Blog entries - November 2009

Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run / Walk and Kid's K Run

Greg Rivera — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:56:33 +0100

Friendswood residents can take a break from the holiday bustle and take part in the Holiday Hustle, a 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kid’s K Run sponsored by the City of Friendswood Community Service Department, Alton Todd Law Firm and International Paint and Body.

The race will take place in Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. on Saturday December 5, 2009. Registration starts at 7am and the first leg of the race – the Kid’s K – starts at 8am, with the adult runners and walkers taking off at 8:20am. After the race trophies will be awarded to the top males and females in each age category and to the best overall male and female runners. Then participants can rest their legs and enjoy a pancake breakfast, vying for their chance to win a number of door prizes.

Registration costs $20 per person for adults, and $10 per kid 12 and under. T-shirts are provided for participants, but are only guaranteed for those that register before November 27. Checks can be made to the City of Friendswood, and please note the fee is non-refundable. Participants are asked to park behind City Hall or on Shadwell as parking will not be allowed in the pool parking lot.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Laura Recovery Center Foundation (LRCF) for missing children. For more information on the LRCF please visit their website at www.lrcf.org

For more information on the race please contact the City of Friendswood Community Service Department by phone at 281-996-3220, by email at mboyett@friendswood.com or visit them online at www.Friendswood.com .

Christmas is Coming to Town

Greg Rivera — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:05 +0100

West Ranch residents are invited to join in the Holiday festivities during the 23rd Annual Christmas Lighted Parade and the 2nd Annual “Christmas in the Park.”

This year’s festivities will take place Saturday, December 12 at 6:00pm. The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce will host its annual lighted parade with this year’s theme: “Christmas in Toyland.” Area businesses are encouraged to enter the parade to celebrate the holidays and promote their services.

Immediately following the parade there will be the 2nd annual “Christmas in the Park” where families can enjoy activities and take pictures with Santa. The event will take place in Stevenson Park and is hosted by the City of Friendswood Community Services Department and the Community Appearance Board.

For those participating in the parade, line up begins at 5:00pm prior to the parade. For more information on entering the parade please call the Chamber at 281-482-3329. For more information about “Christmas in the Park” please call the City of Friendswood at 281-996-3320.

You Can Support the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation

Cheryl Perry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Did you know: YOU can donate to the Friendswood Education Foundation, a non-profit that benefits Friendswood ISD students and teachers through scholarships and grants, by subscribing to the Houston Chronicle?

Each month they send us a check that consists of a portion of the donated subscription money when subscribers named us as their CHARITY OF CHOICE.

How?

Go to www.chron.com/share
Select FRIENDSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

It is always such a nice surprise to get a Chronicle check and the donor gets his Chronicle. Win-Win!

Fall Haul Day: November 7th

Greg Rivera — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

It’s not spring cleaning, but it’s purging before the new year. It’s your chance to get rid of those items that you no longer need and weren’t quite sure what to do with.

The City of Friendswood will be hosting their Fall Haul Day on Saturday November 7 from 8am until 2pm. The event will take place at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr. and is for the citizens of Friendswood.

A non-profit organization will be collecting household items in good condition such as furniture and household items in good condition. Your charitable donation will go to good use in helping others, but please note that mattresses will not be accepted.

You can also benefit the Wildlife Rehabbers in Friendswood. This group, which rescues and cares for many injured wild animals that make their home in Friendswood’s green space, is in need of the following: aquariums (they do not have to hold water), dog and cat kennel carriers, clean rags (towels/shirts), and shallow crock bowls.

Non Hazardous items will also be accepted. These items include, but are not limited to, tree limbs, grass clippings, old appliances, old furniture, wood, metal, plastic, large and small.

Hazardous waste items will not be accepted. These items include, but are not limited to, tires, paint, batteries, oil, or any other household hazardous waste.

If you would like further information please call The City of Friendswood Community Services Department at 281-996-3220

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