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Highway Litter Collected
Posted on Dec 8th, 2025 Comments (0)
Photo Tom Ronayne
Thanks to these dedicated Friends of the River (FOR) San Bernard volunteers, Matt Koenig, Lee Poye and John Swanson, cleared the mile east of the Churchill Bridge of litter on Sat Dec 6, 2025. Not pictured, but clearing the mile west of the bridge, was Adopt a Hwy Co-chair Mike and wife Barb Pudlo finishing in time to watch Texas Tech defeat BYU that day. A total of 17 bags of litter was collected. Also, Adopt a Hwy Co-chair Tom Ronayne multitasked by picking up trash and taking the photo.
What's Happening' on the River
Posted on Dec 3rd, 2025 Comments (0)
Upcoming FOR Events in Dec
- Mon Dec 1st - Sun Dec 14th
San Bernard Santa Toy Drive
Collection boxes located at Dido’s Restaurant
"San Bernard Santa" is collecting donated toys and children's clothing articles for several neighborhood churches to distribute for children's dreams of having a wonderful Christmas Holiday.
- Thur Dec 4th
FOR Environmental Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Dido’s Restaurant, 2922 CR 519 on the river
Chairman Keith Cunningham,
Ph 832-844-8237 / kcunnike@gmail.com
You’re invited you to attend this meeting and become a member of the FOR Environmental Team that seeks to keep the San Bernard River healthy and clean using FOR environmental objectives and targets. Meets first Thursday of the month.
- Sat Dec 6th
Breakfast on the Bernard
8:30 - 9:30 am breakfast served
Dido’s Restaurant, 2922 CR 519 on the river
Spread the warmth this Saturday morning by enjoying breakfast and donating a toy or clothing article to the “San Bernard Santa” toy drive. Breakfast price is $10 for adults, $5 for children - under 3 yrs, no charge. There’s plenty of hot coffee and conversation with friends. Everyone’s invited!
Adopt a Highway Cleanup
9:45 - 11:45 am immediately following breakfast
Churchill Bridge FM 2611 Boat Ramp
Wear apparel that provides protection from the sun, bugs and weather. Strong shoes or boots are a good idea.TxDOT provides safety vests and trash bags. Volunteer to help keep litter from washing into the San Bernard.
- Sat Dec 13th
H-GAC Homeowner (Septic System) Education Workshop
10:00am - 12:00 pm
FOR Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B
Program Contact: ossf@h-gac.com
Hosted by Friends of the River San Bernard
10:00am - 12:00 pm
FOR Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B
Program Contact: ossf@h-gac.com
Hosted by Friends of the River San Bernard
Christmas Boat Parade
San Bernard River
5:30 pm - decorated boats gather just above FM 521 bridge
6:00 pm - parade starts
Boats parade travels downriver from FM 521 to FM 2611 boat ramps (or further if wishing to continue). It’s free! Organized by Friends of the River San Bernard and does not require registration. Join the fun and light up, show up and travel the boat route showing off your Christmas lights.
If you are not located on the parade route and want to view the parade, bring a lawn chair to the Friends of the River Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B, a mile south of the FM 521 bridge and watch the parade from there! Opens at 4:30 pm.
Christmas Boat Parade
Posted on Nov 19th, 2025 Comments (0)
Sat Dec 13, 2025
5:30 pm - decorated boats gather just above FM 521 bridge
6:00 pm - parade starts
Boats parade downriver from FM 521 to FM 2611 boat ramps (or further if wishing to continue)
It’s free! Organized by Friends of the River San Bernard and does not require registration. Join the fun and light up, show up and travel the boat route showing off your Christmas lights.
If you are not located on the parade route and want to view the parade, bring a lawn chair to the Friends of the River Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B, a mile south of the FM 521 bridge and watch the parade from there! Opens at 4:30 pm.
Christmas Toy Drive
Posted on Nov 19th, 2025 Comments (0)
In the spirit of giving, please collect toys and children's clothing articles for several neighborhood churches to distribute for children's dreams of having a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Now more than ever, with the current economic situation, our community and children need a Happy Christmas. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Sun Dec 1st - Sun Dec 14th (day after boat parade)
Donation boxes located at Dido's Restaurant
In the spirit of giving, please collect toys and children's clothing articles for several neighborhood churches to distribute for children's dreams of having a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Now more than ever, with the current economic situation, our community and children need a Happy Christmas. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Toy Drive Committee Chairs:
Cathy MacDonald 703.595.6198
Nancy Kanter 979.964.3167
H-GAC Homeowner Education Workshop
Posted on Nov 7th, 2025 Comments (0)
H-GAC Homeowner (Septic System) Education Workshop
Dec 13th, 2025
10:00am - 12:00 pm
FOR Community Center, 20450 CR 510-B
Program Contact: ossf@h-gac.com
- Hosted by Friends of the River San Bernard
H-GAC has funding available for one such project in the San Bernard River watershed annually.
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