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The Pointe<br />

Official Newsletter of <strong>Villages</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong><br />

Happy<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day!<br />

<strong>June</strong> 17th<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS pg. 3<br />

BABYSITTING LIST pg. 4<br />

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS pg. 11<br />

SUMMER CAMPS pgs. 12-13<br />

HOUSTON EVENTS pg. 14<br />

SCHOOL NEWS pg. 16<br />

RECIPES pg. 26<br />

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2 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Villages</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong> Community Newsletter


THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN<br />

Feeling tired ALL THE TIME? No energy? Here’s a simple solution: the<br />

sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is<br />

produced by the body as a response to sun exposure. Having enough<br />

vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including:<br />

• It brings calcium to your bones and teeth, helping to protect you<br />

against bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Its role in bone health<br />

is probably the best-known vitamin D benefit.<br />

• It regul<strong>at</strong>es how much calcium stays in your blood, contributing<br />

to heart health.<br />

• It helps strengthen your immune system and regul<strong>at</strong>e cell growth.<br />

N<strong>at</strong>ural sources of vitamin D include egg yolks and cold-w<strong>at</strong>er fish<br />

such as tuna, mackerel and salmon. Many foods are fortified with<br />

vitamin D, including:<br />

• Milk<br />

• Margarine<br />

• Yogurt<br />

• Bread<br />

• Breakfast cereals<br />

• Orange juice<br />

• Cheese<br />

• Soy drinks<br />

You need vitamin D to keep your bones healthy and protect against<br />

osteoporosis. Most people get adequ<strong>at</strong>e amounts of vitamin D from<br />

limited exposure to the sun and through diet, but people who are<br />

inside all day should consider taking dietary supplements. Consult<br />

your doctor for an individualized recommend<strong>at</strong>ion for how much is<br />

right for you.<br />

Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/<br />

vitamin-d-the-sunshine-vitamin.aspx<br />

NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY<br />

<strong>June</strong> 15 th is the day we observe N<strong>at</strong>ional Smile Power Day. This is a day<br />

for everyone to share the power of the smile.<br />

From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?”<br />

present yourself with a smile. No m<strong>at</strong>ter where you are employed, job<br />

seeking, retired or looking for new horizons, starting the day with a<br />

smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with<br />

a smile first is easier than trying to get there l<strong>at</strong>er in the day.<br />

When you smile <strong>at</strong> someone, you are telling them th<strong>at</strong> they are valued<br />

and worth the smile th<strong>at</strong> you just gave them. Smiles are moral boosters<br />

and confidence builders.<br />

Research has proven th<strong>at</strong> smiling really does increase <strong>at</strong>tractiveness and<br />

likability between humans. Smiling cre<strong>at</strong>es a gre<strong>at</strong>er trust and increased<br />

interpersonal cooper<strong>at</strong>ion. Smiling <strong>at</strong> someone can help them to relax<br />

and relieve their stress while <strong>at</strong> the same time, it will make you feel right.<br />

Smiling (even if you do not feel like it) will lift your mood and can make<br />

you a happier person.<br />

HOW TO OBSERVE<br />

Challenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a<br />

tense situ<strong>at</strong>ion or simply smile during your daily tasks.<br />

Use #SmilePowerDay on social media.<br />

Source: n<strong>at</strong>ionaldaycalendar.com<br />

<strong>Villages</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

LOE<br />

DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM<br />

19 TH SEASON<br />

COME CHEER THE LOE DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM!<br />

It’s hard to believe th<strong>at</strong> the season is already half over! The swimmers<br />

are off to a gre<strong>at</strong> start and there is still a lot more fun ahead<br />

for all involved! Thanks to our coaches for all their hard work<br />

getting our swimmers ready for the meets and thanks to all our<br />

volunteers for making our events run smoothly.<br />

For the l<strong>at</strong>est inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please go to our website loedolphins.<br />

swimtopia.com and click on “Meets and Events.” Come give us<br />

your support and cheer on our wonderful swimmers!<br />

Remaining schedule for <strong>2018</strong>:<br />

<strong>June</strong> 9th: Home meet LOE vs Memorial NW<br />

(don’t forget, there will be food trucks!)<br />

<strong>June</strong> 16th: Divisionals<br />

<strong>June</strong> 18th: Awards banquet <strong>at</strong> Clay’s Restaurant<br />

VILLAGES AT LAKEPOINTE<br />

HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL: 713-932-1122<br />

Laura Hunt (Mgr.) 281-681-2000<br />

Email: contactus.tx@fsresidential.com<br />

Officer Glentzer 713-471-1882<br />

POOL COMPANY:<br />

Sweetw<strong>at</strong>er Pools 281-988-8480<br />

VAL HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:<br />

Brian Brown<br />

brianbrown.tx@gmail.com<br />

Emily Pruiett<br />

e.pruiett@sbcglobal.net<br />

Laura Blount<br />

lblount1@comcast.net<br />

Chuck Werninger<br />

chuckw@gmail.com<br />

Priyanka Agarwal<br />

priyankag77@gmail.com<br />

EMERGENCY: 911<br />

Cy-Fair Fire Dept. (non-emergency) 713-466-4073<br />

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

Non-emergencies include anything<br />

suspicious, though non-life thre<strong>at</strong>ening.<br />

UTILITIES:<br />

Entex - Gas 713-659-2111<br />

Reliant Energy - Electricity 713-207-7777<br />

MUD #370 TNG - W<strong>at</strong>er/Sewer 281-350-0895<br />

Waste Mgmt. - Trash 713-686-6666<br />

COUNTY COMMISSIONER:<br />

Jack Cagle • www.hcp4.net 281-353-8424<br />

SCHOOLS:<br />

Lee Elementary 713-849-8281<br />

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />

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

www.cfisd.net<br />

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VLP POOL RULES<br />

The VLP pool is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 5 AM-10 PM year round for your<br />

enjoyment. It is CLOSED on Monday for chemical applic<strong>at</strong>ions. Please<br />

consider the following pool rules, while using the Pool:<br />

• Pool parties are not allowed <strong>at</strong> the pool.<br />

• Priv<strong>at</strong>e swim lessons are not allowed <strong>at</strong> the community<br />

pool due to vendor and insurance compliance.<br />

• Keep the pool area and b<strong>at</strong>hrooms clean.<br />

• The life rings are not to be used as toys. In case of any eventuality<br />

<strong>at</strong> the pool, they are critical for safety and rescue oper<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

• If brought down to the pool deck, please return the p<strong>at</strong>io chairs<br />

to the covered p<strong>at</strong>io.<br />

• In addition, to these, a complete list of rules is posted <strong>at</strong> the pool.<br />

The security camera system has been upgraded for improved vision<br />

and monitoring.<br />

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON THE GREENBELT<br />

Please note th<strong>at</strong> motorized vehicles, including 4 wheelers and dirt<br />

bikes, should be not used on the greenbelt areas. This is a common<br />

area for all residents to enjoy and safety is an issue.<br />

VILLAGES AT LAKE POINT TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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

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

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthd<strong>at</strong>e<br />

(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will gradu<strong>at</strong>e and the name of your<br />

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

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

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

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

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

DISCLAIMER<br />

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

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

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

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

done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens<br />

and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

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

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

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

TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE<br />

AILABLE IN PRINTED NEWSLETTERS ONLY<br />

4 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Villages</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Lakepointe</strong> Community Newsletter


FLAG DAY<br />

People across the United St<strong>at</strong>es celebr<strong>at</strong>e Flag Day on <strong>June</strong> 14 th each year to<br />

honor the United St<strong>at</strong>es flag and to commemor<strong>at</strong>e the flag’s adoption. On the<br />

same day, the United St<strong>at</strong>es Army celebr<strong>at</strong>es its birthday.<br />

Wh<strong>at</strong> Do People Do?<br />

Flag Day falls within N<strong>at</strong>ional Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the<br />

found<strong>at</strong>ions of the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s freedom. The flag of the United St<strong>at</strong>es represents<br />

freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early<br />

days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the n<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice and observe the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s unity.<br />

Many people in the United St<strong>at</strong>es honor this day by displaying the American flag<br />

<strong>at</strong> homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday<br />

include: flag-raising ceremonies, Flag Day services, school quizzes and essay<br />

competitions about the American flag, musical salutes, street parades and<br />

awards for special recognition.<br />

Organiz<strong>at</strong>ions such as The N<strong>at</strong>ional Flag Day Found<strong>at</strong>ion are actively involved<br />

in coordin<strong>at</strong>ing activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions<br />

alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to<br />

Independence Day (July 4 th ) to honor America. During this period, people hold<br />

public g<strong>at</strong>herings and activities to celebr<strong>at</strong>e and honor the n<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

Public Life<br />

Although Flag Day is a n<strong>at</strong>ionwide observance, it is not a public holiday in many<br />

parts of the United St<strong>at</strong>es. It is a legal holiday in a few areas in the USA, such as<br />

Montour County in Pennsylvania.<br />

Background<br />

On <strong>June</strong> 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of<br />

the Grand Union flag with a new design fe<strong>at</strong>uring 13 white stars in a circle on<br />

a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes - one for each st<strong>at</strong>e. Although it is<br />

not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy<br />

Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of<br />

stars increased as the new st<strong>at</strong>es entered the Union, but the number of stripes<br />

stopped <strong>at</strong> 15 and was l<strong>at</strong>er returned to 13.<br />

In <strong>June</strong> 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual<br />

observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth<br />

of <strong>June</strong>” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a<br />

proclam<strong>at</strong>ion calling for a n<strong>at</strong>ionwide observance of the event on <strong>June</strong> 14, 1916.<br />

However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President<br />

Harry Truman signed the legisl<strong>at</strong>ion and proclaimed <strong>June</strong> 14 th as Flag Day. In<br />

1966, Congress also requested th<strong>at</strong> the President issue annually a proclam<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

design<strong>at</strong>ing the week in which <strong>June</strong> 14 th occurs as N<strong>at</strong>ional Flag Week.<br />

The President is requested to issue each year a proclam<strong>at</strong>ion to: call on<br />

government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United St<strong>at</strong>es on all<br />

government buildings on Flag Day and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day<br />

as the anniversary of the adoption on <strong>June</strong> 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress<br />

of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United St<strong>at</strong>es.<br />

Symbols<br />

The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has<br />

changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of<br />

red (top and bottom) altern<strong>at</strong>ing with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton<br />

bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one<br />

of the 50 st<strong>at</strong>es in the United St<strong>at</strong>es and the 13 stripes represent the original 13<br />

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DAD<br />

A daughters first Love<br />

FATHER’S DAY...<strong>June</strong> 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day in the United St<strong>at</strong>es is on the<br />

third Sunday of <strong>June</strong>. It celebr<strong>at</strong>es the contribution<br />

th<strong>at</strong> f<strong>at</strong>hers and f<strong>at</strong>her figures make<br />

for their children’s lives. Its origins may lie in<br />

a memorial service held for a large group of<br />

men, many of them f<strong>at</strong>hers, who were killed<br />

in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia<br />

in 1907.<br />

Wh<strong>at</strong> Do People Do?<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebr<strong>at</strong>e<br />

the contribution th<strong>at</strong> your own f<strong>at</strong>her<br />

has made to your life. Many people send or<br />

give cards or gifts to their f<strong>at</strong>hers. Common<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day gifts include sports items or<br />

clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking<br />

supplies and tools for household maintenance.<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day is a rel<strong>at</strong>ively modern holiday so<br />

different families have a range of traditions.<br />

These can range from a simple phone call or<br />

greetings card to large parties honoring all<br />

of the ‘f<strong>at</strong>her’ figures in a particular extended<br />

family. F<strong>at</strong>her figures can include f<strong>at</strong>hers,<br />

step-f<strong>at</strong>hers, f<strong>at</strong>hers-in-law, grandf<strong>at</strong>hers and<br />

gre<strong>at</strong>-grandf<strong>at</strong>hers and even other male rel<strong>at</strong>ives.<br />

In the days and weeks before F<strong>at</strong>her’s<br />

Day, many schools and Sunday schools help<br />

their pupils to prepare a handmade card or<br />

small gift for their f<strong>at</strong>hers.<br />

Public Life<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day is not a federal holiday. Organiz<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />

businesses and stores are open or<br />

closed, just as they are on any other Sunday<br />

in the year. Public transit systems run to their<br />

normal Sunday schedules. Restaurants may<br />

be busier than usual, as some people take<br />

their f<strong>at</strong>hers out for a tre<strong>at</strong>.<br />

Background and symbols<br />

There are a range of events, which may have<br />

inspired the idea of F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day. One of<br />

these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition<br />

in the first decade of the 20th century.<br />

Another was a memorial service held in 1908<br />

for a large group of men, many of them f<strong>at</strong>hers,<br />

who were killed in a mining accident in<br />

Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.<br />

A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an<br />

influential figure in the establishment of F<strong>at</strong>her’s<br />

Day. Her f<strong>at</strong>her raised six children by<br />

himself after the de<strong>at</strong>h of their mother. This<br />

was uncommon <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> time, as many widowers<br />

placed their children in the care of<br />

others or quickly married again.<br />

Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis,<br />

who had pushed for Mother’s Day celebr<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />

Sonora felt th<strong>at</strong> her f<strong>at</strong>her deserved<br />

recognition for wh<strong>at</strong> he had done. The first<br />

time F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day was held in <strong>June</strong> was in<br />

1910. F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day was officially recognized as<br />

a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.<br />

Source: www.timeandd<strong>at</strong>e.com<br />

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REASONS TO APPRECIATE DAD<br />

F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day is Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 17th. As we embark on the gift<br />

giving journey for Dad, think about the many reasons to appreci<strong>at</strong>e<br />

your f<strong>at</strong>her:<br />

1) They helped you learn how to walk<br />

2) They teach you how to do cool things, like sk<strong>at</strong>eboarding!<br />

3) They have their own unique humor<br />

4) They give you realistic expect<strong>at</strong>ions about life<br />

5) They teach us hard life lessons<br />

6) Dads make sure their little girls turn into BIG superheroes<br />

7) … and their boys help save the world<br />

8) They want you to believe you can be anything<br />

you want to be<br />

9) They wipe your tears...<br />

10) They advise you to never give up, especially when they<br />

felt they did<br />

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It is also kitten season and we have litters of orphan kittens who need care<br />

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Save the D<strong>at</strong>e: S<strong>at</strong>urday August 4th we will have our fantastic fundraiser “Wine<br />

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without spending a cent? To don<strong>at</strong>e painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com,<br />

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Arms Pet Placement to <strong>at</strong>tach our rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use<br />

your Kroger card, LAPP gets money don<strong>at</strong>ed to our vet bills from Kroger.<br />

Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and c<strong>at</strong> rescue<br />

in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website <strong>at</strong> www.<br />

lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us <strong>at</strong> PetSmart on Highway 6 and FM<br />

529 each S<strong>at</strong>urday from 11 AM until 5 PM.<br />

PET ID TAGS<br />

Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets their Rabies shot remember to<br />

get their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and address of the<br />

vet. So! All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and leave it<br />

there all the time. Th<strong>at</strong> way, if the pet gets loose, anyone finding him or her can<br />

look <strong>at</strong> the tag to see the vet’s phone number and call to report the lost animal.<br />

Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar th<strong>at</strong> lists the dog or c<strong>at</strong>’s name<br />

and your own phone number or address. You can get these from any pet store.<br />

When a pet has these but goes astray, anyone finding it can call you and you<br />

can go get him or her right away.<br />

Your pet will be very glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet.<br />

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

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

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

critical funds to support pedi<strong>at</strong>ric cancer research! You will experience 6 unique<br />

st<strong>at</strong>ions, each one serving up a delicious bite from the one-of-a-kind Armadillo<br />

Palace menu th<strong>at</strong> will be paired with a wine or craft beer. We will have live<br />

music and a silent auction. You will also hear from one of the oncologists from<br />

the Solid Tumor team <strong>at</strong> Texas Children’s Cancer Center on how our support<br />

has directly made an impact on her research to improve current tre<strong>at</strong>ment<br />

protocols for solid tumors and to ultim<strong>at</strong>ely find a cure for these cancers.<br />

The Laurel’s Army Found<strong>at</strong>ion is a registered 501(c)(3) organiz<strong>at</strong>ion, formed<br />

by a Cypress, Texas family whose daughter bravely fought and won, her b<strong>at</strong>tle<br />

with a rare cancerous solid tumor in 2010. Through this b<strong>at</strong>tle, we became<br />

aware of the severe lack of funding available for pedi<strong>at</strong>ric cancer research<br />

and institutions th<strong>at</strong> care for these young warriors depend gre<strong>at</strong>ly on money<br />

raised by nonprofits like The Laurel’s Army Found<strong>at</strong>ion. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

please visit us <strong>at</strong> www.laurelsarmy.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter<br />

@LaurelsArmy. PRICE: $50 per person, tickets must be purchased online in<br />

advance <strong>at</strong> www.laurelsarmy.com. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion please email melissa@laurelsarmy.com.<br />

CORNERSTONE UMC BLOOD DRIVE<br />

SUNDAY, July 8th, 8AM-12:30 PM<br />

Please join us on Sunday, July 8th <strong>at</strong> the Mobile Unit in our parking lot<br />

<strong>at</strong> 18081 West Rd, 77095 from 8AM to 12:30 PM. PLEASE go online and<br />

sign up <strong>at</strong> www.giveblood.org for Cornerstone United Methodist Church.<br />

Thank you in advance for your Commitment to Life!! For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

please call the church office <strong>at</strong> 281-859-4141 or email Michele<br />

Moura <strong>at</strong> mmoura56@gmail.com.<br />

LOW-COST SPORTS PHYSICALS<br />

S<strong>at</strong>urday, July 18, <strong>2018</strong>, 8 AM-Noon<br />

Sports physicals for area student <strong>at</strong>hletes. Houston Methodist Orthopedics &<br />

Sports Medicine will provide low-cost annual sports physicals for Northwest<br />

Houston-area student-<strong>at</strong>hletes <strong>at</strong> its clinic. Physicals are $20 (cash only) for ages<br />

12 through 18. Additional testing will be available. EKG testing (for <strong>at</strong>hletes 14<br />

years old and up) will cost $10 and ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing will<br />

cost $5. Loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 13802 Centerfield Dr., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77070.<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH<br />

HUGE ANNUAL GARAGE SALE<br />

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (6646 Addicks S<strong>at</strong>suma Road) will hold their<br />

Annual Garage Sale July 20-21, <strong>2018</strong>. Toys, tools, furniture, electronics,<br />

bikes, home and kitchen supplies and decor, sports equipment, clothing,<br />

shoes, art and more!<br />

Collecting Don<strong>at</strong>ions: July 1-July 19, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

Sale Days:<br />

Friday, July 20th, 5-8 PM, come for best selection.<br />

$5 per person, entry fee for ages 16+.<br />

S<strong>at</strong>urday, July 21st, 7 AM-12 Noon. Free Entry.<br />

CLEARANCE, EVERYTHING MUST GO!<br />

S<strong>at</strong>urday, July 21st, 1-6 PM. Free Entry. Fill a box or a Bag. Small $1, Medium<br />

$5, Large $10. Furniture and Appliances NEGOTIABLE.<br />

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HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS<br />

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26th annual<br />

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, <strong>2018</strong>. We are loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />

6646 Addicks S<strong>at</strong>suma Road, Houston, 77041. If you are a vendor who would<br />

like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, etc. <strong>at</strong> our event, please<br />

email: gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion or applic<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

THEATER/ARTS<br />

CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT<br />

The Cypress Symphonic Band will hold their summer concert on S<strong>at</strong>urday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 30th <strong>at</strong> Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081-C West Road,<br />

Houston, TX 77095-5585. The concert will begin <strong>at</strong> 7 PM. The concert will celebr<strong>at</strong>e<br />

Independence Day and commemor<strong>at</strong>e our veterans with traditional<br />

p<strong>at</strong>riotic music and new favorites. There will also be some fun film music<br />

from The Magnificent Seven, the Avengers and The N<strong>at</strong>ural.<br />

This is their most popular concert of the season so arrive early to get the<br />

best se<strong>at</strong>s! Tickets are available online <strong>at</strong> the presale r<strong>at</strong>e of $6 (https://<br />

cypresssymphonicband.org/tickets/) and $8 <strong>at</strong> the door (children under<br />

12 free). Current and past residents of Camp Hope: Interim Housing for<br />

Veterans will receive free admission with proof of service (if possible with<br />

VA card). Don’t miss this wonderful musical extravaganza!<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

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

A Few Good Men: <strong>June</strong> 8th-July 1st<br />

Fridays and S<strong>at</strong>urdays <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM Sundays <strong>at</strong> 3 PM<br />

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

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

Chelsea Market The<strong>at</strong>er, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006<br />

MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION X: <strong>June</strong> 21-23, <strong>2018</strong> and <strong>June</strong> 28-30, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Cost: All Shows Pay-Wh<strong>at</strong>-You-Can<br />

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

or 832-463-0409.<br />

CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />

Box Office: 281-440-4850 www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />

HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER<br />

The Texas A&M AgriLife extension Service and the Harris County Master<br />

Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of<br />

Lectures. These present<strong>at</strong>ions are free and there are no reserv<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />

For questions please call 713-274-0950.<br />

GREEN THUMB GARDENING SERIES OF LECTURES -<br />

PROPAGATION AND SEED SAVING<br />

<strong>June</strong> 16th, <strong>2018</strong>: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library,<br />

1815 Westgreen Blvd. K<strong>at</strong>y.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 19th, <strong>2018</strong>: 6:30-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library,<br />

930 Corbindale.<br />

Due to Harvey damage, there is no access to the Bear Creek Extension.<br />

Open Garden Day has been reloc<strong>at</strong>ed to the Weekley Community Center<br />

<strong>at</strong> 8440 Greenhouse Road, Houston. We won’t have outdoor gardens, so<br />

the activities will focus on n<strong>at</strong>ure crafts, small plants in pots and games.<br />

OPEN GARDEN DAY, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />

<strong>June</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong>: 10-11:15 AM. Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse<br />

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WORKSHOP<br />

<strong>June</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>: 9 AM-3:30 PM. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414<br />

Wirt Rd., Houston. $45 pp (lunch included). Registr<strong>at</strong>ion required: www.<br />

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STEVE TOUCHY<br />

Attorney At Law<br />

Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983<br />

Copperfield/Cypress<br />

• Wills • Trusts • Prob<strong>at</strong>e<br />

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• Adoption • Consumer Law<br />

• Incorpor<strong>at</strong>ion • Collections<br />

• Partnership • Liens<br />

• Real Est<strong>at</strong>e • Commercial Law<br />

281-858-0700<br />

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15840 FM 529, Suite 280<br />

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Loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the Chase Bank Building on FM 529<br />

NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AGGIE MOM’S CLUB<br />

www.nwhcaggiemoms.org<br />

Calling all NEW AGGIE MOMS!!! And current<br />

Aggie moms!!! We would love to see you <strong>at</strong><br />

one of the Aggie Mom mixers this summer,<br />

hosted by the Northwest Harris County Aggie<br />

Mom’s club. This is a gre<strong>at</strong> opportunity<br />

for you to meet other Aggie moms and to<br />

meet members of the NWHC Aggie Mom’s<br />

Club, in a fun & casual get-together! The<br />

d<strong>at</strong>es for the mixers are in <strong>June</strong> & July.<br />

Please check our website (above) for details<br />

on d<strong>at</strong>es & loc<strong>at</strong>ions. Come alone or bring another Aggie Mom<br />

with you! Dress is casual.<br />

And please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 14th <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM<br />

<strong>at</strong> the Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive, Houston,<br />

Texas!! This is our annual Howdy party and a gre<strong>at</strong> way to meet other<br />

Aggie Moms, find out about upcoming events and enter for a chance<br />

to win a door prize! We welcome all Aggie Moms, whether of freshman<br />

Aggies, current Aggie students or former Aggies. We’d love to meet you!<br />

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

SOCCER CAMP SERIES<br />

Online registr<strong>at</strong>ion is now open for the<br />

<strong>2018</strong> Canes Summer Soccer Camps! The<br />

Canes Camp Series is comprised of two<br />

camps: Skills & Drills and Fundamental<br />

Skills Camps. These camps are uniquely<br />

designed to c<strong>at</strong>er to your <strong>at</strong>hletes level<br />

and provide him/her a challenging experience<br />

and advance their knowledge<br />

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

Camps are led by some of Texas finest coaching professionals. Our professional<br />

Staff has extensive camp experience, hold Youth and N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Coaching Licenses with many having coached in the South Texas ODP and<br />

possess a Professional playing background.<br />

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more<br />

detailed camp inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

Questions?<br />

Tony Johnson: tjohnson@albionhurricanes.org, 713-898-1757<br />

Mark Horton: mhorton@albionhurricanes.org, 713-818-0181<br />

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Associ<strong>at</strong>ion is having registr<strong>at</strong>ion for baseball, football,<br />

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

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SPORTS QUEST SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS <strong>2018</strong><br />

Celebr<strong>at</strong>ing 22 years! Online registr<strong>at</strong>ion is now open for summer<br />

soccer camps <strong>2018</strong>! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organiz<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage<br />

next gener<strong>at</strong>ion leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps<br />

provide a fun, safe and educ<strong>at</strong>ional soccer environment for boys and<br />

girls aged 5-12 years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball, a free<br />

camp T-shirt and other commemor<strong>at</strong>ive gifts and awards.<br />

Along with technical and tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions<br />

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

experience to equip each child for success on and off the field. Early<br />

Bird and sibling discounts are available. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about<br />

camp d<strong>at</strong>es, times and loc<strong>at</strong>ions and to register online visit<br />

www.sportsquesttraining.com.<br />

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VBS AT CORNERSTONE UMC<br />

Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is “Happening Now” <strong>at</strong> Cornerstone<br />

United Methodist Church for VBS this summer! This<br />

year we’ll be experiencing the ride of a lifetime with<br />

God on the Rolling River Rampage! Our River Guides<br />

will help your rafters gain a deeper understanding of<br />

God’s amazing love while experiencing an outdoor<br />

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

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

team-building games and more! So join us <strong>June</strong><br />

11th-15th from 9 AM to Noon for a Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible<br />

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

Visit our website <strong>at</strong> www.cornerstoneumc.org<br />

for registr<strong>at</strong>ion forms. Questions? Contact Cody<br />

Bauman <strong>at</strong> Children@cornerstoneumc.org or call<br />

our office <strong>at</strong> 281-859-4141. Cornerstone United<br />

Methodist Church is conveniently loc<strong>at</strong>ed 18081<br />

West Rd, Houston, TX 77095 (near the corner of<br />

Barker Cypress and West Rd., across from the Berry<br />

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

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS<br />

<strong>June</strong> 11-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-12 PM<br />

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

Calling all kids! Join us for Messiah Lutheran Church’s<br />

Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School - Shipwrecked - Rescued by<br />

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

weeklong interactive time for kids to grow in their faith.<br />

Children ages 3 years-old (potty trained) to 5th grade<br />

are invited to join us each day from 9 AM to Noon.<br />

Each day <strong>at</strong> Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through<br />

field-tested rot<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> reinforce relevant Bible<br />

Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Every<br />

st<strong>at</strong>ion is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point<br />

in a hands-on, interactive way th<strong>at</strong> keeps everyone<br />

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

Sing & Play with songs and spend each day <strong>at</strong> Bible<br />

Discovery, KidVid Cinema, Imagin<strong>at</strong>ion St<strong>at</strong>ion, Ship<br />

Rec Games, Tropical Tre<strong>at</strong>s and Sail Away Sendoff.<br />

At Shipwrecked Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School, kids experience<br />

God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each<br />

day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth - which<br />

makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real<br />

life! They will finish each day <strong>at</strong> Sail Away Sendoff. It is<br />

a week of fun and adventure reminding kids th<strong>at</strong> Jesus<br />

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

join us and spark their imagin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> Shipwrecked<br />

VBS! Parents are invited to register their children<br />

online <strong>at</strong> www.messiahlc.org/vac<strong>at</strong>ion-bible-school.<br />

For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call 281-890-3013.<br />

SHIPWRECKED VBS AT EPIPHANY<br />

LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />

Come sail away on a castaway adventure as<br />

we learn th<strong>at</strong> we are rescued by Jesus! At Shipwrecked<br />

VBS your child will learn about God’s<br />

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

Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible Schools<br />

filled with fun team building games, music, Bible<br />

adventures, delicious tropical tre<strong>at</strong>s and our<br />

favorite Imagin<strong>at</strong>ion St<strong>at</strong>ion where kids get to<br />

make and take home a ne<strong>at</strong> Science-gizmo th<strong>at</strong><br />

reinforces wh<strong>at</strong> they have learned. The youth will<br />

also collect offerings to send seeds of change to<br />

Haiti! VBS is open to all youth ages 3years old<br />

(must be potty trained) through entering 5th<br />

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

online to volunteer! VBS is <strong>June</strong> 11th-15th<br />

from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register online <strong>at</strong> www.<br />

elcsh.org. Music CD’s are available to purchase<br />

for an additional $10. Scholarships are available.<br />

Epiphany Lutheran Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 14423<br />

West Road, Houston, TX 77041. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

visit our websites or call us <strong>at</strong> 713-896-1773.<br />

West Houston Church of Christ VBS<br />

Calling all Superheroes! Join us <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd, 9<br />

AM-12 PM, as we go on an adventure to discover superheroes<br />

of faith. Discover your own super power.<br />

Ages entering K-entering 6th<br />

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

Westhoustonchurch.org/vbs<br />

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

GOOD SHEPHERD UMC VBS<br />

Good Shepherd Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School, Shipwrecked,<br />

will be <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd from 9 AM-Noon<br />

<strong>at</strong> 20155 Cypresswood Drive in Cypress. Kids who<br />

turn 4 by September 1, <strong>2018</strong> thru incoming 6th<br />

graders are welcome to <strong>at</strong>tend! The cost is $20 per<br />

child with a max of $60 per family. We can’t wait<br />

to share how Jesus’ love saves us! Register today<br />

<strong>at</strong> www.gsumcvbs.com.<br />

CYPRESS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS<br />

Cypress Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a VBS<br />

this summer from <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd. Camp Moose<br />

on the Loose is the theme! Loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 21870 Northwest<br />

Freeway, Cypress TX 77429. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

and to register, call 281-469-6089.<br />

CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP VBS<br />

<strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-Noon<br />

17330 West Little York Rd 77084<br />

Children ages Kindergarten thru 6th grade are<br />

invited to <strong>at</strong>tend Shipwrecked, where they will<br />

discover th<strong>at</strong> Jesus rescues them! They will particip<strong>at</strong>e<br />

in Bible learning activities, sing c<strong>at</strong>chy<br />

songs, play teamwork building games, make and<br />

devour yummy tre<strong>at</strong>s and experience one of a<br />

kind Bible adventures! “God Sightings” each day<br />

will encourage the children to look for evidence<br />

of God all around them! The day will end with Sail<br />

Away Sendoff, which gets all involved in living wh<strong>at</strong><br />

they’ve learned! Register online <strong>at</strong><br />

www.cypressfamily.org.<br />

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH VBS<br />

Wh<strong>at</strong>: “Rolling River Rampage VBS <strong>2018</strong>”<br />

When: <strong>June</strong> 25th-29th<br />

Time: 9 AM-12:15 PM<br />

Where: Calvary Community Church,<br />

7550 Cherry Park Drive, Houston, TX 77095<br />

Register online <strong>at</strong> www.calvaryhouston.com.<br />

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH VBS<br />

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

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

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

week, July 9th-13th <strong>at</strong> VBS! Regular registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

is April 23rd-<strong>June</strong> 16th, costing $30. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

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

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

learn wh<strong>at</strong> it means th<strong>at</strong> Jesus carries us and with<br />

us through life’s storms. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion can be found<br />

<strong>at</strong> aidanschurch.org. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact<br />

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

VBS AT ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />

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

Cuthbert Episcopal Church invites children to an Intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />

Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School: Cruisin’ the Caribbean.<br />

Join us the week of July 9th-12th from 9 AM-12 Noon<br />

to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes<br />

of the unique cultures <strong>at</strong> Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS,<br />

where kids discover how much God loves the world.<br />

The children will sing c<strong>at</strong>chy songs, play high-energy<br />

games, dig into yummy tropical tre<strong>at</strong>s, experience cool<br />

Bible adventures and explore wh<strong>at</strong> daily life is like for<br />

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

with a closing celebr<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> gets everyone involved<br />

in living wh<strong>at</strong> they’ve learned. We will celebr<strong>at</strong>e our<br />

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

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

through entering fifth grade. Visit stcuthbert.<br />

org to register your child. St. Cuthbert Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />

<strong>at</strong> 17020 West Road <strong>at</strong> the corner of West and Queenston.<br />

Contact us <strong>at</strong> vbs@stcuthbert.org or 281-463-<br />

7330. Join us for a Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School adventure!<br />

COPPERFIELD BIBLE CHURCH VBS<br />

July 23rd-27th, 10 AM-1 PM<br />

Copperfield Bible Church is hosting Vac<strong>at</strong>ion Bible School<br />

for children from 5 to 11 years old. The theme of this year’s<br />

VBS is Big Heart Farms - Where God’s Fruit Grows. Children<br />

will learn more about the fruit of the spirit, memorize<br />

verses, sing songs, play games and make fun crafts.<br />

There is no charge for VBS, but space is limited. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

is on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />

For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion or to request a registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

form, please call 281-550-9321 or email valerie.<br />

phillips@copperfieldbiblechurch.org. Copperfield<br />

Bible Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed ½ mile east of HWY 6, <strong>at</strong><br />

15216 FM 529.<br />

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summer camps...summer camps...summer camps<br />

SUMMER CAMPS AT EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />

Epiphany Lutheran Church & School has your summer wrapped up!<br />

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

camps for children ages 3 years old (must be potty trained) through<br />

entering 8th grade. Visit our website <strong>at</strong> www.elcsh.org and click on the<br />

summer camp link to find a complete list of camps and register online.<br />

Our 3-day Mini Camps are for Preschool age 3 - entering First grade.<br />

These camps run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM-2 PM. Preschool<br />

camps include Art, Spanish, Science and more! We keep these little<br />

ones busy with engaging and fun activities! Specialty camps for youth<br />

entering Kindergarten through 8th grade run Monday-Friday and vary in<br />

time and cost according to the camps. Our specialty camps include Lego<br />

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

please feel free to contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministries <strong>at</strong><br />

bhixon@elcsh.org or call 713-896-1773. Epiphany Lutheran Church and<br />

School is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041.<br />

CAMP CORNERSTONE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER<br />

FOR AGES 2 THROUGH COMPLETION OF 4TH GRADE!<br />

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

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

4th grade. Children must be 2 by <strong>June</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1<br />

PM. There are 3 sessions throughout the summer and you are invited to<br />

particip<strong>at</strong>e in any or all!<br />

plan. This week of Camp Hope, we will see how things can change along<br />

the way. Join in and discover the Gre<strong>at</strong> Adventure.<br />

Camp Hope is our three-week day camp for children ages 5 years old<br />

through 6th grade. It is an adult mentored student led ministry. Each<br />

day, children will hear a new Bible story; learn wh<strong>at</strong> it means to their<br />

life by cre<strong>at</strong>ing a craft, e<strong>at</strong>ing a snack, playing a game and experiencing<br />

the story through expressive arts and worship. Parents are invited to<br />

register their children online <strong>at</strong> www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope. For<br />

more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call 281-890-3013. Messiah is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 11522 Telge<br />

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

“CAMP READ S’MORE” IS AN EXCITING READING<br />

CAMP FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE!<br />

This is the third summer this educ<strong>at</strong>ional and fun reading camp is being<br />

offered <strong>at</strong> Clay Road Baptist School/Church! Camp hours are from 9 AM-3<br />

PM Monday-Friday. The cost each week is $150 per child. Early drop-off<br />

and l<strong>at</strong>e pick-up is available for an additional charge.<br />

“CAMP READ S’MORE” will be offered the weeks of <strong>June</strong> 4th, 11th, 18th,<br />

25th, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and August 6th. Each week is a new adventure<br />

with activities, games and more! Don’t let your child miss out<br />

on the fun and help your child develop a love of reading!<br />

Contact readsmore<strong>2018</strong>@gmail.com to get your<br />

“CAMP READ S’MORE” flyer and registr<strong>at</strong>ion form!<br />

Session I: “Totally Texas” is <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd, Session II: “Artistic Cre<strong>at</strong>ions”<br />

is July 16th-20th, Session III: “Fairy Tale Adventures” is August 6th-10th.<br />

The cost per camp per child is $120. You may pay $60 now and the remaining<br />

$60 on the first day of camp. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion forms are online or in<br />

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

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

tab for Camp Cornerstone. You can print the form and have it filled out<br />

before you arrive, saving yourself time!<br />

Before each camp session begins, you will hear from your child’s teacher<br />

so you can learn more about the camp and she will answer any questions<br />

you may have about the week-long fun. Each day your child will bring a<br />

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

will do during the week. We look forward to having your child <strong>at</strong> camp this<br />

summer! It’s a gre<strong>at</strong> time for everyone and you don’t want to miss any of<br />

it! Registr<strong>at</strong>ion will continue through May 3, <strong>2018</strong> or until camp classes<br />

are full. Please call the preschool office <strong>at</strong> 281-859-1612 if you have any<br />

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

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH CAMP HOPE<br />

GET READY FOR THE GREAT ADVENTURE<br />

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

This week <strong>at</strong> Camp Hope we will follow some individuals and find out how<br />

they stayed on course on this Gre<strong>at</strong> Adventure! Want to join our team?<br />

Then get ready for an amazing ride and set YOUR compass.<br />

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

Life is filled with choices. This week we will walk with Jesus as he teaches<br />

us th<strong>at</strong> there are important decisions to make about who we should<br />

be as people of God. Wh<strong>at</strong> things do we need on this Gre<strong>at</strong> Adventure?<br />

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

An adventure is filled with excitement but it rarely turns out the way we<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER ACTING<br />

ACADEMY CLASSES, A SUMMER OF EPIC ADVENTURE!<br />

Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks The<strong>at</strong>re announces<br />

A Summer of Epic Adventure, its <strong>2018</strong> Summer Acting Academy classes.<br />

Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all<br />

levels of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two<br />

and three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and<br />

after care is offered.<br />

Classes run <strong>June</strong> 4-August 17, <strong>2018</strong> where kids can put on a show, design<br />

props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is open now.<br />

Go to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details.<br />

One-Week Camps<br />

Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: <strong>June</strong> 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />

(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

I Like to Move It Dj Jam &Foley: <strong>June</strong> 11-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />

(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

Descendants Dance/Music Core: <strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />

(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />

Once Upon a Time: <strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

The Gre<strong>at</strong>est Showman: July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12)<br />

and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />

(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />

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

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

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

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

More camps offered on the website.


summer camps...summer camps...summer camps<br />

TWO-WEEK CAMPS<br />

Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: <strong>June</strong> 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />

(Ages 8-14), cost $300<br />

A Wrinkle in Time: <strong>June</strong> 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 11-18), cost $300<br />

Law and Order Fairy Tail Unit: <strong>June</strong> 18-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)<br />

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

Sinbad The Untold Tale: July 23-August 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)<br />

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

More camps offered on the website.<br />

Three-Week Camps (Musicals)<br />

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

Musicville: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14),<br />

cost $450<br />

The Pir<strong>at</strong>es of Penzance: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18),<br />

cost $450<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stageworks The<strong>at</strong>re, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Payment<br />

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

during the July 4th week. All students are invited to an end-of-year celebr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

August 18th, 2-5 PM!)<br />

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AND THE<br />

HARRIS COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPS<br />

Registr<strong>at</strong>ion open on Eventbrite for any of these events-$20 per youth $10 Per<br />

Adult. Contact Sheryl Nolen, CEA 4-H <strong>at</strong> snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 281-620-<br />

1170 for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion. You do not have to be a 4-H member to particip<strong>at</strong>e.<br />

D<strong>at</strong>e: July 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />

Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Trini Mendenhall Community Center -<br />

1414 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX 77055<br />

4-H Summer Stitches sew FUN Day Camp. Let’s get cre<strong>at</strong>ive learning to<br />

sew a cute denim purse from re-purposed jeans! Come learn sewing<br />

skills <strong>at</strong> the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H Summer Stitches<br />

Day Camp. The West Houston Quilters Guild will be providing support for<br />

this fun sewing project. Participants should bring an old pair of denim<br />

blue jeans for the project. We will provide the supplies to embellish and<br />

all the sewing equipment needed to complete the project. This summer<br />

camp is open to all youth 9 years of age or older. Adults are encouraged<br />

to <strong>at</strong>tend. Please purchase an adult ticket to particip<strong>at</strong>e. No lunch or<br />

refreshments are provided. All particip<strong>at</strong>es should pack their lunch and<br />

bring wh<strong>at</strong> they want to consume.<br />

D<strong>at</strong>e: July 19, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />

Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Tracy Gee Community Center -<br />

3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX 77042<br />

4-H Kids Th<strong>at</strong> Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain<br />

food prepar<strong>at</strong>ion skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants<br />

will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about<br />

nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version<br />

of “Chopped Junior Chef” to cre<strong>at</strong>e a recipe from a mystery bag of<br />

ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of<br />

the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a<br />

taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age<br />

9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to <strong>at</strong>tend. No lunch<br />

or refreshments are provided. All particip<strong>at</strong>es should pack their lunch<br />

and bring wh<strong>at</strong> they want to e<strong>at</strong> if they have food allergies or are not<br />

likely to e<strong>at</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment<br />

for the program.<br />

D<strong>at</strong>e: July 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />

Trini Mendenhall Community Center - 1414 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055<br />

4-H Kids Th<strong>at</strong> Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain<br />

food prepar<strong>at</strong>ion skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants<br />

will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about<br />

nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version<br />

of “Chopped Junior Chef” to cre<strong>at</strong>e a recipe from a mystery bag of<br />

ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of<br />

the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a<br />

taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age<br />

9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to <strong>at</strong>tend. No lunch<br />

or refreshments are provided. All particip<strong>at</strong>es should pack their lunch<br />

and bring wh<strong>at</strong> they want to e<strong>at</strong> if they have food allergies or are not<br />

likely to e<strong>at</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment<br />

for the program.<br />

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

THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!<br />

The Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y is currently taking applic<strong>at</strong>ions for three Summer Program<br />

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

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

minimum requirements.<br />

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

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

The Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y<br />

5819 Tenth Street, Suite C<br />

K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas 77493<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y to<br />

particip<strong>at</strong>e. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will<br />

receive an Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y t-shirt. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion and forms, please<br />

visit www.thearcofk<strong>at</strong>y.org.<br />

THE A.D. PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY<br />

SUPER SUMMER ‘18<br />

SUPER SUMMER ‘18 provides educ<strong>at</strong>ional the<strong>at</strong>re opportunities for young<br />

artists ages 5-18! Combining CREATIVITY and ENSEMBLE, the Academy<br />

offers a variety of Summer Camps including:<br />

Performance - Two-week Camps plus Showcases<br />

Physical Acting - One Week Camps<br />

Acting Techniques - One-Week Camps<br />

Dance & Movement - One-week Camps<br />

Each camp integr<strong>at</strong>es a strong literary approach enabling students to<br />

explore selections ranging from Alice in Wonderland to The Wizard of Oz<br />

and even legendary heroes from Greek mythology!<br />

A.D. Players Performing Arts Academy<br />

adplayers.org<br />

713-439-0181<br />

Saint Street Studio<br />

2613 Saint St., Houston, TX 77027<br />

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JUNE/JULY <strong>2018</strong> HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />

<strong>June</strong> 2 nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia on the road,<br />

hosting Vegandale Food Drink Festival in four cities for <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

At these festivals, veganism is celebr<strong>at</strong>ed through food, drinks,<br />

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

<strong>at</strong>tendance. The event is held <strong>at</strong> Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby,<br />

Houston 77002 from 11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For<br />

more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.vegandalefest.com.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 2 nd -This summer, Galveston will host a free, family friendly<br />

event series to help beachgoers cre<strong>at</strong>e spectacular sandcastles<br />

with tips from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can particip<strong>at</strong>e<br />

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

lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will<br />

take place each S<strong>at</strong>urday this summer from <strong>June</strong> 2 nd thru August<br />

18 th . Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle<br />

from 8-11 AM followed by lessons <strong>at</strong> 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.<br />

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

are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels.<br />

Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is not required. The lessons will take place on the<br />

sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart Beach is loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />

<strong>at</strong> 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home to helicopter tours, a pavilion,<br />

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

chair and umbrella rentals and concessions. Parking <strong>at</strong> Stewart<br />

Beach costs $15 per car during Sandcastle Days events. For more<br />

inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 7 th - H-E-B Wine Walk <strong>at</strong> Market Street. There is loads of<br />

fun to be had <strong>at</strong> this year’s H-E-B Wine Walk <strong>at</strong> Market Street,<br />

as live music from Mango Punch will have the crowds swinging<br />

and swaying while sipping on their favorite beverage. Attendees<br />

grab a keepsake glass and enjoy an evening out with friends as<br />

Market Street is transformed into a 34-acre wine walkabout with<br />

wine industry experts sharing their fruit of the vine. Upgraded VIP<br />

tickets offer the finest wines and lounging area on Market Street<br />

and get an early start before the crowds. Particip<strong>at</strong>e in the John<br />

Cooper School Sign<strong>at</strong>ure Series charity wine pull. You can be one<br />

of the lucky ones to take home a premium bottle of wine for a $10<br />

don<strong>at</strong>ion. Everyone who particip<strong>at</strong>es in the wine pull gets a bottle<br />

of wine. Two live music stages fill the air with lively entertainment.<br />

For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit<br />

www.wineandfoodweek.com.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 7 th - TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong>. Where Business, Tech and<br />

Innov<strong>at</strong>ion Collide in Houston! TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong> is a<br />

two-day technology expo th<strong>at</strong> brings together developers,<br />

brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innov<strong>at</strong>ors<br />

and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world<br />

of technology. Exhibitors showcase the next gener<strong>at</strong>ion of<br />

technology and innov<strong>at</strong>ion including Internet, Mobile, Adtech,<br />

Martech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired,<br />

amazed and educ<strong>at</strong>ed on how these evolving technologies will<br />

impact your business for the better. If the conference is where the<br />

learning, theory and inspir<strong>at</strong>ion happens, then the TECHSPO floor<br />

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

place. The TECHSPO floor is free to <strong>at</strong>tend (for a limited time!) For<br />

more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.techspohouston.com.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 15 th -17 th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish Festival. The third<br />

annual Galveston Cajun Festival, which is set for F<strong>at</strong>her’s Day<br />

weekend, <strong>June</strong> 15 th -17 th , will celebr<strong>at</strong>e the best of Texas- and<br />

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

style! The grand event will be held on the beautiful grounds of<br />

Beach Central Park <strong>at</strong> the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. The festival<br />

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variety of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 10 & under FREE!<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 23 rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebr<strong>at</strong>ion. Hundreds of<br />

thousands of spect<strong>at</strong>ors are expected to <strong>at</strong>tend the <strong>2018</strong> Houston<br />

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parade follows <strong>at</strong> 8:30 PM along a route through the western edge<br />

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July 1st - Fulshear’s Freedom Festival <strong>2018</strong> - Red, White and<br />

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dancing, vendor booths, a children’s area, food trucks, fun &<br />

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July 4 th - Freedom Over Texas. Celebr<strong>at</strong>ing more than 30 years of<br />

July 4 th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s<br />

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

Fireworks. Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better<br />

than the 4 th of July! Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a<br />

glittering parade followed by a dazzling fireworks display over<br />

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procession of flo<strong>at</strong>s, decor<strong>at</strong>ed military vehicles and performers.<br />

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

Boulevard starting <strong>at</strong> 59 th Street and ending <strong>at</strong> 22 nd Street. After<br />

the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show<br />

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

Boulevard. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.cityofgalveston.org.<br />

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The Cypress Springs High School jazz band.<br />

CFISD VOLUNTEERS HONORED,<br />

RECOGNIZED AT VIPS APPRECIATION EVENT<br />

CFISD honored its numerous school and district volunteers and community<br />

and business partners for their service during the 2017-<strong>2018</strong> school year <strong>at</strong><br />

the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Appreci<strong>at</strong>ion Event on May 2 nd<br />

<strong>at</strong> the Berry Center, with the ceremony and reception underwritten by PBK.<br />

The following individuals and community and business partners<br />

earned awards:<br />

CFISD Board of Trustees members (from left) Dr. John Ogletree, Don Ryan,<br />

Darcy Mingoia, Debbie Blackshear, Bob Covey and Tom Jackson join Ault<br />

Elementary School students for a cheer routine.<br />

Outstanding Volunteer (Elementary): Carla Soriano,<br />

M. Robinson Elementary School<br />

Outstanding Volunteer (Secondary): Sonia Gutierrez,<br />

Cypress Springs High School<br />

Outstanding Global Volunteer: Cindy Angle, Carlton Center<br />

St<strong>at</strong>e Volunteer Award: Cyndi M<strong>at</strong>teson<br />

Outstanding Mentor (Elementary): Jasmine Hurey,<br />

Moore Elementary School<br />

Outstanding Mentor (Secondary): Vernon Sevier, Cy-Fair High School<br />

Bus Buddies Award: Cornerstone United Methodist Church<br />

Business Partner nonprofit: Gre<strong>at</strong>er True Faith Missionary Baptist Church<br />

Business Partner for profit: Auto-Lab of Cypress<br />

Community Engagement nonprofit: Super Six from<br />

Lakewood United Methodist Church (Betty Christian, Doug Hissong,<br />

Bill Huggins, Paula McGuffin,Nancy Schulz and Cheryl Strain) and<br />

Community Engagement for profit: Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.<br />

Numerous students provided entertainment and performances during the<br />

event. The Cypress Springs High School jazz band performed during the prelude,<br />

the Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC presented the colors and Cypress Creek High<br />

School senior Alexander Bruce sang the N<strong>at</strong>ional Anthem.<br />

Other performances included the Cypress Falls High School cheerleaders, Anthony<br />

Middle School glee club, Spillane Middle School percussion ensemble,<br />

Emery Elementary School Cinco de Mayo dancers and Francone Elementary<br />

School Hoopers.<br />

Becky Souther (right), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools<br />

executive board member, presents Cindy Angle with a certific<strong>at</strong>e<br />

after she was named the outstanding global volunteer<br />

<strong>at</strong> the Volunteers in Public Schools.<br />

Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu<br />

performs Son<strong>at</strong>ina during the annual Appreci<strong>at</strong>ion Event.<br />

Spillane Middle School seventh-grade students Sophia Harrison and Ali Peiffer<br />

and Hamilton Middle School seventh-grader K<strong>at</strong>elyn Kilgore performed a<br />

dance routine, Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu<br />

performed Son<strong>at</strong>ina on the piano and Cypress Ranch High School senior Abigail<br />

Ayala sang I Dreamed a Dream.<br />

The Board of Trustees joined Ault Elementary School cheerleaders for a combined<br />

performance to end the ceremony.<br />

“The VIPS Appreci<strong>at</strong>ion Event is a wonderful opportunity each year to recognize<br />

our district volunteers and business partners,” said Leslie Francis, CFISD director<br />

of marketing and business rel<strong>at</strong>ions. “We are so fortun<strong>at</strong>e for the incredible<br />

support from our sponsors, which completely underwrite the event, as well as<br />

our extremely talented students and staff which provide the entertainment.”<br />

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Becky Souther (left), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools executive<br />

Board member, presents He<strong>at</strong>h Rushing, Memorial<br />

Hermann Cypress and K<strong>at</strong>y senior vice president and CEO, with<br />

a certific<strong>at</strong>e after Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital earned<br />

the Community Engagement Award (for profit c<strong>at</strong>egory).<br />

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loc<strong>at</strong>ion loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 14955 Northwest Freeway or the new LSC-Cypress Center<br />

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Truth, goodness and beauty can be experienced in many forms.<br />

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17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Join us for fun, singing, dancing, stories & crafts.<br />

• Infant Time - Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 2 PM only <strong>at</strong> the Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000<br />

Rippling W<strong>at</strong>er, Houston, TX 77084. Storytime for children 0-18 months and their caregiver.<br />

Songs, finger plays, rhymes and toys.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion call 281-550-0885 or<br />

log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY<br />

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210<br />

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, Friday-S<strong>at</strong>urday, 8 am-6 pm<br />

and Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm.<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books<br />

year-round, offering them to the public for a set don<strong>at</strong>ion amount. The store is open six<br />

days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help support<br />

our community library.<br />

• CyFair Library Branch Blog page <strong>at</strong> http://hcpl.net/loc<strong>at</strong>ion/cy-fair-college-library,<br />

for news and events about the library and college and in the community.<br />

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• Facebook <strong>at</strong> LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />

• weekly events & programs email reminder, the Library eUpd<strong>at</strong>e: subscribe<br />

<strong>at</strong> LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />

Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />

the website for up-to-d<strong>at</strong>e inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />

Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM, LRNC 215<br />

Book Clubs: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />

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and Financial Services<br />

Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois 61710<br />

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group<br />

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 am, LRNC 116.<br />

Computer Workshops, LRNC 105<br />

Call for info.<br />

eBook/eReader Workshops<br />

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment<br />

<strong>at</strong> Lonestar.edu/library/15938.<br />

ESL: Talk Time - LoneStar.edu/library/15209<br />

Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />

Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />

Spanish Convers<strong>at</strong>ion Club<br />

Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131<br />

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />

See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong><br />

LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adultsservices<br />

or call 281-290-3214/3218.<br />

Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />

the website for up-to-d<strong>at</strong>e inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

Book Club: (Registr<strong>at</strong>ion required)<br />

Screen - Play:<br />

Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room.<br />

See the full schedule of Teen's Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong><br />

LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />

• Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />

• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 am<br />

Baby Pajama Time:<br />

1st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />

family Storytime:<br />

2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />

Family Fun Activities, 5 PM:<br />

Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

Family Game Night:<br />

Thursdays <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />

See the full schedule of Children's Programs and Activities <strong>at</strong> LoneStar.edu/<br />

library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to the public.<br />

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JUNE IS NATIONAL CAMPING MONTH<br />

The sun is up, the birds are singing and the mosquitoes are finally h<strong>at</strong>ching from their<br />

larval phase. Ok, it isn’t all rainbows and fresh fish, but <strong>June</strong> is Camping Month and it’s a<br />

gre<strong>at</strong> opportunity to get outside with the family and enjoy the gre<strong>at</strong> outdoors. Research<br />

shows th<strong>at</strong> people who spend time camping are happier, more relaxed and tend to buy<br />

more bug repellant. Wh<strong>at</strong>? We don’t like mosquitoes any more than you do, but we do<br />

love camping! Who doesn’t love sitting under the stars roasting marshmallows and<br />

making S’mores or waking up to the smell of wood smoke and bacon?<br />

Wh<strong>at</strong> is likely the first commercial campground opened in Douglas,<br />

Isle of Man in 1894 and was called Cunningham’s Camp. From this<br />

point in history all sorts of new types of camping came into existence,<br />

from mere weekend family getaways, to RV camping and everything<br />

in between. Whether rafting down a river in a Canoe and setting up<br />

camp in the evening or hiking into the woods far from civiliz<strong>at</strong>ion with<br />

a backpack full of your gear, Camping Month celebr<strong>at</strong>es them all.<br />

HISTORY OF CAMPING MONTH<br />

While there was a time when ‘camping’ was just called ‘being alive,’ th<strong>at</strong> all<br />

changed in the 1800’s when a man named Thomas Hiram Holding began to<br />

popularize the idea of recre<strong>at</strong>ional camping. Camping was a part of his life<br />

introduced to him by the rigors of the Oregon Trail and once he had settled it<br />

turned into a passion he pursued and introduced to others. Once camping in<br />

general had become popularized, Thomas went on to introduce the idea of Cycle<br />

Camping to the American world. This is, quite simply, where you load up on a bike<br />

and ride until you find a spot to camp, get up the next day and do it all over again.<br />

HOW TO CELEBRATE CAMPING MONTH<br />

Well, this has got to be the easiest answer ever, GO CAMPING. Even if<br />

it’s just a pop-up tent and sleeping bag in your backyard under the<br />

stars, get out there and reconnect with the gre<strong>at</strong> outdoors. There’s a<br />

place to find your soul and set your mind to peace out in the gre<strong>at</strong><br />

distant woods and they’re calling all of us to head back out there and<br />

find ourselves. So pile into your car, find yourself some secluded spot<br />

to set up a tent and celebr<strong>at</strong>ing Camping Month by going camping!<br />

Source: Days of the Year Website<br />

The charm of the Lone Star St<strong>at</strong>e comes from the fact<br />

th<strong>at</strong> it’s a special blend of country and cosmopolitan.<br />

You can get a pretty good picture of Texas from the top of<br />

Reunion Tower in Dallas. But most Texans know th<strong>at</strong> to<br />

really take in the Gre<strong>at</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e in all its rugged glory, all you<br />

need to do is grab a tent and head into the wilderness.<br />

Here are the 10 Best Places to Camp in Texas:<br />

RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK<br />

Ray Roberts Lake St<strong>at</strong>e Park is situ<strong>at</strong>ed on a 3,000-acre<br />

reservoir just north of the hustle and bustle of Dallas.<br />

Campers here are encouraged to hike miles of trails<br />

and primitive camping is available for the practiced<br />

adventurer. The highlight of the park, though, is the<br />

clean beach and easy lake access. Ray Roberts Lake is<br />

so big it can often feel like a seaside bay. Folks out here<br />

bo<strong>at</strong>, ski, swim and fish away the stress of the city in<br />

style. The park is also home to multiple mar<strong>at</strong>hons<br />

throughout the year.<br />

LAKE BOB SANDLIN STATE PARK<br />

Campers of Northeast Texas know th<strong>at</strong> it doesn’t get<br />

much more p<strong>at</strong>riotic than spotting the majestic eagles<br />

during winter trips to Lake Bob Sandlin St<strong>at</strong>e Park. For<br />

the camper th<strong>at</strong> is also an avid fisherman, Lake Bob<br />

Sandlin is a gre<strong>at</strong> spot for largemouth bass, spotted bass<br />

and bluegills.<br />

INKS LAKE STATE PARK<br />

Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country is Inks Lake<br />

St<strong>at</strong>e Park. Hill Country topography mixes with the<br />

pristine w<strong>at</strong>er of Inks Lake to cre<strong>at</strong>e a perfect camping<br />

experience. On land, campers can backpack, geocache<br />

and bird-w<strong>at</strong>ch. And on w<strong>at</strong>er, campers can bo<strong>at</strong>, ski,<br />

fish and even dive from the cliffs <strong>at</strong> the popular Devil’s<br />

W<strong>at</strong>erhole section of the lake.<br />

10 BEST PLACES TO CAMP IN TEXAS<br />

PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK<br />

The Texas Panhandle is home to Palo Duro Canyon,<br />

“The Grand Canyon of Texas.” Campers here can hike,<br />

bike or horseback through the canyon and view the<br />

multicolored rocks, caves and hoodoos (rock towers).<br />

Palo Duro is also home to the Texas Outdoor Musical,<br />

which runs <strong>June</strong> through mid-August.<br />

CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK<br />

Campers flock to Palo Duro’s neighbor, Caprock<br />

Canyons St<strong>at</strong>e Park for both its awesome hiking and<br />

its magnificent wildlife–namely, the Official Bison Herd<br />

of the St<strong>at</strong>e of Texas. Over 10,000 acres are reserved<br />

for these bison th<strong>at</strong> descended from a herd started by<br />

Charles Goodnight in 1878. The park is also known for its<br />

steep cliffs and drop-offs, which offer experienced hikers<br />

and mountain bikers a challenging adventure.<br />

DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK<br />

Out in West Texas, Davis Mountains St<strong>at</strong>e Park offers<br />

a definitively Texan experience. Here, campers are<br />

encouraged to bring their horses to camp. Horseback<br />

riding trails in the park rise up to 5,700 feet. Don’t fret<br />

if you happen to leave your trusted steed <strong>at</strong> home.<br />

Davis Mountains St<strong>at</strong>e Park also offers hiking, mountain<br />

biking, bird w<strong>at</strong>ching and stargazing tours.<br />

PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE<br />

Camping along the Gulf Coast on the Padre Island<br />

N<strong>at</strong>ional Seashore is a completely unique experience.<br />

The sand and the sea provide ample opportunity for<br />

the beach-loving camper. Here, campers can w<strong>at</strong>ch<br />

newborn sea turtles take to the ocean for the first time,<br />

sea kayak below a pod of pelicans and fish for their<br />

dinner.<br />

COLORADO BEND STATE PARK<br />

Loc<strong>at</strong>ed an hour-and-half down to the west of Austin,<br />

Colorado Bend St<strong>at</strong>e Park is a go-to destin<strong>at</strong>ion for<br />

adventurous Texas campers. The popular highlight<br />

of the park is Gorman Falls, a 65-foot w<strong>at</strong>erfall th<strong>at</strong><br />

runs year-round in the park. But stick around a little<br />

longer and you’ll find several miles of swimming holes,<br />

hardcore mountain biking and wild cave tours th<strong>at</strong><br />

include rappelling.<br />

BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE<br />

Variety is key <strong>at</strong> Big Thicket N<strong>at</strong>ional Preserve in<br />

Southeast Texas, where the journey is just as important<br />

as the destin<strong>at</strong>ion. Very few roads lead into the park.<br />

Visitors <strong>at</strong> Big Thicket are encouraged to canoe, hike,<br />

bike or horseback into the primitive campsites spread<br />

throughout the 112,500 acres of land and w<strong>at</strong>er th<strong>at</strong><br />

cover seven counties inside the park.<br />

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK<br />

Over in Far West Texas, running the span of 114 miles<br />

down the Rio Grande, Big Bend N<strong>at</strong>ional Park offers<br />

the best roadside and primitive camping in Texas.<br />

Experienced backpackers can take to the highest points,<br />

<strong>at</strong> nearly 8,000 feet, for a totally isol<strong>at</strong>ed adventure. Big<br />

Bend is home to 4,000 species of animals and insects,<br />

as well as fossilized dinosaur bones. Campers can<br />

also kayak the Rio Grande along St Elena and Mariscal<br />

Canyons for some of the most beautiful views in all of<br />

Texas.<br />

Friendly Tip: Always research the parks you plan on<br />

visiting for inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the best time to visit and the<br />

best m<strong>at</strong>erials to pack for your next adventure.<br />

Source: Wide Open Country Website<br />

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Cypress Assistance Ministries’ Oper<strong>at</strong>ion Jobs<br />

Scholarship has been awarded to Sandra<br />

P<strong>at</strong>ricia Jacome Valencia, a nursing student<br />

<strong>at</strong> Lone Star College-CyFair. This is the first<br />

awarding of the scholarship, designed to recognize<br />

LSC-CyFair students who have demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed<br />

academic success while working on a<br />

part-time basis.<br />

“Sandra is the idea recipient of CAM’s Oper<strong>at</strong>ion Jobs Scholarship,” st<strong>at</strong>ed<br />

Janet Ryan, CAM’s Director of Development. “She’s working diligently to<br />

become a successful and valuable member of the community with the<br />

professional goal of becoming an RN. She’s taking ESL classes to strengthen<br />

her English skills, <strong>at</strong>tending school, plus working with a phlebotomist<br />

as she garners work experience. This scholarship will be a step toward<br />

helping her to reach her goals.”<br />

Originally from Columbia, Sandra is striving to live the American dream.<br />

“We are honored to help Sandra with the cost of school,” said Thomas<br />

Greuter, Director of Oper<strong>at</strong>ion Jobs <strong>at</strong> CAM. “LSC-CyFair staff selects the<br />

recipient of the scholarship and Sandra is just the type of student we want<br />

to help. Oper<strong>at</strong>ion Jobs goal is to assist people in the community with<br />

finding permanent and meaningful employment, and one of the keys to<br />

making th<strong>at</strong> happen is getting a good educ<strong>at</strong>ion.”<br />

The scholarship is valued <strong>at</strong> $500 a year and is to be used for tuition,<br />

books and fees. Criteria include:<br />

• Part time student enrolled up to 12 hours<br />

• Demonstr<strong>at</strong>e financial need<br />

• Minimum GPA of 2.5<br />

• Show proof of employment (Part time job)<br />

• Workforce Certific<strong>at</strong>ion students are eligible along<br />

with degree-plan students<br />

Tom Greuter and Sandra Valencia.<br />

For further inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the scholarship please contact<br />

the LSC-CyFair Financial Aid Office.<br />

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PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON NOW<br />

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<strong>2018</strong> ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON<br />

The <strong>2018</strong> Atlantic hurricane season is an upcoming event in the annual<br />

form<strong>at</strong>ion of tropical cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere. The season<br />

will officially begin on <strong>June</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> and end on November 30, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

These d<strong>at</strong>es historically describe the period each year when most tropical<br />

cyclones form in the Atlantic basin and are adopted by convention.<br />

However, the form<strong>at</strong>ion of tropical cyclones is possible <strong>at</strong> any time of<br />

the year.<br />

Ahead of and during the season, several n<strong>at</strong>ional meteorological<br />

services and scientific agencies forecast how many named storms,<br />

hurricanes and major (C<strong>at</strong>egory 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson<br />

scale) hurricanes will form during a season and/or how many tropical<br />

cyclones will affect a particular country. These agencies include the<br />

Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of the University College London,<br />

the N<strong>at</strong>ional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr<strong>at</strong>ion (NOAA) and<br />

Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e University (CSU). The forecasts include weekly and<br />

monthly changes in significant factors th<strong>at</strong> help determine the number<br />

of tropical storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes within a particular<br />

year. Some of these forecasts also take into consider<strong>at</strong>ion wh<strong>at</strong><br />

happened in previous seasons and an ongoing La Niña event th<strong>at</strong> had<br />

recently formed in November 2017. On average, an Atlantic hurricane<br />

season between 1981 and 2010 contained twelve tropical storms, six<br />

hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, with an Accumul<strong>at</strong>ed Cyclone<br />

Energy (ACE) index of between 66 and 103 units.<br />

Pre-season outlooks<br />

The first forecast for the year was released by TSR on December 7,<br />

2017, predicting a slightly above-average season in <strong>2018</strong>, with a total<br />

of 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. On April 5,<br />

<strong>2018</strong>, CSU released their forecast, predicting a slightly above-average<br />

season with 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.<br />

On the same day, TSR released their second forecast on the same day<br />

and called for a slightly-below average hurricane season, predicting<br />

12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes, due to recent<br />

anomalous cooling in the far northern and tropical Atlantic. Several<br />

days l<strong>at</strong>er on April 16 th , North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e University released their<br />

predictions, calling for a well above-average season, with 14-18 named<br />

storms, 7-11 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. On April 19 th , The<br />

We<strong>at</strong>her Company released their first forecasts, calling for <strong>2018</strong> to be<br />

a near-average season, with a total of 13 named storms, 7 hurricanes<br />

and 2 major hurricanes.<br />

Storm names<br />

The following list of names will be used for named storms th<strong>at</strong> form<br />

in the North Atlantic in <strong>2018</strong>. Retired names, if any, will be announced<br />

by the World Meteorological Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion in the spring of 2019. The<br />

names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2024 season.<br />

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<strong>June</strong> Recipes & Garden Tips<br />

You could make these on<br />

N<strong>at</strong>ional E<strong>at</strong> Your Vegetables Day <strong>June</strong> 17 th !<br />

Zucchini Tots<br />

Loaded with zucchini and carrots, these<br />

tots do not even taste healthy! It’s the perfect<br />

way to sneak in veggies, and it’s just so<br />

good!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

2 zucchini, shredded<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

2 carrots, peeled and shredded<br />

1/2 cup Panko*<br />

2 large eggs<br />

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />

2 tablespoons freshly gr<strong>at</strong>ed Parmesan<br />

1/2 teaspoon dried basil<br />

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br />

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder<br />

1/4 teaspoon onion powder<br />

Pinch of cajun seasoning<br />

Kosher salt and freshly ground black<br />

pepper, to taste<br />

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br />

leaves<br />

Directions:<br />

Prehe<strong>at</strong> oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil<br />

a baking sheet or co<strong>at</strong> with nonstick spray.<br />

Place gr<strong>at</strong>ed zucchini in a colander over<br />

the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine;<br />

let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean<br />

dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini<br />

completely, removing as much w<strong>at</strong>er as<br />

possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl.<br />

Stir in carrots, Panko, eggs, cheeses, basil,<br />

oregano, garlic powder, onion powder<br />

and cajun seasoning; season with salt and<br />

pepper, to taste. Form zucchini into tots<br />

and place onto the prepared baking sheet.<br />

Place into oven and bake until golden<br />

brown and crisp, about 16-18 minutes,<br />

flipping during the last 10 minutes of<br />

cooking time.<br />

Serve immedi<strong>at</strong>ely, garnished with<br />

parsley, if desired.*<br />

*TO FREEZE: Transfer cooled t<strong>at</strong>er tots<br />

to an airtight container. Freeze up to 1<br />

month. To bake, prehe<strong>at</strong> oven to 400 degrees<br />

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about 15-17 minutes.<br />

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Roasted Vegetables<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 small butternut squash, cubed<br />

2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced<br />

1 sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o, peeled and cubed<br />

3 Yukon Gold pot<strong>at</strong>oes, cubed<br />

1 red onion, quartered<br />

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />

2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary<br />

1/4 cup olive oil<br />

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<br />

salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Prehe<strong>at</strong> oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).<br />

In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell<br />

peppers, sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o and Yukon Gold pot<strong>at</strong>oes.<br />

Separ<strong>at</strong>e the red onion quarters into<br />

pieces and add them to the mixture.<br />

In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary,<br />

olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss<br />

with vegetables until they are co<strong>at</strong>ed. Spread<br />

evenly on a large roasting pan.<br />

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the prehe<strong>at</strong>ed<br />

oven, stirring every 10 minutes or until vegetables<br />

are cooked through and browned.<br />

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Pralines <br />

You could make this on<br />

N<strong>at</strong>ional Pralines Day <strong>June</strong> 24 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 1/2 cups toasted pecans<br />

1 1/2 cups white sugar<br />

3/8 cup butter<br />

3/4 cup brown sugar<br />

1/2 cup milk<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In<br />

large saucepan over medium he<strong>at</strong>, combine<br />

pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and<br />

vanilla. He<strong>at</strong> to between 234 and 240 degrees F<br />

(112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount<br />

of syrup dropped into cold w<strong>at</strong>er forms a soft<br />

ball th<strong>at</strong> fl<strong>at</strong>tens when removed from the<br />

w<strong>at</strong>er and placed on a fl<strong>at</strong> surface. Drop by<br />

spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.<br />

Let cool completely.<br />

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GARDEN TIPS<br />

Lawns<br />

• Apply iron sulf<strong>at</strong>e or chelete to<br />

St. Augustine grass lawns.<br />

• Mow St. Augustine to a 2-inch height now<br />

to protect roots from the sun. Never cut<br />

off more than a third of the leaf.<br />

• Continue tre<strong>at</strong>ment of lawns for chinch<br />

bug. As the temper<strong>at</strong>ure hits 80 degrees,<br />

chinch bugs begin to reproduce in the<br />

hottest and driest part of the lawn, usually<br />

next to cement. Use diazinon or dursban<br />

granules.<br />

Flowers<br />

• Overw<strong>at</strong>ered hibiscus, purslane and<br />

bougainvillea won’t bloom.<br />

• Keep flowers pinched off of coleus and<br />

caladiums to encourage more of<br />

the beautiful foliage.<br />

• Plants to set: Acalpha, Ager<strong>at</strong>um, Alter<br />

n<strong>at</strong>hera, Aspidistra, Artemisia, Balsam,<br />

Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb,<br />

Coleus, Croton, Dusty Miller, Feverfew,<br />

Gaillardia, Geranium, Marigold, Petunia,<br />

Pinks, Portulaca, Salvia-red, Shrimp Plant,<br />

Torenia, Verbena and Vinca.<br />

Vegetables<br />

• A strong blast of w<strong>at</strong>er in the morning rids<br />

plants of most bugs for the rest of the day.<br />

• Vegetables to plant: Cantaloupe, Sweet<br />

Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant sets, Okra,<br />

Black Peas, Pepper Sets, Summer Squash<br />

and Sweet Pot<strong>at</strong>o.<br />

Shrubs<br />

• W<strong>at</strong>ch Camellias and Azaleas, they’re<br />

setting their blooms now for next season.<br />

So give them a good mulch and plenty of<br />

w<strong>at</strong>er. Mulch well with oak leaves and/or<br />

pine needles to keep soil acidic.<br />

Benefits of Mulching: Mulching (organic<br />

or inorganic) is a layer of m<strong>at</strong>erial on the<br />

surface of the soil around the plant. Mulches<br />

conserve w<strong>at</strong>er by reducing evapor<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />

insul<strong>at</strong>es the soil and protects it from the<br />

drying wind and hot sun. Mulches break the<br />

force of rain and irrig<strong>at</strong>ion w<strong>at</strong>er and tend<br />

to prevent erosion, soil compaction, and<br />

crusting. Lastly, a 2-3 inch layer of mulch<br />

will almost elimin<strong>at</strong>e weed problems.<br />

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SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP<br />

Please remember to be respectful of your neighbors’ yards and the<br />

community grounds. When you take your pet for a walk, come prepared<br />

with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. If<br />

your pet poops during your walk, please scoop and trash. It may not<br />

be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show th<strong>at</strong> you<br />

respect your fellow neighbors’ and our beautiful community.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />

Animals th<strong>at</strong> are not properly restrained pose a thre<strong>at</strong> to all our residents.<br />

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running<br />

<strong>at</strong> someone who is walking by is very scary for th<strong>at</strong> person. Many<br />

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could<br />

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />

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Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and c<strong>at</strong>s must be kept<br />

under restraint while in the unincorpor<strong>at</strong>ed areas of Harris County,<br />

Texas. The custodian of a dog or c<strong>at</strong> is not authorized to have, harbor<br />

or keep any unlicensed dog or c<strong>at</strong>, nor to allow any dog or c<strong>at</strong> to<br />

become a stray.”<br />

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or c<strong>at</strong> under the following<br />

circumstances:<br />

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in<br />

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable<br />

of controlling or governing the dog or c<strong>at</strong> in question<br />

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />

not have access to sidewalk or street.”<br />

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you<br />

work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly<br />

restrained.<br />

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for<br />

all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only<br />

protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also<br />

the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued<br />

for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />

To make a complaint or report an animal th<strong>at</strong> is not properly<br />

restrained please contact:<br />

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />

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

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal<br />

Control Section<br />

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588<br />

www.countypets.com<br />

MAILBOX TAMPERING<br />

When a mailbox is put into use for the purposes of sending and<br />

receiving mail, it becomes federal property.<br />

Mailbox tampering is considered any act th<strong>at</strong> interferes with another<br />

person’s letter box or other receptacle. This can include:<br />

• destruction of the mailbox itself<br />

• theft of mailbox contents<br />

• the placement of items in a mail receptacle by persons<br />

other than postal employees<br />

• any action intended to obstruct or damage mail or mailbox property<br />

In short, anyone, other than mail recipients and postal employees,<br />

should NOT touch a mailbox or its contents.<br />

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