Windstone Colony January 2018

WINDSTONE COLONY
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January 2018
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Teenage Job Seekers... 3
Houston Events 14
Community Events... 16
School News... 20
Libraries... 26
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WINDSTONE COLONY
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Vannor Properties - 832-593-7300
management@windstonecolony.com
Jessica Riggs - Property Mgr.
Candace Buenger - Property Asst.
Police/Fire Emergency 911
Sheriff’s Office 713-221-6000
SCHOOLS
Cy-Fair ISD Adminstration 281-897-4000
Cy-Fair ISD Transportation 281-463-5978
Sheridan Elementary 281-856-1420
Thorton Middle School 281-856-1500
Cy-Lakes High School 281-856-3800
UTILITIES
CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111
Power Outages 1-800-332-7143
WCA Waste Corp. 281-368-8397
MUD #284 - Si Environmental 832-490-1600
Street Lights - Not Working 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DUMP IN TEXAS
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 365.012 and Texas Water Code Section
7 states it is a criminal offense to illegally to dump waste in Texas. Depending
upon the offense the person(s) can face penalties up to $100,000 and or up
to 5 years in the state jail.
Too many homeowners and lawn crews aren’t aware of the difference between
storm drains and sewers. Sewers carry sewage “black water” that
comes from toilets and other household drains. It is sent, via underground
pipes, to treatment plants. Typically, we don’t see these pipes or openings.
Storm drains lead to a separate pipe system. Openings are visible from
the street. They are designed to route rain runoff into large pipes that lead
directly to major ditches, bayous and other waterways, which ultimately
empty into Galveston Bay. There’s no treatment or filtering of this water
between your yard and the bay.
It is your responsibility to make sure that nothing but untainted rainwater
flows from your yard into storm drains. Lawn clippings, leaves and other
debris often clump, contributing to flooding in your neighborhood. And
that’s only the beginning.
If you’ve used chemicals on your lawn or garden, they may contaminate
the water that runs off from rains or your sprinkler system.
Even nontreated lawn clippings do harm. When they decompose, they
release carbon and nitrogen that feeds undesirable algae, which, in turn,
use up oxygen in the water, contributing to fish kills.
This is not just a matter of civic concern or responsibility. It’s the law:
“Sweeping grass, leaves, grass clippings, yard waste, etc., into a storm drain
is cited as a civil solid-waste violation of State Municipal Solid Waste rules,
Chapter 330.15 (a)(1). Civil penalties are $50 to $25,000 per day per violation.
Criminal penalties, if pursued, are $500 to $100,000 per day per violation.”
TRASH COLLECTION
Regular trash pick-up days are Wednesday and Saturday. Heavy
trash pick-up is also available to residents on Wednesday or
Saturday, but only one of these days per household per week.
Recycle day is every Saturday.
Residents should contact Waste Corporation directly with any
questions.
WCA Waste Corporation
8515 Highway 6 South Houston, TX 77083
Office: 281.368.8397www.wcawaste.com/houston
COMMUNICATIONS
Windstone Colony Community Association, Inc. has another way
to communicate to you. We have setup an email distribution list
to keep you up to date on the latest announcements and meeting
notifications. Don’t worry we will not be sending out emails to
you too often. If this sounds like something you want to subscribe
to, then send an email message from the email account you want
to use to: announcements-subscribe@windstonecolony.com
You can remove your email address from the list too, just send
a message to:
announcements-unsubscribe@windstonecolony.com
Once subscribe you will receive an email from the list, with additional
information about subscribing and unsubscribing. You
can ignore that email information. Only the above information
is all you need to know to get this to work.
HOW TO CONTACT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY
VanMor Properties, Inc.
8711 Hwy. 6 North, Suite 270 Houston, TX 77095
Phone: 832-593-7300 Fax: 832-593-7301
Email: management@windstonecolony.com
The best option, ecologically speaking, is to re-mow several times so the
clippings will sink down into the lawn and break down quickly, providing
valuable fertilizer. Alternatively, bag lawn clippings, allow them to compost
and then spread them on the lawn. Don’t put these bags out for the trash.
This contributes to landfill problems.
The pipelines that go through our subdivision is also not an approved
solid waste site.
If you send your clippings and other yard wastes off with your yardmen,
please impress on them the importance of not flushing them down the
drain or dumping them in an unapproved waste site.
If you are someone that has dumped your yard waste onto the pipelines
we will give you 30 days to remove this before we report you to the proper
authorities.
If you see someone illegally dumping down the storm drains report it to
the Harris County MUD #284 at 281-240-1988.
If you see someone illegally dumping on the pipelines or anywhere else
report it to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000.
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ACC
As a reminder, all exterior improvements and structures must be approved
by the Architectural Review Committee. This includes improvements
already made but not approved! When submitting an application,
please include a plat of your lot marked with the location(s) of the
improvement, dimensions, colors, materials and a plan schematic if
applicable. Contact Vanmor if you need an application form.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,
click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
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POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:
• CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN, 2 nd Tuesdays, at Hearthstone Country
Club, 7615 Ameswood, Houston, TX 77095, starting at 10:30 AM, website
at www.cfrw.net.
• CY-FAIR AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB, 1 st Wednesdays, at Romero’s
Las Brazas Restaurant, 15703 Longenbaugh at Highway 6,
starting at 6 PM.
• CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS, third Tuesday of every month.
For more info, contact Cris Hernandez at cytomdems@yahoo.com.
LIONS CLUBS:
• HOUSTON CY-FAIR LIONS CLUB, 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays, 7 PM, at the
Lion’s Den inside Bane Park, at West Little York near Gessner. We have a
catered meal each meeting. Bud Casey, 281-469-5555 or Sandra Martin
281-550-2798.
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KIWANIS/ROTARY CLUBS:
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• BEAR CREEK-COPPERFIELD ROTARY FLAG PROJECT - Please call Darlene
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flags for the major flag holidays.
• CY-FAIR ROTARY CLUB - meets each Monday, at 12 noon, at Carl’s Bar-
B-Que located at 21920 Highway 290 West, in Cypress, Texas. For further
information, contact Justin Lindstrom at 281-493-1141.
• CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB, Hearthstone Country Club, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
(cost of lunch is $10). John Carroll, 281-463-0373; George Crowl, 832-467-
1998 or Peggy Presnell, 281-304-7127 for more info and meeting dates.
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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.
Courtesy of: www.thekingcenter.org/meaning-king-holiday
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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.
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
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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.
INSPIRING HANDS MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH FINANCIAL
AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Each year Inspiring Hands provides scholarships to those with 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 CAMP, Camp Summit, SIRE,
JoyRide & Panther Creek Inspirational Ranch. If non-profit camps or
centers in Texas wish to become partners for the 2018 season, please
visit their website at www.inspiringhands.org for further information.
Funding for Inspiring Hands Scholarships comes from general donations
and their annual Come Together event. This year they held their 3 rd annual
event for IH Scholarships on Friday, October 27 th 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 Drilling; gold sponsor: Kauffman
& Co.; silver sponsors: Allegiance Bank, CDI Safety Services, Crestmark
Construction, Lionel Garza, Platinum Pools and raffle sponsor: Ditch
Witch of Houston.
Applying for a Scholarship
Applications are accepted November 1 st through March 15 th of each year.
Recipients are considered by the Selection Committee on a case-by-case
basis. Although camps and centers may be throughout Texas, applicants
must reside in Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria,
Fort Bend or Waller County, Texas. Final recipients are chosen by the
Selection Committee and awarded by May 1 st of each year. Applications
are available online at www.inspiringhands.org/scholarships.
PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS,
ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC.
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@
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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!
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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.
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“I’m In PAIN”
Can Chiropractic Help ME ?
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.
THESE CONDITIONS ARE SOME
OF THE DANGER SIGNALS:
281-855-2277 Headache
Arthritic pain by stiff neck
Loss of sleep
Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine)
Leg pain & numbness
Arm pain & numbness
Backache
Fatigue
Tension
Whiplash Injury
Reg. $ 187.00 Program
Must present ad at time of appointment.
Expires 1/31/18
YOUR INITIAL VISIT WILL INCLUDE:
✓ A private consultation with the doctor.
✓ X-rays, if necessary.
✓ A thorough spinal examination including
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
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’
in the subject line.
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.com for
more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook.
CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS
Attention all homeschoolers, Classical Conversations is coming
to our area! We will be meeting Mondays, starting this fall, at the
Weekley Community Center on Greenhouse and Longenbaugh
Road. Classical Conversations is a great way to have community
with other homeschool moms and uses the Classical style of learning.
Registration is now open. For more information, please contact
Joy Huynh at joyhuynh77@gmail.com.
SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
Are crows as smart as your 7-year-old? Numerous scientific studies
indicate the answer to that question is yes. In a study done in 2014,
crows were trained to match cards by rewarding them with food
when a correct match was made. Then the experimenters decided
to complicate the test by showing the crows cards that were
noidentical but had the same pattern. The crows were still able to
match them. Then there’s the story of 8-year-old Gabi Mann from
Seattle who began feeding neighborhood crows and in exchange
for food, the birds began to bring her gifts.
Corvids, the family of birds that includes crows, are thought by
many scientists to be among the most intelligent animals on earth.
Here are just a few of the reasons why. Keep in mind these conclusions
are based on scientific tests.
• Crows recognize faces and hold grudges. Just ask someresearchers
in Seattle what happens when you try an experiment on crows
that they don’t like.
• Crows have regional dialects and they communicate with each
other.
• Crows are problem-solvers. A crow unable to crack nuts was observed
putting the nuts on the road and waiting until
cars passed over them.
• Crows use tools. In one experiment, a crow used a wire to
retrieve a stick and then used it to reach some food it wanted. It
was even smart enough to realize it had to bend the
wire first in order to retrieve the stick.
• Crows are caring and nurturing. In 1999, Wallace and Ann Collito
of Massachusetts saw a very small kitten in their yard.
They observed a crow feed the kitten and protect her fromother
animals.
Crows are easily imprinted and when a crow is brought to TWRC
Wildlife Center for rehabilitation, steps are taken to insure this
doesn’t happen. If imprinted, the bird loses it fear of humans and
can’t be released. While rehabilitating, human contact is kept to
a minimum. Sometimes caregivers where masks or refrain from
letting the bird see their face. This will insure a successful release.
For more information about TWRC Wildlife Center, check out our
website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org. We are located at 10801
Hammerly Boulevard in Houston.
8 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

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
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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.
Source: www.redcross.org/what-we-do/blood-donation
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National Compliment Day
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.
Courtesy of: www.livescience.com/35730-five-easy-ways-eat-more-fruits-vegetables.html
10 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

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.
Courtesy of: www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/25-waysto-sneak-in-more-exercise-every-day/
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JUST FOR TODAY
By Dear Abby
This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous advice
columnist Dear Abby. Read on:
“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.
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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!
Source: www.wonderopolis.org
12 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

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Houston
Area
Events
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.
14 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

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.
GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack
of water than from lack of food.
• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.
• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard
fallen blooms.
• 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,
keeping six inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure
tea or blood meal. Water in.
• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw
to prevent freeze damage to crown.
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• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust
off leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects.
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
tender plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when
temperature rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles
or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.
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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.
THEATER/ARTS
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM,
Sundays at 3 PM, January 19-February 11, 2018
Website: www.stageworkshouston.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.
A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM
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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
Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429,
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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
call 713-954-9422 or visit us online at www.
westhoustonchristian.com for more information.
CORNERSTONE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141,
cornerstoneumc.org
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Sometime this fall, thousands of Americans will
suddenly realize that this year, Christmas is in
December and they have done nothing to prepare.
Without preparation they are faced with
paying for their gift giving by starting payments
on credit cards in January. Wouldn’t you like
next year to be different? Sign up for Financial
Peace University and you can start a plan that
will change your future for the good!
Cornerstone United Methodist Church is hosting
Dave Ramsey’s most popular class, Financial
Peace University. Over 20 years several million
families have been positively impacted by this
class. Take advantage of this opportunity before
the cost of materials goes up. For $93 (plus
shipping) and nine weeks of classes you can
change your financial future forever. You do, of
course have to put the principles Dave teaches
into practice. You will have a new way of living
for the rest of your life.
Classes begin on Thursday, January 9 th at 7-8:30
PM and continue for nine weeks. You can attend
a free preview class (only 20 minutes) on Thursday,
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.
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Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North
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Phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên.
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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.
Community Newsletter | January 2018
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.
WWW.CFISD.NET
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
PRESCHOOLS
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
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.
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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.
Community Newsletter | January 2018
In November, we honored
the Veterans in our community
with a student led
luncheon and musical entertainment.
Our middle school
adopted our neighboring
CFISD elementary school
and at Christmastime we
were able to share a Christmas
treat with each student
and faculty member.
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 January 29, 2018. For more information, call
713-896-1843 or visit our website www.epiphanylutheranschool.org.
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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).
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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 CovenantAcademyHouston.org
or call 281-373-2233. The school address is
11711 Telge Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge.
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Yoga, Skeeters Baseball, Mary Kay/Kellye Slatton, Ace Hardware,
Karbach, Republic/Jim Barrackman, Merle Norman, Astros,
Vicky Lynns, Aspire Tutoring, Himalaya Bazaar, Elaine’s Florist &
Gift Baskets/Elaine Nevarez, Cake Fine Pastry/Liz Hale, Rockets,
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Villasport Cypress, Lipsense/Karyn Hughes, Lux Nail Spa, Target,
Aerodrome, Cinemark, Copperfield Bowl, Cynthia Woods Pavilion,
Track 21, The Cheese Bar, Chipotle, Panera, Pappas Restaurants,
Spirit Yard Signs/Denise Bridges, Great Southern Music, Fine
Gifts/Jeannine Henry, Revived Glory Awards/Lucy Wiedenfeld, All
Occasion Cards/Ana Reese, Houston National/Sterling Golf Club,
Four Seasons Day Spa, Tshirt Quilt/Carolyn Shimoda, Painting With
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CFISD MENTOR PROGRAM
The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers from
businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the community
and the school district designed to encourage students (elementary
through high school) to finish school and focus on future education and
career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a
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.
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.
Community Newsletter | January 2018
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23

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
member.
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.
CY-FAIR’S ED PUSTEJOVSKY
NAMED 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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,
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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
Community Newsletter | January 2018
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.
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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.
25

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
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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
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Screen - Play:
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM:
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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.
Community Newsletter | January 2018
27

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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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