Twin Lakes March 2017

www.twinlakeshouston.com 

MARCH 2017 

HOUSTON 

Livestock Show 

and Rodeo 

March 7-26 

Important Numbers pg. 2 

Teenage Job Seeker List pg. 5 

School News pgs. 8-14 

Garage Sales pg. 16 

Sports pgs. 24-25 

Scouts pgs. 25-27 

Church News pgs. 27-28 

Houston Area Events pg. 29 

Recipes pg. 30 

Classified Ads pgs. 34-35 

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TWIN LAKES MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

Crest Management Heather Esteban 281-579-0761 

Cristine Pulatie 

TWIN LAKES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 

President- Herman Torres 713-849-9790 

Vice President- Ken Broussard 281-606-0690 

Secretary –Gene Henderson 713-937-4390 

Treasurer- David Dronet 713-937-9223 

Director – Tom Peterson 281-497-8520 

TLHOA CONTACTS 

•Arch. Control / Deed Restr. Crayton Young 713-937-6942 

•Security & Safety Sherri Alexander 832-309-0410 

•Landscape Bill Sweitzer 281-496-3111 

Member Facilities Operations 

•Clubhouse Betty May 713-302-7857 

•Pool Sherri Alexander 832-309-0410 

•Tennis Courts Mary Pat Donlon 713-983-8871 

TWIN LAKES SECURITY 

Entrance Security Gate - 713-466-1629 

Security Officer’s Cell - 832-389-8136 

ISSC Office - 713-528-5800 

TWIN LAKES - MISCELLANEOUS 

Clubhouse Reservations Crest Management 281-579-0761 

Post Office James Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777 

9320 Emnora Lane 

HPD Dispatch - Addicks Reservoir only 713-222-3131 

Harris Co. Sheriff's Office (non-emergency line) 713-221-6000 

SCHOOLS 

Kirk Elementary 713-849-8250 

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100 

Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

TL Website: www.twinlakeshouston.com 

Webmaster: David Dronet 713-937-9223 

TLWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Co- Presidents: 

Sherri Alexander 832-309-0410 

Chris Gehry 281-799-0762 

1 st VP Subdivision Events: 

Michelle Edwards 281-546-5580 

Emily McHattie 

Sherri Tayeh 225-456-3381 

2 nd VP Membership: 

Julie Polk 713-539-2429 

Karen Stillwell 757-615-3516 

3 rd VP Activities: 

Cecelia Valencia 713-245-9922 

Secretary/Treasurer: 

Darlene Marmottin 713-502-9852 

Public Relations: 

Sue Breen 281-615-0193 

Joyce Evans: 

jevans@nichemktghouston.com 

UTILITIES 

Cable -Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street lights, have pole number 

Residential outage or service 713-207-2222 

Gas - Centerpoint 713-659-2111 

Gas Leak & Fire ONLY 713-659-3552 

AT & T phones 1-800-288-2020 

Trash & Recycling - Republic Services 713-726-7300 

Water - Harris Country MUD #255 

Regional Water Corp. 281-897-9100 

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2017 publications, and April 5th for the May 2017 publications. 

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Tax Specialist For 30+ Years 

Tax Preparation • Planning • IRS Issues 

Call or Text at 713-305-5048 

www.kucera-cpa.com 

Twin Lakes Womens Assoc. 

Monday Night Bridge 

We are looking for some new members to 

join us and we welcome all skill levels, from 

beginners to experts. We play for fun and 

just enjoy our neighbors, every Monday at 

the clubhouse from 7 to 9 PM. Email dmarmottin@sbcglobal.net 

for more information 

or just stop by! 

TAX TIP FOR MARCH 

NEED MORE TIME? 

April 18 isn’t far off. Do you need more time to gather your tax information? 

Then ask for it! Individuals may request a six-month extension of time to 

file 2016 Form 1040 to October 16 using Form 4868. No reason is necessary. 

The request must be postmarked or e-filed by the due date. 

Your next question is “will it cause me to be audited?” and the answer 

is NO! In fact, many tax professionals believe the opposite, that it might 

reduce audit chances. 

Note, the filing extension is not an extension of time to pay any balance 

due. If necessary, and if possible, a payment should accompany the 

extension request to avoid interest and possible late payment penalty. 

Form 4868 is available in your tax software, at www.irs.gov, or from me. 

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Professional assistance with your taxes is important. Please visit me online 

at www.kucera-cpa.com to learn more. 

TLWA Coffee Morning 

We would like to invite you to our TLWA 

Coffee Morning. We meet most Thursdays, 

from 10 AM to noon. We socialize, 

drink coffee and enjoy a light refreshment. 

Some of us bring a small individual 

project to work on (like a hobby or 

paperwork), but it is okay just to come, 

even for a little while. On the first Thursday 

of the month, we usually meet at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse. On the 

other Thursdays, we alternate meeting at members’ homes. 

To find out where we are meeting, email okstilwell@gmail.com or call 

Karen Stilwell at 757-615-3516. We hope you will join us, with or without 

something to work on. 

Out to Lunch 

We generally meet for lunch on the Third 

Wednesday at noon. Join us for the fun! 

Call Carol Monahan at 713-305-9809 

Twin Lakes 

Share & Prayer 

We’re exploring truth together here 

in Twin Lakes as we build friendships. 

We meet at the home of Patty Napp 

or Carol Monahan and this is an open 

group! Contact Patty at patricanapp@mustangeng.com or Carol at 

713-305-9809! 

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2016-2017 NWA MEMBERSHIP FORM 

Dear Twin Lakes Neighbor: 

You are cordially invited to join the Twin Lakes Women's Association, Inc. The purpose of our organization is to offer opportunities 

for social interaction, personal enrichment and a support network for the women of Twin Lakes. 

Annual dues for the 2016-2017 year are $35. To join, please fill out the registration form and send it with your check made to TLWA. 

We look forward to your participation in our functions and welcome your suggestions. 

Sincerely, Membership Chairs Julie Polk 713-539·2429 Karen Stillwell 757·615·3516 

Name:________________________________________Home#_______________________________________ 

Spouse: ______________________________________ Work#_______________________________________ 

Address: _________________________________________________Cell#_____________________________ 

Children (Name & Year of Birth):________________________________________________________________ 

Hobbies/Interests: __________________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

The above information may be published in the TLWA Directory: ___ Yes ___ No 

Please send/deliver your check/cash ($35) and form to either: 

Julie Polk - 5227 Summer Snow Drive or Karen Stillwell • 5514 Summer Snow Drive 

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TWIN LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

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

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

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

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

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want 

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

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

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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MARCH GARDENING TIPS 

VEGETABLES 

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and 

pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if 

the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, 

pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon. 

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• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of 

Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). 

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the 

variety Floratam for best pest resistance. 

See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm. 

TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady 

areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable 

groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the 

prostrate junipers. 

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. 

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have 

bloomed. 

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer analysis 

such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden 

planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants 

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ANIMAL INFORMATION 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, 

but please have courtesy to please scoop 

when your pet poops during your walks. 

Throughout the community trails, you 

will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage 

and in some areas, there are also bags. 

Carry your own grocery bags - you’ll be 

recycling at the same time! Many of your 

neighbors work hard with their lawncare 

and landscaping. Come with a scooper 

and a recycled grocery bag or anything 

else. Picking up after your pets shows 

your respect for every homeowner and 

our beautiful community. Pet feces 

damages lawns and many residents are 

working hard to maintaining their grass! 

PREVENT 

EXCESSIVE BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief 

in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as 

annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper 

or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep 

the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much 

it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so 

much, or what it is trying to communicate. 

• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors 

or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a 

cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting 

service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility 

once or twice a week. 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at 

someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children 

are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the 

child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept 

under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, 

Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor 

or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become 

a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of 

controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not 

have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work 

or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 


Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by 

being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or 

bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or 

possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

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VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 

HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE 

Residents of Harris County must be aware of the regulations adopted by Commissioners 

Court to meet the standards of the “Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981.” This ordinance, 

enforced by Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) is 

designed to protect the health and welfare of Harris County residents. 

• Requires the annual vaccination and registration of all dogs and cats four months of 

age and older. 

Vaccinated within the last twelve months, or; 

Vaccinated within the last 36 months provided that the animal was vaccinated twice 

within 12 months and the last vaccination was with a licensed 3-year vaccine. 

• Requires dogs and cats to be physically restrained at all times, without access to the 

sidewalks and streets. 

• Sets a REGISTRATION FEE for all dogs and cats: Updated 8/2011 

$15 LIFETIME: for neutered dogs and cats. Proof of neutering required. 

$15 LIFETIME; for dogs and cats belonging to persons 65 years of age or older. 

•NOTE: All pets with lifetime registration must be vaccinated yearly against rabies. 

$75 Triennial License: for dogs and cats with qualifying vaccination status. Must provide 

proof of two rabies vaccinations within 12 months and the last vaccination must be with 

an licensed 3-year vaccine 

$25 ANNUAL: fee for all other dogs and cats. 

$5 REPLACEMENT fee for Harris County tag. 

Sets an IMPOUNDMENT FEE plus a boarding fee to be charged for each animal picked 

up. Owner may also be issued a citation for allowing the animal to run loose. 

OTHER 

• Impounded animals shall be kept three days to allow the owner time to redeem them. 

• The occupant/head of household of any premises on which a dog or cat remains for a 

period of seven days is presumed to be the owner of that animal. 

• All animals suspected of rabies, or animals that bite, scratch or otherwise attack any 

person shall be impounded at the discretion of the County Health Officer, for a period of 

ten days under veterinary observation. 

• Violators of any provision of this order are guilty of a misdemeanor and are subject to 

a fine of up to $200 in a Justice of the Peace Court. 

SOURCE 

Harris county Health Department, Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris 

County Animal Control), 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588, 

www.hcphes.org/vph. 

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Student/Staff Holidays 

CFISD MENTOR PROGRAM 

The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers from 

businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the community 

and the school district designed to encourage students (elementary 

through high school) to finish school and focus on future education and 

career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a 

student with his/her academic and social development. Mentors meet 

with students one-on-one for approximately 30 minutes each week. 

Currently, over 600 mentors are matched with students. 

To become a mentor, you must attend a training session (REGISTER), 

complete a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to a criminal 

history record check. Training Sessions - Registration is REQUIRED. 

Wednesday 3/8 Mentor Training 12-1 PM 

More training sessions will be added throughout the year. If you would 

like to schedule mentor training at your place of business, please contact 

the Community Engagement department, Leslie Francis, Director 

of Marketing and Business Relations at 281-894-3950. 

KIRK ELEMENTARY PTO 

ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL 

The Kirk Elementary PTO Annual Spring Festival is right 

around the corner! Please join us on Saturday, April 1, 2017 

for a fun-filled day and help raise money for a terrific cause. 

There will be food, rides, games, raffle basket drawings, a 

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CFISD student filmmakers and actors wrap a day of filming their short film, 

“Behind the Scenes,” at Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union. The film, created 

by Cypress Ranch and Cypress Woods students, is a finalist in the Texas 

High School Shorts competition at South by Southwest. 

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A film created by Cypress Ranch High School students, “Behind the 

Scenes,” has been selected as a finalist for the Texas High School Shorts 

competition of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin. 

The fictional dark comedy film features a unique twist on a bank robbery 

and was partially filmed at the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Jones 

Road location through a partnership with Cy-Fair FCU President/CEO 

Cameron Dickey. Cypress Ranch audio/video production (AVP) teacher 

Dustin Boucher worked with student filmmakers Ricky Martinez, Jake 

Billard, Sierra Marlborough, Blake Medlin, Paul Shank and Cypress 

Woods student Cami Beardmore to produce the film. Cypress Falls AVP 

teacher Rakesh Jacob also helped collaborate on the effort. 

As part of the partnership, the students also worked with Cy-Fair FCU 

to create a commercial promoting the credit union’s new virtual teller 

machines (VTMs). CFISD teachers Boucher, Jacob, Butch Stephens of 

Cypress Park, Sherry Frank of Cypress Falls and Lori Andrade of Cypress 

Woods assisted in the production of the commercial. 

Dickey made a cameo in the film as the bank manager. “Working with 

this amazingly talented group of storytellers at CFISD Cinema - students, 

teachers, credit union employees (and even a cameo by the Cy-Fair 

Houston Chamber of Commerce President Leslie Martone) - it is one 

of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had. “What they came up with is 

just so fun, silly and enjoyable,” Dickey said. “Everyone that has seen 

it has said it made them laugh out loud. The video truly exceeded our 

wildest expectations.” 

The students’ video will be unveiled at the Texas High School Shorts 

competition. Cy-Fair FCU’s new VTV commercial is now live on its You- 

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The Cypress Lakes Sterling Stars dance team 

poses in front of NRG Stadium after completing 

their Super Bowl 51 halftime performance on 

field with Lady Gaga. 

The Jersey Village Gold Dusters dance team prepares 

to enter NRG Stadium for a dress rehearsal 

prior to their performance during Super Bowl. 

The Cy-Fair Brigade 

dance team was one 

of three CFISD student 

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the field during the 

Super Bowl 51 halftime 

performance featuring 

Lady Gaga. 

CFISD DANCE TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN SUPER BOWL 51 HALFTIME PERFORMANCE 

Dance team members representing the Cy-Fair Brigade, Cypress Lakes 

Sterling Stars and the Jersey Village Gold Dusters participated in the 

Super Bowl 51 halftime performance at NRG Stadium on February 

5 th . Selected groups began rehearsing for the performance in the 

evenings at various Houston area stadiums, including NRG stadium. 

In total, students attended six rehearsals leading up to the event. 

As part of the performance requirements, students and directors 

were required to sign nondisclosure statements prohibiting them 

from discussing or sharing information regarding the halftime performance, 

which featured recording artist Lady Gaga. 

“Besides the halftime performance, we were then asked to be among 

the three schools that created the pre-game visuals. Being within 100 

feet of President and Mrs. Bush, the award-winning cast of Hamilton 

and Luke Bryan allowed our students to act out many of the life-long 

lessons that dance/drill team teaches: professionalism, work ethic 

and determination to give 100 percent at all times! I am truly grateful 

and thankful to our dancers and all of the time they devoted to this 

event, our administration for giving us tremendous support and our 

community for showing us how proud they are of these young ladies! 

This has been a dream come true!” 


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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 

The annual University of St. Thomas essay contest was held on Wednesday, 

January 25, 2017, at the Co-cathedral of the Sacred Heart. His Eminence 

Daniel Cardinal Di Nardo celebrated the Feast of the Conversion 

of St. Paul with the students, parents, archdiocesan staff and other 

supporters. St. Elizabeth students placed respectively in the contest. 

Congratulations to the following students for placing in the contest. 

3 rd grade out of 733 submitted essays: 

Honorable mention - Kayleigh Green 

Second place - Anthony Viola 

First place - Angelina Ganim 

4 th grade out of 773 submitted essays: 

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Covenant Academy NEWS 

NEW GAGA PIT 

Covenant Academy has a new GaGa pit, thanks to 9 th grade student 

Hayden Hutchison. Hayden, a Boy Scout currently at the rank of Life 

Scout, was working on his Eagle Service Project to achieve the rank 

of Eagle Scout. He chose to serve the school by building a GaGa Ball 

Pit. “Covenant Academy has been wanting a GaGa pit for several years 

and Hayden’s offer came at just the right time”, explained, Head of 

School, Leslie Collins. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome 

and are thankful for Hayden choosing to bless the school in this way.” 

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION 2017 

The Covenant Academy Mock Trial team recently participated in a local 

competition against other area Houston High Schools. The students 

presented a mock murder trial. We are so proud of our team! 

ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE 

Covenant Academy’s 5 th grade students recently visited the One 

Room School House located at the Fort Bend County Museum. 

Students enjoyed experiencing life in the 1800’s. Activities included 

churning butter, washing clothes by hand, playing traditional 

yard games, learning to do school work on a slate board, as well 

as signing their name with a quill pen. Even 5 th grade teacher Mrs. 

Batluck and the parent chaperones got in on the fun! 


Cypress Christian school NEWS 

CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SPRING 2017 EVENTS 

Cypress Christian School will host a K-12 Preview on Tuesday, April 

4 th at 7 PM. Kindergarten graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 23 rd 

and high school commencement will be held on Friday, May 26 th . More 

information is available via the school website: CypressChristian.org. 

CCS MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER WINS DISTRICT TITLE 

Congratulations to the Cypress Christian School middle school girls’ 

soccer team on winning the 2016-2017 district championship. “The girls 

worked very hard in achieving this goal and I am very proud of them,” 

says Coach Tomi Boutte. “Their hard work and dedication along with 

their commitment to the team proved to them that anything is possible. 

The championship game was a close one, but in the end, the girls pulled 

through and fought all the way to the end.” Way to go, Lady Warriors: 

Claire Achterkirch, Casey Barbisch, Alexandra Cocales, Maya Fleischhauer, 

Riley Fox, Melanie Garcia, Giavanna Granato, Remi Greenberg, Sarah Hall, 

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K-12 private school division of the 2017 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 

Art competition. Elementary art teacher Thomas Martin and secondary art 

teacher Beth Brubaker are thankful for the hard work and commitment to 

excellence shown by their students and are thankful for the beautiful gift of 

creativity God has given them. Congratulations to the following winners: 

elementary: Superior - Cloe Lehman (5 th ) (at left in photo); Zak Wright (3 rd ) 

(art only shown in photo), Autumn Elkins (3 rd ) (at right in photo), Excellent 

- Christopher Soliman (4 th ), Delany Wimsatt (4 th ), Kimberly Chapman (5 th ), 

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place - Griffin Fisk, Elizabeth Romero, Abigail Sanders, Michael Slabic; 

Third place - Anthony Shatby; high school: second place - Chris McKnight, 

Madison Kostak, McKayla Lira, April Nimri, Molly Mitton, Delany Heath. 


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CCS STUDENTS ADVANCE TO AREA MATH OLYMPICS 

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PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, 

GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS 

Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in designated 

visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is now 

available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone Star College 

System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with LSCS to get a valid 

parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid receiving a citation. 

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St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s 2017-2018 registration is underway 

and will continue each day during school hours until all of our classes 

are filled. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes, including a Bridge/ 

Kindergarten class. St. Cuthbert School enrolls students ages 18 

months through 5 years. School hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM 

to 2 PM and Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon. 

Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed for children who 

are not quite ready for kindergarten. This class allows children to 

succeed at learning with greater ease and confidence, by helping 

them bridge academic and developmental gaps. The St. Cuthbert 

School program provides a loving, Christian environment offering 

the children weekly chapel, as well as music and movement, library 

and computer classes. Our curriculum includes Handwriting without 

Tears, Reading A-Z, Math and Science. The program is open to all 

children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert School 

is accredited by the National Association of Education for Young 

Children (NAEYC) accredited. For questions or more information, 

contact Lynda Houghton or Dana Carr at 281-463-1912 or 

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LITTLE RAMS PRESCHOOL AND NURSERY 

Cost friendly, full day preschool for 3&4 year olds at Cypress Ridge 

High School. Requirements: Must be 3 by September 1 st , live in/or 

work for CFISD and be fully potty trained. Our times are 8:30 AM-2:10 

PM Tuesday-Thursday. We incorporate circle time, learning centers, 

core learning and field trips. We are now registering for the 2017- 

2018 school year, which begins in October and ends in May. For more 

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school year. We offer a mixed ages classroom for children ages 3-5. 

Our Preschool Program is from 9 AM-1 PM and we offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 

day classes. Our Child Care is from 6:30 AM-6 PM, M-F. We are a State 

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VFW POST 8905 AUXILIARY 

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Location: 21902 Northwest Frwy., 

Cypress, TX 77429 

Dates: 3 Day Event (3/3/17 - 3/5/17) 

Friday 3/3: 8 AM-8 PM 

Sat. 3/4: 8 AM-4 PM 

Sun. 3/5: 9 AM-12 Noon 

Friday extended hours for anyone wishing 

to shop during the VFW First Friday Steak 

Night event, which takes place every month 

from 6-8 PM. Steaks Cooked to Order with 

baked potato, salad and dessert included 

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GARAGE SALE BENEFITTING LANGHAM 

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Location: Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 

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Sat., March 4, 2017, 7:30 AM -1 PM 

STONE GATE NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, March 25, 2017, 7 AM-12 noon 

SYDNEY HARBOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8 AM-12 noon 

ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD 

SPRING GARAGE SALE 

Come shop for great deals throughout 

the neighborhood on April 1st, 7 AM until 

2 PM, as Aberdeen Green residents have 

their Semi-annual Community Garage Sale! 

Aberdeen Green is located on Telge Road at 

West Road, south of Hwy. 290. 

BEAR CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 1, 2017 

SOUTHCREEK VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 


COPPERBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 


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COPPER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 7 AM-12 noon 

COPPER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 7 AM-12 noon 

ABERDEEN TRAILS COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 

Our semi-annual community wide garage 

sale date is Saturday, April 8th. Come 

hunt for bargains at homes throughout the 

neighborhood. There is no rain date, so 

come shop rain or shine! 

EASTON COMMONS 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 7 AM-3 PM 

COPPERFIELD PLACE VILLAGE 

GARAGE SALE 


THE BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 22nd, 8 AM-12 PM 

at Festival Park 


WEST HOUSTON QUILTER’S GUILD 

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Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, 2017, 10 AM to 4 PM 

The Berry Center 

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(for directions: www.berrycenter.net) 

Admission: Ages 13 and older $10, children 

under 12 are free for both days. 

More than 200 quilts displayed and 20 vendors available. Included is a 

guild boutique, door prizes, quilt appraisals, a silent auction, drawing 

for “Lotus of the West” quilt designed by Jenny Beyer. Be sure to visit 

our website: www.whqg.org for more information and to see “Lotus of 

West Houston” quilt and link to our facebook page. 

Spring Festivals 

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The sixth annual Wine Fair Cy-Fair presented 

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Cypress Village Station on Saturday, April 

22, 2017, 5:30-8:30 PM. Kicking off Wine Fair 

festivities is One Fine Affair presented by Mercantil 

Commercebank on Thursday, March 

30th, 7-10 PM at Lindsay Lakes. The elegant 

theme, “Opening Night…Walk the Red Carpet,” 

will attract the desired audience to raise funds 

for a worthy benefitting organization, Reach 

Unlimited, Inc. 

Wine Fair Cy-Fair celebrates Cy-Fair businesses and residents with interactive 

anchor areas, sponsor displays, home zone exhibitions, vendors, 

local artisans and live music. Some of the few sponsorships still available 

for Saturday evening include one of three Co-Presenting Naming Rights, 

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MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 

BUTTERFLY FAMILY FESTIVAL 

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 12-3 PM 

11522 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429 

Come see a LIVE butterfly release! 

Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting 

its annual Butterfly Family Festival on 

Sunday, April 23rd, 12-3 PM at 11522 

Telge Road in Cypress. The event will 

also include a Petting Zoo, barbecue 

lunch, a silent auction, a raffle, games 

and activities for all ages. The auction 

will run from 9 AM-2:30 PM. The barbecue 

lunch will begin at 11 AM and can be taken home or eaten at 

Messiah. All games will begin at noon. Bring the whole family to see 

the butterfly release, eat some great food and have some fun! 

The day’s events will benefit Chrysalis, A Grace Place for Children, 

scholarships and playground improvements. Chrysalis features 

a Christian preschool, after school and summer camp programs. 

Chrysalis Christian Preschool admits students of any race, color and 

national or ethnic origin. Call 281-807-0764 or go to www.messiahlc. 

org/events for further information. 

WALKS/RUNS 

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Volunteers have been planning this year’s 

“Running for Hearts” annual 5K Family Fun 

Run and Walk. This fun-filled event will take 

place on March 25, 2017 and features a 

timed 5K trail run, a one mile family fun walk 

(strollers welcome), children’s activities, local 

vendors and more. Participants will receive a swag bag, a race day 

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

and a few surprises. Prizes for participants include race winners and 

fund raising winners. 

Northside Christian Church (20250 Kuykendahl in Spring) is hosting 

this year’s fundraiser, with proceeds going to support Shield Bearer 

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

Pre-race day entrance fees are $25 per participant. Children under 13 

are $10. Vendor and sponsor opportunities are available by contacting 

events@shieldbearer.org or calling 281-894-7222. 

For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston based non-profit 

and lead agency in the movement to strengthen individuals, couples 

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

Community Breakfast on the first Tuesday of the month at 9 AM at 

12340 Jones Rd, Ste 290 in Houston. 

1ST ANNUAL CY-FALLS COLOR RUN 2017 

Fun Run April 8, 2017 

Cy Falls High School Registration/Check-In 

9:30 AM. Race Starts at 10:30 AM. Pre-Register 

Online (small processing fee applies) $30, 

Groups $25 per person (4 or more), $5 more 

after March 25th, Students 18-under $20. 


• Registration includes free T-Shirt 

• Pre-run warm up, color toss and photo area for pictures 

• Prizes awarded for “Most Creative Running Outfit,” “Runner with The 

Most School Spirit,” “The Youngest Runner Award” 

Go to cyfallsathletics.com/colorrun for more information and to register. 

Profits from this event allow the Cy-Falls Athletics Booster Club to 

assist the student athletes and coaches of Cy- Falls and provide support 

beyond the financial constraints of the school. This includes items like 

new athletic equipment and our Eagle Pride Scholarship awarded to 

deserving student athletes each year. 

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA ASSOCIATES PLAN 

“Puttin’ on the Ritz” Charity Gala 

The “Awesome, Amazing, Associates” of the Jack and Jill of America, 

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

dance on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The event will be take place from 

8 PM to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest 

Drive, Houston, Texas. The suggested attire is formal black and white. 

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

which supports education, literacy, scientific and charitable projects 

that benefit children. For tickets, please contact Shirley Carter, 281- 

222-7765, sjmcarter@att.net. 

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

is dedicated to nurturing future leaders by supporting children through 

leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and 

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VBS 

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Registration Opens March 5th 

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church VBS registration opens March 5th! 

Come join us for an In and Out, Over, Under Adventure July 17th- 

21st! This year’s theme is Maker Fun Factory. Our VBS is completely 

Gluten and nut free. The cost is $30. Registration ends July 2nd. 

If you have any questions, please contact Taylor at taylor@aidanschurch.org. 

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal is located at 13131 Fry Road, 

just south of Hwy 290. Register at our website: 

http://aidanschurch.org. 

CORNERSTONE UMC 

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SUNDAY, March 12th, 8AM-12:30 PM 

18081 West Rd, 77095 

Give the Gift of Life!! Please join us on Sunday, 

March 12th at the Mobile Unit in our parking 

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March 13-17, 2017, 

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We will also be working 

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including games, nature walks, arts-n-crafts and the best fun is on Friday 

when we paint the horses!! 

• Cost: $250 for the week plus a $30 supply fee. 

• Must be paid in full by March 1, 2017 after March 1st, there is a 

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THE SPRING CONCERT 

SATURDAY, 3/25/2017 AT 3 PM 

Are you tired of March Madness already? On March 25, 2017, the Cypress 

Symphonic Band offers you an alternative with their concert, “Around 

the World in 80 Minutes: The Spring Concert.” The concert will be held 

at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081 West Road, Houston, 

TX 77095 and will begin at 3 PM. The concert is free. Be sure to get your 

raffle ticket to conduct the band in “The Stars and Stripes Forever” at 

the Patriotic Concert on July 1st. We always have fun with this and past 

“conductors” have enjoyed themselves immensely. You won’t want to 

miss this concert! For more information, please visit our website, http:// 

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THE ENERGY CORRIDOR OF HOUSTON PRESENTS 

“DANCE, DANCE, DANCE” 

FEATURING FLY DANCE COMPANY 

Friday, April 21, 2017, 7 PM 

Located at BridgePoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 

77079. For tickets and more information go to: www.ECHOrchestra.org. 

ECHO will be sure to sweep you off your feet with music that will inspire 

you to dance. Fly Dance Company, a local hip-hop dance company, 

will be performing with ECHO as the featured guest artist. It will be an 

unusual collaboration between classical and modern hip-hop. 


GARY GREENE 

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The Producers - March 17-April 9, 2017 

Peter and the Starcatcher - April 28-May 21, 2017 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, 

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THE ACTING ACADEMY OPENS REGISTRATION 

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Performances are scheduled 

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7 PM and June 4, 2017 at 

2 PM. (There is no class 

March 15th, 18th and 

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or call 

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details and instructions 

on how to join the fun! 


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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

CELEBRATES ITS 30TH SEASON 

Led by new Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, The Houston Choral Society 

announces its vibrant and engaging 2016-2017 season. 

Americana: Saturday, March 11th, 7:30 PM 

Sunday, March 12th, 3 PM 

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6th, 7:30 PM 

Season tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org. 

The Houston Choral Society performs at The Foundry United Methodist 

Church, located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston, 

TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. For general or audition 

information, please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org. 

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE 

2017 OPEN HOUSE & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN 

April 22-23, 2017 will be a weekend dedicated in recognition of the 

70th anniversary the formation of the United States Air Force as the 

Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents its annual 

Open House at the West Houston Airport. This event provides a rare 

opportunity for the public of all ages to immerse themselves in the 

sights and sounds of WWII and other authentic vintage military aircraft, 

which played a huge role in our American history. 

In addition to aircraft, several historic military vehicles will be on display 

as well as a very unique anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit from the 

Battleship Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also be open and 

docents will be available to help all ages enjoy the museum’s displays. 

West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 

I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit 

on Saturday and Sunday, April 22nd and 23rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The 

admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting the organizations 

efforts to keep these aircraft flying. The airport gates will be open from 

10 AM to 5 PM. Food, drinks and souvenirs and vintage aircraft rides will 

be available for purchase. For additional information, go to our web 

site: www.houstonwing.org. 


NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

This program is held on 

the second Saturday of 

each month at the Edith L. 

Moore Nature Sanctuary. 

Arrive anytime between 

9 and 11:30 AM. The program 

ends at 12 noon. A 

guided nature walk will 

begin at 10 AM. No reservations 

required. Donations 

are encouraged. 

This is a “whole family” 

program; parents or other 

adult guardians should 

participate with their children. 

Upcoming programs 

include March program on Wildflower Walk(Cone Seed Starter). 

THE TITMOUSE CLUB 

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is 

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from 

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature 

theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and 

walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org 

and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child 

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

must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming 

programs include: 


March 1st: Butterflies and Moths 

March 7th & 8th: Gardening for Kids 

March 14th & 15th: Bird Watching 

March 21st & 22nd: Hide and Seek: Camouflage 

March 28th & 29th: Art in Nature 

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, 

K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each 

month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own 

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

a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to 

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

required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For 

more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, 

bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming 

programs include: 

March 23rd: Bird Watching (4th Thursday) 

MARCH MADNESS 

MARCH 14, 2017 - 

APRIL 3, 2017 

The 2017 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball 

Tournament will involve 68 teams playing 

in a single-elimination tournament to 

determine the national champion of 

men’s NCAA Division I college basketball. It is scheduled to begin on March 

14, 2017, and will conclude with the championship game on April 3 at 

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The championship 

game will be the first contested in a Western state since 1995 when Seattle, 

Washington was the host of the Final Four for that year. 

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N ZONE SPORTS 

Attention parents with boys and girls between 

the ages of 3-14! Are you ready to have 

some fun playing the sport you love? N Zone 

Sports is now registering for Flag Football, 

Soccer and Cheer. The league will meet at 

Smith Middle School. Space is limited to 

the first 200 in each sport, please visit www. 

nzonesports.com/cypress to register. We 

believe that sports should be FUN! We make 

competitive sports fun to the “Nth” degree. 

For more information, please call 832-529- 

4103 or visit www.nzonesports.com/cypress. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL CLUB 

TRACK SIGN UPS ANNOUNCED 

The Northwest Flyers Track Club is now 

registering middle and high school athletes 

for the spring and summer 2017 season. The 

team is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and 

provides a full program of “track” events 

such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, 

distance and relays and “field” events such 

as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole 

vault, discus, shot put and javelin. It is an 

excellent “off-season” program for young 

athletes who compete on their middle school 

or high school track teams. The team, which 

is celebrating its 30th anniversary season this 

year, was founded by Olympic gold medalist 

Fred Newhouse to foster the development 

of youth track & field in the northwest Houston 

area. In July 2016, the Northwest Flyers 

had one of its most successful competitions 

ever at the Junior Olympics in Sacramento, 

California. 

For additional information about the team 

and the orientation for middle and high 

school athletes, visit www.northwestflyers. 

org, email linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or 

“Like” the club on Facebook. 

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - 

REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN! 

CYFAIR/MAGNOLIA/TOMBALL/ 

SPRING/KLEIN 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer 

(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 

for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 

8, 2017. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program 

dedicated to providing a positive youth 

sports experience for all children. Founded 

in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 

leagues and 16,000 players throughout the 

Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a 

fun and fair experience, including one practice 

per week, a full uniform and trophy for 

every player, equal playing time and play every 

position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive 

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees 

(sign up early and save): 

Jan. 11th through Feb. 6th: $107 

Feb. 11th through Mar. 2nd: $112 

Mar. 3rd through Mar. 23rd: $117 

Mar. 24th through Full: $122 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration 

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and 

socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice 

fields and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule 

practice by April 4th. Practice times and location 

will be determined by the coach and 

team. The schedule includes eight games, 

played locally on Saturdays, April 8th to May 

27th. Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke 

Elementary (13102 Jones Rd.). Our Cy-Fair 

South league plays at Cook Middle School 

(9111 Wheatland Dr.). Our Cy-Fair West league 

plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W Little 

York). Our Tomball League plays at Tomball 

Alternative Education Center (1302 Keefer 

Road). Our Magnolia League pays at Magnolia 

Elementary (31900 Nichols Sawmill Road) Our 

Spring/Klein League plays at Wells Middle 

School (4033 Gladeridge Dr.). For more information, 

map of all locations or to sign up, visit 

www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

CLUB TRIDENT AQUATICS 

One Team, One Dream, It’s the Dawn of a 

New Era… A Team will Rise! Come be a part 

of champions in the making swimming their 

way to success. Get a jump start on summer 

swim league, increase fitness and skill levels 

for competition and have fun. Programs 

available from the beginner future stars to 

full competitive and swimming primarily at 

Cy-Lakes High School in the evenings. Call or 

text 713-419-0716 or email poseidon@clubtridentaquatics.com 

to set up a time for an 

in water evaluation session. Check out www. 

clubtridentaquatics.com for more details or 

like us on Facebook at clubtridentaquatics. 

AHFC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP 

SERIES 2017 

AHFC is pleased to offer the Summer Camp 

Series at multiple campuses in and around 

Houston. The club invites all interested 

players to the Canes Fundamental Camp 

(Ages 5-9) or the Canes Skills & Drills Camp 

(Ages 10-16). 

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register 

and for more details about each particular 

campus. The camps will be offered in New 

Territory, Cy-Fair and Katy locations. All information 

can be found under “Camps” at 

albionhurricanes.org. 

LADIES GOLF 

A new ladies golf group is now forming at 

Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps required. 

This will be a casual ladies golf outing 

to improve your game and make some new 

friends. Play will be on Thursday mornings 

at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf- 

4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress Lakes Golf 

Club at 281-304-8515. 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, 

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, 

Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. We are also looking for interested 

players, adults and youth to play in a new 


Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go 

to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www. 

netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com 

for further information. 

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION 

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, 

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB 

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 off of 

Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a Couchto-5k 

training plan for those new to running, as well as training plans 

for half and full marathons. Come meet lots of other Cypress residents 

and find some new running buddies. Distance runs are on Saturday 

mornings and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing 

Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit 

http://cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook. 

GIRL SCOUTS 

SCOUTS 

COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY 

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The Girl Scout Cookies are definitely here! More than 1.4 million 

packages arrived for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council at the Council 

cookie pickup on Saturday, Feb. 4 th . Many wonderful volunteers 

helped to unload, sort and distribute cases of cookies to individual 

troop Cookie Managers and helpers. Ever wonder how many cases of 

Girl Scout Cookies can fit in a particular kind of vehicle? Our cookie 

pickup volunteers could tell you! Many thanks to all who helped out! 

Cookie booth sales at area businesses began on February 17 th and run 

through March 25 th . Don’t miss a chance to try the new S’mores cookie, 

as well as your old favorites. We appreciate the support of our families, 

friends and neighbors! 

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Leaders and Daughters are looking forward to the fun of our annual 

Leader/Daughter weekend. This is a time for leaders to spend some 

special time with their OWN daughters. Rock climbing, kayaking 

and horseback riding are only some of the activities offered. The 

Dutch oven cook-off (and eating the results!) and the talent show are 

fun parts of this weekend that we look forward to every year. A Girl 

Planning meeting is being held to plan our spring Community outdoor 

event. Girl representatives from all levels will get together to make 

decisions about the kind of event and to plan activities. Girl planning 

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Region 4 has been offering a series of opportunities for Cadettes, 

Seniors and Ambassadors, including Program Aide training and Red 

Cross babysitting. Older girls from Copper Creek Meadows join with 

girls from neighboring communities to plan and participate in these 

activities. The 2017 catalog for day, twilight and resident camp will be 

coming out soon. Camp is a great opportunity to learn new skills and 

make new friends. Where else can you learn all those camp songs and 

wear crazy socks and hats? 

Cadette troop 16468 hosted a movie night and panel discussion to 

increase awareness of the importance of girls’ access to education. 

Those who attended watched the movie “He Named Me Mahala.” The 

movie is about Mahala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize 

Laureate. At the age of15, she was wounded by Taliban gunmen. She is 

an educational activist in Pakistan and campaigner for the worldwide 

rights of children. 

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important 

as individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal 

responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard 

decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the 

right choices can be made. 

Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. 

Scouting through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and 

life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced 

by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District 

which includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 

Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing units 

(boys and girls from 14 to 21). 

Our Units typically meet weekly. 

Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools 

including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, 

Holmsley, Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, 

Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson. 

Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, 

Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist 

Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis 

Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield 

Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle 

School. 

Junior troop 113035 worked on their Simple Meals Badge at HEB. They 

cooked eggs and prepared lunch and a desert. They also learned about 

basic kitchen safety and preparing healthy meals. 

Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 

18, who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girls may 

join at any age and no previous Scouting experience is required. 

Copper Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the residence areas 

for the elementary schools listed below, as well as the corresponding 

middle and high schools. Home schooled and private school 

students are always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, 

Fiest, Hairgrove, Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, 

Tipps, Wilson, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and 

Christian Life Center. For more information on Copper Creek Meadows 

Community, please contact coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail. 

com. The website for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is www.gssjc. 

org. The Council phone number is 713-292-0300. Girl Scouts builds 

girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a 

better place. 

BOY SCOUTS 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT 

For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values 

found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just 

as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 

1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, 

ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that 

influence their adult lives. 

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth 

with programs and activities that allow them to: 

• Try new things. 

• Provide service to others. 

• Build self-confidence. 

• Reinforce ethical standards. 

Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive 

(713-756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go 

www.copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you. 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 61 

Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy 

Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community 

Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. 

They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer 

and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult 

leaders to learn more about the things the troop has done during 

meetings and activities. 

Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/ 

shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, 

community service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, whitewater 

rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each month and 

has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit 

Badge Camps each summer. 

Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday 

in the Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike 

Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy 

Scout Troop. Cell: 713-253-8465, mike.viator@comcast.net. 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 573 

Boy Scouts of America Troop 573 is chartered through Christ 

the Redeemer Catholic Church and meets every Wednesday at 

7:30 PM in the Church Community Center at 11507 Huffmeister 

Rd. Guests are always welcome to visit and attend our Troop 

Meetings. 

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most 

prominent values-based youth development organizations. The 

BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, 

trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship 

and develops personal fitness. Troop 573 is lead by our Youth 


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HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT 

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Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach 

boys about character, respect, 

responsibility and many other traits. 

Pack 164 is a Christian, home school 

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CHURCH NEWS 

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CORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, MARCH 1 ST AT 7 PM 

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of 

Lent occurring forty days (excluding Sundays) before 

Good Friday. It is traditionally a time for worshippers 

to gather together with penitent hearts 

to have their foreheads marked with a cross of 

ashes in an act of penance and contrition before 

the Lord. On Wednesday evening, March 1 st at 7 

PM, we will be having an Ash Wednesday worship 

celebration. This service will include the marking 

of ashes on each worshippers head followed by a 

quiet time of reflection at the altar. In addition, as 

we do each Ash Wednesday service, there will be 

something “extra” to illustrate God’s forgiveness 

of our sins. Special music will be provided by the 

Chancel Choir. This will be a meaningful service 

and everyone is invited to attend. Cornerstone 

United Methodist Church is located at 18081 West 

Road (across from the CFISD Berry Center and 

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Lenten Study: Forty Days in the Force 

Join St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church on Wednesday 

nights March 8 th through April 5 th , from 6:30- 

7:30 PM for our Lenten series, Forty Days in the 

Force. All ages are invited to participate. We will 

explore the many spiritual themes that weave 

throughout the Star Wars films. From the Force 

to the dark side, the issues presented in the films 

have a moral and spiritual complexity that, if paid 

attention to, can help us better understand our 

place in the world and our relation to others and 

to God. Through Forty Days in the Force we hope 

to see the challenges and victories in our everyday 

Christian life. There will always be a teacher and a 

student and there will always be evil, but thanks 

to God and his Son, there will always be good 

and we will always have a purpose. Nursery will 

be provided for infants and toddlers. Star Wars 

activities will be provided for preschoolers. Those 

ages 6 through 106 will explore the force together. 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 

A WELS COMMUNITY 

What’s happening at P. O. P.? 

Sundays, 9 AM: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship 

Hall-Learn the History that goes along with 

The Word 

Sundays, 1 PM: Catechism 

Weekdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for 

the children in our preschool ages 3 to 5 

Fridays, 7:15 PM: Choir practice, come listen - 

better yet, join! 

Lenten Services begin each Wednesday, 

7:15 PM - March 1 st thru April 5 th 

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THE FAMILY OF FAITH 

LUTHERAN CHURCH 

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 

FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For 

more information, please call the church 

office at 281-855-2950. You may also visit 

our website at www.tfof.org. 

AFTER SCHOOL CARE CLUB FOF, a Before 

& After School Program, is a ministry of 

Church and Preschool providing before/ 

after school care for ages K-6 th grade. CFISD 

bus service to those in the Holmsley Elementary 

School attendance zone. Hours 

available are 6:30 AM to bus pick up time 

and again from bus drop off to 6:30 PM. 

Upon arrival, After-School Children recite 

the Lord’s Prayer and ask God’s blessings 

before their afternoon snack provided by 

Club FOF. For those who wish to do their 

homework after school, study time is 

provided in the homework room. Children 

also have outdoor play in our spacious 

playground, as well as indoor activities in 

our full sized gym. Secured clock in/out 

system for safety. Now enrolling for spring. 

LIFEPATH CHURCH 

CLUB T3 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM 

Lifepath Church is now enrolling for Club 

T3, our After-School Program for grades 

K-5 th . Club T3 will be every Mon-Fri, 4-6 PM, 

following the CyFair School District Calendar. 

This is a Faith based program designed 

to Train, Teach and Tutor students with 

academic enrichment opportunities that 

include tutoring, daily devotions, reading 

clubs, running, b-ball, dance, music, 

gardening, providing healthy snacks and 

much more. Cost is $40 a month (subsidized 

by our Mission’s Ministry). Register 

online at www.lifepathhouston.com/ 

after-school-programs. 

V ENCUENTRO DISCÍPULOS MISIONEROS 

Este es un llamado para los católicos de 

Estados Unidos para ser autenticos misioneros 

y testigos del Amor de Dios. El 

encuentro será desde Enero a Junio 2017, 

se formarán equipos parroquiales de 7-12 

personas quienes se reunirán para discutir 

y explorar los cinco de evangelización inspirados 

por el Papa Francisco en La Alegría 

del Evangelio n. 24 como preparación y formación 

de fe y para atender el encuentro 

parroquial de SEAS. 

Visite San Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 

6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston, TX 

77084 y llene una forma de registro en 

nuestra oficina parroquial. Colóquela en 

la canasta de la colecta o entréguela en la 

oficina parroquial. Para más información 

contacte a Diana 281-745-3722 o Lucia 281- 

463-7878, o a VEncuentroSEAS@gmail.com 

BIBLE STUDIES 

CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

www.csopc.org 

Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 

Peter! We meet at a house in Bear Creek, Monday 

nights at 7 PM. Stay after for dessert and 

fellowship. Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc. 

org or 713-899-5745 for more information. 

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH - 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY 

The women’s group will begin a bible study, 

A Compassionate Call To Counter Culture. 

We live in days marked by a rapidly changing 

moral landscape. Debates rage. Emotions run 

high. But the stakes are even higher than we 

might think. What if the real issue is the glory 

of God? How are we to respond? In this small 

group Bible study, best selling author David 

Platt calls the church to a contrite, compassionate 

and courageous response to the most 

controversial issues in our culture. 

This is a 6-week study and will cover the 

subjects of: Culture; Wealth; Human Life; 

Sexuality; Race and Faith. Please join us on 

Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM, at Christ Covenant 

Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, Houston, 

TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the 

series, please go to www.christcov.net. 

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM 

and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate 

a new book of the Bible. All are invited. 

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community 

is invited to join every Wednesday morning at 

6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). 

Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living 

Word Lutheran Church 

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at 

Living Word Lutheran Church is informal, but 

with an emphasis on the Word of God. We 

invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not 

mandatory. Come with your Bible when you 

are able to and please invite your friends and 

neighbors for some great study, sharing and 

fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM 

on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the 

Administrative Building. Living Word is located 

at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of 

Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). 

A private Facebook page will be used to communicate 

information and facilitate discussion. 

If you would like to be added to the group, 

please email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com 

with your preferred email and phone number. 

ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES 

Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, 

at the corner of West Road and Queenston. 

Website at stcuthbert.org. 

ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great 

group of fun loving people! The group meets 

for Bible study and good-natured discussion 

every Thursday afternoon at 1 PM at the church. 

All are welcome; you don’t have to be a senior 

citizen to attend. 

CHRISTIAN FORMATION ON SUNDAY MORN- 

INGS - Christian Formation classes for children, 

youth and adults at St. Cuthbert Episcopal 

Church are held every Sunday morning from 

9:10-10 AM. The Nursery is open from 7:50 

AM-12:30 PM. The Nursery is open from 7:50 

AM-12:30 PM. 

Adults: John: The Gospel of Light and Life - 

During the season of Lent, the adults will explore 

The Gospel of John. This gospel is filled with rich 

images and profound truths, but John notes that 

his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will 

not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they 

“may have life in his name.” 

Youth: Current Events - The Youth class, grades 

6 through 12, connects world events with the 

Bible, faith and everyday life. They examine 

relevant faith and life issues using the latest 

music, movies, news and current events. 

Older Children: Building Faith Brick by Brick 

- Those in third through fifth grades learn the 

same lessons as the younger children, then will 

re-create the Bible stories using Legos. 

Younger Children: Activate Faith - Children, 

ages three through second grade, engage in a 

program called Activate Faith. This is a comprehensive, 

Bible-based program. 

SENIOR CHURCH GROUPS 

COPPERFIELD CHURCH SENIOR ADULTS 

GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 

AM - 3:00 PM 

BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For 

more info., www.copperfieldchurch.com or 

call 281-856-2273. 

WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 

AM - 9:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Come join our group! We are an active, fun-loving 

bunch. Once you come for a visit and get 

to know us, you’ll want to be a part of our 

Senior Adult Group. You do not have to be a 

member of Copperfield Church to be a part of 

our Senior Adult Group. 

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

ATTENTION: CAREGIVERS OF 

ELDERLY PERSONS 

Did you know that on the second Friday of each 

month Bear Creek United Methodist Church 

provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for 

your loved one? The program, scheduled from 

10 AM to 1:30 PM. This gathering provides free 

time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair 

exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch 

and more. Caregivers are also welcome to 

stay and join the fun. For more information 

or to register, please call the church office at 

281-463-2330. 

BCUMC is located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, 

near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow. 


March 2 nd - March 4 th - World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. You won’t 

want to miss the biggest pre-party to the world’s largest livestock show and 

rodeo. More than 250 teams led by barbecue aficionados will compete in a 

traditional Texas cook-off. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors 

can enjoy the public venues including the Miller Lite Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que 

Saloon and the Chuck Wagon, where you receive a complimentary chopped 

beef sandwich plate. Come enjoy three days of cooking, competition, eating 

and dancing! The Garden, located in the center of the World’s Championship 

Bar-B-Que Contest, provides live music all three days of the contest for a fun 

family event. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. 

March 4 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade. Every February since 1938, the nation’s 

fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling metropolis to a down-home 

celebration of Western heritage. Decorative floats intermingle with thousands 

of men and women on horseback to fill the streets with hoof beats and marching 

bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians join out-of-town spectators to line the streets 

and sidewalks to be involved in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! 

For more information on parade route, street closures and parking, visit www. 

rodeohouston.com/visit-the-show/pre-show-events/parade. 

March 7 th - March 26 th - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Rodeo has been 

a tradition in Houston since 1932 and the three-week extravaganza at NRG 

Park continues to consume the city every spring. The kickoff for the Houston 

Livestock Show and Rodeo is the Rodeo Parade, after trail riders ride into town 

and set up camp in Memorial Park. All 20 championship rodeo competitions 

are concluded with entertainment by music superstars. It’s going to be a starstudded 

lineup this year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Weekday 

performances start at 6:45 PM and weekend performances kick off at 3:45 PM. 

For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. 

March 11 th - St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Houston. The 58 th Houston St. 

Patrick’s Parade is at noon on Saturday, March 11 th and has always been a FREE 

event. The two-hour parade has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. 

and each year includes over 100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart. 

Parade starts at the Clock Tower at Minute Maid Park on Texas and goes westbound. 

Download the Parade Route at www.hsppc.org to find the reviewing 

stand, parking and after party location. Our history is a grand one and if you 

would like to personally support the parade and be a part of the year-round 

socials and meetings, please become a member of our Irish 100 Club. The 

Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is presented by the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade 

Commission. Come out and enjoy the parade! 

March 11 th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race - the 45 th Annual 

Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged 

to participate in the 15-mile American Canoe Association sanctioned race along 

the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling 

for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! 

Those not wanting to paddle can cheer on racers along the race route or catch 

the outdoor fun at the finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial Park (500 block 

of Preston Street). The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. If 

cancellation does take place due to severe water or weather conditions, all 

entry fees will support the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The event takes 

place from 7 AM-2 PM. For more information, visit www.buffalobayou.org. 

March 19 th - Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation. The annual 

bike ride offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with 

routes winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts and 

parks while raising funds for the city’s Reforest Houston program. With three 

ride length options, the Tour de Houston is the perfect event for leisure riders 

or cycling enthusiasts. In addition, it is a BP MS 150 recommended training ride. 

Riders will start and end at City Hall located at 901 Bagby. This event begins and 

ends in Hermann Square at City Hall. Riders and volunteers will enjoy a postride 

party. For more information, visit www.houstontx.gov/tourdehouston/. 


March 24 th - 26 th - 2017 Bassmaster Classic & Expo. In conjunction with the 

Bassmaster Classic in Lake Conroe there will also be an Expo at the George R. 

Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. The classic will start off with takeoff 

beginning each day at Lake Conroe Park at a time to be announced soon. There 

will be off-site parking and shuttles for fans wanting to attend. This event is free 

and located at Lake Conroe Park, 14968 TX-105, Montgomery, TX 77356. The 

Outdoor Expo will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, while 

Weigh-Ins, will take place at Minute Maid Park, both in Downtown Houston. For 

more information on times, visit www.bassmaster.com. In recent years, tackle 

and lure companies have been using the Classic Expo as the venue to introduce 

their newest products to bass fishing fans. The 2017 Expo will cover more than 

300,000 square feet, the largest in Bassmaster Classic history. 

March 24 th - 26 th - Bayou City Art Festival. Fine juried art by 300 artists and 

extensive selection of art, representing 18 different forms of artistic media, 

festival goers can also enjoy international food and wine, the Green Mountain 

Energy Creative Zone offering interactive art activities, daily outdoor 

performances and more. The Festival celebrates the vitality and diversity of 

Houston and enriches the city’s arts environment and reputation. Over the 

past 40 years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6 million 

for local nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit www. 

bayoucityartfestival.com. Event held at Memorial Park/Washington Corridor 

from 10 AM-6PM. 

March 27 th - April 2 nd - Shell Houston Open. Shell Oil Company has been 

the title sponsor for Houston’s PGA TOUR stop since 1992 and charitable 

donations have been a big part of the relationship. Houston Golf Association 

golf-related activities have generated more than $62 million since 1992 when 

Shell Oil Company became title sponsor. Shell Oil Company and Houston Golf 

Association are in the final year of a 5-year contract extension through 2017. 

With a 25-year partnership with HGA, Shell is now the third-longest serving title 

sponsor on the PGA TOUR. Shell Oil Company and Houston Golf Association have 

focused on youth-oriented agencies since the two became corporate partners. 

The fastest-growing program involving the HGA and Shell Oil Company is The 

First Tee of Greater Houston Chapter, which has facilities adjacent to the Golf 

Club of Houston in Humble. For tickets and more information, visit 

www.pgatour.com/tournaments/shell-houston-open/tickets.html. 

March 31 st -April 2 nd - The Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival begins 

the last week in March on the Old Downtown Streets of Tomball Texas near 

201 S. Elm Street, Main Street (FM 2920) and Market Street. It is a Music/Street 

festival celebrating German and ethnic heritage with 4 stages of live music 

entertainment “happy music for happy people,” ethnic and festival food, beer, 

wine, 150 street vendors, all kinds of German souvenirs and clothing, arts 

crafts, antiques, Heritage Center, German church service, fireworks, carnival, 

pony rides, petting zoo, strolling music makers, street performers and much 

more. Like Oktoberfest in March! Huge fun for the whole family! You do not 

have to be German to enjoy this festival. It is fun for everyone and there is no 

admission or parking fees. For more information, visit 

www.tomballsistercity.org. 

Through May 29 th - The nationally recognized Mummies of the World: The 

Exhibition made its debut at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on 

September 24, 2016. Come face to face with the largest exhibition of real 

mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. For more information, visit the 

Houston Museum of Natural Science website at www.hmns.org. 

Through April 23 rd - Body Worlds RX at The Health Museum is a prescription for 

healthy living. Take one large dose of enlightenment during the Houston debut 

of Body Worlds RX. Real human bodies show you details of today’s common 

diseases and the inner workings of your anatomy. From organs to muscles 

to the nervous system and to skeletal structures, Body Worlds RX gives an 

unprecedented look inside the most sophisticated mechanism in the world, 

the human body. For more information, visit the Museum of Health & Medical 

Science website at www.mhms.org. 

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You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day March 2 nd ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

3 cups heavy cream 

1/2 cup crushed ice 

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix 

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 

3 bananas, sliced 

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked 

1 cup heavy cream 

DIRECTIONS: 

Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until it starts to thicken. Add 

crushed ice and continue to whip another 4 minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and 

banana pudding mixes, whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and 

the mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff. 

Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana slices. 

Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top completely 

with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream mixture. In a 

small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a pastry bag, 

pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate 1 hour before 

serving. Source: allrecipes.com 

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HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS 

You could make this on National Something on a Stick Day March 28 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

1/3 cup honey 

1/3 cup soy sauce 

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes 

2 cloves garlic 

5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces 

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces 

skewers 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper. Before adding chicken, 

reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, 

garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the 

longer the better). 

Preheat the grill for high heat. Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables and discard 

marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers. Lightly oil the grill 

grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. 

Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently. Source: allrecipes.com 


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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston 

or abbreviated HLSR, is one of the largest live entertainment and 

livestock exhibitions. It also includes one of the richest regular-season 

rodeo events. It has been held at NRG Stadium in Houston, 

Texas, since 2003. It was previously held in the Astrodome. It is 

considered to be the city’s “signature event,” much like New Orleans’s 

Mardi Gras, Dallas’s Texas State Fair, San Diego’s Comic-Con 

and New York City’s New Year’s Eve at Times Square. 

Here is the entertainment lineup for 2017: 

March 7 th Aaron Watson 

March 8 th Old Dominion 

March 9 th Chris Stapleton 

March 10 th Alicia Keys 

March 11 th Alan Jackson 

March 12 th Chainsmokers 

March 13 th Sam Hunt 

March 14 th Meghan Trainor 

March 15 th Thomas Rhett 

March 16 th Luke Bryan 

March 17 th Fifth Harmony 

March 18 th Willie Nelson 

March 19 th Banda El Recodo Siggno 

March 20 th Florida Georgia Line 

March 21 st ZZ Top 

March 22 nd Chris Young 

March 23 rd Blink-182 

March 24 th Dierks Bentley 

March 25 th Brad Paisley 

March 26 th Zac Brown Band 

GO TEXAN DAY 

The Friday before the Parade, 

March 3, 2017, is 

also known as “Go Texan 

Day,” where the entire 

population of Houston is 

encouraged to dress in 

Western attire, such as 

jeans, cowboy boots and 

cowboy hats. While the 

concept was discussed in 

1938 by the General Manager 

of the Houston Chamber 

of Commerce, it was not 

until the 1950’s that it finally 

was put into practice. 

In 1954, Archer Romero 

chaired the first Go Texan 

Committee to encourage 

what would later become 

a Houston tradition during 

the rodeo. 

For more information or tickets to the rodeo,visit www.rodeohouston.com. 


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RODEO HISTORY/FACTS 

RODEO PARADE 

In 1937, planning had begun for the first Rodeo Parade leading up to 

the 1938 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The first parade was 

headed by Mounted Police and various dignitaries on the city, county 

and state levels, who also rode horseback. There were two bands with 

a Drum and Bugle Corp. 

In 1952, the Salt Grass Trail ride was the first trail ride that was formed 

by only a few men. The following year, the publicity from that ride 

attracted more people to join. 

All of the Trail Riders converge on Memorial Park to camp out for the 

night before heading down Memorial Drive to where it empties out 

onto Texas Ave to line up for the parade. 

The parade has approximately 115 different groups joining in the festivities. 

There are 15 trail rides, 20 floats, 15 commercial wagons and 

stagecoaches and 10 to 15 university and high-school marching bands 

in addition to Show officials, other elected officials and dignitaries on 

horseback and in vehicles. 

TRAIL RIDES 

The Trail Rides (cavalcades) are a long tradition with the rodeo and 

gather at Memorial Park to camp for a rest and party before the big 

Annual Rodeo Parade through Downtown Houston. 

Salt Grass Trail Ride - 85-mile (137 km) ride from Cat 

Spring, Texas, established in 1952 

Sam Houston Trail Ride - 66-mile (106 km) ride from 

Montgomery, Texas, established in 1955 

Old Spanish Trail Ride - 216-mile (348 km) ride from 

Logansport, Louisiana, established in 1956 

Prairie View Trail Ride - 102-mile (164 km) ride from 

Sunnyside, Texas, established in 1957 

Valley Lodge Trail Ride - 72-mile (116 km) ride from 

Brookshire, Texas, established in 1959 

The Spanish Trail Ride - 112-mile (180 km) ride from 

Coldspring, Texas, established in 1961 

Texas Independence Trail Ride - 92-mile (148 km) ride from 

Brazoria, Texas, established in 1961 

Los Vaqueros Rio Grande Trail Ride - 386-mile (621 km) ride from 

Hidalgo, Texas, established in 1973 


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Southwestern Trail Ride - 100-mile (160 km) ride from 

Brazoria, Texas, established in 1974 

Northeastern Trail Ride - 108-mile (174 km) ride from 

Beaumont, Texas, established in 1982 Texas Cattlemen’s Trail 

Ride - 85-mile (137 km) ride from 

Anderson, Texas, established in 1986 

The Mission Trail Ride - 210-mile (340 km) ride from 

San Antonio, Texas, established in 1990 

Southwest Trail Ride - 120-mile (190 km) ride from 

Rosenberg, Texas, established in 1993 

WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST 

The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, also simply known 

as “The Cookoff,” started in 1974 and has consistently drawn massive 

attendance numbers for the three-day event, drawing a record 

264,132 visitors in 2013. It takes place on the southern parking lot 

of NRG Stadium, with over 350 teams participating every year and is 

generally considered a “Hot Ticket,” as most are for members or by 

invitation only. While the event is open to the general public, those 

that can get into the tents are generally allowed an unlimited amount 

of food and beverages. 

THE CALF SCRAMBLE 

Since the addition of the event in 1942, it has been one of the more 

popular events during the actual rodeo. The event features 14 calves 

and 28 students who must try to capture one of the calves, put a halter 


on it and bring it back into the “winners square” in order to claim the 

win. One of the rules is that as long as a contestant is actually in the 

act of holding the calf (i.e. Holding it by the tail) to get the halter on, 

no other participant may interfere unless the calf wriggles itself free. 

It’s at this point where the calf is fair game once again. The event is 

held nightly between major events in the Reliant Stadium. Each of the 

students who catch a calf is awarded a $1,250 certificate to purchase 

a registered beef heifer. Raising and showing this heifer becomes a 

yearlong project as the scrambler sees to the grooming, feeding and 

care of the animal. The exhibitor returns to the Houston Livestock 

Show the following year for a special competition. Calf Scramble 

exhibitors receive a $250 bonus when they return to compete with 

their heifer, totaling their $1,500 certificate. 

A similar events for youngsters is Mutton Bustin’, for 5 and 6-year-olds, 

who try to ride on top of a sheep for eight seconds. 

Rodeo Houston also features the traditional rodeo events of bull 

riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, 

calf roping, barrel racing (women only) and chuck wagon racing. 

TRANSPORTATION 

With between 60,000 and 150,000 people attending the rodeo each 

day, every year, the city’s transportation infrastructure is taxed as 

it must also compete with regular Houston Rush Hour on regular 

business days. There are a variety of ways into and out of the complex 

that include Park and Ride lots in certain parts of the city that 

are provided by the event as an express straight onto the property, 

Taxi, Self Parking, and METRORail. The Coordinators of the event 

try to persuade attendees to use public transportation as the most 

convenient way to and from the Rodeo. 

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made table pad, $3,000; Six Ethan Allen cherry side chairs from 

the 1990’s, $1200; Refinished 1940’s mahogany Chippendale 

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HELP WANTED - CARE 

Kingsland Baptist Church is seeking to hire caring adults 

available to provide care for one and two year olds on Friday 

mornings/evenings and as needed during the week. Also, 

taking applications for experienced special need providers 

available for various times/events. Key responsibilities: ensure 

the safety of the classroom environment, experience working 

with children, cooperative and servant attitude, willing to 

support policies and leadership of Kingsland and strong 

communication and discretionary skills. Church references will 

be required upon application. Please contact Jan to schedule 

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HELP WANTED 

Doctor’s office front desk help needed. Billing/Coding experience 

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Do you like golf, the outdoors, meeting people and fun? We are 

hiring at the Bear Creek Golf Course, all positions, Greeters, food 

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Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. 

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Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age 

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Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be 

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Dental assistant position available. F/T, nonsmoker, experienced 

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Must be state licensed; Front desk receptionist, bilingual 

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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE 

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand Harbour 

Island on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on 

water. Will sell together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 

281-858-4422. 

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation condominium, sleeps 6, 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, no 

pets allowed. Miramar Beach, Florida 32550, Book: 850-270-5227 

or http://bookings.destin-palms.com/Unit/Details/121435. 

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedrooms, 

3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info 

Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have two 

weeks reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. The 2017 

dates are March 27th - April 3rd and April 4th - April 10th. Sleeps 4, 

one bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per 

day if not with time share. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! 

$895 per week. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full 

kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools 

outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, 

$465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek 

Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite 

TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near 

Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to 

www.frioman.com for more information. 

NOVENA 

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and 

preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of 

Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. 

St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a 

day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must 

be promised. Thank you St. Jude – BM, PW, JM 

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