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EXTERIOR CHANGES<br />
OR IMPROVEMENTS TO<br />
YOUR HOME<br />
Summer projects are in full swing so<br />
we want to take this opportunity to<br />
remind all of you that any change<br />
or addition to the exterior of your home must be applied for<br />
an approved by the Association prior to proceeding. Regular<br />
maintenance such as replacing fence pickets, touching up paint,<br />
etc. do not require approval. But projects such as painting the<br />
entire house, replacing the roof, installing decorative items like<br />
flagpoles or birdbaths, etc. do require approval. Please contact<br />
management to inquire about your specific project if you have<br />
any questions just to be on the safe side. You can find the Home<br />
Improvement Guidelines and the application on the website for<br />
your convenience and review.<br />
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<strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> Important Information<br />
ABERDEEN TRAILS<br />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
Our semi-annual community wide garage sale date is Saturday, April 8 th .<br />
Come hunt for bargains at homes throughout the neighborhood. There is<br />
no rain date, so come shop rain or shine!<br />
STREETLIGHTS<br />
Please report any lights that are out, blinking or on during the day. Part<br />
of your annual Homeowners fee pays for your streetlights, whether they<br />
work or not. If a light is out in your area, please call 713-207-2222 or go<br />
to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage and report it. Each light pole<br />
should have a 6-digit number on it. When reporting the light, you will<br />
need to provide the pole number and closest intersection or address. We<br />
want all our lights to work… a well lit area is a safe area!<br />
SIGNS ON MAILBOXES, LIGHT POLES<br />
AND STREET SIGNS<br />
If you place signs in and around the neighborhood for Garage Sales,<br />
Lost Pets, etc., please make sure you remove them in a timely manner.<br />
Remember that postal boxes are the property of the USPS and it is a<br />
crime to attach anything to the cluster mailboxes! Please help to keep<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> looking beautiful!<br />
TENNIS COURT USE<br />
We have received reports that children have been using the tennis courts<br />
for everything but tennis. Please reiterate to your children that use of the<br />
courts is for tennis play ONLY. No soccer, rollerblading, skateboarding,<br />
bike riding, basketball, etc. allowed. Children caught abusing the courts<br />
may cause their parents to be financial penalized for any damages.<br />
THE CITY OF HOUSTON URGES RESIDENTS TO<br />
SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS<br />
The City of Houston, in partnership with the Greater Harris County 9-1-1<br />
Emergency Network, is now offering emergency notifications to mobile<br />
phones through the Emergency Notification System (ENS). These emergency<br />
alerts will help residents get more information about emergencies in their<br />
neighborhoods, such as hazardous chemical spills, floods and large fires.<br />
Staying informed is an important way of keeping yourself and your family<br />
safe when emergencies occur. Landline home or work telephones are<br />
already a part of the ENS system and now residents can register their cell<br />
or internet phone numbers so they can be alerted about an emergency<br />
in their community. It’s simple and easy; sign-up at the City of Houston<br />
Office of Emergency Management website http://alert.houstonoem.org<br />
or http://911.org and register up to four telephone numbers.<br />
Houstonians can also register for ‘Alert Houston,’ the City of Houston’s<br />
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ENS by visiting http://alert.houstonoem.org.<br />
RECREATION VEHICLES AND TRAILERS<br />
We have been receiving numerous reports about all terrain vehicles<br />
being ridden along the drainage ditch areas and power line easements.<br />
As a reminder, this is private property and we have instructed the<br />
Constable Patrol to monitor the areas and write citations for trespassing,<br />
as well as deterring safety hazards. We have also noticed personal utility<br />
trailers being parked behind fences along the drainage ditch and will be<br />
collecting license plate information to determine ownership for violation<br />
notices from the Association, as well as the Constable Patrol issuing<br />
citations for trespassing on private property. Towing of the trailers could<br />
be an end result as well.<br />
CONSTABLE PATROL<br />
As a reminder, the Association has a patrol contract through Harris<br />
County Precinct 5 Constable. We share 40 hours of patrol per week at<br />
random time with <strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> HOA. Please add the following dispatch<br />
number to your cell phones or post in a visible place at home in case you<br />
need support in a non life-threatening situation. Their non-emergency<br />
dispatch number is 281-463-6666. The Constable Patrol also offers a free<br />
vacation watch service. Log on to their website at www.co.harris.tx.us/<br />
pct5/forms.aspx to obtain a form and learn more about the program.<br />
LOITERING AND VANDALISM<br />
Please help us to keep our recreation areas safe and clean by reporting<br />
any and all loitering after dark directly to the Constable and then to<br />
management. Please also remember to report any suspicious persons<br />
walking around the community or at the parks immediately to the<br />
Constable Patrol non-emergency dispatch number at 281-463-6666.<br />
Better safe than sorry!<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
It’s that time of year again where everyone is out and about sprucing<br />
up their yards and performing the “honey-do’s” on their homes. Please<br />
remember that any change or improvement to the exterior of your home<br />
or lot (even in the back yard) must be applied for through the Association<br />
prior to starting. You can find a copy of the home improvement guidelines<br />
and application on the website at www.highsierramanagementonline.<br />
com<br />
HAVE YOU REGISTERED ON THE WEBSITE?<br />
We’ve put our association online to provide you with more convenience<br />
and a wealth of online services and opportunities to share ideas and<br />
information; get news and announcements; access an online resource<br />
center for important association documents and forms; utilize the member<br />
directory and much more. Log on to www.highsierramanagement.com<br />
and click on “Association Websites” in the top right hand corner….<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS<br />
The Board of Directors meet on a monthly basis and residents are<br />
welcome to attend. The Board generally meets at the West Houston<br />
Church of Christ on West Road, however reschedule dates and<br />
locations sometimes occur due to scheduling conflicts. You can<br />
find the meeting dates at www.highsierramanagementonline.com<br />
on the website calendar. Please remember to contact High Sierra<br />
Management prior to or on the scheduled meeting date to ensure<br />
there are no cancellations or location changes. The minutes of the<br />
meetings, as well as monthly financial reports, governing documents,<br />
forms, community events and news, etc. can also be found on the<br />
website for homeowner review.<br />
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on Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong>. The event will be take place from 8 PM<br />
to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest Drive,<br />
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 />
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CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND PRESENTS “AROUND THE<br />
WORLD IN 80 MINUTES: THE SPRING CONCERT”<br />
Are you tired of <strong>March</strong> Madness already? On <strong>March</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong>, the Cypress<br />
Symphonic Band offers you an alternative with their concert, “Around<br />
the World in 80 Minutes: The Spring Concert.” The concert will be held<br />
at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081 West Road, Houston, TX<br />
77095 and will begin at 3 PM. The concert is free. Be sure to get your raffle<br />
ticket to conduct the band in “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at the Patriotic<br />
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enjoyed themselves immensely. You won’t want to miss this concert! For<br />
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THE ENERGY CORRIDOR OF HOUSTON PRESENTS “DANCE,<br />
DANCE, DANCE” FEATURING FLY DANCE COMPANY<br />
Friday, April 21, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 PM<br />
Located at BridgePoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX<br />
77079. For tickets and more information go to: www.ECHOrchestra.org.<br />
ECHO will be sure to sweep you off your feet with music that will inspire<br />
you to dance. Fly Dance Company, a local hip-hop dance company,<br />
will be performing with ECHO as the featured guest artist. It will be an<br />
unusual collaboration between classical and modern hip-hop.<br />
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - April 28-May 21, <strong>2017</strong><br />
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HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 30TH 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:<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 11 th , 7:30 PM<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 12 th , 3 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 />
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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE<br />
<strong>2017</strong> Open House & Vintage Aircraft Fly-In<br />
April 22-23, <strong>2017</strong> will be a weekend dedicated in recognition of the<br />
70 th anniversary the formation of the United States Air Force as the<br />
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents its annual Open<br />
House at the West Houston Airport. This event provides a rare opportunity<br />
for the public of all ages to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds<br />
of WWII and other authentic vintage military aircraft, which played a<br />
huge role in our American history. In addition to aircraft, several historic<br />
military vehicles will be on display as well as a very unique anti-aircraft<br />
gun trailer exhibit from the Battleship Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum<br />
will also be open and docents will be available to help all ages enjoy the<br />
museum’s displays. West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke<br />
Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be<br />
the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 nd and 23 rd from 10<br />
AM to 5 PM. The admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting<br />
the organizations efforts to keep these aircraft flying. The airport gates<br />
will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Food, drinks and souvenirs and vintage<br />
aircraft rides will be available for purchase. For additional information,<br />
go to our web site: www.houstonwing.org.<br />
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<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 theme<br />
and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in<br />
the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and<br />
look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />
5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied<br />
by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>March</strong> 1 st : Butterflies and Moths | <strong>March</strong> 7 th & 8 th : Gardening for Kids<br />
<strong>March</strong> 14 th & 15 th : Bird Watching | <strong>March</strong> 21 st & 22 nd : Hide and Seek:<br />
Camouflage |<strong>March</strong> 28 th & 29 th : Art in Nature<br />
AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB:<br />
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 month<br />
we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native<br />
plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature<br />
hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants<br />
and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve<br />
your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information<br />
contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@<br />
houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>March</strong> 23 rd : Bird Watching (4 th Thursday)<br />
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CHURCH NEWS<br />
& EVENTS<br />
CORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MARCH 1 ST AT 7 PM<br />
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent occurring forty<br />
days (excluding Sundays) before Good Friday. It is traditionally a<br />
time for worshippers to gather together with penitent hearts to have<br />
their foreheads marked with a cross of ashes in an act of penance and<br />
contrition before the Lord. On Wednesday evening, <strong>March</strong> 1 st at 7 PM,<br />
we will be having an Ash Wednesday worship celebration. This service<br />
will include the marking of ashes on each worshippers head followed<br />
by a quiet time of reflection at the altar. In addition, as we do each Ash<br />
Wednesday service, there will be something “extra” to illustrate God’s<br />
forgiveness of our sins. Special music will be provided by the Chancel<br />
Choir. This will be a meaningful service and everyone is invited to attend.<br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church is located at 18081 West Road<br />
(across from the CFISD Berry Center and next to the CVS). For more<br />
information, please call the church office at 281-859-4141 or check out<br />
our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />
17020 West Road • www.stcuthbert.org<br />
Lenten Study: Forty Days in the Force<br />
Join St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church on Wednesday nights <strong>March</strong> 8 th<br />
through April 5 th , from 6:30-7:30 PM for our Lenten series, Forty Days<br />
in 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 and<br />
a student and there will always be evil, but thanks to God and his Son,<br />
there will always be good and we will always have a purpose. Nursery will<br />
be provided for infants and toddlers. Star Wars activities will be provided<br />
for preschoolers. Those ages 6 through 106 will explore the force together.<br />
LIFEPATH CHURCH CLUB T3 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM<br />
Lifepath Church is now enrolling for Club T3, our After-School Program for<br />
grades K-5 th . Club T3 will be every Mon-Fri, 4-6 PM, following the CyFair<br />
School District Calendar. This is a Faith based program designed to Train,<br />
Teach and Tutor students with academic enrichment opportunities that<br />
include tutoring, daily devotions, reading clubs, running, b-ball, dance,<br />
music, gardening, providing healthy snacks and much more. Cost is $40<br />
a month (subsidized by our Mission’s Ministry). Register online at www.<br />
lifepathhouston.com/after-school-programs.<br />
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH -<br />
A WELS COMMUNITY<br />
What’s happening at P. O. P.?<br />
Sundays, 9 AM: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall-Learn the History<br />
that goes along with The Word<br />
Sundays, 1 PM: Catechism<br />
Weekdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the children in our preschool<br />
ages 3 to 5<br />
Fridays, 7:15 PM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!<br />
Lenten Services begin each Wednesday, 7:15 PM - <strong>March</strong> 1 st thru April 5 th<br />
www.popcopperfield.org • 281-859-0800<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 />
V ENCUENTRO DISCÍPULOS MISIONEROS<br />
Este es un llamado para los católicos de Estados Unidos para ser autenticos<br />
misioneros y testigos del Amor de Dios. El encuentro será desde Enero a<br />
Junio <strong>2017</strong>, se formarán equipos parroquiales de 7-12 personas quienes<br />
se reunirán para discutir y explorar los cinco de evangelización inspirados<br />
por el Papa Francisco en La Alegría del Evangelio n. 24 como preparación y<br />
formación de fe y para atender el encuentro parroquial de SEAS.<br />
Visite San Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston,<br />
TX 77084 y llene una forma de registro en nuestra oficina parroquial.<br />
Colóquela en la canasta de la colecta o entréguela en la oficina parroquial.<br />
Para más información contacte a Diana 281-745-3722 o Lucia 281-463-<br />
7878, o a VEncuentroSEAS@gmail.com.<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 />
Cy-Fair<br />
Urgent<br />
Care<br />
Center<br />
W.LIttle York<br />
Hollister<br />
4<br />
8470 Hwy. 6 North at West Rd<br />
Houston, TX 77095<br />
281.949.3799<br />
CyFairHospital.com
281-345-7700<br />
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• Commercial<br />
• Residential<br />
• Landscaping<br />
• Maintenance<br />
• Irrigation<br />
• Irrigation Repairs<br />
( Lic#8242)
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB - 1 PM,<br />
LRNC 131<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />
Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />
Pet Supplies Plus Cypress 7041 Barker Cypress Rd (In Kroger Center at 529)<br />
281.947.3720 | Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm • Sun: 10am-6pm<br />
“We work as unto<br />
the Lord”<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
GEYER ROOFING<br />
Specializing in<br />
Re-Roofing<br />
Ron Geyer<br />
713-462-3898<br />
REMODELING<br />
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows / Doors • Floors • Hardi Siding<br />
• Rooms Additions • Complete Renovations • Patio Covers<br />
Rob Geyer<br />
281-477-3456<br />
Visit our website Geyerremodel.com<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105<br />
Call for info.<br />
eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />
eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at LoneStar.<br />
edu/library/15938.<br />
ESL TALK TIME<br />
Registration Spring <strong>2017</strong><br />
All new students must register and take a placement test on one of the<br />
following dates in LRNC 131. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for<br />
the test.<br />
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB, LRNC 215<br />
Mondays, 1-3 PM<br />
JOB & CAREER WORKSHOPS<br />
Spring sessions resume February 7 th .<br />
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />
See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />
library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services or call<br />
281-290-3214/3218.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or<br />
visit the website for up-to-date information.<br />
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUB: (Registration required), Mondays, Teen Room, 7-8 PM<br />
BOOK CLUB: (Registration required), Teen Room, Fridays, 1-2 PM<br />
SCREEN - PLAY:<br />
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen<br />
Room.<br />
3/8, 4/12, 5/10: Contact the library or visit the Teen website for film titles.<br />
See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />
library/cyfair-children-services.<br />
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM<br />
BOAT & R.V. STORAGE<br />
WIL-STOR<br />
&<br />
13514 Wieman Rd.<br />
Convenient 24 Hr. Access<br />
Do you want to store your Boat indoors?<br />
Call me for our move in special!!!<br />
Prices start<br />
at $ 50. 00<br />
281-550-1136<br />
Hwy. 6<br />
N<br />
290<br />
529<br />
Wieman<br />
Clay Rd.<br />
Eldridge Rd.<br />
West Little York<br />
I-10<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. Limited to 40 children.<br />
See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />
library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to the public.<br />
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COMMUNITY CENTERS<br />
BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER - REOPENED!<br />
3055 Bear Creek Drive • 281-859-1566 • 713-274-3190<br />
Houston, TX 77084 • 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, unless<br />
otherwise noted and are open to the public. We have spaces available for<br />
group meetings. Call us if you need to reserve a room!<br />
• LIVING WILL & ADVANCE DIRECTIVES - Advance directives are legal<br />
documents allowing you to convey your decisions. Avoid confusion later<br />
on by providing a way to communicate your wishes to family, friends and<br />
health care professionals. Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 2 nd , 10-11:30 AM<br />
• CITIZEN RESPONSE BY A HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE 5 OFFICER<br />
- Don’t miss this lesson with lifesaving advice on responding to a<br />
dangerous crisis! Monday, <strong>March</strong> 6 th , 1-2 PM<br />
• MEDICATION MANAGEMENT - Valuable advice on assistance and<br />
administration of medication for others and yourself. Tuesday, <strong>March</strong><br />
21 st , 1-2:30 PM<br />
• TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE - Get tips on keeping<br />
that blood pressure in normal range. Learn what you can do to help avoid<br />
high blood pressure. Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 8 th , 10-11 AM<br />
• RAINWATER HARVESTING - Process of capturing, diverting, & storing<br />
rain water for future use. Friday, <strong>March</strong> 10 th , 10-11:30 AM<br />
• AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING - We will have and AARP representative<br />
on Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 8 th , from 8 AM-1 PM to conduct a Drivers Safety<br />
course. This course can assist you in receiving a discount on your auto<br />
insurance. The cost for this class is $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers.<br />
Please call for more information and to register.<br />
• ZUMBA - Strengthen your body the fun way! Let the music and instructor<br />
bring you to a new level in muscle tone and body fitness. Mondays, 7-8 PM<br />
• KARATE - Join our marital arts class once a week and learn the art of<br />
self-defense. Tuesdays, 12 & under, 6:30-7:30 PM; 13 & over, 7:30-8:30 PM<br />
• FAMILY ZUMBA - Bring your family and friends to enjoy exercising to<br />
music! Work on healthier bodies with everyone! Every Thursday, 6:30-<br />
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 />
• 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 />
• MANAGING DIABETES - A condition linked to several diseases that<br />
increases the likelihood of stroke and heart disease. Don’t wait! Come learn<br />
consequences and strategies on Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 29 th , 10-11:30 AM<br />
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 opened<br />
the much anticipated Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center.<br />
Located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, the center is now open to the general<br />
public for a variety of programs and activities. The approximately 21,000<br />
square foot building will serve the community as a center for all ages.<br />
Classes and programs can be viewed at www.pct3.hctx.net. Whether<br />
you are looking for a place to exercise, attend a community event, learn<br />
new crafts, play games or just to meet new friends, Weekley Community<br />
Center is sure to be a place for all!<br />
• FREE TAX PREPARATION - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free,<br />
individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers -<br />
especially those 50 and older - Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 PM to 4<br />
PM and Thursday from 2 PM to 6 PM. Don’t forget to bring your important<br />
documents with you!<br />
• AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING - <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong>, 8 AM to 1 PM. Defensive<br />
Driving for anyone 50 and up for insurance discounts!<br />
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Discount Fence Company<br />
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Residential and Commercial Fences<br />
• Wood Privacy Fences<br />
• Chain Link Fences<br />
• Fence Repairs<br />
• Insured and Bonded<br />
• Free Estimates<br />
• Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist)<br />
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AMBASSADORS UNITED<br />
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY<br />
Join us for regular street and brothel incursion outreaches to rescue<br />
souls for Christ and help end human trafficking in Houston. Our ministry<br />
is based on Romans 15:21 To whom He was not announced, they shall<br />
see and those who have not heard shall understand. Visit our website for<br />
details and volunteer information at www.ambassadorsunited.org.<br />
TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill and injured<br />
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting<br />
in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education<br />
programs and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite<br />
200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC<br />
has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on”<br />
training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We<br />
invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at<br />
a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or visit<br />
us at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />
CY-FAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS<br />
services to 156 square miles of Northwest Harris County for the residents<br />
of Harris County Emergency Service District #9. By operating from 12<br />
community based volunteer fire stations we are able to quickly and<br />
efficiently respond to help our neighbors in times of emergency.<br />
For more information on the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department or on<br />
how you can join the other 350 volunteers of our Department and be one<br />
of Cy-Fair’s bravest, call us at 281-550-6663 or visit us on the web at www.<br />
cyfairvfd.org.<br />
ADOPT A US SOLDIER<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />
donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />
that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />
with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />
encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United<br />
States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer<br />
workforce located across the United States.<br />
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When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from<br />
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and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to<br />
adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices<br />
for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to<br />
register.<br />
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS<br />
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring<br />
and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In<br />
partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings<br />
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Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals,<br />
community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school<br />
learning and young people’s future success in their work world and real<br />
lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics of free<br />
enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.<br />
Contact the Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-<br />
4500 or www.houston.ja.org, to find out about opportunities near you.<br />
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ADOPT A US SOLDIER<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors<br />
to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their<br />
sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed<br />
soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and<br />
express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt<br />
A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United<br />
States. When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range<br />
from writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of<br />
items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important<br />
and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt<br />
a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our<br />
country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS<br />
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring<br />
and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In<br />
partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings<br />
the real world to schools, opening student minds to their true potential.<br />
Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals,<br />
community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school<br />
learning and young people’s future success in their work world and<br />
real lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics<br />
of free enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Contact the<br />
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-4500 or<br />
www.houston.ja.org, to find out about opportunities near you.<br />
THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER<br />
HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE<br />
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located<br />
at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes<br />
available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging<br />
from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo<br />
editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get<br />
free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now<br />
at 713-274-3250 or email us at glaziersec@pct3.com. Operated by Harris<br />
County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />
FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING<br />
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.<br />
That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities<br />
arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out<br />
how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month.<br />
Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare<br />
for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course<br />
culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for<br />
Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown,<br />
using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL<br />
or other NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on community<br />
service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />
PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS<br />
Interested in volunteering your time, talents and energy to a most<br />
worthwhile local cause? Consider joining the Pearl Fincher Museum of<br />
Fine Arts Volunteer Guild! The mission of the Pearl’s Volunteer Guild is to:<br />
• Promote volunteerism in the Northwest Houston area by providing<br />
vital, on-going volunteer support for the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine<br />
Arts educational programs.<br />
• Develop leadership potential and knowledge within its membership<br />
• Further perpetuate the appreciation of fine art and the Pearl Fincher<br />
Museum of Fine Arts in the community.<br />
Information about the volunteer guild can be found at www.pearlmfa.<br />
org. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit<br />
organization that is solely supported through Grants and private donations<br />
from community residents, businesses and friends of the museum.<br />
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EXERCISE<br />
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WITH FOUR FEET<br />
AND NO<br />
JUDGMENT!<br />
It is not too late to<br />
keep those New Year<br />
resolutions. Loving<br />
Arms Pet Placement is<br />
a foster-based rescue<br />
for dogs and cats and<br />
is always in need of<br />
foster families. We have<br />
small, medium and<br />
large dogs available<br />
for fostering. Without<br />
enough fosters, some dogs are boarded at a kennel. They would love to<br />
join your family and help you get more exercise.<br />
Tell Loving Arms Pet Placement rescue in what capacity you can help.<br />
Can your home only accommodate small dogs or can you foster big<br />
dogs? Can you take more than one animal at once? There is a lot more<br />
to fostering than providing food, water and a safe place to sleep. To<br />
attract potential adopters, the animal must be people friendly. Include<br />
the animal in your daily home life inside your home. Let your foster dog<br />
jog or walk with you. Visit a dog park and meet new friends. Get to know<br />
the dog as an individual so you can share personality traits, likes/dislikes,<br />
anecdotes. Treat the animal like your own and train him/her, if possible.<br />
Although you may feel sadness when your foster animal is adopted,<br />
please know that your efforts helped to prepare the cat or dog for his/<br />
her forever home.<br />
Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website at www.lovingarmspetplacement.<br />
com or visit us at Petsmart on Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from<br />
11 AM until 5 PM. Start the new year with a new best friend and family<br />
member!<br />
LOST YOUR PET?<br />
Veterinary Public Health DIVISION<br />
(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control)<br />
The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals found<br />
on their website and updates it twice daily. If you have lost your pet,<br />
please check this website, www.countypets.com.<br />
SPECIAL PET SHELTERS<br />
• LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT has an assortment of wonderful dogs and<br />
cats hoping for their forever homes. We have all different types of small to<br />
large dogs, mixed breeds and many wonderful cats to choose from. We are<br />
a foster-based rescue for dogs and cats. If you are not ready to commit to<br />
adopting a dog or cat permanently, the animals also need foster families.<br />
Besides providing food, water and a safe place to sleep, foster families<br />
socialize the animals so they are people friendly. Include the animal in your<br />
daily home life inside your home. Get to know them as individuals so you<br />
can share personality traits, likes/dislikes, anecdotes. Treat the animal like<br />
your own and train him/her, if possible. Although you may feel sadness<br />
when your foster animal is adopted, please know that your efforts helped<br />
to prepare the cat or dog for his/her forever home. Visit loving arms pet<br />
placement website at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us at<br />
Petsmart on Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM.<br />
• DREAM DACHSHUND RESCUE is a local, non-profit 501(c)(3)<br />
organization committed to rescuing abandoned, stray and ownersurrendered<br />
Dachshunds. We are an all-volunteer rescue and we’re<br />
looking for qualified foster homes to provide food, water, shelter and<br />
love to rescued Dachshunds while they wait for a loving forever family<br />
to fall in love and adopt them. All DREAM Dachshunds are spayed and<br />
neutered, current on all vaccines, receive dental care if needed and are<br />
fully examined and treated - if necessary, by our certified veterinarians.<br />
DREAM covers the cost of any and all medical treatment and monthly<br />
heartworm preventative while dogs are in foster care. If you are interested<br />
in fostering or adopting a DREAM Dachshund, please visit our website<br />
and fill out our easy online application. You can also view the over 65<br />
adorable Dachshunds we currently have on our foster-roster! Find us on<br />
the web at www.DreamDachs.org and “Like” us on Facebook at www.<br />
Facebook.com/DreamDachshundRescueEducationAdoptionMission.<br />
If you have any questions, please send us an email to Contact-Us@<br />
DreamDachs.org.<br />
• PUGHEARTS OF HOUSTON - PugHearts of Houston is a non-profit rescue<br />
dedicated to giving unwanted and neglected Pugs a second chance. It is<br />
staffed by a network of volunteers in and around the greater Houston area.<br />
All of our dogs are in private foster homes throughout the area where they<br />
learn to live (some of them for the first time) in a home with foster siblings<br />
and parents who teach them how to be part of a loving family. There<br />
are many ways in which you can donate to PugHearts of Houston, be it<br />
with your time, your skills, adopting, fostering or by making a financial<br />
donation. For more information, please visit www.pughearts.com.<br />
• RESCUE - REHABILITATE - REHOME LONE STAR BOXER RESCUE Lone<br />
Star Boxer Rescue is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to the<br />
health and well being of the boxer breed. LSBR is run and managed by<br />
volunteers. Our main objective is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home<br />
boxers that come to us from many sources including local animal<br />
shelters, owner surrenders and strays. Call 713-464-1381 or visit our<br />
website - www.lsbr.org, P.O. Box 541286 Houston, TX 77254-1286, email<br />
- info@lsbr.org.<br />
• ADOPT A PET - ADOPT A CAT, a non-profit cat shelter, has cats<br />
available for adoption at the Petco at Hwy. 6 and FM 529 on the 1 st and<br />
3 rd Saturdays of each month from 12:30 to 5:00 PM. Pets of the Week are<br />
always at Petco and available for adoption. The $70 fee includes spay/<br />
neuter, FeLV and FIV testing, some shots and de-worming. Call 281-580-<br />
6652 for more information.<br />
• CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION IS A NON-PROFIT SHELTER -<br />
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN ORPHAN ANIMAL - ADOPT. Located<br />
at 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. We are a unique example of<br />
humane housing for homeless animals & open 7 days a week. CAP’s Pet<br />
Supply Shop has everything you need for your pet or for the people that<br />
love them and at a reasonable price. Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM,<br />
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM. For more information,<br />
call 281-497-0591, www.cap4pets.org.<br />
• DACHSHUND RESCUE OF HOUSTON - We are a small group of volunteers<br />
right here in Houston and the surrounding areas and we love dachshunds!<br />
Our primary mission is to rescue (from pounds and shelters) purebred<br />
(and a few mixed) dachshunds that end up alone, abandoned and/or<br />
abused and for many of them, it can be an 11 th hour rescue. All of our<br />
rescued dachsies receive a complete health evaluation by our accredited<br />
veterinary clinics and are either spayed or neutered (if not already), given<br />
immunizations, dental care and are started on any necessary medical<br />
treatment(s). Our focus following rescue, is rehabilitation and relocation<br />
into a safe and loving foster home. If you think you might be interested in<br />
fostering or maybe even adopting, please join us at Dachshund Rescue<br />
of Houston on Facebook or visit us and our “dachsies in waiting” on our<br />
website at www.droh.org. DRoH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All<br />
donations are tax-deductible, no matter the amount.<br />
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• ALL TEXAS DACHSHUND RESCUE is a non-profit organization consisting<br />
of volunteers dedicated to the rescue and placement of Dachshunds and<br />
Dachshund mixes into foster or permanent homes. If you would like<br />
to become a foster parent or adopt one of these wonderful little dogs,<br />
please check us out on the web at www.ATDR.org or email info@atdr.org.<br />
• FRIENDS OF BARC - a 501c(3) non-profit corporation that supports<br />
the humane care and treatment of animals. Cats and dogs at BARC are<br />
longing for forever homes. Visit BARC at 3300 Carr St., Monday - Friday,<br />
12 PM -5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday, 12 PM - 5:30 PM. Or you can see<br />
animals at one of our many PetSmart adoption locations listed on our<br />
web site. Donate - Send a tax-deductible donation to Friends of BARC.<br />
Donate online or send a check to Friends of BARC Inc., P.O. Box 70315,<br />
Houston, TX 77270. Spay or Neuter - Encourage friends and family to<br />
spay or neuter their pets. Foster - Save lives by getting animals out of<br />
the shelter and preparing them for their forever homes. Volunteer - We<br />
have many volunteer opportunities including transporting animals to<br />
adoptions, counseling prospective pet parents and walking and bathing<br />
animals at the shelter. To learn more, visit www.FriendsofBARC.org.<br />
• GOLDEN BEGINNINGS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE is a non-profit<br />
organization, staffed solely by volunteers, devoted to providing rescue<br />
and necessary veterinary medical care for unwanted, neglected, abused,<br />
homeless and displaced Golden Retrievers. We strive to place our<br />
Goldens in adoptive homes where they will receive a lifetime of love.<br />
Call 281-480-4942 or visit our website at www.gbgrr.org. GBGRR, PO Box<br />
19848, Houston, TX 77224-9848.<br />
• GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE. Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston is<br />
a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, welfare<br />
and placement of Golden Retrievers in the Houston, Texas area. GRRH is<br />
an all-volunteer group that provides temporary shelter; quality medical<br />
care and permanent homes for unwanted, abused or abandoned Golden<br />
Retrievers. Call 713-521-9019 or visit their website, www.grrh.org. Golden<br />
Retriever Rescue of Houston, Inc., PO Box 19594, Houston, TX 77224.<br />
• GREYHOUND RESCUE - ADOPT A RETIRED ATHLETE! Greyhound Pets<br />
of America Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding<br />
responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds. Since there is never a<br />
lack of dogs waiting for adoption, potential parents have the opportunity<br />
to meet several dogs. It is our goal to find the perfect match for both pet<br />
and owner. For more information on adoption, volunteering, greyhound<br />
merchandise and tax deductible donations please visit our website at<br />
www.gpahouston.org or you may call us at 713-667-3804.<br />
• HORSE RESCUE needs members, foster homes and contributions,<br />
www.bluebonnetequine.org or 888-542-5163.<br />
• BASSET BUDDIES RESCUE OF TEXAS - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit<br />
organization staffed solely by volunteers devoted to the rescue of<br />
unwanted, abused, and homeless basset hounds in Houston, TX and<br />
surrounding regions. Bassets are rescued from shelters or received<br />
directly from owners who feel unable/unwilling to continue to care for<br />
them. Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas, PO Box 130244, Houston, TX<br />
77219-0244, 281-303-5496.<br />
NOAH’S ARK - is an independent community-supported non-profit<br />
animal shelter that provides humane shelter and services for homeless,<br />
sick and abused animals. Through contributions from private individuals<br />
and organizations, the shelter is able to maintain its dedication to<br />
animals. Visit the shelter at 18430 K-Z Road, Cypress, Texas 77433. For<br />
more information, visit our website at www.noahs-ark-sanctuary.org or<br />
call 281-351-NOAH.<br />
• (SNAP) SPAY-NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. provides free (to<br />
qualified individuals) and low-cost (to all) spay/neuter and wellness<br />
services for domesticated dogs and cats and feral cats. SNAP provides<br />
sterilization services, vaccinations, heartworm tests and preventative<br />
and flea preventatives. SNAP is a non-profit organization that has<br />
mobile clinics, a surgery clinic and a wellness clinic and has volunteer<br />
opportunities. Please visit us online at www.snapus.org or call the<br />
Surgery Clinic at 713-863-0010 or Wellness Clinic at 713-862-8001.<br />
• SPECIAL PALS - Offers adoption, vaccines/wellness clinic, spay/<br />
neuter services, micro chipping and boarding. If you would like to<br />
donate to Special Pals, send your donation to: Special Pals, Inc., 3830<br />
Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX 77084. Special Pals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit<br />
organization, we need your help in supporting our animal shelter.<br />
We are located at 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston, Texas 77084, 281-<br />
579-PETS (7387). Hours are: Closed Mondays for low cost spay & neuter,<br />
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-4 PM, Wednesday 3-6 PM, Friday 2-6<br />
PM and Saturday 10 AM-4 PM.<br />
• S.T.A.A.R. (SOUTH TEXAS ANIMAL ADOPTION RESOURCE) is dedicated<br />
to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for dogs that have<br />
been discarded or neglected. We are a no-kill, not for profit organization<br />
that is run entirely by volunteers. We hope that you enjoy our website<br />
and that what you find there informs, endears and enlightens. Maybe you<br />
too will become a part of the ever-growing S.T.A.A.R. family. Visit us at<br />
www.staarnet.org to see pictures of the available dogs or you can call<br />
281-392-0927. Please donate online or by mail to: P.O. Box 6575, Katy,<br />
Texas, 77491.<br />
• WEIMARANER RESCUE OF NORTH TEXAS has wonderful Weims<br />
available for immediate adoption in the Houston area. Visit www.<br />
weimrescuetexas.org for details or call 972-994-3572. Foster homes<br />
for these marvelous dogs are also urgently needed. Houston area<br />
Wiemarner’s can be found at this website.<br />
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION<br />
HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE<br />
Residents of Harris County must be aware of the regulations adopted by<br />
Commissioners Court to meet the standards of the “Texas Rabies Control<br />
Act of 1981.” This ordinance, enforced by Veterinary Public Health<br />
(formerly called Harris County Animal Control) is designed to protect<br />
the health and welfare of Harris County residents.<br />
• Requires the annual vaccination and registration of all dogs and cats<br />
four months of age and older.<br />
Vaccinated within the last twelve months or<br />
Vaccinated within the last 36 months provided that the animal was<br />
vaccinated twice within 12 months and the last vaccination was with a<br />
licensed 3-year vaccine.<br />
• Requires dogs and cats to be physically restrained at all times, without<br />
access to the Would Like Your Help<br />
• Sets a REGISTRATION FEE for all dogs and cats: Updated 8/2011<br />
$15 LIFETIME: for neutered dogs and cats. Proof of neutering required.<br />
$15 LIFETIME: for dogs and cats belonging to persons 65 years of age or<br />
older.<br />
• NOTE: All pets with lifetime registration must be vaccinated yearly<br />
against rabies.<br />
$75 TRIENNIAL LICENSE: for dogs and cats with qualifying vaccination<br />
status. Must provide proof of two rabies vaccinations within 12 months<br />
and the last vaccination must be with an licensed 3-year vaccine.<br />
$25 ANNUAL: fee for all other dogs and cats.<br />
$5 REPLACEMENT fee for Harris County tag.<br />
Sets an IMPOUNDMENT FEE plus a boarding fee to be charged for each<br />
animal picked up. Owner may also be issued a citation for allowing the<br />
animal to run loose.<br />
OTHER<br />
• Impounded animals shall be kept three days to allow the owner time to<br />
redeem them.<br />
• The occupant/head of household of any premises on which a dog or cat<br />
remains for a period of seven days is presumed to be the owner of that<br />
animal.<br />
• All animals suspected of rabies, or animals that bite, scratch or otherwise<br />
attack any person shall be impounded at the discretion of the County<br />
Health Officer, for a period of ten days under veterinary observation.<br />
• Violators of any provision of this order are guilty of a misdemeanor and<br />
are subject to a fine of up to $200 in a Justice of the Peace Court.<br />
SOURCE<br />
Harris County Health Department, Veterinary Public Health (formerly<br />
called Harris County Animal Control), 2223 West Loop South, Houston,<br />
Texas 77027-3588, www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />
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TAX SCAMS/CONSUMER ALERTS<br />
In recent years, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal<br />
information to tax scams and fake IRS communication. REMEMBER: The IRS doesn’t<br />
initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to<br />
request personal or financial information. In addition, IRS does not threaten taxpayers<br />
with lawsuits, imprisonment or other enforcement action. Being able to recognize<br />
these tell-tale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from becoming a victim.<br />
IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scams<br />
An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent<br />
immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be<br />
employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they<br />
call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may<br />
know a lot about their targets and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like<br />
the IRS is calling.<br />
Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a<br />
pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then<br />
threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In<br />
many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they<br />
have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn’t<br />
answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” call back request.<br />
Note that the IRS will never:<br />
• Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a<br />
prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill<br />
if you owe any taxes.<br />
• Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested<br />
for not paying.<br />
• Demand that you pay taxes without giving the opportunity to question or appeal the<br />
amount they say you owe.<br />
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.<br />
Remember: Scammers Change Tactics - Aggressive and threatening phone calls by<br />
criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, but variations<br />
of the IRS impersonation scam continue year-round and they tend to peak when<br />
scammers find prime opportunities to strike.<br />
Surge in Email, Phishing and Malware Schemes<br />
The IRS saw an approximate 400 percent surge in phishing and malware incidents in<br />
the 2016 tax season.<br />
Scam emails are designed to trick taxpayers into thinking these are official communications<br />
from the IRS or others in the tax industry, including tax software companies.<br />
These phishing schemes can ask taxpayers about a wide range of topics. Emails<br />
can seek information related to refunds, filing status, confirming personal information<br />
ordering transcripts and verifying PIN information.<br />
Variations of these scams can be seen via text messages and the communications<br />
are being reported in every section of the country.<br />
When people click on these email links, they are taken to sites designed to imitate an<br />
official-looking website, such as IRS.gov. The sites ask for Social Security numbers<br />
and other personal information, which could be used to help file false tax returns. The<br />
sites also may carry malware, which can infect people’s computers and allow criminals<br />
to access your files or track your keystrokes to gain information.<br />
Courtesy of: www.irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts<br />
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