Villages at Lakepointe February 2019

The Pointe 

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February 2019 

Important Numbers 

Teenage Job Seekers 

School News 

Library News 

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2 February 2019 | Villages at Lakepointe Community Newsletter

NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

We are excited to announce Graham Management as the new 

management company for our community, Villages at Lakepointe 

starting December 1, 2018. Graham Management has professionally 

managed properties in Houston for more than 20 years. Since its 

establishment, it has become well known and respected by the 

industry and to those communities who have benefitted from the 

experience and integrity of the company. 

Their main goal is to provide the homeowners of Villages at Lakepointe 

with personalized service and hands-on attention, which will 

result in a well maintained and thriving HOA. Our services are refined 

to meet the specific needs of your Association. Leeann Austin, our 

Community Manager has the expertise and the knowledge to assist 

and guide the Board in identifying community challenges and opportunities 

by keeping Villages at Lakepointe’ best interest in mind. 

In addition to organizing meetings, developing and implementing 

policies and procedures, monitoring deed restriction violations, 

speaking with residents on behalf of the HOA and diligently performing 

all other essential duties of a management company, they 

are committed to do better. 

“How? By making customer service our priority. Any resident that 

calls in to our office will speak directly to a friendly and helpful 

member of our team every time. Do you have a question about the 

statement you received? Our accounting team is ready to answer any 

question you may have, from details about your charges to payment 

options. If you received a letter about a deed restriction violation 

and would like to let us know it has been taken care of or if you need 

more information, the inspector assigned to your community will 

be more than happy to assist you. Your community manager is also 

available should you have any other concerns.” 

“We would like to thank you for the opportunity to contribute to 

the success of your community and we look forward to working 

with the board and residents of Villages at Lakepointe for many 

years to come.” 

As of December 1, 2018, please direct all calls, emails 

and correspondence to: 

Phone: 713-334-8000 

Email: LAUSTIN@GRAHAMMANAGEMENTHOUSTON.COM 

Address: 2825 Wilcrest Dr., Suite 600 

Houston, TX 77042 

VILLAGES AT LAKEPOINTE 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

GRAHAM MANAGEMENT: 713-334-8000 

Leeanne Austin 

Email: laustin@grahammanagementhouston.com 

Officer Glentzer 713-471-1882 

POOL COMPANY: TAE 

VAL HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 

Brian Brown 

brianbrown.tx@gmail.com 

Emily Pruiett 

e.pruiett@sbcglobal.net 

Laura Blount 

lblount1@comcast.net 

Chuck Werninger 

chuckw@gmail.com 

Priyanka Agarwal 

priyankag77@gmail.com 

EMERGENCY: 911 

Cy-Fair Fire Dept. (non-emergency) 713-466-4073 

Sheriff Dept. (non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Non-emergencies include anything 

suspicious, though non-life threatening. 

UTILITIES: 

Entex - Gas 713-659-2111 

Reliant Energy - Electricity 713-207-7777 

MUD #370 TNG - Water/Sewer 281-350-0895 

Waste Mgmt. - Trash 713-686-6666 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER: 

Jack Cagle • www.hcp4.net 281-353-8424 

SCHOOLS: 

Lee Elementary 713-849-8281 

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100 

Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000 

www.cfisd.net 

Update your Email and Annual Fee Payment: 

Please visit Graham Management’s website to update your email. 

http://grahammanagementhouston.com. They included a flyer to fill 

out and send back to Graham Management with the annual fee coupon. 

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON THE GREENBELT 

Please note that motorized vehicles, including 4 wheelers and dirt 

bikes, should be not used on the greenbelt areas. This is a common 

area for all residents to enjoy and safety is an issue. 

VLP POOL RULES 

The VLP pool is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 5 AM-10 PM year round for 

your enjoyment. It is CLOSED on Monday for chemical applications. 

Please consider the following pool rules, while using the Pool: 

• Pool parties are not allowed at the pool. 

• Private swim lessons are not allowed at the community pool due 

to vendor and insurance compliance. 

• Keep the pool area and bathrooms clean. 

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

at the pool, they are critical for safety and rescue operation. 

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• If brought down to the pool deck, please return the patio chairs 

to the covered patio. 

• In addition, to these, a complete list of rules is posted at the pool. 

Pool Management Company: Texas Aquatic Enterprises 713-416-5161. 

MONTHLY HOA MEETINGS 

Change of Venue and Schedule for 2019 

We encourage all residents to participate in the monthly HOA 

meetings. It is your forum to share suggestions, get an update on 

neighborhood activities and stay connected with each other. 

When: The meetings are often held the first Monday evening 

of each month (except on Holidays) at 6:30 PM. 

Where: The Comfort Suites, 11440 Clay Road, Houston, 77041. 

Please see the Graham Management website to verify date 

and time of the meeting. 

Notification: If for some reason, you do not receive an email, please 

check your spam folder and also ask your neighbor/s about it. 

We look forward to seeing you at the next Board Meeting! 

VLP SAFETY TIPS: DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR FOR SOLICITORS 

Officer Glentzer shares the following valuable information regarding safety: 

• DO NOT OPEN your DOOR for solicitors. As a community we should 

not encourage them by opening our doors. If a solicitor refuses to 

get off your property, please call 911 immediately to report them. 

• Promply collect your packages when they are delivered, as thieves 

are more than ready to take parcels left on doorsteps. 

• When shopping or stopping at the bank, be aware of your 

surroundings and ALWAYS lock your car. 

Home safety tips: 

• Activate your alarm when leaving 

• Lock all windows and doors before leaving 

• Place a lock on your backyard gate so would be burglars do not 

have access to your backyard 

• Check into updating and upgrading your alarm system and 

installing glass break sensors and test system for accuracy 

• Place alarm signs/stickers in visible places 

• Make sure each of your vehicles has a VLP sticker displayed 

(stickers can be obtained at monthly Board meetings) 

• Remove all valuables and always lock vehicles 

• Get to know your neighbors and become familiar with their 

vehicles - notice cars that seem suspicious 

• Call 713-221-6000 with non-emergency issues and 911 

with emergencies 

• Let our very own Deputy Glentzer (713-471-1882) know if you 

will be away so he can keep an eye on your home 

To obtain an alarm permit, please contact Harris County Alarm 

Detail at 713-755-4600 or visit www.hcso.hctx.net. 

HARRIS COUNTY ALARM DETAIL 

If your home has an alarm system, you need to obtain a permit to avoid 

the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm fees. You can get 

a copy of the permit application and review the regulations regarding 

permit requirements at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website. The 

form can be printed for mailing with the applicable fee from the website. 

For more info, call the Alarm Detail office at 713-755-4600 during 

normal business hours. 

LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at 

someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children 

are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the 

child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept 

under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, 

Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor 

or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow any dog or cat to become 

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Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

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1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet 

in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is 

capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal 

does not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work 

or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for 

all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only 

protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also 

the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued 

for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

Please remember that cats fall under the same laws as dogs and must 

be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises of the owner. 

We’ve been told that spreading moth balls in flower beds might keep 

cats away. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

VILLAGES AT LAKE POINT TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) 

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

graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the 

list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is 

correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is 

still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear 

back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until 

we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

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a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time 

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Education/School News 

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. 

WWW.CFISD.NET 

IMPORTANT DATES 

February 18 th - Professional Day/Inclement Weather Day 

25 TH ANNUAL CFISD LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE 

SET FOR FEBRUARY 7 TH -9 TH 

The 25 th annual CFISD Livestock Show Association Show and Sale 

will be held February 7 th -9 th at the CFISD Exhibit Center (11206 Telge 

Road). The CFISD community gave approximately $720,000 during the 

2018 show through the premium sale, freezer sale and in donations 

to students. 

Students from all CFISD high schools will participate in the show and 

sale. Approximately 600 student exhibitors and nearly 850 student 

projects and animals will be exhibited and judged. The three-day 

schedule is as follows: 

Thursday, February 7 th 

8 AM - Poultry, Ag Mechanics and Horticulture Shows 

10 AM - Goat Show 

1 PM - Lamb Show 

3 PM - Steer and Heifer Shows 

Friday, February 8 th 

8 AM - Rabbit Shows 

11 AM - Swine Show 

Saturday, February 9 th 

10 AM - Freezer Sale and Silent Auction 

11 AM - Buyers’ Luncheon at Arnold Middle School (11111 Telge Road) 

1 PM - Premium Auction 

“The ag program in CFISD has grown by leaps and bounds since our first 

districtwide livestock show in 1995,” said Denise Kubecka, lead curriculum 

coordinator in the career and technical education department. 

“Over the last 25 years, the program grew from eight ag teachers across 

five high schools to 32 teachers supporting over 3,000 students across 

12 high schools. The CFISD Livestock Show is one of the many opportunities 

these students have to develop skills in project management, 

responsibility and perseverance; all skills needed to be successful in life. 

The countless hours spent raising livestock or designing and building 

projects is evident the moment they step in the arena.” 

CFISD CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT 

Featuring Cypress Ranch High School, Cypress Woods High School, Cy 

Fair High School, Langham Creek High School, as well as other CFISD 

Choirs 

Date: February 19, 2019 

Time: 7 PM 

Location: The Foundry 

8350 Jones Road 


CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL 

Registration Announcement 

Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the 

Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility 

operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 

months through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome 

regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. 

Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on 

Wednesday, February 6 th at 11 AM in gym. We are located at 18081 

West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further 

information, please call 281-859-1612. 

COPPERFIELD CHURCH WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL 

Copperfield Church’s Weekday Preschool program will begin registering 

for the 2019-2020 school year in February. Registration will open to 

the general public on Monday, February 4 th . 

Children ages 18 months through 4 years of age will learn of God’s love 

through Bible stories, prayer, Bible activities, arts, crafts, music and 

playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes use the ABEKA curriculum and 

other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658 for more information. 

The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North. 

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL 

REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 

Public registration for BCUMCS opens Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the 

school campus. Bear Creek United Methodist Church School serves young 

children through Kindergarten. Options for a 2, 3, 4 classes are offered at 

most age levels. Call for a personal tour today. Our five day Kindergarten 

class offers a special year of magic with low student/teacher ratios, individualized 

instruction and many special events and units of study. 

Bear Creek United Methodist Church School has been in this community 

for more than 30 years. We offer a developmentally appropriate 

program for children in a Christian environment, our curriculum incorporates 

Piagetian principles highlighting Handwriting without Tears, 

Math Their Way, as well as exciting hands on Science curriculum. Please 

call the school office at 281-463-2969 or email school@bearcreekumc. 

org for more information or to schedule a school tour. Additional information 

can be found on our website, www.bcumcs.org. 


ST. CUTHBERT SCHOOL 

2019-2020 Registration 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s 2019-2020 registration will start on 

Tuesday, February 5 th at 8 AM and will continue each day during 

school hours until all of our spots are filled. We offer two, three or five 

day classes, including a Bridge/Kindergarten class. We take students 18 

months to five years old. Our Bridge/Kindergarten program is designed 

for children who are not quite ready for kindergarten. We recognize the 

need to engage children who are five years old, with summer or fall 

birthdays, who will be entering Kindergarten or first grade the following 

school year, but need a bit more time before entering a rigorous learning 

environment. The development of the essential building blocks allows 

children to succeed at learning with greater ease and confidence, by 

helping them bridge the academic and social gaps necessary to become 

positive and productive classroom leaders. 

Our school hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM to 2 PM and Friday 9 AM 

to 12 Noon. The program provides a loving, Christian environment offering 

the children weekly chapel, as well as music/movement, library and 

computer classes. Our curriculum includes Handwriting Without Tears, 

Reading A-Z, Math and Science. The program is open to all children, 

regardless of race, nationality or faith. For questions, contact Lynda or 

Dana at 281-463-1912. or email school@stcuthbert.org. 

EPIPHANY FALL PRE-REGISTRATION 

FOR 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR 

If you are interested in our 18 month through Pre-K 4/5’s classes OR our 

School (K-8 th grade) classes for the Fall of 2019, registration will begin 

Monday, February 11 th . For more information visit our website at www. 

epiphanylutheranschool.org or call 713-896-1843 for (K-8 th grade) or 

713-896-1316 for (18 mo. through Pre-Kindergarten classes). We would 

love for you to join our school family. We are located at 

14423 West Rd. at Jackrabbit. 

Art History is presented in 

the context of historical 

studies at Covenant Academy 

so that culture and 

beauty are put in the proper 

light. Students are exposed 

to good, true and beautiful 

things to imitate so that 

their creations will reflect 

these values. Our Fourth 

Grade students are discovering 

the challenges and joy 

of painting under their desk, 

imitating Michelangelo’s great work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

Covenant Academy is a classical Christian Pre K-12, college preparatory 

school serving Cypress and the surrounding areas. We are a community 

committed to partnering with families to train and raise up the next 

generation of leaders equipped to impact our culture. We invite you to 

visit our school and to experience first-hand the difference a classical 

education can make! 

• Thursday, February 7, 2019: High School Preview at 7 PM. It’s never 

too early to plan for the future. Please join us to learn more about Covenant’s 

High School program... the beginning, the end and everything 

in between. Topics for the night include: Academics - Great Books, 

Great Ideas and Great Conversations, Overview of College Advising at 

Covenant, Voices of Experience, DC Trip and Grand Tour. Walk-ins are 

welcome, online registrations are preferred. 

• Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Be a “Patriot for a Day!” Prospective 

students will shadow a Covenant student in their current grade level for 

either a half day (Grammar School: Grades 1 to 6) or whole day (Upper 

School: Grades 7 to 12). 

• Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Kinder Preview from 9 AM-10 PM. Prospective 

Kinder students and their parents are invited to spend the morning 

in our Kindergarten classroom participating in activities and lessons 

designed to give you the opportunity to experience Covenant Academy. 

For more information and to RSVP please visit CovenantAcademyHouston.org 

or call 281-373-2233. The school address is 

11711 Telge Rd near the intersection of 290 and Telge. 

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9191 Barker Cypress Rd. 

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 

Students from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School contributed to 

the Mamie George Community Center, Catholic Charities, food drive 

during the month of December. In coordination with the Knights of 

Columbus Council #8096, the students helped sort food and prepare 

baskets for those in most need this Advent season. The service project 

contributed 60 boxes totaling about 1,800 pounds and 75 turkeys 

totaling about 825 pounds. 

REGISTER FOR WINTER MINI-MESTER AND SPRING NOW! 

LSC-CyFair offers affordable and flexible options to earn degrees, workforce 

certificates and more with classes available day, night, weekends, 

on campus or online. Register now at the Barker Cypress campus 

located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center location 

located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the LSC-Cypress Center located 

at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at LoneStar. 

edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or 832-920-5000 

for information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 

or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college. 

LIBRARY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 

The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch offers 

children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs, workshops, 

blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round. Go online to 

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Library News 

LONE STAR COLLEGE 

CY-FAIR LIBRARY 

9191 Barker-Cypress Road, 

Cypress, TX 77433 

281-290-3210 

HOURS: Monday through 

Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, 

Friday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm and 

Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm. 

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair 

Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books 

year-round, offering them to the public for a 

set donation amount. The store is open six 

days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds 

support library programs. Help support 

our community library. 

• CyFair Library Branch Blog page at http:// 

hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-college-library, for 

news and events about the library and college 

and in the community. 

• Facebook at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. 

• weekly events & programs email reminder, 

the Library eUpdate: subscribe at LoneStar. 

edu/library/16099. 

Note: All programs are subject to change. 

Please contact the library or visit the website 

for up-to-date information. 

ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction 

Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 131 

Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 

1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM, LRNC 215 

Book Clubs: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 

12 PM, LRNC 131 

Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting 

and Needlework Group 

Tuesdays: 9-10:30 am, LRNC 116. 

Computer Workshops, LRNC 105 

Call for info. 

eBook/eReader Workshops 

eBooks Appointments now available. Make an 

appointment at Lonestar.edu/library/15938. 

ESL: Talk Time - LoneStar.edu/library/15209 

Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215 

Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215 

Spanish Conversation Club 

Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131 

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118 

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS 

See the full schedule of Adult Programs 

and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/ 

cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services 

or call 281-290-3214/3218. 

Note: All programs are subject to change. 

Please contact the library or visit the website 

for up-to-date information. 

TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

Book Club: (Registration required) 

Screen - Play: 

Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: 

Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room. 

See the full schedule of Teen's Programs and 

Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. 

CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

• Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) 

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. 

• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de 

cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 am 

Baby Pajama Time: 

1st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months) 

family Storytime: 

2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages) 

Family Fun Activities, 5 PM: 

Thursdays, for children of all ages. 

Limited to 40 children. 

Family Game Night: 

Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children 

of all ages. Limited to 40 children. 

See the full schedule of Children's Programs 

and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. 

All programs are free 

and open to the public. 


KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY 

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

Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 

call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net. 

NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 

11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429, 

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Hours of Service - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, Tuesday/ 

Thursday - 10 AM-6 PM, Wednesday -12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, 

Saturday - 10 AM-5 PM - Sunday - Closed. 

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DUPLICATE BRIDGE 

Bring a partner and join us every Tuesday and Thursday to play 

a friendly game of ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge! 

When: 11:30 AM to approximately 3:45 PM. Check in 11:45 AM. 

Play starts promptly at 12 PM. Tables set up for brown bag lunch 

and game at 11:30 AM 

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community. All the funds raised by the club are given to the community 

by way of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, 

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GIRL SCOUTS 

GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL 

COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY 

Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 

18 who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper 

Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the residence areas for the 

elementary schools listed below, as well as the corresponding middle 

and high schools. Home schooled and private school students are 

always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, Fiest, Hairgrove, 

Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St. 

Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. 

More information about Girl Scouts may be found on the Girl Scouts of San 

Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council phone number is 713-292- 

0300. For information on the Copper Creek Meadows Community, please 

contact coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail.com. Girl Scouts builds girls 

of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. 

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Boy Scout Troop 609 is a specialized for Boys with high functioning 

Autism Spectrum Disorders. They meet at the Westview School on the 

1 st and 3 rd Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 AM. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT 

For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values 

found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just 

as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 

1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, 

ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that influence 

their adult lives. 

Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive 

(713-756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go 

www.copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you. 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility 

and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub 

Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 

promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested 

and your son is in 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones 

at 281-558-5722. 


Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout 

Troop 61 at 7 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 

Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on 

experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to 

visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the 

things the troop has done during meetings and activities. 

Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7 to 8 PM every Wednesday in the 

Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with 

Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. 

Cell: 713-253-8465, mike.viator@comcast.net. 


Fun… with a Purpose - where boys grow into men instilled with values 

of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, leadership 

and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an 

exciting year-round outdoor program. We camp monthly and include 


ock climbing, backpacking and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in 

a weeklong winter camp, as well as a weeklong summer camp. 

We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop 3 

at 7 PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center 

located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. No previous scouting experience 

needed! Come see for yourself what Boy Scouts has to offer 

and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop. 

Please visit our website www.houstontroop3.com for more information. 

Lukas, Matthew, Collin S., Collin P. and Ryan. 


Boy Scout Troop 10 has a new home! We now meet at Copperfield 

Church on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM. Our meeting rooms are 

upstairs in conference room #3. Please enter through the front doors of 

the church, head up the stairs and feel free to come visit us at any time! 

Troop 10 has a campout scheduled for every month of the school year, 

which gives the Scouts ample opportunities to earn their ranks and 

many assorted merit badges. 

In January we went to Bastrop State Park for a three day weekend 

where we did a 15 mile bike ride and worked on Camping, Cooking and 

Environmental Science merit badges. We also played games and 

had Dutch oven cobblers! The weather was perfect for camping and 

everyone had a great time. 

The Troop had a special outing at Stone Moves, an indoor climbing center, 

to work on climbing skills and spend time together over the Holidays. 

We would also like to congratulate Ryan Kubiak, our Senior Patrol 

Leader, on his attendance to National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). 

NYLT is provided by BSA to teach young adults ways in which they can 

communicate with other young adults in a constructive manner. It also 

teaches ways to lead other youth and coping mechanisms for youth that 

may need minor redirection under their watch. Ryan took a week of his 

time during the school break and traveled to Tellepsen Scout Ranch at 

Bovay to attend the training. 

In addition, Ryan is the Chapter Chief of the Big Cypress OA (Order 

of the Arrow) Chapter and as such takes part in many if not all of the 

local ceremonies. We are very proud of him and proud that our Troop 

is involved with the OA experience through Ryan. 

If you have a young man in 6 th grade or higher that would like to visit, 

you can contact us at Troopwebhost.org/troop10houston/index.htm 

or contact Chris Kubiak at ckubiak95@comcast.net or 281-382-2643 or 

contact Taunia Berg at the.berg.family@gmail.com or 832-217-6076. 


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INTERESTED IN HOSTING A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT? 

Now that the holidays are over and everyone is settling back down again into their 

daily lives, why not consider hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2019/2020 

school year. STS Foundation is now accepting applications from prospective host 

families - all it takes to host is to provide a place for the student to sleep, three 

meals a day and a willingness to share your life with one of our amazing students! 

Meet Emma from Denmark - Most of the time I’m a quite happy person. I’m very 

honest and thoughtful. I usually worry about others before myself. Usually I’m 

not shy and I don’t have a problem making new acquaintances. I’m helpful and 

enjoy helping others out. I also love to hang out with my friends after school. 

I’m not very sporty, but I still like the thought of staying healthy, so I go for a run 

with a friend sometimes, I like to read books, but I also enjoy writing. Different 

short stories, mostly just for me. I also enjoy dancing. It’s not something I go to, 

because of the not so good opportunities in my area. I really like to act as well. 

We only have one drama school in my area and it isn’t very good, but I have been 

in a few school plays. 

And here’s Diego from Spain - I am a very active and sportive boy. I am also a very 

sociable person, so I think this experience may be a good one. Meeting new people 

and having new friends are some of the things I would enjoy about this experience. 

I’m a person who has lots of interests, for example I am always wanting to learn 

new things such as the culture of other countries or even at school I’m interested 

in nearly all the subjects. I think that I am also very mature and self-motivated. My 

interests are mostly related to sports (swimming, skiing and playing soccer), but I 

also have other cultural interests. For example, I love geography, knowing every 

place and learning interesting facts about them. I’m also interested in cooking. I 

usually cook on weekends with my father and we make really good dishes. Finally, 

I like to play videogames with my friends or going out with them. We usually go 

to the movies or to have dinner. 

If you are interested in learning more about Emma, Diego or any of our other 

students, please give me a call - I’d love to talk to you about hosting! I can be 

reached at 832-455-7881 or at vicki.stsfoundation@yahoo.com. 

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FEBRUARY IS OBSERVED AS: 

• Black History Month 

• National Children’s Dental Health 

• American Heart Month 

• National Wise Health Consumer 

• Parent Leadership Month 

Birthstone: Amethyst 

Flower: Violet 

Astrological Signs: Aquarius and Pisces 

Fruit & Veggies for February: 

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HOLIDAYS 

Friday, February 1 st : National Freedom Day 

Friday, February 1 st : National Wear Red Day 

Saturday, February 2 nd : Groundhog Day 

Sunday, February 3 rd : Super Bowl 

Tuesday, February 5 th : Chinese New Year 

Wednesday, February 14 th : Valentine’s Day 

Monday, February 19 th : Presidents’ Day 

NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

February is National Black History Month, also known as National 

African American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate 

the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role 

in American history. 

Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, have also set aside 

months to honor black history. The month of February was chosen to 

coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and noted 

civil rights advocate Frederick Douglass. The first record of Africans 

arriving in North America is dated 1619, when a privateer ship carrying 

“twenty and odd” Africans landed at Point Comfort, Virginia, which is 

now modern-day Hampton, Virginia. The Africans were traded as slaves 

in exchange for provisions. 

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Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National 

Maryland Day. 

• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts. 

Celebrate George Washington Carver and his contributions to the peanut 

industry on National Peanut Day. 

• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S. 

House of Representatives. 

• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to 

give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Celebrate Rosa 

Park on Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the 

Civil Rights Movement. 

• Louis Armstrong is widely known as a jazz pioneer. Information about 

Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day. 

• Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin 

Powell dedicated the Buffalo Soldier monument at Fort Leavenworth, 

Kansas, establishing the first Buffalo Soldiers Day. 

• Barack Obama was elected the first Black President of the United States. 

Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian Carter 

Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately represented 

in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped for 

the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American 

history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month 

was officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

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ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE 

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, 

February 3 rd , beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the parking 

lot until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17 years of age, at 

least 110 lbs. and in good general health. If just 20 people donate, we 

can save 60 lives! It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by. 

Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road 

(at Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org. 

11 TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA 

On February 9, 2019, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will 

celebrate our 11 th annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel 

Houston Westside paying tribute to our area military personnel and 

veterans who have given so much for our country and community. The 

evening includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony, dinner, 

silent and live auction and guest speaker Mark Nutsch. At the end of 

the evening, there is also a car raffle with a 1 in 400 chance of winning 

a 2019 Honda HR-V LX Sport Utility Vehicle. 

Guest speaker, Commander Mark Nutsch shares the now-declassified 

true-life story of how he led a 12-man Green Beret team of U.S. Special 

Forces on a covert mission to Afghanistan to overthrow the Taliban 

immediately following the 9/11 attacks of 2001. They rode to war on 

horses to fight the enemy, side by side with their Muslim counterparts, 

capturing the strategic city of Mazar-i-Sharif and successfully 

overthrowing the Taliban. Their story has been told in the blockbuster 

movie “12 Strong” starring Chris Hemsworth and the New York Times 

best seller “Horse Soldier.” 

CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund 

a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 48 

years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts 

of the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. 

The Foundation has awarded over $8 million in scholarships to 

more than 1,800 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD graduating seniors. CFEF is a 

501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax deductible, 

as allowed by the law. 

Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes: 

Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance: $125 individual, $75 veterans 

For more information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our 

website at www.theCFEF.org. 

13 TH ANNUAL RORY MIGGINS IRISH MUSIC 

FESTIVAL & STEW COOK-OFF 

Taste it, hear it, love it, all things IRISH! Calling all cooking teams and 

relay teams to join the 13 th Annual Rory Miggins Irish Music Festival 

& Stew Cook-Off. This year’s event will be on Saturday, February 9, 

2019, 11 AM-6 PM at Lucky’s Pub, 801 St. Emanuel (77003). There is a 

$10 entry fee at the door and children under 12 are free! Presented by 

the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission, this family event will 

take place rain or shine with awards and raffle beginning at 5:15 PM. 

TASTE IT - Cook-off teams compete in different categories: Irish Coffee, 

Irish Dessert, Open Irish Dish, Chicken, Irish Stew, Chili and Best booth. 

Sample food from various cooks and a variety of Irish cuisine. 

HEAR IT - Two stages with bagpipers and live music by Dead Rabbits, 

Mongo Cross Band, Pratty (From Dallas), Anika Chambers, Godfrey’s 

Rangers, Cass-Barrington, Academy of Irish Dance, more tbd. 

LOVE IT - Music, Irish Dancers, face painters, vendors and the 

World-Famous Billy Carr’s Great Stout Relay! 

IRISH - All proceeds benefit the 60 th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s parade. 

This is a two-hour parade that has historically been one of the largest 

in the U.S. and each year includes over 100 entries to delight the Irish 

and Irish-at-heart. This event is free and for all ages and will take place 

on March 16 th at 12 Noon. 

• Visit the website http://hsppc.org/ for route updates 

and starting location. 

• For Cook-off or relay participation, please visit 

http://hsppc.org/irish-stew-cook-off for team rules and applications. 

• For sponsorship opportunities, please email: ginger@hsppc.org. 

• To volunteer, please email: volunteers@hsppc.org. 

STEPS FOR STUDENTS 5K RUN/WALK 

Join the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 

Catholic School Steps for Students 

team! The 5K USA Track and Field 

Sanctioned Race is a community 

event raising awareness and much 

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the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. 

The event is Saturday, February 

16, 2019 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. There were over 

12,000 supporters last year! Go to www.steps4students.org to register. 

Please make sure to choose the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 

team. Registration fees and donations will benefit our school. Thank 

you for the support! 

REIGN OVER CANCER WALK 

February 16, 2019, 8-11 AM 

Join the GEST Foundation at Cane Island, Katy, 

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A 1940S HANGAR DANCE 

The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force would like to invite 

you to join them for a 1940s Hangar Dance at 5 PM on Saturday, February 

23, 2019 at the West Houston Airport (Hangar B5; 18000 Groschke 

Rd.). The group is raising funds for a new museum hangar. 

A swing dance lesson will be given from 5:30-6 PM and dinner will be 

served shortly thereafter. Dancing starts at 6:30 PM and music will be 

provided by Third Coast Swing. Dinner features salad, lasagna and 

dessert from the Lasagna House, coffee and tea are free and sodas are 

available as well. You may also BYOB (cocktails, beer or wine). 

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $40 in advance ($25 for dance only). 

Parking is free and parking attendants will help direct you upon arrival. 

For more information, please visit please visit www.houstonwing.org. 

SPRING THING MARKET 

Top 10 Reasons We Love Spring Thing Market! 

It’s that time of year again! On February 26 th -28 th over 70 vendors will pack 

the halls of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, selling everything from 

the latest trends in jewelry to a famous jar of pickles that your family won’t 

be able to live without! Here are a few reasons why people line up for this 

legendary market year after year! 

1. I love getting to catch up with friends over lunch at Betty’s Tea Room and 

then shop for great finds like my Maria Victoria Beach Tote! It’s cute, colorful 

and a great price! - Taylor Shaver 

2. Going to Spring Thing Market is a time saver for me! With so many vendors 

I can get unique boutique quality items all in one spot! And I love that I’m 

shopping for a good cause. - Christan Fuqua 

3. The Tribe + Glory booth is my favorite spot at Spring Thing Market. Not 

only is their awesome cattlehorn jewelry gorgeous - it directly benefits the 

Ugandan women who create it and allows them to send their children to 

school. - Katie Fields 

4. I love buying art from the King’s Daughters. Their gorgeous paintings light 

up any room with vibrant colors and a beautiful, uplifting message behind 

each piece. - Sarah Lambert 

5. Bringing my teenage daughters to shop during the Tuesday night Preview 

Party is such a treat! We enjoy delicious food and get the first pick on the 

“hot” items that sell out quickly! - Teresa Skrabanek 

6. My animal print purse from Fig Tree is the perfect statement piece! I also 

have Fig Tree’s Michelle t-shirts in almost every color. I wear them all the time! 

I love shopping at my favorite booths every year, knowing I am supporting 

such an amazing cause. - Amber Sanders 

7. I buy beautiful flowers from the Brookwood booth to plant in my garden 

each year. I love that buying these plants helps provide local special needs 

adults with a job and loving community! - Kathy Jacobson 

8. Every year I purchase a special piece of jewelry from local designer Mirta 

Tummino. Her creations are timeless, unique and well made! - Pam Callahan 

9. Ishi’s Pickles are my family’s favorite treat from Spring Thing Market! They 

are sweet yet spicy and make the perfect snack and gift. My kids make sure I 

stock up every year! - Julie Treadwell 

10. At Spring Thing Market I know I’m shopping with a purpose! The market 

raises around $100,000 each year for women and children in need all over 

the world - from right here in Spring Branch to places like Haiti and Africa. - 

Megan Strickland 

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THE MAGIC OF QUILTS QUILT SHOW 

presented by West Houston Quilters Guild, March 1-2, 2019 

Richard E Berry Educational Support Center, 8877 Barker Cypress, 

Cypress, TX 77433 

Friday: 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM 

Admission: $10; Children under 5 are free. Ticket price includes 

entrance for both days of the show, door prize chances, gifts and 

more. Discount rates are available for buses of 10 people or more, 

if paid in advance. If you have any questions regarding the 2019 

WHQG Quilt Show, please email themagicofquilts@gmail.com. 

200 beautiful quilts will be on display. Lots of vendors will be there 

as well as a “Guild Market” with a great selection of hand-made 

items. Also there will be a raffle of special items and a silent auction. 

The drawing for the fabulous donation quilt will be held on 

Saturday afternoon. Door prizes galore! On-site food service will 

be available. For more information: www.whqg.org. 

SIXTH ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT’S FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL 

SET FOR MARCH 2 ND 

Filled with exciting live entertainment, two course layouts for running 

or walking, kids’ activities and other family-friendly endeavors, the sixth 

annual CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival is scheduled for March 

2 nd , 8-11 AM at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) and Towne Lake 

Community. Underwritten by Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, the 

fun-filled community event will again include a 5K run as well as a 1-mile 

family-friendly walk/run. Both will feature new course layouts, with 5K race 

participants running through Towne Lake and Lone Star College-CyFair. 

The family path will wind through Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. The fun run will 

also include vendor booths, food trucks, live entertainment and activities 

for children. 

Proceeds from the Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival benefit the Cy- 

Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF), which awards student scholarships 

and staff development grants. The fifth annual event held in March 2018 

generated a record $100,000 for the CFEF. 

Registration will be $20 (non-students) and $15 (students) for the 5K, 

which includes a t-shirt and timing chip. Registration for the 5K without 

the t-shirt is $15 (non-students) and $10 (students). Registration for the 

1-mile, family-friendly walk/run will be $5 for all ages. Awards will be 

given by age group and gender for the 5K run. A $10 sleep-in pass is also 

available for individuals who are not able to attend but would like to still 

contribute from afar. 

The Superintendent’s Century Club will continue, as it gives special recognition 

to those whose registration total equals or exceeds $100. Club 

membership will include one reserved parking permit and pin, with 5K 

race participants also receiving one gold bib. Benefits will be awarded 

at each $100 increment spent on registration, with a family of three, for 

example, receiving three gold bibs if the members’ total spending reached 

$300 or more. 

The festival is open to the public and free of charge throughout the duration. 

Patrons can browse vendor booths and food trucks while also enjoying 

live performances by student groups as well as a play zone. 

For information regarding sponsorship or vendor booth pricing, contact 

Bevin Gordon, director of marketing and business relations, at 281-894- 

3950 or bevin.gordon@cfisd.net. For more information, access the Superintendent’s 

Fun Run block from the district website or visit cfisd.net/funrun. 

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 

Annual Plant Sale, March 2 nd , 10 AM-4 PM 

Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures and 

trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps 

and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers will also be featured. 

Club members will be available to answer general questions on growing 

African Violets. Free parking available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community 

Center, 2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. 

Workshop will be held at 1 PM. 

For further information, contact Cynthia Severson, 281-682-1073, 

cseverson57@comcast.net. 

SPRING GARAGE SALES 

CONCORD BRIDGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

MARCH 2 ND 

West Little York between Eldridge and Hwy 6 

CHURCH GARAGE SALE CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 

Saturday, March 30 th , 7 AM-1 PM 

17330 West Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77084 

Rain or shine, this is an inside garage sale! Lots and lots of treasures, 

priced to sell. Proceeds will benefit our mission work in 

Mexico, including a Children’s Home, building more dormitories 

to house children, youth and adults for camps and retreats and 

to support missionaries there. 

NORTHMEAD VILLAGE SPRING COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, March 30, 2019, 7 AM-3 PM 

Located in Copperfield off of West Road 

BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

APRIL 6, 2019 8 AM-1 PM 

Hwy 6 and Clay Road area 

COPPER VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 13 th , 7 AM-12 Noon 

West Road - between Hwy 6 & Queenston 

STRAKE JESUIT HOSTS 49 TH ANNUAL 

SPRING FLING FESTIVAL MARCH 3 rd , 12-6 PM 

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULEZ!! MARDI GRAS THEME 

ADDS EXCITEMENT TO FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES 

The 49 th Annual Spring Fling Fundraising event with all proceeds 

benefiting the school’s financial assistance program. About one in 

seven students receive some form of financial assistance. Strake Jesuit 

College Preparatory is located at 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 

77036. There is no cost to attend Spring Fling, but doubloons can be 

purchased on site or in advance to purchase food and to play games. 

In recognition of Mardi Gras weekend, the 2019 Spring Fling event will 

feature a Mardi Gras theme, with traditional carnival activities and 

Cajun-style food! Don’t be surprised if there’s a Carnival second line 

passing through campus to Mardi Gras music that will be hard to resist. 

For more information or to sponsor a booth, contact: Sheri Bordelon - 

sbordelon@strakejesuit.org, 713-490-8160 or visit www.strakejesuit.org. 

Event chairs: Michelle Cashiola - mcashiola@gmail.com, Eileen Conery 

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8 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON KOSHER CHILI COOK-OFF 

Sunday, March 3, 2019, Noon-4 PM 

Join the Houston community for a fun-filled day of festivities and a 

kosher chili competition during the 8 th Annual Houston Kosher Chili 

Cook-off. The event will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 

Beechnut St., Houston 77096. The Kosher Chili Cook-off is the largest 

kosher food event in Houston and celebrates the fellowship of the 

Jewish community with a day of food, live entertainment, contests and 

family friendly activities while raising funds for nonprofit organizations 

in the Houston Jewish community. 

The cook-off attracts more than 3,500 attendees annually for live music, 

a moonwalk, climbing walls, balloon artists, a jalapeno eating contest 

and a silent auction as guests taste some of Houston’s best kosher chili. 

Cooking teams are encouraged to register for the judged competition 

so groups or organizations can promote themselves, build teamwork, 

have fun and reward contributors, Board members and staff. Winners 

of the kosher chili tasting contest will win coveted trophies and prizes 

presented by celebrity and media judges during the award ceremony at 

3:30 PM. Cost: Adults: $10, Children (4-12): $6. 

For more information on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, cooking 

team or to download an entry form, please visit www.houstonkosherchilicookoff.com 

or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Proceeds from the event 

will benefit the local Jewish community nonprofits. 

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA ASSOCIATES TO HOST 

“A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS” GALA 

The “Awesome, Amazing, Associates” of the Jack and Jill of America, 

Inc., North Houston Suburban Chapter will host a glamorous “A Night 

at the Oscars” charity gala on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The event 

will be take place from 8 PM to 12 AM at the Northgate Country Club, 

17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77068. Tickets are $75 

each and the suggested attire is “red carpet formal.” 

“A Night at the Oscars” will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, 

which supports education, literacy, scientific and charitable 

projects that benefit children. The evening will feature dinner, dancing 

to live music and a raffle. For information, tables and ticket requests 

contact Dr. Kyrel Broxton or Shirley Carter at jjnhsassociates@gmail. 

com. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a non-profit family organization 

which is dedicated to nurturing future leaders by supporting children 

through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving 

and civic duty. More information about the Jack and Jill of America 

Foundation can be found at www.jackandjillfoundation.org. 

SHIELD BEARER RUNNING FOR HEARTS 

5K FAMILY FUN RUN AND WALK 

The Shield Bearer Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk 

will take place on March 30, 2019, from 7 AM to 11 AM, at Windwood 

Church at 10555 Spring Cypress Road in Houston, Texas. This family 

friendly event will feature a 5K timed, trail style run, a 1-mile family 

walk, games for the kids, t-shirts, food, prizes and lots of fun for all 

ages. Race registration is $25 for adults (ages 14 and up) and $10 for 

children (ages 13 and under) before March 15, 2019. Registration, sponsorship, 

vendor, fundraising and volunteer information is available at 

shieldbearer.org/5K. 

Proceeds for the event will fund services and programs at Shield Bearer, 

a Houston based 501c3 nonprofit counseling and community resource 

center that provides services on a sliding scale. Shield Bearer has six 

locations in Houston and serves individuals, couples and families 

including those recovering from the trauma of human trafficking, 

domestic violence, crime, abuse, war and natural disasters. Additional 

information about services and programs can be found online at 

shieldbearer.org or by calling 281-894-7222. 


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Houston Area Events 

REELABILITIES: HOUSTON FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL - February 12-21, 2019. A FREE city-wide film and arts festival dedicated to presenting films, art 

exhibitions, performances and speakers that celebrate the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities and enrich Houston’s culture, diversity 

and inclusion efforts. For a full schedule of the events go to www.reelabilitieshouston.org/schedule-of-events.php. 

PROJECT ROW HOUSES PRESENTS: SOMEWHERE I READ - February 13, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM. Project Row Houses, 2521 Holman, Houston, TX 77004. 

Admission: Free. Project Row Houses (PRH) presents “Somewhere I Read,” a series of listening groups focused on the themes of listening to and hearing 

Black Geographies. In conjunction with Tia-Simone Gardner’s Round 48 installation “The Black Power Station,” the listening groups will hear an audio 

recording of the essay “Mathematics Black Life” by Black Feminist Geographer Katherine McKittrick. 

REEL FORCES - February 22, 2019, 7-8:30 PM. Match - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 

3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Kick-off Oscars weekend with an evening of the meta, the miniscule and the far-reaching as Musiqa celebrates 

experimental film and live music. “Reel Forces” examines the traces of humanity, memory and conflict through “Beyond Zero: 1914-1918,” a moving 

and mesmerizing film of rare WWI archival footage by auteur-director Bill Morrison and scored for string quartet by Aleksandra Vrebalov. Two short films 

curated by Houston Cinema Arts Society and musical works by Marcus K. Maroney and Florent Ghys complete the program. Season Passes starting at 

$95; General Admission Pay-what-you-wish; limited quantity of $5 Explorer tickets for first-time Musiqa patrons! 

DOWNTOWN RODEO PARADE - February 23, 2019, 8:30 AM. Every February since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling 

metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill the 

streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved in one 

of Houston’s most popular celebrations! The best places to view the parade are on Louisiana, from Bell to Lamar, Lamar and from Louisiana to Smith. 

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO - February 25, 2019 - March 17, 2019 - The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, 

family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational 

support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $475 million to the youth of Texas. www.rodeohouston.com. 

GUST - Daily through March 21, 2019, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. GUST: Celebrating a Decade of Discovery 

is an interactive art installation created by Cocolab, a Mexico City-based studio for the Discovery Green Conservancy. GUST is a public art project that 

uses an array of 1600 handmade pinwheel to visualize the invisible patterns of the wind and to activate Brown Promenade with vivid color and subtle motion. 

LIVING HISTORY SATURDAY - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, 

TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees apply. Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing 

bring to life the people and events of Old Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life surrounding the birth of the 

Republic of Texas. The program features activities suited for the entire family. Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the Texas Declaration 

of Independence. Visit with militia soldiers travelling through town or try your hand at some early Texas games. Step back in time and discover 

the spot where Texas became Texas! (Activities will vary and some are weather dependent.) Contact Adam at 936-878-2214 ext. 228. 

COMEDY NIGHT AT HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The 

Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages 

present family comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from Station Theater closes out the night with games that involve the audience. Everyone who 

participates in at least one open mic throughout the year become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which is held in December. Prizes 

in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open to the public. Food and non alcoholic 

beverages are allowed in the sitting area during this event only. You can bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding food places. All ages. 

CAFFEINE AND CHROME - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station 

Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free to spectators. Presented by Grundy Insurance! So far we have had some amazing turnouts, 

but we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! No cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to see you 

there. 250+ classic & exotics. 

LET’S ROAM: HOUSTON MUSEUM DISTRICT SCAVENGER HUNT - Daily, Hermann Park, 5951 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Admission: $11.99/ 

person. The largest city in Texas can feel like one great big museum. On this fun-filled Houston scavenger hunt, explore the Museum District and all its 

surrounding green spaces. Who is the city’s heroic namesake? How many columns does it take to make a colonnade? Find out on this scavenger hunt of 

Houston! What You’ll See: Museum District, Hermann Park, Clayton Library. Tickets and info, 833-202-7626 or www.letsroam.com. 



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• Until he was 19, George Washington celebrated his birthday on February 

11 th . But when the British parliament replaced the Julian calendar 

with the Gregorian, his birthday fell 11 days later: February 22 nd . 

• Has there ever been a White House without a First Lady? Yes, James 

Buchanan (1857-1861) was a lifelong bachelor. 

• The presidents carved on Mount Rushmore were chosen to represent the 

nation’s founding (Washington); its political philosophy (Jefferson); its preservation 

(Lincoln) and its expansion and conservation (Teddy Roosevelt). 

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any other state - eight: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, William 

Henry Harrison, Tyler, Taylor and Wilson. Ohio is second with seven. 

NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY 

Observed on February 17 th , National Random Acts of Kindness Day has 

grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals, groups and 

organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. It is a favorite 

day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of 

kindness. Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for the giver, too! 

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of 

Kindness Week (www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-week). The Random 

Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit 

organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated 

to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness. 

In New Zealand, where this day originated, celebrates Random Acts of 

Kindness Day on September 1 st . It is also recognized by some on other 

days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is 

something that can be done every day of the year. 

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provide preservation services, preserving some of the most 

treasured books, periodicals and documents for future generations. 

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time, too. If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit 

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a frightening place. Safer Internet Day and ConnectSafely.org aim to 

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ATTRACTING WILDLIFE 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

It seems that everywhere we look we are seeing trees being torn down 

and grassy areas being turned into parking lots. Sadly, there’s not 

much we can do about it. There are things you can do, however, to help 

replenish some of the natural resources that are destroyed. You can 

turn your backyards and even small apartment balconies into areas 

that attract wildlife, butterflies and even bees. 

You can provide food by planting wildlife-friendly plants. Choose plant 

species that bloom and fruit at various times of the year. Like the 

woodpecker, some birds will dine on insects during the summer but 

will eat berries in colder weather. Shrubs and trees can provide seeds 

and berries for mammals and birds while a flower garden will provide 

food for a variety of insect pollinators and hummingbirds. Bird and 

squirrel feeders are great to help supplement what is found in nature. 

If you can, leave dead trees. They can be a food source by attracting 

insects, lichens, mosses and fungi. 

Every living thing needs water. Birds not only need water to drink 

but to bathe in. The easiest way to do this is to provide a birdbath or 

a shallow dish of water. Make sure to keep it clean and be careful to 

use animal-friendly cleaners! No bleach or anything toxic. If you’re 

fortunate enough to own a little land, you can add a water garden or 

pond to your property. 

Wildlife needs cover from the elements just like we do. In our area 

we don’t have to worry about snow but we often get heavy rains and 

extreme heat. Again, dead trees work great for some species. Planting 

dense shrubs provide shelter for rabbits, turtles and some bird 

species. Don’t forget about man-made shelters, too, like bath houses 

and birdhouses. 

There are books available to help you garden for wildlife. One of them 

is, Texas Wildscapes by Kelly Conrad Bender. It’s published by Texas 

A&M. Texas Parks and Wildlife is also a great resource. Some organizations 

provide instructions and help so that your school or home 

can become a Certified Wildlife Habitat. One such organization is the 

National Wildlife Federation. 

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Sports Opportunities 

Northwest Flyers Kid’s Track Club 

Holds Registration for 32nd Season 

Now in its 32 nd year, the Northwest Flyers Track Club is accepting 

registrations for all middle and high school athletes for the spring and 

summer 2019 season. The team is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and 

offers a full program of “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle 

distance, distance and relays and “field” events such as long jump, 

triple jump, high jump, discus, shot put and javelin and pole vault. It 

is an excellent “off-season” program for young athletes who currently 

compete on their middle school or high school track teams. The team 

was founded by local Olympic gold medalist Fred Newhouse to foster the 

development of youth track & field in the northwest Houston area. In July 

2018 the Northwest Flyers had one of its most successful competitions 

ever at the Junior Olympics in Greensboro, NC. 

In order to register, athletes must first attend one of the orientation 

sessions in March or April 2019, which are listed on the team website 

at www.northwestflyers.org. For additional information about the team, 

email linette.roach@sbcglobal.net and “Like” the club on Facebook. 

AHFC Junior Hurricanes (JHSL) 

Registration For SPRING 2019 

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United 

States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys 

& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally 

appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple 

locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. 

To learn more about each location and to register please visit www. 

albionhurricanes.org. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more 

information or questions. Office Phone:713-939-7473. Want a more 

competitive program? Join AHFC! 

USA FIT Cypress Marathon And 

Half Marathon Training Program 

Change Your Life: Are you a runner? Are you a fitness walker? Do you 

want to be? USA Fit Cypress is a friendly, no pressure training group for 

a variety of marathons and half marathons throughout the year. Even 

if you’ve never run a step before, training with our group will help you 

conquer mental and physical barriers you never thought possible. 

Beginner, walker or seasoned runner? No matter your conditioning or 

pace, we have a place for you. Over the training season, our coaches will 

help you achieve your personal best in a non-intimidating, fun and safe 

environment. We provide a weekly training schedule and opportunities 

for group training throughout the week with our distance runs on 

Saturday morning at Josey Lake Park, 1200 Bridgeland Creek Parkway, 

in Bridgeland. Registration for our Spring Season beginning on February 

2 nd is now open. Please visit us at www.usafitcypress.com or email us at 

info@usafitcypress.com for addition information. 

LW Sports 

Registration is OPEN for LW Sports’ Jr. Rockets Fall Basketball & 

Cheerleading league! 

Dates: Late January-March 

Cost: $75 (early bird) 

Ages: 4-15 (boys and girls!) 

Each paid participant receives: a Rockets jersey for games, a FREE ticket 

to a Houston Rockets game. 

Fall Soccer league registration is open! 

Dates: Late January-March 

Ages: 3-8 (co-ed) 

Each participant will receive a game jersey, shirts and socks. 

For more information go to: www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913! 


Copperfield Dolphins Swim Team 

Open to Surrounding neighborhoods 

Come swim with us! Founded in 1980, we are the longest running, 

family-oriented neighborhood swim team in the area and we invite your 

family to join us. Swimmers of all levels and ages 4-18 can swim any 

or all strokes during our April-June season. Beginners welcomed and 

additional swimmers have discounted fees. 

REGISTER: March 1 st at www.Copperfield.swimtopia.com 

FACEBOOK: ‘Copperfield Dolphins Swim team’ 

Spring SOCCER Sign Ups - Cy-fair/ 

Tomball Registration - Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 

4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 6, 2019. FFPS is a nonprofit 

youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports 

experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown 

to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS 

offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice per week, a 

full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time and play every 

position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are 

required. Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save): 

Now through Feb. 5 th : $117 Feb 6 th through Mar 5 th : $122 

Mar 6 th through Mar 19 th : $127 Mar 20 th until teams full: $132 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform 

(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields 

and background checks on all volunteers. Coaches will call players 

to schedule practice by April 2 nd . Practice times and location will be 

determined by the coach and team. The schedule includes eight games, 

played locally on Saturdays, April 6 th to May 25 th . Our Cy-Fair North 

league plays at Matzke Elementary (13102 Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair South 

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league plays at Windfern School of Choice 12630 Windfern Rd). Our 

Cy-Fair West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950 W Little York). 

Our Tomball League plays at Rosehill United Methodist Church (21022 

Rosehill Church Rd). For more information, maps of all locations or to 

sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

Cy-Fair Sports Association 

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, 

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

Ladies Golf 

A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No 

handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve 

your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday 

mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com 

or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515. 

Netball Clubs 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and 

learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also 

looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball 

club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook 

page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or 

contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

Westside Golf League 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join 

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Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 

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HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

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Sunday,February 24, 2019, 7 PM 

The Promenade Series 

Rob Landes’ Annual Valentine’s Special Event - Tuesday, 

February 12, 2019, 3 PM 

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The Free Children’s Series 

JAWAD presents Drum & Strum - Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11 AM 

Residency Series 

17 th Annual “A World of Song” 

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 7:30 PM 

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HISTORY OF VALENTINE’S DAY 

According to church tradition St. Valentine was a priest near Rome in 

about the year 270 A.D. At that time the Roman Emperor Claudius-II 

had issued an edict forbidding marriage Claudius felt that married men 

were more emotionally very attached to their families and thus, will not 

make good soldiers. So to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage. 

Valentine, a bishop, seeing the trauma of young lovers, met them in a 

secret place and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. Claudius 

learned of this “friend of lovers” and had him arrested. The emperor, 

impressed with the young priest’s dignity and conviction, attempted 

to convert him to the roman gods, to save him from certain execution. 

Valentine refused to recognize Roman Gods and even attempted to 

convert the emperor, knowing the consequences fully. On February 24, 

270 A.D., Valentine was executed. 

While Valentine was in prison awaiting his fate, he came in contact with 

his jailer, Asterius, who had a blind daughter. Asterius requested him to 

heal his daughter. Through his faith he miraculously restored the sight 

of Asterius’ daughter. Just before his execution, he asked for pen and 

paper from his jailor and signed a farewell message to her “From Your 

Valentine,” a phrase that lived ever after. 

Valentine thus become a Patron Saint and spiritual overseer of an annual 

festival. The festival involved young Romans offering women they 

admired and wished to court, handwritten greetings of affection on 

February 14. The greeting cards acquired St.Valentine’s name. 

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The Valentine’s Day card spread with Christianity and is now celebrated 

all over the world. One of the earliest card was sent in 1415 by Charles, 

Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was a prisoner in the Tower of 

London. The card is now preserved in the British Museum. 

GIFT IDEAS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 

• Talk with your loved one and gift at-least half of the money you would 

spend for the gifts, to missionaries or for the poor. You will have the best 

of feelings inside you. 

• Pack a Chocolate Box with heart-printed wrapping paper and sign it 

with a tag. 

• Copy (or write) a love poem on a good letter pad and express your 

special thoughts. You can also add it on with any other gifts that you 

are planning to give. You could also send a free virtual greeting, because 

they are very popular now and one expects them at every occasion. 

• Material gifts are not the only things you can give, there could be better 

options. Plan out a special dinner with your sweetheart. It could be a 

candlelight or an open-air. But it has to be special in someway, otherwise 

the charm will be lost. If you do not have the option of making it special, 

plan for some sort of surprise that you can give right after the dinner. 

• Stuffed toys are more popular than ever and always a great gift for 

her. Check out the local stores, you will be surprised with the variety. 

• If you would like to spend lots of money, think about diamond necklaces. 

They have a lasting impression! 

• Flowers! Possibly the most widely used gift, yet never loses its color. 

Do not miss this wonderful occasion to present some lovely flowers to 

your love. Just drop in to your local florist. 

• Arrange for home-delivery of some freshly cooked food, like dishes of 

fish and include the message: “Just as fresh as my Love for you.” 

• Try to figure out if your love wants or requires something but has yet 

to buy it. If you have figured it out, you got it. It will be the best gift you 

can give. But careful, you must be dead sure that he or she is yet to get 

it for himself or herself. 

• Plan out the day someplace else or if you do not have much time, go 

for a drive to a not-so-crowded-place after work. Could be a great gift. 

• Buy a jack-in-the-box and fix your small love note on jack and have 

someone deliver your present to your love. The effect is electrifyingly 

surprising! 

• Buy a book or a CD on Love and then present it. 


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Recipes 

VALENTINE’S PIE 

You could make this on Valentine’s Day 

February 14 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 

1 cup confectioners’ sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 

1 (16 ounce) can cherry pie filling 

DIRECTIONS: 

In an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and the 

powdered sugar until combined. Add vanilla and beat 

2 minutes. Gently fold in whipped topping. 

Transfer mixture into the pie crust. Top the filling 

with the cherries. 

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

ONE POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1 onion, diced 

8 ounces ground beef 

4 cups chicken broth 

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 

3/4 cup canned white kidney beans, 

drained and rinsed 

3/4 cup canned kidney beans, 

drained and rinsed 

2 teaspoons chili powder 

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black 

pepper, to taste 

10 ounces elbows pasta 

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 

DIRECTIONS: 

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch 

oven over medium high heat. Add garlic, 

onion and ground beef, and cook until 

browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to 

crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. 

• Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, 

chili powder and cumin; season with salt and 

pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and stir in 

pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and 

simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 

13-15 minutes. 

• Remove from heat. Top with cheese and 

cover until melted, about 2 minutes. 

• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, 

if desired. 

This delicious recipe brought to you 

by Damn Delicious https://damndelicious. 

net/2014/03/15/one-pot-chili-mac-cheese/ 

RICH BANANA BREAD 

You could make this on National 

Banana Bread Day February 23 rd ! 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees 

C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large 

bowl, stir together the melted butter and 

sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. 

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir 

into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, 

fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. 

Spread evenly into the prepared pan. 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 cup butter, melted 

1 cup white sugar 

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

into the center of the loaf comes out clean. 

1/2 cup sour cream 

Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before 

1/2 cup chopped walnuts 

removing to a wire rack to cool completely. 

26 2 medium bananas, sliced 

Source: allrecipes.com February 2019 | Villages at Lakepointe Community Newsletter

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TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt of growth. 

Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, 

shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant. 

• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish mulch as needed. 

• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young tender growth. 

Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene. 

• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality 

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• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster. 

• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now. 

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