From January 31- February 2, at 2155 W NASA Parkway, students from Clear Creek, Clear Brook, and Clear Lake high schools will have a FFA Livestock Show.  There will be displays of  livestock, floral designs, ag mechanics, and horticulture projects.  An auction is at 1 pm on Feb 2nd, with buyer's reception at 11:30 am.For further information, call Clear Creek High at 281-284-1867, Clear Lake High at 281-284-2092, or Clear Brook High at 281-284-2278.www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions to provide a rapid and profitable sale to realtors and homeowners in the Clear Lake area.  01/08/2008

Proceeds from a spaghetti dinner at the Bay Elementary School cafeteria, 1502 Bayport Blvd in Seabrook, will benefit the Evelyn Meador Library in Seabrook.  The dinner will take place on January 25th from 5-7:30 pm and tickets are available at the school or at the library.  Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door, with children's tickets at $3.  It will be catered by Angelo's Pasta and Pizza, and a silent auction will also be held.www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions to realtors and homeowners in the Seabrook area to facilitate a quick and profitable sale!  01/08/2008

The Bay Area Youth Singers will hold an audition for children in grades 3rd through 8th on Jan 8th, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm.Rehearsals begin in January for the new choir, and will meet every Tuesday from 6:30 until 7:45 pm at University Baptist Church 16106 Middlebrook Drive.Some scholarship money is available for the $225 per semester tuition.  Call 832-425-2329 for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging solutions to sell your home quicker and for more profit. 12/29/2007

Charities in the Houston Bay Area welcome volunteers, gifts, and supplies not only during the holidays, but year round.  Many are seeking donations of nonperishable food, toys, games, books, winter clothing, blankets, baby supplies, grocery gift cards, and personal hygiene items.For a detailed list and referral information, please contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or email jackieg@volunteerhouston.org.www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers an affordable investment for realtors and homeowners to promote a more rapid and profitable house sale in Houston. The owner is an active volunteer with Family Outreach Bay Area. 12/22/2007

The following shelters, nursing homes, and agencies in the Houston Bay Area are still welcoming children and adult carolers to sing or play music.Hope Village in Friendswood, Alvin Health Care Center, Gulf Health Care in Texas City, Regent Care Center of League City, The Jesse Tree in Galveston, Harborview Care Center in League City, Pearland Neighborhood Center, The Pointe Rehab in Webster, and Windsong Village Nursing & Rehab in Pearland.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides certified home staging to help sell your house in Houston.  12/20/2007

The 2008 Epicurean Evening "A Taste Of Space" will be held February 7 at Space Center Houston 1601 Nasa Parkway from 6:30-9:00 pm.Samples from 40 area restaurants will be offered, along with a Silent Auction and Pepsi Kids Space place for the youngsters.  Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. You can promote your business by being an Epicurean Evening sponsor. More information is available from the Clear Lake Area Chamber at 281-488-7676 or www.clearlakearea.com www.StagingSmartNSoldoffers realtors and homeowners an affordable investment to get a house sold quicker and for more profit in the Houston area! 12/19/2007

Participate in the "Holiday Hugs" this season!  All who donate or attempt to donate during the month of December may write a note of well-wishes to a patient spending the holidays in the hospital.  Notes from gold-level Commit for Life Donors will be attached to teddy bears and hand-delivered to patients. Clear Lake Neighborhood donor Center, 1153 Clear Lake City Blvd., Houston, TX  77062www.giveblood.comor call 1-888-482-5663. Visit www.redesignetc.com a full-service Home Staging & Redesign Company marketing or staging your home to sell or to live in. 12/17/2007

University Baptist Church will host a Family Friendly Christmas Eve Service featuring a live nativity.  The evening has been specially planned with your children in mind.  Children of all ages are welcome to walk-through a live nativity, and greet the real, live animals, see the shepherds, and watch as Mary , Joseph, and baby Jesus huddle in a make-shift stable.  Then, you are welcome inside the Worship Center for a family-focused program with joyful music and special activities and stories for the kids.  Monday, December 24 at 4:45pm.  Christmas Eve Service Begins at 5:30pm.  University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Dr. in Clear Lake, one block north off Bay Area Blvd.  Visit www.ubc.org or call the church office at 281-488-8517.       www.redesignetc.com is a full-service Home Sta... 12/17/2007

HERE'S SOME NOVEMBER EVENTS IN THE HOUSTON BAY AREA:Nov 10: Santa's Shopping Mall at Clear Lake United Methodist Church-Arts & Crafts, Christmas items,and baked goods. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Women progrmas and mission outreach projects. 9-4pm.Nov 17 Kemah Boardwalk-Beat the Heat-  Police dragster & high powered race cars. Visit www.kemahboardwalk.com for more info.Nov 30-Dec 16: A Bay Area Christmas Carol at Clear Creek Country Theatre-New version of Dickens' Christmas Carol set in modern times.  Performances on Fri & Sat at 8pm and Sun at 2:30. Visit www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org for ticket info.ENJOY!Kathy Rigglewww.StagingSmartNSold.com   11/02/2007

If you want something different, and realaxing some evening, you might enjoy sailboat racing. Already taking place every Wednesday evening through October, professional and amateur sailors get their boats ready for a friendly yet competetive sailboat race on Clear Lake.  The races can be enjoyed from some of the restaurants, that are located around the lake.  The course was created with the specators in mind.  So grab some friends, go to dinner and watch the races. For more information visit www.clearlakeracing.com  05/23/2007