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Lunar New Year, tree planting: 5 things to do in The Woodlands area this weekend, Feb. 13-15

Events in The Woodlands area this weekend include a performance of "Cinderella," a 5K race and a community tree planting. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Crush Rush 5K

The USA Track & Field-sanctioned event is a chip-timed 5K open to runners of all abilities and recommended for ages 10 and older. Valentine-themed attire is encouraged. There is no race-day registration.

  • Feb. 14, 8 a.m.
  • $35
  • 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands (starting point)

Community Tree Planting

The community is invited to help reforest greenspace at the 12th annual Community Tree Planting. Volunteers are asked to bring shovels, garden gloves and a reusable water bottle.
  • Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-noon
  • Free
  • 11598 May Valley Circle, The Woodlands

Lunar New Year celebration

The Woodlands Children's Museum celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with four performances by the Lion Kings. 
  • Feb. 14, 10-30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (hourly)
  • $9 (museum admission)
  • 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands

 
On The Business Beat
Uni Sushi closed at Market Street in The Woodlands

Japanese restaurant Uni Sushi is closed at Market Street in The Woodlands, Market Street management confirmed.

What they're saying: Uni Sushi provided a statement to Community Impact on the closure and future plans.

"While we are saddened to leave our Market Street location, it was a long, beautiful, and successful journey, and we are truly grateful for the relationships and community that grew with us there," the statement said. "Our time in that space has simply come to an end—but our story is not over. We’re excited to share that we are actively working behind the scenes and preparing to reopen in a brand-new location nearby (not at Market Street). As soon as we’re ready to share updates—including our reopening date, location, and sneak peeks—we’ll make them available."

  • Closed Jan. 23
  • 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 860, The Woodlands

 
In Your Area
Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen announces relocation date

Owner Hannah Schilleci confirmed Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen's last day operating at Market Street is Feb. 14, and the restaurant has plans to open its new location on Research Forest Drive in March.

What to expect: Per officials, the new location plans to offer craft cocktails as well as beer and wine. While the menu will stay the same, Schilleci’s plans to offer a specific lunch and happy hour menu featuring drink specials and small bites. In addition, the new location will have a private dining room and seat 25 people. Sunday hours will also be extended to 9 p.m. as opposed to 6 p.m.

  • 2501 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands

 
Now Open
Revival Dog Training opens location along Rayford Bend in Spring

Revival Dog Training is now open for day training and board and train programs for all dogs, director of operations Mallory Moya said.

What you need to know: The company is accepting appointments with plans customized based on training needs, breed, age and temperament.

  • Opened Nov. 6
  • 1230 Rayford Bend, Spring

 
CI Texas
A fraction of voters participate in Texas’ primaries. Here’s why experts say that should change.

In the upcoming March 3 primary elections, Texas voters will have the opportunity to nominate their chosen candidates for the November midterm election. From top state officials to county commissioners, primary elections shape who is ultimately elected to dozens of seats, driving the future direction of the Lone Star State.

Yet less than one-fifth of registered Texas voters participated in recent primary elections, data from the secretary of state’s office shows.

The big picture: March Matters, a group that works to get more Texans to the primary polls, found that 146 of Texas’ 150 state House races were effectively decided during the 2022 primaries, with just four competitive seats during that year’s midterm election.

Data also shows that primary voters tend to be older and represent the more extreme wings of their political parties.

What they're saying: "When primary voter turnout is so small, when only a fraction of voters are voting, your vote counts more,” said Mark Strama, who leads the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at the University of Texas.

 

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