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Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , events
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 2010 Special Olympics Invitational is taking place Saturday, April 24th and the district is still in need of several volunteers for the special event.
More information on the details of the event will be released soon, but Lakemont residents have the immediate opportunity to step in as great helpers to a worthy cause. Aid is needed with:
Posted on Mar 3, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions , Lennar Homes
In keeping with the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in March, Lennar is celebrating this lucky day with fabulous incentive opportunities all month long! Purchase a home in one of their more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area and receive a Lucky Day Scratch-Off Card! Each card will reveal one of three amazing incentives – a front-load washer and dryer, a sprinkler system or custom garage floor coating.
Additionally, by visiting Lennar Houston on Facebook, individuals have the opportunity to become a fan and enter the Lucky Day Ireland Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Become a fan today!
Plus, time is running out to take advantage of the historic government homebuyer tax credit opportunities. New homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 to qualify for a tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years you may qualify to receive a first-time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8,000. Current homeowners may also qualify to receive up to a $6,500 tax credit. To qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, prospective homebuyer must have owned and resided in a home for any five consecutive year period during the last 8 years prior to the purchase of a new home. These tax credits are not loans, but prospective buyers need to act now, as this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 | Tagged in: events
Lakemont’s outdoors lovers need seek no further than right next door for the best and latest in hunting and fishing. The First Annual Hunting and Outdoors Expo will be held at the Leonard E. Merrell Center on July 17-18, 2010, strategically dated with enough preparation room before Hunting Season.
The show is targeted toward hunters and fishermen at all levels of experience with interested in:
- Deer Stands & Blinds
- Deer Feeders
- Deer Leases
- Guides & Outfitters
- Knives
- Tackle & Rods
- Clothing
Posted on Feb 26, 2010 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , Foster High School , education
The Foster High School Decathlon team has advanced to state and is competing this weekend, February 25-28 after finishing second in Region VI in the Medium School division.
Each team is composed of three levels of competitors: Honors students (“A” GPA), Scholastic students (“B” GPA), and Varsity students (“C” GPA). The students compete in 10 events: Essay, Speech, Interview, Math, Language and Literature, Music, Art, Science, Economics, and Super Quiz (History). In addition, each year has a theme, this year’s being “The French Revolution.”
Foster High’s Armando Ghinaglia had the highest individual score in the Honors Division and had the highest individual score in the entire competition. Ghinaglia claimed first in Art, Economics and Math, second in Language and Literature, Music and Science, and third in Essay, Interview and Super Quiz.
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 | Tagged in: community , activities
The Lakemont Executive Committee of resident, a part of the Lakemont Homeowner’s Association, will host a day with the Easter bunny on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Mr. Cottontail will be on hand to host an easter egg hunt for children of all ages. A professional photographer will be on hand to take “keepsake” photos for each family for a nominal cost.
The event, exclusively for Lakemont residents, will be held at the Lakemont Lakehouse and will be complete with music, cookies and punch. Photos will be from 1 to 3 pm and an egg hunt for all ages will be from 3 to 4 pm.
Posted on Feb 9, 2010 | Tagged in: Healthcare , health and wellness
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering a free way to protect your family from the flu and at the same time supporting the Houston Food Bank.
With the donation of a non-perishable food item to the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, area residents 18 years of age or older will receive a free H1N1 vaccine. This is a way to serve the whole Fort Bend County community in multiple ways as residents get prevention from the flu and the Houston Food Bank gets donations to continue helping those in need.
Area residents can take advantage of this opportunity on February 18th from 9am-1pm in the atrium of the new hospital. No appointments are necessary but there is a limited supply of vaccinations. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is located at 16655 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, TX.
Posted on Feb 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Lennar Homes
Lennar will match your tax credit! That means Lennar will match the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and you could have $16,000 toward your new home! Must purchase by April 30th. See builder for more details.
Lennar builds in Friendswood Development Company's Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont communities.
Posted on Jan 26, 2010 | Tagged in: Lennar Homes
Lennar will double your 2009 tax refund, up to $20,000. The builder will match your tax refund up to $20,000, which can be used towards the price of a new Lennar home.
This special offer is good on homes sold between January 25 and January 31, 2010. Home must close by February 28, 2010.
Lennar offers new homes in Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont.
Posted on Jan 25, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Lakemont mothers of pre-schoolers looking to be better involved with the community through playgroups and fellowship with other moms will find lots to do this year at "Mondays with Mommy," a program by partnership with the West Houston Moxie Moms group and LaCenterra.
Every Monday, moms who mention "Mondays with Mommy" in various LaCenterra stores will receive a number of benefits :
10% off various services and/or products at Aurea Salon & Spa, Beau Kisses, Cold Stone Creamery, Designs of the Interior, Get Personal Katy, J. Barton Clothiers, Mint, Nestlé Tollhouse Café, Relax the Back, and The Wine Next Door.
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 | Tagged in: events , activities
If fun, food and football sound like a good time then join Cindy Reaves, May W. Tape DDS, and Carol Whileyman for Super Ball IX – the 9th annual American Red Cross Southwestern Branch Fundraiser. This is a tailgate like none other, featuring a super size tailgate buffet, complimentary beer and wine, live and silent auctions, sports games, sports celebrities and a dance.
