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Official Newsletter of<br />

Settler’s <strong>Village</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

School News... 6<br />

Sports... 7<br />

Church News & Events... 9<br />

Community Events... 10<br />

Volunteer Opportunities... 15<br />

Community Groups... 20<br />

Classified Ads... 26<br />

Library News pgs. 24-25<br />

Classified Ads<br />

pgs.36-37<br />

Recipes pg. 38<br />

Important Numbers pg. 39<br />

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Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> News<br />

RESIDENTS OF HARRIS COUNTY MUD 105<br />

Best Trash picks up your trash on Tuesday and Friday. Your<br />

recycle collection day will be Friday. Please have trash and<br />

recyclables out to the curb by 7 AM.<br />

On each regularly scheduled collection day, Best Trash will<br />

collect residential refuse at the curbside.<br />

Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be bundled<br />

in lengths no greater than 4 feet with no branch diameter<br />

larger than 4 inches and bundles weighing no more than 40<br />

lbs. The bundling is required to allow quick pickup and size<br />

limitations are required to avoid damage to the compacting<br />

equipment.<br />

Heavy/bulky items (appliances, furniture, carpet up to 1<br />

room rolled up 4 ft. wide and weighing less than 50 lbs) will<br />

be picked up either collection day. By Federal Law, refrigerators,<br />

freezers or any other item containing Freon must<br />

have the Freon drained and have an accompanying bill to<br />

validate such service was performed.<br />

Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks,<br />

tires, cement, batteries, motor or cooking oil, waste generated<br />

from a private contractor or any items deemed to be<br />

hazardous materials. Best Trash will leave a tag explaining<br />

the reasons for non-collection of the item.<br />

An enhanced feature of the new provider will allow for collection<br />

of items excluded by the contract if notified in advance.<br />

Best Trash will meet with the customer prior to collection<br />

day to determine a price to haul the non-contract items. If a<br />

resident does not notify Best Trash of such a special pick-up<br />

before its scheduled day, Best Trash will leave a notice for<br />

the resident to contact Best Trash during normal business<br />

hours before the next scheduled pick up day.<br />

Please do not dispose of gasoline, motor or cooking oil,<br />

paints or any other liquid item in a container that is not<br />

visible to Best Trash personnel. If not visible and results in<br />

spillage that causes a stain, Best Trash will not be responsible<br />

for clean-up<br />

Best trash takes great pride in our recycling efforts ensuring<br />

the best program for our customers. Please remove caps,<br />

liquids and food products from inside containers. Please<br />

use the provided recycle bins for recyclable material and<br />

not as extra trash bins.<br />

Best Trash will collect paper, plastics, aluminum and tin cans<br />

and glass (all colors) that are placed within the provided<br />

recycling bin, if items exceed container capacity, please<br />

place them adjacent to the bin marked as recyclable materials.<br />

If you find items left in your bin, it means they are not<br />

recyclable and the items should be disposed of in your trash<br />

container for the next scheduled pick up.<br />

Best Trash will provide each residence with one recycling<br />

bin and will replace any bins that are defective or otherwise<br />

become unusable through normal wear and tear. Theft, lost<br />

or additional bins can be purchased for $9 each by calling<br />

Best Trash.<br />

YARD OF THE MONTH<br />

<strong>Settlers</strong> <strong>Village</strong> wants to promote great yards. From May<br />

through October, the Board will make a once a month<br />

selection of the neighborhood’s best looking yard. Each<br />

month’s top winner will be awarded a $100 gift card. Board<br />

members and their families will not be eligible.<br />

FROM YOUR HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

Please take a moment to visit the neighborhood’s new website located<br />

at www.settlersvillagehoa.com. The Board is very interested in any<br />

and all feedback.<br />

There will be signs posted at the park/pool shortly to give all interested<br />

parties notification that the area is being monitored via surveillance<br />

cameras.<br />

Please also remember the rules regarding personal sign postings.<br />

Because your HOA is now responsible for the upkeep of sign and light<br />

poles, placing of private signs of any type onto county owned sign poles<br />

or Centerpoint owned light poles is expressly prohibited. Please do not<br />

subject yourself to the embarrassment of having your signs removed<br />

by the HOA or receiving a ticket from the sheriff who now patrols the<br />

district. The HOA can now levy civil fines related to the costs of clean-up.<br />

Lastly, a quick reminder that Steve Breard has volunteered to continue<br />

collecting aluminum cans for the neighborhood with all proceeds going<br />

to the capital improvement fund for our pool. In 2012 we collected<br />

$306 and $177 in 2013. However, we only collected $114 in 2014 and<br />

$65 in 2015, a pretty significant decrease. For 2016 we have collected<br />

$42. Please rinse and bag the cans to minimize the attraction to bugs.<br />

They can be dropped at 6642 Cove Lake Drive.<br />

Board continues to note a number of properties having to be referred<br />

for legal action because the owners/renters are not performing regular<br />

maintenance. Please remember that not only are you contractually<br />

obligated to maintain the property in which you live, it is also an<br />

obligation to your neighbors. So take the time to mow and edge your<br />

yard. Trim back the trees and bushes (which can also hide would-be<br />

burglars). Keep your fence in repair and the house painted as needed.<br />

If your sidewalk or drive-way needs repair, get it done before someone<br />

gets hurt and sends you a lawsuit for your inattention. Residents should<br />

be aware that the HOA fronts the legal expenses for deed restriction<br />

enforcement. But the Board does come back to the property owner for<br />

reimbursement of those costs including an assortment of administrative<br />

fees. It can get really expensive really fast. Please also be aware that<br />

trailers, boats, RVs must either be stored out of sight on your property.<br />

The actual by-laws require them to be stored outside of <strong>Settlers</strong> <strong>Village</strong><br />

but inside a closed garage or in the backyard as long as they are below<br />

the fence line and out of sight is also accepted. Covering an item with<br />

a tarp is not acceptable.<br />

SETTLERS VILLAGE HOA<br />

2 Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong>


SETTLERS VILLAGE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,<br />

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE<br />

SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE,<br />

L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

BABYSITTING LIST<br />

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

BACK ON TRACK WITH NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS<br />

A study from the University of Scranton determined that only 8 percent<br />

of people actually achieve their resolutions for the year. That same study<br />

found that by January 15 th the number of people keeping their resolutions<br />

has already dropped to 71 percent. Why do so many people fail to<br />

follow through with their resolutions? There are a number of factors that<br />

come into play, but the biggest reason is we skip the planning phase and<br />

rely on willpower instead. We use up our willpower on everyday tasks<br />

that have already been deemed necessary and therefore, resolutions<br />

get pushed to the backburner. There is hope! Here’s what you can do<br />

to restart those goals:<br />

• Narrow It Down to ONE Thing: focus on just ONE Thing at a time; once<br />

your new healthy habit is fully engrained you can move on to another<br />

goal if you want to continue riding the wave of resolution success.<br />

• Strengthen Your Willpower: If lack of willpower is the problem,<br />

improving it is the solution.<br />

• Envision your success: If you imagine indulging in a temptation at<br />

a later time it can decrease the present desire. It also helps to think<br />

about something else entirely – like how you’ll celebrate when you<br />

reach your goal.<br />

• Keep stress in check: Stress is a willpower killer. When your mind and<br />

body work overtime to deal with stress, your ability to exercise control<br />

diminishes.<br />

• Plot Out Your Path to Success: Setting a goal is just the first step in<br />

making it happen. To realize your resolution you’ll need to break your<br />

ONE Thing down into smaller, more manageable steps.<br />

Courtesy of www.the1thing.com/blog/willpower-2/how-to-get-backon-track-with-your-new-years-resolution-goals<br />

Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS<br />

IN FEBRUARY <strong>2017</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> 2 nd : Groundhog Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 5 th : Super Bowl<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th : Valentine’s Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 th : Presidents Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 28 th : Mardi Gras<br />

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THE LEGEND OF ST. VALENTINE<br />

The history of Valentine’s Day-and the<br />

story of its patron saint-is shrouded in<br />

mystery. We do know that <strong>February</strong><br />

has long been celebrated as a month<br />

of romance and that St. Valentine’s<br />

Day, as we know it today, contains<br />

vestiges of both Christian and ancient<br />

Roman tradition. But who was Saint<br />

Valentine and how did he become<br />

associated with this ancient rite?<br />

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints<br />

named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One<br />

legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during<br />

the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided<br />

that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and<br />

families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing<br />

the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to<br />

perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s<br />

actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.<br />

VALENTINE’S DAY - BY THE NUMBERS<br />

Discover the history of the most romantic day of the year<br />

by the numbers: (courtesy of: history.com)<br />

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for<br />

attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons,<br />

where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one<br />

legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine”<br />

greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl-possibly<br />

his jailor’s daughter-who visited him during his confinement.<br />

Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed<br />

“From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.<br />

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the<br />

stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic andmost<br />

importantly-romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps<br />

thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the<br />

most popular saints in England and France.<br />

Source from<br />

www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day.<br />

4 Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong>


School<br />

News<br />

PRESCHOOLS<br />

COPPERFIELD CHURCH WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL<br />

Copperfield Church’s Weekday Preschool program will begin registering<br />

for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year in <strong>February</strong>. Registration will open to the<br />

general public on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th . For those interested in seeing<br />

the facility, tours will be given at 10:30 AM on <strong>February</strong> 2 nd .<br />

Children ages 12 months through 5 years of age will learn of God’s love<br />

through Bible stories, prayer, Bible activities, arts, crafts, music and<br />

playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes use the ABEKA curriculum and<br />

other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658 for more information.<br />

The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North.<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL<br />

AND SCHOOL REGISTRATION<br />

Epiphany Lutheran Preschool and School is opening registration and<br />

accepting new students for our <strong>2017</strong>-18 school year beginning Monday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 13 th . Please call preschool 713-896-1316 or school 713-896-<br />

1843 for more information or to schedule a tour. You can also go to our<br />

website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org for more information. We<br />

are located at 14423 West Rd., Houston 77041.<br />

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BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL<br />

REGISTRATION FOR <strong>2017</strong>-2018<br />

Bear Creek United Methodist Church School (BCUMCS) has been a<br />

leading preschool in this community for more than 30 years. We offer a<br />

developmentally appropriate program for children in a Christian environment.<br />

Public Registration for BCUMCS will be Wednesday, <strong>February</strong><br />

8 th , at 9:15 AM at the school campus (16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston<br />

77084). BCUMCS serves children from Infant/Toddler through Kindergarten.<br />

Options for two day, three day or four day classes are offered at<br />

most age levels. Our Kindergarten class is five days and offers a special<br />

year of magic with small student/teacher ratios, individualized instruction<br />

and many special events and units of study. In addition, we offer<br />

a Transition or Bridge class for children who need an additional year<br />

to grow before entering Kindergarten. Please call the school office at<br />

281-463-2969 or email BCUMCS at school@bearcreekumc.org for more<br />

information or to schedule a school tour. Additional information can be<br />

found on our website: www.bcumcs.org.<br />

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL<br />

<strong>2017</strong>-2018 REGISTRATION<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s <strong>2017</strong>-2018 registration will begin on<br />

Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th at 8 AM and will continue each day during school<br />

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hours until all of our classes are filled. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes, including a<br />

Bridge/Kindergarten class. St. Cuthbert School enrolls students ages 18 months<br />

through 5 years. School hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM and Friday, 9<br />

AM to 12 noon.<br />

Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed for children who are not quite ready<br />

for kindergarten. This class allows children to succeed at learning with greater ease<br />

and confidence, by helping them bridge academic and developmental gaps. The<br />

St. Cuthbert School program provides a loving, Christian environment offering the<br />

children weekly chapel, as well as music and movement, library and computer<br />

classes. Our curriculum includes Handwriting without Tears, Reading A-Z, Math<br />

and Science. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or<br />

faith. St. Cuthbert School is accredited by the National Association of Education<br />

for Young Children (NAEYC) accredited. For questions or more information, contact<br />

Lynda Houghton or Dana Carr at 281-463-1912 or school@stcuthbert.org.<br />

CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL<br />

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT<br />

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the Copperfield<br />

area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility operating five half days a<br />

week. We offer programs for children 18 months through five-year-old preschoolers.<br />

All children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. CUMC<br />

Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM through <strong>February</strong> 8 th .<br />

Join the Preschool directors in the sanctuary where they will answer questions<br />

and discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.)<br />

with interested families in the community. Families that attend one of our tours<br />

can register before our open family registration. Come and find out how!<br />

Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on Thursday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 9 th at 11 AM in room 106. We are located at 18081 West Road behind CVS<br />

at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further information, please call<br />

281-859-1612.<br />

PRIVATE SCHOOLS<br />

TEXAS CHRISTIAN ALUMNI -<br />

STAR STUDENT & STAR ATHLETE<br />

Texas Christian School<br />

Class of 2016, Michael<br />

Johnson received a full<br />

ride scholarship to Chadron<br />

State University where<br />

he is a star athlete and<br />

student. Due to his dedication<br />

and skill, Michael<br />

was named the Eagle of<br />

the Week for Chadron<br />

State. Chadron wrote that<br />

“Johnson had his first career<br />

double-double in an<br />

Eagle win during Christmas break. The freshman was the<br />

key to victory down the stretch, grabbing several defensive<br />

rebounds and following up with free throws to finish with<br />

18 points and 13 rebounds, which were both highs for either<br />

team in the game. In the final three minutes, Johnson<br />

had seven of the Eagles’ final 15 points, adding four critical<br />

rebounds and one steal during that span.” Texas Christian<br />

is proud of the student athlete Michael has continued to<br />

be. Keep shining for the Lord Michael!!!<br />

Join us <strong>February</strong> 21 st<br />

at 6:30 PM for our<br />

Infant-12 th Grade OPEN HOUSE!!!<br />

6 Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong>


ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School will host<br />

their annual Open House on Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 1,<br />

<strong>2017</strong> for prospective students and families. Join us<br />

between 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM for guided tours<br />

and registration for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. St.<br />

Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, TCCED Accredited,<br />

serves PreK3-8 th grades. For more information<br />

about our school, please visit www.seascs.org or call 281-463-1444.<br />

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL<br />

CHRISTIAN SPRING SHADOW DAY<br />

Prospective students are given the chance to experience daily school<br />

life during our Shadow Day. Guests will shadow a current Covenant student<br />

for either half a day (Grades 1-6) or a whole day (Grades 7 and up).<br />

Please join us, we look forward to meeting you! To RSVP or to learn more,<br />

please visit www.covenantacademyhouston.org or call 281-373-2233.<br />

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awarded 2 nd Team All State. Keelie Laird was awarded 1 st Team All State.<br />

WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL<br />

CLASS OF 1971 REUNION<br />

Westbury High School Class of 1971 is holding its 45 th Reunion on<br />

Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2017</strong> from 7 PM to 11 PM at Ciao Bello’s<br />

Giardino Room located at 5161 San Felipe St., Houston, Texas<br />

77056. For a flyer with payment information, please send your email<br />

address along with your full name (including maiden name) to Bill<br />

Kingsbury at westburyhs1971@gmail.com.<br />

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CYPRESS SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL<br />

CYPRESS SPRINGS FFA<br />

BRINGS CHEER TO FAMILIES IN NEED<br />

Cypress Springs FFA, in conjunction with Prosperity Bank Fry Road,<br />

is pleased to have donated and delivered 11 Logan Farms spiral cut<br />

hams to Cypress Assistance Ministries Food Bank located at 11265<br />

Huffmeister just in time for the Christmas Holiday. Thank you to Lisa<br />

Rocha at Prosperity Bank for your generous donation and to the<br />

Cypress Springs FFA Officers and Booster Club Vice President Jack<br />

Alexander for making this possible.<br />

CYPRESS SPRINGS FFA<br />

BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER<br />

Cypress Springs FFA Booster Club is holding their annual Craft Show<br />

Fundraiser April 22-23, <strong>2017</strong> at the Telge Exhibit Center located at<br />

11206 Telge Road. We still have vendor booths available. Indoor<br />

booths are $105. All proceeds benefit the Cypress Springs High School<br />

FFA Chapter. Please email Elizabeth Ordonez at cy_springsffa@yahoo.<br />

com for more details.<br />

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IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 th - Professional Day<br />

CFISD MENTOR PROGRAM<br />

The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers<br />

from businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the<br />

community and the school district designed to encourage students<br />

(elementary through high school) to finish school and focus on future<br />

education and career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model<br />

committed to helping a student with his/her academic and social<br />

development. Mentors meet with students one-on-one for approximately<br />

30 minutes each week. Currently, over 600 mentors are<br />

matched with students.<br />

To become a mentor, you must attend a training session (REGISTER),<br />

complete a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to a<br />

criminal history record check. Training Sessions - Registration is<br />

REQUIRED.<br />

Friday 2/10 Mentor Training 12-1 PM<br />

Thursday 2/23 Mentor Training 9-10 AM<br />

Wednesday 3/8 Mentor Training<br />

12-1 PM<br />

More training sessions will be added throughout the year. If you<br />

would like to schedule mentor training at your place of business,<br />

please contact the Community Engagement department, Leslie Francis,<br />

Director of Marketing and Business Relations at 281-894-3950.<br />

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SUPERINTENDENT’S FUN RUN & FESTIVAL<br />

This year’s CFISD Superintendents Fun Run and Festival is scheduled<br />

for <strong>February</strong> 18, <strong>2017</strong>. In 2016, we generated $52,250 for the Cy-Fair<br />

Educational Foundation. If you participated in the 5K, you may view<br />

your race time at www.runhoustontiming.net. Visit the CFISD Facebook<br />

page to view photos from the Third Annual Superintendent’s Fun Run!<br />

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LIBRARY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE<br />

The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch<br />

offers children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs,<br />

workshops, blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round. Go<br />

online to LoneStar.edu/library for information.<br />

PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS,<br />

GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS<br />

Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in<br />

designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is<br />

now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone Star<br />

College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with LSCS to<br />

get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid receiving a<br />

citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license plate number,<br />

make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking for complete<br />

information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or<br />

email parking@lonestar.edu.<br />

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Cy-Fair Hospital now has SEVEN<br />

locations to serve your Emergency<br />

and Urgent Care needs.<br />

EMERGENCY CARE<br />

(open 24 hours, 7 days a week)<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

10655 Steepletop Drive<br />

(F.M. 1960 near Jones Rd)<br />

Houston, TX 77065<br />

Main Hospital 800.681.2733<br />

ER 281.897.3150<br />

5655 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.<br />

at Tanner Rd,<br />

Houston, TX 77041<br />

281.949.3800<br />

7015 Barker Cypress at F.M. 529<br />

Cypress, TX 77433<br />

281.949.3600<br />

URGENT CARE<br />

(open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week)<br />

Walk ins welcome, no appointments<br />

necessary<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

9110 Barker Cypress at West Rd<br />

Cypress, TX 77433<br />

281.517.9900<br />

14044 Spring Cypress at Grant Rd<br />

Cypress, TX 77429<br />

281.949.3703<br />

9138 West Rd at Beltway 8<br />

Houston, TX 77064<br />

281.949.3737<br />

Cypress Rosehill Rd Fry Rd<br />

Barker<br />

Cypress Rd<br />

Spring Cypress Rd<br />

3<br />

Telge Rd<br />

Huffmeister Rd<br />

290<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Urgent<br />

Care Center<br />

5<br />

West Rd<br />

Longenbaugh Dr<br />

Cy-Fair Emergency<br />

& Imaging Center<br />

529<br />

6<br />

N Eldridge Pkwy<br />

Cypress North Houston Rd<br />

Hwy. 6<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Urgent<br />

Care<br />

Center<br />

4<br />

1<br />

Fallbrook Dr<br />

Cy-Fair Emergency<br />

& Imaging Center<br />

Jones Rd<br />

Tanner Rd<br />

Cy-Fair Emergency<br />

& Imaging Center<br />

Spring Cypress Rd<br />

249<br />

Grant Rd<br />

1960<br />

Cypress<br />

Fairbanks<br />

Medical<br />

Center<br />

Hospital<br />

2<br />

Beltway 8<br />

7<br />

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4<br />

8470 Hwy. 6 North at West Rd<br />

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WALKS/RUNS<br />

STEPS FOR STUDENTS:<br />

A 5K RUN/WALK<br />

Are you a runner who enjoys family-friendly<br />

races? Are you an alumnus<br />

of a parochial school? Do your children,<br />

grandchildren or children of friends attend<br />

a parochial school? Do you like to<br />

have fun with 10,000+ plus people? If you<br />

answered yes to any of these questions<br />

or even if you didn’t, the <strong>2017</strong> Steps for<br />

Students 5k Race/Walk is for you. Steps<br />

for Students is a 5k USA Track and Field Association sanctioned race<br />

which benefits Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.<br />

Held every year in <strong>February</strong>, Steps for Students has<br />

grown to include over 10,000 participants, filling the streets around<br />

the Co-Cathedral with runners, walkers, families, kids and adults.<br />

Each Catholic school in the Archdiocese has its own team which you<br />

can join or donate to. Race Day begins with a sunrise Mass at the<br />

Co-Cathedral followed by the race itself. In <strong>2017</strong>, the race will take<br />

a new, East-West direction under I69, but it will still begin and end<br />

at the Co-Cathedral. Afterward, you can enjoy the Post Race Party<br />

in the nearby Race Day <strong>Village</strong>. All donations and registration fees<br />

(minus a $3 fee) go directly to your designated school, where they<br />

can be used to help fund scholarships, improve the campus, add to<br />

the educational experience of the students or whatever is needed<br />

or desired. If running and getting up early is not your thing, there is<br />

even a Snooze option. You can also sponsor your favorite runner or<br />

school by simply making a donation.<br />

The date for the <strong>2017</strong> Steps for Students 5k Race/Walk is Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 18, <strong>2017</strong>. The sunrise Mass begins at 6:30 AM with the race<br />

itself beginning at 8 AM. Registration is currently underway, but the<br />

last day to register at the low price of $15 (which includes a t-shirt) is<br />

<strong>February</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong>. After that, registration increases to $25, so register<br />

early. Steps for Students is a great way to get out, get some exercise,<br />

see our beautiful city with your own eyes and make some new friends,<br />

all the while supporting Catholic education and the wonderful opportunities<br />

it provides to students of all backgrounds and faiths. For<br />

more information about Steps for Students go to<br />

http://steps4students.org/. To register directly for the race, go to<br />

http://steps4students.racepartner.com/Fundraising16.<br />

FUN FAMILY EVENT BENEFITS TRAUMA VICTIMS<br />

Volunteers have been planning this year’s “Running for Hearts”<br />

annual 5K Family Fun Run and Walk. This fun-filled event will take<br />

place on March 25, <strong>2017</strong> and features a timed 5K trail run, a one<br />

mile family fun walk (strollers welcome), children’s activities, local<br />

vendors and more. Participants will receive a swag bag, a race day<br />

t-shirt and are invited to an after-race celebration featuring a DJ, food<br />

and a few surprises. Prizes for participants include race winners and<br />

fund raising winners.<br />

Northside Christian Church (20250 Kuykendahl in Spring) is hosting<br />

this year’s fundraiser, with proceeds going to support Shield Bearer<br />

Counseling Centers. Registration is available at shieldbearer.org/5K.<br />

Pre-race day entrance fees are $25 per participant. Children under 13<br />

are $10. Vendor and sponsor opportunities are available by contacting<br />

events@shieldbearer.org or calling 281-894-7222.<br />

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For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston based non-profit<br />

and lead agency in the movement to strengthen individuals, couples<br />

and families, visit shieldbearer.org, call 281-894-7222 or attend a free<br />

Community Breakfast on the first Tuesday of the month at 9 AM at 12340<br />

Jones Rd, Ste 290 in Houston.<br />

GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />

<strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong> at<br />

No Label Brewery<br />

Registration 8:30 AM<br />

Run Starts at 9 AM<br />

Family Entertainment<br />

Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, Raffle<br />

and Righteous Cause Band<br />

Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />

***all funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />

We are raising awareness and funds for Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)<br />

research. We knew nothing about heart defects before Graeme and<br />

were shocked to learn:<br />

• Congenital heart defects are America’s and every country’s #1 birth<br />

defect. Nearly one of every 100 babies is born with a CHD.<br />

• Congenital heart defects are the #1 cause of birth defect related deaths.<br />

• Congenital heart defects are the leading cause of all infant deaths in<br />

the United States.<br />

• Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States<br />

with a congenital heart defect. Thousands of them will not reach their<br />

first birthday and thousands more die before they reach adulthood.<br />

• Each year over 1,000,000 babies are born worldwide with a congenital<br />

heart defect. 100,000 of them will not live to see their first birthday and<br />

thousands more die before they reach adulthood.<br />

FUNDRAISERS<br />

9 TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA<br />

On <strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2017</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will<br />

hold its 9 th Annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel Houston<br />

at Westside. For the 2 nd year in a row, Joe Myers Ford Lincoln has generously<br />

underwritten this gala that honors the brave men and women<br />

who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. Cypress Fairbanks<br />

Medical Center Hospital has been a Major General Sponsor for Salute to<br />

Our Heroes since 2011. This year’s Brigadier General Sponsors include<br />

Hightower Electric Company, Memorial Hermann Cypress, North Cypress<br />

Medical Center and Station & Ayers Insurance Services & Consulting.<br />

The evening will include a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to<br />

honor our missing loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans)<br />

and entertainment by the Aggienizers, Barber Shop Quartet from<br />

Texas A&M’s Singing Cadets.<br />

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the Lord”<br />

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REMODELING<br />

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows / Doors • Floors • Hardi Siding<br />

• Rooms Additions • Complete Renovations • Patio Covers<br />

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COMMERCIAL<br />

CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund<br />

a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 46<br />

years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of<br />

the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community.<br />

The Foundation has awarded more than $7 million in scholarships to<br />

1,400 graduating seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all<br />

contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law.<br />

Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets:<br />

$100 individual; $50 veterans. For more information please contact<br />

marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at www.TheCFEF.org.<br />

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of chiropractic can help my problem?”<br />

We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination,<br />

including x-rays. And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation<br />

and examination, including x-rays, if necessary,<br />

(procedures that normally cost $187.00 or more) for $25.00.<br />

We will make this special program available through <strong>February</strong>.<br />

The only exception to the offer involves personal injury cases (workers’ compensation<br />

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YOUR INITIAL VISIT WILL INCLUDE:<br />

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✓An explanation of our treatment procedure<br />

if we determine chiropractic can help you.<br />

✓A REFERRAL TO THE PROPER SPECIALIST IF WE<br />

DETERMINE CHIROPRACTIC CAN’T HELP YOU.<br />

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER<br />

Annual Community<br />

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Hosted By<br />

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The Word of God Christian<br />

Fellowship Church<br />

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America<br />

SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT<br />

TO SUPPORT THE BALLARD HOUSE<br />

<strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong><br />

The Ballard House is a non-profit that provides a “home away from<br />

home” for patients and their families who have traveled to the Houston<br />

area to receive treatment for a life threatening illness. Most of our guests<br />

are battling cancer or are waiting or recovering from a transplant. We<br />

don’t charge the families anything, nor do we take government or insurance<br />

funding, only private donations. Therefore, we hold fundraisers<br />

to support our mission. On <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong>, we’re having a Sporting<br />

Clays Tournament at Westside Sporting Grounds. If you’d like more<br />

information on The Ballard House, you can visit our website:<br />

www.theballardhouse.org.<br />

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA ASSOCIATES PLAN<br />

“Puttin’ on the Ritz” Charity Gala<br />

The “Awesome, Amazing, Associates” of the Jack and Jill of America,<br />

Inc., North Houston Suburban Chapter will hold a “Puttin’ on the Ritz”<br />

dance on Saturday, March 4, <strong>2017</strong>. The event will be take place from<br />

8 PM to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest<br />

Drive, Houston, Texas. The suggested attire is formal black and white.<br />

“Puttin’ on the Ritz” will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation,<br />

which supports education, literacy, scientific and charitable projects that<br />

benefit children. For tickets, please contact Shirley Carter, 281-222-7765,<br />

sjmcarter@att.net.<br />

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a non-profit family organization, which<br />

is dedicated to nurturing future leaders by supporting children through<br />

leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and<br />

civic duty. More information about the organization can be found at<br />

www.jackandjillinc.org.<br />

ANNUAL COMMUNITY JOB FAIR<br />

<strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2017</strong>, 9 AM-1 PM<br />

Hosted by The Word of God<br />

Christian Fellowship Church<br />

& Workforce Solutions<br />

Lone Star College CyFair Conference Center<br />

9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Free Event<br />

To sign up, visit: https://annualcommunityjobfair.event brite.com<br />

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ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

BLOOD DRIVE<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a<br />

Blood Drive on Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 12 th beginning<br />

at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking lot<br />

until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17<br />

years of age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. In our previous<br />

blood drive we had 20 donors, some of them first timers. That means<br />

60 lives were saved! It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by.<br />

Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road<br />

(at Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org.<br />

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THEATER/ART<br />

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />

www.kvpac.org<br />

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10-12, <strong>2017</strong>: Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge”<br />

A delightfully innovative play that offers an escape into a ‘time warp’<br />

when three lady explorers encounter eight diverse beings on their<br />

travels.<br />

June 2-4, <strong>2017</strong>: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon<br />

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits.<br />

July 14-16, <strong>2017</strong>: Don Zolidis’<br />

“Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed<br />

the World’s Economy”<br />

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in<br />

the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and<br />

$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available<br />

at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek<br />

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to<br />

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or<br />

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters.<br />

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education<br />

organization helping artists find their light since 2001.<br />

HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER<br />

IS NOW STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

“Not just the name, but our entire mission, has expanded… for the<br />

better.”<br />

January 27 th -<strong>February</strong> 19 th : “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon<br />

For more information, please visit www.stageworkshouston.org or call<br />

281-587-6100.<br />

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

2016-<strong>2017</strong> Season<br />

Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM<br />

and Sunday, March 12 th , 3 PM<br />

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM<br />

For more information, please visit the HCS website at<br />

www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

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<strong>February</strong> 2 nd -4 th : 8 PM<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

CELEBRATES ITS 30 TH SEASON<br />

Led by new Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, The Houston Choral Society<br />

announces its vibrant and engaging 2016-<strong>2017</strong> season.<br />

Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM<br />

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM<br />

Season tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

The Houston Choral Society performs at The Foundry United Methodist<br />

Church, located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston,<br />

TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. For general or audition<br />

information, please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

BARK FOR LIFE OF RIVERSTONE<br />

PRESENTED BY LAKE OLYMPIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL<br />

Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong>, 9 AM-1 PM<br />

Location: The Club at Riverstone (18353 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX)<br />

Cost: FREE for humans, $20 suggested donation per canine.<br />

If done online beforehand, we have a $5 coupon code to lower the cost<br />

to $15 donation. (Coupon Code: BARK<strong>2017</strong>)<br />

All donations are tax deductible as the American Cancer Society<br />

is a 501(c)3.<br />

www.relayforlife.org/barkriverstonetx<br />

Some of the highlights include:<br />

• Houston Disc Dog Performances (10:15 AM & 12 PM)<br />

• Fort Bend County Sheriff K-9 Demo<br />

•Working with local animal shelters to offer the opportunity to<br />

“Adopt A Dog for the Event” for those who don’t have dogs.<br />

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The goal is for them to fall in love with the dog throughout the course<br />

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LIVING WELL CENTER<br />

FLORAL DESIGNING WITH CATHY<br />

When: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 7, <strong>2017</strong>,<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Fee: $30 (For material cost)<br />

Location: 13311 Hargrave Rd.,<br />

Houston, TX 77070<br />

Cathy will show you how to design a flower<br />

arrangement for you or that special someone,<br />

just in time for Valentine’s Day. RSVP by <strong>February</strong> 6 th : 832-416-1003 or<br />

diver40@msn.com.<br />

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith<br />

L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM.<br />

The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM.<br />

No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole<br />

family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate<br />

with their children. Upcoming programs include <strong>February</strong> program on<br />

Meet Edith(Noah the Pig).<br />

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& REMODELING<br />

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR<br />

ALL KINDS OF REPAIR<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature<br />

theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and<br />

walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org<br />

and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child<br />

per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child<br />

must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming<br />

programs include:<br />

<strong>February</strong> 7 th & 8 th : Down in the Dirt<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th & 15 th : Animal Valentines<br />

<strong>February</strong> 21 st & 22 nd : What Do Animals Eat?<br />

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Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />

K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each<br />

month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own<br />

native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on<br />

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know the plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are<br />

required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For<br />

more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator,<br />

bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming<br />

programs include:<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th : Wildlife Valentines<br />

OWL PROWLS<br />

Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2016-<br />

17 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including<br />

an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in<br />

the woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve<br />

and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2017</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in<br />

the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $12<br />

for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at<br />

least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for<br />

each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather.<br />

Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west<br />

parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at<br />

440 Wilchester. Pre-registration is required and there is a maximum<br />

number of participants for each prowl.<br />

N ZONE SPORTS<br />

Attention parents with boys and girls between the<br />

ages of 3-14! Are you ready to have some fun playing<br />

the sport you love? N Zone Sports is now registering<br />

for Flag Football, Soccer and Cheer. The league will<br />

meet at Smith Middle School. Space is limited to<br />

the first 200 in each sport, please visit www.nzonesports.com/cypress<br />

to register. We believe that<br />

sports should be FUN! We make competitive sports<br />

fun to the “Nth” degree. For more information,<br />

please call 832-529-4103 or visit<br />

www.nzonesports.com/cypress.<br />

NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

REGISTERS FOR 30 TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON<br />

The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate<br />

its 30 th Anniversary Season by hosting its annual<br />

free Registration/Orientation breakfast on Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong>, for all boys and girls who are<br />

interested in joining for the <strong>2017</strong> track season. The<br />

breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress<br />

Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at<br />

6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. The event<br />

is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for<br />

the <strong>2017</strong> spring/summer track season and to meet<br />

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the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff and other<br />

new and returning athletes. The event will be<br />

highlighted by a special presentation from a<br />

member of the USA Track &Field Olympic organization<br />

(USATF). All athletes and parents<br />

who wish to join the Northwest Flyers must<br />

attend the orientation.<br />

The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth<br />

(ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated with USA<br />

Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full<br />

program of sanctioned “track” events such<br />

as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance<br />

and relays and sanctioned “field” events such<br />

as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole<br />

vault, shot put, discus and javelin. For additional<br />

information on the Northwest Flyers<br />

Track Club, please visit the team website at<br />

www.northwestflyers.org; contact Linette<br />

Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or<br />

“Like” the club on Facebook.<br />

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS<br />

-REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN!<br />

CYFAIR/MAGNOLIA/TOMBALL/<br />

SPRING/KLEIN<br />

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer<br />

(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18<br />

for the SPRING Season. Games start on April<br />

8, <strong>2017</strong>. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program<br />

dedicated to providing a positive youth<br />

sports experience for all children. Founded<br />

in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22<br />

leagues and 16,000 players throughout the<br />

Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a<br />

fun and fair experience, including one practice<br />

per week, a full uniform and trophy for<br />

every player, equal playing time and play every<br />

position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive<br />

coaching and more. No tryouts are required.<br />

Online Registration schedule and fees<br />

(sign up early and save):<br />

Jan. 11 th through Feb. 6 th : $107<br />

Feb. 11 th through Mar. 2 nd : $112<br />

Mar. 3 rd through Mar. 23 rd : $117<br />

Mar. 24 th through Full: $122<br />

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration<br />

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts<br />

and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches,<br />

nice fields and background checks on<br />

all volunteers. Coaches will call players to<br />

schedule practice by April 4 th . Practice times<br />

and location will be determined by the<br />

coach and team. The schedule includes eight<br />

games, played locally on Saturdays, April 8 th<br />

to May 27 th .<br />

Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke<br />

Elementary (13102 Jones Rd.). Our Cy-Fair<br />

South league plays at Cook Middle School<br />

(9111 Wheatland Dr.). Our Cy-Fair West<br />

league plays at Horne Elementary (14950<br />

W Little York). Our Tomball League plays at<br />

Tomball Alternative Education Center (1302<br />

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Keefer Road). Our Magnolia League<br />

pays at Magnolia Elementary (31900<br />

Nichols Sawmill Road) Our Spring/<br />

Klein League plays at Wells Middle<br />

School (4033 Gladeridge Dr.). For more<br />

information, map of all locations or<br />

to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call<br />

1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES<br />

(JHSL) REGISTRATION<br />

NOW OPEN FOR SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League<br />

(JHSL) is led by professional United<br />

States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed<br />

staff and is designed for boys &<br />

girls who want to play and have fun in<br />

a safe and developmentally appropriate<br />

environment. The JHSL program<br />

is being offered at multiple locations<br />

and in conjunction with CFSA at the<br />

Schiel Road Complex. To learn more<br />

about each location and to register<br />

please visit www.albionhurricanes.<br />

org. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org<br />

for more information or<br />

questions.<br />

LADIES GOLF<br />

A new ladies golf group is now forming at<br />

Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps required.<br />

This will be a casual ladies golf outing<br />

to improve your game and make some new<br />

friends. Play will be on Thursday mornings<br />

at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf-<br />

4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress Lakes Golf<br />

Club at 281-304-8515.<br />

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging<br />

new members. We invite you to join us every<br />

Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club.<br />

Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels<br />

to meet new friends and have fun while<br />

improving golfing skills. For more information,<br />

contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913<br />

scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert<br />

at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies,<br />

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />

Tuesday nights at The British School of<br />

Houston. We are also looking for interested<br />

players, adults and youth to play in a new<br />

Katy Netball club. No experience necessary.<br />

For more information, go to our facebook<br />

page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club<br />

or www.netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com<br />

for further<br />

information.<br />

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CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having<br />

registration for baseball, football,<br />

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our<br />

website for more information<br />

www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />

CLUB TRIDENT AQUATICS<br />

One Team, One Dream, It’s the Dawn of a<br />

New Era… A Team will Rise! Come be a part<br />

of champions in the making swimming their<br />

way to success. Get a jump start on summer<br />

swim league, increase fitness and skill levels<br />

for competition and have fun. Programs<br />

available from the beginner future stars to<br />

full competitive and swimming primarily at<br />

Cy-Lakes High School in the evenings. Call or<br />

text 713-419-0716 or email poseidon@clubtridentaquatics.com<br />

to set up a time for an<br />

in water evaluation session. Check out www.<br />

clubtridentaquatics.com for more details or<br />

like us on Facebook at clubtridentaquatics.<br />

CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB<br />

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles<br />

Crossing, just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress.<br />

We welcome runners of all abilities. We<br />

offer a Couch-to-5k training plan for those<br />

new to running, as well as training plans<br />

for half and full marathons. Come meet lots<br />

of other Cypress residents and find some<br />

new running buddies. Distance runs are on<br />

Saturday mornings and start at Sampson<br />

Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr.<br />

For more information and to sign up, please<br />

visit http://cypressrunningclub.com and find<br />

us on Facebook.<br />

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Houston Area Events<br />

FEBRUARY <strong>2017</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> 4th - The NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl<br />

Breakfast features the presentation of the Bart Starr<br />

Award to an NFL player for outstanding character,<br />

integrity & leadership, on & off the field. Speakers<br />

include emcee James Brown (CBS Sports), Tony<br />

Dungy, Roger Staubach, Bob McNair, Clark Hunt,<br />

Bruce Matthews, Anthony Munoz, Derrick Brooks,<br />

Aeneas Williams, Curtis Martin, Brent Jones, Troy<br />

Vincent and others. For ticket prices and more<br />

information visit www.superbowlbreakfast.com.<br />

Through - <strong>February</strong> 5th - Super Bowl LIVE!<br />

Houston’s Discovery Green park will soon welcome<br />

over 1 million football fans as part of a 10-day Super<br />

Bowl LIVE fan festival. Super Bowl LIVE will be full<br />

of free concerts by some of the biggest names<br />

in music, Houston’s acclaimed food scene, NFL<br />

experience fan games and many other attractions.<br />

A full event schedule will be at<br />

www.housuperbowl.com.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 5th - Super Bowl LI - Houston hosts the<br />

NFL’s <strong>2017</strong> Super Bowl. Fan festivals, live music<br />

and other activities will be announced. For more<br />

information, visit www.housuperbowl.com.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 5th - Lunar New Year Houston <strong>2017</strong> -<br />

Dubbed the largest Asian celebration in the state,<br />

this visually striking Lunar New Year Festival<br />

in Houston is a Texas-sized Asian New Year<br />

extravaganza showcasing the rich diversity of the<br />

region. This two-day signature event features the<br />

authentic New Year tradition with 100+ Lions &<br />

Dragons dancing amid ferocious fireworks, worldclass<br />

martial arts, tempting egg rolls, sweet rice<br />

& BBQ, drum performances, KidZone inflatables,<br />

hands-on children’s activities and grand displays of<br />

one million Lucky Red Firecrackers. The event takes<br />

place at Memorial Park/Washington corridor from<br />

11 AM - 7 PM.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10th-12th - GoGames360 Houston <strong>2017</strong><br />

- 40 hours of gaming! Come play hundreds of video<br />

games, board games & physical games! Kids from<br />

3 years to 100 years’ welcome. Games from around<br />

the world: Laser & Archery Tag, Obstacle Course,<br />

Board Games, Lego Gallery, Dance-a-thon, Ping<br />

Pong, Hamsterball Soccer, plus Video Game and<br />

Board Game Tournaments. For more information,<br />

visit www.gogames360.com.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11th-12th - Houston Gun Collectors<br />

Association Gun and Antique Show. Attendance at<br />

the gun show will treat our guests to firearms and<br />

knives from prior to Revolutionary War era through<br />

western times to our modern era. The members<br />

display portions of their collections to educate and<br />

invite questions from the public. The show will be<br />

held at NRG park from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission<br />

is $10 for adults 18+ ($2 off coupons available<br />

on www.hgca.org), children 10 yrs-17 yrs $5 and<br />

children under 12 years is free.<br />

Through <strong>February</strong> 12th - Ice at Discovery<br />

Green - Each winter, the park’s model boat basin<br />

is transformed into an outdoor ice rink using<br />

renewable energy and water recycled from Kinder<br />

Lake. The 7,716 square-foot ice skating surface,<br />

the largest in the Southwest, is kept at a frosty<br />

22º F just for you! Come and enjoy winter-time<br />

skating under the Texas sky, with the majestic<br />

Houston skyline as the backdrop. The rink will be<br />

open daily, including holidays. Admission is $14<br />

per person, which includes tax and skate rental.<br />

Fast passes are available online for $30/ticket. For<br />

more information and special events schedule, visit<br />

www.discoverygreen.com/ice.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 17th - 28th - Mardi Gras Galveston -<br />

Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras<br />

celebration in the United States, attracting more<br />

than 300,000 attendees annually. The two-week<br />

celebration is best known for its lavish parades held<br />

on the streets of the city’s historic downtown and<br />

beachfront. The <strong>2017</strong> event is scheduled to be the<br />

biggest Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration yet with<br />

26 parades and dozens of concerts, balcony parties,<br />

DJ laser shows, masked balls and more. For more<br />

information, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 26th - Houston’s Kosher Chili Cookoff<br />

- Join the Houston community for a fun-filled day<br />

of festivities and a kosher chili competition during<br />

the 7th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff. The<br />

event will be held on Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 26, <strong>2017</strong>,<br />

from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish<br />

Community Center of Houston. The Kosher Chili<br />

Cookoff is the largest kosher food event in Houston<br />

and celebrates the fellowship of the Jewish<br />

community with a day of food, live entertainment,<br />

contests and family friendly activities while raising<br />

funds for non-profit organizations in the Houston<br />

Jewish Community. Adults $10, children (4-12) $6<br />

and children under 4 are free.


BOY SCOUTS<br />

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -<br />

COPPERHEAD DISTRICT<br />

For 100 years, Scouting programs<br />

have instilled in youth the values<br />

found in the Scout Oath and Scout<br />

Law. Today, these values are just<br />

as relevant in helping youth grow<br />

to their full potential as they were<br />

in 1910. Scouting helps youth<br />

develop academic skills, self-confidence,<br />

ethics, leadership skills,<br />

outdoor skills and citizenship skills<br />

that influence their adult lives.<br />

Many of our units are supported by<br />

the local Elementary Schools including:<br />

Birkes, Copeland, Duryea,<br />

Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley,<br />

Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf,<br />

Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan,<br />

Tipps, Walker and Wilson.<br />

Other Community groups include:<br />

Autumn Creek Baptist Church,<br />

Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone<br />

United Methodist Church,<br />

Copperfield Church, Crossbridge<br />

Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club,<br />

Deerfield <strong>Village</strong> HOA, LDS Bear<br />

Creek and Copperfield Wards,<br />

Middlegate <strong>Village</strong> HOA, Peace<br />

Community Church, St. Elizabeth<br />

Ann Seton Catholic Church and<br />

Thornton Middle School.<br />

Please contact Angelita Guerrero,<br />

Copperhead District Executive<br />

(713-756-3389 or email angelita.<br />

guerrero@scouting.org) or to go<br />

www.copperhead.shac.org to find<br />

join a Scouting unit near you.<br />

BOY SCOUT TROOP 61<br />

Young men between the ages of 11-<br />

18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout<br />

Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday<br />

nights at Peace Community Church,<br />

5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston,<br />

Texas, 77084. They will get<br />

a hands-on experience of what<br />

Scouting has to offer and have the<br />

opportunity to visit with the Scouts<br />

and their adult leaders to learn more<br />

about the things the troop has done<br />

during meetings and activities.<br />

Scouting activities include camping,<br />

fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun<br />

shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness<br />

survival, community service,<br />

citizenship, swimming, leadership,<br />

white-water rafting and much<br />

more. Troop 61 camps each month<br />

and has a group that goes to High<br />

Adventure Camp and to Merit<br />

Badge Camps each summer.<br />

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Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from<br />

7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday<br />

in the Activity Room at Peace<br />

Community Church. Contact Mike<br />

Viator with Troop 61 if your son is<br />

interested in joining a local Boy<br />

Scout Troop. Cell: 713-253-8465,<br />

mike.viator@comcast.net.<br />

BOY SCOUT TROOP 573<br />

Boy Scouts of America Troop 573<br />

is chartered through Christ the<br />

Redeemer Catholic Church and<br />

meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM<br />

in the Church Community Center<br />

at 11507 Huffmeister Rd. Guests<br />

are always welcome to visit and<br />

attend our Troop Meetings.<br />

The Boy Scouts of America is one<br />

of the nation’s largest and most<br />

prominent values-based youth<br />

development organizations. The<br />

BSA provides a program for young<br />

people that builds character, trains<br />

them in the responsibilities of participating<br />

citizenship and develops<br />

personal fitness. Troop 573 is lead by<br />

our Youth Scouts with support from<br />

our Adult Volunteers. In addition to<br />

the weekly meetings, the Scouts<br />

in Troop 573 plan and organize<br />

monthly camping trips that focus<br />

on a variety of activities including<br />

hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing,<br />

horseback riding and more.<br />

Troop 573 also provides support<br />

for the Cy-Fair Community by participating<br />

in Service Projects that<br />

are organized and executed by<br />

Scouts earning their Eagle Rank.<br />

Troop 573’s focus on the Scout has<br />

led to a long list of Eagle Scouts<br />

that have found success in education<br />

and careers thanks to their<br />

dedication the Scout Oath and to<br />

help people at all times.<br />

You can learn more about BSA Troop<br />

573 by attending our Troop Meetings,<br />

online at www.troopmasterweb5.com/075636T<br />

or on Facebook<br />

at facebook.com/BSATroop573.<br />

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT<br />

PACK 164<br />

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach<br />

boys about character, respect,<br />

responsibility and many other<br />

traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home<br />

school Cub Scout Pack that services<br />

the Greater West Houston/Katy<br />

area. Pack 164 promotes service to<br />

God, to country and to others. If you<br />

are interested and your son is in 1 st<br />

through 5 th grade, please contact<br />

Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />

At Johnson Dental, we love helping patients of all<br />

ages achieve the healthy, beautiful smile they<br />

deserve. Our practice is a warm and family-friendly<br />

environment with a wide variety of general,<br />

cosmetic and restorative services available.<br />

Call for an appointment<br />

832-593-0700<br />

• New patients welcome<br />

• Most dental insurances accepted<br />

• Cable television in treatment rooms<br />

• Emergencies seen promptly<br />

• Digital X-rays for reduced radiation<br />

Kerry Johnson, D.D.S.<br />

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ASK YOUR<br />

NEIGHBORHOOD<br />

PLANNER<br />

By Craig Narum CFP®,<br />

area resident<br />

RESOURCES TO HELP THOSE CARING<br />

FOR A LOVED ONE AT HOME<br />

If you provide home-based care to a loved one, you are not alone.<br />

Millions of Americans provide unpaid family care every year.<br />

Being a caregiver can be overwhelming, particularly if you are juggling<br />

other responsibilities, such as working or raising a family.<br />

Knowing where to turn for help can make a difference -- both in the<br />

quality of care your loved one receives and in lessening the stress<br />

and responsibilities on you.<br />

Where to Go for Assistance: Elder Care Support. If the person you are<br />

providing care for is 65 or older, there are many resources available<br />

to you. One of the first stops to make is the U.S. Administration on<br />

Aging (AoA), which can be found online at www.aoa.gov. The AoA is<br />

dedicated to helping “elderly individuals maintain their dignity and<br />

independence in their homes and communities.”<br />

The AoA also maintains a website called the Eldercare Locator<br />

(www.eldercare.gov) that can help caregivers find local agencies<br />

that provide home and community-based services such as transportation,<br />

meals, home care and support assistance. Other helpful<br />

online resources:<br />

The Medicare website (www.medicare.gov) details the various types<br />

of home health care services that are covered under Medicare and<br />

furnishes tools designed to help those in need of care choose home<br />

health care providers. Be sure to access the booklet “Medicare and<br />

Home Health Care.”<br />

ElderCarelink (www.eldercarelink.com) is a referral service consisting<br />

of over 50,000 senior care providers across the United States<br />

and includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult daycare<br />

and home care services.<br />

The Visiting Nurse Association of America (VNAA) website (www.<br />

vnaa.org) has a database of visiting nurses in your area. The VNAA is<br />

an association of individuals who provide cost-effective health care<br />

to the elderly and the disabled.<br />

If your loved one is a veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<br />

(www.va.gov) provides a detailed listing of VA health care benefits.<br />

Additional services can be obtained from the nonprofit Disabled<br />

American Veterans (www.dav.org), including claims assistance and<br />

transportation to VA hospitals.<br />

The consumer-facing site of the National Association for Home Care<br />

and Hospice (www.nahc.org/consumer) offers guidance and resources<br />

to help caregivers find services in their area. Both the National<br />

Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) and Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net)<br />

have extensive sections devoted to caregivers that include guidance<br />

on finding support services, including home health care.<br />

Where to Go for Assistance: Caregiver Support. The National Family<br />

Caregivers Association (NFCA) has a wealth of resources for caregivers<br />

at its Web site (www.thefamilycaregiver.org), including an<br />

online support network and a library of helpful tips on topics ranging<br />

from reducing stress to care management techniques. Other resources<br />

include:<br />

The Family Caregiver Alliance (www.caregiver.org) started as a<br />

small task force created to assist San Francisco-based caregivers. It<br />

has now grown into a national organization dedicated to advancing<br />

the development of high-quality, cost-effective programs for caregivers<br />

in every state.<br />

AARP (www.aarp.org) has a number of online communities devoted<br />

to caregivers, including those specific to loved ones who are suffering<br />

from cancer and Alzheimer’s. There is no age requirement to<br />

participate in any of AARP’s communities.<br />

The National Alliance for Caregiving (www.caregiving.org) also has<br />

online resources to help those who are providing help to others,<br />

including its Family Caregiving 101 site (www.familycaregiving101.<br />

org), which offers education and support.<br />

The average family caregiver works either full or part-time - in addition<br />

to nearly 20 hours of care per week. Those responsibilities really<br />

add up. So do your best to heed the advice of the many advocacy<br />

groups encouraging caregivers to carve out some time to take care<br />

of themselves, both physically and mentally.<br />

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PARENT’S (MOM’S)<br />

& CHILDREN’S GROUPS,<br />

ORGANIZATIONS,<br />

CLUBS, ETC.<br />

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP<br />

La Leche League is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization<br />

dedicated to providing education, information, support and<br />

encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is<br />

a simple and natural process, but you may need support and information<br />

on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and<br />

breastfeeding, avoiding problems and overcoming any difficulties that<br />

may occur. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies can<br />

be helpful and reassuring. Having accurate, up-to-date information is<br />

also important. Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn<br />

about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly<br />

meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also<br />

the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche<br />

League can give you the network of support you need.<br />

There are numerous meeting locations all over the Houston area. For<br />

more info, visit www.LLLHouston.org.<br />

MOPS AT GOOD SHEPHERD<br />

You are invited to a place designed specifically for you, a mother of<br />

preschoolers. You’ll experience authentic community, mothering support,<br />

personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best<br />

mom possible. Contact Renate Wheeler at renateqw@yahoo.com<br />

for more information, or visit the MOPS link under the “ministries”<br />

tab on our church website at www.goodchurch.us for registration<br />

information and enrollment forms.<br />

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)<br />

Moms Welcome! Join us at Bear Creek United Methodist church for<br />

friendship, community and resources. Who are we? We’re MOPS!<br />

Mothers of Preschoolers - serving moms pregnancy through kindergarten!<br />

We meet every 2 nd & 4 th Monday of the month (during the<br />

school year) at the BCUMC Fellowship Hall from 9:30-11:30 AM.<br />

Want to come but don’t know what to do with your kiddos? Our<br />

Moppets program provides loving and quality care for your kids<br />

during each meeting, leaving you free to enjoy adult conversation<br />

with other mommies from your neighborhood, some yummy brunch<br />

and a hot cup of coffee. Wow! That sounds great you say? Well drop<br />

on by! Questions? Contact Amber Bowers at bcumcmops@gmail.<br />

com. You can also visit www.bearcreekumc.org for more information<br />

about location, MOPS and Moppets. We are moms and we believe<br />

that better moms make a better world.<br />

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MOPS SECOND BAPTIST - WEST CAMPUS<br />

Are you a mother of a preschooler? Are you looking for a fun time<br />

of fellowship with other mommies? Then MOPS is for you! Join us<br />

for monthly meetings with great speakers, crafts, demonstrations,<br />

small group discussion and of course delicious food. Free childcare<br />

is provided and this is a great night out for working moms and stay<br />

at home moms. This the only MOPS group in Katy that meets at<br />

night! For more information, please call Faye in the nursery office at<br />

713-465-3408, x1007.<br />

COPPERFIELD MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS)<br />

Are you a Mother of a Preschooler (newborn through Kindergarten)?<br />

Come and give yourselves a chance to recharge with Copperfield<br />

MOPS through sharing a delicious breakfast, meaningful conversation<br />

and relevant presentations as we work toward becoming<br />

stronger mothers and women of God. We would love for you to<br />

join us! Meetings are held at Copperfield Church (8350 Highway 6<br />

N, 77095) from 9:30 AM-12 noon on the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of every<br />

month September-May.<br />

MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL<br />

“Looking for a mom to pray with?” Moms in prayer International is<br />

dedicated to covering our children and schools in prayer using the<br />

Scriptures. Find a group near you or start one. It only takes 2 moms<br />

to get together once a week for 1 hour. For more information, look<br />

us up at www.MomsInPrayer.org.<br />

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI)<br />

When it comes to your child’s development, getting help early is best!<br />

Texas Early Childhood Intervention, ECI, provides early intervention<br />

and therapy services for children birth to 36 months. If you have<br />

questions about how your baby or toddler is developing-ask ECI!<br />

Programs are in every Texas County.<br />

Questions or concerns? Call ECI of MHMRA Harris County at 713-970-<br />

4900 or visit www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis to find out more about ECI<br />

and to find your local program. ECI developmental screenings and<br />

evaluations are at no cost to families!<br />

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS<br />

Are You a Single Parent? Need an activity to share with the kids? Do<br />

you need a new group of single friends? Do you need support of<br />

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friends that are in the same boat as you? Members and their children<br />

frequently enjoy camping, picnics, the Zoo, theater, dances, swimming,<br />

museums, house parties, movies and many other activities<br />

together. For more information about Parents Without Partners International,<br />

check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.<br />

org or Parent without Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.<br />

pwphouston.org or contact Barbara 281-469-5646.<br />

WEST HOUSTON HOME EDUCATORS, INC.<br />

West Houston Home Educators, Inc. is a support group of home<br />

schooling families that meets on the 2 nd Tuesday of every month, at<br />

Cypress Family Fellowship Church, 17330 W. Little York, at 7:00 PM.<br />

For more information, see our website at www.whhe.org.<br />

MOMS CLUB OF FAR NORTHWEST HOUSTON<br />

Ever feel like you are the only one staying at home? Would you like to<br />

meet more moms who have made the choice to stay home with their<br />

children? MOMS Club of Far Northwest Houston is a support network<br />

for stay at home moms who are ready to get out of the house and<br />

play! We offer park days, field trips, mom’s night out, playgroups and<br />

more! Newborns through preschoolers... there is fun for everyone! In<br />

general, we serve the area between Katy Hockley Road, Highway 6<br />

and FM 529 and 290, as well as the area between 290, 249, 1960 and<br />

Beltway 8. We would like to invite you to join us and find out more at<br />

our next monthly meeting! For more information, please email us at<br />

momclubfnw@gmail.com or log on to www.momsclub.org.<br />

MUSLIM MOMMIES OF NORTHWEST HOUSTON<br />

Muslim Mommies of Northwest Houston is a faith-based playgroup<br />

for infants through preschoolers. We meet every Thursday at 10:30<br />

AM at the Bear Creek Mosque for toddlers/preschool story-time and<br />

crafts. Feel free to come by any Thursday to get a feel for what we<br />

do. Please email before coming. Email: uhani0103@yahoo.com. The<br />

purpose of the playgroup is to provide an Islamic environment for<br />

mothers and children to learn, play and socialize. The playgroup<br />

plans various activities every week like story-time, nasheed time, arts<br />

and crafts time and even free play time. We are always open to more<br />

ideas and encourage members’ input. If interested, please email us<br />

at uhani0103@yahoo.com.<br />

Also, we are compiling a list of Muslim babysitters in the NW/Katy/Copperfield/Cypress<br />

area. If you would like to be added on the list, please email<br />

us at uhani0103@yahoo.com with ‘Muslim Mommies’ in the subject line.<br />

CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS<br />

Attention all homeschoolers, Classical Conversations is coming to our<br />

area! We will be meeting Mondays, starting this fall, at the Weekley<br />

Community Center on Greenhouse and Longenbaugh Road. Classical<br />

Conversations is a great way to have community with other homeschool<br />

moms and uses the Classical style of learning. Registration<br />

is now open. For more information, please contact Joy Huynh at<br />

joyhuynh77@gmail.com.<br />

MOMS CLUB OF CYPRESS-NORTH, TEXAS<br />

Are you an at-home mom looking for some fun distractions during<br />

the day? Why not try out MOMS Club of Cypress-North! We are a<br />

chapter of the International MOMS Club, which is a national, nonprofit<br />

organization that gives at-home mothers the opportunity to share<br />

activities and discussions with other mothers and their children.<br />

Activities are held during the day, when at-home mothers need<br />

support and interaction the most. Children are always welcome. We<br />

also organize community service projects throughout the year. Our<br />

members are moms of various ages and backgrounds with kids of<br />

all ages (newborn to high school age).<br />

Our business meetings are held the 2 nd Thursday of every month.<br />

If you are interested or would like more information, please visit<br />

our web site at www.momsclub.org or contact Stephanie Hvezdos,<br />

President, at whizwine@aol.com or 713-444-0697 for location, directions<br />

or any questions. We are happily welcoming new moms at<br />

each meeting. Hope to see you there!<br />

NORTHWEST HOUSTON MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES<br />

(NWHMOM)<br />

Mothers of twins, triplets or more multiples are invited to join<br />

NWHMOM! We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM at<br />

Sterling Country Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd. Raising multiples<br />

is hard, but you are not alone! Come enjoy conversation, crafts and informative<br />

speakers and learn from moms who have been in your shoes.<br />

Please visit our website at www.nwhmom.com for more information!<br />

GET OUTSIDE WITH HIKE IT BABY<br />

Hike It Baby is a group dedicated to getting families together and<br />

out into nature across the Houston area. There are a huge variety of<br />

meetups that range from urban strolls to trail hikes to playground<br />

dates and everyone is welcome - moms, dads, caretakers, even<br />

grandparents! The hikes are volunteer-led and free to participate in;<br />

all you have to do is join in the fun! Check out www.hikeitbaby.com<br />

for more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.<br />

®<br />

We Make Your Home Beautiful<br />

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A TALE OF TWO SUPER BOWLS<br />

2004 VS. <strong>2017</strong><br />

The last time Space City hosted the Big<br />

Game was 13 years ago. Needless to say, a<br />

lot has changed for the fourth-largest city in<br />

the U.S. Here’s a quick peek at Houston of<br />

Super Bowls Past vs. Houston of <strong>2017</strong>:<br />

Population:<br />

In 2004 the Houston metro population was<br />

5.1 million; in <strong>2017</strong> an estimated 6.6 million<br />

will call Houston home.<br />

Transportation:<br />

• In 2004, Houston airports served 44 million<br />

passengers; in 2015 that figure grew to<br />

55 million and is expected to continue to<br />

expand in 2016 with new direct service.<br />

• In 2004, the two passenger airports<br />

served 100 domestic and 50 international<br />

destinations; in 2015 that figure grew to 124<br />

domestic and 74 international destinations.<br />

In 2004, Houston had 7.5 miles of rail; in<br />

<strong>2017</strong> it will boast nearly 23 miles.<br />

Hospitality and Tourism:<br />

• In 2004, the Houston area had roughly<br />

44,000 hotel rooms; by <strong>2017</strong> there will be<br />

more than 84,000 hotel rooms.<br />

BEST THINGS TO BUY IN FEBRUARY<br />

<strong>February</strong> is a good month for deals - and<br />

most consumers are ready to open their<br />

wallets again. Retailers know this and that,<br />

combined with a few holidays, means the<br />

promotions are flying. Here’s what’s likely<br />

to be on sale this month:<br />

Tax prep software. No, it’s not romantic. But it<br />

must be done, so you might as well do it at a discount.<br />

RetailMeNot has a deal on TurboTax that<br />

could get you up to $20 off and Coupons.com has<br />

a similar deal for 20% off H&R Block software.<br />

President’s Day sales. Dealnews says we’re<br />

likely to see deals at clothing and department<br />

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• Space Center Houston, the visitors center<br />

for NASA Johnson Space Center, saw<br />

attendance of just over 704,000 in 2004; in<br />

2016 that figure is expected to be close to 1<br />

million visitors.<br />

• In 2004, about 17 million people visited<br />

the Houston Galleria (the largest shopping<br />

complex in Texas); in 2015 more than 30<br />

million people passed through the Galleria.<br />

• In 2004, roughly 6,000 restaurants and<br />

nightlife establishments were active in the<br />

Houston area; in 2015 that number had<br />

expanded to approximately 10,000.<br />

Parks:<br />

• In 2004, Discovery Green was just a parking<br />

lot. Since it’s opening in 2008, the 12-acre<br />

park has become downtown’s premiere<br />

green space and entertainment destination.<br />

Discovery Green and Kinder Lake will serve<br />

as party headquarters for the Super Bowl<br />

LIVE festival leading up to the big game.<br />

• In 2004, Hermann Park, the heart of the<br />

Houston Museum District, had recently<br />

undergone a $9 million renovation. Since<br />

then more than $46 million has been spent<br />

to add major additions like McGovern<br />

Centennial Gardens, the Bill Coats Bridge,<br />

extensive landscaping and Lake Plaza.<br />

stores during the upcoming three-day weekend,<br />

so if you’re in the market for clothing,<br />

bedding, tools or other household items, you<br />

might want to wait it out.<br />

Perfume. It makes a great Valentine’s Day<br />

gift. Look for gift-with-purchase deals or fragrance<br />

gift sets, says the Wall Street Journal.<br />

Canned goods. Stick with us - we know this<br />

isn’t the normal best buy. But <strong>February</strong> is<br />

National Canned Food month, according to<br />

Daily Finance and grocery stores are likely<br />

to be running discounts to celebrate. Stock<br />

up on your favorite items or buy a few things<br />

to donate to a local charity or food pantry.<br />

Candy.<br />

Sports:<br />

In 2004, Houston was home to four major<br />

league sports teams with the Astros,<br />

Rockets and Texans; now two more teams<br />

have joined the roster, the Houston Dynamo<br />

and Dash (soccer)<br />

Technology:<br />

• In <strong>2017</strong>, Reliant and NRG Energy have<br />

installed a dozen NRG Go stations across<br />

the facilities. These stations each have 120<br />

portable power chargers available for free<br />

on game days, so fans can grab a charger<br />

and keep using their phones to take action<br />

shots, share moments and keep connected.<br />

Pre-Game Festivities:<br />

In 2004, a record 200,000 attended the “NFL<br />

Experience” inside the GRB. In <strong>2017</strong>, the 10-<br />

day Super Bowl LIVE festival will spread over<br />

35 blocks of downtown and is expected to<br />

attract over 1 million fans with free concerts<br />

by some of the biggest names in music,<br />

local culinary experiences, NFL fan games<br />

and much more.<br />

Courtesy of www.visithoustontexas.com/<br />

media/press-releases/post/a-tale-of-twosuper-bowls-houston-in-2004-vs-<strong>2017</strong><br />

After Valentine’s Day, that is - all of those<br />

heart-shaped boxes and traditional romantic<br />

candies will be going on sale. Treat yourself<br />

or celebrate a day late. If your valentine is a<br />

bargain hunter, he or she won’t mind.<br />

As for what to skip, may we suggest dinner<br />

out? On <strong>February</strong> 14 th , at least. Many restaurants<br />

have prix fixe menus, which often<br />

means jacked up prices and limited selection.<br />

You’re better off cooking at home. Serious<br />

Eats has a large collection of recipes for two.<br />

Courtesy of www.jeanchatzky.com/frugalfriday-best-things-buy-february<br />

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LIBRARY<br />

NEWS<br />

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK)<br />

PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084,<br />

281-550-0885<br />

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM,<br />

Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />

Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM,<br />

Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. - 10 AM - 5 PM.<br />

Schedule of events<br />

Adults<br />

• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS - Wednesday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 1 st , 6:30 PM. Interested in volunteering<br />

at the library? We have periodic<br />

orientation sessions to introduce you to our<br />

library and what kinds of work you could do.<br />

Applications are available at the Information<br />

Desks (must be signed by guardian if volunteer<br />

is under 18). Volunteers under the age of<br />

14 must volunteer with a parent or guardian.<br />

• STARTING YOUR SPRING GARDEN - Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 4 th , 10:30 AM. Come to this program<br />

to learn how to start your plants indoors in<br />

time for planting in the Spring!<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY MEET-<br />

ING - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 8 th at 6:30 PM. Did<br />

you enjoy a program or service at the library?<br />

Support us and show your appreciation by<br />

joining the Friends of the Library! The Friends<br />

of the Library meet monthly to plan fundraisers<br />

and other activities to help support the<br />

library’s programs and services.<br />

• MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT! - Thursday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 9 th , 4:30 PM. Come to the library<br />

to make a Valentine’s Day gift for someone<br />

special. Limit one gift per customer. Craft<br />

supplies provided. First come, first served.<br />

• FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP - Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11 th , 10 AM. Learn more about<br />

a wide variety of financial topics at our free<br />

financial planning workshops. Please RSVP<br />

to Madelin Ramos, mramos@2020fa.com.<br />

• YOGA - Saturdays, 1 PM. Learn more about<br />

yoga, the ancient art based on a harmonizing<br />

system of development for mind, body and<br />

spirit. Gain a sense of well-being, learn more<br />

about the origins of yoga and learn some<br />

new poses!<br />

• PASSPORT PROCESSING SERVICE – Tuesday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 21 st , 12-5 PM, Wednesday, <strong>February</strong><br />

22 nd , 1-7 PM and Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 23 rd , 1-5<br />

PM. Do you or someone in your family need<br />

a passport? The Harris County District Clerks<br />

Office is provided a free passport processing<br />

service for all ages. No appointment necessary.<br />

First come, first served.<br />

• FREE TAX HELP WITH THE AARP - Tuesdays<br />

and Fridays, 1-5 PM. Get free tax help from<br />

the AARP! Please bring copy of last year’s<br />

return, W-2 forms from each employer, all<br />

1099s and receipts or cancelled checks for<br />

itemizing. You must have Social Security<br />

card for self and dependents. First come,<br />

first served. Sign up at the Information Desk<br />

beginning at 10 AM on Tuesdays and on the<br />

signup sheet posted to the front doors after<br />

noon on Fridays.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - These classes will<br />

cover a range of topics! Call the branch for<br />

specific class information.<br />

• THE BEAR CREEK BOOK CLUB - 2 nd Mon 7 PM.<br />

• THE BEAR CREEK MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 3 rd<br />

Thursday, 11 AM. The Library is hosting a<br />

mystery book club! All sleuths and amateur<br />

Sherlocks heed this call! Come to this lively<br />

group and share your passion for mysteries!<br />

Weekly Programs<br />

• SAVVY STITCHERS - Every Thursday, 4 PM.<br />

The Bear Creek Knitters Club is a place to<br />

share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques<br />

or to teach someone else a new knitting skill.<br />

Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make sure<br />

to bring your needles and yarn.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - Every Friday at 1:30<br />

PM and 4 PM and Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 4 th at<br />

3:30 PM. These classes will cover a range of<br />

topics including Computer Basics, Internet<br />

Basics, Microsoft Office Classes, Intro to<br />

eReaders, Social Networking, Technology<br />

Toolbox and more! Call the branch for specific<br />

class information.<br />

• LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at 2<br />

PM. Come to the library for a family friendly<br />

storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog!<br />

This library program is in partnership with<br />

Tender Loving K-9s. All ages welcome.<br />

• ESL CONVERSATION - Saturdays at 12:30<br />

PM. Join our free Conversational ESL class.<br />

Emphasis will be placed on verb tenses. Attendees<br />

will need to fill out an application.<br />

Everyone is welcome!<br />

• ESL READING GROUP - Wednesdays at 6 PM<br />

and Saturdays at 2 PM. Open to individuals<br />

whose first language is not English. This free<br />

class will help ESL students learn to improve<br />

their reading skills. Open to people at all<br />

reading levels. No registration required.<br />

TEEN PROGRAMS<br />

• TEEN PROGRAMS - Mondays at 4 PM. Want to<br />

do something fun and interesting after school?<br />

The library is hosting weekly Teen events. You<br />

can watch an anime, take part in a book or<br />

movie critic club and so much more!<br />

CHILDREN<br />

• MIDDLE SCHOOL SPOT – Wednesdays at 5<br />

PM. Come join the fun of Middle School Spot,<br />

a rotating program for ages 10-12. Activities<br />

include Gaming, Writing Workshop, Read<br />

Anything Book Club and Puzzles.<br />

• Tuesdays, 10:15 AM - Preschool<br />

Story Time for children ages 3-5 years.<br />

• Thursdays 10:15 AM - Infant Story Time<br />

for children ages 0-18 months.<br />

• Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - Tuesday Craft, for middle<br />

school and elementary aged children.<br />

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Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and<br />

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Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books<br />

year-round, offering them to the public for<br />

a set donation amount. The store is open<br />

six days a week and staffed by volunteers.<br />

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support our community library.<br />

• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at<br />

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for news and events about the library<br />

and college and in the community.<br />

• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />

• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL RE-<br />

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Note: All programs are subject to change.<br />

Please contact the library or visit the website<br />

for up-to-date information.<br />

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL<br />

FICTION BOOK CLUB - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS -<br />

1 PM, LRNC 131<br />

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and<br />

Needlework Group<br />

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105<br />

Call for info.<br />

eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />

eBooks Appointments now available.<br />

Make an appointment at<br />

LoneStar.edu/library/15938.<br />

ESL TALK TIME<br />

Registration Spring <strong>2017</strong><br />

All new students must register and take a<br />

placement test on one of the following dates<br />

in LRNC 131. Please allow approximately 45<br />

minutes for the test.<br />

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB, LRNC 215<br />

Mondays, 1-3 PM<br />

JOB & CAREER WORKSHOPS<br />

Spring sessions resume <strong>February</strong> 7 th .<br />

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />

See the full schedule of Adult Programs<br />

and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/<br />

cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services<br />

or call<br />

281-290-3214/3218.<br />

Note: All programs are subject to change.<br />

Please contact the library or visit the website<br />

for up-to-date information.<br />

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUB: (Registration required),<br />

Mondays, Teen Room, 7-8 PM<br />

2/13: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<br />

by Mark Twain<br />

BOOK CLUB: (Registration required),<br />

Teen Room, Fridays, 1-2 PM<br />

2/17: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<br />

by Mark Twain<br />

SCREEN - PLAY:<br />

Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM:<br />

Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room.<br />

2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10: Contact the library<br />

or visit the Teen website for film titles.<br />

See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and<br />

Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) -<br />

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) -<br />

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years)<br />

- 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de<br />

cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM<br />

BABY PAJAMA TIME:<br />

1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />

FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />

2 nd and 4 th Tuesday, 6:30 PM (ages 3-6 years)<br />

THURSDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:<br />

For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

FAMILY GAME NIGHT:<br />

Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages.<br />

Limited to 40 children.<br />

See the full schedule of Children’s Programs<br />

and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />

All programs are free<br />

and open to the public.<br />

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CHURCH AND OTHER RELIGIOUS INFORMATION<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

14423 West Road, 713-896-1773 www.elcsh.org.<br />

Epiphany Lutheran Church is hosting a Valentine’s Parents Night Out<br />

on Friday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th , 6:30-10 PM for children ages 3 years old (must<br />

be potty-trained) through 5 th grade. The children will eat dinner, play<br />

games, create valentine crafts and watch a movie. You can register<br />

online at www.elcsh.org on the Children’s Ministry page. Registration<br />

is only $15 per child and is open through Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 9 th . Celebrate<br />

Valentine’s Day while we watch your kids! For more information,<br />

contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministry.<br />

FREE! SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER<br />

Take a break from cooking dinner on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th ! Join us<br />

at Epiphany Lutheran Church for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake<br />

Dinner. Dinner is served from 5-7 PM. Enjoy some Mardi Gras music while<br />

you eat dinner! Children will create an Alleluia Banner, Mardi-Gras masks<br />

and Crowns and end the evening with a Parade and sing-a-long as we<br />

bury our Alleluias in preparation for Lent. Shrove Tuesday is a day of<br />

celebration as well as penitence, because it’s the last day before Lent.<br />

Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday came<br />

about as the last chance to indulge yourself and to use up the foods<br />

that weren’t allowed in Lent. Giving up foods: but not wasting them. In<br />

the old days there were many foods that observant Christians would<br />

not eat during Lent: foods such as meat and fish, fats, eggs and milky<br />

foods. So that no food was wasted, families would have a feast on the<br />

shriving Tuesday and eat up all the foods that wouldn’t last the forty<br />

days of Lent without spoiling. The need to eat up the fats gave rise to<br />

the French name Mardi Gras; meaning fat Tuesday. Pancakes became<br />

associated with Shrove Tuesday as they were a dish that could use up<br />

all the eggs, fats and milk in the house with just the addition of flour.<br />

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

17020 West Road www.stcuthbert.org<br />

You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake<br />

Supper on <strong>February</strong> 28 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and<br />

play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. Food<br />

items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were regarded as restricted<br />

during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would<br />

have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating pancakes<br />

on Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk,<br />

fats and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the<br />

consumption of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the name<br />

“Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras.<br />

You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday services at St. Cuthbert<br />

Episcopal church on March 1 st at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All services<br />

have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM service<br />

is designed for children and their families. Ash Wednesday marks the<br />

beginning of the season of Lent, which is dedicated to reflection, prayer<br />

and fasting in preparation for Easter.<br />

Lenten Study: Forty Days in the Force<br />

Join St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church on Wednesday nights March 8 th<br />

through April 5 th , from 6:30-7:30 PM for our Lenten series, Forty Days in<br />

the Force. All ages are invited to participate. We will explore the many<br />

spiritual themes that weave throughout the Star Wars films. From the<br />

Force to the dark side, the issues presented in the films have a moral<br />

and spiritual complexity that, if paid attention to, can help us better<br />

understand our place in the world and our relation to others and to<br />

God. Through Forty Days in the Force we hope to see the challenges and<br />

victories in our everyday Christian life. There will always be a teacher<br />

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and a student and there will always be evil, but thanks to God and his<br />

Son, there will always be good and we will always have a purpose.<br />

Nursery will be provided for infants and toddlers. Star Wars activities<br />

will be provided for preschoolers. Those ages 6 through 106 will explore<br />

the force together.<br />

MEN IN CHRIST<br />

All men, especially those of Nigerian heritage, are invited to the MEN, INC<br />

(Men in Christ) group. MEN, INC is geared towards reigniting the physical<br />

and spiritual leadership roles young men play in their families and<br />

communities. This group will have their inaugural meeting on Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 4 th from 10 AM-12 noon. They will meet on the first Saturday of<br />

every month over brunch, using structured studies and discussions in a<br />

relaxed atmosphere. Please contact Sally Mahon at sally@stcuthbert.<br />

org or 281-463-7330 for more information and location.<br />

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas<br />

77095. For more information, please call the church office at 281-855-<br />

2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.<br />

AFTER SCHOOL CARE CLUB FOF, a Before & After School Program, is a<br />

ministry of Church and Preschool providing before/after school care for<br />

ages K-6 th grade. CFISD bus service to those in the Holmsley Elementary<br />

School attendance zone. Hours available are 6:30 AM to bus pick up<br />

time and again from bus drop off to 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, After-School<br />

Children recite the Lord’s Prayer and ask God’s blessings before their<br />

afternoon snack provided by Club FOF. For those who wish to do their<br />

homework after school, study time is provided in the homework room.<br />

Children also have outdoor play in our spacious playground, as well as<br />

indoor activities in our full sized gym. Secured clock in/out system for<br />

safety. Now enrolling for spring.<br />

LIFEPATH CHURCH CLUB T3 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM<br />

Lifepath Church is now enrolling for Club T3, our After-School Program<br />

for grades K-5 th . Club T3 will be every Mon-Fri, 4-6 PM, following the<br />

CyFair School District Calendar. This is a Faith based program designed<br />

to Train, Teach and Tutor students with academic enrichment opportunities<br />

that include tutoring, daily devotions, reading clubs, running,<br />

b-ball, dance, music, gardening, providing healthy snacks and much<br />

more. Cost is $40 a month (subsidized by our Mission’s Ministry). Register<br />

online at www.lifepathhouston.com/after-school-programs.<br />

CORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org<br />

Cornerstone United Methodist Church is located at 18081 West Rd.,<br />

Houston, 77095. You’ll find us behind CVS and ASI Gymnastics! Questions?<br />

Contact Erica Knight at family@cornerstoneumc.org or call the<br />

church office at 281-859-4141.<br />

“COVER TO COVER” BIBLE STUDY<br />

Cornerstone will once again be offering their “Cover-to-Cover: Read the<br />

Bible in a Year” Bible study. This will be the second year for the church to<br />

offer this study designed to read and study the Holy Bible from Genesis<br />

1 to Revelation 22 in a year. The class will meet at 5 PM every Sunday<br />

evening continuing through August <strong>2017</strong>. A nursery is provided at no<br />

cost. Week-to-week drop-ins are welcome and the weekly readings will<br />

be published in the weekly Sunday bulletin, the monthly church newsletter<br />

and weekly on the church’s Facebook page. Those completing the<br />

study will receive a certification of completion and a recognition pin for<br />

their achievement. Everyone is invited to attend.<br />

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CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH LADIES BIBLE STUDY<br />

The women’s group will begin a bible study, A Compassionate Call To Counter Culture.<br />

We live in days marked by a rapidly changing moral landscape. Debates rage. Emotions<br />

run high. But the stakes are even higher than we might think. What if the real issue is the<br />

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This is a 6-week study and will cover the subjects of: Culture; Wealth; Human Life; Sexuality;<br />

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THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible<br />

investigate a new book of the Bible. All are invited.<br />

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join every Wednesday morning<br />

at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529).<br />

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY<br />

AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran Church<br />

is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you<br />

to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your Bible<br />

when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors for<br />

some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to<br />

8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative<br />

Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner<br />

of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).<br />

A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and<br />

facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please<br />

email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and<br />

phone number.<br />

ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES<br />

Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, at the corner of West<br />

Road and Queenston. Website at stcuthbert.org.<br />

ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great group of fun loving people!<br />

The group meets for Bible study and good-natured discussion every<br />

Thursday afternoon at 1 PM at the church. All are welcome; you don’t<br />

have to be a senior citizen to attend.<br />

CHRISTIAN FORMATION ON SUNDAY MORNINGS - Christian Formation<br />

classes for children, youth and adults at St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church<br />

are held every Sunday morning from 9:10-10 AM. The Nursery is open<br />

from 7:50 AM-12:30 PM.<br />

Adults: John: The Gospel of Light and Life - During the season of Lent,<br />

the adults will explore The Gospel of John. This gospel is filled with rich<br />

images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the<br />

gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they<br />

“may have life in his name.”<br />

Youth: Current Events - The Youth class, grades 6 through 12, connects<br />

world events with the Bible, faith and everyday life. They examine<br />

relevant faith and life issues using the latest music, movies, news and<br />

current events.<br />

Older Children: Building Faith Brick by Brick - Those in third through<br />

fifth grades learn the same lessons as the younger children, then will<br />

re-create the Bible stories using Legos.<br />

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Younger Children: Activate Faith - Children, ages three through second<br />

grade, engage in a program called Activate Faith. This is a comprehensive,<br />

Bible-based program.<br />

COPPERFIELD CHURCH SENIOR ADULTS<br />

GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM<br />

BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM<br />

DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For more info.,<br />

www.copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273.<br />

WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM,<br />

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.<br />

Come join our group! We are an active, fun-loving bunch. Once you<br />

come for a visit and get to know us, you’ll want to be a part of our<br />

Senior Adult Group. You do not have to be a member of Copperfield<br />

Church to be a part of our Senior Adult Group.<br />

V ENCUENTRO DISCÍPULOS<br />

MISIONEROS<br />

Este es un llamado para los católicos de Estados<br />

Unidos para ser autenticos misioneros y<br />

testigos del Amor de Dios. El encuentro será<br />

desde Enero a Junio <strong>2017</strong>, se formarán equipos<br />

parroquiales de 7-12 personas quienes se<br />

reunirán para discutir y explorar los cinco de<br />

evangelización inspirados por el Papa Francisco<br />

en La Alegría del Evangelio n. 24 como preparación y formación de<br />

fe y para atender el encuentro parroquial de SEAS.<br />

Visite San Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd,<br />

Houston, TX 77084 y llene una forma de registro en nuestra oficina<br />

parroquial. Colóquela en la canasta de la colecta o entréguela en la<br />

oficina parroquial. Para más información contacte a Diana 281-745-<br />

3722 o Lucia 281-463-7878, o a VEncuentroSEAS@gmail.com.<br />

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

ATTENTION: CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PERSONS<br />

Did you know that on the second Friday of each month Bear Creek<br />

United Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for<br />

your loved one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This<br />

gathering provides free time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair<br />

exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch and more. Caregivers<br />

are also welcome to stay and join the fun. For more information or<br />

to register, please call the church office at 281-463-2330.<br />

Bear Creek United Methodist Church is located at 16000 Rippling<br />

Water Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.<br />

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR NATIONAL SYMBOL?<br />

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />

Against Benjamin Franklin’s wishes, the Bald Eagle became our national symbol in 1782 and by 1970, they were nearly extinct. There are<br />

several reasons for this. It was legal to hunt eagles for sport and the long-held belief that eagles picked up lambs and children with their<br />

talons was another reason to kill the birds. Since the diet of the eagle is mostly fish, eagles were killed to protect fishing grounds. The use<br />

of pesticides proved disastrous to the survival of the eagles. The chemicals collected in the fish that were eaten by the birds. These chemicals<br />

severely limited their ability to reproduce and when they did produce, the egg shells were very thin and weak. The chemical DDT was<br />

restricted in 1972. When restrictions were put in place and DDT was banned, the eagle population began to rebound. It was removed from<br />

the US government’s list of endangered species in 1995 and went from being classified as endangered to threatened. In 2007 it was de-listed<br />

and has been assigned a risk level of “Least Concern.”<br />

Bald eagles mate for life but recent research suggests there may be an occasional “divorce” and if a mate dies, an eagle will “remarry.” They<br />

work together to construct the largest nest of any North American bird which they return to every year. The work to build the nest is what<br />

actually “cements” their bond. Typically the nests are 5 to 6 feet in diameter and 2 to 4 feet wide and since they tend to use the same nest<br />

every year, the nest can continue to get a little bigger every year. They prefer to nest in old growth at least 65 feet high, near open water<br />

and away from human habitation but have been seen in populated areas.<br />

Because the Bald Eagle is our national symbol, it has been given protection by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The Act prohibits<br />

anyone, without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior, from “taking” bald eagles. Taking is described to include their parts, nests<br />

or eggs, molesting or disturbing the birds. The Act provides criminal penalties for persons who “take, possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer<br />

to sell, purchase or barter, transport, export or import, at any time or any manner, any bald eagle ... [or any golden eagle], alive or dead or<br />

any part, nest or egg thereof.”<br />

In the winter of 1999, a pair of Bald Eagles decided to make The Woodlands their home. Normally staying away from populated areas,<br />

these eagles didn’t seem to mind the noise and traffic in the area. The eagles have returned every year and have fledged 22 eaglets. The<br />

Woodlands Development Company in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service developed a habitat conservation plan protecting<br />

their nesting area from development.<br />

FAST FACTS<br />

• The only difference in appearance between the male and the female is that she is bigger. Eagles have an average wingspan of 6 to 8 feet.<br />

• Bald Eagles can live up to 35 years of age. Of course, there are older Bald Eagles on record.<br />

• During courtship, eagles will soar into the air, chase each other, fly upside down, lock talons and take death-defying spirals back to the<br />

ground. This is done with both potential mates and competitors. Timing is everything! Poor timing can result in death for both birds.<br />

• They lay 1 to 3 eggs and incubation takes about 35 days. The eggs hatch a few days apart in the order they were laid. It can take<br />

12-48 hours for them to hatch.<br />

• It’s not uncommon for the first-born to kill the smaller one. Parents do not intervene.<br />

• 40% of young eagles don’t survive their first flight.<br />

• They reach full adult size at 2 months. Eaglets fledge at about 3 months but it takes 4 to 5 years to become an adult.<br />

This is when they get their distinctive white plumage.<br />

• The site of their first flight is where they will return to nest and raise their young.<br />

• Once fledged, the young ones will remain around the nest for up to 9 weeks learning to fly and hunt. The parents will continue to feed them.<br />

• Bald Eagles have 7,000 feathers.<br />

For those of you interested in observing live Bald Eagles in the nest, go to EAGLES.ORG. This is a great way to let your children watch as<br />

these parents tend to the eaglets. TWRC Wildlife Center is a 35-year-old 501(C)(3) organization that rehabilitates injured orphaned and<br />

displaced wildlife. Admissions average 6,000 animals/year. If you have wildlife questions or would like to explore how you can help, go to<br />

www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or call 713-468-8972.<br />

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BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER - REOPENED!<br />

3055 Bear Creek Drive • 281-859-1566 • 713-274-3190<br />

Houston, TX 77084<br />

www.pct3.hctx.net<br />

Please call for more information or to register for any of these classes<br />

ASAP. All classes are FREE OF CHARGE and are suited for adults,<br />

unless otherwise noted and are open to the public. We have spaces<br />

available for group meetings. Call us if you need to reserve a room!<br />

• PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS BY A HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE 5 OFFI-<br />

CER - The best time to learn about keeping yourself safe is now! Join<br />

us on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 2 nd , 10-11 AM<br />

• ZUMBA - Strengthen your body the fun way! Let the music and<br />

instructor bring you to a new level in muscle tone and body fitness.<br />

Mondays, 7-8 PM<br />

• KARATE - Join our marital arts class once a week and learn the art<br />

of self-defense. Tuesdays, 12 & under, 6:30-7:30 PM; 13 & over, 7:30-<br />

8:30 PM<br />

• DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Experienced players, with partner, please come<br />

and enjoy the game with us. Every Tuesday, 12-3 PM<br />

• TAI CHI - Learn this ancient Chinese art that integrates and strengthens<br />

mind & body through slow, practiced movements. Helps to lower<br />

stress and blood pressure. Mondays & Fridays, 9-10:15 AM<br />

• FAMILY ZUMBA - Bring your family and friends to enjoy exercising<br />

to music! Work on healthier bodies with everyone! Every Thursday,<br />

6:30-7:30 PM<br />

• SIMPLY STRETCH - Give your muscles a tune-up in this exercise class!<br />

Every Tuesday & Thursday, 9-9:45 PM<br />

• HEALTHY AGING - Get special education on health and aging issues.<br />

Join us on Friday, <strong>February</strong> 17 th , 10;00-11:30 AM<br />

• INDIAN STYLE VEGETARIAN COOKING DEMO - Taste these delicious<br />

dishes after watching Pravina prepare it, then go home with a recipe.<br />

Demos are on the last Tuesday of each month, Tuesday, <strong>February</strong><br />

28 th , 10-11 AM<br />

• ESTATE PLANNING, BY A HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEY - Think of your<br />

family and prepare now. Learn which legal documents you need and<br />

how to get a Power of Attorney. Come to this seminar on <strong>February</strong><br />

22 nd , 10-11:30 AM.<br />

• CHAIR YOGA -This class is perfect for anyone with mobility or balance<br />

limitations. Chair yoga involves performing specific poses while using<br />

the support of a chair. Every Tuesday, 11 AM<br />

• BEGINNING BRIDGE - Learn to play this popular game! Monday,<br />

January 23 rd , 10-12 PM. Book required: “Bidding In the 21 st Century,”<br />

by Audry Grant<br />

• YOGA - Relieve some of that Holiday stress by joining our yoga class for<br />

a more relaxed mind and body. Learn new exercise and breathing techniques.<br />

Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 AM; Mondays & Fridays, 7:30-8:45 AM<br />

• SECRETS OF CRUISING - Find out what you need to know to get the<br />

best deals on cruises. Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 23 rd , 1-3 PM<br />

• AEROBICS - Exercise with a group to help keep that weight down<br />

and stay in shape! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:45-10:30 AM<br />

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RICHARD & MEG WEEKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Phone: 713-274-3161 WeekleyCC@hctx.net<br />

Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack has<br />

opened the much anticipated Richard & Meg Weekley Community<br />

Center. Located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, the center is now open<br />

to the general public for a variety of programs and activities. The<br />

approximately 21,000 square foot building will serve the community<br />

as a center for all ages. Classes and programs can be viewed at www.<br />

pct3.hctx.net. Whether you are looking for a place to exercise, attend<br />

a community event, learn new crafts, play games or just to meet<br />

new friends, Weekley Community Center is sure to be a place for all!<br />

• LAUGHTER YOGA - every Tuesday, 1-2 PM. Laughter Yoga is the latest<br />

health craze sweeping the world where anyone can laugh without reason.<br />

It is truly a life changing experience for millions. Please call to register.<br />

Current ongoing classes are as follows:<br />

• Zumba: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM<br />

• Bootcamp: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:45 to 10:30 AM<br />

• Yoga: Every Friday 8:30-9:30 AM<br />

• Tai Chi: Wednesdays 6:30 PM-7:30 PM<br />

• Knitting and Crocheting:: Monday 10-11 AM<br />

(Note: This will be a social group not an instructional class. Just bring<br />

your current project to work on and maybe get some pointers from<br />

your new friends.)<br />

• Dominoes: Tuesdays 8:30 AM-12 PM<br />

• Jenga: Wednesdays 10 AM<br />

Please note that all classes are free to the public unless supplies are<br />

needed for a particular class.<br />

JUERGEN’S HALL COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429 713-274-3188<br />

A variety of classes, programs and activities are now being offered<br />

at the Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Road.<br />

Those activities can be viewed by visiting the Precinct Three website<br />

at www.pct3.hctx.net and following prompts on the Community<br />

Centers section that starts on the home page.<br />

Free Classes:<br />

• Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM<br />

• Yoga: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 AM-10 AM<br />

• Party Bridge: Tuesdays, 12:30 PM-3:30 PM<br />

• Senior’s Game Day: Wednesdays, 1 PM-3:30 PM<br />

• Walk Aerobics: Fridays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM<br />

• Pilates: Fridays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM<br />

Classes are free to the public unless supplies are needed for a particular<br />

subject. More activities and programs are being scheduled. For<br />

more information, email the center at juergenshallcc@pct3.com or<br />

call center staff 713-274-3188. Volunteer opportunities are available!!<br />

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THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER<br />

COMMISSIONER STEVE RADACK, HARRIS COUNTY<br />

PRECINCT THREE<br />

The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center is located at 16600<br />

Pine Forest Lane, 77084; one block south of the intersection of HWY.<br />

6 and Clay Road. All classes/programs are FREE for Harris County<br />

residents aged 55+. Must register in person with photo ID in order<br />

to participate in the program and attend all future classes. You may<br />

register Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 3 PM. If you have questions or<br />

need directions please call us at 713-274-3250.<br />

Volunteer Opportunities are available; please call to speak to us about<br />

teaching your own cooking, language or other class.<br />

<strong>2017</strong> <strong>February</strong> SCHEDULE<br />

• Ongoing -<br />

- Spanish, French, Computer, Email, IPad, IPhone, Genealogy and<br />

Watercolor Classes are available year-round.<br />

- Senior Boot Camp. Meets on all Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays<br />

from 9-10 AM.<br />

- GYROKINESIS Chair Exercise Meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays<br />

from 9:30-10:30 AM and Fridays from 10:15-11:15 AM; therapeutic,<br />

gentle, healing, exercise class for all levels; helps deal with pain,<br />

stress and anxiety.<br />

- Laughter Yoga. Meets every Wednesday; Laughter is a positive energy<br />

which improves health, mood and encourages the body to fight<br />

disease. It is a powerful antidote for depression, high blood pressure<br />

and stress and helps the immune system, 10:30-11:30 AM.<br />

- Zumba Classes for seniors Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays<br />

at 8 AM.<br />

- Guided Meditation classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9 AM<br />

and Meditation for Relaxations meets Thursdays at 8:30 AM.<br />

- Chess Club meet up every Friday. Come practice strategy skills with<br />

other seniors, 1-3 PM.<br />

- Dance Classes meet on Mondays from 10:15-11:15 AM and on<br />

Wednesdays from 11 AM-Noon.<br />

- Bollywood Dancing and Bhangra with Simi Mondays and Fridays<br />

from 8-9 AM<br />

- Tai Chi meets on Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.<br />

- Line Dancing every Monday at 1 PM and 2 PM and Wednesday<br />

and Friday at 2:30.<br />

- Yoga every Friday at 1 PM.<br />

- Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays<br />

- Seventy-Five Plus and Fabulous Support Meetup for seniors 75 plus<br />

meets every Tuesday from 11 AM-12 PM.<br />

- Yoga Fridays, 1 PM.<br />

- Chinese Meditation ‘Circle of Friends’ on Fridays, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM<br />

- Glazier Choir, Tuesdays, 1-2 PM<br />

- Midweek Fitness and Health Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays. For<br />

beginners or those with some physical limitations. 2:30-3:30 PM<br />

- Bollywood and Bhangra Dance with Simi. Mondays and Fridays,<br />

8-9 AM<br />

- Learn to Play Mahjong. Every Wednesday, 1-3 PM<br />

Introduction to Computers. The session begins Monday, <strong>February</strong><br />

20 th or Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 21 st . This is a 4-week class, twice a week.<br />

You may choose to come on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays &<br />

Thursdays. Classes are from 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM. Please reserve your<br />

seat by calling 713-274-3250.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 1 st :<br />

Facebook Workshop. Please reserve your seat in advance. 9-11:30<br />

AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

Peripheral Arterial Disease presented by Vascular Surgeon. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2 nd :<br />

River Cruising Lecture. 11 AM-12 PM<br />

Baylor Gastrologist. Bring your questions. 1-2 PM<br />

Contemporary Book Club. Please read “What Alice Forgot” by Liane<br />

Moriarty. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 6 th :<br />

Word 2013. 9-11:30 AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

The Harris County Citizen Corps CERT Program. Please reserve your<br />

seat in advance. 1-4 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 7 th :<br />

Managing Stress for Better Health. 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Meet one of the most recognized and trusted Antique Dealer names<br />

in Houston. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 8 th :<br />

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s national<br />

movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Cooking with Glazier Food’s Chef. Please reserve your seat. 1-2 PM<br />

Meet a Texas Ranger. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 9 th :<br />

Grow your own Herbal Tea Garden and Natural Stevia Sweetener.<br />

10-11 AM<br />

Publish Your Own Book. 11 AM-12 PM<br />

Hollywood Greatest Legends Series presents “Bette Davis.” 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10 th :<br />

Learn How to Make a Cold and Flu Bomb with Essential Oils. 10-11 AM<br />

African Diaspora Mortuary Studies. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th :<br />

Doctor Louise Hayes Presents “Health and Healing.” 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

General Arthritis and Other Topics in Rheumatology. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 15 th :<br />

“Foot Fungus, Pain and Care.” Bring your questions! 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Fundamentals of Windows 10. 1-3 PM<br />

Credit and Reverse Mortgage Information. 1-2 PM<br />

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<strong>February</strong> 16 th :<br />

Excel II. For graduates of Excel I. Please reserve your seat. 9-11:30<br />

AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

Caregiver Class “Better Choices, Better Health.” 10-11 AM<br />

The PEARLS Program for Depression. Please reserve your seat<br />

in. 10-11 AM<br />

“The Amazing Rescue of Apollo 13.” 1-2 PM<br />

NEW! Importance of Estate Planning. 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 17 th :<br />

“I Love Lucy” episode. 11 AM<br />

Classic Cinema Presents 1933’s “42 Street” starring Warner<br />

Baxter and Ginger Rogers. Please bring snacks or lunch for<br />

intermission. 11:30 AM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 21 st :<br />

Medicare and Hospice and How They Work. 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Prepare to Defend Yourself: How to Age Gracefully & Escape<br />

with Your Dignity! 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 22 nd :<br />

Time Matters: A Women’s Outlook on Retirement.<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Basic Trouble Shooting of Your Computer. 1-2:30 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 23 rd :<br />

“Hearing Loss” with Baylor College of Medicine<br />

Otolaryngology. 10-11 AM<br />

Art Show. 1-2:30 PM<br />

Healthy Changes Hypnosis Weight Loss. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 24 th :<br />

iPad Workshop. Bring your iPad. Reserve your seat<br />

in advance. 9-11:30 AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

<strong>February</strong> 28 th :<br />

Doctor Louise Hayes PHD Presents “Release Pain.”<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Core Strength Part 2 presented by<br />

a Kinesiology professor. 1-2 PM<br />

NATIONAL DAYS IN FEBRUARY <strong>2017</strong><br />

Did you know that every month has some sort of National Day, week or even the<br />

whole month is a National month? Some could be used to plan a fun day with<br />

the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy afternoon or maybe just start<br />

an interesting discussion! Here is a partial list (there are many more) of what we<br />

found for the month of <strong>February</strong>:<br />

<strong>February</strong> 1 st : National Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery)<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2 nd : National Heavenly Hash Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 3 rd : National Carrot Cake Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 4 th : National Thank A Mail Carrier Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 5 th : National Shower With A Friend Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 6 th : National Frozen Yogurt Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 7 th : National Periodic Table Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 8 th : National Kite Flying Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 9 th : National Pizza Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10 th : National Umbrella Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11 th : National Make A Friend Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 12 th : National Plum Pudding Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 13 th : National Tortellini Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th : National Ferris Wheel Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 15 th : National Gumdrop Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th : National Do A Grouch A Favor Day<br />

Feb. 17 th : National Random Acts Of Kindness Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 18 th : National Battery Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 19 th : National Chocolate Mint Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 th : National Love Your Pet Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 21 st : National Sticky Bun Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 22 nd : National Margarita Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 23 rd : National Banana Bread Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 24 th : National Tortilla Chip Day<br />

Feb. 25 th : National Chocolate Covered Nut Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 26 th : National Tell A Fairy Tale Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 27 th : National Kahlua Day<br />

<strong>February</strong> 28 th : National Public Sleeping Day<br />

Monthly Observations<br />

An Affair To Remember Month, Black History Month, Creative Romance<br />

Month, Great American Pie Month, National Bake For Family Fun Month,<br />

National Bird Feeding Month, National Cherry Month, National Children’s<br />

Dental Health Month, National Grapefruit Month, National Heart Month,<br />

National Hot Breakfast Month, National Library Lovers Month, National<br />

Snack Food Month, National Weddings Month, National Embroidery Month<br />

GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY<br />

FLOWERS<br />

• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine, Cornflower,<br />

Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox<br />

(Louisiana), Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.<br />

VEGETABLES<br />

• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), carrots,<br />

cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives collards (plants), endive,<br />

kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes,<br />

rutabagas, spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips.<br />

TREES AND SHRUBS<br />

• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt<br />

of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous<br />

evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant.<br />

• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish mulch as needed.<br />

• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young tender growth.<br />

Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />

• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality<br />

production at harvest.<br />

• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />

• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />

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HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know<br />

your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person.<br />

Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting<br />

hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the<br />

unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to<br />

have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”<br />

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances:<br />

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is<br />

held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question<br />

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3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />

not have access to sidewalk or street.”<br />

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work<br />

or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.<br />

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all<br />

our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect<br />

anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet<br />

owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing<br />

to properly restrain their pet.<br />

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained<br />

please contact:<br />

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section<br />

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588<br />

www.countypets.com<br />

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET<br />

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.).<br />

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked.<br />

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations.<br />

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they<br />

can be returned to you if lost.<br />

5. Spay or neuter your pet.<br />

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever<br />

home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org.<br />

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE<br />

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have courtesy to<br />

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout the<br />

community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage and in<br />

some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags - you’ll be<br />

recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work hard with their<br />

lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery<br />

bag or anything else. Picking up after your pets shows your respect for<br />

every homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages<br />

lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass!<br />

PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING!<br />

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief<br />

in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as<br />

annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper<br />

or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep<br />

the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!<br />

• Training. Training not only helps your dog,<br />

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• Citronella collars.<br />

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an<br />

outspoken dog indoors<br />

or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance<br />

to neighbors.<br />

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes<br />

to help muffle<br />

street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it.<br />

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need<br />

companionship-a cat, bird or another dog. Consider<br />

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16’x7’<br />

2-8’x7’<br />

Includes take down & haul off door,<br />

replace tracks, springs & hardware.<br />

Call for an appointment<br />

713-690-3667<br />

www.pushbuttongaragedoors.net<br />

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL<br />

CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH<br />

The American Dental Association, along with the ADA Foundation, is<br />

pleased to provide you with the <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong> National Children’s<br />

Dental Health Month (NCDHM) slogan, “Choose Tap Water for a<br />

Sparkling Smile.” This month-long national health observance<br />

brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals,<br />

healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good<br />

oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.<br />

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular<br />

dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy<br />

teeth and gums. To access free online resources that can help you<br />

with teaching children about good oral health, visit ADA.org, click on<br />

Public Programs and then National Children’s Dental Health Month.<br />

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Classified Ads<br />

HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD<br />

To place a Classified Ad, go to the Krenek Printing website at www.krenekprinting.com.<br />

Hover your mouse over Submissions and choose Classifieds. Select which area (Hwy 6,<br />

Katy or Both) you would like to see your ad appear. Then select the Category for your<br />

ad. Your ad will be calculated and you may make your payment online. If you have any<br />

questions, please give us a call at 281-463-8649.<br />

FOR SALE<br />

Bud dry neon sign, $700; Metal detector used once<br />

with a lot of extras, $175. Call 832-606-9482.<br />

Black and white marble kitchen table, good<br />

condition, $500, paid $1000; U-shape office<br />

desk with credenza, $250; Silver mirror 2’ X 3’,<br />

$30. Contact kelmizo58@gmail.com.<br />

King bed frame and headboard, side by side refrigerator,<br />

window mini blinds, plantation shutters, granite<br />

counter top, wood cabinet doors and drawers.<br />

281-463-8692.<br />

Eagle residential storage & service lift, good<br />

condition, works great, asking $2,500. Contact<br />

Jim on phone 713-412-9942.<br />

Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe<br />

T-strap character shoe with brace, black, size 7, $150.<br />

Regular price without brace, $250. 713-459-7792.<br />

Forest Park Cemetery Westheimer - Six cemetery spaces<br />

w/monument privileges. Section 502, Lot 610. List price<br />

$6,995 each, will sell for $5,250 each, negotiable. 713-<br />

366-6699.<br />

HealthRider Exerplay 200 stationary bike c/<br />

sims card, $150; small treadmill, $50.<br />

Both like new, call 281-705-4883.<br />

Janssen upright piano, beautiful condition,<br />

needs tuning, $775. Call Paul at 713-256-9068.<br />

Sunfish sailboat, 14 ft., complete and in very good<br />

shape, sail and mast garaged, $750; Canadel dining<br />

set, dark cherry color with leaf and lazy susan, 4<br />

custom upholstered chairs. Paid $5,500, asking $1,700,<br />

beautiful; TKO Medicine ball rack with 5 balls, perfect<br />

shape, $100 (sold new $274). Call 832-298-7657.<br />

Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT,<br />

discontinued, in white (size 3) and ivory (size 3), new<br />

$109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash.<br />

Also, have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6),<br />

matching ivory sash included, new $136.99, selling for<br />

$75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com.<br />

HELP WANTED<br />

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside<br />

Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our<br />

corporate office call center in the Houston/<br />

Katy area. We have a contract with over<br />

10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states<br />

and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to<br />

Business Owners to set appointments for<br />

top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus<br />

unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. Our tm’s avg<br />

$15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late<br />

nights or weekends, great environment. You<br />

will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision & Life<br />

insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No<br />

experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply,<br />

send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com.<br />

Looking for people to work in the field services,<br />

crew workers and helpers to work on servicing<br />

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company,<br />

no experience needed, will train. Must have own<br />

transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth<br />

opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email:<br />

sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair.<br />

Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms<br />

with school age children. 281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of<br />

experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

Dental assistant position available. F/T, nonsmoker,<br />

experienced preferred, knowledge of Dentrix<br />

software and bilingual a plus. Must be state licensed;<br />

Front desk receptionist, bilingual preferred. Fax<br />

resume to: 281-861-7174. Or call 281-861-7500.<br />

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman<br />

or helper/apprentice. Have experience,<br />

references & contact info. ready, beginners<br />

last employment info. Send resume to<br />

randy@westhoustonelectric.com.


PETS<br />

Lab mix female, FREE, 14 months, beautiful gold,<br />

smart, loving, spayed, all shots. Web photo<br />

http://goo.gl/dDCsaM. Call 832-455-5909.<br />

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand<br />

Harbour Island on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent<br />

location on water. Will sell together or separate. $175,000 each.<br />

281-858-4422.<br />

BOARDERS/ROOMMATES<br />

Female roommate wanted to share a 4 bedroom home<br />

in Copperfield. Home has 2 living areas, 2 outside decks<br />

and a fire pit. Renter will have a private bathroom. Owner<br />

has a small yorkie. Reasonable rate with all utilities paid.<br />

832-656-2230.<br />

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

South Padre Island Vacation Home for rent. Three bedrooms, 2<br />

1/2 baths and located 100 steps from the sand. Home schoolers<br />

and empty nesters call for fabulous “off season” rates. Summer<br />

rates with private yard and pool is $450 plus tax per night or<br />

without pool $300. Pets considered at $15 a night per pet.<br />

Call Sharon 832-275-2515.<br />

Vacation condominium, sleeps 6, 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, no<br />

pets allowed. Miramar Beach, Florida 32550, Book:850-270-5227<br />

or http://bookings.destin-palms.com/Unit/Details/121435.<br />

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen,<br />

sleeps 4-6, $500/weekend, Nottingham family owned.<br />

Completely renovated, NOT in rental pool. No pets. So close<br />

and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222.<br />

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3<br />

bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins.<br />

For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or<br />

713-896-1234.<br />

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have<br />

two weeks reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai.<br />

The <strong>2017</strong> dates are March 27th - April 3rd and April 4th - April<br />

10th. Sleeps 4, one bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort<br />

charges $200 per day if not with time share. What else needs to<br />

be said... It’s Hawaii! $895 per week. For information contact<br />

Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport,<br />

sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2<br />

TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room,<br />

washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days,<br />

$595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar<br />

Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front<br />

porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River<br />

at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN<br />

or go to www.frioman.com for more information.<br />

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE<br />

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout<br />

the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude,<br />

worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say<br />

Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must<br />

be promised. Thank you St. Jude - JM<br />

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RICH BANANA BREAD<br />

You could make this on National Banana Bread Day <strong>February</strong> 23 rd !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1/2 cup butter, melted<br />

1 cup white sugar<br />

2 eggs<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

1/2 cup sour cream<br />

1/2 cup chopped walnuts<br />

2 medium bananas, sliced<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch<br />

loaf pan. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar.<br />

Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda<br />

and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold<br />

in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the<br />

prepared pan.<br />

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a<br />

toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool<br />

loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to<br />

cool completely. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE<br />

You could make this on National Carrot Cake Day <strong>February</strong> 3 rd !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

2 cups all-purpose flour<br />

2 teaspoons baking soda<br />

1 teaspoon baking powder<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<br />

1 3/4 cups white sugar<br />

1 cup vegetable oil<br />

3 eggs<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

2 cups shredded carrots<br />

1 cup flaked coconut<br />

1 cup chopped walnuts<br />

1 (8 ounce) can<br />

crushed pineapple, drained<br />

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese<br />

1/4 cup butter, softened<br />

2 cups confectioners’ sugar<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour<br />

a 9x13 inch pan. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and<br />

cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs<br />

and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots,<br />

coconut, walnuts and pineapple. Pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at<br />

350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don’t panic, the center will sink<br />

a little. Allow to cool. To make the frosting: Cream the butter and<br />

cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat<br />

until creamy. Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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SETTLER’S VILLAGE<br />

HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

MANAGEMENT COMPANY<br />

PCMI 281-870-0585<br />

Dolores Sue - Mgr. 281-504-1306<br />

dolores@pcmi-us.com<br />

BOARD MEMBERS<br />

Kim Rodgers - Pres.<br />

kimdrogers@yahoo.com<br />

Richard Davenport - V. Pres 281-859-5501<br />

Tulibelle Martinez - Director 832-212-5678<br />

tulibelle@gmail.com<br />

Angela Thomas<br />

Kathy Cones - Director 281-770-9446<br />

kathycones@yahoo.com<br />

COMMUNITY INFORMATION<br />

Police/Fire Emergency 911<br />

Sheriff’s Dispatch 713-221-6000<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Steve Radack - Prec. 3 281-463-6300<br />

Public Health & Environment 713-439-6000<br />

Street/Storm/Sewer Repair 281-463-8703<br />

pct3servicedept@hctx.net<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Cy-Fair ISD Administration 281-897-4000<br />

Cy-Fair ISD Transportation 281-463-5978<br />

Hemmenway Elementary 281-856-9870<br />

Walker Elementary 281-345-3200<br />

Hopper Middle School 281-463-5353<br />

Cy-Springs High School 281-345-3000<br />

UTILITIES<br />

CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

CenterPoint Energy - alt. # 800-752-8036<br />

Power Outages 800-332-7143<br />

Street Lights - Not working 713-207-7777<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

Street/Storm/Sewer Repair (Harris Cty) 281-463-8703<br />

pct3servicedept@hctx.net<br />

Public Health & Environ. Serv. (Harris Cty) 713-439-6000<br />

Best (Trash Service) 281-313-2378<br />

www.best-trash.com<br />

Municipal Operations & Consulting Services, Inc. (MOCS)<br />

Water Issues 281-347-8686<br />

Water Billing 281-367-5511<br />

Settler’s <strong>Village</strong> | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

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tadium the free or Rodeo item) Uncorked! events.<br />

TS ONLINE:<br />

or rides & games)<br />

($131.50 Value)<br />

ohouston.com<br />

the free item)<br />

($30.00 Value)<br />

CS carnival food and beverage stands. Not valid at<br />

ommercial exhibitors. Not valid with any other<br />

R Code:<br />

s/?salescode=member#<br />

ISSION TICKET (valid Feb. 25 – Feb. 27, 2016)<br />

$ 15<br />

LIVESTOCK SHOW SEASON PASS $ $ 5<br />

HALF-PRICE CARNIVAL TICKET 25.00 PACKS each<br />

HALF-PRICE CARNIVAL TICKET PACKS<br />

(valid for rides & games)<br />

(valid for rides & games)<br />

• $10 value pack each & $50 JUMBO pack each<br />

$10 value pack $ 25<br />

• NRG PARK ADMISSION each & $50 $10 JUMBO (adult) pack $5 each (ages 3-12) per person<br />

• Good<br />

NRG PARK<br />

for BBQ<br />

ADMISSION<br />

(Feb 25-27)<br />

$10 (adult)<br />

& Show<br />

$5<br />

(Mar<br />

(ages<br />

1-Mar<br />

3-12)<br />

20)<br />

per person<br />

Good for BBQ (March 2-4) & Show (March 7-March 26)<br />

• All purchases & proceeds benefit : Houston LS&R scholarships<br />

All purchases proceeds benefit : Houston LS&R scholarships<br />

3 WAYS TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE:<br />

If you have questions, please contact:<br />

If you have questions, ($33.50 please Value) contact:<br />

<strong>2017</strong><br />

LIVESTOCK SHOW SEASON PASS $ 25.00 each<br />

WCBBQ (Feb. 25-27, 2016) and the Show (March 1-20, 2016).<br />

BQ, you must have a WCBBQ Admission Ticket or Season Pass.<br />

Admission Ticket, Season Pass or rodeo/concert ticket for that<br />

tadium or Rodeo Uncorked! events.<br />

3 WAYS TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE:<br />

1. 1. rodeohouston.com<br />

Select “Tickets” icon at the top of of the the page page click click “Half “Half Price Price Carnival Carnival packs” packs”<br />

Click “Buy Now”<br />

Select Sales Person: Young, DeDe<br />

ETS ONLINE:<br />

r):<br />

kets/?salescode=1244636<br />

$ 10<br />

$ 5<br />

l to enjoy a few rides and games. The Show is a<br />

uctible.<br />

2. 2. Use direct link (type the following link link in your your browser): browser):<br />

https://secure.rodeohouston.com/carnivaltickets/?salescode=1244636<br />

3. Scan qr code<br />

3. Scan qr code<br />

Online Online orders orders are accepted are accepted<br />

through through Saturday, Saturday, March Feb. 4, <strong>2017</strong>. 27, 2016.<br />

If you<br />

If you<br />

choose<br />

choose<br />

mail<br />

mail<br />

delivery,<br />

delivery<br />

allow<br />

(deadline Feb. 17th), allow<br />

7 business days for processing.<br />

7 business days for processing.<br />

16. If you choose mail delivery, allow 7 business<br />

ICE CARNIVAL PACKS<br />

Carnival presented by<br />

DeDe Young Committee Volunteer 832-659-4241 de2young@yahoo.com<br />

DeDe Young Committee Volunteer 832-659-4241 de2young@yahoo.com<br />

the (for WCBBQ rides &(Feb. games) 25-27, 2016) and the Show (March 1-20, 2016). Rides require<br />

WCBBQ, you must have a WCBBQ Admission Ticket or Season Pass. To enter<br />

2016

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