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September 2019 | Hearthstone

ACTIVE 

ACTIVE 

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SALE PENDING 

Hearthstone 

15010 Elmont Drive 

Willow Creek Farms 

9962 Lazy Cove Lane 

Charlestown Colony 

14310 S. Stoneygrove 


14423 Sandalfoot St. 

ACTIVE 

SOLD 

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Fairfield 

2110 Park Oak Ct. 

Omega Bay 

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Omega Bay 

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Champions Park 

6710 Gentle Bend Drive 


7726 Spyglass Dr 

Helping People Find Their Way Home 

713.557.7676 direct 

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ALL SECTIONS OF HEARTHSTONE 

Garden Club Carol Byrd 940-780-8852 

Children’s Co-op Kelly Blackstone 713-548-3827 

hearthstonemoms@gmail.com 

Swim Team Hugh McKinney 713-822-5490 

Hearthstone Country Club 281-463-2201 

Hearthstone HOA, Inc. 

Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7; Hearthstone Green, 

Sections 1, 2, 3 & 4; Avila Ct. Estates, Hearthstone Meadows. 

BOARD MEMBERS 

President, Terry Gingell 281-703-8184 

Vice President, Scooter Cantrell 281-220-9160 

Secretary, Virgil Hydes 281-859-0438 

Treasurer, Mike Looney 281-550-7010 

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS 

Lester Leger 713-819-0920 

Tina Bailey 281-859-0581 

Bob Comeaux 713-876-3852 

NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

INFRAMARK 

2002 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77449 

Office: 281-870-0585 | Mobile: 281-371-4154 

Customer Service: 281-870-0585 | www.inframark.com 

Manager: Katie Ivanics 

Katie.Ivanics@inframark.com 

I am here to assist you with all your HOA questions and concerns. 

Please feel free to contact me at any time. 

COMMITTEES 

Architectural Control - Virgil Hydes 

Community Relations - Terry Gingell 

Security - Scooter Cantrell 

SCHOOLS 

Horne Elementary School 281-463-5954 

Owens Elementary School 281-463-5915 

Labay Middle School 281-463-5800 

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100 

Cy-Falls High School 281-856-1000 

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TRASH/WATER 

Water District Spencer Rd PUD 281-469-5740 

WCA (Waste Corportion of America) 281-368-8397 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Fire/Ambulance 911 

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666 

Sheriff 713-221-6000 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972 

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

DPS Sex Offenders website 

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us 

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 

Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 

Street Repair 281-463-6300 

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REMINDER: 

Please be mindful of the Harris County Leash Law and be certain that 

your pets are on a leash when not confined to your home or backyard. 

WEBSITE 

Hearthstone Board is excited to announce that Hearthstone HOA has 

partnered with a technology company NabrNetwork to bring to you 

Townsquare, which has been selected as our official, Board-approved 

communication tool/website for Hearthstone HOA! Accessible via mobile 

phone, tablet and desktop - and completely private. A Townsquare 

welcome letter was recently sent out to all homeowners. If you didn’t 

receive the letter please follow these steps to sign up. 

1. Access townsquare at https://inframarkims.com/what-we-do/ 

association-management/ 

2. Click on townsquare in the right-side menu 

3. Confirm your zip code and select “I live in Hearthstone HOA” 

4. Select “I am an owner” 

5. Enter your unique Account Number 

If you don’t have your account number please call 281-870-0585 or email 

Katie.Ivanics@Inframark.com to assist. Please note moving forward this 

will be the new website and the old Hearthstone website will no longer 

be used. 

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HEARTHSTONE YARD OF THE MONTH 

This month’s Yard of the Month bragging rights go to Kathy and Dee 

Williams at 7418 Tunbury Drive. Their lovely Tudor style home has a 

circular driveway outlined by colorful beds of zinnias in yellow and 

orange near the front. As your eye is drawn further along, up against the 

house, you will discover more zinnias, pretty pentas and piping-hot pink 

crepe myrtles. Neat bottle brush add some pop to the scene. The front 

entrance, framed by its columns, continues the elegant frontage with 

large potted greenery on either side. These are accentuated by smaller 

pots of coleus, adding depth and a richness of color. Congratulations 

Kathy and Dee on being the Hearthstone August Yard of the Month 

winner! 

LOST & FOUND PETS IN HEARTHSTONE 

Folks in Hearthstone are very helpful in getting lost pets reunited with 

their owners, but all dog owners should ensure that there is a tag on each 

dog with their name, address and phone number. Local pet stores have 

machines that make tags like this while you wait. At least that would help 

found dogs get back home quicker and with less trauma. 

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STOP THAT BARKING 

Many dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief 

in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. But, nothing is 

as annoying as incessant barking - even for dog lovers. If your dog is a 

yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas 

to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! 

Help is as close as the Yellow Pages. Training not only helps your dog, 

you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight 

into why your dog barks so much or what it is trying to communicate. 

• Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, antibarking 

collar and costs about the same. Available on the web and in pet 

stores. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or 

confining it to a crate can cut down on the disturbance to neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship 

- a cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting 

service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility 

once or twice a week. 

Keep in mind that dogs who bark from loneliness or boredom, may not 

do it when you are home. Meanwhile, your neighbors may be getting 

serenaded while you are away. 

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR 

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE 

The Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5 is now offering a class 

on Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). RAD is one of the best women’s selfdefense 

courses available. It’s a program based on realistic self-defense 

tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive self-defense course for 

women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and 

avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defensive 

training. If you’re interested in more information and signing up, go to 

this link: 

https://constablepct5.com/index.php/rad 

Make sure if you or your family goes on vacation to put in a “Vacation 

Watch” with our department. That way you’ll know your house is being 

watched by our patrol deputies. You can fill out a vacation watch form 

online here: 

https://constablepct5.com/index.php/vacation-watch/ 

https://constablepct5.com/index.php/special-watch/ 

Or you can call our dispatch at 281-463-6666. 

HEARTHSTONE STREETLIGHTS 

The Hearthstone HOA coordinates maintenance of all the streetlights 

throughout the community. This includes the “cobra head” lights like 

you see along many streets and highways, as well as the decorative light 

poles along Huffmeister and in some of the neighborhoods. 

Cobra head streetlights need to be reported to CenterPoint, using the 

pole number, which is the “address” for the light. It is a six digit number 

facing the street. You can report streetlights that are not working or 

staying on during the day at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

(Google streetlight outage) or give us the pole number and we will do it 

for you. 

Outages or problems with decorative streetlights should be reported to 

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Inframark at 281-870-0585. Please note the exact intersection or closest 

address. The association has a contractor doing a monthly nighttime 

inspection for lights that are out, but if you see a problem, please report 

it, so we can achieve our goal to keep all the lights on all the time. 

TRASH DAYS 

Trash days are Tuesdays and Fridays with recycling pickup on Fridays. If 

you have questions, call 281-368-8397. 

BOARD MEETING 

Board Meetings are now bi-monthly, usually on the 3 rd Wednesday at 6 

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HEARTHSTONE HOA EMAIL ALERTS 

Just register at the site using “Join our Mailing Lists” on the opening 

page. You will be automatically added to the email group. 

This group will be used to quickly but sparingly, get information out to 

members between newsletters. If you would like these messages sent to 

more than one email address, just register again with each address you 

want included in the group. 

The addresses will not be sold, distributed or used for any purpose other 

than association business. Your address will not even be shared among 

group members. Messages sent to the group will be limited to those 

authorized by the HOA Board of Directors. 

If you have already joined the email group, you do not need to do so 

again. 

HEARTHSTONE EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS 

When making any changes to the exterior of your home, please keep 

in mind that you must first submit an application and receive written 

approval. An application can be obtained by sending a request to 

customercare@inframark.com. 

The call center main number is 281-870-0585. The hours are 7 AM to 6 PM 

Monday through Thursday and 7 AM to 5 PM on Fridays. 

“THE HEARTHSTONE NEWS” IS AVAILABLE ONLINE 

The Hearthstone Newsletter can be viewed (in color), online at 

krenekprinting.com. Go to www.krenekprinting.com, Click on 

newsletters, Select Highway 6, Select Hearthstone and Click to read. 

SAFETY TIPS - AVOID BEING A VICTIM 

1. Call the constable’s office anytime you see a suspicious person and do 

not let race, age or gender influence you calling (a suspicious person is 

anyone you do not recognize on your street). 

2. Call the constable’s office when you see a suspicious vehicle (any 

vehicle parked in front of your neighbor’s home or driving around your 

street that you don’t recognize). 

3. Always keep all your doors and windows locked even when you are at 

home. 

4. Always keep your overhead garage door in the down position. 

5. Remember neighbors looking out for neighbors are how the police 

catch the bad guys. 

6. Make sure to do a vacation watch whenever you go out of town. 

7. If someone comes to your door, always go to the door and acknowledge 

that you are there and remember to never open the door for anyone that 

you do not know. The bad guys in almost all cases do not want you to be 

home. Then always call the constable’s office so that we can check them 

out. When they leave your house, they are going to your neighbors. 

8. If you have children that stay at home alone, no matter what their age, 

they need to go to the door and have a preplanned story for whoever is 

there (my dad is working on the computer, he says to come back later). 

Then have them call the constable’s office. 

9. Never do business with people you don not know and trust. Never 

open the door for solicitors. If no one in the neighborhood buys anything 

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from them, the companies that they work for will quit sending them into 

your subdivision. 

10. Always lock your vehicles and never leave anything of value in plain 

sight (covering up an item with a jacket doesn’t count). 

Our dispatch number is 281-463-6666 (please put this number in your 

cell phone as 911 constable or A constable so that it is one of the first 

contacts). 

LEAKY ROOF? NO PROBLEM! 

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Community Relations and Crime Prevention 

Harris County Constables Office Pct. 5 

281-463-6666 

HEARTHSTONE MOM’S CO-OP 

ATTENTION MOMS! 

If you’ve ever considered joining a mom’s group, look no further! Located 

right here in Hearthstone, our group is designed to celebrate our kids and 

of course... ourselves! Each year we host several events for the moms, 

kids and families to get to know our neighborhood pals. Events include a 

Spring Festival, Summer Splash Bash, Back to School Party, Fall Festival 

& Hot Momma Chili Cook-off, Bad Mom’s Christmas Dinner & Ornament 

Exchange, Holiday Market and Santa Visits. Dues are $30 for the year and 

cover the cost of all planned events for the kids. Contact Kelly Blackstone 

at 713-548-3827 or email hearthstonemoms@gmail.com for more 

information. Please also check out our website at https://sites.google. 

com/view/hearthstone-moms-co-op/home. 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

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

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with 

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

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you 

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send 

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emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you 

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we 

will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed 

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references 

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers 

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for 

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and 

the teens and their parents. 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

September 2nd: 

Holiday - Students and Staff 

CFISD EARNS NINTH STRAIGHT 

TEXAS SMART SCHOOLS 5-STAR RATING 

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD earned its ninth consecutive five-star rating in the 

Texas Smart Schools Initiative, an online resource that aims to improve 

education by identifying Smart Schools that are both effective and 

efficient. Gathering data on both academic progress and spending, each 

school district and campus is assigned a Smart Score of one to five stars. A 

five-star rating indicates the strongest level of relative academic progress 

combined with the lowest relative spending. CFISD is one of 51 public 

and charter school districts across the state to earn a five-star rating. In 

addition, CFISD has earned the highest possible rating in all nine years of 

the Texas Smart Schools program. Texas Smart Schools uses three-year 

averages to obtain more stable and persistent measures of academic 

progress and spending. The 2019 Texas Smart Schools results are based 

on data from the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. 

JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY CONNECTS 

YOUNG STUDENTS WITH OFFICERS 

In finding new ways to be engaged with the CFISD community, the 

district’s Police Department recently completed its first-ever Junior 

Police Academy, giving students a week of learning and activities and 

helping foster the relationship between officers and their constituents. 

Created for 9-and-10-year-old students, the academy featured sessions 

at Cypress Ridge (June) and Cypress Springs (July) high schools. 

Originally set up for 45 participants per session, the academy swelled to 

96 in total attendance. Participants were grouped together into smaller 

squads, with officers serving as mentors and interacting with cadets on 

a personal level. 

Officers and cadets alternated between outdoor activities, hands-on 

instruction and classroom training each day. Session topics included 

social media safety, stereotyping and bullying, gang prevention, drug 

prevention and gun safety. Cadets learned mapping skills and tourniquet 

application among others, while other activities emphasized team 

building and problem solving. Physical training was incorporated daily, 

with cadets competing in an obstacle course. Fun activities were also fit 

into the week, giving campers and officers even more opportunities to 

interact and connect. Cadets were also treated to unique meet-and-greet 

opportunities with local public safety first responders. Police pilots and 

tactical flight officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety flew 

and landed a helicopter at each campus, while Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire 

Department firefighters and paramedics showcased a firetruck. 

Members of the Cypress Creek EMS visited cadets at Cypress Springs, 

teaching a hands-on lesson on tourniquets. Feedback was positive and 

plans are already in place for possible academy expansion in the future. 


Romir Adkar (left) and 

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CFISD MUSICIANS EARN COVETED SPOTS 

IN HOUSTON YOUTH SYMPHONY 

Three CFISD students have gone above and beyond in the field of 

orchestra over the summer, as Romir Adkar, a rising eighth-grade student 

at Smith Middle School and Rohil Watwe and Anika Adkar, rising freshman 

and sophomore students at Bridgeland High School, respectively, were 

among 400 musicians selected to play in the Houston Youth Symphony 

for the 2019-2020 season. 

With three full orchestras and two string orchestras - including a 

debut ensemble - the Houston Youth Symphony pledges to offer a 

comprehensive musical experience for young musicians between 7 and 

19 years old at any skill level. Orchestras rehearse weekly to prepare for 

three public concerts at Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall each season. 

In addition, leading professionals from the Houston area lead sectionals 

for each orchestra and workshops and other opportunities are available 

for musicians. 

The audition process is conducted in April and May and those accepted 

into the program were notified in June. Watwe and the Adkars will all 

be part of the Debut String Orchestra, which is under the direction of Dr. 

Jackson Guillen and provides foundational experience for developing 

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CFISD 2019-20 Varsity Football Schedule 

2019 CFISD VARSITY COMPOSITE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 

WEEK DATE STADIUM DISTRICT DAY TIME VISITOR HOME HC SPECIAL EVENT 

1 August 29 C-F FCU 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Klein Cain Cy Park 

August 29 KP 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Cy Woods Cy Ridge 

August 29 Delmar 14-6A Thursday 7:00 Bridgeland Waltrip 

August 29 The Rig 14-6A Thursday 7:00 Cy Springs Pearland 

August 30 C-F FCU 14-6A Friday 7:00 Klein Oak Langham Creek 

August 30 KP 17-6A Friday 7:00 Klein Cy Creek 

August 30 Rhodes 14-6A Friday 7:30 Cy Lakes Morton Ranch 

August 31 Woodforest 17-6A Saturday 6:00 Cy-Fair Woodlands 

August 31 C-F FCU 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Aldine Cy Falls 

August 31 KP 17-6A Saturday 6:00 Alief Hastings Jersey Village 

August 31 Legacy 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Cy Ranch Cinco Ranch 


2 September 5 C-F FCU 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Katy Taylor Cy Springs 

September 5 KP 17-6A Thursday 6:30 Morton Ranch Cy Ridge 

September 5 Mercer 14-6A Thursday 7:00 Langham Creek Ft. Bend Bush 

September 5 Klein Memorial 14-6A Thursday 7:00 Cy Lakes Klein Forest 

September 6 C-F FCU 14-6A Friday 7:00 Austin Westlake Cy Ranch 

September 6 KP 14-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Park Cy-Fair HC 

September 6 Rhodes 17-6A Friday 7:30 Jersey Village Cinco Ranch 

September 6 Crump 17-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Falls Alief Hastings 

September 6 Klein Memorial 17-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Creek Klein Oak 

September 7 C-F FCU 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Stratford Bridgeland 

September 7 KP 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Spring Cy Woods 


3 September 12 C-F FCU 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Langham Creek Cy Ranch 

September 12 KP 17-6A Thursday 7:00 Cy Falls Cy Creek 

September 12 Tully 17-6A Thursday 7:00 Cy-Fair Northbrook 

September 13 C-F FCU 14-6A Friday 7:00 Bridgeland Cy Springs 

September 13 KP 14-6A Friday 7:00 Tomball Memorial Cy Woods 

September 14 C-F FCU 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Cy Lakes Cy Park 

September 14 KP 17-6A Saturday 6:00 Jersey Village Cy Ridge 


4 September 19 C-F FCU 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Cy Woods Langham Creek 

September 19 KP 17-6A Thursday 7:00 Northbrook Cy Falls 

September 20 C-F FCU 14-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Springs Cy Lakes HC/HC 

September 20 KP 17-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Creek Jersey Village HC 

September 20 Tully 17-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Ridge Stratford 

September 21 C-F FCU 14-6A Saturday 6:00 Cy Ranch Bridgeland 

September 21 KP 17-6A Saturday 6:00 Memorial Cy-Fair Cy Park Bye 


5 September 26 C-F FCU 14-6A Thursday 6:30 Cy Lakes Cy Ranch 

September 26 KP 17-6A Thursday 7:00 Stratford Cy Creek 

September 26 Tully 17-6A Thursday 7:00 Jersey Village Northbrook 

September 27 C-F FCU 14-6A Friday 7:00 Bridgeland Cy Woods HC Bridgeland Homecoming 

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September 27 Tully 17-6A Friday 7:00 Cy Falls Memorial 

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GARAGE SALES 

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LAKESIDE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE 

SEPTEMBER 7 th - Located off of Hwy 290 & Mueschke. 

YORKTOWN COLONY 

September 28 th and 29 th 

West Little York between Eldridge and Hwy 6. 

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Saturday, October 5, 2019, 8 AM to 1 PM 

Hwy 6 and Clay Road area. 

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October 5 th , 7 AM-3 PM 

Located in Copperfield between Longenbaugh and West Rd. 

WEST CREEK VILLLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, October 5, 2019, Sunrise to Noon 

Queenston between FM529 & Longenbaugh. 

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Saturday, October 12, 2019 

Located off of Barker Cypress between Longenbaugh and FM529. 

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Saturday, October 12, 2019, 7 AM-4 PM 

Located in Copperfield off of West Road. 

COPPER LAKES GARAGE SALE 

October 12 th (rainout day October 19 th ) 

Barker-Cypress, between Longenbaugh and West Road. 

BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

October 12 th , opens at 7 AM 

Located off of Highway 6 North (between Keith Harrow and West Little 

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SYDNEY HARBOUR FALL GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, October 19, 2019 

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CRAFT SHOWS/Festivals 

VISIT THE 2019 ST. MARY’S FALL GIFT MARKET! 

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

On Friday, September 27 th and Saturday, September 28 th from 9 AM to 4 

PM, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is hosting its 14 th annual Fall Gift Market. 

This is the ideal event to kick off your holiday shopping and decorating 

while supporting local craftspeople! The convenient location at the 

corner of Louetta Road and N. Eldridge Parkway makes it easy to shop the 

selection of unique jewelry, home decor, handcrafted gifts, collectibles, 

sports memorabilia, candles, soaps and bath products, plus trendy 

clothing for ladies and children. Our indoor/outdoor market also features 

The Tea Room (offering our famous taco soup, sandwiches, desserts and 

homemade baked goods) and the Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit 

church-affiliated projects and outreach. For more information, please 

visit stmaryscypress.org/fgm or call Michelle at 505-228-5542. 

ST PAUL’S FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW 

October 5, 2019, 9 AM-4 PM 

5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449 

Free Admission!!! Shopping, Children’s Activities, Petting Zoo and food! 

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Westland Baptist Church is will be having its 3 rd annual Craft Show 

October 5, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, 

contact Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com for information. 

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

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13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s 

Episcopal Church’s ACE Committee has opened vendor registration for our 

6 th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Market! The market and festival will be 

held Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 10 AM-4 PM. In addition to our outdoor 

booths, this year we will be offering a limited number of indoor booths!! 

Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road - just south of Hwy 

290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Petting Zoo, Pony 

Rides, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Live Music throughout the day, Cake 

Walk, Trunk N Treat and Blessing of Animals. For more information and to 

register online, visit our website at http://aidanschurch.org/fallfest, email 

fallfest@aidanschurch.org or call 281-373-3203 for a registration form. 

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BRIDGELAND FUN RUN/WALK FOR HEROES 

This Bridgeland Fun Run/Walk for Heroes will be held October 19, 2018, 

at 8 AM at the Lakeland Village Festival Park in Bridgeland in Cypress, 

TX. Please register for the event at bit.ly/heroesfunrun2019.eventbrite. 

com. The event will include an 8 AM 5K walk/run and a 9 AM children’s 

1K run thru the Bridgeland’s beautiful parks & lakes along with booth 

& food vendors, a bouncy house, a rock climbing wall, entertainment 

and activities for the children. The children’s walk is open to strollers 

and wagons. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 male and female 

5K runners. Medals will be awarded to all children under 10. 1 st , 2 nd & 

3 rd place prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Children’s Super 

Hero Costume Contest. Make Sure You Honor your Military Hero by giving 

us the name of the veteran or active service member you would like 

to honor and we will create signs along the race course to honor their 

service. The Race is sponsored by The Bridgeland Community Supports 

Veterans, Inc., which is raising funds to support veterans, educate our 

children and build a Veterans Memorial in Bridgeland. 

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Sunday October 27, 2019, 7 AM start 

The triathlon features both a triathlon and a duathlon for participants. 

Triathletes will swim 300 meters in North Bradford Lake. Then ride a ten 

mile bike course followed by a three mile run along the trails of Fairfield. 

Duathletes will start with a one mile run around both Bradford Lakes, 

then a ten mile bike followed by the same three mile run course as the 

triathletes. 

All participants will receive dry fit shirts, finisher medals, age group 

awards, post-race party with refreshments and a finish line photo. 

Individuals will compete for awards in five-year age groups. The race site 

is located in Cypress, Texas in the Fairfield Community. Headquarters is 

the Fairfield Athletic Center on Mason Road with the race site just up the 

street at the lake. 

The event accepts both individual entries and relays. Relays consist 

of three athletes with each doing one segment of the race. There is a 

minimum age of twelve years of age to compete in the event. The event 

is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and will follow their rules and guidelines. 

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Houston Area Road Trips 

In A Pickle Festival - September 7, 11 AM-5 PM, Kingwood Town Center Park, 

8 North Main Street, Houston, TX 77339. Texas first ever Pickle Festival! We 

will have local Crafters with each vendor having a pickle related item. Come 

join us for unique vendors, food, fun and entertainment! Face painting, jump 

house, mechanical bull riding, pickling contest, pickle eating contest, pickle 

juice drinking contest, live music, vendors and food trucks. We will also be 

having a silent auction to benefit www.facebook.com/cureforConnorMPSII. 

Donate Life Texas-2 nd Chance Run & Walk at Minute Maid Park, September 

7, 6:30-10 AM, 501 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002. Admission: $28. A 

5K and one-mile run at Minute Maid Park. Everyone is invited to run, walk, 

volunteer or simply cheer on the crowd. There will be a race village featuring 

a donor remembrance tent, kids’ zone, photo booth, games, refreshments, 

giveaways and more. 

Natives Nursery Open House - September 7, 8 AM-12 PM, Houston 

Audubon Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, 

TX 77079. Free to enter. We will have native plant experts onsite, ready to 

answer any questions you may have and help select the best native plants 

for your yard. Also learn tips and tricks for making your home and yard birdfriendly. 

A special open house discount will be given for the event. Parking 

for this event will be at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. 

7th Annual Houston AfriFest-Festival of African Arts, Culture and 

Entertainment - September 14, 12-8 PM, Houston Baptist University, 7502 

Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77074. Admission: $5 pre-sale for adults. Free 

for kids, students and seniors! Enjoy performances from international and 

local music acts, an Africa arena, the Africa Safari, a wide variety of ethnic 

cuisines, merchant craft, accessories and fashion from all corners of the 

continent and of course tons of games, raffles and fun for the family! 

Houston Jerk Fest - September 14, 2-10 PM, Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., 

Houston, TX 77006. General admission $15, VIP $50. A lively celebration of 

Caribbean food and culture that brings together local families with food, 

live music and cultural performance. Thousands of food and music lovers 

will enjoy Caribbean food booths, custom fine arts and crafts booths, kid’s 

zone and activities for the whole family and live performances by world 

renowned Reggae artists. Web site: http://houstonjerkfestinc.com. 

13th Annual Fiestas Patrias with Telemundo - September 15, 12-4 PM, 

Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. Admission is free, 

parking is $4 per vehicle. Mexican Americans began celebrating Fiestas 

Patrias to reinforce their cultural links with each other and with Mexico. 

Traders Village, along with Telemundo Houston TV 47, will continue that 

holiday tradition at the market by celebrating FIESTAS PATRIAS. The 

celebration will have a free live concert, Aztec dancers, mariachi band, 

folkloric ballet and lots of traditional foods! 

Dancing Under the Stars - September 20, 7:30-9 PM, Sugar Land Town 

Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free admission. Break out 

your dancing shoes and come out to Plaza for a night of Dancing Under the 

Stars with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors. 

Asian Heritage Tour - September 21, 10 AM-11:59 PM, Chinese Community 

Center, 9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036.. Bus Tour of Southwest 

Houston Highlights. Ticket price of $55 includes admission to all attractions 

on the tour and lunch. Please arrive at the Chinese Community Center by 

9:45 AM for check-in, as we will depart promptly at 10 AM. 

Texas Hot Sauce Festival 2019 - September 21-22, 11 AM-6 PM, Bayou City 

Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77045. Admission: $12.00 Adults, 

Kids 12 and under free. Thousands of attendees sample 100s of products from 

award winning chefs and vendors from across the country. While hot sauce 

is the main focus, there will be plenty of other food for all tastes, plenty of 

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vendors complete the festival. Website: http://texashotsaucefestival.com. 

Family Capoeira - September 21 st , November 16 th , December 21 st , 10 AM- 

11 PM, Midtown Park, 2811 Travis St., Houston, TX 77006. Free Admission. The 

unique Afro-Brazilian martial art develops discipline, coordination, strength 

and rhythm, while the group setting emphasizes social skills, communication 

and respect for others. Students learn the physical art, as well as how to play 

music (an essential component) on a variety of instruments used in the roda 

or circle, between two players and to sing and speak in Portuguese. The class 

is free and open to family of all sizes and skill levels! 

Oktoberfest Houston - September 27-28,, opens at 11 AM, The Water 

Works At Buffalo Bayou, 105 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007. Admission: 

$25-$125, Children 15 and under are free. Join us for Houston’s only Beer 

Fest with a German twist. Put on your Lederhosen and Dirndls and enjoy a 

variety of German and Craft beer with some of the best polka music in Texas. 

Portion of proceeds to benefit local non-profit, Play for Life Houston. 

GroovFest - September 28, 10 AM-6 PM, Tomball’s Historic 1907 Railroad 

Depot, 201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375. Free admission and 

parking. GroovFest! is a celebration of all things groovy baby! From the giant 

classic Volkswagen show and festival foods, to the classic rock ‘n roll from 

the main stage, GroovFest is far out and solid! Performing in 2019 are The 

Fab 5, Picture Book and Johnny & the Spinsations. Gates open at 10 AM. 

3rd Edition Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival - September 28, 9 AM-4 PM, 

Root Memorial Square Park, 1400 Clay St., Houston, TX 77002. Admission 

FREE with RSVP. Dance, music and of course, Nigerian cuisine provided by 

Wazobia African Market will shy away from the standard display. Rain or 

shine - come be part of a true Naija experience. 

Viet Cultural Festival 2019 - September 28, 9:30 AM-6:30 PM, NRG Park, 1 

NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. General admission at the door $10 each, Ages 

3 & under free. The festival’s theme will surround the Mid-Autumn holiday 

with a program featuring a traditional lantern contest, a children’s national 

costume contest, a teen pageant, a Phở eating contest, cultural games 

and other various tournaments and contests. In addition to featuring local 

and national Vietnamese-owned businesses and restaurants, we will also 

provide community services throughout the festival including a free health 

fair and legal consultations. Viet Cultural Festival will be a fun-filled day for 

families to immerse in the richness of the Vietnamese culture. 

AAA Texas Walk to End Distracted Driving - September 29, 8-10:30 AM, Minute 

Maid Park, 501 Crawford Street, Diamond Parking Lot, Houston, TX 77002. Free 

admission. AAA Texas will host Houston’s first-ever Walk To End Distracted 

Driving. Registration can be completed online via Eventbrite any time before 

the start of the walk or in person, at the event starting at 8 AM. Community 

speakers and distracted driving awareness advocates will address the crowd 

from 8:45 AM until 9:15 AM. Then, the walk will begin and is approximately 1.1 

miles in length. Parking is free in the Astros controlled lots (Lot A, B and C). 

Candytopia Houston - Daily through September 29, 7620 Katy Freeway, 

Building 3B, Suite 360, Houston, TX 77024. Admission: Kids (4-12): $20, 

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CUB SCOUT PACK 2 

We are an active year round pack for Kindergarten-5 th grade 

that focuses on life skills, teamwork, leadership and FUN! Cub 

Scout activities include camping, fishing, pinewood derby, 

hiking and much more! During the school year we meet on 

the 3 rd Monday of each month at 7 PM at Birkes Elementary. 

So join us September 5 th in the Birkes Elementary Cafeteria. 

Contact me for more information and to find out what 

exciting activities we have planned for summer! Ame Lane- 

281-740-5020, ame.lane@yahoo.com. 

SCOUTS 

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COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY 

Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18 who are 

willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper Creek Meadows Community 

serves girls in the residence areas for the elementary schools listed below, as well 

as the corresponding middle and high schools. Home schooled and private school 

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

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

Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. 

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

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

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

coppercreekmeadowsgirlscouts@gmail.com. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, 

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

BOY SCOUT TROOP 609 

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

Disorders. They meet at the Westview School on the 1 st and 3 rd Saturday of the 

month from 9:30-11:30 AM. 


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

visit Boy Scout Troop 61 at 7 PM Wednesday nights at Peace 

Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 

Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what 

Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with 

the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the 

things the troop has done during meetings and activities. 

Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/ 

shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, 

community service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, 

white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each 

month and has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp 

and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy Scout Troop 61 

meets from 7 to 8 PM every Wednesday in the Activity Room 

at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with Troop 

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

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

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potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop 

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The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities 

that allow them to: 

• Try new things. • Provide service to others. 

• Build self-confidence. • Reinforce ethical standards. 

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as 

individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal responsibility 

and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, 

peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made. 

Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting 

through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which 

help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam 

Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which includes 23 Cub Scout 

Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) 

and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically 

meet weekly. 

Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools 

including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, 

Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, 

Tipps, Walker and Wilson. 

Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, 

Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 

Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield 

Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village 

HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic 

Church and Thornton Middle School. Please contact Brendan Cronin, 

Copperhead District Executive (713-756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@ 

scouting.org) or to go www.copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting 

unit near you. 

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

with values of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, 

leadership and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the 

boys plan an exciting year-round outdoor program. 

We camp monthly and include rock climbing, backpacking and 

canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a weeklong winter camp, as well 

as a weeklong summer camp. 

We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop 3 at 7 

PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center located 

at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. No previous scouting experience 

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

the Scouts to learn more about our troop. 

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

PACK 4 CUB SCOUTS 

Come Join Pack 4 Cub Scouts at Lieder Elementary for the first 3 

Tuesdays of each month at 7 PM. We help turn young boys into men 

with fun and games while learning new skills that will help them grow. 

We also work around tough sport schedules. So come see what Pack 4 

is all about! 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

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

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

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

Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are 

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

Jones at 281-558-5722. 


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Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at Copperfield Church on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM. Our meeting rooms are upstairs in conference room #3. Please 

enter through the front doors of the church, head up the stairs and feel free to come visit us at any time! Troop 10 has a campout scheduled for every 

month of the school year, which gives the Scouts ample opportunities to earn their ranks and many assorted merit badges. We will be having our first 

meeting of the school year on September 9 th , at 7 PM. We will have a small celebration to start the year then plan for our next few meetings and our 

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In July, we went to the museum of the American GI, outside College Station. 

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LW SPORTS REGISTRATIONS 

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

Cheerleading Fall Season. 

Dates: August-October 

Cost: $75 (Early Bird) 

Ages: 4-16 

Each basketball participant receives: a Rockets jersey for games, a 

FREE ticket to a Houston Rockets game. Each Cheerleader will receive a 

uniform, top and bottom. 

Fall Soccer league registration is open! 

Dates: August-September 

Cost: $75 (Early Bird) 

Ages: 3-8 (co-ed) 

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

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

FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS - CY-FAIR/MAGNOLIA/ 

TOMBALL/SPRING KLEIN - 

REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN! 

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

ages 4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on October 12, 2019. FFPS 

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive 

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, 

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater 

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including 

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive 

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. 

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

Through August 28 th : $122 

August 29 th through September 25 th : $127 

September 26 th until teams full: $132 

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

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

and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule practice by October 8 th . Practice 

times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The 

schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, October 

12 th to December 7 th . Our Cy-Fair North league plays at Matzke Elementary 

(13102 Jones Rd). Our Cy-Fair South league plays at Windfern School 

of Choice 12630 Windfern Rd). Our Cy-Fair West league plays at Horne 

Elementary (14950 W Little York). Our Tomball League plays at Rosehill 

United Methodist Church (21022 Rosehill Church Rd). Our Magnolia 

League pays at Magnolia Elementary (31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd) Our 

Spring/Klein League plays at Wells Middle School (4033 Gladeridge Dr). 

For more information, maps of all locations or to sign up, visit www.FFPS. 

org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

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REGISTER FOR LOCAL KIDS’ RUNNING TEAM 

The Northwest Flyers Track Club Youth Cross Country Team kicks off the 

fall season with a mandatory orientation meeting for parents and athletes 

on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 6:30 PM at Matzke Park, 13110 Jones 

Rd, Houston, TX 77070. Registration starts online on September 1 st at 

www.northwestflyers.org. Practices are held at the Kickerillo-Mischer 

Reserve in Houston and at Spring Creek Park in Tomball. 

The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a member program of USA Track and 

Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and cross country. 

The club is celebrating its 32 nd year in the northwest Houston area. Ages 

6-18 may participate in the team and both beginners and experienced 

runners are welcome. 

Middle school and high school cross country athletes can also register, 

but should compete after their school cross country season is over. For 

more information contact Coach Chris Stewart at 832-874-7181 or milpa_ 

alta@hotmail.com. Visit www.northwestflyers.org to get updates and 

learn more about the team. 

USA FIT CYPRESS MARATHON AND HALF 

MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM 

Change Your Life: Have you ever considered running a full or half 

marathon? Are you tired of training alone? Are you a fitness walker? If so, 

join USA Fit Cypress, a friendly, no pressure marathon and half marathon 

training group. 

Beginner or seasoned; runner and/or walker - No matter your pace, 

conditioning or goal, we have a place for you. Over the training season, our 

coaches will help you achieve your personal best in a non-intimidating, 

fun and safe environment. 

The next training season has began targeting the Houston Chevron 

Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon. We provide a weekly training 

schedule, opportunities for group training throughout the week with our 

distance runs on Saturday morning at Josey Lake Park, 1200 Bridgeland 

Creek Parkway and much more. Register today by visiting www. 

usafitcypress.com or email us at info@usafitcypress.com for additional 

information. 

LADIES GOLF 

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

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

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

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

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

NETBALL CLUBS 

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

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a 

new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, 

go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www. 

netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for 

further information. 

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION 

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

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information 

www.cy-fairsports.org. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite 

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our 

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have 

fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact Sue 

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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT 

• Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the 

sun. • Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer you live. 

• How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door 

you’re on. • Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier 

than the people who have to wait for them? • If ignorance is bliss, why 

aren’t more people happy? • Most of us go to our grave with our music 

still inside of us. • You may be only one person in the world, but you may 

also be the world to one person. • Some mistakes are too much fun to 

only make once. • Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened. 

• We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, 

some are dull, some have weird names and all are different colors.... but 

they all have to learn to live in the same box. • A truly happy person is one 

who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. • Happiness comes through doors 

you didn’t even know you left open. • Have an awesome day and know 

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AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE 

An attitude of gratitude means making it a habit to express thankfulness 

and appreciation in all parts of your life, on a regular basis, for both the big 

and small things alike. Here is a menu of tactics to develop this mindset: 

• Wake up every day and express to yourself what you are grateful for. 

• Tell whomever you are with at the end of the day the 3 things you are 

most grateful for. 

• Tell whomever you are with right now (significant other, friend, family 

member, etc.) the 3 things that you are most grateful for in this moment. 

• Start a gratitude journal - Express gratitude in this journal every night 

by noting the things that you are grateful for, proud of and excited about. 

• Acknowledge yourself for what you have done and accomplished in the 

last day/week/month/year. Instead of comparing yourself to others, give 

yourself credit for the big and small things you have been doing! 

• Acknowledge other people and thank them for inspiring/helping/ 

supporting you - oftentimes people wait their whole lives to be 

acknowledged (and yet it happens far too infrequently)! 

Courtesy of: www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-merle/how-to-have-anattitude-of-gratitude_b_8644102.html 

NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH 

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Also known as Suicide 

Prevention Month, the month brings awareness to a topic not often 

talked about. Everyone is affected by suicide, not just the victim. Suicide 

impacts family and friends long after the loss of a loved one. On average, 

one person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes. Two-thirds of the people 

who commit suicide suffer from depression. 

One way to help prevent suicide is to increase access to treatment for 

depression. However, identifying depression can be difficult. Not all 

people who suffer from depression show signs. The first step in identifying 

someone who is suffering from depression and contemplating suicide 

is to see how serious the issue is. Talking to the person involved and 

asking about their thoughts will decrease the trigger of suicidal action. 

Suggesting a counselor or treatment for depression might also help. 

Often, people who are depressed need a caring friend. A common fallacy 

is that people who talk about suicide never act on it. If a friend or loved 

one is talking about suicide, it’s time to get help for that person. The 

mental health of yourself or a loved one can never be taken too seriously. 

Whether the weight of a long-term struggle or a crisis weighs you down, 

allow friends, family or a profession to lighten the burden by finding 

support. There is no shame in seeking help. 

Learning about suicide prevention during the month of September is a 

great way to educate yourself and others. If you or someone you know 

needs emergency assistance, contact the National Suicide Prevention 

Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Find more help at www.nami.org/Find-Support. 

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NATIONAL COURTESY MONTH 

It takes little effort to extend kindness. The entire month of September 

gives ample opportunity to practice being kind. It’s National Courtesy 

Month! The word courteous comes from the Middle English word 

‘kindness,’ which means ‘noble deeds’ or ‘courtesy.’ One of the greatest 

novelists in the English Language, Henry James, once said: “Three things 

in human life are important: The first is to be kind; the second is to be 

kind; the third is to be kind.” So, what does it mean to be courteous? 

Courtesy can mean several things to different people. To some, being 

courteous means to be helpful. To others, being courteous means to be 

polite and having good manners. Courtesy can be words spoken or an 

action towards someone. Courtesy is about manners and respect. How 

you choose to show someone courtesy is entirely up to you! A single 

kind word keeps one warm for three winters - Chinese Proverb Courtesy 

should never have limits for people you know. Showing a stranger 

common courtesy could be the defining factor of their day. Oftentimes, a 

small gesture, such as a compliment, can make a person feel appreciated. 

When people are considerate to one another, a positive effect happens. 

Moods improve and smiles are easily found. Starting your day with a 

polite demeanor will have a ripple effect for the people you encounter! 

There are so many ways to show kindness to people through courtesy. 

Hold the door open for the people behind you! Mow your elderly 

neighbor’s lawn! Compliment that shy person you see every day on the 

bus! Above all, SMILE at everyone you meet! 

BEST THINGS TO BUY IN SEPTEMBER 

September feels more like the start of a new year than January - that’s 

why many manufacturers treat it as such. The transition from summer to 

fall is a great time to release new models and send the old to the clearance 

section. Here’s your guide to the best things to buy in September: 

• Apple products 

• Airfare 

• Bicycles 

• Large appliances 

• Grills and accessories 

• Luggage 

• China, housewares, small appliances 

• Sunglasses 

• Mattresses and linens 

• Cars 

• Summer apparel and shoes 

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL 

CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH 

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month offers opportunities for 

families to prevent childhood obesity early and to address the issue early. 

Children who have obesity issues are more likely to have those same 

issues as adults. Addressing them now prevents lifelong health issues 

such as diabetes, certain cancers, heart and sleep disorders. 

Children with obesity may face physical, emotional and financial 

obstacles in the future, as well. Find out how to take action at www.cdc. 

gov. 

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH 

Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can. The entire month of 

September observes National Preparedness Month. No matter where 

you live, you are subject to disasters. Natural disaster and man-made 

disasters affect everyone and will cause severe damage and endanger 

lives. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, hot 

spells or cold spells are all natural disasters that can be deadly to 

people and property. Man-made disasters such as terrorism, crime, 

power outages, famines or war are just as terrifying as any natural 

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to make sure your family has water to last for a specified duration of time. 

It is recommended each family member have 1 gallon of water per day 

to remain hydrated. Having proper eating utensils, small stoves that run 

off propane or a grill for cooking, matches, candles, blankets and extra 

clothes are a few items to pack away in a safe, accessible place. Try not 

to forget about family activities! Pack away some board games, cards or 

books to help the time pass by. Having things for children to do will also 

keep their mind at ease. More than half of all parents lack a designated 

meeting place to fall back to in an emergency. Family fire drills may seem 

silly, but they do serve a purpose. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t 

have a list of emergency contact numbers either. Make sure the entire 

family has memorized any numbers that are of significance in the case 

of disaster. 

Personal Property: Finally, personal property is always a concern when 

natural disaster hits. Though it’s not always possible, you can do a few 

things to make sure you save the valuable documents that mean the 

most to you. If you have a computer, you can scan any documents and 

put them on an external drive. Store the drive someplace safe and dry. 

With today’s technology, we can save our photo memories more easily. 

If saving photographs of family is important, consider scanning them on 

an external so you can reprint them if the originals are lost or destroyed. 

Most importantly, make sure your insurance policies are up-to-date. You 

can visit your insurance agent any time to review what you have, what is 

covered and what options you have in the event a disaster destroys your 

home or vehicles. 

Preparing for a disaster might seem like an impossible task and we 

hope you never have to experience one. But if you do, government 

agencies like FEMA and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 

as well as organizations like the American Red Cross, provide excellent 

websites with enough information to get you started. These websites 

also offer suggestions on how to plan in specific instances, like 

being without power for weeks. Your insurance companies will also 

have information you can use as you prepare. Insurance companies 

encourage families to prepare for disasters. It makes their jobs easier 

once the emergency is over and it also gives you peace of mind that 

you were covered correctly. 


Recipes 

Gardening Tips 

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Candied Acorn Squash 

You could make this on National Acorn Squash Day September 7th! 

Ingredients: 

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 

1/4 cup butter, divided 

1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided 

Directions: 

Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or 

dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into 

the cavity of each half. 

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the 

squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, 

scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter and place it in a bowl. Mash 

it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl or you can even serve 

it in the shells. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

Strawberry Cream Pie 

You could make this on National Strawberry Cream Pie Day September 

28th! 

Ingredients: 

1 quart strawberries, sliced 

1 (13.5 ounce) package strawberry glaze 

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 

1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 cup heavy whipping cream 

1 (9 inch) baked pie crust 

Directions: 

Stir strawberries with glaze in a bowl and place in refrigerator to chill. 

Stir cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract 

together in a bowl. 

Beat cream in a separate bowl with an electric mixer just until it begins 

to thicken; add cream cheese mixture and continue beating until thick. 

Pour cream mixture into baked pie crust, top with strawberry mixture. 

Chill at least 1 hour before serving. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

Garden Tips For September 

Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects. 

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead wood. 

Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron 

cheleates. 

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around 

the roots. 

• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth. Follow up with 

a dose of fertilizer the first week of September. 

• Plants come out of summer rest and go crazy. Insect populations 

explode as we get into cooler temperatures. Diseases that have been 

dormant wake up. 

- Citrus, croton, avocado and mango are susceptible to spider mites and 

thrips. Discourage them with a strong jet of water from a hose directed to 

the undersides of the leaves. 

- Hibiscus, citrus, palms, gardenia and ixora are susceptible to scale 

and mealybug. 

• Winter vegetable gardens and perennials get planted. 

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. 

• Fire ants baits should be put out in September-October to lessen the 

number of eggs that make it to Spring. 

• St. Augustine grass gets its fall fertilizer during September. Continue 

to mow at maximum height. You want to leave a lot of leaf surface to 

produce carbohydrate reserves for the winter. 

• Keep an eye out for sod webworms. First sign of them is grass that 

appears to stop growing. You need to get them early for biological 

controls to work. When the caterpillars are only 1/4 inch, Bacillus 

thuringiensis applications can slow them. Bt is a bacteria that works on 

the caterpillars’ digestive systems and makes them stop feeding. Do the 

application late in the day. The larvae feed at night and you want them 

to get nice fresh Bt. 

• When the heat and drought end, the weather could bring brown patch 

disease in the St. Augustine grass. Watch for yellowish spots if the nights 

drop into the 60’s and days stay in the 80’s. 

• Get any pruning of hedges and such done now. You want the flush of 

new growth to be hardened-off before the end of October. Tree pruning 

should be put off until winter, when the trees are dormant. 

• Pre-emerge herbicide applications targeting annual bluegrass and 

the earlier-germinating winter broadleaf weeds needed to be put out 

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