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<strong>Eldridge</strong> Echoes<br />
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 2<br />
City of Hope pgs. 20-21<br />
Library News pg. 26<br />
Featured Recipes pg. 33<br />
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HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911<br />
Sheriff - (non-emergency) (713) 221-6000<br />
U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777<br />
Harris County Animal Control (281) 999-3191<br />
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />
Waste Management (Trash Pickup) (713) 695-4055<br />
BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) (713) 635-6666<br />
Boy Scouts of America (713) 756-3383<br />
Girl Scouts of America 1-800-392-4340<br />
SCHOOLS:<br />
Kirk Elementary (713) 849-8250<br />
Truitt Jr. High (281) 856-1100<br />
Cy-Ridge High School (281) 807-8000<br />
CFISD Website<br />
www.cfisd.net<br />
Bear Creek Library (281) 550-0885<br />
Centerpoint (713) 659-2111<br />
To report gas leaks (713) 659-3552<br />
Reliant Energy (713) 207-7777<br />
AT & T - Repairs (800) 246-8464<br />
Street Light Repair (HL&P) (713) 207-2222<br />
Street Repair (281) 463-6300<br />
Harris Co Childrens Protective Serv (713) 394-4000<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation (713) 468-8972<br />
FALL SWIM PROGRAM<br />
FOR THE LOEST DOLPHINS<br />
There is still time to participate in the Fall Swim<br />
Program for swimmers looking for conditioning<br />
and stroke development, which runs through end of<br />
<strong>October</strong>. For more information on days and times,<br />
please refer to the team website: http:/loedolphins.swim-team.us.<br />
GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER<br />
• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs to dry in<br />
the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur to control fungus.<br />
Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty hose.<br />
• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are going<br />
to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody plants concentrate<br />
on root growth through the winter and the more headstart they<br />
can get before summer, the better.<br />
• <strong>October</strong> 15 th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies.<br />
• Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular brown<br />
patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool weather.<br />
Control with Daconil.<br />
• If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth<br />
stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost of<br />
Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove all dead,<br />
weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back main branches to control size and<br />
shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is between 30-60 degrees.<br />
• Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots and<br />
transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better.<br />
• Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations.<br />
• Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with the<br />
post-emerge herbicides in <strong>October</strong> and November. At least two applications<br />
are usually needed, even if done this early.<br />
• For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies.<br />
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A Night of Positively Pink at LaCenterra<br />
A breast cancer awareness celebration | Hosted by Houston Methodist West Hospital<br />
FRIDAY, OCT. 13 | 6-9 P.M. | LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Courtyard<br />
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494<br />
Join us and bring your family for a night of Positively Pink, a breast cancer awareness celebration.<br />
At this fun and educational event, you will:<br />
• Meet our Breast Care Center team and women’s health specialists<br />
• Receive breast health information<br />
• Enjoy live music by The Mockingbirds Band<br />
• Get free giveaway items and much more!<br />
The event is free. For more information, visit<br />
events.houstonmethodist.org/west-pink<br />
or call 832.522.5522.<br />
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH<br />
One in eight women are diagnosed with breast<br />
cancer in her lifetime. However, with early<br />
detection and treatment, you can greatly<br />
improve your chance of survival.<br />
3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION<br />
Early detection means finding the cancer<br />
before it spreads to other parts of the body.<br />
Although breast cancer cannot be completely<br />
prevented, early detection provides<br />
the greatest possibility of successful treatment.<br />
By following these three steps, you<br />
will help increase your chance of detecting<br />
cancer early.<br />
1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS<br />
Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your<br />
breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify<br />
any changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health<br />
care professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment<br />
with your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not<br />
cancerous.<br />
Changes to look for include:<br />
• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area<br />
• A change in the size or shape of the breast<br />
• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast<br />
• A nipple turned inward into the breast<br />
• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple<br />
• Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark<br />
area of skin at the center of the breast)<br />
You should see your health care provider about any of these<br />
symptoms. Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if<br />
you notice any changes in your body, tell your health care provider<br />
immediately so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated.<br />
2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM<br />
It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gynecologist<br />
each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition<br />
to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform<br />
a brief breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman<br />
Exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care<br />
provider any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast<br />
health. For example, your doctor may help you to determine the<br />
most appropriate frequency for your early detection steps.<br />
3. MAMMOGRAM<br />
In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms.<br />
NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram<br />
every year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe<br />
way to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions<br />
and women who have screening mammograms have a lower<br />
chance of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have<br />
screening mammograms. Mammograms can detect cancer or other<br />
problems before a lump becomes large enough to be detectable<br />
to the touch. They provide an effective way to find breast cancer<br />
in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful.<br />
Mammograms are considered safe, quick and relatively painless.<br />
Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation<br />
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School News<br />
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.<br />
WWW.CFISD.NET<br />
IMPORTANT DATE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 9 th - Professional Day - ES Parent Conferences<br />
Message From The Superintendent<br />
Welcome back to school - again! I realize we started <strong>2017</strong>-2018 a couple weeks later than we originally planned and I appreciate everyone’s<br />
patience during this difficult time.<br />
Certainly, Hurricane Harvey has proven to be a dynamic and unprecedented event for the CFISD community. So many of our neighbors have<br />
been displaced from their homes due to flooding and damage and we want to remember those folks in our thoughts and prayers and continue<br />
to provide support as they get back on their feet.<br />
You may have heard that Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath has waived the nine student days we have missed due to the flooding.<br />
I can assure you that our teachers and staff are going to provide each student with the same outstanding curriculum and instruction they<br />
would have received had we started on August 28 th .<br />
The outpouring of support for so many of our friends and neighbors impacted by this tragic event has been inspiring to see. People from<br />
different backgrounds and zip codes have all come together to support this community. That makes me extremely proud, not only to be a<br />
CFISD resident but also an American.<br />
Without a municipal government that covers the entire district, CFISD stepped up to provide temporary shelter, support other shelters and<br />
school districts with food and supplies and help operate our own point of distribution at the Berry Center that provided assistance to more<br />
than 5,000 community members.<br />
On a personal note, I want to thank you for your prayers, encouraging comments and emails during this difficult time. I have been a<br />
superintendent for 27 years and this was the most challenging and dynamic event I have ever experienced in that role.<br />
For most of us, this event will be in our rear-view mirror rather quickly. But for a significant group of people in our community, this was a lifechanging<br />
event. The theme we live by in CFISD is Opportunity for All. Let’s make sure all of our community, with our continued support, has<br />
the opportunity to rebuild their lives this year.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Mark Henry, Ed.D.<br />
Superintendent of Schools<br />
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Students exit buses Sept. 11 th at Bridgeland High School on the first day of classes.<br />
The Bridgeland High School student body fills up the competition gym Sept. 11 th on the first day<br />
of classes. CFISD’s 12 th high school opens with freshman and sophomores and is one of three<br />
new schools to open its door in the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year.<br />
Jim and Pam Wells (Center) join Wells Elementary School Principal Cheryl Fisher (teal shirt) in<br />
greeting students and families Sept. 11 th on the first day of classes. Jim and Pam Wells served a<br />
combined 66 years in CFISD and are the namesakes of the new school.<br />
Christina Getschmann (left), a primary instructional coach at Hoover Elementary School,<br />
talks with students Sept. 11 th on the first day of classes.<br />
CFISD Welcomes An Expected 116,000 Students On First Day Of School<br />
Cheryl Fisher’s Fitbit says she slept four hours, but the principal at brand-new Wells Elementary School was pretty sure it was less. The first day of<br />
school still has that effect on Fisher. Despite a start date pushed back two weeks due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, CFISD classes began September<br />
11 th , with approximately 116,000 students filling the halls of 91 campuses. That included three new schools: Wells and Hoover Elementary schools and<br />
Bridgeland High School. For those teachers, staff members and administrators, reaching the first day of classes marked an accomplishment in itself.<br />
“Seeing those kids come in the first day of school with their smiles - that would be the pot of gold at the end of this whole thing,” said Fisher, who spent<br />
eight years as the principal at Keith Elementary School before she was named to her new post - and subsequently spent much of the spring and summer<br />
alone or with little staff in preparing. “There is a building, there is a complete staff of super-excited teachers and staff members and these happy children<br />
came in and they deserve the best.”<br />
Said Michael Smith, Bridgeland’s principal after more than nine years at the same job at Cy-Fair High School: “Whenever you have a new school, you<br />
have to be flexible. Not everything went perfect, but the staff and the students were great. A lot of energy and a lot of excitement.”<br />
The first day also meant bridging CFISD’s history with its future as the namesakes of both new elementary schools were on hand, welcoming students<br />
in the morning before walking the halls and returning to volunteer as Bus Buddies in the afternoon. “I went around to every classroom this morning and<br />
gave all the teachers a hug,” said Janet Hoover, the namesake for Hoover Elementary School who retired in 2010 after 36 years in CFISD. “It’s the best<br />
atmosphere I’ve seen in a long, long time. It’s a very special place.”<br />
CFISD’s original start date was August 28 th , but was postponed due to Hurricane Harvey. The district and community rallied and did its part while<br />
employees, families and students waited to start the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. The Berry Center transformed into a massive point of distribution<br />
center with a workforce of CFISD volunteers, funneling donations to families in need. In addition, numerous school organizations and athletics teams<br />
volunteered in the relief effort.<br />
But the waiting finally ended. School buses and lines of cars rolled September 11 th . Students posed for photos. Smiling employees greeted everyone<br />
at the front doors. “I’m a little nervous but I’m very excited,” said Paige Hintz, a third-grade language arts teacher at Jowell Elementary School. “I’ve<br />
prepared all of this stuff and finally just getting to actually do it. I’m ready to meet my kids and get it started.”<br />
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Moore ES Donation And Supply Update<br />
Dear CFISD community: The outpouring of support you have shown<br />
through volunteerism and donations to the students and staff at Moore<br />
Elementary School has been absolutely incredible! You have worked<br />
so hard to ensure they have everything they need to have a successful<br />
school year. At this time, we are completely stocked with supplies and<br />
do not need anything else. Once school begins, we will be reaching out<br />
to others in need to share the extra supplies. Please know how much<br />
your generosity has meant to the entire Moore community and all those<br />
impacted by the flood. Sincerely, Principal Patricia Myers.<br />
CFISD Mentor<br />
The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers from<br />
businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the community<br />
and the school district designed to encourage students (elementary<br />
through high school) to finish school and focus on future education and<br />
career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a<br />
student with his/her academic and social development. Mentors meet<br />
with students one-on-one for approximately 30 minutes each week.<br />
Currently, over 700 mentors are matched with students. Mentors must<br />
be 18 years or older. To become a mentor, you must attend a training<br />
session, complete a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to<br />
a criminal history record check.<br />
Training Sessions - Registration is REQUIRED. Register for a training<br />
session at www.cyfairisd.formstack.com/forms/training.<br />
If you would like to schedule mentor training at your place of business,<br />
please contact the Community Engagement department, Leslie Francis,<br />
Director of Marketing and Business Relations at 281-894-3950.<br />
A virtual volunteer account will be created for you in vSoft once you have<br />
been approved as a mentor (this is the system that the front desk will use<br />
at the school in order to give you a nametag). Your login information will<br />
then be sent to you by vSoft via email. Access your account by visiting<br />
www.v-volunteer.com.<br />
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Private and Pre-Schools<br />
St. Cuthbert Episcopal School<br />
<strong>2017</strong>-2018 Registration<br />
St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s <strong>2017</strong>-2018 registration is underway and<br />
will continue each day during school hours until all of our classes are<br />
filled. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes, including a Bridge/Kindergarten class.<br />
St. Cuthbert School enrolls students ages 18 months through 5 years.<br />
School hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM and Friday, 9 AM to<br />
12 noon.<br />
Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed for children who are<br />
not quite ready for kindergarten. This class allows children to succeed<br />
at learning with greater ease and confidence, by helping them bridge<br />
academic and developmental gaps. The St. Cuthbert School program<br />
provides a loving, Christian environment offering the children weekly<br />
chapel, as well as music and movement, library and computer classes.<br />
Our curriculum includes Handwriting without Tears, Reading A-Z, Math<br />
and Science. The program is open to all children, regardless of race,<br />
nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert School is accredited by the National<br />
Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) accredited. For<br />
questions or more information, contact Lynda Houghton or Dana Carr at<br />
281-463-1912 or school@stcuthbert.org.<br />
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If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K 4/5’s classes OR our<br />
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We are located at 14423 West Rd. @ Jackrabbit.<br />
Genesis Academy located at<br />
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The Genesis Academy is registering for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. We<br />
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Many of the community event dates were<br />
submitted prior to Harvey and all of the<br />
flooding. Please check and confirm events you<br />
may wish to attend.<br />
Community Events<br />
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Garage Sales<br />
Bridgeland Community Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7 th - Fry Road Near Cy-Ranch HS<br />
Copperbrook Semi-Annual<br />
Community Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7 th 7 AM-2 PM<br />
Rainout date set for Oct. 14 th .<br />
West Road , between Hwy 6 and <strong>Eldridge</strong><br />
Copper Lakes Subdivision Garage sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7 th<br />
Barker-Cypress, between Longenbaugh and West Road<br />
Fairfield Women's Club<br />
Fall Fundraising Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 AM-2 PM<br />
Resident’s Driveways<br />
Hwy 290 & Mason<br />
West Creek Village<br />
Community Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7 th , Daylight to Noon<br />
Queenston between FM529 & Longenbaugh<br />
Aberdeen Green Neighborhood<br />
Fall Garage Sale<br />
Come shop for great deals throughout the neighborhood as Aberdeen<br />
Green residents have their huge Semi-annual Community Garage Sale on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14 th from 7 AM until 2 PM! Aberdeen Green is located on Telge<br />
Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290.<br />
Copper Village Garage Sale<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 14 th , 7 AM-Noon<br />
West Road between Hwy 6 & Queenston<br />
Cypress Mill<br />
Community Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Off Cypress Rosehill near Hwy 290<br />
Northmead Village<br />
Fall Community Garage Sale<br />
The Northmead Village Fall Community Garage Sale will be held on<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 14 <strong>2017</strong> from 7 AM until 3 PM. Off West Rd, near Hwy 6.<br />
Sheffield Community<br />
Garage Sale<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 14 Th<br />
Queenston between Longenbaugh & FM529<br />
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Stone Gate Fall Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 AM-12 noon<br />
Located off Queenston between Barker Cypress and West Road<br />
Westgate Fall Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14, <strong>2017</strong> - Located off Barker Cypress near FM529<br />
Sydney Harbour Subdivision<br />
Fall Garage Sale<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21, <strong>2017</strong>, 8 AM-12 noon • Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister<br />
Berkshire Neighborhood<br />
Community Garage Sale<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 28th • Hwy 6 & Timbercrek Place Lane -<br />
We were not flooded. Not selling flooded items.<br />
St Peter's Anglican Church Festive<br />
Rummage and Bake Sale<br />
Friday and Saturday, November 3 rd -4 th , 8 AM-4 PM<br />
19915 Cypress Church Road, Cypress TX 77433<br />
Decorative accessories, toys and baby items, books, Renaissance<br />
costumes, homemade baked goods and much more.<br />
Craft Shows<br />
Cypress Woods<br />
FFA Fall Craft Market<br />
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25th Annual SEAS Ladies Auxiliary<br />
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The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 25 th annual<br />
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Festivals<br />
St. Aidan's Episcopal 4th Annual Fall<br />
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The Bridgeland Community Fun Run for Heroes will be held Saturday,<br />
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Cypress 5K Fun Run<br />
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Cypress and Houston area residents can strengthen their families, their<br />
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the Performing Arts Department at Spillane Middle School will take place<br />
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run. You don’t have to be a competitive runner to participate since the<br />
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School and go through the Coles Crossing neighborhood. Medals will be<br />
awarded in multiple age brackets and to the first three dogs who cross<br />
the finish line.<br />
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20th Annual Salute<br />
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community and business leaders in giving thanks to the those who<br />
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one teacher from each of its campuses who represent and exhibit the<br />
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subject area or program. The gala also showcases the talents of CFISD<br />
students, including CFEF scholarship winners as guest speakers. There<br />
are scheduled performances, while culinary arts students will make<br />
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than $2 million raised since 1998. This year’s underwriter will be Cypress<br />
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Federal Credit Union as the Red Carpet Premiere Sponsor and North<br />
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic<br />
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On <strong>October</strong> 21 st , 10 AM to 2 PM Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<br />
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in the CLC. We will be screening for diabetes, hypertension and obesity.<br />
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and the aftermath of the Harvey Hurricane.<br />
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Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society<br />
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are truly working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility<br />
and passion. “We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of<br />
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Oktoberfest: Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 7 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Home for the Holidays: Saturday, December 2 nd at 3 PM and 7:30 PM<br />
A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Community Events<br />
Free Memoir Writing Workshop<br />
Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />
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<strong>2017</strong> Harris County Fair<br />
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3 rd Annual Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge” <strong>October</strong><br />
19 th , 5- 8:30 PM at TX A&M AgriLife Extension, 3033 Bear Creek Drive,<br />
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Sip N Stroll<br />
November 4, <strong>2017</strong>, 6-9 PM • Villagio Town Center<br />
We will have many food, wine and other vendors, which make this<br />
event an enjoyable evening while raising awareness of The Ballard<br />
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Cancelled Events<br />
Cypress Symphonic Band<br />
<strong>October</strong> Concert Cancelled<br />
Please note that the Cypress Symphonic Band concert scheduled<br />
for Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 7, <strong>2017</strong>, at Cornerstone United Methodist<br />
Church, 18081 West Road, Houston, TX 77095 has been cancelled. The<br />
Band is apologetic for any inconvenience this may cause. However,<br />
their concert in December will take place and more information will<br />
be forthcoming.<br />
Flooding Damages Cypress Creek<br />
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Creekfest Cancelled For <strong>2017</strong><br />
Along with so many neighbors on Cypress Creek, the Cypress Creek<br />
Cultural District sustained serious damage from Hurricane Harvey. As a<br />
result, CreekFest has been canceled for <strong>2017</strong> but plans are to return in<br />
full force next year. The Centrum and Cypress Creek Christian Church and<br />
Community Center, the Barbara Bush Library, the Pearl Fincher Museum<br />
of Fine Arts and the Greenway trails experienced costly damages. All are<br />
working hard to become operative as soon as possible and need the<br />
support of the Northwest Community to aid the effort to do so. A sincere<br />
thank you goes to the major sponsors of CreekFest who have now directed<br />
their sponsorships toward flood relief for the Cultural District’s nonprofit<br />
organizations. Those sponsors include the Cypress Creek Cultural<br />
District, Resource One Credit Union, Fidelity Investments and Power Home<br />
Remodeling Group. Insurance covers only a portion of the costs to repair<br />
each of these organizations, so contributions from the community are<br />
needed and deeply appreciated. Contributions may be made by visiting<br />
https://paypal.me/cypresscreekcultural. Please include a note indicating<br />
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non-profit organizations in the Cypress Creek Cultural District, unless<br />
directed by the donor to a specific entity. One hundred percent of your<br />
donations will go directly to the cultural district organizations for flood<br />
relief. Cypress Creek FACE is working to relocate concerts and educational<br />
services. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts hopes to re-open later this<br />
fall. The reopening of the Barbara Bush Harris County Library is yet to be<br />
determined. The Cypress Creek Cultural District is a community-driven,<br />
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Pearl Fincher Museum Of<br />
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After Hurricane Harvey<br />
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts took on some damages as a<br />
result of Hurricane Harvey. Now the costly process of restoration<br />
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soon as possible this fall. Donations will enable the museum to make<br />
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art and educational programming for all to enjoy. For help with these<br />
unanticipated costs, the museum must rely on the generosity of the<br />
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the structure and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for<br />
older students. For more information, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill<br />
at doneill@seascs.org.<br />
Adult English Classes<br />
At English Gateway<br />
English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational English.<br />
The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist international<br />
families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and<br />
be successful here in the United States. We offer 6 different levels and<br />
have open registration throughout the CFISD school year. Childcare is<br />
available for free for pre-school children as long as they are registered<br />
beforehand.<br />
How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the books;<br />
classes are free.<br />
Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,<br />
12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />
When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options: Thursday<br />
mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />
What are the starting dates for English Gateway?<br />
Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />
For more information, please contact the English Gateway Program<br />
Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church<br />
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org<br />
FALL PET FOOD DRIVE<br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church is sponsoring a “fall pet food<br />
drive” from <strong>October</strong> 1 st through November 1 st for “Provisions Through<br />
Christ,” a pet food pantry. “Provisions for Christ” helps families who are<br />
on a fixed income with pet food expenses so that they can keep their pets<br />
in lieu of having to give them up because of finances. Dry and canned pet<br />
food for dogs and cats can be dropped off by the church office during the<br />
week and/or a basket has been set up in the lobby of the worship center<br />
for collection on Sunday mornings. Please visit their website www.<br />
ptchrist.org for more information about “Provisions for Christ” ministry.<br />
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St. Cuthbert Church<br />
COMMUNITY OF HOPE<br />
On Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 19 th , at 7 PM, St. Cuthbert Church’s Community<br />
of Hope will present a speaker from Sheltering Arms. Sheltering Arms<br />
Senior Services provides a comprehensive array of services to seniors<br />
and their family caregivers. The presenter will provide an overview of<br />
Sheltering Arms’ Caregiver Support services. This information is useful<br />
for those in their senior years, as well as those caring for elderly family<br />
members and friends. All are welcome.<br />
St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road, at the corner of West<br />
and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more information about all of our<br />
events.<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas<br />
77095. For more information, please call the church office at 281-855-<br />
2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.<br />
YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for youth The Family of Faith<br />
Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529, is sponsoring a monthly movie night<br />
where we have some dinner, watch a movie and then discuss the movie<br />
and how it relates to our lives and God. Friends are always welcome. Cost<br />
is $3 to help cover dinner.<br />
Middle School: <strong>October</strong> 13, <strong>2017</strong><br />
High School: <strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Trunk or Treat at the Family of Faith, <strong>October</strong> 31 st starting at dusk. For<br />
more information call us at 281-855-2950. We look forward to seeing you!<br />
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church<br />
a WELS Community<br />
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT P. O. P.?<br />
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come<br />
share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary<br />
Members after Service in the Church reception area.<br />
Sundays, 11:15 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!<br />
Sundays, 1 PM: Catechism<br />
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the children<br />
in our preschool ages 3 to 5<br />
Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children in 6 th -8 th grade<br />
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City of Hope<br />
In the wake of tragedy,<br />
Houstonians stand strong together,<br />
rebuilding their city, homes and life.<br />
Photo by Gerald Herbert / AP<br />
While there are so many organizations lending<br />
support to the community, we have listed some<br />
resources for flood victims and volunteering below.<br />
Flood Victim and<br />
Volunteer Sources<br />
DONATE<br />
GoFundMe<br />
www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey<br />
This personalized platform is currently hosting a landing<br />
page for active campaigns that relate to Harvey, so you<br />
can contribute directly to flood victims and larger causes<br />
that aim to directly benefit an affected audience.<br />
Houston Food Bank<br />
www.houstonfoodbank.org<br />
Delivering food, water and supplies to families affected by<br />
Hurricane Harvey. For example, just $75 will provide 225<br />
nutritious meals - visit their website to learn more. Once<br />
Harvey needs have been met, all remaining donations will<br />
be<br />
20<br />
used to fund ongoing hunger-relief efforts.<br />
Houston SPCA<br />
www.houstonspca.org<br />
Uniting families with displaced pets, performing animal-related disaster rescue<br />
and providing resources and relief in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.<br />
The Salvation Army<br />
www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org<br />
Distributing water and food to first responders. Prepping for long-reaching efforts<br />
to feed residents.<br />
DirectRelief<br />
www.directrelief.org<br />
The only nonprofit licensed to distribute prescription medications in all 50 U.S.<br />
states, DirectRelief is contributing 100% donations for Hurricane Harvey towards<br />
critical medications, medical supplies and services for those in shelters and<br />
communities affected by Harvey.<br />
Save The Children<br />
www.savethechildren.org<br />
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Krenek Printing sends our thoughts and sympathies to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. As a resident of the communities<br />
we serve, we are deeply saddened by the mass flooding and destruction brought to homes, businesses and property. We will<br />
continue to provide personalized subdivision newsletters with information from neighborhood management, surrounding<br />
community groups, and local relief information to support the cleaning, rebuilding, and recovery of the communities in the<br />
wake of Hurricane Harvey. In the story below, a local resident shares what she believes makes our communities amazing…<br />
people willing to help each other by showing one another generosity, community, kindness and humanity. Krenek Printing<br />
agrees that YOU are what makes this city great and we are proud to be part of your local community each month.<br />
Hurricane Harvey and Houstonians<br />
On August 26th, as I ushered my students out of class with a cheerful “See you next week,” many remarked that school would<br />
be closed due to flooding so they would not see me next week. I chuckled while advising them to stop wishing for the return<br />
of summer vacation and not to forget their assignments due Monday. After 4 days of rain, flooding, and the constant reports of<br />
more destruction on the news, I was feeling foolish at my lack of respect for the weather, guilty that my house was dry when<br />
friends and family only miles down the road had lost everything, and generally disheartened at Houston’s situation. The more<br />
I watched the news broadcast the devastation, viewed social media with awful stories of anger and hate, and began to take<br />
inventory of what it would take to get my life back to normal, I felt bitter, annoyed and grumpy. Thankfully, an eventful trip to<br />
the local pharmacy, helped me see a different view of the situation.<br />
After 4 days of rain with a sick baby, I was out of baby fever reducer. With frazzled nerves, my fevered, fussy 1-year-old hanging<br />
off my hip, and my 7-year-old complaining about the outing in general, a young man approached us and asked if I needed<br />
help. It was clear he didn’t work for the store as he was not in uniform and didn’t have on a name tag, but he could see I was<br />
having trouble locating what I needed on the bare shelves while juggling the kids, diaper bag, pacifier, etc. As he helped me<br />
find the last bottle of off-brand infant pain reliever, I silently prayed my oldest daughter, who was quietly staring down the<br />
young man with furrowed brow, would not ask any loud, inappropriate questions about his long hair, dark nail polish, or<br />
pants that did not sit anywhere near his waist. As he helped me look for the medicine, we made small talk and he disclosed<br />
that his family had been rescued a few hours before and he was thankful to be safely staying at a relative’s home until he<br />
could get back to his house to assess the damage. This whole encounter took less than 3 minutes. I thanked him profusely<br />
and we parted ways. As we drove home, my daughter began to ask her questions, and to my surprise, they had nothing to do<br />
with the young man’s appearance. She wanted to know how he would get the water out of his house; how he would know<br />
it was safe to go home and how he would get there; how he would get the money to buy more things if his stuff was ruined;<br />
and so on. She was very concerned for this young man and his family. I told her about all the organizations that were already<br />
providing for people like the man with things like shelter, food, clothes, and toiletries. When I looked back, my daughter was<br />
crying. She said that she was so happy that everyone wanted to help each other and that she wanted to help too by going<br />
through her clothes and toys when we got home. In that moment, all the negative feelings I was harboring disappeared. I was<br />
reminded that doing things for others and being a decent neighbor is what makes Houston amazing.<br />
I am thankful that young man helped me today. His helpful spirit, despite his desperate situation, helped remind me about<br />
what is important – people. I know Houston has a long road to recovery ahead, but I also know that Houstonians will take on<br />
the challenge with generosity, kindness, compassion and love.<br />
- W. Baecke, Cypress Resident<br />
BLOOD DRIVES<br />
American Red Cross<br />
Carter Blood<br />
South Texas Blood<br />
www.redcross.org/give-blood<br />
www.carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood<br />
www.donatingforlife.org<br />
ACCOMMODATIONS<br />
Airbnb<br />
www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees<br />
Airbnb is currently offering an urgent accommodations page for<br />
those who are seeking shelter, as well as those who wish to open<br />
their homes to flood victims.<br />
REBUILDING PROJECTS<br />
Rebuilding Together Houston - www.rebuildingtogetherhouston.org<br />
Rebuilding Together is dedicated to the long-term recovery of areas<br />
affected by disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. Serving uninsured<br />
and underinsured, low-income neighbors, this organization is mobilizing<br />
to start the rebuilding process in Houston.<br />
VOLUNTEERING<br />
Volunteer Houston - www.volunteerhou.org<br />
Get plugged in where it counts by registering through the disaster portal.<br />
All Hands Volunteers - www.hands.org<br />
This organization provides a platform to get connected in recovery and rebuilding<br />
efforts. You may sign up to volunteer or make a donation to this cause.<br />
Coalition for The Homeless<br />
www.homelesshouston.org/take-action/donate/<br />
Crisis Cleanup - www.crisiscleanup.org<br />
This organization serves as a backbone organization to other Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management<br />
groups that provide direct services in relation to homelessness. platform, improving coordination, decreasing duplication efforts,<br />
They are routinely updating and providing information on enhancing efficiency and improving the volunteer experience. Volunteer<br />
shelters with available space.<br />
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and/or contribute to this organization.<br />
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Sports<br />
USA Fit Cypress<br />
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA Fit<br />
Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of marathons<br />
and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve never run a step<br />
before, training with our group will help you conquer mental and physical<br />
barriers you never thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned runner?<br />
No matter your conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. Over the<br />
course of six months, our coaches will help you achieve your personal<br />
best in a non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.<br />
We will provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities for group<br />
training throughout the week with our distance runs on Saturday<br />
morning at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland.<br />
Registration for our Winter Season is open and the programs officially<br />
began June 3 rd . Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com to register or for more<br />
information.<br />
Hope & Fitness - Rev Fit classes<br />
Wanting to move your body and can’t afford a gym? Join Hope & Fitness<br />
- Rev Fit classes! We use a fusion of Cardio, Strength, Stretching and<br />
Drumstick workouts to become Healthy and Whole (Mind, Body & Soul).<br />
A place to move intentionally, Be Inspired and to Belong. FREE workout,<br />
no comparison, for ALL fitness levels. Join us on Thursdays at 6:30 PM<br />
at Copperfield Church (8350 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77095). Lisa Mitchell,<br />
Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Contact info: hopeandfitness17@<br />
gmail.com or call 281-732-3440 (leave a message).<br />
Ladies Golf<br />
A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No<br />
handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve<br />
your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday<br />
mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com<br />
or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.<br />
Netball Clubs<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a<br />
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new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information,<br />
go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.<br />
netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for<br />
further information.<br />
Track Houston Youth Track Club<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track<br />
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages<br />
6 to 18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.<br />
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including<br />
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in<br />
Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Association<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football,<br />
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information<br />
www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />
Cypress Running Club<br />
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 off of<br />
Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-<br />
5k training plan for those new to running, as well as training plans for half<br />
and full marathons. Come meet lots of other Cypress residents and find<br />
some new running buddies. Distance runs are on Saturday mornings<br />
and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more<br />
information and to sign up, please visit http://cypressrunningclub.com<br />
and find us on Facebook.<br />
West Houston Rugby Club<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of<br />
all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest<br />
growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and<br />
include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club<br />
with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social<br />
environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open<br />
for the <strong>2017</strong>/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries<br />
may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest<br />
growing club in Houston!<br />
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Trips And Events<br />
Through January 7, 2018 - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody<br />
Gardens takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team<br />
of master ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through<br />
the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible<br />
butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick<br />
around after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more<br />
than one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody<br />
Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6<br />
PM. For more information on tickets, times and location visit,<br />
www.moodygardens.com.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 12 th -15 th - Festa Italiana. Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and<br />
Italian flavor while sharing the heritage, culture and romance of Italy<br />
at the Houston Italian Festival presented by the Italian Culture &<br />
Community Center. The 38 th Houston Italian Festival will be on the<br />
grounds of the University of St. Thomas. Admission is free beginning<br />
Thursday at 5 PM until Friday at 4 PM. There are plenty of activities for<br />
all ages to enjoy including bocce ball tournament, marionette puppet<br />
shows, Italian movies, cooking demonstrations for adults and children,<br />
wine tastings, classic car show and much more. Visit us at www.<br />
HoustonItalianFestival.com for more information and to view the full<br />
schedule of events.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13 th -15 th - The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, now in its<br />
28 th year, is held the 2 nd weekend of <strong>October</strong> each year in historic<br />
downtown Conroe. The family-friendly event features non-stop live<br />
music with local, regional and national performers on two stages, food<br />
vendors offering festival and Cajun favorites, arts & crafts vendors, a<br />
professional carnival, assorted community and educational exhibits,<br />
an annual Catfish Pageant and a Kid Zone area with activities for<br />
children and a special performance stage featuring local dance teams,<br />
community groups and entertainers. The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival<br />
is a cultural program of the Friends of Conroe, Inc., a non-profit<br />
community organization dedicated to furthering the common welfare<br />
and well-being of the city of Conroe, Texas. The group sponsors and<br />
produces the festival each year. For more information, visit<br />
www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14 th - 10 th Annual Houston Vision Walk. Family and pet friendly<br />
untimed 5K walk benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness. A funfilled<br />
day with activities and raising funds and awareness for retinal<br />
degenerative disease research. For more information, visit<br />
www.fightblindness.org.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14 th -15 th - Bayou City Art Festival. The Art Colony Association,<br />
Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 46 years of fine art and giving back to local nonprofits<br />
as it spotlights more than 300 artists at Bayou City Art Festival<br />
in Downtown Houston. The sophisticated gallery will transform the<br />
streets of Downtown into artistic avenues bursting with colors and<br />
culture. As one of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the<br />
weekend festival will provide guests with the opportunity to see and<br />
purchase unique, custom art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Downtown will benefit local non-profits and feature<br />
music, food trucks, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative<br />
Zone and much more. For updates on social media, follow the official<br />
event hashtag #HouArtFest, like the Facebook page or follow on<br />
Twitter and Instagram. For more information, please visit<br />
www.artcolonyassociation.org.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19 th - Second Annual Texas Monthly Whiskey Affair. Tickets<br />
are on sale now! Tickets are $95 each that includes tastings of up to 50<br />
brown spirits, seminars, creative cocktails by celebrated mixologists,<br />
hearty hors d’oeuvres by up to ten chefs and local restaurants and live<br />
music. For more information and tickets to Texas Monthly’s Whiskey<br />
Affair, visit texasmonthly.com/whiskeyaffair.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21 st - Light the fire and sound the cannons! The Annual<br />
Texian Market Days Festival will be better than ever bringing more<br />
than 150 years of Texas history to life in one thrilling day of festivities.<br />
Held at the beautiful, 480-acre George Ranch Historical Park, spend the<br />
day living and playing the way of your ancestors through interactive<br />
demonstrations, games, historic home tours, culinary delights,<br />
livestock, cowboys, vintage vehicles, battle reenactments, plus much<br />
more from craft vendors and first-person costumed interpreters. Don’t<br />
miss this engaging experience the entire family can enjoy! Be sure to<br />
bring your camera to capture everything from Civil War soldiers to live<br />
musical performances. For more information, visit<br />
www.georgeranch.org.<br />
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<strong>October</strong> 21 st - The Freight Train Food Truck Festival. More than 30<br />
of Houston’s favorite rolling gourmet kitchens, live music, vendors,<br />
kids zone and more come together throughout the Tomball downtown<br />
Depot Plaza for the Freight Train Food Truck Festival. For more<br />
information, visit www.tomballtx.gov.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21 st -22 nd - The Annual Commemorative Air Force Wings Over<br />
Houston Airshow takes flight at Ellington Airport with thrilling aerial<br />
performances, aerobatics, demonstrations and displays. A great event for<br />
the entire family! This year it will feature the USAF Thunderbirds, a Vietnam<br />
War Tribute Reenactment, US Navy F-18 Super Hornet – VFA-122, 138 th<br />
Fighter Wing - Tulsa Air National Guard plus more. Wings Over Houston<br />
Airshow offers our fans the best aviation demonstrations and exhibits each<br />
year. Visit wingsoverhouston.com for tickets and updates as scheduling is<br />
subject to change.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22 nd - Chi-Town Connection presents the 6 th Annual Fall Fest<br />
weekend. This one-day cultural festival features the best in Chicago<br />
foods and music from local restaurants and Chicago DJs. Advance<br />
tickets are only $5 for ages 14 & up. Tickets are $10 at the gate. Children<br />
13 and under are free! Join us on at North Shore Rotary Pavilion from<br />
noon until 7 PM and experience “Chicago for a Day” right here in<br />
Houston. For more information, FOLLOW us on Facebook at Chi-Town<br />
Connection Events Houston. For vendor and sponsor information, call<br />
us at 281-860-2013.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27 th -29 th - Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show. Garden<br />
Art for the Soul a subsidiary of Black Art in America is announcing a<br />
hybrid fine art show that fuses art and decor with gardening and wellness<br />
to be held at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas.<br />
This event is free and open to the public and will be an opportunity<br />
for individuals to witness the merging of communities, an event that<br />
provides a rich cultural experience, celebrating the arts and promoting<br />
a healthy lifestyle. The Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show will feature<br />
the works of nationally acclaimed artists. For more information, visit<br />
www.blackartinamerica.com.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 28 th - Brazilian Food 7 Music Festival. The Brazilian Food<br />
& Music Festival is an event for the whole family, to celebrate the<br />
Brazilian tradition, food and music. Our vendors will be selling<br />
all kinds of Brazilian food and crafts. We also have musicians and<br />
bands playing Brazilian music. There are activities for children. Food<br />
prices range between $1 to $30. The vendors speak English and<br />
accept cash and credit/debit cards. For more information, contact<br />
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<strong>October</strong> 28 th - Scarecrow Festival in Pasadena, Texas. Shopping +<br />
Food + Pumpkins = Fun. Bring the whole family to shop for homemade<br />
treasures! Featuring women’s & children’s clothing, handmade<br />
jewelry, home & garden décor, gourmet food, yard art, collectables,<br />
food trucks, face painting, pony rides and so much more. For more<br />
information, visit www.southernstyleevents.net.<br />
COUNSELORS OFFER HELP IN DISASTER’S AFTERMATH<br />
For most of us, when we are in the middle of a major life stressor,<br />
we focus on the most important survival tasks. In the immediate<br />
aftermath, we are shocked that we made it through and many of us<br />
experience a heart full of gratitude. We are glad to be alive.<br />
Over the next several weeks, the emotional reality of the trauma we<br />
survived begins to affect us. Allie Scott, Clinical Coordinator at Shield<br />
Bearer, shared her experience working with trauma survivors who<br />
lived through rape, crime, fire, traffic accidents and suicides. “Our<br />
adrenaline kicks in to help us get through the traumatic event. But<br />
after we are safely out of harms way, our emotions tend to take over.<br />
Sometimes you will just find yourself crying, sweating or angry with<br />
no explanation for it.”<br />
The team of trauma specialists at Shield Bearer who have experience<br />
working with survivors of sex trafficking, war and other traumatic events<br />
put together this advice for surviving the emotional aftermath of trauma.<br />
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Take a huge breath.<br />
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Studies have shown that deep breathing, meditation and prayer<br />
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Accept how you feel.<br />
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have been through causes your thoughts about the event to<br />
increase.<br />
Get back to your routine.<br />
Your body and mind thrive on routine. Set your alarm and get<br />
back to a normal wake - sleep cycle. Eat meals regularly. Go to<br />
work, school or find an activity to do every day.<br />
Discover what you are thankful for.<br />
Gratitude opens up space in your heart to feel something other<br />
than negative emotions. Look around to see what you can find to<br />
be thankful for. Write the list down, post on social media or tell a<br />
friend what you are happy to have in your life.<br />
Get help if you need it.<br />
You may need to see a professional counselor or physician if you<br />
are sleeping or eating too little or too much. If you feel like you<br />
do not want to do anything or are having thoughts of a suicidal<br />
nature, you need to be assessed by a professional.<br />
Scott added, “Trauma reactions usually include a period where<br />
you feel like things are hopeless and will never change. The truth<br />
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LIBRARY NEWS<br />
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LONE STAR COLLEGE<br />
CYFAIR LIBRARY<br />
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HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-<br />
10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and<br />
Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.<br />
HCPL’s <strong>2017</strong> Summer Reading Program<br />
began on June 5 th . Programs available for<br />
Adults, Teens, and Children.<br />
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-<br />
CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts gently<br />
used books year-round, offering them to<br />
the public for a set donation amount. The<br />
store is open six days a week and staffed<br />
by volunteers. Proceeds support library<br />
programs. Help support our community<br />
library.<br />
• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at<br />
http://hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-collegelibrary,<br />
for news and events about the<br />
library and college and in the community.<br />
• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />
• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL<br />
REMINDER, the Library eUpdate: subscribe<br />
at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change.<br />
Please contact the library or visit the<br />
website for up-to-date information.<br />
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL<br />
FICTION BOOK CLUB - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS<br />
– 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM, LRNC 215<br />
BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK<br />
CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />
COMMON THREAD: KNITTING<br />
CROCHETING AND NEEDLEWORK<br />
GROUP<br />
Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105<br />
Call for info.<br />
eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />
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Make an appointment at<br />
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ESL: TALK TIME -<br />
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Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB<br />
Mondays, 1-3 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />
See the full schedule of Adult Programs<br />
and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/<br />
cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfairadults-services<br />
or call 281-290-3214/3218.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change.<br />
Please contact the library or visit the<br />
website for up-to-date information.<br />
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUB: (Registration required)<br />
SCREEN - PLAY:<br />
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM:<br />
Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room.<br />
See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs<br />
and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/<br />
cyfair-children-services.<br />
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30<br />
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• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) -<br />
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• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) -<br />
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• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de<br />
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FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />
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ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
See the full schedule of Children’s Programs<br />
and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/<br />
cyfair-children-services. All programs are<br />
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Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through<br />
18 who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper<br />
Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the residence areas for the<br />
elementary schools listed below, as well as the corresponding middle<br />
and high schools. Home schooled and private school students are<br />
always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, Fiest, Hairgrove,<br />
Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St.<br />
Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center.<br />
More information about Girl Scouts may be found on the Girl Scouts of<br />
San Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council phone number<br />
is 713-292-0300. For information on the Copper Creek Meadows<br />
Community, please contact coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail.<br />
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Boy Scouts<br />
Boy Scout Troop 10<br />
Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Tuesday night during the school year<br />
at the West Houston Church of Christ on West Road and Queenston.<br />
Our meetings begin at 7 PM. We spend our time working on merit<br />
badges, planning for our monthly camp outs and having fun!! Now is<br />
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and adventure please contact us. Our website is www.troopwebhost.<br />
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Homeschool Pack 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,<br />
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home<br />
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy<br />
area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you<br />
are interested and your son is in 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact<br />
Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />
Boy Scouts of America -<br />
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For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values<br />
found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just<br />
as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were<br />
in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence,<br />
ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that<br />
influence their adult lives.<br />
The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs<br />
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• Try new things.<br />
• Provide service to others.<br />
• Build self-confidence.<br />
• Reinforce ethical standards.<br />
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important<br />
as individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal<br />
responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions<br />
have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices<br />
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Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting<br />
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Counsel - Copperhead District which includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5<br />
to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing<br />
units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly.<br />
Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools<br />
including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley,<br />
Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan,<br />
Tipps, Walker and Wilson.<br />
Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church,<br />
Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist<br />
Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis<br />
Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards,<br />
Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann<br />
Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School.<br />
Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-<br />
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Boy Scout Troop 61<br />
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy<br />
Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community<br />
Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will<br />
get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the<br />
opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more<br />
about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities.<br />
Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun<br />
shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community service,<br />
citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-water rafting and much<br />
more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group that goes to High<br />
Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer.<br />
Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the<br />
Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with<br />
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Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your<br />
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hiking, backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn<br />
wilderness survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting<br />
skills? Scouting is Fun… with a Purpose - where boys grow into men<br />
instilled with values of duty to God and Country, community service,<br />
citizenship, leadership and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead<br />
troop where the boys plan an exciting year-round outdoor program.<br />
We camp monthly and include rock climbing, backpacking and<br />
canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a weeklong winter camp, as well<br />
as a weeklong summer camp.<br />
We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop<br />
3 at 7:00 PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley Community<br />
Center located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. No previous<br />
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!<br />
TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY TIPS<br />
• Go During Safe Trick Or Treat Times: A good trick or treat time<br />
is right after an early dinner.<br />
• Steer Clear Of Masks: With face paint, it is easier for your child<br />
to see where they are going.<br />
• Be Visible: Choose costumes that are brightly colored<br />
so that they are easier to see in the dark.<br />
• Never Go Alone: It is important that your children have<br />
an adult with them at all times.<br />
• Walking Tips: Be sure that your children understand simple<br />
traffic rules, such as stopping and looking both ways<br />
before crossing the street and staying in a crosswalk.<br />
• Knock On Doors That You Know: Encourage your children to only<br />
trick-or-treat at homes where they know the inhabitants.<br />
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• Don’t Go Inside: Remind your little ones that they should never<br />
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• Stay On Track: Stay on streets and in neighborhoods that are well<br />
lit and where there are plenty of people around.<br />
• Say No!: Stranger danger is important to remember no matter<br />
how old your kids are, even while trick-or-treating.<br />
• Taste-Testing Patience: Make sure kids know that trick or treating<br />
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ELDRIDGE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />
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with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will<br />
graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the<br />
list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is<br />
correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is<br />
still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear<br />
back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until<br />
we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just<br />
a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time<br />
jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between<br />
those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
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How to Carve<br />
A Pumpkin<br />
When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve<br />
got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good<br />
pumpkin for carving!<br />
HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING<br />
Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially<br />
the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they<br />
will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t<br />
have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s often its weakest spot.<br />
Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin<br />
should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have<br />
a fat and happy face.<br />
HOLLOW OR WHOLE?<br />
There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be<br />
exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed<br />
neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be<br />
hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top,<br />
so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re illuminating with a<br />
candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke<br />
to escape.<br />
THE TOOLS<br />
Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve.<br />
First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch<br />
the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with<br />
the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving,<br />
basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with<br />
a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well.<br />
You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a<br />
melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example.<br />
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MAKE A FACE<br />
To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin.<br />
Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or<br />
how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is<br />
frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot<br />
of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the<br />
nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the<br />
back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks.<br />
CARVE WITH CARE<br />
Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to<br />
control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care<br />
not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the<br />
way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of<br />
the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within<br />
one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a<br />
core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece<br />
nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut.<br />
ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS<br />
Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent<br />
water, so after carving they usually last only three days to a week. A<br />
jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that<br />
is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will<br />
shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin<br />
and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish,<br />
spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a<br />
pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration,<br />
use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving<br />
so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry.<br />
Source: www.almanac.com<br />
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Halloween<br />
Jalapeno<br />
Mummies<br />
10 Jalapeno Peppers<br />
8 oz Softened Cream Cheese<br />
8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese<br />
1/2 tsp Minced Garlic<br />
Pinch Salt<br />
Pinch Pepper<br />
1 Scallion<br />
Candied Eyeballs<br />
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls<br />
WITCH HAT CUPCAKES<br />
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 cup cocoa<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
3/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 large egg<br />
3/4 cup milk<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING<br />
1 cup unsalted butter softened<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar<br />
1 tbsp heavy whipping cream<br />
food coloring green and orange<br />
HAT DECORATIONS<br />
Oreo Thins 1 per cupcake<br />
Hershey Kisses 1 per cupcake<br />
Candy Corn cut along color lines<br />
For the Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin<br />
with cupcake liners, then set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking<br />
powder, salt, and cocoa. Set aside. Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large<br />
bowl), beat together vegetable oil and egg on low for 30 seconds. Add milk<br />
and vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 1 minute. Keeping speed<br />
on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup<br />
at a time. Once all dry ingredients have been added, mix just until the dry<br />
ingredients are no longer visible, about another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not<br />
to overmix. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling containers about 1/2<br />
way full. Bake chocolate cupcakes in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a<br />
tester toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes,<br />
then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />
Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop<br />
out the inside. In a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your<br />
block of pepper jack cheese. Chop a scallion in tiny pieces. Mix in your<br />
cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded<br />
cheese. Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture. Now<br />
unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together<br />
and pinch the middle together). Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent<br />
rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces. Wrap one or two pieces<br />
around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes. Bake for 10-<br />
12 minutes. Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add<br />
two candy eyes in each top opening.<br />
Source: www.frugalcouponliving.com<br />
Witch Hat<br />
Cupcakes<br />
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:<br />
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), beat butter and vanilla<br />
extract on high until fluffy. Drop speed to medium and slowly add sugar to<br />
butter, mixing thoroughly in between. If mixture gets too dry, add the 1 tbsp<br />
heavy whipping cream. If using food coloring, separate about 1/3 to 1/2 cup<br />
frosting to a separate bowl. Add green food coloring to the larger portion of<br />
frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion and mix thoroughly.<br />
Putting it all together:<br />
Decorate chocolate cupcakes with the green frosting (to create the “hair”<br />
for the witch) using a decorating tip of your choice. Press an Oreo on to<br />
the top of the green frosting (to create the brim of the hat). Using another<br />
piping bag, add about 1/2 tablespoon of orange frosting on top of the<br />
Oreo. Press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the frosting, using even<br />
pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the<br />
Kiss (this creates the top of the hat). Place a piece of cut candy corn into<br />
the orange frosting (for the hat buckle). I used only yellow pieces for this.<br />
Source: homemadehooplah.com<br />
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