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<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 3<br />

School News... 4<br />

Community Events... 9<br />

Houston Area Events... 11<br />

Libraries... 12<br />

Community Groups... 16<br />

Family Focus... 20<br />

Featured Recipes... 21<br />

Classified Ads (Final Edition)... 22<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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1. Now that the weather is cooling off, it is the perfect time to look at your<br />

docks and have them re-stained, boards replaced and to make sure they are<br />

in good condition.<br />

2. Now is a good time to pressure wash the dirt and mildew from the siding,<br />

garage doors, windows and chimneys.<br />

3. Clean out those flowerbeds, remove dead plants and get ready to<br />

decorate for the holidays in the front yard as well as the back yard.<br />

You are not allowed to hang laundry on your<br />

balcony or lay it on your bushes in <strong>Sydney</strong><br />

<strong>Harbour</strong>. Clotheslines are also not permitted<br />

in the community. There are NO exceptions!<br />

Trashcans are to be put away on non-trash<br />

days. Storing your trashcan on your driveway<br />

is not allowed.<br />

PAY BY THE MONTH<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong>’s management company has<br />

set up a program for residents to pre-pay by<br />

the month for the following years assessment.<br />

There are no fees for this service. By using prepay<br />

you don’t have to come up with the $1,265<br />

all at once. You pay just $105.42 a month for 12<br />

months. Call Sussan at 832-600-4142 to take<br />

advantage of this free program!<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill<br />

out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers)<br />

with your name, birthdate (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. Please make sure your email is<br />

correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay<br />

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

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

DISCLAIMER<br />

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

Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This<br />

is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any<br />

work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

SYDNEY HARBOUR TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS


School News<br />

Private Schools<br />

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN<br />

Congratulations Covenant Academy 8 th & 9 th grade Chess Teams for placing<br />

2 nd & 3 rd (respectively) at the Texas State Grade Level Chess Tournament on<br />

Nov. 4 th .<br />

Cierra Cordak, Student Government Ambassador from North Cobb<br />

Christian in Atlanta, Georgia designed these amazing Texas Strong t-shirts<br />

as a fundraiser for Covenant Academy Flood Relief. Cierra and North Cobb<br />

leadership made a special trip to bless our school on Oct. 25 th .<br />

Go patriots! Covenant Academy Cross County Varsity Boys placed 7 th &<br />

senior Taylor Angst placed 14 th at the TAPPS 1A State Championship Meet<br />

in Waco on Oct. 30 th .<br />

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL JR. HIGH<br />

FOOTBALL CHAMPS<br />

The Texas Christian Jr. High Football Team won their post season Bowl<br />

Game and came home with a huge trophy to show off their hard work. The<br />

team had a great season under the lead of Coach Perry where they truly<br />

learned to gel as a team and play off one another’s strengths. TCS could<br />

not be more proud of our Tigers! Way to work hard & play hard Jr. High!<br />

<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter


Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<br />

Tacos • Burritos • Enchiladas • Nachos<br />

Sizzling Fajitas & Great Margaritas!<br />

Happy Hour<br />

$2.99 Ritas<br />

Mon-Thurs • 11am-7pm<br />

Family Packs<br />

$109.99 for 10 people<br />

$42.99 for 4 people<br />

Weekend Breakfast Buffet from 9am-3pm<br />

$10 OFF<br />

Buy one entree &<br />

2 drinks at regular price<br />

& get 2nd entree of equal<br />

or lesser value FREE<br />

Up to $10 value. Dinner Menu &<br />

Dine-in Only. Not valid with any<br />

other offers or specials.<br />

20% OFF<br />

Lunch Plate and<br />

One Soft Drink<br />

at Regular Price<br />

Dine-in Only. Not valid with any<br />

other offers or specials.<br />

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON<br />

CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School honored<br />

our military at a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday,<br />

November 10 th . Scouts of Pack 1283 were in attendance<br />

for the posting of the colors along with guest speaker,<br />

retired Colonel David Ragusa and Veteran parents of our<br />

students. We thank COL Ragusa and all military personnel<br />

for sacrificing their personal aspirations and safety to<br />

secure and protect the freedoms of the United States.<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL<br />

What a great year we are having here on campus and we want YOU to join us! Our students have participated in several events such as See You at The<br />

Pole, band performances at a partner high school, overnight Outdoor Education at Camp Lone Star, field trips and so much more. With our smaller class<br />

sizes (12-18) and intimate campus, we are able to engage the whole child, Mind, Body and Spirit.<br />

We have two scheduled campus Open Houses, 14423 West Rd. Houston, TX 77041. Plan to visit <strong>December</strong> 14 th , 5:30-6:15 PM and stay for the Christmas<br />

concert! In 2018, January 24 th , from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the next opportunity to spend “a day in life of a King,” tour our campus, sit in a class and meet<br />

with current parents to learn more about our Epiphany family. Applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning January 29, 2018.<br />

For more information, call 713-896-1843 or visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org.<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 5


Cy-Fair ISD<br />

WWW.CFISD.NET<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22 nd -January 4 th - Student/Staff Holidays<br />

January 5 th - Professional Day<br />

January 8 th - Classes Resume<br />

Dr. John Olgetree Jr., Position 5<br />

Don Ryan, Position 6<br />

VICTORY PAINTING<br />

& WOOD ROT REPLACEMENT<br />

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Interior & Exterior Painting • Storm Damage Repair<br />

Siding Replacement • Custom Woodwork<br />

Extensive References • Free Estimates<br />

Will Meet or Beat Competitor’s Prices • Satisfaction Guaranteed<br />

www.VictoryPaintingTx.com • Victor@VictoryPaintingTx.com<br />

281-853-4575<br />

Marilyn D. McGuire, P.C.<br />

Attorneys at Law<br />

Marilyn@mdmlawfirm.com<br />

Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy<br />

Adoption • Grandparent’s Rights • Incorporation • Divorce & Modification<br />

Wills • Estates • Probate • Mediation • State & Federal Court Litigation<br />

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Across from Cy-Falls High School<br />

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Licensed to Practice in Texas<br />

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<br />

Bob Covey, Position 7<br />

OGLETREE, RYAN, COVEY ELECTED<br />

TO TRUSTEE POSITIONS 5, 6 AND 7<br />

Three of seven seats on the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School<br />

District Board of Trustees in Texas were up for by-district general election<br />

on November 7, <strong>2017</strong>. All three incumbents filed for re-election. Position<br />

5 incumbent John Ogletree Jr. and Position 7 incumbent Bob Covey<br />

were unopposed in their re-election bids. Incumbent Don Ryan defeated<br />

challenger Natalie Blasingame for the Position 6 seat.<br />

Overall, the election drew 11,145 votes for Position 5, 12,273 votes for<br />

Position 6 and 11,145 votes for Position 7. Early voting accounted for 37.2,<br />

36.4 and 37.4 percent of the ballots cast in each of the three respective<br />

races. Of 304,088 registered voters within CFISD, 4.43 percent cast ballots<br />

in the election.<br />

The elected candidates to Positions 5, 6 and 7 will be sworn in during a<br />

special-called meeting prior to the <strong>December</strong> 11 th committee-to-thewhole<br />

meeting to serve four-year terms.<br />

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America<br />

Universities<br />

LONE STAR - CYFAIR COLLEGE PERSPECTIVE<br />

9191 Barker Cypress Rd.<br />

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR WINTER MINI-MESTER<br />

AND SPRING!<br />

LSC-CyFair offers affordable and flexible options to earn degrees,<br />

workforce certificates and more with classes available day, night,<br />

weekends, on campus or online. Registration continues for winter<br />

mini-mester classes that begin Dec. 18 th and for spring semester with<br />

classes that begin Jan. 16, 2018. Register now at the Barker Cypress<br />

campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center<br />

location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the LSC-Cypress<br />

Center located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online<br />

at LoneStar.edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 for<br />

information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 or go<br />

to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college.<br />

A.L.L. OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS 50 AND BETTER SET JAN. 12 TH<br />

It’s time for active adults 50 and better to enjoy making new friends as<br />

well as a wide variety of classes, day trips, activities and experiences<br />

in the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Lone Star College-<br />

CyFair. The A.L.L. Open House is set for 10 AM to noon Jan. 12 th on the<br />

campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. The annual membership fee of $20<br />

allows members to attend most classes free (with some requiring only<br />

a nominal event, supply or entrance fee) as well as take advantage of<br />

extra perks at the college and in the area, such as discounts at plays,<br />

concerts, movies and restaurants. For a course schedule, information<br />

and to register for classes, visit the Continuing Education office in the<br />

Center for Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) 116 or go to LoneStar.<br />

edu/cyfair-ALL.<br />

Be Safe! Service Heater Protect Home<br />

281-394-0340<br />

Free estimate or 2 nd opinion<br />

$25 off<br />

any<br />

repair<br />

License TACLB 24777E and Insured<br />

Expires 12/31/17<br />

FREE<br />

Wi-fi thermostat<br />

w/ equipment purchase<br />

• Annual<br />

Maintenance<br />

Programs<br />

• All repairs<br />

guaranteed<br />

• Serving area<br />

since 1994<br />

0% Interest<br />

financing available<br />

Expires 12/31/17 WAC<br />

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LIBRARY OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE<br />

The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch offers<br />

children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs, workshops,<br />

blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round. Go online to<br />

LoneStar.edu/library for information.<br />

​<br />

PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, GUESTS AND<br />

LIBRARY PATRONS<br />

Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in<br />

designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is<br />

now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone Star<br />

College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with LSCS to<br />

get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid receiving a<br />

citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license plate number,<br />

make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking for complete<br />

information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or email parking@<br />

lonestar.edu.<br />

<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 7


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National Days in <strong>December</strong><br />

Did you know that every month has some sort of National day, week<br />

or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used<br />

to plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a<br />

rainy afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here<br />

is a partial list of what we found for the month of <strong>December</strong>:<br />

Monthly Events, Holidays<br />

AIDS Awareness Month, Bingo’s Birthday Month, National Drunk<br />

& Drugged Driving (3D), Prevention Month, National Human<br />

Rights Month, National Tie Month, National Write A Business Plan<br />

Month, Quince and Watermelon Month, Root Vegetables and Exotic<br />

Fruits Month, Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Spiritual Literacy Month,<br />

Tomato and Winter Squash Month, Universal Human Rights Month,<br />

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month<br />

<strong>December</strong> 1 st : National Pie Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd : Special Education Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 3 rd : National Roof Over Your Head Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 4 th : National Dice Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 5 th : Bathtub Party Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 6 th : National Gazpacho Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 7 th : National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 8 th : National Brownie Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 9 th : National Pastry Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 10 th : Dewey Decimal System Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 11 th : National Noodle Ring Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 12 th : National Ambrosia Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 13 th : National Cocoa Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 14 th : National Bouillabaisse Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 15 th : Cat Herders Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 17 th : National Maple Syrup Day<br />

National<br />

Chocolate<br />

Covered<br />

Anything Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 16th<br />

<strong>December</strong> 18 th : Answer The<br />

Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 19 th : National Oatmeal Muffin Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20 th : National Sangria Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 21 st : Crossword Puzzle Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22 nd : National Date Nut Bread Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 23 rd : National Pfeffernusse Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 24 th : National Eggnog Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 25 th : National Pumpkin Pie Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 26 th : National Candy Cane Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 27 th : National Fruitcake Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 28 th : Pledge of Allegiance Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 29 th : National Pepper Pot Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 30 th : Bacon Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 31 st : Make Up Your Mind Day<br />

National Candy Cane Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 26th<br />

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<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter


Community Events<br />

Golf Tournament<br />

ANNUAL ADAM J. SKINNER GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />

<strong>December</strong> 6 th<br />

The annual Adam J. Skinner Memorial Golf Tournament, underwritten by<br />

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital, benefits the Adam J. Skinner<br />

Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation.<br />

Since 1998, the Chamber has contributed more than $104,000 to the<br />

endowment. The event offers golfers the opportunity to network with<br />

other Cy-Fair community members and support a great cause. In order to<br />

make this event a HUGE success, we rely on donations from members of<br />

the community for our raffle baskets, such as gift cards, items that your<br />

business may sell, monetary donations to purchase raffle items, etc.<br />

Blackhorse Golf Club<br />

12205 Fry Rd., Cypress, TX 77433<br />

9 AM: Registration & Lunch<br />

10 AM: Putting Contest<br />

11 AM: Scramble-Shotgun Start<br />

4 PM: Awards Dinner<br />

Go to https://public.cyfairchamber.com/events/details/adam-j-skinnermemorial-golf-tournament-fore-29059<br />

to register or for sponsor info.<br />

Fundraiser<br />

SAVE THE DATE!<br />

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VEGAS NIGHT<br />

January 27, 2018<br />

The Knights of Columbus Council #8096 will be holding their 32 nd annual<br />

Vegas Night on Saturday, January 27, 2018! Great fun, food and prizes<br />

have been the hallmark of this event for several years.<br />

Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Community Life Center<br />

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

When: January 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM<br />

Mark your calendars now and more detailed information will be coming<br />

soon! For interest in table sponsorships or donating prizes, contact Tom<br />

DeScioli at 918-633-3806; email tdescioli@aol.com.<br />

Theater, Arts & Music<br />

CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND<br />

<strong>December</strong> 16, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Cypress Symphonic Band invites you to attend our first concert of the<br />

season on <strong>December</strong> 16, <strong>2017</strong>, where we will be combining some of<br />

the music that would have been performed in October and traditional<br />

Christmas music. Due to Hurricane Harvey flooding some members<br />

homes, the decision was made to cancel the October concert.<br />

The concert will be held at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081<br />

West Road, Houston, TX 77095 and will begin at 7 PM. The theme for this<br />

season is “Monsters, Myths, Legends and Heroes.” The selections for this<br />

concert will be “A Most Wonderful Christmas,” “Selections from ‘Wicked,’<br />

“March of the Toys,” “The Anguish of Nosferatu,” “A Mad Russian’s<br />

Christmas,” “Winterfest,” “Sleigh Ride” and the world premieres of “The<br />

Oneiroi - The Thieves of Lost Dreams” and “Vanquish for Band,” two of our<br />

Call for Scores contest winners. We will also hold a Silent Auction during<br />

the concert.<br />

Tickets are $6 presale online or $8 at the door. Tickets are available now<br />

for purchase on the website.<br />

Please note the new start time for the concert is 7 PM. We apologize for<br />

any inconvenience cancelling the October concert and hope that you will<br />

enjoy the “Monsters, Myths, Legends and Heroes” as we present them to<br />

you in <strong>December</strong>. Oh and there will be our ever-popular wassail…<br />

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website,<br />

https://cypresssymphonicband.org/events or call 281-744-4464 and ask<br />

to speak with Leslie.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@<br />

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

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company announces call for submissions<br />

for tenth annual Short Play Festival. For submission guidelines, contact<br />

Jennifer Decker at 832-418-0973 or info@Mildredsumbrella.com. The<br />

deadline for submissions is <strong>December</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong> by midnight. Selected<br />

plays will be announced on March 1, 2018.<br />

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Have a great<br />

Engagement Story<br />

you want to share?<br />

We want to feature your engagement<br />

stories in the February newsletters!<br />

It can be funny, sentimental,<br />

or just plain embarassing.<br />

Just keep it clean!<br />

Send us a paragraph about your<br />

engagement along with a photo to<br />

lorie@krenekprinting.com no later than<br />

<strong>December</strong> 20, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

All photos and stories will be published (with approval).<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

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

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL! - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30<br />

PM, Sundays at 3 PM, November 24-<strong>December</strong> 17, <strong>2017</strong>. Website: www.<br />

stageworkshouston.org.<br />

CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

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

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

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

John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party - 8 PM,<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 31, <strong>2017</strong><br />

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

ANNOUNCES ITS <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 />

Misc. Events<br />

FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />

Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park beginning<br />

January 18 th and running through February 22 nd from 10:30 AM to 12<br />

PM. Everyone has a story and everyone has memories. Some of them are<br />

good. Others are not so good. But, all of them are valuable. This workshop<br />

is about preserving your family history, one memory at a time. With the<br />

help of your teacher, coach and mentor you will learn to jar those faded<br />

memories loose, then compose, organize, preserve and share them<br />

electronically for future generations. Jackie Devine loves working with<br />

active writers and people who have never tried to write! This course will<br />

help you understand the memoir writing process: story structure, scenes,<br />

dialogue, character development, tone and voice. You’ll learn that you<br />

are creating a legacy. If desired, stories will be recorded and saved online<br />

where family and friends can enjoy them for years to come.<br />

Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead<br />

Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County, Precinct 3<br />

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

Home for the Holidays: Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 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 />

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Houston Area Events<br />

Tomball German Festival & Tomball German<br />

Christmas Market<br />

<strong>December</strong> 8 th -9 th - Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience -<br />

Gemütlichkeit - of this unique music/street festival with three stages<br />

of live music and an open-air market along with antique shops in<br />

the old town area. Tap your feet to the musical sounds of performers<br />

like The Chardon Polka Band, Chris Rybak, Yodel Blitz, Das Ist Lustig,<br />

Tubameisters, Valina and get into the festive spirit with the sounds<br />

of strolling Christmas carolers. It’s a Texas German celebration at<br />

Christmas time on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas. An<br />

estimated 163 unique and interesting street vendors will line Market<br />

and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts<br />

and much more. Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community<br />

Center at 221 Market Street at the corner of Cherry Street, which<br />

will be filled with German clothes and souvenirs for sell. For more<br />

information, visit www.tomballgermanchristmasmarket.com.<br />

Houston Margarita Festival<br />

<strong>December</strong> 9 th - Now in its 6 th year, returns with margaritas, salsa dancing,<br />

music and fun like never before! Some of Houston’s finest mixologists<br />

have joined the fun equipping the festival with some of the most superior<br />

tasting margaritas in the market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the<br />

menu, the list is extensive. Due to activities relating to the observance of<br />

Veteran’s Day, HMF will be held at the beautiful Water Works Park (near<br />

downtown Houston). With the seemingly endless selection of margaritas,<br />

great music, food, competitions and more, Houston Margarita Festival<br />

is an experience unlike any other. See you there, cheers! For more<br />

information, visit www.houstonmargaritafest.com.<br />

Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon<br />

​<strong>December</strong> 17 th - If you are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday<br />

music, devouring candy and cookies and joining in on an epic after<br />

party then grab your favorite friends and family and register for the<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k & Half Marathon! The <strong>2017</strong> Santa<br />

Hustle® swag is bound to make your jingle tingle even brighter with a<br />

Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Santa Shirt, Finisher Medal and NEW! Candy<br />

Cane Socks! For more information, visit www.santahustle.com.<br />

Magical Winter Lights<br />

Through January 2 nd - at the Gulf Greyhound Park. The <strong>2017</strong> festival<br />

will feature seven fascinating themed sections including Magical<br />

Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of the<br />

East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest<br />

section: The Lone Star State. The Lone Star State section will feature<br />

a few of Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a<br />

maze leading to eight Texas icons and buildings. The festival will also<br />

include a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to<br />

explore the festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have<br />

plenty of photo opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and<br />

Santa Claus. There will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic<br />

arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides<br />

and games, live entertainment and an expanded dinosaur exhibit<br />

complete with dinosaur rides. For more information, visit www.<br />

magicalwinterlights.com.<br />

Ice Land and Festival of Lights<br />

Through January 7 th - Moody Gardens takes the holidays to a whole<br />

new level of cool! A skilled team of master ice carvers has charted<br />

your course for your journey through the rainforests of the world to<br />

see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible butterflies, colorful orchids<br />

and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around after Ice Land for the<br />

Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than one million lights<br />

and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens property<br />

with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For more<br />

information, visit www.moodygardens.com.<br />

Zoo Lights<br />

Through January 15 th - The Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter<br />

wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its fifth year as<br />

one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll through the<br />

beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of the season.<br />

Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more than 2<br />

million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate our<br />

ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between<br />

the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time<br />

to enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! For<br />

more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org.<br />

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Gas Test • Water Leaks & Much More<br />

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Libraries &<br />

Community<br />

Centers<br />

A.A.A.<br />

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925 South Mason Rd. P.M.B. 239<br />

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• Tree Removal<br />

• Tree Trimming<br />

• Palm Trees Trimming<br />

• Stump Removal<br />

• Lots Cleaned Up<br />

• Landscaping Designs<br />

We install<br />

Christmas<br />

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RICHARD & MEG WEEKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Phone: 713-274-3161<br />

WeekleyCC@hctx.net<br />

Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack has opened the<br />

much anticipated Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center. Located at<br />

8440 Greenhouse Road, the center is now open to the general public for a<br />

variety of programs and activities. The approximately 21,000 square foot<br />

building will serve the community as a center for all ages. Classes and<br />

programs can be viewed at www.pct3.hctx.net. Whether you are looking<br />

for a place to exercise, attend a community event, learn new crafts, play<br />

games or just to meet new friends, Weekley Community Center is sure to<br />

be a place for all!<br />

Current ongoing classes are as follows:<br />

• Zumba: Mondays 11 AM-12 Noon, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:15 PM &<br />

Wednesdays/Thursdays 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

• Zumba Gold: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5 PM<br />

• Bootcamp: Mondays 9:45 to 10:30 AM<br />

• Yoga: Every Friday 9-10 AM and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM<br />

• Stretch and Tone class: Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30 AM<br />

• Knitting and Crocheting:: Monday 10 AM-12 Noon<br />

(Note: This will be a social group not an instructional class. Just bring your<br />

current project to work on and maybe get some pointers from your new<br />

friends.)<br />

• Dominoes: Tuesdays 8:30 AM-12 PM<br />

15% OFF<br />

Any Service<br />

With this ad.<br />

Fence<br />

Installation<br />

Special<br />

• Flagstone & Paver Patios<br />

• Sod Replacement<br />

• Sprinklers Repair<br />

• Fence Installation & Repair<br />

• Mulch<br />

• Monthly Packages<br />

• Drainage System<br />

Please note that all classes are free to the public unless supplies are<br />

needed for a particular class.<br />

JUERGEN’S HALL COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429<br />

713-274-3188<br />

A variety of classes, programs and activities are now being offered at<br />

the Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Road. Those<br />

activities can be viewed by visiting the Precinct Three website at www.<br />

pct3.hctx.net and following prompts on the Community Centers section<br />

that starts on the home page.<br />

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Free Classes:<br />

• Zumba: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM<br />

• Yoga: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 AM-10 AM<br />

• Party Bridge: Tuesdays, 12:30 PM-3:30 PM<br />

• Senior’s Game Day: Wednesdays, 1 PM-3:30 PM<br />

• Walk Aerobics: Fridays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM<br />

• Pilates: Fridays, 9:30 AM-10:15 AM<br />

Classes are free to the public unless supplies are needed for a particular<br />

subject. More activities and programs are being scheduled. For more<br />

information, email the center at juergenshallcc@pct3.com or call center<br />

staff 713-274-3188. Volunteer opportunities are available!!<br />

LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY<br />

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 • 281-290-3210<br />

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8<br />

AM-6 PM and Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.<br />

HCPL’s <strong>2017</strong> Summer Reading Program began on June 5 th . Programs<br />

available for Adults, Teens, and Children.<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts<br />

gently used books year-round, offering them to the public for a set donation<br />

amount. The store is open six days a week and staffed by volunteers.<br />

Proceeds support library programs. Help support our community library.<br />

• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at http://hcpl.net/location/cyfair-college-library,<br />

for news and events about the library and college and<br />

in the community.<br />

• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />

• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library eUpdate:<br />

subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />

Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />

the website for up-to-date information.<br />

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB - 1 PM,<br />

LRNC 131<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM,<br />

LRNC 215<br />

BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105 - Call for info.<br />

eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at LoneStar.<br />

edu/library/15938.<br />

ESL: TALK TIME - LoneStar.edu/library/15209<br />

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 and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />

library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services or call<br />

281-290-3214/3218.<br />

Fleet First is offering a special<br />

New Year’s Package starting<br />

January 8 th !<br />

Sign up and save 10%!<br />

- 20 Weeks of Lessons<br />

- The only SwimAmerica program in the area<br />

- Indoor heated pool<br />

- Private, Semi-Private & Group lessons available<br />

- All ages and levels<br />

- Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes<br />

Swim During the Holidays!<br />

The Holiday mini-sessions dates are<br />

<strong>December</strong> 26 th - 28 th and January 2 nd - 4 th .<br />

Register for both Holiday mini-sessions<br />

and receive a discount!<br />

Morning & afternoons available.<br />

Fleet First Swim School<br />

14654 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas<br />

281-376-0847<br />

www.fleetfirstswimschool.com<br />

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Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />

the website for up-to-date information.<br />

17610 Fragrant Rose Court<br />

SOLD!<br />

Lakes of Rosehill,<br />

both under contract<br />

within 22 days!<br />

16702 Cottage Rose Trail<br />

Full Service Pest Control<br />

Roaches • Fire Ants • Spiders • Rodents • Flea & Ticks<br />

Animal Trappings •Wasps & Hornets • Bedbugs<br />

Mosquito Control<br />

Mosquito System Installs & Repairs<br />

Termite Treatments & Inspections<br />

Lawn & Weed Control<br />

Call Now<br />

(281) 256-2600<br />

or email<br />

sales@fxpestcontrol.com<br />

General Pest<br />

Control Service<br />

$79.95<br />

NO CONTRACTS<br />

PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS<br />

RODENT/ANIMAL<br />

TRAPPING<br />

$25 OFF<br />

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUB: (Registration required)<br />

SCREEN - PLAY:<br />

Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen<br />

Room.<br />

See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />

library/cyfair-children-services.<br />

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM<br />

BABY PAJAMA TIME:<br />

1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />

FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />

2 nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:<br />

Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

FAMILY GAME NIGHT:<br />

Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.<br />

edu/library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to the<br />

public.<br />

FRONT COVER<br />

PHOTOS WANTED!<br />

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Call me if you would like to sell in Lakes of Rosehill.<br />

Dawn Bier<br />

Real Estate Agent,<br />

ABR, CHMS, CNE,<br />

CARTUS Relocation Specialist<br />

Military Relocation Specialist<br />

832-797-1605<br />

281-310-5888<br />

dawnbsellshomes@aol.com<br />

14080 FM 2920, Suite C<br />

Tomball, Texas 77377<br />

I can help you buy or sell in<br />

Cypress, Tomball, Spring, or The Woodlands<br />

We are looking for great photos to use on the front<br />

cover of your newsletter! Pictures must be high quality<br />

(min 300 dpi). No cell phone photos allowed. Email<br />

photos for consideration to lorie@krenekprinting.<br />

com with the name of your subdivision, and any credits<br />

that should be published with your photo (such as a<br />

professional photographer.) Names of children and/<br />

or adults shown on the photo will be included by<br />

request only. By submitting your photo, you are giving<br />

permission to use your photo on the cover or inside<br />

your newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing<br />

publications.<br />

Deadline for submission is the 5th of each month. The<br />

next due date will be <strong>December</strong> 5th for the January<br />

2018 publications, and January 5th for the February<br />

2018 publications.<br />

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Can you afford a CRITICAL ILLNESS or INJURY?<br />

High Insurance deductibles got you worried?<br />

Supplemental Health Insurance will pay cash benefits directly<br />

to you to: Pay medical bills (Deductibles, Co-pays), Replace lost<br />

wages & cover personal expenses, pay uncovered charges.<br />

Coverage available for: Accidents, Cancer, Heart &<br />

Stroke, Critical Illness & Hospitalization and more.<br />

Please give me a call and I can send you more information or visit:<br />

Zack White • 281-397-3312<br />

www.WNInvictus.com<br />

NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY<br />

PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429, 281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net<br />

HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday<br />

-12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10 AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed.<br />

ADULT ACTIVITIES<br />

(All Adults activities are 18+)<br />

• HISTORY MYSTERY FICTION BOOK CLUB - 3 rd Monday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and<br />

discussing the many wonderful works of Historical & Mystery Fiction that are on the<br />

market today. Learn about the authors, the stories and discuss the ideas presented in<br />

the books.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASS - Tuesdays at 10 AM. These computer classes are designed for<br />

adults with a specific topic every week. The classes are an excellent opportunity to learn<br />

more about computers in a relaxed environment filled with smiles and laughter. All<br />

classes are free and open to the public.<br />

• YOGA - Wednesdays at 6 PM. Come and get fit with Yoga. Very good group that are<br />

excited with what they dot. Be apart and bring your own mat. See you at Yoga!<br />

• CREATIVE ART CLUB - Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Like art of all kind? Come and join in<br />

with your creative ability. Sketching, painting, drawing, coloring, including Zentangle.<br />

No talent needed. Instructor: Judy Stevens<br />

• SIT AND STITCH - Thursdays at 10 AM. Are you crafty? Come and join us for Sit & Stitch<br />

- bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other projects!<br />

• SWEET INSPIRATION BOOK CLUB - 3 RD Thursday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing<br />

Christian Authors book. These books will have your heart singing. Come and enjoy!<br />

• QUILTING BEE - Tuesdays, 1 PM. Adults18+ Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that<br />

is… Bring your projects, machines, looms, material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!<br />

TEEN ACTIVITIES<br />

• GAME DAY FRENZY - ages 12+. Wednesdays at 4 PM. Hey Gamers! Come challenge your<br />

friends and show off those gamer skills!<br />

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />

• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for children ages 3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Children’s<br />

Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song and direct the making of a craft project.<br />

• BABY GIGGLES for non-walking children ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays at 1 PM.<br />

Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone through the performance of<br />

nursery rhymes and songs and encourage interaction between caregivers and babies<br />

through the use of educational toys.<br />

• BABY WIGGLES for children ages 12-18 months - Wednesdays at 2 PM. Children’s<br />

Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone through the performance of nursery<br />

rhymes and songs and encourage interaction between caregivers and babies through<br />

the use of educational toys.<br />

• TODDLER STORY TIME for children ages 18-36 months - Thursdays at 10:30 AM.<br />

Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song and direct the making of a<br />

craft project for this younger set.<br />

Araoz Painting &<br />

Remodeling<br />

Painting Exterior & Interior<br />

Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling<br />

Enrique Araoz<br />

Owner<br />

STEVE TOUCHY<br />

Attorney At Law<br />

Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983<br />

Copperfield/Cypress<br />

• Wills • Trusts • Probate<br />

• Divorce • Employment<br />

• Adoption • Consumer Law<br />

• Incorporation • Collections<br />

• Partnership • Liens<br />

• Real Estate • Commercial Law<br />

281-858-0700<br />

stevetouchy@yahoo.com<br />

15840 FM 529, Suite 280<br />

Houston, Texas 77095<br />

Located in the Chase Bank Building on FM 529<br />

Forever Landscape<br />

• Tree Trimming<br />

• Tree Removal<br />

• Tree Fertilizer<br />

• Stump Grinding<br />

• Trim Bushes<br />

• Flower Bed Design<br />

• Planting, Renovation<br />

• Stone Border<br />

281-733-3830<br />

enriquearaoz44@gmail.com<br />

• Flat Stones<br />

• Drain System<br />

• Garden Soil, Top Soil<br />

• Grass Installation<br />

• Lawn Aeration<br />

• Lawn Dethatcher<br />

• Mulch<br />

• Clean Gutters<br />

Call Everth 281-891-0370<br />

Visit us at<br />

www.foreverlandscape.com<br />

Fully insured for your protection.<br />

Free<br />

Estimates<br />

Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. Tickets will be distributed<br />

beginning 30 minutes before the program begins. All programs are free and open to the<br />

public.<br />

Amelia Norabuena<br />

MAID SERVICES<br />

281-912-5036<br />

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Community<br />

Groups<br />

16<br />

Heritage Groups<br />

• BRITISH GROUP - a small group of Brits who meet in the<br />

Copperfield/Cypress/Katy area. If you are interested in joining<br />

us for coffee/lunch etc., please email bearcreekbrits@gmail.<br />

com.<br />

• NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - meets on the third<br />

Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info, call Leda 713-572-<br />

9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net.<br />

• BEAR CREEK GENEALOGY SOCIETY - meets the 2 nd Thursday<br />

of each month, September-May, from 1 PM - 2 PM, at the Bear<br />

Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston<br />

TX 77084. Contact: Gary at 832-408-5519, email getober@<br />

hotmail.com or Tom at 832-754-2875 or twoltz@comcast.net.<br />

• SAM HOUSTON CHAPTER - SONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF<br />

TEXAS - 3 rd Saturdays except April, 12 Noon, The Briar Club,<br />

2603 Timmons Lane, www.srttexas.org.<br />

• COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE WEST HOUSTON SQUADRON -<br />

visit to see our WWII Aircraft and tour our WWII Museum on the<br />

first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 AM to 3 PM,<br />

located at the West Houston Airport just east of Barker Cypress<br />

on Groschke Rd. For more info, www.westhoustonsqdn.org.<br />

• CIVIL WAR REENACTING - Enlist with Company C, “The<br />

Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit<br />

www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1 st Texas and then Co C.<br />

• TEJAS CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN<br />

REVOLUTION - For more info., please contact Lori Walters at<br />

281- 491-2673.<br />

• CYPRESS, TEXAS NSCAR SOCIETY - For info, visit www.<br />

nscar.org or contact Melinda Sims, Organizing Senior Society<br />

President, 281-856-2536 or email melinda@mazzaroth.net.<br />

• ELISHA ROBERTS CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN<br />

REVOLUTION - meets 3 rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM<br />

at the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440<br />

Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, Tx 77433. For more info, email<br />

Melinda Sims at melinda@mazzaroth.net.<br />

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 324 - meets every second Sunday<br />

of the month. For more info, please contact Jimmy Baughman<br />

at 281-256-6824.<br />

• UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY, Varina Howell<br />

Davis Chapter 2143 - meets the 3 rd Saturday, September thru<br />

May at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church (Hollister & Kempwood)<br />

at 2 PM. For more info, Cynthia Hardy 281-851-0525 or<br />

cintex08@hotmail.com.<br />

University Alumni & Parent Groups<br />

• ZTA HOUSTON WEST ALUMNAE GROUP - meets every month. For info, please<br />

contact us at houstonwestzta@yahoo.com.<br />

• NW HOUSTON ALPHA DELTA PI ALUMNI GROUP - meetings 3 rd Tuesdays, Kelly<br />

Hammons, 281-463-4242 for more info.<br />

• AGGIE MOMS - 2 nd Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, Houston Distributing Company, Inc. 7100<br />

High Life Drive, Houston, TX 77066 just off Cutten Road and West of Beltway 8 and<br />

between 1960 & Hwy. 249, www.nwhcaggiemoms.com.<br />

• NW HARRIS COUNTY TRI DELTA ALUMNAE - meets on a monthly basis (Sept.-April) in<br />

the Northwest Harris County Area. We are a diverse group of ladies representing many<br />

schools nationwide. For more information, please contact Erika at trideltanews@<br />

yahoo.com.<br />

• LAUREATE THETA PI SORORITY - meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays. For more info,<br />

contact Martha Baxter at 281-974-8915 or marthabax@aol.com.<br />

Community & Commerce Groups<br />

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:<br />

• CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN, 2 nd Tuesdays, at Hearthstone Country Club, 7615<br />

Ameswood, Houston, TX 77095, starting at 10:30 AM, website at www.cfrw.net.<br />

• CY-FAIR AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB, 1 st Wednesdays, at Romero’s Las Brazas<br />

Restaurant, 15703 Longenbaugh at Highway 6, starting at 6 PM.<br />

• CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS, third Tuesday of every month. For more info,<br />

contact Cris Hernandez at cytomdems@yahoo.com.<br />

LIONS CLUBS:<br />

• HOUSTON CY-FAIR LIONS CLUB, 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays, 7 PM, at the Lion’s Den inside<br />

Bane Park, at West Little York near Gessner. We have a catered meal each meeting.<br />

Bud Casey, 281-469-5555 or Sandra Martin 281-550-2798.<br />

KIWANIS/ROTARY CLUBS:<br />

• BEAR CREEK/COPPERFIELD ROTARY CLUB, Thursdays, 12 Noon, Carrabba’s Italian<br />

Restaurant at 7540 Highway 6 North. Paula Allen - 281-855-9664.<br />

• BEAR CREEK-COPPERFIELD ROTARY FLAG PROJECT - Please call Darlene at 281-463-<br />

4296 for info. On having flags set up, take down and store flags for the major flag<br />

holidays.<br />

• CY-FAIR ROTARY CLUB - meets each Monday, at 12 noon, at Carl’s Bar-B-Que located<br />

at 21920 Highway 290 West, in Cypress, Texas. For further information, contact Justin<br />

Lindstrom at 281-493-1141.<br />

• CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB, Hearthstone Country Club, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (cost of lunch<br />

is $10). John Carroll, 281-463-0373; George Crowl, 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell,<br />

281-304-7127 for more info and meeting dates.<br />

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• TALK-OF-THE-TOWN TOASTMASTERS, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, DeVry<br />

University (Room 1160), 11125 Equity Drive, Houston TX, 77041. Use Clay<br />

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• FOUNDRY TOASTMASTERS, Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM, Foundry<br />

United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Road, 713-466-3400.<br />

• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB, every Thursday, 11:45 AM,<br />

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• EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB, Tuesdays, 7-8 AM, Fulbright Tower,<br />

1301 McKinney, downtown Houston, conference room 2739! Ed Young:<br />

edyoung2@hotmail.com.<br />

• CY-FAIR SUPERSPEAKERS, meets every Monday at 6:45 to 8:00 PM at the<br />

Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Center, 9449 Grant Road,<br />

Houston, TX 77070. For more info, www.cyfairsuperspeakers.org or call<br />

832-523-4808.<br />

• SPEAKERS CONNECTION, meets at 9110 Rodney Ray Blvd., “The Castle”<br />

in Rolling Fork Subdivision. For more info, contact either Alfredo Barriga at<br />

281-374-7834 or Jude Wiggins 713-466-3400 or visit our website at http://<br />

speakersconnection.org.<br />

• LONESTAT INTERNATIONAL TOASTMASTERS, meets on the 1 st , 3 rd and 5 th<br />

Fridays of the month at the Egg and I restaurant located in the corner of<br />

Eldridge pkwy and FM 1960 (12426 FM 1960, Houston, TX, 77065). Meeting<br />

time is noon to 1 PM. For more info, vpm-1774612@toastmastersclubs.org<br />

or http://lonestarinternational.toastmastersclubs.org.<br />

BUSINESS/NETWORKING:<br />

• WEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF ADMINISTRATIVE<br />

PROFESSIONALS, fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites<br />

Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood<br />

Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com).<br />

• BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP, Tuesdays, 7 AM, Holiday Inn, Hwy. 6<br />

and I-10. 713-515-2998.<br />

• CY-FAIR EXPRESS NETWORK - held from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, the fourth<br />

Thursdays of the month, at Sterling National Golf Club, 16500 Houston<br />

National Blvd., Houston, Texas 77095. For cost and reservation info, www.<br />

cyfen.org or contact Melanie Hugele at 281-989-3190.<br />

• 290 CYPRESS BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP - Meets every Thursday,<br />

at Cypress Station Grill (located at 26010 Hempstead Road - on the corner<br />

of Hempstead Road and Spring Cypress), at 7:30 AM.<br />

• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the fourth Thursday of each<br />

month, 11:30 AM-1 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info or<br />

to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.<br />

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• HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - National Country Club, at 11:30<br />

AM, located at 16500 Houston National Golf Club, in Stonegate subdivision.<br />

Contact Gayla Skates for additional information gaylaskates@yahoo.com.<br />

SENIORS:<br />

• C.A.P.S. HELPING AREA SENIORS, The Fifty Plus group meets Thursdays,<br />

9:30 AM, 281-469-0730.<br />

• BEAR CREEK AARP, 3 rd Thursdays, 12 PM for pot luck luncheon, Bear<br />

Creek Community Center, Bear Creek Drive and Patterson Road, 281-550-<br />

6359.<br />

• AARP CY-FAIR CHAPTER #4543, 3 rd Tuesdays, 9:30AM, Village on the Park,<br />

12012 Steepleway Blvd, Paul Morgan at 281-807-9118.<br />

• NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE), CYPRESS<br />

CHAPTER. Contact info: Mary Bianche, 281-746-2742. Accepting charter<br />

members.<br />

• VAUGHN GAGE HEALTHY AGING CENTER ADULT DAY CENTER IN CY-FAIR<br />

- Call for a pre-assessment or to learn more at 713-291-1567 or visit our<br />

website at: www.vaughngage.org.<br />

MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS:<br />

• CWC - meets the first Thursday of most months at the Richard and<br />

Meg Weekley Center located at 840 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX 77433.<br />

Our meetings begin with social time and refreshments at 6:15 PM<br />

immediately followed by a program at 6:30 PM. For more info, visit www.<br />

cyfairwomensclub.org.<br />

• METRO FREE RIDE-MATCHING SERVICE - Visit our website www.ridemetro.<br />

org/ridepro. Click on the register button to create an account to enter your<br />

home address, your work address, your schedule and your contact info.<br />

(Don’t worry, your exact home address is hidden).<br />

• COMMUTE SOLUTIONS, programs like STAR Vanpool, Flexible<br />

Work Schedules, transit information and NuRide visit www.<br />

commutesolutionshouston.org or call 832-681-2589.<br />

• LA-FUNDACION.NET - is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Nonprofit Foundation<br />

whose mission is to provide Technology and Education to those being left<br />

behind by the Info. Age. For more info, call 713-460-5544, write to info@<br />

la-fundacion.net or visit our web page at www.la-fundacion.net.<br />

• BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER - 281-859-1566, www.pct3.hctx.net.<br />

• BP PARTNERS - Local organization for the spouses and partners of<br />

BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., visit www.<br />

bppartnershouston.com.<br />

• CYPRESS CREEK EMS (CCEMS), offers American Heart Association (AHA)<br />

CPR courses at its Education Center located at 7111 Five Forks, Spring,<br />

Texas. To schedule a course for formal AHA certification call CCEMS at 281-<br />

378-0800.<br />

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• HOUSTON NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. (HNWCC) THRIFT SHOP,<br />

17111-A Kieth Harrow Drive. Located across from the Glencairn Community<br />

Center. Hours Mon-Tues, 9 AM-2:30 PM and Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM. For more<br />

information, contact Sally Lehnert at slap@sbcglobal.net or visit www.<br />

hnwcc.org.<br />

• D.R.E.A.M. BIG FOUNDATION - A faith based mentoring and civic program<br />

geared toward assisting girls ages 10-17 with skills to last a lifetime. Meet<br />

the first and third Saturday of every month. Visit www.dreambighouston.<br />

com for more information.<br />

Craft & Hobby Groups<br />

• HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER - Generally meet on the first<br />

Tuesday of the month. For more info, call 281-855-5600 or visit http://<br />

harris,agrilife.org/hort.<br />

• SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB - meets the second Saturday of<br />

each month, (Jan. through Nov.), at 10:30 AM at the Copperfield Baptist<br />

Church, 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas 77095. Call 713-462-4257<br />

to confirm meeting date and time. For more info: www.orgsites.com/tx/<br />

sbavc.<br />

• CYPRESS CREEK LAKES GARDEN CLUB - a nonprofit group, meets the<br />

second Monday (September-May), from 7-9 PM. For more information,<br />

see blog spot at www.cypresscreeklakesgc.blogspot.com or email<br />

cclgc1@gmail.com.<br />

• THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS, 1 st Mondays, 6:30 - 9 PM, Tracy<br />

Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net.<br />

• PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS, 2 nd Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Bear<br />

Creek Community Center (Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park), 281-492-0246.<br />

• WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3 rd Wednesdays, 7 PM, Bear Creek<br />

Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084. For more info,<br />

check our website at www.whqg.org.<br />

• THE TRI-COUNTY QUILT GUILD - meets the 1 st Tuesday of every month,<br />

at 7 PM till 9 PM, at Fairfield Baptist Church off 290 and Muescke Rd. Check<br />

out the website for more information www.tricountyquiltguild.org.<br />

• BUNCO FOR FUN, looking for players to formulate a Bunco Club. For info,<br />

call 281-682-1750 or send an email to taylil3511@yahoo.com.<br />

• MONTHLY BUNCO GROUP, meets once a month and the cost is only $5.<br />

If you’re interested in joining or want more information you may email<br />

dpoole2002@yahoo.com or call 281-859-5577.<br />

• MAH JONGG PLAYERS NEEDED - We love to play days, evenings or<br />

weekends (western version with card). Contact me for details: sniss1957@<br />

gmail.com.<br />

• ANYONE UP FOR PLAYING PINOCHLE? For info, please call Lillian @ 281-<br />

682-1750 or email taylil3511@yahoo.com.<br />

• WORKING SINGLE WOMAN - Looking for single women 45+ for a singles<br />

group. If you are interested, please email me at sgsingles@hotmail.com.<br />

• SHIMMER FLUTE CHOIR invites all flute players over the age of 18 to join<br />

us every other week at Foundry United Methodist Church, Sundays 1-3<br />

PM. Contact the director, Donna Pattison at ShimmerFluteChoir@gmail.<br />

com or 713-240-8933.<br />

• NORTHWEST HOUSTON INSPIRATIONAL WRITERS ALIVE! Meets at<br />

Copperfield Church in Room C-1, 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas<br />

77095. Young adults, adults and seniors at every writing level are welcome<br />

to join us at our monthly meetings. For more information, contact:<br />

magnolia7787@gmail.com.<br />

• WESTSIDE WRITERS - group meets twice a month on Saturday mornings<br />

from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. If you want to receive more information, please<br />

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• PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - Meet the second Thursday,<br />

monthly 6:30 PM at Houston Community Center at Bear Creek, 3055 Bear<br />

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“Lee’s grandmother had a hideous stuffed<br />

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for years. When she passed away, no one wanted the ugly thing, but no one<br />

could bear to throw it away, either. At Christmas that year, someone dressed<br />

Family Roster<br />

Mom: Olivia, financial analyst. Loves to travel, closet cake<br />

Dad: Lee, art teacher. Avid reader and writer, musician. John<br />

Music Award winner, Teacher of the Year.<br />

Kids: Ryan, 16 YO junior in HS. Talented singer & theatre arts<br />

star. Enjoys playing the ukulele & a mean kazoo! <strong>2017</strong><br />

Texas All-State Choir member, top 10% of class.<br />

Emma, 15 YO freshman in HS. Passionate about<br />

sculpture, fashion design & sewing, all things Marvel.<br />

get the pheasant next and what new form it will take. Over the last 20 years,<br />

it has been James Bond, a Texans football player, a lingerie model and a hula dancer, just to name a few.”<br />

Most Beloved Christmas Memory: Two years ago, mom and dad surprised their girls with a trip to New York City to see Wicked , the musical.<br />

They gave the girls clues, which were clever enough to guess correctly: a yellow cab ornament, a pair of ruby house slippers and an apple.<br />

But the surprise made family history when the girls were told that their bags were packed and they would depart that evening! Talk about<br />

This family loves to load up in the car with hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy the spectacular displays of lights<br />

around town. They ogle at lights within our local area, as well as the classic River Oaks, the Heights and Pecan Grove neighborhoods, where<br />

the light displays are a must-see every year.<br />

Favorite Christmas Goodies:<br />

house, so they get more detailed every year. They looked so good last year, we couldn’t bring ourselves to eat them!”<br />

What Christmas Means:<br />

New Year’s Plans: This family spends NYE at home but never miss out on a midnight toast to ring in the new year while watching fireworks<br />

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• CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearses at the Richard & Meg Weekley<br />

Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, TX 77433 from 7:15<br />

to 8:45 PM Tuesday evenings. Visit http://cypresssymphonicband.org<br />

or contact Leslie Parish at leslie@cypresssymphonicband.org for more<br />

information.<br />

• U PLAY ACOUSTIC? - Do you play guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or dobro?<br />

Check out Katy Jam Buddies on our website, www.katyjambuddies.com.<br />

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Parenting Groups<br />

• LA LECHE LEAGUE breastfeeding support group - at St Elizabeth Ann<br />

Seton Catholic Community, 6646 Addicks, the second Tuesday of the<br />

month, 10 AM. For further info, please call the Houston Area LLL Helpline<br />

at 713-383-2819 or visit www.LLLHouston.org.<br />

• GOOD SHEPHERD (MOPS) - meets at Good Shepherd on the 2 nd and 4 th<br />

Friday mornings of the month during the school year. Please contact Renate<br />

Wheeler now at 281-246-4396 or email: renateqw@entouch.net for info.<br />

• BEAR CREEK UMC MOPS - Meets the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of the month,<br />

9:30-11:30 AM. Located at 16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston, TX 77084.<br />

For more information, call 281-463-2330 or visit www.bearcreekumc.org.<br />

• SECOND BAPTIST MOPS- WEST CAMPUS - Free childcare. For more info,<br />

call Laurie at 713-465-3408 x 1105.<br />

• COPPERFIELD MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS)- Meets the 2 nd and<br />

4 th Monday of the month, from 9:30 AM - 12 noon. Childcare is provided<br />

with registration. Contact Denise Menger at denisemenger@gmail.com or<br />

713-385-8078 for more info.<br />

• MOMS IN PRAYER MEETINGS FOR WARNER ELEMENTARY & FUTURE<br />

ELEMENTARY #53 - will meet from 9:30-10:30 AM. At this time, there is no<br />

childcare available. Please contact, Christa Freyhof, at momsinprayer@<br />

att.net for location information and additional info.<br />

• TEXAS EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, 1-800-250-2246 or www.dars.<br />

state.tx.us/ecis/.<br />

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS, www.parentswithoutpartners.org or<br />

Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.<br />

org or Barbara 281-469-5646.<br />

• CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS OF HOUSTON - meets on the 4 th Tuesday<br />

of each month, at the Bear Creek Community Center. For info, please call<br />

832-593-6656.<br />

• WEST HOUSTON HOME EDUCATORS, INC. 2 nd Tuesdays, 7 PM, Cypress<br />

Family Fellowship Church, 17330 W. Little York, 281-500-6089, email info@<br />

whhe.org or www.whhe.org.<br />

• INTERNATIONAL MOMS CLUB, go to www.momsclub.org for one closest<br />

to you<br />

• NORTHWEST HOUSTON MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES (NWHMOM) - meets at 7<br />

PM, the third Thursday of every month, Cypress Creek Lakes Clubhouse,<br />

10080 Cypress Creek Bend Drive. For info, visit www.nwhmom.org.<br />

• MUSLIM MOMMIES OF NORTHWEST HOUSTON - provides an Islamic<br />

environment for mothers and children to learn, play and socialize. If<br />

interested, please email us at uhani0103@yahoo.com.<br />

• MOMS CLUB OF CYPRESS-NORTH - meetings are the 2 nd Thursday<br />

of every month. For more info, visit www.momsclub.org or contact<br />

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• MOMS CLUB OF FAR NORTHWEST HOUSTON A SUPPORT NETWORK for<br />

stay at home moms who are ready to get out of the house and play! Find<br />

out more at our next monthly meeting! For more info, please email us at<br />

momclubfnw@gmail.com or log on to www.momsclub.org.<br />

• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into<br />

nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more<br />

information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.<br />

• CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS - Meets Mondays, at the Weekley<br />

Community Center on Greenhouse and Longenbaugh Road. For more<br />

information, please contact Joy Huynh at joyhuynh77@gmail.com.<br />

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Adult, child, infant CPR mannequins, defibrillator, face masks, $700. 281-<br />

975-7718.<br />

Two small file cabinets; Baby bed and accessories. Call 281-815-5335.<br />

Two lots in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Section 9, very nice, $7,500 each. Contact Tom<br />

King - 832-563-8882.<br />

Ultimate Bowflex gym, all the accessories included, $175. Please call 281-304-1051.<br />

AKC registered miniature schnauzer puppies, 3 female 1 male, salt and pepper and<br />

black, $900 each, 8 weeks old on <strong>December</strong> 1 st . Contact Gayla 832-654-3146.<br />

German Shepherd puppies, beautiful parents, AKC. Contact Karen 281-743-3500.<br />

AUTOS, BOATS, MOTORCYCLES AND ACCESSORIES<br />

2004 Ford Taurus. For more information, call 281-815-5335.<br />

HELP WANTED<br />

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our<br />

corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over<br />

10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to<br />

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

unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time<br />

M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/<br />

Dental/Vision & Life insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed:<br />

www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to kimberlee.moore@rtui.com.<br />

Receptionist: Small office in the Copperfield area in need of a receptionist. Hours are<br />

8 AM through 5 PM, thirty to forty hours a week, Monday through Friday. If interested,<br />

please call 281-858-0700.<br />

Looking for in home Nanny for 9 month old and 8 yr. old, 1-4 weekdays, 6-8 hours<br />

a day, light housekeeping & cooking. Requirements: Must enjoy the company of<br />

children, no smoking, background check, speaks English, has own transportation.<br />

Location: Cypress, near Huffmeister and Skinner intersection. Please contact Magen<br />

832-732-5624 for more details.<br />

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

on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience<br />

needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth<br />

opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Retail receptionist wanted. At least 12 years of retail experience and live in zip codes<br />

77433, 77084, 77095 or 77429. Production base salary. Must love people and pets. Fill<br />

out an application at Happy Pets Vets, 18310 FM 529. No phone calls.


Classified Ads<br />

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

256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children.<br />

281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state<br />

licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

Dental assistant position available. F/T, nonsmoker, experienced preferred,<br />

knowledge of Dentrix software and bilingual a plus. Must be state licensed;<br />

Front desk receptionist, bilingual preferred. Fax resume to: 281-861-7174.<br />

Or call 281-861-7500.<br />

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians<br />

to join our team of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians.<br />

We offer competitive pay with benefits including company vehicle.<br />

Requirements: Must have good driving record, valid driver license and<br />

must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume<br />

to: info@westhoustonelectric.com.<br />

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand <strong>Harbour</strong> Island<br />

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. Will<br />

sell together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422.<br />

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

Cabo San Lucas spectacular ocean view condo with wrap around balcony.<br />

Walking distance to beaches and restaurants. Please check out our listings<br />

online. Less than $100 / night. 3 bedroom/ 3 bath - https://www.vrbo.<br />

com/1033712, 2 bedroom / 2 bath - https://www.vrbo.com/1123439.<br />

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside, 16 miles from<br />

downtown Galveston, 2nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps<br />

19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3 master suites, large 2-story deck. Great<br />

family getaway! Book: https://www.sandnsea.com/booking/sea-pearl/<br />

SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500.<br />

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California.<br />

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or two<br />

bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand in<br />

beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2<br />

bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, Fully furnished with<br />

full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and did I mention that it’s a 3-minute<br />

walk to the beach? Contact Art Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@<br />

sbcglobal.net, 713-247-9507.<br />

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

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

rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222.<br />

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

reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one bedroom,<br />

fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not with timeshare.<br />

What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information<br />

contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen,<br />

dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building,<br />

fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No<br />

added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new<br />

2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views,<br />

abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8.<br />

Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.<br />

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