The Concerts-in-the-Park summer series runs through Sunday, July 29. 
ALLERGY RELIEF TO BE DISCUSSED AT NEXT WELLNESS NIGHT ON JUNE 13 TH - A Wellness Night focusing on solutions for allergy sufferers will be hosted by The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness on Wednesday, June 13 at 6 pm at 9191 Pinecroft Drive, Suite 280. The event will be hosted by Dr. Mila McManus, founder of The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness, and medical director for Avante Laser & MediSpa . PCG Allergy will be on hand to discuss treatment options for airborne and food allergies including the use of treatment with sublingual drops. Clean Air Systems will demonstrate air purification systems for homes and offices, and the use of supplements to build a healthy immune system will also be included in the program. For more information about the Wellness Night or to make your reservations, call 866-680-WELL (9355) or visit www.twihw.com . 
THE UNIVERSITY CENTER TO HOST OPEN HOUSE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 14 - The University Center, part of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District (NHMCCD), located at 3232 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, is hosting an Open House on Thursday, June 14 from 4-7 pm. Advisors from The University Center will be available to answer questions regarding registration for the Fall 2007 semester. Earn a Bachelor's or Master's Degree from Prairie View A&M University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston or University of Houston-Downtown without leaving The Woodlands! For more information, call the Student Services Office at 936-273-7510 or 281-618-7140. 
FUEL RETURNS TO THE YMCA ON FRIDAY, JUNE 15 - The South Montgomery County YMCA, in collaboration with several local churches, invites all junior high students to the re-energized FUEL on Friday, June 15, 2007 from 7-10 pm at the YMCA on Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands . FUEL is a Christian based hype-oriented event designed for junior high students to get away, have a blast and experience God in a whole new way. Activities will include Climbing Wall, Live Music, Basketball, Video Games on a 25-foot screen, Huge Inflatable Games, Skits, Speakers, Games, Late Night Concert and much more. The event is free and open to all junior high students. A special prize will be given to the person who brings the most new friends. For more information, call 281-367-YMCA or visit www.ymcahouston.org . 
ANNUAL PANTHER CREEK PICNIC AND POOL DAY SET FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 16 - Ridgewood Park and Pool will be the setting for the Annual Panther Creek Picnic and Pool Day on Saturday, June 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. The swimming pool will be open free of charge for all village residents, and there will be free food, beverages and the company of neighbors and friends to enjoy. Puffy Pine Cone, lovable mascot of The Woodlands, will make a special appearance from 12 noon - 1 pm. Don't miss this special hometown event!
THIRD ANNUAL WINE & FOOD WEEK SERVES UP EVEN MORE IN 2007 - More than 40 events will highlight the 3 rd annual Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands Town Center June 18-24, 2007. This year's events, including the popular Wines on The Waterway Cruises (pictured, top) and HEB Wine Walk at Market Street (pictured, bottom), all offer a distinctive food and wine experience. Expected to attract an estimated 8,000 attendees, the week includes a relaxed wine walk, an elegant grand tasting, a ladies wine luncheon, a happy hour-style tasting offering value wines, a man's man wine event and kids' cooking classes. There's something for everyone! New Danville, Texas' first master-planned community for adults with special needs, is the beneficiary of Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands. For more information, visit www.wineandfoodweek.com or call 713-557-5732. 
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