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Villages of Cypress Lakes<br />

<strong>Lakeside</strong><br />

Your official HOA newsletter<br />

SpringBreak<br />

<strong>March</strong> 12th - 16th<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

School News... 5<br />

Community Events... 10<br />

Houston Area Events... 18<br />

Volunteer Opportunities... 19<br />

Gardening Tips... 22<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 22<br />

Featured Recipe... 23<br />

Villages of Cypress Lakes <strong>Lakeside</strong> | <strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 1


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VILLAGES OF CYPRESS LAKES LAKESIDE IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

FirstService Residential<br />

Asscociation Manager: Sarie Fellwock 713-984-7237<br />

Sarie.fellwock @fsresidential.com<br />

SECURITY<br />

For a Real Emergency Dial 911<br />

Harris County Sherriff’s Department<br />

Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />

Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472<br />

TRASH/WATER<br />

Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />

Harris County MUD #391 281-225-9020<br />

281-496-3262<br />

Severn Trent Services 281-578-4265<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Poison Control 800-222-1222<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 />

AT&T<br />

www.att.com<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 />

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 />

SCHOOLS<br />

Ault Elementary School 281-373-2800<br />

Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850<br />

Keith Elementary School 281-849-8250<br />

Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350<br />

Salyards Middle School 281-373-2400<br />

Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300<br />

Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

HELPFUL WEBSITES<br />

DPS Sex Offenders website<br />

City of Houston Main Page<br />

Transtar Traffic Main Page<br />

Harris County Appraisal District<br />

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us<br />

www.houstontx.gov<br />

www.houstontranstar.org<br />

www.hcad.org<br />

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News From The Board<br />

Visit your website at <strong>Lakeside</strong>residential.com.<br />

ANNUAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE!!<br />

The <strong>2018</strong> budget will hold the assessments at $350 annually. The<br />

assessments were due by the 1 st of January and late fees began the 1 st of<br />

February ($25), <strong>March</strong> ($50) and April ($75). As of June 1 st , the account<br />

will go to collections and additional fees build quickly. Please don’t wait<br />

for that to happen. If you can’t pay the assessment when due, contact<br />

Sarie.fellwock@fsresidential.com to get on a payment plan.<br />

The Board of Directors communicates through the management company.<br />

All concerns should be sent through FirstService. All communications<br />

require your Email address to respond. There are other documents that<br />

go out to you prior to each monthly meeting to keep you up on what we<br />

will be discussing. Texas law leaves the responsibility of correct Email<br />

addresses to the homeowner. Please contact FirstService to ensure that<br />

we can keep you informed.<br />

PROPERTY MANAGER<br />

Our Property Manager is, Sarie Fellwock, (sarie.fellwock@fsresidential.<br />

com) or contact her at 713-032-1122 main number or 713-984-7137 direct.<br />

Sarie does attend our monthly homeowner meetings, she can answer<br />

questions you may have so, come and meet her!<br />

HAVE YOU REGISTERED ON THE FIRSTSERVICE WEBSITE?<br />

Our association management company is online to provide you with more<br />

convenience and a wealth of online services with access to important<br />

association documents and forms, owner accounts and more. Contact<br />

sarie.fellwock @fsresidential.com.<br />

We understand there are times when contacting someone or getting a<br />

response is difficult. If its not an emergency, please bring it to the Board<br />

meeting. Don’t let issues loiter and become bigger than need be.<br />

The day to day management of the community is FirstService. The website<br />

to find any information about your account and general community<br />

information is www.fsresidential.com/corporate/homeowners/find-mycommunity.<br />

Your business account, all bookkeeping, Architectural change<br />

request form is there as well.<br />

SUPPORT YOUR HOA<br />

The Board of Directors meet at the Cypress Crossroads Church, 15751<br />

Cypress Rosehill Rd. on the first Monday of the month. If the first Monday<br />

is a holiday then the meeting is held the next day.<br />

You can find the meeting dates at <strong>Lakeside</strong>residential.com. The minutes of<br />

the meetings, as well as governing documents, forms, community events,<br />

etc. can be found on the website for homeowner review.<br />

Please, make an effort to come to the meetings and get involved. Together,<br />

we can make improvements to our community and a more pleasant life<br />

among neighbors.<br />

WE ARE LAKESIDE RESIDENTIAL<br />

We live in a development known as Villages of Cypress Lakes. Your<br />

community is <strong>Lakeside</strong>. Our website is <strong>Lakeside</strong>residential.com. By-Laws,<br />

Deed Restrictions, Pool hours and card applications, a map of the community<br />

showing sections by number, streets and entrances are all there to better<br />

help you with your inquiries as well as responsibilities as a home owner.<br />

All payments made to the HOA should be made out to <strong>Lakeside</strong> Residential.


HEY NEIGHBOR…<br />

We live in an HOA. Whether we agree with the deed restrictions and covenants<br />

or not, the rules and guidelines exist. As members of the association,<br />

owners are responsible for the upkeep on their properties, following the<br />

guidelines of landscaping, paint, fences and most importantly being a good<br />

neighbor. Homeowners are required to maintain the properties, while not<br />

making changes without approval. When you need to replace a fence, do it,<br />

but it must be an exact replacement; Not taller, shorter or a different style.<br />

The idea is that the community looks consistent and well planned. This is<br />

appealing to new buyers and makes for good neighbors, etc.<br />

• Vehicle storage is not allowed on your lot, please have current registration<br />

stickers on all your vehicles. They are supposed to be drivable. Covering<br />

with tarps won’t help! The disabled cars parked in the driveway are in<br />

violation of HOA guidelines and will initiate letters to homeowner. Any<br />

disabled vehicle parked on the street is a county offense and should be<br />

reported to the Constable.<br />

• Inspect your fence for any missing or damaged fence pickets.<br />

• Trash cans are not to be visible from the street and out only on garbage<br />

pickup days.<br />

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE<br />

So you’d like to build an igloo? Or paint your house red and blue to pay<br />

tribute to your favorite sports team? These are easily identified as requests<br />

that would not be allowed in our neighborhood. But what are the kinds<br />

of things for which you need to submit a request for approval to the<br />

HOA? Basically, if you are making a change to your home or yard, you are<br />

required to submit a request. Some common requests are:<br />

• Installing a pool<br />

• Replacing windows, doors or shutters<br />

• Building a covered patio<br />

• Installing a storage unit<br />

• Installing an irrigation system<br />

• Replacing your roof<br />

• Painting your home/trim<br />

• Removing/replacing the trees in your front yard<br />

REPLACING YOUR FENCE. This one is a little more complex. If you are<br />

replacing your fence with EXACTLY the same fence (in the same place with<br />

the same size boards and the same pattern), then you don’t need HOA<br />

approval. However, if you are CHANGING anything - the pattern of the fence<br />

(including installing rot board at the bottom), moving it, adding a gate or<br />

changing the material of your fence, then you need approval of the HOA.<br />

Keep in mind that approval may take up to 30 days - plan ahead! Submit<br />

your application early, so that your project is not delayed. The ACC<br />

committee is made up of volunteers and our goal is to provide a beautiful<br />

and consistent look to our neighborhood.<br />

Whether you’re a home owner and therefore a member of the Association<br />

or a renter, the deed restrictions of <strong>Lakeside</strong> apply to you. We all want our<br />

neighborhood to look good, feel like home and keep up the value of our<br />

properties. Many of us moved here to get out of the city and city-like areas<br />

that aren’t quite up to the standards we want to set for our families and<br />

kids. We need to keep it that way!<br />

‘BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.’<br />

Whether you’re a homeowner and therefore a member of the Association<br />

or a renter, the deed restrictions of <strong>Lakeside</strong> apply to you. We all want our<br />

neighborhood to look good, feel like home and keep up the value of our<br />

properties. Many of us moved here to get out of the city and city-like areas<br />

that aren’t quite up to the standards we want to set for our families and<br />

kids. We need to keep it that way!<br />

Association by-laws, deed restrictions, Architectural changes, etc can be<br />

found on our website <strong>Lakeside</strong>residential.com.<br />

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Whether at a Board meeting, email, phone or one-on-one conversations,<br />

there are a number of requests and complaints that come from the<br />

neighborhood residents, both members and non-members alike. Most of<br />

these can be summed up into:<br />

• Keep down the noise! Barking Dogs, loud music.<br />

• Walk your dog, respect other folk’s yards, take along your “poo-pickup”<br />

bags and clean up the mess.<br />

• Speaking of yards, clean them up. Plant new, remove old. Mow as needed<br />

to keep the neighborhood looking well kept and desirable to live in.<br />

• Power wash that mildew off your house.<br />

•SLOW DOWN!!! This is a neighborhood! 30 MPH may be too fast. The kids on the<br />

street are much more important than any excuse for fast and or reckless driving.<br />

KID ACTIVITIES<br />

We, as a community, have few amenities. Pool, Splash pad for small<br />

children, playground for small children. Pretty much nothing for teenagers<br />

or tween-agers 12 to 16. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly<br />

appreciated. What can we, as a community, do to give our kids activities<br />

they can be a part of, enjoy and be clean, courteous involvements.<br />

Remember, these are your kids. The Board meets every month on the first<br />

Monday. Bring your ideas.<br />

THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!<br />

We would like to build a bank of volunteers to help with various activities<br />

throughout the year! Poolside holiday events, National Get Out and Meet<br />

Your Neighbors night. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated<br />

by all! The more volunteers we have, the more events that can take<br />

place. Events that are meant to bring our community together just don’t<br />

happen without these folks who give up their time and efforts for you.<br />

Unfortunately, they are many times taken for granted, when in fact, they<br />

are much appreciated by the Board.<br />

CONSTABLE PATROL 281-376-3472<br />

As a reminder, the Association has a patrol contract with Harris County<br />

Precinct 4 Constable, through MUD 391. Please add the dispatch number to<br />

your cell phones or post in a visible place at home in case you need support<br />

in a non-life threatening situation. If you don’t call to report a crime or<br />

suspected criminal activity in progress or suspicious persons or vehicles,<br />

no arrests will be made, the crime or criminal activity will continue and<br />

the Constable’s Office will not know that anything is going on. The social<br />

communities that we use to communicate with each other is NOT monitored<br />

by the constables. Posting on any media site is not notification to get<br />

assistance. Yes, we have those rare occasions where a Deputy, by pure luck,<br />

drives up on a crime or suspicious activity in progress. But why rely on luck<br />

when you have a telephone? The number to call is 281-376-3472. If there is a<br />

life threatening emergency, call 9-1-1. The Constable Patrol also offers a free<br />

vacation watch service, keeping your home under watch while you’re away.<br />

LOITERING AND VANDALISM<br />

Please help us to keep our recreation areas safe and clean by reporting<br />

any and all loitering after dark directly to the Constable and then to<br />

management. Please also remember to report any suspicious persons<br />

walking around the community or at the parks immediately to the<br />

Constable Patrol. Don’t call the management co or HOA Director, We’re<br />

NOT the law! Better safe than sorry!<br />

TRASH CANS<br />

BEST TRASH is the service for <strong>Lakeside</strong> Residential, your community.<br />

They can be contacted 281-313-2378. Check their website for holidays,<br />

remembering they will pick up on the next regular pick up day.<br />

• Please do not put trash out before the night before trash day and be sure<br />

to pick them up after collection.<br />

• Trashcans make the streets look very messy when not out for pick-up.<br />

• Trash cans have the most violation letters sent out.<br />

• Remember to place trashcans in the garage, backyard or behind a barrier<br />

by the house, that looks nice and hides the can. The new barrier must hide<br />

cans from street and be acceptable. Cans just stored by your house will get<br />

you a compliance violation letter.<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Villages of Cypress Lakes <strong>Lakeside</strong>


School<br />

News<br />

Pre-Schools<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL <strong>2018</strong><br />

SPRING CARNIVAL<br />

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM to 2 PM<br />

14423 West Rd., Houston, TX 77041, 713-896-1843<br />

Free Admission<br />

Come on out and experience fun for the whole family! The<br />

children can enjoy games, face painting and food while<br />

the adults can shop at our onsite vendors. There will also<br />

be a silent auction that’s sure to include something for<br />

everyone as well as a live auction that will begin at 1:30 PM<br />

for those who are a little bit more competitive. Tickets for<br />

the attractions will be available for purchase the day of the<br />

carnival. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. Interested<br />

vendors can contact Heather at ptl@elcsh.org. Please join<br />

us for some great family fun while raising money for the<br />

children of Epiphany Lutheran School!<br />

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!<br />

1 ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST<br />

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW<br />

Come learn more about NW area preschools.<br />

Representatives from multiple area preschools will be<br />

in attendance. This is a free interactive event, open to<br />

everyone!<br />

Date: Sunday, April 8, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Location:<br />

Cypress Christian School<br />

11123 Cypress N Houston Rd<br />

Houston, TX 77065<br />

Time:<br />

1- 3 PM<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON EDUCATIONAL DAY OUT SERVICES<br />

(S.E.E.D.S.) NOW REGISTERING<br />

www.seascs.org<br />

Email admissions director, climes@seascs.org<br />

St. Elizabeth’s Educational Day-Out Services (S.E.E.D.S), is a developmentally<br />

appropriate Catholic Early Childhood Program at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic<br />

Church serving children 18 months to five years of age. We are Nationally Accredited<br />

through NAEYC and have been serving this community for over 25 years. Our program<br />

provides a well-rounded education in a spirit of exploration and discovery along with<br />

specialty classes-Music, Spanish and Science Enrichment Lab. We are now open for<br />

registration for 2 day, 3 day and 5 day session options along with before and after school<br />

care. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our quality program or just want more<br />

information about S.E.E.D.S, please contact our office at 281-855-2503 or visit www.<br />

seedsrootedinlove.org. We offer tours at your convenience, please call.<br />

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL<br />

16000 Rippling Water Drive, Houston, TX 77084<br />

Registration for <strong>2018</strong>-2019 School Year is open. BCUMCS offers a developmentally<br />

appropriate curriculum in a Christian environment for children 12 months through<br />

kindergarten. Call 281-463-2969 for a tour or check our website bcumcs.org.<br />

Private Schools<br />

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />

Covenant Academy is a classical Christian K-12, college preparatory school serving<br />

Cypress and the surrounding areas. We are a community committed to partnering<br />

with families to train and raise up the next generation of leaders equipped to impact<br />

our culture. We invite you to visit our school and to experience first-hand the difference<br />

a classical education can make! For more information and to RSVP, please visit<br />

CovenantAcademyHouston.org or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 11711 Telge<br />

Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge.<br />

Villages of Cypress Lakes <strong>Lakeside</strong> | <strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 5


CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWS<br />

CCS to Participate in the College Board AP Capstone Diploma Program<br />

CCS is one of approximately 1,500 high schools worldwide to implement<br />

the AP Capstone Program - an innovative program that allows students<br />

to develop skills that matter most for college success, such as research,<br />

collaboration and communication. Developed in direct response to<br />

feedback from higher education faculty and college admission officers,<br />

AP Capstone complements the in-depth, subject-specific study of other<br />

Advanced Placement courses and exams. The program consists of two<br />

courses taken in sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research.<br />

The Covenant Academy Chess Players won a third place team trophy<br />

at the Region V Scholastic Championship on January 27 th .<br />

Congratulations to our hard working Patriot Chess Team!<br />

State Representative Honors Warrior Football<br />

State Representative and CCS parent, Dr. Tom Oliverson visited the<br />

campus recently to honor the Cypress Christian Warriors football team.<br />

He presented each player and coach with a certificate of honor for<br />

accomplishing something that had never been done in school history,<br />

bringing home the TAPPS Division III State Championship trophy for<br />

football. The school was also presented with a Texas flag that was flown at<br />

the Capitol of the Sovereign State of Texas.<br />

Cypress Christian Upcoming Admission Event<br />

On Thursday, April 12 th , Cypress Christian School will host a K-12 Preview.<br />

Visit CypressChristian.org/Admissions for more details.<br />

Cy-Fair ISD<br />

WWW.CFISD.NET<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>March</strong> 12 th -16 th - Spring Break<br />

<strong>March</strong> 30 th - Student/Staff Holiday<br />

Congratulations to Carson den Dulk, who won 4 th place in 100 breast<br />

and 7 th place in 50 free at the TAPPS State Swim Meet on<br />

February 7 th , in Mansfield, Texas. Go Patriots!<br />

LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE GENERATES<br />

NEARLY $340,000 FOR PROJECTS<br />

CFISD students and the high school FFA programs showcased another<br />

successful CFISD Livestock Show and Sale, its 24 th year, on Feb. 8 th -10 th at<br />

the CFISD Exhibit Center.<br />

Even with the entire greater Houston area recovering from Hurricane<br />

Harvey and the post-storm flooding, the CFISD community showed an<br />

incredible amount of generosity in the live auction, freezer sale and via<br />

additional monetary contributions to students.<br />

The Premium Sale (live auction) unofficially raised nearly $340,000.<br />

Final amounts from the Freezer Sale (animals not placing high enough<br />

for the live auction), Agriculture Mechanics and Horticulture silent<br />

auction and additional gifts to students are not yet available, but one<br />

new record was broken:<br />

Conda Maze JRP LLC paid $31,000 for the Grand Champion swine exhibited<br />

by Jessica Byrd (Cypress Falls), eclipsing the previous record.<br />

The victorious Lady Patriots and their fabulous Coach, Jim Hardwick,<br />

end their terrific season with a feisty win! Congratulations to our MS and<br />

HS basketball teams for playing Patriot Strong this season.<br />

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“Knowing the tremendous hardship (Hurricane Harvey) placed on the<br />

community, we were prepared for participation to be down,” said Denise<br />

Kubecka, lead curriculum coordinator in the career and technical education<br />

department. “When it came time for students to turn in their entries, we<br />

realized our numbers would once again be strong. In the wake of all going<br />

on in the community, families found a way to keep their children involved<br />

in the FFA program. It is always an emotional experience for me to watch<br />

the pride the students exhibit as they walk into that arena. This year was<br />

even more exciting knowing the extra obstacles many students had to<br />

overcome.”<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Villages of Cypress Lakes <strong>Lakeside</strong>


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The following Livestock<br />

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The three-day event at the Berry Center allowed all eighth-grade students<br />

to interact with more than 50 Houston businesses in a variety of industries.<br />

Each day began with a morning welcome session for all students in<br />

the Berry Center arena. Students were then divided in three groups<br />

that rotated between industry presentations in the conference center,<br />

a soft-skills demonstration in the arena and exhibitors in the secondfloor<br />

concourse. Students were divided up by four endorsement tracks<br />

(STEM, business and industry, public services and arts and humanities)<br />

that they selected beforehand to receive a more specialized experience.<br />

While exploring career stations on the concourse, students spoke with<br />

company employees and industry representatives to learn more about<br />

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Speakers in different career fields closed each day. They included KPRC<br />

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Heritage Texas Properties realtor associate Lily Jang, a Langham Creek High<br />

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“Our eighth-grade students are fortunate to be able to participate in an<br />

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of careers and local employers from the greater Houston area,” said Dr.<br />

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Daylight Savings Time Begins<br />

Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 11th<br />

Community<br />

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Garage Sales<br />

FAIRFIELD WOMEN’S CLUB<br />

FUNDRAISING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

Fairfield Residents will host sales in their own driveway<br />

April 7, <strong>2018</strong>, 7 AM-2 PM<br />

Maps will be available at: fairfieldwomensclub.org under garage sale tab<br />

YORKTOWN COLONY GARAGE SALE<br />

April 6 th and 7 th , Rain or Shine<br />

Yorktown Colony is located at Little York and Addicks Satsuma.<br />

EASTON COMMONS SPRING GARAGE SALE<br />

Saturday, April 14 th , 7 AM until 3 PM<br />

Easton Commons is located at Highway 6 and West Road.<br />

ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD<br />

SPRING GARAGE SALE<br />

Come shop for great deals throughout the neighborhood as Aberdeen<br />

Green residents have their huge Semi-annual Community Garage Sale on<br />

Saturday, April 14 th from 7 AM until 2 PM! Aberdeen Green is located on<br />

Telge Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290.<br />

COPPER BROOK SEMI-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE<br />

Saturday, April 7 th , 7 AM-2 PM (Rainout date: April 14 th )<br />

Copperbrook is located off of West Road and Jackrabbit.<br />

COPPER VILLAGE GARAGE SALE<br />

Saturday, April 14 th , 7 AM to Noon<br />

Copper Village is located off of West Road near Queenston.<br />

NORTHMEAD VILLAGE<br />

SPRINGCOMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

The Northmead Village Spring Community Garage Sale will be held on<br />

Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong> from 7 AM until 3 PM, at each participating<br />

resident’s driveway. Signs will be posted throughout the community one<br />

week prior to the event. Northmead Village is located off West Road and<br />

Highway 6.<br />

HEARTHSTONE GARAGE SALE<br />

The spring community garage sale will be on Saturday, April 21 st at each<br />

participating resident’s driveway. The association will post signs at the<br />

major entrances. Hearthstone is located at FM 529 and Huffmeister.<br />

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

April 21 st , 8 AM-Noon at Festival Park off Fry Rd<br />

Craft Show Vendors<br />

CALLING ALL VENDORS!<br />

The 2 nd Annual Mother’s Day Market & Car Show presented by Cypress<br />

Springs FFA Booster Club will be held on Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong><br />

between 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday, April 22, <strong>2018</strong> between 10 AM-4 PM. This<br />

event will be advertised in various media outlets. We are also working<br />

on entertainment and radio spots to generate business and excitement<br />

this year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths are $100. All<br />

proceeds will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending<br />

state convention, competitions and creating scholarships for graduating<br />

seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road,<br />

Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information,<br />

please visit www.cyspringsffabooster.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez via<br />

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Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association,<br />

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applications and have the opportunity to showcase their art at<br />

the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday,<br />

<strong>March</strong> 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring<br />

and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering<br />

its 47 th year, ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to<br />

showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the<br />

world. Patrons have the opportunity to personally meet the artist,<br />

view original works and purchase world class art. The festival<br />

benefits local non-profits and features music, food, beverages,<br />

entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and much more for<br />

people of all ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival.<br />

Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different<br />

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For each festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists,<br />

collectors and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven<br />

jurors are selected based on their specific interests, professional<br />

knowledge and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will<br />

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Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and<br />

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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 information,<br />

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Walks & Runs<br />

CFISD SUPERINTENDENT’S FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL<br />

The fifth annual CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival is set for <strong>March</strong> 24,<br />

<strong>2018</strong> from 8-11 AM at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) and the Towne<br />

Lake community.<br />

Underwritten by Memorial Hermann Cypress, the fun-filled community event<br />

will include a 5K run and a family-friendly 1-mile. The fun run will feature booth<br />

vendors, food trucks, entertainment and activities for children. Proceeds from<br />

the Superintendent’s Fun Run benefit the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation<br />

(CFEF), which awards student scholarships and staff development grants. The<br />

fourth annual event held in February 2017 generated more than $63,000 for the<br />

foundation. For more information, please contact the Community Engagement<br />

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Fundraisers<br />

KEELS & WHEELS CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE<br />

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Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 22, <strong>2018</strong>, 7-10 PM<br />

Bentley Showroom of Post Oak Motor Cars<br />

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Participating restaurants are assigned a classic automobile<br />

or vintage wooden boat. The chef of each restaurant then<br />

selects a specific wine that they believe matches the classic<br />

automobile or boat. Each chef then prepares a custom<br />

hors d’oeuvre that is paired with the wine to complete the<br />

epicurean experience for attendees to sample.<br />

The “Uncorked” event will also feature luxury items and<br />

experiences in the form of a live and silent auction. Auction<br />

Co-Chairs Patty Peeples Busmire and Karen Deguerin invite<br />

guests to bid on lavish packages including fine wines,<br />

spa getaways, hotel and resort stays, dinner certificates,<br />

autographed collectibles and much more. Proceeds from<br />

the event and both auctions benefit the Boys & Girls<br />

Harbor. This event is made possible with the support from<br />

sponsors City of Seabrook, Bay Area Regional Medical<br />

Center and MCM Worldwide.<br />

The Keels & Wheels Uncorked event was established in<br />

2009 as a means of raising awareness for Keels & Wheels<br />

Concours d’Elegance, which will take place this year on<br />

May 5-6, <strong>2018</strong> at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas.<br />

Keels & Wheels Uncorked takes place each <strong>March</strong> prior<br />

to the Spring showcase event and has become one of the<br />

major sources of funding for Boys & Girls Harbor. To date,<br />

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million for its partnering charities.<br />

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CYPRESS FAIRBANKS ROTARY CASINO NIGHT<br />

Our Rotary club is hosting a Casino Night to raise fund to help different organizations in<br />

the Cypress area. These organization include, but not limited to: Cypress Area Ministries,<br />

Cy-Hope, Shied Bearer, Boy Scouts, etc..) Our Casino Night will be on <strong>March</strong> 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />

starting at 7 PM and running till 11 PM. The cost is $45 and this gets you a BBQ dinner and<br />

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Blood Drive<br />

CORNERSTONE UMC SPRING BLOOD DRIVE<br />

SUNDAY, <strong>March</strong> 11 th , 8AM-12:30 PM<br />

Come join us on Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 11 th at the Gulf Coast Blood Center Mobile Unit in our<br />

parking lot at 18081 West Rd, 77095 from 8AM to 12:30 PM. This will be a special T-Shirt<br />

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ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 18 th<br />

beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking lot until 12:30 PM. To donate,<br />

you must be at least 17 years of age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. In our<br />

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<strong>March</strong> 29 th -31 st , April 5 th -7 th and<br />

April 12 th -14 th at 8 PM<br />

Special matinee: April 8 th at 3 PM<br />

Pay-What-You-Can night: April 9 th at 8 PM<br />

After this production, Mildred’s Umbrella Theater<br />

Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to their<br />

longtime home in Spring Street Studios and<br />

moving to Montrose, where The Classical Theatre<br />

Company has generously provided the company<br />

a new home in their Chelsea Market performance<br />

space. In addition to the move, MU will be<br />

producing a shorter season of two mainstage plays<br />

plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play<br />

festival in order to accommodate a greater focus on<br />

developing programs that engage the community<br />

in different ways.<br />

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CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

Box Office: 281-440-4850<br />

www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />

Please call for the location for these concerts:<br />

THE 2017-18 STAR-LIT! SERIES - 8 PM<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 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 Philadelphia Big Brass<br />

THE CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERIES - 3 PM<br />

Saturday, April 21, <strong>2018</strong>: Cirque-tacular<br />

THE 2017-<strong>2018</strong> PROMENADE SERIES<br />

Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Dons & Divas: Dido and Aeneas<br />

Tuesday, April 10, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: ROCO: “Magical Inspirations” featuring Scott St. John, violin<br />

Tuesday, May 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 3 PM: Javier Chaparro and Triple Take<br />

THE FREE CHILDREN’S SERIES - 10 AM<br />

Saturday, May 12, <strong>2018</strong>: Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist!<br />

Misc. Events<br />

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, <strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 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 trailers will be available.<br />

Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and<br />

fertilizers will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general questions on<br />

growing African Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For<br />

further information, contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.<br />

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these historic WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your father,<br />

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Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs will be available. Come on out and honor<br />

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organization whose membership includes people from all backgrounds<br />

sharing an interest in aviation and history. www.houstonwing.org.<br />

The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north<br />

of I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit<br />

on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th from 10 AM until 5 PM.<br />

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR<br />

PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Edith L.<br />

Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature walk<br />

will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged.<br />

This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians<br />

should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial Drive United<br />

Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />

sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log<br />

cabin. Upcoming programs include <strong>March</strong>: Wildflowers - Craft: Seed<br />

Starters. April: Bird Watching - Craft: TP Binoculars.<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored<br />

by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every<br />

Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September<br />

until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester<br />

Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include<br />

nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more<br />

information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon<br />

Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be<br />

purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the<br />

program. Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot<br />

at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked<br />

gate and proceed on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs<br />

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<strong>March</strong> 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths<br />

<strong>March</strong> 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies<br />

April 3 rd & 4 th : Wildflower Power<br />

April 10 th & 11 th : Dragonflies<br />

April 17 th & 18 th : Turtles<br />

April 24 th & 25 th : Fishing Fun<br />

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Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th )<br />

who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will<br />

explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and<br />

animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net<br />

for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals<br />

of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot<br />

at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany<br />

Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or<br />

713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>March</strong> 22 nd : Baby Animals<br />

April 19 th : Snakes Alive!<br />

OWL PROWLS<br />

Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2017-18<br />

season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />

opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />

woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />

online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates - <strong>March</strong> 9,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin<br />

at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $12 for adults and $8<br />

for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and<br />

there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for<br />

walking in the woods and the weather. Please park in the Memorial Drive<br />

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Houston<br />

Area Events<br />

Through <strong>March</strong> 18 th - The Houston Livestock Show<br />

and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock Show<br />

and rodeo. With more than 33,000 volunteers, the<br />

organization is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that<br />

benefits youth, supports education and facilitates<br />

better agricultural practices through exhibitions<br />

and presentations. Since its beginning in 1932,<br />

the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has<br />

committed nearly $450 million to scholarships,<br />

research, endowments, calf scramble<br />

participants, junior show exhibitors, School Art<br />

participants and other educational programs.<br />

The <strong>2018</strong> RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup<br />

features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish<br />

pop artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites,<br />

plus six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON,<br />

will be the first to perform on the new state-ofthe-art<br />

RODEOHOUSTON stage in <strong>2018</strong>. For more<br />

information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 2 nd -<strong>March</strong> 4 th - The 83 rd Azalea Trail<br />

heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail kicks<br />

off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy<br />

Lane entrance of Bayou Bend on Friday, <strong>March</strong><br />

2 nd at 10:30 AM. This year, a ticket to the Trail<br />

gives admission to 6 locations within the River<br />

Oaks neighborhood, including 4 private homes<br />

and gardens, Bayou Bend and Rienzi. A 7 th free<br />

location, also in River Oaks, is the River Oaks<br />

Garden Club Forum of Civics where free advice<br />

from “Ask the Experts” can be enjoyed each<br />

day. On Saturday at 2 PM, there will be a floral<br />

demonstration with easy to repeat floral tips from<br />

one of our talented Garden Club members! A free<br />

trolley will provide easy access to all 6 locations<br />

of homes, gardens and house museums. For more<br />

information, visit www.riveroaksgc.org.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 3 rd - The Houston Area Women’s Center<br />

(HAWC) is proud to kick off our 30 th Annual Race<br />

Against Violence presented by Verizon! This<br />

milestone race and family festival will be held on<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>, and starts at 8 AM at the<br />

AIG Campus at Whole Foods Market-Montrose.<br />

The Race Against Violence is open to timed and<br />

untimed runners and includes a kids’ fun run<br />

and family festival after the race! Register solo or<br />

rally your friends together to start a team to help<br />

fundraise to support survivors of domestic and<br />

sexual violence throughout Houston. Together,<br />

we can race towards a future without violence!<br />

For more information, visit www.houstonrav.org.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 4 th - AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc.(AFH)<br />

hosts the 29 th Annual AIDS Walk Houston on<br />

Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2018</strong>, at Sam Houston Park in<br />

Downtown Houston. This signature event is the<br />

city’s single greatest response in the fight against<br />

HIV/AIDS. Funds raised help local HIV/AIDS service<br />

organizations provide programs and services to<br />

almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus.<br />

This year, the annual fundraiser will culminate in a<br />

free outdoor concert featuring live performances<br />

from Houston-based artists. VIP wristbands for the<br />

concert will be available to 1,500 Houstonians who<br />

take a free HIV test before the walk. Please visit<br />

www.AIDSWalkHouston.org for more information.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 10 th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe<br />

and kayak race - the 46 th Annual Buffalo Bayou<br />

Partnership Regatta. Paddlers (ages 12 and<br />

up) are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile<br />

American Canoe Association sanctioned race along<br />

the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering<br />

competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t<br />

want to miss out on this longstanding Houston<br />

tradition! Those not wanting to paddle can cheer<br />

on racers along the race route or catch the outdoor<br />

fun at the finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial<br />

Park. The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is<br />

rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to<br />

severe water or weather conditions, all entry fees<br />

will be considered a tax-deductible donation to<br />

Buffalo Bayou Partnership and used in our efforts<br />

to continue revitalizing the bayou. For more<br />

information, visit www.buffalobayou.org.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 10 th - The NOLA Boil Crawfish Festival.<br />

Welcome to a good ol’ Lousiana crawfish boil a<br />

popular seafood dish that is enjoyed throughout<br />

the southern regions. We are bringing together<br />

crawfish enthusiast from all over the world to<br />

come celebrate the “Mud Bug”. “Crawfish season”<br />

is what they call it and is a time of year loved and<br />

shared by many breaking the tails and sucking<br />

the heads. We love it! Come hungry and enjoy a<br />

variety of live entertainment, dj sets, vendors and<br />

OF COURSE CRAWFISH. For more information,<br />

visit www.thenolaboil.com.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 17 th - 59 th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s<br />

Parade. Rain or Shine! Parade starts at the Clock<br />

Tower at MinuteMaid Park on Texas and goes<br />

west-bound. This year’s theme is Houston Strong,<br />

Irish Proud. Join us at Lucky’s Pub for the Awards<br />

Ceremony and After-Party! The Houston St.<br />

Patrick’s Parade has always been a FREE event.<br />

The two-hour parade has historically been one of<br />

the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over<br />

100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart.<br />

Our history is a grand one and if you would like to<br />

personally support the parade and be a part of the<br />

year-round socials and meetings, please become<br />

a member of our Irish 100 Club. The Houston St.<br />

Patrick’s Parade is presented by the Houston St.<br />

Patrick’s Parade Commission. For more the parade<br />

route or more information, visit www.hsppc.org.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 18 th - Tour de Houston Presented by Apache<br />

Corporation is a fundraising bike ride that benefits<br />

Houston’s Reforestation Program. The ride will<br />

take place Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 18, <strong>2018</strong>. This annual<br />

event offers Houstonians and visitors a unique<br />

way to view the city with bike routes winding<br />

through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic<br />

districts and parks. With three ride length options,<br />

the Tour de Houston is the perfect event for leisure<br />

riders or cycling enthusiasts. In addition, it is a BP<br />

MS 150 recommended training ride. This event<br />

begins and ends in Hermann Square at City Hall<br />

located at 901 Bagby. Riders and volunteers will<br />

enjoy a post-ride party that includes live music,<br />

free food and beverages. For more information,<br />

visit www.houstontx.gov.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 23 rd -<strong>March</strong> 25 th - It doesn’t matter what your<br />

art style is, you are sure to find something you like<br />

at The Annual Bayou City Art Festival Memorial<br />

Park. This fine, juried art festival transforms the 1.1<br />

- mile trail of the park into a one-of-a-kind outdoor<br />

gallery. In addition to the extensive selection of art,<br />

representing 18 different forms of artistic media,<br />

festival goers can also enjoy international food and<br />

wine, the Green Mountain Energy Creative Zone<br />

offering interactive art activities, daily outdoor<br />

performances and more. The Festival celebrates<br />

the vitality and diversity of Houston and enriches<br />

the city’s arts environment and reputation. Over<br />

the past 40+ years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have<br />

raised more than $2.6 million for local nonprofit<br />

organizations. For more information, please visit<br />

www.bayoucityartfestival.com.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 24 th -25 th - In Bloom Music Festival.<br />

Previously Free Press Summer Fest, In Bloom<br />

Music Festival will take over Eleanor Tinsley Park<br />

for two days. For lineup by day and tickets, go to<br />

www.inbloomfestival.com.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 26 th -April 1 st - Houston Open. This<br />

PGA TOUR event, the 10 th oldest tour event, is<br />

Houston’s largest and most prestigious golf event<br />

hosting 144 of the world’s best golfers competing<br />

for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, Houston<br />

Golf Association’s volunteers have generated<br />

more than $55.2 million for local worthy causes<br />

through the Shell Houston Open and other golfrelated<br />

activities. Over 125,000 spectators will<br />

enjoy tournament week. For more information,<br />

visit www.houstonopen.org.<br />

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For a description of the services provided at Cypress Assistance<br />

Ministries, Food Pantry requests and a detailed description of volunteer<br />

opportunities, please see our website, www.cypressassistance.org.<br />

INSPIRING HANDS<br />

Founded in 2014, Inspiring HANDS, Inc. is a charitable non-profit<br />

organization that extends a hand directly to improve the lives of others in<br />

need and motivates partnerships within the community to do the same.<br />

We are operated solely by volunteers and fully funded by donations. Your<br />

participation is vital to the success of our programs. 100% of the proceeds<br />

remain in the community to provide direct help to individuals with<br />

immediate and special needs. Through our 501(c) 3 status all donations are<br />

tax deductible. For more information visit us at www.inspiringhands.org.<br />

VOLUNTEER<br />

OPPORTUNITIES<br />

CYPRESS ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />

When you volunteer you are giving to your community, but did you realize<br />

volunteering also benefits you as an individual? CAM volunteers often<br />

let us know the fun they are having, the friends they have made and the<br />

fulfillment they receive from helping others.<br />

Cypress Assistance Ministries is a local non-profit organization serving the<br />

Cy-Fair area for over 25 years. CAM offers assistance to those in need by<br />

providing financial assistance, food, clothing, employment assistance as<br />

well as GED & ESL classes. A huge part of this organization is its volunteers.<br />

Currently we are in need of volunteers in many different areas of the<br />

ministry. If you would like more information on how to become involved,<br />

please contact Tara Rauch at 281-955-7684 or tarar@cypressassistance.<br />

org. We look forward to hearing from you!<br />

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill and injured<br />

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in<br />

the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs<br />

and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the<br />

facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a<br />

mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for<br />

those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to<br />

join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call<br />

the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or visit us at www.<br />

twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />

MEMORIAL HERMANN CYPRESS HOSPITAL<br />

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS<br />

Memorial Hermann Health System recognizes the vital importance of<br />

volunteers and the newly opened Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital<br />

is no different. The hospital is now taking applications for its volunteer<br />

program. Volunteer tasks range from working at the front desk, to nursing<br />

unit assistance, helping discharge patients and much more. Dozens of<br />

volunteers have already joined the program, but there are more spots<br />

available. Four-hour volunteer shifts are available seven days a week from<br />

5 AM to 9 PM. Adults are asked to complete an application and schedule an<br />

interview with the volunteer coordinator. Learn more about volunteering<br />

at Memorial Hermann Cypress by visiting www.memorialhermann.org/<br />

locations/cypress/volunteer-at-memorial-hermann-cypress-hospital/.<br />

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CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL<br />

VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY<br />

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, 10655<br />

Steepletop Drive, is in need of additional volunteers. They have a great<br />

need for volunteers to work at the information desk. If interested, please<br />

contact the hospital at 281-897-3186 and ask for the manager.<br />

STANDUP FOR KIDS<br />

StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization. We are in need of your<br />

support. For those who want to get involved in outreach, StandUp For<br />

Kids provides training to provide you the tools to reach out and make a<br />

difference in kids’ lives. Thirteen kids die on the street everyday, from<br />

abuse, disease and suicide.<br />

By getting involved you can make a difference and give back to your<br />

community. Volunteering is not only rewarding to you, it can save a<br />

kid’s life. You can find more information about our program at www.<br />

standupforkids.org or email Houston@standupforkids.org to volunteer.<br />

AMBASSADORS UNITED<br />

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY<br />

Join us for regular street and brothel incursion outreaches to rescue<br />

souls for Christ and help end human trafficking in Houston. Our ministry<br />

is based on Romans 15:21 To whom He was not announced, they shall<br />

see and those who have not heard shall understand. Visit our website for<br />

details and volunteer information at www.ambassadorsunited.org.<br />

CY-FAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS<br />

services to 156 square miles of Northwest Harris County for the residents<br />

of Harris County Emergency Service District #9. By operating from 12<br />

community based volunteer fire stations we are able to quickly and<br />

efficiently respond to help our neighbors in times of emergency.<br />

For more information on the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department or on how<br />

you can join the other 350 volunteers of our Department and be one of<br />

Cy-Fair’s bravest, call us at 281-550-6663 or visit us on the web at www.<br />

cyfairvfd.org.<br />

ADOPT A US SOLDIER<br />

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States<br />

Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce<br />

located across the United States.<br />

When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from<br />

writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of<br />

items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important<br />

and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to<br />

adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices<br />

for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to<br />

register.<br />

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS<br />

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring<br />

and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In<br />

partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings<br />

the real world to schools, opening student minds to their true potential.<br />

Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals,<br />

community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school<br />

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learning and young people’s future success in their work world and real<br />

lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics of free<br />

enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.<br />

Contact the Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-<br />

4500 or www.houston.ja.org, to find out about opportunities near you.<br />

PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS<br />

Interested in volunteering your time, talents and energy to a most<br />

worthwhile local cause? Consider joining the Pearl Fincher Museum of<br />

Fine Arts Volunteer Guild!<br />

The mission of the Pearl’s Volunteer Guild is to:<br />

• Promote volunteerism in the Northwest Houston area by providing vital,<br />

on-going volunteer support for the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts<br />

educational programs.<br />

• Develop leadership potential and knowledge within its membership<br />

• Further perpetuate the appreciation of fine art and the Pearl Fincher<br />

Museum of Fine Arts in the community.<br />

Information about the volunteer guild can be found at www.pearlmfa.<br />

org. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit<br />

organization that is solely supported through Grants and private donations<br />

from community residents, businesses and friends of the museum.<br />

THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION<br />

CENTER HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE<br />

STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at<br />

16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available<br />

to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic<br />

computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and<br />

memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer<br />

training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250<br />

or email us at glaziersec@pct3.com. Operated by Harris County Precinct<br />

Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />

SPECIAL CHEERS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />

Special CHEERS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to<br />

providing Occupational Therapy to children with special needs of all ages<br />

living in and around the greater Houston area. Our facility is unique in that<br />

we utilize animals, including horses, dogs, goats, pigs, lambs and rabbits<br />

as an integral part of each child’s therapy treatment plan. Being a nonprofit<br />

organization, we are constantly looking for extra help around the<br />

farm. Therefore, Special CHEERS would like to welcome all high school<br />

and college-aged students interested in working with both children and<br />

animals to volunteer after school, on the weekends or seasonally (i.e.,<br />

summer camp). Please call our director, Ms. Fritzi, at 713-983-0075, for<br />

more information. A background check will be required of all individuals<br />

applying for a volunteer position at our facility.<br />

FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)<br />

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.<br />

That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities<br />

arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out<br />

how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month.<br />

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help<br />

prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long<br />

course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council<br />

for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s<br />

BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses.<br />

LEADING MEDICINE<br />

STARTS WITH<br />

HOUSTON METHODIST<br />

PRIMARY CARE<br />

At Houston Methodist Primary Care Group,<br />

your family is at the center of all we do. From<br />

simple checkups to more complex concerns, our<br />

board-certified physicians provide the<br />

compassionate care you need as well as access<br />

to our leading network of world-class specialists.<br />

Schedule online today,<br />

visit houstonmethodist.org/pcg or<br />

call 713.394.6638.<br />

Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives<br />

with hands-on community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see<br />

www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />

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Gardening Tips<br />

for <strong>March</strong><br />

VEGETABLES<br />

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans<br />

and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe,<br />

okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher),<br />

southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.<br />

LAWN<br />

• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of<br />

Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun).<br />

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY<br />

the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. See www.plantanswers.<br />

com/grass.htm.<br />

TREES AND SHRUBS<br />

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In<br />

shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a<br />

dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or<br />

one of the prostrate junipers.<br />

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early <strong>March</strong>.<br />

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have<br />

bloomed.<br />

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer<br />

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet<br />

of garden planting area. Early <strong>March</strong> is the ideal time to fertilize<br />

landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring<br />

growing season starts.<br />

VILLAGES OF CYPRESS LAKES<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website<br />

(www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose<br />

Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number,<br />

year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision.<br />

Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your<br />

email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the<br />

info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not<br />

hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list<br />

until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if<br />

you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the<br />

subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by<br />

these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS<br />

CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE<br />

ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS MAY<br />

NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE<br />

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LLC<br />

Hot Fruit Compote<br />

You could make this on National Fruit Compote Day <strong>March</strong> 1 st !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (16 ounce) can pears in juice<br />

1 (15 ounce) can peaches in juice<br />

1 (15 ounce) can pitted cherries in water<br />

1 cup quick-cooking oats<br />

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided<br />

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour<br />

pears, peaches and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish, stir.<br />

Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl, sprinkle over the fruit mixture.<br />

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the<br />

brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top. Bake until hot, bubbly and slightly<br />

brown at edges, about 20 minutes.<br />

Serve over waffles, pancakes, scones or shortbread. Also great served warm over vanilla<br />

ice cream!<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

Peanut Clusters<br />

You could make this on National Peanut Cluster Day <strong>March</strong> 8 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<br />

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk<br />

1 cup roasted peanuts<br />

2 cups crispy rice cereal<br />

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DIRECTIONS:<br />

In a medium heat-proof bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and condensed milk in<br />

the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanuts and rice cereal<br />

until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill 2 hours to set.<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

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