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<strong>Glencairn</strong> Chatter<br />
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Featured Recipes pg. 11<br />
School News pg. 14<br />
Family Focus pg. 22<br />
Library News pg. 26<br />
Church News pg. 28<br />
Engagement Stories pg. 31<br />
Pet Information pg. 32<br />
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HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
GLENCAIRN C.I.A.....ACMP<br />
15840 FM 529 Ste. 104 Houston, TX 77095<br />
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Deed Restrictions:<br />
Swim Team:Elizabeth Haag<br />
281-855-9867<br />
(after 4 PM) 281-814-2726<br />
glencairn_piranhas@att.net<br />
POOL RENTAL: 713-932-7665<br />
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 713-221-6000<br />
EMERGENCY (Fire, Ambulance or Police Matter) 911<br />
VACATION WATCH 281-463-2648<br />
Sheriff (Non-emergency ) 713- 221-6000<br />
HC Sheriff’s Sub-Station Clay Rd 281- 463-6300<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Cy-Fair School District Admin. 281 897-4000<br />
Lieder Elementary (K-5)<br />
Tipps Elementary<br />
281 463-5928<br />
281-345-3350<br />
Watkins Jr. High (6-8)<br />
Cypress Lakes<br />
281 463-5850<br />
281-856-3800<br />
KISD Administration<br />
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281-396-6000<br />
281-237-2250<br />
Cardiff Junior High (6-8)<br />
Mayde Creek Jr. High<br />
281-234-0600<br />
281-237-3900<br />
Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Street Light Outage 713-207-2222<br />
Gas - Centerpoint - Leak 713- 659-3552<br />
Water and Sewer -Jackrabbit PUD Billing 281-579-4500<br />
Repair 281-398-8211<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
Telephone - ATT 1-800-616-1171<br />
Waste Management TRASH Pickup 1-866-909-4458<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
Poison Control 1-800-764-7661<br />
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center 281- 890-4285<br />
Harris County Health Department 713- 439-6290<br />
Animal Control (Harris County) 281- 999-3191<br />
Clay Rd. Courthouse Annex 281- 463-2446<br />
Harris County Pct 3 Maintenance 281- 463-6300<br />
US Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777<br />
Bear Creek Library 281- 550-0885<br />
TAXING AUTHORITIES<br />
Harris County Appraisal District 713- 957-7800<br />
ASSISTANCE HOTLINES<br />
HC Children’s Protective Services 713- 394-4000<br />
Rape Crisis 713- 528-7273<br />
Suicide Prevention (24 hrs) 713- 228-1505<br />
Battered Women & Children 713- 528-5785<br />
Crisis Hotline (24 hrs) 713- 228-1505<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hrs) 713- 686-6300<br />
Lost Pets 713- 999-3191<br />
www.countypets.com<br />
GLENCAIRN CRIME WATCH<br />
TIPS FROM OUR DEPUTIES AND P.O.V. DEPUTIES<br />
Statistics have proven that outdoor lighting of your home is one of<br />
the easiest, least costly and obvious deterrents a homeowner can<br />
utilize to help prevent becoming a victim of the crime. So, why is it<br />
that so many <strong>Glencairn</strong> residents fail to take advantage of lighting?<br />
As observed by your Contract Deputies and P.O.V. Deputies and as<br />
followed with a visual survey done, a staggering 60% of homes had<br />
no form of outdoor security lighting whatsoever.<br />
The actual information was gathered on a street by street basis. However,<br />
to report each street’s statistics would have been both lengthy<br />
in space as well as further adding to the potential of criminal activity<br />
on those darkest of streets. It is with the interest of residents that this<br />
report is given, in hopes of shedding some light (pun intended) on<br />
what is an alarming number of homes in our neighborhood without<br />
any form of outdoor lighting. In addition to lighting your home’s<br />
exterior, a clear and unobstructed view of the front and sides of your<br />
homes would best serve you, the resident, as these deputies patrol.<br />
The Deputies clearly are not suggesting residents cut down every<br />
shrub blocking any portion of your home. Many residents expend<br />
many hours of labor keeping their yards and shrubs trimmed and<br />
looking attractive. It is only their intent to remind those who need<br />
to do a little “bush-wacking” to pull out the hedge clippers and for<br />
those who need to either add to or utilize existing lighting do so. It<br />
should also be noted that in these nights of observation, far too many<br />
garage doors were left open, as well as bicycles and other valuables<br />
left outside making you an easy target for crime.<br />
One further note from your Deputies and P.O.V. Deputies, it would<br />
greatly behoove you to check and repaint as needed the street numbers<br />
marked on your curbs. This will assist any and all emergency<br />
personnel in finding your home if and when you ever needed it.<br />
PATTY HILL...CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR<br />
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS<br />
Your Board of Directors are volunteers from your community that give<br />
up their time in an effort to make <strong>Glencairn</strong> a better place to live. More<br />
importantly, they strive to keep the property values up since your<br />
home is probably your single largest investment. We trust you will<br />
understand that Board members do not mind discussing association<br />
issues with members. We respectfully request that homeowners do<br />
not approach Board members away from Board or member meetings<br />
to discuss personal deed restriction or collection matters. The<br />
individual Board members cannot make a decision on an individual<br />
basis. It takes a majority vote of the Board to make a decision. That<br />
is why the Board meets on Mondays before the member meeting to<br />
discuss issues with members.<br />
CALL SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO REPORT<br />
AFTER HOURS & ILLEGAL ACTIVITY<br />
If your home backs up to the greenbelt, please call the Sheriff’s Office<br />
at 713-221-6000 if you see or hear suspicious people, underage drinking,<br />
graffiti artists or any activity after 10 PM, etc. Graffiti has extended<br />
to some homeowner fences and to the sidewalks. It is imperative<br />
that you call the Sheriff’s Office, give your address and explain that<br />
this area is behind your home in order to get this activity stopped.<br />
We are looking at solutions to this problem of recalcitrant teens and<br />
young people in their 20’s who have nothing better to do with their<br />
time than disobey the law and terrorize the neighbors.<br />
All common areas (the pool area, the parks, the civic center, tennis<br />
courts, etc.) in <strong>Glencairn</strong> are closed at 10 PM. After 10 PM, people at any<br />
of the common areas are in violation of the trespassing laws of Texas<br />
STREETLIGHTS OUT?<br />
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the<br />
pole number, as well as, the nearest street address and call 713-207-<br />
2222. It is very important that non-working lights are reported for the<br />
safety of each of us. Call it in, call it in!.<br />
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EMAIL LIST SET UP FOR INSTANT PROBLEM NOTIFICATION<br />
If you would like to join the <strong>Glencairn</strong> Crime Watch email list, please send<br />
your name, address and telephone number along with the email, which<br />
you check frequently, to Patty Hill at glencairncrimewatch@live.com.<br />
The meeting for the <strong>Glencairn</strong> Crime Watch is the second Wednesday<br />
of the month.<br />
You will receive information, which has been sent to me from the Sheriff’s<br />
Office, from citizens who have observed events, etc. In addition, if you<br />
want to volunteer as a Block Captain for your street, you can do so by<br />
sending an email.<br />
Sadly, in this era of commuting and busy schedules, few of us get to know<br />
our neighbors. At one time in our history, neighbors knew when there<br />
was a problem and immediately told their neighbors. This effort will<br />
offer information as it comes to my attention. Rumors will be checked<br />
out by the Sheriff’s Office before the information is shared via email to<br />
the residents. <strong>Glencairn</strong> is doing a great job watching out for each other<br />
and calling the Sheriff’s Department to report suspicious activities, our<br />
criminal activity has steadily gone down.<br />
SLOW DOWN IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS<br />
Almost everyone is aware that the Sheriff’s Office has adopted a zero tolerance<br />
of speeding and other violations of the law with a motor vehicle.<br />
That zero tolerance has resulted in an average of 50 tickets per month<br />
issued in <strong>Glencairn</strong>. The speed limit in residential areas, by Texas law, is<br />
30 miles per hour. There are cautionary signs regarding slower speeds<br />
on curves. There are stop signs, which indicate the vehicle must come<br />
to a complete stop. Residents of <strong>Glencairn</strong> want to see a slower pace of<br />
traffic for the protection of all-especially the children. For some reason,<br />
the people of Harris County seem to be perpetually late. A suggestion<br />
for each of us is to leave five minutes early in order to avoid the impulse<br />
to speed. Develop patience; we do not want a fatality auto-pedestrian<br />
accident in our neighborhood or any serious accident caused by thoughtless<br />
speed. Be mindful of where you are driving.<br />
PATTY HILL...CRIME WATCH COORDINATOR<br />
glencairncrimewatch@live.com<br />
HARRIS COUNTY ALARM DETAIL<br />
In order to increase compliance and spread awareness, our office is<br />
requesting your assistance in informing residents in your community<br />
through your HOA newsletter or your scheduled HOA meetings of the<br />
need to obtain a permit for operating an alarm system, residential or<br />
business, within unincorporated Harris County. Many residents and<br />
businesses are unaware of the requirement to obtain an alarm permit<br />
once an alarm system has been installed and activated by the alarm<br />
company. Alarm systems are established and defined in the Local Government<br />
Code 233 (subchapter D), as well as the authority to regulate,<br />
adopt rules and impose penalties for unpermitted locations. Obtaining<br />
the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive<br />
false alarm fees. The fee for current permit issuance is $35 with a yearly<br />
renewal fee of $10. All permit fees are waived for senior citizens 65<br />
years or older. Under current guidelines, a permitted location is allowed<br />
five (5) free false alarms annually. Any subsequent false alarms during<br />
your permitted year are subject to a $75 fine that is billed to the permit<br />
holder’s address. If a site has an active alarm system, yet does not have<br />
a permit to operate such alarm, a false alarm may result in a Class C<br />
citation, which could range up to $500.<br />
Should you or your residents require a copy of the permit application<br />
form or would like to review the regulations regarding permit requirements,<br />
you may do so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office<br />
website at www.hcso.hctx./net. The application can be printed from the<br />
website, then completed and mailed to our office with the applicable<br />
fees. We are currently in the planning stages of making the application<br />
and payment process available on-line for the convenience to the public.<br />
Should you have any questions, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s<br />
Office Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM. If you would like<br />
any of our Alarm Detail personnel to attend one of your HOA meetings,<br />
we would be glad to attend and answer as many questions as possible.<br />
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Funding for Inspiring Hands Scholarships comes from general donations<br />
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FAMILY DEVASTATED BY HARVEY WINS GIVEAWAY CAR<br />
Cypress Assistance Ministries and Elite Auto Experts have awarded<br />
a Chevrolet Suburban to a deserving Cy-Fair family as part of the<br />
Holidays 2017 Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway and Toy Drive event.<br />
Winner Johanna Gomez, a U.S. Army veteran and Hurricane Harvey<br />
victim, was handed the keys to the giveaway car in a ceremony on<br />
December 14 th .<br />
2017 was a tough year for the Gomez family. Like so many Houston-area<br />
residents, the family of five was devastated by Hurricane<br />
Harvey. In a matter of hours, their Cy-Fair home and two vehicles<br />
were flooded. Just like that, their sense of security and their very<br />
livelihood was washed away.<br />
In Harvey’s aftermath, Gomez found herself unable to work due to a<br />
lack of transportation. Her husband was no longer able to operate his<br />
landscaping business because he had no means of hauling a trailer<br />
with equipment. Getting three teens to various after-school activities<br />
became next to impossible.<br />
Adding to the Gomez family’s woes was the accidental discarding of<br />
garbage bags filled with the teens’ belongings when well-meaning<br />
cleanup helpers mistook the bags for trash and threw out clothing<br />
the family meant to keep.<br />
Displaced from their home in Harvey’s immediate aftermath, the<br />
Gomez’s returned to a house of chaos. Mold removal, soaked flooring,<br />
destroyed furniture, damaged sheetrock - there just wasn’t enough<br />
money to go around, especially considering the loss of income for<br />
both parents due to a lack of transportation. Gomez needed help,<br />
desperately. She approached Cypress Assistance Ministries.<br />
Gomez walked into CAM, a faith-based non-profit organization<br />
dedicated to helping area residents in need, hoping to snag some<br />
furniture - a sofa maybe or a kitchen table perhaps - anything at all<br />
would help. The folks at CAM were more than happy to help out with<br />
necessities, but they had an even better idea.<br />
The organization was already working with Elite Auto Experts, a Cy-<br />
Fair area auto body and mechanical repair shop, to select a winner<br />
for the Holidays 2017 Drive & Thrive Car Giveaway and Toy Drive. Up<br />
for grabs, initially, was a 2013 Chevrolet Impala the Elite Auto Experts<br />
body shop had restored to like-new condition. CAM encouraged<br />
Gomez to enter the contest. So, she did.<br />
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When the members of the selection committee - comprised of local<br />
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to work, which will solve so many problems all at once,” Ryan said.<br />
“This car is going to change everything for this family.” Gomez<br />
couldn’t believe her luck when she learned that her family had won<br />
the car. “I’m in shock. This is such a huge relief,” she said. “It’s a gift<br />
from God, really.”<br />
When the owners of Elite Auto Experts learned more about the details<br />
of the Gomez family’s circumstances, however, they weren’t satisfied<br />
with the arrangements.<br />
“We felt we could do better, help more,” said Moe Rabieh, co-owner<br />
at Elite Auto Experts. “Although the Impala would help the mom get<br />
back to work, we thought a bigger car would be more appropriate -<br />
in part due to the family’s size, but also to help the dad get back to<br />
his landscaping business.”<br />
Elite Auto Experts gave the Gomezes a choice: The Impala originally<br />
offered or a Chevrolet Suburban. The family chose the Suburban.<br />
“My husband is the main moneymaker,” Gomez said. “The Suburban<br />
will allow him to get back to landscaping without having to ask other<br />
people for help all the time.” Touched by the family’s plight, Elite Auto<br />
Experts also tucked some Christmas presents into the Suburban’s<br />
trunk and arranged for a catered Christmas Eve dinner for 10 people<br />
at the Gomez home.<br />
“We want them to have a good Christmas, enjoy some great food<br />
and forget their worries for a while - even if it’s just for a couple of<br />
hours,” said Rabieh. “Most of us take these things for granted. But if<br />
you witness the hardships some of our neighbors are going through,<br />
you can’t just stand by and do nothing.” Gomez has since accepted<br />
the keys to the Suburban and is on her way to a better <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY<br />
FLOWERS<br />
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula,<br />
Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine,<br />
Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium,<br />
Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana,<br />
Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana),<br />
Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage<br />
(plants), carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage<br />
(plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head),<br />
mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas,<br />
spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS<br />
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good<br />
spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown,<br />
bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and<br />
vines while still dormant.<br />
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish<br />
mulch as needed.<br />
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young<br />
tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />
• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned<br />
to insure quality production at harvest.<br />
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />
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• More than 500,000 king cakes are sold each year in New Orleans<br />
between January 6 th and Fat Tuesday.<br />
• The king cakes include a tiny plastic baby doll inside; the person<br />
who finds the doll is declared “king” and must buy the next<br />
cake or give the next party.<br />
• The metro area’s 37,000-plus hotel rooms are traditionally<br />
95% filled during Mardi Gras weekend.<br />
• An economic impact study released by the University of<br />
New Orleans estimates that Mardi Gras generates over<br />
$840 million annually.<br />
• The largest of about one dozen Mardi Gras supply houses in<br />
New Orleans sells an estimated one billion pairs of beads for<br />
a Mardi Gras season.<br />
• The super parades of Endymion and Bacchus, feature a combined<br />
total of 67 floats, 60 marching bands and more than 250 units.<br />
Their 4,200 members toss more than 1.5 million cups, 2.5 million<br />
doubloons and millions of beads.<br />
• One of the most photographed objects in all of Mardi Gras is the<br />
Boeuf Gras float in the Rex parade. Since the Middle Ages, the<br />
bouef gras (fatted bull) has been the symbol of the last meat eaten<br />
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Ash Wednesday is an integral part of the Lenten<br />
season in many Christian religions including<br />
Catholic, Orthodox and some Protestant<br />
religions. Lent is a religious time period of<br />
40 days before Easter Sunday focusing on<br />
prayer, penance, and a renewal of faith. For<br />
the leap year of 2012, the number of days<br />
between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday<br />
total 45. If the year is a non-leap year, the<br />
number of days between Ash Wednesday and<br />
Easter Sunday total 44. There is a difference<br />
of approximately 6 days between the 40 days<br />
of the Lenten season and the actual count of<br />
44 days (45 in a leap year). The difference lies<br />
in the history of the season of Lent.<br />
Ashes used on Ash Wednesday<br />
The use of ashes on Ash Wednesday is derived<br />
from Biblical history. In Job 42:4-6, Job<br />
answers the Lord by saying: “Hear, and I will<br />
speak: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.<br />
With the hearing of the ear, I have heard thee,<br />
but now my eye seeth thee. Therefore I reprehend<br />
myself, and do penance in dust and ashes.”<br />
Also, in the Book of Judith 9:1-2, it states<br />
“And when they were gone, Judith went into<br />
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her oratory: and putting on haircloth, laid<br />
ashes on her head….” There are many other<br />
references regarding the use of ashes during<br />
penance found in the Bible such as Judith<br />
4:15; Isaias 58:5; and Jeremias 6:26.<br />
In the Catholic religion, the ashes used on Ash<br />
Wednesday are remnants of the palm leaves<br />
distributed from the prior year on Palm Sunday.<br />
Catholics keep the palm leaves throughout<br />
the year and return them to the Church<br />
before Ash Wednesday of the next year. The<br />
leaves are then turned into ashes for use in<br />
the Ash Wednesday services. During the service,<br />
the parishioners proceed to the front of<br />
the church and the ashes are placed on each<br />
person’s forehead in the shape of a cross. The<br />
ashes are not to be washed off but are to remain<br />
on the forehead throughout the day of<br />
Ash Wednesday.<br />
Other religions that use ashes on Ash Wednesday<br />
include Lutherans and Episcopalians. The<br />
use of ashes in the United Methodist services<br />
“became part of our official worship resources<br />
in 1992 when General Conference adopted The<br />
United Methodist Book of Worship.”<br />
Three Pillars<br />
The focus, beginning on Ash Wednesday, is<br />
to seek penance for sins of the past and to<br />
renew the relationship with God through the<br />
three pillars of the Lenten season. The three<br />
pillars are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.<br />
Prayer is to allow people to focus or meditate<br />
on many aspects of their personal lives and to<br />
also pray for others.<br />
Fasting is to assist in “developing self-control.<br />
It is often an aid to prayer, as the pangs<br />
of hunger remind us of our hunger for God.”<br />
Fasting also assists in the changing of behavior.<br />
“The prophet Isaiah insists that fasting<br />
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without changing our behavior is not pleasing<br />
to God.” When reading Isaiah 58:5-8, it<br />
states<br />
“Is this such a fast as I have chosen: for a man<br />
to afflict his soul for a day? is this it, to wind his<br />
head about like a circle, and to spread sackcloth<br />
and ashes? wilt thou call this a fast, and<br />
a day acceptable to the Lord? Is not this rather<br />
the fast that I have chosen? loose the bands of<br />
wickedness, undo the bundles that oppress,<br />
let them that are broken go free, and break<br />
asunder every burden. Deal thy bread to the<br />
hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless<br />
into thy house: when thou shalt see one<br />
naked, cover him, and despise not thy own<br />
flesh. Then shall thy light break forth as the<br />
morning, and thy health shall speedily arise,<br />
and thy justice shall go before thy face, and the<br />
glory of the Lord shall gather thee up.”<br />
Almsgiving is a continuation of prayer and<br />
fasting. It is a time to be thankful for all that<br />
God has given us. It is also a time to care for<br />
others as God cares for us.<br />
Around the world, Christians unite on Ash<br />
Wednesday by focusing on the rejection of<br />
sin, the renewal of faith to Jesus Christ and<br />
the renewal of life with God. Ash Wednesday<br />
is the beginning of the Lent season where,<br />
in St. Matthew 6:1-34, Jesus talks to all people<br />
on how to act when giving alms, when<br />
praying and when fasting. The people are<br />
to be humble, to show penance, to do these<br />
actions for the love of God, not for individual<br />
notoriety. The remembrance during this<br />
season is to search in each individual’s soul,<br />
to turn away from self-centeredness, and to<br />
become renewed in the relationship each has<br />
with the Lord. The beginning of the Lenten<br />
season, Ash Wednesday, is the beginning of a<br />
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We Create Beautiful Smiles!<br />
LIGHTER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO<br />
You could make this on National Fettuccine Alfredo Day <strong>February</strong> 7 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced ground black pepper to taste<br />
2 cups heavy cream 2 egg yolks<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 pound fettuccine<br />
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley<br />
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high<br />
heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes.<br />
Turn breasts, cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and<br />
let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.<br />
Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the<br />
broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into<br />
bite-size slices. Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook until<br />
reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and heavy cream into the reduced<br />
broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.<br />
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm<br />
cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until<br />
about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used. Whisk the warm cream<br />
and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.<br />
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture almost<br />
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stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain.<br />
Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream mixture into the pasta.<br />
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CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES<br />
You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day Feb. 10 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
5 tablespoons shortening 1 cup white sugar<br />
3 eggs 3 tablespoons cream cheese<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />
1/2 cup chopped almonds Cream Cheese frosting - optional<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<br />
Grease 9 inch square baking pan.<br />
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring frequently<br />
until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream cheese<br />
and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour, baking<br />
powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.<br />
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted<br />
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Tuesday, March 13, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and Aeneas<br />
Tuesday, April 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical Inspirations”<br />
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Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society<br />
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Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15%<br />
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A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM<br />
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SCOUTING...<br />
NEWS<br />
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT<br />
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important<br />
as individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal<br />
responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions<br />
have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices<br />
can be made. Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages<br />
5 to 21. Scouting through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor<br />
and life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced<br />
by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which<br />
includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys<br />
from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14<br />
to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly.<br />
Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools<br />
including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley,<br />
Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan,<br />
Tipps, Walker and Wilson. Other Community groups include: Autumn<br />
Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone<br />
United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church,<br />
Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and<br />
Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church,<br />
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School.<br />
Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-<br />
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 61<br />
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy<br />
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See To Succeed Initiative<br />
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CFISD Continues Growing Collaboration<br />
With City Of Houston For See To Succeed Initiative<br />
Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students<br />
- approximately 1,600 - to the Berry Center from January 8 th -11 th for<br />
free comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris<br />
County Health Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to<br />
Succeed program partners with several organizations and community<br />
volunteers throughout the area to organize weeklong vision clinics<br />
for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who have not passed statemandated<br />
vision screenings initiated by school nurses.<br />
Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and<br />
scheduling issues, but See to Succeed acquired mobile vision exam<br />
equipment. That allowed team members, volunteers and vision<br />
professionals to travel and establish more remote locations.<br />
And in the case of CFISD, that meant setting up the program at the Berry<br />
Center. Approximately 400 students per day were examined and fitted<br />
for glasses over the four days at no cost to participating families. Due to<br />
the increase, a separate See to Succeed program will be set up at Fiest<br />
Elementary School to serve the high demand on that campus. The total<br />
increased from the roughly 1,100 students that participated a year ago.<br />
Consent forms to participate in the program were sent home via school<br />
nurses for those students who failed the vision screenings on campus<br />
multiple times or were deemed as needing an examination.<br />
According to Bevin Gordon, CFISD’s director for health services,<br />
approximately 5,500 students within the district will fail the statemandated<br />
vision screening each year. And from those, roughly half<br />
would not get a professional eye examination to address the issues.<br />
Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD<br />
buses to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival,<br />
See to Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led<br />
them to the auditorium for registration as well as distributing stickers<br />
for each to help identify students throughout the day. The process was<br />
broken down into stations, including pre-screening rooms and waiting<br />
areas, before each student would ultimately visit with an eye doctor.<br />
Stations included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of<br />
accommodation and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and<br />
refraction, optical frame selection, check out and data entry. If a<br />
student needed an immediate referral or follow-up consultation,<br />
program workers were ready to call parents and guardians. Three<br />
urgent cases were caught in the first two days.<br />
The entire screening process lasted between 2-4 hours per student. During<br />
their time at the Berry Center, students were accompanied by CFISD clinic<br />
assistants, who joined them as chaperones. Breakfast and lunch were<br />
provided to students by the CFISD nutrition services department to ensure<br />
meals were not missed as a result of a student being at the Berry Center.<br />
The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day operation<br />
a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager Patricia Watson.<br />
More than 200 employees from Watson’s team joined many volunteers<br />
to make the program run as smooth as it does. Participating students<br />
will have eyeglasses delivered to their home campuses in roughly four<br />
weeks, a part of the process almost more rewarding as helping each<br />
student through his or her exam.<br />
The See to Succeed program has been in operation from its primary<br />
Heights location by the City of Houston Health Department since<br />
2007. Since its start, the program has screened more than 22,000<br />
children and distributed over 19,000 glasses to those in need. See to<br />
Succeed program partners include the Houston Department of Health<br />
and Human Services, University of Houston, San Jacinto College,<br />
Berkeley Eye Center, public and private schools, as well as community<br />
volunteers from across the Houston area. For more information, visit<br />
See to Succeed at www.HoustonService.org.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
LANGHAM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL<br />
(L-R): Jacive Siearra, Brisa Cortez, Katherine Leblanc,<br />
Lauren Delany, Sieanna Patel and Kennedi Whitaker.<br />
LCHS BAILADORA NEWS<br />
Congratulations to our new Langham Creek 2017-<strong>2018</strong> Bailadora New<br />
News for making the team!!!<br />
2 ND ANNUAL LCHS PROJECT PROM CAR SHOW<br />
Please come and support our 2 nd Annual LCHS Project Prom Car Show.<br />
All Proceeds go towards Project Prom <strong>2018</strong>. The event is on Saturday,<br />
March 3, <strong>2018</strong>, at Langham Creek High School front Parking Lot (corner<br />
of FM 529 and Hudson Oaks) and is from 9 AM-1 PM. All vehicles are<br />
welcome to register! Pre-Registration begins <strong>February</strong> 1 st and ends<br />
March 2 nd . Pre-Registration is $25/car and $30/car the day of the show.<br />
To register visit our website www.lchsprojectprom.com. It is open to<br />
the public. Spectators are free. There will be food, music, drawings and<br />
trophies for the Top 20.<br />
CY-FALLS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
1 ST ANNUAL CY-FALLS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER<br />
Come get a better night’s sleep AND support the 1 st annual Cypress<br />
Falls High School Band Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser! We carry<br />
quality name brands like Simmons and Beautyrest mattresses priced<br />
up to 50% off retail. This is ONE DAY only, so we need your help to<br />
SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all of your family and friends! Profits<br />
go directly to the Band Booster Club Program! The event is Sunday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 18 th from 10 AM to 5 PM in the Cypress Falls Commons. For<br />
more information, go to http://bit.ly/2BUqJFB.<br />
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Cy-Fair High School students, staff, fans and community<br />
members lined the parade route.<br />
The Cy-Fair High School football team was honored and celebrated<br />
for winning the 2017 Class 6A Division II state championship, as the<br />
school, alumni and community members came together for a parade<br />
on January 12 th and rally that followed at the high school football field.<br />
The Bobcats captured the state title with their 51-35 win over Waco<br />
Midway on December 23 rd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Cy-Fair<br />
was the third football program in CFISD history to reach a state<br />
championship game, but is the first in the district to win it all.<br />
Cy-Fair fans and community members lined Cypress North Houston<br />
Road, where the parade began near the high school baseball field.<br />
Following a turn at Telge Road, hundreds of students and staff from<br />
nearby Lamkin Elementary School and Arnold Middle School cheered<br />
on the parade as well. Three vehicles from the Cy-Fair Volunteer<br />
Fire Department carried the football team, while coaches, student<br />
trainers and other program personnel rode in other vehicles.<br />
to congratulatory speeches by the high school administration,<br />
Pustejovsky offered thanks to not only his coaches and players, but<br />
the community in helping the Bobcats win the championship. Each<br />
member of the football team, film crew and athletic training staff was<br />
then introduced.<br />
Ray Zepeda, CFISD director of athletics, closed the rally by presenting<br />
the state championship trophy to the Bobcats with the crowd giving<br />
a raucous ovation. “It’s good recognition for our players because they<br />
did accomplish something that very few people get to do,” Pustejosky<br />
said. “I’m very proud of them.”<br />
The Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC, marching band, Brigade drill team and<br />
cheerleaders also took part in the parade. Cy-Fair Head Football<br />
Coach Ed Pustejovsky and his wife Marianne served as the parade’s<br />
grand marshals.<br />
“It was a time to be able to bring our staff, our students, our alumni<br />
and our community together to savor the moment and celebrate<br />
this historical event,” said Cy-Fair Principal Ana Martin. “I’m still<br />
processing it all and what it means to Cy-Fair High School and what<br />
it means to Cy-Fair ISD. We’re just so proud of the hard work of our<br />
football team, our coaches and our staff.”<br />
A rally at the Cy-Fair football stadium followed, as fans filled<br />
the stands and cheered throughout the ceremony. In addition<br />
Cy-Fair High School Head Football Coach Ed Pustejovsky<br />
and his wife Marianne serve as the grand marshals.<br />
16 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter
Cy-Fair High School football players<br />
wave to fans and community<br />
members during parade.<br />
Cy-Fair High School Principal<br />
Ana Martin addresses the crowd.<br />
The Cy-Fair High school football team was honored for winning the<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II state championship with a parade rally.<br />
2017 Class 6A Division II State Champions<br />
Cy-Fair High School football team, coaching staff and athletic trainers pose with the 2017 Class 6A Division II<br />
state championship trophy. The Bobcats became CFISD’s first football state champions.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!<br />
1 ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST PRESCHOOL PREVIEW<br />
Come learn more about NW area preschools. Representatives from<br />
multiple area preschools will be in attendance. This is a free interactive<br />
event, open to everyone!<br />
Date: Sunday, April 8, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Location: Cypress Christian School<br />
11123 Cypress N Houston Rd<br />
Houston, TX 77065<br />
Time: 1- 3 PM<br />
EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION FOR<br />
<strong>2018</strong>-19 SCHOOL YEAR<br />
If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K, 4/5’s classes or<br />
our School (K-8 th grade) classes for the Fall of <strong>2018</strong>, registration will<br />
begin Monday, <strong>February</strong> 12 th . For more information visit our website<br />
at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org or call 713- 896-1843 for (K-8 th<br />
grade or 713- 896-1316 for (18 mo. through Pre-Kindergarten classes).<br />
We would love for you to join our school family. We are located at<br />
14423 West Rd. at Jackrabbit.<br />
BEAR CREEK UNITED<br />
METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL<br />
16000 Rippling Water Drive,<br />
Houston, TX 77084<br />
Registration for <strong>2018</strong>-2019 School<br />
Year Begins <strong>February</strong> 6, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
BCUMCS offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum<br />
in a Christian environment for children<br />
12 months through kindergarten.<br />
Call 281-463-2969 for a tour or check our website bcumcs.org.<br />
CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL<br />
REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT<br />
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the<br />
Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility<br />
operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18<br />
months through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome<br />
regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality.<br />
CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM<br />
continuing through <strong>February</strong> 7 th . Join the Preschool directors in<br />
the gym where they will answer questions and discuss our program<br />
(curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.) with interested<br />
families in the community. Families that attend one of our tours can<br />
register before our open family registration. Come and find out how!<br />
Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held<br />
on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 8 th at 11 AM in gym. We are located at 18081<br />
West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further<br />
information, please call 281-859-1612.<br />
PRIVATE SCHOOLS<br />
CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWS<br />
CYPRESS CHRISTIAN UPCOMING ADMISSION EVENT<br />
On Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , Cypress Christian School will host a student<br />
visitor day. Visit www.cypresschristian.org/admissions for more<br />
details and information on how to register your student.<br />
TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE<br />
17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-6060<br />
www.TexasChristianSchool.org<br />
Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 25 years.<br />
We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. We want<br />
to invite you to our ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE on <strong>February</strong> 21 st at 6:30 PM<br />
to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet<br />
the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses.<br />
TCS educates student’s ages 4 months-12 th grade using challenging<br />
curriculum, instilling character development and raising spiritual<br />
leaders. We look forward to meeting you and your family real soon!<br />
18 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Community Newsletter
DR. LARA-ANN CLINTON<br />
DR. JOE CLINTON<br />
HWY. 6<br />
Mc Donald’s<br />
Bear Creek<br />
Professional<br />
Center<br />
CAIRNWAY<br />
CLAY ROAD<br />
4654 Hwy. 6 North,<br />
Suite 305<br />
COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />
Covenant Academy is a classical Christian K-12, college preparatory<br />
school serving Cypress and the surrounding areas. We are a community<br />
committed to partnering with families to train and raise<br />
up the next generation of leaders equipped to impact our culture.<br />
We invite you to visit our school and to experience first-hand the<br />
difference a classical education can make!<br />
“I’m In PAIN”<br />
Can Chiropractic Help ME ?<br />
We are often asked, “What’s the best way of finding out whether or not a doctor<br />
of chiropractic can help my problem?”<br />
We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination,<br />
including x-rays. And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation<br />
and examination, including x-rays, if necessary,<br />
(procedures that normally cost $187.00 or more) for $25.00.<br />
We will make this special program available through <strong>February</strong>.<br />
The only exception to the offer involves personal injury cases (workers’ compensation<br />
and auto accidents) in which there is no charge directly to the patient.<br />
THESE CONDITIONS ARE SOME<br />
OF THE DANGER SIGNALS:<br />
281-855-2277 Headache<br />
Arthritic pain by stiff neck<br />
Loss of sleep<br />
Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine)<br />
Leg pain & numbness<br />
Arm pain & numbness<br />
Backache<br />
Fatigue<br />
Tension<br />
Whiplash Injury<br />
Reg. $ 187.00 Program<br />
Must present ad at time of appointment.<br />
Expires 2/28/18<br />
YOUR INITIAL VISIT WILL INCLUDE:<br />
✓ A private consultation with the doctor.<br />
✓ X-rays, if necessary.<br />
✓ A thorough spinal examination including<br />
orthopedic & neurological test.<br />
✓ A confidential report of our findings.<br />
✓An explanation of our treatment procedure<br />
if we determine chiropractic can help you.<br />
✓A REFERRAL TO THE PROPER SPECIALIST IF WE<br />
DETERMINE CHIROPRACTIC CAN’T HELP YOU.<br />
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>: High School Preview at 7 PM<br />
It’s never too early to plan for the future. Please join us to learn<br />
more about Covenant’s High School program... the beginning,<br />
the end and everything in between. Topics for the night include:<br />
Academics - Great Books, Great Ideas and Great Conversations,<br />
Overview of College Advising at Covenant, Voices of Experience,<br />
DC Trip and Grand Tour. Walk-ins are welcome, online registrations<br />
are preferred.<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15, <strong>2018</strong>: Be a “Patriot for a Day!”<br />
Prospective students will shadow a Covenant student in their current<br />
grade level for either a half day (Grammar School: Grades 1 to<br />
6) or whole day (Upper School: Grades 7 to 12).<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15, <strong>2018</strong>: Kinder Round-Up from 9-10:30 AM<br />
Prospective Kinder students and their parents are invited to spend the<br />
morning in our Kindergarten classroom participating in activities and<br />
lessons designed to give you the opportunity to experience Covenant<br />
Academy.<br />
For more information and to RSVP, please visit CovenantAcademyHouston.org<br />
or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 11711<br />
Telge Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
PERSPECTIVE<br />
9191 Barker Cypress Rd.<br />
LIBRARY OFFERS FUN FOR EVERYONE<br />
The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch<br />
offers children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs,<br />
workshops, blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round.<br />
Go online to LoneStar.edu/library for information.<br />
<br />
PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS,<br />
GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS<br />
Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in<br />
designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit<br />
is now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone<br />
Star College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with<br />
LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid<br />
receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license<br />
plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking<br />
for complete information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or<br />
email parking@lonestar.edu.<br />
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DATED EVENTS<br />
10 TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will<br />
celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the<br />
Omni Hotel Houston Westside. North Cypress Medical Center Hospital<br />
is the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men<br />
and women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The<br />
evening includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor<br />
our missing loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans).<br />
Salvatore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings<br />
guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our nation’s highest military<br />
decoration-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during combat in<br />
the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan on October 25, 2007. His courage and<br />
leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his team’s<br />
survival and led to his selection as the first living recipient of the Medal of<br />
Honor since the Vietnam War and the eighth service member to receive<br />
the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />
CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund<br />
a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 47<br />
years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of<br />
the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community.<br />
The Foundation has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to<br />
1600 graduating seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all<br />
contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law.<br />
Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets<br />
Must Be Purchased in Advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans. For more<br />
information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at<br />
www.theCFEF.org.<br />
HELP YOUR MARRIAGE AND OTHERS DURING<br />
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK<br />
Local non-profit Shield Bearer is hosting several marriage building activities<br />
during National Marriage Week <strong>February</strong> 7-14, <strong>2018</strong>. Shield Bearer<br />
has been on the front lines strengthening marriages through counseling,<br />
marriage saving intensive experiences and workshops since 2007.<br />
Shield Bearer will host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop<br />
on <strong>February</strong> 10th from 9 AM-3 PM at their central counseling office (12340<br />
Jones Rd Suite 290) in Houston.<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 9th from 11:30-1 PM, Shield Bearer will present a special<br />
Marriage Edition of their Hope After Harvey Workshop.<br />
Shield Bearer also offers a unique counseling experience for couples<br />
that think there is no hope for their marriage.<br />
Shield Bearer will also provide a free online marriage resource each day<br />
of National Marriage Week to followers of their online community page<br />
at facebook.com/shieldbearer.counseling.<br />
For additional details and registration for National Marriage Week activities,<br />
call 281-894-7222. For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston<br />
based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource center<br />
that serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering<br />
from the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse,<br />
war and Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222.<br />
GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />
No Label Brewery<br />
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM<br />
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,<br />
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />
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MARVEL COMIC - BLACK PANTHER MOVIE VIEWING<br />
Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded<br />
to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
Mathematics), entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn<br />
to EXcellence in association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota<br />
Phi Lambda Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly<br />
anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception meet<br />
the “community superheros and sheroes” comprised of professionals,<br />
athletes and business people who have made an impact to society.<br />
This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests,<br />
private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible<br />
and are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and popcorn.<br />
Purchase tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.<br />
The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand Parkway<br />
22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday, <strong>February</strong><br />
18, <strong>2018</strong>, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Help to<br />
positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness of this<br />
movie and give them motivation to dream big! Contact: Donna Mitchell<br />
at acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265.<br />
FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />
Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and<br />
everyone has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so<br />
good. But, all of them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving<br />
your family history, one memory at a time. With the help of your<br />
teacher, coach and mentor you will learn to jar those faded memories<br />
loose, then compose, organize, preserve and share them electronically<br />
for future generations. Jackie Devine loves working with active writers<br />
and people who have never tried to write! This course will help you<br />
understand the memoir writing process: story structure, scenes,<br />
dialogue, character development, tone and voice. You’ll learn that<br />
you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories will be recorded and saved<br />
online where family and friends can enjoy them for years to come.<br />
Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead<br />
Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County, Precinct<br />
3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.<br />
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER<br />
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay<br />
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,<br />
TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the<br />
life of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The<br />
Ballard House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even<br />
bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers<br />
and people in the greater Katy area.”<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard<br />
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />
to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM<br />
and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides<br />
a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-from-home for<br />
those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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Family<br />
Focus<br />
Family Roster<br />
Mom: Chelsey, works for Health and Human Service<br />
Commission (HHSC of Texas). Went to undergrad at<br />
Baylor University. Originally raised in El Paso, Texas<br />
then family moved to Houston at 18 YO.<br />
Dad: Cobby, attorney for a surgical<br />
center. Went to undergrad at Lincoln<br />
University. Originally from Ghana,<br />
most of his family still lives there.<br />
Daughter:<br />
Nina, 3 YO.<br />
Loves ballet, PJ masks, and<br />
playing dress up.<br />
“We also have a greyhound who is a retired racer, Artie. We got him from a rescue organization. He sleeps most of the time but enjoys walking<br />
in the neighborhood and occasionally runs circles in our backyard. He also is terrified of rain and fireworks so depending on the time of year,<br />
we have to give him special love and attention.”<br />
What They Love to Do<br />
Cobby enjoys biking in the area and exploring<br />
new places with his bike. Chelsey likes going<br />
on walks with their dog and riding her bike, but<br />
admits that she is not quite as adventurous with<br />
bike trails as Cobby.<br />
Nina loves utilizing different playgrounds and<br />
activities at the YMCA and the bounce park. They<br />
spend a lot of time at the pool during the summer,<br />
whether it is at the YMCA or their community pool.<br />
Mom and dad enjoy going on food adventures and<br />
exploring new family owned restaurants. In the<br />
past, they were more involved with the Westcreek<br />
community garden, but haven’t been able to be<br />
as involved this season. They hope to be able<br />
to get more involved in the spring. As a family,<br />
they liked learning about gardening from other<br />
members of the community, especially since they<br />
are new to gardening. Nina really enjoyed pulling<br />
the vegetables though apparently, she wasn’t<br />
always the biggest fan of eating them. Surely<br />
many other parents can relate!<br />
Why They Love Living Here<br />
“We have lived here since the summer of 2015. We like living in the area due to the mature trees, walking and bike paths,<br />
accessible parks, and overall proximity to family friendly activities. We also enjoy the people in this community and love<br />
the diversity of the area.<br />
In the previous cities that we lived in, it was not as easy to get involved in the<br />
community, but that is not the case here. Over the past year, we organized<br />
our block’s National Night Out event which was the first time our block<br />
had this event in years. We also helped with Westcreek’s Easter Egg hunt,<br />
which our community had not had in years. We enjoyed the ability to build<br />
Love is in the Air<br />
How They Express It: “We don’t really do anything for Valentine’s Day. We<br />
exchange gifts and cards but it’s not a big holiday for us.”<br />
Ideal VD: Dad’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going to a new restaurant<br />
that no one has heard about yet. Mom’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going<br />
to the restaurant where Dad proposed, but unfortunately that restaurant is<br />
no longer in business. Other than that, Mom would enjoy spending time at<br />
home with a nice store bought meal while watching a movie.<br />
What Makes It Tick: “At Nina’s daycare, they have a Valentine’s Day party and<br />
exchange Valentine’s Day cards. We usually spend the night before Valentine’s<br />
Day getting her school cards ready.” Nina usually receives a timeless stuffed<br />
animal from Mom and Dad (who doesn’t love a new squishy friend?) and<br />
enjoys candy she received from her Valentine’s card exchange at her school.<br />
We Would OVE to Feature Your Family!<br />
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com<br />
the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House<br />
from all over the United States and World. If you would like more<br />
information about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804-<br />
8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.<br />
JOIN US FOR THE $50,000 GSEC SHOW<br />
JUMPING GRAND PRIX<br />
FEBRUARY 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement<br />
of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing!<br />
Horse and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement<br />
that is unmatched in most other sports.<br />
PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM<br />
GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10<br />
Great Southwest Equestrian Center<br />
2501 S Mason Road - Katy, Tx 77450<br />
GSWEC.com<br />
For event information contact Val Garza 210-870-4584.<br />
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER<br />
CANCER WALK<br />
FEBRUARY 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Due to the massive flooding the Katy<br />
community experienced as a result of<br />
Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts<br />
to recover from the devastation it caused,<br />
the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has<br />
been postponed until Sunday, <strong>February</strong><br />
25, <strong>2018</strong>. The walk will be held at Cane<br />
Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy<br />
complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.<br />
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money<br />
to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team<br />
online at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will<br />
provide grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning,<br />
home wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the<br />
internal wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.”<br />
The walk will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and<br />
join us at the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising<br />
money for a very important cause.<br />
Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone<br />
to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to<br />
the minute race information and updates, follow us on Facebook.<br />
Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still<br />
available! We have several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets.<br />
Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.<br />
For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate<br />
or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial<br />
support, please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832-<br />
9188 or email via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.<br />
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB<br />
39th Annual Spring Show and Sale<br />
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center<br />
2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004<br />
Saturday, March 3, <strong>2018</strong>: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM<br />
Sunday, March 4, <strong>2018</strong>: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM<br />
Free Admission<br />
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures<br />
and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and<br />
Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be<br />
featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions<br />
on growing African Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson<br />
Jr. Community Center. For further information, contact Karla Ross,<br />
281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.<br />
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CYPRESS FAIRBANKS ROTARY CASINO NIGHT<br />
Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different<br />
organizations in the Cypress area. These organization include, but<br />
not limited to: Cypress Area Ministries, Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy<br />
Scouts, etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, <strong>2018</strong> starting at<br />
7 PM and running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ<br />
dinner and 2 drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include<br />
Blackjack, Craps, Poker and Roulette.<br />
Come join us for a night of FUN! Each ticket will get you a BBQ dinner<br />
and two (2) drinks. You will also start with $5,000 in chips to gamble<br />
the night away. There will be Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and Craps.<br />
Additional chips may be purchased as well as a cash bar. There will<br />
also be a silent auction.<br />
Tickets may be purchased before the event at www.eventbrite.<br />
com/e/cy-fair-rotary-foundation-casino-night-tickets-41888165631<br />
and they will be available at the door. If you are interested in being a<br />
sponsor please contact Doug at 832-567-3872.<br />
CALL FOR<br />
ARTISTS:<br />
BAYOU CITY<br />
ART FESTIVAL<br />
MEMORIAL PARK<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival,<br />
produced by Art Colony<br />
Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />
is inviting artists from<br />
around the country to<br />
submit applications and have the opportunity to showcase their<br />
art at the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art event Friday-<br />
Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their<br />
work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and<br />
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and<br />
features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative<br />
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city<br />
and the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different<br />
disciples submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors.<br />
For each festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists,<br />
collectors and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven<br />
jurors are selected based on their specific interests, professional<br />
knowledge and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will<br />
be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong> Bayou City Art Festival Memorial<br />
Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and<br />
third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best<br />
Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for two years as<br />
well as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more<br />
information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates<br />
on social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and<br />
#BCAF, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
CALLING ALL VENDORS!<br />
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day Market & Car Show presented by Cypress<br />
Springs FFA Booster Club will be held on Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong><br />
between 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday, April 22, <strong>2018</strong> between 10 AM-4 PM.<br />
This event will be advertised in various media outlets. We are also<br />
working on entertainment and radio spots to generate business and<br />
excitement this year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are<br />
$100. All proceeds will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in<br />
attending state convention, competitions and creating scholarships<br />
for graduating seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center<br />
at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For<br />
additional information, please visit www.cyspringsffabooster.org or<br />
contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_springsffa@yahoo.com.<br />
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Sports<br />
BEAR CREEK BAPTIST<br />
CHURCH SPORTS<br />
5901 N. Fry Rd and West Little York<br />
BASEBALL, T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH<br />
We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2017) to<br />
13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach,<br />
Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the<br />
skills and watching them enhance their abilities. Registration forms<br />
are now available in our office or you can register online. We will offer<br />
several evaluations (skills assessment) days so we can check on their<br />
skill level so we can even out the teams. The first evaluation will be<br />
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, <strong>February</strong> 20 th , 21 st and<br />
23 rd , between 6-7 PM. The last evaluation will be Saturday, <strong>February</strong><br />
25 th between 9-10:30 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run<br />
them through the drills and then we will contact each player the<br />
week before they begin practices. After Monday, <strong>February</strong> 27 th , we<br />
cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour<br />
a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin<br />
the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 20 th . The<br />
early cost will be $80 for those registering before <strong>February</strong> 21 st . After<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd the cost will be $90. If you have questions or would like<br />
more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott<br />
Denton or Linda Newhouse or email rec@bcstaff.org.<br />
FORWARD BASKETBALL HIGH SCHOOL GUYS<br />
Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on<br />
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the<br />
teams will be <strong>February</strong> 27 th , 28 th , March 2 nd , 6 th , 7 th and 9 th from 6:30<br />
PM to 8:30 PM in our Gym. You can register online. Look for Forward<br />
Basketball and click on it. We will have registration forms available<br />
in the church office and in the Student Ministry area. Practices begin<br />
the week of March 20 th and the league runs through May 1 st . The<br />
cost of Forward Basketball is $25. If you have questions or would like<br />
more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for David<br />
Rutherford or email david.rutherford@bcstaff.org. Last year there<br />
was such a great response register early and pay to reserve your spot.<br />
MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL<br />
Come join men 18 years and older for our Outward Flag Football<br />
league coming this spring at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Practice/<br />
Games will be on Saturdays. The league will have a tournament<br />
at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will be<br />
Saturday, March 17 th from 10-11 AM and Tuesday and Thursday,<br />
March 20 th and 22 nd from 6:30-7:30 PM. These will take place on the<br />
fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player<br />
covering cost of officials and jersey. Games will begin April 7 th and<br />
conclude on May 12 th . You can register online under Men’s Sports.<br />
ADULT SOCCER<br />
Join us for a new adult soccer league! This leagues is open to men<br />
and women, age 18 and up. There will be a skills evaluation on<br />
Saturday, March 10 th from 10-11 AM to assist in making equal teams.<br />
This assessment and all games will be held on the fields behind the<br />
church. Games will begin on April 7 th and conclude on May 12 th . Cost<br />
for the league will be $40 per player. This will include a jersey.<br />
YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS<br />
This summer, kiddos age 7 to 14 can participate in half day summer<br />
sports camps! A football lover? Volleyball champion? Baseball slugger?<br />
We’ve got a camp for you! And more! Each week will be a different sport<br />
including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, soccer<br />
and dodgeball! Cost will be $100 per child. This will include a t-shirt and<br />
a gift! For more information on all our sports, contact us at 281-859-9900<br />
or rec@bcstaff.org. There will be registration online at<br />
www.bearcreek.church/sports.<br />
TEXAS TERRAPINS SWIM TEAM<br />
Start the New Year off right! If you’re interested in joining a fun and<br />
competitive swim team, Texas Terrapins Swim Team has year-round open<br />
enrollment. Register in <strong>February</strong> for the Spring Season. Take the time to<br />
check us out and you will see why TTST is… a Stroke Above the Rest! Need<br />
more information: Email: join@texasterrapins.com, call 832-736-5497 or<br />
check out our website at www.texasterrapins.com under upcoming events.<br />
NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH<br />
TRACK CLUB REGISTRATION<br />
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 31 st Anniversary<br />
Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation breakfast on<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, for all boys and girls who are interested in<br />
joining for the <strong>2018</strong> track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM<br />
at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823<br />
Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379.<br />
The event is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for the <strong>2018</strong><br />
spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches,<br />
staff and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted<br />
by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track &Field Olympic<br />
organization (USATF). All athletes and parents who wish to join the<br />
Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation.<br />
The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated<br />
with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program of sanctioned<br />
“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and<br />
relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high<br />
jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin.<br />
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Club Track Team Registration<br />
for Middle and High School<br />
In order to register, athletes must first attend<br />
one of the orientation sessions in late March/<br />
early April <strong>2018</strong>, which are listed on the<br />
team website at www.northwestflyers.org.<br />
For additional information on the Northwest<br />
Flyers Track Club, please visit the team<br />
website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact<br />
Linette Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net<br />
or “Like” the club on Facebook.<br />
FC CYPRESS SOCCER CLUB<br />
REGISTRATION OPEN<br />
In its third season, FC Cypress Soccer Club is<br />
now accepting registration for ages 7-13. FC<br />
Cypress Soccer Club was founded by Cypress<br />
resident and former professional player Marc<br />
Castillo, who grew up playing competitive<br />
soccer in Bear Creek and Houston.<br />
During the Spring Season, practices will be<br />
held at Ollin Sports Therapy, 16636 House<br />
Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played<br />
at Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran<br />
Church Rd in Tomball. Players can enter one<br />
of three different programs, depending on<br />
their age and level of commitment. To register<br />
or for information regarding the club and its<br />
programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call<br />
936-463-8010.<br />
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS<br />
Cy-fair/Magnolia/Tomball/SpringKlein<br />
Registration - Now Open!<br />
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS)<br />
is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the<br />
SPRING Season. Games start on April 7, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program<br />
dedicated to providing a positive youth sports<br />
experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in<br />
Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and<br />
16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston<br />
area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair<br />
experience, including one practice per week, a<br />
full uniform and trophy for every player, equal<br />
playing time and play every position, co-ed/<br />
balanced teams, positive coaching and more.<br />
No tryouts are required.<br />
Online Registration schedule and fees<br />
(sign up early and save):<br />
Through Feb. 6 th : $114<br />
Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119<br />
March 7 th through March 20 th : $124<br />
March 21 st through Full: $129<br />
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration<br />
fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and<br />
socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice<br />
fields and background checks on all volunteers.<br />
Coaches will call players to schedule practice<br />
by April 3 rd . Practice times and location will<br />
be determined by the coach and team. The<br />
schedule includes eight games, played locally<br />
on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Cy-Fair<br />
North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair South league plays at Cook<br />
Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr). Our Cy-Fair<br />
West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W<br />
Little York). Our Tomball League plays at Tomball<br />
Alternative Education Center (1302 Keefer Rd). Our<br />
Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary<br />
(31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd) Our Spring/Klein<br />
League plays at Reynolds Elementary School (3975<br />
Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all<br />
locations or to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call<br />
1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />
Living Word Sports<br />
Jr. Rocket's Spring<br />
Basketball<br />
& Cheerleading<br />
Registration is now open!<br />
Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13!<br />
(age as of Sept. 1, 2017)<br />
Cost: $75 per person<br />
Includes reversible Rockets Jersey and a<br />
ticket to a Rockets basketball game!<br />
For more info & to Register visit: www.<br />
livingword.church/sports<br />
USA FIT CYPRESS<br />
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do<br />
you want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly,<br />
no pressure group training for a variety of<br />
marathons and half marathons throughout<br />
the year. Even if you’ve never run a step<br />
before, training with our group will help<br />
you conquer mental and physical barriers<br />
you never thought possible. Beginner,<br />
walker, seasoned runner? No matter your<br />
conditioning or pace, we have a place for you.<br />
Over the course of six months, our coaches<br />
will help you achieve your personal best in a<br />
non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.<br />
We will provide a weekly training schedule<br />
and opportunities for group training<br />
throughout the week with our distance runs<br />
on Saturday morning at Pope Elementary<br />
on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland.<br />
Registration for our Winter Season is open<br />
and the programs officially began June 3 rd .<br />
Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com to register<br />
or for more information.<br />
LADIES GOLF<br />
A new ladies golf group is now forming<br />
at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps<br />
required. This will be a casual ladies golf<br />
outing to improve your game and make<br />
some new friends. Play will be on Thursday<br />
mornings at 9. For information please email<br />
ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com or call Cypress<br />
Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.<br />
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new<br />
members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday<br />
morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose<br />
is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends<br />
and have fun while improving golfing skills. For<br />
more information, contact Sue Crookson at 281-<br />
392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana<br />
Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net.<br />
NETBALL CLUBS<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men<br />
and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />
Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
We are also looking for interested players, adults<br />
and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No<br />
experience necessary. For more information, go<br />
to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars<br />
Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or<br />
contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com<br />
for further information.<br />
TRACK HOUSTON<br />
YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and<br />
most successful youth track and field<br />
organization. Our goal is to assist interested<br />
boys and girls ages 6 to 18 years old in<br />
improving their physical fitness and mental<br />
stamina. We have multiple practice sites<br />
in the Greater Houston area including<br />
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and<br />
Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit<br />
www.trackhouston.com to register for a<br />
location near you.<br />
CY-FAIR SPORTS<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having<br />
registration for baseball, football,<br />
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our<br />
website for more information<br />
www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />
CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB<br />
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing,<br />
just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome<br />
runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k<br />
training plan for those new to running, as well as<br />
training plans for half and full marathons. Come<br />
meet lots of other Cypress residents and find<br />
some new running buddies. Distance runs are<br />
on Saturday mornings and start at Sampson<br />
Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more<br />
information and to sign up, please visit http://<br />
cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook.<br />
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent<br />
opportunities for players of all ages from minis<br />
to adults to participate in one of America’s<br />
fastest growing sports. Our coaches are<br />
fully accredited with USA Rugby and include<br />
former European premiership players. We<br />
are a not for profit club with a mission to<br />
provide outstanding club management, a<br />
fun social environment and the feeling of a<br />
rugby family. Registration is now open for the<br />
2017/<strong>2018</strong> season at www.westhoustonrugby.<br />
com. Enquiries may be sent to info@<br />
westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the<br />
fastest growing club in Houston!<br />
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Library<br />
News<br />
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK)<br />
PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-<br />
550-0885<br />
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday<br />
- 10 AM - 6 PM, Wednesday -10<br />
AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10<br />
AM - 5 PM.<br />
Library Closed Until Further Notice<br />
Due to flood damage, the Katherine Tyra Library<br />
at Bear Creek will be closed until further<br />
notice. Please join us for the following events<br />
at the locations below:<br />
NORTHWEST BRANCH<br />
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress,<br />
TX 77429, 281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net<br />
HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM,<br />
Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday<br />
-12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10<br />
AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed.<br />
ADULT ACTIVITIES<br />
(All Adults activities are 18+)<br />
• HISTORY MYSTERY FICTION BOOK CLUB<br />
- 3 rd Monday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing<br />
the many wonderful works of Historical<br />
& Mystery Fiction that are on the market<br />
today. Learn about the authors, the stories<br />
and discuss the ideas presented in the books.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASS - Tuesdays at 10 AM.<br />
These computer classes are designed for<br />
adults with a specific topic every week. The<br />
classes are an excellent opportunity to learn<br />
more about computers in a relaxed environment<br />
filled with smiles and laughter. All classes<br />
are free and open to the public.<br />
• YOGA - Wednesdays at 6 PM. Come and get<br />
fit with Yoga. Very good group that are excited<br />
with what they dot. Be apart and bring your<br />
own mat. See you at Yoga!<br />
• CREATIVE ART CLUB - Wednesdays at 1:30<br />
PM. Like art of all kind? Come and join in with<br />
your creative ability. Sketching, painting,<br />
drawing, coloring, including Zentangle. No<br />
talent needed. Instructor: Judy Stevens<br />
• SIT AND STITCH - Thursdays at 10 AM. Are<br />
you crafty? Come and join us for Sit & Stitch<br />
- bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other<br />
projects!<br />
• SWEET INSPIRATION BOOK CLUB - 3 RD<br />
Thursday at 2 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing<br />
Christian Authors book. These books<br />
will have your heart singing. Come and enjoy!<br />
• QUILTING BEE - Tuesdays, 1 PM. Adults18+<br />
Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that<br />
is… Bring your projects, machines, looms,<br />
material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!<br />
TEEN ACTIVITIES<br />
• GAME DAY FRENZY - ages 12+. Wednesdays<br />
at 4 PM. Hey Gamers! Come challenge your<br />
friends and show off those gamer skills!<br />
Children’s Activities<br />
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for children ages<br />
3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Children’s Librarian<br />
will read stories, lead everyone in song and<br />
direct the making of a craft project.<br />
• BABY GIGGLES for non-walking children<br />
ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays at 1 PM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read a simple story, lead<br />
everyone through the performance of nursery<br />
rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />
between caregivers and babies through the<br />
use of educational toys.<br />
• BABY WIGGLES for children ages 12-18<br />
months - Wednesdays at 2 PM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone<br />
through the performance of nursery<br />
rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />
between caregivers and babies through the<br />
use of educational toys.<br />
• TODDLER STORY TIME for children ages 18-<br />
36 months - Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Children’s<br />
Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in<br />
song and direct the making of a craft project<br />
for this younger set.<br />
Children’s programs require a free ticket for<br />
admission. Tickets will be distributed beginning<br />
30 minutes before the program begins.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public.<br />
LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY<br />
9191 Barker-Cypress Road, <br />
Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210<br />
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-<br />
10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and<br />
Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.<br />
HCPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program began<br />
on June 5 th . Programs available for Adults,<br />
Teens, and Children.<br />
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair<br />
Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books<br />
year-round, offering them to the public for a<br />
set donation amount. The store is open six<br />
days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds<br />
support library programs. Help support<br />
our community library.<br />
• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at<br />
http://hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-college-library,<br />
for news and events about the library<br />
and college and in the community.<br />
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• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />
• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library<br />
eUpdate: subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library<br />
or visit the website for up-to-date information.<br />
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB -<br />
1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
or 7 PM, LRNC 215<br />
BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />
Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105 Call for info.<br />
eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />
eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at<br />
LoneStar.edu/library/15938.<br />
ESL: TALK TIME - LoneStar.edu/library/15209<br />
Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB<br />
Mondays, 1-3 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />
See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at LoneStar.<br />
edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services<br />
or call 281-290-3214/3218.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library<br />
or visit the website for up-to-date information.<br />
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
BOOK CLUB: (Registration required)<br />
SCREEN - PLAY:<br />
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie -<br />
Teen Room.<br />
See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities at<br />
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Tues.: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Wed.s: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM<br />
BABY PAJAMA TIME:<br />
1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />
FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />
2 nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:<br />
Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
FAMILY GAME NIGHT:<br />
Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at Lone-<br />
Star.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and<br />
open to the public.<br />
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27
Church Events<br />
Easter Services, etc...<br />
CORNERSTONE UMC<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE<br />
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141,<br />
cornerstoneumc.org<br />
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of<br />
Lent occurring forty days (excluding Sundays)<br />
before Good Friday. It is traditionally a time for<br />
worshippers to gather together with penitent<br />
hearts to have their foreheads marked with a<br />
cross of ashes in an act of penance and contrition<br />
before the Lord. On Wednesday evening,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14 th at 7 PM. we will be having an Ash<br />
Wednesday worship celebration. This service will<br />
include the marking of ashes on each worshippers<br />
head followed by a quiet time of reflection at the<br />
altar. In addition, as we do each Ash Wednesday<br />
service, there will be something “extra special”<br />
to illustrate God’s forgiveness of our sins. Special<br />
music will be provided by the Chancel Choir.<br />
This will be a meaningful service and everyone is<br />
invited to attend.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER<br />
You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s<br />
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on <strong>February</strong><br />
13 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and<br />
play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the<br />
Middle Ages. Food items like meats, fats, eggs,<br />
milk and fish were regarded as restricted during<br />
Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many<br />
families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday.<br />
The English tradition of eating pancakes on<br />
Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as<br />
much milk, fats and eggs as possible before Ash<br />
Wednesday began. In France, the consumption<br />
of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the<br />
name “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras.<br />
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES<br />
You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday<br />
services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal church on<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14 th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All<br />
services have Holy Communion and the imposition<br />
of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed<br />
for children and their families. Ash Wednesday<br />
marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which<br />
is dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in<br />
preparation for Easter.<br />
LENTEN PROGRAM: NAVIGATING<br />
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS<br />
Everyone is invited to the Lenten program: Navigating<br />
Emotional Wellness, which will meet on<br />
Wednesday evenings beginning <strong>February</strong> 21 st ,<br />
from 6:30-7:30 at St. Cuthbert Church. We all experience<br />
the full range of emotions - happiness,<br />
frustration, fear, anger, joy, sadness, awe, peace<br />
- emotions that are given to us by God. As our city<br />
recovers from the trauma of Harvey, many of us<br />
have felt these emotions in new ways. Scripture<br />
is filled with emotion, both God’s emotions as<br />
well as those of His people. Our emotions influence<br />
our lives as they inform, motivate and guide<br />
us in what we do or don’t do, say or don’t say and<br />
react or not. Being intentionally aware of our<br />
emotions and navigating our reaction to them<br />
will benefit every aspect of our lives. Come be a<br />
part of this Lenten study as we prepare ourselves<br />
to meet the risen Christ. Younger children will<br />
explore the movie Inside Out. This movie centers<br />
around an 11-year old girl and her emotions as<br />
her family makes a cross-country move. The<br />
nursery will be open if requested. St. Cuthbert<br />
Church is located at 17020 West Road, at the<br />
corner of West and Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.<br />
org for more information about all of our events.<br />
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN<br />
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710<br />
FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For more<br />
information, please call the church office at<br />
281-855-2950. You may also visit our website<br />
at www.tfof.org.<br />
YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for<br />
youth, is sponsoring a monthly movie night<br />
where we have some dinner, watch a movie and<br />
then discuss the movie and how it relates to our<br />
lives and God. Friends are always welcome. Cost<br />
is $3 to help cover dinner.<br />
Middle School: <strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2018</strong><br />
High School: <strong>February</strong> 23, <strong>2018</strong><br />
FAMILY DANCE NIGHT<br />
Feb. 16, <strong>2018</strong> for all ages & all family members.<br />
COPPERFIELD CHURCH<br />
8350 Highway 6 North #C-8<br />
(behind Wings ‘N More)<br />
Free English Class Mondays through<br />
May 22, <strong>2018</strong>, 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM<br />
Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248,<br />
jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided).<br />
Join us any week!<br />
¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos<br />
los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de Mayo,<br />
9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM<br />
(Puede empezar cualquier semana)<br />
Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway<br />
6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More)<br />
Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o<br />
jan.garza@comcast.net<br />
Tiene que tener 18 años o más.<br />
No hay servicios de niñera.<br />
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON<br />
SCHOLA CANTORUM<br />
Do you want your children to become lifelong<br />
servants of the Church? Singing in a children’s<br />
choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth<br />
Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting<br />
children Grades 4-12 for its after-school choir<br />
program. The choir is responsible for enriching<br />
the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses<br />
every Wednesday from 3:45-5 PM. Unique in the<br />
area, the choir focuses on singing music from<br />
the rich Catholic tradition, including chant and<br />
polyphony, as well as the finest modern church<br />
music. Time is devoted to building the children’s<br />
skills of music reading, vocal technique, thinking<br />
about the words and the structure and meaning<br />
of the Mass. Service hours are available for older<br />
students. For more information, please contact<br />
Dr. Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.<br />
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PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN<br />
A WELS COMMUNITY<br />
What’s happening at P. O. P.?<br />
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and<br />
Anniversary Sunday - come share fun food<br />
treats and Fellowship with our birthday and<br />
anniversary Members after Service in the<br />
Church reception area.<br />
Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come<br />
listen - better yet, join!<br />
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapelfor<br />
the children in our preschool ages 3 to 5<br />
Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member<br />
children in 6 th -8 th grade<br />
Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and<br />
Conversation with Pastor Semro: 9 AM - meet<br />
him and enjoy a nice casual chat about any<br />
ole thing.www.popcopperfield.org • 281-<br />
859-0800<br />
ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES AT<br />
ENGLISH GATEWAY<br />
English Gateway is a program designed to<br />
teach conversational English. The vision<br />
and desire of English Gateway is to assist<br />
international families in learning and<br />
improving English skills to help them live<br />
and be successful here in the United States.<br />
We offer 6 different levels and have open<br />
registration throughout the CFISD school<br />
year. Childcare is available for free for preschool<br />
children as long as they are registered<br />
beforehand.<br />
How much does it cost?<br />
There is a one-time fee of $20<br />
for the books; classes are free.<br />
Where does English Gateway meet?<br />
We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,<br />
12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />
When does English Gateway meet?<br />
We offer two options:<br />
Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM,<br />
Thurs. evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />
What are the starting dates for<br />
English Gateway?<br />
Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or<br />
6:30-8:30 PM<br />
For more information, please contact<br />
the English Gateway<br />
Program Coordinator:<br />
esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP<br />
The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community<br />
of youth and adult volunteers who encourage<br />
and support each other in life and in faith.<br />
All students in grades six through twelve are<br />
welcome to be part of the Youth Group, which<br />
offers a wide range of gatherings and events<br />
created to provide a fun opportunity for learning<br />
and growth. The Youth Group meets on Sundays<br />
from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and fellowship<br />
and on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM for dinner<br />
and Bible study. For more information, contact<br />
Kim Houghton at stcyouth@stcuthbert.org.<br />
St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road<br />
at Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more<br />
information.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX<br />
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
www.csopc.org - Ladies, please join us for an indepth<br />
study of 1 Peter! We meet at a house in<br />
Bear Creek, Monday nights at 7 PM. Stay after<br />
for dessert and fellowship. Contact Melissa at<br />
mhaley@csopc.org or 713-899-5745 for more<br />
information.<br />
CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH<br />
LADIES BIBLE STUDY<br />
The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to join<br />
them this Fall as they begin a 7 week video study<br />
by Priscilla Shirer. “The Armor of God” Bible study<br />
is every Tuesday morning, at 9:30 AM. NO Child<br />
Care provided. A book fee does apply. Please join<br />
us at Christ Covenant Church, 17000 Longenbaugh,<br />
Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the<br />
series, please go to www.christcov.net.<br />
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN<br />
BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM<br />
and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate<br />
a new book of the Bible. All are invited.<br />
THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community<br />
is invited to join every Wednesday morning at<br />
6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529).<br />
OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after<br />
10 AM service. Join us upstairs in the movie<br />
room where we watch music videos, video clips,<br />
skits and other media then relate it to God and<br />
your life.<br />
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY<br />
AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study<br />
at Living Word Lutheran Church is informal,<br />
but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We<br />
invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not<br />
mandatory. Come with your Bible when you<br />
are able to and please invite your friends and<br />
neighbors for some great study, sharing and<br />
fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM<br />
on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the<br />
Administrative Building. Living Word is located<br />
at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of<br />
Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).<br />
A private Facebook page will be used to<br />
communicate information and facilitate<br />
discussion. If you would like to be added to<br />
the group, please email Selina at selinapon@<br />
gmail.com with your preferred email and phone<br />
number.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES<br />
Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095,<br />
at the corner of West Road and Queenston.<br />
Website at stcuthbert.org.<br />
ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great<br />
group of fun loving people! The group meets<br />
for Bible study and good-natured discussion<br />
every Thursday afternoon at 1 PM and have<br />
a monthly luncheon every third Thursday.<br />
All are welcome; you don’t have to be a<br />
senior citizen to attend. Contact Sally Mahon<br />
at sally@stcuthbert.org for more info.<br />
MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD (MOMS) - If<br />
you are about to be a mother, a mother<br />
of preschoolers, a mother of high school<br />
students or anywhere in between, you are<br />
invited to St. Cuthbert Church’s Ministry of<br />
Motherhood (MOMs) for Beth Moore’s DVDbased<br />
Bible study David: Seeking a Heart<br />
Like His. The group meets every Monday<br />
from 9:10-11:30 AM and the study begins on<br />
Monday, September 11 th . The study guide<br />
is available for $16 and scholarships are<br />
available. Childcare is provided at no charge.<br />
For more info, contact Beth Micek at<br />
myc@stcuthbert.org.<br />
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN<br />
CHURCH - BIBLE STUDIES<br />
9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship<br />
Hall - Learn the History that goes along with The<br />
Word. Grow in faith and Godly living.<br />
9 AM Sundays: 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month<br />
- Teen Bible Study<br />
BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
SINGLE MOMS BIBLE STUDY<br />
The Single Moms class at Bear Creek Church<br />
invites you to come join us as we study the<br />
Bible, share and pray for each other and<br />
have great times of fellowship. Our Bible<br />
Study enables us to embrace our lives as<br />
single women and moms and overcome<br />
the challenges that arise as we manage our<br />
homes, work and friendships.<br />
We are beginning a new study series that<br />
addresses our view of WORK. Whether you<br />
are a stay at home mom or a mom that<br />
works outside the home, work reaches all of<br />
us. The group meets Sunday mornings at<br />
11 AM in Room ED101 at Bear Creek Baptist<br />
Church located at 5901 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX<br />
77449. (at W. Little York intersection). Ministry<br />
opportunities are also available for your<br />
children, preschool through high school. For<br />
more information, please call or text Frances<br />
at 713-542-7062 or Averil at 832-573-9684.<br />
BEAR CREEK UMC<br />
Attn: Caregivers<br />
of Elderly Persons<br />
Did you know that on the second Friday of<br />
each month Bear Creek United Methodist<br />
Church provides a caring, Christian<br />
atmosphere for your loved one? The<br />
program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30<br />
PM. This gathering provides free time<br />
for caregivers and includes crafts, chair<br />
exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch<br />
and more. Caregivers are also welcome to<br />
stay and join the fun. For more information<br />
or to register, please call the church office at<br />
281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist<br />
Church is located at 16000 Rippling Water<br />
Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.<br />
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FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a<br />
lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a list of romantic,<br />
yet creative ideas to make the month of <strong>February</strong> full of romance.<br />
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Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on a<br />
surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway, make<br />
them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of the destination<br />
on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put together.<br />
If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them one piece<br />
of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day.<br />
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or<br />
her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It<br />
can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a<br />
visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can<br />
actually guess where they are going.<br />
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean<br />
that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of<br />
research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never been<br />
to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up going<br />
too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time<br />
there and just have a good time overall.<br />
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want<br />
to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel<br />
room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might<br />
feel like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have<br />
plenty of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you<br />
to easily enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to outdo<br />
one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic activities<br />
and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days, a week or<br />
the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider going on a<br />
day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />
Source: www.blog.atlastravelweb.com<br />
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Engagement Stories<br />
featuring your neighbors!<br />
Chelsea & William<br />
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon<br />
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture<br />
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand<br />
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William<br />
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really<br />
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got<br />
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and<br />
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially<br />
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out<br />
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my<br />
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had<br />
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny<br />
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take<br />
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).<br />
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in<br />
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-<br />
GAGED!” My heart started racing and I was so excited. But....all that was said was, “Chelsea, sit down so we can take the picture.” I was slightly disappointed,<br />
but I wouldn’t let it ruin my time. We went to go grab a bite to eat, and William and his family were asking when sunset was so we could go to one final stop:<br />
Yavapai Point. By the time we got there, I was freezing and felt like my hands and legs were going numb and was apprehensive to take more pictures. Then, in<br />
the most perfect spot, right as we were posing for a picture, William got down on one knee and showed me the most beautiful ring that he picked out himself.<br />
I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock that I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked what I said, I responded with, “oh he never asked!” He<br />
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!<br />
Lisa & Matt<br />
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted<br />
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the<br />
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to<br />
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture<br />
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.<br />
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was<br />
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special<br />
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces<br />
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags<br />
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created<br />
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location<br />
has some significance since it was a place where we had<br />
experienced something special together. At the last location, I<br />
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife<br />
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Violet & TJ<br />
"They" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they"<br />
are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became<br />
of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the<br />
years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this<br />
time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is<br />
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after<br />
that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18. 31
PET INFORMATION<br />
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If<br />
your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.<br />
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It<br />
may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show<br />
your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION<br />
(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control)<br />
The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals<br />
found on their website and updates it twice daily. If you have lost<br />
your pet, please check this website, www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />
Have you lost a pet?<br />
Start your search immediately, don’t wait to make flyers.<br />
Contact all possible animal control or animal welfare agencies in<br />
the area. Visit each location at least every other day.<br />
Call your pet’s veterinarian and the microchip company to make<br />
sure they have current contact information for you. A citizen may try<br />
to call the veterinarian’s office or microchip company themselves<br />
from your pet’s tags.<br />
Call all the veterinarians in your area to alert them to the description<br />
of your lost pet in case someone brings it to their clinic.<br />
Check with your neighbors, especially families with children and<br />
ask if they’ve seen a pet that looks like yours.<br />
Search your neighborhood on foot, your pet maybe be nearby but<br />
is injured and unable to get back home.<br />
Leave a towel or article of clothing with your scent on it outside of<br />
your home. Your pet may be disorientated and will be attracted<br />
by your scent.<br />
Have you found a pet?<br />
First, think of the animal as lost and not abandoned and make every<br />
effort to reunite the animal to an owner.<br />
Contact the HCPH VPH office by telephone and report the animal<br />
as found.<br />
Bring the animal to the HCPH VPH facility or check with a local<br />
veterinarian to scan the animal for a microchip.<br />
Return to the place where you found the animal and put up a found<br />
pet poster near that location.<br />
If you find the owner, especially off a newspaper or website posting,<br />
ask them to provide a picture of the animal and meet in a public<br />
place like a police station.<br />
More information about Microchips & Microchip companies<br />
A microchip is a small device (size of a grain of rice) that is permanent<br />
and implanted with a needle under the skin of pets.<br />
Pets do not have to be given any pain medication or anesthesia to<br />
implant a microchip.<br />
Microchips are not likely to move or need repair if implanted correctly.<br />
Microchips, when scanned, show a unique code. The microchip<br />
must be registered with the corresponding microchip manufacture<br />
to record any owner and animal data.<br />
Microchips do not work like GPS locators or LoJack and cannot give<br />
a signal to find the location of your lost pet.<br />
SOURCE<br />
Harris county Public Health Department, Veterinary Public Health<br />
(formerly called Harris County Animal Control), 612 Canino Road,<br />
Houston, Texas 77076, 281-999-3191, www.hcphes.org/vph.<br />
HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents.<br />
While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running<br />
at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many<br />
children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could<br />
result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />
Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be<br />
kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris<br />
County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized<br />
to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow<br />
any dog or cat to become a stray.”<br />
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog<br />
or cat under the following circumstances:<br />
1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in<br />
length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable<br />
of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question<br />
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />
not have access to sidewalk or street.”<br />
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you<br />
work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly<br />
restrained.<br />
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place<br />
for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not<br />
only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area,<br />
but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or<br />
possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />
Please remember that cats fall under the same laws as dogs and<br />
must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises<br />
of the owner. We’ve been told that spreading moth balls in flower<br />
beds might keep cats away.<br />
To make a complaint or report an animal that<br />
is not properly restrained please contact:<br />
Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section<br />
2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588<br />
www.countypets.com<br />
LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT<br />
DONATE WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY<br />
People often say “I wish I could donate to your organization, but I’m<br />
low on funds.” That’s alright. How would you like to help Loving Arms<br />
Pet Placement rescue on a regular basis without spending a cent?<br />
To donate painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com,<br />
enter 84029, click on Loving Arms Pet Placement to attach our<br />
rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use your Kroger card,<br />
LAPP gets money donated to our vet bills from Kroger.<br />
CUSTOM GIFT WRAPPING! As our final fundraiser, from December<br />
17th-24th, we will be happy to wrap purchases from Barnes and Noble<br />
as well as other gifts you bring in. Gift Wrapping at Barnes and Noble<br />
Champions Shopping Center, 5303 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77069.<br />
Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and cat<br />
rescue in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website<br />
at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us at Petsmart on<br />
Highway 6 and FM 529 each Saturday from 11 AM until 5 PM.