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TOLL BROTHERS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN THE VILLAGE OF CREEKSIDE PARK
 Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, is excited to announce its grand opening of the new stunning model home, the St. Michael Provincial (pictured), in the neighborhood of Tupelo Woods in the Village of Creekside Park. Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 is the official grand opening celebration weekend. New homebuyers are invited to tour the professionally decorated model, meet, greet and learn design tips from the interior designers on Saturday, January 30 from 1 – 5 pm, and take advantage of introductory pricing.
The home collection showcases six floor plans ranging from 3,200 to over 4,000 square feet. Priced from the mid-$400,000s with hundreds of available options, each can be personalized to reflect the homeowner’s individual taste and lifestyle. For more information, contact Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors – 281-367-3531
Toll Brothers is also now open for pre-construction sales in the neighborhood of Player Vista in the Village of Sterling Ridge. This extraordinary neighborhood surrounds the Gary Player Signature Golf Course. For information, contact Ken Brand, Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors – 281-367-3531. For more details, visit TollBrothers.com/Texas.
RYLAND HOMES MAKES ENTRANCE INTO TUPELO GLEN IN THE VILLAGE OF CREEKSIDE PARK
 Ryland Homes recently made its entrance into the neighborhood ofTupelo Glen in the Village of Creekside Park. Ryland is offering new single-family homes in Tupelo Glen, priced from the $240’s.
Ryland features nine unique one- and two-story designs. Homes range in size from approximately 2,216 to 3,242 square feet and include three to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths and two-car garages. Plans vary and can include a study, upstairs game room, upstairs media room, dining room and a covered rear patio.
The model, Biella, by Ryland Homes is a 2,484-square-foot home which features four bedrooms, dining room, living room/optional study, rear covered patio, two-and-a-half baths and a two-car attached garage. This home is priced from $259,490. For more information on Ryland, call Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors – 281-367-3531 and visit www.ryland.com.
Along with Ryland Homes, Chesmar and Village Builders are also offering new homes in Tupelo Glen, priced from the $240’s to the $310’s. For details on Chesmar in Tupelo Glen, call Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors 281-367-3531 and visitwww.chesmar.com.
THE WOODLANDS CUSTOM HOMES HOSTS OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
The Woodlands Custom Homes will host an Open House in the neighborhoods of Player Crest, Silvermont andKirkpatrick Glen, near the Gary Player Signature Golf Course in the Village of Sterling Ridge. Four homes will be open for touring.
 Player Crest:
7 Parwood Court (top photograph)
Keith Morgan Custom Homes
Tuscan style, 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths, 3-car garage
$1,149,000
Open Saturday, January 23, 1 – 4 pm and Sunday, January 24, 2 – 5 pm
Silvermont:
23 Silvermont
Leigh Custom Homes
Mediterranean style, 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 3-car garage
$859,700
Open Saturday, January 23 from 1 – 4 pm
74 Silvermont
Leigh Custom Homes
Traditional style, 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 3-car garage
$778,800
Open Saturday and Sunday, January 23 – 24 from 1 – 4 pm
Kirkpatrick Glen:
31 East Black Knight (bottom photograph)
Keith Morgan Custom Homes
Traditional style, 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, 3-car garage
$997,000
Open Sunday, January 24 from 1 – 4 pm
For more information, call Robyn Brand @ 832-928-4143 or visit www.TheWoodlandsCustomHomesOnline.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON HIGHLAND HOMES IN ALMONDELL IN MAY VALLEY
 Highland Homes is offering single-family homes in Almondell in the new 400-acre area of May Valley in the Village of Sterling Ridge. Homes are priced from the $380’s to the $500’s.
Highland offers a selection of 12 unique designs with options. One- and two-story homes range in size from approximately 2,804 to 3,922 square feet. Homes include four to five bedrooms, two-and-a-half to five-and-a-half baths and up to a three-car tandem garage. Amenities vary and can include formals, game room, media room, study, card room and outdoor living.
Two homes are in the development stage with April 2010 completion dates planned. The two-story home at 154 North Almondell Way features Plan 926A with options including a media room and a bedroom/bath. This 4,033-square-foot home is priced at $476,162. The 3,933-square-foot home at 34 South Almondell is Plan 924D with options of a media room, bedroom/bath and stone. This home is priced at $477,364.
Pictured is the Model 907, priced from $433,990, by Highland Homes. For more information, call Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors 281-367-3531 and visit www.highlandhomes.com.
May Valley features a variety of neighborhoods, priced from the $150’s to the $500’s. For more information, visitwww.thewoodlands.com and click on the May Valley icon on the home page.
THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION ENDS ITS 20TH SEASON RANKED SIXTH IN THE WORLD
 According to the Jan. 18, 2010, edition of Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ranked sixth in its listing of the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold in 2009. The Pavilion’s ticket sales totaled 346,519 for shows played between January 1 and December 31, 2009.
The Pavilion’s sixth-place ranking is despite opening a month later than normal due to reconstruction from damage sustained by Hurricane Ike in September 2008. The Pavilion reopened May 1, 2009, after undergoing a $9.5 million renovation and expansion.
“Our 20th season could not have been better. Along with celebrating our 20 years, we opened with a newly renovated and expanded venue to a sold-out weekend of performances by the Dave Matthews Band and Kenny Chesney,” said Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO of The Pavilion.
The Pavilion had 14 sold-out concerts in 2009 including the Dave Matthews Band May 1, Kenny Chesney May 3,Buzzfest XXII May 10, No Doubt May 31, Aerosmith July 17, Coldplay July 22, Def Leppard Aug. 19,Incubus Aug. 21, Lil’ Wayne Aug. 22, Crosby, Stills and Nash Aug. 28, Depeche Mode Aug. 30, NickelbackSept. 12, Blink-182 Sept. 24 and Buzzfest XXIII Oct. 24.
In addition to its lineup of contemporary or mainstream entertainment in 2009, The Pavilion hosted eight Houston Symphony concerts, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra and The United States Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus and the 14th Annual Children’s Festival. For more information on The Pavilion, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
SPONSORS AND MASCOTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 33RD ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
 The Woodlands Development Company, The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau, the South Montgomery County YMCA and The Brickman Group, Ltd. have stepped up as sponsors for the 33rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, January 23 from 10 am – 2 pm in the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands’ Village of Creekside Park.
Pictured in the top photograph are the sponsors of this free event from left to right: Roxanne Davis, North Group Marketing Director, YMCA; Chris Nilsen, Account Manager for Brickman; Nick Wolda, President of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau; Dan Holbeck, Account Manager for Brickman; Lorrie Parise, Marketing Manager for TWDC; Forrest Hamilton, Account Manager for Brickman; Susan Vreeland-Wendt, Director of Marketing for TWDC; Mark Cochran, Center Executive Director, YMCA; and Gary Louie, Director of Development-North Group, YMCA.
 Approximately 31,000 tree seedlings in eight different varieties will be distributed free, continuing a tradition that began in 1977. In addition to receiving tree seedlings, guests may register at the event to win one of five, seven-gallon native trees. The drawings will take place hourly, and you must be present to win. Free giant inflatable rides and rock walls, pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides and face painting will entertain the crowd. Musical entertainment from local talent will also be highlighted.
Puffy’s birthday celebration will begin at 1 pm with mascot friends including Clutch from the Houston Rockets; Abby Cadabby fromSesame Street; Barkley from Woodforest National Bank; Carey Bear from Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital; Chick-fil-A Cow; Dora the Explorer; Elmo from Sesame Street; Grimace fromMcDonald’s; Percy from Primrose Schools; SpongeBob SquarePants; Spider Man; Plex the magic yellow robot from Yo Gabba Gabba; and the Y guy from the South Montgomery County YMCA. Children will also enjoy free birthday cupcakes at the birthday party. For more information, visit www.thewoodlands.net.
THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING
 The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will hold a Town Hall Meetingfrom 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The meeting is open to the public, and residents and businesses are encouraged to attend.
“The Woodlands Township Town Hall Meeting will address 2010 initiatives and allow residents and businesses the opportunity to provide feedback to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors,” said Chairman of the Board Nelda Blair.
Free parking for the meeting will be available at the Town Center Garage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilio. The fourth floor of the garage is connected via skywalk to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 pm and will conclude by 9 pm.
For the latest news and information on The Woodlands Township government, call 281-210-3800 or visitwww.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. |
