Cimarron February 2018

Cimarron Star
Official Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Family Focus... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 9
Engagement Stories 10
Community Events... 12
Volunteers Needed... 14
Houston Area Events... 16
Flu Prevention Tips... 17
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Family
Focus
Why They Love Living in Katy
“Our family has lived in Katy for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine
our children growing up in a better city. Katy has the hometown feel of
the both small towns that Patrick and Melissa were born in. Patrick is
originally from Lumberton, Texas and Melissa was born in Hardinsburg,
Kentucky. People in Katy are friendly and always willing to lend a
helping hand to their neighbors. Katy is “country” with all the amenities
of the city and Houston is close enough that if you want to see a major
sporting event, concert, theater, etc., you are able to. We love the
people and pride in Tigerland!”
What They Love to Do
This family most enjoys the local parks
in Katy, feeding ducks and being in
the outdoors. They love to explore the
local businesses in Old Katy, especially
antique and resale shops where hidden
treasures are often found. The Katy
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most
anticipated events of the year, as well
as the parade and the Katy Rodeo.
Love is in the Air
How They Express It: “Something you will hear many times a day in our home is one person will say
‘Love y’all’ and you will hear all the other family members reply with ‘Love y’all.’ Levi is usually the first
one to prompt this but we all do it when we want to. I think this makes our family unique because we
do remind each other through our love language of what we mean to each other, daily.”
Celebrating Valentine’s Day: The family gets in the spirit of this holiday by enjoying mom’s decorating
in a special part of their home, and indulging in a nice meal together at home or at a restaurant.
They give each other special tokens of their admiration for each other and of course, enjoy creating,
crafting and delivering their Valentines.
What Makes It Tick: They love reminding their family and friends about how much they mean to them,
which is what Valentine’s Day is all about for this tribe. Keeping in mind how much Jesus loves them
and how He asks them to love one another is also an important reflection on this holiday.
Family Roster
Dad: Patrick, Machine Shop
Supervisor (Precision-Hayes,
Sugar Land). Machinist for
over 25 years, learned the
trade in his dad’s machine
shop in Beaumont, TX.
Avid gun collector, enjoys
spending time on the gun
range.
Mom: Melissa, Accounting (Linco
Construction, Katy). Loves crafting,
decorating, traveling and supporting
her boys in all they do. World traveler
and especially fond of Germany and
German culture (spent many summers
with grandparents there). Aspires
to own a farm one day with cows,
chickens lambs and lots of dogs.
Koen: 11 YO boy. Loves to ride his hoverboard,
bike and go-kart. An avid gamer, enjoys building
things on his computer. Member of the National
Junior Honor Society, loves joining various clubs
at his school. Has played soccer with FFPS since
he was four years old, has been a great way for
the family to spend time together cheering him on.
Aspires to be a singer and will be starting music
and voice lessons in 2018!
Levi: 8 YO boy. Enjoys playing outside, on
his computer, and with friends. Greatest past
time is spent building Lego sets. Has also
played soccer with FFPS since he was four
and the family loves cheering him on. Straight
A student, made it to the finals at his school’s
spelling bee this year. Wants to own a farm
with mom one day and help raise all the
animals, family calls him the “animal whisperer.”
Atlas: 3 month old fur
boy (mini schnauzer).
Although he is a
fur baby, he is most
definitely one of the
family – he fills their
hearts with such joy.
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CIMARRON IMPORTANT NUMBERS
MASC AUSTIN PROPERTIES, INC.
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Constable Precinct 5
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Cimarron Elementary
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Annual Assessments
The annual assessment invoice will be sent out soon. Please make sure
to look for an envelope with our property management logo - MASC
Austin Properties, Inc. Assessments are due on January 1, 2018. Any
assessments paid after January 31, 2018 will be considered late and
penalties will be assessed.
You can mail in your payment, drop if off at the offices of MASC Austin
Properties, Inc at 945 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, TX 77478 or pay online
with a valid checking account at www.mascapi.com.
Payment plans are available. Please contact Pennie Johnston at
pjohnston@mascapi.com for more information.
Cats Running Loose In The Neighborhood
We are having problems with cats loose in the neighborhood. Loose cats
can be a nuisance to your neighbors and their pets/property. Children
can be scratched by unfamiliar cats, sleep can be disturbed by two loose
cats howling in fights, gardens can be torn up by cats using them as litter
boxes. There are also many dangers for your cats running loose - other
people’s pets, wild animals, disease, cars. Since the leash law pertains
to cats as well as dogs, your cat can be picked up by animal control if it
is running loose.
Animal / Pet Control
Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal space. Remember,
that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and
must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors.
They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained
environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their
pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please
remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control will pick up
strays and/or unconfined pets.
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Cimarron CIA Trash Pick Up Information
If you pay your water bill to Harris County MUD #81:
Collection days are Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday
for recycling. Please secure all garbage in the 65 gallon black garbage
cart with red lid and the green recycling cart provided by Best Trash.
On collection days, please place the carts as close to the street as
practicable, facing forward. For more information, please check out HC
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If you pay your water bill to Cimarron MUD: Collection days are Monday
and Thursday for garbage and Monday for recycling. Homeowners are
required to provide their own 20 gallon up to 96 gallon trash receptacle.
Trash pickup service is provided by Texas Pride Disposal.
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TRASHCAN REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE TO FOLLOW
On collection days make sure to set your trash receptacle out by 7 AM but
no earlier than 6 PM the evening before. Trash receptacles/carts must be
stored inside your garage or behind the fence line at all times. They must
be stored out of public view by 8 AM the following morning. Please note
that a deed restriction violation letter will be sent out for those who do
not comply with the policy.
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Interested in joining a Cimarron bicycle club? Weekly rides through the
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Obey Texas Law When
Parking on the Streets
The majority of all car burglaries had valuables visible in their car!! Bags,
purse, phones, GPS, laptops, are all invitations to criminals. Do not leave
any valuables visible at any time. Please note the following laws apply to
all parked vehicles:
• Park 30 feet from a stop sign
• Park 20 feet from an intersection or crosswalk
• Park 15 feet from a fire hydrant
• Park no more than 18” from curb
• Lock your car when it is parked on the street
• Park with the flow of traffic
• Do not block driveways or access to mail boxes
• No parking on the sidewalks
• No more than 48 hours parked on the street
• Vehicles parked on street must have current registration and inspection
A Note From The Constables
1. The Vacation Watch form is now available online on our website in the
left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/vacationwatch/
vacation.aspx?constid=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The
submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.
2. The Special Watch form is now available online on our website in the
left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/alertnotification/
alertnotification.aspx?id=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The
submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.
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Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s office is proud to announce their
new website. Residents are encouraged to access www.constablepct5.
com, which went live as of February 27, 2015. The website is designed to
provide the user with information about the command staff, the various
divisions within the Precinct 5 Constable’s jurisdiction and various
programs the office offers to the public.
• The Precinct will be offering Crime Alerts as a way to quickly let citizens
know what is going on in their area. One you sign up on the website, a
person will received a text message or an email when important events
are taking place in the district. These alerts will only contain relevant
information and a person may unsubscribe at any time.
• The Precinct will also be offering a Citizens Police Academy. For 2 -1/2
per week over a 9 week period, instructors will show the participant
various aspect of being a police officer. Many of the classes will include
hands on participation and are available to anyone 21 and up and the
application is available on the website. Class size is very limited. A brief
video concerning this program can be viewed on www.youtube.com/
watch?v+y iuleyWHWs.
• The Precinct will be offering Operation Safe Child. Precinct 5 has
2 certified child safety technicians who are partnering with Texas
Children’s’ Hospital to demonstrate the proper usage and installation of
car seats. These technicians are current on all styles, brands, recalls and
the proper way to secure your child based on height, weight and age. The
sessions are quarterly and a person can actually bring their car seat and
child for a demonstration. A person can also request these outings to be
held in the neighborhood.
If you have a monitored alarm, make sure it is calling the Constables
Dispatch number.
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Attention!
Please be careful and slow down while driving through the subdivision;
remind your young drivers to do also. Please, be aware of your
surroundings and parents, remind your children to watch for vehicles
when crossing the street.
Parked Cars
Please park your vehicles in your garage or at least in your driveway,
if at all possible. Please be considerate of your neighbors and the fire
trucks on your street. If you must park on the street, be considerate of
the neighbor across the street, who must back from a driveway in order
to enter the street.
As our area has grown, so has the number of vehicles in the subdivision.
Most seem to have more than one car per family and some have even
more, as the children become driving age. Please try to be considerate
of others who try to navigate between the cars that are left on the street.
Children darting into the street or riding bicycles are more easily seen
with less parked cars blocking the view of them.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Crime Patrol
Would you please consider volunteering a couple hours a month with the
Cimarron Crime Patrol. As always, we NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Please call
Austin Properties @ 713-776-1771.
Mark Your Calendars!
Our next Cimarron Homeowner’s Meeting is coming up and everyone
is invited! Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month.
Homeowner’s Quorum is from 7-7:30 PM and the Executive meeting
starts at 7:30 PM. Date, Time & Place as follows:
UPCOMING MEETINGS! (Third Monday of the month)
February 19 th
March 19 th
April 16 th
May 21 st
June 18 th
July 16 th
August 20 th
September 17 th
October 15 th
November 19 th
December 17 th (only if necessary)
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ACC Approval for Home Improvement
If you are planning any home improvements, keep in mind that all
exterior modification to your property, with the exceptions of basic
landscaping, must be submitted to the architectural control committee.
No work may be started until the ACC committee has approved your
request. This includes painting and roof replacement, even if you’re
using the existing colors. Cimarron requires that all homeowners
receive ACC approval in order to maintain the beauty and design of
our neighborhood. The rules and regulations as established in the
deed restrictions help ensure an attractive appearance throughout
our community. If you have any questions, please call MASC Austin
Properties, Inc., at 713-776-1771.
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Information For New Residents
Welcome to Cimarron!
Cimarron has an active Cimarron Community Improvement Association,
which is led by an elected, five-member Board of Directors. Each CCIA
Director serves a three-year term in office.
Currently serving on our Board are:
Jim Knebel - President
Pete Lopez - Vice President
Mike Tessman - Treasurer
Harry Martello - Secretary
Karrilyn Bolden - Member at Large
We contract with Austin Properties, a subdivision management company,
to provide management services for our neighborhood. Austin Properties
can be reached at 713-776-1771 or at 945 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX
77478
If you would like information on Cimarron or if you need to get in touch
with a member of the CCIA Board, please contact Austin Properties.
The important numbers can be found inside and lists the phone numbers
for the emergency service organizations, public schools and community
service organizations that serve the Cimarron community.
Share Your News
The Cimarron Star Newsletter is always looking for the latest news that
can help our community. Should you, your family, club or organization
(scouts, sports, school news, etc.) have any news you’d like to share
- please mark it Cimarron Star and send it to Krenek Printing either by
email: news@krenekprinting.com or mail: 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston,
TX 77095. We prefer email if at all possible.
Please keep in mind that your news must arrive to us between the 20 th
and the 25 th of the month ... the Star is mailed around the 25 th of the
next month but will be labeled for the following month. Also, be sure
to include your name and phone number so that we may contact you, if
necessary. We’re very interested in what you have to say!
Schedule For News Articles
DEADLINE MAILED ISSUE
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Veterinary Public Health 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.
Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control)
advises that “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 then six (6) feet in
length, if the line or leash is held by human being who is capable of
controlling or governing the dog or cat in question or
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle or
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not
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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.
Teenage Job Seekers
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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Engagement Stories
featuring your neighbors!
Chelsea & William
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-
GAGED!” My heart started racing and I was so excited. But....all that was said was, “Chelsea, sit down so we can take the picture.” I was slightly disappointed,
but I wouldn’t let it ruin my time. We went to go grab a bite to eat, and William and his family were asking when sunset was so we could go to one final stop:
Yavapai Point. By the time we got there, I was freezing and felt like my hands and legs were going numb and was apprehensive to take more pictures. Then, in
the most perfect spot, right as we were posing for a picture, William got down on one knee and showed me the most beautiful ring that he picked out himself.
I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock that I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked what I said, I responded with, “oh he never asked!” He
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!
Lisa & Matt
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location
has some significance since it was a place where we had
experienced something special together. At the last location, I
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.
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Violet & TJ
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are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became
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time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Walks/Runs
Graeme’s Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk
February 10, 2018 - No Label Brewery
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation
1st Annual Reign Over Cancer Walk
Postponed Until February 25, 2018
Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a result of
Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from the devastation
it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has been postponed until
Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will be held at Cane Island and will
begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy complimentary
food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money to
fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team online
at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide
grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning, home
wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the internal
wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk will
be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and join us at the
beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a
very important cause.
Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone to
sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to the minute
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race information and updates, follow us on Facebook. Sponsorship
opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still available! We have
several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets. Contact Aaron or
Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.
For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate or
become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial support,
please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832-9188 or email
via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.
Craft Shows/Festivals
2Nd Annual Katy Taste Fest
www.KatyTasteFest.com
Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held at
Villagio Town Center March 24, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival celebrates
all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants. It is a foodies’
paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The festival will focus
on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant scene with bites from
30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer/wine, a large kids
zone, live entertainment and a silent auction. Fun for the whole family!
Our inaugural event was a HUGE success with more than 800 attendees
and raised more than $13,000 for our local non-profit partners. We aim to
exceed that number in 2018!
NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an
opportunity to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring
comfort foods you’ve loved for years. We have something for everyone
from adults to kids. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several local
nonprofits that focus on abused, neglected and abandoned children
including Katy Cares, Krause Children’s Center and Armor of Hope
Foundation. Details and ticket information will be available on www.
KatyTasteFest.com.
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About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters into diners.
The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene by sampling tastes
from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations,
live entertainment, a silent auction and family-friendly activities for
food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest supports several local charities
that focus on vulnerable children, including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause
Children’s Center, Helping Kids Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.
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.
Fundraisers
Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,
TX) on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the life
of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The Ballard
House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even bigger and
better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers and people
in the greater Katy area.”
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising
to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM
and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides
a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-from-home
for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in the
Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House from
all over the United States and World. If you would like more information
about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804-8414 or email
at mary.raines@att.net.
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We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once
a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different
assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -
Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you
are interested at 832-227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/
ways-to-give/volunteer/.
Volunteers Needed At
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.
Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception
desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for
you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of
Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.
Volunteer Opportunities
For Wildlife Advocates
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the
daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and
wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is
open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program
in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in
becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in
saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972
for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@
twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.
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Pregnancy Help Center
Seeks New Volunteers
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center
of West Houston educating and supporting men and women in
making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned
pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include
mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative assistance,
medical services, donation room and development. Discover your
calling!
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call
281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help
Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.
SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic
Equestrian Centers
Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted
activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,
emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on
horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers
helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater
Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,
more productive lives.
In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers
donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual
Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on
hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off
and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse
Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and
state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond
of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own
personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach.
Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their
lives, each day.
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a
volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call
281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.
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Volunteers Needed At
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Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an
assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related
illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents.
We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents.
If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call
the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.
autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor
our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need
to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.
Become A Sunrise Volunteer
Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through
your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the
Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-
240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise
Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd.,
Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website
at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.
Volunteer Katy
Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community
service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference
in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-
222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.
Katy Community Giving Circle
Needs Volunteers
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area
who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to
create a circle of giving in our community by collectively contributing to
organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people in our
neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just
$10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we
are building a community of giving friends. For more information, please
visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.
Clothed By Faith
We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see
our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email
yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100
in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently
used clothing to those in need.
Houston Children’s Charity
Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you
are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further.
Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated
to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused and disabled
children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is
limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we
chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. Do you
have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in
need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great way for school
age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s
clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up
the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will be given to children - not sold
at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our website
www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization.
Standup For Kids
How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer
organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through
volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find,
stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every
day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and
suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the
streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the
U.S. StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides
food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of
Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive
for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to
learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help, visit our website at
www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need, for homeless and street
kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince them that we
care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.
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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS
FEBRUARY 2018
February 2 nd -13 th - Mardi Gras Galveston. If you’re looking for a unique
Mardi Gras experience in 2018, grab some beads and hit the beach! Mardi
Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United
States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your
toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish
parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season.
The island’s 107 th Mardi Gras celebration, is expected to draw more
than 350,000 attendees for 30+ concerts, parades, balcony parties and
several elegant balls. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found
in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than
3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston and that’s just
the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family
events, feasting and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras
island style. For more information, visit www.galveston.com/mardigras/.
February 7 th - The Houston RV Show is now the largest in Texas with
over 600 units on display. This includes Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Tent
Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational Vehicle related
vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks and RV supplies. The
Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG Center Halls C, D, E. Parking
rate in the past was $12 per space, cash only. For more information, visit
www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.
February 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium
whiskey tasting event that will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and
celebrate the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture
cocktails and live music provided by Doc Watkins, owner of Jazz, TX.
Texas and international brown spirits makers will serve straight pours
and cocktails from their portfolios with spirit seminars led by Texas
Monthly Editor in Chief Tim Taliaferro and Wine & Spirits contributor
Jessica Dupuy. The event will also feature up to ten award-winning chefs
and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of whiskies.
For more information, visit www.texasmonthly.com.
February 9 th -11 th - Texas Home and Garden Spring Show. Houstons’
Premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home & garden
needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts,
products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult Tickets are
$10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under free. For more
information, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.
February 9 th -11 th - Tristar Collectors Show. Your trusted source for
sports autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Tristar will be held in
NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit www.guestservices@
nrgpark.com.
February 17 th - 2018 Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s Lunar New
Year Festival is from 10 AM-4 PM at the Chinese Community Center,
9800 Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking. For more
information, visit www.ccchouston.org.
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February 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than
250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s
Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitationonly,
visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden,
Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is
open, for wild rides and fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden
features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas
country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music
and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the
Chuck Wagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced beef
sandwich with chips and beans.
February 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2017 Rodeo
Run had more than 9,500 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and
5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the
Rodeo. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
February 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade at 10 AM. Every February
since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling
metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative
floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill
the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians
join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved
in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! For parade route, street
closures and parking information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
February 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for the 2 nd
Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by Shiner
Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but one of
the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever experienced!
Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT samples from
all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while supplies last.
Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete for the Grand
Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally title and all the
bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to rock! There will be
an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the Galveston County
Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under 12 are free. Bring lawn
chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers are allowed. For more
information, visit www.texasfoodtruckrally.com.
February 25 th - It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now
the largest kosher food event in Houston. The 8 th Houston Kosher Chili
Cook-off will be held at the ERJCC. There will be MORE cooking teams,
MORE food, MORE money raised for local charities and MORE fun! At
12 PM, the public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s
activities, listen to music and simply have a great time in an outdoor,
festival atmosphere. The event will conclude with the selection of the
winning chili by celebrity judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For
more information, visit www.houstonkosherchilicookoff.com.
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February Is Creative
Romance Month
February is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a
lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a list of romantic,
yet creative ideas to make the month of February full of romance.
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on
a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway,
make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of
the destination on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put
together. If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them
one piece of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or
her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It
can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a
visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can
actually guess where they are going.
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean
that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of
research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never
been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up
going too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of
time there and just have a good time overall.
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want
to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel
room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might feel
like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty
of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily
enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to
outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic
activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days,
a week or the entire month of February! If you really want to wow them consider
going on a day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.
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40+ CREATIVE ROMANTIC IDEAS
Imaginative Romantic Ideas
Looking for some fun ways to add romance to your relationship? Try these
creative romance tips:
• Give your lover a dozen roses - with a creative twist. Give eleven red roses
and one white rose. Attach a note that reads: “In every bunch there’s one
who stands out - and you are that one.”
• Get your partner a wristwatch. Inscribe it with: “I always have time for you.”
• Identify that one pivotal event that brought the two of you together.
Celebrate that event every year.
• Practice even-day/odd-day romance: On even days it’s your turn to be
romantic and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn.
• Following a bubble bath you’ve prepared for her, wrap her in a towel that
you’ve warmed up in the dryer.
• Write your partner a love letter or poem on one sheet of paper. Glue it to
thin cardboard, cut it up into puzzle-shaped pieces, then mail all the pieces.
Or, mail one puzzle piece per day!
• Remove all the paper strips (that say “Kisses” on them) from a couple
hundred Hershey’s Kisses. Fill a jewelry box with them. Wrap ’em up and
present them to your partner. Write a certificate explaining that the slips are
coupons redeemable for one kiss each.
• Doesn’t your partner deserve a trophy for being the “World’s Best Lover?”
Trophy shops have a wealth of ideas waiting for you. Just think of the
romantic possibilities of plaques, medals, ribbons, nameplates, certificates
and banners. And they all can be personalized, engraved, lettered or
monogrammed.
Outrageous Romantic Ideas
To make a big impression, consider these outrageous romance tips:
• Visit a karaoke bar and surprise your lover by getting up and singing “your
song” to him/her.
• Kidnap her! Blindfold her. Drive her around town until she’s thoroughly
lost. Then reveal your destination: Her favorite restaurant or maybe a
romantic inn.
• Make a giant greeting card out of a big cardboard box, (such as the type
used to pack a refrigerator).
• Does your partner love M&M’s? Fill a one-gallon glass jar with them as a gift.
• Want to jazz up the presentation of a special meal? Buy a little hunk of
dry ice from a local ice house. Put it in a bowl of water and place it on your
serving tray. You’ll create wondrous, billowing white clouds!
• It’s romantic - but commonplace - to eat dinner by candlelight. So, here’s a
change of pace: Eat breakfast by candlelight.
• Take your lover on a surprise two-week vacation to Paris.
• Many couples have “His” and “Hers” matching towels, but here are
some other ideas: “His” and “Hers” matching silk pajamas, motorcycles,
T-shirts, overnight bags (have them packed at all times), jack-o’-lanterns
at Halloween, rocking chairs, Porsches (millionaires need love, too), heartshaped
tattoos, Christmas tree ornaments, tennis rackets, beach towels.
Affordable Romantic Ideas
Short on cash but big on love? Try these affordable romance tips:
• Spend the entire day watching romantic movies.
• If you’d like to spend a romantic summer night making wishes on falling
stars, mark the second week in August on your calendar. The earth passes
through the Perseid meteor belt around August 12 th every year, which
usually results in spectacular meteor showers for two to three nights.
• Buy a lottery ticket. Give it to your partner with a little note attached: “I hit
the jackpot when I married you!”
• Pick flowers for your partner from the side of the road.
• Write a short note to your lover that’s spread out over several postcards,
then mail the cards one at a time. You’ll build anticipation for the romantic
conclusion on the final postcard. (Maybe deliver that last one in person.)
• Don’t just go out to a movie on Saturday, like always. Call your partner
from work on Wednesday and formally ask for a date.
• Call a local radio station and request a special love song to be dedicated to
your partner. Make sure he or she is listening!
• Make a custom certificate for your lover. (You can get blank certificate forms
at a stationery or paper store.) Here are some suggestions: A certificate “For
Putting Up With Me Over the Years,” an award for “The World’s Best Wife,” a
ribbon “For Hugs & Kisses Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.”
Quick Romantic Ideas
If you don’t have as much time as you’d like for love, try these swift but
sweet romance tips:
• Write “I love you” on the bathroom mirror with a piece of soap.
• Place a little love note or poem under the driver’s-side windshield wiper
of his or her car.
• Every once in a while, kiss her hand with a flourish. Note: The proper way
to kiss a woman’s hand is to lower your lips to her hand. You don’t raise her
hand to your lips.
• Have “your song” playing on the stereo when your partner returns home
from work.
• When out together in public, wink at your partner from across the room.
• On your partner’s birthday, send a thank-you card to his/her mother.
• Unplug the TV. Put a note on the screen saying, “Turn me on instead.”
• Make a toast to one another every time you hold a wineglass. Make eye
contact. Take turns making the toast. Whisper it.
• Get the whole “family of products” in the fragrance of her favorite perfume
(bath powder, soaps, creams, candles, etc.)
• Call your partner from work for no other reason than to say, “I love you.”
Classic Romantic Ideas
Looking for a tried-and-true method for declaring your love? Consider these
classic romance tips:
• Spread rose petals all over the bedroom.
• What could be more classic than a fine gold locket with your photo inside?
(Maybe a photo of the two of you.)
• Bring home one small, unexpected gift each week.
• Write a classic, romantic, passionate, handwritten, heartfelt love letter.
Most adults haven’t written a love letter since high school. (Why not? Have
we lost our youthful idealism or have we just gotten lazy?)
• When traveling, give your partner a bouquet of roses; one rose for each day
that you’ll be away. Attach a note that says something like this: “These three
roses represent the three days I’ll be away from you. They also symbolize
the love, joy and laughter we share together.”
• Say “I love you” at least three times a day.
• Guys: Surprise her by performing one of her chores for her. (And not
something easy like carrying the groceries in from the car, but something
that requires some time and effort - like cooking all the meals over a
weekend or cleaning the entire house.)
• Ladies: Send him a letter sealed with a kiss. (Use your reddest lipstick.)
• Hold hands.
• On your yearly romantic checklist, make plans for Valentine’s Day - well
in advance!
Source: www.rd.com

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