C MPASS ROSE
Nassau Bay Parks and Recreation Committee will be holding their annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Caroling event for kids December 11, 2024 immediately following their monthly meeting There will be some kid decorating and gingerbread cookies with hot cocoa Mayor Phil Johnson will do the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Howard Ward Park If you would like to enroll your child, please email: Chairman Michelle Weller at nbparksandrec@nassaubay com
KEYBOARDS AT CHRISTMAS
December 14th, a new tradition begins...
TOYSFORTOTS
The annual United States Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Galveston, TX, Toys for Tots drive has been impacted for toy and cash donations for the past three years. All toys collected in Nassau Bay are redistributed to needy children throughout our area and extending into Galveston and Bay Area counties The USMC Toys for Tots organization has been taking care local kids for more than 30 years.
Every year our Nassau Bay neighbors have shared love by making a toy donation to USMC TFTs. Please drop off new, unwrapped toys to our Nassau Bay’s local businesses. Checks made to the USMC TOYS for Tots are also accepted For additional information please contact our resident volunteer, Diana Clark, 281-507-3387 There are hundreds of needy kids in our immediate area, ranging in age from newborns to 17 year old’s. While most of us tend to think about babies and toddlers when thoughtfully purchasing donated gifts, teenagers & 711 are the most often overlooked age group we take care of.
Many thanks to the Nassau Bay Police Dept , Public Works Dept , City Hall, Nassau Bay Garden Club, CANBE, & Parks Committee for being big supporters of USMC Toys for Tots.
This Christmas season, JC Piano Studios is partnering with local churches, organizations and sponsors to bring the songs of the season to Nassau Bay in an exciting new way
On December 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm, bring your friends and family to the chapel at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for the first annual Keyboards at Christmas Keyboards at Christmas features 6 professional pianists playing together on 3 grand pianos For one hour, they will be playing all your Christmas favorites. This will be one evening you don’t want to miss
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are free, but seating is limited so reserve your seats early! Scan the QR code to register for your free tickets or you can visit Eventbrite com Search “Keyboards at Christmas” and select your location as Nassau Bay. This will take you to the event page where you can select the number of seats, enter your email address and phone number and your digital tickets will be sent directly to you If you have any questions, visit the Facebook page Keyboards at Christmas, Nassau Bay, email keyboardsnb@gmail com, or text 254-314-0669.
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Come and join the Nassau Bay Special Events Committee as we host our annual Holiday in the Park! The event will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Get in the holiday spirit as snow descends on Howard Ward Park and creates a winter wonderland with a snow slide, trackless train, and other fun games
We will have a DJ playing some holiday tunes and Santa will be back to visit with all the good boys and girls in Nassau Bay We will have a table where you can write your letter to Santa or if you already have one written bring it with you. Festive attire is encouraged! This event will also include an Ugly Sweater Contest, with age groups 0-7 years old, 8-17 years and 18 and up The contest will take place at 2:00PM by the Gazebo
The event will also be a donation site for The Sanctuary Foster Care Services. They are local in our neighborhood. Many children come by this local office and your generous donation would mean so much They would like to have new socks for any age and prepackaged/sealed snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, chips, and goldfish We will have a donation bin to collect all items If you would like to learn more visit their website at https://www.sanctuaryfostercare.org/. If you have any questions or would like to join the Special Events Committee please contact Michelle Micheli – mmicheli@peoplepc com or call 832- 496-0349
GET INVOLVED: APPLY OR REAPPLY FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The City of Nassau Bay is always working to improve services and update our processes to better serve our community As part of these efforts, we are refreshing the application process for our boards and commissions. We invite all citizens interested in serving to apply, and members with expired terms who wish to continue serving are asked to reapply. This helps us keep our records up-to-date and ensures all interested citizens have the chance to be considered for open positions
Now is the time to act! If you’re interested in serving your community or continuing your valuable work, please submit your application as soon as possible Your involvement helps shape Nassau Bay’s future, and we’re excited to welcome both new and returning voices to our boards and commissions
Learn more about the roles and apply online today at https://nassaubay com/76/Boards-Commissions Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
Upcoming Appointments:
Board of Adjustments
Economic Development Corporation Board
Street Task Force Committee
Palm Tree Committee
Nassau Bay Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and Redevelopment Authority Board
NASA Area Management District Board
Parks and Recreation Board
Special Events Committee
Be a part of Nassau Bay’s growth and future apply today!
KEEPNASSAUBAY BEAUTIFULCOMMITTEE
Nassau Bay had it’s annual Fall Sweep sponsored by the Nassau Bay Parks and Recreation / Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful Committee As a joint project with the Nassau Bay Garden Club, the Committee renovated the Blue Star Memorial in front of Chick Fil A, helped freshen up several gardens around the City including Founder’s Park, and the entrance to David Braun Park.
Mayor Phil Johnson, Councilmembers Chase Waterwall, Ashleigh Klug and Sarah Horton showed up to volunteer and plant flowers and paint curbs with 50 Garden Club and Parks Committee members, as well as local students and boy scouts
Thank you to all who participated and we look forward to the next clean up Beautification Day in March If you are interested in volunteering for these events, please reach out to Michelle Weller at nbparksandrec@nassaubay.com
NEW WATER & SEWER RATES
Nassau Bay City Council approved new Utility Rates on October 28, 2024.
The new rates will go into effect starting with the January 1, 2025, Utility Bill (mid-November to midDecember consumption)
To view rates and for additional information please visit the City’s website at: www nassaubay com/93/Taxes-Fees
DECEMBER2024
December4:CANBEMeetingat7:00pm
December9:CityCouncilMeeting
December11:AnnualTreeLighting&ChristmasCarolingEvent
December13:LastDaytoRegisterforReinderFunRun
December14:ReindeerFunRun
December13:CoffeewiththeMayorandCityManager
December14:HolidayinthePark
December14:KeyboardsatChristmas
December14:BreakfastwithSanta-St PaulCatholicChurch
December27:CoffeewiththeMayorandInterimCityManager
December1-29:ChristmasatGloriaDei
December31:DeadlineforTheAnnGayScholarship
Congratulations to Renee and Harry Dollar on Point Lookout Drive, winners of the 3rd Quarter CANBE Beautification Award Their home is a beautiful sight for everyone who walks or drives by Recently elevated, this property is elegantly designed, with a dramatic front stairway leading to a stylish etched-glass double door entry. The sophisticated landscaping and lawn are meticulously maintained year-round This residence is an exceptional asset to the neighborhood
If you see a home worthy of the 4th Quarter Beautification Award, please send your nomination to coleen@cammgroup com
Just a few days left to register, but there is still time to be a part of the Reindeer Fun 5k Run and 2k Walk Registration closes at Noon, Friday December 13th To get all the details on the event and to register, visit NassauBayCANBE.org.
NASSAUBAYPARKS& RECREATIONDEPARTMENT
Nassau Bay hosted the 2nd Annual Paddle event to benefit the PTSD Foundation of America and Camp Hope Jim Stoa coordinated the special event with over 35 veterans coming from as far as Seattle, Washington and upstate New York.
Lake Nassau was filled with kayaks, canoes and paddle boards for a morning that celebrated veterans and our armed forces. Renee Page of Gloria Dei Lutheran delivered the opening prayer and was followed by Jessica Swan who sang the National Anthem Nassau Bay Parks and Recreation committee volunteers, Gloria Dei church volunteers and members of the community came together in support of mental health for those who serve Mayor Phil Johnson along with some of the council, Lucie Sommer, Ashleigh Klug, and Sarah Horton enjoyed the festivities. Dennis Paul, our state representative, and Judge Holly Williamson also were in attendance
Camp Hope is the only residential community for veterans suffering from PTSD Every day, 22 veterans take their lives due to mental health issues. Camp Hope in collaboration with the PTSD Foundation of America work to reach any of our nation’s brave veterans who need mental health support and treatment
The Nassau Bay Garden Club will not have a meeting in December, as the club takes a hiatus from meetings to celebrate the holiday season
The garden club is still accepting applications for the 2025 Ann Gay Scholarship in the amount of $1500 College level juniors and above with a minimum 3 25 GPA majoring in a field of horticulture are encouraged to apply. The fields of horticulture included are floriculture, landscape design, horticulture, botany, biology, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, city floriculture planning, land management and other allied subjects. For more information, email Rhonda Rivas at rhondarivas@gmail.co m or visit
Mark your calendars! The NBGC’s biennial fashion show will be held at Lakewood Yacht Club on April 11, 2025 The garden club’s next meeting will be held on January 14, 2025, with a presentation by Risha Brown titled Harvest for the Hungry www.nassaubaygc.org/scholarship for complete details.
Thank you to all who participated in this ye k. A big thank you to Methodist for being a major sponsor at this year’s event
Thank You to the following participants: Aubrey Morrow – beadbabe.co Nassau Bay Baptist Church Dog Tails – Located in Nassau Bay City of Nassau Bay Space Center Houston CANBE Gelu
Chick Fil A Clear Horizons who provided our student v Michelle Weller and Jr Helpers wh Painting table
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Special Thanks to Kathy George fro Volunteer Photographer Elias, Rob from Public Works for helping set u Department and Fire and EMS Dep
We appreciate all of the volunteers and the strategic partners that help us make this such a great event If you are interested in volunteering for any future event, please contact us at secnassaubay@gmail.com
Left to right: Mary Nev Talbott, Michelle Barecky, Michelle Micheli, Evelyne Hung
ST.PAULCATHOLICCHURCH EARLYCHILDHOODPROGRAM
Please join us on Saturday, December 14 between 9 am and 11 am for "Breakfast with Santa " Enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared by the Knights of Columbus for $5 per person or $20 for a family of 4 or more and be sure to bring the kids to meet Santa, take a picture with him and tell him what they want for Christmas! Everyone is welcome!
Are you looking for a place where your child can grow and learn in a loving, faith-filled environment? St. Paul Catholic Church’s Early Childhood Program accepts children aged 1 (must be walking) through Pre-K 4 We are still accepting registrations but only a few spots remain We would love to have your family join our family! We offer many exciting learning opportunities, including our STEM Center, Wiggle World, Library, and Chapel Extra classes offered include “Paint n’ Play,” “Books Alive,” and “STEM & Friends.” Tours are scheduled by appointment and additional information is available on the website at www stpaulcatholic org under the MDO/PreK tab or contact Sheri @ 281-333-0176 or szombory@stpaulcatholic.org.
MOONTREES ARE RETURNING!
Mark your calendars! Nassau Bay will bring the Moon Trees back on January 31, 2024
The next two trees on the ‘Moon Walk’ in David Braun Park will be dedicated to former residents and Apollo legends Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and ‘Astronaut Maker’ George Abbey
We remember the life, the service and the sacrifice of Sgt. Kaila Marie Sullivan, Badge #7313, End of Watch 12-102019
Please keep Sgt. Sullivan and her family in your thoughts and prayers
