Kingwood , TX:  The hotly contested election season is drawing to a close.  Tuesday, November 4th, is Election Day.

If you haven't already taken advantage of the early voting period,November 4th is the final chance to make your voice heard.

Unlike during early voting where you could go to any polling station in your county, you must go to your designated precint to vote.

Polling stations will be open in Harris and Montgomery counties from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Don't let the winter doldrums get you down, take a class or two at your local community center.

The May Community center has released the winter class line up.  

Beyond the art, craft, language and exercise classes that are perennial favorites, several new classes have been added including classes on Line Dancercise and Wii playtime. 

Avoid the crowds on election day cast your ballot early at one of the many early voting locations in Houston and Harris County.

The Harris County Clerk estimates as many as 25 to 30 percent of registered voters will cast their vote early.

Early Voting Hours

The early voting period runs from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 31st.

Hours of operation for Harris County locations are as follows:

Looking for a challenging sport that is out of the ordinary?  Registration for the HAKLAX/Kingwood Youth Lacrosse program is available online at www.haklax.com. Open to boys and girls in grades 4 – 8 for games beginning in February 2009.

Originating from a Native American used for training and conflict resolution, it is described as the fastest game on 2 feet it combines speed, agility and endurance and has grown in popularity in the Houston area over the past years.

Sign up to be part of this exciting sport.