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Tickets Available Online For The Kingwood Summer Jam & Additional Acts Added

Tickets to the Kingwood Summer Jam can now be purchased online at www.ShowClix.com, Keyword: Kingwood. Tickets prices are $20.00 or at the door on the day of the event for $25.00. Tickets can also be purchased at Pirate�s Cove Car Wash 2314 Northpark Drive Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 358-6946.

Pirate�s Cove is sponsoring the 1st Annual Kingwood Summer Jam at Town Center from 12:00-7:00. Local and internationally known Houston Hip Hop/Rap artist have agreed to perform on this date to assist in establishing a scholarship for Kingwood and Kingwood Park High Schools. Additionally, a donation will be made in the memory of two Kingwood High students fatally injured in a car accident in Kingwood.

American Idol contestant and local resident Sundance Head has been added to the star-studded line up! Also recently added is Houston Hip Hop rapper Lil O, Trapstar and The Jimmie Hunter Band.

Other artist confirmed to appear: Lil Flip, Slim Thug, Lil Wil, Fat Pimp, Big Tuck, Big Pokey, Lil L,
Shyan Selah, OG Ron C, Trae The Truth, Kiotti, The Go DJ�s and others are being added daily.

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Kingwood's Foisner Family Celebrates Son's Homecoming In Unusual Manner

Rick Foisner had served abroad in the Air Force for over four years and it was time for him to come home to Kingwood. How did the Foisner family celebrate his homecoming? A family sky diving adventure of course.

"My daughter had done this last summer and my son was jealous that she beat him to it. So Kelly, my daughter, organized for the 4 of us, as well as my 72 year old father-in-law, a cousin, and 3 of my husband's work friends, to all participate. We had a blast!" said Rick's mother Nancy Foisner. "Yes, I am petrified of heights and I usually don't venture out of my comfort zone, but if my son could stand the blistering heat of Qatar for us, then I could take this plunge to show him how proud I was of his service in the military. I can't put into words adaquately what it felt like, all I know is that it was exhillerating and a total sensory overload, and yes, I would do it again!!"

The skydive took place on Saturday, July 19th 2008 at Sky Dive Spaceland in Rosesharon near Pearland. Pictured top is Nancy Foisner with instructor Chris Miller making the jump. Below is the Foisner family from left to right Kelly(sister), Richard(father), Rick and Nancy(mother).

Blue Tide Makes Waves at Gulf Champs

Blue Tide Aquatics took third place at the 2008 Gulf Long Course Championships held July 3-6 at The Woodlands Athletic Club (WAC).

It was the last swim meet at the venerable WAC which is closing this summer. More than 25 teams competed in the annual long course swimming championships featuring the best swimmers in the Houston area. Blue Tide, based in Kingwood, took 60 swimmers to the event. The Tide�s 13-14 girls team was particularly strong, finishing in the top three in all the relays. Taking a break after their 800m freestyle relay swim are (from left): Madeline Hazle, Sydney Conroy, Amanda Day and Jillian Vitarius. For complete meet results, visit: www.swimbluetide.org .

Friendswood Development Entertains & Informs Kingwood Realty Advisory Board

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The Kingwood Realty Advisory Board enjoyed a luncheon of delightful South American Cuisine at Chimichurri�s as they were informed and entertained about the community residential home updates as well as commercial and commerce in the area. Friendswood Development Company�s Community Development Manager, Tim Fitzpatrick gave a detailed overview of the expansions in land and home development in Oakhurst at Kingwood as well as Kingwood Royal Shores Area. As they sat in the restaurant ,on the water�s edge of Lake Houston in Kings Harbor, Midway Companies marketing Director, Connie Carey, stepped up to give updated information on the Kings Harbor, residential, retail and commercial development and plans for future businesses in Kings Harbor. The Clubs of Kingwood gave a very informative presentation regarding the club�s opening of the Lazy River complex, new pools and cabana areas and construction updates on the health club complex being added to the Kingwood Country Club. Following Kirk was Andrew Sweatman with information on the New Custom 3 story Villas being developed in Kingwood by Kingwood Estate homes.

Marketing and Realtor Relations Director for Friendswood in Kingwood, Karen K. Boughton, congratulated two local area Realtors as the May and June winners of the Friendswood Developments American Express $1000 monthly give away. They were May winner, Lenore King with Keller Williams Northeast and June winner Mark Marbach with Remax Northeast II. She went on to thank the area Realtors for the increase in Realtor assisted new homes sales in Kingwood. Announcements were made that the annual dinner for the Advisory Board would once again be at Chez Nous Cuisine Francaise in Humble to the delight of all present.

The Friendswood staff, Tim Fitzpatrick and Karen K Boughton thanked all Realtor Advisory Board Members for their input, participation on the board and continued support.

For more information on Kingwood or the American Express Realtor Rewards program visit the website at www.kingwoodonline.com or www.friendswooddevelopment.com.

Kingwood Summer Jam - Hip Hop & Rap With A Mission

On August 16th Pirate�s Cove will be hosting the Kingwood Summer Jam at Town Center from 12:00-7:00pm.

Local and internationally known Houston Hip Hop/Rap artist have agreed to perform on this date to assist in establishing a scholarship for Kingwood and Kingwood Park High Schools. Additionally, a donation will be made to two families in our community who recently lost their children to a car accident in Kingwood.

"As you may be aware, recently our community suffered a loss a life when two youth were involved in a fatal car accident." said Pirate Cove's owner Lamar Berry. "This tragic accident touched many in our community and beyond. This touched me personally as I saw first-hand the pain of several of my employees who were very good friends of those involved in the accident. Knowing I could not allow this tragedy to become a permanent scar on the lives of the youth in this community, I decided to establish a scholarship fund for Kingwood High and Kingwood Park High Schools. I also will be making a donation to both families of those killed in the accident."

Artist confirmed to appear so far are Lil Flip, Slim Thug, Lil Wil, Fat Pimp, Big Tuck, Big Pokey, Lil L, Shyan Selah, OG Ron C, Go DJ�s with others being added such as Trae That Truth and Kiotti.

Lamar is also seeking other acts from the Kingwood area to perform.

Tickets are available at Pirate�s Cove Car Wash for $20.00 or at the door on the day of the event for $25.00.

High School Students Of Character Honored

Eight recent graduates of Humble ISD have a top honor to add to their resumes. They were named High School Students of Character.

Members of the Class of 2008 receiving the award were: from Atascocita High School, Raymond Craft and Marissa Moesser; from Humble High School, Jessica Joseph and Christopher Ruis; from Kingwood High School, Tess Manning and Chadwick Falkenstein; and from Quest High School, Brittany Trice and Shelby Standley.

Each high school was allowed to name one senior girl and one senior boy for the award. This is the fourth year for the High School Students of Character Award. The students were selected for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect for others, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Kim Riley Photography donated beautiful photo portraits of the students. Each student received a portrait to keep. Portraits also will be permanently displayed in the Humble ISD Administration Building and displayed throughout the year in the community. Carrabba�s Italian Grill and proprietor Michael Molinar donated an awards luncheon that was attended by the students, their parents and principals. The students received a certificate from the district and from the office of Congressman Ted Poe.

�These students made a positive difference in Humble ISD,� Hollie Hanks, Humble ISD Coordinator for Character, said. �We are grateful to them and to their parents for being a part of our school district family. We also are thankful to Kim Riley and to Carrabba�s for their generous, long-standing support of the Humble ISD High School Students of Character recognition program.�

4th Annual AABY Foundation Style Show To Be A Howling Good Time

The AABY Foundation�s 4th Annual Style Show ��Puttin on the Pupparazzi� has all of the area animal lovers as well as the community howling to get in and help with this unique annual event. Join the AABY Foundation Board and event Chairpersons, Gwendolyn Condoleo and Tracy Zacek at the �Puttin on the Pupparazzi� Style Show at Walden on Lake Houston Country Club Friday August 1st 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.

From their Top Dog Director�s Table Sponsor, The Tribune Newspapers, your local community paper, that is providing AABY with creative ads and feature articles to our own Cynthia Calvert who will be donating her wonderful commentary and MC talents which we think is something special to bark about, to Danell�s Gifts and Flowers taking creative control of the decorations and centerpieces, this will be an event you won�t want to miss.

This year the AABY Foundation is including a few select special silent auction items including a last minute surprise of a dog treat gift basket, donated by Ellen DeGeneres�s Dog Food Company HALO �Purely for Pets�. All they ask is for a picture of the winner with the basket to be sent back to Ellen!! Lucky for AABY to have the superb photographic talents of Pat and Ray�s Studio who volunteered to take all of the event photos.

The models will be ready for a photo shoot as well after they receive the talented make up and make over techniques by local MAC makeup artist, Merima Sadic, she will pamper the human models as VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital will take care of the 4 legged models, the �Ambassadoggies�.

As the guests mix and mingle and read over the programs, designed and printed by Lone Star Mailing and printing, they will more than likely be sipping a bit of the bubbly provided by CJ�s On The Park.

Seating and tables are still available starting at $35 for the �Canine Casting Call� ticket, and $50 for �Purebred Puppy Pass� seats, up to the �Top Dog� Director�s Table $1000.00 and the �Live on the Set... Sit... Stay�...Table at $700.00 or a �Lights, Camera, Bark� Table for $500.00.

Note: Event proceeds benefit AABY Foundation (Animals Always Believe in You) a 501-c nonprofit. . For tickets, information or to get involved, go to www.aaby.org or visit the AABY Thrift Shop at, loop 494 and Northpark Drive. Or call (281) 358-5548.

Famous Cartoonist Teaching at Discovery College

If you know the Smurfs, then you know the work of Gerard Baldwin.

Children attending Discovery College at LSC-Kingwood will have the amazing opportunity to learn from this Emmy award winning television producer.

Baldwin will teach Classical Perspective for ages 12 to 14, July 7 through 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and How to Write Animated Cartoons for ages 12 to 14, July 14 through 18, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Baldwin says the Classical Perspective class will appeal to anyone interested in learning to draw. Students will learn what perspective is, what the horizon line is and about one and two point perspective.

"Each day, students will have something accomplished to take home and show mom," he says.

In How to Write Animated Cartoons, students will learn the numerous steps involved in producing a cartoon. These steps include, determining the client and their needs, coming up with a premise, as well as concepts and characters and completing an outline.

Baldwin hopes students interested in this process will come away with valuable knowledge. He learned a lot, not in a classroom, but from a mentoring adult when he was the age his Discovery College students will be.

"I hope the students will learn something from me. When I was young, I lived near a radio station, there was no television back then, and I would walk down there and the announcer would read my scripts, make changes and suggestions and that's how I learned to write."

Baldwin is an adjunct professor at LSC-Kingwood and continues to stay busy creating one of a kind originals of the many characters that made him famous. Other popular cartoons he worked on in the past, included Mr. Magoo, Rocky and Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle and many others.

To find out more, visit www.gerardbaldwin.com.

Discovery College is a summer youth program, providing programs that are both fun and educational. Students develop skills and learn new ones in a warm and friendly environment. With over 75 one-week courses taught by knowledgeable instructors, usually certified teachers, there is something to interest even the choosiest kids.

Discovery College begins June 9 and runs through August 8, for children ages 6 to 14. Classes are offered Monday through Friday and change weekly. Sessions will be held 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m. Students may attend morning, afternoon, or all day. Those attending all day will need to bring a sack lunch. All Discovery College participants will receive a t-shirt. Sessions start at $85.

For schedules, class descriptions and registration forms, visit Kingwood.LoneStar.edu/DiscoveryCollege or call 281-312-1760. You may register in person, by mail or by fax. The emergency form must accompany the registration form and payment.

Council Member Sullivan To Host Town Hall Meeting in Kingwood

Council Member Mike Sullivan will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in the North Sector of District E Thursday, July 31st at Woodridge Baptist Church. The church is located at 5707 Kingwood Drive Kingwood, TX 77345. Sign in begins at 6:00 PM, with the meeting beginning promptly at 6:30 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.

Council Member Sullivan invites constituents of District E to attend and meet their council office representatives. He also encourages residents to come voice their concerns, needs and suggestions for the district at this town hall meeting.

�Constituent Services is and will remain my number one priority while serving as Council Member. It is important to me to maintain open communications with my constituents,� said Sullivan.

There will be an open microphone available for residents, after a few brief remarks by the Council Member.

Representatives from the City of Houston�s Public Works and Engineering Department, Solid Waste Department, General Services Department, Houston Police Department, and Houston Fire Department will also be available to answer questions specifically for the Kingwood area.

For more information, contact the Council Member�s office at 832-393-3008, or by email districte@cityofhouston.net .

Blue Tide Aquatics Takes on Florida's Best

Blue Tide Aquatics took 48 swimmers to the 2008 SPEEDO International Age Group Invitational at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex in Fort Lauderdale, FL held June 19 � 24. The venue is home of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and features two Olympic-size 50 meter pools. The Kingwood-based USA Swimming affiliated club placed eighth out of more than 50 teams. �This was a very fast meet with some powerhouse Florida teams; our swimmers performed extremely well,� said Blue Tide Head Coach Kevin Milak. Blue Tide�s Jordan Jones, Brooks Powell, Will Oswald and Brian Li won the 13-14 boys 200m freestyle relay setting a meet record at 1:45.60. Blue Tide swimmers winning individual events were: Oswald (400m freestyle), Grant Hazle (100m breaststroke), Jillian Vitarius (200m backstroke and 100m backstroke � a meet record at 1:06.35) and Head Age Group Coach Emily Milak (50 m butterfly). For complete meet results, visit www.swimbluetide.org