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San Antonio Botanical Garden: Amazing Butterflies

Shirley Parks, Broker     210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale: Real Estate Agent in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio Botanical Gardens ~ Amazing Butterflies

September 17 - January 8
Now extended through March 25!

Come on down to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and explore the unusual relationship between caterpillars, butterflies and their natural surroundings. "Adventure through the leaves, move like a caterpillar, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship, then transform into a butterfly and take flight." Adults and kids alike will love this.

This interactive maze experience was created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Originally scheduled to end January 8, the exhibit has been extended through March 25.

From the San Antonio Botanical Gardens website:

"Exhibit Overview:

Enter the interactive maze through the huge monarch caterpillar tunnel. Become a caterpillar and find your way through a secret, wild world as grass and leaves tower above your head.

As you navigate the terrain filled with challenges around every twist and turn, take on puzzles, games and exciting interactivities. The brave can even take to the air and soar down the butterfly zip slide.

You'll discover fascinating facts about one of our planets most amazing lifecycles. But beware. The maze includes dead-ends, down which, lurks poisonous plants and predators waiting to pounce. Choose the right route, stamp your card along the way, and emerge as a beautiful butterfly.

Interactives

Lifecycle Garden Card - Caterpillar Crawl - Caterpillar Pinball - Hairy Plant Attack - Creepy Friends - Climb-In Pupa Pods - Metamorphosis Chamber - Flap Those Wings - Spider Web Climb - Finding Food Nectar Path Puzzle - Nectar Squeeze & Sniff - The Mating Game - Educated Egg-locator - Backyard Butterfly Party - Butterfly Behavior Wheel - Monarch Migration Monorails - An Egg's Perspective - Leaf Climb

Click here for detailed descriptions and photos of each interactive maze element. "

Graphics: San Antonio Botanical Gardens

5K and 10 K Run to Benefit the SAAFE House and Childrenz Haven of Polk County

Joni Staples, CRS ♥ Broker Associate (936) 650-9017: Real Estate Agent in Huntsville, TX


5K and 10 K Run to Benefit the

SAAFE House and Childrenz Haven of Polk County




Saturday March 31, 2012


@ Livingston State Park (FM 3126)



Registration Begins at 7:30 am

The first 100 Adults and 25 Children to Register will receive a FREE T-shirt


5K Run 8:15 am ~ $30.00


Children’s Run 8:30 am ~ $20.00


10 K Run 8:35 am ~ $30.00


Hamburgers Luncheon for Participants to follow the race! ☺


Run for Victim’s Rights - Show them you care!


All proceeds to benefit the SAAFE House


and Childrenz Haven

of Polk County.


Click here for a registration form.



Visit the race website at: www.wix.com/polkcountyda/runforvictims



5K and 10 K Run to Benefit the

SAAFE House and Childrenz Haven of Polk County


THE EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO THE WOODLANDS MALL!

Paula McDonald, The Woodlands, TX ~ 936-203-0279: Real Estate Agent in The Woodlands, TX

THE EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO THE WOODLANDS MALL!

Hippity Hop, the Easter Bunny is making a stop! That's right, The Woodlands, Texas is where you will find your favorite Easter Bunny this year. Beginning on Wednesday March, 14 through April 7th, you can visit the Easter Bunny at The Woodlands Mall.

Have your picture taken with Mr. Bunny from:

Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Pose in your favorite Easter outfit with the Easter Bunny for precious photo memories. Photo packages begin at $18.99! Get there early to avoid the lines.

Enjoy a full day at The Woodlands Mall! There are many wonderful shops and restaurants to entertain you throughout your day. End the day with a Waterway Cruiser or head to the Waterway to enjoy the sights and sounds.

Happy Easter to everyone! There is a lot to do here in The Woodlands! We are anxious to have you visit us!

FREE Benefits Fair in D/FW by VLB & Texas Veterans Commission

Kristen Ueckert 817-422-3322 Keller Texas Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Keller, TX

This weekend as I spent time in the DFW airport and Birmingham airport, I couldn't help but notice a certain distinguished presence. No, I'm not talking about the professionally dry cleaned navy blue uniformed American Airlines employees frustrated over yet another bankrupt day in paradise (or wherever they are flying) although I am sympathetic towards them, because, to be honest, most of the pilots and mechanics (and many other transporation related occupations) probably fall into the category I am about to post about, anyway... a whole other sort of "navy" blue or army green stood at every terminal. I am talking about the honor of the presence of so many of our servicemen and women returning home.

And I like it.

Safe and sound at my home with my garden stake American flag, I checked the mail after being gone only a few days. In the mail is a large postcard from the VLB, the Texas Veterans Land Board. A FREE Benefits Fair is brought to the DFW area by the VLB & Texas Veterans Commission. It is being held:

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012

10 am to 1 pm - Come and Go

Tarrant County College Ballroom

2100 Southeast Parkway

Arlington, TX 76018

The purpose of the FREE event is to allow these veterans to learn more about...

  • Land Loans
  • Home Improvement Loans
  • State Veterans Homes
  • State Veterans Cemeteries
  • Employment Benefits
  • Disability & Pension Claims
  • Education Benefits

I am not a Veteran myself, so I was not sure at first why the VLB mailed it to my address. I thought it may be in the wrong box. So I looked. And then I remembered who I bought my house from. A pilot. A man who is my friend's dad from high school. I assume now that he is also a veteran since it was mailed to his name, addressed to my address (6 years post move). So... here is my announcement for those veterans who may not have received their own mail this week (6 years after you moved).

Veterans, it looks like a really nice event with plenty of servicemen and women there to answer questions you may have about the benefits you've earned. Right now, when the interest rates are lower than they have ever been and you guys and gals are coming home in volumes, and you look so young, like you may be first time home buyers, this event is especially good timing for you.

If you can't attend Saturday the 24th, you can call 1-800-252-VETS or visit the site online at www.texasveterans.com

p.s. You may want to double-check that you registered your new address with the VA and VLB.

p.s.s. I'm proud of you and it would be an honor if you asked for my help when you buy a home in the DFW area.

Top 7 Things to Do in McKinney TX for Spring Break 2012!

Kim Daugherty, d + b real estate McKinney, TX REALTOR Broker/Owner: Real Estate Agent in McKinney, TX

Spring Break in McKinney, TX

It's officially Spring Break in Texas! Now that McKinney ISD has released the children to their parents for one whole week...you may be wondering what to do with them!!

Have no fear....here are my Top 7 things to do in and around McKinney for the week of March 12-18!

1. Enjoy Towne Lake Park - rumor has it that there are still quite a few fish left over from February's Trout Derby - see if you can snag one! If not, enjoy paddle boats, volleyball courts, playground, 1.2 mile jogging path or horseshoes.

2. See a movie at iPic Theaters in Fairview - this isn't your normal stadium seating popcorn and candy slinging theater. At iPic you can reserve recliners complete with chairs, your own waiter and a selection of gourmet food, beer and wine. And of course you can still enjoy some popcorn and sweets!

3. Go Golfing! Are you kidding? There are literally 5,000 golf courses in McKinney. OK, that's a slight exaggeration...but even if there's more people playing this week, it won't matter...there's plenty of green space to go around. OR - just stick to Top Golf in Allen! Either way, you can get your golfing fix without having to travel too far.

4. Hit up Main Street McKinney! Go shopping at a boutique you've been promising yourself and your teenage daughters you'd check out, binge on some old fashioned candy or popcorn at Mom & Pops, or unwind after the kids have been put to bed at Landon's winery or Grotto.

5. Bike, run, skateboard, Segway or just WALK around the many jogging and hike/bike trails around Stonebridge Ranch and Adriatica. The Crepe Myrtles are beginning to bloom and it's just BEAUTIFUL outside! Perfect time to renew that New Years resolution you made to "exercise more"...and now you can do it with the kids by your side!

6. Want to swim, but don't enjoy freezing pool temps? Head over to the Allen Natatorium! It's closer than Hurricane Harbor, 10% of the price, INDOORS and still offers up water slides, a lazy river and jungle gym thing for kids to go nuts on!

7....and on the 7th day....REST!!! Do absolutely NOTHING. Staying in PJ's just might be in order!

So there you have it....have fun and RELAX this week! Re-connect with your kids and then share with me YOUR favorite things to do!