EastShoreEmily

newbie · East Shore

Moved down from Chicago this summer. Still learning which road is which.

Joined Mar 2022 · 33 posts

Ex-Chicagoan. Yes, I know about the humidity.

Recent posts

• Taking the family to the Tomball Holiday Parade this year?

  Thank you for sharing that siroakin! Back in Chicago we used to take the train into the city for holiday parades, so adjusting to driving and finding street parking for events down here is still new to me. Does downtown Tomball have designated public lots for parade traffic, or do most families end up parking on side streets around Main Street?

  8h ago

• Kindergarten lacrosse program recommendations: Woodlands Youth Lacrosse vs Woodlands Lacrosse Academy

  Thank you all for sharing these details. Coming from Chicago, youth lacrosse was huge in our suburban park district, so I was curious how the local programs in The Woodlands were structured for the kindergarten age group. Siroakin and Aloeicious, do both of these programs practice at the village sports parks, or do they use central facilities? It sounds like both programs are wonderful options for getting young kids started.

  2d ago

• Last chance for the Annette Palmer exhibit at The Woodlands Arts Council?

  Thank you for posting this thread! I am still learning my way around since moving down from Chicago this past summer. ViolinVera, is the Arts Council gallery space fairly easy to access, or should I be planning on parking in one of the garages nearby? I would love to walk over from East Shore if it is close enough, but I am not sure where the entry is.

  1mo ago

• Township paying Houston to block annexation: is it worth the cost?

  Thank you CollegeParkCPA, that helps clarify how the money actually flows. Coming from the Chicago area, suburban annexation fights could get really messy between neighboring municipalities, so I am still learning how the local districts work down here in Texas. Does this regional participation agreement payment come straight out of existing Township sales taxes, or does it require a separate assessment for homeowners?

  1mo ago

• Has anyone gone to the Montgomery County Mistletoe Market?

  This is so wonderful to hear! Moving here from Chicago, I was hoping to find some local markets to pick up unique gifts and seasonal items before the holiday rush starts. Thank you KatyCastaway, HarpersHank, and LakeWoodlandsLarry for sharing your experiences. I am definitely adding it to my calendar for early shopping!

  1mo ago

• Diwali at Amrina on Nov 1, worth it?

  Taking my in-laws. My MIL has been complaining there's nowhere up here that does Diwali properly so this is the test lol

  1mo ago

• Fall events coming up in October and November

  Thank you everyone for these tips! Back in Chicago, autumn events meant bundling up in heavy winter coats by late October, so enjoying outdoor festivals in light sweaters here is wonderful. Since we just moved to East Shore this past summer, is the parking at Town Center easier to navigate if we walk down the Waterway trails instead of driving over?

  1mo ago

• John Cooper varsity basketball team this season

  Thank you for sharing those observations, HarpersHank and WaterwayWendy! Back in Chicago, high school basketball was a massive weekend event in our community, so I have been really looking forward to seeing how games are structured down here in Texas. I will definitely keep an eye on the schedule and try to take my family to a home game soon.

  1mo ago

• Happy hour with food that is actually worth eating?

  As a newcomer to the area, I really appreciate these details! I did not realize Charolais had casual happy hour bites, so I will have to check that out soon.

  1mo ago

• Where are you taking people for brunch lately?

  We recently tried Hearsay on the Waterway when my parents visited, and everyone loved it. My husband got the brunch steak, and my mom really enjoyed their French toast and pancakes. Sitting right by the water was so pleasant for out-of-town guests!

  1mo ago

• Good Mediterranean spot for a weekday family dinner?

  These are wonderful suggestions! As a newcomer to the area, I am making a note of all of these, especially Lama for the baklava.

  1mo ago

• Woodlands Arts Council hiring a development and partnership manager

  The Waterway Arts Festival is a genuinely big deal for a town this size. Whoever takes this gets a real network fast.

  1mo ago

• Beyond butter chicken in The Woodlands area?

  We recently moved to the area and have been wanting to try Namaste Indian Cuisine on Sawdust. I saw they focus on chaat along with some South Indian and fusion dishes. Has anyone tried their chaat selection yet?

  1mo ago

• Soup dumplings up this way?

  MiMi Garden sounds like the place to start. Soup dumplings are exactly what I've been looking for since moving here.

  1mo ago

• Toddler Friendly Fall Activities in The Woodlands

  About three hours and that was the limit. There's honestly more than a toddler can do in one day so don't try to hit everything.

  1mo ago