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FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers... 3<br />
Family Focus... 3<br />
Neighborhood News... 4<br />
Engagement Stories... 8<br />
School News... 10<br />
Area Sports Sign Up Info... 14<br />
Community Events... 18<br />
Houston Area Events... 22<br />
Church (Easter Events Etc)... 24<br />
Volunteers Needed... 28<br />
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Family<br />
Focus<br />
Family Roster<br />
Mom: Chelsey, works for Health and Human Service<br />
Commission (HHSC of Texas). Went to undergrad at<br />
Baylor University. Originally raised in El Paso, Texas<br />
then family moved to Houston at 18 YO.<br />
Dad: Cobby, attorney for a surgical<br />
center. Went to undergrad at Lincoln<br />
University. Originally from Ghana,<br />
most of his family still lives there.<br />
Daughter:<br />
Nina, 3 YO.<br />
Loves ballet, PJ masks, and<br />
playing dress up.<br />
“We also have a greyhound who is a retired racer, Artie. We got him from a rescue organization. He sleeps most of the time but enjoys walking<br />
in the neighborhood and occasionally runs circles in our backyard. He also is terrified of rain and fireworks so depending on the time of year,<br />
we have to give him special love and attention.”<br />
What They Love to Do<br />
Cobby enjoys biking in the area and exploring<br />
new places with his bike. Chelsey likes going<br />
on walks with their dog and riding her bike, but<br />
admits that she is not quite as adventurous with<br />
bike trails as Cobby.<br />
Nina loves utilizing different playgrounds and<br />
activities at the YMCA and the bounce park. They<br />
spend a lot of time at the pool during the summer,<br />
whether it is at the YMCA or their community pool.<br />
Mom and dad enjoy going on food adventures and<br />
exploring new family owned restaurants. In the<br />
past, they were more involved with the Westcreek<br />
community garden, but haven’t been able to be<br />
as involved this season. They hope to be able<br />
to get more involved in the spring. As a family,<br />
they liked learning about gardening from other<br />
members of the community, especially since they<br />
are new to gardening. Nina really enjoyed pulling<br />
the vegetables though apparently, she wasn’t<br />
always the biggest fan of eating them. Surely<br />
many other parents can relate!<br />
Why They Love Living Here<br />
“We have lived here since the summer of 2015. We like living in the area due to the mature trees, walking and bike paths,<br />
accessible parks, and overall proximity to family friendly activities. We also enjoy the people in this community and love<br />
the diversity of the area.<br />
In the previous cities that we lived in, it was not as easy to get involved in the<br />
community, but that is not the case here. Over the past year, we organized<br />
our block’s National Night Out event which was the first time our block<br />
had this event in years. We also helped with Westcreek’s Easter Egg hunt,<br />
which our community had not had in years. We enjoyed the ability to build<br />
Love is in the Air<br />
How They Express It: “We don’t really do anything for Valentine’s Day. We<br />
exchange gifts and cards but it’s not a big holiday for us.”<br />
Ideal VD: Dad’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going to a new restaurant<br />
that no one has heard about yet. Mom’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going<br />
to the restaurant where Dad proposed, but unfortunately that restaurant is<br />
no longer in business. Other than that, Mom would enjoy spending time at<br />
home with a nice store bought meal while watching a movie.<br />
What Makes It Tick: “At Nina’s daycare, they have a Valentine’s Day party and<br />
exchange Valentine’s Day cards. We usually spend the night before Valentine’s<br />
Day getting her school cards ready.” Nina usually receives a timeless stuffed<br />
animal from Mom and Dad (who doesn’t love a new squishy friend?) and<br />
enjoys candy she received from her Valentine’s card exchange at her school.<br />
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Important Numbers - CG<br />
Sheriff Emergency 9-1-1<br />
Sheriff Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />
<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Community Association:<br />
FirstService Residential<br />
Casandra Perez, Community Mgr<br />
5295 Hollister Street 713-984-7240<br />
Houston Texas 77040<br />
casandra.perez@fsresidential.com<br />
Community Website:<br />
www.coppergrovehoa.org<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
Hospital – Cypress Fairbanks 281-890-4285<br />
Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 9-1-1<br />
U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Poison Control Center 800-764-7661<br />
Water/Sewer<br />
MUD #188 – Severn Trent Env. 281-579-4500<br />
Boy Scouts of America 713-756-3383<br />
Girl Scouts of America 800-392-4340<br />
Schools: Fiest Elementary 281-463-5838<br />
Labay Middle School 281-463-5800<br />
Cy-Falls High School 281-856-1000<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Association 281-373-0099<br />
Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143<br />
Library - Northwest 281-890-2665<br />
Library – Bear Creek 281-550-0885<br />
Centerpoint (streetlights & outages) 713-207-2222<br />
Centerpoint Energy Gas Service www.centerpointenergy.com<br />
713-659-2111<br />
Report Gas Leaks 713-659-3552<br />
Humane Wildlife Removal 281-354-8690<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972<br />
Harris County Childrens Protective Srv 713-394-4000<br />
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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />
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out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />
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Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
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RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP<br />
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
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Community<br />
NEW HOA MANAGEMENT<br />
CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
Leeann Austin, <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Community Manager<br />
Email: leeann.austin@fsresidential.com<br />
Phone: 713-984-7240<br />
COPPER GROVE BOARD MEETING<br />
<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Board Meetings are usually the 2 nd Thursday of the<br />
month at 6:00 PM. If you are planning to attend, call FirstService<br />
Residential at 713-984-7201 to confirm that this meeting has not been<br />
rescheduled.<br />
President:<br />
Vice President:<br />
Members:<br />
COPPER GROVE BOARD MEMBERS<br />
Jerry Ordeneaux<br />
Vicky Despeaux<br />
Carrie Dalton, Al Cousson, Mike Palermo<br />
TRASH DAYS<br />
Garbage pick up occurs on Wednesday and<br />
Saturday. On the following holidays, our garbage<br />
is not collected and it will not be collected until the<br />
next designated pick up date. In other words, trash<br />
will NOT be picked up the day after a holiday.<br />
• Labor Day<br />
• Independence Day-July 4 th<br />
• Thanksgiving<br />
• Christmas<br />
• New Year’s Day<br />
COPPER GROVE IS ON FACEBOOK<br />
AND HAS A WEBSITE<br />
<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> homeowners, please like and let<br />
your neighbors know about the new <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong><br />
Neighborhood Facebook page where updates<br />
and important information regarding the <strong>Copper</strong><br />
<strong>Grove</strong> neighborhood and other community news<br />
will be shared. For our Website, please contact First Service Residential<br />
to get the information you need to get registered for our website.<br />
ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS<br />
All modifications to the exterior of your home must be approved in<br />
advance. For your convenience, the application may be found on<br />
FirstService Residential’s website www.fsresidential.com.<br />
Please submit application to:<br />
FirstService Residential<br />
5295 Hollister Road<br />
Houston, Texas 77040<br />
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Information<br />
HOW DO WE LOOK?<br />
Curb appeal has a big impact on your property value, even if your home is<br />
not for sale. Buyers evaluate the neighborhood, not just one house. Stand<br />
back from your house and take a close look to see if it needs a mini-makeover.<br />
Think about security as well. Has your shrubbery become overgrown,<br />
covering windows or blocking the sidewalk? Do low-hanging limbs obscure<br />
the front? Does the lawn have brown areas or weeds? Is the siding mildewed<br />
or paint peeling? You may want to ask a friend’s opinion; it is easy to overlook<br />
things we see everyday. Make plans now to spruce up. Cars that are parked in<br />
the street are also a turn-off to buyers. Make the extra effort to keep cars in the<br />
driveway. It looks better and is safer for your neighbors and your car.<br />
Araoz Painting &<br />
Remodeling<br />
Painting Exterior & Interior<br />
Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />
Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling<br />
Enrique Araoz<br />
Owner<br />
281-733-3830<br />
enriquearaoz44@gmail.com<br />
MOST COMMON DEED VIOLATIONS<br />
The Volume of letters sent regarding Violations continues to be an increasing<br />
expense for the <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Home Owners Association. All expenses<br />
incurred including postage to mail out fines, weigh seriously on the<br />
assessments paid by each homeowner. We request your compliance to help<br />
keep cost to a minimum and to keep our community as attractive as possible.<br />
TOP 5 VIOLATIONS<br />
1. Leaving trash cans out in public view.<br />
2. Not maintaining your yard.<br />
3. Not maintaining your fencing.<br />
4. Not maintaining your paint on your house/or mold on the siding.<br />
PET OWNERS<br />
Please be mindful to keep all dogs on a leash when walking them, to keep<br />
the community safe. Also please be respectful of your neighbors and<br />
clean up after your dog. First Service Residential gets a lot of complaints<br />
regarding these issues.<br />
HOMEOWNERS<br />
Please DO NOT TAPE FLIERS of any kind to our metal fencing. It removes<br />
the paint when the tape is pulled off. Thus they we need to be painted<br />
before they start to rust.<br />
DEMOCRATIC<br />
PRIMARY<br />
MARCH 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
EARLY VOTING: <strong>February</strong> 20 to March 2, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Last day to register to vote: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 5, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Last day to apply for a Ballot By Mail (Received, NOT postmarked):<br />
Friday, <strong>February</strong> 23, <strong>2018</strong><br />
RECYCLING INFORMATION<br />
FOR COPPER GROVE AREA<br />
Great Website for information on recycling: www.recycleinfo.org<br />
Greenstar Recycling: Glass and lots of other things. Located at 1200<br />
Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043. • www.greenstarrecycling.com<br />
Best Buy Recycling:<br />
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• Three items per household per day.<br />
• Nearly everything electronic, including tube TVs and monitors up to 32<br />
inch, flat-panel TVs and monitors up to 60 inch, peripherals, DVD players,<br />
home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players and cables.<br />
• Desktop or laptop computers.<br />
• Small electrics, fans and vacuums.<br />
Batteries Plus:<br />
Recycling spent batteries and light bulbs.<br />
www.batteriesplus.com/t-batteries-plus-recycles.aspx<br />
Wal-Mart & AutoZone:<br />
Normally accepts used oil, automotive batteries and antifreeze<br />
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<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong><br />
Neighborhood Watch Program<br />
Although criminal scams occur at all times of the year, the spring and summer<br />
months seem to have an increase in scams related to unneeded home repairs.<br />
Beware of this type of criminal activity, as it is often perpetrated by individuals<br />
who travel from one community to another - here today, gone tomorrow. Home<br />
repair scams often occur in daylight hours, in which a suspect will walk right into<br />
a resident’s home for the purpose of stealing valuables. Often the victimized<br />
homeowner is either in or near the home. T<br />
he best way to keep these individuals from victimizing you is to simply keep your<br />
home locked, even if you are just working in the yard. Remember, anytime you<br />
are outside your home, you cannot possibly see every door that a would-be thief<br />
might enter. Traveling home improvement workers have been known to go doorto-door<br />
offering to pave or seal driveways, replace roofing or other unnecessary<br />
home repairs at a very cheap price.<br />
The criminal will request payment upfront and prefer cash, but may also<br />
accept a check. The perpetrators of this type of criminal behavior will often tell<br />
homeowners they have materials left over from a previous job and will give them<br />
a discount if they act now. It is recommended to check references and go through<br />
the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to determine the credibility of the company.<br />
Lastly, never pay for work in advance; always pay at the conclusion of the job.<br />
If you have not provided your email address to your team captain to receive<br />
notices, please contact Margaret Longoria mmlongoria1939@yahoo.com to be<br />
placed on the notification list.<br />
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Turtle Or A Tortoise?<br />
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />
Some lump anything with an outside shell into the turtle category when<br />
in fact there are distinct differences between turtles and tortoises. Both<br />
are reptiles but turtles live in the water and the tortoise is a land-dweller.<br />
Turtles are identifiable by their webbed feet and long claws. The webbing<br />
helps them swim. The tortoise has a heavier shell than the turtle and has<br />
short sturdy legs. Turtles are omnivores meaning they eat vegetation<br />
and meat. Tortoises tend to be herbivores but have been known to<br />
occasionally eat meat.<br />
Both turtles and tortoises date back 220 million years! They both have<br />
a very long lifespan with sea turtles living up to 70 years and the more<br />
common turtles living up to 40 years. Tortoises can live up to 150 years!<br />
Red-eared slider turtles became popular as pets when they were made<br />
available in dime stores. I know I had one in the 1950’s so they’ve been<br />
around a very long time! Their popularity soared when the Teenage<br />
Mutant Ninja Turtle movie came out. Because the turtles were released<br />
into the wild when pet owners got tired of them, they are now considered<br />
invasive in some states. A couple of states have outlawed the sale of<br />
them. These turtles tend to be a bit aggressive and make it difficult for<br />
other native species to compete for food and habitats. They can also<br />
introduce unknown diseases to the wild population when pet turtles are<br />
released into the wild.<br />
Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle. They<br />
live in the water and are carnivores. It has a flat shell and will often bury<br />
itself at the bottom of a lake, stream or bayou leaving only its neck and<br />
head exposed. It can breathe under water much like a fish.<br />
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Engagement Stories<br />
featuring your neighbors!<br />
Chelsea & William<br />
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon<br />
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture<br />
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand<br />
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William<br />
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really<br />
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got<br />
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and<br />
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially<br />
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out<br />
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my<br />
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had<br />
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny<br />
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take<br />
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).<br />
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in<br />
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-<br />
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,<br />
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:<br />
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<br />
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.<br />
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<br />
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!<br />
Lisa & Matt<br />
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted<br />
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the<br />
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to<br />
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture<br />
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.<br />
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was<br />
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special<br />
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces<br />
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags<br />
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created<br />
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location<br />
has some significance since it was a place where we had<br />
experienced something special together. At the last location, I<br />
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Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students<br />
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comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris County Health<br />
Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to Succeed program partners<br />
with several organizations and community volunteers throughout the area to<br />
organize weeklong vision clinics for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who<br />
have not passed state-mandated vision screenings initiated by school nurses.<br />
Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and<br />
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And in the case of CFISD, that meant setting up the program at the Berry<br />
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for glasses over the four days at no cost to participating families. Due to<br />
the increase, a separate See to Succeed program will be set up at Fiest<br />
Elementary School to serve the high demand on that campus. The total<br />
increased from the roughly 1,100 students that participated a year ago.<br />
Consent forms to participate in the program were sent home via school<br />
nurses for those students who failed the vision screenings on campus<br />
multiple times or were deemed as needing an examination.<br />
According to Bevin Gordon, CFISD’s director for health services,<br />
approximately 5,500 students within the district will fail the statemandated<br />
vision screening each year. And from those, roughly half<br />
would not get a professional eye examination to address the issues.<br />
Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD buses<br />
to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival, See to<br />
Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led them to<br />
the auditorium for registration as well as distributing stickers for each to<br />
help identify students throughout the day. The process was broken down<br />
into stations, including pre-screening rooms and waiting areas, before<br />
each student would ultimately visit with an eye doctor.<br />
Stations included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of accommodation<br />
and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and refraction, optical frame<br />
selection, check out and data entry. If a student needed an immediate<br />
referral or follow-up consultation, program workers were ready to call<br />
parents and guardians. Three urgent cases were caught in the first two days.<br />
The entire screening process lasted between 2-4 hours per student. During<br />
their time at the Berry Center, students were accompanied by CFISD clinic<br />
assistants, who joined them as chaperones. Breakfast and lunch were<br />
provided to students by the CFISD nutrition services department to ensure<br />
meals were not missed as a result of a student being at the Berry Center.<br />
The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day operation<br />
a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager Patricia Watson.<br />
More than 200 employees from Watson’s team joined many volunteers to make<br />
the program run as smooth as it does. Participating students will have eyeglasses<br />
delivered to their home campuses in roughly four weeks, a part of the process<br />
almost more rewarding as helping each student through his or her exam.<br />
The See to Succeed program has been in operation from its primary Heights<br />
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over 19,000 glasses to those in need. See to Succeed program partners<br />
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Cy-Fair Hs and Community<br />
Celebrate Football State<br />
Title With Parade<br />
Cy-Fair High School students, staff, fans and community<br />
members lined the parade route.<br />
The Cy-Fair High School football team was honored and<br />
celebrated for winning the 2017 Class 6A Division II state<br />
championship, as the school, alumni and community members<br />
came together for a parade on January 12 th and rally that<br />
followed at the high school football field.<br />
The Bobcats captured the state title with their 51-35 win over<br />
Waco Midway on December 23 rd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.<br />
Cy-Fair was the third football program in CFISD history to reach<br />
a state championship game, but is the first in the district to win<br />
it all.<br />
A rally at the Cy-Fair football stadium followed, as fans filled the stands and<br />
cheered throughout the ceremony. In addition to congratulatory speeches by the<br />
high school administration, Pustejovsky offered thanks to not only his coaches<br />
and players, but the community in helping the Bobcats win the championship.<br />
Each member of the football team, film crew and athletic training staff was then<br />
introduced.<br />
Ray Zepeda, CFISD director of athletics, closed the rally by presenting the state<br />
championship trophy to the Bobcats with the crowd giving a raucous ovation. “It’s<br />
good recognition for our players because they did accomplish something that very<br />
few people get to do,” Pustejosky said. “I’m very proud of them.”<br />
Cy-Fair fans and community members lined Cypress North<br />
Houston Road, where the parade began near the high school<br />
baseball field. Following a turn at Telge Road, hundreds of<br />
students and staff from nearby Lamkin Elementary School and<br />
Arnold Middle School cheered on the parade as well. Three<br />
vehicles from the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department carried<br />
the football team, while coaches, student trainers and other<br />
program personnel rode in other vehicles.<br />
The Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC, marching band, Brigade drill team<br />
and cheerleaders also took part in the parade. Cy-Fair Head<br />
Football Coach Ed Pustejovsky and his wife Marianne served as<br />
the parade’s grand marshals.<br />
“It was a time to be able to bring our staff, our students, our<br />
alumni and our community together to savor the moment and<br />
celebrate this historical event,” said Cy-Fair Principal Ana Martin.<br />
“I’m still processing it all and what it means to Cy-Fair High<br />
School and what it means to Cy-Fair ISD. We’re just so proud of<br />
the hard work of our football team, our coaches and our staff.”<br />
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Cy-Fair High School Head Football Coach Ed<br />
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Cy-Fair High School football<br />
players wave to fans and<br />
community members during<br />
parade.<br />
Cy-Fair High School Principal Ana Martin addresses the crowd.<br />
The Cy-Fair High school football team was honored for winning the<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II state championship with a parade rally.<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II State Champions<br />
Cy-Fair High School football team, coaching staff and athletic trainers pose with the 2017 Class 6A Division II state championship trophy.<br />
The Bobcats became CFISD’s first football state champions.<br />
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sports<br />
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BASEBALL, T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH<br />
We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2017) to 13 years<br />
old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach, Machine and Kid<br />
Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the skills and watching<br />
them enhance their abilities. Registration forms are now available in<br />
our office or you can register online. We will offer several evaluations<br />
(skills assessment) days so we can check on their skill level so we can<br />
even out the teams. The first evaluation will be Monday, Tuesday and<br />
Thursday Nights, <strong>February</strong> 20 th , 21 st and 23 rd , between 6-7 PM. The last<br />
evaluation will be Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 25 th between 9-10:30 AM. It only<br />
takes a few minutes for us to run them through the drills and then we will<br />
contact each player the week before they begin practices. After Monday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 27 th , we cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice<br />
for one hour a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.<br />
Practices begin the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May<br />
20 th . The early cost will be $80 for those registering before <strong>February</strong> 21 st .<br />
After <strong>February</strong> 22 nd the cost will be $90. If you have questions or would<br />
like more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott<br />
Denton or Linda Newhouse or email rec@bcstaff.org.<br />
FORWARD BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL GUYS<br />
Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on<br />
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the<br />
teams will be <strong>February</strong> 27 th , 28 th , March 2 nd , 6 th , 7 th and 9 th from 6:30<br />
PM to 8:30 PM in our Gym. You can register online. Look for Forward<br />
Basketball and click on it. We will have registration forms available in the<br />
church office and in the Student Ministry area. Practices begin the week<br />
of March 20 th and the league runs through May 1 st . The cost of Forward<br />
Basketball is $25. If you have questions or would like more information<br />
you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for David Rutherford or email<br />
david.rutherford@bcstaff.org. Last year there was such a great response<br />
register early and pay to reserve your spot.<br />
MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL<br />
Come join men 18 years and older for our Outward Flag Football league<br />
coming this spring at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Practice/Games will<br />
be on Saturdays. The league will have a tournament at the conclusion<br />
of the season. Evaluations for all players will be Saturday, March 17 th<br />
from 10-11 AM and Tuesday and Thursday, March 20 th and 22 nd from<br />
14<br />
6:30-7:30 PM. These will take place on the fields behind the church. Cost<br />
for the league will be $40 per player covering cost of officials and jersey.<br />
Games will begin April 7 th and conclude on May 12 th . You can register<br />
online under Men’s Sports.<br />
ADULT SOCCER<br />
Join us for a new adult soccer league! This leagues is open to men and<br />
women, age 18 and up. There will be a skills evaluation on Saturday,<br />
March 10 th from 10-11 AM to assist in making equal teams. This<br />
assessment and all games will be held on the fields behind the church.<br />
Games will begin on April 7 th and conclude on May 12 th . Cost for the<br />
league will be $40 per player. This will include a jersey.<br />
YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS<br />
This summer, kiddos age 7 to 14 can participate in half day summer sports<br />
camps! A football lover? Volleyball champion? Baseball slugger? We’ve got a<br />
camp for you! And more! Each week will be a different sport including football,<br />
volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer and dodgeball! Cost will<br />
be $100 per child. This will include a t-shirt and a gift! For more information<br />
on all our sports, contact us at 281-859-9900 or rec@bcstaff.org. There will be<br />
registration online at www.bearcreek.church/sports.<br />
Texas Terrapins<br />
Swim Team<br />
Start the New Year off right! If you’re interested in joining a fun and<br />
competitive swim team, Texas Terrapins Swim Team has year-round open<br />
enrollment. Register in <strong>February</strong> for the Spring Season. Take the time to<br />
check us out and you will see why TTST is… a Stroke Above the Rest! Need<br />
more information: Email: join@texasterrapins.com, call 832-736-5497 or<br />
check out our website at www.texasterrapins.com under upcoming events.<br />
Northwest Flyers Youth<br />
Track Club Registration<br />
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 31 st Anniversary<br />
Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation breakfast on<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, for all boys and girls who are interested in<br />
joining for the <strong>2018</strong> track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30<br />
AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at<br />
6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379.<br />
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The event is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for the <strong>2018</strong><br />
spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches,<br />
staff and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted<br />
by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track &Field<br />
Olympic organization (USATF). All athletes and parents who wish to join<br />
the Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation.<br />
The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club,<br />
affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program<br />
of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance,<br />
distance and relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump,<br />
triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin.<br />
Club Track Team Registration for Middle and High School<br />
In order to register, athletes must first attend one of the orientation<br />
sessions in late March/early April <strong>2018</strong>, which are listed on the team<br />
website at www.northwestflyers.org.<br />
For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please<br />
visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact Linette<br />
Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or “Like” the club on Facebook.<br />
FC Cypress Soccer Club<br />
Registration Open<br />
In its third season, FC Cypress Soccer Club is now accepting registration<br />
for ages 7-13. FC Cypress Soccer Club was founded by Cypress resident<br />
and former professional player Marc Castillo, who grew up playing<br />
competitive soccer in Bear Creek and Houston.<br />
During the Spring Season, practices will be held at Ollin Sports Therapy,<br />
16636 House Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played at Salem<br />
Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd in Tomball. Players can<br />
enter one of three different programs, depending on their age and level<br />
of commitment. To register or for information regarding the club and its<br />
programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call 936-463-8010.<br />
Spring Soccer Sign Ups<br />
Cy-fair/Magnolia/Tomball/Spring Klein Registration - Now Open!<br />
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls<br />
ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 7, <strong>2018</strong>. FFPS<br />
is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive<br />
youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas,<br />
FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater<br />
Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including<br />
one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal<br />
playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive<br />
coaching and more. No tryouts are required.<br />
Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):<br />
Through Feb. 6 th : $114<br />
Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119<br />
March 7 th through March 20 th : $124<br />
March 21 st through Full: $129<br />
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform<br />
(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields<br />
and background checks on all volunteers.<br />
Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3 rd . Practice times<br />
and location will be determined by the coach and team. The schedule<br />
includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th .<br />
Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd).<br />
Our Cy-Fair South league plays at Cook Middle School (9111 Wheatland<br />
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Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! (age as of Sept. 1, 2017)<br />
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USA Fit Cypress<br />
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA Fit<br />
Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of marathons<br />
and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve never run a step<br />
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barriers you never thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned runner?<br />
No matter your conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. Over the<br />
course of six months, our coaches will help you achieve your personal<br />
best in a non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.<br />
We will provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities for group<br />
training throughout the week with our distance runs on Saturday<br />
morning at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland.<br />
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A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No<br />
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your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday<br />
mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com<br />
or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.<br />
Netball Clubs<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a<br />
new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information,<br />
go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.<br />
netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for<br />
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Track Houston Youth<br />
Track Club<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track<br />
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls<br />
ages 6 to 18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental<br />
stamina. We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area<br />
including McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes<br />
High School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a<br />
location near you.<br />
Cy-Fair Sports<br />
Association<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football,<br />
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information<br />
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Westside Golf<br />
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Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We<br />
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Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends<br />
and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information,<br />
contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.<br />
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Cypress Running Club<br />
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of<br />
290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities.<br />
We offer a Couch-to-5k training plan for those new to running,<br />
as well as training plans for half and full marathons. Come<br />
meet lots of other Cypress residents and find some new<br />
running buddies. Distance runs are on Saturday mornings<br />
and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing<br />
Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit http://<br />
cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook.<br />
West Houston<br />
Rugby Club<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for<br />
players of all ages from minis to adults to participate in one<br />
of America’s fastest growing sports. Our coaches are fully<br />
accredited with USA Rugby and include former European<br />
premiership players. We are a not for profit club with a<br />
mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social<br />
environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is<br />
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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
Calling All Vendors!<br />
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day Market & Car Show presented by Cypress<br />
Springs FFA Booster Club will be held on Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong><br />
between 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday, April 22, <strong>2018</strong> between 10 AM-4 PM. This<br />
event will be advertised in various media outlets. We are also working<br />
on entertainment and radio spots to generate business and excitement<br />
this year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are $100. All<br />
proceeds will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending<br />
state convention, competitions and creating scholarships for graduating<br />
seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road,<br />
Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information,<br />
please visit www.cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez<br />
via email at cy_springsffa@yahoo.com.<br />
Festivals<br />
Call For Artists: Bayou City Art<br />
Festival Memorial Park <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and<br />
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier spring<br />
outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their<br />
work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and<br />
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and<br />
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features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative<br />
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city<br />
and the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples<br />
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each<br />
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors<br />
and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected<br />
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and background<br />
with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best<br />
in Show,” second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are<br />
awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for<br />
two years as well as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more<br />
information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates on<br />
social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF,<br />
like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
Walks/Runs<br />
Shield Bearer Running for Hearts<br />
5K Family Fun Run and Walk<br />
The Shield Bearer Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk will<br />
take place on April 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 7-11 AM, at Windwood Church at 10555<br />
Spring Cypress Road in Houston, Texas. This family friendly event will<br />
feature a 5K timed, trail style run, a 1-mile family walk, games for the<br />
kids, t-shirts, food, prizes and lots of fun for all ages. Race registration is<br />
$25 for adults (ages 14 and up) and $10 for children (ages 13 and under)<br />
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efore March 20, <strong>2018</strong>. Registration, sponsorship, vendor, fundraising<br />
and volunteer information is available at shieldbearer.org/5K.<br />
Proceeds for the event will fund services and programs at Shield Bearer,<br />
a Houston based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource<br />
center that provides services on a sliding scale. Shield Bearer has five<br />
locations in Houston and serves individuals, couples and families<br />
including those recovering from the trauma of human trafficking,<br />
domestic violence, crime, abuse, war and Hurricane Harvey. Additional<br />
information about services and programs can be found online at<br />
shieldbearer.org or by calling 281-894-7222.<br />
Fundraisers<br />
10TH Anniversary Salute to<br />
Our Heroes Gala<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will<br />
celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the<br />
Omni Hotel Houston Westside. North Cypress Medical Center Hospital is<br />
the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men and<br />
women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The evening<br />
includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor our missing<br />
loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans).<br />
Salvatore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings<br />
guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our nation’s highest military<br />
decoration-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during combat in<br />
the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan on October 25, 2007. His courage and<br />
leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his team’s<br />
survival and led to his selection as the first living recipient of the Medal of<br />
Honor since the Vietnam War and the eighth service member to receive<br />
the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />
CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund a<br />
scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 47 years,<br />
the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of the Board<br />
of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. The Foundation<br />
has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to 1600 graduating<br />
seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are<br />
tax deductible, as allowed by the law.<br />
Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets<br />
Must Be Purchased in Advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans. For more<br />
information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at<br />
www.theCFEF.org.<br />
Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser<br />
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay<br />
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,<br />
TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the necessary<br />
operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard House. Teams<br />
compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising to benefit this<br />
great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the website or by calling<br />
the number provided. Lots of sporting activities are planned throughout the<br />
day with the tournament starting at 9 AM and concluding with lunch and a<br />
program. The Ballard House provides a safe, family-friendly environment<br />
and home-away-from-home for those undergoing life threatening illnesses<br />
and treatment in the Houston area; all at no-cost. Patients come to The<br />
Ballard House from all over the United States and World.<br />
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mary<br />
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Cypress Fairbanks Rotary Casino Night<br />
Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different<br />
organizations in the Cypress area. These organization include, but not<br />
limited to: Cypress Area Ministries, Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy Scouts,<br />
etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, <strong>2018</strong> starting at 7 PM and<br />
running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ dinner and 2<br />
drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include Blackjack, Craps,<br />
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chips may be purchased as well as a cash bar. There will also be a silent<br />
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Theater/Arts<br />
Stageworks Theatre<br />
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />
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Please call for the location for these concerts:<br />
THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra presents “A<br />
Salute to Frank Sinatra”<br />
Saturday, March 10, <strong>2018</strong>: The Celtic Tenors<br />
Saturday, April 14, <strong>2018</strong>: The 5 Browns<br />
Saturday, May 19, <strong>2018</strong>: The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass<br />
THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM<br />
Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong>: Cirque-tacular<br />
THE 2017-<strong>2018</strong> PROMENADE SERIES<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30 PM: “A World of Song” with Jerry<br />
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Tuesday, March 13, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and Aeneas<br />
Tuesday, April 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical Inspirations” featuring<br />
Scott St. John, violin<br />
Tuesday, May 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and Triple Take<br />
THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong>: Impande Ye Africa presents “Sing Along Africa”<br />
Saturday, May 12, <strong>2018</strong>: Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist!<br />
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A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Other C0mmunity Events<br />
Help Your Marriage and Others During<br />
National Marriage Week<br />
Local non-profit Shield Bearer is hosting several marriage building activities<br />
during National Marriage Week <strong>February</strong> 7-14, <strong>2018</strong>. Shield Bearer has been<br />
on the front lines strengthening marriages through counseling, marriage<br />
saving intensive experiences and workshops since 2007. Shield Bearer will<br />
host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop on <strong>February</strong> 10 th<br />
from 9 AM-3 PM at their central counseling office (12340 Jones Rd Suite 290)<br />
in Houston. On <strong>February</strong> 9 th from 11:30-1 PM, Shield Bearer will present a<br />
special Marriage Edition of their Hope After Harvey Workshop. Shield Bearer<br />
also offers a unique counseling experience for couples that think there is<br />
no hope for their marriage. Shield Bearer will also provide a free online<br />
marriage resource each day of National Marriage Week to followers of their<br />
online community page at facebook.com/shieldbearer.counseling. For<br />
additional details and registration for National Marriage Week activities,<br />
call 281-894-7222. For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston<br />
based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource center that<br />
serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering from<br />
the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse, war and<br />
Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222.<br />
Free Memoir Writing Workshop<br />
Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Located behind Juergen’s Hall<br />
Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-<br />
3188. Harris County, Precinct 3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.<br />
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Spring Branch African Violet Club<br />
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Saturday, March 3, <strong>2018</strong>: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM<br />
Sunday, March 4, <strong>2018</strong>: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM<br />
Free Admission: Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semiminiatures<br />
and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as<br />
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will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general<br />
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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> 2 nd -13 th - Mardi Gras Galveston. If you’re looking for a unique<br />
Mardi Gras experience in <strong>2018</strong>, grab some beads and hit the beach! Mardi<br />
Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United<br />
States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your<br />
toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish<br />
parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season.<br />
The island’s 107 th Mardi Gras celebration, is expected to draw more<br />
than 350,000 attendees for 30+ concerts, parades, balcony parties and<br />
several elegant balls. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found<br />
in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than<br />
3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston and that’s just<br />
the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family<br />
events, feasting and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras<br />
island style. For more information, visit www.galveston.com/mardigras/.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 7 th - The Houston RV Show is now the largest in Texas with<br />
over 600 units on display. This includes Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Tent<br />
Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational Vehicle related<br />
vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks and RV supplies. The<br />
Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG Center Halls C, D, E. Parking<br />
rate in the past was $12 per space, cash only. For more information, visit<br />
www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium<br />
whiskey tasting event that will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and<br />
celebrate the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture<br />
cocktails and live music provided by Doc Watkins, owner of Jazz, TX.<br />
Texas and international brown spirits makers will serve straight pours<br />
and cocktails from their portfolios with spirit seminars led by Texas<br />
Monthly Editor in Chief Tim Taliaferro and Wine & Spirits contributor<br />
Jessica Dupuy. The event will also feature up to ten award-winning chefs<br />
and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of whiskies.<br />
For more information, visit www.texasmonthly.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Texas Home and Garden Spring Show. Houstons’<br />
Premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home & garden<br />
needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts,<br />
products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult Tickets are<br />
$10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under free. For more<br />
information, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Tristar Collectors Show. Your trusted source for<br />
sports autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Tristar will be held in<br />
NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit www.guestservices@<br />
nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 17 th - <strong>2018</strong> Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s Lunar New<br />
Year Festival is from 10 AM-4 PM at the Chinese Community Center,<br />
9800 Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking. For more<br />
information, visit www.ccchouston.org.<br />
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<strong>February</strong> 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than<br />
250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s<br />
Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitationonly,<br />
visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden,<br />
Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is<br />
open, for wild rides and fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden<br />
features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas<br />
country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music<br />
and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the<br />
Chuck Wagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced beef<br />
sandwich with chips and beans.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit<br />
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2017 Rodeo<br />
Run had more than 9,500 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and<br />
5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the<br />
Rodeo. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade at 10 AM. Every <strong>February</strong><br />
since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling<br />
metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative<br />
floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill<br />
the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians<br />
join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved<br />
in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! For parade route, street<br />
closures and parking information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for the 2 nd<br />
Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by Shiner<br />
Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but one of<br />
the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever experienced!<br />
Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT samples from<br />
all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while supplies last.<br />
Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete for the Grand<br />
Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally title and all the<br />
bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to rock! There will be<br />
an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the Galveston County<br />
Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under 12 are free. Bring lawn<br />
chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers are allowed. For more<br />
information, visit www.texasfoodtruckrally.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25 th - It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now<br />
the largest kosher food event in Houston. The 8 th Houston Kosher Chili<br />
Cook-off will be held at the ERJCC. There will be MORE cooking teams,<br />
MORE food, MORE money raised for local charities and MORE fun! At<br />
12 PM, the public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s<br />
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festival atmosphere. The event will conclude with the selection of the<br />
winning chili by celebrity judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For<br />
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Church Events<br />
Easter Services, etc...<br />
Cornerstone UMC<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE<br />
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org<br />
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent occurring forty<br />
days (excluding Sundays) before Good Friday. It is traditionally a time<br />
for worshippers to gather together with penitent hearts to have their<br />
foreheads marked with a cross of ashes in an act of penance and contrition<br />
before the Lord. On Wednesday evening, <strong>February</strong> 14 th at 7 PM. we will<br />
be having an Ash Wednesday worship celebration. This service will include<br />
the marking of ashes on each worshippers head followed by a quiet time of<br />
reflection at the altar. In addition, as we do each Ash Wednesday service,<br />
there will be something “extra special” to illustrate God’s forgiveness of<br />
our sins. Special music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. This will be a<br />
meaningful service and everyone is invited to attend.<br />
St. Cuthbert Church<br />
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER<br />
You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday<br />
Pancake Supper on <strong>February</strong> 13 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes<br />
and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. Food<br />
items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were regarded as restricted<br />
during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would<br />
have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating<br />
pancakes on Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk,<br />
fats and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the<br />
consumption of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the name “Fat<br />
Tuesday” or Mardi Gras.<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES<br />
You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday services at St. Cuthbert<br />
Episcopal church on <strong>February</strong> 14 th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All<br />
services have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM<br />
service is designed for children and their families. Ash Wednesday marks<br />
the beginning of the season of Lent, which is dedicated to reflection,<br />
prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter.<br />
LENTEN PROGRAM: NAVIGATING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS<br />
Everyone is invited to the Lenten program: Navigating Emotional<br />
Wellness, which will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning <strong>February</strong><br />
21 st , from 6:30-7:30 at St. Cuthbert Church. We all experience the full<br />
range of emotions - happiness, frustration, fear, anger, joy, sadness, awe,<br />
peace - emotions that are given to us by God. As our city recovers from<br />
the trauma of Harvey, many of us have felt these emotions in new ways.<br />
Scripture is filled with emotion, both God’s emotions as well as those of<br />
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His people. Our emotions influence our lives as they inform, motivate<br />
and guide us in what we do or don’t do, say or don’t say and react or not.<br />
Being intentionally aware of our emotions and navigating our reaction to<br />
them will benefit every aspect of our lives. Come be a part of this Lenten<br />
study as we prepare ourselves to meet the risen Christ. Younger children<br />
will explore the movie Inside Out. This movie centers around an 11-year<br />
old girl and her emotions as her family makes a cross-country move. The<br />
nursery will be open if requested. St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020<br />
West Road, at the corner of West and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for<br />
more information about all of our events.<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas<br />
77095. For more information, please call the church office at 281-855-<br />
2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.<br />
YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for youth, is sponsoring a<br />
monthly movie night where we have some dinner, watch a movie and<br />
then discuss the movie and how it relates to our lives and God. Friends<br />
are always welcome. Cost is $3 to help cover dinner.<br />
Middle School: <strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2018</strong><br />
High School: <strong>February</strong> 23, <strong>2018</strong><br />
FAMILY DANCE NIGHT<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16, <strong>2018</strong> for all ages and all family members.<br />
<strong>Copper</strong>field Church<br />
8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (behind Wings ‘N More)<br />
Free English Class Mondays through May 22, <strong>2018</strong>, 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM<br />
Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248, jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided). Join us any week!<br />
¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos<br />
los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de Mayo, 9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM<br />
(Puede empezar cualquier semana)<br />
<strong>Copper</strong>field Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More)<br />
Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
Tiene que tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera.<br />
LỚp HỌC TIẾNG anh MIỂN phi<br />
Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 12 tháng 9/2016-Ngày 22 tháng 5/<strong>2018</strong>, từ 9-11<br />
sáng & 7-9 chieu’<br />
Tại nhà Thờ <strong>Copper</strong>field, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (ở sau Wings ‘N More)<br />
Xin liên lạc Jan Garza 832-443-4248 Jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
Phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên. (Không cung cấp giữ trẻ)<br />
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton<br />
Schola Cantorum<br />
Do you want your children to become lifelong servants of the Church?<br />
Singing in a children’s choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth<br />
Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting children Grades 4-12<br />
for its after-school choir program. The choir is responsible for enriching<br />
the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday from<br />
3:45-5 PM. Unique in the area, the choir focuses on singing music from<br />
the rich Catholic tradition, including chant and polyphony, as well as the<br />
finest modern church music. Time is devoted to building the children’s<br />
skills of music reading, vocal technique, thinking about the words and<br />
the structure and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for<br />
older students. For more information, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill<br />
at doneill@seascs.org.<br />
Prince of Peace Lutheran<br />
A WELS Community<br />
What’s happening at P. O. P.?<br />
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come<br />
share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary<br />
Members after Service in the Church reception area.<br />
Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!<br />
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the children in our<br />
preschool ages 3 to 5<br />
Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children in 6 th -8 th grade<br />
Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and Conversation with Pastor<br />
Semro: 9 AM - meet him and enjoy a nice casual chat about any ole thing.<br />
www.popcopperfield.org • 281-859-0800<br />
Adult English Classes At<br />
English Gateway<br />
English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational English.<br />
The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist international<br />
families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and be<br />
successful here in the United States. We offer 6 different levels and have<br />
open registration throughout the CFISD school year. Childcare is available<br />
for free for pre-school children as long as they are registered beforehand.<br />
How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the books;<br />
classes are free.<br />
Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,<br />
12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />
When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options: Thursday<br />
mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />
What are the starting dates for English Gateway?<br />
Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />
For more information, please contact the English Gateway Program<br />
Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />
St. Cuthbert Youth Group<br />
The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community of youth and adult<br />
volunteers who encourage and support each other in life and in faith. All<br />
students in grades six through twelve are welcome to be part of the Youth<br />
Group, which offers a wide range of gatherings and events created to<br />
provide a fun opportunity for learning and growth. The Youth Group<br />
meets on Sundays from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and fellowship and<br />
on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM for dinner and Bible study. For more<br />
information, contact Kim Houghton at stcyouth@stcuthbert.org. St.<br />
Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road at Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.<br />
org for more information.<br />
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Cornerstone Orthodox<br />
Presbyterian Church<br />
www.csopc.org - Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 Peter!<br />
We meet at a house in Bear Creek, Monday nights at 7 PM. Stay after<br />
for dessert and fellowship. Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc.org or 713-<br />
899-5745 for more information.<br />
Canyon Lakes West Community<br />
Church Bible Study<br />
Neighbors of the community gather to meet and greet, share in the<br />
word and fellowship Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg Weekly<br />
Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org<br />
or call 713-302-7325 for more information.<br />
Tuesday Evening Ladies'<br />
Bible Study at Living Word<br />
Lutheran Church<br />
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran<br />
Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite<br />
you to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your<br />
Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors<br />
for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to<br />
8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative<br />
Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner<br />
of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).<br />
A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and<br />
facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please<br />
email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and<br />
phone number.<br />
St. Cuthbert Bible Studies<br />
Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, at the corner of West Road<br />
and Queenston. Website at stcuthbert.org.<br />
ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great group of fun loving people!<br />
The group meets for Bible study and good-natured discussion every<br />
Thursday afternoon at 1 PM and have a monthly luncheon every third<br />
Thursday. All are welcome; you don’t have to be a senior citizen to<br />
attend. Contact Sally Mahon at sally@stcuthbert.org for more info.<br />
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MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD (MOMS) - If you are about to be a mother, a<br />
mother of preschoolers, a mother of high school students or anywhere in<br />
between, you are invited to St. Cuthbert Church’s Ministry of Motherhood<br />
(MOMs) for Beth Moore’s DVD-based Bible study David: Seeking a Heart<br />
Like His. The group meets every Monday from 9:10-11:30 AM and the<br />
study begins on Monday, September 11 th . The study guide is available<br />
for $16 and scholarships are available. Childcare is provided at no charge.<br />
For more info, contact Beth Micek at myc@stcuthbert.org.<br />
Christ Covenant Church<br />
Ladies Bible Study<br />
The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to join them this Fall as they<br />
begin a 7 week video study by Priscilla Shirer. “The Armor of God” Bible<br />
study is every Tuesday morning, at 9:30 AM. NO Child Care provided.<br />
A book fee does apply. Please join us at Christ Covenant Church, 17000<br />
Longenbaugh, Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the<br />
series, please go to www.christcov.net.<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran<br />
BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult<br />
students of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. All are invited.<br />
THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join every<br />
Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529).<br />
OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 10 AM service. Join us<br />
upstairs in the movie room where we watch music videos, video clips,<br />
skits and other media then relate it to God and your life.<br />
Prince Of Peace Lutheran<br />
Church - Bible Studies<br />
9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall - Learn the History<br />
that goes along with The Word. Grow in faith and Godly living.<br />
9 AM Sundays: 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month - Teen Bible Study<br />
Bear Creek Baptist Church<br />
Single Moms Bible Study<br />
The Single Moms class at Bear Creek Church invites you to come join<br />
us as we study the Bible, share and pray for each other and have great<br />
times of fellowship. Our Bible Study enables us to embrace our lives<br />
as single women and moms and overcome the challenges that arise as<br />
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we manage our homes, work and friendships. We are beginning a new<br />
study series that addresses our view of WORK. Whether you are a stay at<br />
home mom or a mom that works outside the home, work reaches all of<br />
us. The group meets Sunday mornings at 11 AM in Room ED101 at Bear<br />
Creek Baptist Church located at 5901 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. (at W.<br />
Little York intersection). Ministry opportunities are also available for your<br />
children, preschool through high school. For more information, please<br />
call or text Frances at 713-542-7062 or Averil at 832-573-9684.<br />
Cornerstone UMC Bible Studies<br />
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org<br />
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Starting January 16 th , the Tuesday<br />
Morning Bible Study will start a thirteen session study “Meeting Jesus.”<br />
Using Leighton Ford’s study guide “Meeting Jesus,” we will be taking a<br />
fresh look at the Son of God. Using the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke<br />
and John, we will be examining our relationship with Jesus and gain<br />
a better understanding of His relevance for us in today’s world. There<br />
is no cost for the study. Each week you will receive a printed scripture<br />
reference sheet and the following week’s discussion questions. A<br />
schedule of meeting times will also be provided. We meet at 10 AM in the<br />
worship center. If you require a nursery to attend the study, please call<br />
the church office (281-859-4141) Monday through Thursday, 8 AM- 4 PM<br />
and ask for Linda.<br />
BOOK OF REVELATION BIBLE STUDY - You are invited to join us at<br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church for a thirteen week study on the<br />
New Testament book of Revelation at 7-8:15 PM on Tuesdays beginning<br />
September 12 th and ending on December 12 th . We will skip the week of<br />
Thanksgiving. You will need your Bible and the study book. You may register<br />
at the church office, Monday-Thursday from 9 AM-2 PM for $10 (cost of the<br />
book) or you may sign up in the church lobby on Sunday mornings.<br />
<strong>Copper</strong>field Church<br />
Senior Adults<br />
GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM<br />
BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM<br />
DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For more info., www.<br />
copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273.<br />
WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM, Monday,<br />
Wednesday and Friday.<br />
Come join our group! We are an active, fun-loving bunch. Once you come<br />
for a visit and get to know us, you’ll want to be a part of our Senior Adult<br />
Group. You do not have to be a member of <strong>Copper</strong>field Church to be a<br />
part of our Senior Adult Group.<br />
Bear Creek UMC<br />
Attn: Caregivers of Elderly Persons<br />
Did you know that on the second Friday of each month Bear Creek United<br />
Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for your loved<br />
one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This gathering<br />
provides free time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair exercises, word<br />
games, entertainment, lunch and more. Caregivers are also welcome<br />
to stay and join the fun. For more information or to register, please call<br />
the church office at 281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is<br />
located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.<br />
Epiphany Bingo<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.<br />
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have a<br />
jackpot game of $750. Maximum prize giveaways of $2,500, allowed by law,<br />
are given away every Bingo Night! They have security, lighted parking, big<br />
screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large<br />
cash prizes. Profits are used for charitable outreach programs, building<br />
expansion, and payment towards debt. Epiphany Catholic Church conducts its<br />
bingo games at the Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry<br />
and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland<br />
Knolls every Friday night. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular<br />
games at 8:00 PM. For more information, call the bingo hall number 281-578-<br />
3905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the Community Center number,<br />
281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring your friends and neighbors, win<br />
some money and make some new friends.<br />
St. Bartholomew The Apostle<br />
Catholic Church Bingo<br />
In downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday<br />
evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with<br />
four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given<br />
away every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the<br />
most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings, along<br />
with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is maintained by the<br />
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food and snacks with soft drinks.<br />
All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs,<br />
to better serve the community. The Church is in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh<br />
St. Travel west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the 2nd<br />
stop sign, Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one<br />
block down. Please call for more details to 281-391-4758. Please come play and<br />
win. We can accommodate large groups such as social and family groups.<br />
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Cypress Assistance Ministries<br />
Volunteers Needed<br />
When you volunteer you are giving to your community, but did you<br />
realize volunteering also benefits you as an individual? CAM volunteers<br />
often let us know the fun they are having, the friends they have made and<br />
the fulfillment they receive from helping others.<br />
Cypress Assistance Ministries is a local non-profit organization serving<br />
the Cy-Fair area for over 25 years. CAM offers assistance to those in<br />
need by providing financial assistance, food, clothing, employment<br />
assistance as well as GED & ESL classes. A huge part of this organization<br />
is its volunteers. Currently we are in need of volunteers in many different<br />
areas of the ministry. If you would like more information on how to<br />
become involved, please contact Tara Rauch at 281-955-7684 or tarar@<br />
cypressassistance.org. We look forward to hearing from you!<br />
For a description of the services provided at Cypress Assistance<br />
Ministries, Food Pantry requests and a detailed description of volunteer<br />
opportunities, please see our website, www.cypressassistance.org.<br />
Inspiring Hands<br />
Founded in 2014, Inspiring HANDS, Inc. is a charitable non-profit<br />
organization that extends a hand directly to improve the lives of others in<br />
need and motivates partnerships within the community to do the same.<br />
We are operated solely by volunteers and fully funded by donations.<br />
Your participation is vital to the success of our programs. 100% of the<br />
proceeds remain in the community to provide direct help to individuals<br />
with immediate and special needs. Through our 501(c) 3 status all<br />
donations are tax deductible. For more information visit us at www.<br />
inspiringhands.org.<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation<br />
Coalition, Inc<br />
Volunteer Opportunities For Wildlife<br />
Advocates<br />
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill and injured<br />
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting<br />
in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education<br />
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programs and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite<br />
200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC<br />
has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on”<br />
training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We<br />
invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at<br />
a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or visit<br />
us at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />
Memorial Hermann Cypress<br />
Hospital Seeking Volunteers<br />
Memorial Hermann Health System recognizes the vital importance of<br />
volunteers and the newly opened Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital<br />
is no different. The hospital is now taking applications for its volunteer<br />
program. Volunteer tasks range from working at the front desk, to<br />
nursing unit assistance, helping discharge patients and much more.<br />
Dozens of volunteers have already joined the program, but there are<br />
more spots available. Four-hour volunteer shifts are available seven days<br />
a week from 5 AM to 9 PM. Adults are asked to complete an application<br />
and schedule an interview with the volunteer coordinator. Learn more<br />
about volunteering at Memorial Hermann Cypress by visiting www.<br />
memorialhermann.org/locations/cypress/volunteer-at-memorialhermann-cypress-hospital/.<br />
Cypress Fairbanks Medical<br />
Center Hospital Volunteer<br />
Auxiliary<br />
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, 10655<br />
Steepletop Drive, is in need of additional volunteers. They have a great<br />
need for volunteers to work at the information desk. If interested, please<br />
contact the hospital at 281-897-3186 and ask for the manager.<br />
Standup For Kids<br />
StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization. We are in need of your<br />
support. For those who want to get involved in outreach, StandUp For<br />
Kids provides training to provide you the tools to reach out and make<br />
a difference in kids’ lives. Thirteen kids die on the street everyday, from<br />
abuse, disease and suicide. By getting involved you can make a difference<br />
and give back to your community. Volunteering is not only rewarding<br />
to you, it can save a kid’s life. You can find more information about our<br />
program at www.standupforkids.org or email Houston@standupforkids.<br />
org to volunteer.<br />
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Ambassadors United<br />
Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry<br />
Join us for regular street and brothel incursion outreaches to rescue<br />
souls for Christ and help end human trafficking in Houston. Our ministry<br />
is based on Romans 15:21 To whom He was not announced, they shall<br />
see and those who have not heard shall understand. Visit our website for<br />
details and volunteer information at www.ambassadorsunited.org.<br />
Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire<br />
Department<br />
The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS<br />
services to 156 square miles of Northwest Harris County for the residents<br />
of Harris County Emergency Service District #9. By operating from 12<br />
community based volunteer fire stations we are able to quickly and<br />
efficiently respond to help our neighbors in times of emergency.<br />
For more information on the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department or on<br />
how you can join the other 350 volunteers of our Department and be one<br />
of Cy-Fair’s bravest, call us at 281-550-6663 or visit us on the web at www.<br />
cyfairvfd.org.<br />
Adopt A US Soldier<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />
donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />
that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />
with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />
encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United<br />
States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer<br />
workforce located across the United States. When registering for Adopt<br />
A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and<br />
sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may<br />
need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful<br />
to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to<br />
show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country.<br />
If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
Junior Achievement Of<br />
Southeast Texas<br />
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring<br />
and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In<br />
partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings<br />
the real world to schools, opening student minds to their true potential.<br />
Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals,<br />
community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school<br />
learning and young people’s future success in their work world and real<br />
lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics of free<br />
enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Contact the Junior<br />
Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-4500 or www.<br />
houston.ja.org, to find out about opportunities near you.<br />
Volunteer at the Thomas A.<br />
Glazier Senior Education Center<br />
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located<br />
at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes<br />
available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging<br />
from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo<br />
editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get<br />
free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now<br />
at 713-274-3250 or email us at glaziersec@pct3.com. Operated by Harris<br />
County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />
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Our Donation Center is now located at 11302 Huffmeister<br />
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• Graffiti Removal<br />
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<strong>February</strong> Is Creative<br />
Romance Month<br />
<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a<br />
lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a list of romantic,<br />
yet creative ideas to make the month of <strong>February</strong> full of romance.<br />
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on<br />
a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway,<br />
make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of<br />
the destination on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put<br />
together. If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them<br />
one piece of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day.<br />
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or<br />
her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It<br />
can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a<br />
visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can<br />
actually guess where they are going.<br />
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean<br />
that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of<br />
research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never<br />
been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up<br />
going too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of<br />
time there and just have a good time overall.<br />
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want<br />
to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel<br />
room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might feel<br />
like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty<br />
of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily<br />
enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to<br />
outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic<br />
activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days,<br />
a week or the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider<br />
going on a day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />
Source: www.blog.atlastravelweb.com<br />
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RECIPES<br />
Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo<br />
Ingredients:<br />
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
ground black pepper to taste<br />
2 cups heavy cream<br />
2 egg yolks<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 pound fettuccine<br />
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley<br />
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided<br />
Directions: Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan<br />
over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to<br />
low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover and simmer another 5<br />
minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.<br />
Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving<br />
the broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut<br />
into bite-size slices. Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook<br />
until reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and heavy cream into the<br />
reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.<br />
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm<br />
cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until<br />
about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used. Whisk the warm<br />
cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining<br />
cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until<br />
the mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes.<br />
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.<br />
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in<br />
boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about<br />
7 minutes. Drain. Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream<br />
mixture into the pasta. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for a few<br />
minutes until thick. Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into<br />
the pasta mixture to serve. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
Cream Cheese Brownies<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
5 tablespoons shortening<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
3 tablespoons cream cheese<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />
1/2 cup chopped almonds<br />
Cream Cheese frosting - optional<br />
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch<br />
square baking pan.<br />
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring<br />
frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream<br />
cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour,<br />
baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.<br />
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted<br />
near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.<br />
Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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Sports Injury and Concussion Seminar<br />
Weekend warriors and young athletes are invited to learn about how to prevent and manage<br />
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& Sports Medicine at West will present and answer your questions.<br />
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
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To register for this free event, call 832.522.5522. Refreshments provided.<br />
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