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MONDAYS:
Games, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m.
Walking Inside/Outside, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Road, 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Baby Bookworms Story-time, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 9:30 a.m. Babies- newborn until walking unassisted. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
TUESDAYS:
Depression Bipolar support group, Tomball United Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive in Tomball, 7 p.m. For more information, call 281-259-5901.
Rotary Club of Magnolia, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd., noon. For more information, call 281-380-0332.
Quilting Group, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
Open Crochet, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 1 p.m. Sign up by calling 936-931-5030.
Canasta, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., noon. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
'88' Dominoes, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
THURSDAYS:
Choo Choo Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 and their parents. Registration is required. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Spades, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Pinochle, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 9 a.m.
FRIDAYS: 
Hand-n-foot, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 12:30 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
Senior Covered Dish luncheon and games, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.

LOCAL EVENTS:
April 22-27 Tomball Spring Clean Up, City Landfill Site, 615 E. Hufsmith Rd., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.tomballtx.gov.
April 23 Fabric Flower Power Sewing Class, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Road. Sign up by calling 936-931-5030.
April 23 History Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7:30 p.m. Group will discuss "The Devil in the White City: Murder, magic and madness at the fair that changed America," by Erik Larson. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
April 23 Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women's Club Meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St. in Tomball. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with special feature "Texas Schools and C-Scope." To make a reservation, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
April 23 Trip to Jersey Village for an afternoon of entertainment by a Patsy Kline impersonator, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St. Group will depart the center at 10 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
April 23 Children's Garden Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 learn to garden and work on Jr. Master gardener certification. Call 832-559-4235 for details. 1st and 4th Tuesday. 
April 24 PowerPoint: The Basics class, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library. This four part class will meet in room L216. Call 832-559-4200 to sign up.
April 25 Diabetes Support Group, Gateway Church, 25314 Zube Rd., 6:30 p.m. Monica Sandcroft with Prime Care service will speak on home care and food exchange. For more information, call 281-924-1256.
April 25 Mystery book club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. Group will review "The House of Silk," by Anthony Horowitz. Call 832-559-4200 for more information.
April 25 Trip to Mel's for lunch, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 11:30 a.m. Call 281-255-6221 to sign up.
April 25 Trip to Arbor Gate, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 9 a.m. Learn about Landscape Remedies. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
April 26 Wildcat Color Dash, Tomball Memorial High School, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fundraiser benefits the high school cheer booster program. For more information, contact monica_remington@yahoo.
com.
April 26 Deadline to make reservations for the Tomball Memorial High School Roarin' Blue Band's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on May 3, WindRose Golf Club, 6235 Pine Lakes Blvd in Spring. For more information, call 281-507-6986 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 
April 26-28 "Christ and the Continental Congress, The America's Most Pressing Concern" seminar, West Montgomery Community Center Bldg., Friendship Lane in Magnolia. For more information, visit silencing
god.com or call 281-356-4466.
April 27 Chaparral Genealogy Society Meeting, Amegy Bank, 28201 Business 249 and Medical Complex Drive in Tomball, 10 a.m. to noon.
April 27 Annual Motorcycle Rally - Charity Poker Run benefiting Abandoned Animal Rescue-Tomball, Wal-mart, 27650 Tomball Parkway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30 Entry fee/$10 passenger fee. Barbeque plates $5. For more information and to register, call 832-894-4423 or contact bikerally2013@ yahoo.com.
April 27 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m. Breakfast stop at, Snookie's Fish Camp located in the Barns at the Depot. Breakfast Buffet with juice, tea and coffee for $5.
April 27 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 28 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-870-1010. 
April 28 Blood Drive, Zion Lutheran - Tomball in the Family Center-Gym, 907 Hicks St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 281-536-2495 and use sponsor code 1001.
April 29 After Austen Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 to 9 p.m. Group will discuss, "The Haunting of Maddy Clare," by Simone St. James. For more information, call 832-559-4200.

MONTHLY EVENTS:
April 25 Stamp Collecting Workshops, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 1 to 2 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
April 25 Buddy Family Network, support group for parents of adopted children, Champions Christian Counseling Center, 333 S. Cherry Street in Tomball, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 832-493-3404 or contact wolfhollow@sbc
global.net.
April 25 Magnolia Planning Commission, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 4:30 p.m.
April 29 Monthly Support Group, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washing-ton Road, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 936-931-5030 for details.

GET OUTTA TOWN!:
TEA ON THE LAWN FUNDRAISER - Willis: April 26 New Danville, 10951 Shepard Hill, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Joanne King Herring. All proceeds will benefit New Danville's adult education and training programs. For more information, visit TeaOnTheLawn.org or call 936-344-6200.
TEXAS CRAWFISH AND MUSIC FESTIVAL  Spring: April 26-28 Historic Old Town Spring, 123 Midway. Enjoy live music, a carnival, shopping, crawfish and more. For more information, visit texascrawfish
festival.com. 
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW 5th ANNUAL CAR SHOW - The Woodlands: April 27 Trinity Episcopal Church, 3901 South Panther Creek Drive. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the show is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit local scouting and youth programs supported by Brotherhood. For more information, call 281-367-8113 or visit trinitywoodlands.org.
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL  Houston: April 27-28 Event will spotlight Brazil. For more information, visit ifest.org.
COUNTRY LEGENDS & FOREVER PATSY SHOW - Liberty: April 27 The Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston St., 2 p.m. For additional information, visit liber
tyopry.com.
WALLER COUNTY CRAWFISH BASH & DANCE - Hempstead: April 27 Waller County Fairgrounds, 22000 Fair-ground Rd., 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy live music by Brian Loftin & Texas Reflections. For tickets or additional information, contact wallercountymetro@ yahoo.com or call 281-851-6853.
CONROE KIDZFEST  Conroe: April 27 Downtown Conroe, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit conroecvb.net.

Keith Field has a heart for veterans and he has put more than feet to his passion, he has wheels. Keith has launched a personal crusade to transport veterans that need medical care to hospitals and is also seeking donations to complete the renovations on his unique vehicle.

Keith describes the RV/bus as a personal vehicle designed to transport people with disabilities. Anyone who sees the bus, knows it stands for America in a Texas-sized way.

Moreover, Field created ServingProject.org, a non profit organization to help fund the renovation of the large recreational vehicle into a state-of-the-art mode of transportation for veterans in wheelchairs. The bus is also used to provide recreational opportunities for veterans who otherwise might not be able to take a cross-country tour.

"It's a service provided by people that believe in what we are doing and paid through donations and a website," Keith said. "You cannot hire this vehicle."

The RV is made of materials with meaning. The natural stone steps at the front of the vehicle represent the rocky roads that military veterans have walked upon. The front half of the vehicle has floors made from exotic hardwood from South America that appropriately are called Purple Heart.

The ceiling of the vehicle has a large 7-by-14-foot, handmade quilt with a military theme. The quilt was designed by Bridgette Stein. The center of the quilt features a Purple Heart medal embroidered with the outline of George Washington. It contains the four seals of the four branches of the military, a strip commemorating those Missing in Action and random embroidered designs such as stars, stripes and doves.

The vehicle is a work in progress. The kitchen countertops have been installed, but not the rest of the appliances. The kitchen will feature a sink, stove, microwave and coffee maker.

Visitors can see the bus Mar. 12, when Keith and ServingProject.org visit Tomball for the Christian Business Luncheon at First Baptist Church. The red, white and blue statement vehicle will arrive early to the church parking lot in anticipation of a media event.

At 11:30 in the fellowship hall of the church, Keith will share his vision and his experiences with veterans. First Baptist Church Tomball is located at 401 Oxford St. RSVPs for the CBL are not necessary but available online at, ChristianBusiness Luncheon.org. Free will donations for the luncheon are accepted in lieu of payment.

Gifford is one of AAR's longtime residents, having arrived in December of 2011. He is very lonely since his best friend and playmate, Toto (another longtime resident), was adopted last month. Gifford is a terrier/ Chihuahua mix and has been fostered during the holidays. He gets along with the four dogs and a cat in the foster home.  He is completely house-trained, and loves to play with squeaky toys. Whatever his experience was before arriving at AAR has left him wary of men in general, but he has shown no aggression towards the gentleman of the house. He loves to burrow under the covers at night and sleeps next to his foster mom. His curly tail matches his perky personality. If you would love to give Gifford a loving home please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the shelter.

More than 2,500 showed up for the inaugural Zomball in Tomball event at the Tomball Depot recently, making it the largest 2nd Saturday at the Depot event in its four year history. Pictured are (from left) the Trunk-or-Treat "Best Decorated Trunk" winners Wes and Janet Burke of Burke Carpet Cleaning Service.

Tomball PD

Aug. 12 - Officer White arrested a 21-year-old woman from Magnolia for Possession of a Controlled Substance. At 10:40 a.m., White arrested a suspect for traffic violations in the 1100 block of W. Main.  During a search incident, White discovered methamphetamine in the suspect’s seat.

Aug. 12 - Officer Garza arrested a 35-year-old man from Magnolia for Theft. At 1:40 p.m., Garza responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy. and the suspect was apprehended in the 27800 block of Tomball Pkwy. $230.68 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 12 - Officer Tikal arrested a 17-year-old woman from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 10:30 p.m., Tikal conducted a traffic stop in the 29900 block of Tomball Pkwy. and detected a strong odor of fresh marijuana emitting from the vehicle.  During a search, Tikal discovered marijuana in the suspect’s bag.

Aug. 13 - Detective Chambers responded to a Theft in the 28000 block of Tomball Pkwy., where two vehicle inspection stickers valued at $39.75 each were stolen.

Aug. 15 - Officer Finney arrested a 23-year-old man from Katy for Possession of Marijuana. At 2:30 a.m., Finney conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of S. Cherry and detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle upon initial contact. During a search, Finney discovered marijuana in the suspect’s bag.

Aug. 15 - Officer Finney arrested a 23-year-old woman from Tomball for Theft. At 4:58 p.m., Finney responded to a theft in the 14300 block of FM 2920 and the suspect was arrested without incident. $185.89 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Aug. 16 - Officer White arrested an 18-year-old man from Magnolia for Unlawful Carry of a Weapon. At 9:20 a.m., White made contact with a suspicious person in the 800 block of S. Persimmon and discovered a hand gun and marijuana in the suspect’s possession.

Aug. 18 - Officer Sampson arrested a 40-year-old man from Tomball for Possession of Marijuana. At 10:35 a.m., Sampson conducted a traffic stop in the 27700 block of Tomball Pkwy. During a search, Sampson discovered marijuana in the suspect’s pocket.

Aug. 18 - Officer Ferguson arrested an 18-year-old man from Porter for Theft. At 4:15 p.m., Ferguson responded to a theft in the 27600 block of Tomball Pkwy and the suspect was arrested without incident. $504.80 worth of merchandise was recovered by the arrest.

Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office

Aug. 14 - Deputy Durbin was informed by a clerk at a convenience store on Terri Lane that a vehicle was in the parking lot, occupied by people who appeared to be passed out. Durbin approached the vehicle and saw three males asleep inside. He woke the three and all were under 21 years old.  The deputy found a small amount of marijuana inside the vehicle.  All three subjects were taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana.

Aug. 19 - Deputy Peterson was alerted to a vehicle driving in the wrong lane of SH 249, nearly stricking another car. Peterson observed a 27-year-old male who appeared to be asleep behind the wheel. The suspect was unsteady on his feet and had a strong odor of alcohol and he was arrested for DWI.

Aug. 20 - Deputy Pullen was dispatched to Baneberry Drive, for a disturbance. While enroute dispatch advised that the suspect was leaving and gave a description of the vehicle. Pullen saw and stopped the vehicle and detained a 68-year-old male. The subject had slurred speech and the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. The subject was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Unlawful Carry of Weapon.

Magnolia PD

Aug. 15 - Officer Stanford conducted a traffic stop in the 42000 block of FM 1774. The driver, a 47-year-old female, was found to be driving with license invalid and found to have an active warrant through Montgomery County. She was cited, then arrested for the warrants and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 16 - Sgt. Lopez, observed a city ordinance violation at Unity Park located at 19200 Unity Park. Lopez made contact with the violators and warrants were discovered for their arrest. The warrants were confirmed and the 30-year-old female and 36-year-old male were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 17 - Officer J. K. Senegal was dispatched an apartment at 811 Cloyd Street in reference to an assault in progress. After arriving at the reported location, Officer Senegal conducted a field investigation and determined that a 45-year-old male had assaulted his 46-year-old female roommate, but had left the location prior to the officer's arrival. The next day he was located just outside the apartment complex and was arrested for the assault and charged with additional charge of Theft.

Aug. 18 - Officer Holman was dispatched to a welfare check at 18525 FM 1488. Officer Holman located the subject in the 600 block of Magnolia Blvd. The subject was identified as a 25-year-old male from Montgomery. The male was found to be in possession of methamphetamines. He was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

Aug. 18 - Det. Clack observed a suspicious vehicle on Whistle Stop Road. Two 20-year-old males from Magnolia and one 20-year-old female from Magnolia were arrested for Possession of Marijuana. All three were transported to the Montgomery County Jail.