About Galveston County, TX

Member agencies of Volunteer Houston Bay Area are needing donations of sweaters, jackets, coats, hats, gloves, pillows and blankets to be distributed to needy adults and children. Some of the items will be shared with seniors at various area senior centers. The need is increased this year due to Hurricane Ike's devastation in the area. Contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-2282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org for more information.

www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions for a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners. The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.

November 22 until December 17 (Thursday through Saturday), and December 18 until 31 (nightly) from 6 until 10 pm is the time for this winding trail of dozens of lighted scenes which sparkles over Galveston Bay each year. There will be the lights, music, and live entertainment for the admission price of $3.95 per person. Other attractions available for $5.00 each include the Aquarium Pyramid, 4D Special FX Theater, IMAX Theater, Holiday Ridefilm, and Colonel Paddlewheeler. Buy an Evening Pass to all attractions for just $19 per person. Call 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org for more information.

A musical presentation which blends traditional and original Christmas songs will feature performances by the brightest artists in Texas alongside dazzling lighting. Caroling and hors d'oeuvres will be followed by a three course Christmas dinner. For tickets, call 409-683-4186 or visit www.moodytickets.com Prices for the dinner and show are $24 per child or $38 per adult. The matinee is $18 per child and $24 per adult. Group rates are also available, and Gift of Christmas hotel packages are from $185 to $263 per night.

www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Galveston County home staging expertise for a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.

Moody Gardens is back open after Hurricane Ike, and offering an opportunity to ring in the New Year in grand style. Midnight in the Gardens will feature music by the show band Eclipse, plus surprise non-stop entertainment. Open bar, elaborate food stations, deluxe party favors,and a champagne toast plus balloon drop at midnight all await you. Tickets are $425 per couple, or $225 single. Hotel accommodations begin at $109+tax per night. For reservations, call 888-388-8484 or visit www.moodygardens.org

www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Galveston county home staging designed for a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.

League City Park will feature the Grand Night Parade, Teddy Bear Parade, Santa at the Gazebo, arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, puppet shows and more.

All of the events will take place December 6the & 7th. For more information contact Bette Specion at 281-332-3961.

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Areas Served: Houston, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Bellaire, Piney Point, Mid-Town, The Heights, Montrose, Texas Medical Center, The East End, West Loop/Galleria/Memorial, Downtown, Museum District, West University, Spring Branch, Royal Oaks-Lakeside, League City, Clear Lake City, Friendswood, Kemah, Seabrook, Pearland, Sugar Land, Spring, Cypress, Tomball, The Woodlands, Kingwood. And all areas down to Galveston Island.