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<strong>April</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />

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Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />

TRASH/WATER<br />

Waste Management 713-686-6666<br />

BFI Waste Systems 713-635-6666<br />

Harris County MUD #196 281-579-4500<br />

Water & Sewer Service & Billing 713-983-3601<br />

Repairs 281-398-8211<br />

HELPFUL WEBSITES<br />

Cy-Fair ISD<br />

DPS Sex Offenders website<br />

City of Houston Main Page<br />

Transtar Traffic Main Page<br />

Harris County Appraisal District<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

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Postma Elementary School 281-345-3660<br />

Woodard Elementary School 281-373-2303<br />

Anthony Middle School 281-373-5660<br />

Spillane Middle School 281-213-1645<br />

Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300<br />

Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1727<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Fire/Ambulance 911<br />

Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Emergency 713-466-6161<br />

Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Office 281-550-6663<br />

Poison Control 800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

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U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777<br />

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2Nd Annual Simone Biles International Invitational<br />

Dr. Scott Rand, primary care sports medicine physician at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles at the 2 nd<br />

annual Simone Biles International Invitational. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital sponsored the competition and provided medical coverage<br />

throughout the event, which ran February 14 th -17 th at the World Champions Centre, Hilton Houston North and Houston Marriott North. More than<br />

1,900 athletes attended the invitational.<br />

Still on the Fence About Hosting an<br />

Exchange Student?<br />

You don’t have any kids? Are you a single parent? Same sex couple? An<br />

empty nester? This is not a problem, we place our students in all kinds<br />

of families!<br />

You’re not rich? Neither am I! Your exchange student comes with their<br />

own spending money and health insurance. All you provide is room/<br />

board and three meals a day. Oh and TLC…but that’s free.<br />

Live in the middle of nowhere? Small town? Not a big deal. Some kids prefer<br />

to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The exchange students<br />

also do pretty well in small schools, as they usually get to be the center of<br />

attention and make friends rather quickly. Our students also get chances<br />

to travel to New York, Washington DC, Hawaii and California… so they can<br />

get their fill of the city life and return back to the peaceful sounds of nature.<br />

Do you consider yourself a boring person? More than likely this is not true<br />

and you should quit being so hard on yourself. Your student will make<br />

friends. Your student will meet other exchange students. Your student will<br />

attend activities offered by our program. Your student will get involved in<br />

sports and school clubs. Your purpose is not to entertain them. But you<br />

might find that you bring a little adventure to each other’s lives.<br />

Kids are too young? Great! Lots of students love young kids and your kids<br />

will love them. It’s beneficial to introduce your kids to new cultures at a<br />

very young age. You’re preparing them to accept people no matter what<br />

the religion, color of their skin,or language they speak. That my friend, is<br />

good parenting.<br />

Don’t hold back! This is a great experience for both parties. You get the<br />

opportunity to change a child’s life. You get the satisfaction of seeing<br />

them grow, even after they leave your home into becoming a doctor, a<br />

lawyer, a diplomat, artist, teacher… the list goes on. And you contributed<br />

to that success! And the best part of it all, is you gain another family<br />

member for life. We need people like you to give these kids a chance.<br />

STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place<br />

exchange students in our area. If you are interest in hosting, please<br />

contact me at 832-455-7881 or at vicki.stsfoundation@yahoo.com. I’ll be<br />

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Chives: Chives add a flavor similar to onion without the bite. Plus, their<br />

slender tube-like appearance looks great as a garnish either snipped and<br />

sprinkled or laid elegantly across a plate. Add these delicate herbs at the<br />

very end to maximize their color and flavor. Purple chive blossoms are<br />

more pungent than the stems and can be a beautiful addition to a salad.<br />

Dill: The feathery leaves or fronds, of the dill plant add a pleasant aniselike<br />

flavor to seafood, soups, salads and sauces. Its subtle taste makes an<br />

excellent complement to foods with delicate flavors like fish and shellfish<br />

and it is commonly used in cuisine across Europe and the Middle East.<br />

Fresh dill should have a strong scent and keeps in the refrigerator for<br />

about 3 days.<br />

Cooking With Fresh Herbs -<br />

These Top 10 Herbs Will Add<br />

Flavor To Your Favorite Dishes<br />

Basil: A close relative to mint, basil has a floral anise- and clove-like<br />

flavor and aroma. There are two main types of basil: Sweet or Genoese,<br />

basil and Asian basils. In Western cuisine, basil is most often associated<br />

with Mediterranean foods like pesto and tomato sauce. Sweet basil pairs<br />

naturally with tomatoes, but it can be used with almost every type of<br />

meat or seafood. Asian basil has a more distinct anise flavor and is often<br />

used in soups, stews, stir fries and curry pastes.<br />

Parsley: One of the most common and versatile herbs used in Western<br />

cooking, parsley has a light peppery flavor that complements other<br />

seasonings. It’s most often used in sauces, salads and sprinkled over<br />

dishes at the end of cooking for a flash of green and a fresh taste. Flatleaf<br />

or Italian parsley has the best texture and flavor for cooking. Curly<br />

parsley is best used only as a garnish.<br />

Cilantro, also called coriander: Has a flavor that some people find<br />

“soapy,” but it’s still one of the world’s most popular spices. Many people<br />

are addicted to its bright refreshing flavor and it’s a staple of Latin and<br />

Asian cooking. The sweet stems and leaves are usually eaten raw, added<br />

after a dish has been cooked. The roots are used to make Thai curry<br />

pastes.<br />

Mint: Although more commonly associated with sweet treats, mint lends<br />

its cooling, peppery bite to plenty of savory dishes, particularly from<br />

the Middle East and North Africa. Fresh mint is perfect for summer-fresh<br />

salads, to liven up a sauce and or to brew fragrant teas. The cooling flavor<br />

is also used to temper spicy curries.<br />

Rosemary: A tough, woody herb with a pungent flavor, rosemary’s<br />

spiky leaves can be used fresh or dried for long cooking in soups, meats,<br />

stews or sauces. Because the flavor is strong, it’s best to add rosemary<br />

sparingly at first and more if needed. Fresh rosemary can be stored for<br />

about a week in the fridge either in a plastic bag or stems down in a glass<br />

of water with a plastic bag around the top.<br />

Thyme: One of the most popular herbs in American and European<br />

cooking, thyme can be paired with nearly any kind of meat, poultry,<br />

fish or vegetable. To use fresh thyme, peel off as many of the leaves as<br />

you can from the woody stem by running your fingers along the stem.<br />

Particularly with younger thyme, some of the main stem or little offshoot<br />

stems will be pliable and come off with the leaves, which is fine. Thyme<br />

keeps for at least a week in the fridge, wrapped in a damp paper towel<br />

and stored in a plastic bag.<br />

Sage: Most people use dried sage once a year for their Thanksgiving<br />

stuffing, but there are many other delicious uses for this herb, particularly<br />

in dishes with pork, beans, potatoes, cheese or in the classic sage<br />

and brown butter sauce. The flavor can be somewhat overwhelming<br />

particularly with dried sage - so start off with a small amount and build<br />

on that. Fresh sage can add nuance and complexity to a dish.<br />

4<br />

OreganoP: Oregano, a pungent herb primarily found in Mediterranean<br />

and Mexican cuisines, is one of the few herbs that dries well, so it is easier<br />

to find dried oregano than fresh. Dried oregano can be substituted for<br />

fresh, but use half as much dried oregano as you would fresh since the<br />

flavor is more concentrated. Oregano can also be used as a substitute for<br />

its close cousin, marjoram.<br />

Courtesy of www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/guide-to-fresh-herbs<br />

Health Numbers To Know Now<br />

Take control of your health by learning these six numbers; they’ll help<br />

with everything from losing weight to protecting your heart:<br />

1) Daily calorie needs: Most women need 2,000 calories a day for good<br />

health and men generally need about 2,550. One way to work out your<br />

daily calorie needs is to multiply your weight in pounds by 13 to 15,<br />

depending on your activity level. But roughly, that’s 300 to 400 calories<br />

for breakfast, 500 to 600 for lunch, 600 to 700 for dinner and two or three<br />

snacks of roughly 100 to 200 calories each. Trying to lose weight? Eat<br />

roughly 500 calories less.<br />

2) Waist size: For women, health risk begins to rise when your waist is<br />

more than 35 inches. For men, risk increases with a measurement when<br />

your waist is over 40 inches.<br />

3) LDLs & HDLs: Aim for total cholesterol below 5.2 mmol/l (below 5<br />

mmol/l if you have heart disease or diabetes) and LDL cholesterol levels<br />

below 3.5 mmol/l or below 2 mmol/l if you have a history of heart disease.<br />

A healthy HDL level is 1.3 mmol/l or above.<br />

4) Blood pressure: A reading of 140/90 mm Hg or more is considered high<br />

and if it’s between 120/80 and 139/89, you may still be at risk and should<br />

be taking steps to prevent the development of hypertension.<br />

5) Triglyceride levels: A normal triglyceride reading is less than 1.7<br />

mmol/l. Your doctor will advise you how often you should have your<br />

triglycerides checked.<br />

6) Morning pulse rate: a normal resting pulse rate is 60 to 90 beats per<br />

minute. People who are fit tend to have lower resting pulse rates because<br />

their heart muscles are in good shape. But if you don’t exercise regularly<br />

and your heart rate is lower than the normal range, tell your doctor-it<br />

could be a sign of heart disease.<br />

Courtesy of www.rd.com/health/wellness/6-numbers-to-know-to-stay-healthy<br />

Earth Day 4/22/<strong>2019</strong><br />

The celebration of Earth Day is on <strong>April</strong> 22 nd and it began 1970. It has<br />

grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Devoting<br />

special a day to helping for the earth is a way to demonstrate how much<br />

we care about the future of our planet. Here are some meaningful ways<br />

to celebrate our mother Earth on her day:<br />

1) Don’t Drive - give your car a day off and also the atmosphere<br />

2) Recycle your e-waste - old televisions, computers, anything electrical<br />

can be recycled<br />

3) Plant food - plant your own vegetables, fruits and herbs<br />

4) Share something - whether it is a charger, your own phone or anything<br />

- share, don’t waste<br />

5) Go solar<br />

6) GET OUTSIDE!<br />

Courtesy of: http://inhabitat.com/6-fun-meaningful-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day<br />

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<strong>2019</strong> Technology Festival<br />

APRIL 11 TH , 5:30-7:30 PM<br />

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD will host its tenth annual student Technology<br />

Festival, “Shifting Gears,” at the Berry Center (8877 <strong>Barker</strong> Cypress).<br />

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content areas and prepare them for successful lives after Cy-Fair ISD.<br />

Students will showcase their talents and skills using devices such as<br />

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the use of robotics, computer programming, graphic arts, automotive<br />

technology and much more.<br />

Come see their creativity and experience learning with 21 st -Century tools!<br />

CFISD Spring Art Exhibit<br />

“Artists in Bloom”<br />

APRIL 17 TH , 6-8:30 PM<br />

Berry Center, 8877 <strong>Barker</strong> Cypress Road<br />

2,500 K-12 th Student artwork on display<br />

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Cypress Hospital representatives presenting a check worth a record<br />

$110,000 to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF).<br />

The event featured a 5K run and 1-mile family-friendly walk/run. Both had<br />

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The event drew approximately 4,400 total race participants. In addition,<br />

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BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

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MIDDLEGATE VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

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CYPRESS LUCKY MUTT RESCUE YARD SALE<br />

APRIL 12 TH -13 TH , 8 AM-5 PM<br />

Held in the Northlake Forest subdivision on Arlington Place. Follow the<br />

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COPPER VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

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ELDRIDGE PARK SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

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SATURDAY, APRIL 20 TH<br />

Located near Hwy 6 between Cherry Park and Glen Chase Dr.<br />

SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE<br />

APRIL 27, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Located off of Queenston near FM 529.<br />

VILLAGES AT LAKEPOINTE SPRING GARAGE SALE<br />

APRIL 27 TH , 8 AM-12 PM<br />

Located off of Eldridge, north of Little York.<br />

WESTGATE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

SATURDAY, MAY 4 TH<br />

Located off of <strong>Barker</strong> Cypress between Longenbaugh and FM 529<br />

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between 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 28, <strong>2019</strong> (Craft Show only) between<br />

10 AM-4 PM. This event will be advertised in various media outlets. We<br />

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and excitement this year. Indoor booths are $110 and outdoor booths<br />

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graduating seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206<br />

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Walks/Runs<br />

RELAY FOR LIFE OF CY-FAIR<br />

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 TH , 3-9 PM<br />

Bayou City Fellowship, 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, Tx<br />

• Support, celebrate and remember • Fun walk to end cancer<br />

• T-shirt for any participating raising $100 or more • Food • DJ • Fundraising<br />

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Join Easter Seals Greater Houston as we venture along a 5K Family Fun Walk<br />

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and adults living with all types of disabilities. Registration for the event begins<br />

at 7 AM, followed by the Walk at 8 AM. Following the walk, we will continue<br />

the celebration with live music, children’s activities, animal shows and food.<br />

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Golf Tournaments<br />

13TH ANNUAL CWABC GOLF CLASSIC<br />

The Cy-Woods Athletic Booster Club will be hosting its 13 th Annual CWABC<br />

Golf Classic on <strong>April</strong> 6, <strong>2019</strong> at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. We invite everyone<br />

in the Cypress and surrounding communities to join us. This is the largest<br />

fundraiser of the year for the Cy-Woods Athletic Booster Club and ALL<br />

proceeds are used to support the student-athletes at Cy-Woods High<br />

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31ST ANNUAL B. F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC<br />

May 9, <strong>2019</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will celebrate<br />

its 31 st annual B. F. Adam Golf Classic at BlackHorse Golf Club. Allegiance<br />

Bank joins the Foundation as our new tournament underwriter. IBI<br />

Group, Linebarger Attorneys at Law and Zenith Real Estate Group are<br />

supporting CFEF again this year as Platinum Sponsors. Gold Sponsors<br />

include Cromdane Steel, Division One Construction, PBK, Salas O’Brien<br />

and Satterfield & Pontikes Construction. The Backyard Grill joins<br />

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tournament lunch sponsor since 2011.<br />

One of the largest non-celebrity tournaments in the Houston area, the<br />

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

business partners working together to raise scholarship funds for<br />

students of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Our first tournament raised $3,500<br />

and over the past 30 years the B. F. Adam Golf Classic has successfully<br />

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Fundraisers<br />

17TH ANNUAL WARBIRD WEEKEND<br />

APRIL 13 TH & 14 TH<br />

The world-famous CAF B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders will be<br />

headlining the 17 th annual Warbird Weekend <strong>April</strong> 13 th -14 th at the West<br />

Houston Airport in Houston, TX. Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston<br />

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Houston Airport. The B-17 Texas Raiders, along with the only flying SB2C<br />

dive-bomber Helldiver, replica Japanese Zeros from the TORA TORA TORA<br />

performance unit and the Vietnam era CH-46 “Sea Knight” helicopter<br />

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the entire weekend.<br />

This year the Lone Star Classic Chevy Convention car show will also take<br />

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Blood Drives<br />

ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE<br />

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

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17020 West Road (the northeast corner of West and Queenston)<br />

www.stcuthbert.org<br />

All are invited to join St. Cuthbert Church at their Lenten program, Soup<br />

and Stories. On Wednesday nights during Lent, everyone is welcome<br />

to gather around a bowl of soup and participate in life together. We will<br />

get to know one another and share stories of faith through engaging<br />

questions. The process of sharing stories helps to deepen our own<br />

personal faith. Hearing others’ stories of God’s presence in their life<br />

brings us into deeper relationship with each other and with God. Soup<br />

and Stories will held on Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 3 rd and <strong>April</strong> 10 th from 6-7 PM.<br />

The nursery will be open.<br />

COME WORSHIP WITH US DURING HOLY WEEK:<br />

Palm Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 14 th , 8 and 10:30 AM with Holy Communion and the<br />

Liturgy of the Palms. Palm Sunday remembers Jesus’ triumphal entry<br />

into Jerusalem.<br />

Maundy Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 18 th , 7 PM with Holy Communion and the<br />

Stripping of the Altar. This service commemorates the Last Supper of<br />

Jesus Christ with the Apostles.<br />

Good Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19 th , 9:30 AM, we will meet at Goforth Park, 9118 Wheat<br />

Cross Drive, to walk the Stations of the Cross. During this time, we will<br />

recall the series of events at the end of Jesus’ life from his condemnation<br />

to his burial. All ages are welcome.<br />

Good Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19 th , 7 PM at the church, there will be a Good Friday<br />

Liturgy with Communion from the reserve sacrament.<br />

Easter Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 21 st , we invite everyone to celebrate the risen Lord!<br />

Holy Communion and baptisms at 8 AM and Holy Communion at 10:30<br />

AM. After each service there will be an Easter Egg hunt for all children.<br />

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433, Aidanschurch.org<br />

Please join us for Easter Services!<br />

Palm Sunday - <strong>April</strong> 14 th , 8 and 10:30 AM service<br />

Evensong - <strong>April</strong> 17 th , 7 PM<br />

Maundy Thursday - <strong>April</strong> 18 th , 7 PM<br />

Good Friday - <strong>April</strong> 19 th , Stations of the Cross, 12 Noon and Good Friday<br />

Service with Children’s Chapel, 7 PM<br />

Easter Sunday - <strong>April</strong> 21 st , Services at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 AM<br />

CELEBRATE PASSOVER IN NORTHWEST HOUSTON<br />

This year beginning on sundown of <strong>April</strong> 19 th , we will be Celebrating<br />

Passover, marking exactly 3,331 years since the Exodus from ancient<br />

Egypt! Few Jewish holidays evoke the same warm sentiments as<br />

Passover. Memories of family and friends gathered as the four cups of<br />

wine are poured, the four questions asked and the Matzah served, all<br />

contribute to Passover’s popularity in the Jewish community. Bringing<br />

the warmth and tradition of this festival to the Cy-Fair Community,<br />

Chabad of Cypress & Northwest Houston is inviting all Jewish residents<br />

to participate in the Community Seder to be held on Friday night, <strong>April</strong><br />

19 th .<br />

“The Seder takes participants through the wondrous liberation of our<br />

ancestors from Egyptian bondage, while sharing the relevance and<br />

beauty of the age old festival in our modern lives.” Included in the Seder<br />

will be a delectable catered dinner paired with a variety of fine imported<br />

wines and handmade round ‘Shmurah’ Matzah.<br />

“Passover is not simply a celebration of the historic liberation of an<br />

ancient people,” Rabbi Levi Marinovsky, Director of Chabad of Chabad of<br />

Cypress, stated in the press release. “Passover is about our own personal<br />

liberation - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Passover inspires us<br />

to break free from the shackles restraining us from reaching new heights<br />

- in our lives, relationships and connection with God.”<br />

Chabad’s community seder is part of a global Passover campaign that<br />

began in 1954, when the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of<br />

blessed memory, considered the most influential rabbi in modern history,<br />

launched the Shmurah Matzah initiative as part of an effort to create<br />

awareness and promote observance of the holiday. An estimated four<br />

million hand-baked Shmurah Matzahs will be distributed by the Chabad-<br />

Lubavitch movement this year. If you would like a Free Handmade<br />

Shmurah Matzah delivered directly to your door, please email rabbi@<br />

chabadcypress.com.<br />

All are welcome to join the community seder, regardless of Jewish<br />

affiliation or background. To make a reservation or for more details,<br />

contact Rabbi@chabadcypress.com or 832-651-6964. To Learn More<br />

about Passover visit: ChabadCypress.com/Passover.<br />

Chabad of Cypress & Northwest Houston is a non-profit organization<br />

serving the Cypress, Jersey Village, Copperfield and other Northwest<br />

Houston areas with meaningful and joyful opportunities for Jewish<br />

living, learning and celebration.<br />

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOLA CANTORUM<br />

Do you want your children to become lifelong servants of the Church?<br />

Singing in a children’s choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth<br />

Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting children Grades 4-12 for<br />

its after-school choir program. The choir is responsible for enriching the<br />

Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday from 3:45-5<br />

PM. Unique in the area, the choir focuses on singing music from the rich<br />

Catholic tradition, including chant and polyphony, as well as the finest<br />

modern church music. Time is devoted to building the children’s skills of<br />

music reading, vocal technique, thinking about the words and the structure<br />

and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for older students. For<br />

more information, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.<br />

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH -<br />

A WELS COMMUNITY<br />

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT P. O. P.?<br />

1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come<br />

share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary<br />

Members after Service in the Church reception area.<br />

Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!<br />

www.popcopperfield.org<br />

281-859-0800<br />

16650 Longenbaugh Dr.<br />

Houston, TX 77095<br />

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES AT ENGLISH GATEWAY<br />

English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational English.<br />

The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist international<br />

families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and be<br />

successful here in the United States. We offer 6 different levels and have<br />

open registration throughout the CFISD school year. Childcare is available<br />

for free for pre-school children as long as they are registered beforehand.<br />

How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the books;<br />

classes are free.<br />

Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,<br />

12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.<br />

When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options: Thursday<br />

mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />

What are the starting dates for English Gateway?<br />

Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM<br />

For more information, please contact the English Gateway Program<br />

Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.<br />

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ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP<br />

The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community of youth and adult volunteers<br />

who encourage and support each other in life and in faith. All students in grades<br />

six through twelve are welcome to be part of the Youth Group, which offers a<br />

wide range of gatherings and events created to provide a fun opportunity for<br />

learning and growth. The Youth Group meets on Sundays from 4-6 PM for fun,<br />

Bible Study and fellowship. For more information, contact stcuthbert.org. St.<br />

Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road at Queenston.<br />

CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH LADIES BIBLE STUDY<br />

Ladies, you are invited to join us on Tuesdays beginning <strong>April</strong> 2 nd at<br />

10 AM. We will be studying the book of Ephesians. This is a great time<br />

of fellowship and in-depth study of God’s Word. For more information<br />

please contact Suzanne Kaliszewski at contact@christianfamilyhouston.<br />

org or call at 281-815-7787. (No child care provided.)<br />

CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />

Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 Peter! We meet at a<br />

house in Bear Creek, Monday nights at 7 PM. Stay after for dessert and<br />

fellowship. Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc.org or 713-899-5745 for<br />

more information. www.csopc.org<br />

CANYON LAKES WEST<br />

COMMUNITY CHURCH BIBLE STUDY<br />

Neighbors of the community gather to meet and greet, share in the<br />

word and fellowship Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg Weekly<br />

Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org<br />

or call 713-302-7325 for more information.<br />

FREE REVELATION BIBLE STUDY AT CHRISTIAN<br />

FAMILY CHURCH ON TUESDAYS, 10 AM<br />

5615 Queenston Blvd., Houston, Texas 77084, 832-415-3975<br />

Come, it’s not too late to discover how the book of Revelations offers<br />

some of the clearest and sharpest visions of God’s ultimate purpose<br />

for the whole creation. This book study guide series is designed to help<br />

you understand scriptures in fresh ways under the guidance of one of<br />

the world’s leading New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright. Thoughtful<br />

questions, prayers suggestions and useful background and cultural<br />

information all guide you as a group more deeply into God’s Word. For<br />

more information, call Catarina at 832-465-0695. No Child care provided.<br />

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH<br />

LADIES BIBLE STUDY<br />

The women’s ministry of CCC invites you to join them this Fall as they<br />

begin a 7 week video study by Priscilla Shirer. “The Armor of God” Bible<br />

study is every Tuesday morning, at 9:30 AM. NO Child Care provided.<br />

A book fee does apply. Please join us at Christ Covenant Church, 17000<br />

Longenbaugh, Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the<br />

series, please go to www.christcov.net.<br />

THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult<br />

students of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. All are invited.<br />

THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join every<br />

Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529).<br />

OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 10 AM service. Join us<br />

upstairs in the movie room where we watch music videos, video clips,<br />

skits and other media then relate it to God and your life.<br />

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY AT<br />

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran<br />

Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite<br />

you to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your<br />

Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors<br />

for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to<br />

8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative<br />

Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner<br />

of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).<br />

A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and<br />

facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please<br />

email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and<br />

phone number.<br />

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

BIBLE STUDIES<br />

9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall - Learn the History<br />

that goes along with The Word. Grow in faith and Godly living.<br />

9 AM Sundays: 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month - Teen Bible Study<br />

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EPIPHANY BINGO<br />

Epiphany Bingo has been conducting bingo games on the west side<br />

since February 14, 1986. Epiphany conducts their bingo games every<br />

Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING<br />

ALL BINGO GAMES. They have a jackpot game of $750. Maximum prize<br />

giveaways of $2,500, allowed by law, are given away every Bingo<br />

Night! They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor,<br />

computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits<br />

are used for charitable outreach programs, building expansion, and<br />

payment towards debt. Epiphany Catholic Church conducts its bingo<br />

games at the Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between<br />

Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision)<br />

off Highland Knolls every Friday night. Early bird games begin at 7:30<br />

PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more information, call the bingo<br />

hall number 281-578-3905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the<br />

Community Center number, 281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring<br />

your friends and neighbors, win some money and make some new<br />

friends.<br />

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic<br />

Church BINGO<br />

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />

Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early<br />

Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given away<br />

every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the<br />

most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings,<br />

along with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is<br />

maintained by the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food<br />

and snacks with soft drinks.<br />

All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education<br />

programs, to better serve the community. The Church is located in<br />

downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling<br />

west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second<br />

stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will<br />

be on your right one block down. Please call for more details to 281-391-<br />

4758. Please come play and win. We can accommodate large groups such<br />

as social and family groups.<br />

<strong>April</strong> Observances & Fun Facts<br />

<strong>April</strong> was formerly the second month in the ancient Roman year, when<br />

March began the calendar. The real origin of its name has been lost. The<br />

most common theory is that <strong>April</strong> is derived from the Latin verb Aperire,<br />

to open, as the opening or blossoming, of trees and flowers.<br />

About <strong>April</strong>:<br />

• Autism Awareness Month<br />

• Child Abuse Prevention Month<br />

• Keep America Beautiful Month<br />

• Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month<br />

• Stress Awareness Month<br />

Birthstone: Diamond<br />

Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea<br />

Astrological Signs: Aries and Taurus<br />

HOLIDAYS<br />

4/1: <strong>April</strong> Fool’s Day<br />

4/2: World Autism Awareness Day<br />

4/7: United Nations World Health Day<br />

4/7: National Beer Day<br />

4/13: Thomas Jefferson Birthday<br />

4/14: Palm Sunday<br />

4/15: Tax Day<br />

4/18: National High Five Day<br />

4/19: Good Friday<br />

4/20: Passover (first day)<br />

4/21: Easter Sunday<br />

4/21: San Jacinto Day<br />

4/22: Earth Day<br />

4/24: Administrative<br />

Professionals Day<br />

4/26: Arbor Day<br />

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Nobody cares for eyes more than Pearle ®<br />

Dr. A. Bains<br />

Therapeutic Optometrist<br />

Most vision plans accepted<br />

25905 Hwy 290 @ Spring Cypress<br />

(next door toTarget)<br />

281-256-8774<br />

Store Hours:<br />

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9:30 - 5:30<br />

Wed 10:30 - 6:30<br />

KID’S PROMO<br />

FREE Standard<br />

Polycarbonate Lenses<br />

With frame purchase.<br />

Polycarbonate Lenses Included. Some<br />

restrictions may apply. See associate<br />

for details. Good at Cypress location only.<br />

Coupon must be presented at time of<br />

service. Cannot be combined with any<br />

other promotion or insurance benefits.<br />

Expires 5-15-19<br />

FREE Single Vision<br />

Plastic Lenses with<br />

Solid Tint<br />

With frame purchase.<br />

With purchase of complete pair of glasses.<br />

Dilation extra. Good at Cypress location only.<br />

See associate for details. Some<br />

restrictions may apply. Coupon must be<br />

presented at time of service. Cannot be<br />

combined with any other promotion or<br />

insurance benefits. Expires 5-15-19<br />

Fry Road<br />

Home Depot<br />

<br />

Spring Cypress<br />

Hwy 290<br />

Hempstead Highway<br />

Target<br />

40% OFF<br />

Prescription Lenses<br />

With frame purchase.<br />

(excludes Varilux)<br />

Polycarbonate, high-index & progressive.<br />

Good at Cypress location only. Some<br />

restrictions may apply.See associate<br />

for details. Coupon must be presented at<br />

time of service. Cannot be combined with<br />

any other promotion or insurance benefits.<br />

Expires 5-15-19<br />

Eye Exam<br />

& Contacts<br />

$139<br />

Promotions<br />

starting at<br />

Includes eye exam, contact lens fitting, follow-up<br />

exam, care kit plus 2 boxes (12 lenses)of Acuvue<br />

2 Disposable Contact Lenses. Dilation extra. See<br />

associate for details. Some restrictions may<br />

apply. Good at Cypress location only. Coupon<br />

must be presented at time of service. Cannot be<br />

combined with any other promotion or<br />

insurance benefits. Expires 5-15-19<br />

Houston Area Events<br />

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Spectacular - <strong>April</strong> 12-14, 10 AM. NRG<br />

Center, One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. Admission: $15. Twelve months can<br />

seem such a long time to wait for all the shopping fun and festive spirit of one<br />

annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market to the next. Spring Spectacular is the<br />

sunny flip side to the highly anticipated Nutcracker Market. This inaugural event<br />

will host some 150 merchants from across the country - bringing with them a full<br />

assortment of seasonal items, apparel, accessories, jewelry, gourmet food and<br />

home décor suited to the warm weather months and spring and summer holidays.<br />

Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival - <strong>April</strong> 12-14, Downtown Dayton Texas 77535.<br />

Free Admission. We have a BBQ cookoff, Jr. chili cookoff, beauty pageant,<br />

live entertainment, carnival rides and many vendors. Our website is www.<br />

oletymedays.com.<br />

32 nd Annual Houston Art Car Parade - <strong>April</strong> 13, 11 AM-4 PM. Smith St. from Pease<br />

St. to Walker St., making a left turn at Walker St. and then a left onto Bagby St.,<br />

ending at Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010. Free Admission. 250 mobile masterpieces<br />

from across the country will converge on Houston for an exciting day of art, music,<br />

whimsy and fun. Information and FAQs about Houston Art Car Parade Weekend<br />

can be found at www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.<br />

Baytown Nurture Nature Festival - <strong>April</strong> 13, 10 AM-4 PM. Baytown Nature Center,<br />

6213 Bayway, Baytown, TX 77520. Free Admission. Join TPWD Get Outside at this<br />

FREE family friendly festival - learn some outdoor skills, see and touch wildlife,<br />

listen to music and more.<br />

Japan Festival Houston - <strong>April</strong> 13, 11 AM-6 PM. Hermann Park - Japanese Garden,<br />

4543 Post Oak Place, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77027. Free Admission. Japan Festival<br />

Houston celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Japan with traditional and<br />

contemporary performances of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/<br />

Japanese-inspired food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower<br />

arrangement, tea ceremony origami, bonsai and more.<br />

San Jacinto Day Festival & Battle Reenactment - <strong>April</strong> 13, 10 AM-6 PM. San<br />

Jacinto Monument and Museum of History, One Monument Circle, La Porte, TX<br />

77571. Free admission. Reenactors from across the state become figures in Texas<br />

history for the day. Visitors can wander freely among the Mexican and Texian<br />

camps to learn what the soldiers and their families were doing prior to the battle<br />

in 1836. At 3 PM, the official (and historically accurate!) reenactment of the Battle<br />

of San Jacinto begins. With hundreds of history reenactors, this reenactmentcomplete<br />

with cannons, horses and pyrotechnics-is the largest in the southwest<br />

United States. Festival is a full day of entertainment, craft vendors, food, family<br />

activities, cultural exhibits, games and fun set amidst living history.<br />

5th Annual Shipley Do-Nuts Dash - <strong>April</strong> 13, 9 AM-12 PM. 8 th Wonder Brewery,<br />

2202 Dallas St., Houston, TX 77003. Sprint your sprinkles off to the Dash Bash and<br />

enjoy a free donut and complimentary brew, for those 21+ or an ice cold Borden<br />

Milk. Donut costume contest will include best individual child and adult, best<br />

group kids and best group adults. All proceeds benefit Kids’ Meals. For info and<br />

costs, www.shipleydonutsdash.com.<br />

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival - <strong>April</strong> 13-14, 10 AM-5 PM. Town Green<br />

Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380. Admission: 2 day ticket $15<br />

online, $18 at gate, $75 Terrace Hospitality Club weekend access, 12 and under free.<br />

Town Green Park and the waterway will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery<br />

featuring over 200 juried artists from across the country. Enjoy 4 entertainment<br />

stages, hands-on art activities and demonstrations along with amazing food and<br />

beverages all weekend long.<br />

7th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival - <strong>April</strong> 14, 1-4 PM. Humble Civic Center &<br />

Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble, TX 77338. Admission: $50-$100.<br />

Your favorite barbecue joints will be back this year. To ensure a quality event for<br />

everyone involved, ticket sales are limited. All tickets will be sold in advance - no<br />

ticket sales at the door. Visit https://houbbq.com for info and tickets.<br />

Houston Latin Fest <strong>2019</strong> - <strong>April</strong> 14, 1-10 PM. Jones Plaza, 600 Louisiana, Houston,<br />

TX 77002. Admission: $10. The Houston Latin Fest is a family-oriented Latin music<br />

festival that provides the surrounding Latin communities in Houston a place to<br />

gather with family and friends to listen and dance to live Latin music, connect with<br />

other fans in an open social space and celebrate their Latin heritage. The festival<br />

was created for all Latin people (El festival de todos los latinos) to promote unity,<br />

diversity and to preserve the tradition of Latin music for future generations like<br />

no other festival. It also features some of today’s top performers in Latin music.<br />

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And Road Trips<br />

Puppies for Breakfast Dog Fest <strong>2019</strong> - <strong>April</strong> 20, 10 AM-2 PM. Market Square<br />

Park, 301 Milam, Houston, TX 77002. Free Admission, but suggested $5 donation to<br />

help a local dog rescue. Puppies for Breakfast will celebrate 8 years as the largest<br />

dog festival in Houston and possibly the world! This festival provides a time for<br />

your dog to come play, surrounded by 50+ of Houston’s dog industry vendors,<br />

businesses and creativities. Registration is open for vendors and sponsorships.<br />

Please visit www.puppiesforbreakfast.com for details on the events.<br />

Sweet Desserts Fest - <strong>April</strong> 27, 12-5 PM. The Houston Event Venue, 3118<br />

Harrisburg (Suite 102), Houston, TX 77003. Admission: $10 Gen Admission; $20,<br />

kids 5 and under free, Sweet Tooth; $35 VIP. Houston’s 1 st Annual Dessert Festival<br />

of ONLY Desserts! Satisfy your Sweet Tooth at the Sweetest Event of the Year!<br />

Indulge in a variety of Houston’s local treat makers and bakers. Enjoy a Dessert<br />

Themed Experience with family and friends. Sample, Shop Dessert Vendors and<br />

make memories at this sweet event. Visist www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-dessertsfest-tickets-52746109032<br />

for details.<br />

25th Annual Migration Celebration - <strong>April</strong> 27-28, San Bernard National Wildlife<br />

Refuge, 6801 County Road 306, Brazoria, TX 77422. Free Admission. The Migration<br />

Celebration is held during peak bird migration season at the San Bernarnd<br />

National Wildlife Refuge. The two-day event includes several free activities for<br />

children including: archery, fishing, BB gun range, bug sweeping, microscopes,<br />

touch tanks and reptiles.<br />

Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza<br />

Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our free weekly Boot<br />

Camp class with Cida Fitness.<br />

Houston Ghost Tour - Weekly on Friday and Saturday, 8 PM (family) or 9:30<br />

PM (adult). Hermann Park, 6001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Admission:<br />

$20-Adults, $15 6-12 years, Free 5 years and under. Situated near the Houston<br />

Zoo, the heart of the museum, hospital and university district, Hermann Park is a<br />

bustling and beautiful area in the day time, but when the sun goes down and the<br />

crowds disappear, the ghosts come out to play. Tour guides Edward S. Burns and<br />

Doc. Strangeway lead you through some of the most haunted spots in the park,<br />

as you will learn the history and ghost stories relating to Hermann Park, Houston,<br />

Texas and surrounding locations nearby.<br />

Let’s Roam: Houston Museum District Scavenger Hunt - Daily, Hermann Park,<br />

5951 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Admission: $11.99/person. The largest city<br />

in Texas can feel like one great big museum. On this fun-filled Houston scavenger<br />

hunt, explore the Museum District and all its surrounding green spaces. Who is the<br />

city’s heroic namesake? How many columns does it take to make a colonnade?<br />

Find out on this scavenger hunt of Houston! What You’ll See: Museum District,<br />

Hermann Park, Clayton Library. Tickets and info, 833-202-7626.<br />

Living History Saturday - 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington<br />

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Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston Public<br />

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Recipes & Gardening Tips<br />

Zucchini Bread<br />

You could make this on National Zucchini Bread Day <strong>April</strong> 25th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

2 cups sugar<br />

1 cup vegetable oil<br />

3 eggs<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 cup sour cream<br />

2 cups shredded zucchini<br />

1 cup chopped walnuts<br />

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<br />

Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.<br />

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda<br />

and salt. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil. Stir in<br />

the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then<br />

stir in the vanilla. Blend this mixture into the flour mixture,<br />

alternately with the sour cream, stir just to combine. Fold in<br />

the zucchini and nuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine.<br />

Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 80<br />

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Fresh Blueberry Pie<br />

You could make this on National Blueberry Pie Day <strong>April</strong> 28th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 cup white sugar<br />

2 tablespoons cornstarch<br />

1 cup water<br />

4 tablespoons lemon flavored Jell-O® mix<br />

4 cups fresh blueberries<br />

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust<br />

DIRECTIONS: In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar and<br />

cornstarch. Pour in water and bring to a full boil. Turn off heat and<br />

add in gelatin; stir until completely dissolved. Let cool.<br />

When mixture is cooled fold in blueberries. Gently pour into the<br />

graham cracker crust. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour or until<br />

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