Hurricane Ike Clothing Campaign Now Underway
On September 13th, 2008 Galveston Island was devastated by storm surge as a result of Hurricane Ike. A large majority of the families of Galveston Island lost their possessions, their clothing, and their homes. Pediatric Dental Care, Texas First Bank and Galveston.Com & Company have joined forces to collect new and gently used clothing for infants, children and young adults/teenagers to help rebuild their lives and their world. We would greatly appreciate any help you can give!
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Special Section: Galveston.com Tracks Hurricane Ike
Galveston.com's special coverage of Hurricane Ike continues with storm PhotoShows, the Ike Video Channel, recovery-related stories and more.
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Book to Chronicle Hurricane Ike in Pictures
The Galveston County Daily News is compiling a coffee-table book telling the
story of Hurricane Ike and its effects on areas most affected by the storm.
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New Book by Galveston Historical Foundation and Arcadia Press Recalls the Worst Storm in U.S. History
Galveston: A City on Stilts, a new book by Galveston Historical Foundation curators Jodi Wright-Gidley and Jennifer Marines, is the story of the city's reconstruction after the Great Storm of September 8, 1900, a hurricane that killed 6,000 people and remains the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. The book contains 200 vintage photographs from the Zeva B. Edworthy collection that document the rebuilding of the port city and life around Galveston in the early 1900s.
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Partners for Sacred Places Meeting to be Held Monday, November 17th
Representatives of Partners for Sacred Places Texas Regional Office will hold a meeting for leaders of Galveston's older and historic congregations damaged in Hurricane Ike on Monday evening, November 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, a property of the Galveston Historical Foundation at 2202 Avenue K. Ministers and lay leaders are invited to attend.
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Festival of Lights Twinkles Back to Moody Gardens Beginning November 22nd
In the spirit of togetherness and tradition, Moody Gardens announces the seventh annual Festival of Lights in Galveston as the first large scale event since Hurricane Ike. Scheduled for Nov. 22 to December 31, this event features dozens of twinkling light displays reflecting off beautiful Galveston Bay.
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Moody Gardens IMAX Returns to Life with The Light Before Christmas
Celebrating the holiday season in a big way, the Moody Gardens IMAX Theater has announced that The Light Before Christmas, a new film for the giant theatre screen will open on Nov. 22, the opening day of the seventh annual Festival of Lights.
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Champagne Buffet at The San Luis will Toast Thanksgiving
The culinary team is pulling out all the stops to share the spirit of the holiday with island residents and their families and friends for this annual experience Thursday, November 27th from 11am - 3pm.
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Hilton Galveston Island Celebrates Thanksgiving
Hilton Galveston Island has much to be thankful for this year and is sharing the spirit with guests from all over offering its traditional Thanksgiving Buffet, Thurs., Nov. 27 from 11am-2pm in the Palm Court.
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Hotel Galvez to Dazzle with Thanksgiving Brunch
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, known for its long-standing Sunday brunches, is pleased to announce the hotel's popular Thanksgiving Day Brunch menu.
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Moody Gardens Offers the Perfect Way to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Sit down to a fabulous feast with family and friends this Thanksgiving. The Moody Gardens Hotel will host its annual Thanksgiving Buffet in the beautiful Frances Anne Moody Ballroom on Thursday, November 27. The bountiful array will feature a delectable selection of culinary specialties and traditional holiday fare. Seating times are available beginning at 11:30am with the last seating at 3:00pm.
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Ring in the New Year at Moody Gardens
Ring in the New Year in grand style with Moody Gardens. The party will feature non-stop entertainment by the fabulous show band Eclipse, as well as surprise entertainment to spruce up the festivities. Guests will enjoy an open bar, elaborate food stations, deluxe party favors, a champagne toast, and balloon drop at midnight.
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Bones: An Exhibit Inside You Returns to Moody Gardens
The interactive and educational Bones adventure begins as visitors move through the covered bridge entrance where images of humans transform into skeletons. This introduction gives a personal perspective; after all, we're all made of bones.
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Jerry Jeff Walker Kicks Off The Grand's GRAND Reopening January 3rd
Lone Star Legend Jerry Jeff Walker returns to kick off the New Year at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House on Saturday, January 3rd, at 8 p.m. You won't want to miss this outstanding performance where you'll hear such favorites as "L.A. Freeway," " Mr. Bojangles," and "Sangria Wine."
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