Concord Bridge June 2018

Concord Bridge
Crier
Official Newsletter of Concord Bridge
Happy
Father’s Day!
June 17th
June 2018
IMPORTANT NUMBERS pg. 2
BABYSITTING LIST pg. 6
SCHOOL NEWS pg. 8
LIBRARY NEWS pg. 12
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS pg. 17
SUMMER CAMPS pgs. 18-19
HOUSTON EVENTS pg. 20
RECIPES pg. 26
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HELPFUL NUMBERS
Preferred Management Services, AAMC®
P.O. Box 690269 Houston, TX 77269
281-897-8808
Beverly Carroll, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®, Property Manager
CONCORD BRIDGE BOARD MEMBERS
Mary Ann Harvey, President
Maria Cutlip VicePres.
Sandra Peters,, Secretary
Trudy Culp, Treasurer
Margarita Engebretson, Member at Large
*Mail all Board correspondence to
CB Board of Directors,
c/o Preferred Management Services
P.O. Box 690269 Houston, TX 77269
CONCORD BRIDGE WEBSITE www.preferredmgt.com/concordbridge
NEWSLETTER CHAIRPERSON
Sandra Peters 713-806-3886
Krenek Printing Co. www.krenekprinting.com 281-463-8649
Concord Bridge Pet Hotline 281-468-9414
www.facebook.com/#!/Concord Bridge PetHotline
SWIM TEAM INFORMATION
Sharlondrea Basquine-Franklin, Board Pres. 713-931-7066
UTILITIES
CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111
Horsepen Bayou- MUD
Billing Questions 281-290-6500
Service & Repair 281-290-6503
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Reliant Energy 713-207-2222
1-800-332-7143
WCA Waste Corporation of Texas 281-368-8397
Texas Pride Disposal- Horsepen Bayou MUD
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency 911
Constable, Contract 99 281-463-6666
Cy-Fair Fire Dept. 911
Non Emergency 713-466-4073
MUD 102 Harris County Sheriff Office 713-221-6000
Horsepen Bayou MUD-Constable Precinct 5 281-463-6666
MISCELLANEOUS
Cy-Fair Hospital 281-890-4285
Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661
Post Office-Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777
SCHOOLS
Lee Elementary 713-849-8281
Hairgrove Elementary 713-896-5015
Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100
Cypress Ridge HS 281-807-8000
CONCORD BRIDGE SERVICES
Services in Concord Bridge are provided by two different municipal
utility districts. Areas covered and service providers are shown
below. The overhead power lines running north and south through
the subdivision is the dividing line between the MUD district responsibilities.
HORSEPEN BAYOU MUD
Concord Bridge Sections 1 through 5 and
Concord Bridge North, Sections 2 and 3.
SWIM SEASON
The pool will be open daily through August
19, 2018 and weekends through September
30, 2018. Pool hours will be 11 AM to 8 PM.
Pool tags have been sent to homeowners
whose accounts are current. Each pool tag
admits one resident and one guest. Children
under 10 will not be issued pool tags but must
be accompanied by an adult with a pool tag.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Would you like to see additional activities in our neighborhood? We
would love to have things for our families, but without assistance it is not
possible. The Board of Directors’ members
all have full time jobs or other family obligations
that take up much of our time. We
are an unpaid voluntary Board with the
interest of Concord Bridge at heart. If you
have ideas for neighborhood activities,
get volunteers to help and present your
ideas to the Board. We will back legitimate
activities to unite our neighbors. There
were several people at the annual meeting
that advised they would assist in activities
and/or serving in various capacities. We
encourage you to step forward with your
ideas and volunteers to assist.
PET HOTLINE
281-468-9414
• Law Enforcement Patrol - Harris County Constable
Precinct 5 - 281-463-6666
• Water & Sewer Services - Municipal District Services, LLC
Billing, new service, disconnect questions - 281-290-6507
Problems - 281-290-6503
• Trash collection and recycling - Texas Pride Disposal
Recycle Day is Monday
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 102
Concord Bridge Section 6 and Concord Bridge North Section 1.
• Law Enforcement Patrol - Harris County Sheriff’s Office -
713-221-6000
• Water & Sewer Services - Municipal District Services, LLC
Billing, new service, disconnect questions -
281-290-6507
Problems - 281-290-6503
• Trash Collection and recycling - WCA Waste Corporation
of Texas - 281-368-8397 Recycle Day is Monday
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CONCORD BRIDGE PET HOTLINE IS ON FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/#!/ConcordBridgePetHotline
HARVEY RECOVERY
The Board of Directors has directed the management company to
resume deed restriction drives and violations will be noted. If you
receive a violation letter and you feel it is incorrect or if you need
additional time to meet the requirements, please call or write
Preferred Management Services with information regarding the
violation and an expected time frame for compliance.
Harris County will not be picking up the large debris piles nor will
your trash company. Large piles of debris are the homeowner’s
responsibility. Texas Pride Disposal will pick up two bags per
household each pick up day in the Horsepen Bayou MUD sections.
These bags must be less than 50 lbs. Arrangements can be made
for larger pickups at the homeowner’s expense. If you receive
a letter regarding debris you will be given ten days to have the
debris removed.
DO NOT IGNORE VIOLATION LETTERS.
HAVE A SAFE 4 TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Remember our troops and their families during the celebration of
this great nation’s birth. Without their sacrifices, these celebrations
would not be possible.
USE FIREWORKS RESPONSIBLY
Fireworks are legal in the unincorporated areas of Harris County.
It is imperative that we use them responsibly. Following are some
common sense rules for fireworks.
• Do not hold them in your hand while lighting.
• Do not allow small children to light them.
• Do not point them at people, pets, homes or vehicles.
• Light them one at a time.
• Keep a water hose and bucket of water nearby.
• Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before putting in the trash.
• CLEAN UP THE AREA.
Pets are often frightened by the sound of fireworks and may run
off or hurt themselves or others when scared. Keep them indoors
during the celebration. Place them in a secure and safe area. A radio
or television playing in the room with them can help distract them
from the unusual sounds.
NEXT GARAGE SALE
October 6, 2018, 8 AM to 2 PM
SIDESTEPPING SOLICITORS
Annoyed by the persistence of solicitors’ unwelcome knocks on
the door? It seems like no matter what they do, they always manage
to show up on your front porch. They come with fliers, door
hangers, a rehearsed speech and the distinct ability to ignore the
polite decline of the products they’re peddling - cleaning supplies,
appliances, cosmetics, magazine subscriptions, home-improvement
products, coupons for local businesses and other unwanted
items-sometimes even making you feel trapped in your own home.
Large neighborhoods are particularly easy, frequent targets of
commercial, religious and political solicitors; part of the appeal is
that population density makes our subdivision an easy environment
for them to canvas. Because of this, finding a way to keep
solicitors away can be invaluable.
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The simplest way to deter solicitors is by posting a “No Solicitors”
sign in your yard, on your door or in your front window. If you get
knocks on the door anyway, you also can ask solicitors for their
license or company identification; many don’t have it and will
leave. If the solicitor doesn’t leave or keeps coming back, you can
also call the Constable or Sheriff office and ask for an officer to
check on them.
While a visit from a solicitor is often annoying, they can sometimes
be more than just a nuisance; some might have ulterior motives,
such as fraud, canvassing a home to commit a crime or other unseemly
behavior. If you believe a solicitor is acting suspiciously or
you feel threatened, call the police immediately to help you avoid
a potentially dangerous situation.
So stay safe, keep your sanity and do your part in discouraging
solicitors from trolling our community. You’ll soon hear just how
sweet an un-rung doorbell sounds.
DEED RESTRICTIONS
Deed restrictions are in place to maintain continuity within the
neighborhood. Without these standards, a home could be left in
disrepair or abandoned and could become a plight to our neighborhood.
At entrances to the neighborhood, there are signs declaring
deed restrictions are strictly enforced and when you purchased
the home you were given a copy of the deed restrictions. Please
remember, this is a legal document in place to protect the value
of your home.
If your home is not in good repair, it not only affects the value of
it, but the surrounding homes. In order to maintain our values, it
is mandatory that everyone make the necessary repairs, remove
the mildew and/or paint as needed.
Inoperable vehicles are to be repaired or removed. Covering them
with covers or tarps does not change the fact that they are not in
compliance with the deed restrictions. Motorized vehicles cannot
be parked in the yard or on your porch.
Preferred Management handles most of the business transactions
for Concord Bridge under the direction of your Board of Directors.
If you don’t understand any correspondence from Preferred Management,
please call for clarification. The home owners association
pays for all correspondence related to deed restrictions, therefore
duplicate letters cost all of us additional fees. Do not ignore correspondence
from Preferred Management!
HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5
www.constablepct5.com
Many services are offered by Precinct 5 that you may not be aware
of. Following is a brief description of some of these services and
information on how to find out more.
Crime Alerts
You can sign up on the Precinct 5 website and receive a text message
or email when important events are taking place in your
district. The alerts will contain relevant information regarding
events. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Citizen’s Police Academy
Learn about the various aspects of being a police officer. Some
classes will include hands on participation. The course is held
two and a half hours once a week for nine weeks. You must be 21
age and up in order to participate. There is an application on the
Precinct 5 website.
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Operation Safe Child
Precinct 5 has two certified child safety technicians who are partnering
with Texas Children’s Hospital to demonstrate the proper
usage and installation of car seats. They have current information
regarding styles, brands, recalls and the proper way to secure a child
based on age, height and weight. There will be quarterly sessions
where you can bring your child and their child seat to learn the
proper way to install and remove it. For more information and to
sign up go to the website.
Home Safety Inspections
Upon your request, Precinct 5 will schedule a free home inspection
with one their certified Crime Prevention Specialists. These
officers, certified in both home and commercial inspections, will
make simple suggestions on how to better secure your home.
This inspection could save you 5% to 10% on your homeowners
insurance. To participate, contact Deputy John Jerome Kovar at
281-642-8814 or by email at john.kovar@cn5.hctx.net.
There are other services available to local citizens. You can visit the website
for additional information and to sign up for the available services.
MOBILE APP AND WEBSITE
Preferred Management Services AAMC has created Preferred Link,
a mobile app and website for your community.
Get important HOA information and connect with your association.
Multiple ways to join:
• Text “preferredlink” to 59248 and receive a text back with
a mobile app download link.
• Search for the mobile app “Preferredlink” in Google Play store.
• On your computer log in to: https://concordbridge.nabrnetwork.
com/ and follow the directions.
HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES
As a homeowner you have certainly responsibilities. You are obligated
to pay taxes and homeowners association fees. Often people
assume that is the extent of their responsibilities.
There were deed restrictions set forth by the developer of the subdivision
with the intent of maintaining your home’s value.
As many of us have realized recently, these responsibilities often
seem to encroach on our ability to maintain our home in any manner
we wish. However, these deed restrictions are registered with
the county and your association has the obligation to remind us
when they are not observed.
Sidewalks are a topic that has been discussed a lot recently. In
years past, the county had often repaired them. However, these
are a part of the homeowner’s responsibility. This work is not the
responsibility of Harris County or Concord Bridge HOA. Homeowners
must have and must maintain the sidewalk on their property.
If you do not have a copy of the deed restrictions for your section
in Concord Bridge, please contact Preferred Management Services
and request a copy.
HARRIS COUNTY ALARM PERMIT
A permit is required for all alarms in Harris County. Obtaining the
required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive
false alarm fees.
The permit application can be downloaded from the Harris County
Sheriff’s Office website at www.hcso.hctx.net and click on forms.
The application should be completed and mailed with the appropriate
fees to the address shown on the application. A new permit
will cost $35 and annual renewals are $10. Should you have any
questions, please contact the Alarm Detail office at 713-755-4600
during normal business hours.
CONCORD BRIDGE PETS
Have you lost a pet or found a dog or cat? You can contact the
Concord Bridge Pet Hotline at 281-468-9414 and on the Facebook
account, www.facebook.com/#!/Concordbridgehotline.
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You can use this source to report lost and found animals. This has
been a great help in returning lost and found animals to their owners.
Even if you don’t have access to Facebook, you can call 281-468-9414.
It is far more efficient than posting illegal signs all over the neighborhood.
Another great source for finding a lost pet or reporting a
rescued one is nextdoor.com/concordbridge.
Harris County requires that all pets be on a leash or confined within
your yard. Unleashed dogs are a nuisance to your neighbors and
other pets. Please pick up all dog waste and dispose of it properly.
Remember, our children play in the park areas and their yards. It’s
very inconsiderate of you to allow your dog to defecate if others
yards and the parks. When walking your dogs, please be prepared
to remove any waste they may leave behind.
VACATION WATCH
Remember that our constables offer this valuable service. School is
out and the kids are bored. They often are unsupervised and seek
thrills in dangerous and malicious ways. If your home will be unoccupied
while your family is enjoying a vacation, you can complete a
vacation watch form and submit it to one of the officers patrolling
in the neighborhood.
There are other services available to local citizens. You can visit the
appropriate website for additional information and to sign up for
the available services.
www.constablepct5.com
Harris County Constables Office
Precinct 5 - Patrol Stats
April 2018
911 Hang up 2 Accident/Auto-Pedest 0 Accident/FSGI 1
Acci/Unk Maj Min 0 Accident/Major 4 Accident/Minor 16
Accidental Injury 0 Alarm Holdup 0 Alarm Local 15
Alarm/Rep. Site 2 Alarm Vehicle 0 Alarm/Sil/Pan/Hu 2
Animal Aggressive 2 Animal/Humane 4 Animal/Livestock 0
Arson/Fire 1 Assault 1 Assault/Family 2
Burglary/Business 0 Burglary/Hab 0 Burglary/Motor Vehicle 2
Car-Jacking 0 Check Business 179 Check Park 1
Check School 0 Child Cusdy Disp 0 Compliance Check 1
Contract Check 576 Credit Card Abuse 1 Criminal Mischief 0
Discharge Firearm 0 Dist/Family 2 Dist/Fireworks 0
Dist/Juvenile 0 Dist/Loud Noise 0 Dist/Other 4
Domestic/Prevent 0 DOA 0 Drug/OD/Poss 0
DWI 0 Follow Up 11 Forgery 0
Fraudulent Use ID 2 In Progress 0 Indecent Exposure 0
Incident Report 11 Information Call 46 Meet the Citizen 23
Meet the Officer 0 Mental Case 1 Missing Person 0
MUD Building Check 74 Neighborhood Check 1 Open Door/Window 2
Out to Lunch 6 Private Party Tow 0 Parking Lot Check 5
Property Found/Lost 1 Referred External 0 Referred Internal 0
Road Rage 0 Robery Individual 0 Runaway 0
Sex Offend Verif 0 Special Assignment 2 Stranded Motor Vehicle 3
Subject Stop 0 Susp Person 13 Telephone Harassment 0
Terroristic Threat 1 Theft/Business 2 Theft/Other 0
Theft/Residence 0 Theft/Shoplifter 0 Traffic Initiative 21
Traffic Hazard 3 Traffic Stop 20 Traffic Pursuit 0
Unknown Med Emerg. 1 Vacation Watch 5 Van Run 0
Vehicle Abandoned 4 Vehicle Repossession 0 Vehicle Speeding 0
Vehicle Stickered 0 Vehicle Stolen 0 Vehicle Suspicious 21
Vehicle Recovery 0 Warrant Service 6 Welfare Check 2
Writ 1
These numbers are based on a report of calls made by the Horsepen Bayou MUD contract officers. This
covers a large portion of Concord Bridge, Eldridge Park, McKindrie Park and various business areas
within the Horsepen Bayou MUD district.
Our contract program is successful with the cooperation of residents and officers. If you have
information regarding illegal or suspicious activities, contact the dispatcher, or flag down one of our
patrolling officers. Dispatch # 281-463-6666.
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TRASH PICK UP
Please remember that our trash pick up days are Monday and
Thursday. Heavy trash day is Thursday and the trash company is
required to pick up heavy items approved on their retrieval list. If a
holiday falls on trash day, it will not be picked up the next day.
It will be picked up the next scheduled pick up day.
RECYCLING IS IMPORTANT
MONDAY is recycle day for ALL SECTIONS of Concord Bridge. The
bins provided by Texas Pride Disposal are to be used for recycle only!
If you have old paint buckets, water based, enamel, stains and sealers,
they can be taken to the Harris County Paint Disposal site, 11500
South Post Oak Rd., 713-551-7355. This is a free service offered by
the county. The hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 AM
to 3 PM. You need a copy of your water bill to verify your address.
There is also Harris County Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located
at 6900 Hahl Rd. Hahl Rd. is off W. Little York, just east of Hwy
290. This facility is open Wednesday from 9 AM to 2 PM and every 2 nd
Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM. It is open on the 4 th Saturday as shown
on their calendar. You can access this information at www.eng.hctx.
net. Click on the HHW in the list of departments.
STREETLIGHT OUTAGE
CenterPoint Energy depends on the assistance of customers to help
identify streetlights in need of repair. If you notice a streetlight outage
or a streetlight on during daylight hours, visit CenterPoint Energy’s
website https://slo.centerpointenergy.com to report the issue. You
may also call 713-207-2222 to report an outage.
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CONCORD BRIDGE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,
click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
CODE KEY:
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT.,
SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY,
H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING
TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST
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A sons first Hero
DAD
A daughters first Love
FATHER’S DAY...June 17, 2018
Father’s Day in the United States is on the
third Sunday of June. It celebrates the contribution
that fathers and father figures make
for their children’s lives. Its origins may lie in
a memorial service held for a large group of
men, many of them fathers, who were killed
in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia
in 1907.
What Do People Do?
Father’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate
the contribution that your own father
has made to your life. Many people send or
give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common
Father’s Day gifts include sports items or
clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking
supplies and tools for household maintenance.
Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday so
different families have a range of traditions.
These can range from a simple phone call or
greetings card to large parties honoring all
of the ‘father’ figures in a particular extended
family. Father figures can include fathers,
step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and
great-grandfathers and even other male relatives.
In the days and weeks before Father’s
Day, many schools and Sunday schools help
their pupils to prepare a handmade card or
small gift for their fathers.
Public Life
Father’s Day is not a federal holiday. Organizations,
businesses and stores are open or
closed, just as they are on any other Sunday
in the year. Public transit systems run to their
normal Sunday schedules. Restaurants may
be busier than usual, as some people take
their fathers out for a treat.
Background and symbols
There are a range of events, which may have
inspired the idea of Father’s Day. One of
these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition
in the first decade of the 20th century.
Another was a memorial service held in 1908
for a large group of men, many of them fathers,
who were killed in a mining accident in
Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.
A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an
influential figure in the establishment of Father’s
Day. Her father raised six children by
himself after the death of their mother. This
was uncommon at that time, as many widowers
placed their children in the care of
others or quickly married again.
Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis,
who had pushed for Mother’s Day celebrations.
Sonora felt that her father deserved
recognition for what he had done. The first
time Father’s Day was held in June was in
1910. Father’s Day was officially recognized as
a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.
Source: www.timeanddate.com
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● Possible camp topics: Green Screen Magic, More Stop Motion, Google
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The Cypress Springs High School jazz band.
CFISD VOLUNTEERS HONORED,
RECOGNIZED AT VIPS APPRECIATION EVENT
CFISD honored its numerous school and district volunteers and community
and business partners for their service during the 2017-2018 school year at
the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Appreciation Event on May 2 nd
at the Berry Center, with the ceremony and reception underwritten by PBK.
The following individuals and community and business partners
earned awards:
CFISD Board of Trustees members (from left) Dr. John Ogletree, Don Ryan,
Darcy Mingoia, Debbie Blackshear, Bob Covey and Tom Jackson join Ault
Elementary School students for a cheer routine.
Outstanding Volunteer (Elementary): Carla Soriano,
M. Robinson Elementary School
Outstanding Volunteer (Secondary): Sonia Gutierrez,
Cypress Springs High School
Outstanding Global Volunteer: Cindy Angle, Carlton Center
State Volunteer Award: Cyndi Matteson
Outstanding Mentor (Elementary): Jasmine Hurey,
Moore Elementary School
Outstanding Mentor (Secondary): Vernon Sevier, Cy-Fair High School
Bus Buddies Award: Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Business Partner nonprofit: Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Business Partner for profit: Auto-Lab of Cypress
Community Engagement nonprofit: Super Six from
Lakewood United Methodist Church (Betty Christian, Doug Hissong,
Bill Huggins, Paula McGuffin,Nancy Schulz and Cheryl Strain) and
Community Engagement for profit: Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.
Numerous students provided entertainment and performances during the
event. The Cypress Springs High School jazz band performed during the prelude,
the Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC presented the colors and Cypress Creek High
School senior Alexander Bruce sang the National Anthem.
Other performances included the Cypress Falls High School cheerleaders, Anthony
Middle School glee club, Spillane Middle School percussion ensemble,
Emery Elementary School Cinco de Mayo dancers and Francone Elementary
School Hoopers.
Becky Souther (right), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools
executive board member, presents Cindy Angle with a certificate
after she was named the outstanding global volunteer
at the Volunteers in Public Schools.
Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu
performs Sonatina during the annual Appreciation Event.
Spillane Middle School seventh-grade students Sophia Harrison and Ali Peiffer
and Hamilton Middle School seventh-grader Katelyn Kilgore performed a
dance routine, Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu
performed Sonatina on the piano and Cypress Ranch High School senior Abigail
Ayala sang I Dreamed a Dream.
The Board of Trustees joined Ault Elementary School cheerleaders for a combined
performance to end the ceremony.
“The VIPS Appreciation Event is a wonderful opportunity each year to recognize
our district volunteers and business partners,” said Leslie Francis, CFISD director
of marketing and business relations. “We are so fortunate for the incredible
support from our sponsors, which completely underwrite the event, as well as
our extremely talented students and staff which provide the entertainment.”
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Becky Souther (left), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools executive
Board member, presents Heath Rushing, Memorial
Hermann Cypress and Katy senior vice president and CEO, with
a certificate after Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital earned
the Community Engagement Award (for profit category).
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EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION
FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K 4/5’s classes OR our
School (K-8th grade) classes for the Fall of 2018, we would love for you
to join us. For more information visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org
or call 713-896-1843 for (K-8th grade) OR 713-896-1316
for (18 mo. through Pre-Kindergarten classes). We would love for you to
join our school family. We are located at 14423 West Rd. @ Jackrabbit.
LITTLE RAMS PRESCHOOL
Cost friendly, full day, preschool for 3 & 4 year olds at Cypress Ridge High
School. Requirements: Must be 3 by September 1st, live in/or work for CFISD
and be fully potty trained. Our times are 8:30 AM-2 PM Tuesday-Thursday.
We incorporate circle time, learning centers, core learning and field trips. We
are now registering for the 2018-2019 school year, which begins in October
and ends in May. For more information or to register please contact Rachel
Campise - Director by email at rachel.campise@cfisd.
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TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ACADEMIC
COMPETITION CHAMPIONS
Texas Christian High School sent 15 students to Academic & Fine Arts
Competition in San Antonio this Spring. The students competed in
Ready Writing, Science, Creative Writing, Advanced Math, Current
Events, Number Sense, Sculpture, Oil Painting, General Crafts, Music,
Instrumental Solo, On Sight Drawing and much more. The students
came home with 20 awards ranging from 1st-6th place. Seven of those
places were 1st & four were 2nd. The TCS Tigers could not be more
proud of how well our students performed. Way to go Tigers!!!
COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL NEWS
CovenantAcademyHouston.org, 281-373-2233
11711 Telge Road
Congratulations to 5th Grader Caleb
Mathew! Caleb won 1st place at the ACSI
District Spelling Bee in Huntsville, then won
3rd Place at the District Level spell-off for
grades 5th-8th, moving on to compete at
The South Central Regional Spelling Bee in
Plano, TX. He’s the first Covenant Academy
Patriot to represent at the Regional level!
10 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

Gain Relief From Neck and Back Pain.
If neck or back pain is affecting your quality of
life, call Houston Methodist Spine Center at West.
Expedited Care
Our spine center nurse coordinator will help
expedite your care in a timely manner, ensuring
you see the right medical provider within five
business days.
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Nurse Coordinator
Contact our nurse coordinator at 832.522.BACK (2225) or email
spinecenterwest@houstonmethodist.org today.
Please note that email is not a secure means to communicate personal information, i.e. Social Security number, date of birth,
fi nancial information, etc.
18500 Katy Fwy.
Houston, TX 77094
9191 Barker Cypress Rd.
REGISTER FOR MINI-MESTER,
SUMMER AND FALL
Registration is now open for Summer
classes starting June 4th. Fall registration
PERSPECTIVE began April 9th. Register at the Barker
Cypress campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center
location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the new LSC-Cypress Center
located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at LoneStar.
edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or 832-920-5000 for
information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 or go to
LoneStar.edu/weekend-college.
Truth, goodness and beauty can be experienced in many forms.
This year Covenant Academy students submitted 35 pieces of
art in the ACSI’s Art Festival in Bellville, Texas on April 6th. Congratulations
to all our Patriots for their award winning creations!
Our mission is to partner with parents
to help our students become
discerning, articulate followers of
Christ. On May 9th, freshman Joaquin
Rivera was awarded Patriot
Speech Champion for presenting
a selection from Homer’s “The
Iliad.” Thank you to guest judges
Roosevelt Wilson and Beverly Smith
from Harbor Christian Academy and
our own Jimmie Ryan for helping us
determine our 2018 Champion!
Concord Bridge Community Newsletter | June 2018
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR DISCOVERY COLLEGE
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
Registration is open for Lone Star College-CyFair’s popular Discovery College for
ages 6-14. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 AM and afternoon sessions begin at 1
PM and are held June 11th-28th and July 9th-12th. Discovery College programs
are focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), performing
arts, physical activity and more, with some sessions designed for teens for
building self-esteem, setting goals and planning for college. Sessions are held
at the Barker Cypress campus. The cost of the week-long sessions is $115 per
class. For registration or information, go to LoneStar.edu/youth-classes-cyfair.
PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS,
GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS
Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in designated
visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is now available allowing
for extended parking privileges at Lone Star College System campuses. Vehicles
must be registered with LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots
and to avoid receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license
plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking for complete
information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or email parking@lonestar.edu.
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Library Closed Until Further Notice
Due to flood damage, the Katherine Tyra Library at Bear Creek will be closed until further
notice. Please join us for the following events at the locations below:
• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Clay’s Restaurant - Thursdays from
11 AM to 3 PM, located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084,
• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Bear Creek United Methodist Church -
Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located at 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084
(in mobile building rooms Hope 1 & Hope 2).
The Katherine Tyra Bear Creek popup libraries include storytime, crafts for children,
laptops with internet access for public use and several types of books for all ages are
available to checkout. Patrons can also return materials that they’ve borrowed. There
will be a late afternoon Pokemon Club for teens after 4 PM. For details about the Pokemon
Club, call Shandy at 713-466-4438.
ADULTS
• Conversational ESL - Tuesdays, 12-1 PM at Bear Creek United Methodist Church,
16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 (In room Hope 1). Join us at this free class to
practice your English language conversation skills. Learn new words and improve your
English.
• Mystery Book Club - 11 AM, located at Whataburger, 5815 Hwy 6 N., Houston, TX 77084.
All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks heed this call! Join the Mystery Book Club on the third
Thursday of each month to discuss tantalizing mysteries. This month we will discuss
Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evonovich.
• Savvy Stitchers - Thursdays, 2-3 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX
77084. Join us at this informal crafting group. Bring your stitching, crochet, knitting or
other fabric project to work on. Share ideas and learn new techniques from others.
CHILDREN
• Pokemon Club - Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, located at located at
17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. This program is for school-age children and young
adults. Be sure to bring your Pokemon cards or Nintendo DS if you’d like.
• Preschool & Toddler Storytime - 11:15 AM at Clay’s Restaurant on Thursdays AND at Bear
Creek United Methodist Church on Tuesdays. Clay’s Restaurant is located at
17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Join us for fun, singing, dancing, stories & crafts.
• Infant Time - Tuesdays at 2 PM only at the Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000
Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084. Storytime for children 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Songs, finger plays, rhymes and toys.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or
log on to www.hcpl.net.
LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY
9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm
and Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm.
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books
year-round, offering them to the public for a set donation amount. The store is open six
days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help support
our community library.
• CyFair Library Branch Blog page at http://hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-college-library,
for news and events about the library and college and in the community.

• Facebook at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.
• weekly events & programs email reminder, the Library eUpdate: subscribe
at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit
the website for up-to-date information.
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 131
Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM, LRNC 215
Book Clubs: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131
Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group
Tuesdays: 9-10:30 am, LRNC 116.
Computer Workshops, LRNC 105
Call for info.
eBook/eReader Workshops
eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment
at Lonestar.edu/library/15938.
ESL: Talk Time - LoneStar.edu/library/15209
Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215
Spanish Conversation Club
Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS
See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adultsservices
or call 281-290-3214/3218.
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit
the website for up-to-date information.
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Book Club: (Registration required)
Screen - Play:
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room.
See the full schedule of Teen's Programs and Activities at
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS
• Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.
• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.
• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.
• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 am
Baby Pajama Time:
1st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)
family Storytime:
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)
Family Fun Activities, 5 PM:
Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.
Family Game Night:
Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.
See the full schedule of Children's Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/
library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to the public.
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Dated Events
FREE SAT MATH ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY
Khagola Classes is conducting a free SAT Math assessment and strategy
session. The session will go over sections and subsections and how to
overcome the problem areas. Held at CyFair Library on Barker Cypress
Road on Saturday, June 2, 2018, 8-10 AM. For registration email:
Khagolaclasses@gmail.com or call 619-621-1207.
THE LAUREL’S ARMY FOUNDATION HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL
WINE AND A BITE TO FURTHER THE FIGHT
Sunday, June 3, 2018, 6-8 PM
Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 5015 Kirby Drive, Houston 77098
Please join us for an incredible evening of Food, Drinks and FUN as we raise
critical funds to support pediatric cancer research! You will experience 6 unique
stations, each one serving up a delicious bite from the one-of-a-kind Armadillo
Palace menu that will be paired with a wine or craft beer. We will have live
music and a silent auction. You will also hear from one of the oncologists from
the Solid Tumor team at Texas Children’s Cancer Center on how our support
has directly made an impact on her research to improve current treatment
protocols for solid tumors and to ultimately find a cure for these cancers.
The Laurel’s Army Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, formed
by a Cypress, Texas family whose daughter bravely fought and won, her battle
with a rare cancerous solid tumor in 2010. Through this battle, we became
aware of the severe lack of funding available for pediatric cancer research
and institutions that care for these young warriors depend greatly on money
raised by nonprofits like The Laurel’s Army Foundation. For more information,
please visit us at www.laurelsarmy.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter
@LaurelsArmy. PRICE: $50 per person, tickets must be purchased online in
advance at www.laurelsarmy.com. For more information please email melissa@laurelsarmy.com.
CORNERSTONE UMC BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, July 8th, 8AM-12:30 PM
Please join us on Sunday, July 8th at the Mobile Unit in our parking lot
at 18081 West Rd, 77095 from 8AM to 12:30 PM. PLEASE go online and
sign up at www.giveblood.org for Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
Thank you in advance for your Commitment to Life!! For more information,
please call the church office at 281-859-4141 or email Michele
Moura at mmoura56@gmail.com.
LOW-COST SPORTS PHYSICALS
Saturday, July 18, 2018, 8 AM-Noon
Sports physicals for area student athletes. Houston Methodist Orthopedics &
Sports Medicine will provide low-cost annual sports physicals for Northwest
Houston-area student-athletes at its clinic. Physicals are $20 (cash only) for ages
12 through 18. Additional testing will be available. EKG testing (for athletes 14
years old and up) will cost $10 and ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing will
cost $5. Located at 13802 Centerfield Dr., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77070.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH
HUGE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (6646 Addicks Satsuma Road) will hold their
Annual Garage Sale July 20-21, 2018. Toys, tools, furniture, electronics,
bikes, home and kitchen supplies and decor, sports equipment, clothing,
shoes, art and more!
Collecting Donations: July 1-July 19, 2018.
Sale Days:
Friday, July 20th, 5-8 PM, come for best selection.
$5 per person, entry fee for ages 16+.
Saturday, July 21st, 7 AM-12 Noon. Free Entry.
CLEARANCE, EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Saturday, July 21st, 1-6 PM. Free Entry. Fill a box or a Bag. Small $1, Medium
$5, Large $10. Furniture and Appliances NEGOTIABLE.
14 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26th annual
Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. We are located at
6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77041. If you are a vendor who would
like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, etc. at our event, please
email: gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com for more information or application.
THEATER/ARTS
CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT
The Cypress Symphonic Band will hold their summer concert on Saturday,
June 30th at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081-C West Road,
Houston, TX 77095-5585. The concert will begin at 7 PM. The concert will celebrate
Independence Day and commemorate our veterans with traditional
patriotic music and new favorites. There will also be some fun film music
from The Magnificent Seven, the Avengers and The Natural.
This is their most popular concert of the season so arrive early to get the
best seats! Tickets are available online at the presale rate of $6 (https://
cypresssymphonicband.org/tickets/) and $8 at the door (children under
12 free). Current and past residents of Camp Hope: Interim Housing for
Veterans will receive free admission with proof of service (if possible with
VA card). Don’t miss this wonderful musical extravaganza!
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
A Few Good Men: June 8th-July 1st
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 3 PM
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006
MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION X: June 21-23, 2018 and June 28-30, 2018
Cost: All Shows Pay-What-You-Can
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@mildredsumbrella.com
or 832-463-0409.
CYPRESS CREEK FACE
Box Office: 281-440-4850 www.CypressCreekFACE.org
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
The Texas A&M AgriLife extension Service and the Harris County Master
Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of
Lectures. These presentations are free and there are no reservations.
For questions please call 713-274-0950.
GREEN THUMB GARDENING SERIES OF LECTURES -
PROPAGATION AND SEED SAVING
June 16th, 2018: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library,
1815 Westgreen Blvd. Katy.
June 19th, 2018: 6:30-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library,
930 Corbindale.
Due to Harvey damage, there is no access to the Bear Creek Extension.
Open Garden Day has been relocated to the Weekley Community Center
at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Houston. We won’t have outdoor gardens, so
the activities will focus on nature crafts, small plants in pots and games.
OPEN GARDEN DAY, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
June 26, 2018: 10-11:15 AM. Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse
Rd. Free. Registration required, ogd.harrishort@gmail.com.
WORKSHOP
June 8, 2018: 9 AM-3:30 PM. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414
Wirt Rd., Houston. $45 pp (lunch included). Registration required: www.
aquaponicsworkshop.eventbrite.com.
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NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AGGIE MOM’S CLUB
www.nwhcaggiemoms.org
Calling all NEW AGGIE MOMS!!! And current
Aggie moms!!! We would love to see you at
one of the Aggie Mom mixers this summer,
hosted by the Northwest Harris County Aggie
Mom’s club. This is a great opportunity
for you to meet other Aggie moms and to
meet members of the NWHC Aggie Mom’s
Club, in a fun & casual get-together! The
dates for the mixers are in June & July.
Please check our website (above) for details
on dates & locations. Come alone or bring another Aggie Mom
with you! Dress is casual.
And please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 14th at 6:30 PM
at the Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive, Houston,
Texas!! This is our annual Howdy party and a great way to meet other
Aggie Moms, find out about upcoming events and enter for a chance
to win a door prize! We welcome all Aggie Moms, whether of freshman
Aggies, current Aggie students or former Aggies. We’d love to meet you!
CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football,
cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information
www.cy-fairsports.org.
936-777-5992
936-777-5992
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2018 CANES SUMMER
SOCCER CAMP SERIES
Online registration is now open for the
2018 Canes Summer Soccer Camps! The
Canes Camp Series is comprised of two
camps: Skills & Drills and Fundamental
Skills Camps. These camps are uniquely
designed to cater to your athletes level
and provide him/her a challenging experience
and advance their knowledge
of the game in the proper environment.
Camps are led by some of Texas finest coaching professionals. Our professional
Staff has extensive camp experience, hold Youth and National
Coaching Licenses with many having coached in the South Texas ODP and
possess a Professional playing background.
Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more
detailed camp information.
Questions?
Tony Johnson: tjohnson@albionhurricanes.org, 713-898-1757
Mark Horton: mhorton@albionhurricanes.org, 713-818-0181
Locations: Spring Branch/Memorial, Katy, New Territory, Cy-Fair, Dynamic
Indoor
SPORTS QUEST SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS 2018
Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer
soccer camps 2018! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organization,
dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage
next generation leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps
provide a fun, safe and educational soccer environment for boys and
girls aged 5-12 years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball, a free
camp T-shirt and other commemorative gifts and awards.
Along with technical and tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions
and biblically based life lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp
experience to equip each child for success on and off the field. Early
Bird and sibling discounts are available. For more information about
camp dates, times and locations and to register online visit
www.sportsquesttraining.com.
16 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

VBS AT CORNERSTONE UMC
Registration is “Happening Now” at Cornerstone
United Methodist Church for VBS this summer! This
year we’ll be experiencing the ride of a lifetime with
God on the Rolling River Rampage! Our River Guides
will help your rafters gain a deeper understanding of
God’s amazing love while experiencing an outdoor
camping and rafting themed week! We will share in
crafts, snacks, Bible stories, cool science projects,
team-building games and more! So join us June
11th-15th from 9 AM to Noon for a Vacation Bible
School where we are bringing the outdoors inside!
Visit our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org
for registration forms. Questions? Contact Cody
Bauman at Children@cornerstoneumc.org or call
our office at 281-859-4141. Cornerstone United
Methodist Church is conveniently located 18081
West Rd, Houston, TX 77095 (near the corner of
Barker Cypress and West Rd., across from the Berry
Center and next to the CVS).
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS
June 11-15, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM
11522 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429
Calling all kids! Join us for Messiah Lutheran Church’s
Vacation Bible School - Shipwrecked - Rescued by
Jesus, during the week of June 11th-15th! VBS is a
weeklong interactive time for kids to grow in their faith.
Children ages 3 years-old (potty trained) to 5th grade
are invited to join us each day from 9 AM to Noon.
Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through
field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible
Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Every
station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point
in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone
engaged. Kids will begin their journey at Castaway
Sing & Play with songs and spend each day at Bible
Discovery, KidVid Cinema, Imagination Station, Ship
Rec Games, Tropical Treats and Sail Away Sendoff.
At Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School, kids experience
God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each
day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth - which
makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real
life! They will finish each day at Sail Away Sendoff. It is
a week of fun and adventure reminding kids that Jesus
carries you through life’s storms! All kids are invited to
join us and spark their imagination at Shipwrecked
VBS! Parents are invited to register their children
online at www.messiahlc.org/vacation-bible-school.
For more information, call 281-890-3013.
SHIPWRECKED VBS AT EPIPHANY
LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
Come sail away on a castaway adventure as
we learn that we are rescued by Jesus! At Shipwrecked
VBS your child will learn about God’s
Mighty Power. This VBS will be a crowd pleaser
Vacation Bible Schools
filled with fun team building games, music, Bible
adventures, delicious tropical treats and our
favorite Imagination Station where kids get to
make and take home a neat Science-gizmo that
reinforces what they have learned. The youth will
also collect offerings to send seeds of change to
Haiti! VBS is open to all youth ages 3years old
(must be potty trained) through entering 5th
grade. Youth entering 6th grade - adult can register
online to volunteer! VBS is June 11th-15th
from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register online at www.
elcsh.org. Music CD’s are available to purchase
for an additional $10. Scholarships are available.
Epiphany Lutheran Church is located at 14423
West Road, Houston, TX 77041. For more information
visit our websites or call us at 713-896-1773.
West Houston Church of Christ VBS
Calling all Superheroes! Join us June 18th-22nd, 9
AM-12 PM, as we go on an adventure to discover superheroes
of faith. Discover your own super power.
Ages entering K-entering 6th
Cost: FREE (T-Shirt: $10)
Westhoustonchurch.org/vbs
17100 West Rd. Houston, TX 77095
GOOD SHEPHERD UMC VBS
Good Shepherd Vacation Bible School, Shipwrecked,
will be June 18th-22nd from 9 AM-Noon
at 20155 Cypresswood Drive in Cypress. Kids who
turn 4 by September 1, 2018 thru incoming 6th
graders are welcome to attend! The cost is $20 per
child with a max of $60 per family. We can’t wait
to share how Jesus’ love saves us! Register today
at www.gsumcvbs.com.
CYPRESS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
Cypress Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a VBS
this summer from June 18th-22nd. Camp Moose
on the Loose is the theme! Located at 21870 Northwest
Freeway, Cypress TX 77429. For information
and to register, call 281-469-6089.
CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP VBS
June 25-29, 2018, 9 AM-Noon
17330 West Little York Rd 77084
Children ages Kindergarten thru 6th grade are
invited to attend Shipwrecked, where they will
discover that Jesus rescues them! They will participate
in Bible learning activities, sing catchy
songs, play teamwork building games, make and
devour yummy treats and experience one of a
kind Bible adventures! “God Sightings” each day
will encourage the children to look for evidence
of God all around them! The day will end with Sail
Away Sendoff, which gets all involved in living what
they’ve learned! Register online at
www.cypressfamily.org.
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH VBS
What: “Rolling River Rampage VBS 2018”
When: June 25th-29th
Time: 9 AM-12:15 PM
Where: Calvary Community Church,
7550 Cherry Park Drive, Houston, TX 77095
Register online at www.calvaryhouston.com.
SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH VBS
July 9-13, 2018
13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous
week, July 9th-13th at VBS! Regular registration
is April 23rd-June 16th, costing $30. Registration
can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this
year is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will
learn what it means that Jesus carries us and with
us through life’s storms. Registration can be found
at aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact
Taylor Durr at taylor@aidanschurch.org.
VBS AT ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH
Pack your suitcase, we’re sailing off to the islands! St.
Cuthbert Episcopal Church invites children to an International
Vacation Bible School: Cruisin’ the Caribbean.
Join us the week of July 9th-12th from 9 AM-12 Noon
to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes
of the unique cultures at Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS,
where kids discover how much God loves the world.
The children will sing catchy songs, play high-energy
games, dig into yummy tropical treats, experience cool
Bible adventures and explore what daily life is like for
people in the Caribbean islands. Each day concludes
with a closing celebration that gets everyone involved
in living what they’ve learned. We will celebrate our
week on Sunday, July 15th at 10:30 AM
Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS is for children entering kindergarten
through entering fifth grade. Visit stcuthbert.
org to register your child. St. Cuthbert Church is located
at 17020 West Road at the corner of West and Queenston.
Contact us at vbs@stcuthbert.org or 281-463-
7330. Join us for a Vacation Bible School adventure!
COPPERFIELD BIBLE CHURCH VBS
July 23rd-27th, 10 AM-1 PM
Copperfield Bible Church is hosting Vacation Bible School
for children from 5 to 11 years old. The theme of this year’s
VBS is Big Heart Farms - Where God’s Fruit Grows. Children
will learn more about the fruit of the spirit, memorize
verses, sing songs, play games and make fun crafts.
There is no charge for VBS, but space is limited. Registration
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information or to request a registration
form, please call 281-550-9321 or email valerie.
phillips@copperfieldbiblechurch.org. Copperfield
Bible Church is located ½ mile east of HWY 6, at
15216 FM 529.
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summer camps...summer camps...summer camps
SUMMER CAMPS AT EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
Epiphany Lutheran Church & School has your summer wrapped up!
Serving our community for over 30 years, we offer affordable summer
camps for children ages 3 years old (must be potty trained) through
entering 8th grade. Visit our website at www.elcsh.org and click on the
summer camp link to find a complete list of camps and register online.
Our 3-day Mini Camps are for Preschool age 3 - entering First grade.
These camps run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM-2 PM. Preschool
camps include Art, Spanish, Science and more! We keep these little
ones busy with engaging and fun activities! Specialty camps for youth
entering Kindergarten through 8th grade run Monday-Friday and vary in
time and cost according to the camps. Our specialty camps include Lego
STEM classes, Sports Camps and Robotics! If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministries at
bhixon@elcsh.org or call 713-896-1773. Epiphany Lutheran Church and
School is located at 14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041.
CAMP CORNERSTONE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER
FOR AGES 2 THROUGH COMPLETION OF 4TH GRADE!
Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp sponsored by Cornerstone United
Methodist Church and is for children ages 2 through the completion of
4th grade. Children must be 2 by June 1, 2018. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1
PM. There are 3 sessions throughout the summer and you are invited to
participate in any or all!
plan. This week of Camp Hope, we will see how things can change along
the way. Join in and discover the Great Adventure.
Camp Hope is our three-week day camp for children ages 5 years old
through 6th grade. It is an adult mentored student led ministry. Each
day, children will hear a new Bible story; learn what it means to their
life by creating a craft, eating a snack, playing a game and experiencing
the story through expressive arts and worship. Parents are invited to
register their children online at www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope. For
more information, call 281-890-3013. Messiah is located at 11522 Telge
Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290.
“CAMP READ S’MORE” IS AN EXCITING READING
CAMP FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE!
This is the third summer this educational and fun reading camp is being
offered at Clay Road Baptist School/Church! Camp hours are from 9 AM-3
PM Monday-Friday. The cost each week is $150 per child. Early drop-off
and late pick-up is available for an additional charge.
“CAMP READ S’MORE” will be offered the weeks of June 4th, 11th, 18th,
25th, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and August 6th. Each week is a new adventure
with activities, games and more! Don’t let your child miss out
on the fun and help your child develop a love of reading!
Contact readsmore2018@gmail.com to get your
“CAMP READ S’MORE” flyer and registration form!
Session I: “Totally Texas” is June 18th-22nd, Session II: “Artistic Creations”
is July 16th-20th, Session III: “Fairy Tale Adventures” is August 6th-10th.
The cost per camp per child is $120. You may pay $60 now and the remaining
$60 on the first day of camp. Registration forms are online or in
the preschool office. To download a form from the Cornerstone website,
go to www.cornerstoneumc.org and click on “preschool.” You will see a
tab for Camp Cornerstone. You can print the form and have it filled out
before you arrive, saving yourself time!
Before each camp session begins, you will hear from your child’s teacher
so you can learn more about the camp and she will answer any questions
you may have about the week-long fun. Each day your child will bring a
backpack and a lunch as they enjoy each other and the special things they
will do during the week. We look forward to having your child at camp this
summer! It’s a great time for everyone and you don’t want to miss any of
it! Registration will continue through May 3, 2018 or until camp classes
are full. Please call the preschool office at 281-859-1612 if you have any
questions. The preschool office hours are: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH CAMP HOPE
GET READY FOR THE GREAT ADVENTURE
Week 1, July 9-13, 2018, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Set Your Compass.
This week at Camp Hope we will follow some individuals and find out how
they stayed on course on this Great Adventure! Want to join our team?
Then get ready for an amazing ride and set YOUR compass.
Week 2, July 16-20, 2018, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Pack Your Bags.
Life is filled with choices. This week we will walk with Jesus as he teaches
us that there are important decisions to make about who we should
be as people of God. What things do we need on this Great Adventure?
Week 3, July 23-27, 2018, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Start Your Adventure.
An adventure is filled with excitement but it rarely turns out the way we
STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER ACTING
ACADEMY CLASSES, A SUMMER OF EPIC ADVENTURE!
Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks Theatre announces
A Summer of Epic Adventure, its 2018 Summer Acting Academy classes.
Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all
levels of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two
and three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and
after care is offered.
Classes run June 4-August 17, 2018 where kids can put on a show, design
props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open now.
Go to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details.
One-Week Camps
Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: June 4-8, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM,
(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150
I Like to Move It Dj Jam &Foley: June 11-15, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM,
(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150
Descendants Dance/Music Core: June 25-29, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM,
(Ages 5-12), cost $150
Once Upon a Time: June 25-29, 2018, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150
The Greatest Showman: July 9-13, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12)
and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150
Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM,
(Ages 5-12), cost $150
Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, 2018, 1-4 PM
(Ages 13-18), cost $150
Fashionista’s Project Runway: July 6-10, 2018, 1-4 PM
(Ages 13-18), cost $150
More camps offered on the website.
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summer camps...summer camps...summer camps
TWO-WEEK CAMPS
Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: June 4-15, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM,
(Ages 8-14), cost $300
A Wrinkle in Time: June 4-15, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 11-18), cost $300
Law and Order Fairy Tail Unit: June 18-29, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)
and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300
Sinbad The Untold Tale: July 23-August 3, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)
and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300
More camps offered on the website.
Three-Week Camps (Musicals)
Madagascar Jr.: June 4-22, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450
Musicville: July 9-27, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450
Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14),
cost $450
The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18),
cost $450
Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM,
(Ages 6-12), cost $450
Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM,
(Ages 13-18), cost $450
If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your performer, contact
at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place at
Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Payment
plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No class will be offered
during the July 4th week. All students are invited to an end-of-year celebration
August 18th, 2-5 PM!)
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AND THE
HARRIS COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
Registration open on Eventbrite for any of these events-$20 per youth $10 Per
Adult. Contact Sheryl Nolen, CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 281-620-
1170 for more information. You do not have to be a 4-H member to participate.
Date: July 24, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM
Location: Trini Mendenhall Community Center -
1414 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX 77055
4-H Summer Stitches sew FUN Day Camp. Let’s get creative learning to
sew a cute denim purse from re-purposed jeans! Come learn sewing
skills at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H Summer Stitches
Day Camp. The West Houston Quilters Guild will be providing support for
this fun sewing project. Participants should bring an old pair of denim
blue jeans for the project. We will provide the supplies to embellish and
all the sewing equipment needed to complete the project. This summer
camp is open to all youth 9 years of age or older. Adults are encouraged
to attend. Please purchase an adult ticket to participate. No lunch or
refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch and
bring what they want to consume.
Date: July 19, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM
Location: Tracy Gee Community Center -
3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX 77042
4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain
food preparation skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants
will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about
nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version
of “Chopped Junior Chef” to create a recipe from a mystery bag of
ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of
the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a
taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age
9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to attend. No lunch
or refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch
and bring what they want to eat if they have food allergies or are not
likely to eat what we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment
for the program.
Date: July 24, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM
Trini Mendenhall Community Center - 1414 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055
4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain
food preparation skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants
will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about
nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version
of “Chopped Junior Chef” to create a recipe from a mystery bag of
ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of
the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a
taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age
9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to attend. No lunch
or refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch
and bring what they want to eat if they have food allergies or are not
likely to eat what we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment
for the program.
THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM!
THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!
The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer Program
sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development
disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s
minimum requirements.
The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly,
from 8 AM until 3 PM at:
The Arc of Katy
5819 Tenth Street, Suite C
Katy, Texas 77493
Three Sessions are being held this Summer:
Session 1: June 4-June 29, 2018
Session 2: July 2-July 27, 2018
Session 3: July 30-August 17, 2018
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,
crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35
per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to
participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will
receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please
visit www.thearcofkaty.org.
THE A.D. PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
SUPER SUMMER ‘18
SUPER SUMMER ‘18 provides educational theatre opportunities for young
artists ages 5-18! Combining CREATIVITY and ENSEMBLE, the Academy
offers a variety of Summer Camps including:
Performance - Two-week Camps plus Showcases
Physical Acting - One Week Camps
Acting Techniques - One-Week Camps
Dance & Movement - One-week Camps
Each camp integrates a strong literary approach enabling students to
explore selections ranging from Alice in Wonderland to The Wizard of Oz
and even legendary heroes from Greek mythology!
A.D. Players Performing Arts Academy
adplayers.org
713-439-0181
Saint Street Studio
2613 Saint St., Houston, TX 77027
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JUNE/JULY 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS
June 2 nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia on the road,
hosting Vegandale Food Drink Festival in four cities for 2018.
At these festivals, veganism is celebrated through food, drinks,
music and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+ guests in
attendance. The event is held at Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby,
Houston 77002 from 11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For
more information, visit www.vegandalefest.com.
June 2 nd -This summer, Galveston will host a free, family friendly
event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles
with tips from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate
in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive free sandcastle building
lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will
take place each Saturday this summer from June 2 nd thru August
18 th . Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle
from 8-11 AM followed by lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.
Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants
are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels.
Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the
sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart Beach is located
at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home to helicopter tours, a pavilion,
volleyball courts, a children’s playground, restrooms, showers,
chair and umbrella rentals and concessions. Parking at Stewart
Beach costs $15 per car during Sandcastle Days events. For more
information, visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.
June 7 th - H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street. There is loads of
fun to be had at this year’s H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street,
as live music from Mango Punch will have the crowds swinging
and swaying while sipping on their favorite beverage. Attendees
grab a keepsake glass and enjoy an evening out with friends as
Market Street is transformed into a 34-acre wine walkabout with
wine industry experts sharing their fruit of the vine. Upgraded VIP
tickets offer the finest wines and lounging area on Market Street
and get an early start before the crowds. Participate in the John
Cooper School Signature Series charity wine pull. You can be one
of the lucky ones to take home a premium bottle of wine for a $10
donation. Everyone who participates in the wine pull gets a bottle
of wine. Two live music stages fill the air with lively entertainment.
For more information, visit
www.wineandfoodweek.com.
June 7 th - TECHSPO Houston 2018. Where Business, Tech and
Innovation Collide in Houston! TECHSPO Houston 2018 is a
two-day technology expo that brings together developers,
brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators
and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world
of technology. Exhibitors showcase the next generation of
technology and innovation including Internet, Mobile, Adtech,
Martech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired,
amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will
impact your business for the better. If the conference is where the
learning, theory and inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor
is where the testing, networking and product interaction takes
place. The TECHSPO floor is free to attend (for a limited time!) For
more information, visit www.techspohouston.com.
June 15 th -17 th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish Festival. The third
annual Galveston Cajun Festival, which is set for Father’s Day
weekend, June 15 th -17 th , will celebrate the best of Texas- and
Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live entertainment - island
style! The grand event will be held on the beautiful grounds of
Beach Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. The festival
will take place rain or shine! Festival hours will be from 5 PM to 11
PM June 15 th , 11 AM to 11 PM June 16 th and 11 AM to 5 PM June
17 th . The festival will feature a wide variety of Cajun food vendors,
kid rides and live music from a wide array of performers across a
variety of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 10 & under FREE!
A portion of proceeds will go toward local charitable organizations
in the area. For information, visit
www.facebook.com/galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045.
June 23 rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration. Hundreds of
thousands of spectators are expected to attend the 2018 Houston
LGBT Pride Celebration® on June 23 rd ! Last year, one of the oldest
and largest pride events in the South moved to Downtown
Houston with the theme Heroes. This year promises to be another
mega event! The day of festivities kicks off with the Pride Festival
from 12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann Square in front of City Hall. The
parade follows at 8:30 PM along a route through the western edge
of Downtown. For more information, visit www.pridehouston.org.
July 1st - Fulshear’s Freedom Festival 2018 - Red, White and
Boogie. In Downtown Fulshear from 6-9:30 PM there will be street
dancing, vendor booths, a children’s area, food trucks, fun &
games and a fireworks show. For more information, call 832-600-
3221.
July 4 th - Freedom Over Texas. Celebrating more than 30 years of
July 4 th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s
signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn
it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning
pyrotechnics Wednesday, July 4 th from 4 PM-10 PM. As is tradition,
the evening will conclude with a spectacular blast of fireworks
thanks to CITGO who has provided the finale since 2015. This
year, CITGO signed on as a dual sponsor providing both the
pyrotechnics and titling the event for the next three years. For
more information, visit
www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/.
July 4 th - City of Galveston Independence Day Parade and
Fireworks. Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better
than the 4 th of July! Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a
glittering parade followed by a dazzling fireworks display over
the Gulf! Coming up the evening of July 4 th , Galveston Island will
celebrate its annual Independence Day with a parade featuring a
procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers.
The parade will kick off at 7:30 PM with a procession on Seawall
Boulevard starting at 59 th Street and ending at 22 nd Street. After
the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show
over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 PM near 37 th Street and Seawall
Boulevard. For more information, visit www.cityofgalveston.org.
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CYPRESS ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES’
OPERATION JOBS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
Cypress Assistance Ministries’ Operation Jobs
Scholarship has been awarded to Sandra
Patricia Jacome Valencia, a nursing student
at Lone Star College-CyFair. This is the first
awarding of the scholarship, designed to recognize
LSC-CyFair students who have demonstrated
academic success while working on a
part-time basis.
“Sandra is the idea recipient of CAM’s Operation Jobs Scholarship,” stated
Janet Ryan, CAM’s Director of Development. “She’s working diligently to
become a successful and valuable member of the community with the
professional goal of becoming an RN. She’s taking ESL classes to strengthen
her English skills, attending school, plus working with a phlebotomist
as she garners work experience. This scholarship will be a step toward
helping her to reach her goals.”
Originally from Columbia, Sandra is striving to live the American dream.
“We are honored to help Sandra with the cost of school,” said Thomas
Greuter, Director of Operation Jobs at CAM. “LSC-CyFair staff selects the
recipient of the scholarship and Sandra is just the type of student we want
to help. Operation Jobs goal is to assist people in the community with
finding permanent and meaningful employment, and one of the keys to
making that happen is getting a good education.”
The scholarship is valued at $500 a year and is to be used for tuition,
books and fees. Criteria include:
• Part time student enrolled up to 12 hours
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Show proof of employment (Part time job)
• Workforce Certification students are eligible along
with degree-plan students
Tom Greuter and Sandra Valencia.
For further information on the scholarship please contact
the LSC-CyFair Financial Aid Office.
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JUNE IS NATIONAL CAMPING MONTH
The sun is up, the birds are singing and the mosquitoes are finally hatching from their
larval phase. Ok, it isn’t all rainbows and fresh fish, but June is Camping Month and it’s a
great opportunity to get outside with the family and enjoy the great outdoors. Research
shows that people who spend time camping are happier, more relaxed and tend to buy
more bug repellant. What? We don’t like mosquitoes any more than you do, but we do
love camping! Who doesn’t love sitting under the stars roasting marshmallows and
making S’mores or waking up to the smell of wood smoke and bacon?
What is likely the first commercial campground opened in Douglas,
Isle of Man in 1894 and was called Cunningham’s Camp. From this
point in history all sorts of new types of camping came into existence,
from mere weekend family getaways, to RV camping and everything
in between. Whether rafting down a river in a Canoe and setting up
camp in the evening or hiking into the woods far from civilization with
a backpack full of your gear, Camping Month celebrates them all.
HISTORY OF CAMPING MONTH
While there was a time when ‘camping’ was just called ‘being alive,’ that all
changed in the 1800’s when a man named Thomas Hiram Holding began to
popularize the idea of recreational camping. Camping was a part of his life
introduced to him by the rigors of the Oregon Trail and once he had settled it
turned into a passion he pursued and introduced to others. Once camping in
general had become popularized, Thomas went on to introduce the idea of Cycle
Camping to the American world. This is, quite simply, where you load up on a bike
and ride until you find a spot to camp, get up the next day and do it all over again.
HOW TO CELEBRATE CAMPING MONTH
Well, this has got to be the easiest answer ever, GO CAMPING. Even if
it’s just a pop-up tent and sleeping bag in your backyard under the
stars, get out there and reconnect with the great outdoors. There’s a
place to find your soul and set your mind to peace out in the great
distant woods and they’re calling all of us to head back out there and
find ourselves. So pile into your car, find yourself some secluded spot
to set up a tent and celebrating Camping Month by going camping!
Source: Days of the Year Website
The charm of the Lone Star State comes from the fact
that it’s a special blend of country and cosmopolitan.
You can get a pretty good picture of Texas from the top of
Reunion Tower in Dallas. But most Texans know that to
really take in the Great State in all its rugged glory, all you
need to do is grab a tent and head into the wilderness.
Here are the 10 Best Places to Camp in Texas:
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK
Ray Roberts Lake State Park is situated on a 3,000-acre
reservoir just north of the hustle and bustle of Dallas.
Campers here are encouraged to hike miles of trails
and primitive camping is available for the practiced
adventurer. The highlight of the park, though, is the
clean beach and easy lake access. Ray Roberts Lake is
so big it can often feel like a seaside bay. Folks out here
boat, ski, swim and fish away the stress of the city in
style. The park is also home to multiple marathons
throughout the year.
LAKE BOB SANDLIN STATE PARK
Campers of Northeast Texas know that it doesn’t get
much more patriotic than spotting the majestic eagles
during winter trips to Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. For
the camper that is also an avid fisherman, Lake Bob
Sandlin is a great spot for largemouth bass, spotted bass
and bluegills.
INKS LAKE STATE PARK
Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country is Inks Lake
State Park. Hill Country topography mixes with the
pristine water of Inks Lake to create a perfect camping
experience. On land, campers can backpack, geocache
and bird-watch. And on water, campers can boat, ski,
fish and even dive from the cliffs at the popular Devil’s
Waterhole section of the lake.
10 BEST PLACES TO CAMP IN TEXAS
PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
The Texas Panhandle is home to Palo Duro Canyon,
“The Grand Canyon of Texas.” Campers here can hike,
bike or horseback through the canyon and view the
multicolored rocks, caves and hoodoos (rock towers).
Palo Duro is also home to the Texas Outdoor Musical,
which runs June through mid-August.
CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK
Campers flock to Palo Duro’s neighbor, Caprock
Canyons State Park for both its awesome hiking and
its magnificent wildlife–namely, the Official Bison Herd
of the State of Texas. Over 10,000 acres are reserved
for these bison that descended from a herd started by
Charles Goodnight in 1878. The park is also known for its
steep cliffs and drop-offs, which offer experienced hikers
and mountain bikers a challenging adventure.
DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK
Out in West Texas, Davis Mountains State Park offers
a definitively Texan experience. Here, campers are
encouraged to bring their horses to camp. Horseback
riding trails in the park rise up to 5,700 feet. Don’t fret
if you happen to leave your trusted steed at home.
Davis Mountains State Park also offers hiking, mountain
biking, bird watching and stargazing tours.
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
Camping along the Gulf Coast on the Padre Island
National Seashore is a completely unique experience.
The sand and the sea provide ample opportunity for
the beach-loving camper. Here, campers can watch
newborn sea turtles take to the ocean for the first time,
sea kayak below a pod of pelicans and fish for their
dinner.
COLORADO BEND STATE PARK
Located an hour-and-half down to the west of Austin,
Colorado Bend State Park is a go-to destination for
adventurous Texas campers. The popular highlight
of the park is Gorman Falls, a 65-foot waterfall that
runs year-round in the park. But stick around a little
longer and you’ll find several miles of swimming holes,
hardcore mountain biking and wild cave tours that
include rappelling.
BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE
Variety is key at Big Thicket National Preserve in
Southeast Texas, where the journey is just as important
as the destination. Very few roads lead into the park.
Visitors at Big Thicket are encouraged to canoe, hike,
bike or horseback into the primitive campsites spread
throughout the 112,500 acres of land and water that
cover seven counties inside the park.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
Over in Far West Texas, running the span of 114 miles
down the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park offers
the best roadside and primitive camping in Texas.
Experienced backpackers can take to the highest points,
at nearly 8,000 feet, for a totally isolated adventure. Big
Bend is home to 4,000 species of animals and insects,
as well as fossilized dinosaur bones. Campers can
also kayak the Rio Grande along St Elena and Mariscal
Canyons for some of the most beautiful views in all of
Texas.
Friendly Tip: Always research the parks you plan on
visiting for information on the best time to visit and the
best materials to pack for your next adventure.
Source: Wide Open Country Website
22 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN
Feeling tired ALL THE TIME? No energy? Here’s a simple solution: the
sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is
produced by the body as a response to sun exposure. Having enough
vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including:
• It brings calcium to your bones and teeth, helping to protect you
against bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Its role in bone health
is probably the best-known vitamin D benefit.
• It regulates how much calcium stays in your blood, contributing
to heart health.
• It helps strengthen your immune system and regulate cell growth.
Natural sources of vitamin D include egg yolks and cold-water fish
such as tuna, mackerel and salmon. Many foods are fortified with
vitamin D, including:
• Milk
• Margarine
• Yogurt
• Bread
• Breakfast cereals
• Orange juice
• Cheese
• Soy drinks
You need vitamin D to keep your bones healthy and protect against
osteoporosis. Most people get adequate amounts of vitamin D from
limited exposure to the sun and through diet, but people who are
inside all day should consider taking dietary supplements. Consult
your doctor for an individualized recommendation for how much is
right for you.
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June 15 th is the day we observe National Smile Power Day. This is a day
for everyone to share the power of the smile.
From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?”
present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job
seeking, retired or looking for new horizons, starting the day with a
smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with
a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.
When you smile at someone, you are telling them that they are valued
and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are moral boosters
and confidence builders.
Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and
likability between humans. Smiling creates a greater trust and increased
interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax
and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right.
Smiling (even if you do not feel like it) will lift your mood and can make
you a happier person.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Challenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a
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PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON NOW
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24 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

2018 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is an upcoming event in the annual
formation of tropical cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere. The season
will officially begin on June 1, 2018 and end on November 30, 2018.
These dates historically describe the period each year when most tropical
cyclones form in the Atlantic basin and are adopted by convention.
However, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of
the year.
Ahead of and during the season, several national meteorological
services and scientific agencies forecast how many named storms,
hurricanes and major (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson
scale) hurricanes will form during a season and/or how many tropical
cyclones will affect a particular country. These agencies include the
Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of the University College London,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and
Colorado State University (CSU). The forecasts include weekly and
monthly changes in significant factors that help determine the number
of tropical storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes within a particular
year. Some of these forecasts also take into consideration what
happened in previous seasons and an ongoing La Niña event that had
recently formed in November 2017. On average, an Atlantic hurricane
season between 1981 and 2010 contained twelve tropical storms, six
hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, with an Accumulated Cyclone
Energy (ACE) index of between 66 and 103 units.
Pre-season outlooks
The first forecast for the year was released by TSR on December 7,
2017, predicting a slightly above-average season in 2018, with a total
of 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. On April 5,
2018, CSU released their forecast, predicting a slightly above-average
season with 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
On the same day, TSR released their second forecast on the same day
and called for a slightly-below average hurricane season, predicting
12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes, due to recent
anomalous cooling in the far northern and tropical Atlantic. Several
days later on April 16 th , North Carolina State University released their
predictions, calling for a well above-average season, with 14-18 named
storms, 7-11 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. On April 19 th , The
Weather Company released their first forecasts, calling for 2018 to be
a near-average season, with a total of 13 named storms, 7 hurricanes
and 2 major hurricanes.
Storm names
The following list of names will be used for named storms that form
in the North Atlantic in 2018. Retired names, if any, will be announced
by the World Meteorological Organization in the spring of 2019. The
names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2024 season.
This is the same list used in the 2012 season, with the exception of the
name Sara, which replaced Sandy.
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June Recipes & Garden Tips
You could make these on
National Eat Your Vegetables Day June 17 th !
Zucchini Tots
Loaded with zucchini and carrots, these
tots do not even taste healthy! It’s the perfect
way to sneak in veggies, and it’s just so
good!
INGREDIENTS:
2 zucchini, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup Panko*
2 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of cajun seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
leaves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil
a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place grated zucchini in a colander over
the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine;
let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean
dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini
completely, removing as much water as
possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl.
Stir in carrots, Panko, eggs, cheeses, basil,
oregano, garlic powder, onion powder
and cajun seasoning; season with salt and
pepper, to taste. Form zucchini into tots
and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Place into oven and bake until golden
brown and crisp, about 16-18 minutes,
flipping during the last 10 minutes of
cooking time.
Serve immediately, garnished with
parsley, if desired.*
*TO FREEZE: Transfer cooled tater tots
to an airtight container. Freeze up to 1
month. To bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees
F and bake until heated through,
about 15-17 minutes.
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Roasted Vegetables
INGREDIENTS:
1 small butternut squash, cubed
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 red onion, quartered
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell
peppers, sweet potato and Yukon Gold potatoes.
Separate the red onion quarters into
pieces and add them to the mixture.
In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary,
olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss
with vegetables until they are coated. Spread
evenly on a large roasting pan.
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated
oven, stirring every 10 minutes or until vegetables
are cooked through and browned.
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Pralines
You could make this on
National Pralines Day June 24 th !
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/8 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In
large saucepan over medium heat, combine
pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and
vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F
(112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount
of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft
ball that flattens when removed from the
water and placed on a flat surface. Drop by
spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
Let cool completely.
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GARDEN TIPS
Lawns
• Apply iron sulfate or chelete to
St. Augustine grass lawns.
• Mow St. Augustine to a 2-inch height now
to protect roots from the sun. Never cut
off more than a third of the leaf.
• Continue treatment of lawns for chinch
bug. As the temperature hits 80 degrees,
chinch bugs begin to reproduce in the
hottest and driest part of the lawn, usually
next to cement. Use diazinon or dursban
granules.
Flowers
• Overwatered hibiscus, purslane and
bougainvillea won’t bloom.
• Keep flowers pinched off of coleus and
caladiums to encourage more of
the beautiful foliage.
• Plants to set: Acalpha, Ageratum, Alter
nathera, Aspidistra, Artemisia, Balsam,
Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb,
Coleus, Croton, Dusty Miller, Feverfew,
Gaillardia, Geranium, Marigold, Petunia,
Pinks, Portulaca, Salvia-red, Shrimp Plant,
Torenia, Verbena and Vinca.
Vegetables
• A strong blast of water in the morning rids
plants of most bugs for the rest of the day.
• Vegetables to plant: Cantaloupe, Sweet
Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant sets, Okra,
Black Peas, Pepper Sets, Summer Squash
and Sweet Potato.
Shrubs
• Watch Camellias and Azaleas, they’re
setting their blooms now for next season.
So give them a good mulch and plenty of
water. Mulch well with oak leaves and/or
pine needles to keep soil acidic.
Benefits of Mulching: Mulching (organic
or inorganic) is a layer of material on the
surface of the soil around the plant. Mulches
conserve water by reducing evaporation,
insulates the soil and protects it from the
drying wind and hot sun. Mulches break the
force of rain and irrigation water and tend
to prevent erosion, soil compaction, and
crusting. Lastly, a 2-3 inch layer of mulch
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26 June 2018 | Concord Bridge Community Newsletter

FLAG DAY
People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 th each year to
honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the
same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.
What Do People Do?
Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the
foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents
freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early
days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation,
reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice and observe the nation’s unity.
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at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday
include: flag-raising ceremonies, Flag Day services, school quizzes and essay
competitions about the American flag, musical salutes, street parades and
awards for special recognition.
Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved
in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions
alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to
Independence Day (July 4 th ) to honor America. During this period, people hold
public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation.
Public Life
Although Flag Day is a nationwide observance, it is not a public holiday in many
parts of the United States. It is a legal holiday in a few areas in the USA, such as
Montour County in Pennsylvania.
Background
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of
the Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on
a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes - one for each state. Although it is
not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy
Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of
stars increased as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes
stopped at 15 and was later returned to 13.
In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual
observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth
of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national
observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a
proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916.
However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President
Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 th as Flag Day. In
1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation
designating the week in which June 14 th occurs as National Flag Week.
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: call on
government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all
government buildings on Flag Day and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day
as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress
of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
Symbols
The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has
changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of
red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton
bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one
of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13
colonies that became the first states in the Union.
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