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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers... 3<br />
Upcoming <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Events... 4<br />
Engagement Stories... 6<br />
School News... 8<br />
Sports... 10<br />
Community Events... 12<br />
Houston Area Events... 16<br />
Libraries & Community Centers... 18<br />
Featured Recipe... 22<br />
Family Focus & Gardening Tips... 23<br />
<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 1
SYDNEY HARBOUR IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
MONTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Sussan Martinez, Association Manager<br />
Pool Card Admin/Customer Service 832-600-4142<br />
sussan.martinez@montagecommunityservices.com<br />
www.sydneyharbourhoa.org<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850<br />
Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350<br />
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800<br />
www.cfisd.net<br />
TRASH/WATER<br />
Cypress Hill MUD #1<br />
www.cypressmud1.com<br />
Water/Sewer - Eagle Management 281-374-8989<br />
TRASH COLLECTION - Mondays & Thursdays<br />
RECYCLING - Mondays Only<br />
SECURITY<br />
Precinct 4 Constable - Main Dispatch 281-376-3474<br />
Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department 713-466-6161<br />
For a Real Emergency Dial 911<br />
Harris County Sherriff 866-222-7100<br />
Harris County Sherriff’s Department<br />
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />
Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000<br />
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777<br />
Phone/Cable/Internet - AT&T 800-464-7928<br />
(You can choose your telephone/cable/internet provider)<br />
AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464<br />
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000<br />
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777<br />
Electricity - Reliant Energy 281-897-8808<br />
(You can choose your electric provider)<br />
Gas - Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552<br />
Street Repair 281-463-6300<br />
US Post Office 281-373-9125<br />
16635 Spring Cypress Rd<br />
Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000<br />
MEDICAL FACILITIES<br />
North Cypress Medical Center 281-894-0003<br />
Cy-Fair Medical Center 281-890-4285<br />
Methodist Hospital - Willowbrook 281-477-1000<br />
Memorial Herman Hospital 281-392-1111<br />
Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing • 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 • 281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com<br />
FOCUS ON DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS:<br />
ANCHORING DOCKS<br />
Periodically we will feature a discussion of a particular common deed<br />
restriction violation to explain the logic behind the violation. This month<br />
we will focus on anchoring docks to become level.<br />
One of the unique characteristics of <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> is the docks on<br />
our lakefront lots. Houston subdivisions usually reserve lakefront land<br />
as common areas. <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> residents can own their own dock,<br />
adding to our property values and enjoyment.<br />
SYDNEY HARBOUR ANNUAL<br />
HOMEOWNERS MEETING<br />
Monday, March 26, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Meeting: 7 PM; Sign-in: 6:30 PM<br />
Cypress Crossings Christian Church, 15751 Cypress Rosehill Rd.<br />
Most docks are fairly low maintenance, but certain designs in <strong>Sydney</strong><br />
<strong>Harbour</strong> are more prone to level issues. During periods of high water, the<br />
dock floats and pulls up its support posts. When the water recedes, the<br />
dock is no longer level. If this description describes your dock, then you<br />
have probably received<br />
or will soon receive<br />
a deed restriction<br />
violation.<br />
Uneven docks look unsightly and detract from our signature feature - the lakes. Also, they visually<br />
infer that the overall property is not maintained. This hurts the value of both the offending property,<br />
but also for all its neighbors. For this reason, they are not permitted in <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong>.<br />
Many residents have successfully repaired their docks by re-anchoring the dock posts, The HOA<br />
will compile a list of contractors who can repair docks and post it on the <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> website.<br />
If your dock was successfully repaired, please help your neighbors and contact Sussan at 832-600-<br />
4142 with the contact information for your contractor.
MONTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
CONTACT INFO<br />
Sussan Martinez, Association Manager<br />
832-600-4142<br />
sussan.martinez@<br />
montagecommunityservices.com<br />
TREE STAKE REMOVAL<br />
Please notify Susan Martinez at 832-<br />
600-4142 if you have heavy iron tree<br />
stakes that need to be removed. The<br />
service is free.<br />
BASKETBALL GOALS<br />
AND SYDNEY HARBOUR<br />
Basketball goals are not allowed in the<br />
community per the deed restrictions:<br />
Article V, Section C. item (1): No basketball<br />
goals shall be permitted on any lot or street,<br />
portable or otherwise.<br />
Portable basketball goals can be put out for<br />
kids to play with but must be brought in daily<br />
when no one is playing with it and must be<br />
stored out of sight.<br />
All deed restrictions can be found on the <strong>Sydney</strong><br />
<strong>Harbour</strong> website www.sydneyharbourhoa.<br />
com.<br />
Pancakes With<br />
The Easter Bunny<br />
March 24 th , 9:30-11:30 AM<br />
Games for the Kiddos<br />
START PREPARING NOW!<br />
<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong><br />
Spring Community Garage Sale<br />
Saturday, April 14 th<br />
FIBER OPTIC CABLES<br />
Your Board has been in contact with the owner of the company who has been contracted on<br />
behalf of ATT to lay the fiber optic cables in our community. They have assured the Board<br />
that all issues will be corrected by the completion of the job. Sod will be replaced and if any<br />
irrigation systems were damaged they will be repaired. They have a cleanup crew come in<br />
to handle these issues after all the cable has been installed. If for some reason your issue is<br />
not resolved at the end, please send me a detailed email (sydneyharbour2009@yahoo.com)<br />
explaining your situation and the company will be contacted.<br />
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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job<br />
seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.<br />
com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate<br />
(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your<br />
newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form.<br />
Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to<br />
make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If<br />
we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list<br />
until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
CODE KEY:<br />
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />
CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />
SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR<br />
CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />
the teens and their parents.<br />
SYDNEY HARBOUR TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
FUN NATIONAL DAYS IN FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> 1 st : National Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery)<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2 nd : National Heavenly Hash Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 3 rd : National Carrot Cake Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 4 th : National Thank A Mail Carrier Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 5 th : National Shower With A Friend Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 6 th : National Frozen Yogurt Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 7 th : National Fettuccine Alfredo Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8 th : National Kite Flying Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th : National Pizza Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10 th : National Cream Cheese Brownie Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 11 th : National Make A Friend Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 12 th : National Plum Pudding Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 13 th : National Tortellini Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14 th : National Ferris Wheel Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 15 th : National Gumdrop Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16 th : National Do A Grouch A Favor Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 17 th : National Random Acts Of Kindness Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 18 th : National Battery Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 19 th : National Chocolate Mint Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 20 th : National Love Your Pet Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 21 st : National Sticky Bun Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd : National Margarita Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 23 rd : National Banana Bread Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th : National Tortilla Chip Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25 th : National Chocolate Covered Nut Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 26 th : National Tell A Fairy Tale Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 27 th : National Polar Bear Day<br />
<strong>February</strong> 28 th : National Public Sleeping Day<br />
Monthly<br />
Observations<br />
An Affair To<br />
Remember Month,<br />
Black History Month,<br />
Creative Romance<br />
Month, Great<br />
American Pie Month,<br />
National Bake For<br />
Family Fun Month,<br />
National Bird Feeding<br />
Month, National<br />
Cherry Month,<br />
National Children’s<br />
Dental Health<br />
Month, National<br />
Grapefruit Month,<br />
National Heart<br />
Month, National Hot<br />
Breakfast Month,<br />
National Library<br />
Lovers Month,<br />
National Snack Food<br />
Month, National<br />
Weddings Month,<br />
National Embroidery<br />
Month<br />
<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Real Estate Corner<br />
Activity October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017<br />
Presented by Kathy Emery<br />
Executive Real Estate Services<br />
Home Sales<br />
Number<br />
of Homes<br />
Price Ranges<br />
Active 1 Story<br />
2 Story<br />
3<br />
4<br />
$299,000-$350,000<br />
$347,000-$464,900<br />
Sold<br />
1 Story<br />
5<br />
$260,000-$355,000<br />
2 Story<br />
2<br />
$346,500-$385,000<br />
This representation is based on data supplied<br />
by the Houston Association of Realtors.<br />
Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees<br />
or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.<br />
<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 5
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 />
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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.<br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Cypress Mill Community Newsletter
Araoz Painting &<br />
Remodeling<br />
Painting Exterior & Interior<br />
Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />
Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling<br />
Enrique Araoz<br />
Owner<br />
281-733-3830<br />
enriquearaoz44@gmail.com<br />
FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like<br />
that is a lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a<br />
list of romantic, yet creative ideas to make the month of <strong>February</strong> full of<br />
romance.<br />
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than<br />
by going on a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you<br />
planned a getaway, make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s<br />
present is. Write the name of the destination on a piece of paper and cut it<br />
up into pieces that they have to put together. If you want to really build up<br />
the anticipation, you can always give them one piece of the puzzle a day<br />
leading up to Valentine’s Day.<br />
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on<br />
him or her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the<br />
blindfold off. It can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their<br />
favorite restaurant or a visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues<br />
along the way to see if they can actually guess where they are going.<br />
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it<br />
doesn’t mean that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s<br />
Day, do a little bit of research about restaurants or attractions that you<br />
and your partner have never been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act<br />
like tourists at the place you end up going too. Don’t just rush through the<br />
experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time there and just have a<br />
good time overall.<br />
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your<br />
partner want to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider<br />
booking a really nice hotel room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t<br />
actually be leaving your city, it might feel like it if you choose the right<br />
hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty of activities and<br />
amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily enjoy<br />
restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that<br />
likes to outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could<br />
plan romantic activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can<br />
last for only a few days, a week or the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you<br />
really want to wow them consider going on a day cruise on your day or<br />
going camping for the night.<br />
Source: www.blog.atlastravelweb.com<br />
<strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 7
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Following a very successful first year, CFISD bussed even more students<br />
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comprehensive eye exams and eyewear provided by the Harris County Health<br />
Department’s See to Succeed program. The See to Succeed program partners<br />
with several organizations and community volunteers throughout the area to<br />
organize weeklong vision clinics for students between the ages of 6 to 18 who<br />
have not passed state-mandated vision screenings initiated by school nurses.<br />
Transporting CFISD students to the clinics presented logistical and<br />
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 />
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Consent forms to participate in the program were sent home via school<br />
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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 would<br />
not get a professional eye examination to address the issues.<br />
Each day of the four began with eligible students shuttled by CFISD buses<br />
to and from their campuses to the Berry Center. Upon arrival, See to<br />
Succeed employees and volunteers greeted the students and led them to<br />
the auditorium for registration as well as distributing stickers for each to<br />
help identify students throughout the day. The process was broken down<br />
into stations, including pre-screening rooms and waiting areas, before<br />
each student would ultimately visit with an eye doctor.<br />
Stations included distance acuity, color, stereo, near point of accommodation<br />
and conversion, slit lamp, auto refraction and refraction, optical frame<br />
selection, check out and data entry. If a student needed an immediate referral<br />
or follow-up consultation, program workers were ready to call parents and<br />
guardians. Three urgent cases were caught in the first two days.<br />
The entire screening process lasted between 2-4 hours per student. During<br />
their time at the Berry Center, students were accompanied by CFISD clinic<br />
assistants, who joined them as chaperones. Breakfast and lunch were<br />
provided to students by the CFISD nutrition services department to ensure<br />
meals were not missed as a result of a student being at the Berry Center.<br />
The partnership with CFISD and its personnel made the four-day operation<br />
a smooth success, said See to Succeed Manager Patricia Watson.<br />
More than 200 employees from Watson’s team joined many volunteers to make<br />
the program run as smooth as it does. Participating students will have eyeglasses<br />
delivered to their home campuses in roughly four weeks, a part of the process<br />
almost more rewarding as helping each student through his or her exam.<br />
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NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
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The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 31 st Anniversary<br />
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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 />
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The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated<br />
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former professional player Marc Castillo, who grew up playing competitive<br />
soccer in Bear Creek and Houston.<br />
During the Spring Season, practices will be held at Ollin Sports Therapy,<br />
16636 House Hahl Rd in Cypress and games will be played at Salem<br />
Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd in Tomball. Players can<br />
enter one of three different programs, depending on their age and level<br />
of commitment. To register or for information regarding the club and its<br />
programs, go to www.fccypress.com or call 936-463-8010.<br />
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Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls<br />
ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 7, <strong>2018</strong>. FFPS is<br />
a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth<br />
sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has<br />
grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston<br />
area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice<br />
per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time<br />
and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and<br />
more. No tryouts are required.<br />
Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):<br />
Through Feb. 6 th : $114<br />
Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119<br />
March 7 th through March 20 th : $124<br />
March 21 st through Full: $129<br />
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform<br />
(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and<br />
background checks on all volunteers.<br />
Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3 rd . Practice times<br />
and location will be determined by the coach and team. The schedule<br />
includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th .<br />
Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd). Our<br />
Cy-Fair South league plays at Cook Middle School (9111 Wheatland Dr). Our<br />
Cy-Fair West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W Little York). Our<br />
Tomball League plays at Tomball Alternative Education Center (1302 Keefer<br />
Rd). Our Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary (31900 Nichols<br />
Sawmill Rd) Our Spring/Klein League plays at Reynolds Elementary School<br />
(3975 Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all locations or to sign<br />
up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!<br />
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Who can play? Anyone ages 4-13! (age as of Sept. 1, 2017)<br />
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USA FIT CYPRESS<br />
Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you want to be? USA Fit<br />
Cypress is a friendly, no pressure group training for a variety of marathons<br />
and half marathons throughout the year. Even if you’ve never run a step<br />
before, training with our group will help you conquer mental and physical<br />
barriers you never thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned runner?<br />
No matter your conditioning or pace, we have a place for you. Over the<br />
course of six months, our coaches will help you achieve your personal best<br />
in a non-intimidating, fun and safe environment.<br />
We will provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities for group<br />
training throughout the week with our distance runs on Saturday morning<br />
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CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />
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Community<br />
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Craft Shows & Festivals<br />
CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL<br />
MEMORIAL PARK <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and<br />
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier spring<br />
outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their<br />
work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and<br />
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and<br />
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 and<br />
the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples<br />
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each<br />
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors and<br />
industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected based<br />
on their specific interests, professional knowledge and background with<br />
the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong> Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,”<br />
second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are awarded for<br />
“Best 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 on<br />
social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF,<br />
like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
CALLING ALL VENDORS!<br />
The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day<br />
Market & Car Show presented by<br />
Cypress Springs FFA Booster Club<br />
will be held on Saturday, April<br />
21, <strong>2018</strong> between 9 AM-5 PM &<br />
Sunday, April 22, <strong>2018</strong> between<br />
10 AM-4 PM. This event will be<br />
advertised in various media<br />
outlets. We are also working on<br />
entertainment and radio spots to generate business and excitement this<br />
year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are $100. All proceeds<br />
will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending state convention,<br />
competitions and creating scholarships for graduating seniors. The event<br />
is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429,<br />
¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information, please visit www.<br />
cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_<br />
springsffa@yahoo.com.<br />
Walks & Runs<br />
SHIELD BEARER RUNNING FOR HEARTS<br />
5K FAMILY FUN RUN AND WALK<br />
The Shield Bearer Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk will<br />
take place on April 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 7-11 AM, at Windwood Church at 10555 Spring<br />
Cypress Road in Houston, Texas. This family friendly event will feature a<br />
5K timed, trail style run, a 1-mile family walk, games for the kids, t-shirts,<br />
food, prizes and lots of fun for all ages. Race registration is $25 for adults<br />
(ages 14 and up) and $10 for children (ages 13 and under) before March<br />
20, <strong>2018</strong>. Registration, sponsorship, vendor, fundraising and volunteer<br />
information is available at shieldbearer.org/5K.<br />
Proceeds for the event will fund services and programs at Shield Bearer,<br />
a Houston based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource<br />
center that provides services on a sliding scale. Shield Bearer has five<br />
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locations in Houston and serves individuals, couples and families<br />
including those recovering from the trauma of human trafficking, domestic<br />
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Fundraisers<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 is<br />
the Missing Man Underwriter for this gala honoring the brave men and<br />
women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. The evening<br />
includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony to honor our missing<br />
loved ones (or missing comrades in arms, for veterans).<br />
Salvatore “Sal” Giunta, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, is the evenings<br />
guest speaker. Giunta was presented with our nation’s highest military<br />
decoration-The Medal of Honor-for his heroic actions during combat in<br />
the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan on October 25, 2007. His courage and<br />
leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his team’s<br />
survival and led to his selection as the first living recipient of the Medal<br />
of Honor since the Vietnam War and the eighth service member to receive<br />
the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />
CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund a<br />
scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 47 years,<br />
the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of the Board<br />
of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. The Foundation<br />
has awarded over $7.5 million in scholarships to 1600 graduating seniors.<br />
CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax<br />
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 www.<br />
theCFEF.org.<br />
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER<br />
BENEFITING THE BALLARD HOUSE (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay<br />
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire, TX)<br />
on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard House.<br />
Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising to benefit<br />
this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the website or<br />
by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities are planned<br />
throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM and concluding<br />
with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides a safe, familyfriendly<br />
environment and home-away-from-home for those undergoing<br />
life threatening illnesses and treatment in the Houston area; all at no-cost.<br />
Patients come to The Ballard House from all over the United States and<br />
World.<br />
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mary<br />
Raines at 281-804-8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.<br />
CYPRESS FAIRBANKS ROTARY CASINO NIGHT<br />
Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different<br />
organizations in the Cypress area. These organization include, but not<br />
limited to: Cypress Area Ministries, Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy Scouts,<br />
etc..) Our Casino Night will be on March 17, <strong>2018</strong> starting at 7 PM and<br />
running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ dinner and 2<br />
drinks as well as $5,000 in chips. The games will include Blackjack, Craps,<br />
Poker and Roulette.<br />
Come join us for a night of FUN! Each ticket will get you a BBQ dinner and<br />
two (2) drinks. You will also start with $5,000 in chips to gamble the night<br />
away. There will be Blackjack, Roulette, Poker and Craps. Additional chips<br />
may be purchased as well as a cash bar. There will also be a silent auction.<br />
Tickets may be purchased before the event at www.eventbrite.com/e/<br />
cy-fair-rotary-foundation-casino-night-tickets-41888165631 and they will<br />
be available at the door. If you are interested in being a sponsor please<br />
contact Doug at 832-567-3872.<br />
Theater, Arts & Music<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM,<br />
Thru <strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
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MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />
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MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />
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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> SEASON<br />
Led by Artistic Director Dr. Kevin Klotz, the Houston Choral Society (HCS)<br />
announces its versatile and engaging 2017-<strong>2018</strong> season. They are truly<br />
working to fulfill their mantra of professionalism, versatility and passion.<br />
“We are providing our audiences with a wide variety of musical genres<br />
this year. We will have German folk music and waltzes, Spanish carols,<br />
Broadway favorites and The Lord Nelson Mass. There is something<br />
for everyone to enjoy in our 2017-<strong>2018</strong> season,” says Klotz. Season<br />
subscriptions are now on sale. Season subscribers save 15% for four<br />
concerts. Season tickets are $85 for adults, $65 for seniors/students and<br />
$30 for children 5 years old and under. Season tickets are available online<br />
at www.houstonchoral.org. The Houston Choral Society performs at The<br />
Foundry United Methodist Church, which is one of the premiere choral<br />
venues in Houston with extraordinary acoustics. It is located in northwest<br />
Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065 with easy access from<br />
Highway 290.<br />
A Night on Broadway: Saturday, March 10 th at 7:30 PM<br />
Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass: Saturday, May 19 th at 7:30 PM<br />
CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />
Box Office: 281-440-4850 •<br />
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Please call for the location for these concerts:<br />
THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>: The Tommy Dorsey<br />
Orchestra presents “A Salute to Frank Sinatra”<br />
Saturday, March 10, <strong>2018</strong>: The Celtic Tenors<br />
Saturday, April 14, <strong>2018</strong>: The 5 Browns<br />
Saturday, May 19, <strong>2018</strong>: The Rodney Marsalis<br />
Philadelphia Big Brass<br />
THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT<br />
FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM<br />
Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong>: Cirque-tacular<br />
THE 2017-<strong>2018</strong> PROMENADE SERIES<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30 PM: “A World of<br />
Song” with Jerry Blackstone, Conductor<br />
Tuesday, March 13, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido<br />
and Aeneas<br />
Tuesday, April 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical<br />
Inspirations” featuring Scott St. John, violin<br />
Tuesday, May 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and<br />
Triple Take<br />
THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong>: Impande Ye Africa<br />
presents “Sing Along Africa”<br />
Saturday, May 12, <strong>2018</strong>: Lucas Miller, the Singing<br />
Zoologist!<br />
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Misc. Events<br />
HELP YOUR MARRIAGE AND OTHERS DURING<br />
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK<br />
Local non-profit Shield Bearer is hosting several marriage building<br />
activities during National Marriage Week <strong>February</strong> 7-14, <strong>2018</strong>. Shield<br />
Bearer has been on the front lines strengthening marriages through<br />
counseling, marriage saving intensive experiences and workshops since<br />
2007.<br />
Shield Bearer will host a special Life Together Forever Couples Workshop<br />
on <strong>February</strong> 10 th from 9 AM-3 PM at their central counseling office (12340<br />
Jones Rd Suite 290) in Houston.<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 9 th 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 that<br />
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 at<br />
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 that<br />
serves individuals, couples and families including those recovering from<br />
the trauma of human trafficking, domestic violence, crime, abuse, war<br />
and Hurricane Harvey, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222.<br />
FREE MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP<br />
Cypress Historical Society at Cypress Top Historic Park running through<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. Everyone has a story and everyone<br />
has memories. Some of them are good. Others are not so good. But, all of<br />
them are valuable. This workshop is about preserving your family history,<br />
one memory at a time. With the help of your teacher, coach and mentor<br />
you will learn to jar those faded memories loose, then compose, organize,<br />
preserve and share them electronically for future generations. Jackie<br />
Devine loves working with active writers and people who have never<br />
tried to write! This course will help you understand the memoir writing<br />
process: story structure, scenes, dialogue, character development, tone<br />
and voice. You’ll learn that you are creating a legacy. If desired, stories will<br />
be recorded and saved online where family and friends can enjoy them for<br />
years to come. Located behind Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026<br />
Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429, phone 713-274-3188. Harris County,<br />
Precinct 3 Steve Radack, Commissioner, www.pct3.com.<br />
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SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB<br />
39 TH 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 and<br />
trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and<br />
supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. Club<br />
members will be available to answer general questions on growing African<br />
Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center.<br />
For further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@<br />
yahoo.com.<br />
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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> 2 nd -13 th - Mardi Gras Galveston. If you’re looking for a unique<br />
Mardi Gras experience in <strong>2018</strong>, grab some beads and hit the beach! Mardi<br />
Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United<br />
States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes<br />
and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades<br />
known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. The island’s<br />
107 th Mardi Gras celebration, is expected to draw more than 350,000<br />
attendees for 30+ concerts, parades, balcony parties and several elegant<br />
balls. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest<br />
Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads<br />
will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston and that’s just the beginning of<br />
the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting<br />
and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. For<br />
more information, visit www.galveston.com/mardigras/.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 7 th - The Houston RV Show is now the largest in Texas with<br />
over 600 units on display. This includes Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Tent<br />
Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational Vehicle related<br />
vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks and RV supplies. The<br />
Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG Center Halls C, D, E. Parking<br />
rate in the past was $12 per space, cash only. For more information, visit<br />
www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium<br />
whiskey tasting event that will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and<br />
celebrate the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture<br />
cocktails and live music provided by Doc Watkins, owner of Jazz, TX.<br />
Texas and international brown spirits makers will serve straight pours<br />
and cocktails from their portfolios with spirit seminars led by Texas<br />
Monthly Editor in Chief Tim Taliaferro and Wine & Spirits contributor<br />
Jessica Dupuy. The event will also feature up to ten award-winning chefs<br />
and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of whiskies.<br />
For more information, visit www.texasmonthly.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Texas Home and Garden Spring Show. Houstons’<br />
Premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home & garden<br />
needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts,<br />
products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult Tickets are<br />
$10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under free. For more<br />
information, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Tristar Collectors Show. Your trusted source for<br />
sports autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Tristar will be held in<br />
NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit www.guestservices@<br />
nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 17 th - <strong>2018</strong> Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s Lunar New<br />
Year Festival is from 10 AM-4 PM at the Chinese Community Center, 9800<br />
Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking. For more<br />
information, visit www.ccchouston.org.<br />
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<strong>February</strong> 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than<br />
250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s<br />
Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitationonly,<br />
visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden,<br />
Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is<br />
open, for wild rides and fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden<br />
features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas<br />
country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music<br />
and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the<br />
Chuck Wagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced beef<br />
sandwich with chips and beans.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit<br />
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2017 Rodeo<br />
Run had more than 9,500 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and<br />
5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the<br />
Rodeo. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade at 10 AM. Every <strong>February</strong><br />
since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling<br />
metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative<br />
floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill<br />
the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians<br />
join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved<br />
in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! For parade route, street<br />
closures and parking information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for the 2 nd<br />
Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by Shiner<br />
Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but one of<br />
the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever experienced!<br />
Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT samples from<br />
all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while supplies last.<br />
Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete for the Grand<br />
Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally title and all the<br />
bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to rock! There will be<br />
an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the Galveston County<br />
Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under 12 are free. Bring lawn<br />
chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers are allowed. For more<br />
information, visit www.texasfoodtruckrally.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25 th - It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now the<br />
largest kosher food event in Houston. The 8 th Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff<br />
will be held at the ERJCC. There will be MORE cooking teams, MORE<br />
food, MORE money raised for local charities and MORE fun! At 12 PM, the<br />
public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s activities, listen<br />
to music and simply have a great time in an outdoor, festival atmosphere.<br />
The event will conclude with the selection of the winning chili by celebrity<br />
judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For more information, visit www.<br />
houstonkosherchilicookoff.com.<br />
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• Zumba Gold: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5 PM<br />
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• Yoga: Every Friday 9-10 AM and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM<br />
• Stretch and Tone class: Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30 AM<br />
• Knitting and Crocheting:: Monday 10 AM-12 Noon<br />
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• Dominoes: Tuesdays 8:30 AM-12 PM<br />
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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter
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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<br />
ground black pepper to taste<br />
2 cups heavy cream<br />
2 egg yolks<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 pound fettuccine<br />
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley<br />
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to<br />
a boil, cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover and simmer<br />
another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.<br />
Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the broth in the<br />
saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size slices. Return the<br />
chicken broth to medium heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and<br />
heavy cream into the reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.<br />
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm cream mixture<br />
into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until about 1/2 cup of the warm cream<br />
mixture is used. Whisk the warm cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the<br />
remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the<br />
mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and<br />
black pepper to taste.<br />
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water, stirring<br />
occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain.<br />
Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream mixture into the pasta. Remove from<br />
heat, cover and let sit for a few minutes until thick.<br />
Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> Community Newsletter
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 />
Gardening Tips<br />
for <strong>February</strong><br />
FLOWERS<br />
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine, Cornflower,<br />
Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana),<br />
Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), carrots, cauliflower<br />
(plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and<br />
head), mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato<br />
(seeds) and turnips.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS<br />
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt of growth.<br />
Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs,<br />
roses and vines while still dormant.<br />
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish mulch as needed.<br />
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young tender growth. Spray with<br />
Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />
• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality production<br />
at harvest.<br />
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />
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