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The Pointe<br />
Official Newsletter of <strong>Villages</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 2<br />
Babysitting List pg. 4<br />
Houston Events pg. 12<br />
Pet Inform<strong>at</strong>ion pg. 14<br />
School News pg. 16<br />
Church News pg. 23<br />
Family Focus pg. 26<br />
Library News pg. 28<br />
Engagement Stories pg. 35<br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
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VILLAGES AT LAKEPOINTE<br />
HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL:<br />
Laura Hunt (Mgr.) 281-681-2000<br />
Email: contactus.tx@fsresidential.com<br />
Officer Glentzer 713-471-1882<br />
POOL COMPANY:<br />
Sweetw<strong>at</strong>er Pools 281-988-8480<br />
VAL HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:<br />
Brian Brown<br />
brianbrown.tx@gmail.com<br />
Emily Pruiett<br />
e.pruiett@sbcglobal.net<br />
Laura Blount<br />
lblount1@comcast.net<br />
Chuck Werninger<br />
chuckw@gmail.com<br />
Priyanka Agarwal<br />
priyankag77@gmail.com<br />
EMERGENCY: 911<br />
Cy-Fair Fire Dept. (non-emergency) 713-466-4073<br />
Sheriff Dept. (non-emergency) 713-221-6000<br />
Non-emergencies include anything<br />
suspicious, though non-life thre<strong>at</strong>ening.<br />
UTILITIES:<br />
Entex - Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy - Electricity 713-207-7777<br />
MUD #370 TNG - W<strong>at</strong>er/Sewer 281-350-0895<br />
Waste Mgmt. - Trash 713-686-6666<br />
COUNTY COMMISSIONER:<br />
Jack Cagle • www.hcp4.net 281-353-8424<br />
SCHOOLS:<br />
Lee Elementary 713-849-8281<br />
Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />
Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000<br />
www.cfisd.net<br />
LAKES ON ELDRIDGE DOLPHINS 19 TH SEASON<br />
The Lakes on Eldridge Dolphins Swim Team will begin their 19 th season<br />
in <strong>2018</strong>! We are again recruiting enthusiastic swimmers ages 5-18 looking<br />
to have fun this spring and summer. (Swimmers should be able to<br />
swim the length of the pool by the end of the second week of practice.)<br />
LOEST is a voluntary recre<strong>at</strong>ional swim team oper<strong>at</strong>ed for Lakes on<br />
Eldridge and surrounding neighborhoods. LOEST encourages a competitive<br />
swim team environment and provides the opportunity for growth,<br />
training, enjoyment, good sportsmanship and particip<strong>at</strong>ion to all active<br />
team members. LOEST cannot function without parent involvement, so<br />
each particip<strong>at</strong>ing family is required to fulfill a volunteer commitment.<br />
It’s a gre<strong>at</strong> way to meet other families and adults in our community.<br />
Make sure to check out our website loedolphins.swimtopia.com for important<br />
d<strong>at</strong>es and anything and everything about the LOEST Dolphins!<br />
BOY SCOUT TROOP 609<br />
Boy Scout Troop 609, consistent of boys with Autism, which meets the<br />
1 st and 3 rd S<strong>at</strong>urday of each month <strong>at</strong> the West View School. We meet <strong>at</strong><br />
9:30-11:30 AM. They go camping, earn service hour. Last month we helped <strong>at</strong><br />
Wre<strong>at</strong>h Across America <strong>at</strong> the Houston N<strong>at</strong>ional Cemetery.<br />
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MONTHLY HOA MEETINGS<br />
We encourage all residents to particip<strong>at</strong>e in the monthly HOA meetings.<br />
It is your forum to share suggestions, get an upd<strong>at</strong>e on neighborhood<br />
activities and stay connected with each other.<br />
When: The meetings are often held the first Monday evening<br />
of each month (except on Holidays).<br />
Please be on the lookout for communic<strong>at</strong>ion from<br />
FirstService Residential the Friday before the meeting.<br />
Notific<strong>at</strong>ion: If for some reason, you do not receive an email, please<br />
check your spam folder and also ask your neighbor/s about it.<br />
We look forward to seeing you <strong>at</strong> the next Board Meeting!<br />
COMMUNICATION AND VLP WEBSITE<br />
FirstService Residential (FSR) is the management company for <strong>Villages</strong><br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong>. Lauren Hunt is our community manager. She<br />
can be reached <strong>at</strong> contactus.tx@fsresidential.com or by phone <strong>at</strong><br />
713-932-1122.<br />
To ensure th<strong>at</strong> you receive all communic<strong>at</strong>ion from FSR, please do<br />
the following:<br />
• Send your contact inform<strong>at</strong>ion, including your current email,<br />
to contactus.tx @fsresidential.com.<br />
• Be sure to upd<strong>at</strong>e your inform<strong>at</strong>ion should it change.<br />
• Check your spam folder and add FSR Community Manager to your<br />
contacts. FSR commonly sends out important messages to residents<br />
via the eblast system.<br />
• Residents can also call 713- 932-1122 with any questions regarding<br />
the community.<br />
New VLP website<br />
The new VLP site is more inform<strong>at</strong>ive, interactive and accessible than<br />
the previous site. It fe<strong>at</strong>ures inform<strong>at</strong>ion ranging from community<br />
activities to business documents. In addition, it also fe<strong>at</strong>ures contact<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion for FirstService Residential, your Board of Directors, local<br />
schools and utilities.<br />
Please note: The website is a general community site and no particular<br />
individual or group manages the site regularly for resident<br />
questions. If you have questions regarding records or have specific<br />
issues with something th<strong>at</strong> needs immedi<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong>tention, call or email<br />
FirstService Residential personally.<br />
To register for the website, send Lauren Hunt (Email: contactus.tx@<br />
fsresidential.com ), your email address. Upon receiving your email, you<br />
will get further instructions on how to register for the new website.<br />
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The VLP pool is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 5 AM-10 PM year round for<br />
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Please consider the following pool rules, while using the Pool:<br />
• Pool parties are not allowed <strong>at</strong> the pool.<br />
• Priv<strong>at</strong>e swim lessons are not allowed <strong>at</strong> the community pool<br />
due to vendor and insurance compliance.<br />
• Keep the pool area and b<strong>at</strong>hrooms clean.<br />
• The life rings are not to be used as toys. In case of any eventuality<br />
<strong>at</strong> the pool, they are critical for safety and rescue oper<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
• If brought down to the pool deck, please return the p<strong>at</strong>io chairs<br />
to the covered p<strong>at</strong>io.<br />
• In addition, to these, a complete list of rules is posted <strong>at</strong> the pool.<br />
The security camera system has been upgraded for improved vision<br />
and monitoring.<br />
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POOL CARDS<br />
New pool cards have been issued to all residents who had pool<br />
cards earlier. If you did not exchange your old card for a new one<br />
or if you don’t have a pool card, please contact Lauren Hunt <strong>at</strong><br />
contactus.tx @fsresidential.com.<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND TREE TRIMMING<br />
While we all love home improvements, please be sure to obtain<br />
approval prior to beginning. A complete list of the deed restrictions<br />
can be found on the website, as well as through FirstService Residential.<br />
These items are mand<strong>at</strong>ory, meaning all residents must<br />
abide by them. Things such as landscaping, painting or staining,<br />
adding iron driveway fences, mailboxes, storm doors and additions<br />
such as sheds, g<strong>at</strong>es or pergolas are on the list. The architectural<br />
committee enforces deed restrictions <strong>at</strong> all times and it is taken very<br />
seriously. Forms for ARC Committee approval are on the website.<br />
Some simple things th<strong>at</strong> help keep our neighborhood beautiful are:<br />
• Keeping your grass cut regularly, bushes trimmed and beds free<br />
of weeds<br />
• Keeping tree limbs trimmed high enough so th<strong>at</strong> people walking<br />
do not get hurt and street signs can be easily seen. Please be aware<br />
th<strong>at</strong> you are responsible for the condition of your tree branches<br />
and are the responsible party if someone gets hurt while on your<br />
property.<br />
• Replacing dead shrubbery - required along street facing fencing<br />
• Keeping fences stained with the approved colors: Behr Exterior<br />
Wood Stain in Terra Cotta (DP-396), Cappuccino Solid (DP-529) and<br />
Valise Solid (SC-123).<br />
Please note th<strong>at</strong> FirstService Residential will be sending letters<br />
to residents th<strong>at</strong> are non-compliant. These deed restrictions are<br />
mand<strong>at</strong>ory, not a choice! By complying with the guidelines, we<br />
maintain a consistently beautiful neighborhood. Plus, it helps<br />
property values!<br />
Please take a look <strong>at</strong> your trees to determine if they need <strong>at</strong>tention.<br />
There are many companies available (various companies advertise<br />
in this newsletter) to trim trees in order to make it safer for everyone<br />
out and about in VLP.<br />
VLP SAFETY TIPS: DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR<br />
FOR SOLICITORS<br />
Officer Glentzer shares the following valuable inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
regarding safety:<br />
• DO NOT OPEN your DOOR for solicitors. As a community we should<br />
not encourage them by opening our doors. If a solicitor refuses to<br />
get off your property, please call 911 immedi<strong>at</strong>ely to report them.<br />
• Promply collect your packages when they are delivered, as thieves<br />
are more than ready to take parcels left on doorsteps.<br />
• When shopping or stopping <strong>at</strong> the bank, be aware of your<br />
surroundings and ALWAYS lock your car.<br />
Home safety tips:<br />
• Activ<strong>at</strong>e your alarm when leaving<br />
• Lock all windows and doors before leaving<br />
• Place a lock on your backyard g<strong>at</strong>e so would be burglars<br />
do not have access to your backyard<br />
• Check into upd<strong>at</strong>ing and upgrading your alarm system<br />
and installing glass break sensors and test system for accuracy<br />
• Place alarm signs/stickers in visible places<br />
• Make sure each of your vehicles has a VLP sticker displayed<br />
(stickers can be obtained <strong>at</strong> monthly Board meetings)<br />
• Remove all valuables and always lock vehicles<br />
• Get to know your neighbors and become familiar with their<br />
vehicles - notice cars th<strong>at</strong> seem suspicious<br />
• Call 713-221-6000 with non-emergency issues and 911<br />
with emergencies<br />
• Let our very own Deputy Glentzer (713-471-1882) know if you will<br />
be away so he can keep an eye on your home<br />
To obtain an alarm permit, please contact Harris County Alarm Detail<br />
<strong>at</strong> 713-755-4600 or visit www.hcso.hctx.net.<br />
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON THE GREENBELT<br />
Please note th<strong>at</strong> motorized vehicles, including 4 wheelers and dirt<br />
bikes, should be not used on the greenbelt areas. This is a common<br />
area for all residents to enjoy and safety is an issue.<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
VILLAGES AT LAKEPOINTE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers)<br />
with your name, birthd<strong>at</strong>e (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the<br />
list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is<br />
correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is<br />
still good and th<strong>at</strong> you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back<br />
from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do.<br />
Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
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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GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY<br />
FLOWERS<br />
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Canterbury Bells, Carn<strong>at</strong>ions, Columbine,<br />
Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium,<br />
Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana,<br />
Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana),<br />
Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage<br />
(plants), carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage<br />
(plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head),<br />
mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas,<br />
spinach, tom<strong>at</strong>o (seeds) and turnips.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS<br />
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good<br />
spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown,<br />
bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and<br />
vines while still dormant.<br />
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultiv<strong>at</strong>e lightly all beds. Replenish<br />
mulch as needed.<br />
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young<br />
tender growth. Spray with Mal<strong>at</strong>hion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />
• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned<br />
to insure quality production <strong>at</strong> harvest.<br />
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />
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MARDI GRAS 1/6-2/13/18<br />
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• More than 500,000 king cakes are sold each year in New Orleans<br />
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• The king cakes include a tiny plastic baby doll inside; the person<br />
who finds the doll is declared “king” and must buy the next<br />
cake or give the next party.<br />
• The metro area’s 37,000-plus hotel rooms are traditionally<br />
95% filled during Mardi Gras weekend.<br />
• An economic impact study released by the University of<br />
New Orleans estim<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> Mardi Gras gener<strong>at</strong>es over<br />
$840 million annually.<br />
• The largest of about one dozen Mardi Gras supply houses in<br />
New Orleans sells an estim<strong>at</strong>ed one billion pairs of beads for<br />
a Mardi Gras season.<br />
• The super parades of Endymion and Bacchus, fe<strong>at</strong>ure a combined<br />
total of 67 flo<strong>at</strong>s, 60 marching bands and more than 250 units.<br />
Their 4,200 members toss more than 1.5 million cups, 2.5 million<br />
doubloons and millions of beads.<br />
• One of the most photographed objects in all of Mardi Gras is the<br />
Boeuf Gras flo<strong>at</strong> in the Rex parade. Since the Middle Ages, the<br />
bouef gras (f<strong>at</strong>ted bull) has been the symbol of the last me<strong>at</strong> e<strong>at</strong>en<br />
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40 days before Easter Sunday focusing on<br />
prayer, penance, and a renewal of faith. For<br />
the leap year of 2012, the number of days<br />
between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday<br />
total 45. If the year is a non-leap year, the<br />
number of days between Ash Wednesday and<br />
Easter Sunday total 44. There is a difference<br />
of approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 6 days between the 40 days<br />
of the Lenten season and the actual count of<br />
44 days (45 in a leap year). The difference lies<br />
in the history of the season of Lent.<br />
Ashes used on Ash Wednesday<br />
The use of ashes on Ash Wednesday is derived<br />
from Biblical history. In Job 42:4-6, Job<br />
answers the Lord by saying: “Hear, and I will<br />
speak: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.<br />
With the hearing of the ear, I have heard thee,<br />
but now my eye seeth thee. Therefore I reprehend<br />
myself, and do penance in dust and ashes.”<br />
Also, in the Book of Judith 9:1-2, it st<strong>at</strong>es<br />
“And when they were gone, Judith went into<br />
her or<strong>at</strong>ory: and putting on haircloth, laid<br />
ashes on her head….” There are many other<br />
references regarding the use of ashes during<br />
penance found in the Bible such as Judith<br />
4:15; Isaias 58:5; and Jeremias 6:26.<br />
In the C<strong>at</strong>holic religion, the ashes used on Ash<br />
Wednesday are remnants of the palm leaves<br />
distributed from the prior year on Palm Sunday.<br />
C<strong>at</strong>holics keep the palm leaves throughout<br />
the year and return them to the Church<br />
before Ash Wednesday of the next year. The<br />
leaves are then turned into ashes for use in<br />
the Ash Wednesday services. During the service,<br />
the parishioners proceed to the front of<br />
the church and the ashes are placed on each<br />
person’s forehead in the shape of a cross. The<br />
ashes are not to be washed off but are to remain<br />
on the forehead throughout the day of<br />
Ash Wednesday.<br />
Other religions th<strong>at</strong> use ashes on Ash Wednesday<br />
include Lutherans and Episcopalians. The<br />
use of ashes in the United Methodist services<br />
“became part of our official worship resources<br />
in 1992 when General Conference adopted The<br />
United Methodist Book of Worship.”<br />
Three Pillars<br />
The focus, beginning on Ash Wednesday, is<br />
to seek penance for sins of the past and to<br />
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three pillars of the Lenten season. The three<br />
pillars are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.<br />
Prayer is to allow people to focus or medit<strong>at</strong>e<br />
on many aspects of their personal lives and to<br />
also pray for others.<br />
Fasting is to assist in “developing self-control.<br />
It is often an aid to prayer, as the pangs<br />
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“The prophet Isaiah insists th<strong>at</strong> fasting<br />
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without changing our behavior is not pleasing<br />
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st<strong>at</strong>es<br />
“Is this such a fast as I have chosen: for a man<br />
to afflict his soul for a day? is this it, to wind his<br />
head about like a circle, and to spread sackcloth<br />
and ashes? wilt thou call this a fast, and<br />
a day acceptable to the Lord? Is not this r<strong>at</strong>her<br />
the fast th<strong>at</strong> I have chosen? loose the bands of<br />
wickedness, undo the bundles th<strong>at</strong> oppress,<br />
let them th<strong>at</strong> are broken go free, and break<br />
asunder every burden. Deal thy bread to the<br />
hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless<br />
into thy house: when thou shalt see one<br />
naked, cover him, and despise not thy own<br />
flesh. Then shall thy light break forth as the<br />
morning, and thy health shall speedily arise,<br />
and thy justice shall go before thy face, and the<br />
glory of the Lord shall g<strong>at</strong>her thee up.”<br />
Almsgiving is a continu<strong>at</strong>ion of prayer and<br />
fasting. It is a time to be thankful for all th<strong>at</strong><br />
God has given us. It is also a time to care for<br />
others as God cares for us.<br />
Around the world, Christians unite on Ash<br />
Wednesday by focusing on the rejection of<br />
sin, the renewal of faith to Jesus Christ and<br />
the renewal of life with God. Ash Wednesday<br />
is the beginning of the Lent season where,<br />
in St. M<strong>at</strong>thew 6:1-34, Jesus talks to all people<br />
on how to act when giving alms, when<br />
praying and when fasting. The people are<br />
to be humble, to show penance, to do these<br />
actions for the love of God, not for individual<br />
notoriety. The remembrance during this<br />
season is to search in each individual’s soul,<br />
to turn away from self-centeredness, and to<br />
become renewed in the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship each has<br />
with the Lord. The beginning of the Lenten<br />
season, Ash Wednesday, is the beginning of a<br />
fresh start with the Lord through spiritual and<br />
religious medit<strong>at</strong>ions.
DATED EVENTS<br />
10 TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Found<strong>at</strong>ion (CFEF) will<br />
celebr<strong>at</strong>e the 10 th Anniversary of the Salute to Our Heroes Gala <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Omni Hotel Houston Westside. North Cypress Medical Center Hospital<br />
is the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men<br />
and women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The<br />
evening includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor<br />
our missing loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans).<br />
Salv<strong>at</strong>ore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings<br />
guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our n<strong>at</strong>ion’s highest military<br />
decor<strong>at</strong>ion-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during comb<strong>at</strong> 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 n<strong>at</strong>ion’s highest military decor<strong>at</strong>ion for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />
CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund<br />
a scholarship for high school gradu<strong>at</strong>es in the area. Over the past 47<br />
years, the Found<strong>at</strong>ion has grown tremendously through the efforts of<br />
the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community.<br />
The Found<strong>at</strong>ion has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to<br />
1600 gradu<strong>at</strong>ing seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, all<br />
contributions are 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 />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.theCFEF.org.<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 N<strong>at</strong>ional Marriage Week <strong>February</strong> 7-14, <strong>2018</strong>. Shield Bearer<br />
has been on the front lines strengthening marriages through counseling,<br />
marriage saving intensive experiences and workshops since 2007.<br />
Shield Bearer will host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop<br />
on <strong>February</strong> 10th from 9 AM-3 PM <strong>at</strong> their central counseling office (12340<br />
Jones Rd Suite 290) in Houston.<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 9th from 11:30-1 PM, Shield Bearer will present a special<br />
Marriage Edition of their Hope After Harvey Workshop.<br />
Shield Bearer also offers a unique counseling experience for couples<br />
th<strong>at</strong> think there is no hope for their marriage.<br />
Shield Bearer will also provide a free online marriage resource each day<br />
of N<strong>at</strong>ional Marriage Week to followers of their online community page<br />
<strong>at</strong> facebook.com/shieldbearer.counseling.<br />
For additional details and registr<strong>at</strong>ion for N<strong>at</strong>ional Marriage Week activities,<br />
call 281-894-7222. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about Shield Bearer, a Houston<br />
based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource center<br />
th<strong>at</strong> serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering<br />
from the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse,<br />
war and Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222.<br />
GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />
No Label Brewery<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion 8:30 AM, Run Starts <strong>at</strong> 9 AM<br />
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,<br />
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
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to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics), entrepreneurship and business rel<strong>at</strong>ed fields. Acorn<br />
to EXcellence in associ<strong>at</strong>ion with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota<br />
Phi Lambda Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly<br />
anticip<strong>at</strong>ed Marvel Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception meet<br />
the “community superheros and sheroes” comprised of professionals,<br />
<strong>at</strong>hletes and business people who have made an impact to society.<br />
This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests,<br />
priv<strong>at</strong>e reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible<br />
and are $20, which includes reception, se<strong>at</strong>ing, drink and popcorn.<br />
Purchase tickets <strong>at</strong> https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.<br />
The reception and movie viewing will be held <strong>at</strong> the Regal Grand Parkway<br />
22 Cinemas <strong>at</strong> 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday, <strong>February</strong><br />
18, <strong>2018</strong>, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Help to<br />
positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness of this<br />
movie and give them motiv<strong>at</strong>ion to dream big! Contact: Donna Mitchell<br />
<strong>at</strong> acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265.<br />
FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />
Cypress Historical Society <strong>at</strong> Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and<br />
everyone has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so<br />
good. But, all of them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving<br />
your family history, one memory <strong>at</strong> a time. With the help of your<br />
teacher, coach and mentor you will learn to jar those faded memories<br />
loose, then compose, organize, preserve and share them electronically<br />
for future gener<strong>at</strong>ions. Jackie Devine loves working with active writers<br />
and people who have never tried to write! This course will help you<br />
understand the memoir writing process: story structure, scenes,<br />
dialogue, character development, tone and voice. You’ll learn th<strong>at</strong><br />
you are cre<strong>at</strong>ing a legacy. If desired, stories will be recorded and saved<br />
online where family and friends can enjoy them for years to come.<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ed behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead<br />
Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County, Precinct<br />
3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.<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 <strong>at</strong> the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,<br />
TX) on S<strong>at</strong>urday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
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life of our organiz<strong>at</strong>ion after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The<br />
Ballard House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even<br />
bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers<br />
and people in the gre<strong>at</strong>er K<strong>at</strong>y area.”<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary oper<strong>at</strong>ional funds to keep the doors open <strong>at</strong> The Ballard<br />
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />
to benefit this gre<strong>at</strong> cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting <strong>at</strong> 9<br />
AM and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House<br />
provides a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-fromhome<br />
for those undergoing life thre<strong>at</strong>ening illnesses and tre<strong>at</strong>ment in<br />
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Sports Injury and Concussion Seminar<br />
Weekend warriors and young <strong>at</strong>hletes are invited to learn about how to prevent and manage<br />
sports injuries and concussions. Board-certified doctors from Houston Methodist Orthopedics<br />
& Sports Medicine <strong>at</strong> West will present and answer your questions.<br />
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
YMCA <strong>at</strong> K<strong>at</strong>y Main Street<br />
1350 Main St., K<strong>at</strong>y, TX 77494<br />
To register for this free event, call 832.522.5522. Refreshments provided.<br />
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the Houston area, all <strong>at</strong> no-cost. P<strong>at</strong>ients come to The Ballard House<br />
from all over the United St<strong>at</strong>es and World. If you would like more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion about this topic, please contact Mary Raines <strong>at</strong> 281-804-<br />
8414 or email <strong>at</strong> mary.raines@<strong>at</strong>t.net.<br />
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JUMPING GRAND PRIX<br />
FEBRUARY 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement<br />
of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing!<br />
Horse and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement<br />
th<strong>at</strong> is unm<strong>at</strong>ched in most other sports.<br />
PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM<br />
GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10<br />
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1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER<br />
CANCER WALK<br />
FEBRUARY 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Due to the massive flooding the K<strong>at</strong>y<br />
community experienced as a result of<br />
Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts<br />
to recover from the devast<strong>at</strong>ion it caused,<br />
the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has<br />
been postponed until Sunday, <strong>February</strong><br />
25, <strong>2018</strong>. The walk will be held <strong>at</strong> Cane<br />
Island and will begin <strong>at</strong> 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy<br />
complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.<br />
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />
undergoing cancer tre<strong>at</strong>ment, highlight survivors and raise money<br />
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to fund GEST Found<strong>at</strong>ion grants. Register as an individual or a team<br />
online <strong>at</strong> www.GESTfound<strong>at</strong>ion.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will<br />
provide grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning,<br />
home wound care, transport<strong>at</strong>ion or even counseling to help with the<br />
internal wounds th<strong>at</strong> come with facing the news “you have cancer.”<br />
The walk will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and<br />
join us <strong>at</strong> the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising<br />
money for a very important cause.<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone<br />
to sign up! Register now <strong>at</strong> www.GESTFound<strong>at</strong>ion.org. For up to<br />
the minute race inform<strong>at</strong>ion and upd<strong>at</strong>es, follow us on Facebook.<br />
Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still<br />
available! We have several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets.<br />
Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan <strong>at</strong> 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about the GEST Found<strong>at</strong>ion, Inc., how to don<strong>at</strong>e<br />
or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial<br />
support, please contact Michelle Perzan <strong>at</strong> 832-377-1367, 956-832-<br />
9188 or email via <strong>at</strong> michelle.perzan@gestfound<strong>at</strong>ion.com.<br />
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB<br />
39th Annual Spring Show and Sale<br />
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center<br />
2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, 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<br />
Violets of all types such as standards, mini<strong>at</strong>ures, semi-mini<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and<br />
Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ured. Club members will be available to answer general questions<br />
on growing African Violets. Free parking available <strong>at</strong> Judson Robinson<br />
Jr. Community Center. For further inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact Karla Ross,<br />
281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.<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 organiz<strong>at</strong>ions in<br />
the Cypress area. These organiz<strong>at</strong>ion include, but not limited to: Cypress Area Ministries,<br />
Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy Scouts, etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />
starting <strong>at</strong> 7 PM and running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ dinner and<br />
2 drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include Blackjack, Craps, Poker and<br />
Roulette.<br />
Come join us for a night of FUN! Each ticket will get you a BBQ dinner and two (2) drinks.<br />
You will also start with $5,000 in chips to gamble the night away. There will be Blackjack,<br />
Roulette, Poker and Craps. Additional chips may be purchased as well as a cash bar.<br />
There will also be a silent auction.<br />
Tickets may be purchased before the event <strong>at</strong> www.eventbrite.com/e/cy-fair-rotaryfound<strong>at</strong>ion-casino-night-tickets-41888165631<br />
and they will be available <strong>at</strong> the door. If<br />
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CALL FOR ARTISTS:<br />
BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL<br />
MEMORIAL PARK <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion, Inc. (ACA), is inviting artists from<br />
around the country to submit applic<strong>at</strong>ions and<br />
have the opportunity to showcase their art <strong>at</strong><br />
the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s premier spring outdoor fine art<br />
event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial<br />
Park in the spring and Bayou City Art Festival<br />
Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year, ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000<br />
artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. P<strong>at</strong>rons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and purchase world class art.<br />
The festival benefits local non-profits and fe<strong>at</strong>ures music, food, beverages, entertainment, a<br />
Children’s Cre<strong>at</strong>ive Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city and<br />
the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples submit their<br />
applic<strong>at</strong>ions to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each festival, a new juror panel is<br />
invited and consists of artists, collectors and industry professionals. The panel of five to<br />
seven jurors are selected based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and<br />
background with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit <strong>at</strong> the <strong>2018</strong> Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and<br />
third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners<br />
receive jury exempt st<strong>at</strong>us for two years as well as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please<br />
visit www.artcolonyassoci<strong>at</strong>ion.org. For upd<strong>at</strong>es on social media, follow the official event<br />
hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
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CALLING ALL VENDORS!<br />
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day Market & Car Show<br />
presented by Cypress Springs FFA Booster Club will be<br />
held on S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong> between 9 AM-5 PM &<br />
Sunday, April 22, <strong>2018</strong> between 10 AM-4 PM. This event<br />
will be advertised in various media outlets. We are also<br />
working on entertainment and radio spots to gener<strong>at</strong>e<br />
business and excitement this year. Indoor booths are $110<br />
and outdoor booths are $100. All proceeds will benefit<br />
the Cypress Springs FFA students in <strong>at</strong>tending st<strong>at</strong>e<br />
convention, competitions and cre<strong>at</strong>ing scholarships for<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>ing seniors. The event is held <strong>at</strong> the CFISD Exhibit<br />
Center <strong>at</strong> 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile<br />
north of Hwy 290. For additional inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please<br />
visit www.cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth<br />
Ordonez via email <strong>at</strong> cy_springsffa@yahoo.com.<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<br />
unique Mardi Gras experience in <strong>2018</strong>, grab some beads and hit the<br />
beach! Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
in the United St<strong>at</strong>es, offers the unique chance to experience sand<br />
between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the<br />
revelry and lavish parades known to domin<strong>at</strong>e Galveston Island<br />
during carnival season. The island’s 107 th Mardi Gras celebr<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
is expected to draw more than 350,000 <strong>at</strong>tendees for 30+ concerts,<br />
parades, balcony parties and several elegant balls. At Mardi Gras!<br />
Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras<br />
celebr<strong>at</strong>ion starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads will be<br />
thrown <strong>at</strong> Mardi Gras! Galveston and th<strong>at</strong>’s just the beginning of the<br />
elabor<strong>at</strong>e parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting<br />
and other festivities th<strong>at</strong> come with hosting Mardi Gras island style.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, 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,<br />
Tent Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recre<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Vehicle rel<strong>at</strong>ed vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks<br />
and RV supplies. The Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG<br />
Center Halls C, D, E. Parking r<strong>at</strong>e in the past was $12 per space, cash<br />
only. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium<br />
whiskey tasting event th<strong>at</strong> will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and<br />
celebr<strong>at</strong>e the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture<br />
cocktails and live music provided by Doc W<strong>at</strong>kins, owner of Jazz, TX.<br />
Texas and intern<strong>at</strong>ional 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 fe<strong>at</strong>ure up to ten award-winning<br />
chefs and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of<br />
whiskies. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, 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 &<br />
garden needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over<br />
700 experts, products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult<br />
Tickets are $10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under<br />
free. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, 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<br />
in NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit<br />
www.guestservices@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 <strong>at</strong> the Chinese Community Center,<br />
9800 Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.ccchouston.org.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than 250<br />
teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s Championship<br />
Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invit<strong>at</strong>ion-only, visitors can<br />
enjoy several public venues, including The Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que<br />
Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is open, for wild rides and<br />
fun games. The Miller Lite Stage <strong>at</strong> The Garden fe<strong>at</strong>ures some of the best<br />
up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-<br />
B-Que Saloon also fe<strong>at</strong>ures live and DJ music and has an outside p<strong>at</strong>io for<br />
visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuck Wagon, where visitors can<br />
pick up their complimentary sliced beef sandwich with chips and beans.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event<br />
benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Fund. The 2017 Rodeo Run had more than 9,500 participants in the<br />
wheelchair race, 10K race and 5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5<br />
million has been contributed to the Rodeo. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade <strong>at</strong> 10 AM. Every <strong>February</strong><br />
since 1938, the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s fourth largest city is transformed from<br />
a bustling metropolis to a down-home celebr<strong>at</strong>ion of Western<br />
heritage. Decor<strong>at</strong>ive flo<strong>at</strong>s intermingle with thousands of men and<br />
women on horseback to fill the streets with hoof be<strong>at</strong>s and marching<br />
bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians join out-of-town spect<strong>at</strong>ors to line<br />
the streets and sidewalks to be involved in one of Houston’s most<br />
popular celebr<strong>at</strong>ions! For parade route, street closures and parking<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for<br />
the 2 nd Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by<br />
Shiner Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but<br />
one of the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever<br />
experienced! Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT<br />
samples from all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while<br />
supplies last. Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete<br />
for the Grand Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally<br />
title and all the bragging rights th<strong>at</strong> come with it. Come prepared to<br />
rock! There will be an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Galveston County Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under<br />
12 are free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers<br />
are allowed. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, 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 <strong>at</strong> 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 />
activities, listen to music and simply have a gre<strong>at</strong> time in an outdoor,<br />
festival <strong>at</strong>mosphere. The event will conclude with the selection of the<br />
winning chili by celebrity judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.houstonkosherchilicookoff.com.<br />
12 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter
THEATER/ARTS<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and S<strong>at</strong>urdays <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM, Sundays <strong>at</strong> 3 PM,<br />
Thru <strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />
MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />
1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />
WELL By: Lisa Kron <strong>February</strong> 1 st -3 rd <strong>at</strong> 8 PM<br />
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@<br />
mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />
CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />
Box Office: 281-440-4850<br />
www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />
Please call for the loc<strong>at</strong>ion for these concerts:<br />
THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra<br />
presents “A Salute to Frank Sin<strong>at</strong>ra”<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, March 10, <strong>2018</strong>: The Celtic Tenors<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 14, <strong>2018</strong>: The 5 Browns<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, May 19, <strong>2018</strong>: The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass<br />
THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong>: Cirque-tacular<br />
THE 2017-<strong>2018</strong> PROMENADE SERIES<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30 PM: “A World of Song”<br />
with Jerry Blackstone, Conductor<br />
Tuesday, March 13, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and Aeneas<br />
Tuesday, April 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical Inspir<strong>at</strong>ions”<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>uring Scott St. John, violin<br />
Tuesday, May 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and Triple Take<br />
Free Estim<strong>at</strong>es<br />
THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, <strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong>: Impande Ye Africa presents<br />
“Sing Along Africa”<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, May 12, <strong>2018</strong>: Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist!<br />
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />
ANNOUNCES ITS 2017-<strong>2018</strong> SEASON<br />
Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society<br />
(HCS) announces its vers<strong>at</strong>ile and engaging 2017-<strong>2018</strong> season. They<br />
are truly working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, vers<strong>at</strong>ility<br />
and passion. “We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of<br />
musical genres this year. We will have German folk music and waltzes,<br />
Spanish carols, Broadway favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There is<br />
something for everyone to enjoy in our 2017-<strong>2018</strong> season,” says Klotz.<br />
Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15%<br />
for four concerts. Season tickets are $85 for adults, $65 for seniors/<br />
students and $30 for children 5 years old and under. Season tickets<br />
are available online <strong>at</strong> www.houstonchoral.org. The Houston Choral<br />
Society performs <strong>at</strong> The Foundry United Methodist Church, which<br />
is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with extraordinary<br />
acoustics. It is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in northwest Houston <strong>at</strong> 8350 Jones Road,<br />
Houston, TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290.<br />
A Night on Broadway: S<strong>at</strong>urday, March 10 th <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM<br />
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: S<strong>at</strong>urday, May 19 th <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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PET INFORMATION<br />
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If<br />
your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.<br />
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It<br />
may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show<br />
your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION<br />
(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control)<br />
The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals<br />
found on their website and upd<strong>at</strong>es it twice daily. If you have lost<br />
your pet, please check this website, www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />
Have you lost a pet?<br />
Start your search immedi<strong>at</strong>ely, don’t wait to make flyers.<br />
Contact all possible animal control or animal welfare agencies in<br />
the area. Visit each loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> least every other day.<br />
Call your pet’s veterinarian and the microchip company to make<br />
sure they have current contact inform<strong>at</strong>ion for you. A citizen may try<br />
to call the veterinarian’s office or microchip company themselves<br />
from your pet’s tags.<br />
Call all the veterinarians in your area to alert them to the description<br />
of your lost pet in case someone brings it to their clinic.<br />
Check with your neighbors, especially families with children and<br />
ask if they’ve seen a pet th<strong>at</strong> looks like yours.<br />
Search your neighborhood on foot, your pet maybe be nearby but<br />
is injured and unable to get back home.<br />
Leave a towel or article of clothing with your scent on it outside of<br />
your home. Your pet may be disorient<strong>at</strong>ed and will be <strong>at</strong>tracted<br />
by your scent.<br />
Have you found a pet?<br />
First, think of the animal as lost and not abandoned and make every<br />
effort to reunite the animal to an owner.<br />
Contact the HCPH VPH office by telephone and report the animal<br />
as found.<br />
Bring the animal to the HCPH VPH facility or check with a local<br />
veterinarian to scan the animal for a microchip.<br />
Return to the place where you found the animal and put up a found<br />
pet poster near th<strong>at</strong> loc<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
If you find the owner, especially off a newspaper or website posting,<br />
ask them to provide a picture of the animal and meet in a public<br />
place like a police st<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
More inform<strong>at</strong>ion about Microchips & Microchip companies<br />
A microchip is a small device (size of a grain of rice) th<strong>at</strong> is permanent<br />
and implanted with a needle under the skin of pets.<br />
Pets do not have to be given any pain medic<strong>at</strong>ion or anesthesia to<br />
implant a microchip.<br />
Microchips are not likely to move or need repair if implanted correctly.<br />
Microchips, when scanned, show a unique code. The microchip<br />
must be registered with the corresponding microchip manufacture<br />
to record any owner and animal d<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Microchips do not work like GPS loc<strong>at</strong>ors or LoJack and cannot give<br />
a signal to find the loc<strong>at</strong>ion of your lost pet.<br />
SOURCE<br />
Harris county Public Health Department, Veterinary Public Health<br />
(formerly called Harris County Animal Control), 612 Canino Road,<br />
Houston, Texas 77076, 281-999-3191, www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />
HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />
Animals th<strong>at</strong> are not properly restrained pose a thre<strong>at</strong> to all our residents.<br />
While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running<br />
<strong>at</strong> someone who is walking by is very scary for th<strong>at</strong> person. Many<br />
children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could<br />
result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />
Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and c<strong>at</strong>s must be<br />
kept under restraint while in the unincorpor<strong>at</strong>ed areas of Harris<br />
County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or c<strong>at</strong> is not authorized<br />
to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or c<strong>at</strong> nor to allow<br />
any dog or c<strong>at</strong> to become a stray.”<br />
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog<br />
or c<strong>at</strong> under the following circumstances:<br />
1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in<br />
length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable<br />
of controlling or governing the dog or c<strong>at</strong> in question<br />
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />
not have access to sidewalk or street.”<br />
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you<br />
work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly<br />
restrained.<br />
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place<br />
for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not<br />
only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area,<br />
but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or<br />
possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />
Please remember th<strong>at</strong> c<strong>at</strong>s fall under the same laws as dogs and<br />
must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises<br />
of the owner. We’ve been told th<strong>at</strong> spreading moth balls in flower<br />
beds might keep c<strong>at</strong>s away.<br />
To make a complaint or report an animal th<strong>at</strong><br />
is not properly restrained please contact:<br />
Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section<br />
2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588<br />
www.countypets.com<br />
LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT<br />
DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY<br />
People often say “I wish I could don<strong>at</strong>e to your organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, but I’m<br />
low on funds.” Th<strong>at</strong>’s alright. How would you like to help Loving Arms<br />
Pet Placement rescue on a regular basis without spending a cent?<br />
To don<strong>at</strong>e painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com,<br />
enter 84029, click on Loving Arms Pet Placement to <strong>at</strong>tach our<br />
rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use your Kroger card,<br />
LAPP gets money don<strong>at</strong>ed to our vet bills from Kroger.<br />
CUSTOM GIFT WRAPPING! As our final fundraiser, from December<br />
17th-24th, we will be happy to wrap purchases from Barnes and Noble<br />
as well as other gifts you bring in. Gift Wrapping <strong>at</strong> Barnes and Noble<br />
Champions Shopping Center, 5303 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77069.<br />
Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and c<strong>at</strong><br />
rescue in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website<br />
<strong>at</strong> www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us <strong>at</strong> Petsmart on<br />
Highway 6 and FM 529 each S<strong>at</strong>urday from 11 AM until 5 PM.<br />
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HEART DISEASE FACTS<br />
Heart disease is the number one cause of de<strong>at</strong>h for both men and<br />
women in the United St<strong>at</strong>es. It is an equal opportunity killer which<br />
claims approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1 million lives annually.<br />
How to Reduce Your Risk<br />
1. Choose a Heart Healthy Lifestyle.<br />
• Engage in regular moder<strong>at</strong>e aerobic exercise for <strong>at</strong> least<br />
30 minutes five days a week or more vigorous workouts<br />
<strong>at</strong> least 20 minutes three times a week.<br />
• Adopt a diet low in salt, s<strong>at</strong>ur<strong>at</strong>ed and transf<strong>at</strong>s and high<br />
in uns<strong>at</strong>ur<strong>at</strong>ed f<strong>at</strong>s (fish, avocado, etc.) like the<br />
Mediterranean Diet.<br />
• Maintain a normal body weight with caloric adjustment.<br />
• Take fish oil supplements.<br />
• Avoid smoking and recre<strong>at</strong>ional drug use.<br />
• Imbibe no more than ½ to 1 alcoholic beverage per day.<br />
2. Know and review your risk factors with a trusted physician.<br />
3. Your physician may recommend medic<strong>at</strong>ions to control<br />
cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.<br />
4. High-risk individuals should consider taking a daily aspirin.<br />
5. Avoid hormone replacement unless you have severe<br />
menopausal symptoms.<br />
6. In selected cases, it may be necessary to conduct non-invasive<br />
or even invasive tests to determine the n<strong>at</strong>ure and severity<br />
of the heart disease.<br />
7. Sometimes angioplasty/stenting or even bypass surgery may<br />
be needed if you have severe and symptom<strong>at</strong>ic arterial<br />
blockage.<br />
8. Learn CPR.<br />
COMMON RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE<br />
Age<br />
Heart disease can occur <strong>at</strong> any age. However, four out of five people<br />
who die from coronary heart disease are aged 65 or older. The risk of<br />
stroke doubles with each decade after the age of 55.<br />
Gender<br />
Men and women are equally <strong>at</strong> risk for heart disease, but women tend<br />
to get coronary artery disease an average of 10 years l<strong>at</strong>er than men.<br />
The risk for women increases as they approach menopause and continues<br />
to rise as they get older. De<strong>at</strong>h r<strong>at</strong>es from heart disease and stroke<br />
for women are twice as high as those for all forms of cancer.<br />
Family History (Heredity)<br />
Presence of heart disease in a parent or sibling, especially<br />
<strong>at</strong> a young age, increases your risk of developing heart disease.<br />
Smoking<br />
Smokers are twice as likely to suffer heart <strong>at</strong>tacks as non-smokers,<br />
and they are more likely to die as a result. Smoking is also linked to<br />
increased risk of stroke. The nicotine and carbon monoxide in tobacco<br />
smoke damages the cardiovascular system. Passive smoking may also<br />
be a danger. 46 million Americans (25 million men and 21 million women)<br />
smoke. Women who smoke and take the oral contraceptive pill are<br />
<strong>at</strong> particularly high risk of heart disease and stroke.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Cholesterol<br />
The higher the blood cholesterol level, the higher the risk of coronary<br />
heart disease, particularly if it is combined with any of the<br />
other risk factors. Diet is one cause of high cholesterol – others<br />
are age, sex and family history. High levels (over 100 mg/dl) of<br />
LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or “bad cholesterol”, are dangerous,<br />
and low levels (under 40 mg/dl in men and under 55 mg/dl in<br />
women) of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or “good cholesterol”,<br />
increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. High levels (over 150<br />
mg/dl) of triglycerides (another type of f<strong>at</strong>), in some, may also increase<br />
the risk of heart <strong>at</strong>tack and stroke. Nearly 40 million Americans<br />
have high cholesterol levels.<br />
High Blood Pressure<br />
High blood pressure (over 140/90 mmHg and over 130/80 mmHg<br />
in diabetics) increases the risk of heart <strong>at</strong>tack, stroke, aneurysm,<br />
and kidney damage. When combined with obesity, smoking, high<br />
cholesterol or diabetes, the risk increases several times. High<br />
blood pressure can be a problem in women who are pregnant or<br />
are taking high-dose types of oral contraceptive pill. 72 million<br />
Americans over age 20 have high blood pressure.<br />
Physical Inactivity<br />
Failure to exercise (walking or doing other moder<strong>at</strong>e activities for<br />
<strong>at</strong> least 30 minutes five days a week or more vigorous workouts<br />
<strong>at</strong> least 20 minutes three times a week) can contribute to an increased<br />
risk of coronary heart disease as physical activity helps<br />
control weight, cholesterol levels, diabetes and, in some cases,<br />
can help lower blood pressure.<br />
Obesity<br />
People who are overweight are more likely to develop heart disease<br />
and stroke, even if they have none of the other risk factors.<br />
Excess weight causes extra strain on the heart; influences blood<br />
pressure, cholesterol and levels of other blood f<strong>at</strong>s – including triglycerides;<br />
and increases the risk of developing diabetes. 66% of<br />
Americans over age 20 are obese.<br />
Alcohol<br />
Small amount of regular alcohol consumption (1/2 to 1 drink per<br />
day for women and 1-2 drinks per day for men) can reduce risk<br />
of heart disease. However, drinking an average of more than one<br />
drink a day for women or more than two drinks a day for men increases<br />
the risk of heart disease and stroke because of the effect<br />
on blood pressure, weight and levels of triglycerides – a type of<br />
f<strong>at</strong> carried in the blood. Binge drinking is particularly dangerous.<br />
Drug Abuse<br />
The use of certain drugs, particularly cocaine and amphetamines,<br />
has been linked to heart disease and stroke. Cocaine can cause<br />
abnormal heartbe<strong>at</strong> which can be f<strong>at</strong>al while heroin and opi<strong>at</strong>es<br />
can cause lung failure. Injecting drugs can cause an infection of<br />
the heart or blood vessels.<br />
Diabetes<br />
The condition seriously increases the risk of developing cardiovascular<br />
disease, even if glucose levels are under control. More<br />
than 80% of diabetes sufferers die of some form of heart or blood<br />
vessel disease.<br />
Previous Medical History<br />
People who have had a previous heart <strong>at</strong>tack or stroke<br />
are more likely than others to suffer further events.<br />
Stress, Depression, Anger/Hostility<br />
Stress, depression, and neg<strong>at</strong>ive emotions have also been<br />
linked to an increased risk of heart disease.<br />
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CFISD Continues Growing Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion With City Of<br />
Houston For See To Succeed Initi<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students<br />
- approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1,600 - to the Berry Center from January 8 th -11 th for<br />
free comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris<br />
County Health Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to<br />
Succeed program partners with several organiz<strong>at</strong>ions and community<br />
volunteers throughout the area to organize weeklong vision clinics<br />
for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who have not passed st<strong>at</strong>emand<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
vision screenings initi<strong>at</strong>ed by school nurses.<br />
Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and<br />
scheduling issues, but See to Succeed acquired mobile vision exam<br />
equipment. Th<strong>at</strong> allowed team members, volunteers and vision<br />
professionals to travel and establish more remote loc<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
And in the case of CFISD, th<strong>at</strong> meant setting up the program <strong>at</strong> the Berry<br />
Center. Approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 400 students per day were examined and fitted<br />
for glasses over the four days <strong>at</strong> no cost to particip<strong>at</strong>ing families. Due to<br />
the increase, a separ<strong>at</strong>e See to Succeed program will be set up <strong>at</strong> Fiest<br />
Elementary School to serve the high demand on th<strong>at</strong> campus. The total<br />
increased from the roughly 1,100 students th<strong>at</strong> particip<strong>at</strong>ed a year ago.<br />
Consent forms to particip<strong>at</strong>e 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 examin<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
According to Bevin Gordon, CFISD’s director for health services,<br />
approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 5,500 students within the district will fail the st<strong>at</strong>emand<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
vision screening each year. And from those, roughly half<br />
would not get a professional eye examin<strong>at</strong>ion to address the issues.<br />
Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD<br />
buses to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival,<br />
See to Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led<br />
them to the auditorium for registr<strong>at</strong>ion as well as distributing stickers<br />
for each to help identify students throughout the day. The process was<br />
broken down into st<strong>at</strong>ions, including pre-screening rooms and waiting<br />
areas, before each student would ultim<strong>at</strong>ely visit with an eye doctor.<br />
St<strong>at</strong>ions included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of<br />
accommod<strong>at</strong>ion and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and<br />
refraction, optical frame selection, check out and d<strong>at</strong>a entry. If a<br />
student needed an immedi<strong>at</strong>e referral or follow-up consult<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
program workers were ready to call parents and guardians. Three<br />
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 <strong>at</strong> 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 <strong>at</strong> the Berry Center.<br />
The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day oper<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager P<strong>at</strong>ricia W<strong>at</strong>son.<br />
More than 200 employees from W<strong>at</strong>son’s team joined many volunteers<br />
to make the program run as smooth as it does. Particip<strong>at</strong>ing students<br />
will have eyeglasses delivered to their home campuses in roughly four<br />
weeks, a part of the process almost more rewarding as helping each<br />
student through his or her exam.<br />
The See to Succeed program has been in oper<strong>at</strong>ion from its primary<br />
Heights loc<strong>at</strong>ion by the City of Houston Health Department since<br />
2007. Since its start, the program has screened more than 22,000<br />
children and distributed over 19,000 glasses to those in need. See to<br />
Succeed program partners include the Houston Department of Health<br />
and Human Services, University of Houston, San Jacinto College,<br />
Berkeley Eye Center, public and priv<strong>at</strong>e schools, as well as community<br />
volunteers from across the Houston area. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit<br />
See to Succeed <strong>at</strong> www.HoustonService.org.<br />
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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 celebr<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
for winning the 2017 Class 6A Division II st<strong>at</strong>e championship, as the<br />
school, alumni and community members came together for a parade<br />
on January 12 th and rally th<strong>at</strong> followed <strong>at</strong> the high school football field.<br />
The Bobc<strong>at</strong>s captured the st<strong>at</strong>e title with their 51-35 win over Waco<br />
Midway on December 23 rd <strong>at</strong> AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Cy-Fair<br />
was the third football program in CFISD history to reach a st<strong>at</strong>e<br />
championship game, but is the first in the district to win it all.<br />
Cy-Fair fans and community members lined Cypress North Houston<br />
Road, where the parade began near the high school baseball field.<br />
Following a turn <strong>at</strong> Telge Road, hundreds of students and staff from<br />
nearby Lamkin Elementary School and Arnold Middle School cheered<br />
on the parade as well. Three vehicles from the Cy-Fair Volunteer<br />
Fire Department carried the football team, while coaches, student<br />
trainers and other program personnel rode in other vehicles.<br />
to congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ory speeches by the high school administr<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
Pustejovsky offered thanks to not only his coaches and players, but<br />
the community in helping the Bobc<strong>at</strong>s win the championship. Each<br />
member of the football team, film crew and <strong>at</strong>hletic training staff was<br />
then introduced.<br />
Ray Zepeda, CFISD director of <strong>at</strong>hletics, closed the rally by presenting<br />
the st<strong>at</strong>e championship trophy to the Bobc<strong>at</strong>s with the crowd giving<br />
a raucous ov<strong>at</strong>ion. “It’s good recognition for our players because they<br />
did accomplish something th<strong>at</strong> very few people get to do,” Pustejosky<br />
said. “I’m very proud of them.”<br />
The Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC, marching band, Brigade drill team and<br />
cheerleaders also took part in the parade. Cy-Fair Head Football<br />
Coach Ed Pustejovsky and his wife Marianne served as the parade’s<br />
grand marshals.<br />
“It was a time to be able to bring our staff, our students, our alumni<br />
and our community together to savor the moment and celebr<strong>at</strong>e<br />
this historical event,” said Cy-Fair Principal Ana Martin. “I’m still<br />
processing it all and wh<strong>at</strong> it means to Cy-Fair High School and wh<strong>at</strong><br />
it means to Cy-Fair ISD. We’re just so proud of the hard work of our<br />
football team, our coaches and our staff.”<br />
A rally <strong>at</strong> the Cy-Fair football stadium followed, as fans filled<br />
the stands and cheered throughout the ceremony. In addition<br />
Cy-Fair High School Head Football Coach Ed Pustejovsky<br />
and his wife Marianne serve as the grand marshals.<br />
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Cy-Fair High School football players<br />
wave to fans and community<br />
members during parade.<br />
Cy-Fair High School Principal<br />
Ana Martin addresses the crowd.<br />
The Cy-Fair High school football team was honored for winning the<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II st<strong>at</strong>e championship with a parade rally.<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II St<strong>at</strong>e Champions<br />
Cy-Fair High School football team, coaching staff and <strong>at</strong>hletic trainers pose with the 2017 Class 6A Division II<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e championship trophy. The Bobc<strong>at</strong>s became CFISD’s first football st<strong>at</strong>e champions.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-6060<br />
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Texas Christian School has been educ<strong>at</strong>ing students for over 25 years.<br />
We serve the Cypress, K<strong>at</strong>y, Houston and surrounding areas. We want<br />
to invite you to our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE on <strong>February</strong> 21 st <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM<br />
to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet<br />
the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>es student’s ages 4 months-12 th grade using challenging curriculum,<br />
instilling character development and raising spiritual leaders. We<br />
look forward to meeting you and your family real soon!<br />
COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />
Covenant Academy is a classical Christian K-12, college prepar<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
school serving Cypress and the surrounding areas. We are a community<br />
committed to partnering with families to train and raise up the next<br />
gener<strong>at</strong>ion of leaders equipped to impact our culture. We invite you to<br />
visit our school and to experience first-hand the difference a classical<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion can make!<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>: High School Preview <strong>at</strong> 7 PM<br />
It’s never too early to plan for the future. Please join us to learn more<br />
about Covenant’s High School program... the beginning, the end and<br />
everything in between. Topics for the night include: Academics - Gre<strong>at</strong><br />
Books, Gre<strong>at</strong> Ideas and Gre<strong>at</strong> Convers<strong>at</strong>ions, Overview of College Advising<br />
<strong>at</strong> Covenant, Voices of Experience, DC Trip and Grand Tour. Walk-ins<br />
are welcome, online registr<strong>at</strong>ions are preferred.<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15, <strong>2018</strong>: Be a “P<strong>at</strong>riot for a Day!”<br />
Prospective students will shadow a Covenant student in their current<br />
grade level for either a half day (Grammar School: Grades 1 to 6) or<br />
whole day (Upper School: Grades 7 to 12).<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15, <strong>2018</strong>: Kinder Round-Up from 9-10:30 AM<br />
Prospective Kinder students and their parents are invited to spend the<br />
morning in our Kindergarten classroom particip<strong>at</strong>ing in activities and lessons<br />
designed to give you the opportunity to experience Covenant Academy.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion and to RSVP, please visit CovenantAcademyHouston.org<br />
or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 11711 Telge Rd near<br />
the intersection of 290 and Telge.<br />
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PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS,<br />
GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS<br />
Visitors, guests and library p<strong>at</strong>rons may park without a permit in design<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
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parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid receiving a cit<strong>at</strong>ion.<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,<br />
cornerstoneumc.org<br />
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of<br />
Lent occurring forty days (excluding Sundays)<br />
before Good Friday. It is traditionally a time<br />
for worshippers to g<strong>at</strong>her together with penitent<br />
hearts to have their foreheads marked<br />
with a cross of ashes in an act of penance and<br />
contrition before the Lord. On Wednesday<br />
evening, <strong>February</strong> 14 th <strong>at</strong> 7 PM. we will be<br />
having an Ash Wednesday worship celebr<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
This service will include the marking of ashes<br />
on each worshippers head followed by a quiet<br />
time of reflection <strong>at</strong> the altar. In addition, as<br />
we do each Ash Wednesday service, there will<br />
be something “extra special” to illustr<strong>at</strong>e God’s<br />
forgiveness of our sins. Special music will be<br />
provided by the Chancel Choir. This will be a<br />
meaningful service and everyone is invited to<br />
<strong>at</strong>tend.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER<br />
You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal<br />
Church’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on<br />
<strong>February</strong> 13 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will e<strong>at</strong> pancakes<br />
and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday origin<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
during the Middle Ages. Food items like<br />
me<strong>at</strong>s, f<strong>at</strong>s, eggs, milk and fish were regarded<br />
as restricted during Lent. To keep such food<br />
from being wasted, many families would have<br />
big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition<br />
of e<strong>at</strong>ing pancakes on Shrove Tuesday<br />
came about as a way to use as much milk, f<strong>at</strong>s<br />
and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday<br />
began. In France, the consumption of all f<strong>at</strong>s<br />
and f<strong>at</strong>ty foods on this day coined the name<br />
“F<strong>at</strong> Tuesday” or Mardi Gras.<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES<br />
You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday<br />
services <strong>at</strong> St. Cuthbert Episcopal church on<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14 th <strong>at</strong> 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM.<br />
All services have Holy Communion and the<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is<br />
designed for children and their families. Ash<br />
Wednesday marks the beginning of the season<br />
of Lent, which is dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to reflection, prayer<br />
and fasting in prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for Easter.<br />
LENTEN PROGRAM: NAVIGATING<br />
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS<br />
Everyone is invited to the Lenten program:<br />
Navig<strong>at</strong>ing Emotional Wellness, which will<br />
meet on Wednesday evenings beginning<br />
<strong>February</strong> 21 st , from 6:30-7:30 <strong>at</strong> St. Cuthbert<br />
Church. We all experience the full range of<br />
emotions - happiness, frustr<strong>at</strong>ion, fear, anger,<br />
joy, sadness, awe, peace - emotions th<strong>at</strong> are<br />
given to us by God. As our city recovers from<br />
the trauma of Harvey, many of us have felt<br />
these emotions in new ways. Scripture is filled<br />
with emotion, both God’s emotions as well as<br />
those of His people. Our emotions influence<br />
our lives as they inform, motiv<strong>at</strong>e and guide<br />
us in wh<strong>at</strong> we do or don’t do, say or don’t say<br />
and react or not. Being intentionally aware<br />
of our emotions and navig<strong>at</strong>ing our reaction<br />
to them will benefit every aspect of our lives.<br />
Come be a part of this Lenten study as we<br />
prepare ourselves to meet the risen Christ.<br />
Younger children will explore the movie Inside<br />
Out. This movie centers around an 11-year old<br />
girl and her emotions as her family makes a<br />
cross-country move. The nursery will be open<br />
if requested. St. Cuthbert Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
<strong>at</strong> 17020 West Road, <strong>at</strong> the corner of West<br />
and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion about all of our events.<br />
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710<br />
FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please call the church office <strong>at</strong><br />
281-855-2950. You may also visit our website<br />
<strong>at</strong> www.tfof.org.<br />
YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D <strong>at</strong> the FOF for<br />
youth, is sponsoring a monthly movie night<br />
where we have some dinner, w<strong>at</strong>ch a movie<br />
and then discuss the movie and how it rel<strong>at</strong>es<br />
to our lives and God. Friends are always welcome.<br />
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<br />
members.<br />
COPPERFIELD CHURCH<br />
8350 Highway 6 North #C-8<br />
(behind Wings ‘N More)<br />
Free English Class Mondays through<br />
May 22, <strong>2018</strong>, 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM<br />
Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248,<br />
jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting<br />
provided). Join us any week!<br />
¡Gr<strong>at</strong>is! Clases De Ingles para Adultos<br />
los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de Mayo,<br />
9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM<br />
(Puede empezar cualquier semana)<br />
Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway<br />
6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More)<br />
Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o<br />
jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
Tiene que tener 18 años o más.<br />
No hay servicios de niñera.<br />
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON<br />
SCHOLA CANTORUM<br />
Do you want your children to become lifelong<br />
servants of the Church? Singing in a children’s<br />
choir is a gre<strong>at</strong> way to help th<strong>at</strong>. The St.<br />
Elizabeth Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is<br />
currently accepting children Grades 4-12 for<br />
its after-school choir program. The choir is<br />
responsible for enriching the Mass on 10:30<br />
on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday<br />
from 3:45-5 PM. Unique in the area, the choir<br />
focuses on singing music from the rich C<strong>at</strong>holic<br />
tradition, including chant and polyphony, as<br />
well as the finest modern church music. Time<br />
is devoted to building the children’s skills of<br />
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and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for older students. For<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill <strong>at</strong> doneill@seascs.org.<br />
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Wh<strong>at</strong>’s happening <strong>at</strong> P. O. P.?<br />
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come<br />
share fun food tre<strong>at</strong>s 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: C<strong>at</strong>echism for member children in 6 th -8 th grade<br />
Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and Convers<strong>at</strong>ion with Pastor<br />
Semro: 9 AM - meet him and enjoy a nice casual ch<strong>at</strong> about any ole thing.<br />
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ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES AT ENGLISH GATEWAY<br />
English G<strong>at</strong>eway is a program designed to teach convers<strong>at</strong>ional English.<br />
The vision and desire of English G<strong>at</strong>eway is to assist intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and<br />
be successful here in the United St<strong>at</strong>es. We offer 6 different levels and<br />
have open registr<strong>at</strong>ion throughout the CFISD school year. Childcare is<br />
available for free for pre-school children as long as they are registered<br />
beforehand.<br />
How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20<br />
for the books; classes are free.<br />
Where does English G<strong>at</strong>eway meet?<br />
We meet <strong>at</strong> Bayou City Fellowship, 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />
When does English G<strong>at</strong>eway meet? We offer two options:<br />
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> are the starting d<strong>at</strong>es for English G<strong>at</strong>eway?<br />
Student Registr<strong>at</strong>ion: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please contact the English G<strong>at</strong>eway<br />
Program Coordin<strong>at</strong>or: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP<br />
The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community of youth and adult volunteers<br />
who encourage and support each other in life and in faith. All students<br />
in grades six through twelve are welcome to be part of the Youth Group,<br />
which offers a wide range of g<strong>at</strong>herings and events cre<strong>at</strong>ed to provide a fun<br />
opportunity for learning and growth. The Youth Group meets on Sundays<br />
from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and fellowship and on Wednesdays from<br />
6:30-8 PM for dinner and Bible study. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact Kim<br />
Houghton <strong>at</strong> stcyouth@stcuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 17020<br />
West Road <strong>at</strong> Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
www.csopc.org - Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 Peter!<br />
We meet <strong>at</strong> a house in Bear Creek, Monday nights <strong>at</strong> 7 PM. Stay after for<br />
dessert and fellowship. Contact Melissa <strong>at</strong> mhaley@csopc.org or 713-<br />
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CANYON LAKES WEST COMMUNITY CHURCH BIBLE STUDY<br />
Neighbors of the community g<strong>at</strong>her to meet and greet, share in the word and<br />
fellowship Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 7 PM <strong>at</strong> the Richard & Meg Weekly Community<br />
Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org or call 713-302-<br />
7325 for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH 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, <strong>at</strong> 9:30 AM. NO Child Care provided.<br />
A book fee does apply. Please join us <strong>at</strong> 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 />
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THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN<br />
BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning <strong>at</strong> 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students<br />
of the Bible investig<strong>at</strong>e 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 <strong>at</strong> 6:30 AM <strong>at</strong> Panera Bread (<strong>at</strong> 6 and FM 529).<br />
OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 10 AM service. Join us<br />
upstairs in the movie room where we w<strong>at</strong>ch music videos, video clips,<br />
skits and other media then rel<strong>at</strong>e it to God and your life.<br />
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES' BIBLE STUDY<br />
AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study <strong>at</strong> Living Word Lutheran<br />
Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We<br />
invite you to join us. Weekly <strong>at</strong>tendance is not mand<strong>at</strong>ory. Come with<br />
your Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and<br />
neighbors for some gre<strong>at</strong> study, sharing and fellowship. The group<br />
meets from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in<br />
the Administr<strong>at</strong>ive Building. Living Word is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 3700 S Mason<br />
Road in K<strong>at</strong>y (the corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).<br />
A priv<strong>at</strong>e Facebook page will be used to communic<strong>at</strong>e inform<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
facilit<strong>at</strong>e discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please<br />
email Selina <strong>at</strong> selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and<br />
phone number.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES<br />
Loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, <strong>at</strong> the corner of West<br />
Road and Queenston. Website <strong>at</strong> stcuthbert.org.<br />
ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a gre<strong>at</strong> group of fun loving<br />
people! The group meets for Bible study and good-n<strong>at</strong>ured discussion<br />
every Thursday afternoon <strong>at</strong> 1 PM and have a monthly luncheon<br />
every third Thursday. All are welcome; you don’t have to be a senior<br />
citizen to <strong>at</strong>tend. Contact Sally Mahon <strong>at</strong> sally@stcuthbert.org for<br />
more info.<br />
MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD (MOMS) - If you are about to be a<br />
mother, a mother of preschoolers, a mother of high school students<br />
or anywhere in between, you are invited to St. Cuthbert Church’s<br />
Ministry of Motherhood (MOMs) for Beth Moore’s DVD-based Bible<br />
study David: Seeking a Heart Like His. The group meets every Monday<br />
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Childcare is provided <strong>at</strong> no charge. For more info, contact Beth Micek<br />
<strong>at</strong> myc@stcuthbert.org.<br />
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH - BIBLE STUDIES<br />
9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall - Learn the History<br />
th<strong>at</strong> 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 <strong>at</strong> Bear Creek Church invites you to come join<br />
us as we study the Bible, share and pray for each other and have gre<strong>at</strong><br />
times of fellowship. Our Bible Study enables us to embrace our lives<br />
as single women and moms and overcome the challenges th<strong>at</strong> arise<br />
as we manage our homes, work and friendships.<br />
We are beginning a new study series th<strong>at</strong> addresses our view of WORK.<br />
Whether you are a stay <strong>at</strong> home mom or a mom th<strong>at</strong> works outside<br />
the home, work reaches all of us. The group meets Sunday mornings<br />
<strong>at</strong> 11 AM in Room ED101 <strong>at</strong> Bear Creek Baptist Church loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 5901<br />
N. Fry Road, K<strong>at</strong>y, TX 77449. (<strong>at</strong> W. Little York intersection). Ministry<br />
opportunities are also available for your children, preschool through<br />
high school. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please call or text Frances <strong>at</strong> 713-<br />
542-7062 or Averil <strong>at</strong> 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<br />
Tuesday Morning Bible Study will start a thirteen session study<br />
“Meeting Jesus.” Using Leighton Ford’s study guide “Meeting Jesus,”<br />
we will be taking a fresh look <strong>at</strong> the Son of God. Using the Gospels of<br />
M<strong>at</strong>thew, Mark, Luke and John, we will be examining our rel<strong>at</strong>ionship<br />
with Jesus and gain a better understanding of His relevance for us in<br />
today’s world. There is no cost for the study. Each week you will receive<br />
a printed scripture reference sheet and the following week’s discussion<br />
questions. A schedule of meeting times will also be provided. We meet<br />
<strong>at</strong> 10 AM in the worship center. If you require a nursery to <strong>at</strong>tend the<br />
study, please call the church office (281-859-4141)<br />
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Baylor University. Originally raised in El Paso, Texas<br />
then family moved to Houston <strong>at</strong> 18 YO.<br />
Dad: Cobby, <strong>at</strong>torney for a surgical<br />
center. Went to undergrad <strong>at</strong> 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 organiz<strong>at</strong>ion. 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 <strong>at</strong>tention.”<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> 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 th<strong>at</strong> she is not quite as adventurous with<br />
bike trails as Cobby.<br />
Nina loves utilizing different playgrounds and<br />
activities <strong>at</strong> the YMCA and the bounce park. They<br />
spend a lot of time <strong>at</strong> the pool during the summer,<br />
whether it is <strong>at</strong> 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 e<strong>at</strong>ing them. Surely<br />
many other parents can rel<strong>at</strong>e!<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 m<strong>at</strong>ure trees, walking and bike p<strong>at</strong>hs,<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 th<strong>at</strong> we lived in, it was not as easy to get involved in the<br />
community, but th<strong>at</strong> is not the case here. Over the past year, we organized<br />
our block’s N<strong>at</strong>ional 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 />
th<strong>at</strong> no one has heard about yet. Mom’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going<br />
to the restaurant where Dad proposed, but unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely th<strong>at</strong> restaurant is<br />
no longer in business. Other than th<strong>at</strong>, Mom would enjoy spending time <strong>at</strong><br />
home with a nice store bought meal while w<strong>at</strong>ching a movie.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> 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 <strong>at</strong> her school.<br />
We Would OVE to Fe<strong>at</strong>ure Your Family!<br />
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To fe<strong>at</strong>ure your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com<br />
Monday through Thursday, 8 AM- 4 PM and ask for Linda.<br />
BOOK OF REVELATION BIBLE STUDY - You are invited to join us <strong>at</strong><br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church for a thirteen week study on the<br />
New Testament book of Revel<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> 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 />
<strong>at</strong> 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 />
COPPERFIELD CHURCH 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.,<br />
www.copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273.<br />
WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM,<br />
Monday, 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 Copperfield Church to be a part<br />
of our Senior Adult Group.<br />
BEAR CREEK UMC<br />
Attn: Caregivers of Elderly Persons<br />
Did you know th<strong>at</strong> on the second Friday of each month Bear Creek United<br />
Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian <strong>at</strong>mosphere for your loved<br />
one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This g<strong>at</strong>hering<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 inform<strong>at</strong>ion or to register, please call<br />
the church office <strong>at</strong> 281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 16000 Rippling W<strong>at</strong>er Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.<br />
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SCOUTING...<br />
NEWS<br />
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT<br />
Scouting provides youth with a sense th<strong>at</strong> they are important<br />
as individuals while promoting activities th<strong>at</strong> lead to personal<br />
responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions<br />
have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices<br />
can be made. Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages<br />
5 to 21. Scouting through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor<br />
and life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced<br />
by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which<br />
includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys<br />
from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14<br />
to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly.<br />
Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools<br />
including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley,<br />
Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan,<br />
Tipps, Walker and Wilson. Other Community groups include: Autumn<br />
Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone<br />
United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church,<br />
Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and<br />
Copperfield Wards, Middleg<strong>at</strong>e Village HOA, Peace Community Church,<br />
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton C<strong>at</strong>holic Church and Thornton Middle School.<br />
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Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-<br />
756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go www.<br />
copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you.<br />
BOY SCOUT TROOP 61<br />
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy<br />
Scout Troop 61 <strong>at</strong> 7:00 PM Wednesday nights <strong>at</strong> Peace Community<br />
Church, 5151 Addicks S<strong>at</strong>suma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They<br />
will get a hands-on experience of wh<strong>at</strong> Scouting has to offer and have<br />
the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to<br />
learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and<br />
activities. Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/<br />
shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community<br />
service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-w<strong>at</strong>er rafting and<br />
much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group th<strong>at</strong> goes<br />
to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy<br />
Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the<br />
Activity Room <strong>at</strong> Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Vi<strong>at</strong>or with<br />
Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop.<br />
Cell: 713-253-8465, mike.vi<strong>at</strong>or@comcast.net.<br />
HOMESCHOOL PACK 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,<br />
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home<br />
school Cub Scout Pack th<strong>at</strong> services the Gre<strong>at</strong>er West Houston/K<strong>at</strong>y<br />
area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you<br />
are interested and your son is in 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact<br />
Jack M. Jones <strong>at</strong> 281-558-5722.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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Library<br />
News<br />
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK)<br />
PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-<br />
550-0885<br />
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday<br />
- 10 AM - 6 PM, Wednesday -10<br />
AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, S<strong>at</strong>urday - 10<br />
AM - 5 PM.<br />
Library Closed Until Further Notice<br />
Due to flood damage, the K<strong>at</strong>herine Tyra Library<br />
<strong>at</strong> Bear Creek will be closed until further<br />
notice. Please join us for the following events<br />
<strong>at</strong> the loc<strong>at</strong>ions below:<br />
NORTHWEST BRANCH<br />
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress,<br />
TX 77429, 281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net<br />
HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM,<br />
Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday<br />
-12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, S<strong>at</strong>urday - 10<br />
AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed.<br />
ADULT ACTIVITIES<br />
(All Adults activities are 18+)<br />
• HISTORY MYSTERY FICTION BOOK CLUB<br />
- 3 rd Monday <strong>at</strong> 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing<br />
the many wonderful works of Historical<br />
& Mystery Fiction th<strong>at</strong> are on the market<br />
today. Learn about the authors, the stories<br />
and discuss the ideas presented in the books.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASS - Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 10 AM.<br />
These computer classes are designed for<br />
adults with a specific topic every week. The<br />
classes are an excellent opportunity to learn<br />
more about computers in a relaxed environment<br />
filled with smiles and laughter. All classes<br />
are free and open to the public.<br />
• YOGA - Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 6 PM. Come and get<br />
fit with Yoga. Very good group th<strong>at</strong> are excited<br />
with wh<strong>at</strong> they dot. Be apart and bring your<br />
own m<strong>at</strong>. See you <strong>at</strong> Yoga!<br />
• CREATIVE ART CLUB - Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 1:30<br />
PM. Like art of all kind? Come and join in with<br />
your cre<strong>at</strong>ive ability. Sketching, painting,<br />
drawing, coloring, including Zentangle. No<br />
talent needed. Instructor: Judy Stevens<br />
• SIT AND STITCH - Thursdays <strong>at</strong> 10 AM. Are<br />
you crafty? Come and join us for Sit & Stitch<br />
- bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other<br />
projects!<br />
• SWEET INSPIRATION BOOK CLUB - 3 RD<br />
Thursday <strong>at</strong> 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing<br />
Christian Authors book. These books<br />
will have your heart singing. Come and enjoy!<br />
• QUILTING BEE - Tuesdays, 1 PM. Adults18+<br />
Be <strong>at</strong> the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee th<strong>at</strong><br />
is… Bring your projects, machines, looms,<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!<br />
TEEN ACTIVITIES<br />
• GAME DAY FRENZY - ages 12+. Wednesdays<br />
<strong>at</strong> 4 PM. Hey Gamers! Come challenge your<br />
friends and show off those gamer skills!<br />
Children’s Activities<br />
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for children ages<br />
3-6 - Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 10:30 AM. Children’s Librarian<br />
will read stories, lead everyone in song and<br />
direct the making of a craft project.<br />
• BABY GIGGLES for non-walking children<br />
ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 1 PM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read a simple story, lead<br />
everyone through the performance of nursery<br />
rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />
between caregivers and babies through the<br />
use of educ<strong>at</strong>ional toys.<br />
• BABY WIGGLES for children ages 12-18<br />
months - Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 2 PM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone<br />
through the performance of nursery<br />
rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />
between caregivers and babies through the<br />
use of educ<strong>at</strong>ional toys.<br />
• TODDLER STORY TIME for children ages 18-<br />
36 months - Thursdays <strong>at</strong> 10:30 AM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in<br />
song and direct the making of a craft project<br />
for this younger set.<br />
Children’s programs require a free ticket for<br />
admission. Tickets will be distributed beginning<br />
30 minutes before the program begins.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public.<br />
LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY<br />
9191 Barker-Cypress Road, <br />
Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210<br />
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-<br />
10 PM, Friday-S<strong>at</strong>urday, 8 AM-6 PM and<br />
Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.<br />
HCPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program began<br />
on June 5 th . Programs available for Adults,<br />
Teens, and Children.<br />
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair<br />
Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books<br />
year-round, offering them to the public for a<br />
set don<strong>at</strong>ion amount. The store is open six<br />
days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds<br />
support library programs. Help support<br />
our community library.<br />
• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE <strong>at</strong><br />
http://hcpl.net/loc<strong>at</strong>ion/cy-fair-college-library,<br />
for news and events about the library<br />
and college and in the community.<br />
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• FACEBOOK <strong>at</strong> LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />
• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library<br />
eUpd<strong>at</strong>e: subscribe <strong>at</strong> LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library<br />
or visit the website for up-to-d<strong>at</strong>e inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB -<br />
1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
or 7 PM, LRNC 215<br />
BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />
Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105 Call for info.<br />
eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />
eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment <strong>at</strong><br />
LoneStar.edu/library/15938.<br />
ESL: TALK TIME - LoneStar.edu/library/15209<br />
Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB<br />
Mondays, 1-3 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />
See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong> LoneStar.edu/<br />
library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services or call<br />
281-290-3214/3218.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or<br />
visit the website for up-to-d<strong>at</strong>e inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUB: (Registr<strong>at</strong>ion required)<br />
SCREEN - PLAY:<br />
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie -<br />
Teen Room.<br />
See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong><br />
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM<br />
BABY PAJAMA TIME:<br />
1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />
FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />
2 nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:<br />
Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
MEET OUR STUDENTS<br />
Hosting an intern<strong>at</strong>ional exchange student is a gre<strong>at</strong> way of opening<br />
the world to your children and teaching them about new cultures.<br />
STS Found<strong>at</strong>ion is currently looking for families for the <strong>2018</strong>/2019<br />
school year. Wh<strong>at</strong> does it take to be a host family? STS accepts all<br />
types of families, be it single parents, young marrieds, empty nesters<br />
or same sex couples - we are looking for families th<strong>at</strong> are willing to<br />
Share their America with a high school student for the year. All you<br />
need to provide is three meals a day and a room for them to sleep<br />
in. The student can share a room with a same sex sibling th<strong>at</strong> is<br />
within five years of their age. Each student comes with their own<br />
spending money and health insurance. Most of all, they come with<br />
an excitement to learn all they can about our American way of life.<br />
Here are just some of the many students th<strong>at</strong> are available for<br />
placement:<br />
Abby from Denmark - loves being active in sports, n<strong>at</strong>ure and <strong>at</strong> the<br />
beach. She is a competitive swimmer and enjoys horseback riding.<br />
Dominik from Switzerland - an open minded, uncomplic<strong>at</strong>ed boy,<br />
with a real interest in American sports.<br />
Maria from Norway - she describes herself as an outgoing, adventurous,<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ure, compassion<strong>at</strong>e person.<br />
Saana from Finland - she is both symp<strong>at</strong>hetic and emp<strong>at</strong>hetic. She enjoys<br />
music and sports and according to her bio - she has a gre<strong>at</strong> laugh!<br />
If you are ready for this amazing experience, please give me a call, I’d<br />
love to talk with you more about it. I am one of the Houston area STS<br />
Local Coordin<strong>at</strong>ors, I’ve worked with foreign exchange students for<br />
seven years and have also hosted 13 students on my own. I can tell you<br />
anything you need to know about hosting. Please contact Vicki Odom<br />
<strong>at</strong> 832-455-7881 or via email <strong>at</strong> vicki.stsfound<strong>at</strong>ion@gmail.com.<br />
STS Found<strong>at</strong>ion is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organiz<strong>at</strong>ion who mission<br />
is to facilit<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ional opportunities where all participants can<br />
break down cultural barriers and gain respect and understanding<br />
of each other’s way of life.<br />
WILDERNESS TRAILS IN ADDICKS RESERVOIR<br />
If you are looking for a quick escape from the noise and concrete of west<br />
Houston, consider the wilderness trails in Addicks Reservoir. Bear Creek<br />
Pioneer Park re-opened last November and the area is now accessible.<br />
You can find maps and detailed inform<strong>at</strong>ion about the trails on<br />
www.hikingproject.com; search for “Addicks Reservoir.”<br />
Most of the trails are n<strong>at</strong>ural surface and are not actively maintained.<br />
On these wilderness trails you can encounter deer, raccoon, song<br />
birds and hawks as well as snakes, coyote, mosquitoes, fire ants<br />
and skunks. Some of the trails are muddy or boggy after rain. Be<br />
prepared and alert and please bring your trash out.<br />
(Note th<strong>at</strong> the Corps of Engineers may close areas to access for wildlife<br />
control oper<strong>at</strong>ions. Look for signs <strong>at</strong> the entrances to Noack Trail<br />
and Miles Trail and please do not enter the area if marked as closed.)<br />
Enjoy!<br />
FAMILY GAME NIGHT:<br />
Thursdays <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong> LoneStar.<br />
edu/library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to<br />
the public.<br />
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Sports<br />
BEAR CREEK BAPTIST<br />
CHURCH SPORTS<br />
5901 N. Fry Rd and West Little York<br />
BASEBALL, T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH<br />
We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2017) to<br />
13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach,<br />
Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the<br />
skills and w<strong>at</strong>ching them enhance their abilities. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion forms<br />
are now available in our office or you can register online. We will offer<br />
several evalu<strong>at</strong>ions (skills assessment) days so we can check on their<br />
skill level so we can even out the teams. The first evalu<strong>at</strong>ion will be<br />
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, <strong>February</strong> 20 th , 21 st and<br />
23 rd , between 6-7 PM. The last evalu<strong>at</strong>ion will be S<strong>at</strong>urday, <strong>February</strong><br />
25 th between 9-10:30 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run<br />
them through the drills and then we will contact each player the<br />
week before they begin practices. After Monday, <strong>February</strong> 27 th , we<br />
cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour<br />
a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin<br />
the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 20 th . The<br />
early cost will be $80 for those registering before <strong>February</strong> 21 st . After<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd the cost will be $90. If you have questions or would like<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion you can contact us <strong>at</strong> 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. Evalu<strong>at</strong>ions 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 registr<strong>at</strong>ion forms available<br />
in the church office and in the Student Ministry area. Practices begin<br />
the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 1 st . The<br />
cost of Forward Basketball is $25. If you have questions or would like<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion you can contact us <strong>at</strong> 281-859-9900. Ask for David<br />
Rutherford or email david.rutherford@bcstaff.org. Last year there<br />
was such a gre<strong>at</strong> response 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<br />
league coming this spring <strong>at</strong> Bear Creek Baptist Church. Practice/<br />
Games will be on S<strong>at</strong>urdays. The league will have a tournament<br />
<strong>at</strong> the conclusion of the season. Evalu<strong>at</strong>ions for all players will be<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, March 17 th from 10-11 AM and Tuesday and Thursday,<br />
March 20 th and 22 nd from 6:30-7:30 PM. These will take place on the<br />
fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player<br />
covering cost of officials and jersey. Games will begin April 7 th and<br />
conclude on May 12 th . You can register online under Men’s Sports.<br />
ADULT SOCCER<br />
Join us for a new adult soccer league! This leagues is open to men<br />
and women, age 18 and up. There will be a skills evalu<strong>at</strong>ion on<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, March 10 th from 10-11 AM to assist in making equal teams.<br />
This assessment and all games will be held on the fields behind the<br />
church. Games will begin on April 7 th and conclude on May 12 th . Cost<br />
for the 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 particip<strong>at</strong>e in half day summer<br />
sports camps! A football lover? Volleyball champion? Baseball slugger?<br />
We’ve got a camp for you! And more! Each week will be a different sport<br />
including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer<br />
and dodgeball! Cost will be $100 per child. This will include a t-shirt and<br />
a gift! For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion on all our sports, contact us <strong>at</strong> 281-859-9900<br />
or rec@bcstaff.org. There will be registr<strong>at</strong>ion online <strong>at</strong><br />
www.bearcreek.church/sports.<br />
TEXAS TERRAPINS 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 inform<strong>at</strong>ion: Email: join@texasterrapins.com, call 832-736-5497 or<br />
check out our website <strong>at</strong> www.texasterrapins.com under upcoming events.<br />
NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH<br />
TRACK CLUB REGISTRATION<br />
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebr<strong>at</strong>e its 31 st Anniversary<br />
Season by hosting its annual free Registr<strong>at</strong>ion/Orient<strong>at</strong>ion breakfast on<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, <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 <strong>at</strong> 8:30 AM<br />
<strong>at</strong> the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 6823<br />
Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379.<br />
The event is an opportunity for youth <strong>at</strong>hletes 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 <strong>at</strong>hletes. The event will be highlighted<br />
by a special present<strong>at</strong>ion from a member of the USA Track &Field Olympic<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ion (USATF). All <strong>at</strong>hletes and parents who wish to join the<br />
Northwest Flyers must <strong>at</strong>tend the orient<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affili<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with USA Track & Field (USATF), th<strong>at</strong> provides a full program of sanctioned<br />
“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and<br />
relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high<br />
jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin.<br />
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Club Track Team Registr<strong>at</strong>ion for Middle and High School<br />
In order to register, <strong>at</strong>hletes must first <strong>at</strong>tend one of the orient<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
sessions in l<strong>at</strong>e March/early April <strong>2018</strong>, which are listed on the team<br />
website <strong>at</strong> www.northwestflyers.org.<br />
For additional inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please<br />
visit the team website <strong>at</strong> www.northwestflyers.org, contact Linette<br />
Roach <strong>at</strong> 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<br />
registr<strong>at</strong>ion for ages 7-13. FC Cypress Soccer Club was founded by<br />
Cypress resident and former professional player Marc Castillo, who<br />
grew up playing competitive soccer in Bear Creek and Houston.<br />
During the Spring Season, practices will be held <strong>at</strong> Ollin Sports<br />
Therapy, 16636 House Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played <strong>at</strong><br />
Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd in Tomball. Players<br />
can enter one of three different programs, depending on their age and<br />
level of commitment. To register or for inform<strong>at</strong>ion regarding the club<br />
and its programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call 936-463-8010.<br />
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS<br />
Cy-fair/Magnolia/Tomball/Spring Klein Registr<strong>at</strong>ion - Now Open!<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion 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 dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to providing a positive<br />
youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas,<br />
FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Gre<strong>at</strong>er<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 Registr<strong>at</strong>ion 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. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion 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 and<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ion will be determined by the coach and team. The schedule includes<br />
eight games, played locally on S<strong>at</strong>urdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Cy-Fair<br />
North league plays <strong>at</strong> M<strong>at</strong>zke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair<br />
South league plays <strong>at</strong> Cook Middle School (9111 Whe<strong>at</strong>land Dr). Our Cy-Fair<br />
West league plays <strong>at</strong> Horne Elementary (14950 W Little York). Our Tomball<br />
League plays <strong>at</strong> Tomball Altern<strong>at</strong>ive Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Center (1302 Keefer Rd).<br />
Our Magnolia League pays <strong>at</strong> Magnolia Elementary (31900 Nichols Sawmill<br />
Rd) Our Spring/Klein League plays <strong>at</strong> Reynolds Elementary School (3975<br />
Gladeridge Dr). For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, maps of all loc<strong>at</strong>ions or to sign up,<br />
visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />
Living Word Sports<br />
Jr. Rocket's Spring Basketball &<br />
Cheerleading<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is now open!<br />
Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! (age as of Sept. 1, 2017)<br />
Cost: $75 per person<br />
Includes reversible Rockets Jersey and a ticket to a<br />
Rockets basketball game!<br />
For more info & to Register visit: www.livingword.church/sports<br />
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USA FIT CYPRESS<br />
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do<br />
you want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly,<br />
no pressure group training for a variety of<br />
mar<strong>at</strong>hons and half mar<strong>at</strong>hons throughout<br />
the year. Even if you’ve never run a step<br />
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conditioning or pace, we have a place for you.<br />
Over the course of six months, our coaches<br />
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We will provide a weekly training schedule<br />
and opportunities for group training<br />
throughout the week with our distance runs<br />
on S<strong>at</strong>urday morning <strong>at</strong> Pope Elementary<br />
on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland.<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion for our Winter Season is open<br />
and the programs officially began June 3 rd .<br />
Visit us <strong>at</strong> www.usafitcypress.com to register<br />
or for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
LADIES GOLF<br />
A new ladies golf group is now forming<br />
<strong>at</strong> Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps<br />
required. This will be a casual ladies golf<br />
outing to improve your game and make<br />
some new friends. Play will be on Thursday<br />
mornings <strong>at</strong> 9. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion please email<br />
ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress<br />
Lakes Golf Club <strong>at</strong> 281-304-8515.<br />
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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new<br />
members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday<br />
morning <strong>at</strong> Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose<br />
is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends<br />
and have fun while improving golfing skills. For<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact Sue Crookson <strong>at</strong> 281-<br />
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NETBALL CLUBS<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men<br />
and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />
Tuesday nights <strong>at</strong> The British School of Houston.<br />
We are also looking for interested players, adults<br />
and youth to play in a new K<strong>at</strong>y Netball club. No<br />
experience necessary. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, go<br />
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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH<br />
TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s largest and<br />
most successful youth track and field<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ion. Our goal is to assist interested<br />
boys and girls ages 6 to 18 years old in<br />
improving their physical fitness and mental<br />
stamina. We have multiple practice sites<br />
in the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Houston area including<br />
McMeans Junior High School in K<strong>at</strong>y and<br />
Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit<br />
www.trackhouston.com to register for a<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ion near you.<br />
CY-FAIR SPORTS<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Associ<strong>at</strong>ion is having<br />
registr<strong>at</strong>ion for baseball, football,<br />
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our<br />
website for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />
CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB<br />
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing,<br />
just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome<br />
runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k<br />
training plan for those new to running, as well as<br />
training plans for half and full mar<strong>at</strong>hons. Come<br />
meet lots of other Cypress residents and find<br />
some new running buddies. Distance runs are<br />
on S<strong>at</strong>urday mornings and start <strong>at</strong> Sampson<br />
Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion and to sign up, please visit http://<br />
cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook.<br />
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent<br />
opportunities for players of all ages from minis<br />
to adults to particip<strong>at</strong>e in one of America’s<br />
fastest growing sports. Our coaches are<br />
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INSPIRING HANDS MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE<br />
IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH FINANCIAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS<br />
Each year Inspiring Hands provides scholarships to those with financial<br />
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research about restaurants or <strong>at</strong>tractions th<strong>at</strong> you and your partner have never been<br />
to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists <strong>at</strong> the place you end up going<br />
too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time<br />
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 vac<strong>at</strong>ion, 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<br />
feel like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have<br />
plenty of activities and amenities, but it should be in a loc<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> will allow you<br />
to easily enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple th<strong>at</strong> likes to outdo<br />
one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic activities<br />
and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days, a week or<br />
the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider going on a<br />
day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />
Source: www.blog.<strong>at</strong>lastravelweb.com<br />
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Engagement Stories<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>uring your neighbors!<br />
Chelsea & William<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> was supposed to be a family vac<strong>at</strong>ion 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 th<strong>at</strong> 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 th<strong>at</strong> 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, “wh<strong>at</strong> 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 we<strong>at</strong>her).<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 th<strong>at</strong> 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 e<strong>at</strong>, 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 th<strong>at</strong> he picked out himself.<br />
I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock th<strong>at</strong> I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked wh<strong>at</strong> 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 & M<strong>at</strong>t<br />
My wife and I met on a blind d<strong>at</strong>e – we were immedi<strong>at</strong>ely <strong>at</strong>tracted<br />
to each other. L<strong>at</strong>er, when the time came, I wanted to have the<br />
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>e the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture<br />
of me <strong>at</strong> our favorite place – Castlewood St<strong>at</strong>e Park outside of St.<br />
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ed – 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 />
th<strong>at</strong> each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them cre<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
by me describing a new loc<strong>at</strong>ion for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
has some significance since it was a place where we had<br />
experienced something special together. At the last loc<strong>at</strong>ion, I<br />
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife<br />
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Violet & TJ<br />
"They" say th<strong>at</strong> after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out th<strong>at</strong> "they"<br />
are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became<br />
of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the<br />
years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this<br />
time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is<br />
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after<br />
th<strong>at</strong> me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18. 35
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