🌱 Patch AM: How this 2026 Woodlands gala could turn $1 into four meals

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In today's newsletter:

• How this 2026 Woodlands gala could turn $1 into four meals
• How Carlos Correa brought big-league cheer to kids in The Woodlands

Also on today's calendar: The Boho Market at Creekside Park in The Woodlands and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 75, low: 41.
• Friday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery County Food Bank announces 2026 Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Gala (hellowoodlands.com) — A major 2026 fundraiser for Montgomery County Food Bank is coming to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on February 7, inviting residents to a “Through the Looking Glass” gala that supports countywide hunger relief. Local leaders, including Visit The Woodlands and area businesses, are helping organize an evening of auctions and interactive experiences where every dollar can provide up to four meals for neighbors in need.
   

• Houston Astros' Carlos Correa spreads holiday cheer, optimistic about team's 2026 prospects (houstonchronicle.com) — Carlos Correa spent an afternoon at Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands, visiting young patients with his family and handing out gifts ahead of the holidays. The longtime fan favorite also reflected on his Correa Family Foundation’s support for pediatric cancer families and shared optimism about the Astros’ 2026 season after rejoining the team on a multi‑year deal.
   

📸 Around The Woodlands

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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Woodlands

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• The Texas Tenors
  Dosey Doe - The Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N, Spring
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting - RPM Physical Therapy
  RPM Physical Therapy , 2408 Timberloch Pl., Suite C6 , The Woodlands
  12:15 pm
• Late Night Shopping
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 6318 FM-1488 , Magnolia
  6:00 pm
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Renewal class
  The Woodlands Emergency Training Center , 16135 IH-45 South , The Woodlands
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Kid's Night Out
  The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce , 26400 Kuykendahl Rd #C190 , The Woodlands
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Grogan's Mill Farmers Market
  Grogan's Mill Shopping Center Grogan's Mill Shopping Center - The Woodlands TX 77380
  9:00 am
• The Boho Market at Creekside Park Village Green in The Woodlands
  Creekside Park Village Green , 26400 Kuykendahl Rd , The Woodlands
  12:00 pm
• The Boho Market at Creekside Park in The Woodlands
  Cold Front A/C Of The Woodlands , 26400 Kuykendahl Rd , The Woodlands
  12:00 pm
• The Woodlands Holiday Lights Ride
  Trek Bicycle The Woodlands , 4747 Research Forest Dr #145 , The Woodlands
  6:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Light The World Giving Machines Return to Hughes Landing this Christmas Season!
  Hughes Landing Bandshell , 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd. , The Woodlands
  4:30 pm
• The Light The World Giving Machines Return to The Woodlands this Christmas Season!
  Hughes Landing Bandshell , 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd , The Woodlands
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting - RPM Physical Therapy
  RPM Physical Therapy , 2408 Timberloch Pl., Suite C6 , The Woodlands
  12:15 pm
• Cookie Decorating at the Park
  Shenandoah Park , 801 Maplewood Dr , Shenandoah
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just want to say thank you to everyone.
  My daughter is going to be a very happy girl on Christmas. 5 gifts were bought for her. I am amazed at how many people are willing to help. It really… (Nextdoor Alden Bridge - Windvale)
• Know these dogs?
  In the back of Windsor Hills roaming in the forest. I have them in my back yard and have left a message at the vet number on their collar. (Nextdoor Golden Sage)

🗞 Nearby News

Tomball

• Tomball, Texas Is Home To The Best Fried Chicken In The State (koolfmabilene.com)
• Tomball businesses brace for planned power outage during critical holiday week (khou.com)
• Interlochen grads spotlighted on national 'From the Top' broadcast (interlochenpublicradio.org)

Conroe

• Children's Safe Harbor opens new $10 million Conroe facility to double trauma services (houstonchronicle.com)
• Lawsuit, ethics complaint challenge results of Conroe charter amendment election (houstonchronicle.com)
• Sara Sue Moren (bluebonnetnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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