Cypress North February 2018

Community Newsletter
Serving Cypress Ridge & Lakes of Rosehill
February 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 3
Engagement Stories... 4
School News... 6
Sports... 8
Church News & Events... 10
Community Events... 12
Houston Area Events... 16
Libraries & Community Centers... 18
Featured Recipe... 22
Family Focus & Gardening Tips... 23
Cypress North | February 2018 1

SCHOOLS
Robison Elementary School 281-213-1700
Goodson Middle School 281-3732350
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800
www.cfisd.net
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Poison Control 800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777
AT&T
CYPRESS NORTH IMPORTANT NUMBERS
www.att.com
AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552
Street Repair 281-463-6300
SECURITY
For a Real Emergency Dial 911
Harris County Sherriff’s Department
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000
Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472
TRASH/WATER
Best Trash 281-313-2378
Cypress Hill MUD #1 (24-hr. Emergency) 281-374-8989
www.cypresshillmud1.com/contact/index
HELPFUL WEBSITES
DPS Sex Offenders website
City of Houston Main Page
Transtar Traffic Main Page
Harris County Appraisal District
CYPRESS RIDGE
TRASH COLLECTION
Recycling - every Monday
Trash collection -
Mondays and Thursdays.
http://records.txdps.state.tx.us
www.houstontx.gov
www.houstontranstar.org
www.hcad.org
LAKES OF ROSEHILL
TRASH COLLECTION
Recycling - every Wednesday
Trash collection -
Wednesday and Saturday
Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing
7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095
281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the
form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name,
birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision.
Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the
summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from
you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
CODE KEY:
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT.,
FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED
CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL
- SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT
SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H -
HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR
CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker
List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of
teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these
teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
CYPRESS NORTH TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
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Cypress North | February 2018 3

Engagement Stories
featuring your neighbors!
Chelsea & William
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-
GAGED!” My heart started racing and I was so excited. But....all that was said was, “Chelsea, sit down so we can take the picture.” I was slightly disappointed,
but I wouldn’t let it ruin my time. We went to go grab a bite to eat, and William and his family were asking when sunset was so we could go to one final stop:
Yavapai Point. By the time we got there, I was freezing and felt like my hands and legs were going numb and was apprehensive to take more pictures. Then, in
the most perfect spot, right as we were posing for a picture, William got down on one knee and showed me the most beautiful ring that he picked out himself.
I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock that I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked what I said, I responded with, “oh he never asked!” He
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!
Lisa & Matt
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location
has some significance since it was a place where we had
experienced something special together. At the last location, I
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.
Violet & TJ
"They" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they"
are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became
of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the
years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this
time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after
that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18.

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FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH
February is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like
that is a lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a
list of romantic, yet creative ideas to make the month of February full of
romance.
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than
by going on a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you
planned a getaway, make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s
present is. Write the name of the destination on a piece of paper and cut it
up into pieces that they have to put together. If you want to really build up
the anticipation, you can always give them one piece of the puzzle a day
leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on
him or her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the
blindfold off. It can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their
favorite restaurant or a visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues
along the way to see if they can actually guess where they are going.
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it
doesn’t mean that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s
Day, do a little bit of research about restaurants or attractions that you
and your partner have never been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act
like tourists at the place you end up going too. Don’t just rush through the
experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time there and just have a
good time overall.
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your
partner want to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider
booking a really nice hotel room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t
actually be leaving your city, it might feel like it if you choose the right
hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty of activities and
amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily enjoy
restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that
likes to outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could
plan romantic activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can
last for only a few days, a week or the entire month of February! If you
really want to wow them consider going on a day cruise on your day or
going camping for the night.
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See To Succeed Initiative

CFISD Continues Growing Collaboration
With City Of Houston For See To
Succeed Initiative
Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students
- approximately 1,600 - to the Berry Center from January 8 th -11 th for free
comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris County Health
Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to Succeed program partners
with several organizations and community volunteers throughout the area to
organize weeklong vision clinics for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who
have not passed state-mandated vision screenings initiated by school nurses.
Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and
scheduling issues, but See to Succeed acquired mobile vision exam
equipment. That allowed team members, volunteers and vision
professionals to travel and establish more remote locations.
And in the case of CFISD, that meant setting up the program at the Berry
Center. Approximately 400 students per day were examined and fitted
for glasses over the four days at no cost to participating families. Due to
the increase, a separate See to Succeed program will be set up at Fiest
Elementary School to serve the high demand on that campus. The total
increased from the roughly 1,100 students that participated a year ago.
Consent forms to participate in the program were sent home via school
nurses for those students who failed the vision screenings on campus
multiple times or were deemed as needing an examination.
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According to Bevin Gordon, CFISD’s director for health services,
approximately 5,500 students within the district will fail the statemandated
vision screening each year. And from those, roughly half would
not get a professional eye examination to address the issues.
Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD buses
to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival, See to
Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led them to
the auditorium for registration as well as distributing stickers for each to
help identify students throughout the day. The process was broken down
into stations, including pre-screening rooms and waiting areas, before
each student would ultimately visit with an eye doctor.
Stations included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of accommodation
and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and refraction, optical frame
selection, check out and data entry. If a student needed an immediate referral
or follow-up consultation, program workers were ready to call parents and
guardians. Three urgent cases were caught in the first two days.
The entire screening process lasted between 2-4 hours per student. During
their time at the Berry Center, students were accompanied by CFISD clinic
assistants, who joined them as chaperones. Breakfast and lunch were
provided to students by the CFISD nutrition services department to ensure
meals were not missed as a result of a student being at the Berry Center.
The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day operation
a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager Patricia Watson.
More than 200 employees from Watson’s team joined many volunteers to make
the program run as smooth as it does. Participating students will have eyeglasses
delivered to their home campuses in roughly four weeks, a part of the process
almost more rewarding as helping each student through his or her exam.
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The See to Succeed program has been in operation from its primary Heights
location by the City of Houston Health Department since 2007. Since its
start, the program has screened more than 22,000 children and distributed
over 19,000 glasses to those in need. See to Succeed program partners
include the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, University
of Houston, San Jacinto College, Berkeley Eye Center, public and private
schools, as well as community volunteers from across the Houston area. For
more information, visit See to Succeed at www.HoustonService.org.
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Sports
TEXAS TERRAPINS SWIM TEAM
Start the New Year off right! If you’re interested in joining a fun and
competitive swim team, Texas Terrapins Swim Team has year-round open
enrollment. Register in February for the Spring Season. Take the time to
check us out and you will see why TTST is… a Stroke Above the Rest! Need
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NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB
HOLDS REGISTRATION FOR 31 ST SEASON
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 31 st Anniversary
Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation breakfast on
Saturday, February 3, 2018, for all boys and girls who are interested in
joining for the 2018 track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM
at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823
Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379.
The event is an opportunity for youth athletes to register for the 2018
spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches,
staff and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted
by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track &Field Olympic
organization (USATF). All athletes and parents who wish to join the
Northwest Flyers must attend the orientation.
The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated
with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program of sanctioned
“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and
relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high
jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin.
Club Track Team Registration for Middle and High School
In order to register, athletes must first attend one of the orientation
sessions in late March/early April 2018, which are listed on the team
website at www.northwestflyers.org.
For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please visit
the team website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact Linette Roach at
linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or “Like” the club on Facebook.
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FC CYPRESS SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION OPEN
In its third season, FC Cypress Soccer Club is now accepting registration for
ages 7-13. FC Cypress Soccer Club was founded by Cypress resident and
former professional player Marc Castillo, who grew up playing competitive
soccer in Bear Creek and Houston.
During the Spring Season, practices will be held at Ollin Sports Therapy,
16636 House Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played at Salem
Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd in Tomball. Players can
enter one of three different programs, depending on their age and level
of commitment. To register or for information regarding the club and its
programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call 936-463-8010.
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS -
CY-FAIR/MAGNOLIA/TOMBALL/SPRING KLEIN
REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN!
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls
ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 7, 2018. FFPS is
a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth
sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has
grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston
area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice
per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time
and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and
more. No tryouts are required.
Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):
Through Feb. 6 th : $114
Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119
March 7 th through March 20 th : $124
March 21 st through Full: $129
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform
(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and
background checks on all volunteers.
Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3 rd . Practice times
and location will be determined by the coach and team. The schedule
includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th .
Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd). Our
Cy-Fair South league plays at Cook Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr). Our
Cy-Fair West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W Little York). Our
Tomball League plays at Tomball Alternative Education Center (1302 Keefer
Rd). Our Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary (31900 Nichols
Sawmill Rd) Our Spring/Klein League plays at Reynolds Elementary School
(3975 Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all locations or to sign
up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
LW Sports Jr. Rocket’s Spring Basketball & Cheerleading
Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! (age as of Sept. 1, 2017)
Cost: $75 per person
Includes reversible Rockets Jersey and a ticket to
a Rockets basketball game!
For more info & to Register visit: www.livingword.church/sports
USA FIT CYPRESS
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA Fit
Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of marathons
and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve never run a step
before, training with our group will help you conquer mental and physical
barriers you never thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned runner?
No matter your conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. Over the
course of six months, our coaches will help you achieve your personal best
in a non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.
We will provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities for group
training throughout the week with our distance runs on Saturday morning
at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland Lake Parkway in Bridgeland. Registration
for our Winter Season is open and the programs officially began June 3 rd .
Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com to register or for more information.
CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football,
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information
www.cy-fairsports.org.
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LADIES GOLF
A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes
Golf Club. No handicaps required. This will be a casual
ladies golf outing to improve your game and make some
new friends. Play will be on Thursday mornings at 9.
For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.
com or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.
NETBALL CLUBS
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and
youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights
at The British School of Houston. We are also looking
for interested players, adults and youth to play in a
new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For
more information, go to our facebook page, Houston
Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.
com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com
for further information.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most
successful youth track and field organization. Our goal is
to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to 18 years old
in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston
area including McMeans Junior High School in Katy
and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit www.
trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new
members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday
morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to
allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information,
contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@
houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481
yana@entouch.net.
CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing,
just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome
runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k training
plan for those new to running, as well as training plans
for half and full marathons. Come meet lots of other
Cypress residents and find some new running buddies.
Distance runs are on Saturday mornings and start at
Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr.
For more information and to sign up, please visit http://
cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook.
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities
for players of all ages from minis to adults to participate
in one of America’s fastest growing sports. Our coaches
are fully accredited with USA Rugby and include
former European premiership players. We are a not
for profit club with a mission to provide outstanding
club management, a fun social environment and the
feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open for
the 2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com.
Enquiries may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com.
Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston!
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Church News
& Events
CORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent occurring forty days (excluding
Sundays) before Good Friday. It is traditionally a time for worshippers to gather together
with penitent hearts to have their foreheads marked with a cross of ashes in an act of
penance and contrition before the Lord. On Wednesday evening, February 14 th at 7
PM. we will be having an Ash Wednesday worship celebration. This service will include
the marking of ashes on each worshippers head followed by a quiet time of reflection
at the altar. In addition, as we do each Ash Wednesday service, there will be something
“extra special” to illustrate God’s forgiveness of our sins. Special music will be provided
by the Chancel Choir. This will be a meaningful service and everyone is invited to attend.
ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on
February 13 th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday
originated during the Middle Ages. Food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were
regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families
would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating pancakes on
Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk, fats and eggs as possible
before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the consumption of all fats and fatty foods on
this day coined the name “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
You are also invited to the Ash Wednesday services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal church on
February 14 th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All services have Holy Communion and the
imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed for children and their families. Ash
Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is dedicated to reflection,
prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter.
LENTEN PROGRAM: NAVIGATING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Everyone is invited to the Lenten program: Navigating Emotional Wellness, which will
meet on Wednesday evenings beginning February 21 st , from 6:30-7:30 at St. Cuthbert
Church. We all experience the full range of emotions - happiness, frustration, fear, anger,
joy, sadness, awe, peace - emotions that are given to us by God. As our city recovers
from the trauma of Harvey, many of us have felt these emotions in new ways. Scripture
is filled with emotion, both God’s emotions as well as those of His people. Our emotions
influence our lives as they inform, motivate and guide us in what we do or don’t do, say
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or don’t say and react or not. Being intentionally aware of our emotions
and navigating our reaction to them will benefit every aspect of our lives.
Come be a part of this Lenten study as we prepare ourselves to meet the
risen Christ.
Younger children will explore the movie Inside Out. This movie centers
around an 11-year old girl and her emotions as her family makes a crosscountry
move. The nursery will be open if requested.
St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road, at the corner of West and
Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org for more information about all of our events.
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas
77095. For more information, please call the church office at 281-855-
2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.
YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for youth, is sponsoring a
monthly movie night where we have some dinner, watch a movie and
then discuss the movie and how it relates to our lives and God. Friends are
always welcome. Cost is $3 to help cover dinner.
Middle School: February 9, 2018
High School: February 23, 2018
FAMILY DANCE NIGHT
February 16, 2018 for all ages and all family members.
COPPERFIELD CHURCH
8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (behind Wings ‘N More)
Free English Class Mondays through May 22, 2018, 9-11 AM & 7-9 PM
Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248, jan.garza@comcast.net
You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided). Join us any week!
¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos
los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de Mayo, 9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM
(Puede empezar cualquier semana)
Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (detrás de Wings ‘N More)
Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o jan.garza@comcast.net
Tiene que tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera.
LỚp HỌC TIẾNG anh MIỂN phi
Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 12 tháng 9/2016-Ngày 22 tháng 5/2018,
từ 9-11 sáng & 7-9 chieu’
Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8 (ở sau Wings ‘N More)
Xin liên lạc Jan Garza 832-443-4248 Jan.garza@comcast.net
Phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên. (Không cung cấp giữ trẻ)
Church News
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
A WELS COMMUNITY
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT P. O. P.?
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come
share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary
Members after Service in the Church reception area.
Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for the children in our preschool
ages 3 to 5
Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children in 6 th -8 th grade
Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and Conversation with Pastor Semro:
9 AM - meet him and enjoy a nice casual chat about any ole thing.
www.popcopperfield.org
281-859-0800
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOLA CANTORUM
Do you want your children to become lifelong servants of the Church?
Singing in a children’s choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting children Grades 4-12 for
its after-school choir program. The choir is responsible for enriching the
Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday from 3:45-5
PM. Unique in the area, the choir focuses on singing music from the rich
Catholic tradition, including chant and polyphony, as well as the finest
modern church music. Time is devoted to building the children’s skills of
music reading, vocal technique, thinking about the words and the structure
and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for older students. For
more information, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.
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Community
Events
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Craft Shows & Festivals
CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL
MEMORIAL PARK 2018
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier spring
outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018.
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their
work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and
features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city and
the festival.
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors and
industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected based
on their specific interests, professional knowledge and background with
the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the 2018 Bayou
City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,”
second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for
“Best Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for two years as
well as priority booth placement.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more
information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates on
social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF,
like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.
CALLING ALL VENDORS!
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day
Market & Car Show presented by
Cypress Springs FFA Booster Club
will be held on Saturday, April
21, 2018 between 9 AM-5 PM &
Sunday, April 22, 2018 between
10 AM-4 PM. This event will be
advertised in various media
outlets. We are also working on
entertainment and radio spots to generate business and excitement this
year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are $100. All proceeds
will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending state convention,
competitions and creating scholarships for graduating seniors. The event
is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429,
¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information, please visit www.
cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_
springsffa@yahoo.com.
Walks & Runs
SHIELD BEARER RUNNING FOR HEARTS
5K FAMILY FUN RUN AND WALK
The Shield Bearer Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk will
take place on April 7, 2018, 7-11 AM, at Windwood Church at 10555 Spring
Cypress Road in Houston, Texas. This family friendly event will feature a
5K timed, trail style run, a 1-mile family walk, games for the kids, t-shirts,
food, prizes and lots of fun for all ages. Race registration is $25 for adults
(ages 14 and up) and $10 for children (ages 13 and under) before March
20, 2018. Registration, sponsorship, vendor, fundraising and volunteer
information is available at shieldbearer.org/5K.
Proceeds for the event will fund services and programs at Shield Bearer,
a Houston based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource
center that provides services on a sliding scale. Shield Bearer has five
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locations in Houston and serves individuals, couples and families
including those recovering from the trauma of human trafficking, domestic
violence, crime, abuse, war and Hurricane Harvey. Additional information
about services and programs can be found online at shieldbearer.org or by
calling 281-894-7222.
Fundraisers
10 TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA
On February 3, 2018, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will
celebrate the 10 th Anniversary of the Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the
Omni Hotel Houston Westside. North Cypress Medical Center Hospital is
the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men and
women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The evening
includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor our missing
loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans).
Salvatore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings
guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our nation’s highest military
decoration-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during combat in
the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan on October 25, 2007. His courage and
leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his team’s
survival and led to his selection as the first living recipient of the Medal
of Honor since the Vietnam War and the eighth service member to receive
the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.
CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund a
scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 47 years,
the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of the Board
of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. The Foundation
has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to 1600 graduating seniors.
CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax
deductible, as allowed by the law.
Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets
Must Be Purchased in Advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans. For more
information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at www.
theCFEF.org.
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
BENEFITING THE BALLARD HOUSE (501©3)
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire, TX)
on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard House.
Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising to benefit
this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the website or
by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities are planned
throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM and concluding
with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides a safe, familyfriendly
environment and home-away-from-home for those undergoing
life threatening illnesses and treatment in the Houston area; all at no-cost.
Patients come to The Ballard House from all over the United States and
World.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mary
Raines at 281-804-8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.
CYPRESS FAIRBANKS ROTARY CASINO NIGHT
Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different
organizations in the Cypress area. These organization include, but not
limited to: Cypress Area Ministries, Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy Scouts,
etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, 2018 starting at 7 PM and
running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ dinner and 2
drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include Blackjack, Craps,
Poker and Roulette.
Come join us for a night of FUN! Each ticket will get you a BBQ dinner and
two (2) drinks. You will also start with $5,000 in chips to gamble the night
away. There will be Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and Craps. Additional chips
may be purchased as well as a cash bar. There will also be a silent auction.
Tickets may be purchased before the event at www.eventbrite.com/e/
cy-fair-rotary-foundation-casino-night-tickets-41888165631 and they will
be available at the door. If you are interested in being a sponsor please
contact Doug at 832-567-3872.
Theater, Arts & Music
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM,
Thru February 11, 2018
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
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MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.
MAINSTAGE SEASON
All Shows at Studio 101,
1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007
WELL By: Lisa Kron
February 1 st -3 rd at 8 PM
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,
info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY
2017-2018 SEASON
Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society (HCS)
announces its versatile and engaging 2017-2018 season. They are truly working to
fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility and passion. “We are providing
our audiences with a wide variety of musical genres this year. We will have German
folk music and waltzes, Spanish carols, Broadway favorites and The Lord Nelson
Mass. There is something for everyone to enjoy in our 2017-2018 season,” says
Klotz. Season subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15% for
four concerts. Season tickets are $85 for adults, $65 for seniors/students and $30
for children 5 years old and under. Season tickets are available online at www.
houstonchoral.org. The Houston Choral Society performs at The Foundry United
Methodist Church, which is one of the premiere choral venues in Houston with
extraordinary acoustics. It is located in northwest Houston at 8350 Jones Road,
Houston, TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290.
A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM
CYPRESS CREEK FACE
Box Office: 281-440-4850 •
www.CypressCreekFACE.org
Please call for the location for these concerts:
THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM
Saturday, February 3, 2018: The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
presents “A Salute to Frank Sinatra”
Saturday, March 10, 2018: The Celtic Tenors
Saturday, April 14, 2018: The 5 Browns
Saturday, May 19, 2018: The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia
Big Brass
THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT
FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM
Saturday, April 21, 2018: Cirque-tacular
THE 2017-2018 PROMENADE SERIES
Saturday, February 24, 2018, 7:30 PM: “A World of Song”
with Jerry Blackstone, Conductor
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and
Aeneas
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical
Inspirations” featuring Scott St. John, violin
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and Triple
Take
THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM
Saturday, February 10, 2018: Impande Ye Africa presents
“Sing Along Africa”
Saturday, May 12, 2018: Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist!
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Misc. Events
HELP YOUR MARRIAGE AND OTHERS DURING
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK
Local non-profit Shield Bearer is hosting several marriage building
activities during National Marriage Week February 7-14, 2018. Shield
Bearer has been on the front lines strengthening marriages through
counseling, marriage saving intensive experiences and workshops since
2007.
Shield Bearer will host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop
on February 10 th from 9 AM-3 PM at their central counseling office (12340
Jones Rd Suite 290) in Houston.
On February 9 th from 11:30-1 PM, Shield Bearer will present a special
Marriage Edition of their Hope After Harvey Workshop.
Shield Bearer also offers a unique counseling experience for couples that
think there is no hope for their marriage.
Shield Bearer will also provide a free online marriage resource each day
of National Marriage Week to followers of their online community page at
facebook.com/shieldbearer.counseling.
For additional details and registration for National Marriage Week activities,
call 281-894-7222. For more information about Shield Bearer, a Houston
based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource center that
serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering from
the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse, war
and Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222.
FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through
February 22 nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and everyone
has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so good. But, all of
them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving your family history,
one memory at a time. With the help of your teacher, coach and mentor
you will learn to jar those faded memories loose, then compose, organize,
preserve and share them electronically for future generations. Jackie
Devine loves working with active writers and people who have never
tried to write! This course will help you understand the memoir writing
process: story structure, scenes, dialogue, character development, tone
and voice. You’ll learn that you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories will
be recorded and saved online where family and friends can enjoy them for
years to come. Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026
Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County,
Precinct 3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.
VICTORY PAINTING
& WOOD ROT REPLACEMENT
PROMPT - RELIABLE - AFFORDABLE - SINCE 1993
Interior & Exterior Painting • Storm Damage Repair
Siding Replacement • Custom Woodwork
Extensive References • Free Estimates
Will Meet or Beat Competitor’s Prices • Satisfaction Guaranteed
www.VictoryPaintingTx.com • Victor@VictoryPaintingTx.com
281-853-4575
The Vitelli Law Firm
Attorney and Mediator
Serving Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties.
Family Law • Divorce • Modification
Adoption • Criminal Law
DWI • Tickets • Wills
281-898-0941
sherea@vitellilawfirm.com
12010 Fullers Grant Ct
Cypress, TX 77433
www.vitellilawfirm.com
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB
39 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center
2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Saturday, March 3, 2018: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday, March 4, 2018: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM
Free Admission
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and
trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and
supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club
members will be available to answer general questions on growing African
Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center.
For further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@
yahoo.com.
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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS
FEBRUARY 2018
February 2 nd -13 th - Mardi Gras Galveston. If you’re looking for a unique
Mardi Gras experience in 2018, grab some beads and hit the beach! Mardi
Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United
States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes
and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades
known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. The island’s
107 th Mardi Gras celebration, is expected to draw more than 350,000
attendees for 30+ concerts, parades, balcony parties and several elegant
balls. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest
Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads
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the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting
and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. For
more information, visit www.galveston.com/mardigras/.
February 7 th - The Houston RV Show is now the largest in Texas with
over 600 units on display. This includes Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Tent
Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational Vehicle related
vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks and RV supplies. The
Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG Center Halls C, D, E. Parking
rate in the past was $12 per space, cash only. For more information, visit
www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.
February 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium
whiskey tasting event that will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and
celebrate the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture
cocktails and live music provided by Doc Watkins, owner of Jazz, TX.
Texas and international brown spirits makers will serve straight pours
and cocktails from their portfolios with spirit seminars led by Texas
Monthly Editor in Chief Tim Taliaferro and Wine & Spirits contributor
Jessica Dupuy. The event will also feature up to ten award-winning chefs
and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of whiskies.
For more information, visit www.texasmonthly.com.
February 9 th -11 th - Texas Home and Garden Spring Show. Houstons’
Premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home & garden
needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts,
products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult Tickets are
$10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under free. For more
information, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.
February 9 th -11 th - Tristar Collectors Show. Your trusted source for
sports autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Tristar will be held in
NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit www.guestservices@
nrgpark.com.
February 17 th - 2018 Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s Lunar New
Year Festival is from 10 AM-4 PM at the Chinese Community Center, 9800
Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking. For more
information, visit www.ccchouston.org.
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February 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than
250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s
Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitationonly,
visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden,
Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is
open, for wild rides and fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden
features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas
country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music
and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the
Chuck Wagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced beef
sandwich with chips and beans.
February 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2017 Rodeo
Run had more than 9,500 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and
5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the
Rodeo. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
February 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade at 10 AM. Every February
since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling
metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative
floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill
the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians
join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved
in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! For parade route, street
closures and parking information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
February 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for the 2 nd
Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by Shiner
Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but one of
the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever experienced!
Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT samples from
all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while supplies last.
Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete for the Grand
Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally title and all the
bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to rock! There will be
an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the Galveston County
Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under 12 are free. Bring lawn
chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers are allowed. For more
information, visit www.texasfoodtruckrally.com.
February 25 th - It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now the
largest kosher food event in Houston. The 8 th Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
will be held at the ERJCC. There will be MORE cooking teams, MORE
food, MORE money raised for local charities and MORE fun! At 12 PM, the
public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s activities, listen
to music and simply have a great time in an outdoor, festival atmosphere.
The event will conclude with the selection of the winning chili by celebrity
judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For more information, visit www.
houstonkosherchilicookoff.com.
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8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: 713-274-3161
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Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack has opened the
much anticipated Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center. Located at
8440 Greenhouse Road, the center is now open to the general public for a
variety of programs and activities. The approximately 21,000 square foot
building will serve the community as a center for all ages. Classes and
programs can be viewed at www.pct3.hctx.net. Whether you are looking
for a place to exercise, attend a community event, learn new crafts, play
games or just to meet new friends, Weekley Community Center is sure to
be a place for all!
Current ongoing classes are as follows:
• Zumba: Mondays 11 AM-12 Noon, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:15 PM &
Wednesdays/Thursdays 10:30-11:30 AM
• Zumba Gold: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5 PM
• Bootcamp: Mondays 9:45 to 10:30 AM
• Yoga: Every Friday 9-10 AM and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM
• Stretch and Tone class: Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30 AM
• Knitting and Crocheting:: Monday 10 AM-12 Noon
(Note: This will be a social group not an instructional class. Just bring your
current project to work on and maybe get some pointers from your new
friends.)
• Dominoes: Tuesdays 8:30 AM-12 PM
Please note that all classes are free to the public unless supplies are
needed for a particular class.
JUERGEN’S HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429
713-274-3188
A variety of classes, programs and activities are now being offered at
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LONE STAR COLLEGE - CYFAIR LIBRARY
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281-290-3210
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-10 PM,
Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.
HCPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program began on June 5 th . Programs
available for Adults, Teens, and Children.
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts
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amount. The store is open six days a week and staffed by volunteers.
Proceeds support library programs. Help support our community library.
• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at http://hcpl.net/location/cyfair-college-library,
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• FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.
• WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library eUpdate:
subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit
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ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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If you are looking for a quick escape from the noise and concrete of west Houston, consider the wilderness trails in Addicks Reservoir. Bear Creek Pioneer
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search for “Addicks Reservoir.” Most of the trails are natural surface and are not actively maintained. On these wilderness trails you can encounter
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You could make this on National Fettuccine Alfredo Day February 7 th !
INGREDIENTS:
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups heavy cream
2 egg yolks
salt to taste
1 pound fettuccine
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS:
Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to
a boil, cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover and simmer
another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.
Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the broth in the
saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size slices. Return the
chicken broth to medium heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and
heavy cream into the reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm cream mixture
into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until about 1/2 cup of the warm cream
mixture is used. Whisk the warm cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the
remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the
mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and
black pepper to taste.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water, stirring
occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain.
Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream mixture into the pasta. Remove from
heat, cover and let sit for a few minutes until thick.
Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve.
Source: allrecipes.com
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Family
Focus
Family Roster
Mom: Chelsey, works for Health and Human Service
Commission (HHSC of Texas). Went to undergrad at
Baylor University. Originally raised in El Paso, Texas
then family moved to Houston at 18 YO.
Dad: Cobby, attorney for a surgical
center. Went to undergrad at Lincoln
University. Originally from Ghana,
most of his family still lives there.
Daughter:
Nina, 3 YO.
Loves ballet, PJ masks, and
playing dress up.
“We also have a greyhound who is a retired racer, Artie. We got him from a rescue organization. He sleeps most of the time but enjoys walking
in the neighborhood and occasionally runs circles in our backyard. He also is terrified of rain and fireworks so depending on the time of year,
we have to give him special love and attention.”
What They Love to Do
Cobby enjoys biking in the area and exploring
new places with his bike. Chelsey likes going
on walks with their dog and riding her bike, but
admits that she is not quite as adventurous with
bike trails as Cobby.
Nina loves utilizing different playgrounds and
activities at the YMCA and the bounce park. They
spend a lot of time at the pool during the summer,
whether it is at the YMCA or their community pool.
Mom and dad enjoy going on food adventures and
exploring new family owned restaurants. In the
past, they were more involved with the Westcreek
community garden, but haven’t been able to be
as involved this season. They hope to be able
to get more involved in the spring. As a family,
they liked learning about gardening from other
members of the community, especially since they
are new to gardening. Nina really enjoyed pulling
the vegetables though apparently, she wasn’t
always the biggest fan of eating them. Surely
many other parents can relate!
Why They Love Living Here
“We have lived here since the summer of 2015. We like living in the area due to the mature trees, walking and bike paths,
accessible parks, and overall proximity to family friendly activities. We also enjoy the people in this community and love
the diversity of the area.
In the previous cities that we lived in, it was not as easy to get involved in the
community, but that is not the case here. Over the past year, we organized
our block’s National Night Out event which was the first time our block
had this event in years. We also helped with Westcreek’s Easter Egg hunt,
which our community had not had in years. We enjoyed the ability to build
Love is in the Air
How They Express It: “We don’t really do anything for Valentine’s Day. We
exchange gifts and cards but it’s not a big holiday for us.”
Ideal VD: Dad’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going to a new restaurant
that no one has heard about yet. Mom’s ideal Valentine’s Day would be going
to the restaurant where Dad proposed, but unfortunately that restaurant is
no longer in business. Other than that, Mom would enjoy spending time at
home with a nice store bought meal while watching a movie.
What Makes It Tick: “At Nina’s daycare, they have a Valentine’s Day party and
exchange Valentine’s Day cards. We usually spend the night before Valentine’s
Day getting her school cards ready.” Nina usually receives a timeless stuffed
animal from Mom and Dad (who doesn’t love a new squishy friend?) and
enjoys candy she received from her Valentine’s card exchange at her school.
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Gardening Tips
for February
FLOWERS
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine, Cornflower,
Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana),
Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.
VEGETABLES
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), carrots, cauliflower
(plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and
head), mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato
(seeds) and turnips.
TREES AND SHRUBS
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt of growth.
Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs,
roses and vines while still dormant.
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish mulch as needed.
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young tender growth. Spray with
Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.
• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality production
at harvest.
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.
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