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Photo courtesy of Storybook Photography <strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Important Numbers & Office Hours... 3<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Yard of the Month... 3<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 6<br />

City of Hope Feature... 8<br />

School News... 10<br />

CFISD Football Schedule... 14<br />

Scouts... 14<br />

Sports... 16<br />

Community Events... 18<br />

Featured Recipes... 25<br />

Classified Ads... 26<br />

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SYDNEY HARBOUR IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

MONTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />

Sussan Martinez, Association Manager<br />

Pool Card Admin/Customer Service 832-600-4142<br />

sussan.martinez@montagecommunityservices.com<br />

www.sydneyharbourhoa.org<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850<br />

Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350<br />

Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

TRASH/WATER<br />

Cypress Hill MUD #1<br />

www.cypressmud1.com<br />

Water/Sewer - Eagle Management 281-374-8989<br />

TRASH COLLECTION - Mondays & Thursdays<br />

RECYCLING - Mondays Only<br />

SECURITY<br />

Precinct 4 Constable - Main Dispatch 281-376-3474<br />

Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department 713-466-6161<br />

For a Real Emergency Dial 911<br />

Harris County Sherriff 866-222-7100<br />

Harris County Sherriff’s Department<br />

Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />

Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000<br />

U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777<br />

Phone/Cable/Internet - AT&T 800-464-7928<br />

(You can choose your telephone/cable/internet provider)<br />

AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464<br />

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000<br />

Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777<br />

Electricity - Reliant Energy 281-897-8808<br />

(You can choose your electric provider)<br />

Gas - Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552<br />

Street Repair 281-463-6300<br />

US Post Office 281-373-9125<br />

16635 Spring Cypress Rd<br />

Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000<br />

MEDICAL FACILITIES<br />

North Cypress Medical Center 281-894-0003<br />

Cy-Fair Medical Center 281-890-4285<br />

Methodist Hospital - Willowbrook 281-477-1000<br />

Memorial Herman Hospital 281-392-1111<br />

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SEPTEMBER YARD OF THE MONTH<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong>’s Yard of the Month for<br />

September <strong>2017</strong>, is 18010 Blues Point owned by<br />

Traylor and Kim Sells. Please join the Landscape<br />

Committee in saying “Congratulations” and<br />

“Thank You” to Mr. and Mrs. Sells.


NIGHT<br />

Bingo Night was a success.<br />

Everyone had fun playing<br />

bingo, playing other<br />

games, dancing and<br />

winning prizes. Pizza,<br />

popcorn and desserts<br />

were provided for<br />

everyone. Check out the<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> website<br />

(sydneyharbourhoa.org)<br />

under Photo Album for<br />

some great shots of the<br />

fun.<br />

WHY CAN’T I BUILD IN THE<br />

14 FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT?<br />

As you watched the rain come down during Hurricane Harvey, you may<br />

have noticed the water coming up on your lawn. The 14 foot drainage<br />

easement was planned for events such as storms. <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> had<br />

around 41 inches of rain and we experienced NO flooding at all! We are<br />

very fortunate and wish all those who did flood the best in rebuilding.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 21, <strong>2017</strong><br />

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Cookies With Santa<br />

Sunday,<br />

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the neighborhood<br />

clubhouse for cookies<br />

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Mosquito System Installs & Repairs<br />

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<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Real Estate Corner<br />

Activity April 1, <strong>2017</strong>– June 30, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Presented by Kathy Emery<br />

Executive Real Estate Services<br />

Home Sales<br />

Number<br />

of Homes<br />

Price Ranges<br />

Number of<br />

Home Sales<br />

Homes Price Ranges<br />

2 Story<br />

9<br />

$335,000 - $480,000<br />

1 Story 3 $269,900-$280,499<br />

2 Story<br />

2 Story<br />

Active<br />

1 Story Sold<br />

1 Story<br />

9<br />

1<br />

5 5<br />

$335,000-$480,000<br />

$425,000<br />

$224,999-$375,000<br />

- $375,000<br />

2 Story 3 $350,000-$380,000<br />

sentation is This based representation data is based on data supplied<br />

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by the<br />

Association<br />

Houston Association<br />

of<br />

of Realtors.<br />

3<br />

$269,900 - $280,499<br />

Pending 2 Story 1 $425,000<br />

1 Story<br />

2 Story<br />

3<br />

$350,000 - $380,000<br />

Neither the Association Neither nor the its Association MLS guarantees nor its MLS guarantees or is<br />

or is in any way<br />

in any<br />

responsible<br />

way responsible<br />

for its accuracy.<br />

for its accuracy.<br />

RAISING CHICKENS IN SYDNEY HARBOUR<br />

NBC had a story about people raising chickens in their backyards. It was<br />

reported that you could rent the coops and have fresh eggs - It would be<br />

educational for the children.<br />

It has now being investigated that some of the small chicken farms could<br />

be where salmonella is starting.<br />

NBC ended their story saying that if you live in a subdivision, you should<br />

check with your HOA to ensure it is allowed through the Deed Restrictions.<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Deed Restrictions does NOT allow chickens being raised<br />

in any areas of the subdivision.<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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

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

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate<br />

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

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

Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to<br />

make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If<br />

we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list<br />

until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

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

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

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

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />

CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET<br />

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

SYDNEY HARBOUR TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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yellow/grey circle up to 20” in<br />

diameter will appear and then<br />

slowly close in on the inner<br />

turf, changing the color of the<br />

grass as it moves inward.<br />

CHINCH BUGS OR<br />

BROWN PATCH?<br />

As the weather starts to cool,<br />

brown patch inevitably starts<br />

to show its ugly face in the form<br />

of yellow circles on our lawns.<br />

Many homeowners have a<br />

hard time telling whether they<br />

have brown patch or if there is<br />

some sort of insect feasting on<br />

their lawn areas. To clarify:<br />

Brownpatch is a fungus and<br />

usually appears in the same<br />

areas repeatedly, thriving<br />

when temperatures drop<br />

overnight below 70 degrees for<br />

several nights, even if previous<br />

outbreaks were thought<br />

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Additionally, as the weather<br />

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shorter to prevent moisture build-up, adjust your irrigation cycle to fewer<br />

days or shorter cycle times and avoid watering at night. Fungus loves<br />

moisture.<br />

Chinch Bugs can be very devastating to St. Augustine or Fescue lawns.<br />

Their damage can appear similar to brown patch at first but grows out<br />

beyond circles or rings. Chinch bugs are the larvae of Blissus leucopterus,<br />

a small winged beetle. To check for the presence of chinch bugs;<br />

Take a coffee can or similar container and remove the top and bottom of<br />

the can, creating a hollow cylinder. Then embed the can in an affected<br />

area and fill with water. If chinch bugs are present they will rise to the top<br />

of the water within the can.<br />

Prevent damage such as this from occurring! The most effective pesticide<br />

to apply is a liquid spray containing permethrin, cypermethrin or<br />

deltamethrin. This must be applied 3 separate times within a 21 day period<br />

- the egg cycle the chinch bugs leave behind must be killed, otherwise<br />

they will return. A liquid product will permeate all areas better and more<br />

effectively than a granular product, ensuring the infestation is defeated.<br />

If a granular treatment is utilized as well as a liquid application, “Triazicide”<br />

works very well if applied according to labeled directions.<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 />

8<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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School News<br />

10<br />

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<br />

and will continue each day during school hours until all of our classes<br />

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

class. St. Cuthbert School enrolls students ages 18 months through 5<br />

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

9 AM to 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<br />

at 281-463-1912 or school@stcuthbert.org.<br />

EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION<br />

FOR <strong>2017</strong>-18 SCHOOL YEAR<br />

If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K 4/5’s classes OR our<br />

School (K-8 th grade) classes for the Fall of <strong>2017</strong>, registration is open. For<br />

more information visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.<br />

org or call 713-896-1843 for K-8 th grade OR 713-896-1316 for 18 mo.<br />

through Pre-Kindergarten classes. We would love for you to join our<br />

school family. We are located at 14423 West Rd. @ Jackrabbit.<br />

GENESIS ACADEMY LOCATED AT<br />

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Genesis Academy is registering for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year.<br />

We offer a mixed ages classroom for children ages 3-5. Our Preschool<br />

Program is from 9 AM-1 PM and we offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 day classes. Our<br />

Child Care is from 6:30 AM-6 PM, M-F. We are a State Licensed facility<br />

located at 16650 Longenbaugh Drive. Please call the office at 281-859-<br />

6200 to schedule a tour. Website: www.thegenesisacademy.com.<br />

Cy-Fair ISD<br />

WWW.CFISD.NET<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<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 are starting <strong>2017</strong>-2018<br />

a couple weeks later than we originally planned and I appreciate<br />

everyone’s patience during this difficult time.<br />

Certainly, Hurricane Harvey has proven to be a dynamic and<br />

unprecedented event for the CFISD community. So many of our<br />

neighbors have been displaced from their homes due to flooding<br />

and damage and we want to remember those folks in our thoughts<br />

and prayers and continue to provide support as they get back on<br />

their feet.<br />

You may have heard that Texas Commissioner of Education Mike<br />

Morath has waived the nine student days we have missed due to<br />

the flooding. I can assure you that our teachers and staff are going<br />

to provide each student with the same outstanding curriculum and<br />

instruction they would have received had we started on August 28 th .<br />

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The outpouring of support for so many of our friends and neighbors impacted by this tragic event has been inspiring to see. People from different<br />

backgrounds and zip codes have all come together to support this community. That makes me extremely proud, not only to be a CFISD resident but also<br />

an American.<br />

Without a municipal government that covers the entire district, CFISD stepped up to provide temporary shelter, support other shelters and school<br />

districts with food and supplies and help operate our own point of distribution at the Berry Center that provided assistance to more than 5,000<br />

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 superintendent for<br />

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 life-changing<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 the opportunity to<br />

rebuild their lives this year.<br />

Sincerely, Mark Henry, Ed.D.<br />

Superintendent of Schools<br />

First Day of School for Cy-Fair ISD<br />

Jim and Pam Wells<br />

(Center) join Wells<br />

Elementary School<br />

Principal Cheryl Fisher<br />

(teal shirt) in greeting<br />

students and families<br />

Sept. 11 th on the first<br />

day of classes.<br />

Jim and Pam Wells<br />

served a combined 66<br />

years in CFISD and are<br />

the namesakes of the<br />

new school.<br />

Students exit buses Sept. 11 th at Bridgeland High School on the first day of classes.<br />

Christina Getschmann (left), a primary instructional coach at Hoover Elementary<br />

School, talks with students Sept. 11 th on the first day of classes.<br />

The Bridgeland High School student body fills up the competition gym Sept. 11 th<br />

on the first day of classes. CFISD’s 12 th high school opens with freshman and<br />

sophomores and is one of three new schools to open its door in the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year.<br />

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CFISD WELCOMES AN EXPECTED<br />

116,000 STUDENTS ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL<br />

Cheryl Fisher’s Fitbit says she slept four hours, but the principal at brand-new<br />

Wells Elementary School was pretty sure it was less. The first day of school<br />

still has that effect on Fisher. Despite a start date pushed back two weeks due<br />

to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, CFISD classes began September 11 th , with<br />

approximately 116,000 students filling the halls of 91 campuses. That included<br />

three new schools: Wells and Hoover Elementary schools and Bridgeland High<br />

School. For those teachers, staff members and administrators, reaching the first<br />

day of classes marked an accomplishment in itself. “Seeing those kids come in<br />

the first day of school with their smiles - that would be the pot of gold at the end<br />

of this whole thing,” said Fisher, who spent eight years as the principal at Keith<br />

Elementary School before she was named to her new post - and subsequently<br />

spent much of the spring and summer alone or with little staff in preparing.<br />

“There is a building, there is a complete staff of super-excited teachers and staff<br />

members and these happy children came in and they deserve the best.”<br />

Said Michael Smith, Bridgeland’s principal after more than nine years at the<br />

same job at Cy-Fair High School: “Whenever you have a new school, you have<br />

to be flexible. Not everything went perfect, but the staff and the students were<br />

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<br />

of both new elementary schools were on hand, welcoming students in the<br />

morning before walking the halls and returning to volunteer as Bus Buddies<br />

in the afternoon. “I went around to every classroom this morning and gave all<br />

the teachers a hug,” said Janet Hoover, the namesake for Hoover Elementary<br />

School who retired in 2010 after 36 years in CFISD. “It’s the best atmosphere I’ve<br />

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<br />

Harvey. The district and community rallied and did its part while employees,<br />

families and students waited to start the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. The Berry<br />

Center transformed into a massive point of distribution center with a workforce<br />

of CFISD volunteers, funneling donations to families in need. In addition,<br />

numerous school organizations and athletics teams volunteered in the relief<br />

effort.<br />

But the waiting finally ended. School buses and lines of cars rolled September<br />

11 th . Students posed for photos. Smiling employees greeted everyone at the<br />

front doors. “I’m a little nervous but I’m very excited,” said Paige Hintz, a thirdgrade<br />

language arts teacher at Jowell Elementary School. “I’ve prepared all of<br />

this stuff and finally just getting to actually do it. I’m ready to meet my kids and<br />

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<br />

Moore Elementary School has been absolutely incredible! You have<br />

worked so hard to ensure they have everything they need to have<br />

a successful school year. At this time, we are completely stocked<br />

with supplies and do not need anything else. Once school begins,<br />

we will be reaching out to others in need to share the extra supplies.<br />

Please know how much your generosity has meant to the entire<br />

Moore community and all those impacted by the flood. Sincerely,<br />

Principal Patricia Myers.<br />

CFISD MENTOR<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

approximately 30 minutes each week. Currently, over 700 mentors<br />

are matched with students. Mentors must be 18 years or older. To<br />

become a mentor, you must attend a training session, complete<br />

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

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

Register for a training session at www.cyfairisd.formstack.com/<br />

forms/training. If you would like to schedule mentor training at<br />

your place of business, please contact the Community Engagement<br />

department, Leslie Francis, Director of Marketing and Business<br />

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<br />

use at the school in order to give you a nametag). Your login information<br />

will then be sent to you by vSoft via email. Access your account by<br />

visiting www.v-volunteer.com.<br />

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LADIES NIGHT OUT:<br />

PAINT THE NIGHT PINK FOR BREAST HEALTH<br />

TUESDAY, OCT. 10 | 6-8 P.M.<br />

Join us for an evening dedicated to breast care — from early<br />

detection to advanced treatment of breast cancer<br />

• Participate in Q&A with our panel of breast health experts<br />

• Meet our Breast Care Center and Cancer Center team<br />

• Schedule your next mammogram appointment on-site<br />

The Lakehouse at Towne Lake<br />

10000 Towne Lake Pkwy.<br />

Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Visit houstonmethodist.org/events<br />

or call 281.737.2500 to register.<br />

Music | Refreshments | Giveaways | Complimentary valet parking<br />

Enjoy interactive stations<br />

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Scouts<br />

GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL<br />

COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY<br />

Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18 who<br />

are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper Creek Meadows<br />

Community serves girls in the residence areas for the elementary schools listed<br />

below, as well as the corresponding middle and high schools. Home schooled and<br />

private school students are always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes,<br />

Fiest, Hairgrove, 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 San<br />

Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council phone number is 713-292-<br />

0300. For information on the Copper Creek Meadows Community, please contact<br />

coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail.com. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage,<br />

confidence and character, who make the world a better place.<br />

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT<br />

For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the<br />

Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth<br />

grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop<br />

academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and<br />

citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.<br />

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America<br />

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities<br />

that allow them to:<br />

• 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 as<br />

individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal responsibility<br />

and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made,<br />

peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.<br />

Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting<br />

through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which help<br />

our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam Houston Area<br />

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 including:<br />

Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, Horne, Jowell,<br />

Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson.<br />

Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church,<br />

Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church,<br />

Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield<br />

Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village<br />

HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<br />

and Thornton Middle School.<br />

Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-756-<br />

3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go www.copperhead.<br />

shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you.<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. Our<br />

meetings begin at 7 PM. We spend our time working on merit badges,<br />

planning for our monthly camp outs and having fun!! Now is the perfect<br />

time to join us and get started on this fabulous journey! If you have a son<br />

in the 6 th grade or higher that would like to join in the fun and adventure<br />

please contact us. Our website is www.troopwebhost.org/Troop10Houston<br />

and our email is Troop10Houston@gmail.com.<br />

BOY SCOUT TROOP 3<br />

Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your<br />

imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking,<br />

backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness<br />

survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? Scouting is<br />

Fun… with a Purpose - where boys grow into men instilled with values<br />

of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, leadership<br />

and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an<br />

exciting year-round outdoor program. We camp monthly and include<br />

rock climbing, backpacking and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a<br />

weeklong winter camp, as well as a weeklong summer camp.<br />

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and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop.<br />

Please visit our website www.houstontroop3.com for more information.<br />

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ATTENTION SENIORS ON MEDICARE<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 best<br />

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 />

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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 />

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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 your<br />

game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday mornings at<br />

9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress<br />

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 />

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 />

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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and<br />

field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to 18<br />

years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have<br />

multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans<br />

Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit<br />

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 />

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you<br />

to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose<br />

is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while<br />

improving golfing skills. For more information, contact Sue Crookson at<br />

281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-<br />

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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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Many of the community event dates were<br />

submitted prior to flooding caused by TS<br />

Harvey. Some of the event dates may have<br />

changed or been canceled. Please check with<br />

event organizers for up -to-date information.<br />

Community Events<br />

OCTOBER 7 TH<br />

18<br />

Garage Sales<br />

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located at Fry Road near Cy-<br />

Ranch High School.<br />

COPPERBROOK SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-2 PM<br />

Rainout date set for Oct. 14 th . Located off West Rd, between Jackrabbit &<br />

Hwy 6.<br />

COPPER LAKES SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALE - Located on Barker Cypress,<br />

between Longenbaugh & West Rd.<br />

FAIRFIELD WOMEN’S CLUB FALL FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-2 PM,<br />

Resident’s Driveways. Located off Hwy 290 & Mason Rd.<br />

WESTCREEK VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Daylight to Noon.<br />

Located off Queenston, between FM 529 & Longenbaugh.<br />

OCTOBER 14 TH<br />

ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD 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 - 7 AM-Noon. West Road between Hwy 6<br />

& Queenston.<br />

CYPRESS MILL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located off Cypress Rosehill<br />

near Hwy 290<br />

NORTHMEAD VILLAGE FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - 7 AM - 3 PM.<br />

Located off West Rd, near Hwy 6.<br />

SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE - Located off Queenston, between<br />

Forest Trails & FM 529.<br />

STONE GATE FALL GARAGE SALE - 7 AM-12 noon. Located off<br />

Queenston, between Barker Cypress and West Road.<br />

WESTGATE FALL GARAGE SALE - Located off Barker Cypress, near FM 529<br />

OCTOBER 21 ST<br />

SYDNEY HARBOUR SUBDIVISION FALL GARAGE SALE - 8 AM-12 noon.<br />

Located off Cypress Rosehill, between 290 & Huffmeister.<br />

OCTOBER 28 TH<br />

BERKSHIRE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - 8 AM-5 PM. Located off<br />

Hwy 6 & Timbercreek Place Lane. We were not flooded and are not selling<br />

flooded items.<br />

NOVEMBER 3 RD & 4 TH<br />

ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FESTIVE RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE<br />

8 AM-4 PM. 19915 Cypress Church Road, Cypress TX 77433. Decorative<br />

accessories, toys and baby items, books, Renaissance costumes,<br />

homemade baked goods and much more.<br />

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Craft Shows & Festivals<br />

CYPRESS WOODS FFA FALL CRAFT MARKET<br />

Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 28 th , 9 AM-5 PM & <strong>October</strong> 29 th , 10 AM-4 Pm<br />

Admission and parking is free. Located at the CFISD Telge Exhibit Center<br />

- Hwy 290 and Telge. For more information go to our website cywoodsffa.<br />

org or contact cywoodsffa@gmail.com.<br />

25 TH ANNUAL SEAS LADIES AUXILIARY<br />

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET<br />

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 25 th<br />

annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on <strong>October</strong> 28, <strong>2017</strong> from 9<br />

AM to 4 PM at 6646 Addicks-Satsuma, Houston, TX 77084 (located East of<br />

Hwy 6 between W. Little York & FM 529). The admission is Free! Shop our<br />

selections of seasonal decor, homemade crafts, beautiful art, gourmet<br />

food and many other unique offerings. Have lunch at our concession stand<br />

with delicious homemade food and desserts. All proceeds go to various<br />

scholarships. For more information, visit seascatholic.org or email fae@<br />

krenekprinting.com. See you there!<br />

ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

4 TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY MARKET<br />

Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 29 th , 10 AM-5 PM<br />

13131 Fry Road just South of 290<br />

Market Booths, Expanded Children’s Area, Food Trucks, Silent Auction and<br />

Community Service area, Live Music throughout the day, Cake Walk, Gulf<br />

Coast Regional Blood Drive, Trunk-N-Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals at<br />

4 PM. Lots of vendors with a variety of goods for sale. We look forward<br />

to seeing you all there! Interested in being a vendor? For additional<br />

information and register online, visit our website http://aidanschurch.org/<br />

fallfest. If you prefer to mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth<br />

Reservation form by contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@<br />

aidanschurch.org.<br />

ST. CUTHBERT’S 12 TH ANNUAL<br />

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL<br />

Saturday, November 4 th<br />

St. Cuthbert will celebrate its 12 th Annual International Festival to be held<br />

on Saturday, November 4 th , from 2:30-5:30 PM at the Conference Center<br />

at Lone Star College’s Cy-Fair campus. The International Festival honors all<br />

the different countries and heritages represented in our very unique and<br />

diverse congregation. The festival includes food, live entertainment, native<br />

dress and activities for children and youth. It is the perfect place to learn<br />

more about the world around us. Admission is free. Come experience the<br />

international world of St. Cuthbert and never leave your zip code! Visit<br />

stcuthbert.org for more information.<br />

Walks & Runs<br />

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY FUN RUN FOR HEROES<br />

Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 28 th<br />

The Bridgeland Community Fun Run for Heroes will be held Saturday,<br />

<strong>October</strong> 28 th at Bridgeland’s Festival Park. The race begins at 7 AM and<br />

includes a 5k route through the scenic Bridgeland community. There<br />

will also be a 1k children’s walk beginning at 7:30 AM, along with booth<br />

vendors and entertainment. The children’s walk is open to strollers and<br />

children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite super hero.<br />

Prizes will be awarded for the best children’s costumes. Each participant<br />

may have sponsors who pledge a contribution for every mile they run on<br />

behalf of our service men and women. Special prizes will be awarded to<br />

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those who meet predetermined fund levels. There will also be 1 st , 2 nd and<br />

3 rd place trophies awarded to the top three finishers of the timed race. For<br />

more information and to join the online community for the event, go to<br />

www.facebook.com/bridgelandrunforheroes.<br />

To register for the event, go to Bridgelandrunforheroes<strong>2017</strong>.eventbrite.<br />

com. All proceeds will benefit the Bridgeland Supports Veterans Inc.<br />

projects including a $1.5 million-dollar Veteran’s Memorial in the heart of<br />

the Cypress, TX community. The organization also supports immediate<br />

needs for local veterans in the community and services other needs such<br />

as Christmas Toys for Veteran’s Children and the annual events celebrating<br />

our brave men and women on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.<br />

CYPRESS 5K FUN RUN AND PUPPY PARADE<br />

Cypress and Houston area residents can strengthen their families, their<br />

bodies, their neighborhood school and their dogs at a very fun family<br />

friendly event this fall. Cypress 5K Fun Run and Puppy Parade benefiting<br />

the Performing Arts Department at Spillane Middle School will take place<br />

Saturday, November 18 th at 9 AM at Spillane Middle School, 13403<br />

Spillane Woods Blvd.<br />

The event is the school’s fourth annual Fun Run and will feature a timed<br />

run. You don’t have to be a competitive runner to participate since the race<br />

also features a family run for those pushing strollers or wanting to walk and<br />

a dog walking segment. The race will begin at Spillane Middle School and<br />

go through the Coles Crossing neighborhood. Medals will be awarded in<br />

multiple age brackets and to the first three dogs who cross the finish line.<br />

Early bird registration runs through <strong>October</strong> 28 th for $30 per individual<br />

or $100 for a family of four and includes a commemorative T-shirt. From<br />

Oct. 29 th -Nov. 11 th , registration increases to $35 per individual or $110 for<br />

a family of four and a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Late registration, which<br />

continues until race day, is $40 per individual or $160 for a family of four<br />

and does not include the shirt. Returning this year will be the option to<br />

“Sleep in for the Arts.” Pay the registration fee. Do not participate on Race<br />

Day. Get a t-shirt! Runners who have pre-registered can pick up their<br />

packets Thursday, November 16 th at Spillane Middle School.<br />

To register or for more information, visit the Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy<br />

Parade website at https://thedriven.net/cypress5k.<br />

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Golf Tournaments<br />

GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING<br />

THE BALLARD HOUSE<br />

Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 7 th , 9 AM-1 PM<br />

$125 per person, includes 3 hours of golf and lunch.<br />

Accepting sponsors now.<br />

The Ballard House is a home away from home for individuals and their<br />

families who are receiving medical treatments for life-threatening<br />

illnesses. For more information, visit www.theballardhouse.org or call<br />

281-717-4670.<br />

Fundraisers<br />

SHIELD BEARER<br />

Celebration of Hope Dinner and Awards Banquet<br />

Shield Bearer, a local non-profit organization that brings hope and healing<br />

to survivors of trauma, including abused children, women and girls<br />

rescued from human trafficking, veterans and their families and survivors<br />

of domestic abuse, invites you to be part of the Celebration of Hope Dinner<br />

and Awards Banquet! This signature fundraising event will be held on<br />

Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 10, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 PM at 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway.<br />

Proceeds will help fund professional counseling services and prevention<br />

programs in five Northwest Houston offices. For information about tickets,<br />

volunteering or sponsorship for this event, visit shieldbearer.org/hope or<br />

contact 281-894-7222.<br />

20 TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE STARS GALA<br />

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will host its 20 th Annual Salute<br />

to the Stars Gala on <strong>October</strong> 19 th at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress<br />

Road). The black-tie, celebratory event will honor 88 CFISD Spotlight<br />

teachers from the 2016-<strong>2017</strong> school year, with one highlighted employee<br />

from each district campus.<br />

Dinner, entertainment, a raffle, live auction and teacher drawings will<br />

be featured throughout the night as elected and school officials join<br />

community and business leaders in giving thanks to the those who give so<br />

much to the students in CFISD. Each spring, CFISD recognizes one teacher<br />

from each of its campuses who represent and exhibit the unique balance<br />

of skill, art and heart in teaching students in his or her subject area or<br />

program. The gala also showcases the talents of CFISD students, including<br />

CFEF scholarship winners as guest speakers. There are scheduled<br />

performances, while culinary arts students will make treats for the guests.<br />

All proceeds raised at the event go to the CFEF, which provides college<br />

scholarships for district students as well as staff development grants to<br />

CFISD. Last year, the event raised approximately $186,000 for scholarships<br />

and development grants, bringing the grand total to more than $2 million<br />

raised since 1998. This year’s underwriter will be Cypress Fairbanks Medical<br />

Center Hospital. Also sponsoring will be IBI Group as the Superintendent<br />

Table Sponsor; ASA Dally, Inc. Structural Engineers and Prairie View A&M<br />

University as the 20 th Anniversary Sponsor; Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union<br />

as the Red Carpet Premiere Sponsor and North Cypress Medical Center<br />

Hospital as the Floral Sponsor.<br />

Additional table sponsorships are available. For more information, visit<br />

the Salute to the Stars page on the CFEF website at www.thecfef.org/qsotevent/salute-to-the-stars/<br />

or contact Marie Holmes at 281-807-3591 or<br />

marie@thecfef.org.<br />

Health Fair<br />

SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR<br />

On <strong>October</strong> 21 st , 10 AM to 2 PM Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<br />

Parish Nursing Ministry is hosting their Annual Community Health Fair<br />

in the CLC. We will be screening for diabetes, hypertension and obesity.<br />

There will be education (English and Spanish) related to these conditions<br />

and the aftermath of the Harvey Hurricane. There will be face painting and<br />

crafts for the children and the Jump Rope Team will perform at noon. Call<br />

Wyona M. Freysteinson, PhD, MN for more information - 281-433-5365.<br />

Address: 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd. Houston, TX, 77084.<br />

Theatre, Arts & Music<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />

THE WOMAN IN BLACK - <strong>October</strong> 6-29, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />

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

CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

Box Office: 281-440-4850 • www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />

Please call for the location for these concerts:<br />

• ROCO: Principal Wind Trio - 3 PM, Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 10, <strong>2017</strong><br />

• Garry Krinsky’s Toying with Science - 3 PM, Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 21, <strong>2017</strong><br />

• Jackie Evancho - 8 PM, Saturday, November 4, <strong>2017</strong><br />

• Anna Petrova - 3 PM, Tuesday, November 14, <strong>2017</strong><br />

• New Houston Harp Ensemble - 3 PM, Tuesday, December 12, <strong>2017</strong><br />

• John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party - 8 PM, Saturday, December 31, <strong>2017</strong><br />

THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES<br />

Houston Grand Opera presents “Hansel and Gretel” - 11 AM, Saturday,<br />

November 11, <strong>2017</strong><br />

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY <strong>2017</strong>-2018 SEASON<br />

Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society (HCS)<br />

announces its versatile and engaging <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season. They are truly<br />

working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility and passion.<br />

“We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of musical genres this<br />

year. We will have German folk music and waltzes, Spanish carols, Broadway<br />

favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There is something for everyone to<br />

enjoy in our <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season,” says Klotz. Season subscriptions are now<br />

on sale. Season subscribers save 15% for four concerts. Season tickets are<br />

$85 for adults, $65 for seniors/students and $30 for children 5 years old and<br />

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

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

which is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with extraordinary<br />

acoustics. It is located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston,<br />

TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290.<br />

• 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 />

Misc. Events<br />

FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />

Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />

<strong>October</strong> and November from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and<br />

everyone has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so good.<br />

But, all of them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving your family<br />

history, one memory at a time. With the help of your teacher, coach and<br />

mentor you will learn to jar those faded memories loose, then compose,<br />

organize, preserve and share them electronically for future generations.<br />

Jackie Devine loves working with active writers and people who have<br />

never tried to write! This course will help you understand the memoir<br />

writing process: story structure, scenes, dialogue, character development,<br />

tone and voice. You’ll learn that you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories<br />

will be recorded and saved online where family and friends can enjoy them<br />

for years to come. Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026<br />

Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County,<br />

Precinct 3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.<br />

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BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES<br />

REQUESTS FOR VOLUNTEERS OCTOBER 14-15, <strong>2017</strong><br />

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) is in need of volunteers for Bayou<br />

City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday and Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 14-15,<br />

<strong>2017</strong>. Volunteers have the option of choosing various roles and shifts for<br />

either or both days. Shifts for Friday afternoon and evening will also be<br />

available for artist check-in and festival load-in.<br />

The festival offers volunteers the opportunity to make new friends and<br />

meet artists from around the country. After every shift, volunteers will be<br />

entered in a raffle and have the chance to win prizes, including gift cards<br />

to local restaurants, movie and museum tickets. All volunteers will receive<br />

a t-shirt and be able to enjoy the festival at no cost before and after their<br />

shift. The minimum age to sign up is 13 and group volunteering is also<br />

available. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can sign up here.<br />

Bayou City Art Festival will be held under the iconic Houston Downtown<br />

skyline, 10 AM - 6 PM. The festival will spotlight more than 300 artists<br />

from 19 different disciplines and benefit local non-profits. Online tickets<br />

are on sale now until the day of the event at www.artcolonyassociation.<br />

org. Tickets online are $12 for adults and $5 for children 6-12; children five<br />

and under are free. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults. Also available<br />

online are two-day passes for $20 and family passes (two adults, two<br />

children tickets) for $30. Discounted tickets for Veterans and Seniors will<br />

be available at the gate.<br />

For questions about volunteering, please email volunteer@<br />

bayoucityartfestival.com. For updates on social media, follow the<br />

official event hashtags #HouArtFest, #BCAF and #BCAFvolunteer, like the<br />

Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />

LET’S GET COOKING AT THE<br />

<strong>2017</strong> HARRIS COUNTY FAIR<br />

“FOOD WRANGLER CHALLENGE”<br />

3 rd Annual Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge” <strong>October</strong> 19 th ,<br />

5- 8:30 PM at TX A&M AgriLife Extension, 3033 Bear Creek Drive, Houston,<br />

TX 77084. Food Wrangler is a chance for youth to show off their culinary<br />

skills! Teams compete for prizes and honors in two age divisions Junior/<br />

Intermediate for grades 3 rd to 8 th and Senior level for youth grades 9 th to<br />

12 th as of September 1, <strong>2017</strong>. Registration is $40 per team includes meal<br />

for coaches and participates. Register now on Eventbrite. Deadline is<br />

<strong>October</strong> 10 th . Youth participants must be a member of a Harris County<br />

FFA or FCCLA groups or a Harris County 4-H member. Rules are posted on<br />

the Harris County Fair website at www.hcfair.com or contact Sheryl Nolen,<br />

CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 713-274-0978.<br />

SIP-N-STROLL<br />

November 4, <strong>2017</strong>, 6-9 PM<br />

Villagio Town Center<br />

We will have many food, wine and other vendors, which make this event<br />

an enjoyable evening while raising awareness of The Ballard House and<br />

what we provide to those in need of a place to stay while receiving medical<br />

treatments in the Houston area.<br />

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Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />

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Canceled Events<br />

CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND<br />

OCTOBER CONCERT CANCELLED<br />

Please note that the Cypress Symphonic Band concert scheduled for<br />

Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 7, <strong>2017</strong>, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church,<br />

18081 West Road, Houston, TX 77095 has been cancelled. The Band is<br />

apologetic for any inconvenience this may cause. However, their concert<br />

in December will take place and more information will be forthcoming.<br />

FLOODING DAMAGES CYPRESS CREEK CULTURAL<br />

DISTRICT CREEKFEST CANCELED 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.<br />

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A sincere thank you goes to the major sponsors of CreekFest who have<br />

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District’s non-profit organizations. Those sponsors include the Cypress<br />

Creek Cultural District, Resource One Credit Union, Fidelity Investments<br />

and Power Home Remodeling Group.<br />

Insurance covers only a portion of the costs to repair each of these<br />

organizations, so contributions from the community are needed and<br />

deeply appreciated. Contributions may be made by visiting https://<br />

paypal.me/cypresscreekcultural. Please include a note indicating that<br />

your gift is for Harvey relief. All donations will be distributed between nonprofit<br />

organizations in the Cypress Creek Cultural District, unless directed<br />

by the donor to a specific entity. One hundred percent of your donations<br />

will go directly to the cultural district organizations for flood relief.<br />

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 />

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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 />

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 core<br />

sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece nearby<br />

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 so<br />

that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry.<br />

Source: www.almanac.com


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


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Baby bed, Cherry wood, adjustable, 3 drawers, shelves, extra railing w/changing platform,<br />

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major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business<br />

Owners to set appointments for top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm.<br />

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Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing<br />

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must<br />

have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston<br />

area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our team<br />

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including company vehicle. Requirements: Must have good driving record, valid driver<br />

license and must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume to: info@<br />

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HOMES FOR LEASE<br />

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Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6,<br />

$550/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in<br />

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Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one week<br />

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