Cypress North December 2019

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AT THE CYPRESS CAMPUS
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JASON SWIGGART, CAMPUS PASTOR
SUNDAYS @ 9:30A & 11A
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GUTTERS
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• Sales • Repairs • Cleanouts
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• Toilets • Re-pipes • Remodels • Pipe Leaks • Water Heaters • Drain Services
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SCHOOLS
Robison Elementary School 281-213-1700
Goodson Middle School 281-3732350
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800
www.cfisd.net
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Poison Control 800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777
AT&T
CYPRESS NORTH IMPORTANT NUMBERS
www.att.com
AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552
Street Repair 281-463-6300
SECURITY
For a Real Emergency Dial 911
Harris County Sherriff’s Department
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000
Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472
TRASH/WATER
Best Trash 281-313-2378
Cypress Hill MUD #1 (24-hr. Emergency) 281-374-8989
www.cypresshillmud1.com/contact/index
HELPFUL WEBSITES
DPS Sex Offenders website
City of Houston Main Page
Transtar Traffic Main Page
Harris County Appraisal District
CYPRESS RIDGE
TRASH COLLECTION
Recycling - every Monday
Trash collection -
Mondays and Thursdays.
http://records.txdps.state.tx.us
www.houstontx.gov
www.houstontranstar.org
www.hcad.org
LAKES OF ROSEHILL
TRASH COLLECTION
Recycling - every Wednesday
Trash collection -
Wednesday and Saturday
Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing
7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095
281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com
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FEATURED LISTING
Lakes of Rosehill
17411 W Summer Rose Ct.
MLS# 91055814
In the last year, I have sold the following homes in Lakes of Rosehill:
17407 Rose Garden Trail • 16619 Rose View Court
17323 E. Lake Rose Court • 16623 Rose View Court
16607 Cottage Rose Trail
Having lived in the community for 14 years, I am well versed and
knowledgeable regarding pricing, HOA and septic. I consistently get high
dollar results for my clients. Give me a call to see what I can do for you!
Dawn Bier
Real Estate Agent,
ABR, CHMS, CNE,
CARTUS Relocation Specialist
Military Relocation Specialist
832-797-1605
281-852-4444
dawnbsellshomes@aol.com
1100 W. Main St., Ste. 211
Tomball, TX 77375
Moms Club Of Cypress-North
Got kids and are a stay at home mom? Be a part of playgroups, daily kid
activities, family outings and more! Join MOMS Club Cypress-N! Meeting
every 2 nd Thursday at Cypress Mill Activity Center at 10 AM. Email
mccypressn@yahoo.com for more information.
Street Light Outage
Please report any street light outage to Centerpoint. Repairs can take up
to 3 weeks to be repaired, but the most recent request we made took only
2 days! It is imperative that residents participate in reporting outages,
as there is no formal nighttime inspection done by management or
Centerpoint.
It’s simple, just go to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage and fill in the
required information. You’ll need the 6 digit number located at the base
of the light pole and an approximate address/location of the outage. You
may also report it by dialing 713-207-2222.
I can help you buy or sell in
Cypress, Tomball, Spring or The Woodlands
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
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.
CODE KEY:
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC
- RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP
- PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L -
LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING
Free Estimates
NO JOB SEEKERS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME - HAVE YOUR
TEEN SEND IN THEIR INFORMATION TO BE ADDED!
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SPORTS
LW SPORTS REGISTRATIONS
JR. ROCKETS BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING
Ages: 4-16 (4-7 co-ed) • Cost: $85
7 week season: Jan-Feb
Join us for an exciting season of basketball!
FREE Houston Rockets Ticket for each Basketball player!
MLS SOCCER LEAGUE
Ages: 3-10 (co-ed) • Cost: $75
7 week season: Jan-Feb
Looking forward to another great season together!
Leagues are limited to first come, first serve! For more information go to:
www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913!
ALBION HURRICANES FC (AHFC)
The club invites all interested competitive players from the ages of 7 to
13, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our success. AHFC
competitive evaluations will be the first week of December. We ask that all
interested players pre-register before coming out to the fields. Please visit
albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus. Players older
than 13 interested in joining AHFC will need to contact the Directors below.
Boys Director: Mark Rufo - mrufo@albionhurricanes.org
Girls Director: Dan Hill - dhill@albionhurricanes.org
ECNL/Elite Director: Steve Firth - sfirth@albionhurricanes.org
AHFC also offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year old) at our
Cy Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday
Night Academy as well at Thursday Night Academy for players in the New
Territory area. Visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for times and dates.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston Youth Track Club has one of the largest and successful youth
track and field club training programs in the nation. Our program has
developed national champions in AAU, USATF, New Balance and Adidas.
Our Track and Field athletes have been selected for and competed on
youth international teams - Team USA and Team Trinidad. We have multiple
practice sites in the Greater Houston area including Katy and Cypress. Visit
www.trackhouston.com for Indoor Track and Field in November and Track
and Field in January. Track Houston is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.
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.
Community centers/Libraries
BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
281-859-1566 • 713-274-3190
Houston, TX 77084
www.pct3.com/Community-Centers/Bear-Creek-Community-Center
RICHARD & MEG WEEKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: 713-274-3161
WeekleyCC@hctx.net
Classes and programs can be viewed at www.pct3.com/Community-
Centers/Weekley-Community-Center.
JUERGEN’S HALL COMMUNITY CENTER
26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429
713-274-3188
Activities can be viewed by visiting the Precinct Three website at www.
pct3.com/Community-Centers/Juergens-Hall-Community-Center. For
more information, email the center at juergenshallcc@pct3.com or call
center staff 713-274-3188.
THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION
CENTER
Commissioner Steve Radack, Harris County Precinct Three
The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center is located at 16600 Pine
Forest Lane, 77084; one block south of the intersection of Hwy. 6 and
Clay Road. All classes/programs are FREE for Harris County residents aged
55+. Zumba, Yoga, Spanish, Dance, Legal, Watercolor, Wills and Probate,
Computer/IPhone and Wellness classes are offered among hundreds of
other classes/workshops. For more info, go online to www.pct3.com/
About/Calendars/Glazier-Senior-Center-Calendar for a schedule of all our
programs or call us at 713-274-3250.
KATHERINE TYRA
(BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 281-
550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.
NW BRANCH HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429,
281-890-2665, www.hcpl.net
HOURS OF SERVICE - Monday - 1 PM-8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM-6
PM, Wednesday -12 AM-8 PM, Friday - Closed, Saturday - 10 AM-5 PM -
Sunday - Closed.
LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY
9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433
281-290-3210
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6
PM and Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM.
See the full schedule of Programs and Activities at www.lonestar.edu/
cyfair.htm. All programs are free and open to the public.
LONE STAR COLLEGE –
TOMBALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
30555 TX-249, Tomball, TX 77375
832-559-4200 - hcpl.net
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 AM-9 PM, Friday 8 AM-6 PM,
Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday, closed.
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Cy-Fair Independent
School District
www.cfisd.net
IMPORTANT DATES
December 23rd- January 3rd:
Christmas Holiday
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR
SET FOR DECEMBER 3RD
The CFISD guidance and counseling and psychological services
departments are sponsoring the Community Mental Health Resource
Fair, to be held on December 3 rd , 3:30-6 PM at the Berry Center (8877
Barker Cypress Road). District parents, staff and community members
will have the opportunity to meet the CFISD Mental Health Intervention
Team and community mental health care providers, as well as learn of
available resources and opportunities.
More than 70 mental health providers and vendors are scheduled to
attend the fair, including a massage therapist to help promote self-care.
Numerous door prizes will be available for fair patrons to win, while
vendors and events booths will have gifts and other giveaways.
“This is an awesome opportunity for our entire community to view many
of our mental health providers under one roof,” said Franklin Sampson,
director of guidance and counseling. “It’s very rare to have an event solely
focused on providing individual information from multiple therapists and
facilities. We are taking the guess work out of it. We are giving everyone
the privilege of meeting with mental health providers. The event is totally
free and we encourage all to attend. Let’s continue to tackle the stigma
associated with mental health concerns.”
CFISD RECEIVES BRONZE AWARD FROM CENTER
FOR SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, through the department of psychological services
and the guidance and counseling department, received a Bronze
recognition award at the Center for School Behavioral Health’s annual
conference on September 27 th .
The Center for School Behavioral Health is a program started by Mental
Health America of Greater Houston. The program allows school districts
across the greater Houston area to come together and collaborate on
ideas and best practices through the Center Collaborative and Learning
Community subprograms. CFISD’s department of psychological services
and the guidance and counseling department have both been members
of the Center Collaborative and Learning Community for more than
seven years.
The following requirements must be met by a school district to receive a
Bronze recognition award:
• District is a Center Collaborative member for at least one full academic
year.
• District is implementing five to 10 center recommendations.
• At least one district representative attends 60 percent of the Center
Collaborative meetings.
• At least one district representative attends 40 percent of the Learning
Community meetings.
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• At least one district representative has attended an additional center
organized event or learning opportunity.
• At least one district staff member attends the annual center conference.
• More than 50 percent of the district staff has received training on signs
and symptoms of mental health challenges and suicide prevention.
CFISD EARNS SCHOOLS FIRST TOP RATING
FOR 17TH STRAIGHT YEAR
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD received a rating of Superior by the Texas Education
Agency (TEA)’s School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
program, announced in early August - marking the 17 th consecutive top
rating for CFISD.
The rating system measures the quality of a district’s financial management
and reporting system based on 15 indicators. A negative response to any
of the first few criteria could have resulted in an automatic “Substandard”
rating. CFISD received the highest rating on 14 of 15 indicators. While a
score of 60 indicates a passing mark, CFISD attained a score of 94. The
highest possible score is 100.
School FIRST was developed by the TEA in response to Senate Bill 218,
which was passed by the 77 th Legislature in 2001. The primary objective
of School FIRST is to achieve quality performance in the management of
school districts’ financial resources - a goal made more significant due to the
complexity of accounting associated with the Texas school financial system.
The School FIRST accountability rating system assigns financial ratings
to Texas school districts, with the highest being Superior, followed by
Above-Standard, Meets-Standard and Substandard Achievement.
SIXTH ANNUAL CFISD HEALTH EXPO
DRAWS 1,300-PLUS GUESTS
More than 1,300 patrons visited the sixth annual CFISD Health Expo,
benefitting the Health Organization of Physical Educators (H.O.P.E.), on
October 12 th at the Berry Center.
The event featured on-site health screenings and massages and included
health demonstrations such as the blender bike attraction provided by
CFISD’s nutrition services department. The event featured a total of seven
student performances.
Students and parents participated in a health walk on the concourse
facilitated by elementary PE teachers to encourage movement. The expo
benefits H.O.P.E., which raises scholarships to support physical education
and promote lifelong physical fitness.
“We’re so thankful to have everyone come out,” said Tania Gaubert, CFISD
health services coordinator. “It’s been overwhelming to see the amount of
sponsors that have come out and set up their booths for the community
to see. It’s been a great success.”
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CHRISTMAS PROJECTS TO DO WITH KIDS
REINDEER ORNAMENTS
Make reindeer ornaments or fridge art by tracing your child’s hands on to
two pieces of tan felt (antlers).
• Then trace their foot on to a piece of dark brown felt (reindeer face).
• Top with joggle eyes and a red pompom nose…instant reindeer!
• Thread at top for ornament or glue magnet on back.
WINTERLAND HOUSE
• A simple shoe box can be turned into a winter wonderland for children.
• Cut a rectangle shape in the lid of the shoe box.
• On inside of lid, tape a piece of white tissue paper (this allows light to
filter through).
• On side of shoe box cut another rectangle shape (this allows you to peer
through box).
• On inside of box, glue white or navy blue construction paper to the
sides of the box.
• Glue fiber fill to the bottom of box.
• Streak glue on fiberfill and shake sparkles on it. This is the snow.
• Cut out old Christmas cards and position pictures like a winter scene in
the shoe box.
• Wrap the outside of the box with pretty Christmas paper.
• Viola! Instant winterland viewmaster!
CHRISTMAS CARD GAME BOOK - MAKE A SCRAPBOOK
OF OLD CHRISTMAS CARDS INTO A GAME.
• Glue them onto construction paper and take a paper punch and put
three rings or tie heavy yarn.
• Simply find cards that resemble the title of a Christmas song or theme.
EXAMPLE: Baby Jesus In a Manger would be “Away in the Manager.” A
Snowman on a card would be “Frosty the Snowman.” This is a great way
for kids to remember songs!
PRETZEL WREATH
• Cut 5-inch squares from green poster board.
• Cut a 1/2-inch circle from center to make a 3/4-inch circular base.
• Arrange 6 miniature pretzels on base. Mark the center of each large
pretzel loop with a pencil. Remove pretzels and with a hole punch make
holes at the marks.
• Place 6 pretzels over holes and glue them to the base; turn base over
and glue 6 more pretzels, matching them to pretzels on opposite side.
Let dry overnight.
• Spray both sides with varnish and let dry.
• Weave thin ribbon through the holes and tie a bow at the top to make
the wreath. (Note: An adult or an older child may use a hot-glue gun to
complete the project in about an hour.)
CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
• Combine 3/4 cup applesauce and a (3.88-ounce) jar ground cinnamon,
stirring well. • Turn out onto work surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut
with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters and cut holes for hanging with a plastic
drinking straw. • Transfer to wire racks; let stand, turning occasionally, 4
to 5 days or until dry. Or place on lightly greased baking sheets and bake
at 225° for 1 1/2 hours or until dry.
• Insert thin ribbons through holes to hang. Yield: 1 dozen.
STARLIGHT MINT WREATH
• Cut out a cardboard donut. • Insert a brass fastener and attach a raffia
loop (for hanging). • Or purchase a small wooden embroidery hoop. Glue
on starlight mints and add a bright red bow.
SNOWMAN CAN
• Take an empty coffee can (with lid on) and cover with white construction
paper or white fabric. • Glue on black buttons for eyes and mouth and
orange felt for nose. • Top with a small child’s knit cap or old fabric
remnants and tie off the top. • Add blush to cheeks.
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Church
Events
PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
5151 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston TX 77084
Peace Community Church would like to invite our neighbors to join us
this holiday season!
Sunday, December 22 nd : Join us for our free Annual Christmas Brunch at
10 AM followed by our Worship Service at 11AM!
Tuesday, December 24 th : Join us for our traditional Carols and
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7 PM as we celebrate the birth of
Jesus Christ!
More information can be found at: www.PeaceCommunityChurch.org
ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS
St. Cuthbert Episcopal church welcomes all to come worship with us on
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 th . There will be a 4 PM service
with Holy Communion and a Christmas pageant in which all children may
participate. We also will have a 6 PM candlelight service with Holy Communion
and joyous choir music. St. Cuthbert Church is located at 17020 West Road at
Queenston. For more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOLA CANTORUM
Do you want your children to become lifelong servants of the Church?
Singing in a children’s choir is a great way to help that. The St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is currently accepting children Grades 4-12
for its after-school choir program. The choir is responsible for enriching
the Mass on 10:30 on Sundays and rehearses every Wednesday from 3:45-5
PM. Unique in the area, the choir focuses on singing music from the rich
Catholic tradition, including chant and polyphony, as well as the finest
modern church music. Time is devoted to building the children’s skills of
music reading, vocal technique, thinking about the words and the structure
and meaning of the Mass. Service hours are available for older students. For
more information, please contact Dr. Douglas O’Neill at doneill@seascs.org.
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH -
A WELS COMMUNITY
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT P. O. P.?
1 st Sunday of every month: Birthday and Anniversary Sunday - come
share fun food treats and Fellowship with our birthday and anniversary
Members after Service in the Church reception area.
Sundays, 11:30 AM: Choir practice, come listen - better yet, join!
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www.popcopperfield.org 8 281-859-0800
16650 Longenbaugh Dr., Houston, TX 77095
ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES AT ENGLISH GATEWAY
English Gateway is a program designed to teach conversational English.
The vision and desire of English Gateway is to assist international
families in learning and improving English skills to help them live and be
successful here in the United States. We offer 6 different levels and have
open registration throughout the CFISD school year. Childcare is available
for free for pre-school children as long as they are registered beforehand.
How much does it cost? There is a one-time fee of $20 for the books;
classes are free.
Where does English Gateway meet? We meet at Bayou City Fellowship,
12715 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.
When does English Gateway meet? We offer two options: Thursday
mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM, Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM.
What are the starting dates for English Gateway?
Student Registration: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM
For more information, please contact the English Gateway Program
Coordinator: esl@bayoucityfellowship.com.
ST. CUTHBERT YOUTH GROUP
The St. Cuthbert Youth Group is a community of youth and adult
volunteers who encourage and support each other in life and in faith.
All students in grades six through twelve are welcome to be part of the
Youth Group, which offers a wide range of gatherings and events created
to provide a fun opportunity for learning and growth. T
he Youth Group meets on Sundays from 4-6 PM for fun, Bible Study and
fellowship. For more information, contact stcuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert is
located at 17020 West Road at Queenston.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
5615 Queenston Blvd, 832-415-3957, Christianfamilyhouston.org
Ladies are welcome to join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a new Bible study
on the book of Romans. In this study you will understand the true extent
of mans depravity, the greatness of saving Grace and be introduced
to God’s plan for spiritual growth. Come make new friends and be
encouraged as we are challenged towards a greater level of Spiritual
devotion to God. Book fee is $10. No childcare provided.
CORNERSTONE ORTHODOX
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
www.csopc.org
Ladies, please join us for an in-depth study of 1 Peter! We meet at a
house in Bear Creek, Monday nights at 7 PM. Stay after for dessert and
fellowship. Contact Melissa at mhaley@csopc.org or 713-899-5745 for
more information.
CANYON LAKES WEST
COMMUNITY CHURCH BIBLE STUDY
Neighbors of the community gather to meet and greet, share in the
word and fellowship Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Richard & Meg Weekly
Community Center 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Visit www.cypresstxchurch.org
or call 713-302-7325 for more information.
FREE REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH
TUESDAYS, 10 AM
5615 Queenston Blvd., Houston, Texas 77084, 832-415-3975
Come, it’s not too late to discover how the book of Revelations offers
some of the clearest and sharpest visions of God’s ultimate purpose for
the whole creation. This book study guide series is designed to help you
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understand scriptures in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the
world’s leading New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright. Thoughtful questions,
prayers suggestions and useful background and cultural information all
guide you as a group more deeply into God’s Word. For more information,
call Catarina at 832-465-0695. No Child care provided.
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
BIBLE STUDY: Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students
of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. All are invited.
THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join every
Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529).
OXYGEN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - Sundays after 10 AM service. Join us
upstairs in the movie room where we watch music videos, video clips,
skits and other media then relate it to God and your life.
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY AT
LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran Church
is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you to
join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory.
Come with your Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends
and neighbors for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group
meets from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the
Administrative Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in
Katy (the corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway).
A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and
facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please
email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and
phone number.
ST. CUTHBERT BIBLE STUDIES
Located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095, at the corner of West Road
and Queenston. Website at stcuthbert.org.
ST. C SENIORS - The St. C Seniors are a great group of fun loving people!
The group meets for Bible study and good-natured discussion every
Thursday afternoon at 1 PM and have a monthly luncheon every third
Thursday. All are welcome; you don’t have to be a senior citizen to attend.
Contact Sally Mahon at sally@stcuthbert.org for more info.
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH -
BIBLE STUDIES
9 AM Sundays: Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall - Learn the History
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9 AM Sundays: 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of each month - Teen Bible Study
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SINGLE MOMS BIBLE STUDY
The Single Moms class at Bear Creek Church invites you to come join
us as we study the Bible, share and pray for each other and have great
times of fellowship. Our Bible Study enables us to embrace our lives as
single women and moms and overcome the challenges that arise as we
manage our homes, work and friendships.
We are beginning a new study series that addresses our view of WORK.
Whether you are a stay at home mom or a mom that works outside the
home, work reaches all of us. The group meets Sunday mornings at 11 AM
in Room ED101 at Bear Creek Baptist Church located at 5901 N. Fry Road,
Katy, TX 77449. (at W. Little York intersection). Ministry opportunities are
also available for your children, preschool through high school.
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BETHLEHEM MARKET LIVE - A CHRISTMAS MARKET & FAMILY
EVENT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH , 10 AM-2 PM
Mission Bend United Methodist Church,
3710 Hwy 6 South, Houston 77082
Come do your Christmas gift shopping with our featured vendors! Camel
rides, live animals and games with prizes for the kids! Enjoy the food &
drinks and experience a Live Nativity as we enter the Christmas Season!
CALL TO VENDORS: If you are a vendor or crafts artist & would like to
participate in this event, contact Terri at finance@MBUMC.org for more
information.
KATY OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 7 TH , 10 AM-5 PM
Historic Downtown Katy
Beer Garden, Food Trucks, vendors, Santa, Snow Park. Free family event.
For more info, www.katymarketday.com.
A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM
Visit Bethlehem this season on Saturday, December 7 th & Sunday,
December 8 th , 5-8 PM. This is a FREE event for the community!
Messiah’s A Night in Bethlehem is an outdoor, interactive event where
individuals and families are invited to stroll through Bethlehem at their
own pace. Imagine what life was like during this miraculous time in
history as you visit the Spice Merchant, the Produce Market, sample the
wonderful treats at the Bakery and taste the savory soup at the Soldier’s
Tavern. Listen to the storyteller and visit the shepherds & the Inn. Listen
for the Kings arrival at the stable with gifts for Jesus, as Mary & Joseph look
on. Don’t miss this living, interactive recreation of the original Christmas
story. Join us for free activities for the family including candle making,
creating a clay pinch pot, sewing a coin bag or playing Bethlehem dressup.
Sample the soldiers stew and enjoy cookies, hot cider and coffee.
Messiah A Lutheran Faith Community is a congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge
Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. For more information, 281-890-3013
or www.messiahlc.org. All people are welcome at Messiah.
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The Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational is once again the place
to see the best high school boys’ basketball action this December. This
year marks the 10 th Anniversary for the Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops
Invitational.
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation in partnership with Houston
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital
will host the tournament December 12-14, 2019 showcasing 12 Cypress
Fairbanks ISD and 12 out of district boys’ varsity basketball teams. The
tournament continues to draw teams ranked in the top 25 for their
district or the state of Texas as ranked by MaxPreps.
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Join the community in cheering on our teams at the Berry Center with
host campuses Cypress Springs High School, Cypress Park High School
and Bridgeland High School, Thursday through Saturday, December 12-
14, 2019. The championship game will be played at the Berry Center,
Saturday, December 14 th at 5:30 PM The tournament bracket will be
posted on the Berry Center website after Thanksgiving. Sponsorships are
available. Please visit our website at www.theCFEF.org or contact marie@
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St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday,
December 15 th , beginning at 8:30 AM. A mobile unit will be in the
parking lot until 12:30 PM. To donate, you must be a least 17 years of
age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. If just 20 people donate,
we can save 60 lives! It only takes about 15 minutes, so please stop by.
Save a life - donate blood. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road (at
Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.st.cuthbert.org.
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HOUSTON REPERTOIRE BALLET’S 21 ST ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC THE NUTCRACKER
Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional
ballet company, celebrates its 24 th season, beginning with its 21 st annual
performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artist
Jared Matthews as the Cavalier and Joseph Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer,
with the Cypress Philharmonic directed by Glynnes Lanthier. Performances
will begin on Friday, December 6 th at 7 PM, which is the abbreviated Arts
& Education performance and is perfect for young children. The Friday
night ticket prices are just $15. The performances continue Saturday,
December 7 th at 2 PM & 7 PM and Sunday, December 8 th at 1 PM & 4:30
PM at the Tomball High School Theatre, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas
77375. For ticket information, call 281-940-HRB1 (4721) or visit www.
hrbdance.org. Tickets are $20 for students/seniors and $25 for adults.
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Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3 PM
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Students
& Seniors and $16 Sunday Matinees. Cash, Check and all Major Credit
Cards are accepted in payment. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or
reserve seats online at www.theatresuburbia.org. Theatre Suburbia is
Northwest Houston’s longest running all volunteer playhouse. We are
currently celebrating our 58 th season and have now produced nearly 400
shows. Throughout the years, we have endeavored to provide quality,
live theatre to the Houston area. Theatre Suburbia is funded in part by
the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.
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Star-Lit! Series: Canadian Brass presents “Christmas Time is Here:”
Sunday, December 1, 2019, 5 PM
Performance location: Klein High School Performing Arts Center, 16715
Stuebner Airline, Spring 77379. Tickets: $25, $35, $45, $55. This is a child
friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Buddy, Roy & Elvis: Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 7 PM
Performance location: Cypress Ridge High School Performing Arts Center,
7900 N. Eldridge Pkwy., Houston 77041. Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $75. This is
a child friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Promenade Series: Mané Galoyan, soprano: Tuesday, December 10,
2019, 3 PM
Performance location: John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830
Bermuda Dunes Dr., Houston 77069. Tickets: $12 adult, $10 senior, $6
student/child. This is a child friendly performance. All ages are welcome.
Free Children’s Series: Rhythm & Wreaths: A Holiday Extravaganza!:
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 11 AM
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Holly Jolly Jingle - December 5, 7:30 PM, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins
Drive. Admission: Free. A holiday concert tradition that highlights the best and brightest orchestras
and student musicians from across Conroe ISD - and a whole lot more! Don’t forget caroling,
performances in the plazas and everything you could possibly hope for to help get ready for the
Holiday season!
Dickens On The Strand - December 6-8, Strand Street, Galveston. Admission: GHF members are
available for $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. The annual holiday street festival, based on 19 th -
century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on four stages, new additions
like Tiny Tim’s Play Land, Shopkeeper Skills Village and roaming characters throughout the festival.
Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food
and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. For info
and tickets: www.galvestonhistory.org/events/dickens-on-the-strand.
Christmas On The Brazos - December 6-7, 4:30-8 PM, Washington on the Brazos State Historic
Site, 23400 Park Road 12. Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Walk the candlelit paths at
Barrington Plantation and experience a Texas Christmas in the decade before the Civil War. Discover
the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions as costumed interpreters bring to life the
festivities of the season with musket-fire, music, dancing and more! Sip a hot cup of cider, cozy up
to the fire and begin your holiday season with Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site.
The Christmas Train - December 6-7, 12-14, 16-23, , Victory Camp, 1407 Victory Lane, Alvin,
TX 77511. Departure Schedule: Weekdays 6:30-9:30 PM, Fridays & Saturdays 6-10 PM. Tickets at the
door $12, Kids 2 and under free. The Christmas Train is a unique holiday experience, unlike anything
else in Houston! An old-fashioned train ride through Christmas Scenery and over 300,000 lights.
Tickets and info, www.thechristmastrain.com.
Christmas On Commerce - December 7, 11 AM-4 PM, Commerce Street in downtown Tomball.
Free admission and parking. Christmas on Commerce is Tomball’s traditional holiday celebration
for kids. Meet Santa, ride the street train, shop the vendors for Christmas gifts, enjoy holiday tunes
from area school choirs and more. It’s all at this annual street festival in downtown Tomball.
11 th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off - Saturday, December 7, 10 AM-5 PM, Hermann Square,
900 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002. Open to the public and free for spectators. Competing
teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. More than 4,000 spectators are
expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ construction zone and see Santa! All of
that entertainment is free and open to the public!
3 rd Annual Jingle All The 5K, 10K, 1K- December 7, 8:30-10:30 AM, 14230 Katy Freeway.
Admission: $30-50, $20 KIDS 1K. Kick-start your holiday festivities and outpace that mischievous
abominable snowmonster with the whole family and benefiting Memorial Assistance Ministries.
The Kids 1K kicks off the event at the Addicks Park and Ride right off of I-10. Not only do participants
receive a festive participant bib/performance tech t-shirt/finishers medal and jingle bell, but there
will also be an appearance by Santa and Post-Race Refreshments. So, come out and show everyone
your best holiday attire and spirit!
Christmas Village At Bayou Bend - December 12-30, opens at 5:30 PM, 6003 Memorial Drive.
Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A
dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights and activities for
all ages throughout the 14-acre estate. Fun, holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion
feature live actors, theatrical effects and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots more to see and do.
57 th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade - December 14, 6 PM, Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp
Avenue. Admission: free. Ring in the holidays with this Clear Lake tradition. The parade features
more than 60 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from
the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay.
Campfire Christmas: Family Tours - Saturday, December 14 and 21, 6 PM, George Ranch
Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX. Journey back in time to experience Christmas
celebrations of the 1830s through the 1930s! Join us for a family-friendly holiday evening tour that
culminates with cowboy songs, stories and hot cocoa around the campfire. Unlike previous Campfire
Christmas events, this year’s format will feature holiday tours at each of the main historic sites. And
don’t forget everyone’s favorite stop: join the George Ranch cowboys and cowgirls for songs, stories
and hot cocoa around a roaring fire! A tram will be circling the Park at regular intervals so you can
hop on and hop off to visit each site at your own pace. Tickets and info, www.georgeranch.org.
Prestonwood Forest Holiday Lights - Last 3 weeks in December, Prestonwood Forest Drive
and SH 249. Drive through Prestonwood Forest subdivision in NW Houston for its Nite of Lites, a
holiday tradition and competition since the 1980s. Visitors can drive through the community
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weekdays till 10 PM and weekends till 11 PM. Folks are encouraged to vote online for their favorite
home as the People’s Choice Award.
Family Capoeira - December 21, 10 AM-11 PM, Midtown Park, Address: 2811 Travis Street.
Bring your family and enjoy capoeira together! 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!
Santa’ s Wonderland - Through December 30, 18898 Hwy 6, College Station, TX 77845. Santa’s
Wonderland is here to brighten the lives of all of our guests every Christmas season! Hay Rides,
Carriage Tours, Frostbite Mountain, Snow Playground, visit Santa, Toboggan rides, Naughty and
Nice Lists, Wonderlands Kid’s Train, Live Music, Food and Drink, Winery, shopping and so much
more! For more info, times and pricing, www.santas-wonderland.com.
The FOMO Factory - Daily through December 31, 10 AM-9 PM, The Houston Galleria, 5085
Westheimer Road, Suite 4710, Houston, TX 77056. Admission: $28 for adults, $23 for children,
children under the age of 3 are free. This buzzed-about pop up will become The Galleria’s first foray
into immersive entertainment with 17 rainbow-colored rooms of fun. The pop-up will be located
in the Galleria, suite 4710 on the mall’s third floor. Tickets are on sale at www.thefomofactory.com.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - thru January 5, 2020, 6 PM,
Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77498. Admission: $15. Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Sweetened by Imperial Sugar will kick off your holiday season with over 3 million lights and a full evening
of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games and traditional carnival food and
beverages. Santa Claus will be on site thru December 23 rd for photo opportunities and meet and greets.
5 th Annual Magical Winter Lights - through January 5, 2020, 5-11 PM, Gulf Greyhound Park,
1000 FM 2004, La Marque. Admission: Online (https://magicalwinterlights.com) Advanced Ticket:
Adult: $22, Children: (ages 4-13): $13, Senior Citizens (65+): $13, Children under 4: FREE, Family
4-Pack: $76. The festival is a 20-acre, 52-day, larger-than-life lantern festival with themed lantern
sections, nighty acrobatic performances, carnival rides and games, an interactive dino area and lots
of holiday fun for the whole family.
Holiday In The Gardens - Through January 12, 2020, Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Blvd. Eight
Holiday Attractions! One Venue! Ice Land: Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D
Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, Photos with Santa, Plus Live Entertainment,
Great Food, Group Rates, Hotel Packages and More! For info, times and tickets, www.moodygardens.
com/holiday_season.
Zoo Lights - Through January 12, 2020, 5:30-10:30 PM, Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park
Drive. Admission: $12.75-$29.95. Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland and one
of Houston’ s most well-loved holiday traditions. Guests will sip hot chocolate as they stroll through
the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earth-friendly
LED lighting illuminate the ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light the way. Guests also
have an opportunity to interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra, get a selfie on the giant ice throne
and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additional experiences like decorating churros and
making s’mores are also available for purchase.
The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® - Thru February 2, 2020, Discovery Green,1500
Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Free Admission. Glide beneath the glittering lights of
downtown Houston and embrace the holiday cheer on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy!
See times and more at www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/ice-powered-green-mountainenergy/42555.
The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Call 713-
434-RINK (7465) for updates and check discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. General
admission: $11 admission. $4 skate rental. Tickets can be purchased online at discoverygreen.
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Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar
Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our free weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness.
Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney Rock Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock,
Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free. Please join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors
will be selling mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, fourlegged
friends are welcome.
Living History Saturday - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM. Washington On The Brazos
State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees
apply. Staff and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and events of Old
Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover various aspects of life surrounding the birth
of the Republic of Texas. Activities will vary and some are weather dependent. Contact Adam at
936-878-2214 ext. 228.
Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. HPL, 500 Mckinney Avenue,
Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The HPL offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and
non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family
comedy to the audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open mic throughout the year
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Recipes
Quick and Easy Oatmeal Muffins
You could make this on National Oatmeal Muffin Day December 19th!
INGREDIENTS:
2 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
Whisk eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil and milk together in a bowl until
smooth. Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt into wet
ingredients to form a batter. Fill the prepared muffin cups with batter.
Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown and an inserted
toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Eggnog Pie
You could make this on National Eggnog Day December 24th!
INGREDIENTS:
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup rum
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 pinch white sugar
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked or
graham cracker pie crust
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; set aside to soften.
Combine milk and 1/2 cup sugar in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 3
minutes or until milk begins to boil.
In a steady stream, pour hot milk into beaten eggs, whisking constantly.
Cook custard in the microwave, whisking after each minute, until it
thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in softened gelatin and mix until
melted. Stir in rum. Let filling cool to room temperature. (If you refrigerate
it, stir occasionally to prevent gelatin from setting too soon.)
In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; beat in 1/4 cup
sugar. Set aside 1/2 cup of whipped cream for garnish; keep refrigerated.
Fold remaining whipped cream into eggnog mixture. Pour filling into
pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with reserved
whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.
Source: allrecipes.com
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