Community Christmas party draws Baytown figures crowd
Thunderstorms didn’t dampen a well attended Christmas party hosted by Commissioner Sylvia Garcia drawing Baytown officials and local politicians. Attendees included Mayor Galvin Mundinger Rep Wayne Smith and Alderman Doug Walker plus many longtime friends. The event highlighted local politics and social ties amid a festive dinner and book club gathering.
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Sylvia Garcia
Kim Harrison
Baytown
Weath
J.L. Threadgill
Roland Leno
Carole Opryshek
Rolando Vasquez
Reggie Brewer
Dave Hamilton
Galvin Mundinger
Wayne Smith
Tony Palumbo
New Capital Bank
Debbie Kolaeny
Debbie
Fred Bosse
Merle
Howard Hunt
Ridgewood
Baytown Book Club
Mary Doria Russell
Italy
Pam McManus
Inta Walker
Fina Price
Marilyn Hunt
Martha Barnett
Doris Sanders
King Kong opens strong but trails top blockbuster pace
Universal's King Kong debuts at 50.15 million in its first weekend, ahead of Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia at 31.2 million. The Family Stone starts with 12.7 million, while Brokeback Mountain enters the top 10 with 2.4 million in 69 theaters. The top 12 grossed 121.2 million, up 22 percent from a year ago, as studios push toward a holiday finish.
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Hollywood
Universal Pictures
Disney
20Th Century Fox
Sarah Jessica Parker
Diane Keaton
Luke Wilson
Claire Danes
Peter Jackson
Universal
Naomi Watts
Pictures with Santa in Mont Belvieu and area events
Community listings show Pictures with Santa at Thrif Tee Grocery Mont Belvieu from 3 to 6 p.m. today and Tuesday. Calendar items include tax office holiday closures in Crosby, Bible study at San Jacinto Baptist Association, BARSEA lunch, Interdenominational Men’s Fellowship, Baytown Optimist Club, Children’s Day Out registration, Highlands senior activities, Crosby and Crosby Area Democrats meetings, English classes, scrapbooking, and multiple ongoing library and bridge club events.
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West Chambers
San Jacinto Baptist Association
Birdsong
Baytown
Barsea
Baytown Area
Jane Roberts
Memorial Assembly of God
N. Alexander Drive
Optimist Club
Market St
Kathy Anderson
Mont Belvieu
West Chambers County Pilot Club
Mrs. Claus
Thrif Tee
Eagle Drive
Chambers County
Anahuac
Crosby Democrats
Crosby Area Democrats
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Crosby
Cedar Bayou
Pat Robberson
Our Promise
West Baytown Inc
Iglesia Bautista Betel
Kentucky
Baytown Community Center
Kidz Party House Offers December Friday Lockins
The Kidz Party house at 121 YMCA Drive will host Friday lock ins all December and on New Year’s Eve. Dropoffs run 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, with a Dec 31 all night event. Kid care starts 8 p.m. Dec 31 to 7 a.m. Jan 1. Amenities include a moonwalk, air hockey, ping pong, karaoke. Preregistration advised. space is limited. Call 832-556-8151 or visit www.50dollarmoonwalks.com.
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Kidz Party House
Ymca Drive
Kidz Party
History items, Goodfellows drive mark Baytown charity drive
Baytown area readers note December history milestones and a call for Goodfellows donations to ensure no child wakes Christmas without a stocking. The Baytown Sun invites stories and lists donations totaling $8,955.54 toward a $30,000 goal for 2005.
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Goodfellows
Baytown Sun
Baytown Junior Forum
Baytown
Goodfellows Drive
P.O
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