Copperfield January 2019

Community Newsletter
The official newsletter for the Villages of Copperfield...
Copperfield Place, Easton Commons, Middlegate,
Northmead, Southcreek, Southdown, and Westcreek.
Important Numbers... 3
Copperfield Place Village... 5
Easton Commons Village... 8
Middlegate Village... 8
Northmead Village... 10
Southcreek Village... 12
Southdown Village... 14
January 2019
Westcreek Village... 16
Teenage Job Seekers... 18
Honoring MLK, Jr 19
School News... 20
Libaray News. 36
Featured Recipes... 42
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COPPERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
HOURS
Tuesday: 12-6 PM
If you need any information,
please contact your
Thursday: 12-7 PM
management company.
Friday: 9 AM-1 PM
C.C.A. MANAGEMENT
Copperfield Important Numbers
COPPERFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
SCS Management Services, Inc. (281) 463-1777
7170 Cherry Park Dr., Houston, TX 77095
COPPERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER (281) 856-9060
15409 Willow River Dr., Houston, TX 77095 Fax (281) 856-9040
COPPERFIELD PLACE COMMERCIAL / EASTON COMMONS COMMERCIAL
Spectrum Association Management 832-500-2222
16690 Park Row, Houston, Texas 77084 contact@spectrumam.com
COPPERFIELD PLACE VILLAGE • MIDDLEGATE VILLAGE
SCS Management
7170 Cherry Park Drive, Houston, TX 77095 (281) 463-1777
EASTON COMMONS VILLAGE • NORTHMEAD VILLAGE
SOUTHDOWN VILLAGE • WESTCREEK VILLAGE
Graham Mgmt Inc. (713) 334-8000
2825 Wilcrest, Suite 600, Houston, Texas 77042 fax (713) 334-5055
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SECURITY
Emergency (Fire, Ambulance, Sheriff) 9-1-1
Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch - Option 6 (713) 221-6000
Copperfield HCSO Satellite Office (message only) (832) 593-7159
Copperfield Crime Watch (Contact your management company)
http://www.copperfield.org/watch.php
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TRASH / WATER
Waste Corp (281) 368-8397
Water/Sewer - MUD 163 & 264 - Severn Trent Env. (281) 579-4500
Water/Sewer - MUD 162, 179, 186 & 208 - H20 Consulting (281) 861-6215
WCID 145 - H2O Consulting (281) 861-6215
COPPERFIELD SCHOOLS
Fiest Elem. (281) 463-5838
Birkes Elem. (281) 345-3300
Copeland Elem. (281) 856-1400
Holmsley Elem. (281) 463-5885
Lowery Elem. (281) 463-5900
Owens Elem. (281) 463-5915
Aragon Middle School (281) 856-5100
Labay Middle School (281) 463-5800
Cy Falls High School (281) 856-1000
Langham Creek High School (281) 463-5400
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Lost & Found Pets (Copperfield Comm.Center) (281) 856-9060
www.copperfield.org
Centerpoint Energy (to report burned out street lights) (713) 207-2222
Harris County Animal Control (281) 999-3191
Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222
Langham Creek YMCA (281) 859-6143
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COPPERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
12-6 PM
12-7 PM
9 AM-1 PM
9 AM-1 PM
If you need any information, please contact your
management company.
C.C.A. MANAGEMENT
happy new year!
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COPPERFIELD DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
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
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March 1 st
COYOTES IN COPPERFIELD
Coyotes have been sighted in many of the subdivisions in the Copperfield
area at night and before dawn. Please protect your pets. They
should not be left unattended after dark, even in their own enclosed
yard as coyotes can jump or scale a 6-7 ft fence.
COPPERFIELD WEBSITE
Will you be going away and want the Sheriff’s Department to check
on your home while you’re gone? If so, you can print a Vacation Watch
Form from the website. Simply go to www.copperfield.org and follow
the link to the Online Forms and Documents. Other forms on the site
include Architectural Control Committee Applications and a Deputy
Request Form.
The site also includes a Lost/Found Pet page, listings of local area daycares
and places of worship, schedule of upcoming Board of Director
meetings and information on each of the Villages of Copperfield, as
well as links to other area organizations, schools, etc.
If you have a comment or suggestion on the website, you can email us
at webmaster@copperfield.org.
STREETLIGHT NOT WORKING?
Make a note of the ID number and call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222.
WOMEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY
PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
CWC is a non-profit service organization that gives back to the Cy-Fair
community. All the funds raised by the club are given to the community by
way of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, grants at Lone Star
College-CyFair and funds to other non-profits in our community as well.
Membership for the Cy-Fair Women’s www.cyfairwomensclub.org
Club is open to all ladies in
Northwest Houston/Cypress neighborhoods. We always meet the first
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COPPERFIELD CRIME WATCH
The Copperfield residents need to continue to call for any and all suspicious
activity you observe at any time, to the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency
number at 713-221-6000. For life threatening emergencies call 911.
Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on
in your neighborhood -whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter,
learning about an upcoming block party or hearing about a rash of car
break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us, we just
need an easier way to connect with them.
Please invite all residents to sign up for the Nextdoor.com APP for their
respective neighborhood.
The Copperfield Villages will get weekly posts from Sergeant
Adam Lightfoot (HCSO) to share information with their neighbors.
Reference websites:
www.copperfield.org/watch.php
www.harriscountyso.org/
www.crimereports.com
4 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

Copperfield Place Village NEWS
(CPV) A WORD FROM THE BOARD
The Board hopes everyone had a very blessed Christmas and New Years!!!
We hope the season brings hope, unity, peace and joy to all our friends
and family and to stay focused on the importance in starting the New
Year with a positive attitude towards the goals we set for ourselves for
the year. Again, with the winter in front of us, remember there are many
unfortunate people in our city who need food and shelter; so keep them
in your prayers and give to those organizations who open their hearts
and facilities to them if you have the opportunity.
Our Xmas decoration drive through for 1 st -3 rd place winners will be on
announced in the February issue.
For all new homeowners, WELCOME! The newsletter has all phone
numbers you may need as well as information and news throughout the
Villages of Copperfield. We urge you to read all your deed restrictions
which your should have received a copy at closing; however, you may
also obtain them by going through the website www.copperfield.org
or visit our management company SCS Management for any questions
you may have.
Remember that all assessment fees for the year 2019 are due by February
1 st . Your invoice was mailed mid-November and if you have not
received it, please contact SCS asap because after February 1 st late
charges can be added and considered past due.
Christmas lights and decorations must be removed by February 1 st .
They were all beautiful and made our neighborhood look wonderful.
Thank you for all your efforts!
POOL AND PARKS:
POOL: As you know is closed. Again, we must remind everyone that cameras
will pick up any illegal activity at all times in the pool and park area.
POOL TRESPASSING: Jumping over the fence when the pool is closed is
trespassing and illegal. IF YOU ARE IN THE POOL WHEN CLOSED WE WILL
CONSIDER YOU TO BE TRESPASSING AND THE SHERIFF’S DEPT. WILL BE
CONTACTED! CAMERAS ARE ACTIVATED 24/7.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS, CALL AND REPORT IT! Program
your phone for the non-emergency phone number to the Sheriff’s department
(713-221-6000) or crimes in progress dial 911. You do not have
to give out your name.
GREEN BELT AND PARK:
GREENBELT AND PARK AREA TRASH: Did you know that there are trash
bins in these areas for your convenience? Please be considerate and help
keep these areas free from trash.
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ILLEGAL PARKING: No parking in the Pool/Park area is allowed after
9 PM. We will begin towing any vehicle seen after hours at the owners’
expense. It does not matter if you are a homeowner or a guest visiting
the homeowner. It is illegal and considered trespassing. If you notice a
suspicious car or cars parked after hours, contact the non emergency
sheriff department so a deputy can be dispatched. You do not have
to give out your name when calling. The number is 713- 221-6000,
prompt 6.
ILLEGAL VEHICLE STREET PARKING OR ABANDONMENT:
Vehicles must be parked legally on the roadway and facing the correct
direction for the side of the road which it is parked on. Additionally the
below apply: 1) Must park within 18 inches of the curb with BOTH right
side wheels, which means you CANNOT park FACE IN in a cul de sac.
This is parking at an angle where prohibited. 2) Must park no closer
than 15 feet from a fire hydrant on either side of said hydrant. 3) Must
park no closer than 30 feet on the approach side of a stop sign at an
intersection. 4) Must not block any driveways with any part of the vehicle.
Additionally, any vehicle which is over 5 years old and has been
parked for longer than 48 hours without moving, can be considered an
abandoned vehicle and is subject to stickering and being towed after
48 hours under the sticker notice without being removed. If you have
an old vehicle parked in the street, which is not in use, please consider
moving it into your garage or making other arrangements for it.
CRIME WATCH: Report any suspicious behavior.
Report it to the Harris County Sheriff’s
dispatcher. You do not have to leave
a name or number. Call 713-221-6000 #6.
CRIMES IN PROGRESS CALL 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 713-221-6000
and prompt 6.
Report any strange activity you see by
calling the Sheriff’s Department! Nothing
is too small to report. You pay the
Department to help keep our neighborhood
safe; therefore, it is up to you to report any
strange activity in your neighborhood!
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GET INVOLVED! If you want to be aware of what is happening in your neighborhood
as far as crime, the Sheriff’s department posts news or important
information in the new website created for the various neighborhoods!
Join in by registering at nextdoor.com. Lost and found, contractor
referrals, news etc. can be posted or found here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Panhandlers and solicitation is becoming
a more frequent issue through out Copperfield and surrounding neighborhoods!
It is important that you keep safe by locking your doors and
vehicles to prevent any theft or break-ins! You can put a “no trespassing”
sign in front of your home so the law can enforce it on your property.
COMMUNITY CENTER IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a reminder the Community
Center will continue to handle baseball field reservations and room
reservations for parties or special events ONLY. They DO NOT handle pool
cards/issues! The phone number is 281-856-9060 and days of operation
are as follows: Tuesday: 12-6 PM, Thursday: 12-7 PM, Friday: 9 AM-1
PM and Saturday: 9 AM-1 PM.
DEED RESTRICTIONS VIOLATIONS
NOTE: SCS continues to do drive throughs within our sub-division on
specific dates and times. They will continue to handle anything pertaining
to deed restrictions and violations. The Board does not do the drive
through inspections nor send out the deed restrictions letters. If you
need a copy of the deed restrictions you may obtain from SCS or you can
also obtain same from the Copperfield Website (www.copperfield.org).
NOTE: ACC Forms are available at SCS offices for house paint colors,
roof changes, building structures, etc which must be approved by the
Architectural Control Committee before proceeding with any changes
pertaining to your property.
DO NOT DISREGARD DEED RESTRICTION LETTERS! Important that you
read and act accordingly. If you think you received this in error, please
contact SCS immediately. Repeated cites or non-compliance letters will
automatically incur a fee against your account.
Contact SCS Monday-Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) for any deed restrictions, CPV
issues or questions at phone 281-463-1777.
EXAMPLES OF DEED RESTRICTIONS:
IMPORTANT!!!! ILLEGAL PARKING - DO NOT PARK YOUR VEHICLE WHERE
IT FACES THE WRONG DIRECTION OR BLOCKING OTHERS DRIVEWAY.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Department is monitoring this violation
throughout the neighborhood and repeated violators can be ticketed!
FENCING: Check your fencing and repair if boards are loose or missing!
Animals can either come in or out of your yard if boards are missing on
to the street or green belt.
GARBAGE CANS MUST BE STORED OUT OF SIGHT! Garbage pick up is
scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays. In the evening, please remove
trashcans from the street after pickup! Put trash out the night before
and not 2-3 days prior to pickup!
REMEMBER XMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY will fall on a Tuesday; therefore,
trash will be picked on the following pick up day, which will be on Friday.
Put trash out the night before and not 2-3 days prior to pickup! If you have
issues or questions as to why your trash is not being picked up, contact SCS.
No boats, trailers, commercial trucks or inoperable vehicles are allowed
in driveways or street and are against deed restriction violations! You will
be charged a fee if you have been cited before for the same offense or
for repeated violations. This offense creates emergency vehicles access
ability at times and therefore considered a serious violation.
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EASTON COMMONS Village NEWS
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(EC) SANTA’S
ANNUAL VISIT TO
EASTON COMMONS
On Saturday, December 1 st , Santa
arrived at the Easton Commons park with the help of our Cy-
Fair Volunteer Fire Department. After visiting with the children,
checking their lists and taking family pictures, the fire truck
whisked Santa on his merry way. Hot chocolate and donuts were
enjoyed by all.
Thank you to Santa and the fire department for taking time out
of their busy schedules to help make this annual event a success.
(EC) BOARD OPENING &
ANNUAL HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2019 at the
Copperfield Community Center at 15409 Willow River Drive. The meeting
will begin at 6 PM. Please come and encourage your neighbors to
do so as well. If you cannot attend, please mail in your proxy’s so we
can obtain quorum and hold a meeting.
With every new year, there is always one officer’s term coming to an
end. Easton Commons has three Board members, who voluntarily
commit to a three year term to attend meetings, write newsletters
and assist managing the neighborhood’s needs. If you are interested
in volunteering your time to your community, please contact Graham
Management to give them your name at 713-334-8000.
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(EC) VOLUNTEERS AND COMMITTEES
Your community is in need of volunteers to serve
on committees such as:
• Bird Watch Committee
• Pool Committee
• Park Committee
• Kiosk Sign Committee
• Newsletter Committee
If you are interested in volunteering your time to your community,
please contact Graham Management to give them your name at
713-334-8000.
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EASTON COMMONS Village NEWS
(EC) TRASH PICK UP SERVICE
All Residents must have an account with WCA for trash pickup. If you do
not have an account with WCA, your trash will no longer be picked up.
Trash pickup days are Tuesdays for trash and Fridays for trash and
recycling. Have waste ready at the curb for collection no later than 7
AM. Residents may purchase a trash receptacle from any hardware
store. Recycling boxes may be requested from WCA, additional boxes
may be purchased from them as well. WCA Phone# 281-766-1914.
WCA observed Holidays are New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Trash
pickup will resume on the following trash collection day.
In order to keep the neighborhood appealing to potential buyers, increase
curb appeal and deter vandalism we ask that trash be placed
at the curb no earlier than the evening before scheduled pick up and
trash cans be removed the same day. If you have lawn service, please
request the lawn clippings to be hauled away or have them placed in
a location that cannot be seen from the street.
(EC) EGRET AND HERON ADVISORY
As I’m sure many of you are already aware,
Easton Commons became a nesting area
for egrets and herons this past spring and
summer. Egrets, herons and other migratory
birds are protected by international
treaty and it’s illegal for residents to harass
or harm the birds once they lay eggs.
Therefore, because the condition of nesting
areas creates extremely unattractive
and unsanitary conditions that can have
a negative impact on property values, we
want all of the community to be aware of the issue so that the birds’
return can be prevented in the spring of 2019.
Any home with mature trees is a potential nesting site for these birds
but they especially like oak trees with touching canopies. Prevention is
crucial - when the birds first arrive in spring, they are somewhat nervous
and more easily scared away. The absolute critical time period is between
when the first bird is spotted in the area until the first egg is laid
in a nest. This is the crunch time when you have the only opportunity
to scare the birds away and to disrupt the problem.
Putting visual deterrents in trees is recommended before nest building
begins. You can also scare off birds with noisemakers, water sprayers
and other non-lethal devices. Neighbors are advised to check their
trees daily and remove the start of any nest. Once birds begin sitting
on the nest, eggs are probably present and birds cannot be harassed.
Watch for Signs - Night herons are the first to migrate in mid-February.
While not usually a nuisance, the presence of night herons lets other
migrating birds know they’ve found a good place to nest. It is important
for the entire neighborhood to act together. Our hope is migrating birds
eventually make their rookery in trees away from residential homes.
Below is a list of possible tools and tactics you can use to deter migratory
birds from nesting on your property. Experts say a variety of
deterrents works best. Just remember - do not harm birds or eggs.
Trim your trees - Remove dead wood. Thin tree canopy to allow
sunlight between limbs and other trees. Experts say this is the most
effective step you can take.
Visual deterrents - Hang aluminum pie plates, Mylar balloons, beach
balls with shiny streamers or other moving objects in large trees before
mid-Feb.
Noisemakers - Pump-style air horns, whistles, clappers and even
children’s toys are effective. Make as much noise as possible aimed
at the bird.
Bright lights - High-intensity flashlights, strobe lights, flashing holiday
lights can be effective.
Water sprayers - Power sprayers and pump-style toy water shooters
can help. Homemade PVC pipe sprayers can help reach tall tree limbs.
Pool poles - Telescoping pool safety poles can be used to reach and
remove early nesting material.
MIDDLEGATE Village NEWS
(MG) ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Did you receive your Middlegate Assessment statement? Check your
mail for a paper bill. Note that payment is due January 1, 2019.
Assessment payment covers many expenses incurred by Middlegate.
Pool, parks, mowing, irrigation repairs and playground repairs are
among the many expenses that HOA fees cover. For more complete list,
go to SCS Go site and select resources tab. You can review budget items
there. You’re always welcome to attend monthly HOA meetings too,
where you can inquire about these expenses and the services provided.
If you have assessment billing questions, contact SCS Management
Services, Inc. at 281-500-7118.
(MG) WHY TRIM TREES?
Safety of everyone walking or driving near a mature tree.
It’s a good idea to inspect the larger, older trees on your property
to assess the integrity of the larger branches. If any look in need of
removal, plan to have the tree pruned. Keep in mind that Middlegate
deed restrictions require that all lots be kept in a sanitary, healthful,
safe and attractive condition.
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MIDDLEGATE Village NEWS
When you see trees in Middlegate parks or cul-de-sac islands that need
pruning, contact SCS.
Peter J. Bedker, Joseph G. O’Brien and Manfred M. Mielke of the USDA
Forest Service write that all landscape and shade trees require pruning
at some time during their life. They advise to protect people and
property by removing dead or hazardous branches such as weak or
narrow-angled tree branches that overhang homes, parking areas
and sidewalks.
(MG) FIRETRUCKS NEED THE CLEARANCE
The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department is requesting assistance in
addressing low hanging tree branches. Kenny Grayson, CFVFD Assistant
Chief, says that the department’s equipment needs fourteen feet
vertical clearance from curb-to-curb. He said that the department’s
tallest truck that can reach a roof on a second story house measures
thirteen-feet one-inch tall. The extra clearance would allow for limbs
that hang lower following a rainstorm.
When a truck encounters a heavy tree limb that blocks the truck’s passage,
the crew can stop the truck and proceed on foot to the emergency.
The extra time required for the approach to emergency site and the need
to stretch the hose, can impact the effectiveness of the firefighters. If a
truck does not stop in time then hits a limb that damages the truck, the
truck will require repair. Before returning that truck to service, following
repair it would need to be re-inspected. During that downtime, that
truck would not be useable to make calls. Let’s keep our streets clear
for safe passage of our fire department.
(MG) DISCOURAGE HERONRIES
Why is this important? Since 2014, heronries have formed in trees in
parks and on homeowner’s properties in Copperfield. Heronries have
caused a playground to close for several months and have disrupted
mail delivery to a cluster mailbox about a mile away. There has been
a steep learning curve in understanding the birds and their choice of
nesting places. Since the birds are legally protected, they must not be
harmed. Trimming of trees can be done when no migratory birds are
present. For a tree that had housed a heronry or could become a heronry
in spring, pruning is typically done during the winter months. Caution:
Once a migratory bird nests and lays eggs, usually in the spring, those
birds must be left alone and that tree left alone till any protected bird in
that tree has left for good, perhaps as late as October. So keep an eye on
your calendar and an eye to the clusters of trees in your neighborhood.
Discourage formation of heronries near homes.
Texas Parks and Wildlife notes that heronries, nesting areas of herons,
egrets and other associated migratory birds can be offensive and thus
unpopular, when they are located near human habitation.
Some heronries are considered nuisances when located adjacent to
residential areas because of noise, odor, concern about possible health
hazards: broken eggs, decomposing birds, associated parasitic insects
and diseases. Also, heronries may produce accumulation of excrement
on nearby plants and soil. Young adult birds may land in trees bordering
driveways and yards near the heronry and their excrement can fall
upon parked vehicles, yard equipment, lawn furniture and rooftops.
A potential nest-site is usually densely vegetated with a closed canopy
of shrubs and trees 15 to 30 feet high and a dense undergrowth of
saplings, vines and herbaceous plants. Such a site can be made unattractive
by thinning the vegetation to provide spaces between trees and
by the removal of undergrowth vegetation. Dramatic changes are not
necessary and such modifications of a potential nesting area usually
produce longer lasting prevention than other methods.
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NORTHMEAD VILLAGE NEWS
(NM) Add us to your 2019 Calendar! HOA Board Meeting
Schedule, 1/23/19, 3/27/19, 5/22/19, 7/24/19 & 9/25/19
Meetings of the Northmead Village Board of Directors are held the
fourth Wednesday every other month and we encourage all residents
to attend the meetings, either to address the Board or just to listen
and know what is going on. The executive session begins at 6-6:30 PM
with the open session starting at 6:30 PM. The meetings are held at the
Copperfield Community Center located at 15409 Willow River Drive.
All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings. If
you have a specific item that you would like to address with the Board,
you may call Graham Management at 713-334- 8000 or email them at
tracyg@grahammanagementhouston.com to be added to the agenda.
(NM) NORTHMEAD HOA ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
AND BOARD MEETING - MARCH 27, 2019
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the Northmead Village Community Association
will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Copperfield
Community Center located at 15409 Willow River Drive.
(NM) THE NORTHMEAD HOA BOARD NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Northmead HOA Board enjoys putting on our special events during
the year like: The Easter Egg Hunt, Pool Party, Yard of the Month,
Movie in the Park and Christmas Decorating Contest but we need volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Teresa Prather
at teresa_prather@yahoo.com. Our next event is the Easter Egg Hunt
scheduled for Saturday, April 6 th or Saturday, April 13 th .
(NM) 2018 NORTHMEAD HOA 2019 ASSESSMENT,
DUE BY JANUARY 1, 2019.
It’s that time again! 2019 annual assessment bill has gone out so if you
didn’t receive it, give Graham Management a call.
• The easiest and fastest way to pay is online. Go to: www.grahammanagementhouston.com.
You can pay online using either a credit card or
an eCheck.
• The bill you receive will also include a return envelope for those paying
by mail and the address is: Payment Lockbox, P.O. Box 879, Richmond,
TX, 77406-0022.
• If you use your own online bill payment system, please be sure
to update the remittance address as this is a new address.
• Please be sure to include your account number on your check.
• Make your check payable to Northmead Village
Community Association.
Residents may also choose to make 3 partial payments to Northmead
Village Community Association after you get the bill. There will be no late
fees as long as it’s paid in full by 1/31/19. It will be your responsibility to
keep track of the payments you make to ensure the balance is paid in full
by the due date. If you anticipate a problem paying your assessment by the
due date, please contact Graham Management to work out a payment plan
BEFORE your account becomes delinquent. Unpaid accounts are subject
to interest and additional collection costs. Save yourself additional fees
by contacting Graham Management at 713-334-8000.
(NM) CRIME WATCH
The Copperfield Villages monthly Crime Watch meeting has been converted
to a ‘virtual’ delivery of the crime watch statistics due to the low turnout at
meetings and lack of interest from the public to attend. Sergeant Lightfoot
(HCSO) is posting monthly data via Nextdoor.com along with notable arrest
info and tips monthly.
(NM) DEED RESTRICTIONS ISSUES
Educate yourself with the deed restrictions for our community. They are
available for reading or download on the community website, under Documents
and Forms, www.northmeadvillage.org/docs.html.
(NM) HOME IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Spring is on its way and so if you are doing some spring cleaning and
planning changes to your home, remember to check in with Graham
Management on home improvement and painting projects. Home Improvement
Requirements are available for reading or download on the
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www.northmeadvillage.org/docs.html. Before making improvements
or changes that may be impacted by our deed restrictions, you can call
Graham Management at 713-334-8000 for assistance. They will be happy
to advise you and provide forms needed for approval of your renovation.
Remember that you (the owner) are responsible for the cost of removing
or redoing any unapproved changes.
(NM) NORTHMEAD VILLAGE WEBSITE
Be sure to check out the Northmead Village website for all the latest news
and information. There is great information on the Northmead Website
featuring upcoming fun neighborhood events, pictures of past events,
HOA meeting dates, agendas and minutes, forms to remodel or paint your
house, bylaws and pool and park information. You can find it here: www.
northmeadvillage.org.
(NM) JOIN THE CROWD ON NEXTDOOR.COM
Register at www.nextdoor.com. It only takes a few seconds to get up to
date and checking out what is going on in the neighborhood. You can sell
items, find lost pets, read a weekly share from Sgt. Lightfoot at the Sheriff’s
office and get recommendations. It’s a great way to stay in touch with what
goes on day to day. Join us!
(NM) TRASH PICK UP SERVICE
All residents must have an account with WCA for trash pick-up, if you do
not have an account with WCA, your trash will no longer be picked up.
Contact WCA at 281-776-1924. Trash pick- up days are Tuesday for trash
and Friday for trash and recycling. Please pick up your trashcan after you
trash has been picked up, failure to do so may result in a violation of the
deed restrictions.
(NM) WCA-RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION INFORMATION
PHONE 281-766-1914
All Residents must have an account with WCA for trash pickup. If you do
not have an account with WCA, your trash will not be picked up.
Per the WCA contract the trash pickup for Northmead Village is Tuesdays
and Fridays (along with recycling). Have waste ready at the curb for collection
no later than 7 AM. Residents may purchase a trash receptacle from
any hardware store. Recycling cans may be requested from WCA, additional
cans may be purchased from them as well. WCA Phone 281-766-1914.
WCA observed Holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Trash pickup will
resume on the following trash collection day.
In order to keep the neighborhood appealing to potential buyers, increase
curb appeal and deter vandalism we ask that trash be placed at the curb no
earlier than the evening before scheduled pick up and trash cans be removed
the same day. If you have lawn service, please request the lawn clippings
to be hauled away or have them placed at the curb not on the sidewalk.
• Refuse must be in bags or cans, weighing no more than 40 pounds.
• Tree branches, brush, shrubs and fencing must be tied in bundles, weighing
no more than 40 pounds and being no longer than 4 feet in length.
• Branches may be no wider than 3 inches in diameter to avoid damaging
equipment.
• Per Federal law, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning units must
be drained of all Freon and have an accompanying bill verifying Freon
has been drained.
• ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor
oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor, hazardous/toxic
chemicals or material, construction material, no more than 1 room of
carpeting, bundled and less than 40 pounds. Items not collected will be
tagged explaining reason for non-collection.
Recycle Collection Guidelines: The following items are accepted in our
curbside recycling program:
Paper: Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, Junk Mail, Envelopes, Office Paper,
Construction Paper, Colored Paper, Folders, Paper Bags, Phone Books,
Holiday Cards and Greeting Cards
Cardboard: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes, Paperboard Boxes
(cereal, soda/beer, egg, shoe boxes)
Containers: Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans, Steel Cans, Empty Aerosol Cans,
Aluminum Foil, Plastics #1-#5 & #7 (milk, soda, water, juice, shampoo,
detergent, pool supplies, pet food), Metal Pots and Pans, Copper, Scrap
Metal (nails, screws, gutters), Milk and Juice Cartons, aseptic packages
Commonly Mistaken Unacceptable Material: PLASTIC BAGS, STYROFOAM,
GLASS, Wrapping Paper, Used Pizza Boxes, Coat Hangers, Paint and Solvent
Containers, Light Bulbs, Mirrors, Windows, Dishes and Cups, Pyrex Pans,
Wet or Soiled Paper, Paper Towels, Facial and Toilet Tissue, Disposable
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NORTHMEAD VILLAGE NEWS
(NM) EGRETS AND NIGHT HERONS ARE GONE FOR NOW!
This is an absolute critical time period is between the first birds being spotted
in the area and the first egg being laid in a nest. Any home with mature trees
is a potential nesting site for these birds. Please trim your trees. Remove
deadwood. Thin tree canopy to allow sunlight between limbs and other trees.
Experts say this is the most effective step you can take. The Egrets and Night
Herons were in Easton Commons Village this year and in Middlegate Village
last year. Egrets, Night Herons and other migratory birds are protected by
international treaty, it’s illegal for residents to harass or harm the birds once
they lay eggs and the HOA can’t help you!
SOUTHCREEK VILLAGE NEWS
(SC) MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Hello to all Copperfield Southcreek - we the Board hope that all had a Very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. By now everyone should have gotten
the HOA Dues bill, please make sure this gets paid by the end of January.
We would like to start off this year by saying thanks to all the residents in
Southcreek who maintain and keep our home values up. This year we will
be stricter than ever in regard to home maintenance - so if you do happen to
get a letter from the management Company, please take care of it promptly,
the best way is to just maintain your home as this will pay off in the long run.
Also, thanks to all who decorated their house for the Holiday Season and
thanks to the three winners which will be named in February newsletter.
(SC) TRASH DAYS
Please be courteous to your fellow Neighbor and do not block the sidewalks
with trashcans, debris or vehicles. It creates a safety hazard because
walkers are force to walk in the street. Violations can be issued for blocking
sidewalks. Also, please store all coolers, trash cans etc behind your fence,
not so your neighbor can see them.
(SC) BOARD MEETINGS
Please be aware that the Copperfield Southcreek Board meetings have been
changed to the third Wednesday of each month. Please feel free to stop
by the Autumn Laurel Pool at 6 PM and see what is going on in Southcreek.
(SC) POOL PARKING
When visiting any of the parks in Southcreek, please be courteous to the
neighbor’s when parking in the street and obey all posted signs.
(SC) STREET PARKING
Please be courteous to your neighbor and not block access to their homes
when parking vehicles/trailers in the street for a short period of time. There
have been complaints and this could be cause for a violation.
(SC) TOWN SQUARE WEBSITE
Please be aware that Town Square is the official site for Southcreek, so if
you have not already done so, you may register your Town Square account
by going online to: https://app.townsq.io. You will need your account
number found on your Southcreek annual statement which was mailed
out in November to complete the registration. If you need additional
help, contact PMG at 713-329-7011.
(SC) DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS
Please do not ignore deed restriction letters sent to your residence about
deed restriction violations. Doing so can subject the property owner to a
$35 charge per CERTIFIED letter if not settled by the homeowner in the time
noted in the letter. Associa (PMG) manages this process and should be contacted
if you require assistance in complying. Associa (PMG) will work with
you to get the violation resolved, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICITONS EVERY HOMEOWNER AGREED TO ABIDE
BY, SOME VIOLATIONS CAN BE CURED VIA THE ASSOCIATIONS SELF HELP
RESTRICTION. The Association can hire a contractor to repair THESE VIO-
LATIONS and charge THE COST OF THIS SERVICE back to the Home Owner.
The South Creek Village Community Association takes these violations very
seriously and strives to keep up the South Creek standards for attractive,
well maintained homes. If you should receive a violation, please take this
seriously and CORRECT the violation. If the violation is not CORRECTED, the
Southcreek Village Community Association will BE FORCED turn it over to its
legal representatives. Once that happens all future expenses are born by the
homeowner. There is a charge of $125 AND UP FOR EACH LETTER. Please note
that The Southcreek Village Community Association does not want to make
the violations public. We are here to protect everybody’s property values.
Please don’t disregard the letters, work with us to maintain property values
and to keep Southcreek looking great, a place where everyone wants to live.
(SC) HARRIS COUNTY MUD DISTRICTS
Have questions about your water service? Most of SCV is in Harris County
Municipal Utility District 208. The Harris County MUD 208 Board of Director’s
meet the third Friday of each month at Noon at the offices of H20 Consulting,
5870 Highway 6 North, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77084. Find out more at
www.harriscountymud208.com/news.html. Similar information for those
in MUD 186 can be found at www.hcmud186.com/meetings/index.html.
(SC) FACEBOOK
Southcreek has joined the social network and is now on Facebook. Come
check us out at facebook.com/Southcreek.
(SC) REPORTING ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
There are two ways to report suspicious activity. You can use the iWatch
Harris County App. You can also call the Sheriff’s Department non-emergency
number, 713-221-6000.
iWATCH HARRIS COUNTY is a smart phone app designed to work with
Android and iPhones. It allows citizens to report any persons or activities.
Any tips can remain anonymous or citizens have the option to disclose their
identity. Additional information is available at iwatchharriscounty.com.
(SC) PARKS CLOSE AT SUNSET EACH DAY
The Parks in our neighborhood close at dark. The Sheriff Department has
requested that anyone who sees activity in one of our parks after dark,
should report the activity to the Sheriff’s Department. Please call 713-221-
6000 and once the recording starts, press “1.” Inform “dispatch” that you
are reporting a suspicious person or suspicious activity in the Southcreek
Village Park. You may request that the officer stop by your residence after
the incident has been checked out, by letting the dispatch officer know
this when you report the incident.
(SC) STREETLIGHTS OUT?
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the pole
number, as well as the nearest Street address and call 713-207-2222.
(SC) TRASH & RECYCLING PICKUP
Southcreek trash pickup is on Tuesdays and Fridays. Southcreek has backdoor
pickup. This means that our trashcans may be placed at the back of
our driveway. We do not have to have our trashcans at the curb. Big items
such as yard clippings and tree branches should be placed at the curb.
Our deed restrictions state that all trash, including grass clippings, cannot
be on the curb until 6 PM the night before pickup and your trashcans must
be picked up from the curb by 6 PM, the day of pickup. So… you cannot
have trash on the curb until Monday and Thursday nights until 6 PM and
everything must be removed from the curb by 6 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays.
This includes any bags that contain lawn clippings. If you have
a lawn service, have them place the bags behind your fence and not
leave the clippings on the curb.
Our recycling day is Tuesday. Please have your recycling bin at the curb
by 7 AM on Tuesdays. Please pick up your recycling by 6 PM on Tuesdays
to comply with our deed restrictions.
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SOUTHDOWN VILLAGE NEWS
(SD) VISIT FROM SANTA
It was a fun time for all as we welcomed Santa to Southdown Village. He was met
with a lot of warm smiles and big hugs from kids of all ages excited to see him.
Everyone enjoyed cookies, holiday crafts and treats from Santa. Our resident professional
photographers, Terry and Samitra Thomas volunteered their photography
talents to capture these moments free of charge to our residents. Susan McLeroy
our SD Social Chairman with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Gary Greene
coordinated and hosted the event. Special thanks to our Southdown Village HOA
for sponsoring this fun holiday event and to Rita at the Community Center for all
her help. Santa hopes to see everyone in Southdown Village next year. We wish all
our Copperfield neighbors a wonderful and Happy New Year!
(SD) TRASH PICK UP SERVICE
Trash pickup days are Tuesdays and Fridays and recycling is collected on Tuesday. Have waste ready at the curb for collection no later than 7 AM.
Residents may purchase a trash receptacle from any hardware store. Recycling bins may be requested from WCA; additional boxes may be purchased
from them as well. WCA Phone 281-766-1914.
WCA observed Holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Trash pickup will
resume on the following trash collection day.
All Residents must have an account with WCA for trash pickup. If you do not have an account with WCA, your trash will not be picked up.
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WESTCREEK VILLAGE NEWS
(WC) WESTCREEK BOARD
Meetings - 4 th Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Forest Heights Pool Meeting Room
WESTCREEK CRIME WATCH COMMITTEE
Meetings - 3 rd Monday at 6 PM
Forest Heights Pool Meeting Room
For next meeting, contact lberger@comcast.net.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Please add the following to your list of resolutions to make 2019 the best
year possible for our community:
• Be extra vigilant throughout the year but especially in January because
trends indicate a rise in crime during this month.
• Lock doors, windows, garages and vehicles at all times.
• Remove all valuables - purses, cell phones, briefcases, computers, passports,
navigation devices - from vehicles. Never leave guns in your vehicle.
• Park vehicles in the garage or driveway, not on the street, to help with
traffic flow and to keep our kids safe. There are some cul-de-sacs an emergency
vehicle such as a fire truck cannot access because of the vehicles
parked on the street blocking entry.
• Record serial numbers on electronics, bikes, lawn equipment & tools.
Etch name and address on items targeted by thieves.
• Take photos of expensive items and jewelry. This can help with the recovery
of stolen items brought to pawn shops.
• Westcreek Village is a no solicitation neighborhood so to report suspicious
individuals, vehicles or activity call the non-emergency number 713-221-6000
option #6. When possible, write down license plate numbers and a description
of the vehicle. Program the non-emergency Sheriff Department’s number in the
cell phone of all family members. See something suspicious, say something.
WESTCREEK LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Meetings - 2 nd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM
Location - Forest Heights Pool Meeting Room
The Westcreek Landscape Committee meets on the 2 nd Monday every
month. If you are interested in helping make a difference in our neighborhood
and would like to become part of the group, we welcome and
encourage your attendance and hope to see you there - there is always
room for you! Contrary to popular opinions we do not do the manual
labor!! We are a friendly group of decision makers!!!
Comments, suggestions or questions regarding common areas or other
landscape topics are always welcome. Please contact Graham Management
at 713-334-8000 - which will forward your message, request or information,
to the committee. A member will then get back with you to answer your
questions or concerns.
TIME FOR THANKS
With a new year comes the opportunity to recognize members of the Landscape
committee and to acknowledge appreciation. Jeff Harris has been
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Thank you to Julie Dablaing for her dedication to the monarch bed and the
Texas prairie bed. Both of these have been very successful projects. Thanks
also goes out to Bill Frere for his advice of what, where and when to plant
even if we are not in a meeting. Thank you to other committee members:
Janet Gingell, Virginia Duffy and Sheila Muldrow for their dedication and
commitment to helping to keep Westcreek looking nice. Thanks to LMS for
their generous donations during the year to support our Easter egg hunt
and Texas prairie bed. Thank you to the HOA Board for their support of our
many projects. And finally thank you to Kristi who never fails to answer all
of our questions promptly.
NIGHT OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Thanks to everyone that decorated their home and yards for the holiday -
there were several AWESOME and beautiful homes decorated throughout
Westcreek! Notable homes selected were as follows:
Best Door:
1. 7609 Gulf Isle 2. 17835 Mossy Ridge
Best House:
1. 17831 Mossy Ridge 2. 18007 Silver Ash Lane
Best All Around:
1. 7819 Pebble Run 2. 17802 Stoney Glade Court
3. 17923 Calm Brook
Great Job to everyone who decorated their homes! Thank you to the
neighborhood volunteers who assisted us this year. Please remember to
take down and store your outdoor holiday lighting and decorations no
later than the 15 th of this month.
2019 SCHEDULE
If you haven’t started a feeding calendar or outdoor care schedule or have
not transferred previous schedules to this years’ calendar then now would
be a good time to do so. A great lawn and garden fertilization schedule
(either conventional or organic) can be obtained online at www.ktrh.com/
articles/gardenline-fertilizer-schedule-478564. This can be used as a basis
for scheduling garden feedings as well as planting events or even vegetable
harvests that you can then record/track and ensure timely completion of.
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
If you have spent any time outdoors over the past several weeks surely you will have
noticed many beautiful butterflies, Monarch as well as others, that are on their way
south for the cooler months. We as homeowners need to take care and not allow
these visitors to become too comfortable as they pass through – many species of butterflies
are attracted to milkweed, which can be harmful to them. If you have planted
a tropical variety of milkweed to attract these visitors, unfortunately it does not die
off when temperatures grow cooler and a parasite can be passed on to the butterflies
that stay around our area due to the milkweed that is still available to them. Please
cut back any milkweed you may have growing in your garden areas. The Monarchs
will be encouraged to continue their journey southward for the winter if they cannot
find a plentiful food source. More information can be found via the following link:
www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/01/plan-save-monarch-butterflies-backfires.
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WESTCREEK VILLAGE NEWS
LAWN/GARDEN CARE
Reminder, cold nights will surely be upon us in January - so please be
prepared! If you have tropical plants or specimens that are sensitive to
temperatures near or below freezing, they will require special attention
if you intend to enjoy their presence come next spring and summer.
• Obtain or create frost covers or sheets (made of fabric, NOT plastic).
• Have the covers readily available to avoid delays if coverage is needed.
The very cold weather usually roars in with little warning.
• Be sure the root ball area of all plants is thoroughly protected with
mulch.
• Water plants thoroughly the night prior of cold weather, the moisture
actually protects the roots.
• Avoid anti-siphon valve damage! If you can, it pays to turn off the
water supply to your irrigation system completely when sub-freezing
temperatures threaten without having to interrupt supply to your entire
home. Adequate irrigation this time of year can usually be performed
manually only once weekly.
CLEAN-UP / PRUNING
• The ideal time to begin shrub/bush pruning is in late February. Early
to mid-February for Crape Myrtles, White Oaks and Azaleas is the ideal
time. Heavy pruning on Roses is also best in February, not January.
• Dead ground cover like Lantana if not already pruned back can be
pruned all the way to its base now as its root ball is still alive and will not
be spurred into new growth until mid-spring. Dead flowers in bedding
areas must be removed now if not already.
• Heavy tree trimming of Live Oaks, Pear or Elm trees should be performed
NOW, before mid-March, after the threat of freeze has left the
area for the season.
• DO NOT “TOP” cut the tree!
• Remember that if you know a large tree is dead due to disease or age
and will NOT be coming back come springtime, immediate removal is
recommended, regardless of the time of year.
COOL WEATHER PLANTING AND WORK
• Enrich soil in bedding areas now where new plants will be placed
come spring, before the plants and mulch are laid down in these areas.
• The cooler months are perfect for planting herbs that are best suited
for cooler months. Ideal herbs include Cilantro, Rosemary, French
Sorrel, all parsleys, Creeping winter savory or Chervil. Basil will NOT
do well at all in these cooler months!
• Cyclamen are great-looking flowers that do really well in the colder
months and can be found now until early February. These flowers
even do well in hot spring months in shaded areas, as long as they
are adequately watered. Pansies may also do well as long as they are
covered during a freeze.
• Quince (chaenomeles) are a hedge-type bush that provide beautiful
flowers, although they are like roses and come with thorns, so beware!
Calendula, Candytuft (iberis), English daisy (Bellis perennis), Heath
(don’t over-water these!) ornamental Kale, Snapdragons, Stock and
Viola are wonderful for the bedding and garden areas and all do well
in the cooler months.
• Heavy landscape work such as tree removal, lawn leveling, irrigation
installation or excavation work should be performed now before it
gets hot again.
EASTER EGG HUNT 2019 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!
The committee is in need of one or two residents to please step up and
chair the Easter Egg Hunt. This has been a successful project for the last
two years, but we can’t continue without volunteers. The Landscape
Committee will offer all support needed to make this a successful
event. Please contact kcole@grahammanagementhouston.com for
more information.
Copperfield Community Newsletter | January 2019
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18 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner was one of the
principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a prominent advocate of
nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation and racial discrimination in the 1950s
and 1960s helped convince many white Americans to support the cause of civil rights in
the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King became a symbol of protest in the
struggle for racial justice.
In 1957, King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), an organization
of black churches and ministers that aimed to challenge racial segregation. As
SCLC’s president, King became the organization’s dominate personality and its primary
intellectual influence. He was responsible for much of the organization’s fundraising, which
he frequently conducted in conjunction with preaching engagements in Northern churches.
SCLC sought to complement the NAACP’s legal efforts to dismantle segregation through the
courts, with King and other SCLC leaders encouraging the use of nonviolent direct action to
protest discrimination. These activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts.
“I Have a Dream”
King and other black leaders organized the 1963 March on Washington, a massive protest
in Washington, D.C. for jobs and civil rights. On August 28, 1963, King delivered the
keynote address to an audience of more than 200,000 civil rights supporters. His “I Have
a Dream” speech expressed the hopes of the civil rights movement in oratory as moving
as any in American history.
After his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement, high moral
leadership and the ability of Americans to address and overcome racial divisions. Perhaps
the most important memorial is the national holiday in King’s honor, designated by the
Congress of the United States in 1983 and observed on the third Monday in January, a
day that falls on or near King’s birthday of January 15 th .
INSPIRING QUOTES FROM
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader,
January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King Jr.’s words
have continued to resonate with
audiences, decades later. As the
country prepares to observe Martin
Luther King Day on Monday,
January 21st, here are some
inspiring MLK quotes to remind
us of life’s daily challenges and
accomplishments:
• “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do
that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
• “Love is the only force capable of transforming
an enemy to a friend.”
• “I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great
a burden to bear.”
• “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant
attitude.”
• “An individual has not started living until he can rise
above the narrow confines of his individualistic
concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
• “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things
in a great way”
• “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk,
if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you
do you have to keep moving forward.”
• “Those who are not looking for happiness are the most
likely to find it, because those who are searching forget
that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness
for others.”
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CyFair ISD Education News
WWW.CFISD.NET
IMPORTANT DATES
January 1 st -3 rd - Student/Staff Holiday
January 4 th - Professional Day
January 21 st - Student/Staff Holiday
CFISD BOARD APPROVES
2019-2020 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar committee’s
recommendations for the 2019-2020 instructional calendar during its
regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 10 th .
House Bill 1 (79 th Texas Legislature) mandates that instruction for the
school year may not begin before the fourth Monday in August. For
the 2019-2020 instructional year, the earliest start date is August 26 th
- which will serve as the first day of school.
In the fall semester of 2017, a calendar committee was organized to
develop calendars for both the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years.
The committee was made up of district-wide representation, including
teachers, parents, community members, campus administrators and
support staff. Developing both calendars at the same time allowed
the school Board to vote on next year’s calendar earlier than in past
years. The committee worked to construct the calendars using the
75,600 minutes needed to complete a school year now required by law.
The committee recommended a calendar to the school board that will
conclude the 2019-2020 school year on May 28, 2020.
In its meetings, the committee discussed various components of developing
the instructional calendars before arriving at a consensus.
The 2019-2020 calendar recommendation presented to the Board of
Trustees included:
Students begin school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019;
Labor Day, September 2, 2019, is a student/staff holiday;
A five-day Thanksgiving holiday (Nov. 25-29, 2019);
A 10-day winter break (Dec. 23, 2019-Jan. 3, 2020);
A five-day spring break March 9-13, 2020;
Good Friday, April 10, 2020, is a student/staff holiday;
The school year will end on May 28, 2020 for students and
February 17 th and May 29, 2020 are designated as inclement
weather makeup days.
To download a copy of the 2019-2020 school calendar, visit the
CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar/.
2019-2020
SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR
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20 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

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OWENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OWENS SPIRIT NIGHTS
Skip the cooking and plan to join us for one of our Spirit Nights!! Enjoy
a fun, casual dinner with the family and meet other Owens families! A
portion of the proceeds come back to our school! Join us from 4-9 PM
and be sure to tell your server/cashier that you are there to support
Owens! Hope to see you!!
Tuesday, January 8 th - Copperfield Chick-Fil-A
Monday, January 28 th - Texas Roadhouse (290 & Hwy 6)
Thursday January 31 st - Urban Air Adventure Park
Tuesday, February 12 th - Copperfield Chick-Fil-A
SUPPORT OWENS ELEMENTARY BY SHOPPING AT KROGER
Do you have a Kroger Plus Card? Would you like to help Owens VIPS
give even more to our Owens Students?? Then link your Kroger Plus
account to Owens Elementary and help us raise even more! Simply log
on to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow these easy steps:
Create an Account or Log-in
Click on “Kroger Community Rewards,” under “Savings & Rewards”
Select “View Details”
Select “Enroll”
Enter #83845 in the search bar
Select “Enroll”
Once you do this, Kroger will donate a portion of every purchase to Owens
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Owens VIPS - Helping Hands Committee is a parent volunteer organization
dedicated to creating a safe, challenging, inspiring and fun
school environment for our children. We are committed to supporting
Owens’ staff and teachers through our various fundraising activities,
programs and volunteer opportunities that elevate our children’s
school experience.
If you are an Owens parent, guardian, grandparent or community
member, we would love to have you be a volunteer this year! We have
many opportunities for you to choose from to enrich your child’s education.
Please contact owensvips@gmail.com for information on how
to become a registered volunteer or reach out to us through Facebook.
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22 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

ARAGON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Jeff Lindner (left), a meteorologist
with the Harris County Flood
Control District.
METEOROLOGIST JEFF LINDNER
TALKS WEATHER,DISASTER
TO ARAGON STUDENTS
Before one of Houston’s most-recognizable meteorologists spent the
day discussing hurricanes, watersheds and flooding with Aragon Middle
School science classes, Campus Content Instructional Specialist Stephanie
Castro was just simply scrolling through her Twitter timeline. Little
did the CCIS for science at Aragon know that would lead to bringing
real-world learning to her students. But it did - Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist
with the Harris County Flood Control District, spent November
16 th speaking to all seventh-grade students. It’s part of the new shift
in his job, Lindner said, but a welcoming part after Hurricane Harvey
to help inform students and establish positive habits as it pertains to
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“Sort of like wearing your seat belt - it becomes a habit,” said Lindner,
who became widely recognizable in the Houston area for his calm
demeanor during numerous television appearances as Hurricane
Harvey and the ensuing flooding inundated the city. His actions even
earned Lindner his own day (May 2 nd ) in Houston from Mayor Sylvester
Turner. “It’s some of the basic principles that if you start young, they’ll
remember the ‘turn around, don’t drown’ saying, they’ll know to have
flood insurance, they’ll understand what watershed they live in. Just
things that some adults still don’t know.”
Castro helped bring Lindner to the campus, though it started on a whim.
As she describes it, Castro was simply scrolling through her Twitter feed.
Aragon seventh-grade students were learning about watersheds when
Castro saw a tweet proclaiming another school and its students did
the same thanks in part to a presentation from Lindner. “So I thought,
‘That’s interesting. I wonder if he’d come to our school?’” Castro said.
Community and school outreach presentations were a small part of
Lindner’s job with the flood control district, which states its mission as
providing flood damage reduction projects that work, with appropriate
regard for community and natural values. He even presented to CFISD
classrooms and at professional development sessions before earning
his fame, but requests have increased since Hurricane Harvey.
“It’s like a new job,” he said. Castro emailed her inquiry to the district,
quickly getting a response - to her surprise - and coordinating dates
for the visit. November 16 th was actually Plan B - Hurricane Michael hit
Copperfield Community Newsletter | January 2019
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Florida in October and Lindner was among
the personnel that traveled there to assist.
The later date was still timely for Aragon
students, who were studying a unit on catastrophic
events.
Lindner discussed the different levels of
storms and how they’re named, watersheds
in Houston, storm surge and flood preparation.
He even described Houston TranStar,
the emergency operations hub from which
agencies coordinate storm-response efforts,
comparing the 98-chair space to NASA’s mission
control.
Unlike previous storms and weather events,
the long stretch of time Harvey spent over the
Houston area made reporting on and dealing
with it different, Lindner said. The addition of
social media and a 24-hour news cycle kept
most residents watching or following along.
“Harvey was just different,” he said. “I didn’t
see the same thing after the floods we had in
2015 and 2016. Harvey and the effects have
just been different and I think it’s because
Harvey impacted so many of us. So many of
us watched it for five days sitting at home
and watched it on television. Being able to
talk about Harvey and talk about flooding
means a lot more right now because people
were so engaged in it for such a long period
of their lives.”
Each session ended with questions from the
students. “It’s not just that we as teachers are
telling the students the information,” Castro
said. “It’s actually somebody in Houston
and somebody who is here, lives here, works
here and you can see on TV here. It’s putting
that real-world application into what we’re
teaching.”
CY FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
CYPRESS FALLS BAND FUNDRAISER
The Cypress Falls Golden Eagle Marching Band distributes
US flags to homes! The “Flags with Pride”
program is one of the band’s most important fundraisers.
For an annual fee of $40, band members
and parent volunteers deliver a 3’ x 5’ US flag on a
10’ pole to homes throughout the neighborhoods
zoned for Cypress Falls High School. On the days
leading up to Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Patriots Day (Sept 11 th )
and Veterans Day, they place a flag near the curb
of participating homes. Then a few days afterward,
they collect the flags and store them until the next
holiday. They distributed and collected over 500
flags each time! Students and volunteers make
time during the busy school year and even summer
vacation to make sure the flags are on display. This
service is an opportunity for homeowners to show
their patriotism while supporting the Cypress Falls
Golden Eagle Marching Band. The neighborhoods
look great with waving flags lining the streets.
Money earned helps enable the band to compete
and perform at national, regional and local events.
They are currently selling service for 2019 with
the next flag delivery set for Presidents Day. If you
would like to participate in this fundraiser for the
band, visit their website at www.cypressfallsband.
org/band-boosters/flags-with-pride/ to order 1 or
2 flags with payment via PayPal to be delivered to
your home on the six patriotic holidays listed. You
may also download a mail-in form and pay by check
or money order. Please contact the Cy-Falls Band
Boosters Flag Fundraiser Chair at flagswithpride@
cypressfallsband.org with any additional questions.
24 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

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CY FALLS CHOIR PROGRAM
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PRESCHOOL
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.
CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM beginning
January 16 th and continuing through January 30 th . Join the
Preschool directors in the gym where they will answer questions and
discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules,
etc.) with interested families in the community. Families that attend
one of our tours can register before our open family registration. Come
and find out how!
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. Our currently enrolled
families and Copperfield Church members will register on January 24 th .
Registration will open to the general public on Monday, February 4 th .
For those interested in seeing the facility, tours will be given at 10:30
AM on the following dates: January 17 th , 22 nd , 24 th and 29 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.
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.
Please come to a Bridge/Kindergarten Open House on Monday,
January 28 th , between 9:30 AM and 1 PM. 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.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Epiphany Lutheran School offers parents peace of mind by partnering
with them to prepare students for high school, college and beyond.
Our graduates are confident, academically strong and grounded in
Christian faith.
Join us Friday, February 1 st from 8-11:30 AM for coffee, conversations
about our program and campus tour. Applications for admission into
our school for the 2019-2020 school year open to the public, Friday,
February 1, 2019. Epiphany Lutheran School is located at
14423 West Road. Contact or more info., 713-896-1843,
www.epiphanylutheranschool.org.
CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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. Kindergarten information meeting is Tuesday January
15 th , call to RSVP.
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. We
currently have a very limited number of openings for students beginning
in January 2019. Please call us to join now and qualify for our
pre-registration in January for currently enrolled students. 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
Operation Christmas Child
Elementary, middle school and high school students donated items,
wrote letters and packed 122 Christmas boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse
“Operation Christmas Child” project. The organization works together
with schools to assemble shoe boxes filled with various gift items
and messages of God’s love. The Christmas boxes will be delivered to
children in countries all around the world.
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Eighth grade serves at the Houston Food Bank
The eighth-grade class went to the Houston Food Bank on Monday,
November 26 th . The group worked in the freezer section packaging meat
for families. In total, the students were able to put together over 1,400
packages! It was a great day working together to help those in need.
High School football honors
Thirteen Warrior football players were honored at the district level. The
TAPPS All-State Team was announced on December 11 th and it should
contain several Warriors as well. Collin Tate and Christian Fleischhauer
made the All-District team on both sides of the football. Christian Fleischhauer,
Joseph Carbone and Wesley Hong were all named to the first
team and should be ranked high enough to make the All-State team.
Upcoming Admissions Event:
On January 17, 2019, 7-8:30 PM future sixth graders and their parents
are invited to explore sixth grade with the help of the Middle School
Principal, Dean of Students and current CCS parents. Classroom tours
will be available. The event will begin in the West Gym.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS
Elisa Kendall, a graduate of Texas Christian High School, is now ranked
14 th nationally and 3 rd regionally in NCAA DIII Women’s Tennis. This is so
exciting to hear for her junior year at ETBU. Texas Christian is so proud
of your hard work Elisa!!! We are praying for you!
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On November 9 th , during our Veteran’s
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served from our school families, 4 th
grade recited a psalm and our Concert
Choir performed Precious Lord. The seniors
ended the celebration by distributing
red carnations with handmade
thank you cards from our grammar
school students. We are so thankful for
our veterans!
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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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certificates and more with classes available day, night, weekends,
on campus or online. Registration is underway for spring semester
with classes that begin January 14, 2019. 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.
A.L.L. OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIORS 50 AND BETTER SET JANUARY 11 TH
It’s time for active adults 50 and better to enjoy making new friends as
well as a wide variety of classes, day trips, activities and experiences in
the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Lone Star College-CyFair.
The A.L.L. Open House is set for 10 AM to Noon January 11 th on the
campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. The annual membership fee of $20
allows members to attend most classes free (with some requiring only
a nominal event, supply or entrance fee) as well as take advantage of
extra perks at the college and in the area, such as discounts at plays,
concerts, movies and restaurants. For a course schedule, information
and to register for Spring 2019 classes, visit the Continuing Education
office in the Center for Academic and Student Affairs (CASA) 116 or go
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Science of Happiness” January 23 rd and “The Joy of Japanese Flower
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Dated Events In Your Area!
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT TO BENEFIT MOPS
Saturday, January 19, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM
At Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Water Drive,
Houston, TX 77084. Suggested donation: $10. Open to the public with
reservation. Ladies, please join us for a great night playing Bunco! No previous
experience necessary. Hors d’oeuvres provided. All proceeds benefit
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), an organization for mothers with young
children. Childcare additionally available for $10 per child with advance
reservations. Have a fun night out while benefiting a great group! Email
bcumcmops@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday,
February 3rd, 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.
REIGN OVER CANCER WALK
February 16, 2019, 8-11 AM
Join the GEST Foundation at Cane Island, Katy, TX, 2100 Cane Island Parkway,
Katy, TX 77493 to celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones
no longer with us. Money raised will fund grants to allow cancer patients
the opportunity to focus on healing. Silent Auctions, Giveaways and more!
Join us for a day of family fun!
Register online here: http://reignovercancerwalk.itsyourrace.com
GEST Foundation, Inc., is a registered 501c3 organization. Your donation is
tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID 30-0960768. Receipts
for tax purposes will be mailed out at the end of the year. For more info.,
www.GESTfoundation.org.
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.
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! Onsite
food service will be available. For more information: www.whqg.org.
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB
Annual Plant Sale, March 2nd, 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.
SAVE THE DATE
8TH 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 8th 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.
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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.
Join the GEST Foundation to celebrate
cancer survivors and remember loved
ones no longer with us. Money raised will
fund grants to allow cancer patients the
opportunity to focus on healing.
WHEN:
Saturday February 16th, 2019
8am - 11am
WHERE:
Cane Island, Katy, TX
2100 Cane Island Parkway, Katy, TX 77493
REGISTER ONLINE HERE:
http://reignovercancerwalk.itsyourrace.com
www.GESTfoundation.org
Silent Auctions, Giveaways and more!
Join us for a day of family fun!
GEST Foundation, Inc., is a registered 501c3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible
to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID 30-0960768. Receipts for tax purposes
will be mailed out at the end of the year.
ALL AGES EVENT
CANCER
SURVIVORS & CARE-
GIVERS:
FREE!
(Limited number available.
Register online)
5K RUNNERS:
(14 & Over)
$33.30 Registration
(13 & Under)
$28.25 Registration
WALKERS:
(14 & Over)
$28.25 Registration
(13 & Under)
$23.25 Registration
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
AVAILABLE!
For more info contact:
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To make a difference in the
lives of cancer diagnosed
individuals during their
journey to recovery;; by
providing emotional, spiritual
and financial support during
their storm.
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Houston Area Events and Road Trips
JANUARY & FEBRUARY -2019
ZOO LIGHTS - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Houston
Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. The Houston Zoo
is transformed into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo
Lights celebrates its seventh year as one of Houston’s most well-loved
holiday traditions. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful
Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season
- including more than two million lights! Fifteen miles of earth-friendly
LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths
to light your way.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL LUZIA - Daily January 10, 2019-February 3,
2019, Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West,
Houston, TX 77064. Admission starting at $45. Cirque du Soleil is coming
to Houston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning
production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. For the very first time
in Texas, audiences are invited to a redesigned white-and-gold Big
Top at Sam Houston Race Park to escape to an imaginary Mexico - a
sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.
CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ AT THE CISTERN: Spatial Chromointerference -
Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105
Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through Friday
- 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per
person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. The Cistern’s distinctive
architecture as well as its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated by
a series of rhythmical columns, will make for an intriguing and interactive
experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial
Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear white or light colored
clothing and will actively participate in viewing as the color changes
creating a sensation of movement.
13TH ANNUAL MLK YOUTH PARADE MIDTOWN HOUSTON - January
19, 2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street
& Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Youth
Parade will kick-off the 2019 MLK Holiday Weekend. The Parade will
begin at 12 Noon. Learn more at www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call
713-953-1633.
CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON - January 20, 2019 - 7 AM -
2 PM. Downtown Houston. Exciting finishes, upset victories,
American records, Olympic Trials qualifying times and personal
bests have highlighted the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco
Houston Half Marathon for 46 years. Join us for the 47th running of
the event and what is sure to be an exciting weekend full of tradition
and camaraderie in 2019. www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com
18TH ANNUAL MLK BATTLE OF THE BANDs Competition-Houston -
January 20, 2019, 3-7 PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1715 Aldine Bender
Rd-Houston, TX 77032. Admission: $12-$15. The MLK Battle of the
Bands Competition Houston is one of the largest high school marching
band competitions in the U.S. and features 16 nationally acclaimed
high school show bands from across the nation competing in friendly
competition. For more information visit www.mlkgrandeparade.org
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25TH ANNUAL MLK GRANDE PARADE MIDTOWN HOUSTON - January
21, 2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street
& Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Grande
Parade is one of the largest single day event in the U.S. that is held in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade will begin at 10 AM. For
more information, visit www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633
THE ORIGINAL MLK DAY PARADE - January 21, 2019, 10 AM, Minute
Maid Park Tours, 501 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free.
For Houstonians and visitors of the Bayou City alike, we are a thriving
destination for cultural arts, entertainment and education that enhances
the community while paying homage to our rich history. Join us as
we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the federal
holiday weekend with a commemorative parade and community activities
throughout the weekend. Please note that our parade begins
Downtown at Minute Maid Park.
ICE SKATING AT DISCOVERY GREEN - Open daily through
January 27, 2019. For details, hours and pricing visit
www.discoverygreen.com/ice
COMEDY NIGHT AT HPL - Monthly on the 3rd 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.
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.
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
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A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR:
11 SMART TIPS
1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age of six months.
Reading to children shows them the importance of communication
and motivates them to become readers. It also provides a context to
discuss issues and learn what is on your child’s mind.
2. Make your children feel loved and important. Kids develop a
sense of self-worth early in life. They get it from their parents. Listen
to what your children have to say. Assure them that they are loved
and safe. Celebrate their individuality and tell them what makes them
special and what you admire about them.
3. Provide your child with a tobacco-free environment. Indoor air
pollution from tobacco increases ear infections, chest infections and
even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. If you smoke, consider quitting.
Remember, the most important predictor of whether your children
will grow up to be smokers is whether you smoke. Make your home a
smoke-free zone.
4. Pay attention to nutrition. Nutrition makes a big difference in how
kids grow, develop and learn. Good nutrition is a matter of balance.
Provide foods from several food groups at each meal. Emphasize
foods that are less processed, such as whole grain breads and cereals
and fresh fruits and vegetables. Review your child’s diet with your
pediatrician for suggestions.
5. Do a “childproofing” survey of your home. A child’s-eye view home
survey should systematically go from room to room, removing all the
“booby traps” that await the curious toddler or preschooler. Think of
poisons, small objects, sharp edges, knives, firearms and places to fall.
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6. Make sure immunizations are up to date. Review your child’s
immunization record with your pediatrician. Make sure your child is
current on recommended immunizations.
7. Practice “safety on wheels.” Make sure everyone in the car is buckled
up for every ride, with children in the back seat in age-appropriate child
safety seats. All bikers, skaters and skateboarders should wear helmets.
8. Prevent violence by setting good examples. Hitting, slapping and
spanking teaches children that it is acceptable to hit other people to
solve problems. Non-physical forms of discipline work better in the long
run. Remember that words can hurt too.
9. Monitor your children’s “media.” Monitor what your children see
and hear on television, in movies and in music. Children are affected by
what they see and hear, particularly in these times of violent images. Talk
to your children about “content.” If you feel that a movie or TV program
is inappropriate, redirect your child to more suitable programming.
10. Become more involved in your child’s school and your child’s
education. Visit your child’s school. Become active in the parent-teacher
organization. Volunteer in the classroom or for special projects. Be
available to help with homework. If your child’s education is important
to you, it will be important to him.
11. Help kids understand tobacco, alcohol and the media. Help your
teenager understand the difference between the misleading messages
in advertising and the truth about the dangers of using alcohol and
tobacco products. Talk about ads with your child. Help your child
understand the real messages being conveyed. Make sure the TV shows
and movies your child watches do not glamorize the use of tobacco,
alcohol and other drugs.
American Academy of Pediatrics News Release, Dec. 2001
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HEALTHY LIVING YOU CAN START NOW!
Healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan fad.
There are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier
than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too.
Here’s your checklist of practical healthy living tips that are ready to
go. Let’s get started:
Healthy Living Step No. 1:
Take stock through medical appointments, your body health numbers
(height, weight, BMI), assess activity amounts, keep a food diary, check
your mood and energy, consider your social network
Healthy Living Step No. 2:
Put out fires in the form of repairing and treating chronic health
problems like diabetes, hypertension, etc., risky behaviors,
such as smoking and addictions of any kind.
Healthy Living Step No. 3:
Move more by increasing physical activity DAILY
Healthy Living Step No. 4:
Upgrade your diet by - replace “I should” with “I choose” mantras
when making healthy food decisions; stock your pantry with healthy
fare and healthy snacks; slow down and savor your food; aim for five
to nine daily servings of varied fruits and vegetables.
Healthy Living Step No. 5:
Manage stress.
Healthy Living Step No. 6:
Sleep better.
Healthy Living Step No. 7:
Improve your relationships.
Healthy Living Step No. 8:
Challenge your mind by participating in mentally stimulating activities,
especially activities that involve other people, may be good for
the brain.
Courtesy of www.webmd.com/balance/features/healthy-living-8-steps-to-take-today?page=5
COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCES
As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note
of the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated:
1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and
controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs of severely low calcium
include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor
appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings
of milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources of calcium are cheese,
calcium-fortified orange juice and dark, leafy greens.
2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms
of a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or
weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to
softening of the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings of
fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna,
twice a week and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day.
3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs
work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term
because of diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or
because of chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney disease,
according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of
a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in
severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources,
consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas.
4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels
get too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting
anemia can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull,
thin, sparse hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef,
oysters, beans (especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans),
lentils and spinach.
5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production of DNA and helps
make neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number of
vegans and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency
is becoming more common. Symptoms of severe B12 deficiency
include numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking
and balance; anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue;
memory loss; paranoia and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12
from animal sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re
vegan, opt for vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk,
meat substitutes and breakfast cereals.
6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for
women of childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain
such a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the
total number of cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube
defects in an unborn child. Symptoms of a folate deficiency include
fatigue, gray hair, mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue.
To get folate from food, go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy
greens and oranges.
7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in
energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss of appetite,
nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases,
it can lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart
rhythms, personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To
help your levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such
as almonds, cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame.
Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/common-nutrient-deficiencies/
HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
By SleepFoundation.org
We asked visitors to our website if getting more sleep is a part of their
New Year’s resolution and we were happy to find that up to 60% of
respondents said, “Yes!” Our most recent monthly poll revealed that
in order to keep up with that New Year’s resolution, up to 28% use a
dark, quiet and comfy sleep environment to get a good night’s sleep,
while18% use a sleep aid and 17% try to stick to regular sleep and wake
up times or depend on a relaxing bedtime routine (7%). Even so, almost
30% of respondents are still not sure what to do to get a good night’s
sleep. In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep
a night, but some individuals are able to function without sleepiness or
drowsiness after as little as six hours of sleep and there are those who
can’t perform at their peak unless they’ve slept ten hours. Sleep aids, a
sleep-friendly environment, relaxation techniques and sleep schedules
can help us achieve a good night’s sleep. Here are for additional steps
you can take to help improve your sleep quality and duration:
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• Do not eat or drink too much close to bedtime
• Use the bed and bedroom for sleep and sex only
• Avoid alcohol and nicotine, especially close to bedtime
• Keep a sleep diary to identify your sleep habits and patterns that you can
share with your doctor if you continue to have sleep issues
THE HISTORY OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
The custom of making New Year’s resolutions has been around for thousands
of years, but it hasn’t always looked the way it does today.
The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make
New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to
hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year, though for them the
year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were planted.
During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, the Babylonians
crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They
also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects
they had borrowed. These promises could be considered the forerunners
of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians kept to their word, their
(pagan) gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. If not, they
would fall out of the gods’ favor-a place no one wanted to be.
A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome, after the reform-minded emperor
Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and established January
1st as the beginning of the new year circa 46 B.C. Named for Janus, the
two-faced god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, January had
special significance for the Romans. Believing that Janus symbolically
looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into the future, the
Romans offered sacrifices to the deity and made promises of good conduct
for the coming year.
For early Christians, the first day of the new year became the traditional
occasion for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and be
better in the future. In 1740, the English clergyman John Wesley, founder of
Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service, most commonly held
on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Also known as watch night services,
they included readings from Scriptures and hymn singing and served as a
spiritual alternative to the raucous celebrations normally held to celebrate
the coming of the new year. Now popular within evangelical Protestant
churches, especially African-American denominations and congregations,
watch night services held on New Year’s Eve are often spent praying and
making resolutions for the coming year.
Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today are
a mostly secular practice. Instead of making promises to the gods, most
people make resolutions only to themselves and focus purely on self-improvement
(which may explain why such resolutions seem so hard to
follow through on). According to recent research, while as many as 45
percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, only
8 percent are successful in achieving their goals. But that dismal record
probably won’t stop people from making resolutions anytime soon-after
all, we’ve had about 4,000 years of practice.
Source: www.history.com
POPULAR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
• Drink Less Alcohol
• Eat Right
• Get a Better Education
• Get a Better Job
• Get Fit
• Lose Weight
• Quit Smoking Now
• Reduce Stress On-the-Job
• Reduce Stress Overall
• Save Money
• Take a Trip
• Volunteer to Help Others
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Library News
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885
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.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Tuesday, January 1 st : New Year’s Day.
Monday, January 21 st : Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• POKÉMON CLUB AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 st Thursday of the
month, 5 PM. All school age children are invited to come and bring
their Pokémon Cards or Nintendo DS for this event. We ask that
parents remain at Clay’s for the duration of the program. We hope
to see you there! Clay’s Restaurant is located at 17717 Clay Road,
Houston, TX 77084.
• GAME NIGHT AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 st Thursday of the
month, 6 PM, 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Bring the whole
family to play games with us at Clay’s Restaurant! We will have
several board games to play or bring your own!
• BEAR CREEK HEALTH & WELLNESS CLUB - Tuesday, January 8 th ,
1 PM. Come build with us a community of people committed to a
healthier and happier life. We will be seeking this through group
discussion and sharing information, ideas and personal experiences.
This club is open to everyone & newcomers are always welcome.
• PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Friday, January 11 th , 4:30 PM. Improve
your photography skills, participate in our fun monthly challenges,
share your art with others and get inspired! Open to all levels of
expertise!
• TEEN ADVISORY GROUP - Wednesday, January 16 th , 6 PM, library
meeting room. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will meet the third
Thursday of this month due to New Years Day. All persons in 6 th -12 th
grade are welcome to join. You must fill out a Teen Volunteer Interest
Form prior to attending. Members of TAG will work together to plan
and execute teen programming and other special tasks. They will
receive volunteer hours and gain valuable leadership experience
through this program.
• FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIORS WITH HARRIS COUNTY FIRE MAR-
SHAL (HCFMO) - Wednesday, January 23 rd , 6:30-7:30 PM. Program
covers safety measures seniors can take to prevent fires, falls and
accidents. A 10-minute video illustrating household hazards and
how to reduce them is shown. Presenter highlights several key issues
on the video followed by a question & answer session designed
to address the needs and concerns related to older citizens. Cinder
helps emphasize and demonstrates some of these issues. Safety
handouts and materials are distributed.
• TEEN TIME: COCOA MIX MAKING - Monday, January 28 th , 4:30-
5:30 PM. Make your own customized hot cocoa mix in a jar! You
can follow one of our recipes or be creative. The possibilities are
endless... All materials will be provided at no charge. For teens in
6 th -12 th grades.
• TEEN ANIME CLUB - Wednesday, January 30 th , 6 PM. Join us as
we watch anime, eat Pocky and other fun snacks, make crafts and
more. The film this week is rated PG-13 and additional details can
be provided by contacting the library. For teens in 6 th -12 th grades.
• MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Call the library for date and book title,
11 AM. Join us for our monthly mystery book discussion at the library.
Or, check out an ebook or e-audiobook through the library’s
Overdrive collection.
• CONVERSATIONAL ESL - Thursdays, 2 PM. Join our free Conversational
ESL class each week. Attendees will need to fill out an
application. Everyone is welcome. Please join us!
• SAVVY STITCHERS - Thursdays, 3:30 PM. The Savvy Stitchers is a
place to share ideas for different crafts such as knitting and crochet!
Don’t miss out on the weekly fun! Make sure to bring your needles
and yarn. All ages welcome.
• SOCIAL CRAFTERS - Saturdays at 10 AM. Join our new social
crafting group! Are you working on a craft or fabric arts project now?
Bring a project to the library and share your ideas with others. Or,
just come to learn more about crafts you may want to try. All are
welcome!
• LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at 2 PM. Come to the
library for a family friendly storytime with Lily, a certified therapy
dog! This library program is in partnership with Tender Loving K-9s.
All ages welcome.
CHILDREN
• PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Early literacy
program with stories, songs, finger plays and the occasional craft
geared towards preschoolers aged 3-6 yrs old. In order to ensure
the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free
tickets are available on the morning of the program. First come,
first served.
• SUNSHINE BABYTIME - Wednesdays, at 10:30 AM. Sunshine
Babytime is an early literacy program for the children ages birth to
18 months. Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs,
fingerplays, bubbles and books. In order to ensure the safety of our
youngest patrons this is a ticketed program. Free ticket available
on the morning of the program in the library.
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• TODDLER TIME - Thursdays, at 10:30 AM. Toddler Time is an
early literacy program for children ages 18 months to 3 years of
age. Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs and fingerplays.
In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this
is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available on the morning of
the program in the library.
• BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Friday, January 25 th ,
1:30-2 PM. Songs, books and activities in Spanish and English for
children ages 3-6 years of age. In order to ensure the safety of our
youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available
30 minutes before the program starts. First come, first serve.
• MOONLIGHT BABY TIME - Monday, January 28 th , 6:30 PM. Moonlight
Baby Time is an early literacy program for children ages birth
to 18 months. Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs,
fingerplays, bubbles and books. In order to ensure the safety of our
youngest patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets available
30 minutes before the start of the program.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information
call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.
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NORTHWEST BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429,
281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net
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.
Children’s programs require a free ticket for admission. Tickets will
be distributed beginning 30 minutes before the program begins. All
programs are free and open to the public.
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
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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:
1 st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)
FAMILY STORYTIME:
2 nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM:
Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT:
Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages.
Limited to 40 children.
See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are
free and open to the public.
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Houston, TX 77006
CONSENTING BODIES: January 12-13, 2018 at
100 Jackson St. #130C, Houston, TX 77002
BULLY - January 12th, 3 PM
THE MORNING AFTER - January 12th, 7:30 PM
KRAV MAGA PLAY - January 13th, 3 PM
Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can
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CYPRESS CREEK FACE
Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200,
Spring, Texas 77379
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THE PROMENADE SERIES
Parashkevov & Kislenko - Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 3 PM
HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES - Saturday, March 9, 2019 (7:30 PM)
at Foundry United Methodist Church
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the HCS
website at www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986.
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
Sylvia: January 11-February 3, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees at 3 PM
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Animal Information
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP
Please be respectful of community grounds and
neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your
walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with
a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything
else. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk
your pet, but it does show your respect for every
homeowner and our beautiful community.
PET ID TAGS
Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets
their Rabies shot remember to get their ID tags.
The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and
address of the vet. So! All you need to do is put the
Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and leave it there
all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone
finding him or her can look at the tag to see the
vet’s phone number and call to report the lost
animal. Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s
collar that lists the dog or cat’s name and your own
phone number or address. You can get these from
any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray,
anyone finding it can call you and you can go get
him or her right away. Your pet will be very glad to
see you! A happy pet is a loving pet.
TOO QUIET AFTER THE HOLIDAYS?
After the busy, activity-filled holidays, does your
home seem too quiet? Do you miss the sound of
little feet padding around? There are pets still
in need of temporary shelter. Would your family
like to help a dog or cat in need? Loving Arms
Pet Placement is a foster-based rescue for dogs
and cats and needs foster families.
While fostering can be challenging, knowing
that you helped an animal when it most
needed shelter and security, then helped it find
its forever home will give you endless joy. Tell
Loving Arms Pet Placement in what capacity
you can help. Can your home accommodate
only small animals or can you foster big dogs?
Can you handle puppies and kittens or only
mature animals? Can you foster short-term or
longer? LAPP has an application on our website
for those interested in fostering.
Loving Arms Pet Placement goes to great
lengths to restore the health of dogs and cats
who come into our rescue. Our vet bills are
high. With the additional mouths to feed, our
fosters’ food bills are more than usual. One
way to donate to Loving Arms - without using
your own money - is to register our rescue
with your Kroger card. To donate “painlessly”
to Loving Arms Pet Placement, go to www.
krogercommunityrewards.com, enter CT571,
click on Loving Arms Pet Placement to attach
our rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you
scan your card, Kroger donates money to LAPP.
We also have a Wish List on our website at www.
lovingarmspetplacement.com.
Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website at
www.lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us
at Petco (FM1960 at Eldridge) on
Saturdays from 11 AM until 4 PM.
Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit
501 (c)(3) organization created to address the
problems of stray and abandoned cats and dogs
in Houston and Harris County. Our organization
is comprised of dedicated volunteers who
foster animals in their homes as an alternative
to taking the animal to a shelter.
HARRIS COUNTY 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 a stray.”
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat
under the following circumstances:
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.
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
Copperfield Community Newsletter | January 2019
39

Safe &
Healthy Kids
TEACH .... YOUR CHILDREN TO DEAL WITH PEER PRESSURE
Parents usually value children who try to please and are obedient.
Parents may not realize that learning to disagree with someone and to
make independent decisions starts at an early age. Decision making is an
important skill to teach your children. If children have been taught never
to disagree with anyone, parents may need to help them practice saying
“no” to their friends. Being able to say “no” in every day activities and
express their opinion helps children say “no” to alcohol and drug use.
MAKE.... FAMILY RULES
Develop family rules about the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
Make it clear to children in the family that they may not drink alcohol,
smoke cigarettes or use any other drugs. When children break any
family rules, provide reasonable, appropriate consequences. Be careful
about using severe punishments for small incidents of misbehavior.
Punishment becomes ineffective when it is over used.
PROVIDE .... HEALTHY CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Participate in hobbies, school events and family activities with your children.
Sharing fun strengthens bonds between children and parents. Plan your
times together carefully. If all of your fun activities focus on movies, theme
parks or sports events, you and your children will give your attention to the
activity rather than to each other. Simple activities like taking walks together,
reading together or sitting around the kitchen provide time to focus your
attention on the children. Children who are left alone or who are lonely and
bored will seek friends, acceptance and stimulation with others who may
influence them to participate in harmful activities.
TEAM UP .... WITH OTHER PARENTS
Join other parents to keep track of where your children are, who they are
with and what they are doing. When parents form a “safety network” with
other parents, it’s much harder for kids to become involved in undesirable
activities. Tell your neighbors and the parents of your children’s’ friends
to let you know if they see your children doing something they shouldn’t
be doing.
TALK ... WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS
Let your children know that not everyone drinks, smokes or uses drugs.
MOST people do not use mind altering chemicals. It’s OK not to use alcohol
or drugs. Point out that anyone under age 21 is still growing physically and
that alcohol and other drugs will harm the developing body.
LEARN .... TO REALLY LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN
Turn off the TV. Stop what you’re doing. Give your children your full
attention. Don’t interrupt, give advice or preach while your children are
talking. Ask questions to help clarify their thinking.
HELP .... YOUR CHILDREN FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES
Your children will feel good about themselves when you praise efforts
rather than accomplishments. Correct behavior by criticizing the
behavior rather than the child. Remember, if you tell children they are
“bad, ugly, mean, naughty, dumb,” etc., they will think of themselves that
way and act the way you have described them.
LEAD .... YOUR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP STRONG VALUES
Develop family standards about the kinds of behavior that are expected
of family members. Decide what you family stands for and refer to “our
community” and what “we believe” and how “we handle problems.”
BE ....A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN
Your behavior, habits and attitudes about alcohol and other drugs make
a strong impression on your children. In homes where children do not
know whether their parents approve or disapprove of the use of alcohol
or other drugs, children are likely to assume that their parents accept the
use of those substances.
KNOW .... WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A PROBLEM
If the use of alcohol or other drugs creates any kind of problems for your
family, call one of the councils on alcohol and drug abuse listed.
Most provide free counseling.
40 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

Locomotive 4141 carrying
President George H. W. Bush
to College Station.
Photos by local resident,
Vernon R. Jones, DDS
Copperfield Community Newsletter | January 2019
41

PARMESAN BLACK PEPPER BISCUITS
Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make
these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter, frozen
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan, baking powder,
pepper, salt and baking soda.
3. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater.
Stir into the flour mixture.
4. Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
5.Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it
comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch
thick rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch square biscuits, or use
a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared
baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
6.Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for
15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Serve warm.
This delicious recipe brought to you by Damn Delicious
https://damndelicious.net/2018/11/30/parmesan-black-pepper-biscuits/
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE "CROUTONS".
-Everyone’s favorite tomato soup with the most perfect mini grilled
cheese bites! So comforting, so cozy.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
For the grilled cheese croutons
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices white or wheat bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spread 1/2
tablespoon butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Turn the slices over and
top 2 slices with cheddar and pleace remaining 2 slices of bread on top,
buttered sides up. Add sandwich to pan and grill until the bread is golden
and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Let cool for 1 minute
and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add
onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and bay leaf and cook, stirring frequently,
until onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and mash, using a potato masher, until broken down
into smaller pieces. Stir in heavy cream and brown sugar.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about
8-10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
5. Puree with an immersion blender. Stir in vegetable broth until heated
through, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately with “croutons”, garnished with parsley.
damndelicious.net/2012/11/25/creamy-tomato-soup-with-grilledcheese-croutons/
42 January 2019 | Copperfield Community Newsletter

GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water
than from lack of food.
• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.
• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.
• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones
rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils:
repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic
matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting.
• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer.
Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant.
Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in.
• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown.
• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to
open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias.
• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.
• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open.
Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below
85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying.
• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs
in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted.
• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove
too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do
not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar
growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant.
• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break.
To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris
and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses.
• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both
evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of
foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider
dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs.
Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist.
• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50%
humus, including rotted manure.
• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water.
Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low
plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.
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