LOCAL SPONSORS MAKE THE WOODLANDS HOLIDAY EVENTS POSSIBLE

Holiday events in The Woodlands Town Center will shine a little brighter this year, thanks to festivity sponsors Fred Haas Toyota World, The Woodlands Development Company, The Community Associations of The Woodlands, Jaguar Land Rover Houston North and Donoho's Jewellers.

International Winter On The Waterway (iWOW) presenting sponsor Fred Haas Toyota World is thrilled be a part of this inaugural festival that celebrates the diversity in The Woodlands and surrounding communities, says General Manager Ronnie Bernal.

“When we learned of iWOW, we jumped at the opportunity,” says Bernal. “It's certain to be a spectacular event and has the potential of starting a new tradition here in The Woodlands.”

The Woodlands Development Company and The Community Associations of The Woodlands are presenting co-sponsors of the 25 th Annual Lighting of the Doves, once a small community gathering that has transformed into one of the region's most popular holiday events.

“Lighting of the Doves is one of my favorite events, and one of the longest-standing community events in The Woodlands,” said Mary Connell, director of community relations for The Community Associations of The Woodlands. “When the doves light up and Santa Claus arrives, you know that it's holiday time in The Woodlands."

The Woodlands Development Company's Marketing Director Susan Vreeland-Wendt also looks forward to Lighting of the Doves as the start of the holiday season. “It is great fun to watch the children slide down the snow hill at Lighting of the Doves. The snow hill is my favorite part of the festivities each year.”

The largest seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink in the Southwest would not be possible without presenting sponsor Jaguar Land Rover Houston North. Each year this holiday favorite is enjoyed by thousands of visitors from all areas of the state.

Monty Meave, general manager of Jaguar Land Rover Houston North states, “The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is something Jaguar Land Rover Houston North is thrilled to support.”

Since 2004, Barry and Cindy Donoho have generously served as the title sponsor of the Winter Wonderland, and their commitment will now continue through the 2010 holiday season.

“The Winter Wonderland is something that's very near and dear to both Cindy and I,” says Barry Donoho. “When we drive by the area, we really feel a sense of giving back to the community.”

For more information on all holiday festivities in The Woodlands Town Center, please visit www.HolidayInTheWoodlands.com .

Lighting of the Doves Sponsors:

Pictured above are: (L to R):

Lorrie Parise of The Woodlands Development Company

Elena Smith of The Community Associations of The Woodlands

Mary Connell -Director of Community Relations at The Community Associations of The Woodlands

Susan Vreeland-Wendt - Director of Marketing at The Woodlands Development Company

Nick Wolda -Vice-President of Marketing and Public Affairs for Town Center Improvement District

Jennifer Bourne -Business Development Manager for Town Center Improvement District

Casey Snyder -Event Manager for Town Center Improvement District

Ice Rink Sponsors

Pictured above are: (L to R)

Casey Snyder- Event Manager for Town Center Improvement District

Monty Meave- General Manager for Jaguar Land Rover Houston North

Tim Markle- General Sales Manager for Jaguar Land Rover Houston North

Jennifer Bourne - Business Development Manager for Town Center Improvement District

IWOW Sponsors

Nick Wolda - Vice-President of Marketing and Public Affairs for Town Center Improvement District

Jennifer Bourne- Business Development Manager for Town Center Improvement District

Kris Yoosefi- of Fred Haas Toyota World

Ronnie Bernal- General Manager of Fred Haas Toyota World

Casey Snyder- Event Manager for Town Center Improvement District