Glencairn February 2018

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Important Numbers pg. 2 

Featured Recipes pg. 11 

School News pg. 14 

Family Focus pg. 22 

Library News pg. 26 

Church News pg. 28 

Engagement Stories pg. 31 

Pet Information pg. 32 

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Deed Restrictions: 

Swim Team:Elizabeth Haag 

281-855-9867 

(after 4 PM) 281-814-2726 

glencairn_piranhas@att.net 

POOL RENTAL: 713-932-7665 

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 713-221-6000 

EMERGENCY (Fire, Ambulance or Police Matter) 911 

VACATION WATCH 281-463-2648 

Sheriff (Non-emergency ) 713- 221-6000 

HC Sheriff’s Sub-Station Clay Rd 281- 463-6300 

SCHOOLS 

Cy-Fair School District Admin. 281 897-4000 

Lieder Elementary (K-5) 

Tipps Elementary 

281 463-5928 

281-345-3350 

Watkins Jr. High (6-8) 

Cypress Lakes 

281 463-5850 

281-856-3800 

KISD Administration 

Wolfe Elementary (K-5) 

281-396-6000 

281-237-2250 

Cardiff Junior High (6-8) 

Mayde Creek Jr. High 

281-234-0600 

281-237-3900 

Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000 

UTILITIES 

Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Street Light Outage 713-207-2222 

Gas - Centerpoint - Leak 713- 659-3552 

Water and Sewer -Jackrabbit PUD Billing 281-579-4500 

Repair 281-398-8211 

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

Telephone - ATT 1-800-616-1171 

Waste Management TRASH Pickup 1-866-909-4458 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center 281- 890-4285 

Harris County Health Department 713- 439-6290 

Animal Control (Harris County) 281- 999-3191 

Clay Rd. Courthouse Annex 281- 463-2446 

Harris County Pct 3 Maintenance 281- 463-6300 

US Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777 

Bear Creek Library 281- 550-0885 

TAXING AUTHORITIES 

Harris County Appraisal District 713- 957-7800 

ASSISTANCE HOTLINES 

HC Children’s Protective Services 713- 394-4000 

Rape Crisis 713- 528-7273 

Suicide Prevention (24 hrs) 713- 228-1505 

Battered Women & Children 713- 528-5785 

Crisis Hotline (24 hrs) 713- 228-1505 

Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hrs) 713- 686-6300 

Lost Pets 713- 999-3191 

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GLENCAIRN CRIME WATCH 

TIPS FROM OUR DEPUTIES AND P.O.V. DEPUTIES 

Statistics have proven that outdoor lighting of your home is one of 

the easiest, least costly and obvious deterrents a homeowner can 

utilize to help prevent becoming a victim of the crime. So, why is it 

that so many Glencairn residents fail to take advantage of lighting? 

As observed by your Contract Deputies and P.O.V. Deputies and as 

followed with a visual survey done, a staggering 60% of homes had 

no form of outdoor security lighting whatsoever. 

The actual information was gathered on a street by street basis. However, 

to report each street’s statistics would have been both lengthy 

in space as well as further adding to the potential of criminal activity 

on those darkest of streets. It is with the interest of residents that this 

report is given, in hopes of shedding some light (pun intended) on 

what is an alarming number of homes in our neighborhood without 

any form of outdoor lighting. In addition to lighting your home’s 

exterior, a clear and unobstructed view of the front and sides of your 

homes would best serve you, the resident, as these deputies patrol. 

The Deputies clearly are not suggesting residents cut down every 

shrub blocking any portion of your home. Many residents expend 

many hours of labor keeping their yards and shrubs trimmed and 

looking attractive. It is only their intent to remind those who need 

to do a little “bush-wacking” to pull out the hedge clippers and for 

those who need to either add to or utilize existing lighting do so. It 

should also be noted that in these nights of observation, far too many 

garage doors were left open, as well as bicycles and other valuables 

left outside making you an easy target for crime. 

One further note from your Deputies and P.O.V. Deputies, it would 

greatly behoove you to check and repaint as needed the street numbers 

marked on your curbs. This will assist any and all emergency 

personnel in finding your home if and when you ever needed it. 

PATTY HILL...CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR 

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS 

Your Board of Directors are volunteers from your community that give 

up their time in an effort to make Glencairn a better place to live. More 

importantly, they strive to keep the property values up since your 

home is probably your single largest investment. We trust you will 

understand that Board members do not mind discussing association 

issues with members. We respectfully request that homeowners do 

not approach Board members away from Board or member meetings 

to discuss personal deed restriction or collection matters. The 

individual Board members cannot make a decision on an individual 

basis. It takes a majority vote of the Board to make a decision. That 

is why the Board meets on Mondays before the member meeting to 

discuss issues with members. 

CALL SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO REPORT 

AFTER HOURS & ILLEGAL ACTIVITY 

If your home backs up to the greenbelt, please call the Sheriff’s Office 

at 713-221-6000 if you see or hear suspicious people, underage drinking, 

graffiti artists or any activity after 10 PM, etc. Graffiti has extended 

to some homeowner fences and to the sidewalks. It is imperative 

that you call the Sheriff’s Office, give your address and explain that 

this area is behind your home in order to get this activity stopped. 

We are looking at solutions to this problem of recalcitrant teens and 

young people in their 20’s who have nothing better to do with their 

time than disobey the law and terrorize the neighbors. 

All common areas (the pool area, the parks, the civic center, tennis 

courts, etc.) in Glencairn are closed at 10 PM. After 10 PM, people at any 

of the common areas are in violation of the trespassing laws of Texas 

STREETLIGHTS OUT? 

Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the 

pole number, as well as, the nearest street address and call 713-207- 

2222. It is very important that non-working lights are reported for the 

safety of each of us. Call it in, call it in!. 

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EMAIL LIST SET UP FOR INSTANT PROBLEM NOTIFICATION 

If you would like to join the Glencairn Crime Watch email list, please send 

your name, address and telephone number along with the email, which 

you check frequently, to Patty Hill at glencairncrimewatch@live.com. 

The meeting for the Glencairn Crime Watch is the second Wednesday 

of the month. 

You will receive information, which has been sent to me from the Sheriff’s 

Office, from citizens who have observed events, etc. In addition, if you 

want to volunteer as a Block Captain for your street, you can do so by 

sending an email. 

Sadly, in this era of commuting and busy schedules, few of us get to know 

our neighbors. At one time in our history, neighbors knew when there 

was a problem and immediately told their neighbors. This effort will 

offer information as it comes to my attention. Rumors will be checked 

out by the Sheriff’s Office before the information is shared via email to 

the residents. Glencairn is doing a great job watching out for each other 

and calling the Sheriff’s Department to report suspicious activities, our 

criminal activity has steadily gone down. 

SLOW DOWN IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS 

Almost everyone is aware that the Sheriff’s Office has adopted a zero tolerance 

of speeding and other violations of the law with a motor vehicle. 

That zero tolerance has resulted in an average of 50 tickets per month 

issued in Glencairn. The speed limit in residential areas, by Texas law, is 

30 miles per hour. There are cautionary signs regarding slower speeds 

on curves. There are stop signs, which indicate the vehicle must come 

to a complete stop. Residents of Glencairn want to see a slower pace of 

traffic for the protection of all-especially the children. For some reason, 

the people of Harris County seem to be perpetually late. A suggestion 

for each of us is to leave five minutes early in order to avoid the impulse 

to speed. Develop patience; we do not want a fatality auto-pedestrian 

accident in our neighborhood or any serious accident caused by thoughtless 

speed. Be mindful of where you are driving. 

PATTY HILL...CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR 

glencairncrimewatch@live.com 

HARRIS COUNTY ALARM DETAIL 

In order to increase compliance and spread awareness, our office is 

requesting your assistance in informing residents in your community 

through your HOA newsletter or your scheduled HOA meetings of the 

need to obtain a permit for operating an alarm system, residential or 

business, within unincorporated Harris County. Many residents and 

businesses are unaware of the requirement to obtain an alarm permit 

once an alarm system has been installed and activated by the alarm 

company. Alarm systems are established and defined in the Local Government 

Code 233 (subchapter D), as well as the authority to regulate, 

adopt rules and impose penalties for unpermitted locations. Obtaining 

the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive 

false alarm fees. The fee for current permit issuance is $35 with a yearly 

renewal fee of $10. All permit fees are waived for senior citizens 65 

years or older. Under current guidelines, a permitted location is allowed 

five (5) free false alarms annually. Any subsequent false alarms during 

your permitted year are subject to a $75 fine that is billed to the permit 

holder’s address. If a site has an active alarm system, yet does not have 

a permit to operate such alarm, a false alarm may result in a Class C 

citation, which could range up to $500. 

Should you or your residents require a copy of the permit application 

form or would like to review the regulations regarding permit requirements, 

you may do so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office 

website at www.hcso.hctx./net. The application can be printed from the 

website, then completed and mailed to our office with the applicable 

fees. We are currently in the planning stages of making the application 

and payment process available on-line for the convenience to the public. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s 

Office Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM. If you would like 

any of our Alarm Detail personnel to attend one of your HOA meetings, 

we would be glad to attend and answer as many questions as possible. 

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event for IH Scholarships on Friday, October 27 th at Sterling Country Club 

in Houston, TX. It was a huge success and they raised $65,000. Without 

the support of the community, event attendees, donors and sponsors this 

would not have been possible. A special thank you to the event platinum 

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Winner Johanna Gomez, a U.S. Army veteran and Hurricane Harvey 

victim, was handed the keys to the giveaway car in a ceremony on 

December 14 th . 

2017 was a tough year for the Gomez family. Like so many Houston-area 

residents, the family of five was devastated by Hurricane 

Harvey. In a matter of hours, their Cy-Fair home and two vehicles 

were flooded. Just like that, their sense of security and their very 

livelihood was washed away. 

In Harvey’s aftermath, Gomez found herself unable to work due to a 

lack of transportation. Her husband was no longer able to operate his 

landscaping business because he had no means of hauling a trailer 

with equipment. Getting three teens to various after-school activities 

became next to impossible. 

Adding to the Gomez family’s woes was the accidental discarding of 

garbage bags filled with the teens’ belongings when well-meaning 

cleanup helpers mistook the bags for trash and threw out clothing 

the family meant to keep. 

Displaced from their home in Harvey’s immediate aftermath, the 

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destroyed furniture, damaged sheetrock - there just wasn’t enough 

money to go around, especially considering the loss of income for 

both parents due to a lack of transportation. Gomez needed help, 

desperately. She approached Cypress Assistance Ministries. 

Gomez walked into CAM, a faith-based non-profit organization 

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furniture - a sofa maybe or a kitchen table perhaps - anything at all 

would help. The folks at CAM were more than happy to help out with 

necessities, but they had an even better idea. 

The organization was already working with Elite Auto Experts, a Cy- 

Fair area auto body and mechanical repair shop, to select a winner 

for the Holidays 2017 Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway and Toy Drive. Up 

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“This car is going to change everything for this family.” Gomez 

couldn’t believe her luck when she learned that her family had won 

the car. “I’m in shock. This is such a huge relief,” she said. “It’s a gift 

from God, really.” 

When the owners of Elite Auto Experts learned more about the details 

of the Gomez family’s circumstances, however, they weren’t satisfied 

with the arrangements. 

“We felt we could do better, help more,” said Moe Rabieh, co-owner 

at Elite Auto Experts. “Although the Impala would help the mom get 

back to work, we thought a bigger car would be more appropriate - 

in part due to the family’s size, but also to help the dad get back to 

his landscaping business.” 

Elite Auto Experts gave the Gomezes a choice: The Impala originally 

offered or a Chevrolet Suburban. The family chose the Suburban. 

“My husband is the main moneymaker,” Gomez said. “The Suburban 

will allow him to get back to landscaping without having to ask other 

people for help all the time.” Touched by the family’s plight, Elite Auto 

Experts also tucked some Christmas presents into the Suburban’s 

trunk and arranged for a catered Christmas Eve dinner for 10 people 

at the Gomez home. 

“We want them to have a good Christmas, enjoy some great food 

and forget their worries for a while - even if it’s just for a couple of 

hours,” said Rabieh. “Most of us take these things for granted. But if 

you witness the hardships some of our neighbors are going through, 

you can’t just stand by and do nothing.” Gomez has since accepted 

the keys to the Suburban and is on her way to a better 2018. 

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The Gomez’s difficulties won’t disappear overnight, but now there’s 

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pipe and water entered the home yet again. The question of mold 

remains. Hands must be washed in the bathtub and dishes are 

cleaned in a disposable sink. The kitchen has no counter-tops and 

everyone sleeps on air mattresses. 

“We take it a day at a time. Material things can be replaced and we’re 

just happy to have each other,” Gomez said. “Thanks to CAM and Elite, 

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(plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), 

mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, 

spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips. 

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• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good 

spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, 

bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and 

vines while still dormant. 

• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish 

mulch as needed. 

• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young 

tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene. 

• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned 

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the leap year of 2012, the number of days 

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number of days between Ash Wednesday and 

Easter Sunday total 44. There is a difference 

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of the Lenten season and the actual count of 

44 days (45 in a leap year). The difference lies 

in the history of the season of Lent. 

Ashes used on Ash Wednesday 

The use of ashes on Ash Wednesday is derived 

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In the Catholic religion, the ashes used on Ash 

Wednesday are remnants of the palm leaves 

distributed from the prior year on Palm Sunday. 

Catholics keep the palm leaves throughout 

the year and return them to the Church 

before Ash Wednesday of the next year. The 

leaves are then turned into ashes for use in 

the Ash Wednesday services. During the service, 

the parishioners proceed to the front of 

the church and the ashes are placed on each 

person’s forehead in the shape of a cross. The 

ashes are not to be washed off but are to remain 

on the forehead throughout the day of 

Ash Wednesday. 

Other religions that use ashes on Ash Wednesday 

include Lutherans and Episcopalians. The 

use of ashes in the United Methodist services 

“became part of our official worship resources 

in 1992 when General Conference adopted The 

United Methodist Book of Worship.” 

Three Pillars 

The focus, beginning on Ash Wednesday, is 

to seek penance for sins of the past and to 

renew the relationship with God through the 

three pillars of the Lenten season. The three 

pillars are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 

Prayer is to allow people to focus or meditate 

on many aspects of their personal lives and to 

also pray for others. 

Fasting is to assist in “developing self-control. 

It is often an aid to prayer, as the pangs 

of hunger remind us of our hunger for God.” 

Fasting also assists in the changing of behavior. 

“The prophet Isaiah insists that fasting 

We provide a loving, Christian environment 

offering the children weekly chapel, as well as 

music/movement, library and computer classes. 

St. Cuthbert School offers 

2 Day, 3 Day and 5 Day programs 

9 am – 2 pm Monday – Thursday 

9 am – 12pm on Fridays 

AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH 5 YEARS 

BRIDGE/KINDERGARTEN CLASS 

Our bridge / Kindergarten program is designed for children who 

are not quite ready for kindergarten and who need a bit more 

time before entering a rigorous learning environment. 

The development of the essential building blocks allows 

children to succeed at learning with greater ease 

and confidence. 

without changing our behavior is not pleasing 

to God.” When reading Isaiah 58:5-8, it 

states 

“Is this such a fast as I have chosen: for a man 

to afflict his soul for a day? is this it, to wind his 

head about like a circle, and to spread sackcloth 

and ashes? wilt thou call this a fast, and 

a day acceptable to the Lord? Is not this rather 

the fast that I have chosen? loose the bands of 

wickedness, undo the bundles that oppress, 

let them that are broken go free, and break 

asunder every burden. Deal thy bread to the 

hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless 

into thy house: when thou shalt see one 

naked, cover him, and despise not thy own 

flesh. Then shall thy light break forth as the 

morning, and thy health shall speedily arise, 

and thy justice shall go before thy face, and the 

glory of the Lord shall gather thee up.” 

Almsgiving is a continuation of prayer and 

fasting. It is a time to be thankful for all that 

God has given us. It is also a time to care for 

others as God cares for us. 

Around the world, Christians unite on Ash 

Wednesday by focusing on the rejection of 

sin, the renewal of faith to Jesus Christ and 

the renewal of life with God. Ash Wednesday 

is the beginning of the Lent season where, 

in St. Matthew 6:1-34, Jesus talks to all people 

on how to act when giving alms, when 

praying and when fasting. The people are 

to be humble, to show penance, to do these 

actions for the love of God, not for individual 

notoriety. The remembrance during this 

season is to search in each individual’s soul, 

to turn away from self-centeredness, and to 

become renewed in the relationship each has 

with the Lord. The beginning of the Lenten 

season, Ash Wednesday, is the beginning of a 

fresh start with the Lord through spiritual and 

religious meditations. 

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Cuthbert 

School 

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school@stcuthbert.org 

Registration for 2018-2019 school year begins on February 6 at 8am. 

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The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. St Cuthbert School is NAEYC accredited. 


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INGREDIENTS: 

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 

4 cloves garlic, minced ground black pepper to taste 

2 cups heavy cream 2 egg yolks 

salt to taste 

1 pound fettuccine 

1 sprig chopped fresh parsley 

2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided 

DIRECTIONS: 

Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high 

heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes. 

Turn breasts, cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and 

let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes. 

Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the 

broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 

bite-size slices. Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook until 

reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and heavy cream into the reduced 

broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat. 

Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm 

cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until 

about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used. Whisk the warm cream 

and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. 

Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture almost 

comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and 

black pepper to taste. 

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water, 

stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain. 

Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream mixture into the pasta. 

Remove from heat, cover and let sit for a few minutes until thick. 

Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES 

You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day Feb. 10 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 

5 tablespoons shortening 1 cup white sugar 

3 eggs 3 tablespoons cream cheese 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 

1/2 cup chopped almonds Cream Cheese frosting - optional 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 

Grease 9 inch square baking pan. 

In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring frequently 

until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream cheese 

and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour, baking 

powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan. 

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted 

near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars. 

Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired. Source: allrecipes.com 

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Box Office: 281-440-4850 

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Please call for the location for these concerts: 

THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM 

Saturday, February 3, 2018: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra 

presents “A Salute to Frank Sinatra” 

Saturday, March 10, 2018: The Celtic Tenors 

Saturday, April 14, 2018: The 5 Browns 

Saturday, May 19, 2018: The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass 

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THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM 

Saturday, April 21, 2018: Cirque-tacular 

THE 2017-2018 PROMENADE SERIES 

Saturday, February 24, 2018, 7:30 PM: “A World of Song” 

with Jerry Blackstone, Conductor 

Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and Aeneas 

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical Inspirations” 

featuring Scott St. John, violin 

Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and Triple Take 

THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM 

Saturday, February 10, 2018: Impande Ye Africa presents 

“Sing Along Africa” 

Saturday, May 12, 2018: Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist! 

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

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

are truly working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility 

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

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

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

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

Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15% 

for four concerts. Season tickets are $85 for adults, $65 for seniors/ 

students and $30 for children 5 years old and under. Season tickets 

are available online at www.houstonchoral.org. The Houston Choral 

Society performs at The Foundry United Methodist Church, which 

is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with extraordinary 

acoustics. It is located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road, 

Houston, TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. 

A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM 

Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM 


SCOUTING... 

NEWS 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT 

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important 

as individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal 

responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions 

have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices 

can be made. Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 

5 to 21. Scouting through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor 

and life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced 

by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which 

includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys 

from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14 

to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly. 

Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools 

including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, 

Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, 

Tipps, Walker and Wilson. Other Community groups include: Autumn 

Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone 

United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, 

Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and 

Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School. 

Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713- 

756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go 

www.copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you. 

BOY SCOUT TROOP 61 

Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy 

Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community 

Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They 

will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have 

the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to 

learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and 

activities. Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/ 

shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community 

service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-water rafting and 

much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group that goes 

to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy 

Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the 

Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with 

Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. 

Cell: 713-253-8465, mike.viator@comcast.net. 

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See To Succeed Initiative 


CFISD Continues Growing Collaboration 

With City Of Houston For See To Succeed Initiative 

Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students 

- approximately 1,600 - to the Berry Center from January 8 th -11 th for 

free comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris 

County Health Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to 

Succeed program partners with several organizations and community 

volunteers throughout the area to organize weeklong vision clinics 

for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who have not passed statemandated 

vision screenings initiated by school nurses. 

Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and 

scheduling issues, but See to Succeed acquired mobile vision exam 

equipment. That allowed team members, volunteers and vision 

professionals to travel and establish more remote locations. 

And in the case of CFISD, that meant setting up the program at the Berry 

Center. Approximately 400 students per day were examined and fitted 

for glasses over the four days at no cost to participating families. Due to 

the increase, a separate See to Succeed program will be set up at Fiest 

Elementary School to serve the high demand on that campus. The total 

increased from the roughly 1,100 students that participated a year ago. 

Consent forms to participate in the program were sent home via school 

nurses for those students who failed the vision screenings on campus 

multiple times or were deemed as needing an examination. 

According to Bevin Gordon, CFISD’s director for health services, 

approximately 5,500 students within the district will fail the statemandated 

vision screening each year. And from those, roughly half 

would not get a professional eye examination to address the issues. 

Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD 

buses to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival, 

See to Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led 

them to the auditorium for registration as well as distributing stickers 

for each to help identify students throughout the day. The process was 

broken down into stations, including pre-screening rooms and waiting 

areas, before each student would ultimately visit with an eye doctor. 

Stations included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of 

accommodation and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and 

refraction, optical frame selection, check out and data entry. If a 

student needed an immediate referral or follow-up consultation, 

program workers were ready to call parents and guardians. Three 

urgent cases were caught in the first two days. 

The entire screening process lasted between 2-4 hours per student. During 

their time at the Berry Center, students were accompanied by CFISD clinic 

assistants, who joined them as chaperones. Breakfast and lunch were 

provided to students by the CFISD nutrition services department to ensure 

meals were not missed as a result of a student being at the Berry Center. 

The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day operation 

a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager Patricia Watson. 

More than 200 employees from Watson’s team joined many volunteers 

to make the program run as smooth as it does. Participating students 

will have eyeglasses delivered to their home campuses in roughly four 

weeks, a part of the process almost more rewarding as helping each 

student through his or her exam. 

The See to Succeed program has been in operation from its primary 

Heights location by the City of Houston Health Department since 

2007. Since its start, the program has screened more than 22,000 

children and distributed over 19,000 glasses to those in need. See to 

Succeed program partners include the Houston Department of Health 

and Human Services, University of Houston, San Jacinto College, 

Berkeley Eye Center, public and private schools, as well as community 

volunteers from across the Houston area. For more information, visit 

See to Succeed at www.HoustonService.org. 


LANGHAM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 

(L-R): Jacive Siearra, Brisa Cortez, Katherine Leblanc, 

Lauren Delany, Sieanna Patel and Kennedi Whitaker. 

LCHS BAILADORA NEWS 

Congratulations to our new Langham Creek 2017-2018 Bailadora New 

News for making the team!!! 

2 ND ANNUAL LCHS PROJECT PROM CAR SHOW 

Please come and support our 2 nd Annual LCHS Project Prom Car Show. 

All Proceeds go towards Project Prom 2018. The event is on Saturday, 

March 3, 2018, at Langham Creek High School front Parking Lot (corner 

of FM 529 and Hudson Oaks) and is from 9 AM-1 PM. All vehicles are 

welcome to register! Pre-Registration begins February 1 st and ends 

March 2 nd . Pre-Registration is $25/car and $30/car the day of the show. 

To register visit our website www.lchsprojectprom.com. It is open to 

the public. Spectators are free. There will be food, music, drawings and 

trophies for the Top 20. 

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Come get a better night’s sleep AND support the 1 st annual Cypress 

Falls High School Band Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser! We carry 

quality name brands like Simmons and Beautyrest mattresses priced 

up to 50% off retail. This is ONE DAY only, so we need your help to 

SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all of your family and friends! Profits 

go directly to the Band Booster Club Program! The event is Sunday, 

February 18 th from 10 AM to 5 PM in the Cypress Falls Commons. For 

more information, go to http://bit.ly/2BUqJFB. 

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Cy-Fair High School students, staff, fans and community 

members lined the parade route. 

The Cy-Fair High School football team was honored and celebrated 

for winning the 2017 Class 6A Division II state championship, as the 

school, alumni and community members came together for a parade 

on January 12 th and rally that followed at the high school football field. 

The Bobcats captured the state title with their 51-35 win over Waco 

Midway on December 23 rd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Cy-Fair 

was the third football program in CFISD history to reach a state 

championship game, but is the first in the district to win it all. 

Cy-Fair fans and community members lined Cypress North Houston 

Road, where the parade began near the high school baseball field. 

Following a turn at Telge Road, hundreds of students and staff from 

nearby Lamkin Elementary School and Arnold Middle School cheered 

on the parade as well. Three vehicles from the Cy-Fair Volunteer 

Fire Department carried the football team, while coaches, student 

trainers and other program personnel rode in other vehicles. 

to congratulatory speeches by the high school administration, 

Pustejovsky offered thanks to not only his coaches and players, but 

the community in helping the Bobcats win the championship. Each 

member of the football team, film crew and athletic training staff was 

then introduced. 

Ray Zepeda, CFISD director of athletics, closed the rally by presenting 

the state championship trophy to the Bobcats with the crowd giving 

a raucous ovation. “It’s good recognition for our players because they 

did accomplish something that very few people get to do,” Pustejosky 

said. “I’m very proud of them.” 

The Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC, marching band, Brigade drill team and 

cheerleaders also took part in the parade. Cy-Fair Head Football 

Coach Ed Pustejovsky and his wife Marianne served as the parade’s 

grand marshals. 

“It was a time to be able to bring our staff, our students, our alumni 

and our community together to savor the moment and celebrate 

this historical event,” said Cy-Fair Principal Ana Martin. “I’m still 

processing it all and what it means to Cy-Fair High School and what 

it means to Cy-Fair ISD. We’re just so proud of the hard work of our 

football team, our coaches and our staff.” 

A rally at the Cy-Fair football stadium followed, as fans filled 

the stands and cheered throughout the ceremony. In addition 

Cy-Fair High School Head Football Coach Ed Pustejovsky 

and his wife Marianne serve as the grand marshals. 


Cy-Fair High School football players 

wave to fans and community 

members during parade. 

Cy-Fair High School Principal 

Ana Martin addresses the crowd. 

The Cy-Fair High school football team was honored for winning the 

2017 Class 6A Division II state championship with a parade rally. 

2017 Class 6A Division II State Champions 

Cy-Fair High School football team, coaching staff and athletic trainers pose with the 2017 Class 6A Division II 

state championship trophy. The Bobcats became CFISD’s first football state champions. 


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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! 

1 ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST PRESCHOOL PREVIEW 

Come learn more about NW area preschools. Representatives from 

multiple area preschools will be in attendance. This is a free interactive 

event, open to everyone! 

Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018 

Location: Cypress Christian School 

11123 Cypress N Houston Rd 

Houston, TX 77065 

Time: 1- 3 PM 

EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 

2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR 

If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K, 4/5’s classes or 

our School (K-8 th grade) classes for the Fall of 2018, registration will 

begin Monday, February 12 th . For more information visit our website 

at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org or call 713- 896-1843 for (K-8 th 

grade or 713- 896-1316 for (18 mo. through Pre-Kindergarten classes). 

We would love for you to join our school family. We are located at 

14423 West Rd. at Jackrabbit. 

BEAR CREEK UNITED 

METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL 

16000 Rippling Water Drive, 

Houston, TX 77084 

Registration for 2018-2019 School 

Year Begins February 6, 2018. 

BCUMCS offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum 

in a Christian environment for children 

12 months through kindergarten. 

Call 281-463-2969 for a tour or check our website bcumcs.org. 

CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL 

REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT 

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the 

Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility 

operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 

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

regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. 

CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM 

continuing through February 7 th . Join the Preschool directors in 

the gym where they will answer questions and discuss our program 

(curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.) with interested 

families in the community. Families that attend one of our tours can 

register before our open family registration. Come and find out how! 

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

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

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

information, please call 281-859-1612. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWS 

CYPRESS CHRISTIAN UPCOMING ADMISSION EVENT 

On Thursday, February 15 th , Cypress Christian School will host a student 

visitor day. Visit www.cypresschristian.org/admissions for more 

details and information on how to register your student. 

TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 

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

www.TexasChristianSchool.org 

Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 25 years. 

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

to invite you to our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE on February 21 st at 6:30 PM 

to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet 

the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. 

TCS educates student’s ages 4 months-12 th grade using challenging 

curriculum, instilling character development and raising spiritual 

leaders. We look forward to meeting you and your family real soon! 


DR. LARA-ANN CLINTON 

DR. JOE CLINTON 

HWY. 6 

Mc Donald’s 

Bear Creek 

Professional 

Center 

CAIRNWAY 

CLAY ROAD 

4654 Hwy. 6 North, 

Suite 305 

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

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

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

committed to partnering with families to train and raise 

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

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

difference a classical education can make! 

“I’m In PAIN” 

Can Chiropractic Help ME ? 

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

of chiropractic can help my problem?” 

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

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

and examination, including x-rays, if necessary, 

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

We will make this special program available through February. 

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

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

THESE CONDITIONS ARE SOME 

OF THE DANGER SIGNALS: 

281-855-2277 Headache 

Arthritic pain by stiff neck 

Loss of sleep 

Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine) 

Leg pain & numbness 

Arm pain & numbness 

Backache 

Fatigue 

Tension 

Whiplash Injury 

Reg. $ 187.00 Program 

Must present ad at time of appointment. 


YOUR INITIAL VISIT WILL INCLUDE: 

✓ A private consultation with the doctor. 

✓ X-rays, if necessary. 

✓ A thorough spinal examination including 

orthopedic & neurological test. 

✓ A confidential report of our findings. 

✓An explanation of our treatment procedure 

if we determine chiropractic can help you. 

✓A REFERRAL TO THE PROPER SPECIALIST IF WE 

DETERMINE CHIROPRACTIC CAN’T HELP YOU. 

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER 

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

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

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

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

Academics - Great Books, Great Ideas and Great Conversations, 

Overview of College Advising at Covenant, Voices of Experience, 

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

are preferred. 

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

Prospective students will shadow a Covenant student in their current 

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

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

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

Prospective Kinder students and their parents are invited to spend the 

morning in our Kindergarten classroom participating in activities and 

lessons designed to give you the opportunity to experience Covenant 

Academy. 

For more information and to RSVP, please visit CovenantAcademyHouston.org 

or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 11711 

Telge Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge. 


PERSPECTIVE 

9191 Barker Cypress Rd. 

LIBRARY OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE 

The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch 

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

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

Go online to LoneStar.edu/library for information. 

 

PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, 

GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS 

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

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

is now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone 

Star College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with 

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

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

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

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

email parking@lonestar.edu. 

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DATED EVENTS 

10 TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA 

On February 3, 2018, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will 

celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the 

Omni Hotel Houston Westside. North Cypress Medical Center Hospital 

is the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men 

and women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The 

evening includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor 

our missing loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans). 

Salvatore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings 

guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our nation’s highest military 

decoration-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during combat in 

the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan on October 25, 2007. His courage and 

leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his team’s 

survival and led to his selection as the first living recipient of the Medal of 

Honor since the Vietnam War and the eighth service member to receive 

the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund 

a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 47 

years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of 

the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. 

The Foundation has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to 

1600 graduating seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all 

contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. 

Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets 

Must Be Purchased in Advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans. For more 

information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at 

www.theCFEF.org. 

HELP YOUR MARRIAGE AND OTHERS DURING 

NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK 

Local non-profit Shield Bearer is hosting several marriage building activities 

during National Marriage Week February 7-14, 2018. Shield Bearer 

has been on the front lines strengthening marriages through counseling, 

marriage saving intensive experiences and workshops since 2007. 

Shield Bearer will host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop 

on February 10th from 9 AM-3 PM at their central counseling office (12340 

Jones Rd Suite 290) in Houston. 

On February 9th from 11:30-1 PM, Shield Bearer will present a special 

Marriage Edition of their Hope After Harvey Workshop. 

Shield Bearer also offers a unique counseling experience for couples 

that think there is no hope for their marriage. 

Shield Bearer will also provide a free online marriage resource each day 

of National Marriage Week to followers of their online community page 

at facebook.com/shieldbearer.counseling. 

For additional details and registration for National Marriage Week activities, 

call 281-894-7222. For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston 

based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource center 

that serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering 

from the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse, 

war and Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222. 

GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK 

February 10, 2018 

No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM 

Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, 

Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band 

Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org 

*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation 


MARVEL COMIC - BLACK PANTHER MOVIE VIEWING 

Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded 

to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and 

Mathematics), entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn 

to EXcellence in association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota 

Phi Lambda Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly 

anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception meet 

the “community superheros and sheroes” comprised of professionals, 

athletes and business people who have made an impact to society. 

This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests, 

private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible 

and are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and popcorn. 

Purchase tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com. 

The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand Parkway 

22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday, February 

18, 2018, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Help to 

positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness of this 

movie and give them motivation to dream big! Contact: Donna Mitchell 

at acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265. 

FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP 

Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through 

February 22nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and 

everyone has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so 

good. But, all of them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving 

your family history, one memory at a time. With the help of your 

teacher, coach and mentor you will learn to jar those faded memories 

loose, then compose, organize, preserve and share them electronically 

for future generations. Jackie Devine loves working with active writers 

and people who have never tried to write! This course will help you 

understand the memoir writing process: story structure, scenes, 

dialogue, character development, tone and voice. You’ll learn that 

you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories will be recorded and saved 

online where family and friends can enjoy them for years to come. 

Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead 

Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County, Precinct 

3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com. 

SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER 

Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3) 

Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay 

Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire, 

TX) on Saturday, February 24, 2018. 

Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the 

life of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The 

Ballard House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even 

bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers 

and people in the greater Katy area.” 

The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the 

necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard 

House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising 

to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the 

website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities 

are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM 

and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides 

a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-from-home for 

those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in 


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Family 

Focus 

Family Roster 

Mom: Chelsey, works for Health and Human Service 

Commission (HHSC of Texas). Went to undergrad at 

Baylor University. Originally raised in El Paso, Texas 

then family moved to Houston at 18 YO. 

Dad: Cobby, attorney for a surgical 

center. Went to undergrad at Lincoln 

University. Originally from Ghana, 

most of his family still lives there. 

Daughter: 

Nina, 3 YO. 

Loves ballet, PJ masks, and 

playing dress up. 

“We also have a greyhound who is a retired racer, Artie. We got him from a rescue organization. He sleeps most of the time but enjoys walking 

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, 

we have to give him special love and attention.” 

What They Love to Do 

Cobby enjoys biking in the area and exploring 

new places with his bike. Chelsey likes going 

on walks with their dog and riding her bike, but 

admits that she is not quite as adventurous with 

bike trails as Cobby. 

Nina loves utilizing different playgrounds and 

activities at the YMCA and the bounce park. They 

spend a lot of time at the pool during the summer, 

whether it is at the YMCA or their community pool. 

Mom and dad enjoy going on food adventures and 

exploring new family owned restaurants. In the 

past, they were more involved with the Westcreek 

community garden, but haven’t been able to be 

as involved this season. They hope to be able 

to get more involved in the spring. As a family, 

they liked learning about gardening from other 

members of the community, especially since they 

are new to gardening. Nina really enjoyed pulling 

the vegetables though apparently, she wasn’t 

always the biggest fan of eating them. Surely 

many other parents can relate! 

Why They Love Living Here 

“We have lived here since the summer of 2015. We like living in the area due to the mature trees, walking and bike paths, 

accessible parks, and overall proximity to family friendly activities. We also enjoy the people in this community and love 

the diversity of the area. 

In the previous cities that we lived in, it was not as easy to get involved in the 

community, but that is not the case here. Over the past year, we organized 

our block’s National Night Out event which was the first time our block 

had this event in years. We also helped with Westcreek’s Easter Egg hunt, 

which our community had not had in years. We enjoyed the ability to build 

Love is in the Air 

How They Express It: “We don’t really do anything for Valentine’s Day. We 

exchange gifts and cards but it’s not a big holiday for us.” 

Ideal VD: Dad’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going to a new restaurant 

that no one has heard about yet. Mom’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going 

to the restaurant where Dad proposed, but unfortunately that restaurant is 

no longer in business. Other than that, Mom would enjoy spending time at 

home with a nice store bought meal while watching a movie. 

What Makes It Tick: “At Nina’s daycare, they have a Valentine’s Day party and 

exchange Valentine’s Day cards. We usually spend the night before Valentine’s 

Day getting her school cards ready.” Nina usually receives a timeless stuffed 

animal from Mom and Dad (who doesn’t love a new squishy friend?) and 

enjoys candy she received from her Valentine’s card exchange at her school. 

We Would OVE to Feature Your Family! 

Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com 

the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House 

from all over the United States and World. If you would like more 

information about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804- 

8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net. 

JOIN US FOR THE $50,000 GSEC SHOW 

JUMPING GRAND PRIX 

FEBRUARY 24, 2018 

The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement 

of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing! 

Horse and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement 

that is unmatched in most other sports. 

PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM 

GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10 

Great Southwest Equestrian Center 

2501 S Mason Road - Katy, Tx 77450 

GSWEC.com 

For event information contact Val Garza 210-870-4584. 

1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER 

CANCER WALK 

FEBRUARY 25, 2018 

Due to the massive flooding the Katy 

community experienced as a result of 

Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts 

to recover from the devastation it caused, 

the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has 

been postponed until Sunday, February 

25, 2018. The walk will be held at Cane 

Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy 

complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities. 

The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently 

undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money 

to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team 

online at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will 

provide grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning, 

home wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the 

internal wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.” 

The walk will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and 

join us at the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising 

money for a very important cause. 

Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone 

to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to 

the minute race information and updates, follow us on Facebook. 

Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still 

available! We have several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets. 

Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988. 

For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate 

or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial 

support, please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832- 

9188 or email via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com. 

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 

39th Annual Spring Show and Sale 

Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center 

2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004 

Saturday, March 3, 2018: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM 

Sunday, March 4, 2018: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM 

Free Admission 

Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures 

and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and 

Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be 

featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions 

on growing African Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson 

Jr. Community Center. For further information, contact Karla Ross, 

281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com. 


CYPRESS FAIRBANKS ROTARY CASINO NIGHT 

Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different 

organizations in the Cypress area. These organization include, but 

not limited to: Cypress Area Ministries, Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy 

Scouts, etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, 2018 starting at 

7 PM and running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ 

dinner and 2 drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include 

Blackjack, Craps, Poker and Roulette. 

Come join us for a night of FUN! Each ticket will get you a BBQ dinner 

and two (2) drinks. You will also start with $5,000 in chips to gamble 

the night away. There will be Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and Craps. 

Additional chips may be purchased as well as a cash bar. There will 

also be a silent auction. 

Tickets may be purchased before the event at www.eventbrite. 

com/e/cy-fair-rotary-foundation-casino-night-tickets-41888165631 

and they will be available at the door. If you are interested in being a 

sponsor please contact Doug at 832-567-3872. 

CALL FOR 

ARTISTS: 

BAYOU CITY 

ART FESTIVAL 

MEMORIAL PARK 

2018 

Bayou City Art Festival, 

produced by Art Colony 

Association, Inc. (ACA), 

is inviting artists from 

around the country to 

submit applications and have the opportunity to showcase their 

art at the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art event Friday- 

Sunday, March 23-25, 2018. 

ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and 

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year, 

ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their 

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

the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and 

purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and 

features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative 

Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city 

and the festival. 

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

disciples submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. 

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

collectors and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven 

jurors are selected based on their specific interests, professional 

knowledge and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will 

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

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

third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best 

Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for two years as 

well as priority booth placement. 

Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more 

information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates 

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

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


CALLING ALL VENDORS! 

The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day Market & Car Show presented by Cypress 

Springs FFA Booster Club will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 

between 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 10 AM-4 PM. 

This event will be advertised in various media outlets. We are also 

working on entertainment and radio spots to generate business and 

excitement this year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are 

$100. All proceeds will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in 

attending state convention, competitions and creating scholarships 

for graduating seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center 

at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For 

additional information, please visit www.cyspringsffabooster.org or 

contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_springsffa@yahoo.com. 

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Sports 

BEAR CREEK BAPTIST 

CHURCH SPORTS 

5901 N. Fry Rd and West Little York 

BASEBALL, T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH 

We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2017) to 

13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach, 

Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the 

skills and watching them enhance their abilities. Registration forms 

are now available in our office or you can register online. We will offer 

several evaluations (skills assessment) days so we can check on their 

skill level so we can even out the teams. The first evaluation will be 

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, February 20 th , 21 st and 

23 rd , between 6-7 PM. The last evaluation will be Saturday, February 

25 th between 9-10:30 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run 

them through the drills and then we will contact each player the 

week before they begin practices. After Monday, February 27 th , we 

cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour 

a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin 

the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 20 th . The 

early cost will be $80 for those registering before February 21 st . After 

February 22 nd the cost will be $90. If you have questions or would like 

more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott 

Denton or Linda Newhouse or email rec@bcstaff.org. 

FORWARD BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL GUYS 

Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on 

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the 

teams will be February 27 th , 28 th , March 2 nd , 6 th , 7 th and 9 th from 6:30 

PM to 8:30 PM in our Gym. You can register online. Look for Forward 

Basketball and click on it. We will have registration forms available 

in the church office and in the Student Ministry area. Practices begin 

the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 1 st . The 

cost of Forward Basketball is $25. If you have questions or would like 

more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for David 

Rutherford or email david.rutherford@bcstaff.org. Last year there 

was such a great response register early and pay to reserve your spot. 

MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL 

Come join men 18 years and older for our Outward Flag Football 

league coming this spring at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Practice/ 

Games will be on Saturdays. The league will have a tournament 

at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will be 

Saturday, March 17 th from 10-11 AM and Tuesday and Thursday, 

March 20 th and 22 nd from 6:30-7:30 PM. These will take place on the 

fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player 

covering cost of officials and jersey. Games will begin April 7 th and 

conclude on May 12 th . You can register online under Men’s Sports. 

ADULT SOCCER 

Join us for a new adult soccer league! This leagues is open to men 

and women, age 18 and up. There will be a skills evaluation on 

Saturday, March 10 th from 10-11 AM to assist in making equal teams. 

This assessment and all games will be held on the fields behind the 

church. Games will begin on April 7 th and conclude on May 12 th . Cost 

for the league will be $40 per player. This will include a jersey. 

YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS 

This summer, kiddos age 7 to 14 can participate in half day summer 

sports camps! A football lover? Volleyball champion? Baseball slugger? 

We’ve got a camp for you! And more! Each week will be a different sport 

including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer 

and dodgeball! Cost will be $100 per child. This will include a t-shirt and 

a gift! For more information on all our sports, contact us at 281-859-9900 

or rec@bcstaff.org. There will be registration online at 

www.bearcreek.church/sports. 

TEXAS TERRAPINS SWIM TEAM 

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

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

enrollment. Register in February for the Spring Season. Take the time to 

check us out and you will see why TTST is… a Stroke Above the Rest! Need 

more information: Email: join@texasterrapins.com, call 832-736-5497 or 

check out our website at www.texasterrapins.com under upcoming events. 

NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH 

TRACK CLUB REGISTRATION 

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

Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation breakfast on 

Saturday, February 3, 2018, for all boys and girls who are interested in 

joining for the 2018 track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM 

at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823 

Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. 

The event is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for the 2018 

spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, 

staff and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted 

by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track &Field Olympic 

organization (USATF). All athletes and parents who wish to join the 

Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation. 

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

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

“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and 

relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high 

jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin. 


Club Track Team Registration 

for Middle and High School 

In order to register, athletes must first attend 

one of the orientation sessions in late March/ 

early April 2018, which are listed on the 

team website at www.northwestflyers.org. 

For additional information on the Northwest 

Flyers Track Club, please visit the team 

website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact 

Linette Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net 

or “Like” the club on Facebook. 

FC CYPRESS SOCCER CLUB 

REGISTRATION OPEN 

In its third season, FC Cypress Soccer Club is 

now accepting registration for ages 7-13. FC 

Cypress Soccer Club was founded by Cypress 

resident and former professional player Marc 

Castillo, who grew up playing competitive 

soccer in Bear Creek and Houston. 

During the Spring Season, practices will be 

held at Ollin Sports Therapy, 16636 House 

Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played 

at Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran 

Church Rd in Tomball. Players can enter one 

of three different programs, depending on 

their age and level of commitment. To register 

or for information regarding the club and its 

programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call 

936-463-8010. 

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS 

Cy-fair/Magnolia/Tomball/SpringKlein 

Registration - Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) 

is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the 

SPRING Season. Games start on April 7, 2018. 

FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program 

dedicated to providing a positive youth sports 

experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in 

Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 

16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston 

area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair 

experience, including one practice per week, a 

full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

playing time and play every position, co-ed/ 

balanced teams, positive coaching and more. 

No tryouts are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees 

(sign up early and save): 

Through Feb. 6 th : $114 

Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119 

March 7 th through March 20 th : $124 

March 21 st through Full: $129 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration 

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and 

socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice 

fields and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule practice 

by April 3 rd . Practice times and location will 

be determined by the coach and team. The 

schedule includes eight games, played locally 

on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Cy-Fair 

North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 


Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair South league plays at Cook 

Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr). Our Cy-Fair 

West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W 

Little York). Our Tomball League plays at Tomball 

Alternative Education Center (1302 Keefer Rd). Our 

Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary 

(31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd) Our Spring/Klein 

League plays at Reynolds Elementary School (3975 

Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all 

locations or to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

Living Word Sports 

Jr. Rocket's Spring 

Basketball 

& Cheerleading 

Registration is now open! 

Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! 

(age as of Sept. 1, 2017) 

Cost: $75 per person 

Includes reversible Rockets Jersey and a 

ticket to a Rockets basketball game! 

For more info & to Register visit: www. 

livingword.church/sports 

USA FIT CYPRESS 

Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do 

you want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly, 

no pressure group training for a variety of 

marathons and half marathons throughout 

the year. Even if you’ve never run a step 

before, training with our group will help 

you conquer mental and physical barriers 

you never thought possible. Beginner, 

walker, seasoned runner? No matter your 

conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. 

Over the course of six months, our coaches 

will help you achieve your personal best in a 

non-intimidating, fun and safe environment. 

We will provide a weekly training schedule 

and opportunities for group training 

throughout the week with our distance runs 

on Saturday morning at Pope Elementary 

on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland. 

Registration for our Winter Season is open 

and the programs officially began June 3 rd . 

Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com to register 

or for more information. 

LADIES GOLF 

A new ladies golf group is now forming 

at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps 

required. This will be a casual ladies golf 

outing to improve your game and make 

some new friends. Play will be on Thursday 

mornings at 9. For information please email 

ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress 

Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new 

members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday 

morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose 

is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends 

and have fun while improving golfing skills. For 

more information, contact Sue Crookson at 281- 

392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana 

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

NETBALL CLUBS 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men 

and youth to join in, play and learn netball, 

Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

We are also looking for interested players, adults 

and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No 

experience necessary. For more information, go 

to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars 

Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or 

contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com 

for further information. 

TRACK HOUSTON 

YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and 

most successful youth track and field 

organization. Our goal is to assist interested 

boys and girls ages 6 to 18 years old in 

improving their physical fitness and mental 

stamina. We have multiple practice sites 

in the Greater Houston area including 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and 

Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit 

www.trackhouston.com to register for a 

location near you. 

CY-FAIR SPORTS 

ASSOCIATION 

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having 

registration for baseball, football, 

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our 

website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB 

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, 

just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome 

runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k 

training plan for those new to running, as well as 

training plans for half and full marathons. Come 

meet lots of other Cypress residents and find 

some new running buddies. Distance runs are 

on Saturday mornings and start at Sampson 

Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more 

information and to sign up, please visit http:// 

cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent 

opportunities for players of all ages from minis 

to adults to participate in one of America’s 

fastest growing sports. Our coaches are 

fully accredited with USA Rugby and include 

former European premiership players. We 

are a not for profit club with a mission to 

provide outstanding club management, a 

fun social environment and the feeling of a 

rugby family. Registration is now open for the 

2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby. 

com. Enquiries may be sent to info@ 

westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the 

fastest growing club in Houston! 

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Library 

News 

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) 

PUBLIC LIBRARY 

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281- 

550-0885 

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday 

- 10 AM - 6 PM, Wednesday -10 

AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 

AM - 5 PM. 

Library Closed Until Further Notice 

Due to flood damage, the Katherine Tyra Library 

at Bear Creek will be closed until further 

notice. Please join us for the following events 

at the locations below: 

NORTHWEST BRANCH 

HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, 

TX 77429, 281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net 

HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, 

Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday 

-12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10 

AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed. 

ADULT ACTIVITIES 

(All Adults activities are 18+) 

• HISTORY MYSTERY FICTION BOOK CLUB 

- 3 rd Monday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing 

the many wonderful works of Historical 

& Mystery Fiction that are on the market 

today. Learn about the authors, the stories 

and discuss the ideas presented in the books. 

• COMPUTER CLASS - Tuesdays at 10 AM. 

These computer classes are designed for 

adults with a specific topic every week. The 

classes are an excellent opportunity to learn 

more about computers in a relaxed environment 

filled with smiles and laughter. All classes 

are free and open to the public. 

• YOGA - Wednesdays at 6 PM. Come and get 

fit with Yoga. Very good group that are excited 

with what they dot. Be apart and bring your 

own mat. See you at Yoga! 

• CREATIVE ART CLUB - Wednesdays at 1:30 

PM. Like art of all kind? Come and join in with 

your creative ability. Sketching, painting, 

drawing, coloring, including Zentangle. No 

talent needed. Instructor: Judy Stevens 

• SIT AND STITCH - Thursdays at 10 AM. Are 

you crafty? Come and join us for Sit & Stitch 

- bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other 

projects! 

• SWEET INSPIRATION BOOK CLUB - 3 RD 

Thursday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing 

Christian Authors book. These books 

will have your heart singing. Come and enjoy! 

• QUILTING BEE - Tuesdays, 1 PM. Adults18+ 

Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that 

is… Bring your projects, machines, looms, 

material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt! 

TEEN ACTIVITIES 

• GAME DAY FRENZY - ages 12+. Wednesdays 

at 4 PM. Hey Gamers! Come challenge your 

friends and show off those gamer skills! 

Children’s Activities 

• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for children ages 

3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Children’s Librarian 

will read stories, lead everyone in song and 

direct the making of a craft project. 

• BABY GIGGLES for non-walking children 

ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays at 1 PM. Children’s 

Librarian will read a simple story, lead 

everyone through the performance of nursery 

rhymes and songs and encourage interaction 

between caregivers and babies through the 

use of educational toys. 

• BABY WIGGLES for children ages 12-18 

months - Wednesdays at 2 PM. Children’s 

Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone 

through the performance of nursery 

rhymes and songs and encourage interaction 

between caregivers and babies through the 

use of educational toys. 

• TODDLER STORY TIME for children ages 18- 

36 months - Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Children’s 

Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in 

song and direct the making of a craft project 

for this younger set. 

Children’s programs require a free ticket for 

admission. Tickets will be distributed beginning 

30 minutes before the program begins. 

All programs are free and open to the public. 

LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY 

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, 

Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210 

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM- 

10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and 

Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM. 

HCPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program began 

on June 5 th . Programs available for Adults, 

Teens, and Children. 

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair 

Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books 

year-round, offering them to the public for a 

set donation amount. The store is open six 

days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds 

support library programs. Help support 

our community library. 

• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at 

http://hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-college-library, 

for news and events about the library 

and college and in the community. 


• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. 

• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library 

eUpdate: subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099. 

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

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

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB - 

1 PM, LRNC 131 

BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131 

or 7 PM, LRNC 215 

BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131 

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group 

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

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105 Call for info. 

eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS 

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at 

LoneStar.edu/library/15938. 

ESL: TALK TIME - LoneStar.edu/library/15209 

Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215 

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

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB 

Mondays, 1-3 PM, LRNC 131 

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

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

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

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

or call 281-290-3214/3218. 

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

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

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

BOOK CLUB: (Registration required) 

SCREEN - PLAY: 

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

Teen Room. 

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

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

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

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

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

• Wed.s: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

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

BABY PAJAMA TIME: 

1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months) 

FAMILY STORYTIME: 

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

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM: 

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

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 

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

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

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

open to the public. 


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Church Events 

Easter Services, etc... 

CORNERSTONE UMC 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 

18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, 

cornerstoneumc.org 

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of 

Lent occurring forty days (excluding Sundays) 

before Good Friday. It is traditionally a time for 

worshippers to gather together with penitent 

hearts to have their foreheads marked with a 

cross of ashes in an act of penance and contrition 

before the Lord. On Wednesday evening, 

February 14 th at 7 PM. we will be having an Ash 

Wednesday worship celebration. This service will 

include the marking of ashes on each worshippers 

head followed by a quiet time of reflection at the 

altar. In addition, as we do each Ash Wednesday 

service, there will be something “extra special” 

to illustrate God’s forgiveness of our sins. Special 

music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. 

This will be a meaningful service and everyone is 

invited to attend. 

ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH 

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER 

You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 

13 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and 

play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the 

Middle Ages. Food items like meats, fats, eggs, 

milk and fish were regarded as restricted during 

Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many 

families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. 

The English tradition of eating pancakes on 

Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as 

much milk, fats and eggs as possible before Ash 

Wednesday began. In France, the consumption 

of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the 

name “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras. 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 

You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday 

services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal church on 

February 14 th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All 

services have Holy Communion and the imposition 

of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed 

for children and their families. Ash Wednesday 

marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which 

is dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in 

preparation for Easter. 

LENTEN PROGRAM: NAVIGATING 

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS 

Everyone is invited to the Lenten program: Navigating 

Emotional Wellness, which will meet on 

Wednesday evenings beginning February 21 st , 

from 6:30-7:30 at St. Cuthbert Church. We all experience 

the full range of emotions - happiness, 

frustration, fear, anger, joy, sadness, awe, peace 

- emotions that are given to us by God. As our city 

recovers from the trauma of Harvey, many of us 

have felt these emotions in new ways. Scripture 

is filled with emotion, both God’s emotions as 

well as those of His people. Our emotions influence 

our lives as they inform, motivate and guide 

us in what we do or don’t do, say or don’t say and 

react or not. Being intentionally aware of our 

emotions and navigating our reaction to them 

will benefit every aspect of our lives. Come be a 

part of this Lenten study as we prepare ourselves 

to meet the risen Christ. Younger children will 

explore the movie Inside Out. This movie centers 

around an 11-year old girl and her emotions as 

her family makes a cross-country move. The 

nursery will be open if requested. St. Cuthbert 

Church is located at 17020 West Road, at the 

corner of West and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert. 

org for more information about all of our events. 

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN 

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 

FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For more 

information, please call the church office at 

281-855-2950. You may also visit our website 

at www.tfof.org. 

YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for 

youth, is sponsoring a monthly movie night 

where we have some dinner, watch a movie and 

then discuss the movie and how it relates to our 

lives and God. Friends are always welcome. Cost 

is $3 to help cover dinner. 

Middle School: February 9, 2018 

High School: February 23, 2018 

FAMILY DANCE NIGHT 

Feb. 16, 2018 for all ages & all family members. 

COPPERFIELD CHURCH 

8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 

(behind Wings ‘N More) 

Free English Class Mondays through 

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

Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248, 

jan.garza@comcast.net 

You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided). 

Join us any week! 

¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos 

los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de Mayo, 

9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM 

(Puede empezar cualquier semana) 

Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 

6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More) 

Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o 

jan.garza@comcast.net 

Tiene que tener 18 años o más. 

No hay servicios de niñera. 

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 

SCHOLA CANTORUM 

Do you want your children to become lifelong 

servants of the Church? Singing in a children’s 

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

Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting 

children Grades 4-12 for its after-school choir 

program. The choir is responsible for enriching 

the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses 

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

area, the choir focuses on singing music from 

the rich Catholic tradition, including chant and 

polyphony, as well as the finest modern church 

music. Time is devoted to building the children’s 

skills of music reading, vocal technique, thinking 

about the words and the structure and meaning 

of the Mass. Service hours are available for older 

students. For more information, please contact 

Dr. Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org. 


PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN 

A WELS COMMUNITY 

What’s happening at P. O. P.? 

1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and 

Anniversary Sunday - come share fun food 

treats and Fellowship with our birthday and 

anniversary Members after Service in the 

Church reception area. 

Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come 

listen - better yet, join! 

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapelfor 

the children in our preschool ages 3 to 5 

Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member 

children in 6 th -8 th grade 

Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and 

Conversation with Pastor Semro: 9 AM - meet 

him and enjoy a nice casual chat about any 

ole thing.www.popcopperfield.org • 281- 

859-0800 

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES AT 

ENGLISH GATEWAY 

English Gateway is a program designed to 

teach conversational English. The vision 

and desire of English Gateway is to assist 

international families in learning and 

improving English skills to help them live 

and be successful here in the United States. 

We offer 6 different levels and have open 

registration throughout the CFISD school 

year. Childcare is available for free for preschool 

children as long as they are registered 

beforehand. 

How much does it cost? 

There is a one-time fee of $20 

for the books; classes are free. 

Where does English Gateway meet? 

We meet at Bayou City Fellowship, 

12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429. 

When does English Gateway meet? 

We offer two options: 

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

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

What are the starting dates for 

English Gateway? 

Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 

6:30-8:30 PM 

For more information, please contact 

the English Gateway 

Program Coordinator: 

esl@bayoucityfellowship.com. 

ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP 

The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community 

of youth and adult volunteers who encourage 

and support each other in life and in faith. 

All students in grades six through twelve are 

welcome to be part of the Youth Group, which 

offers a wide range of gatherings and events 

created to provide a fun opportunity for learning 

and growth. The Youth Group meets on Sundays 

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

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

and Bible study. For more information, contact 

Kim Houghton at stcyouth@stcuthbert.org. 

St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road 

at Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more 

information. 


CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

www.csopc.org - Ladies, please join us for an indepth 

study of 1 Peter! We meet at a house in 

Bear Creek, Monday nights at 7 PM. Stay after 

for dessert and fellowship. Contact Melissa at 

mhaley@csopc.org or 713-899-5745 for more 

information. 

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY 

The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to join 

them this Fall as they begin a 7 week video study 

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

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

Care provided. A book fee does apply. Please join 

us at Christ Covenant Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, 

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

series, please go to www.christcov.net. 

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN 

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM 

and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate 

a new book of the Bible. All are invited. 

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community 

is invited to join every Wednesday morning at 

6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). 

OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 

10 AM service. Join us upstairs in the movie 

room where we watch music videos, video clips, 

skits and other media then relate it to God and 

your life. 

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY 

AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study 

at Living Word Lutheran Church is informal, 

but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We 

invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not 

mandatory. Come with your Bible when you 

are able to and please invite your friends and 

neighbors for some great study, sharing and 

fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM 

on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the 

Administrative Building. Living Word is located 

at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of 

Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). 

A private Facebook page will be used to 

communicate information and facilitate 

discussion. If you would like to be added to 

the group, please email Selina at selinapon@ 

gmail.com with your preferred email and phone 

number. 

ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES 

Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, 

at the corner of West Road and Queenston. 

Website at stcuthbert.org. 

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

group of fun loving people! The group meets 

for Bible study and good-natured discussion 

every Thursday afternoon at 1 PM and have 

a monthly luncheon every third Thursday. 

All are welcome; you don’t have to be a 

senior citizen to attend. Contact Sally Mahon 

at sally@stcuthbert.org for more info. 

MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD (MOMS) - If 

you are about to be a mother, a mother 

of preschoolers, a mother of high school 

students or anywhere in between, you are 

invited to St. Cuthbert Church’s Ministry of 

Motherhood (MOMs) for Beth Moore’s DVDbased 

Bible study David: Seeking a Heart 

Like His. The group meets every Monday 

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

Monday, September 11 th . The study guide 

is available for $16 and scholarships are 

available. Childcare is provided at no charge. 

For more info, contact Beth Micek at 

myc@stcuthbert.org. 

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN 

CHURCH - BIBLE STUDIES 

9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship 

Hall - Learn the History that goes along with The 

Word. Grow in faith and Godly living. 

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

- Teen Bible Study 

BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 

SINGLE MOMS BIBLE STUDY 

The Single Moms class at Bear Creek Church 

invites you to come join us as we study the 

Bible, share and pray for each other and 

have great times of fellowship. Our Bible 

Study enables us to embrace our lives as 

single women and moms and overcome 

the challenges that arise as we manage our 

homes, work and friendships. 

We are beginning a new study series that 

addresses our view of WORK. Whether you 

are a stay at home mom or a mom that 

works outside the home, work reaches all of 

us. The group meets Sunday mornings at 

11 AM in Room ED101 at Bear Creek Baptist 

Church located at 5901 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 

77449. (at W. Little York intersection). Ministry 

opportunities are also available for your 

children, preschool through high school. For 

more information, please call or text Frances 

at 713-542-7062 or Averil at 832-573-9684. 

BEAR CREEK UMC 

Attn: Caregivers 

of Elderly Persons 

Did you know that on the second Friday of 

each month Bear Creek United Methodist 

Church provides a caring, Christian 

atmosphere for your loved one? The 

program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 

PM. This gathering provides free time 

for caregivers and includes crafts, chair 

exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch 

and more. Caregivers are also welcome to 

stay and join the fun. For more information 

or to register, please call the church office at 

281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist 

Church is located at 16000 Rippling Water 

Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow. 

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FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH 

February is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a 

lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a list of romantic, 

yet creative ideas to make the month of February full of romance. 

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Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on a 

surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway, make 

them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of the destination 

on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put together. 

If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them one piece 

of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day. 

Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or 

her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It 

can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a 

visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can 

actually guess where they are going. 

Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean 

that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of 

research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never been 

to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up going 

too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time 

there and just have a good time overall. 

Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want 

to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel 

room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might 

feel like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have 

plenty of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you 

to easily enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance. 

Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to outdo 

one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic activities 

and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days, a week or 

the entire month of February! If you really want to wow them consider going on a 

day cruise on your day or going camping for the night. 

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Engagement Stories 

featuring your neighbors! 

Chelsea & William 

What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon 

the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture 

perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand 

Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William 

was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really 

quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got 

to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and 

there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially 

considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out 

of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my 

nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had 

asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny 

question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take 

pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather). 

During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in 

my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN- 

GAGED!” My heart started racing and I was so excited. But....all that was said was, “Chelsea, sit down so we can take the picture.” I was slightly disappointed, 

but I wouldn’t let it ruin my time. We went to go grab a bite to eat, and William and his family were asking when sunset was so we could go to one final stop: 

Yavapai Point. By the time we got there, I was freezing and felt like my hands and legs were going numb and was apprehensive to take more pictures. Then, in 

the most perfect spot, right as we were posing for a picture, William got down on one knee and showed me the most beautiful ring that he picked out himself. 

I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock that I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked what I said, I responded with, “oh he never asked!” He 

officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history! 

Lisa & Matt 

My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted 

to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the 

perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to 

create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture 

of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St. 

Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was 

created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special 

message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces 

of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags 

that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created 

by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location 

has some significance since it was a place where we had 

experienced something special together. At the last location, I 

presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife 

is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her. 


Violet & TJ 

"They" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they" 

are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became 

of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the 

years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this 

time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is 

the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after 

that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18. 31

PET INFORMATION 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

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

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

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

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

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 

(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control) 

The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals 

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

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

Have you lost a pet? 

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

Contact all possible animal control or animal welfare agencies in 

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

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

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

to call the veterinarian’s office or microchip company themselves 

from your pet’s tags. 

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

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

Check with your neighbors, especially families with children and 

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

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

is injured and unable to get back home. 

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

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

by your scent. 

Have you found a pet? 

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

effort to reunite the animal to an owner. 

Contact the HCPH VPH office by telephone and report the animal 

as found. 

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

veterinarian to scan the animal for a microchip. 

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

pet poster near that location. 

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

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

place like a police station. 

More information about Microchips & Microchip companies 

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

and implanted with a needle under the skin of pets. 

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

implant a microchip. 

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

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

must be registered with the corresponding microchip manufacture 

to record any owner and animal data. 

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

a signal to find the location of your lost pet. 

SOURCE 

Harris county Public Health Department, Veterinary Public Health 

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

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

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

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

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

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

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could 

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

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

kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris 

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

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

any dog or cat to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog 

or cat under the following circumstances: 

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

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

of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

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

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

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

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

restrained. 

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

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

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

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

possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

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

must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises 

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

beds might keep cats away. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that 

is not properly restrained please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT 

DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY 

People often say “I wish I could donate to your organization, but I’m 

low on funds.” That’s alright. How would you like to help Loving Arms 

Pet Placement rescue on a regular basis without spending a cent? 

To donate painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, 

enter 84029, click on Loving Arms Pet Placement to attach our 

rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use your Kroger card, 

LAPP gets money donated to our vet bills from Kroger. 

CUSTOM GIFT WRAPPING! As our final fundraiser, from December 

17th-24th, we will be happy to wrap purchases from Barnes and Noble 

as well as other gifts you bring in. Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Noble 

Champions Shopping Center, 5303 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77069. 

Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and cat 

rescue in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website 

at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us at Petsmart on 

Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from 11 AM until 5 PM.

Glencairn February 2018

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