Barker February 2017

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Community Newsletter
Serving Barker Lake & Riata Ranch
February 2017
Important Numbers... 2
Important Information... 3
School News... 8
Sports... 11
Community Events... 17
Houston Area Events... 24
Community Centers/Libraries... 26
Support Groups... 32
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THE BARKER IMPORTANT NUMBERS
MANAGEMENT
SCS Management Services, Inc.
Riata Ranch HOA & Barker Lake HOA
7170 Cherry Park Dr, Houston, TX 77095
Debbie Spaw, Property Manager 281-463-1777
SECURITY
Harris County Sherriff’s Department
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000
TRASH/WATER
Waste Management 713-686-6666
BFI Waste Systems 713-635-6666
Harris County MUD #196 281-579-4500
Water & Sewer Service & Billing 713-983-3601
Repairs 281-398-8211
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Cy-Fair ISD
DPS Sex Offenders website
City of Houston Main Page
Transtar Traffic Main Page
Harris County Appraisal District
www.cfisd.net
http://records.txdps.state.tx.us
www.houstontx.gov
www.houstontranstar.org
www.hcad.org
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SCHOOLS
Rennell Elementary School 281-213-1550
Postma Elementary School 281-345-3660
Woodard Elementary School 281-373-2303
Anthony Middle School 281-373-5660
Spillane Middle School 281-213-1645
Cy-Springs High School 281-345-3000
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1727
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Fire/Ambulance 911
Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Emergency 713-466-6161
Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Office 281-550-6663
Poison Control 800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972
Mosquito Control 713-796-6900
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777
Cypress Post Office 281-373-9125
AT&T
www.att.com
AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552
Street Repair 281-463-6300
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.
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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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Annual Community
JOB FAIR
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By Craig Narum CFP®, area resident
Lone Star College CyFair
Conference Center
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, TX 77433
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RESOURCES TO HELP THOSE CARING
FOR A LOVED ONE AT HOME
If you provide home-based care to a loved one, you are not alone. Millions
of Americans provide unpaid family care every year.
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming, particularly if you are juggling
other responsibilities, such as working or raising a family. Knowing
where to turn for help can make a difference -- both in the quality of care
your loved one receives and in lessening the stress and responsibilities
on you.
Where to Go for Assistance: Elder Care Support. If the person you are
providing care for is 65 or older, there are many resources available to
you. One of the first stops to make is the U.S. Administration on Aging
(AoA), which can be found online at www.aoa.gov. The AoA is dedicated
to helping “elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in
their homes and communities.”
The AoA also maintains a website called the Eldercare Locator (www.
eldercare.gov) that can help caregivers find local agencies that provide
home and community-based services such as transportation, meals,
home care and support assistance. Other helpful online resources:
The Medicare website (www.medicare.gov) details the various types of
home health care services that are covered under Medicare and furnishes
tools designed to help those in need of care choose home health care
providers. Be sure to access the booklet “Medicare and Home Health Care.”
ElderCarelink (www.eldercarelink.com) is a referral service consisting of
over 50,000 senior care providers across the United States and includes
nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult daycare and home care
services.
The Visiting Nurse Association of America (VNAA) website (www.vnaa.org) has a
database of visiting nurses in your area. The VNAA is an association of individuals
who provide cost-effective health care to the elderly and the disabled.
If your loved one is a veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(www.va.gov) provides a detailed listing of VA health care benefits.
Additional services can be obtained from the nonprofit Disabled
American Veterans (www.dav.org), including claims assistance and
transportation to VA hospitals.
The consumer-facing site of the National Association for Home Care and
Hospice (www.nahc.org/consumer) offers guidance and resources to help
caregivers find services in their area. Both the National Cancer Institute
(www.cancer.gov) and Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net) have extensive
sections devoted to caregivers that include guidance on finding support
services, including home health care.
Where to Go for Assistance: Caregiver Support. The National Family
Caregivers Association (NFCA) has a wealth of resources for caregivers
at its Web site (www.thefamilycaregiver.org), including an online
support network and a library of helpful tips on topics ranging from
reducing stress to care management techniques. Other resources
include:
The Family Caregiver Alliance (www.caregiver.org) started as a small task
force created to assist San Francisco-based caregivers. It has now grown
into a national organization dedicated to advancing the development of
high-quality, cost-effective programs for caregivers in every state.
AARP (www.aarp.org) has a number of online communities devoted to
caregivers, including those specific to loved ones who are suffering from
cancer and Alzheimer’s. There is no age requirement to participate in any
of AARP’s communities.
The National Alliance for Caregiving (www.caregiving.org) also has online
resources to help those who are providing help to others, including its
Family Caregiving 101 site (www.familycaregiving101.org), which offers
education and support.
The average family caregiver works either full or part-time - in addition
to nearly 20 hours of care per week. Those responsibilities really add
up. So do your best to heed the advice of the many advocacy groups
encouraging caregivers to carve out some time to take care of themselves,
both physically and mentally.
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School News
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.
WWW.CFISD.NET
Important Dates
February 20 th - Professional Day
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.
Friday 2/10 Mentor Training 12-1 PM
Thursday 2/23 Mentor Training 9-10 AM
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.
Superintendent’s Fun Run & Festival
This year’s CFISD Superintendents Fun Run and Festival is scheduled
for February 18, 2017. In 2016, we generated $52,250 for the Cy-Fair
Educational Foundation. If you participated in the 5K, you may view your
race time at www.runhoustontiming.net. Visit the CFISD Facebook page
to view photos from the Third Annual Superintendent’s Fun Run!
Private & Pre-Schools
Copperfield Church Weekday Preschool
Copperfield Church’s Weekday Preschool program will begin registering for
the 2017-2018 school year in February. Registration will open to the general
public on Monday, February 6 th . For those interested in seeing the facility,
tours will be given at 10:30 AM on February 2 nd . Children ages 12 months
through 5 years of age will learn of God’s love through Bible stories, prayer,
Bible activities, arts, crafts, music and playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes
use the ABEKA curriculum and other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658
for more information. The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North.
Epiphany Lutheran Preschool and School registration
Epiphany Lutheran Preschool and School is opening registration and
accepting new students for our 2017-18 school year beginning Monday,
February 13 th . Please call preschool 713-896-1316 or school 713-896-
1843 for more information or to schedule a tour. You can also go to our
website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org for more information. We
are located at 14423 West Rd., Houston 77041.
Bear Creek United Methodist Church School
Registration For 2017-2018
Bear Creek United Methodist Church School (BCUMCS) has been a
leading preschool in this community for more than 30 years. We offer
a developmentally appropriate program for children in a Christian
environment. Public Registration for BCUMCS will be Wednesday,
February 8 th , at 9:15 AM at the school campus (16000 Rippling Water Dr.,
Houston 77084). BCUMCS serves children from Infant/Toddler through
Kindergarten. Options for two day, three day or four day classes are
offered at most age levels. Our Kindergarten class is five days and offers
a special year of magic with small student/teacher ratios, individualized
instruction and many special events and units of study. In addition, we
offer a Transition or Bridge class for children who need an additional
year to grow before entering Kindergarten. Please call the school office
at 281-463-2969 or email BCUMCS at school@bearcreekumc.org for more
information or to schedule a school tour. Additional information can be
found on our website: www.bcumcs.org.
Faith West Academy
Congratulations Varsity Cheer for placing 6 th at the TAPPS Cheer Championships in Arlington! Additionally, Kassie Billeck and Kenzie Laird were
awarded 2 nd Team All State. Keelie Laird was awarded 1 st Team All State.
Texas Christian Alumni - Star Student & Star Athlete
Texas Christian School Class of 2016, Michael Johnson received a full ride scholarship to Chadron State University where he is a star athlete and student.
Due to his dedication and skill, Michael was named the Eagle of the Week for Chadron State. Chadron wrote that “Johnson had his first career doubledouble
in an Eagle win during Christmas break. The freshman was the key to victory down the stretch, grabbing several defensive rebounds and following
up with free throws to finish with 18 points and 13 rebounds, which were both highs for either team in the game. In the final three minutes, Johnson had
seven of the Eagles’ final 15 points, adding four critical rebounds and one steal during that span.” Texas Christian is proud of the student athlete Michael
has continued to be. Keep shining for the Lord Michael!!! Join us February 21 st at 6:30 PM for our Infant-12 th Grade OPEN HOUSE!!!
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Private & Pre-Schools Continued
St. Cuthbert Episcopal School
2017-2018 Registration
St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s 2017-2018 registration will begin on
Tuesday, February 7 th at 8 AM 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.
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1305 Prairie Street / Suite 300 / Houston, TX 77002
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
school@stcuthbert.org.
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Cornerstone UMC Preschool
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Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the
Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility
operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 months
through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome regardless
of race, sex, religion or nationality. CUMC Preschool will be offering tours
every Wednesday at 10 AM through February 8 th . Join the Preschool
directors in the sanctuary where they will answer questions and discuss
our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.) with
interested families in the community. Families that attend one of our
tours can register before our open family registration. Come and find out
how!
Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on
Thursday, February 9 th at 11 AM in room 106. We are located at 18081
West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further
information, please call 281-859-1612.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School will host their annual Open
House on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 for prospective students and
families. Join us between 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-7:30 PM for guided tours
and registration for the 2017-2018 school year. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic School, TCCED Accredited, serves PreK3-8 th grades. For more
information about our school, please visit www.seascs.org or call 281-
463-1444.
Covenant Academy Classical Christian
Spring Shadow Day
Prospective students are given the chance to experience daily school life
during our Shadow Day. Guests will shadow a current Covenant student
for either half a day (Grades 1-6) or a whole day (Grades 7 and up). Please
join us, we look forward to meeting you! To RSVP or to learn more, please
visit www.covenantacademyhouston.org or call 281-373-2233.
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.
Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club
Registers for 30th Anniversary Season
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 30 th Anniversary
Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation breakfast on
Saturday, February 4, 2017, for all boys and girls who are interested in
joining for the 2017 track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30
AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at
6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. The event is an opportunity for
youth athletes to register for the 2017 spring/summer track season and
to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff and other new and returning
athletes. The event will be highlighted by a special presentation from
a member of the USA Track &Field Olympic organization (USATF). All
athletes and parents who wish to join the Northwest Flyers must attend
the orientation.
The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club,
affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program
of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance,
distance and relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump,
triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin.
For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club,
please visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org; contact
Linette Roach at 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. 11 th through Feb. 6 th : $107
Feb. 11 th through Mar. 2 nd : $112
Mar. 3 rd through Mar. 23 rd : $117
Mar. 24 th 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 4 th . Practice times and location will be
determined by the coach and team. The schedule includes eight games,
played locally on Saturdays, April 8 th to May 27 th . 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).
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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 Junior Hurricanes (JHSL)
Registration Now open For Spring 2017
The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United
States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys
& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally
appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple
locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.
To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.
albionhurricanes.org. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more
information or questions.
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 ladiesgolf4fun@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.
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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.
Westside Golf League
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact Sue
Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert
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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 Couch-to-
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.
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Girl Scouts
SERVICE PROJECT BASKETS
Copper Creek Meadows Community
Girl Scouts Of San Jacinto Council
Our Community holiday service project for Cypress Assistance Ministries
provided over 70 baking baskets, 150 handmade holiday cards and 12
bags of gently used toys, 6 bags of new toys and stocking stuffers and
5 bags of candy to some of our less fortunate neighbors. Junior troop
16465 collected items for Operation Christmas ShoeBox. They also
collected and delivered donated items for the library and craft room at
Texas Children’s Hospital. Brownie troop 113042 continued the Girl Scout
tradition of making new friends when they visited Park Manor at Cy-Fair.
The girls made Christmas ornaments and played bingo with the nursing
home residents.
The annual Girl Scout Cookie sale began on February 7 th . We are
celebrating 100 years of cookie sales in 2017. Way back in 1917, Girl
Scouts of the Mistletoe troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked and
sold cookies to support service projects in the first known cookie sale.
Cookie sales today fund individual troop activities, as well as supporting
Council camps and programs. Girl Scouts who sell Girl Scout Cookies
are also developing the 5 skills of: goal setting, decision making, money
management, people skills and business ethics. These are skills that
will last a life time and lead to future success. Don’t miss trying our new
S’mores cookie! It starts with a crispy graham cookie which is double
dipped in crème icing and a chocolatey coating. Yummy! Of course, so
are all the OTHER great cookies!
Haven’t heard from any Girl Scouts yet? Cookie booth sales will begin on
February 17 th at area businesses. We appreciate the support of our
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February 22 nd is World Thinking Day, when we celebrate the birthdays
of Lord and Lady Baden Powell and think of the international Scouting
movement. At our Thinking Day event, troops will represent different
countries, with food, activities, games, costumes and more. Ireland,
Madagascar, Australia, Vietnam and Japan are already stops on this
world tour! Troops will also be bringing their donations of coins for the
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.
Girl Scouts are busy, active girls. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage,
confidence and character who make the world a better place. 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.
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 Angelita Guerrero, Copperhead District Executive (713-
756-3389 or email angelita.guerrero@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, white-water 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 10
Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Tuesday night during the school year
at the West Houston Church of Christ on West Road and Queenston. Our
meetings begin at 7 PM. We spend our time working on merit badges,
planning for our monthly camp outs and having fun!! Now is the perfect
time to join us and get started on this fabulous journey! If you have a
son in the 6 th grade or higher that would like to join in the fun and
adventure please contact us. Our website is www.troopwebhost.org/
Troop10Houston and our email is Troop10Houston@gmail.com.
Boy Scout Troop 3
Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your
imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking,
backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness
survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? Scouting is
Fun… with a Purpose - where boys grow into men instilled with values
of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, leadership
and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an
exciting year-round outdoor program. We camp monthly and include
rock climbing, backpacking and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a
weeklong winter camp, as well as a weeklong summer camp.
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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.
We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop
3 at 7:00 PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley Community
Center located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. No previous scouting
experience needed! Come see for yourself what Boy Scouts has to offer
and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop. Please visit our
website www.houstontroop3.com for more information.
Pack 4 Cub Scouts
Come Join Pack 4 Cub Scouts at Lieder Elementary for the first 3 Tuesdays
of each month at 7 PM. We help turn young boys into men with fun and
games while learning new skills that will help them grow. We also work
around tough sport schedules. So come see what Pack 4 is all about!
Fiest Cub Scout Pack 421
With fun and discovery at every turn, Cub Scouting makes the most of
right now. New discoveries, new ideas, new friends. Cub Scouting finds
fun in everything, including fun times in outdoors, science, technology,
engineering, math and other STEM activities. Make Scouting the
foundation in your first through fifth grade son’s future and give them
the opportunity to build an adventure today while learning to live by
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the code of “Do My Best.” Each year we participate in many events,
activities and community service opportunities including Scouting for
Food, an annual event supporting Houston Food Bank and “Souper
Bowl of Caring” and collecting cans to purchase toys for Toys for Tots
at Christmas. Other events include our annual Blue and Gold Dinner,
family campouts, pushmobiles, pinewood derby, summer camp and
more. In between all of our activities, we work on earning our earning
our badges and achievements. We invite you to join us at our monthly
pack meeting on 3 rd Monday of the month at Fiest Elementary at 7 PM
to learn more about cub scouts. For more information, visit our website
at www.fiestcubscouts.com, contact Robert or Shannon at 832-657-1881
or via email at admin@fiestcubscouts.com.
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 Scouts with support from our
Adult Volunteers. In addition to the weekly meetings, the Scouts in Troop
573 plan and organize monthly camping trips that focus on a variety
of activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, horseback
riding and more.
Troop 573 also provides support for the Cy-Fair Community by
participating in Service Projects that are organized and executed by
Scouts earning their Eagle Rank. Troop 573’s focus on the Scout has led
to a long list of Eagle Scouts that have found success in education and
careers thanks to their dedication the Scout Oath and to help people at
all times.
You can learn more about BSA Troop 573 by attending our Troop Meetings,
online at www.troopmasterweb5.com/075636T or on Facebook at
facebook.com/BSATroop573.
Homeschool Pack 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area.
Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are
interested and your son is in 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M.
Jones at 281-558-5722.
Steps for Students:
A 5k Run/Walk
Are you a runner who enjoys family-friendly
races? Are you an alumnus of a parochial
school? Do your children, grandchildren or
children of friends attend a parochial school?
Do you like to have fun with 10,000+ plus
people? If you answered yes to any of these
questions or even if you didn’t, the 2017 Steps
for Students 5k Race/Walk is for you. Steps for Students is a 5k USA Track
and Field Association sanctioned race which benefits Catholic education
in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Held every year in February,
Steps for Students has grown to include over 10,000 participants, filling
the streets around the Co-Cathedral with runners, walkers, families, kids
and adults. Each Catholic school in the Archdiocese has its own team
which you can join or donate to. Race Day begins with a sunrise Mass at
the Co-Cathedral followed by the race itself. In 2017, the race will take a
new, East-West direction under I69, but it will still begin and end at the
Co-Cathedral. Afterward, you can enjoy the Post Race Party in the nearby
Race Day Village. All donations and registration fees (minus a $3 fee) go
directly to your designated school, where they can be used to help fund
scholarships, improve the campus, add to the educational experience of
the students or whatever is needed or desired. If running and getting up
early is not your thing, there is even a Snooze option. You can also sponsor
your favorite runner or school by simply making a donation. The date
for the 2017 Steps for Students 5k Race/Walk is Saturday, February 18,
2017. The sunrise Mass begins at 6:30 AM with the race itself beginning
at 8 AM. Registration is currently underway, but the last day to register at
the low price of $15 (which includes a t-shirt) is February 1, 2017. After
that, registration increases to $25, so register early. Steps for Students is
a great way to get out, get some exercise, see our beautiful city with your
own eyes and make some new friends, all the while supporting Catholic
education and the wonderful opportunities it provides to students of all
backgrounds and faiths. For more information about Steps for Students
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Community
Events
Fun Family Event
Benefits Trauma Victims
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.
9th Annual Salute to
Our Heroes Gala
On February 11, 2017, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF)
will hold its 9 th Annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel
Houston at Westside. For the 2 nd year in a row, Joe Myers Ford Lincoln
has generously underwritten this gala that honors the brave men and
women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. Cypress
Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital has been a Major General Sponsor for
Salute to Our Heroes since 2011. This year’s Brigadier General Sponsors
include Hightower Electric Company, Memorial Hermann Cypress,
North Cypress Medical Center and Station & Ayers Insurance Services
& Consulting. The evening will include a Missing Man Table and Honors
Ceremony to honor our missing loved ones (or missing comrades in arms,
for veterans) and entertainment by the Aggienizers, Barber Shop Quartet
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The Ballard House, February 25, 2017
The Ballard House is a non-profit that provides a “home away from home”
for patients and their families who have traveled to the Houston area
to receive treatment for a life threatening illness. Most of our guests are
battling cancer or are waiting or recovering from a transplant. We don’t
charge the families anything, nor do we take government or insurance
funding, only private donations. Therefore, we hold fundraisers to support
our mission. On February 25, 2017, we’re having a Sporting Clays
Tournament at Westside Sporting Grounds. If you’d like more information
on The Ballard House, you can visit our website: www.theballardhouse.org.
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
civic duty. More information about the organization can be found at
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St. Cuthbert Episcopal Blood Drive
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday,
February 12 th beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking
lot until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17 years of age, at least
110 lbs. and in good general health. In our previous blood drive we had
20 donors, some of them first timers. That means 60 lives were saved!
It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by. Save a life - donate
blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road (at Queenston). For
more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org.
Annual Community JOB FAIR
February 24, 2017, 9 AM-1 PM
Hosted by The Word of God Christian Fellowship Church & Workforce
Solutions held at Lone Star College CyFair Conference Center, 9191
Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433. Free Event! To sign up, visit:
https://annualcommunityjobfair.event brite.com
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
January 27 th -February 19 th : “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
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 11 th , 7:30 PM
Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 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.
Living Well Center
Floral Designing with Cathy
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 10:30-11:30 AM
Fee: $30 (For material cost)
Location: 13311 Hargrave Rd., Houston, TX 77070
Cathy will show you how to design a flower arrangement for you or that
special someone, just in time for Valentine’s Day. RSVP by February 6 th :
832-416-1003 or diver40@msn.com.
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 February program on
Meet Edith(Noah the Pig).
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:
February 7 th & 8 th : Down in the Dirt
February 14 th & 15 th : Animal Valentines
February 21 st & 22 nd : What Do Animals Eat?
After School Nature Explorers Club
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,
K-5 th ) 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:
February 16 th : Wildlife Valentines
OWL PROWLS
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2016-17
season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an
opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the
woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay
online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are February
10, 2017. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin
at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $12 for adults and $8
for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and
there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for
walking in the woods and the weather. Please park in the Memorial Drive
United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive or the
Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Pre-registration is required and
there is a maximum number of participants for each prowl.
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Valentine’s Parents Night Out
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14423 West Road, 713-896-1773 • www.elcsh.org.
Epiphany Lutheran Church is hosting a Valentine’s Parents Night Out on Friday,
February 10 th , 6:30-10 PM for children ages 3 years old (must be potty-trained)
through 5 th grade. The children will eat dinner, play games, create valentine
crafts and watch a movie. You can register online at www.elcsh.org on the
Children’s Ministry page. Registration is only $15 per child and is open through
Thursday, February 9 th . Celebrate Valentine’s Day while we watch your kids!
For more information, contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministry.
FREE! SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER
Take a break from cooking dinner on Tuesday, February 28 th ! Join us
at Epiphany Lutheran Church for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Dinner. Dinner is served from 5-7 PM. Enjoy some Mardi Gras music while
you eat dinner! Children will create an Alleluia Banner, Mardi-Gras masks
and Crowns and end the evening with a Parade and sing-a-long as we
bury our Alleluias in preparation for Lent. Shrove Tuesday is a day of
celebration as well as penitence, because it’s the last day before Lent.
Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday came
about as the last chance to indulge yourself and to use up the foods that
weren’t allowed in Lent. Giving up foods: but not wasting them. In the
old days there were many foods that observant Christians would not
eat during Lent: foods such as meat and fish, fats, eggs and milky foods.
So that no food was wasted, families would have a feast on the shriving
Tuesday and eat up all the foods that wouldn’t last the forty days of Lent
without spoiling. The need to eat up the fats gave rise to the French name
Mardi Gras; meaning fat Tuesday. Pancakes became associated with
Shrove Tuesday as they were a dish that could use up all the eggs, fats
and milk in the house with just the addition of flour.
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church Events
17020 West Road • www.stcuthbert.org
You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper on February 28 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes
and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. Food
items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were regarded as restricted
during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would
have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating
pancakes on Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk,
fats and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the
consumption of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the name
“Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras. You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday
services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal church on March 1 st at 6:30 AM, 4:30
PM and 7 PM. All services have Holy Communion and the imposition of
ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed for children and their families.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is
dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter.
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.
Men in Christ
All men, especially those of Nigerian heritage, are invited to the MEN, INC
(Men in Christ) group. MEN, INC is geared towards reigniting the physical
and spiritual leadership roles young men play in their families and
communities. This group will have their inaugural meeting on Saturday,
February 4 th from 10 AM-12 noon. They will meet on the first Saturday
of every month over brunch, using structured studies and discussions in
a relaxed atmosphere. Please contact Sally Mahon at sally@stcuthbert.
org or 281-463-7330 for more information and location.
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.
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CYPRESS - LONE STAR
8190 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 1300, Cypress, TX 77433
(@ Barker Cypress & Longenbaugh)
281-849-1260
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CYPRESS - COLES CROSSING
12312 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 1800, Cypress, TX 77429
(@ 290 - Randalls and LA Fitness Complex)
281-746-3003
kumon.com/ cypress-coles-crossing-tx
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Cornerstone United Methodist Church
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org
Cornerstone United Methodist Church is located at 18081 West Rd., Houston,
77095. You’ll find us behind CVS and ASI Gymnastics! Questions? Contact Erica
Knight at family@cornerstoneumc.org or call the church office at 281-859-4141.
“COVER TO COVER” BIBLE STUDY
Cornerstone will once again be offering their “Cover-to-Cover: Read the Bible
in a Year” Bible study. This will be the second year for the church to offer this
study designed to read and study the Holy Bible from Genesis 1 to Revelation
22 in a year. The class will meet at 5 PM every Sunday evening through
August 2017. A nursery is provided at no cost. Week-to-week drop-ins are
welcome and the weekly readings will be published in the weekly Sunday
bulletin, the monthly church newsletter and weekly on the church’s Facebook
page. Those completing the study will receive a certification of completion
and a recognition pin for their achievement. Everyone is invited to attend.
Canyon Lakes West Community
Church Bible Study
Neighbors of the community gather to meet and greet, share in the
word and fellowship Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg Weekly
Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org
or call 713-302-7325 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.
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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 MORNINGS - 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.
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 recreate
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.
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. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is
located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.
Epiphany Bingo
Epiphany Bingo has been conducting bingo games on the west side
since February 14, 1986. Epiphany conducts their bingo games every
Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING
ALL BINGO GAMES. They have a jackpot game of $750. Maximum prize
giveaways of $2,500, allowed by law, are given away every Bingo
Night! They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor,
computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits
are used for charitable outreach programs, building expansion, and
payment towards debt. Epiphany Catholic Church conducts its bingo
games at the Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between
Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision)
off Highland Knolls every Friday night. Early bird games begin at 7:30
PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more information, call the bingo
hall number 281-578-3905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the
Community Center number, 281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring
your friends and neighbors, win some money and make some new
friends.
Cy-Fair Hospital now has SEVEN
locations to serve your Emergency
and Urgent Care needs.
EMERGENCY CARE
(open 24 hours, 7 days a week)
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2
3
4
10655 Steepletop Drive
(F.M. 1960 near Jones Rd)
Houston, TX 77065
Main Hospital 800.681.2733
ER 281.897.3150
5655 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.
at Tanner Rd,
Houston, TX 77041
281.949.3800
7015 Barker Cypress at F.M. 529
Cypress, TX 77433
281.949.3600
8470 Hwy. 6 North at West Rd
Houston, TX 77095
281.949.3799
URGENT CARE
(open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week)
Walk ins welcome, no appointments
necessary
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6
7
9110 Barker Cypress at West Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
281.517.9900
14044 Spring Cypress at Grant Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
281.949.3703
9138 West Rd at Beltway 8
Houston, TX 77064
281.949.3737
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
Catholic Church BINGO
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except
Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early
Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given away
every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the
most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings,
along with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is
maintained by the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food
and snacks with soft drinks. All profits will benefit community outreach
and Religious Education programs, to better serve the community. The
Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to
the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the
light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left
and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. Please call
for more details to 281-391-4758. Please come play and win. We can
accommodate large groups such as social and family groups.
Cypress Rosehill Rd Fry Rd
Barker
Cypress Rd
Spring Cypress Rd
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CyFairHospital.com
Telge Rd
Huffmeister Rd
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West Rd
Longenbaugh Dr
Cy-Fair Emergency
& Imaging Center
529
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N Eldridge Pkwy
Cypress North Houston Rd
Hwy. 6
4
1
Fallbrook Dr
Cy-Fair Emergency
& Imaging Center
Cy-Fair Emergency
& Imaging Center
Jones Rd
Tanner Rd
Spring Cypress Rd
249
Grant Rd
1960
Cypress
Fairbanks
Medical
Center
Hospital
2
Beltway 8
7
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