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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Dr. William Glaros, DDS Completes His 7th Mission Trip To Guatemala

Dr. William Glaros, DDS Completes His 7th Mission Trip to Guatemala in Partnership with Faith in PracticeFor seven years, Dr. Glaros has worked with Faith in Practice, a...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Spring, Texas with AmericanTowns Spring Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Harris County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Spring organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Spring is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Spring

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Spring area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Spring in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Texas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Spring Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Spring, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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George And Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library Celebrates Chinese New Year

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Embrace the New Year While Learning About Chinese Culture and CustomsCelebrate Chinese New Year with an entertainment-filled evening at the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Spring Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Holiday Fire Safety

The Rollins Agency Offers Tips and Free Brochures to Help Minimize the Threat of Holiday Fires The Woodlands, TX   -- 11152011 -- There...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Spring Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Spring elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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The Village at Gleannloch Farms hosts The National Charity League, Inc.

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Harris County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Harris County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Harris County Texas area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TX

Texas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Spring and across the country. With...

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Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TX

We have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" Event with The Village at Gleannloch Farms

More than 30 business people attended the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce “After Hours” event hosted by The Village at Gleannloch Farms, the Lutheran-sponsored...

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Residents of The Village at Gleannloch Farms and the Community Learn how to Cope with Today's Economy

Jerry Roth, MBA, CFP, FIC, a nationally recognized wealth advisor, recently presented on the economic analysis and its impact on Houston seniors. This presentation was the...

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Hot Jazz and Cool Martinis Event Offers Musical Review

The combination of classic music, cold refreshments chef-prepared shrimp, and hot singing talent provided a potent platform for exceptional entertainment hosted by The...

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RE/MAX Networking Event Connects Top Businesses with The VIllage at Gleannloch Farms

More than 60 separate businesses were invited to the RE/MAX Integrity Referral Network event hosted by The Village at Gleannloch Farms, the Lutheran-sponsored community for...

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Memory Expert Shares How to Recognize Onset of Dementia

SPRING, TEXAS, AUGUST 3, 2011: Residents, along with their friends and family, were recently hosted to a special seminar on brain aging presented by a memory expert for the...

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Deborah Sees, RN Appointed as New Director of Nursing For the Village at Gleannloch Farms

Spring, Texas, AUG. 3, 2011: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) has named Deborah A. Sees, RN, as director of nursing for The Village at Gleannloch Farms, the ...

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"Come for the Cruise" Event

Residents of The Village at Gleannloch Farms invited their friends to visit the senior living community as part of a “Come for the Cruise” event.  Pictured are...

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History Comes to Life With Actor Portraying Patrick Henry

Adding a solid history lesson to a sizzling July 4 celebration, The Village at Gleannloch Farms recently hosted a special historical re-enactment by Bob Heinonen, who...

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Ballroom Dancing Blends Music and Motion For Exercise With Emotion

Spring, texas, JUNE 30, 2011: Move over Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! Clearly, some residents from The Village at Gleannloch Farms would prefer cutting a rug to working...

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Hotdogs, Apple Pie and a Barbershop Quartet Warm Open House Into "Summer Celebration"

Spring, Texas, JUNE 29, 2011: Nothing makes folks feel at home faster than great food off the backyard grill, ice cold drinks, and some memorable music—and the recent...

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Go Red for Women Luncheon

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, which is part of the Montgomery County Go Red For Women Campaign, will be held May 13 at The Woodlands Waterway...

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The Village at Gleannloch Farms Hosts Successful Fundraiser for Abandoned Animal Rescue Team

The Village at Gleannloch Farms hosted a special Adopt-A-Pet program on Saturday, April 16. An estimated 100-plus area residents came by to purchase a five-dollar barbecue lunch,...

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Memorial Day in The Woodlands

Live Music and FireworksEnjoy Face Painters and Balloonists!Schedule of Events:Saturday, May 28, 20116:00 - 7:20 pm: August 83 7:40 - 9:00 pm: Alter EgoFireworks at 8:55 pmSunday,...

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HSBCAMPS & NBA Players Dribble Into North Houston Summer 2011 America’s Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Camp Brings Kids Of All Ages Face-To-Face With the Pros

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North Houston . . . are you ready?  Making their inaugural trip to the state of Texas, HSBCAMPS, (America’s fastest growing youth basketball program), is coming to...

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Make a difference in Spring! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Spring area and around the...

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South Regional Branch Library’s Fourth Annual Teen Art Contest

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Are you interested in showing off some of your art work? Then enter South Regional Branch Library’s third annual Teen Art Show!Artwork will be displayed from April 4th to April...

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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES APPOINTS STEVE MCKIBBEN AS EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR THE VILLAGE AT GLEANNLOCH FARMS

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) has named Steve McKibben as executive chef of The Village at Gleannloch Farms, the Lutheran-sponsored community for active adults age 62 and up. The...

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SENIOR WII BOWLING TOURNAMENT PITS DETERMINED OPPONENTS

When the Wii bowling team from The Village at Gleannloch Farms squared off against Willowbrook Terrace recently, it turned into a fierce battle for bragging rights. The...

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COMMUNITY LINE DANCING TEAM “PUTS ON THE RITZ” FOR RESIDENTS DURING GLITZY NEW YEAR PARTY

Residents of The Village at Gleannloch Farms rang in the new year with some New York glamour, enjoying a live rendition of...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES NAMES KATHY JOHANNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) has named Kathy Johanns executive director of The Village at Gleannloch Farms, the...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Harris County, TX

Spring Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Harris County, TX. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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“VINTAGE CLOTHES WE WORE” FASHION SHOW TO FEATURE CLOTHING FROM BYGONE ERAS

Rather than a preview of next season’s fashions, The Village of Gleannloch Farms is holding a live “vintage” fashion show featuring stylish wear from earlier ...

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