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The Meaning of 

the Martin 

Luther King 

Holiday 

BY CORETTA SCOTT KING 

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought 

hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught 

us through his example - the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, 

humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered 

his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, 

forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit. 

Dr. King knew that it wasn’t enough just to talk the talk, that he had to walk the walk 

for his words to be credible. And so we commemorate on this holiday the man of 

action, who put his life on the line for freedom and justice every day, the man who 

braved threats and jail and beatings and who ultimately paid the highest price to make 

democracy a reality for all Americans. 

On this day we commemorate Dr. King’s great dream of a vibrant, multiracial nation 

united in justice, peace and reconciliation; a nation that has a place at the table for 

children of every race and room at the inn for every needy child. It is a day of interracial 

and intercultural cooperation and sharing. No other day of the year brings so many 

peoples from different cultural backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of brother 

and sisterhood. Whether you are African-American, Hispanic or Native American, 

whether you are Caucasian or Asian-American, you are part of the great dream Martin 

Luther King, Jr. had for America. This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples’ holiday. 

We commemorate on this holiday the ecumenical leader and visionary who embraced 

the unity of all faiths in love and truth. And though we take patriotic pride that Dr. 

King was an American, on this holiday we must also commemorate the global leader 

who inspired nonviolent liberation movements around the world. Indeed, on this 

day, programs commemorating my husband’s birthday are being observed in more 

than 100 nations. 

The Holiday commemorates America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence - the man 

who taught by his example that nonviolent action is the most powerful, revolutionary 

force for social change available to oppressed people in their struggles for liberation. 

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This holiday honors the courage of a man who endured harassment, threats and 

beatings and even bombings. We commemorate the man who went to jail 29 times 

to achieve freedom for others and who knew he would pay the ultimate price for his 

leadership, but kept on marching and protesting and organizing anyway. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not only for celebration and remembrance, education and 

tribute, but above all a day of service. All across America on the Holiday, his followers 

perform service in hospitals and shelters and prisons and wherever people need some 

help. It is a day of volunteering to feed the hungry, rehabilitate housing, tutoring those 

who can’t read, mentoring at-risk youngsters, consoling the broken-hearted and a 

thousand other projects for building the beloved community of his dream. 

We call you to commemorate this Holiday by making your personal commitment 

to serve humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional love that was his greatest 

strength and which empowered all of the great victories of his leadership. And with 

our hearts open to this spirit of unconditional love, we can indeed achieve the Beloved 

Community of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream. 

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Team will be gearing up for another fun filled season. Please be 

on the lookout in the next months for more information on the 

upcoming season, including sign up dates and, practice times and 

the meet schedule. We are looking forward to a wonderful season! 

LOEN LADIES CLUB OPEN TO 

ALL LAKES ON ELDRIDGE NORTH LADIES 

Ladies our club is a great place to meet your neighbors and make 

new friends. Whether you are new to LOEN or an established 

resident we welcome you to check us out! The club has several 

social and game groups that meet monthly throughout the year. In 

addition, we hold five general membership meetings yearly. Some 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911 

Sheriff - (non-emergency) (713) 221-6000 

U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777 

Harris County Animal Control (281) 999-3191 

Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661 

Waste Management (Trash Pickup) (713) 695-4055 

BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) (713) 635-6666 

Boy Scouts of America (713) 756-3383 

Girl Scouts of America 1-800-392-4340 

SCHOOLS: 

Kirk Elementary (713) 849-8250 

Truitt Jr. High (281) 856-1100 

Cy-Ridge High School (281) 807-8000 

CFISD Website 

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Bear Creek Library (281) 550-0885 

Centerpoint (713) 659-2111 

To report gas leaks (713) 659-3552 

Reliant Energy (713) 207-7777 

AT & T - Repairs (800) 246-8464 

Street Light Repair (HL&P) (713) 207-2222 

Street Repair (281) 463-6300 

Harris Co Childrens Protective Serv (713) 394-4000 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation (713) 468-8972 

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activity groups meet during the day and others in the evenings, to 

try to accommodate the differing schedules of our members. Our 

groups are Angels on LOEN, Bridge, Daytime Book Club, Evening 

Book Club, Brunch Bunch, Bunco, Dinner Club, Explorers and Girls 

Night Out. We also facilitate a Men’s Group for LOEN Men. 

If you would like more information or are just not quite sure that 

you’re ready to join, then contact us for more information via email 

or ask how you can attend one of our activity groups as a visitor. 

Then, if you like us, you can join the Ladies Club! Remember that 

visitors are always welcomed at our general meetings and new 

members are accepted at any time during the year. If you would 

like more information or want to join the LOEN Ladies Club, please 

contact Jeanne MacKenzie at loenladiesclubpresident@gmail.com. 

WHY YOU SHOULD HOST AN 

EXCHANGE STUDENT - YES, YOU! 

This time of year, the 100 or so high school exchange student programs 

in the U.S. are beginning to seek host families for the coming academic 

year for both one semester and full academic year students. 

About 28,000 students come to the U.S. each year for youth exchange 

programs of varying lengths. Not surprisingly, their motivations 

vary. They want to improve their English-speaking skills. 

They want to establish their independence from their parents. They 

want to see the America of Hollywood and the streets of New York. 

If they don’t have siblings, they would like one. They want to share 

the beauty and complexity of Japanese or Italian cooking. They 

want to play American football and be on the cheerleading team. 

They want to travel and see new places. 

They want to live life as an American teenager. 

I think cultural exchanges, including hosting high school exchange 

students, offer benefits far beyond being “a good citizen.” Beyond 

actually learning about another culture and how things might be 

done differently on a daily basis, it challenges one’s assumptions 

about other cultures, teaches communication skills and helps 

develop patience and flexibility. 

Few experiences can teach you - and your children - the small but 

critical differences between cultures as living with someone from 

another country. 

The benefits to America children - both our own children and others 

who are attending school with exchange students - are significant in 

ways that are difficult (if not impossible) to quantify. It’s not something 

adults often think about. Even school administrators don’t 

always think through how exposure to other cultures can benefit 

students in their districts. Think about communication for just a 

moment. Although your children will, of course, speak English to 

their exchange student, the potential for miscommunication is huge 

when you are talking to non-native English speakers. The processes 

of learning how to re-shape your thoughts, speak more clearly and 

make sure what you intend to say is what is heard are important 

skills. Think about your assumptions about other cultures - your 

assumptions and those of your children and their friends, about 

another country’s foods, habits or attitudes. Think about relationships 

and learning how to adapt, become more cooperative and 

developing an ability to be flexible. 

You *do* have something to offer. 

Many families tell me they can’t host because “we aren’t a good host 

family.” People assume they must be outgoing, that they need to be 

a family that travels a lot or that they must be a family that goes to 

museums, events and activities all the time. People assume that it 

is critical for a host family to live in a big city so it will be “fun” for a 

teen, that it is important to provide a student with his or her own 

bedroom or that they must live near the high school. Many people 

assume you must have a high school student in your home in order 

to host a high school exchange student. The list of “why we’re not 

a good family” goes on, but most of these pre-conceptions simply 

aren’t accurate. Is it nice to travel with your student? Of course, 

because it’s fun to share your city, your state or your country’s 

beautiful places. But not everyone travels much. Is it nice to live 

next to the high school? Of course. But let’s face it, most people 

don’t. Is it “fun” for a teen to live in the city? Sure. But nice people 

who have the desire, capability and emotional intelligence to be a 

host family live everywhere. 


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The truth is, there is no typical American host family, because there 

is no single “typical” American family. American host families have 

teens and don’t have teens. They have young children and toddlers. 

They have children who are now grown and living elsewhere 

or no children at all. They have dogs or not, large homes or small 

ones. Single parents are families, as are grandparents. American 

families live in large cities, suburban areas and in small communities. 

The students are not here to travel, have a tour guide, just 

have “fun” or to have an easy life with a five-minute school commute. 

They’re here to go to school, learn about our country, live 

with a family and to learn what life is like for an American teen. They 

can play on the soccer team or have a role in the school play no 

matter where they live and no matter what the composition of 

their host family. 

The key to hosting a student is not in who is in your family, but 

who you are as people. Good host families are people who want to 

share their own culture and community and learn about someone 

else’s. Good host parents look to give their families a glimpse of the 

world and introduce them to new customs and cultures. 

STS Foundation is currently looking for host families in our area. If 

you are interested in hosting a student and enjoying this enriching 

experience, please contact Vicki Odom at 832-455-7881 or email me 

at vicki.stsfoundation@gmail.com for more information. 

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financial and special needs to attend summer camp and equine 

therapy at centers in Texas that meet the recipient’s special abilities. 

They have provided nearly $60,000 in scholarships to 76 recipients 

since May of 2015. Their 2018 partners are Camp Blessing, Camp 

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at Sterling Country Club in Houston, TX. It was a huge success and 

they raised $65,000. Without the support of the community, event 

attendees, donors and sponsors this would not have been possible. 

A special thank you to the event platinum sponsor: Challenger 

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LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP 

La Leche League is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization 

dedicated to providing education, information, support and 

encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Breastfeeding 

is a simple and natural process, but you may need support and 

information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, 

working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems and overcoming 

any difficulties that may occur. Knowing other women who have 

breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. Having accurate, 

up-to-date information is also important. Attending La Leche 

League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other 

nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not 

only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of 

breastfeeding. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you 

the network of support you need. 

There are numerous meeting locations all over the Houston area. 

For more info, visit www.texaslll.org. 

MOPS AT GOOD SHEPHERD 

You are invited to a place designed specifically for you, a mother of 

preschoolers. You’ll experience authentic community, mothering 

support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be 

the best mom possible. Contact Renate Wheeler at renateqw@ 

yahoo.com for more information, or visit the MOPS link under the 

“ministries” tab on our church website at www.goodchurch.us for 

registration information and enrollment forms. 

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) 

Moms Welcome! Join us at Bear Creek United Methodist church for 

friendship, community and resources. Who are we? We’re MOPS! 

Mothers of Preschoolers - serving moms pregnancy through kindergarten! 

We meet every 2 nd & 4 th Monday of the month (during 

the school year) at the BCUMC Fellowship Hall from 9:30-11:30 AM. 

Want to come but don’t know what to do with your kiddos? Our 

Moppets program provides loving and quality care for your kids 

during each meeting, leaving you free to enjoy adult conversation 

with other mommies from your neighborhood, some yummy 

brunch and a hot cup of coffee. Wow! That sounds great you say? 

Well drop on by! Questions? Contact Amber Bowers at bcumcmops@gmail.com. 

You can also visit www.bearcreekumc.org for 

more information about location, MOPS and Moppets. We are moms 

and we believe that better moms make a better world. 

COPPERFIELD MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) 

Are you a Mother of a Preschooler (newborn through Kindergarten)? 

Come and give yourselves a chance to recharge with Copperfield 

MOPS through sharing a delicious breakfast, meaningful conversation 

and relevant presentations as we work toward becoming 

stronger mothers and women of God. We would love for you to join 

us! Meetings are held at Copperfield Church (8350 Highway 6 N, 

77095) from 9:30 AM-12 noon on the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of every 

month September-May. 

MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL 

“Looking for a mom to pray with?” Moms in prayer International is 

dedicated to covering our children and schools in prayer using the 

Scriptures. Find a group near you or start one. It only takes 2 moms 

to get together once a week for 1 hour. For more information, look 

us up at www.MomsInPrayer.org. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI) 

When it comes to your child’s development, getting help early is best! 

Texas Early Childhood Intervention, ECI, provides early intervention 

and therapy services for children birth to 36 months. If you have 

questions about how your baby or toddler is developing-ask ECI! 

Programs are in every Texas County. 

Questions or concerns? Call ECI of MHMRA Harris County at 713- 

970-4900 or visit www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis to find out more about 

ECI and to find your local program. ECI developmental screenings 

and evaluations are at no cost to families! 


PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 

Are You a Single Parent? Need an activity to share with the kids? 

Do you need a new group of single friends? Do you need support of 

friends that are in the same boat as you? Members and their children 

frequently enjoy camping, picnics, the Zoo, theater, dances, swimming, 

museums, house parties, movies and many other activities 

together. For more information about Parents Without Partners International, 

check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners. 

org or Parent without Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www. 

pwphouston.org or contact Barbara 281-469-5646. 

WEST HOUSTON HOME EDUCATORS, INC. 

West Houston Home Educators, Inc. is a support group of home 

schooling families that meets on the 2 nd Tuesday of every month, 

at Cypress Family Fellowship Church, 17330 W. Little York, at 7:00 PM. 

For more information, see our website at www.whhe.org. 

MOMS CLUB OF FAR NORTHWEST HOUSTON 

Ever feel like you are the only one staying at home? Would you like to 

meet more moms who have made the choice to stay home with their 

children? MOMS Club of Far Northwest Houston is a support network 

for stay at home moms who are ready to get out of the house and 

play! We offer park days, field trips, mom’s night out, playgroups and 

more! Newborns through preschoolers... there is fun for everyone! In 

general, we serve the area between Katy Hockley Road, Highway 6 

and FM 529 and 290, as well as the area between 290, 249, 1960 and 

Beltway 8. We would like to invite you to join us and find out more 

at our next monthly meeting! For more information, please email 

us at momclubfnw@gmail.com or log on to www.momsclub.org. 

NORTHWEST HOUSTON MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES 

(NWHMOM) 

Mothers of twins, triplets or more multiples are invited to join 

NWHMOM! We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM 

at Sterling Country Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd. Raising 

multiples is hard, but you are not alone! Come enjoy conversation, 

crafts and informative speakers and learn from moms who have 

been in your shoes. Please visit our website at www.nwhmom.com 

for more information! 

MUSLIM MOMMIES OF NORTHWEST HOUSTON 

Muslim Mommies of Northwest Houston is a faith-based playgroup 

for infants through preschoolers. We meet every Thursday at 10:30 

AM at the Bear Creek Mosque for toddlers/preschool story-time and 

crafts. Feel free to come by any Thursday to get a feel for what we 

do. Please email before coming. Email: uhani0103@yahoo.com. The 

purpose of the playgroup is to provide an Islamic environment for 

mothers and children to learn, play and socialize. The playgroup 

plans various activities every week like story-time, nasheed time, 

arts and crafts time and even free play time. We are always open 

to more ideas and encourage members’ input. If interested, please 

email us at uhani0103@yahoo.com. 

Also, we are compiling a list of Muslim babysitters in the NW/Katy/ 

Copperfield/Cypress area. If you would like to be added on the list, 

please email us at uhani0103@yahoo.com with ‘Muslim Mommies’ 

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GET OUTSIDE WITH HIKE IT BABY 

Hike It Baby is a group dedicated to getting families together and 

out into nature across the Houston area. There are a huge variety of 

meetups that range from urban strolls to trail hikes to playground 

dates and everyone is welcome - moms, dads, caretakers, even 

grandparents! The hikes are volunteer-led and free to participate 

in; all you have to do is join in the fun! Check out www.hikeitbaby. 

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HOME FIRES: HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING 

COLD WEATHER 

It’s that time of year when the cold temperatures settle in and people 

turn the heat back on to warm their homes. Heating a home is one 

of the leading causes of home fires and the American Red Cross 

has steps people can follow to heat their home safely. 

ALTERNATE HEAT SOURCES 

Almost half of the families in the United States use things like 

space heaters, fireplaces, coal or wood stoves to stay warm. 

These supplemental heating sources can be dangerous if not used 

properly. The Red Cross offers the following safety tips: 

1. Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home. 

2. Keep all potential sources of fuel like paper, clothing, bedding, 

curtains or rugs at least three feet away from space heaters 

and fireplaces. 

3. Never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended. 

4. Turn off space heaters and make sure any embers in the fireplace 

are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home. 

5. Place space heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface 

(such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or 

near bedding or drapes. 

6. Keep children and pets away from space heaters. 

7. When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off 

automatically if the heater falls over as another safety measure. 

8. Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen 

large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs. 

9. Have fireplaces, chimneys and furnaces professionally 

inspected and cleaned once a year. 

10. Other safety steps - Check electrical appliances before you 

leave home. Do not leave food cooking on the stove. Blow out 

candles before going to bed. Do not overload electrical outlets. 

MORE WAYS TO STAY SAFE 

Make a fire escape plan and ensure all household members know 

two ways to escape from every room of your home. Set up a 


meeting place outside in case of fire. Practice escaping from your 

home at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Teach 

household members to stop, drop and roll if their clothing should 

catch on fire. 

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside 

bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Check monthly that smoke 

alarms are working properly by pushing the test button. Replace 

batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year or as directed by 

the manufacturer. Replace smoke alarms every ten years. 

JANUARY IS 

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH 

Blood donors are ordinary people - high school students, factory and 

office workers, business executives, parents and grandparents and 

people from every walk of life. But they share one thing - a generous 

spirit, a desire to give back to their community and help others. Blood 

donors play an integral role in the delivery of modern healthcare. 

Many lifesaving medical treatments and procedures involve blood 

transfusions and would not be possible without a safe and reliable 

blood supply. 

The Red Cross is also a leader in research and testing to protect the 

safety of the blood supply. They were among the first to develop 

and implement testing for many infectious diseases including, HIV, 

hepatitis B and C viruses, West Nile virus and more recently the agent 

of Chagas disease. 

If you already donate blood, thank you! You are making a lifesaving 

contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical 

candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you 

have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations 

are always in constant demand. 

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What a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for 

a job well done! Give an extra compliment on National Compliment 

Day, which is observed annually on January 24 th . 

A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child 

or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves 

the receiver’s mood, but it also says something about the giver. It tells 

them you noticed. Whether we recognize someone’s achievement or 

their classic style, a compliment can go a long way. 

To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a way of 

knowing when we are fake. If you don’t mean it, it’s worse than getting 

a thoughtless birthday gift. 

Complimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. 

The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid 

attention. Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other or both. 

Human beings like to be unique, original. Strive to compliment what 

makes a person stand out above the rest. Take the time to reflect on 

what you admire about the person. 

HOW TO OBSERVE: Make sure to compliment someone and use 

#NationalComplimentDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY: Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, NH and Debby Hoffman of 

Concord, NH created National Compliment Day in 1998. 

EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES 

The new food plate unveiled by the Department of Agriculture sends a 

clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are easy ways to get 

more of these important foods into your diet: 

Start early: Get in the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables 

a day by eating them early with your morning meal. Add a banana to 

your cereal, berries to your yogurt, veggies to your omelet. 

Make them visible: Set out a fruit bowl in the kitchen or have carrot 

sticks available for snacking. Take some time to prepare the fruits or 

vegetables, so they are ready to eat. 

Frozen is good: Frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots, are a great 

way to make sure you always have vegetables in the house. 

At mealtime, think of the veggies first, not the protein: Half of your plate 

needs to be filled with fruits and vegetables. Base your meals on what 

vegetables you’ll have and then think of the grains and protein to go 

with it. 

Have fruit with your sweets: Fruits are nature’s natural candy. Puree 

berries and adding them as a sauce to desserts, such as ice cream. 

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25 Ways to Sneak in More 

Exercise Every Day 

One of the TOP New Year resolutions: exercise more! Here 

are some ways to help incorporate exercise into your daily 

routines: 

1. Make your bed every morning. 

2. Do 10 push-ups every morning. 

3. Squat while you brush your teeth. 

4. Park farther than you need to. 

5. Clean your office. 

6. Take the stairs. 

7. Exercise on the job. 

8. Do your own filing/copying/coffee-fetching. 

9. Switch your office chair for a stability ball. 

10. Schedule a daily walk break at work. 

11. Take calls standing up. 

12. Skip the inter-office mail and walk it over. 

13. Suggest walk meetings. 

14. Practice isometrics. 

15. Reorganize your office or home. 

16. Go on walking/biking errands. 

17. Do the grocery shopping. 

18. Make your own food. 

19. Hand-wash dishes. 

20. Keep your yoga mat/weights/kettlebell by the TV. 

21. Clean your home. 

22. Wash your own vehicle. 

23. Play with children. 

24. Dance. 

25. Laugh. 

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This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous advice 

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“Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits 

for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s 

often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted by my 

late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon: 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about 

yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try 

to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something 

for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress 

me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with 

sunshine. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those 

things that I can correct and accept those I cannot. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires 

effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be 

kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill of 

others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt when 

someone else is talking. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I’m 

a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only just for 

today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even 

if it’s only around the block. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take 

responsibility for my own actions. 

WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? 

A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year. 

Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal is to improve life in 

the coming year. 

Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise to 

change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk food. 

Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such as starting 

an exercise program, volunteering in their community or recycling more. 

The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. 

January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome. 

Janus had two faces - one looking forward, one looking backward. This 

allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future. 

On December 31 st , the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into 

the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time 

for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies for 

troubles in the past. 

The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrong doings 

in the previous year. The Romans would give gifts and make promises, 

believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead. 

And thus the New Year’s resolution was born! 

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Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens 

takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of 

master ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through 

the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible 

butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick 

around after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with 

more than one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the 

Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay 

starting at 6 PM. For more information, visit www.moodygardens.com. 

Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed into 

a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its 

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

through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of 

the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more 

than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate 

our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between 

the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time to 

enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! 

For more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org. 

Through January 20 th - Skate with Storybook Stars. Children of all ages 

are invited to skate with storybook characters on The ICE at Discovery 

Green. Saturdays through January 20 th , 5-6 PM. For more information, 

visit www.discoverygreen.com. 

January 6 th -7 th - The Bridal Extravaganza Show is back! Meet over 350 

wedding vendors at Houston’s George R. Brown convention center on 

Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 11AM-5 PM. See fashion shows, taste 

cake and plan your entire wedding in one weekend. Save $5 when you 

purchase tickets online at www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com. 

January 13 th - Hops n’ Hot Sauce Festival. This indoor festival is family 

friendly! There is a kid’s play area with bounce houses and other 

kids activities. Popular Houston food trucks will be on hand and the 

football playoffs will be on inside SpindleTap Brewery’s bar for football 

fans. There will be another hot pepper eating contest with cash prize. 

Last year’s winner will be back to defend his title! Live graffiti painting 

throughout the day and plenty of good company! There’s something for 

everyone! For more information, visit www.hopsnhotsaucefestival.com. 

January 13 th - Annual MLK Youth Parade. Over 20 high school marching 

bands, 10 parade floats and various performers make up the MLK Youth 

Parade. The event is broadcast nationwide, but spectators can attend 

this parade and witness the powerful music firsthand. The event is at 

12 Noon and located in Midtown on San Jacinto Street at Elgin Street. 

For more information, go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 14 th - Annual MLK Battle of the Bands Competition features 

more than 20 accredited high school marching bands competing. Spend 

a day listening to spectacular performances by marching bands from 

Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, 

Texas and beyond. For more information, go to 

www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 15 th - Annual MLK Grande Parade. The MLK Grand Parade is one 

of the largest single day multicultural events in the U.S. held in honor 

of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Houston’s Midtown Originating on San 

Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning at 10 AM. For more information, 

go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org. 

January 18 th - The Woodlands Taste of the Town is a paradise for 

gourmands interested in sustainable and healthy dining. For the past 

decade, more than 25 local restaurants gather at the festival to offer 

samplings of their Texas-grown and prepared dishes. The festival also 

hosts a competition among the featured restaurants, with awards in 

categories including best dessert or best booth design. With additional 

activities for children like face painting and personalized chef-hat 

crafting, the festival has events to entertain the whole family. 

January 28 th - Houston Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Road Race. The best 

goodie bags in running, free instantaneous race photos and scrumptious 

post-race treats are just three reasons you’ll want to sign up for the 

first-ever Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Race in Houston. This insanely popular 

RAM Racing USATF-certified event hits the Magnolia City starting at 

Sesquicentennial Park on January 28, 2018. The Hot Chocolate Race 

Series benefits Make-A-Wish®, a national charity that creates lifechanging 

wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration is open 

until Thursday, January 25, 2018. Cost for the 5K is begins at $49 while 

the extended distance fee starts $74.The 5K begins at 7:15 AM, the 15K 

follows at 7:50 AM. For more information, visit 

www.hotchocolate15k.com/houston. 

January 27 th -28 th - Houston Tea Festival. This festival is everyone’s cup 

of tea! Houston Tea Festival takes place over two days and provides 

guests with talks, workshops, tea tastings, pairings, shopping, live 

music and much more. Come enjoy educational seminars led by tea 

industry leaders at this this elegant afternoon event. Kids are welcome! 

The festival will be held at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. For more 

information, visit www.houstonteafestival.com. 


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• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen 

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• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug 

and old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum 

into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock 

phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for 

settling before planting. 

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete 

fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, 

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• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust 

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Reduce water for poinsettias. 

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. 

• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as 

flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature 

will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read 

and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying. 

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root 

cuttings of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp 

and semi-shaded until rooted. 

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and 

shape. Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and 

shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. 

Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth 

habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. 

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the 

spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old 

beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation 

of new beds for roses. 

• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant 

woody plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. 

Energy will be expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate 

size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider 

dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar 

cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep 

plants moist. 

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with 

about 50% humus, including rotted manure. 

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of 

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Community Events 

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 

BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL MEMORIAL PARK 2018 

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. 

(ACA), is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications 

and have the opportunity to showcase their art at the 

nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, 

March 23-25, 2018. 

ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring 

and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 

47 th year, ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase 

their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. 

Patrons have the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view 

original works and purchase world class art. The festival benefits 

local non-profits and features music, food, beverages, entertainment, 

a Children’s Creative Zone and much more for people of all 

ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival. 

Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples 

submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. 

For each festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, 

collectors and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven 

jurors are selected based on their specific interests, professional 

knowledge and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will 

be selected to exhibit at the 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial 

Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and third, 

as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best Booth” 

and all winners receive jury exempt status for two years as well as 

priority booth placement. 

Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, 

please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates 

on social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and 

#BCAF, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VEGAS NIGHT 

JANUARY 27, 2018 

The Knights of Columbus Council #8096 will be holding their 32 nd 

annual Vegas Night on Saturday, January 27, 2018! Great fun, food 

and prizes have been the hallmark of this event for several years. 

Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Community Life 

Center 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd., Houston, TX 77084 

When: January 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM 

Mark your calendars now and more detailed information will be 

coming soon! For interest in table sponsorships or donating prizes, 

contact Tom DeScioli at 918- 

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on 

Sunday, January 21 st beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be 

in the parking lot until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 

17 years of age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. In our 

previous blood drive we had 20 donors, some of them first timers. 

That means 60 lives were saved! It only takes about 15 minutes, so 

please stop by. Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located 

at 17020 West Road (at Queenston). For more information, visit us 

at www.st.cuthbert.org. 

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Pay-What-You-Can night on January 29 th at 8 PM 

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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

Announces its 2017-2018 Season 

Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society 

(HCS) announces its versatile and engaging 2017-2018 season. They 

are truly working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility 

and passion. “We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of 

musical genres this year. We will have German folk music and waltzes, 

Spanish carols, Broadway favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There 

is something for everyone to enjoy in our 2017-2018 season,” says 

Klotz. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers 

save 15% for four concerts. Season tickets are $85 for adults, $65 

for seniors/students and $30 for children 5 years old and under. 

Season tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org. The 

Houston Choral Society performs at The Foundry United Methodist 

Church, which is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with 

extraordinary acoustics. It is located in northwest Houston at 8350 

Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. 

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January 18 th and running through February 22 nd from 10:30 AM to 

12 PM. Everyone has a story and everyone has memories. Some of 

them are good. Others are not so good. But, all of them are valuable. 

This workshop is about preserving your family history, one memory at 

a time. With the help of your teacher, coach and mentor you will learn 

to jar those faded memories loose, then compose, organize, preserve 

and share them electronically for future generations. Jackie Devine 

loves working with active writers and people who have never tried 

to write! This course will help you understand the memoir writing 

process: story structure, scenes, dialogue, character development, 

tone and voice. You’ll learn that you are creating a legacy. If desired, 

stories will be recorded and saved online where family and friends 

can enjoy them for years to come. Located behind Juergen’s Hall 

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THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION 

AND OUR CHRISTIAN AMERICAN 

HERITAGE CLASS 

West Houston Christian Center and Pastors Jack 

& Mary Jean Pidgeon, along with Ron & Diane 

Geyer, invite you to attend our class on the 

United States Constitution and our American 

Heritage. This free class will feature videos by 

Wallbuilders Founder David Barton as well as 

Rick Green, former Texas State Representative 

and Wallbuilders Associate Minister. This series 

will be an in depth study into the formation of our 

Government. We will learn about the Founders 

and the Framers who were inspired by God to 

build that which was to become the Greatest 

Nation on the face of the Earth. We will focus on 

the Constitution, as well as many other important 

documents and writings, as we discover not 

only WHAT was created, but the HOW and WHY 

our Nation was built. In the words of our Founding 

Father John Jay, the very first Chief Justice 

of the Supreme Court… “Every member of the 

State ought diligently to READ and to STUDY the 

Constitution of the Country and to TEACH the 

rising generation to be free. By KNOWING their 

rights, they will sooner PERCEIVE when they are 

violated and be the better prepared to DEFEND 

and ASSERT them.” 

Come join us beginning Sunday evening, January 

14, 2018 at West Houston Christian Center, 

11300 Wilcrest Green, from 6 to 7:30 PM for the 

introduction to this great series. The class is 

free, however you may purchase optional study 

materials for this class on site. To register, please 

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January 2 nd at 7 or Sunday, January 5 th at 

noon in room 106. Register on-line at 

https://fpu.com/1052696 or at a preview class. 

ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH 

Financial Peace University 

Dave Ramsey’s personal finance program, Financial 

Peace University (FPU), will be offered 

at St. Cuthbert Church on Sundays, beginning 

January 21 st from 6:30-8:15 PM. FPU isn’t your 

typical “money class,” it is practical, entertaining 

and fun! This Biblically-based nine-week series 

will help you achieve your financial goals by 

showing you how to eliminate debt, save for 

the future and give like never before. You will 

be challenged and motivated to make a plan 

for your money and change your family tree 

forever. The cost of the study is $93 and includes 

printed materials, CDs and online tool access. 

Scholarships are available. To register or request 

more information, visit stcuthbert.org. Whether 

you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re a 

millionaire, FPU has something for you. 

St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road, at 

the corner of West and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert. 

org for more information about all of our events. 

COPPERFIELD CHURCH 

8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 

(behind Wings ‘N More) 

Free English Class Mondays through 

May 22, 2018, 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM 

Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248, 

jan.garza@comcast.net 

You must be 18 or older. 

(NO baby-sitting provided). Join us any week! 

¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos 

los lunes, el 12 de Septiembreel 

22 de Mayo, 9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM 

(Puede empezar cualquier semana) 

Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 

North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More) 

Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 

o jan.garza@comcast.net 

Tiene que tener 18 años o más. 

No hay servicios de niñera. 

LỚp HỌC TIẾNG anh MIỂN phi 

Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 12 tháng 9/2016-Ngày 

22 tháng 5/2018, từ 9-11 sáng & 

7-9 chieu’ 

Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North 

#C-8 (ở sau Wings ‘N More) 

Xin liên lạc Jan Garza 832-443-4248 

Jan.garza@comcast.net 

Phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên. 

(Không cung cấp giữ trẻ) 

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 

SCHOLA CANTORUM 

Do you want your children to become lifelong 

servants of the Church? Singing in a children’s 

choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth 

Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting 

children Grades 4-12 for its after-school choir 

program. The choir is responsible for enriching 

the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses 

every Wednesday from 3:45-5 PM. Unique in the 

area, the choir focuses on singing music from 

the rich Catholic tradition, including chant and 

polyphony, as well as the finest modern church 

music. Time is devoted to building the children’s 

skills of music reading, vocal technique, thinking 

about the words and the structure and meaning 

of the Mass. Service hours are available for older 

students. For more information, please contact Dr. 

Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org. 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 

A WELS COMMUNITY 

What’s happening at P. O. P.? 

1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary 

Sunday - come share fun food treats and 

Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary 

Members after Service in the Church reception area. 

Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen 

- better yet, join! 

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the 

children in our preschool ages 3 to 5 

Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children 

in 6 th -8 th grade 

Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and Conversation 

with Pastor Semro: 9 AM - meet him and enjoy 

a nice casual chat about any ole thing. 

www.popcopperfield.org 281-859-0800 

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES 

AT ENGLISH GATEWAY 

English Gateway is a program designed to teach 

conversational English. The vision and desire of 

English Gateway is to assist international families 

in learning and improving English skills to help 

them live and be successful here in the United 

States. We offer 6 different levels and have open 

registration throughout the CFISD school year. 

Childcare is available for free for pre-school children 

as long as they are registered beforehand. 

How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee 

of $20 for the books; classes are free. 

Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou 

City Fellowship, 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429. 

When does English Gateway meet? We offer two 

options: Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, 

Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM. 

What are the starting dates for English Gateway? 

Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM 

For more information, please contact the English 

Gateway Program Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com. 


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ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP 

The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community 

of youth and adult volunteers who encourage 

and support each other in life and in faith. All 

students in grades six through twelve are welcome 

to be part of the Youth Group, which offers 

a wide range of gatherings and events created 

to provide a fun opportunity for learning and 

growth. The Youth Group meets on Sundays 

from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and fellowship 

and on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM for dinner 

and Bible study. For more information, contact 

Kim Houghton at stcyouth@stcuthbert.org. St. 

Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road at Queenston. 

Visit stcuthbert.org for more information. 

CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

www.csopc.org 

Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 

Peter! We meet at a house in Bear Creek, Monday 

nights at 7 PM. Stay after for dessert and fellowship. 

Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc.org or 

713-899-5745 for more information. 

CANYON LAKES WEST COMMUNITY 

CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 

Neighbors of the community gather to meet 

and greet, share in the word and fellowship 

Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg Weekly 

Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit 

www.cypresstxchurch.org or call 713-302-7325 

for more information. 


CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY 

The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to join 

them this Fall as they begin a 7 week video study 

by Priscilla Shirer. “The Armor of God” Bible study 

is every Tuesday morning, at 9:30 AM. NO Child 

Care provided. A book fee does apply. Please join 

us at Christ Covenant Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, 

Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register 

for the series, please go to www.christcov.net. 

THE FAMILY OF FAITH 

LUTHERAN CHURCH 

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM 

and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate 

a new book of the Bible. All are invited. 

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is 

invited to join every Wednesday morning at 6:30 

AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). 

OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 

10 AM service. Join us upstairs in the movie room 

where we watch music videos, video clips, skits 

and other media then relate it to God and your life. 

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY 

AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living 

Word Lutheran Church is informal, but with an 

emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you to join 

us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come 

with your Bible when you are able to and please 

invite your friends and neighbors for some great 

study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets 

from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the 

Micah Room in the Administrative Building. Living 

Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the 

corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). 

A private Facebook page will be used to communicate 

information and facilitate discussion. If 

you would like to be added to the group, please 

email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your 

preferred email and phone number. 

ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES 

Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, at the corner 

of West Road and Queenston. Website at stcuthbert.org. 

ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great 

group of fun loving people! The group meets for 

Bible study and good-natured discussion every 

Thursday afternoon at 1 PM and have a monthly 

luncheon every third Thursday. All are welcome; 

you don’t have to be a senior citizen to attend. Contact 

Sally Mahon at sally@stcuthbert.org for more info. 

MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD (MOMS) - If you are 

about to be a mother, a mother of preschoolers, 

a mother of high school students or anywhere in 

between, you are invited to St. Cuthbert Church’s 

Ministry of Motherhood (MOMs) for Beth Moore’s 

DVD-based Bible study David: Seeking a Heart 

Like His. The group meets every Monday from 

9:10-11:30 AM and the study begins on Monday, 

September 11 th . The study guide is available for 

$16 and scholarships are available. Childcare is 

provided at no charge. For more info, contact 

Beth Micek at myc@stcuthbert.org. 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH - 

BIBLE STUDIES 

9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship 

Hall - Learn the History that goes along with The 

Word. Grow in faith and Godly living. 

9 AM Sundays: 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month 

- Teen Bible Study 

BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 

SINGLE MOMS BIBLE STUDY 

The Single Moms class at Bear Creek Church invites you 

to come join us as we study the Bible, share and pray 

for each other and have great times of fellowship. Our 

Bible Study enables us to embrace our lives as single 

women and moms and overcome the challenges that 

arise as we manage our homes, work and friendships. 

We are beginning a new study series that addresses our 

view of WORK. Whether you are a stay at home mom 

or a mom that works outside the home, work reaches 

all of us. The group meets Sunday mornings at 11 AM 

in Room ED101 at Bear Creek Baptist Church located 

at 5901 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. (at W. Little York 

intersection). Ministry opportunities are also available 

for your children, preschool through high school. For 

more information, please call or text Frances at 713- 

542-7062 or Averil at 832-573-9684. 

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School News 

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

Through January 4 th - Student/Staff Holiday 

January 5 th - Professional Day 

January 8 th - Classes Resume 

January 15 th - Student/Staff Holiday 

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To become a mentor, you must attend a training session (REGISTER), 

complete a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to a 

criminal history record check. 

Training Sessions - Registration is REQUIRED. 

• Register for a training session. 

• If you would like to schedule mentor training at your place of business, 

please contact the Community Engagement department, Leslie Francis, 

Director of Marketing and Business Relations at 281-894-3950. 

• A volunteer portal account will be created for you in Raptor once 

you have been approved as a mentor (this is the system that the front 

desk will use at the school in order to give you a nametag). Your login 

information will then be sent to you by Raptor via email. 

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CFISD MENTOR PROGRAM 

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and focus on future education and 

career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a 

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student with his/her academic and social development. Mentors meet 

with students one-on-one for approximately 30 minutes each week. 

Currently, over 700 mentors are matched with students. Mentors must 

be 18 years or older. 

Cy-Fair High School head football coach Ed Pustejovsky (center) is 

joined by his fellow winners at the annual Touchdown club of Houston 

UIL awards dinner. Pustejovsky received the John Kelley Coach of the 

Year Award, as he led the Bobcats to the Class 6A Division II semifinals. 

Offensive Player of the Year was Fort Bend Ridge Point tight end Mustapha 

Muhammad (left) and Defensive Player of the Year was Spring Westfield 

defensive tackle Keondre Coburn. 


Cypress Ranch High School 

senior offensive lineman Colten 

Blanton (left) is honored as a 

finalist for the Dick Peebles 

Offensive Player of the Year 

Award by the Touchdown Club of 

Houston. Presenting the finalist 

plaque to Thompson is Keith 

Kilgore, a Touchdown Club Board 

member. 

Langham Creek High School 

head football coach Todd 

Thompson (left) is honored as 

a finalist for the John Kelley 

Coach of the Year Award by the 

Touchdown Club of Houston. 

Presenting the finalist plaque 

to Thompson is Keith Kilgore, 

a Touchdown Club Board 

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Cy-Fair High School senior linebacker Jace Bobo (left) was a finalist for 

the Clark Nealon Defensive Player of the Year Award by the Touchdown 

Club of Houston. He and Bobcats head football coach Ed Pustejovsky 

represented Cy-Fair at the awards dinner. 

TOUCHDOWN CLUB COACH OF THE YEAR 

Cy-Fair High School head football coach Ed Pustejovsky earned the top 

coaching award by the Touchdown Club of Houston, as he received the 

John Kelley Coach of the Year Award at the 38 th annual awards dinner, 

held December 13 th at the JW Marriott. Pustejovsky’s win is the first for 

CFISD since former Bobcats head coach Ronny Peacock was named 

Coach of the Year in 1999. 

“Coach Pustejovsky is very deserving of the Houston Touchdown Club’s 

Coach of the Year award,” said Ray Zepeda, director of athletics. “He and 

his staff have been a model of excellence and consistency over the course 

of many seasons.” 

Langham Creek head coach Todd Thompson was a finalist for the 

coaching award after he lead the Lobos to an 11-2 season and berth 

in the Class 6A Division II Region III final. They met Cy-Fair in a historic 

all-CFISD regional championship game. CFISD also had finalists for the 

two player awards. Cy-Fair senior linebacker Jace Bobo was nominated 

for the Clark Nealon Defensive Player of the Year Award, while Cypress 

Ranch senior offensive lineman Colten Blanton was a finalist for the Dick 

Peebles Offensive Player of the Year Award. 


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COPPERFIELD CHURCH WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL 

Copperfield Church’s Weekday Preschool program will begin registering 

for the 2018-2019 school year in February. Our currently 

enrolled families and Copperfield Church members will register 

on January 25 th . Registration will open to the general public on 

Monday, February 5 th . For those interested in touring the facility, 

tours will be given at 10:30 AM on the following dates: January 

25 th , 30 th and February1st. 

Children ages 18 months through 5 years of age will learn of God’s 

love through Bible stories, prayer, Bible activities, arts, crafts, 

music and playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes use the ABEKA 

curriculum and other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658 for 

more information. The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North. 

GENESIS ACADEMY LOCATED AT 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 

The Genesis Academy is registering for the 2018 school year. We offer 

a mixed age classroom for children ages 3-5. Our Preschool Program 

is from 9 AM-1 PM and we offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 day classes. Our child care 

is from 6:30 AM-6 PM, M-F. We are a State Licensed facility located 

at 16650 Longenbaugh Drive. Please call the office at 281-859-6200 

to schedule a tour. Website: www.thegenesisacademy.com. 

Special Events: 

Ballet and movement lessons - weekly 

Piano lessons with Pastor Semro - weekly 

Chapel with Pastor Semro - weekly 

Football Friday - learn about the city where our 

Texans will be playing on Sunday 

“I’m In PAIN” 

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We are often asked, “What’s the best way of finding out whether or not a doctor 

of chiropractic can help my problem?” 

We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination, 

including x-rays. And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation 

and examination, including x-rays, if necessary, 

(procedures that normally cost $187.00 or more) for $25.00. 

We will make this special program available through January. 

The only exception to the offer involves personal injury cases (workers’ compensation 

and auto accidents) in which there is no charge directly to the patient. 

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OF THE DANGER SIGNALS: 

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YOUR INITIAL VISIT WILL INCLUDE: 

✓ A private consultation with the doctor. 

✓ X-rays, if necessary. 

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orthopedic & neurological test. 

✓ A confidential report of our findings. 

✓An explanation of our treatment procedure 

if we determine chiropractic can help you. 

✓A REFERRAL TO THE PROPER SPECIALIST IF WE 

DETERMINE CHIROPRACTIC CAN’T HELP YOU. 

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER 

CLUB T3 REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2018 IS NOW OPEN! 

This after school program and ministry of Lifepath Church, focuses 

on three principles - teaching, training and tutoring. These principles 

are accomplished through partnerships with the children’s 

families, the community and the staff and volunteers of Lifepath 

Church. 

Our staff and volunteers provide a safe, structured and positive 

environment that allows children to thrive emotionally, spiritually, 

socially and educationally. The program emphasizes training children 

in Christian values for problem solving, relationship building 

and life application. Tutoring and homework assistance, provided 

by staff and volunteers, improves children’s school experience by 

continuing to build a strong educational foundation. 

Club T3 follows the CFISD school calendar and serves all children, 

K-5 th grade at just $40/month, Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 

6 PM. For registration or more information contact Jackie Martinez 

at 281-855-0222 or visit our website: www.lifepathHouston.com. 

CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL 

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT 

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving 

the Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed 

facility operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 

18 months through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are 

welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. 

CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM 

beginning January 17 th and continuing through February 7 th . 

Join the Preschool directors in the gym where they will answer 

questions and discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special 

events, schedules, etc.) with interested families in the community. 


Families that attend one of our tours can register before our open 

family registration. Come and find out how! 

Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held 

on Thursday, February 8 th at 11 AM in gym. We are located at 18081 

West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further 

information, please call 281-859-1612. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

We welcomed the marching band from Lutheran High North to our 

campus this fall for a fun day of entertainment. Our advanced band 

joined the marching band to entertain crowds both on our campus 

and on the football field for Friday Night Lights. We are proud to 

announce that three of our advanced band students have been accepted 

into the Houston Area Private School Honor Band. 

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In November, we honored the 

Veterans in our community 

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and musical entertainment. 

Our middle school adopted 

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On December 1 st , our middle school and their families enjoyed Games 

Night, an evening of fun and fellowship playing board games and 

enjoying time together. 

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 

If a small class size, Christian environment and well-rounded education 

is what you want for your student, I invite you to attend our Open 

House on January 24 th , from 8:30 AM-12 PM. This is an opportunity 

to spend “a day in life of a King,” tour our campus, sit in a class and 

meet with current parents to learn more about our Epiphany family. 

Applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning 

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Family 

Focus 

Happy New Year 

New Year’s Resolutions: Bryan - Lose 15 pounds and become 

more active. More walks for the dogs, maybe getting up 

earlier to get some exercise in before work. Trying to be 

less exhausted after the work day! Closer relationships with 

relatives. Boys - Help Maxwell begin to read and help Calvin 

to adjust to life at a new school. They both have goals to 

become better skateboarders! Anette: Determined to get in 

shape this year and is contemplating a vegan-inspired diet. 

Ringing in the New Year: “We don’t really do anything at all! Most times, we won’t even make it up to see the ball drop! We usually 

try to stay out of the chaos and chill out at home! Would love to see some more snow!” 

New Year’s Day Feast: Although this family doesn’t have a traditional meal on New Year’s Day, they have enjoyed a hearty meal of 

pork and sauerkraut for a few years but haven’t continued that trend since being in Texas. 

New Year, All The Feels: “I think we all appreciate the calendar giving us an opportunity to start over from something if we wish. Of 

course we can make resolutions at any time, but when you do it in January, you know that there are tons of other people that are 

doing the same thing so you don’t feel so alone. You can choose to fix something, start something new or just strengthen something 

about yourself and you have an opportunity for a fresh start simply because of the calendar.” 

2017 Reflections: “Probably the importance of family. Both our actual family and our church/neighborhood family. We›ve got family 

in Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Florida and here. The opportunities we get to visit with those families are the best. Whether it is a trip to 

Florida or visits from the Ohio and Indiana peoples, those are the times that stand out the most in our minds. We moved to a new 

house in 2017 which was a big change for us and the process of selling our house, finding a new one and moving is certainly a 

huge event for us from 2017 that we will not forget. The help we received from family and friends during that time was amazing to 

us and the ability to provide something better for our kids and our future was a blessing.” 

2018 Predictions: “Binge watching Netflix shows will actually become a diagnosed disease recognized by the American Medical 

Association. Someone will invent a pair of pants made entirely out of bacon and the Houston Zoo will be closed for a week due to 

an unfortunate event involving said pants and a curious badger.” 

2018 Plans: With Anette’s entrepreneurial spirit, she is always finding new business opportunities. Although they don’t have anything 

specific nailed down, there will surely be plenty of new adventures ahead for this dynamic family. Of course, they might take a trip 

or two over to Florida to visit relatives. And how cool is this – the kids would love to start training to be American Ninja Warriors! 

Family Roster 

Mom: Anette - Licensed Veterinary Technician, pet 

sitter and self-taught dog groomer. Loves to watch her 

boys play sports and develop into little men, clean the 

house and pretty much anything to do with animals. 

Dad: Bryan – Works in the County Permits Department. 

Enjoys building things, woodworking, aspires to be a 

good provider for the family and raise his children to 

be respectful, hard-working young men. 

Calvin: 7 YO 2 nd grader. Loves to skateboard, play 

basketball and soccer. Great at drawing, very 

resourceful and creative . 

Maxwell: 5 YO preschooler. Very social, loves to 

skateboard and swim, play with his friends. Has a great 

imagination and loves pretending to destroy things... 

sometimes actually destroying them by accident! 

Favorite Family Pastimes 

Going to the pool, walking to the park and 

playground area. Playing outside and working 

around the house also keeps this family pleasantly 

occupied. Exploring nearby restaurants is another 

favorite activity this family enjoys, who are happy 

to have a wide array of dining, shopping and 

entertainment options close by. 

We Would Love to 

Feature Your Family! 

Each month, one family will be chosen 

from one of our communities. 

To feature your family, email 

familyfocus@krenekprinting.com. 

TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 

17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-6060 

www.TexasChristianSchool.org 

Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 25 

years. We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. 

We want to invite you to our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE on January 12 th 

& February 21 st at 6:30 PM to come and observe our astounding 

student’s accomplishments, meet the finest staff in all of Texas and 

tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS educates student’s ages 4 

months-12 th grade using challenging curriculum, instilling character 

development and raising spiritual leaders. We look forward to 

meeting you and your family real soon! 

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

Covenant Academy is a classical Christian K-12, college preparatory 

school serving Cypress and the surrounding areas. We are a community 

committed to partnering with families to train and raise 

up the next generation of leaders equipped to impact our culture. 

We invite you to visit our school and to experience first-hand the 

difference a classical education can make! 

Thursday, February 8, 2018: High School Preview at 7 PM 

It’s never too early to plan for the future. Please join us to learn 

more about Covenant’s High School program... the beginning, 

the end and everything in between. Topics for the night include: 

Academics - Great Books, Great Ideas and Great Conversations, 

Overview of College Advising at Covenant, Voices of Experience, 

DC Trip and Grand Tour. Walk-ins are welcome, online registrations 

are preferred. 

Thursday, February 15, 2018: Be a “Patriot for a Day!” 

Prospective students will shadow a Covenant student in their current 

grade level for either a half day (Grammar School: Grades 1 to 

6) or whole day (Upper School: Grades 7 to 12). 

Thursday, February 15, 2018: Kinder Round-Up from 9-10:30 AM 

Prospective Kinder students and their parents are invited to spend 

the morning in our Kindergarten classroom participating in activities 

and lessons designed to give you the opportunity to experience 

Covenant Academy. 

For more information and to RSVP, please visit CovenantAcademy- 

Houston.org or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 

11711 Telge Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge. 

PERSPECTIVE 

9191 Barker Cypress Rd. 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR 

WINTER MINI-MESTER AND SPRING! 

LSC-CyFair offers affordable and flexible options to earn degrees, 

workforce certificates and more with classes available day, night, 

weekends, on campus or online. Registration continues for spring 

semester with classes that begin Jan. 16, 2018. Register now at the 


Barker Cypress campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks 

Center location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the 

LSC-Cypress Center located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also 

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

832-782-5000 for information. For Weekend College information, call 

832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college. 

A.L.L. OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS 50 AND BETTER SET JAN. 12 TH 

It’s time for active adults 50 and better to enjoy making new friends 

as well as a wide variety of classes, day trips, activities and experiences 

in the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Lone Star 

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

12 th on the campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. The annual membership 

fee of $20 allows members to attend most classes free (with some 

requiring only a nominal event, supply or entrance fee) as well as 

take advantage of extra perks at the college and in the area, such as 

discounts at plays, concerts, movies and restaurants. For a course 

schedule, information and to register for classes, visit the Continuing 

Education office in the Center for Academic and Student Affairs 

(CASA) 116 or go to LoneStar.edu/cyfair-ALL. 

LIBRARY OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE 

The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch 

offers children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs, 

workshops, blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round. 

Go online to LoneStar.edu/library for information. 

 

PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, 

GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS 

Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in 

designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit 

is now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone 

Star College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with 

LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid 

receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license 

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

for complete information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or 

email parking@lonestar.edu. 

STEVE TOUCHY 

Attorney At Law 

Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983 

Copperfield/Cypress 

• Wills • Trusts • Probate 

• Divorce • Employment 

• Adoption • Consumer Law 

• Incorporation • Collections 

• Partnership • Liens 

• Real Estate • Commercial Law 

281-858-0700 

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15840 FM 529, Suite 280 

Houston, Texas 77095 

Located in the Chase Bank Building on FM 529 


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Library 

News 

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY 

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885 

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, 

Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM, Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, 

Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM. 

Library Closed Until Further Notice 

The library endured extensive flood damage due to Hurricane 

Harvey. The Katherine Tyra Branch will be closed for renovation 

until further notice. 

• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Clay’s Restaurant 

- Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located at 

17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084, 

• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Bear Creek United 

Methodist Church - Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located at 16000 

Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 (in mobile building rooms 

Hope 1 & Hope 2). 

The Katherine Tyra Bear Creek popup libraries include storytime, 

crafts for children, laptops with internet access for public use and 

several types of books for all ages are available to checkout. Patrons 

can also return materials that they’ve borrowed. There will be a late 

afternoon Pokemon Club for teens after 4 PM. For details about the 

Pokemon Club, call Shandy at 713-466-4438. 

• Preschool & Toddler Storytime - 11:15 AM at Clay’s Restaurant on 

Thursdays AND at Bear Creek United Methodist Church on Tuesdays. 

Clay’s Restaurant is located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. 

Join us for fun, singing, dancing, stories & crafts. 

• Infant Time - Tuesdays at 2 PM only at the Bear Creek United Methodist 

Church, 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084. Storytime 

for children 0-18 months and their caregiver. Songs, finger plays, 

rhymes and toys. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 

call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net. 

NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429, 281-890-2665, 

www.hcpl.net 

Hours of Service - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, 

Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday -12 AM-8 PM, 

Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10 AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed. 

LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY 

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

281-290-3210 

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, 

Friday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm and Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm. 

HCPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program began on June 5th. 

Programs available for Adults, Teens, and Children. 

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore 

accepts gently used books year-round, offering them to the public 

for a set donation amount. The store is open six days a week and 

staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help 

support our community library. 

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

for news and events about the library and college 

and in the community. 

• Facebook at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. 

• weekly events & programs email reminder, the Library eUpdate: 

subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099. 

Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library 

or visit the website for up-to-date information. 

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 

1 PM, LRNC 131 

Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 1 PM, LRNC 131 

or 7 PM, LRNC 215 


Book Clubs: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131 

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group 

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 am, LRNC 116. 

Computer Workshops, LRNC 105 

Call for info. 

eBook/eReader Workshops 

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment 

at Lonestar.edu/library/15938. 

ESL: Talk Time - LoneStar.edu/library/15209 

Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215 

Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215 

Spanish Conversation Club 

Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131 

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118 

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at LoneStar. 

edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services 

or call 281-290-3214/3218. 

Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library 

or visit the website for up-to-date information. 

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

Book Club: (Registration required) 

Screen - Play: 

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

Movie - Teen Room. 

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See the full schedule of Teen's Programs and Activities at 

LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. 

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

• Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

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

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 

10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

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

Baby Pajama Time: 1st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months) 

family Storytime: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages) 

Family Fun Activities, 5 PM: 

Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children. 

Family Game Night: 

Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children. 

See the full schedule of Children's Programs and Activities at Lone- 

Star.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and 

open to the public. 


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Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding 

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing 

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling 

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Sports 

HOMESCHOOL BASEBALL 

The West Houston Thunder is a baseball program for homeschool 

boys between the ages of 8-18. Spring registration is now open and 

ends January 31 st . We offer baseball programs for Elementary, 

Intermediate, Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity level competition. 

We regularly compete against schools, leagues, select teams 

and other homeschool teams. Our practice location is Memorial 

Ashford Little League, 12900 Westmere Drive, Houston. Contact 

WHThunderInfo@gmail.com for more information. 

TEXAS TERRAPINS SWIM TEAM 

Start the New Year off right! If you’re interested in joining a fun and 

competitive swim team, Texas Terrapins Swim Team has year-round 

open enrollment. Register in January for the Spring Season. Take 

the time to check us out and you will see why TTST is… a Stroke 

Above the Rest! Need more information: Email: join@texasterrapins.com, 

call 832-736-5497 or check out our website at www. 

texasterrapins.com under upcoming events. 

NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

HOLDS REGISTRATION FOR 31 ST SEASON 

The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 31 st Anniversary 

Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation 

breakfast on Saturday, February 3, 2018, for all boys and girls who 

are interested in joining for the 2018 track season. The breakfast 

starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community 

Center Forum located at 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. 

The event is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for the 

2018 spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers 

coaches, staff and other new and returning athletes. The event will 

be highlighted by a special presentation from a member of the USA 

Track &Field Olympic organization (USATF). All athletes and parents 

who wish to join the Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation. 

The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, 

affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program 

of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle 

distance, distance and relays and sanctioned “field” events such 

as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus 

and javelin. 

For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, 

please visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact 

Linette Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or “Like” the club on 

Facebook. 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

LW Sports Jr. Rocket’s Spring Basketball & Cheerleading 

Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! (age as of Sept. 1, 2017) 

Cost: $75 per person 

Includes reversible Rockets Jersey and a ticket to a 

Rockets basketball game! 

For more info & to Register visit: www.livingword.church/sports 

USA FIT CYPRESS 

Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA 

Fit Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of 

marathons and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve 

never run a step before, training with our group will help you 

conquer mental and physical barriers you never thought possible. 

Beginner, walker, seasoned runner? No matter your conditioning 

or pace, we have a place for you. Over the course of six months, our 

coaches will help you achieve your personal best in a non-intimidating, 

fun and safe environment. 

We will provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities for 

group training throughout the week with our distance runs on Saturday 

morning at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland Lake Parkway 


in Bridgeland. Registration for our Winter Season is open and the 

programs officially began June 3 rd . Visit us at www.usafitcypress. 

com to register or for more information. 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join 

in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth 

to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more 

information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball 

Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@ 

netballamerica.com for further information. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track 

and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls 

ages 6 to 18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental 

stamina. We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area 

including McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes 

High School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for 

a location near you. 

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION 

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, 

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

LADIES GOLF 

A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No 

handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve 

your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday 

mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail. 

com or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We 

invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf 

Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends 

and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, 

contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com 

or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net. 

CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB 

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 

off of Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a 

Couch-to-5k training plan for those new to running, as well as training 

plans for half and full marathons. Come meet lots of other Cypress 

residents and find some new running buddies. Distance runs are on 

Saturday mornings and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of 

Coles Crossing Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit 

http://cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit 

club with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun 

social environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration 

is now open for the 2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby. 

com. Enquiries may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come 

and join the fastest growing club in Houston! 


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PET INFORMATION 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If 

your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. 

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It 

may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show 

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 

(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control) 

The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals 

found on their website and updates it twice daily. If you have lost 

your pet, please check this website, www.hcphes.org/vph. 

Have you lost a pet? 

Start your search immediately, don’t wait to make flyers. 

Contact all possible animal control or animal welfare agencies in 

the area. Visit each location at least every other day. 

Call your pet’s veterinarian and the microchip company to make 

sure they have current contact information for you. A citizen may try 

to call the veterinarian’s office or microchip company themselves 

from your pet’s tags. 

Call all the veterinarians in your area to alert them to the description 

of your lost pet in case someone brings it to their clinic. 

Check with your neighbors, especially families with children and 

ask if they’ve seen a pet that looks like yours. 

Search your neighborhood on foot, your pet maybe be nearby but 

is injured and unable to get back home. 

Leave a towel or article of clothing with your scent on it outside of 

your home. Your pet may be disorientated and will be attracted 

by your scent. 

Have you found a pet? 

First, think of the animal as lost and not abandoned and make every 

effort to reunite the animal to an owner. 

Contact the HCPH VPH office by telephone and report the animal 

as found. 

Bring the animal to the HCPH VPH facility or check with a local 

veterinarian to scan the animal for a microchip. 

Return to the place where you found the animal and put up a found 

pet poster near that location. 

If you find the owner, especially off a newspaper or website posting, 

ask them to provide a picture of the animal and meet in a public 

place like a police station. 

More information about Microchips & Microchip companies 

A microchip is a small device (size of a grain of rice) that is permanent 

and implanted with a needle under the skin of pets. 

Pets do not have to be given any pain medication or anesthesia to 

implant a microchip. 

Microchips are not likely to move or need repair if implanted correctly. 

Microchips, when scanned, show a unique code. The microchip 

must be registered with the corresponding microchip manufacture 

to record any owner and animal data. 

Microchips do not work like GPS locators or LoJack and cannot give 

a signal to find the location of your lost pet. 

SOURCE 

Harris county Public Health Department, Veterinary Public Health 

(formerly called Harris County Animal Control), 612 Canino Road, 

Houston, Texas 77076, 281-999-3191, www.hcphes.org/vph. 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running 

at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many 

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could 

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be 

kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris 

County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized 

to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow 

any dog or cat to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog 

or cat under the following circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable 

of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does 

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you 

work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly 

restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place 

for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not 

only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, 

but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or 

possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

Please remember that cats fall under the same laws as dogs and 

must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises 

of the owner. We’ve been told that spreading moth balls in flower 

beds might keep cats away. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that 

is not properly restrained please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT 

DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY 

People often say “I wish I could donate to your organization, but I’m 

low on funds.” That’s alright. How would you like to help Loving Arms 

Pet Placement rescue on a regular basis without spending a cent? 

To donate painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, 

enter 84029, click on Loving Arms Pet Placement to attach our 

rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use your Kroger card, 

LAPP gets money donated to our vet bills from Kroger. 

CUSTOM GIFT WRAPPING! As our final fundraiser, from December 

17th-24th, we will be happy to wrap purchases from Barnes and Noble 

as well as other gifts you bring in. Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Noble 

Champions Shopping Center, 5303 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77069. 

Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and cat 

rescue in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website 

at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us at Petsmart on 

Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from 11 AM until 5 PM. 


CURRIED CHICKEN 

You could make this on National Cream Puff Day January 12 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed 

Salt and ground black pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon paprika or to taste 

1 tablespoon butter 

1 apple, cored and chopped 

1 onion, chopped 

1 tablespoon curry powder or more to taste 

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 

1 cup half-and-half cream 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken 

pieces in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season the chicken 

liberally with salt, pepper and the paprika, set aside. 

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple and 

onion to the melted butter, season with the curry powder and cook 

and stir until the apple and onion are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the 

mushroom soup and half-and-half into the mixture until completely 

combined, spoon over the chicken pieces. 

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the 

juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted 

into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 

180 degrees F (82 degrees C).Source: allrecipes.com 

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST 

You could make this on National Cheese Day January 30 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

Cooking spray 

3 eggs 

2 cups half-and-half 

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 pinch ground cinnamon 

6 croissants, split 

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 


 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 

Spray the griddle with cooking spray. 

Whisk eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Add half-and-half, vanilla 

extract and cinnamon to eggs and whisk until frothy. Dunk croissants, 

1 at a time, into egg mixture just until both sides are coated. 

Cook croissants on the hot griddle, split-side down, until golden brown, 

2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden 

brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining croissants. Sprinkle 

confectioners’ sugar over croissants. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

 

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