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Libraries Offer Summer Computer Classes For Kids & Teens

The George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library and South Regional Library will be offering computer classes in June and July for teens and kids.

In June, teens ages 13-17 can learn more about Excel in a multi-part class that teaches one of the most required apps in today's job market. If teens need to learn how to type or just want to increase their typing skills, they can sign up for Keyboarding for Teens and learn about correct finger positioning, ergonomic advantages and typing basics.

Township Emergency Preparedness Event Scheduled for June 9

Don't miss The Woodlands Township Emergency Preparedness Event on June 9, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd. Residents and employees in The Woodlands have a chance to learn how to be prepared for a hurricane or any emergency by attending the free annual event produced by The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch with Presenting Sponsor CenterPoint Energy. Drop by the free event for the whole family and find out what you can do to be prepared and what's new.

The Y Offers Free Summer Membership For Teens

The YMCA FREE Teen Summer Membership provides a safe, engaging environment where teens can enjoy fun and friend, all summer long! Teens will enjoy having a place to make new friends and spend time with old friends and get the motivation to reach goals and build healthy habits. They will build connections with caring adult role-models who inspire teens and have opportunities for leadership development and service learning.

Have a teen who would be interested in spending their summer at the Y? Visit the Branch Crossing or Shadowbend locations to save their spot. Registration is open May 28-June 8. Membership valid June 1-August 31.

Introducing Haude Tutoring – Creative in-home & center-based mathematics tutoring options!

Does your child need a math tutor for second grade math, College Algebra, or somewhere in between? Whether he or she is underperforming and lacking confidence, or perhaps even excelling at math but could use some additional guidance, it might be time to hire outside help! Haude Tutoring is a Spring-based mathematics tutoring and educational consulting business offering a variety of in-home and center-based options throughout the year.

Help in your home - The immediate advantage of in-home tutoring is that you’re provided with unparalleled convenience! Families save time and gas money when the tutor comes to them, plus one-on-one support is guaranteed, working with the same tutor on each occasion. Haude Tutoring’s in-home services include tutoring ranging from second grade to College Algebra in the Spring/Woodlands area and vicinity. They’ll use your child’s activities from school (or homeschool) as a starting point for a session and can provide addition resources as needed. In-home sessions with Haude Tutoring can be customized to meet the needs and goals of each respective client. Reviewing prior content, developing mastery of current material, and looking forward to future topics are all possible components of an in-home tutoring program.

Mindful Monday: May I Have Your Attention Please?

Last week as I sat in the waiting room at my daughter's vision appointment, I noticed that 4 out of the 5 adults in the room were browsing on their cell phones, while the fifth person was typing away on a computer. As other visitors came and went, there were no greetings, no eye contact, no gentle nods. Even the couple who had arrived together were separately engaged on their cell phones.

I hate to admit, but I was one of those 5 adults on the phone - looking at nothing in particular, perhaps checking out my friend's recent Facebook post about her son's guinea pig - when I made the deliberate decision to tuck my phone away into my purse and strike up a conversation with the woman next to me. The rest is history.

What about you? When you're in the presence of others, do you focus on them and pay them attention, or do you operate in another world?

Knee-Slapping Good Time: Houston Symphony Presents The Wild Wild West

Get ready for a knee-slapping good time as the Houston Symphony presents The Wild Wild West at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Thursday, June 7. The performance, sponsored by Anadarko, will feature a variety of western-themed classics as well as selections from iconic films such as including The Big Country, Oklahoma!, Rodeo and William Tell.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., kids are invited to lasso a good book at the Hats Off to Reading celebration, a free event in The Pavilion Event Center. All children receive a free book and can participate in activities such as a book walk, hat-making, face painting, fishing for prizes and a coloring contest. More pre-performance activities like lasso roping, games and western arts and crafts will start at 6:30 p.m. in the North Plaza.