Aberdeen Green January 2020

January 

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“If I cannot do 

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January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 

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Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911 

U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Poison Control 800-764-7661 

WCA Waste (Mon & Thurs P/U) 281-368-8397 

Schools: 

Birkes Elem. 281-345-3300 

Labay M.S. 281-463-5800 

Cy-Falls H.S. 281-856-1000 

Cy-Fair Sports Assoc. 281-345-7426 

YMCA (Langham Creek) 281-859-6143 

Libraries: NW Branch 281-890-2665 

Bear Creek 281-550-0885 

Centerpoint 713-659-2111 

Gas Leaks 713-659-3552 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Repairs 713-207-2222 

AT&T - Repairs 800-246-8464 

Street Repair 281-463-6300 

Harris County Child. Protective Serv. 713-394-4000 

Texas Wildlife Rehab. 713-468-8972 

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

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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) 

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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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ABERDEEN GREEN ANNUAL MEETING 

Please keep an eye out for the upcoming date of the annual meeting due 

to be scheduled in February. Check the marquee by the pool and be on 

the outlook for an email with upcoming dates. 

INSPECTION DRIVES 

Let’s keep the neighborhood looking nice. Please maintain regular 

mowing, maintenance of yards and flowerbeds, mold removal from 

siding and keep your lot free of clutter. Please also remember to remove 

your trash can for storage out of public view after trash collection. If you 

have additional questions, all governing documents can be found at 

SpectrumAM.com under the tab community info and documents. Your 

Spectrum Site Manager will be performing inspections twice monthly. 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE 

If you are interested in being involved with the 4 neighborhood events 

including the Easter Egg Hunt, Patriotic Pool Party, National Neighbors Night 

Out and Cookies with Santa please contact Cindy either by text at 713-518- 

4722 or by email at cindymariend@yahoo.com to sign up! These parties are 

run by volunteers in the neighborhood and we could really use your help. 

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MAKING HOME IMPROVEMENTS? 

As a reminder, all exterior changes or additions to your home MUST be 

applied for by the homeowner and approved by the Aberdeen Green 

Homeowners Association prior to performing any work on the project. 

Please contact Spectrum at www.spectrumam.com for assistance. 

STREETLIGHTS 

Please report any lights that are out, blinking or on during the day. Part 

of your annual Homeowners fee pays for your streetlights, whether they 

work or not. If a light is out in your area, please call 713-207-2222 or go 

to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage and report it. Each light pole 

should have a 6-digit number on it. When reporting the light, you will 

need to provide the pole number and closest intersection or address. We 

want all our lights to work… a well lit area is a safe area! 

SIGNS ON MAILBOXES, 

LIGHT POLES AND STREET SIGNS 

If you place signs in and around the neighborhood for Garage Sales, 

Lost Pets, etc., please make sure you remove them in a timely manner. 

Remember that postal boxes are the property of the USPS and it is a 

crime to attach anything to the cluster mailboxes! 

CONSTABLE PATROL 

As a reminder, the Association has a patrol contract through Harris County 

Precinct 5 Constable. We share 40 hours of patrol per week at random times 

with Aberdeen Trail HOA. Please add the following dispatch number to your 

cell phones or post in a visible place at home in case you need support in 

a non-life-threatening situation. Their non-emergency dispatch number is 

281-463-6666. If you see vandalism or anything suspicious please contact the 

dispatch number as well as Spectrum Management. The constable patrol also 

offers a free vacation watch service. Log on to their website at www.co.harris. 

tx.us/pct5/forms.aspx to obtain a form and learn more about the program. 

PET POLICY AND ETIQUETTE 

We understand your pets are very important to you and want to be a pet friendly 

community. However, we have received many complaints that there are pet 

owners not following the rules of the community when it comes to pet etiquette. 

Please, be aware and make a conscious effort to the adhere to the following 

guidelines: • Only two pets per household - refer to governing documents 

regarding height and weight limits. • Pick up pet waste and discard properly. • 

Do not allow pets to roam around the community unrestrained - it’s the law! This 

includes cats too! • Do not allow dogs to bark continuously disturbing neighbors. 

TRASH DAYS 

The trash days are Monday and Thursday. Contact WCA Waste at 281-368- 

8397 if you have any issues or questions regarding trash pick up. 

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Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader, January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968 

Martin Luther King Jr.’s words have continued to resonate with audiences, 

decades later. As the country prepares to observe Martin Luther King Day 

on Monday, Jan. 16 th , here are some inspiring MLK quotes to remind us of 

life’s daily challenges and accomplishments: 

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. 

Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” 

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.” 

“I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great a burden to bear.” 

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” 

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above 

the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns 

to the broader concerns of all humanity.” 

“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” 

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then 

crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” 

“Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, 

because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is 

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RECIPE FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN 

TEACH .... Your Children to Deal with Peer Pressure 

Parents usually value children who try to please and are obedient. 

Parents may not realize that learning to disagree with someone and to 

make independent decisions starts at an early age. Decision making is 

an important skill to teach your children. If children have been taught 

never to disagree with anyone, parents may need to help them practice 

saying “no” to their friends. Being able to say “no” in every day activities 

and express their opinion helps children say “no” to alcohol and drug use. 

MAKE.... Family Rules: Develop family rules about the use of alcohol, 

tobacco or other drugs. Make it clear to children in the family that 

they may not drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes or use any other drugs. 

When children break any family rules, provide reasonable, appropriate 

consequences. Be careful about using severe punishments for small 

incidents of misbehavior. Punishment becomes ineffective when it is 

over used. 

PROVIDE .... Healthy Creative Activities: Participate in hobbies, school 

events and family activities with your children. Sharing fun strengthens 

bonds between children and parents. Plan your times together carefully. 

If all of your fun activities focus on movies, theme parks or sports events, 

you and your children will give your attention to the activity rather than to 

each other. Simple activities like taking walks together, reading together 

or sitting around the kitchen provide time to focus your attention on the 

children. Children who are left alone or who are lonely and bored will seek 

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activities. Tell your neighbors and the parents of your children’s’ friends to let 

you know if they see your children doing something they shouldn’t be doing. 

TALK ... With Your Children About Alcohol and Other Drugs 

Let your children know that not everyone drinks, smokes or uses drugs. 

MOST people do not use mind altering chemicals. It’s OK not to use alcohol 

or drugs. Point out that anyone under age 21 is still growing physically 

and that alcohol and other drugs will harm the developing body. 

LEARN .... To Really Listen to Your Children 

Turn off the TV. Stop what you’re doing. Give your children your full 

attention. Don’t interrupt, give advice or preach while your children are 

talking. Ask questions to help clarify their thinking. 

HELP .... Your Children Feel Good About Themselves 

Your children will feel good about themselves when you praise efforts 

rather than accomplishments. Correct behavior by criticizing the 

behavior rather than the child. Remember, if you tell children they are 

“bad, ugly, mean, naughty, dumb,” etc., they will think of themselves that 

way and act the way you have described them. 

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LEAD .... Your Children to Develop Strong Values 

Develop family standards about the kinds of behavior that are expected 

of family members. Decide what you family stands for and refer to “our 

community” and what “we believe” and how “we handle problems.” 

BE ....A Good Example For Your Children 

Your behavior, habits and attitudes about alcohol and other drugs make a strong 

impression on your children. In homes where children do not know whether 

their parents approve or disapprove of the use of alcohol or other drugs, children 

are likely to assume that their parents accept the use of those substances. 

KNOW .... What to Do If You Suspect a Problem: If the use of alcohol or other 

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Product sales help troops earn necessary funds, but also help girls learn 

valuable business skills such as goal setting, decision making, money 

management, people skills and business ethics. Please support your local 

Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts annual cookie sale will begin February 1, 2020. 

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 10 

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! 

For more information about Troop 10 please contact us at Troopwebhost. 

org/troop10houston/index.htm or contact Chris Kubiak at ckubiak95@ 

comcast.net or 281-382-2643 or contact Taunia Berg at the.berg.family@ 

gmail.com or 832-217-6076. 


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. 


Troop 838 is a small pack located near Hwy 6 and West Road at the 

Crossbridges Church. We are between the Copperfield and Aberdeen 

neighborhoods. Being a smaller troop allows us to be flexible and address 

the needs of our scouts more nimbly. We currently have boys from ages 11 

to 17 within our group working to make Eagle. We try to camp monthly, 

with a wide variety of locations on our agenda. The different locations are 

chosen by the senior boys to more directly meet our training needs and 

to keep expenses low. In fact, we have some of the lowest expenses in the 

area. Our adult leaders are all experienced with years of scouting under 

their belt per individual. We also work closely with several local packs of 

cub scouts and participate in civic duties around the area as well. Please 

contact us at TROOP838CYPRESS.ORG or 414-331-3321. 


TROOP 1865 

Troop 1865 runs a diverse program of outdoor and service activities, 

with events selected by the scouts themselves. We meet Mondays at 6:30 

PM, at the Copperfield HOA building on Willow River and Hwy 6, behind 

Labay. We’ve gone backpacking through the National Forest, rappelling 

off Enchanted Rock, Survival camping, boating, canoeing and anything 

else the scouts can dream up. We do high-adventure camping at 

Philmont and Seabase. Our advancement program has enabled scout to 

achieve the coveted rank of Eagle Scout at 10 times the national average 

rate. We see scouting as a practice run on adult life. Scouts learn about 

leadership and teamwork through having to work together in the field. 

We learn about responsibility through fund-raising activities that have 

allowed the entire troop to pay for their own summer camp each year. 

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 in the 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. 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT 

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

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

relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. 

Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, 

leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that influence their 

adult lives. 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 selfesteem. 

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. 

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

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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. 


Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your 

imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, 

backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness 

survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? 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 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. 

2020 Cheer Clinic 

Langham Creek High School 

Saturday, February 1 st 

9 am - 12 noon 

Registration is open to all girls and boys ages 4 and up. The cheer 

clinic will provide instructions for cheers, jumps, stunting, dance 

and tumbling. Registration fee includes a LOBO t-shirt, snacks, 

certificate of completion and the opportunity to perform at our 

special event on February 7th. 

NEW for 2020! Varsity level registration option! Cheerleaders who 

select this option will get their own LCHS spirit pom-poms to use 

during the clinic and keep! 

Standard Registration - $40 in advance/online - $50 day of event 

Varsity Level Registration - $50 via online pre-registration only! 

Online and mail-in registration closes 1/25/20. After that date will be walk-in day of 

the event registration only. All registrations are non-refundable. 

Make checks payable to Langham Creek Cheer Booster Club and mail to: 

LCHS Cheer Booster Club • 17610 FM 529 • Houston, TX 77095 

What to wear: Red, black or white shorts, t-shirt, socks and tennis shoes. 

Hair must be secured and away from face. Jewelry is NOT permitted. 

LCHS Performance Gym 

17610 FM 529 - East of Barker Cypress 

Questions? www.langhamcreekcheer.com 

or email brooke.tucker@cfisd.net 

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALISTS 

COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES 

As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note of 

the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated: 

1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and 

controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs of severely low calcium 

include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor 

appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings of 

milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources of calcium are cheese, calciumfortified 

orange juice and dark, leafy greens. 

2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms 

of a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or 

weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to 

softening of the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings 

of fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna, 

twice a week; and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day. 

3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs 

work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term 

because of diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or 

because of chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney 

disease, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of 

a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in 

severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources, 

consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas. 

4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels get 

too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting anemia 

can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull, thin, sparse 

hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef, oysters, beans 

(especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans), lentils and spinach. 

5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production of DNA and helps make 

neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number of vegans 

and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency is 

becoming more common. Symptoms of severe B12 deficiency include 

numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking and balance; 

anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue; memory loss; 

paranoia; and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12 from animal 

sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re vegan, opt for 

vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk, meat substitutes 

and breakfast cereals. 

6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for 

women of childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain such 

a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the total number 

of cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube defects in an 

unborn child. Symptoms of a folate deficiency include fatigue, gray hair, 

mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue. To get folate from food, 

go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy greens and oranges. 

7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in 

energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss of appetite, 

nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases, it can 

lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, 

personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To help your 

levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such as almonds, 

cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame. 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

January 1st- January 3rd: New Year Holiday 

January 20th: Student/Staff Holiday 

ANNUAL FOOD TASTING 

Taste your way through the Lone Star State and beyond! Help us choose 

new breakfast and lunch items to add to your school menu next year. 

Thursday, January 20, 2020, 4:30-6:30 PM 

Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 7743 

Students, parents, faculty and community members are all welcome! 

CFISD VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS 

EARN ALL-DISTRICT 17-6A HONORS 

District 17-6A volleyball coaches selected the All-District 17-6A volleyball 

team following the conclusion of each team’s 2019 season. 

Cy-Fair High School junior Beka Portalatin was named District MVP, while 

fellow Bobcat senior Lauryn Bourné was named Outstanding Hitter. 

Cypress Falls High School senior Morgan Nix was named Outstanding 

Defensive Player, while fellow Golden Eagles junior Laila Collins and 

senior Yasmin Mack were named Outstanding Blocker and Newcomer of 

the Year. 

Cy-Fair Head Coach Donna Benotti was named Coach of the Year after 

leading the Bobcats to the regional final in the Class 6A playoffs. 

Memorial High School’s Logan LeRoux was named Outstanding Setter. 

The following CFISD volleyball players were named to the All-District 

First, Second and Honorable Mention teams: 

First Team All-District 17-6A 

Alex Evans-Brooks 

Cypress Creek 

Lindsey Kriendler 

Cypress Creek 

Paige Underbrink 

Cypress Creek 

Annie Heliste 

Cy-Fair 

Maddie Hrncir 

Cy-Fair 

Kara Spice 

Cy-Fair 

Caitlyn Carmody 

Cypress Falls 

Kaitlyn Hooper 

Cypress Falls 

Jarinae White 

Cypress Ridge 

Sophia Spjut 

Jersey Village 

Second Team All-District 17-6A 

Kiara Thomas 

Cypress Creek 

Alisa Cofer 

Cy-Fair 

Alexis Robinson 

Cy-Fair 

Morgan Adedunye Cypress Falls 

Sierra Calles 

Cypress Ridge 

Catherine Pham 

Cypress Ridge 

Keely Everson 


Naomi Steen 


Jada Clarke 


Honorable Mention All-District 17-6A 

Kat Betancourt 

Cypress Creek 

Hallie Shepherd 

Cypress Creek 

Julia Chew 

Cy-Fair 

Sophie Scott 

Cy-Fair 

Emma Flores 

Cypress Falls 

Madison Hurst 

Cypress Falls 

Hope Cameron 

Cypress Ridge 

Christina Pham 

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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! 

REGISTER FOR THE NORTHWEST FLYERS KIDS’ 

TRACK CLUB 2020 SEASON 

Ready, Set, Go! Calling all youth ages 6-18! Join the Northwest Flyers Youth 

Track Club for its 33 rd Anniversary season by attending a free team Registration/ 

Orientation Breakfast on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The Breakfast starts 

promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum, 

6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. This event is an opportunity for you 

to learn about the team and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff and 

other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted by a special 

presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic organization 

(USATF). All athletes and parents who wish to join the Northwest Flyers must 

attend the orientation before registering. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a 

member of USA Track & Field (USATF) and offers a full program of sanctioned 

“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays 

and “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot 

put, discus and javelin. For additional information on the Northwest Flyers 

Track Club, please visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact 

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

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 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. 

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 

Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert 

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5K & 1 Mile Walk 

12TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA 

On February 8, 2020, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will 

celebrate our 12 th annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel 

Houston Westside paying tribute to our area military personnel and 

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

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

silent and live auctions and guest speaker Josh Bleill. 

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is the Salute to Our Heroes 

Missing Man Underwriter. Bridgeland is our 1 st LT Jeremy Ray Fallen 

Soldier Sponsor. In recognition of the Foundation’s 50 th anniversary, a 

CFEF - 50 th Anniversary Sponsorship has been included with the Salute to 

Our Heroes gala sponsorships. 

Guest speaker, Josh Bleill will share his story of survival after a bomb 

exploded under the vehicle he was riding in while serving in Iraq. The 

events of September 11, 2001 inspired Josh to follow in his father’s 

footsteps joining the Marines. In 2006, he deployed to Fallujah, Iraq. 

Through two years of recovery, Josh discovered life begins when we 

embrace our bad days and keep going forward, one step at a time. 

February 

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No Label Brewery • Registration 8 AM 

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Register & Learn: www.graemessuperheroes.org 

All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation 

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Run Starts at 9:00am 

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JOIN US AT THE HOUSTON WING HANGER DANCE 

If you want to have a really good time and support a really good cause, 

mark your calendar for the Houston Wing Annual Hanger Dance, set for 

Saturday, February 22 nd at the West Houston Airport (Hanger B-5). Dinner 

and dancing are on tap for the night. 

Doors open at 5 PM and a swing dance lesson will take place from 5:30- 

6:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:15 PM. The band “Third Coast Swing” 

will keep the mood festive no doubt. 

The CAF is an organization worthy of support, as it is dedicated to 

preserving and honoring our military history by keeping historical 

airplanes in flying condition. Tickets are only $45 for the dinner and 

dancing or $25 for dancing only. Please visit houstonwing.org for more 

information. And yes, you may bring your own libations. See you there! 

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Theater/Fine Arts 

Community Events 

THEATRE SUBURBIA 

4106 Way Out West Dr. Houston, Texas 77092, 713-682-3525 

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. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 

LADIES’ NIGHT WITH SAMUEL BECKETT - January 9-January 18, 2020 

All Tickets Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested: $25) 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@ 

mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

CYPRESS CREEK FACE 

Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Spring, Texas 77379 

www.CypressCreekFACE.org 

Promenade Series 

Aperio presents “Tangos, Milongas, & Contradanzas” - Tuesday, January 

14, 2020, 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. 

JOIN US AT MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 

FOR FREE WINTER GARDENING CLASSES! 

FEBRUARY 4-18, 2020 

New to Houston or to gardening? Messiah is offering free gardening 

classes to the community this winter. Join us at Messiah Lutheran Church 

to learn best practices in organic gardening. The free gardening classes 

will consist of three one-hour sessions happening on Tuesdays at 7 PM 

in the Messiah’s Community Room. If you are interested in learning more 

about organic gardening, please sign up at www.messiahlc.org/currentevents. 

Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile 

north of Highway 290. 

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 

ANNUAL PLANT SHOW AND SALE, MARCH 7-8, 2020 

The Spring Branch African Violet Club will hold their Annual Plant Show 

and Sale at the Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center, 2020 Hermann 

Drive, Houston, TX 77004. Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, 

semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as 

Episcias and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers 

will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer general 

questions on growing African Violets. 

Hours are: 

Saturday, March 7, 2020 

Sale: 9 AM-5 PM 

Show: 1-5 PM 

Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Free parking is 

available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. The Spring Branch 

African Violet Club meets the second Saturday of each month, January 

through November. Please email kjwross@yahoo.com prior to attending 

to confirm meeting date and time and place. 

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Houston Area 

Road Trips 

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. 

Prismatica - Sunday, January 5 th , 8 AM, Avenida Houston, 1002 

Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. Event is FREE and open 

to the public. Bring the family down to Avenida Houston, Downtown’s 

center for entertainment and enjoy our new, interactive art installation 

comprised of 50 pivoting prisms more than two metres tall, transforms 

the Place des Festivals into a giant kaleidoscope! 

The Bridal Extravaganza Show - January 4 th -5 th , George R. Brown 

Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. 

Two whole days of fashion shows, wedding seminars and over 650 booths 

featuring 325 local wedding vendors. See in person what they have to 

offer, including samples of their designs, photos and videos of reception 

locations, displays and new ideas to make your wedding special. For 

more info, visit www.bridalextravaganza.com. 

8 th Annual ChocoLoco 5K/10K - Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7:30 AM, 

Start/Finish: Sam Houston Park 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002. Are 

you crazy for chocolate? Then this race is for you! We will have hot cocoa, 

chocolate fountains and more after the run! All participants receive a chip 

timed race, ChocoLoco 5K & 10K finisher medal and unisex t-shirt! Kids K 

participants receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. More info and to sign up: 

https://raceassist.redpodium.com/2020-chocoloco-5k10k. 

Festa Della Befana 2020 - January 12, 2020, 3:30-5:30 PM, Italian 

Cultural and Community Center, 1101 Milford St., Free admission, 

Donations are welcome. Children from our Italian language classes will 

be participating in a recital and all guests will receive sweets from Befana 

when she comes to visit. Come learn about this Italian Christmas tradition 

with your family! The ICCC is funded in part by the City of Houston 

through Houston Arts Alliance. 

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. 

Chinese Cultural Showcase Performance - January 16, 2020, 10 AM- 

11:59 PM, Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Dr. Purchase 

Tickets: $15/person General Admission (Online or in person at the Chinese 

Community Center) $18/person at the door. A special performance lineup 

showcasing an array of traditional Chinese dances, demonstrations, 

musical performances and more! Join us as we celebrate days leading up 

to 2020 Lunar New Year Festival. 

14 th The Annual MLK Youth Parade-Houston - January 18, 2020, 12 

Noon, Parade Route: San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B on San Jacinto to 

Webster St. The Parade will feature participants from across the U.S. and 

will be co-lead by The Stephen F. Austin High School Marching Band- 

Houston, Texas and the Huntington HS Marching Band-Shreveport, LA. 

Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest - January 18, 2020, 10 AM-6 PM, 2314 

Strand, Historic Strand District. To participate in the Chili tasting, tickets 

start at $12. Not to fear, the Chili & Beer is here, again! For the past ten 

years, Yaga’s has brought a diverse crowd of Chili & Beer lovers from all 

over the nation to Galveston, TX. This years festival will consist of the ever 

so popular Chili & Beer tasting with a ton of added perks. Get ready for 

live music, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a washer pitching tournament, a jackpot 

margarita contest, vendors and a historical strand merchant walk-about. 

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2020 At Lucky Land - January 19, 2020, 

10 AM-6 PM, 8625 Airline Drive, Houston, TX 77037. Admission: $10 for 

adult, $7 for senior, $5 for kids, FREE for kids younger than 3 years old. 

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2020 the year of rat with us. There are so many 

activities, watching the live performances, feeding koi fish, riding the rick 

shaw, ceramic painting, dress up the authentic costumes, shopping, enjoy 

the delicious foods and get the red envelop for good luck! 

19 th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands - Sunday, January 19, 2020, 3-7 

PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, Houston, Texas 77032. Marching Bands from 

across the nation competing in friendly competition. Learn more at www. 

mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633. 

26 th Annual MLK Grande Parade - January 20, 2020, 10 AM, Parade 

Route: San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B on San Jacinto to Webster St. The 

MLK Grande Parade is the third largest Parade in the U.S. behind The Rose 

Parade and The Macy’s Day Parade. 

24 th Annual Texas Lunar Festival - January 25, 2020, 10 AM-5 PM, 

International Trade Center, 11122 Bellaire Blvd. Free Admission. In 

the Chinese lunar calendar a different animal or mythological beast 

represents every year in a twelve year cycle. The year of 2020 is the year 

of the Rat. At the annual Texas Lunar Festival, we celebrate the impressive 

qualities of every culture while celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year. 

From the exciting entertainment to the remarkable cuisine, the Texas 

Lunar Festival not only celebrates Houston… but every culture across 

our beautiful planet. 

16 th Annual All In For ALS - January 25, 2020, 10 AM-10 PM, Bayou 

City Event Center Houston, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, Texas 77045. The 

ALS Association of Texas is excited to be part of the 16 th Annual All in for 

ALS Poker Tournament, presented by Six Foot. Come enjoy a fun day of 

poker and casino and arcade games, all to raise money for our mission 

to discover treatments a cure for ALS and to serve, advocate for and 

empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. Lunch 

and dinner will be provided and the top 30 players will win prizes (valued 

at over $100,000). 

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-mountain-energy/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.eventbrite.com. 


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, four-legged 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 become eligible to participate in the 

Annual Comedy competition which is held in December. Prizes in the 

amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners. 

Caffeine and Chrome - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday 

of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910 

Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free 

to spectators. Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! 

No cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ 

classic & exotics. 

STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT HOSTING AN 

EXCHANGE STUDENT? 

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

empty nester? This is not a problem, we place our students in all kinds of 

families! 

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

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

board and three meals a day. Oh and TLC…but that’s free. Live in the 

middle of nowhere? Small town? Not a big deal. Some kids prefer to get 

away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The exchange students also 

do pretty well in small schools, as they usually get to be the center of 

attention and make friends rather quickly. Our students also get chances 

to travel to New York, Washington DC, Hawaii and California…so they 

can get their fill of the city life and return back to the peaceful sounds of 

nature. Do you consider yourself a boring person? More than likely this 

is not true and you should quit being so hard on yourself. Your student 

will make friends. Your student will meet other exchange students. Your 

student will attend activities offered by our program. Your student will 

get involved in sports and school clubs. Your purpose is not to entertain 

them. But you might find that you bring a little adventure to each others 

lives. Kids are too young? Great! Lots of students love young kids and 

your kids will love them. It’s beneficial to introduce your kids to new 

cultures at a very young age. You’re preparing them to accept people no 

matter what the religion, color of their skin or language they speak. That 

my friend, is good parenting. Don’t hold back! This is a gret experience for 

both parties. You get the opportunity to change a child’s life. You get the 

satisfaction of seeing them grow, even after they leave your home into 

becoming a doctor, a lawyer, a diplomat, artist, teacher…the list goes on. 

And you contributed to that success! And the best part of it all, is you gain 

another family member for life. We need people like you to give these 

kids a chance. 

STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place 

exchange students in our area. If you are interest in hosting, please 

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

happy to answer any question you might have and get you started on 

hosting your very own student! 

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Recipes 

Spaghetti Squash 

You could make this on National Spaghetti Day January 

4th! Everyone is trying to be a little healthier these days, 

so instead of a pasta spaghetti, try using spaghetti 

squash: 

DIRECTIONS: 

1. To start, cut your squash in half lengthwise. This is 

definitely the hardest part of making spaghetti squash, 

but with a sharp chef’s knife and some determination 

you’ll do just fine. 

2. Remove the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil 

and season with salt and pepper. Flip the squash cut-side 

down on a baking sheet. 

3. Pop it in a 400°F oven for 40 minutes. Depending on 

the size of your squash, this could take more like an 

hour. If 40 minutes have passed and you’re not sure if the 

squash is ready, pull it out of the oven and drag the tines 

of a fork on the cut side. If spaghetti-like strands easily 

release from the skin, it’s ready. If not, continue baking 

and check on it every 5 to 10 minutes. Over-roasting can 

lead to soggier “spaghetti,” so it’s best to keep a close eye 

on the squash. 

4. Shred it! When it’s ready, let cool slightly before creating 

“spaghetti” with your fork. 

Top with spaghetti sauce or for an even healthier and 

lower calorie option, go with a marinara sauce. 

Single Serving Healthy 

Homemade Strawberry 

Ice Cream 

You could make this on National Strawberry Ice Cream Day 

January 15th! 

Ingredients 

1 banana, frozen 

1 cup (5-6 whole) strawberries, fresh or frozen 

1/4 cup milk of choice 

DIrections 

Place all 3 ingredients in a food processor and pulse for 

about 1-2 minutes. Scoop into bowl. ENJOY!! 

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• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of 

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• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. 

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and 

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• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings 

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• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. 

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• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the 

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• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody 

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• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 

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