New Businesses Receive Permits in League City in October

Thirteen new businesses received operations permits during the month of October. Types of businesses included various office space, storage space, a candy shop, wholesaler, massage services, offices, a church, medical supplies and a swing set company. New businesses and their locations are listed below:

• South Land Title | 110 S. Gulf Freeway Ste. 104
• Ya Ya's Massage Therapy | 2251 W. FM 646 Ste. 110
• Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church  | 3151 E. FM 518
• Plash Light | 1401 W League City Pkwy
• Access Self Storage |3155 W Walker
• H & R Block | 6555 South Shore Blvd. Ste. D
• L.L. Auctions | 1760 Walker St. Set. 300
• Scanning Solutions LLC | 2060 Dickinson Ave.
• HGI Wireless | 210 Hwy. 3 Ste. A
• Neil Patel CPA | 3003 League City Pkwy Ste. B
• Equipped 2 Carry | 1025 E. Main Ste. 102.
• Three Frogs Wooden Swing Set Factory | 1113 S. Gulf Freeway
• The Sweet Life of Confectionery | 100 Perkins St. Ste. A & D

For more information about development in League City, visit the League City Economic Development webpage.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Season`s Greetings from Brockway Realty

Wishing you the joy of family,
The gift of friends, and
The best of everything for the New Year.

   

~~Season’s Greetings from Brockway Realty, LLC. ~~

A Friendly Reminder:
Clear Creek ISD, Friendswood ISD, and Dickinson ISD Students
Will be on Holiday Break from
Friday, December 20^th through Monday, January 7, 2014.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Congratulations to Kwyatt Time’s Winning Entry in the League City Boat Lane Parade!

It’s not often that events in League City get worldwide attention, but the winner in the mid-size yacht division of League City’s 52nd Annual Boat Lane Parade did just that. Kwyatt Time, a boat owned and captained by George Wyatt, was decked out by George, Steve Seymour (alias Captain Cookie), Ro Jackson and James Carmichael. Their theme was “Captain Cookie and the Gingerbread Pirates” Accompanying the pirates were the Candy Cane Girls (Dana Seymour, Susan Carmichael and Vicki Jackson) adorned in their festive outfits.

While the Houston Chronicle covered this event, which attracts up to 100,000 people and over 100 boat entrants annually (see all the pictures here), Captain Cookie garnered international attention when the UK Daily Mail published the results of the event.

Congratulations to Kwyatt Time and all the other participants!

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

New Businesses That Received Permits in League City in August & September

Twenty-five new businesses received operations permits from the City of League City during the months of August and September 2013. Types of businesses include: various service and medical offices, restaurants, a dance studio, an A/C company, a church, a pool supply company, a home decor business, a Starbucks Coffee shop, a donut shop, and storage facilities.

Listed below are just a few of the businesses and their locations:

• Immediate Medical Care | 2640 League City Pkwy. Ste 116
• Double Dave's Pizza | 2500 Marina Bay Dr. Ste A
• Elite Dance Academy | 1001 S. Egret Bay Blvd. #104
• Starbucks | 2454 Marina Bay Dr
• McDonald’s | 2550 E League City Pkwy
• Touchstone Dentistry | 2441 W FM 646 Ste A
• Berryliciois Frozen Yogurt | 2800 Marina Bay Dr. Ste J
• Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt | 2456 Marina Bay Dr.
• Dunkin Donuts | 2340 Marina Bay Dr.
• Unexpected Interiors Inc. | 613 E. Main St.
• LaVita Massage | 1260 E. League City Parkway Ste 800

To see the complete list of new businesses that received operating permits, visit the League City Economic Development webpage.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Friendswood`s 6th Annual Santa in the Park Christmas Celebration

Santa is coming to Friendswood!! He's scheduled to arrive on Saturday December 14, 2013 at Stevenson Park for Friendswood's Home for the Holidays 6th Annual Santa in the Park Christmas Celebration.  He's bringing tons of fun for the everyone from 3-8pm; activities include a snow hill, train rides, hay rides, local entertainment, amusement rides, parade, booth vendors and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.  This event is expected to attract thousands of residents for a full day of fun activities for all.  The City of Friendswood is now accepting booth vendor applications for this event. For more information on this event or an application to be a vendor please see the following link: http://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Upcoming-Events/

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Friendswood Public Library Book Sale

Love to read and looking for a good book?  Friendswood Public Library is gearing up for their semiannual book sale this Saturday, December 14th through Tuesday December 31st.  There will be a preview sale for Friends of the Library members on December 14th from 10am -12pm; general admission will begin after 12pm.  Membership to become a Friend of the Library can be purchased at the library prior to the sale. From best sellers to children's books, there is sure to be something for everyone, so stop on by and see what treasures you can find.  All proceeds go toward supporting library programming. For more information please see http://www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Christmas on the Boardwalk – Preludes Ballet Vignette, December 21st

The Kemah Boardwalk invites you to a review-style show of ballet, singing and dancing by The Royal Academy of Fine Arts at the main stage at 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, on Saturday, December 21, beginning at 7pm.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Christmas in Kemah Pet Costume Parade – December 14th

Save the date: Saturday, December 14, at 1pm to participate or to watch a fun Pet Costume Parade to celebrate “Christmas in Kemah”. If you choose to participate, sign up will be held at the Visitor’s Center parking lot, located at 609 Bradford Street. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Trick, and Best Owner-Pet Look-alikes. A family fun event that will be sure to become one of your holiday traditions.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Friendswood's Sunmeadow Santa at the Gazebo

Santa is a busy man, but this Saturday December 14th he'll be stopping by Friendswood's neighborhood of Sunmeadow for Santa at the Gazebo. From 10am to noon, neighborhood kids can come and visit with Santa and share their Christmas wishes. Photo opportunities will be available and Santa's elves will be providing refreshments.

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Celebrate the Holiday at Santa’s Wonderland at The Butler Longhorn Museum

Butler Longhorn Museum, located at 1220 Coryell Street, in League City, will present Santa’s Wonderland on Saturday, December 14^th. Festivities will open at 10am; visits with Santa will begin at 10:30 am. The entire family will have fun enjoying A Christmas Story and more activities throughout the day. For more details, contact the museum at 281.332-1393.

The Butler Longhorn Museum is a nonprofit organization which houses and maintains history about the Butler longhorn cattle bloodline that originated in League City. Learn about the seven bloodlines of longhorns with art, history and science exhibits designed for all ages.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Share Your Christmas via these Local Area Organizations

SEABROOK -Share Your Christmas & Annual Food Drive
Our annual food drive has begun and will run through December 10th. We accept any non-perishable food or new toys that will be given to local families, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.  Drop-off bins are located on the first floor lobby of City Hall, located at 1700 First Street. While you are dropping off food, take a “STAR” from our City Hall Christmas tree and make a child’s wish come true this holiday season. After purchasing your child’s gift please bring it to City Hall unwrapped with the star attached, by December 10th.

KEMAH –Krewe du Lac Annual Christmas Toy Drive 
The Krewe du Lac Annual Christmas Toy Drive and Kemah Pub Crawl will be held on Friday, December 13,from 6:30pm to 10pm. The Crawl will begin at T-Bone Tom’s, located at 707 Texas 146, Kemah, 6:30pm. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to a child this year for Christmas. We hope to break last year’s record of 200 toys.

EL LAGO –Candles in the Park
This year’s holiday celebration will be on Friday, December 13, at the El Lago Center and McNair Park. We’ll feature the Ed White Satellite Singers, Hot Cocoa for the young and old, Santa, some good old fashion caroling and the movie “Elf”!  We are asking that residents bring a treat to share for the evening and we’ll also be collecting used coats and blankets for the homeless. So, plan to spend the evening in the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors at the El Lago Center.

LEAGUE CITY -Toys for Tots at League City Fire Department Station #1
The League City Volunteer Fire Department's Station #1 is an official drop off location for Toys for Tots. The station will accept new, unwrapped toys through December 14th between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. “Toys for Tots” has been making children's wishes come true since 1947. Fire Station #1 is located at 601 2nd Street, League City.

PEARLAND –Toys for Tots Basketball Tournament
On Saturday, December 14, beginning at 2pm, the Toys for Tots Basketball Tournament will be held at Pearland High School, located at 3775 Main Street, Pearland. The Pearland Police Dept. will play the Baytown Police Dept. and the Pearland Fire Dept. will play the Associated Credit Union of Texas. Admission is 1 (one) unwrapped toy. For additional information, contact Officer Z. Davis at 281.997.4176 or Officer D. Hamminga at 281.997.4171.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Welcome to the Brockway Realty Team, Katy Val Verde!

Brockway Realty is proud to announce the addition of Katy Val Verde to the League City team.

After residing in League City for 27 years and counting, Katy has seen firsthand the growth of the area and has extensive knowledge of not only her hometown but the surrounding areas as well. She attended school at Walter Hall Elementary and Creekside Intermediate and graduated from Clear Creek High School in 2004. While attending school at Creek she was a cheerleader for all 4 years and also participated in BEST, where she tutored local elementary students. In addition to school cheerleading, Katy was a competitive cheerleader for 8 years. During this time she learned the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, hard work and leadership.

After high school Katy went on to get her Associate's Degree in Behavioral Science from San Jacinto College. Shortly after college, Katy met her husband and they purchased their first home in the Brittany Lakes subdivision of League City where they now reside with their 3 dogs. On the weekends they attend church at Clear Creek Community Church.

Katy lives by the notion of treating people the way you want to be treated and truly believes that her strong desire to help people find a place to live that they will love will bring her success as a real estate agent.

Welcome to the Team!

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Luxury Home for Sale in West Ranch, Friendswood

Located in West Ranch, this brand new custom Partners in Building home emphasizes elegant living in an open, family environment. With soaring 20 foot ceilings in the great room and other spaces, upgraded hardwood and tile flooring, expansive covered patio and built-ins throughout, this is informal luxury living at its finest. Located in the award winning Friendswood ISD. Priced at $689,750.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

City of Pearland Hometown Christmas Festival

The City of Pearland Parks and Recreation has teamed with the Pearland Town Center to kick off their Annual Hometown Christmas Festival.  Mayor Reid and Santa himself will initiate the festivities with the Holiday Gift Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6th at 7pm at the Pearland Town Center.  Live entertainment will be provided, as well as horse drawn carriage rides, and a winter wonderland for children.  On Saturday the celebration continues with Breakfast with Santa, the Holiday Gift Market, and "A Rockin' Christmas" Parade that evening at 6pm.  Admission is free, all ages are welcome, so pack up the kids and come have some fun while checking off some items on the Christmas shopping list!  For more information on sponsorship opportunities, application for hosting a vendor booth, or volunteering for the Hometown Christmas Festival Gift Market please see http://www.pearlandparks.com/christmas_festival.html.

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Kemah Jingle on the Boardwalk and Christmas Boat Lane Parade

Kemah Celebrates the Holidays with “Jingle on the Boardwalk”, December 7^th  

You can spend the day in Kemah at the Boardwalk, 609 Bradford, and really “get your jingle on” during all the activities planned on Saturday, December 7^th, at Jingle on the Boardwalk.

Schedule of Events:
9am – 5pm, Santa’s Workshop (crafts, coloring sheets, and treats);
10am – 10:30am, Jingle Parade;
10am – 5pm, Performances at the Events Plaza by local students;
12pm – 4pm, Christmas Carol-oke;
1pm – 5pm, Starbucks Cheer Party (coloring pages, treats, specials on Starbucks beverages);
1pm – 9pm, Pictures with Santa;
5pm – 9pm, Performance by “The Revelators” at the Events Plaza.
A Toys for Tots donation station will be set up under the Palapa Stage throughout December.

52^nd Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade –Clear Lake to Galveston Bay

One of the oldest holiday traditions in the Bay Area is League City’s Christmas Boat Lane Parade, which began with just a few boats celebrating the holiday. Today many boats participate and thousands view this event which will be held on Saturday, December 14^th, beginning at 7pm. There will be hundreds of festively decorated powered and sailing vessels, each with its own holiday theme. Watch and hear them cruise down the Clear Lake Channel from the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon, under the FM146 Bridge, past the Kemah Boardwalk and out to Galveston Bay. Come out and experience the Boat Lane Parade, it’s a Coastal Holiday Tradition!

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Friendswood`s Mary Queen Church 44th Annual Christmas Bazaar

Friendswood`s Mary Queen Catholic Church will be hosting their 44th Annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon this upcoming Friday December 6th and Saturday 7th from 9:30am - 5pm.  This event involves a wide variety of vendors that will be displaying some very unique, high quality hand made gifts and crafts. There should be something for everyone, so grab a friend and come enjoy some good shopping and food. The luncheon is scheduled from 11am - 2pm, baked goods and drinks will be sold also. Mary Queen Catholic Church is located at 606 Cedarwood Dr. Friendswood, Tx 77546  For more information please see http://www.maryqueencatholicchurch.org/

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Enjoy the Fine Bay Area’s Cultural Arts this Holiday Season!

Clear Lake Symphony’s Christmas Pops Concert, Dec 6^th and 7^th

Concert Location:
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Auditorium
7:30 PM
18220 Upper Bay Rd Nassau Bay
Click on Address For Map

Tickets Are Available for Pre-Purchase by Mail At:
Clear Lake Symphony Tickets
P.O. Box 890582
Houston, Texas  77289-0582

OR

EYE TRENDS 515 Bay Area Blvd, Suite 300 (next to Starbuck's)
281-488-0066

OR At the Ticket Counter Prior to the Concert
$13 - Adults
$8 - Students
$10 - Senior Citizens 55+

Clear Lake Symphony's annual Christmas "Pops" Concert, with Associate Conductor Robert F. Wall, will be presented on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Auditorium. The Symphony will perform a melody of Christmas Seasonal Favorites and also well-known classical works.

Guest Artists: Gloria Dei Lutheran Festival Choir. The concert has become a Bay Area holiday tradition for many of our local residents. Seating is available on a first-come/first-served basis. So get your group together and plan to join us for a wonderful holiday celebration.

Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre Presents The Nutcracker, Dec 6-8 and Dec 13-15

Performances are held at University of Houston Clear Lake-Bayou Theatre; Dates, times and ticket information can be found at the BHBT website.

Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston Christmas Concert, December 7 at 7:30pm

The Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston’s 49^th Concert Season continues with “Musical Moments – Christmas Mystery”. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm at Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway in Webster. Settings of O Magnum Mysterium by de Victoria, de Cristo, and Stadlmayr will be interspersed in Season of Carols arr. Shaw-Parker. Guest Choirs include: Beverly Hills Intermediate School, Pasadena ISD; Clear Springs High School Chamber Choir, Clear Creek ISD; and Stephen F. Austin Elementary Choir, Goose Creek Consolidated ISD.

Theatre Groups Present “A Christmas Carol” 

Dickinson -Bay Area Harbour Playhouse
“A Christmas Carol” by Bennie Nipper will be presented on stage at the Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Hwy 3, Dickinson, from December 6^th through December 22^nd. The show schedule is: Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2:30pm. Ticket information can be found at harbourplayhouse.com.

Nassau Bay -Clear Creek Community Theatre
The classic holiday play, “A Christmas Carol” is scheduled to run from December 6^th through December 22^nd. Clear Creek Theatre is located at 18091 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay. For more information and ticket prices, go to clearcreektheatre.org.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

CHRISTUS 23rd Reindeer Run in Nassau Bay

Come join Rudy Reindeer, Santa, and his helpers celebrate CHRISTUS St. John's 23th annual Reindeer Run Saturday December 7, 2013, 8 am at CHRISTUS St. John Hospital in Nassau Bay.  Fun for the whole family, there will be a Kids K race (10 and under), as well as face painting, moon walk and petting zoo.  All entrants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt and be entered into the raffle for a chance to win door prizes!  All proceeds go to the CHRISTUS St. John Fund, a non-profit organization supporting the faith based, non-profit CHRISTUS St. John Hospital. Pre-race registration will be held on Wed. December 4, 2013 at ON THE RUN @247 Bay Area Blvd from 3pm-6pm Packets may be picked up at St. John West, 2035 Space Park Drive Thursday, December 5, 6pm-8pm, Friday December 6, 6am-8am, 11am-2pm, 5pm-7pm, Saturday, December 7th, 7am-7:50am.  For more details please call 281.523.3028 or go to http://www.active.com/nassau-bay-tx/running/christus-reindeer-run-2013.

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

CHRISTUS St. Johns Sports Medicine Minute

Christus St. Johns Sports Medicine will be hosting a night of insight lecture on Preparing Young Athletes for "The Real Games" Ahead.  Guest speaker, Head Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux of University of Louisiana-Lafayette, will be discussing how coaches and parents can utilize the valuable lessons that sports has to offer by encouraging the will to win without compromising the safety of young athletes.  There will be hands on learning stations which will provide valuable information on rotator cuff strengthening, athletic taping, core flexibility and more.  Attendance is free and dinner will be provided.  If you are a parent of a child in athletics or know someone who is, invite them to meet at Clear Falls High School in League City, Texas on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at 5:30pm.  For more information on this event or to RSVP please see http://www.christusstjohn.org/rsvp.

By Dinah BuPane, Real Estate Agent of Brockway Realty - Friendswood Specialist

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Welcome to Brockway Realty, Dinah BuPane!

As Brockway Realty continues to grow in the Friendswood/Pearland/Alvin area, we welcome Dinah BuPane, a lifelong resident of Friendswood.

Dinah graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. After obtaining her national registration and license, she practiced in the skilled nursing and hospital settings until 2010 when she then transitioned into the home health environment. Working in home health has enhanced her knowledge regarding the variety of senior living options in Friendswood and the surrounding areas. As a therapist, she is specialized in maximizing her clients’ functional ability through environmental modification and education. Now Dinah is applying her unique skill set to the dynamic world of real estate. Whether upgrading or downsizing, Dinah feels that her keen observation skills and desire to provide outstanding service with competency and compassion will enable her to better assist clients in locating and selecting that perfect home to suit their changing needs.

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog

Official City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies December 3rd & 5th

PEARLAND: Tuesday, December 3, 6:30pm to 8pm.
3^rd Annual Pearland Police Department Victims’ Christmas Tree Lighting; sponsored by the Pearland Police Officer’s Association. Victims are asked to bring a personalized Christmas ornament or memento to be placed on the Christmas tree; poinsettias are welcome. Pearland Police Department; 2^nd floor lobby; 2555 Cullen Parkway, Pearland.

SEABROOK: Thursday, December 5, 7pm to 9pm
Festivities will take place on the grounds of Seabrook City Hall, 1700 First Street; music will fill the air when the City of Seabrook’s Holiday Tree lights are turned on. Join us for hot chocolate, holiday cheer, cookies, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.

LEAGUE CITY: Thursday, December 5, 5pm to 7:30pm
Helen Hall Library, 100 West Walker, hosts their annual Holiday Open House beginning at 5pm. Activities will be available for children, Santa will arrive to meet with children and pose for photos, and don’t forget to have some cookies supplied by the Friends of the Helen Hall Library. The City of League City’s Holiday Tree lighting, hosted by the LC Parks Dept. and the Knights of Columbus, will begin at 6:30, outside of the Library. Local students will sing holiday songs and the City’s Holiday Tree Lights will be officially lit.

By Pam Moore, Feature Blogger for Brockway Realty

Originally Posted on Brockway Realty LLC's Official Blog