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Happy Holidays!<br />

Merry Christmas!<br />

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<strong>2017</strong> World Series Champions<br />

We are Houston Strong and Proud!!!<br />

Happy Holidays!<br />

Merry Christmas!<br />

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

Important Numbers pg. 2<br />

Engagement Story pg. 6<br />

Library News pgs. 18-19<br />

Houston Events pgs. 20-21<br />

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TWIN LAKES MANAGEMENT COMPANY<br />

Crest Management Heather Esteban 281-579-0761<br />

Monica Hamm<br />

TWIN LAKES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS<br />

President- Herman Torres 713-849-9790<br />

Vice President- Ken Broussard 281-606-0690<br />

Secretary –Gene Henderson 713-937-4390<br />

Treasurer- David Dronet 713-937-9223<br />

Director – Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480<br />

TLHOA CONTACTS<br />

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

•Security & Safety<br />

•Landscape<br />

Member Facilities Operations<br />

•Clubhouse Betty May 713-302-7857<br />

•Pool<br />

•Tennis Courts Mary Pat Donlon 713-983-8871<br />

TWIN LAKES SECURITY<br />

Entrance Security Gate - 713-466-1629<br />

Security Officer’s Cell - 832-953-9918<br />

TWIN LAKES - MISCELLANEOUS<br />

Clubhouse Reservations Crest Management 281-579-0761<br />

Post Office James Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777<br />

9320 Emnora Lane<br />

HPD Dispatch - Addicks Reservoir only 713-222-3131<br />

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

SCHOOLS<br />

Kirk Elementary 713-849-8250<br />

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />

Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000<br />

HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

TL Website: www.twinlakeshouston.com<br />

Webmaster: David Dronet 713-937-9223<br />

President:<br />

Emely McHattie<br />

TLWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

1 st VP Subdivision Events:<br />

Sherri Alexander 832-309-0410<br />

Chris Gehry 281-799-0762<br />

2 nd VP Membership:<br />

Julie Polk 713-539-2429<br />

Karen Stillwell 757-615-3516<br />

Secretary:<br />

Shaista Hill<br />

3 rd VP Activities:<br />

Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480<br />

Secretary/Treasurer:<br />

Darlene Marmottin 713-502-9852<br />

Public Relations:<br />

Sue Breen 281-615-0193<br />

Joyce Evans:<br />

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UTILITIES<br />

Cable -Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Street lights, have pole number<br />

Residential outage or service 713-207-2222<br />

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

Gas Leak & Fire ONLY 713-659-3552<br />

AT & T phones 1-800-288-2020<br />

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TWIN LAKES<br />

SHARE & PRAYER<br />

We are excited about the new<br />

things coming this fall! In this relationally<br />

based group, friendships<br />

develop and as we feel comfortable<br />

we learn how to pray and support one another. In September, Share<br />

& Prayer will begin a new format with an inductive study of the<br />

gospel of Mark, the most compact of the New Testament books that<br />

follows the life of Jesus. Rather than using a workbook or guide,<br />

each person will have time on Wednesday evening to observe and<br />

write what a chapter actually says around a given topic, attempting<br />

to set aside preconceived notions and we will discuss our findings.<br />

Most attendees are professionals working full time, with an age<br />

range of 30 - 90! The group is growing and all <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> women<br />

are welcome. Feel free to come and observe... new seekers are<br />

encouraged to attend and try it out. For more information, contact<br />

Patty Napp at Patricia.Napp@woodgroup.com or call or text Carol<br />

Monahan, 713-305-9809. We will generally meet Wednesday evenings<br />

at 6:45 PM at St. Anne’s, 13403 Sundowner Drive.<br />

TLWA COFFEE MORNING<br />

We would like to invite you to our<br />

TLWA Coffee Mornings. We meet most<br />

Thursdays, from 10 AM to Noon. We<br />

socialize, drink coffee and enjoy a light<br />

refreshment and laugh a lot. Come<br />

meet your neighbors.<br />

Our group is always open and is varying<br />

in ages and backgrounds. No need<br />

to “dress up”! Our dress is casual and determined by your plans<br />

for the rest of the day... whether that is going to work, shopping<br />

or the gym. Join us for the whole time or just pop in for a few minutes<br />

to say “Hi” and find out what’s going on with friends in the<br />

neighborhood.<br />

On the first Thursday of the month we meet at the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />

Clubhouse. On the other Thursdays, our meetings are hosted in<br />

members homes.<br />

For more information or to find out where we are meeting, please<br />

contact: Call or text Karen Stilwell at 757-615-3516.<br />

OUT TO LUNCH<br />

This <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> women’s gang<br />

gets together on the third<br />

Wednesday of the month just<br />

for fun and friendship. We carpool<br />

from the neighborhood<br />

or meet at the location. Open<br />

group, diversity welcome. Take us to your favorite restaurant! We<br />

have fun exploring places we’ve never considered before! For info<br />

call or text Carol Monahan, 713-305-9809.<br />

Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE<br />

We are looking for some new members to<br />

join us and we welcome all skill levels, from<br />

beginners to experts. We play for fun and<br />

just enjoy time with our neighbors, every<br />

Monday at the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Clubhouse from<br />

7 to 9 PM. Email dmarmottin@sbcglobal.<br />

net for more information or just stop by!<br />

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TAX NEWS RELATED TO HARVEY DISASTER AND FLOODING<br />

By Local Resident Tina Williams, CPA<br />

For those suffering a casualty loss due to the recent flooding, there is<br />

some good tax news. If you suffered a casualty loss in excess of any<br />

insurance reimbursement you are able to take the deduction on your<br />

<strong>2017</strong> income tax return or amend your 2016 tax return and get an immediate<br />

refund. The casualty loss does not have to be reduced by 10% of<br />

adjusted gross income and can be deducted even if you do not itemize.<br />

If the casualty loss generates a net operating loss on your return, the loss<br />

related to the casualty can be carried back to your prior 3 year returns<br />

and if still not fully utilized may be carried forward 20 years. The decision<br />

to take the loss in <strong>2017</strong> or 2016 would be made after consultation<br />

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Penalty for early withdrawal from a retirement plan is waived.<br />

In addition to the relief provided above, a taxpayer who has drawn funds<br />

from a retirement plan for disaster relief may recontribute the funds<br />

back within a 3 year period. If the funds are not recontributed to the<br />

retirement plan then tax can be paid on the withdrawal over a 3 year<br />

period. The limitation for this relief is $100,000. This is good news for<br />

those needing additional funds while waiting for the sale of the flooded<br />

property or insurance proceeds.<br />

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The casualty loss for your real property is calculated using the fair market value before the<br />

flood and after the flood or the cost to restore the home. A decrease in the overall market<br />

value is not included in the casualty loss, for example if the value decreased because you<br />

live in a flood zone. The casualty loss for personal property is the fair market value of the<br />

property. The loss is limited to your adjusted basis in the property, typically your cost. The<br />

casualty loss must be reduced by insurance proceeds or other reimbursements received.<br />

WILDLIFE - THEY’RE EVERYWHERE<br />

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />

Love them or hate them, they’re everywhere!<br />

I’m talking about those funny little critters called<br />

squirrels. As the fall baby season is coming to an<br />

end, TWRC Wildlife Center has been inundated with<br />

babies. What is normally a very busy time anyway,<br />

Hurricane Harvey only added to the numbers. Hundreds<br />

of orphans were admitted and will continue<br />

to be cared for until they are ready for release.<br />

The Houston area is home to the gray squirrel, the fox squirrel and the flying squirrel.<br />

About 90% of the squirrels in our area are gray squirrels. Most people have never seen<br />

a flying squirrel because they are nocturnal. They are very small and their tail acts as<br />

a rudder to help guide it in flight. They don’t have wings but rather skin that forms<br />

“flaps” that stretch between the “ankle” and “wrist.” If you’ve ever seen a squirrel<br />

eating out of a “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, then you know how intelligent they are.<br />

They have also been known to pretend to bury food just to trick other animals. A 2010<br />

study showed that when a squirrel is being watched, they will actually dig a hole, pat<br />

it with their front teeth and scrape dirt over it to make it look like they are burying a<br />

treasure when, in fact, they are hiding their stash in a pocket near their armpit.<br />

Here are some things you probably don’t know about squirrels:<br />

• A squirrel’s front teeth never stop growing. In the wild, squirrels are constantly<br />

gnawing which keeps them short.<br />

• When you see squirrels running and zig-zagging in your yard, they are doing this<br />

to avoid capture by a predator.<br />

• Baby squirrels are only about an inch long when they’re born.<br />

• There are 285 species of squirrels and they can be found in every continent<br />

except Antarctica and Australia.<br />

• Squirrels have four toes on the front feet and five on theback feet.<br />

• Squirrels will twitch their tails to alert other squirrels to possible danger.<br />

• Squirrels have more than one nest. If one gets destroyed or infested with insects,<br />

they always have a back-up.<br />

TWRC Wildlife Center is a 38-year-old non-profit in Houston that rehabilitates injured and<br />

orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing healthy animals back to the wild. If you love<br />

wildlife and want to help, go to www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or you can call 713-468-8972.<br />

GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!<br />

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1. Reach out to family and friends. Make phone calls to parents, siblings, aunts and<br />

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feelings and express your love for them.<br />

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Have a great<br />

Engagement Story<br />

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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 />

2. Decorate the house. Hang up lights in front of your house, put up<br />

decorations, do everything! Hang wreaths on your front door and put<br />

up flashy lights to show off your spirit! The more decorations you have,<br />

the more festive you’ll feel!<br />

3. Listen to holiday music. Listening to holiday music will pump you up<br />

for the holidays! Play holiday music in the car, at home or just when<br />

you have free time. As you listen, think of all the exciting things that<br />

come with the holidays!<br />

4. Volunteer. You will immediately see, feel and soak in how blessed<br />

YOU ARE.<br />

5. Throw a party! Have a get together with people you haven’t seen in<br />

a long time and express yourself as much as you want. After all, it’s the<br />

holidays, a period of celebration.<br />

6. Go see some holiday lights. If you have nothing better to do, go to<br />

your nearest festival to look at the beautiful holiday lights. During<br />

the nighttime, let yourself be mesmerized by the illuminating lights<br />

wrapped around trees and ornaments.<br />

7. Watch some holiday movies. What better way to get into the holiday<br />

spirit than by watching the classics? If movies don’t cut it or you simply<br />

don’t have the time, take a few minutes to watch some holiday videos.<br />

There are plenty online that will lift your mood and get you all pepped<br />

up for the holidays!<br />

8. Eat seasonal food (with healthy ingredients!) Bake holiday cookies<br />

shaped like turkeys, Christmas trees, Santa, elves, presents, anything!<br />

After all, a baker’s imagination is endless. If you want to be fancier, cook<br />

some holiday food that your parents used to make you.<br />

9. Gift kindness, in all forms. It has become a tradition to buy presents<br />

and gift them to your loved ones during the holiday season.<br />

The holidays are a time of appreciation and love. Don’t forget about<br />

those random acts of kindness to whomever, just because.<br />

10. Have fun! It’s alright if everything isn’t perfect and in fact, that just<br />

proves you’re human. In a couple of years, you’ll all be laughing about<br />

disastrous moments during the holiday season and it’ll all be fine!<br />

Courtesy of: www.theodysseyonline.com/10-ways-get-into-the-holiday-spirit<br />

SHARE YOUR AMERICA<br />

What if you didn’t have chocolate chip cookies, Dr. Pepper, corndogs<br />

or *gasp* Tex-Mex food or Whataburger? These are just some of the<br />

things that we take for granted every day. Imagine having a whole year<br />

to experience new foods, a new culture, a whole new life! That’s what<br />

hosting an exchange student is all about!<br />

STS Foundation is currently looking for families for the 2018/2019<br />

school year. What does it take to be a host family? STS accepts all types<br />

of families, be it single parents, young marrieds, empty nesters or same<br />

sex couples - we are looking for families that are willing to Share their<br />

America with a high school student for the year. All you need to provide<br />

is three meals a day and a room for them to sleep in. The student can<br />

share a room with a same sex sibling that is within five years of their<br />

age. Each student comes with their own spending money and health<br />

insurance. Most of all, they come with an excitement to learn all they<br />

can about our American way of life.<br />

Hosting is a great way to learn about the student’s culture as well,<br />

perhaps even learn a few new words in a new language. It’s a way of<br />

opening a new world to your children as well. Most importantly, it’s a<br />

way of making the world just a little bit smaller, so that we can all live<br />

in peace and harmony together.<br />

If you are ready for this amazing experience, please give me a call, I’d<br />

love to talk with you more about it. I am one of the Houston area STS<br />

Local Coordinators, I’ve worked with foreign exchange students for<br />

seven years and have also hosted 13 students on my own. I can tell<br />

you anything you need to know about hosting. Please contact Vicki<br />

Odom at 832-455-7881 or via email at vicki.stsfoundation@gmail.com.<br />

STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization whose mission<br />

is to facilitate educational opportunities where all participants can<br />

break down cultural barriers and gain respect and understanding<br />

of each other’s way of life.<br />

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CONSIDERING GETTING A NEW DOG?<br />

…or if you know friends and family who are, please consider and<br />

suggest rescuing vs. buying a dog from a breeder. We have every<br />

breed of purebred dog available in our Texas pounds and shelters,<br />

in great quantities.<br />

This is because of the complete lack of any regulations or limit on<br />

breeding in Texas.<br />

• Approximately 30-40% of euthanasias in pounds involve<br />

purebred animals.<br />

• Mixed breeds in Texas stand almost no chance of making it out<br />

of the pounds alive. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these<br />

dogs; they just had the misfortune of being owned by people who<br />

did not provide for their needs and care and obviously had no real<br />

commitment to their pet.<br />

• Countless numbers of people turn their own dogs in to high-kill<br />

shelters, dump them rurally in the middle of nowhere or let them<br />

roam and stray. It reflects a mentality that most dog lovers do not<br />

understand.<br />

• When you or someone you know considers adopting a dog, please<br />

check out one of our five local animal shelters:<br />

1. BARC - Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care<br />

i.e. Houston’s animal control or city pound<br />

2. Harris County Animal Control<br />

3. Houston SPCA<br />

4. Houston Humane Society<br />

5. CAP - Citizens for Animal Protection<br />

Or check the following breed specific rescue organizations:<br />

www.petfinder.com<br />

www.adoptapet.com<br />

www.houstonpettalk.com/resources/rescue-groups/<br />

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

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krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers)<br />

with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will<br />

graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the<br />

list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is<br />

correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is<br />

still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back<br />

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<br />

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

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just<br />

a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time<br />

jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between<br />

those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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SCHOOL NEWS<br />

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.<br />

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IMPORTANT DATES<br />

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

January 5th - Professional Day<br />

January 8th - Classes Resume<br />

DR. JOHN OLGETREE JR.<br />

Position 5<br />

DON RYAN<br />

Position 6<br />

OGLETREE, RYAN, COVEY ELECTED TO TRUSTEE POSITIONS 5, 6 AND 7<br />

BOB COVEY<br />

Position7<br />

Three of seven seats on the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees in Texas were up for by-district general<br />

election on November 7, <strong>2017</strong>. All three incumbents filed for re-election. Position 5 incumbent John Ogletree Jr. and Position 7 incumbent<br />

Bob Covey were unopposed in their re-election bids. Incumbent Don Ryan defeated challenger Natalie Blasingame for the Position 6 seat.<br />

Overall, the election drew 11,145 votes for Position 5, 12,273 votes for Position 6 and 11,145 votes for Position 7. Early voting accounted for<br />

37.2, 36.4 and 37.4 percent of the ballots cast in each of the three respective races. Of 304,088 registered voters within CFISD, 4.43 percent<br />

cast ballots in the election.<br />

The elected candidates to Positions 5, 6 and 7 will be sworn in during a special-called meeting prior to the <strong>December</strong> 11th<br />

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

CYPRESS FALLS SKY DANCERS<br />

HOLIDAY DANCE CLINIC<br />

The Cypress Falls Sky Dancers are hosting<br />

a fun Holiday Dance Clinic for boys and<br />

girls age 3- high school. It will be held<br />

on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 9th at Cy Falls<br />

High School from 9:30 AM-2 PM. There is a<br />

show-off performance in the Auditorium<br />

at 1:30 PM. The cost is $40 and includes<br />

a Chick-fil-a lunch. For more information<br />

and to register, go to www.cyfallsdance.<br />

com and click the Dance Clinic Tab. Walk<br />

up registration will be available at 9 AM on<br />

<strong>December</strong> 9th. Questions? Contact Jessica<br />

Rose at skydancerboosterclub@gmail.com.<br />

We will have all kinds of holiday fun! Enjoy<br />

some free time to shop while the kiddos<br />

have a blast!<br />

LOBO BAND WINTER CONCERT<br />

Lobo Band Winter Concert and Auctions to<br />

be held <strong>December</strong> 12th-13th at Langham<br />

Creek High School 17610 FM 529, Houston,<br />

TX 77095 in Auditorium and Cafeteria. Dinner<br />

and Auctions start at 5:30 PM and performances<br />

run 6:30 PM-9 PM. Please invite<br />

your family, friends and neighbors to this fun<br />

event. Evening will include Concert Music,<br />

Talent Show with performances by Color<br />

Guard Squads, Facebook Live Auction, Silent<br />

Auction and Dinner by Adriatic Café. Dinner<br />

($10 per plate) and Auctions are fundraisers<br />

for Band and Color Guard. Please come out<br />

to support these wonderful programs and<br />

have a good time with friends, family and<br />

neighbors. For dinner tickets or more info,<br />

contact Beth Wentworth 832-687-3290.<br />

LCHS THEATRE ENSEMBLE<br />

LCHS is excited to present their second production<br />

of the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season, performing their<br />

rendition of the Broadway show “Orphans” by Lyle<br />

Kessler. The play revolves around two brothers<br />

who only have each other and their vacant hide<br />

out home in north Philly. “Orphans” will show you<br />

a new kind of meaning behind the importance<br />

of family in an emotional, yet funny, experience.<br />

Come accompany us on a night filled with laughter,<br />

tears, a story that you won’t want to miss and<br />

more importantly, will never forget. The show is<br />

best for ages 13 and older.<br />

The production will be <strong>December</strong> 7th, 8th and 9th<br />

at Langham Creek High School Auditorium, 17610<br />

FM 529, Houston 77095. Tickets are $10 for general<br />

admission and $15 for preferred seating. Contact<br />

www.lchsensemble.com for more information.<br />

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Drive, Houston, TX 77084<br />

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL<br />

<strong>2017</strong>-2018 Registration<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s <strong>2017</strong>-2018 registration is underway and will<br />

continue each day during school hours until all of our classes are filled. We<br />

offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes, including a Bridge/Kindergarten class. St. Cuthbert<br />

School enrolls students ages 18 months through 5 years. School hours are<br />

Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM and Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon.<br />

Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed for children who are not quite<br />

ready for kindergarten. This class allows children to succeed at learning<br />

with greater ease and confidence, by helping them bridge academic and<br />

developmental gaps. The St. Cuthbert School program provides a loving,<br />

Christian environment offering the children weekly chapel, as well as music<br />

and movement, library and computer classes. Our curriculum includes<br />

Handwriting without Tears, Reading A-Z, Math and Science. The program<br />

is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert<br />

School is accredited by the National Association of Education for Young<br />

Children (NAEYC) accredited. For questions or more information, contact<br />

Lynda Houghton or Dana Carr 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-8th grade) classes for the Fall of <strong>2017</strong>, registration is open. For<br />

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

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

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

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

GENESIS ACADEMY LOCATED AT<br />

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

mixed ages classroom for children ages 3-5. Our Preschool Program is from<br />

9 AM-1 PM and we offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 day classes. Our Child Care is from 6:30<br />

AM-6 PM, M-F. We are a State Licensed facility located at 16650 Longenbaugh<br />

Drive. Please call the office at 281-859-6200 to schedule a tour. Website:<br />

www.thegenesisacademy.com.<br />

Special Events:<br />

Ballet and movement lessons - weekly<br />

Piano lessons with Pastor Semro - weekly<br />

Chapel with Pastor Semro - weekly<br />

Football Friday - learn about the city where our Texans<br />

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CLUB T3 REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2018 IS NOW OPEN!<br />

This after school program and ministry of Lifepath Church, focuses on<br />

three principles - teaching, training and tutoring. These principles are<br />

accomplished through partnerships with the children’s families, the<br />

community and the staff and volunteers of Lifepath Church.<br />

Our staff and volunteers provide a safe, structured and positive environment<br />

that allows children to thrive emotionally, spiritually, socially and<br />

educationally. The program emphasizes training children in Christian<br />

values for problem solving, relationship building and life application.<br />

Tutoring and homework assistance, provided by staff and volunteers,<br />

improves children’s school experience by continuing to build a strong<br />

educational foundation.<br />

Club T3 follows the CFISD school calendar and serves all children, K-5th<br />

grade at just $40/month, Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM. For<br />

registration or more information contact Jackie Martinez at 281-855-<br />

0222 or visit our website: www.lifepathHouston.com.<br />

CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL<br />

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT<br />

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the<br />

Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility operating<br />

five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 months<br />

through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome regardless<br />

of race, sex, religion or nationality.<br />

CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM beginning<br />

January 17th and continuing through February 7th. Join the<br />

Preschool directors in the gym where they will answer questions and<br />

discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules,<br />

etc.) with interested families in the community. Families that attend<br />

one of our tours can register before our open family registration. Come<br />

and find out how!<br />

Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on<br />

Thursday, February 8th at 11 AM in gym. We are located at 18081 West<br />

Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further information,<br />

please call 281-859-1612.<br />

Private Schools<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School honored our military at a Veterans<br />

Day Ceremony on Friday, November 10th. Scouts of Pack 1283 were<br />

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

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

We thank COL Ragusa and all military personnel for sacrificing their<br />

personal aspirations and safety to secure and protect the freedoms of<br />

the United States.<br />

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL JR. HIGH FOOTBALL CHAMPS<br />

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

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

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

to gel as a team and play off one another’s strengths. TCS could not be more<br />

proud of our Tigers! Way to work hard & play hard Jr. High!<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL<br />

We have two scheduled campus Open Houses, 14423 West Rd. Houston, TX<br />

77041. Plan to visit <strong>December</strong> 14th, 5:30-6:15 PM and stay for the Christmas<br />

concert! In 2018, January 24th, from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the next opportunity<br />

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<br />

for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning January 29,<br />

2018. For more information, call 713-896-1843 or visit our website at www.<br />

epiphanylutheranschool.org.<br />

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN<br />

The Knights of Columbus Council #8096<br />

will be holding their 32nd annual Vegas<br />

Night on Saturday, January 27, 2018!<br />

Great fun, food and prizes have been the<br />

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

Mark your calendars now and more<br />

detailed information will be coming soon!<br />

January 27, 2018<br />

For interest in table sponsorships or donating prizes contact:<br />

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

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

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

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

Congratulations<br />

Covenant Academy<br />

8th & 9th grade<br />

Chess Teams for<br />

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

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

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

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Center location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the<br />

LSC-Cypress Center located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also<br />

available online at LoneStar.edu/registration or call 281-290-3200<br />

or 832-782-5000 for information. For Weekend College information,<br />

call 832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college.<br />

A.L.L. OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS 50<br />

AND BETTER SET JAN. 12TH<br />

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

as 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<br />

College-CyFair. The A.L.L. Open House is set for 10 AM to noon Jan.<br />

12th on the campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. The annual membership<br />

fee of $20 allows members to attend most classes free (with<br />

some requiring only a nominal event, supply or entrance fee) as<br />

well as take advantage of extra perks at the college and in the area,<br />

such as discounts at plays, concerts, movies and restaurants. For<br />

a course schedule, information and to register for classes, visit the<br />

Continuing Education office in the Center for Academic and Student<br />

Affairs (CASA) 116 or go to LoneStar.edu/cyfair-ALL.<br />

LIBRARY OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE<br />

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

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

workshops, blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round.<br />

Go online to LoneStar.edu/library for information.<br />

​<br />

Parking Permits Available for LSC Visitors,<br />

Guests and 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<br />

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

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

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

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

plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking<br />

for complete information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or<br />

email parking@lonestar.edu.<br />

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Community Events<br />

ANNUAL ADAM J. SKINNER GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />

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

The annual Adam J. Skinner Memorial<br />

Golf Tournament, underwritten by Cypress<br />

Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital,<br />

benefits the Adam J. Skinner Memorial<br />

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

Foundation. Since 1998, the Chamber has<br />

contributed more than $104,000 to the<br />

endowment. The event offers golfers the<br />

opportunity to network with other Cy-Fair<br />

community members and support a great<br />

cause. In order to make this event a HUGE success, we rely on<br />

donations from members of the community for our raffle baskets,<br />

such as gift cards, items that your business may sell, monetary<br />

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-skinner-memorial-golf-tournament-fore-29059<br />

to register or<br />

for sponsor info.<br />

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VEGAS NIGHT<br />

JANUARY 27, 2018<br />

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

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

and prizes 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<br />

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

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

MORE LATER!<br />

Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

THEATER/ARTS<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,<br />

18081 West Road, Houston, TX 77095 and will begin at 7 PM. The<br />

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

The selections for this concert will be “A Most Wonderful Christmas,”<br />

“Selections from ‘Wicked,’ “March of the Toys,” “The Anguish of Nosferatu,”<br />

“A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” “Winterfest,” “Sleigh Ride” and<br />

the world premieres of “The Oneiroi - The Thieves of Lost Dreams”<br />

and “Vanquish for Band,” two of our Call for Scores contest winners.<br />

We will also hold a Silent Auction during the concert.<br />

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

now for purchase on the website.<br />

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

for any inconvenience cancelling the October concert and hope<br />

that you will enjoy the “Monsters, Myths, Legends and Heroes”<br />

as we present them to you in <strong>December</strong>. Oh and there will be our<br />

ever-popular wassail…<br />

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

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

4464 and ask to speak with Leslie.<br />

HOUSTON REPERTOIRE BALLET’S 16TH ANNUAL<br />

PERFORMANCE OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC THE NUTCRACKER<br />

Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional<br />

ballet company, celebrates its 22nd season, beginning with<br />

its 16th annual performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring<br />

professional guest artists Yuriko Kajiya, as the Sugar Plum Fairy,<br />

Jared Matthews as the Cavalier andrew Taft as the Snow King and<br />

Joe Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer, with the Cypress Philharmonic<br />

directed by Glynnes Lanthier.<br />

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

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A Christmas Story: The Musical! - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM,<br />

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

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

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

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

CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

Box Office: 281-440-4850<br />

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, 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<br />

(HCS) announces its versatile and engaging <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season. They<br />

are truly working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility<br />

and passion. “We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of<br />

musical genres this year. We will have German folk music and waltzes,<br />

Spanish carols, Broadway favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There is<br />

something for everyone to enjoy in our <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season,” says Klotz.<br />

Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15%<br />

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

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

Home for the Holidays: Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 2nd at 3 PM and 7:30 PM<br />

A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10th at 7:30 PM<br />

Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 PM<br />

FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />

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

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

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Church News<br />

PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH<br />

5151 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston TX 77084<br />

Peace Community Church would like to invite our neighbors to join us<br />

this holiday season!<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 24th: Join us for our traditional Carols and Candlelight<br />

Christmas Eve Service at 7 PM as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!<br />

CORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

18081 West Road, 281-859-4141,<br />

cornerstoneumc.org<br />

Advent & Christmas Events<br />

“Joy to the world the Lord has come...” this is the good news celebrated<br />

during the Christmas season by young and old alike. Cornerstone United<br />

Methodist Church will be providing a number of celebration opportunities<br />

during the month of <strong>December</strong>:<br />

• Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 3rd at the 10:45 AM service, the Youth Choir will be<br />

bringing special music while at both the 8:30 and 10:45 AM services the<br />

Chancel Chimes will be performing their Christmas music. At the 9:35<br />

AM worship service, the Journey Praise Band will be leading worship<br />

with celebrative music. At all three services, Holy Communion will be<br />

celebrated and Dr. Dave Meadows will be bringing an inspiring Advent<br />

message.<br />

• Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 10th at 10:45 AM, the Children’s choirs will be presenting<br />

their Christmas Musical entitled: “The King & Me.” At the 9:35<br />

AM worship service, the Journey Praise Band will be leading worship<br />

with celebrative music. At both the 8:30 and 9:35 AM services, Dr. Dave<br />

Meadows will be bringing an inspiring Advent message.<br />

• Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 16th, the Children’s Ministry Team will be sponsoring<br />

a special children’s event, “Breakfast with Santa,” from 9-10:30<br />

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• Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 16th, the Cypress Symphonic Band will hold<br />

its winter concert at 7 PM. Tickets are $6 pre-sale online (https://cypresssymphonicband.org/tickets/)<br />

or $8 at the door.<br />

• Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 17th, the Cornerstone Chancel Choir accompanied<br />

by an orchestra will be presenting a special Christmas music program<br />

entitled “Once Upon a Night” at both the 8:30 and the 10:45 AM services.<br />

There will be no worship service at 9:35 AM but there will be Christian<br />

education for all ages available at 9:30 AM.<br />

• Christmas Eve, Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 24th, Cornerstone will offer three<br />

morning worship service worship opportunities and one evening service<br />

at 5 PM. The 8:30, 9:35 and 10:45 AM services will include special music<br />

from the Cornerstone Chancel Choir and the Journey Praise Band as<br />

well as an inspirational Christmas message by Dr. Dave Meadows. The<br />

evening worship service at 5 PM will include the retelling of the “Birth<br />

of Christ” through Scripture readings acted out by children. There will<br />

also be the singing of carols, the celebration of Holy Communion, a<br />

“Candle Lighting Ceremony” with everyone lighting candles during the<br />

singing of “Silent Night” and children will receive a special “Christmas<br />

gift” from the church.<br />

• Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 31st, the church will continue the Christmas celebration.<br />

There will be a “Favorite Christmas Hymn” time at the 8:30<br />

and 10:45 AM services. During this time, worshippers will be given the<br />

opportunity to pick and choose their favorite Christmas hymns from The<br />

United Methodist Hymnal to be sung. At the 9:35 AM worship service,<br />

the Journey Praise Band will be leading the worship with celebrative<br />

music. Rev. David Rucker, Associate Pastor, will be bring an inspiring<br />

post-Christmas message.<br />

Everyone is invited to attend these special holiday fellowship and<br />

worship opportunities. Don’t forget, each Sunday we offer Christian<br />

Education Classes for all ages at 9:30 AM In addition, we will have a<br />

nursery available for all of our worship celebrations. Cornerstone wishes<br />

each of you a “Merry Christmas!” and a “Happy New Year!”<br />

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ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal church welcomes all to come worship with us on<br />

Christmas Eve, Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 24th. There will be a 5:30 PM service<br />

with Holy Communion and a Christmas pageant in which all children<br />

may participate. We also will have a 9 PM candlelight service with Holy<br />

Communion and joyous choir music.<br />

St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road, at the corner of West and<br />

Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more information about all of our events.<br />

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas<br />

77095. For more information, please call the church office at 281-855-<br />

2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.<br />

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Middle School: <strong>December</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong> High School: <strong>December</strong> 22, <strong>2017</strong><br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOLA CANTORUM<br />

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for its after-school choir program. The choir is responsible for enriching<br />

the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday from<br />

3:45-5 PM. Unique in the area, the choir focuses on singing music from<br />

the rich Catholic tradition, including chant and polyphony, as well<br />

as the finest modern church music. Time is devoted to building the<br />

children’s skills of music reading, vocal technique, thinking about the<br />

words and the structure and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are<br />

available for older students. For more information, please contact Dr.<br />

Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.<br />

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH - A WELS COMMUNITY<br />

What’s happening at P. O. P.?<br />

1st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come<br />

share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary<br />

Members after Service in the Church reception area.<br />

Sundays, 11:15 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!<br />

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the children<br />

in our preschool ages 3 to 5<br />

Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children in 6th-8th grade<br />

Christmas Worship (Advent) each Wednesday night starting<br />

November 29th at 7:15 PM.<br />

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English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational English.<br />

The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist international<br />

families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and<br />

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How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the books;<br />

classes are free.<br />

Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,<br />

12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />

When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options: Thursday<br />

mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />

What are the starting dates for English Gateway?<br />

Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />

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Library News<br />

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885<br />

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6<br />

PM, Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10<br />

AM - 5 PM.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE<br />

The library endured extensive flood damage due to Hurricane<br />

Harvey. The Katherine Tyra Branch will be closed for renovation<br />

until further notice.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information<br />

call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429<br />

281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net<br />

Hours of Service - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6<br />

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

PM - Sunday - Closed.<br />

ADULT ACTIVITIES<br />

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

• History Mystery Fiction Book Club - 3rd Monday at 2 PM. Enjoy<br />

reading and discussing the many wonderful works of Historical<br />

& Mystery Fiction that are on the market today. Learn about the<br />

authors, the stories and discuss the ideas presented in the books.<br />

• Computer Class - Tuesdays at 10 Am. These computer classes are<br />

designed for adults with a specific topic every week. The classes<br />

are an excellent opportunity to learn more about computers in a<br />

relaxed environment filled with smiles and laughter. All classes are<br />

free and open to the public.<br />

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

group that are excited with what they dot. Be apart and bring your<br />

own mat. See you at Yoga!<br />

• Creative Art Club - Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Like art of all kind?<br />

Come and join in with your creative ability. Sketching, painting,<br />

drawing, coloring, including Zentangle. No talent needed. Instructor:<br />

Judy Stevens<br />

• Sit and Stitch - Thursdays at 10 am. Are you crafty? Come and<br />

join us for Sit & Stitch - bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other<br />

projects!<br />

• Sweet Inspiration Book Club - 3rd Thursday at 2 pm. Enjoy reading<br />

and discussing Christian Authors book. These books will have your<br />

heart singing. Come and enjoy!<br />

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

Quilting Bee that is… Bring your projects, machines, looms,<br />

material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!<br />

TEEN ACTIVITIES<br />

• Game Day Frenzy - ages 12+. Wednesdays at 4 PM. Hey Gamers!<br />

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

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />

• Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30<br />

am. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song<br />

and direct the making of a craft project.<br />

• Baby Giggles for non-walking children ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays<br />

at 1 pm. Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead<br />

everyone through the performance of nursery rhymes and songs<br />

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

the use of educational toys.<br />

• Baby Wiggles for children ages 12-18 months - Wednesdays at<br />

2 Pm. Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone<br />

through the performance of nursery rhymes and songs and encourage<br />

interaction between caregivers and babies through the use of<br />

educational toys.<br />

• Toddler Story Time for children ages 18-36 months - Thursdays<br />

at 10:30 am. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in<br />

song and direct the making of a craft project for this younger set.<br />

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

be distributed beginning 30 minutes before the program begins. All<br />

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

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LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY<br />

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433<br />

281-290-3210<br />

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday,<br />

8 am-6 pm and Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm.<br />

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

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

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

accepts gently used books year-round, offering them to the public<br />

for a set donation amount. The store is open six days a week and<br />

staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help<br />

support our community library.<br />

• CyFair Library Branch Blog page at http://hcpl.net/location/cy-faircollege-library,<br />

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

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

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

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

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

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />

Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM,<br />

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• Int/Ext Painting<br />

• Patio Covers<br />

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• Misc. Interior Repairs<br />

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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 />

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Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />

Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />

Spanish Conversation Club<br />

Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131<br />

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />

See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at LoneStar.<br />

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

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

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

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

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

Book Club: (Registration required)<br />

Screen - Play:<br />

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

Movie - Teen Room.<br />

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

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

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• 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,<br />

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

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family Storytime:<br />

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

Family Fun Activities, 5 PM:<br />

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Family Game Night:<br />

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family fun. A towering Holiday Tree, glowing with energy efficient LED<br />

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<strong>December</strong> 1 st -2 nd - Rosenberg Christmas Nights. Rosenberg Christmas<br />

Nights is a holiday event with an array of nightly activities to kick off the<br />

holiday season. Visitors can explore downtown Rosenberg’s eclectic shops,<br />

cultural exhibits and restaurants while strolling through the holiday lights.<br />

Weekend events also include the Lighting of the City Christmas Tree, Dinner<br />

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<strong>December</strong> 1 st -3 rd - Dickens on the Strand. The annual holiday street festival,<br />

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on five stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers<br />

and a host of other entertainers. The event will be held at the historic strand<br />

district in Galveston, TX. For more information, visit www.galveston.com.<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - Tamale Festival Houston is held at the Navigation<br />

Esplanade between St. Charles and Delano Streets, at 2600 Navigation,<br />

77003. Street parking is available along curbs and the right-of-way with<br />

limited parking located in area private lots and Guadalupe Plaza Park.<br />

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<strong>December</strong> 2 nd -3 rd - Welcome to our 22 nd Annual Cy-Fair FFA Country<br />

Christmas Craft Show! Our show is a unique shopping experience with<br />

175+ vendors in over 225 booths. You will find a nice variety and many<br />

one of a kind items. Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa,<br />

win some great prizes at Chicken Bingo, take home a cake at the Cake<br />

Walk and enjoy some great food at our bake sale, concessions stand<br />

and BBQ booth. While you’re there, pick up a whole BBQ brisket to-go<br />

to feed the family! Relax and enjoy local school choirs, as they bring in<br />

the holidays with your favorite carols. Don’t forget to stop by the Silent<br />

Auction to bid on our awesome items! There’s something for everyone!<br />

For more information, visit www.cyfaircountrychristmas.org.<br />

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Christmas Market. Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience -<br />

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

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

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

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

Valina and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of strolling<br />

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

on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas. An estimated 163 unique<br />

and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets,<br />

selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts and much more. Visit the<br />

“Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street<br />

at the corner of Cherry Street, which will be filled with German clothes<br />

and souvenirs for sell. For more information, visit<br />

www.tomballgermanchristmasmarket.com.<br />

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with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before!<br />

Some of Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping<br />

the festival with some of the most superior tasting margaritas in the<br />

market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the list is extensive.<br />

Due to activities relating to the observance of Veteran’s Day, HMF will<br />

be held at the beautiful Water Works Park (near downtown Houston).<br />

With the seemingly endless selection of margaritas, great music, food,<br />

competitions and more, Houston Margarita Festival is an experience<br />

unlike any other. See you there, cheers! For more information, visit<br />

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​<strong>December</strong> 17 th - Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon. If you<br />

are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy<br />

and cookies and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite<br />

friends and family and register for the <strong>2017</strong> Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k<br />

& Half Marathon! The <strong>2017</strong> Santa Hustle® swag is bound to make your<br />

jingle tingle even brighter with a Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Santa Shirt,<br />

Finisher Medal and NEW! Candy Cane Socks! For more information, visit<br />

www.santahustle.com.<br />

Through January 2 nd - Magical Winter Lights at the Gulf Greyhound Park.<br />

The <strong>2017</strong> festival will feature seven fascinating themed sections including<br />

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

the 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 a<br />

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

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

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

festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo<br />

opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. There<br />

will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic arts and crafts created<br />

by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides and games, live entertainment<br />

and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete with dinosaur rides.<br />

For more information, visit www.magicalwinterlights.com.<br />

Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens<br />

takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of master<br />

ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through the rainforests<br />

of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible butterflies,<br />

colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around after<br />

Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than one<br />

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

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

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

Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed<br />

into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its<br />

fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll<br />

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

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

than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate<br />

our 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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Sports<br />

8TH ANNUAL HOUSTON METHODIST<br />

CY-HOOPS INVITATIONAL<br />

The Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational will be here before we<br />

know it. The championship game will be played at 5:30 PM, Saturday,<br />

<strong>December</strong> 9, <strong>2017</strong> at the Berry Center.<br />

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation in partnership with Houston<br />

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital<br />

will host the 8th Annual Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational <strong>December</strong><br />

7, 8, & 9, <strong>2017</strong>. Wainwright Dental & Associates, P.C. has been<br />

a longtime supporter of this elite high school basketball tournament.<br />

The Cy-Hoops tournament looks to engage the community, promote<br />

the sport of basketball and foster community spirit, while raising funds<br />

for student scholarships and innovative staff development programs<br />

for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.<br />

This year’s Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational is loaded with<br />

talent including the <strong>2017</strong> 6A State Champion Cypress Falls Golden<br />

Eagles and <strong>2017</strong> Class 4A State Champion Silsbee Tigers. The tournament<br />

showcases the 10 Cypress Fairbanks ISD boys’ varsity basketball<br />

teams, along with 14 out of district teams. Preseason rankings by the<br />

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches have five (5) out of district<br />

teams competing in this tournament ranked in the top 25. Dekaney<br />

High School is returning to defend their title as last year’s Houston<br />

Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational winner.<br />

Join the community in cheering on our teams at the Berry Center, Cypress<br />

Falls High School, Cypress Woods High School and Cypress Ridge High<br />

School Thursday through Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 7-9, <strong>2017</strong>. The tournament<br />

bracket will be posted on the Berry Center website after Thanksgiving.<br />

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ALBION HURRICANES FC SOCCER SPRING EVALUATIONS<br />

<strong>December</strong> 4-7, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC), established in 1989, is leading the way in<br />

South Texas youth soccer by inspiring and developing young men and<br />

women through world class coaching and innovative techniques, as<br />

well as instilling the proper framework, self-esteem, confidence and<br />

sportsmanship within our athletes. AHFC has multiple campuses in<br />

and around Houston. The club invites all interested players from the<br />

ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our<br />

success. We ask that all interested players pre-register before coming<br />

out to the fields. Please visit albionhurricanes.org for details about<br />

programs on your particular campus.<br />

AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year olds) at our Cy<br />

Fair and Central (Spring Branch area) locations and offers additional<br />

training at Katy Friday Night Academy and New Territory Thursday<br />

Night Academy.<br />

SPORTS QUEST<br />

CHRISTMAS SOCCER CAMPS<br />

Celebrating 21 years!<br />

Online registration is now open for Christmas<br />

camps <strong>2017</strong>!<br />

Sports Quest is conducting 2 soccer camps<br />

this Christmas!<br />

Memorial Drive UMC - <strong>December</strong> 19-21, <strong>2017</strong>:<br />

12.30-2.30 PM<br />

Fairfield, Cypress Area - <strong>December</strong> 27-29, <strong>2017</strong>: 9-11 AM<br />

Siblings receive $10 discount<br />

Sports Quest camps offer a unique opportunity for players aged 5-12<br />

years to develop their technical and tactical soccer skills and at the<br />

same time, addresses key issues relating to each child’s spiritual and<br />

character development. In addition to the high quality soccer instruction,<br />

campers will also receive a free T-shirt.<br />

Sports Quest is a non-profit, professional soccer training organization,<br />

dedicated to developing and promoting the game of soccer at all levels<br />

in a Christian environment. For further information or to register online<br />

visit www.sportsquesttraining.com. Limited places available.<br />

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celebrate its 31st Anniversary Season by hosting<br />

its annual free Registration/Orientation<br />

breakfast on Saturday, February 3, 2018, for<br />

all boys and girls who are interested in joining<br />

for the 2018 track season. The breakfast starts<br />

promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek<br />

Christian Community Center Forum located<br />

at 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379.<br />

The event is an opportunity for youth athletes<br />

to register for the 2018 spring/summer track<br />

season and to meet the Northwest Flyers<br />

coaches, staff and other new and returning<br />

athletes. The event will be highlighted by a<br />

special presentation from a member of the USA<br />

Track &Field Olympic organization (USATF).<br />

All athletes and parents who wish to join the<br />

Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation.<br />

The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth<br />

(ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated with USA<br />

Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full<br />

program of sanctioned “track” events such as<br />

sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and<br />

relays and sanctioned “field” events such as<br />

long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault,<br />

shot put, discus and javelin.<br />

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Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

TEXAS TERRAPINS SWIM TEAM<br />

Texas Terrapins Swim Team is a fast growing,<br />

non-profit, USA Swimming Team. We have a<br />

strong coaching staff headed up by an ASCA<br />

level 5 coach with over 30 years experience.<br />

We are committed to obtaining the highest<br />

level in competitive swimming while remaining<br />

true to our principles of providing a fun,<br />

family oriented environment. Interested in<br />

joining? We have open enrollment year round<br />

so your swimmers can join the team at any<br />

time. Register in <strong>December</strong> to prepare for the<br />

Spring season. Take the time to check us out<br />

and you will see why TTST is ... a Stroke Above<br />

the Rest! Need more information? Email:<br />

join@texasterrapins.com, call 832-736-5497 or<br />

check out our website at www.texasterrapins.<br />

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USA FIT CYPRESS<br />

Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do<br />

you want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly, no<br />

pressure group training for a variety of marathons<br />

and half marathons throughout the year.<br />

Even if you’ve never run a step before, training<br />

with our group will help you conquer mental and<br />

physical barriers you never thought possible.<br />

Beginner, walker, seasoned runner? No matter<br />

your conditioning or pace, we have a place for<br />

you. Over the course of six months, our coaches<br />

will help you achieve your personal best in a<br />

non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.<br />

We will provide a weekly training schedule and<br />

opportunities for group training throughout<br />

the week with our distance runs on Saturday<br />

morning at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland<br />

Lake Parkway in Bridgeland. Registration for<br />

our Winter Season is open and the programs<br />

officially began June 3rd. Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com<br />

to register or for more information.<br />

LADIES GOLF<br />

A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress<br />

<strong>Lakes</strong> Golf Club. No handicaps required.<br />

This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve<br />

your game and make some new friends.<br />

Play will be on Thursday mornings at 9. For<br />

information please email ladiesgolf4fun@<br />

gmail.com or call Cypress <strong>Lakes</strong> Golf Club at<br />

281-304-8515.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men<br />

and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />

Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />

We are also looking for interested players,<br />

adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball<br />

club. No experience necessary. For more information,<br />

go to our facebook page, Houston<br />

Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com<br />

or contact houstonnetball@<br />

netballamerica.com for further information.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

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

successful youth track and field organization.<br />

Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls<br />

ages 6 to 18 years old in improving their physical<br />

fitness and mental stamina. We have multiple<br />

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

McMeans Junior High School in Katy<br />

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

www.trackhouston.com to register for a location<br />

near you.<br />

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration<br />

for baseball, football, cheerleading<br />

and soccer. Please see our website for more<br />

information www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities<br />

for players of all ages from minis to<br />

adults to participate in one of America’s fastest<br />

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited<br />

with USA Rugby and include former European<br />

premiership players. We are a not for profit<br />

club with a mission to provide outstanding<br />

club management, a fun social environment<br />

and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration<br />

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LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT<br />

DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY<br />

People often say “I wish I could donate to<br />

your organization, but I’m low on funds.”<br />

That’s alright. How would you like to help<br />

Loving Arms Pet Placement rescue on a<br />

regular basis without spending a cent?<br />

To donate painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com,<br />

enter 84029, click<br />

on Loving Arms Pet Placement to attach<br />

our rescue to your Kroger card. Each time<br />

you use your Kroger card, LAPP gets money<br />

donated to our vet bills from Kroger.<br />

CUSTOM GIFT WRAPPING! As our final fundraiser,<br />

from <strong>December</strong> 17th-24th, we will be<br />

happy to wrap purchases from Barnes and<br />

Noble as well as other gifts you bring in. Gift<br />

Wrapping at Barnes and Noble Champions<br />

Shopping Center, 5303 FM 1960,<br />

Houston, TX 77069.<br />

Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit<br />

foster-based dog and cat rescue in the<br />

Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet<br />

Placement website at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com<br />

or visit us at Petsmart on<br />

Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from<br />

11 AM until 5 PM.<br />

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />

Please be respectful of community grounds<br />

and neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops<br />

during your walk, be prepared to scoop and<br />

trash. Come with a scooper and a recycled<br />

grocery bag or anything else. It may not be<br />

the most fabulous way to walk your pet,<br />

but it does show your respect for every<br />

homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />

VETERINARY PUBLIC<br />

HEALTH DIVISION<br />

(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control)<br />

The Veterinary Public Health Division posts<br />

photos of all animals found on their website<br />

and updates it twice daily. If you have lost<br />

your pet, please check this website,<br />

www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />

Have you lost a pet?<br />

Start your search immediately,<br />

don’t wait to make flyers.<br />

Contact all possible animal control or animal<br />

welfare agencies in the area. Visit each<br />

location at least every other day.<br />

Call your pet’s veterinarian and the microchip<br />

company to make sure they have current<br />

contact information for you. A citizen<br />

may try to call the veterinarian’s office or<br />

microchip company themselves from your<br />

pet’s tags.<br />

Call all the veterinarians in your area to alert<br />

them to the description of your lost pet in<br />

case someone brings it to their clinic.<br />

Check with your neighbors, especially families<br />

with children and ask if they’ve seen a<br />

pet that looks like yours.<br />

Search your neighborhood on foot, your pet<br />

maybe be nearby but is injured and unable<br />

to get back home.<br />

Leave a towel or article of clothing with your<br />

scent on it outside of your home. Your pet<br />

may be disorientated and will be attracted<br />

by your scent.<br />

Have you found a pet?<br />

First, think of the animal as lost and not<br />

abandoned and make every effort to reunite<br />

the animal to an owner.<br />

Contact the HCPH VPH office by telephone<br />

and report the animal as found.<br />

Bring the animal to the HCPH VPH facility or<br />

check with a local veterinarian to scan the<br />

animal for a microchip.<br />

Return to the place where you found the<br />

animal and put up a found pet poster near<br />

that location.<br />

If you find the owner, especially off a newspaper<br />

or website posting, ask them to provide<br />

a picture of the animal and meet in a<br />

public place like a police station.<br />

More information about Microchips<br />

& Microchip companies<br />

A microchip is a small device (size of a grain<br />

of rice) that is permanent and implanted<br />

with a needle under the skin of pets.<br />

Pets do not have to be given any pain medication<br />

or anesthesia to implant a microchip.<br />

Microchips are not likely to move or need<br />

repair if implanted correctly.<br />

Microchips, when scanned, show a unique<br />

code. The microchip must be registered with<br />

the corresponding microchip manufacture<br />

to record any owner and animal data.<br />

Microchips do not work like GPS locators or<br />

LoJack and cannot give a signal to find the<br />

location of your lost pet.<br />

SOURCE<br />

Harris county Public Health Department,<br />

Veterinary Public Health (formerly called<br />

Harris County Animal Control), 612 Canino<br />

Road, Houston, Texas 77076, 281-999-3191,<br />

www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />

Animals that are not properly restrained pose<br />

a threat to all our residents. While you may<br />

know your pet is friendly, an animal running<br />

at someone who is walking by is very scary<br />

for that person. Many children are afraid of<br />

animals and become frightened, which could<br />

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid<br />

the animal.<br />

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All<br />

dogs and cats must be kept under restraint<br />

while in the unincorporated areas of Harris<br />

County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat<br />

is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any<br />

unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow any dog<br />

or cat to become a stray.”<br />

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog<br />

or cat under the following circumstances:<br />

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not<br />

more than six (6) feet in length, if the line<br />

or leash is held by a human being, who is<br />

capable of controlling or governing the dog<br />

or cat in question<br />

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian<br />

and the animal does not have access to<br />

sidewalk or street.”<br />

While it may be nice to have your animal<br />

out in the yard while you work or play, it is<br />

against the law, unless the animal is properly<br />

restrained.<br />

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and<br />

comfortable place for all our residents by being<br />

responsible pet owners. This will not only protect<br />

anyone who may be walking or bicycling<br />

in the area, but also the pet owner who could<br />

be held legally responsible or possibly sued for<br />

failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />

Please remember that cats fall under the same<br />

laws as dogs and must be licensed and kept<br />

restrained when not on the premises of the<br />

owner. We’ve been told that spreading moth<br />

balls in flower beds might keep cats away.<br />

To make a complaint or report an animal that<br />

is not properly restrained please contact:<br />

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87:<br />

281-463-6666<br />

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />

Harris County Health Department,<br />

Rabies/Animal Control Section<br />

2223 West Loop South, Houston,<br />

Texas 77027-3588<br />

www.countypets.com<br />

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in our corporate office call center in the<br />

Houston/Katy area. We have a contract<br />

with over 10,000 major grocery chains<br />

in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy<br />

Cold Calling to Business Owners to set<br />

appointments for top producing outside<br />

reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. &<br />

Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/<br />

hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late<br />

nights or weekends, great environment.<br />

You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/<br />

Vision & Life insurance after 60 days,<br />

401k after 1 year. No experience needed:<br />

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

kimberlee.moore@rtui.com.<br />

CLASSIFIED ADS DISCONTINUED<br />

Beginning in the January 2018 newsletters,<br />

Classified Ads will be discontinued. In its place<br />

we will be adding a Restaurant section. If you<br />

are interested in placing an ad for your restaurant,<br />

call 281-463-8649 or visit<br />

www.KrenekPrinting.com for more information.<br />

Earn a $50 Gift Card<br />

When you refer a restaurant!*<br />

*Restaurant must book an ad for a minimum of one<br />

month with advertising cost $450 or more.<br />

Receptionist: Small office in the Copperfield<br />

area in need of a receptionist.<br />

Hours are 8 AM through 5 PM, thirty to<br />

forty hours a week, Monday through<br />

Friday. If interested, please call<br />

281-858-0700.<br />

Looking for in home Nanny for 9 month<br />

old and 8 yr. old, 1-4 weekdays, 6-8 hours<br />

a day, light housekeeping & cooking. Requirements:<br />

Must enjoy the company of<br />

children, no smoking, background check,<br />

speaks English, has own transportation.<br />

Location: Cypress, near Huffmeister and<br />

Skinner intersection. Please contact<br />

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

Looking for people to work in the field<br />

services, crew workers and helpers to<br />

work on servicing irrigation systems<br />

for growing Irrigation Company, no experience<br />

needed, will train. Must have<br />

own transportation and clean driver’s<br />

license. Growth opportunity, Northwest<br />

Houston area.<br />

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

Retail receptionist wanted. At least 12<br />

years of retail experience and live in zip<br />

codes 77433, 77084, 77095 or 77429.<br />

Production base salary. Must love<br />

people and pets. Fill out an application<br />

at Happy Pets Vets, 18310 FM 529. No<br />

phone calls.<br />

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual<br />

preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for<br />

moms with school age children.<br />

281-861-0394.<br />

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

nonsmoker, experienced preferred,<br />

knowledge of Dentrix software and bilingual<br />

a plus. Must be state licensed; Front<br />

desk receptionist, bilingual preferred.<br />

Fax resume to: 281-861-7174.<br />

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

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Classified Ads<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of<br />

experience, must be state licensed.<br />

281-550-0900.<br />

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced<br />

Journeyman Electricians to join our<br />

team of Expert Residential Electrical Service<br />

Technicians. We offer competitive pay with<br />

benefits including company vehicle. Requirements:<br />

Must have good driving record, valid<br />

driver license and must have current Texas<br />

Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume<br />

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

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one<br />

acre) on Grand Harbour Island on Lake Conroe<br />

in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on<br />

water. Will sell together or separate. $150,000<br />

each OBO. 281-858-4422.<br />

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

Cabo San Lucas spectacular ocean view<br />

condo with wrap around balcony. Walking<br />

distance to beaches and restaurants. Please<br />

check out our listings online. Less than $100<br />

/ night. 3 bedroom/ 3 bath - https://www.<br />

vrbo.com/1033712, 2 bedroom / 2 bath -<br />

https://www.vrbo.com/1123439.<br />

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located<br />

beachside, 16 miles from downtown Galveston,<br />

2nd row gulf view home with cargo<br />

lift, sleeps 19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3<br />

master suites, large 2-story deck. Great family<br />

getaway! Book: https://www.sandnsea.<br />

com/booking/sea-pearl/SEAPEARL phone:<br />

409-797-5500.<br />

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full<br />

week in Hawaii! I have one week reserved in<br />

Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps<br />

4, one bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The<br />

resort charges $200 per day if not with<br />

timeshare. What else needs to be said...<br />

It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information<br />

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

Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available<br />

in San Diego California. Looking for a<br />

vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further.<br />

This one or two bedroom, two bath, fully<br />

furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand in<br />

beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other<br />

highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 bedroom, 2<br />

bath, Ocean views, High speed internet,<br />

Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated<br />

pool and hot tub and did I mention that it’s<br />

a 3-minute walk to the beach? Contact Art<br />

Bennett for more details:<br />

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

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean<br />

view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, $550/weekend,<br />

Nottingham family owned. Completely<br />

renovated, NOT in rental pool. No pets. So<br />

close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie<br />

713-302-5222.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the<br />

airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living.<br />

Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools<br />

outside building, fitness room, washer/<br />

dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days,<br />

$595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation<br />

home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft,<br />

fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV,<br />

beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River<br />

at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8.<br />

Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com<br />

for more information.<br />

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STEVE TOUCHY<br />

Attorney At Law<br />

Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983<br />

Copperfield/Cypress<br />

• Wills • Trusts • Probate<br />

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15840 FM 529, Suite 280<br />

Houston, Texas 77095<br />

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STEVE HARDCASTLE<br />

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated.<br />

Your <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Realtor<br />

• #1 In 77041 SALES (For the last 15 years; per HAR)<br />

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

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