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<strong>Eldridge</strong> Echoes<br />

Serving LOE, LOEN, McKendree Park and <strong>Eldridge</strong> Park<br />

Mother’s Day<br />

<strong>May</strong> 13th<br />

Memorial Day<br />

<strong>May</strong> 28th<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS pg. 3<br />

BABYSITTING LIST pg. 4<br />

HOUSTON EVENTS pg. 8<br />

SUMMER CAMPS pg. 10<br />

RESTAURANTS pg. 15<br />

LIBRARY NEWS pgs. 17-19<br />

SCHOOL NEWS pgs. 24-28<br />

RECIPES pg. 31<br />

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2 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter


LAKES ON ELDRIDGE<br />

DOLPHINS 19 TH SEASON<br />

The Lakes on <strong>Eldridge</strong> Dolphins Swim Team will begin their 19 th<br />

season in <strong>2018</strong>! We are excited to welcome back our head coach,<br />

Amanda Chow and assistant coach, Blair Thoman. Sian Thompson<br />

will be helping out with Monday practices. We would also like to<br />

welcome Jack Pittenger as our new junior assistant coach.<br />

The <strong>2018</strong> practices will be held at the Lakes on <strong>Eldridge</strong> pool on Monday,<br />

the Lakes on <strong>Eldridge</strong> North pool on Tuesday and Wednesday<br />

and at Villages of Lakepointe on Thursday and Friday.<br />

IMPORTANT DATE FOR THE 2016 SWIM SEASON:<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th : Time trials<br />

Our two home meets this year will be on <strong>May</strong> 19 th and June 9 th .<br />

Check out our new website loedolphins.swimtopia.com for important<br />

dates and also for everything and anything about the LOE Dolphins!!!<br />

HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911<br />

Sheriff - (non-emergency) (713) 221-6000<br />

U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777<br />

Harris County Animal Control (281) 999-3191<br />

Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />

Waste Management (Trash Pickup) (713) 695-4055<br />

BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) (713) 635-6666<br />

Boy Scouts of America (713) 756-3383<br />

Girl Scouts of America 1-800-392-4340<br />

SCHOOLS:<br />

Kirk Elementary (713) 849-8250<br />

Truitt Jr. High (281) 856-1100<br />

Cy-Ridge High School (281) 807-8000<br />

CFISD Website<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

Bear Creek Library (281) 550-0885<br />

Centerpoint (713) 659-2111<br />

To report gas leaks (713) 659-3552<br />

Reliant Energy (713) 207-7777<br />

AT & T - Repairs (800) 246-8464<br />

Street Light Repair (HL&P) (713) 207-2222<br />

Street Repair (281) 463-6300<br />

Harris Co Childrens Protective Serv (713) 394-4000<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation (713) 468-8972<br />

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<strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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ELDRIDGE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />

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

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers)<br />

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

graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the<br />

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

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

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

from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do.<br />

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

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DISCLAIMER<br />

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

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references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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4 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter


Mother’s Day...<strong>May</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Mother’s Day History and Fun Facts<br />

Did you know that more phone calls are made on<br />

Mother’s Day than on any other day of the year?<br />

In fact, phone traffic has been known to spike by<br />

nearly 40% on this holiday honoring motherhood.<br />

It’s a traditional holiday that is observed<br />

throughout the world in different ways. In the<br />

U.S., mothers are most typically presented with<br />

flowers, cards and other gifts. (Though in 2016,<br />

about 55% of consumers took Mom out.) But<br />

since this is common knowledge, we wanted to<br />

go one step further and learn why Mother’s Day<br />

exists at all. Here’s what we learned.<br />

The History of Mother’s Day in America<br />

The American version of Mother’s Day was first<br />

celebrated in 1908. It became an official holiday<br />

just 6 years later in 1914. Anna Jarvis is credited<br />

with creating the U.S. holiday and leading the<br />

charge to have it officially added to the national<br />

calendar. She first conceived of the idea after the<br />

death of her mother, Anna Reeves Jarvis, in 1905.<br />

The story goes like this:<br />

• With financial backing from John Wanamaker<br />

- owner of the famous department store chain<br />

- she organized the first-ever celebration at a<br />

Methodist Church in Grafton, WV in <strong>May</strong> 1908. She<br />

wanted to recognize the sacrifices that mothers<br />

make for their children.<br />

• On that same day, thousands also attended a<br />

Mother’s Day event at a Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia.<br />

• Building on the success of that first Mother’s Day<br />

event, Jarvis began a 6-year campaign to have it<br />

added to the national calendar. She argued that<br />

American holidays were biased towards male<br />

achievements.<br />

• By 1912 Mother’s Day had been widely adopted<br />

at the state and local levels.<br />

• In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a<br />

measure officially establishing the 2 nd Sunday<br />

in <strong>May</strong> as Mother’s Day.<br />

• Jarvis’ vision for Mother’s Day was a day of personal<br />

celebration. To her, the day involved wearing<br />

a white carnation in honor of mothers and visiting<br />

one’s mother or attending a church service.<br />

• Florists, greeting card companies and other<br />

retailers had other plans though and by 1920<br />

Jarvis was fully disillusioned by what the holiday<br />

had become, going so far as to openly campaign<br />

against all Mother’s Day profiteers. She went on<br />

to file lawsuits against groups using the term<br />

“Mother’s Day” and spent most of her personal<br />

wealth in legal fees.<br />

• After pushing for 6 years to make the day official,<br />

Jarvis eventually disowned the holiday<br />

and actively lobbied to have it removed from<br />

the American calendar. This effort of course was<br />

unsuccessful<br />

Early Mother’s Day Incarnations<br />

While Anna Jarvis is credited with the official<br />

creation of the holiday, her mother - Anna Reeves<br />

Jarvis - is known for having founded “Mother’s<br />

Day Work Clubs” back in the 1860’s. The goal of<br />

these clubs was to teach local women how to<br />

properly care for their children…a tradition that<br />

is still in existence today with local Moms groups!<br />

Another similar effort aimed at united and celebrating<br />

mothers included Julia Ward Howe’s<br />

“Mother’s Day Proclamation,” a call to action<br />

for mothers to unite in promoting world peace.<br />

Howe later campaigned for a Mother’s Peace Day<br />

to be recognized every June 2 nd . However, none<br />

of these or other efforts in the 1800’s ever caught<br />

on beyond the local level.<br />

Traditional Mother’s Day Celebrations<br />

The primary means of celebrating moms on<br />

Mother’s Day in the U.S. continues to be with<br />

flowers and other gifts. In fact, Anna Jarvis would<br />

be supremely disappointed to learn that it has<br />

become one of the biggest holidays for consumer<br />

spending.<br />

However, the holiday has also been used to<br />

advance feminist causes. For example, in the<br />

1970’s women’s groups were known to use the<br />

attention generated by the holiday to create<br />

awareness for the need for equal rights and<br />

access to childcare.<br />

In many other parts of the world, the timing of<br />

Mother’s Day aligns more closely with the historical<br />

observance of “Mothering Sunday.” Largely a<br />

European tradition, Mothering Sunday fell on the<br />

fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a<br />

time when the faithful would return home to the<br />

church. Over time, the observance of Mothering<br />

Sunday faded and eventually merged with the<br />

secular traditions associated with the American<br />

Mother’s Day.<br />

Mother’s Day Fun Facts<br />

• About 25% of all flowers purchased throughout<br />

the year are for Mother’s Day<br />

• Carnations are often associated with Mother’s<br />

Day - they are said to be made from the tears’ of<br />

Jesus’ mother Mary when she wept at his feet.<br />

• Pink and red carnations mean that a person’s<br />

mother is living, while white carnations are symbolic<br />

of mothers who have passed away.<br />

• Approximately $21 billion is spent on Mother’s<br />

Day gifts and celebrations.<br />

• In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children<br />

would tie up their mothers on Mother’s Day.<br />

The only way she could get free was to pay them<br />

with treats.<br />

• In Greek mythology, the maternal goddess Rhea<br />

was honored during the spring festivals.<br />

No matter how you observe this holiday, there is<br />

no doubt that our mothers have a great influence<br />

on our lives - not just on Mother’s Day but every<br />

day of the year.<br />

Source - Corsica Technologies<br />

<strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

BLOOD DRIVE<br />

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

<strong>May</strong> 27 th beginning ay 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking lot<br />

until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17 years of age, at least<br />

110 lbs. and in good general health. If just 20 people donate, we can<br />

save 60 lives! It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by. Save<br />

a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road (at<br />

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FUNDRAISERS<br />

RELAY FOR LIFE<br />

Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 5 th , 3-9 PM<br />

Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer<br />

Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in the Cy Fair<br />

area. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe<br />

it’s time to take action against cancer. Join us in Cy Fair together to<br />

remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers and raise<br />

money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact<br />

on cancer. Relay for Life Cy-Fair is being held Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 5 th at<br />

Bayou City Fellowship on Telge Rd, from 3-9 PM. It is a free event.<br />

See our website for sign up info at http://main.acsevents.org/site/<br />

TR?pg=entry&fr_id=88341.<br />

* We are still looking for teams and cancer survivors to attend. For<br />

information contact: Brett Barnes brett.barnes@cancer.org.<br />

30 TH ANNIVERSARY B. F. ADAM<br />

GOLF CLASSIC<br />

Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 10 th - Blackhorse Golf Club<br />

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) is celebrating its 30 th<br />

Anniversary B. F. Adam Golf Classic at BlackHorse Golf Club. Cypress<br />

Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital joins the Foundation as underwriter<br />

of the tournament for the 8 th consecutive year. Platinum Sponsors,<br />

Linebarger Attorneys at Law and IBI Group have supported CFEF for<br />

more than 25 years combined. Longtime supporters, Caldwell Companies,<br />

Carl’s BBQ and Willies Grill & Icehouse are tournament meal<br />

sponsors. One of the largest non-celebrity tournaments in the Houston<br />

area, the B.F. Adam Golf Classic is a prime example of our trustees and<br />

community business partners working together to raise scholarship<br />

funds for students of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Our first tournament<br />

raised $3,500 and over the past 30 years the B. F. Adam Golf Classic<br />

has successfully raised almost $3M. Sponsorships are available.<br />

For more information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our<br />

website at www.theCFEF.org.<br />

6 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter


CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY SOME GOLF?<br />

14 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON FIREFIGHTERS’<br />

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC<br />

<strong>May</strong> 21, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Benefiting the Houston<br />

Firefighters’ Protection Fund<br />

At Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, between<br />

Hwy. 6 & Barker Cypress. Sponsorships are available. All donations<br />

are tax-deductible so if you would like to be a part of this fun and<br />

important event. If you have any questions concerning the tournament<br />

including HFD outreach programs, please call me at 832-394-6636 or<br />

email paul.box@houstontx.gov.<br />

THE LAUREL’S ARMY FOUNDATION HOSTS 2 ND ANNUAL<br />

WINE AND A BITE TO FURTHER THE FIGHT<br />

Sunday, June 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 6-8 PM<br />

Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Drive, Houston 77098<br />

Please join us for an incredible evening of Food, Drinks and FUN as we<br />

raise critical funds to support pediatric cancer research! You will<br />

experience 6 unique stations, each one serving up a delicious bite from<br />

the one-of-a-kind Armadillo Palace menu that will be paired with a wine<br />

or craft beer. We will have live music and a silent auction. You will also<br />

hear from one of the oncologists from the Solid Tumor team at Texas<br />

Children’s Cancer Center on how our support has directly made an impact<br />

on her research to improve current treatment protocols for solid<br />

tumors and to ultimately find a cure for these cancers.<br />

The Laurel’s Army Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization,<br />

formed by a Cypress, Texas family whose daughter bravely fought and won,<br />

her battle with a rare cancerous solid tumor in 2010. Through this battle,<br />

we became aware of the severe lack of funding available for pediatric<br />

cancer research and institutions that care for these young warriors depend<br />

greatly on money raised by nonprofits like The Laurel’s Army Foundation.<br />

For more information, please visit us at www.laurelsarmy.com or find us<br />

on Facebook and Twitter @LaurelsArmy. PRICE: $50 per person, tickets<br />

must be purchased online in advance at www.laurelsarmy.com. For more<br />

information please email melissa@laurelsarmy.com.<br />

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MAY <strong>2018</strong><br />

MAY OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS<br />

MAY IS OBSERVED AS:<br />

• National Bike Month<br />

• National Physical Fitness and Sports<br />

• Mental Health Awareness Month<br />

• Jewish American Heritage Month<br />

• Healthy Vision Month<br />

• Mediterranean Diet Month<br />

• Ultraviolet Awareness Month<br />

• Arthritis Awareness Month<br />

• National Mobility Awareness Month<br />

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Fruit & Veggies for <strong>May</strong>:<br />

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• Potatoes<br />

Holidays:<br />

Flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th : Cinco de <strong>May</strong>o Astrological Signs: Taurus and Gemini<br />

<strong>May</strong> 6 th : National Nurses Day<br />

<strong>May</strong> 13 th : Mother’s Day<br />

<strong>May</strong> 16 th : Ramadan starts<br />

<strong>May</strong> 19 th : Armed Forces Day Observance<br />

<strong>May</strong> 20 th : Shavuot<br />

<strong>May</strong> 28 th : Memorial Day<br />

<strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS<br />

<strong>May</strong> 12 th - The Houston Crawfish, Crab &<br />

Grill Festival is a family event that celebrates<br />

the tastes and cultures of southern cooking,<br />

featuring scrumptious crawfish, crab, grilled<br />

foods and more from local restaurants, caterers<br />

and food trucks. Live performances by zydeco,<br />

r&b, soul, and reggae bands and some of<br />

Houston’s most popular DJs spinning their best<br />

tunes to keep you on your feet. Bring the young<br />

ones and keep them entertained with lots of fun<br />

and games in the Kids Zone. Check out the arts<br />

and crafts vendors displaying their handmade<br />

merchandise and original designs. Come enjoy<br />

a day with family, friends and food from 2 PM<br />

until 10 PM! This event will benefit the As One<br />

Foundation - www.asonefoundation.org.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 17 th -20 th - Houston Greek Fest. OPA! For over<br />

20 years, the Houston Greek Fest has brought a<br />

touch of Greece straight to the bayou city! The<br />

Houston Greek Fest is a family friendly event held<br />

annually in mid-<strong>May</strong>. Visitors enjoy Greek music,<br />

authentic Greek cuisine, live dancers, an outdoor<br />

marketplace and more. You can tour St. Basil the<br />

Great Orthodox Church which was voted one of<br />

the most beautiful churches in Houston by the<br />

Houston Press in 2011. We love sharing our Greek<br />

Heritage with Houston and the surrounding<br />

communities. We welcome you to come join us!<br />

<strong>May</strong> 18 th - <strong>May</strong> 20 th - Pasadena Strawberry<br />

Festival. Did someone say strawberries, strawberry<br />

shortcake? Yum! The Annual Pasadena<br />

Strawberry Festival will include 128 teams<br />

playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off teams,<br />

Specialty Act- Pig races, Swam master Alligator<br />

show, Magic acts, stunt shows, Children’s area,<br />

Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine Tent,<br />

2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s<br />

Largest Strawberry Shortcake! There are 300<br />

vendors with everything from food to arts and<br />

crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much,<br />

much more! The festival will be held at the<br />

Pasadena Fairgrounds. For more information,<br />

visit www.strawberryfest.org.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 25 th -27 th - Comicpalooza is back offering<br />

the best multi-format pop culture con in the<br />

southwest. Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, video and<br />

table top gaming, anime, music, film and more.<br />

With more than 2,000 hours of programming,<br />

you’re sure to discover something for everyone<br />

in the family. The event will be held at the<br />

George R. Brown Convention Center and Adult<br />

Admission runs $30-$225. For more information,<br />

visit www.comicpalooza.com.<br />

June 2nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia<br />

on the road, hosting Vegandale Food Drink<br />

Festival in four cities for <strong>2018</strong>. At these festivals,<br />

veganism is celebrated through food, drinks, music<br />

and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+<br />

guests in attendance. The event is held at Sam<br />

Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston 77002 from<br />

11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For more<br />

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

June 2nd -This summer, Galveston will host a<br />

free, family friendly event series to help beachgoers<br />

create spectacular sandcastles with tips<br />

from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate<br />

in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive<br />

free sandcastle building lessons from a professional<br />

sandcastle builder. The events will take<br />

place each Saturday this summer from June<br />

2nd thru August 18th. Each event will begin with<br />

an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11 AM<br />

followed by lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.<br />

Equipment will be provided on a limited basis<br />

and participants are encouraged to bring their<br />

own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is<br />

not required. The lessons will take place on the<br />

sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart<br />

Beach is located at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home<br />

to helicopter tours, a pavilion, volleyball courts,<br />

a children’s playground, restrooms, showers,<br />

chair and umbrella rentals and concessions.<br />

Parking at Stewart Beach costs $15 per car<br />

during Sandcastle Days events. For more information,<br />

visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.<br />

June 7th - TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong>. Where<br />

Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Houston!<br />

TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong> is a two-day technology<br />

expo that brings together developers,<br />

brands, marketers, technology providers, designers,<br />

innovators and evangelists looking to<br />

set the pace in our advanced world of technology.<br />

Exhibitors showcase the next generation of<br />

technology and innovation including Internet,<br />

Mobile, Adtech, Martech and SaaS technologies.<br />

Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and<br />

educated on how these evolving technologies<br />

will impact your business for the better. If the<br />

conference is where the learning, theory and<br />

inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor<br />

is where the testing, networking and product<br />

interaction takes place. The TECHSPO floor<br />

is free to attend (for a limited time!) For more<br />

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

June 15th-17th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish<br />

Festival. The third annual Galveston Cajun<br />

Festival, which is set for Father’s Day weekend,<br />

June 15th-17th, will celebrate the best of Texasand<br />

Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live<br />

entertainment - island style! The grand event<br />

will be held on the beautiful grounds of Beach<br />

Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall.<br />

The festival will take place rain or shine! Festival<br />

hours will be from 5 PM to 11 PM June 15th, 11<br />

AM to 11 PM June 16th and 11 AM to 5 PM June<br />

17th. The festival will feature a wide variety of<br />

Cajun food vendors, kid rides and live music<br />

from a wide array of performers across a variety<br />

of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 10<br />

& under FREE! A portion of proceeds will go<br />

toward local charitable organizations in the<br />

area. For information, visit www.facebook.com/<br />

galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045.<br />

June 23rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration.<br />

Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected<br />

to attend the <strong>2018</strong> Houston LGBT Pride Celebration®<br />

on June 23rd! Last year, one of the oldest<br />

and largest pride events in the South moved to<br />

Downtown Houston with the theme Heroes. This<br />

year promises to be another mega event! The day<br />

of festivities kicks off with the Pride Festival from<br />

12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann Square in front of City<br />

Hall. The parade follows at 8:30 PM along a route<br />

through the western edge of Downtown. For more<br />

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

July 4 th - Freedom Over Texas. Celebrating more<br />

than 30 years of July 4 th music, fireworks and<br />

fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature<br />

patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will<br />

turn it WAY up with live performances, family<br />

activities and stunning pyrotechnics Wednesday,<br />

July 4 th from 4 PM-10 PM. As is tradition, the<br />

evening will conclude with a spectacular blast of<br />

fireworks thanks to CITGO who has provided the<br />

finale since 2015. This year, CITGO signed on as<br />

a dual sponsor providing both the pyrotechnics<br />

and titling the event for the next three years. For<br />

more information, visit www.houstontx.gov/<br />

specialevents/.<br />

July 4 th - City of Galveston Independence Day<br />

Parade and Fireworks. Nothing says “summer<br />

on Galveston Island” better than the 4 th of<br />

July! Don’t miss this wonderful evening with<br />

a glittering parade followed by a dazzling<br />

fireworks display over the Gulf! Coming up<br />

the evening of July 4 th , Galveston Island will<br />

celebrate its annual Independence Day with<br />

a parade featuring a procession of floats,<br />

decorated military vehicles and performers. The<br />

parade will kick off at 7:30 PM with a procession<br />

on Seawall Boulevard starting at 59 th Street<br />

and ending at 22 nd Street. After the parade, the<br />

island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over<br />

the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 PM near 37 th Street<br />

and Seawall Boulevard. For more information,<br />

visit www.cityofgalveston.org.


MEMORIAL DAY<br />

Monday <strong>May</strong> 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Memorial Day, as a formal holiday, is an<br />

American holiday. It is celebrated to remember<br />

military service members who have died<br />

in the line of duty. Memorial Day was originally<br />

called Decoration Day, as the holiday<br />

was centered on decorating the graves of<br />

those who had fallen in the Civil War.<br />

HISTORY<br />

There is much debate as to the location<br />

where Memorial Day originated from. Sometime<br />

during the late years of the Civil War<br />

(1861-1865), groups began decorating the<br />

graves of their loved ones who had died in<br />

battle. Depending on the source, there are<br />

perhaps over a dozen locations that claim to<br />

be the town where the practice began being<br />

observed - the birthplace of Memorial Day.<br />

Some of these towns include Columbus,<br />

Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond,<br />

Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania and Carbondale,<br />

Illinois.<br />

There is evidence that the tradition could<br />

have started in towns in either the North<br />

or the South. VA.gov states that on April 25,<br />

1866, in Columbus, Mississippi, a local group<br />

of women went to decorate the graves of<br />

Confederate soldiers. They noticed barren<br />

graves of Union soldiers and decided to<br />

place flowers there in remembrance. Another<br />

site, usmemorialday.org, states that a<br />

hymn published in 1867 called “Kneel<br />

Where Our Loved Ones are Sleeping” carried<br />

a dedication “To the Ladies of the South<br />

who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate<br />

Dead.” Wikipedia says that by 1865<br />

the practice was already widespread in the<br />

North. It is likely that the tradition began in<br />

many locations independently, with many<br />

variations on the same idea. Over time, as<br />

word spread, these traditions could have<br />

expanded from town to town.<br />

In 1866, in a town in New York called Waterloo,<br />

a drugstore owner named Henry Welles<br />

suggested that the town shops close on <strong>May</strong><br />

5 th to commemorate the soldiers buried at<br />

Waterloo Cemetery who had died during<br />

the Civil War. Two years later in Waterloo,<br />

on <strong>May</strong> 5, 1868, General John Logan issued<br />

a declaration that Decoration Day should be<br />

observed nationwide. The declaration said<br />

that <strong>May</strong> 30 th would be designated as a day<br />

to decorate the graves of “comrades who<br />

died in defense of their country.” According<br />

to History.com, President James Garfield<br />

gave a speech at Arlington National Cemetery<br />

on that day. In 1966, President Lyndon<br />

Johnson and the Congress of the United<br />

States stated that Waterloo was the official<br />

birthplace of Memorial Day and the official<br />

date of origin was <strong>May</strong> 30, 1868.<br />

In 1882, the name of the holiday was<br />

changed from Decoration Day to Memorial<br />

Day. After World War I, the holiday was<br />

expanded to remember soldiers from all<br />

American Wars. In 1971, Richard Nixon made<br />

Memorial Day a national holiday that was to<br />

be celebrated on the last Monday in <strong>May</strong>.<br />

MEMORIAL DAY TODAY<br />

Today Memorial Day is celebrated across<br />

the United States. Regardless of where it<br />

originated, it is an important holiday that remembers<br />

those that died for the country and<br />

serves to remind people of the costly price of<br />

war. There are many formal ceremonies that<br />

take place in observance. Most of these are<br />

held in local communities and can be found<br />

by contacting a local Veterans of Foreign<br />

Wars office or local city government agency.<br />

A few traditional events are listed below.<br />

Laying of the wreath at Arlington Cemetery -<br />

Often, the President of the United States will<br />

lay a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on the<br />

annual observance of Memorial Day. This<br />

will usually be accompanied by a speech.<br />

Remembrance and Moments of Silence -<br />

People nationwide participate in parades<br />

and still partake in decorating graves with<br />

wreaths or flowers. Many people will pause<br />

for moments of silence in memoriam.<br />

MOVIES TO WATCH ON MEMORIAL DAY<br />

The Great Escape (1963) - Starring Steve<br />

McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Garner<br />

Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - Clint Eastwood<br />

The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Ernest Borgnine,<br />

Charles Bronson<br />

Saving Private Ryan (1998) -<br />

Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Paul Giamatti<br />

Memphis Belle (1990) - Sean Astin,<br />

Harry Connick Jr.<br />

Platoon (1986) - Charlie Sheen,<br />

Willem DaFoe, Tom Berenger<br />

Forrest Gump (1994) - Tom Hanks<br />

Source: www.holidayscalendar.com<br />

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer! One of the most<br />

popular events on Memorial Day is none other than grilling and barbequing.<br />

Here are some fun facts about grilling on this <strong>May</strong> holiday:<br />

• Hamburgers are the most popular food to grill at 87%,<br />

followed by steak 83%, chicken 78% and hot dogs 76%.<br />

• The 4 th of July is the largest barbeque holiday, followed<br />

by Memorial Day and Labor Day.<br />

• American presidents have openly expressed their love for<br />

grilling by hosting barbeques dating all the way back to<br />

Thomas Jefferson.<br />

MEMORIAL DAY “GRILLING” FACTS<br />

• The most commonly grilled side dish is corn, followed<br />

by other vegetables and potatoes.<br />

• Hickory barbeque sauce is favored, then mesquite, honey<br />

and tomato based.<br />

• In homemade barbeque sauces, garlic is almost always found<br />

in the recipe, as is brown sugar.<br />

• After aluminum foil, the preferred barbeque tools are<br />

long handed tongs, clean brushes and spatulas.<br />

Courtesy of:<br />

www.popsugar.com/food/Grilling-Fun-Facts-Memorial-Day-274358<br />

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SUMMER CAMPS AT<br />

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN<br />

CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />

Epiphany Lutheran Church & School has<br />

your summer wrapped up! Serving our<br />

community for over 30 years, we offer affordable<br />

summer camps for children ages<br />

3 years old (must be potty trained) through<br />

entering 8 th grade. Visit our website at www.<br />

elcsh.org and click on the summer camp<br />

link to find a complete list of camps and<br />

register online. Our 3-day Mini Camps are<br />

for Preschool age 3 - entering First grade.<br />

These camps run Tuesday through Thursday<br />

from 9 AM-2 PM. Preschool camps include<br />

Art, Spanish, Science and more! We keep<br />

these little ones busy with engaging and<br />

fun activities! Specialty camps for youth<br />

entering Kindergarten through 8 th grade<br />

run Monday-Friday and vary in time and<br />

cost according to the camps. Our specialty<br />

camps include Lego STEM classes, Sports<br />

Camps and Robotics! If you have any questions,<br />

please feel free to contact Beth Hixon,<br />

Director of Children’s Ministries at bhixon@<br />

elcsh.org or call 713-896-1773. Epiphany<br />

Lutheran Church and School is located at<br />

14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041.<br />

CAMP CORNERSTONE IS THE<br />

PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER<br />

FOR AGES 2 THROUGH<br />

COMPLETION OF 4 TH GRADE!<br />

Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp<br />

sponsored by Cornerstone United Methodist<br />

Church and is for children ages 2 through the<br />

completion of 4 th grade. Children must be 2 by<br />

June 1, <strong>2018</strong>. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1 PM.<br />

There are 3 sessions throughout the summer<br />

and you are invited to participate in any or all!<br />

Session I: “Totally Texas” is June 18 th -22 nd ,<br />

Session II: “Artistic Creations” is July 16 th -<br />

20 th , Session III: “Fairy Tale Adventures”<br />

is August 6 th -10 th . The cost per camp per<br />

child is $120. You may pay $60 now and the<br />

remaining $60 on the first day of camp. Registration<br />

forms are online or in the preschool<br />

office. To download a form from the Cornerstone<br />

website, go to www.cornerstoneumc.<br />

org and click on “preschool.” You will see a<br />

tab for Camp Cornerstone. You can print the<br />

form and have it filled out before you arrive,<br />

saving yourself time!<br />

Before each camp session begins, you will hear<br />

from your child’s teacher so you can learn more<br />

about the camp and she will answer any questions<br />

you may have about the week-long fun.<br />

Each day your child will bring a backpack and a<br />

lunch as they enjoy each other and the special<br />

things they will do during the week. We look<br />

forward to having your child at camp this summer!<br />

It’s a great time for everyone and you don’t<br />

want to miss any of it! Registration will continue<br />

through <strong>May</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong> or until camp classes are full.<br />

Please call the preschool office at 281-859-1612<br />

if you have any questions. The preschool office<br />

hours are: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM.<br />

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

CAMP HOPE GET READY FOR THE<br />

GREAT ADVENTURE<br />

Week 1, July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM:<br />

Set Your Compass.<br />

This week at Camp Hope we will follow<br />

some individuals and find out how they<br />

stayed on course on this Great Adventure!<br />

Want to join our team? Then get ready for<br />

an amazing ride and set YOUR compass.<br />

Week 2, July 16-20, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM:<br />

Pack Your Bags.<br />

Life is filled with choices. This week we will<br />

walk with Jesus as he teaches us that there<br />

are important decisions to make about who<br />

we should be as people of God. What things<br />

do we need on this Great Adventure?<br />

Week 3, July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM:<br />

Start Your Adventure.<br />

An adventure is filled with excitement but it<br />

rarely turns out the way we plan. This week<br />

of Camp Hope, we will see how things can<br />

change along the way. Join in and discover<br />

the Great Adventure.<br />

Camp Hope is our three-week day camp for<br />

children ages 5 years old through 6 th grade.<br />

It is an adult mentored student led ministry.<br />

Each day, children will hear a new Bible story;<br />

learn what it means to their life by creating a<br />

craft, eating a snack, playing a game and experiencing<br />

the story through expressive arts<br />

and worship. Parents are invited to register<br />

their children online at www.messiahlc.org/<br />

camp-hope. For more information, call 281-<br />

890-3013. Messiah is located at 11522 Telge<br />

Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290.<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER ACTING<br />

ACADEMY CLASSES, A SUMMER<br />

OF EPIC ADVENTURE!<br />

Sign up now for the best summer ever!<br />

Stageworks Theatre announces A Summer<br />

of Epic Adventure, its <strong>2018</strong> Summer Acting<br />

Academy classes. Performance and skillbased<br />

classes are available for all ages<br />

and all levels of experience. Morning and<br />

afternoon classes, as well as one, two and<br />

three week options run all summer long and<br />

if needed, before and after care is offered.<br />

Classes run June 4-August 17, <strong>2018</strong> where<br />

kids can put on a show, design props, sets or<br />

costumes while having a blast! Registration<br />

is open now. Go to www.stageworkstx.org<br />

for more classes and details.<br />

One-Week Camps<br />

Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: June 4-8,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

I Like to Move It Dj Jam &Foley: June 11-15,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

Descendants Dance/Music Core: June 25-29,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />

Once Upon a Time: June 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

The Greatest Showman: July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

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Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />

Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

Fashionista’s Project Runway: July 6-10, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

More camps offered on the website.<br />

TWO-WEEK CAMPS<br />

Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: June 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14), cost $300<br />

A Wrinkle in Time: June 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 11-18),<br />

cost $300<br />

Law and Order Fairy Tail Unit: June 18-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />

(Ages 8-14) and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />

Sinbad The Untold Tale: July 23-August 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />

(Ages 8-14) and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />

More camps offered on the website.<br />

Three-Week Camps (Musicals)<br />

Madagascar Jr.: June 4-22, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />

Musicville: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12),<br />

cost $450<br />

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />

(Ages 8-14), cost $450<br />

The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $450<br />

Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM,<br />

(Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />

Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />

(Ages 13-18), cost $450<br />

If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your performer, contact<br />

at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place<br />

at Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070.<br />

Payment plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No class<br />

will be offered during the July 4 th week. All students are invited to an<br />

end-of-year celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!)<br />

THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM!<br />

THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!<br />

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer Program<br />

sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development<br />

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s<br />

minimum requirements.<br />

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday,<br />

weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM at:<br />

The Arc of Katy<br />

5819 Tenth Street, Suite C, Katy, Texas 77493<br />

Three Sessions are being held this Summer:<br />

Session 1: June 4-June 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session 2: July 2-July 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session 3: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />

crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35<br />

per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy<br />

to participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and<br />

will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms,<br />

please visit www.thearcofkaty.org.<br />

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS<br />

WEST HOUSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST VBS<br />

Calling all Superheroes! Join us June 18 th -22 nd , 9 AM-12 PM, as we<br />

go on an adventure to discover superheroes of faith. Discover your<br />

own super power.<br />

Ages entering K-entering 6 th<br />

Cost: FREE (T-Shirt: $10)<br />

Westhoustonchurch.org/vbs<br />

17100 West Rd. Houston, TX 77095<br />

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT<br />

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Registration is “Happening Now”<br />

at Cornerstone United Methodist<br />

Church for VBS this summer! This<br />

year we’ll be experiencing the<br />

ride of a lifetime with God on the<br />

Rolling River Rampage! Our River<br />

Guides will help your rafters gain<br />

a deeper understanding of God’s amazing love while experiencing<br />

an outdoor camping and rafting themed week! We will share in<br />

crafts, snacks, Bible stories, cool science projects, team-building<br />

games and more! So join us June 11 th -15 th from 9 AM to Noon for a<br />

Vacation Bible School where we are bringing the outdoors inside!<br />

Visit our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org for registration forms.<br />

Questions? Contact Cody Bauman at Children@cornerstoneumc.<br />

org or call our office at 281-859-4141. Cornerstone United Methodist<br />

Church is conveniently located 18081 West Rd, Houston, TX 77095<br />

(near the corner of Barker Cypress and West Rd., across from the<br />

Berry Center and next to the CVS).<br />

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL<br />

June 11-15, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

9 AM-12 PM<br />

11522 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429<br />

Calling all kids! Join us for Messiah<br />

Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible<br />

School - Shipwrecked - Rescued by<br />

Jesus, during the week of June 11 th -15 th ! VBS is a weeklong interactive<br />

time for kids to grow in their faith. Children ages 3 years-old<br />

(potty trained) to 5 th grade are invited to join us each day from 9<br />

AM to Noon. Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through<br />

field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse<br />

kids in new adventures. Every station is designed to reinforce<br />

the daily Bible Point in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps<br />

everyone engaged. Kids will begin their journey at Castaway Sing<br />

& Play with songs and spend each day at Bible Discovery, KidVid<br />

Cinema, Imagination Station, Ship Rec Games, Tropical Treats and<br />

Sail Away Sendoff.<br />

At Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School, kids experience God’s Word<br />

in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce<br />

one simple Bible truth - which makes it easy for kids to remember<br />

and apply to real life! They will finish each day at Sail Away Sendoff.<br />

It is a week of fun and adventure reminding kids that Jesus<br />

carries you through life’s storms! All kids are invited to join us and<br />

spark their imagination at Shipwrecked VBS! Parents are invited to<br />

register their children online at www.messiahlc.org/vacation-bible-school.<br />

For more information, call 281-890-3013.<br />

SHIPWRECKED VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL<br />

AT EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />

Come sail away on a castaway adventure<br />

as we learn that we are rescued<br />

by Jesus! At Shipwrecked VBS your<br />

child will learn about God’s Mighty<br />

Power. This VBS will be a crowd<br />

pleaser filled with fun team building<br />

games, music, Bible adventures,<br />

delicious tropical treats and our favorite<br />

Imagination Station where kids<br />

get to make and take home a neat<br />

Science-gizmo that reinforces what they have learned. The youth<br />

will also collect offerings to send seeds of change to Haiti! VBS is<br />

open to all youth ages 3years old (must be potty trained) through<br />

entering 5 th grade. Youth entering 6 th grade - adult can register<br />

online to volunteer! VBS is June 11 th -15 th from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register<br />

online at www.elcsh.org. Register by <strong>May</strong> 25 th and your child<br />

will receive a free T-shirt, Bible Buddy dog-tags and more! Music<br />

CD’s are available to purchase for an additional $10. Scholarships<br />

are available. Epiphany Lutheran Church is located at 14423 West<br />

Road, Houston, TX 77041. For more information visit our websites<br />

or call us at 713-896-1773.<br />

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SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

VBS - July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong><br />

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous<br />

week, July 9 th -13 th at VBS! Regular registration<br />

is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30. Registration can<br />

be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this year<br />

is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will learn<br />

what it means that Jesus carries us and with us<br />

through life’s storms. Registration can be found at<br />

aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact<br />

Taylor Durr at taylor@aidanschurch.org.<br />

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT<br />

ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />

Pack your suitcase, we’re sailing off to the islands!<br />

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church invites children to<br />

an International Vacation Bible School: Cruisin’ the<br />

Caribbean. Join us the week of July 9 th -12 th from<br />

9 AM-12 Noon to experience the sights, sounds,<br />

smells and tastes of the unique cultures at Cruisin’<br />

the Caribbean VBS, where kids discover how much<br />

God loves the world.<br />

The children will sing catchy songs, play high-energy<br />

games, dig into yummy tropical treats, experience<br />

cool Bible adventures and explore what daily life is<br />

like for people in the Caribbean islands. Each day<br />

concludes with a closing celebration that gets everyone<br />

involved in living what they’ve learned. We will<br />

celebrate our week on Sunday, July 15 th at 10:30 AM<br />

Forever Landscape<br />

• Tree Trimming<br />

• Tree Removal<br />

• Tree Fertilizer<br />

• Trim Bushes<br />

• Flower Bed Design<br />

• Planting, Renovation<br />

• Stone Border<br />

• Pavers<br />

Call Everth<br />

Amelia Norabuena<br />

• Flat Stones<br />

• Drain System<br />

• Garden Soil, Top Soil<br />

• Grass Installation<br />

• Lawn Aeration<br />

• Lawn Dethatcher<br />

• Mulch<br />

• Clean Gutters<br />

281-891-0370<br />

Visit us at<br />

www.foreverlandscape.com<br />

THEATER/ARTS<br />

Fully insured for your protection.<br />

10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />

Bonnie and Clyde: April 20 th -<strong>May</strong> 13 th<br />

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 3 PM<br />

Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

Free<br />

Estimates<br />

MAID SERVICES<br />

281-912-5036<br />

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company (MU) will be saying<br />

goodbye to their longtime home in Spring Street Studios<br />

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

Company has generously provided the company a new<br />

home in their Chelsea Market performance space. In<br />

addition to the move, MU will be producing a shorter season of two mainstage plays<br />

plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play festival in order to accommodate a<br />

greater focus on developing programs that engage the community in different ways.<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

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

www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />

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

Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS is for children entering<br />

kindergarten through entering fifth grade. Visit<br />

stcuthbert.org to register your child. St. Cuthbert<br />

Church is located at 17020 West Road at the corner<br />

of West and Queenston. Contact us at vbs@stcuthbert.org<br />

or 281-463-7330. Join us for a Vacation Bible<br />

School adventure!<br />

The 2017-18 Star-Lit! Series - 8 PM<br />

Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 19, <strong>2018</strong>: The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass<br />

The 2017-<strong>2018</strong> Promenade Series<br />

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

The Free Children’s Series - 10 AM<br />

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

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

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

Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations<br />

required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or<br />

other adult guardians should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial Drive<br />

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

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

include <strong>May</strong>: Rummel Creek Walk (wear water shoes) - Craft: Fish Printing.<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

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

Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10<br />

to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-<strong>May</strong> at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440<br />

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

talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.<br />

houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session<br />

or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult<br />

during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955<br />

Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the<br />

path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>May</strong> 1 st & 2 nd : Frogs & Toads <strong>May</strong> 8 th & 9 th : Life in the Pond<br />

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />

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

in investigating the natural world. Each month we will explore a different ecology topic,<br />

focusing on our own native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a<br />

nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and<br />

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

www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent<br />

Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming<br />

programs include: <strong>May</strong> 17 th : Down in the Creek<br />

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newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing publications.<br />

Deadline for submission is the 10th of each month. The next due date<br />

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Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm<br />

Sun: 5pm-10pm<br />

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• Tipping is Appreciated<br />

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Sports Opportunities<br />

<strong>2018</strong> CANES SUMMER<br />

SOCCER CAMP SERIES<br />

Online registration is now open for the <strong>2018</strong><br />

Canes Summer Soccer Camps! The Canes<br />

Camp Series is comprised of two camps:<br />

Skills & Drills and Fundamental Skills Camps.<br />

These camps are uniquely designed to cater<br />

to your athletes level and provide him/her<br />

a challenging experience and advance their<br />

knowledge of the game in the proper environment.<br />

Camps are led by some of Texas finest<br />

coaching professionals. Our professional Staff<br />

has extensive camp experience, hold Youth<br />

and National Coaching Licenses with many<br />

having coached in the South Texas ODP and<br />

possess a Professional playing background.<br />

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register<br />

and for more detailed camp information.<br />

Questions?<br />

Tony Johnson: tjohnson@albionhurricanes.<br />

org, 713-898-1757<br />

Mark Horton: mhorton@albionhurricanes.org,<br />

713-818-0181<br />

Locations: Spring Branch/Memorial, Katy,<br />

New Territory, Cy-Fair, Dynamic Indoor<br />

SPORTS QUEST SUMMER<br />

SOCCER CAMPS <strong>2018</strong><br />

Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is<br />

now open for summer soccer camps <strong>2018</strong>!<br />

Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organization,<br />

dedicated to sharing Biblical truth<br />

to reach, teach & encourage next generation<br />

leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer<br />

camps provide a fun, safe and educational soccer<br />

environment for boys and girls aged 5-12<br />

years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball,<br />

a free camp T-shirt and other commemorative<br />

gifts and awards.<br />

Along with technical and tactical soccer skills<br />

training, daily competitions and biblically<br />

based life lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp<br />

experience to equip each child for success on<br />

and off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts<br />

are available. For more information about camp<br />

dates, times and locations and to register online<br />

visit www.sportsquesttraining.com.<br />

AHFC ROYALS<br />

AHFC Royals will make their inaugural season<br />

this summer <strong>2018</strong> (<strong>May</strong>-August). The<br />

Royals Premier Development League (PDL)<br />

and Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL)<br />

are a pathway for players desiring to play at<br />

a higher level. Games will be family fun and<br />

played at Tully Stadium. Learn more about<br />

the Royals and purchase tickets by going to:<br />

www.ahfcroyals.com.<br />

AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training<br />

Program (STP) for High School Players as well<br />

as STP for College players needing to maintain<br />

playing condition before the upcoming<br />

College Fall season. Visit www.ahfcroyals.com<br />

for STP or email:<br />

pkasperitis@albionhurricanes.org.<br />

USA FIT CYPRESS<br />

Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do<br />

you want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly,<br />

no pressure group training for a variety of<br />

marathons and half marathons throughout<br />

the year. Even if you’ve never run a step before,<br />

training with our group will help you conquer<br />

mental and physical barriers you never<br />

thought possible. Beginner, walker, seasoned<br />

runner? No matter your conditioning or pace,<br />

we have a place for you. Over the course of six<br />

months, our coaches will help you achieve<br />

your personal best in a non-intimidating, fun<br />

and safe environment.<br />

We will provide a weekly training schedule and<br />

opportunities for group training throughout<br />

the week with our distance runs on Saturday<br />

morning at Pope Elementary on Bridgeland<br />

Lake Parkway in Bridgeland. Registration for<br />

our Winter Season is open and the programs<br />

officially began June 3 rd . Visit us at www.usafitcypress.com<br />

to register or for more information.<br />

LADIES GOLF<br />

A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress<br />

Lakes Golf Club. No handicaps required.<br />

This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve<br />

your game and make some new friends.<br />

Play will be on Thursday mornings at 9. For<br />

information please email ladiesgolf4fun@<br />

gmail.com or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at<br />

281-304-8515.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men<br />

and youth to join in, play and learn netball,<br />

Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />

We are also looking for interested players,<br />

adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball<br />

club. No experience necessary. For more information,<br />

go to our facebook page, Houston<br />

Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com<br />

or contact houstonnetball@<br />

netballamerica.com for further information.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most<br />

successful youth track and field organization.<br />

Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls<br />

ages 6 to 18 years old in improving their<br />

physical fitness and mental stamina. We have<br />

multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston<br />

area including McMeans Junior High School<br />

in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress.<br />

Visit www.trackhouston.com to register<br />

for a location near you.<br />

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration<br />

for baseball, football, cheerleading<br />

and soccer. Please see our website for more<br />

information www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />

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Library<br />

News<br />

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885<br />

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />

Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.<br />

Library Closed Until Further Notice<br />

Due to flood damage, the Katherine Tyra Library at Bear Creek will be<br />

closed until further notice. Please join us for the following events at the<br />

locations below:<br />

• KATHERINE TYRA BEAR CREEK POPUP LIBRARY AT CLAY’S RESTAU-<br />

RANT - Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located at 17717 Clay Rd.,<br />

Houston, TX 77084,<br />

• KATHERINE TYRA BEAR CREEK POPUP LIBRARY AT BEAR CREEK<br />

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located<br />

at 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 (in mobile building rooms<br />

Hope 1 & Hope 2).<br />

The Katherine Tyra Bear Creek popup libraries include storytime, crafts<br />

for children, laptops with internet access for public use and several<br />

types of books for all ages are available to checkout. Patrons can also<br />

return materials that they’ve borrowed. There will be a late afternoon<br />

Pokemon Club for teens after 4 PM. For details about the Pokemon Club,<br />

call Shandy at 713-466-4438.<br />

ADULTS<br />

• CONVERSATIONAL ESL - Tuesdays, 12-1 PM at Bear Creek United<br />

Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 ( I n<br />

room Hope 1). Join us at this free class to practice your English language<br />

conversation skills. Learn new words and improve your English.<br />

• MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 11 AM, located at Whataburger, 5815 Hwy 6<br />

N., Houston, TX 77084. All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks heed this call!<br />

Join the Mystery Book Club on the third Thursday of each month to<br />

discuss tantalizing mysteries. This month we will discuss Plum Lovin’<br />

by Janet Evonovich.<br />

• SAVVY STITCHERS - Thursdays, 2-3 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, 17717<br />

Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Join us at this informal crafting group. Bring<br />

your stitching, crochet, knitting or other fabric project to work on. Share<br />

ideas and learn new techniques from others.<br />

CHILDREN<br />

• POKEMON CLUB - Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, located<br />

at located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. This program is for<br />

school-age children and young adults. Be sure to bring your Pokemon<br />

cards or Nintendo DS if you’d like.<br />

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• PRESCHOOL & TODDLER STORYTIME - 11:15 AM at Clay’s Restaurant<br />

on Thursdays AND at Bear Creek United Methodist Church on<br />

Tuesdays. Clay’s Restaurant is located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX<br />

77084. Join us for fun, singing, dancing, stories & crafts.<br />

• INFANT TIME - Tuesdays at 2 PM only at the Bear Creek United Methodist<br />

Church, 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084. Storytime for<br />

children 0-18 months and their caregiver. Songs, finger plays, rhymes<br />

and toys.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call<br />

281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429, 281-890-2665,<br />

www.hcpl.net<br />

HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10<br />

AM-6 PM, Wednesday -12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10<br />

AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed.<br />

ADULT ACTIVITIES<br />

(All Adults activities are 18+)<br />

• HISTORY MYSTERY FICTION BOOK CLUB - 3 rd Monday at 2 PM. Enjoy<br />

reading and discussing the many wonderful works of Historical &<br />

Mystery Fiction that are on the market today. Learn about the authors,<br />

the stories and discuss the ideas presented in the books.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASS - Tuesdays at 10 AM. These computer classes are<br />

designed for adults with a specific topic every week. The classes are<br />

an excellent opportunity to learn more about computers in a relaxed<br />

environment filled with smiles and laughter. All classes are free and<br />

open to the public.<br />

• YOGA - Wednesdays at 6 PM. Come and get fit with Yoga. Very good<br />

group that are excited with what they dot. Be apart and bring your<br />

own mat. See you at Yoga!<br />

• CREATIVE ART CLUB - Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Like art of all kind?<br />

Come and join in with your creative ability. Sketching, painting, drawing,<br />

coloring, including Zentangle. No talent needed. Instructor: Judy<br />

Stevens<br />

• SIT AND STITCH - Thursdays at 10 AM. Are you crafty? Come and join<br />

us for Sit & Stitch - bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other projects!<br />

• SWEET INSPIRATION BOOK CLUB - 3 RD Thursday at 2 PM. Enjoy<br />

reading and discussing Christian Authors book. These books will have<br />

your heart singing. Come and enjoy!<br />

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• QUILTING BEE - Tuesdays, 1 PM. Adults18+ Be at the Bee! The Library<br />

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stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!<br />

TEEN ACTIVITIES<br />

• GAME DAY FRENZY - ages 12+. Wednesdays at 4 PM. Hey Gamers!<br />

Come challenge your friends and show off those gamer skills!<br />

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />

• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME for children ages 3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30<br />

AM. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song and<br />

direct the making of a craft project.<br />

• BABY GIGGLES for non-walking children ages 0-11 months - Wednesdays<br />

at 1 PM. Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone through<br />

the performance of nursery rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />

between caregivers and babies through the use of educational toys.<br />

• BABY WIGGLES for children ages 12-18 months - Wednesdays at 2 PM.<br />

Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone through the<br />

performance of nursery rhymes and songs and encourage interaction<br />

between caregivers and babies through the use of educational toys.<br />

• TODDLER STORY TIME for children ages 18-36 months - Thursdays at<br />

10:30 AM. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song<br />

and direct the making of a craft project for this younger set.<br />

Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. Tickets will<br />

be distributed beginning 30 minutes before the program begins. All<br />

programs are free and open to the public.<br />

LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY<br />

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281-290-3210<br />

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday,<br />

8 AM-6 PM and Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts<br />

gently used books year-round, offering them to the public for a<br />

set donation amount. The store is open six days a week and staffed<br />

by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help support our<br />

community library.<br />

• CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at http://hcpl.net/location/<br />

cy-fair-college-library, for news and events about the library and college<br />

and in the community.<br />

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Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or<br />

visit the website for up-to-date information.<br />

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB -<br />

1 PM, LRNC 131<br />

BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM,<br />

LRNC 215<br />

BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />

Panel Upgrades & Installs<br />

Home Generators<br />

Home Inspections<br />

TV/Cable/Phone<br />

Landscape Lighting<br />

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Ceiling Fans<br />

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Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.<br />

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105<br />

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eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS<br />

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at<br />

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Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />

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Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or<br />

visit the website for up-to-date information.<br />

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

BOOK CLUB: (Registration required)<br />

SCREEN - PLAY:<br />

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

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See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities at<br />

LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

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

• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

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

BABY PAJAMA TIME:<br />

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FAMILY STORYTIME:<br />

2 nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:<br />

Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

FAMILY GAME NIGHT:<br />

Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.<br />

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SCHEDULE<br />

• Ongoing -<br />

- Spanish, French, Computer, Email,<br />

IPad, IPhone, Genealogy and Watercolor<br />

Classes are available year-round.<br />

- Laughter Yoga. Meets every Wednesday,<br />

10:30-11:30 AM.<br />

- GYROKINESIS Inspiring Movement -<br />

Therapeutic, Gentle, Healing, Exercise to<br />

Deal with Pain, Stress and Anxiety. Tuesdays<br />

and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30<br />

AM and Fridays from 10:15-11:15 AM.<br />

- Zumba Classes for seniors Tuesdays,<br />

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 AM.<br />

- Senior Boot Camp. Meets on all Mondays,<br />

Thursdays and Fridays from<br />

9-10 AM.<br />

- Ballet Bar Class. meets on Mondays,<br />

10:15-11:15 AM.<br />

- Zumba inspired Latin Dance meets on<br />

Mondays, 8-9 AM; Wednesdays, 11AM-<br />

12 PM and Fridays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.<br />

- Bollywood Dancing and Bhangra meets<br />

Mondays from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Fridays<br />

from 8-9 AM.<br />

- Line Dancing every Monday at 1 PM<br />

and Wednesday and Friday at 2:30.<br />

- Yoga meets Tuesdays, 10:45 AM and<br />

Fridays, 1 PM.<br />

- Meditation classes meets Tuesdays at<br />

9 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM.<br />

- Glazier Choir, Tuesdays, 1-2 PM<br />

- Depression and Bipolar Support Group<br />

with LPC Meets every Monday, 11 AM.<br />

- The Breakfast Klub meets every Monday;<br />

10-11 AM.<br />

- Seventy-Five Plus Meetup/Lunch meets<br />

every Tuesday, 12 PM.<br />

- Learn to Play Mahjong. Every<br />

Wednesday, 1-3 PM<br />

- Brain, Body and Gut Healing Exercises<br />

meets every Thursday from 2:30-3:30<br />

PM.<br />

- Chess meet up every Friday, 1-3 PM.<br />

<strong>2018</strong> MAY SCHEDULE<br />

<strong>May</strong> 1 st :<br />

Boomer Blast Exercise and Massage<br />

Therapy for Seniors 50+. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 2 nd :<br />

Essential Oils for Pain and Inflammation.<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Spring Fling Festival - Please join us for<br />

our official welcome home party. Enjoy<br />

snacks, live entertainment, popcorn,<br />

cotton candy and fun! 1-4 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 3 rd :<br />

Food Based Healing. Join the Director of<br />

a Holistic Living Institute. 11AM-12 PM<br />

Contemporary Book Club. Read “Four<br />

Friends” by Robyn Carr prior to the<br />

meeting. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 4 th :<br />

Facebook Workshop. Space is Limited.<br />

Please reserve your seat. 9-11:30 AM<br />

or 1-3:30 PM<br />

Classic Cinema Presents 1953’s “How to<br />

Marry a Millionaire.” 11:30 AM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 8 th :<br />

Medicare Numbers & Cards: Don’t Get<br />

Scammed presented by the BBB. 10-<br />

11 AM<br />

Caring and Feeding of Your Personal<br />

Computer. 1-3 PM<br />

Nina Hendee will present “Our Texan<br />

Legacy” history lecture at Glazier. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 9 th :<br />

Hydration for Seniors; 10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Cooking in Glazier’s Kitchen. Learn how<br />

to make Guilt Free Garlic Parmesan<br />

Zucchini Noodles. Please reserve your<br />

seat. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 10 th :<br />

It’s Spring, What Do I Need to Do to My<br />

Trees with Licensed Professional Arborist.<br />

10-11 AM<br />

America’s Greatest Comedians Laughter<br />

Series presents Bob Hope. Meet and<br />

Greet with snacks after the lecture. 11<br />

AM-12:30 PM<br />

Core Strength presented by A Kinesiology<br />

professor. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 11 th :<br />

Word 2016. Please reserve your seat.<br />

9-11:30 AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

Self-Hypnosis to Manage Chronic Pain.<br />

10-11 AM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 15 th :<br />

Medication Safety “What’s in your brown<br />

bag?” W/Board Certified Pharmacist.<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Author JD Messinger. Practical Exercises<br />

to Expand Awareness and Intuition<br />

Workshop. 1-3 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 16 th :<br />

Essential Oils and Your Emotions. 10:30-<br />

11:30 AM<br />

Hibiscus Gardening with Master Gardener.<br />

1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 17 th :<br />

How to Beat Arthritis and Prevent Injury<br />

in the Active Aging Adult. 10-11 AM<br />

Qigong. Join the Director of a Holistic<br />

Living Institute for this lecture and<br />

demonstration. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 18 th :<br />

iPad Workshop. Please reserve your<br />

seat. 9-11:30 AM OR 1-3:30 PM<br />

Classic Cinema Presents 1939’s<br />

“Stagecoach.” 11:30 AM.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 22 nd :<br />

Increase Your Energy, Vitality and Youth.<br />

10:30-11:30 AM<br />

Treasures in the Attic: Old Stamps and<br />

Letters. Free stamps. 1-3 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 23 rd :<br />

Non-Surgical Way to Treat Knee Pain.<br />

A new FDA approved treatment. 10:30-<br />

11:30 AM<br />

Property Tax Exemption & Protest System<br />

presented by the County Attorney’s<br />

Office. 1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 24 th :<br />

Active Shooter. Learn the basics of Run,<br />

Hide and Fight by a Texas State Trooper.<br />

10-11 AM<br />

Memorial Day Sing-a-long and Pot Luck.<br />

Come and enjoy an accordion sing-along<br />

and bring a dish to share. 12-2 PM<br />

Basic Trouble Shooting of Your Computer.<br />

1-2:30 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 25 th :<br />

Hypnosis for Weight Loss. 10-11 AM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 29 th :<br />

Secrets of Cruising: How to save money<br />

and little known secrets from an expert<br />

cruiser. 1-3 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 30 th :<br />

Live Long with Great Health. Part of the<br />

Brain Repair & Memory Series. 10:30-<br />

11:30 AM<br />

Traditional Chinese Wellness techniques.<br />

1-2 PM<br />

<strong>May</strong> 31 st :<br />

Excel II. Space is Limited. Please reserve<br />

your seat. 9-11:30 AM or 1-3:30 PM<br />

iPhone Class with Harris County’s Technology<br />

gurus. 10:30 AM-1:30 PM<br />

Open Carry Law will be discussed with<br />

County Attorney’s Office. 1-2 PM<br />

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Including Kids, a non-profit organization that works with children and<br />

young adults with autism and other developmental delays, celebrates<br />

their 15-year anniversary in their new 2.5-acre campus during April,<br />

designated Autism Awareness Month.<br />

On April 21, 2003, Including Kids, INC. opened with the mission of providing<br />

educational and therapeutic instruction using evidence-based<br />

analysis for children with autism and related developmental delays,<br />

endeavoring to facilitate their inclusion in the community.<br />

Today, Including Kids has served over 900 families from 13 counties in<br />

the Greater Houston area. Programs and services include full time 1:1<br />

ABA therapy, after-school programs, parent training and babysitting<br />

courses, behavioral therapy consultation, internship/mentorship<br />

programs, continuing education college courses with Lone Star College-Kingwood<br />

and more.<br />

At the “Oh, The Places We’ll Go” Gala on Saturday, March 24 th , Commissioner<br />

of Harris County Precinct 4, Jack Cagle, recognized Including Kids for<br />

their “Exemplary Commitment to Youth with Developmental Disabilities.”<br />

Additionally, Jennifer Dantzler, Executive Director and founder of Including<br />

Kids was also honored that evening by State Representative,<br />

Dan Huberty who declared April 21 st Jennifer Dantzler Day.<br />

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Houston, the elite group of orthopedic surgeons - with subspecialties in foot and ankle,<br />

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COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT TRAUMA SURVIVORS<br />

It was a wet and chilly day, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of runners and walkers at the<br />

<strong>2018</strong> Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, April 7 th at Windwood<br />

Presbyterian Church! The community came together to support local trauma survivors<br />

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like Hurricane Harvey.<br />

Runners and walkers of all ages warmed up with the coaches of Iron Tribe Fitness and local<br />

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IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>May</strong> 28 th - Student/Staff Holiday<br />

June 1 st - Last Day of School<br />

CFISD SUMMER SCHOOL<br />

CFISD administrators presented the <strong>2018</strong> summer school plans for elementary,<br />

middle and high school during the regularly schedule Board of Trustees meeting on<br />

Tuesday, March 5 th . Summer school will be held from Monday to Thursday, with<br />

campuses closed on Fridays. The following dates and locations were established<br />

high summer school:<br />

Location: Cypress Ridge and Cypress Woods high schools<br />

High School Original Credit<br />

Session I: June 11-June 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session II: July 2-July 24, <strong>2018</strong> (July 4 th and 5 th are holidays)<br />

Courses will be held from 7:30 AM to 3 PM, with lunch from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM.<br />

Tuition for CFISD students is $210 for a half-credit course and $420 for a full-credit<br />

course. Tuition for out-of-district students is $310 for a half-credit course and $620<br />

for a full-credit course.<br />

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD<br />

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D.<br />

2017-18 Graduation Schedule<br />

DATE CAMPUS Time<br />

Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 30, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 31, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Friday, June 1, <strong>2018</strong><br />

(Last Day of School)<br />

Saturday, June 2, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Windfern<br />

Cypresss Woods<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Langham Creek<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Cypress Creek<br />

Cypress Falls<br />

Cypress Lakes<br />

Cypress Ranch<br />

Cypress Ridge<br />

Cypress Springs<br />

4:00 p.m.<br />

8:00 p.m.<br />

4:00 p.m.<br />

8:00 p.m.<br />

12:00 noon<br />

4:00 p.m.<br />

8:00 p.m.<br />

8:00 a.m.<br />

12:00 noon<br />

4:00 p.m.<br />

8:00 p.m.<br />

High School Make-Up Credit<br />

Session I: June 13-June 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session II: July 2-July 19, <strong>2018</strong> (July 4 th and 5 th are holidays)<br />

Courses will be held from 8 AM to 2:30 PM, with lunch from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM.<br />

Tuition for CFISD students is $160 for a half-credit course and $320 for a full-credit<br />

course. Tuition for out-of-district students is $260 for a half-credit course and $520<br />

for a full-credit course.<br />

Summer School Graduation: Thursday, Aug. 2, <strong>2018</strong> at 7 PM at the Berry Center.<br />

The following dates and locations were established for middle school original,<br />

make-up and ESL summer school (grades 6-8):<br />

Location: Goodson and Labay middle schools<br />

Middle School Original Credit (grades 6-8)<br />

Session I: June 11-June 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session II: July 2-July 24, <strong>2018</strong> (July 4 th and 5 th are holidays)<br />

Courses will be held from 7:30 AM to 3 PM, with lunch from 11 AM to 11:30 AM. Tuition<br />

is $210 for one course and $420 for two courses. No transportation will be provided.<br />

Middle School Make-Up Credit (grades 6-8)<br />

Session I: June 13-June 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session II: July 2-July 19, <strong>2018</strong> (July 4 th and 5 th are holidays)<br />

Courses will be held from 8 AM to 2:30 PM, with lunch from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM.<br />

Tuition is $160 for one course and $320 for two courses. No transportation will be<br />

provided.<br />

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The following dates and locations were established for elementary<br />

summer school:<br />

Location: Andre’, Bane, Danish, Fiest, Lamkin, Lee, Matzke,<br />

McFee and Tipps elementary schools<br />

State-Required Bilingual/ESL (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten)<br />

June 11-July 19, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Courses will be held from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Bus transportation<br />

will be provided.<br />

General Education and Special Education Tuition Camp<br />

(kindergarten through fifth-grade students)<br />

June 11-June 21, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Courses will be held from 8:30 AM to 11 AM or 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Tuition<br />

is $135 for one course and $270 for two courses. Bus transportation<br />

will be provided at the beginning and the end of the day (2 PM). No<br />

mid-day bus service will be offered.<br />

Out-of-district students are not permitted to attend.<br />

CFISD FUN CAMPS<br />

Fun Camps are one-week, hands-on activities with unique learning<br />

experiences for incoming kindergarten through eighth-grade students.<br />

They will be held at Arnold Middle School, 11111 Telge Rd.,<br />

Cypress, TX 77429. The cost is $150 per week.<br />

Dates: June 11 th -15 th ; June 18 th -22 nd ; July 9 th -13 th ;<br />

July 16 th -20 th from 9 AM - 2 PM.<br />

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Programs<br />

Office at 281-807-8900.<br />

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CFISD SUMMER TECH CAMP<br />

CFISD Summer Tech Camp is being held for two weeks this summer, June<br />

11 th -14 th and June 18 th -21 st , at Woodard Elementary from 8 AM-4 PM.<br />

The cost is $180 per week. To register go to tinyurl.com/techcamp<strong>2018</strong>.<br />

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• You need to know your child’s student id number<br />

and Google Account prior to registering.<br />

• A lunch break and recess break are scheduled during the day.<br />

• Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.<br />

• Variety of topics are dependent upon enrollment.<br />

• No Transportation is provided.<br />

• Class Sizes are approximately 15 or less<br />

• Yes, you can register for both weeks, because topics/teachers vary<br />

• Possible camp topics: Green Screen Magic, More Stop Motion, Google<br />

Tools, Osmos and Coding, Google Drawings, Storytelling Once Upon a<br />

Time, Augmented Reality,Robotics, more…<br />

STUDENT TRANSFER FORMS FOR <strong>2018</strong>-2019<br />

SCHOOL YEAR AVAILABLE<br />

The Board of Trustees approved a recommendation for 35 CFISD<br />

campuses to be open for student transfers for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 school<br />

year during its regularly scheduled meeting March 5 th , with students<br />

transfer forms made available online and at the campuses beginning<br />

April 2 nd .<br />

The following campuses were approved for a limited number of<br />

student transfers for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 school year:<br />

High School<br />

Bridgeland (grades 9-11), Cypress Park (grades 9-11), Cy-Fair, Cypress<br />

Ranch, Cypress Springs and Langham Creek.<br />

Middle School<br />

Campbell, Goodson, Hamilton, Hopper, Kahla, Labay and Truitt.<br />

Elementary School<br />

Adam, Andre’, Danish, Duryea, Frazier, Gleason, Hairgrove, Hoover<br />

(grades PK-2), Jowell (grades 3-5), Kirk, Lamkin, Lee, Metcalf, Moore,<br />

Pope, Postma, Rennell, Sampson, Tipps, Walker, Wells and Willbern.<br />

A student who is currently enrolled and attending a CFISD campus<br />

may apply for an Open Transfer Request for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 school<br />

year. The Office of Admissions will accept transfer request through<br />

June 1 st .<br />

Transfer requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />

For questions or assistance, please contact the Office of Student<br />

Services/Admissions at 281- 517-6342 or 281-517-2637. Information<br />

may also be sent to StudentTransfers@cfisd.net.<br />

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

SERVICES (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.<br />

Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church serving children 18 months to<br />

five years of age. We are Nationally Accredited through NAEYC and<br />

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

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

discovery along with specialty classes-Music, Spanish and Science<br />

Enrichment Lab. We are now open for registration for 2 day, 3 day<br />

and 5 day session options along with before and after school care.<br />

If you are interested in enrolling your child in our quality program<br />

or just want more information about S.E.E.D.S, please contact our<br />

office at 281-855-2503 or visit www.seedsrootedinlove.org. We offer<br />

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<br />

open. BCUMCS offers a developmentally<br />

appropriate curriculum in a Christian environment<br />

for children 12 months through<br />

kindergarten. Our kindergarten is a five day<br />

program with small group instruction. It is a<br />

special “Year of Magic.” We invite you to visit<br />

and see us in action. Call 281-463-2969 for a tour or check our<br />

website bcumcs.org.<br />

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LITTLE RAMS PRESCHOOL<br />

Cost friendly, full day, preschool for 3 & 4 year olds at Cypress Ridge<br />

High School. Requirements: Must be 3 by September 1 st , live in/or<br />

work for CFISD and be fully potty trained. Our times are 8:30 AM-2 PM<br />

Tuesday-Thursday. We incorporate circle time, learning centers, core<br />

learning and field trips. We are now registering for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 school<br />

year, which begins in October and ends in <strong>May</strong>. For more information<br />

or to register please contact Rachel Campise - Director by<br />

email at rachel.campise@cfisd.<br />

Discover the Hidden Gem of Cypress<br />

Household Donations Accepted & Appreciated - tax receipts given<br />

Our Donation Center is now located at 11302 Huffmeister<br />

(in the strip center across Fleur De Lis)<br />

Take 20%<br />

off one regular<br />

priced item.<br />

Coupon valid thru<br />

<strong>May</strong> 31, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Reg. Priced Merchandise Only. Cannot be combined<br />

with any other discounts or coupons.<br />

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“The World Is a Book and Those Who Do Not Travel Read Only One<br />

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Grand Tour students visited Athens, Delphi, Rome, Assisi and Florence.<br />

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them an opportunity to explore, discover and test their independence.<br />

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Regional ACSI Math Olympics for grades 3-8 took place on March 3 rd in<br />

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performed well!<br />

Congratulations to our Covenant Academy Concert Choir and piano<br />

soloists who all earned superior, the highest ranking at the TAPPS High<br />

School Music Festival on March 20 th . Go Patriots!<br />

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CORNERSTONE UNITED<br />

METHODIST CHURCH<br />

18081 West Road, 281-859-4141,<br />

cornerstoneumc.org<br />

WOMEN’S SOUL CARE EVENT<br />

The Women’s Ministry Team will be hosting<br />

a “Women’s Soul Care Event” on <strong>May</strong> 10 th<br />

at 7 PM in the Family Life Center. The guest<br />

speaker for the event will be Dr. Janice Gilbert.<br />

Dr. Gilbert is the author of “Spiritual Stolen<br />

Identity” and pastors a mid-size congregation<br />

in the Beaumont area. She served as an educator<br />

in the HISD School System and Houston<br />

Community College System and has served as<br />

an ordained clergy in the United Methodist<br />

Church for 20 years. She conducts seminars<br />

and workshops as well as does individual<br />

life coaching. She has a passion for helping<br />

individuals reach their full potential in their<br />

everyday living based in the Word of God.<br />

Dr. Gilbert will release her new book this fall<br />

entitled: “What Does Success Look Like.”<br />

The “Soul Care Event” includes a meal and a<br />

nursery is available so attendees are asked to<br />

please RSVP by calling the Cornerstone Church<br />

Office by <strong>May</strong> 5 th .<br />

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION<br />

A wonderful Mother’s Day “Celebration” has<br />

been planned by the Worship Ministry Team<br />

at for Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 13 th . At all three worship<br />

services, we will distribute carnations to every<br />

woman in attendance. We will also be giving<br />

an additional gift to three of our special mothers:<br />

the oldest mom in attendance, the mother<br />

with the youngest child in nursery/worship<br />

and the mother with the most children present.<br />

The theme of the service will be centered<br />

around Dr. Dave Meadows’ Mother’s Day<br />

message entitled, “Purpose Driven Parenting”<br />

based on Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Make plans to<br />

join us for this special worship opportunity<br />

and be sure to bring your mom!<br />

DIGNITY GOSPEL QUARTET<br />

The Dignity Gospel Quartet will be performing<br />

at all three services on Sunday, June 10 th .<br />

Founded in 2004 in Houston, this Southern<br />

Gospel Quartet is a nationally recognized and<br />

regularly performs in the greater Houston and<br />

Gulf Coast areas. In 2012 they initiated the production<br />

of The Greater Houston Area Gospel<br />

Songfest that consists of 5 concerts each year<br />

that includes other nationally recognized gospel<br />

music artists. The members of the quartet<br />

include Wally Shuttlesworth, Russell Allen,<br />

Josh Flynn and Clint Hebert. There is no cost<br />

but a love offering will be received. A nursery<br />

will be available for all three services.<br />

THE FAMILY OF FAITH<br />

LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710<br />

FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For more<br />

information, please call the church office at<br />

281-855-2950. You may also visit our website<br />

at www.tfof.org.<br />

PARENTS NIGHT OUT: Enjoy a night out free<br />

of kids. Just drop off <strong>May</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong> from 6:30-<br />

10:30 PM and anyone from ages 18 Months to<br />

5 th grade. Dinner, snacks, movie and games<br />

will be provided; the cost is $30 for one child,<br />

$40 for 2 children and 3 or more Children $45.<br />

YOUTH PROGRAM DEEP FRY’D at the FOF for<br />

youth, is sponsoring a monthly movie night<br />

where we have some dinner, watch a movie<br />

and then discuss the movie and how it relates<br />

to our lives and God. Friends are always welcome.<br />

Cost is $3 to help cover dinner.<br />

Middle School: <strong>May</strong> 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />

High School: <strong>May</strong> 18, <strong>2018</strong><br />

The Family of Faith Preschool Summer registration<br />

is open. Call us at 281-855-2950 or<br />

email us at cora@tfof.org or Jake@tfof.org to<br />

schedule a tour or for more information.<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON<br />

SCHOLA CANTORUM<br />

Do you want your children to become lifelong<br />

servants of the Church? Singing in a<br />

children’s choir is a great way to help that.<br />

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Schola Cantorum<br />

is currently accepting children Grades<br />

4-12 for its after-school choir program. The<br />

choir is responsible for enriching the Mass<br />

on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every<br />

Wednesday from 3:45-5 PM. Unique in the<br />

area, the choir focuses on singing music from<br />

the rich Catholic tradition, including chant<br />

and polyphony, as well as the finest modern<br />

church music. Time is devoted to building<br />

the children’s skills of music reading, vocal<br />

technique, thinking about the words and the<br />

structure and meaning of the Mass. Service<br />

hours are available for older students. For<br />

more information, please contact Dr. Douglas<br />

O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.<br />

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN<br />

CHURCH - A WELS COMMUNITY<br />

What’s happening at P. O. P.?<br />

1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and<br />

Anniversary Sunday - come share fun food<br />

treats and Fellowship with our birthday and<br />

anniversary Members after Service in the<br />

Church reception area.<br />

Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen<br />

- better yet, join!<br />

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM: preschool Chapel-for<br />

the children in our preschool ages 3 to 5<br />

Fridays, 5 PM: Catechism for member children<br />

in 6 th -8 th grade<br />

Last Sunday of each month: Coffee and Conversation<br />

with Pastor Semro: 9 AM - meet him<br />

and enjoy a nice casual chat about any ole thing.<br />

www.popcopperfield.org<br />

281-859-0800<br />

Church News<br />

ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP<br />

The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community<br />

of youth and adult volunteers who encourage<br />

and support each other in life and in faith.<br />

All students in grades six through twelve are<br />

welcome to be part of the Youth Group, which<br />

offers a wide range of gatherings and events<br />

created to provide a fun opportunity for learning<br />

and growth. The Youth Group meets on<br />

Sundays from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and<br />

fellowship and on Wednesdays from 6:30-8<br />

PM for dinner and Bible study. For more information,<br />

contact Kim Houghton at stcyouth@<br />

stcuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020<br />

West Road at Queenston. Visit stcuthbert.org<br />

for more information.<br />

CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX<br />

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />

WWW.CSOPC.ORG<br />

Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1<br />

Peter! We meet at a house in Bear Creek, Monday<br />

nights at 7 PM. Stay after for dessert and<br />

fellowship. Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc.<br />

org or 713-899-5745 for more information.<br />

CANYON LAKES WEST COMMUNITY<br />

CHURCH BIBLE STUDY<br />

Neighbors of the community gather to meet<br />

and greet, share in the word and fellowship<br />

Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg<br />

Weekly Community Center 8440 Greenhouse<br />

Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org or call 713-<br />

302-7325 for more information.<br />

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH<br />

LADIES BIBLE STUDY<br />

The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to<br />

join them this Fall as they begin a 7 week<br />

video study by Priscilla Shirer. “The Armor of<br />

God” Bible study is every Tuesday morning,<br />

at 9:30 AM. NO Child Care provided. A book fee<br />

does apply. Please join us at Christ Covenant<br />

Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, Houston, TX,<br />

77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the series,<br />

please go to www.christcov.net.<br />

THE FAMILY OF FAITH<br />

LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30<br />

AM and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate<br />

a new book of the Bible. All are invited.<br />

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community<br />

is invited to join every Wednesday<br />

morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and<br />

FM 529).<br />

OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays<br />

after 10 AM service. Join us upstairs in the<br />

movie room where we watch music videos,<br />

video clips, skits and other media then relate<br />

it to God and your life.<br />

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ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES<br />

AT ENGLISH GATEWAY<br />

English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational<br />

English. The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist<br />

international families in learning and improving English skills to<br />

help them live and be successful here in the United States. We<br />

offer 6 different levels and have open registration throughout<br />

the CFISD school year. Childcare is available for free for preschool<br />

children as long as they are registered beforehand.<br />

How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the<br />

books; classes are free.<br />

Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at<br />

Bayou City Fellowship, 12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />

When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options:<br />

Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-<br />

8:30 PM.<br />

What are the starting dates for English Gateway?<br />

Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />

For more information, please contact the English Gateway<br />

Program Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />

FREE - LEARN ENGLISH MINISTRY<br />

Held at Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8<br />

(behind Wings ‘N More)<br />

Free English Class Mondays through <strong>May</strong> 22, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />

9-11 AM & 7-9 PM<br />

Contact-Jan Garza 832-443-4248, jan.garza@comcast.net<br />

You must be 18 or older. (NO baby-sitting provided).<br />

Join us any week!<br />

¡Gratis! Clases De Ingles para Adultos<br />

los lunes, el 12 de Septiembre-el 22 de <strong>May</strong>o, 9-11 AM Y 7-9 PM<br />

(Puede empezar cualquier semana)<br />

Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8<br />

(detrás de Wings ‘N More)<br />

Contacto: Jan Garza 832-443-4248 o jan.garza@comcast.net<br />

Tiene que tener 18 años o más. No hay servicios de niñera.<br />

LỚp HỌC TIẾNG anh MIỂN phi<br />

Các ngày THỨ HAI, Ngày 12 tháng 9/2016-Ngày 22 tháng<br />

5/<strong>2018</strong>,<br />

từ 9-11 sáng & 7-9 chieu’<br />

Tại nhà Thờ Copperfield, 8350 Highway 6 North #C-8<br />

(ở sau Wings ‘N More)<br />

Xin liên lạc Jan Garza 832-443-4248 Jan.garza@comcast.net<br />

Phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên. (Không cung cấp giữ trẻ)<br />

GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY<br />

Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are growing<br />

fast. Here are some tasks to keep your landscape beautiful and<br />

productive:<br />

Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals<br />

including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, sunflowers,<br />

yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced cuphea.<br />

Vegetables: <strong>May</strong> is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery plants,<br />

okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, basil,<br />

peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If<br />

you don’t want to dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting<br />

here and there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular<br />

new trend!<br />

Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge or straight<br />

sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long<br />

to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”.<br />

Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better<br />

yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to<br />

deter weeds from getting a start.<br />

Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to<br />

promote new blooms.<br />

Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow<br />

release organic fertilizer.<br />

Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent<br />

light sprinkling.<br />

Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-<strong>May</strong>. Clean bird feeders!<br />

Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding<br />

spots.<br />

Submitted by Robert “Skip” Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br />

Horticulture Agent in Harris County<br />

MAY 13, <strong>2018</strong><br />

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTERS<br />

LLC<br />

Garlic Shrimp Scampi<br />

You could make this on National Shrimp Day <strong>May</strong> 10 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta<br />

1/2 cup butter<br />

2 cloves garlic, sliced<br />

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />

1/3 cup white wine<br />

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs<br />

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and return pot to boil.<br />

Cook until al dente. Drain well.<br />

In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute garlic until tender, remove garlic and discard. Add<br />

shrimp and cook until colored pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as<br />

thickening, so stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. Serve shrimp over<br />

angel hair pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. http://allrecipes.com/<br />

Fresh Fruit Cobbler<br />

<br />

You could make this on National Eat What You Want Day <strong>May</strong> 11 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 cup sliced fresh peaches<br />

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple<br />

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced pear<br />

1/2 cup blueberries<br />

1/2 cup pitted and sliced cherries<br />

1/2 cup pitted and sliced plums<br />

1 egg<br />

3/4 cup white sugar<br />

1/4 cup milk<br />

1 cup all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking powder<br />

1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

2 tablespoons butter, melted<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees<br />

C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Arrange the<br />

peaches, apple, pear, blueberries, cherries<br />

and plums in the prepared baking dish. In a<br />

medium bowl, beat egg, sugar and milk. In<br />

a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking<br />

powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Stir<br />

in vanilla and melted butter. Cover the fruit<br />

with the batter mixture.<br />

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.<br />

Cobbler should be bubbly and lightly<br />

browned. Serve warm. http://allrecipes.com/<br />

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