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The Hen House: A Houston-Area Destination For Fiber Arts Supplies

October 9, 2014 by

If you’re in to quilting or knitting, or if you want to learn, The Hen House in Spring is the place for you. This 6,000 square feet retail store is packed floor to ceiling with quilting and fiber arts supplies. Those that enjoy knitting and crocheting will be amazed at the yarn selection with everything from simple skeins to luxurious wools. Quilters will love the sewing supplies and colorful selection of fabrics. The Hen House regularly offers classes for beginners and experienced crafters. For those that aren’t crafty themselves, but appreciate artisan goods, they sell handmade gifts like candles, cards, jewelry and knitted items.

The Hen House
6915 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 482-2591
www.yelp.com/biz/the-hen-house-spring

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Crescent Moon Wine Bar: Good Wine and Good Food in Spring, Texas

September 15, 2014 by

Wine is meant to be enjoyed at a place like the Crescent Moon Wine Bar, a popular hot spot near Millenium Waterway. From the outside, this may look like an unassuming spot, but Crescent Moon's pleasant interior creates the perfect setting for sharing good wine and good food.

Come in, seat yourself, and check out Crescent Moon's extensive wine list. Over 300 different wines to be exact, and many can be had by the glass. Visit for lunch or dinner and try a selection of cheeses, tasty salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Don’t miss Social Hour Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and compliment your drink with some tapas, bruschetta, sliders, or pizza. You can also stick around to see great live music almost every night.

Crescent Moon Wine Bar
440 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 364-9463
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crescent-moon-wine-bar-spring

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Champions Roller World: Lace Up Your Skates at This Old-School Rink

September 4, 2014 by

A good old fashioned night of roller skating is one of the most wholesome American pastimes, and Champions Roller World is the perfect spot for any birthday party or night out with the kids. The colorful interior doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles of newer skating rinks, but it’s full of retro charm from the neon lights and bright red booths to the shelves full of roller skates lining the walls. The entire facility is clean and well maintained, though the prices are still very affordable.

Champions Roller World is especially great for parties, and you’ll often find a children’s birthday party happening in one of the private party rooms. Birthday parties include private skating, an emcee to lead games, customizable music, and a party room where guests can enjoy cake and other outdoor food. Whether you come for a celebration or just to enjoy a few hours of skating, Champions Roller World promises fun for adults and kids alike.

Champions Roller World
5504 Fellowship Lane
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 370-0750
www.skatechampions.com
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Meyer Park: 180 Acres of Green Space in Spring

August 14, 2014 by

With its 180-acre expanse of open green space and its many exercise stations and paved trails, Meyer Park is especially beloved by the runners in the Spring area. The park is very large and full of numerous different amenities, including gazebos and picnic stations that are ideal for an afternoon lunch outdoors.

Here, you'll find an impressive 26 soccer fields for pick-up play or organized community leagues, as well as two softball fields and a well-maintained basketball court. Outdoors-y visitors love feeding the ducks at the small duck pond and fishing at the three-acre lake, which is stocked with bluegill, catfish, and large-mouth bass. Meyer Park also offers playgrounds to accommodate little ones.

Meyer Park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. There aren’t many lights in the park, so be sure to plan your visit before the sun goes down.

Meyer Park
7700 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 353-4196
www.hcp4.net/Parks/meyer/index.htm
www.yelp.com/biz/meyer-park-spring

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Wimberly Valley Winery: Local Vintage

July 17, 2014 by

Wimberly Valley Winery proves that you can indeed get great wine from Texas. Located near the Villages at Spring Oaks, Wimberly Valley Winery produces a number of quality wines to satisfy many tastes. The thirty acre vineyard and facility also has a wine tasting room, the perfect place to take a class! For just $40 per couple, you can have a fun and educational time learn about how to pair wines with different foods, and to use all of your senses to understand how to truly taste a great glass of wine. There’s also a monthly “Around the World With Wine” class, which looks at a different region every class. Call ahead to reserve a spot.

Wimberly Valley wines are sold in better stores around the area, but the winery itself makes a great spot for a trip away from Millenium Waterway.

Wimberly Valley Winery
206 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-8801
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wimberley-valley-wines-spring

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Pick Your Own Fruit at Matt Family Orchard

July 10, 2014 by

Transport yourself back to a simpler time, when fresh fruits came from trees instead of from your local juice bar. Matt Family Orchard is located just 30 minutes from the hum of city life, but it offers visitors a chance to pick their own fruit right from the orchard and spend the afternoon outdoors under the Texas sun.

While many orchards offer visitors the chance to pick apples, Matt Family Orchard allows you to pick a number of different fruits, from blackberries to figs to Asian pears. The picking tours cost just $3 per pound, and the schedule changes all year, depending on what’s in season. There’s also a nursery where visitors can purchase plants, and a small shop sells preserves and honey.

Whether you’re looking for a unique date spot or a place to take the kids, Matt Family Orchard is fun for everyone. Visit the website to learn more about tour times and harvest schedules.

Matt Family Orchard
21110 Bauer Hockley Road
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-7676
www.mattfamilyorchard.com/index.php

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Collins Park: Enjoy the Outdoors in Spring, Texas

July 3, 2014 by

Located just a short trip from Millenium Waterway at Cypresswood Landing, Collins Park has 55 acres available for fun activities.

The park's four baseball and five softball fields mean that there's almost always a game here. And many of them are lighted for night play! For other pursuits, check out the basketball pavilion, soccer field, skateboard park, and volleyball court. Between the two playgrounds, there are plenty of spots to have a picnic, and grills are available, too. Bicyclists can enjoy Cypresswood Trails, while walkers and joggers can take advantage of Gourley Nature Trail.

Collins Park is open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Collins Park
6727 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cypresswood-trails-spring

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts: A Spring, Texas Museum

June 12, 2014 by

Expand your cultural horizons with a trip to Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. The art venue brings the best of Houston's fine arts scene to a spot not too far away from Millenium Waterway in Spring, Texas. Located next to the Barbara Bush Library in the Cypress Creek Cultural District, it’s a great place to spend some time basking in the world of creativity.

It’s a small venue that partners with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, borrowing great art works to exhibit outside Houston proper. Exhibits have included 17th- and 18th-century European paintings, antique and contemporary art glass, the work of sculptor and illustrator Frederic Remington, and works by international artists. A small gift shop is also on site.

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-6322
http://pearlmfa.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-fincher-museum-of-fine-arts-spring

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Get fit!

May 8, 2014 by

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health and mood
  • Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
  • Increase your chances of living longer

With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here.

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