FYI

Deacons of Deadwood makes donation

Deacons of Deadwood recently donated $10,000 to Workshop Houston, a nonprofit organization that provides children with creative, technical and educational resources.

The motorcycle group rode together to present the check.

The money was raised from the auction of a bicycle built by Participants of Workshop Houston.

“We’re honored to have an opportunity to meet these amazing young people who built such a beautiful bike and we’re inspired by their work,” said Steve Lamb, Deacons of Deadwood president, according to a press release. “Workshop Houston is an incredible organization and we’re happy to be able to support them.”

Founded in 2002, Deacons of Deadwood is a group of leather-wearing motorcycle enthusiasts. Members ride thousands of miles every year and are firmly committed to raising money for local children’s charities.

For more information, visit www.deaconsofdeadwood.com.

Theater presents ‘Four Maps to Bethlehem’

A.D. Players Children’s Theater is now presenting the Christmas play “Four Maps to Bethlehem.”

The play, written by former A.D. Player Marion Arthur Kirby, focuses on 10-year-old Joseph, who has no desire to be cast in a Christmas play. He goes on to learn that the Christmas story is an even greater adventure than saving the universe as Space Captain of Galaxy Starship, according to a theater press release.

“It is with great pleasure that we present to you ‘Four Maps to Bethlehem’ this Christmas! The story is told through the eyes of a ten-year-old with an extraordinary imagination which leads him on an adventure to discover the true meaning of Christmas,” said Kevin Dean, the director of children’s theater at A.D. Players, in a press release.

Performances are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays until Saturday, Dec. 22. 1 p.m. performances will also be offered Friday, Nov. 30, Saturday, Dec. 1, Wednesday to Saturday, Dec. 5-8 and Thursday, Dec. 13.

Tickets are $10 for individuals, $6 for groups of 10 or more and $5 for Title 1 schools.

Performances are at the Rotunda theater inside St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road.

To purchase tickets, visit www.adplayers.org.

John Daugherty Realtors hosting visits with Santa

John Daugherty Realtors is sponsoring visits from Santa throughout the Houston area from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

Santa will visit River Oaks Park, 3600 Locke Lane; Memorial Drive Baptist Church, 325 N. Piney Point, Memorial; Tanglewood Corp., 1661 Tanglewood Blvd., Houston; Southside Place Park Associates, 3743 Garnet St., West University; Nature Discovery Center 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire; Donovan Park, 700 Heights Blvd., Heights; and Briargrove Park, 2301 Seagler Road, Houston.

Santa will be available to talk to children and pose for free photographs in each neighborhood. Children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents are welcome.

“We look forward to this tradition every year,” said John A. Daugherty Jr., chairman and CEO of John Daugherty Realtors, in the press release. “It goes back three decades and we are beginning to see our first friends of Santa return with their own children.”

For more information, call 713-626-3930, 713-826-4700 or visit www.johndaugherty.com.

2013 parks programs open for registration

The West University Place Parks and Recreation Department will soon open registration for programs scheduled during 2013.

Priority registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 27 and runs until Monday, Dec. 3, which allows participants to register in advance for the same classes in which they are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in within the past 30 days. This can be completed by visiting the West University Place Recreation Center, 4210 Bellaire Blvd., West University Place.

Classes and programs can be viewed by visiting www.westutx.gov/parks and clicking on “West U at Your Leisure.”

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 4, online registration begins for those interested in enrolling in a new program or class. A user name and password must be obtained first, and once an account is created, this information can take up to five business days to receive. Registrants can then log on, select the activity and complete the process by paying with a credit card.

Registration can also be completed in person at the West University Place Recreation Center.