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Official Newsletter<br />

<strong>January</strong><br />

<strong>2020</strong><br />

“If I cannot do<br />

great things, I can<br />

do small things in<br />

a great way.”<br />

Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader,<br />

<strong>January</strong> 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968<br />

<strong>2020</strong> ANNUAL DUES<br />

PAYMENT OPTION<br />

INFORMATION<br />

ANNUAL MEETING<br />

AGENDA AND PROXY<br />

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CYPRESS POINT IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

INFRAMARK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 281-870-0585<br />

Fire/Ambulance:<br />

911 (emergencies)<br />

Harris County Constables:<br />

281-376-3472 (non-emergencies)<br />

Harris County Sheriff’s Office: 713-221-6000 (non-emergencies)<br />

Cy-Fair ISD Police Dept:<br />

281-897-6495 (non-emergencies)<br />

Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept:<br />

713-466-6161 (non-emergencies)<br />

Poison Control: 800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />

Residential Recycling & Refuse of TX: 346-248-5222<br />

HC Municipal Utility District #10: 832-467-1599<br />

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

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

AT&T Repair Center: 800-246-8464<br />

Harris County Public Health & Environmental: 713-439-6000<br />

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

<strong>Cypress</strong> Post Office: 281-373-9125<br />

Centerpoint Energy: 713-659-2111<br />

EDP Water: 832-467-1599<br />

Reliant Energy (Repair): 713-207-7777<br />

Street Light Repair (give pole #): 713-207-2222<br />

To report gas leaks: 713-659-3552<br />

Greater Houston Pool Management (GHPM): 713-771-7665<br />

Trash/Water:<br />

Best Trash: 281-313-2378<br />

(Collection days are Wednesdays and Saturdays)<br />

EDP Water: 832-467-1599<br />

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Helpful Websites:<br />

Inframark Property Management/HOA: www.inframarkims.com<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong>-Fairbanks ISD:<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

Best Trash:<br />

https://www.best-trash.com<br />

Residential Recycling & Refuse of TX:<br />

https://www.rrrtx.net<br />

DPS Sex Offenders Website:<br />

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us<br />

AT&T:<br />

www.att.com<br />

Street Light Repair (give pole #): www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

EDP Water:<br />

https://www.edpwater.com<br />

Harris County Appraisal District:<br />

www.hcad.org<br />

TranStar Traffic Main Page:<br />

www.houstontranstar.org<br />

Schools:<br />

Farney Elementary School: 281-373-2850<br />

Goodson Middle School: 281-373-2350<br />

Cy-Woods High School: 281-213-1800<br />

Hospitals/Medical Facilities:<br />

North <strong>Cypress</strong> Medical Center: 281-894-0003<br />

Cy-Fair Medical Center: 281-890-4285<br />

Methodist Hospital - Willowbrook: 281-477-1000<br />

Memorial Hermann Hospital - <strong>Cypress</strong>: 832-334-0193<br />

Texas Children’s Hospital - <strong>Cypress</strong>: 281-890-6514<br />

CHI St. Luke’s Health Hospital - The Vintage: 832-534-5000<br />

HOA/CPCIA Board Members:<br />

Mike Flowers - President<br />

Tom Weathersby - Vice President<br />

Cheryl McCaskill - Director<br />

Mary Laughlin-Viers - Director<br />

Stephen Fox - Director<br />

Chasity Harris - Director<br />

Les Sutton - Director<br />

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DATES TO REMEMBER:<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> HOA Board Meetings are held at 7 PM on the fourth<br />

Monday of every month and HC Municipal Utility District #10 (MUD)<br />

Board Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month.<br />

Both meetings are held at:<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Recreation Center<br />

14415 Barker <strong>Cypress</strong> Rd.<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong>, TX 77429<br />

CYPRESS POINT/LAKE ESTATE<br />

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT COMPANY<br />

Inframark Infrastructure Management Services<br />

2002 W Grand Parkway N, Suite 100 | Katy, TX 77449<br />

Office: 281-870-0585 Fax: 281-870-9170<br />

Website: www.inframarkims.com<br />

• Community Manager: Alicia Newby, CMCA, AMS<br />

She can be reached via email at Alicia.Newby@inframark.com or her<br />

direct line at 281-504-1301.<br />

For general questions or HOA issues please email: CustomerCare@<br />

inframark.com or call 281-870-0585.<br />

We also have a Live Chat feature on our website. Please visit us at www.<br />

inframark.com. The Live Chat feature pops up on the right-hand side of your<br />

screen. Our Customer Care Department begins taking calls at 7 AM and<br />

remain available until 6 PM. Office hours are 8 AM-5 PM Monday through<br />

Friday.<br />

Should you have a more specific concern and want to talk to someone<br />

about your account in detail, Consuelo Silva can assist with all account<br />

questions including setting up payment plans, waive fees, etc. Consuelo<br />

can be reached at consuelo.silva@inframark.com.<br />

Have questions regarding an exterior improvement or modification? You<br />

have an assigned ACC Representative, Lydonna Jennings, who can be<br />

reached at lydonna.jennings@inframark.com.<br />

SOCIAL MEDIA<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong>/Lake Estates official community webpage is https://<br />

cypresspoint.nabrnetwork.com. Other social media sites such as;<br />

Facebook, Nextdoor, etc. are not consistently monitored by <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong><br />

Homeowner’s Association or Inframark Management Services. Please<br />

refer to the official community website for the latest resident information.<br />

CYPRESS POINT/LAKE ESTATES<br />

AMENITIES/RENTALS<br />

RECREATION CENTER RENTAL<br />

(this is managed by the MUD and not the HOA or Inframark):<br />

The <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Community Recreation Center located at 14415 Barker<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Road, is available to rent to homeowners in the <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong>/<br />

Lake Estates Community. Details for rental include:<br />

• Rental fee of $100 (Full day) or $60 (Half day)<br />

• A $200 cash deposit is required<br />

• Available 9 AM to 12 Midnight (Full day) or<br />

• Available 9 AM-3 PM (Half day) or<br />

• Available 6 PM to 12 Midnight (Half day)<br />

• Homeowner must be current on their HOA dues<br />

• Read and sign a rental agreement contract<br />

• Alcohol and smoking is prohibited<br />

• The community center must be cleaned thoroughly for approval<br />

of deposit reimbursement. Tables, chairs, and cleaning supplies are<br />

provided for use<br />

You are renting the facility only and not the pool area, to rent the pool<br />

please call the pool company for information. You are responsible for any<br />

and all damages which may occur and must agree to release the <strong>Cypress</strong><br />

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<strong>Point</strong> HOA, its agents, employees, officers, and directors harmless against<br />

any and all injuries, losses, and/or damages sustained by any person<br />

and from all liability which may occur. You must read and sign a rental<br />

agreement contract stating you acknowledge all of this information. For<br />

more information regarding renting the building please call 281-256-<br />

1579, leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours.<br />

SPORTS FIELD & BATTING CAGE<br />

Information about the community baseball/sports field including team<br />

registrations and rules for usage can be found on the <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong><br />

community website: https://cypresspoint.nabrnetwork.com. Located<br />

under the “For Residents” heading and then under the drop down menu<br />

click “Online Forms.” The document will be titled, “Terra <strong>Point</strong> Sports Field<br />

Registration.” This form will outline the process for team sign-up and rules<br />

for the field as well as parking guidelines.<br />

SWIMMING POOL/TENNIS COURT PASSES<br />

Access Cards can be requested by going to the <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> community<br />

website: https://cypresspoint.nabrnetwork.com. Located under “For Residents”<br />

heading and then under the drop down menu click “Online Forms.” The<br />

document will be titled, “Access Card Registration Form.” This form will outline<br />

the process for new residents and also how to obtain a replacement card.<br />

The Pool Management company is Greater Houston Pool Management<br />

(GHPM) - 713-771-7665.<br />

CYPRESS POINT/LAKE ESTATES MARKET UPDATE:<br />

(*effective through November 30 th )<br />

Date Range Current Market 2019 YTD* 2018 Totals*<br />

Homes Sold<br />

9 Active<br />

5 Pending<br />

31 Sold (last 180 days)<br />

54 Sold 46 Sold<br />

Avg Adj Sold Price $230,000 $225,134 $207,562<br />

Avg Adj Sold Price/Sq Ft $90.75 $88.68 $91.01<br />

Avg Sq Ft of Home Sold 2,695 2,590 2,339<br />

Avg Days On Market 35 39 25<br />

Real estate data provided by Chasity Harris,<br />

Broker Associate w/ Abby Realty<br />

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER:Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC -<br />

RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />

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your teen send in their information to be added.<br />

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<strong>2020</strong> HOA DUES PAYMENT OPTIONS:<br />

MORE WAYS TO PAY!<br />

Pay By Mail<br />

Mail check or money order payable to the Association on<br />

your coupon voucher:<br />

P.O. Box 219<br />

Richmond, TX 77406<br />

Include Account Number on your payment<br />

Pay Online* (Guest)<br />

http:www.inframarkims.com<br />

Click on Pay My Bill in top right corner<br />

Pay My Bill<br />

Enter Association ID and Account Number<br />

Pay In Person<br />

Visit our payment window<br />

M-F 7:30am-5pm (excluding holiday)<br />

2002 W Grand Parkway N<br />

Katy, TX 77449<br />

(payment window/drop box located on north side of building)<br />

Pay Online*<br />

(Registered Account)<br />

https://townsquare.nabrnetwork.com<br />

Log in with your registered email address<br />

Go to MY ACCOUNT in top right corner<br />

Select PAYMENTS<br />

Click on MAKE A PAYMENT<br />

Twice – Yellow Icon then Blue Icon<br />

This will redirect you to your online payment portal with NewFirst<br />

National Bank<br />

*Additional processing fee may apply to payments made online<br />

Haven’t Registered Yet? Sign up Today!<br />

Visit the Website, click on the Login icon in top right corner and<br />

click on Need to Register? Follow the instructions to register<br />

your Account.<br />

Get the App!<br />

Text Townsquare to 59248<br />

If your account is currently at the attorney’s office for collection or deed restriction violation, please be aware there may be<br />

additional attorney fees due that have not been billed to your account as of the date of this notice.<br />

Legal Notice to Owners regarding past due balances (if any):<br />

NOTICE REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 209 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE<br />

Accounts not paid in full by the late date will incur fees and costs. These fees and costs may include without limitation, costs of additional<br />

notices, certified postage and handling, affidavit of lien fees, and/or legal fees and costs. As required by Chapter 209 of the Texas Property<br />

Code, this is your notification that any such fees and costs incurred will be charged to your account. You should also be aware that if you are<br />

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Election Proxy for the <strong>2020</strong> Annual Meeting of the Members of the<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Community Improvement Association, Inc. (the “Association”)<br />

The undersigned hereby revokes any previous proxies and appoints<br />

_____________________________, or if left blank then Mike Flowers, the President of<br />

the Association, is appointed as proxy with the authority to vote at the <strong>2020</strong> Annual<br />

Meeting of the Members of the Association, and any adjournments thereof. My/Our proxy<br />

is directed to vote on the matters set forth in the attached ballot below, as indicated.<br />

NOTE: The proxy holder will only vote for those candidates as indicated on the below<br />

ballot. If there are fewer than four votes cast the proxy will NOT cast any remaining votes.<br />

If the ballot indicates “For Quorum Purposes Only” then the proxy holder will NOT cast<br />

any votes, but the ballot will count towards establishing the minimum 10% quorum.<br />

I/We authorize my/our proxy to substitute any other person to act under this proxy, to<br />

revoke any substitution. This proxy is revocable at any time before it is exercised, and the<br />

undersigned reserves the right to attend the meeting and vote in person.<br />

Date________________<br />

Signature(s)________________________________________<br />

Print Name(s) _____________________________________________________________<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Street Address_________________________________________________<br />

………………………………………………………………………………<br />

Proxy Instructions: How I want my votes cast at the<br />

<strong>2020</strong> Annual Meeting of the Members of<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Community Improvement Association, Inc.<br />

1) Election of four (4) Board of Directors for a term of two (2) years.<br />

Nominating Committee Candidates:<br />

Write-In Candidates*:<br />

Stephen Fox ____________________________ <br />

Les Sutton ____________________________ <br />

Cheryl McCaskill ____________________________ <br />

Mary Zaragoza <br />

Tauras Burrell <br />

Shaun Waters<br />

For Quorum Only<br />

<br />

<br />

*At the Annual Meeting my/our proxy is directed to<br />

Nominate and vote for the foregoing “Write-in Candidates”<br />

(Please indicate with your instructions to the Proxy that your vote can ONLY be for up to four<br />

(4) Directors including any write-in candidates. If you give instructions to vote for a cumulative<br />

total of more than four (4) Directors, your vote will be invalidated under Association By-laws.)<br />

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CYPRESS POINT COMMUNITY<br />

IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.<br />

THE <strong>2020</strong> ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS<br />

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Community Center 14415 Barker <strong>Cypress</strong>, <strong>Cypress</strong>, TX<br />

77429<br />

Notice is hereby given to all property owners of <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Community<br />

Improvement Association, Inc. to advise of the Annual Meeting of<br />

Members to review and discuss the following topics and conduct<br />

business:<br />

AGENDA<br />

I. CONFIRM QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER<br />

II. SECRETARY’S REPORT<br />

a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 2019 ANNUAL MEETING<br />

III. SELECTION OF ELECTION JUDGES (3 HOMEOWNERS)<br />

IV. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS<br />

a. INTRODUCTION OF NOMINEES ON THE BALLOT<br />

b. NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR<br />

c. CALL FOR BALLOTS<br />

V. TREASURER’S REPORT<br />

a. FINANCIAL REPORT AND <strong>2020</strong> BUDGET<br />

VI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT<br />

VII. CERTIFY BALLOT COUNTS & ANNOUNCE ELECTION RESULTS<br />

VIII. SELECTION OF THE 2021 ELECTION COMMITTEE<br />

IX. OPEN FORUM<br />

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As of this date the following candidates have submitted their name for<br />

the available Board positions: Les Sutton, Cheryl McCaskill, Stephen Fox,<br />

Mary Zaragoza, Tarus Burrell & Shaun Waters. Should you wish to have<br />

your name placed on the ballot, please contact Alicia Newby at 281-<br />

870-0585 or alicia.newby@inframark.com by 5 PM <strong>January</strong> 20, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />

Nominations will also be taken from the floor.<br />

In order to conduct official business, a quorum of 10% of the votes of all<br />

Members must be present either in person or by proxy. If you CANNOT<br />

attend the meeting it is very important that you complete the proxy for<br />

quorum purposes.<br />

You are entitled the option of mailing, faxing, or emailing your proxy to:<br />

CYPRESS POINT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o<br />

Inframark - Management Services<br />

2002 West Grand Parkway North, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77449<br />

Or fax to 281-870-9170 or email to alicia.newby@inframark.com<br />

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publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss<br />

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Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - thru<br />

<strong>January</strong> 5, <strong>2020</strong>, 6 PM, Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX<br />

77498. Admission: $15. Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial<br />

Sugar will kick off your holiday season with over 3 million lights and a full<br />

evening of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games<br />

and traditional carnival food and beverages. Santa Claus will be on site<br />

thru December 23 rd for photo opportunities and meet and greets.<br />

5 th Annual Magical Winter Lights - through <strong>January</strong> 5, <strong>2020</strong>, 5-11<br />

PM, Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque. Admission: Online<br />

(https://magicalwinterlights.com) Advanced Ticket: Adult: $22, Children:<br />

(ages 4-13): $13, Senior Citizens (65+): $13, Children under 4: FREE, Family<br />

4-Pack: $76. The festival is a 20-acre, 52-day, larger-than-life lantern<br />

festival with themed lantern sections, nighty acrobatic performances,<br />

carnival rides and games, an interactive dino area and lots of holiday fun<br />

for the whole family.<br />

Prismatica - Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 5 th , 8 AM, Avenida Houston, 1002<br />

Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. Event is FREE and open<br />

to the public. Bring the family down to Avenida Houston, Downtown’s<br />

center for entertainment and enjoy our new, interactive art installation<br />

comprised of 50 pivoting prisms more than two metres tall, transforms<br />

the Place des Festivals into a giant kaleidoscope!<br />

The Bridal Extravaganza Show - <strong>January</strong> 4 th -5 th , George R. Brown<br />

Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010.<br />

Two whole days of fashion shows, wedding seminars and over 650 booths<br />

featuring 325 local wedding vendors. See in person what they have to<br />

offer, including samples of their designs, photos and videos of reception<br />

locations, displays and new ideas to make your wedding special. For<br />

more info, visit www.bridalextravaganza.com.<br />

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

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

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

chocolate fountains and more after the run! All participants receive a chip<br />

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

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

https://raceassist.redpodium.com/<strong>2020</strong>-chocoloco-5k10k.<br />

Festa Della Befana <strong>2020</strong> - <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, 3:30-5:30 PM, Italian<br />

Cultural and Community Center, 1101 Milford St., Free admission,<br />

Donations are welcome. Children from our Italian language classes will<br />

be participating in a recital and all guests will receive sweets from Befana<br />

when she comes to visit. Come learn about this Italian Christmas tradition<br />

with your family! The ICCC is funded in part by the City of Houston<br />

through Houston Arts Alliance.<br />

Holiday In The Gardens - Through <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, Moody Gardens,<br />

Seven Hope Blvd. Eight Holiday Attractions! One Venue! Ice Land:<br />

Christmas Around the World, Festival of Lights, Holiday 3D Films, Rudolph<br />

4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, Photos with Santa, Plus Live<br />

Entertainment, Great Food, Group Rates, Hotel Packages and More! For<br />

info, times and tickets, www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season.<br />

Zoo Lights - Through <strong>January</strong> 12, <strong>2020</strong>, 5:30-10:30 PM, Houston Zoo,<br />

6200 Hermann Park Drive. Admission: $12.75-$29.95. Houston Zoo<br />

is transformed into a winter wonderland and one of Houston’ s most<br />

well-loved holiday traditions. Guests will sip hot chocolate as they stroll<br />

through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and<br />

sounds of the season. Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate the ancient<br />

oak trees and decorate the paths to light the way. Guests also have an<br />

opportunity to interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra, get a selfie<br />

on the giant ice throne and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.<br />

Additional experiences like decorating churros and making s’mores are<br />

also available for purchase.<br />

Chinese Cultural Showcase Performance - <strong>January</strong> 16, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-<br />

11:59 PM, Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Dr. Purchase<br />

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

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

showcasing an array of traditional Chinese dances, demonstrations,<br />

musical performances and more! Join us as we celebrate days leading up<br />

to <strong>2020</strong> Lunar New Year Festival.<br />

14 th The Annual MLK Youth Parade-Houston - <strong>January</strong> 18, <strong>2020</strong>, 12<br />

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

Webster St. The Parade will feature participants from across the U.S. and<br />

will be co-lead by The Stephen F. Austin High School Marching Band-<br />

Houston, Texas and the Huntington HS Marching Band-Shreveport, LA.<br />

Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest - <strong>January</strong> 18, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM, 2314<br />

Strand, Historic Strand District. To participate in the Chili tasting, tickets<br />

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

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

over the nation to Galveston, TX. This years festival will consist of the ever<br />

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

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

margarita contest, vendors and a historical strand merchant walk-about.<br />

Celebrate Chinese New Year <strong>2020</strong> At Lucky Land - <strong>January</strong> 19, <strong>2020</strong>,<br />

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

adult, $7 for senior, $5 for kids, FREE for kids younger than 3 years old.<br />

Celebrate Chinese New Year <strong>2020</strong> the year of rat with us. There are so many<br />

activities, watching the live performances, feeding koi fish, riding the rick<br />

shaw, ceramic painting, dress up the authentic costumes, shopping, enjoy<br />

the delicious foods and get the red envelop for good luck!<br />

19 th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands - Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 19, <strong>2020</strong>, 3-7<br />

PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, Houston, Texas 77032. Marching Bands from<br />

across the nation competing in friendly competition. Learn more at www.<br />

mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633.<br />

26 th Annual MLK Grande Parade - <strong>January</strong> 20, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM, Parade<br />

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

MLK Grande Parade is the third largest Parade in the U.S. behind The Rose<br />

Parade and The Macy’s Day Parade.<br />

24 th Annual Texas Lunar Festival - <strong>January</strong> 25, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />

International Trade Center, 11122 Bellaire Blvd. Free Admission. In<br />

the Chinese lunar calendar a different animal or mythological beast<br />

represents every year in a twelve year cycle. The year of <strong>2020</strong> is the year<br />

of the Rat. At the annual Texas Lunar Festival, we celebrate the impressive<br />

qualities of every culture while celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year.<br />

From the exciting entertainment to the remarkable cuisine, the Texas<br />

Lunar Festival not only celebrates Houston… but every culture across<br />

our beautiful planet.<br />

16 th Annual All In For ALS - <strong>January</strong> 25, <strong>2020</strong>, 10 AM-10 PM, Bayou<br />

City Event Center Houston, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, Texas 77045. The<br />

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

ALS Poker Tournament, presented by Six Foot. Come enjoy a fun day of<br />

poker and casino and arcade games, all to raise money for our mission<br />

to discover treatments a cure for ALS and to serve, advocate for and<br />

empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. Lunch<br />

and dinner will be provided and the top 30 players will win prizes (valued<br />

at over $100,000).<br />

The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy® - Thru February 2,<br />

<strong>2020</strong>, Discovery Green,1500 Mckinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Free<br />

Admission. Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston<br />

and embrace the holiday cheer on The ICE powered by Green Mountain<br />

Energy! See times and more at www.downtownhouston.org/calendar/<br />

ice-powered-green-mountain-energy/42555. The ice rink may be closed<br />

or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Call 713-434-RINK (7465)<br />

for updates and check discoverygreen.com for closures and other<br />

delays. General admission: $11 admission. $4 skate rental. Tickets can be<br />

purchased online at discoverygreen.eventbrite.com.<br />

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

2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our<br />

free weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness.<br />

Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney<br />

Rock Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free.<br />

Please join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling<br />

mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As<br />

always, four-legged friends are welcome.<br />

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

Washington On The Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12,<br />

Washington, TX 77880. Admission: Regular admission fees apply. Staff<br />

and volunteers dressed in period clothing bring to life the people and<br />

events of Old Washington providing a unique opportunity to discover<br />

various aspects of life surrounding the birth of the Republic of Texas.<br />

Activities will vary and some are weather dependent. Contact Adam at<br />

936-878-2214 ext. 228.<br />

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

500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The HPL<br />

offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and non local comedians,<br />

comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present<br />

family comedy to the audience. Everyone who participates in at least<br />

one open mic throughout the year become eligible to participate in the<br />

Annual Comedy competition which is held in December. Prizes in the<br />

amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 4 winners.<br />

Caffeine and Chrome - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday<br />

of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 1910<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free<br />

to spectators. Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides!<br />

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

classic & exotics.<br />

STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT HOSTING AN<br />

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nature. Do you consider yourself a boring person? More than likely this<br />

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them. But you might find that you bring a little adventure to each others<br />

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

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

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matter what the religion, color of their skin or language they speak. That<br />

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

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

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kids a chance.<br />

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

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

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

happy to answer any question you might have and get you started on<br />

hosting your very own student!<br />

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No Label Brewery • Registration 8 AM<br />

Run Starts at 9 AM • Family Entertainment<br />

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12TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA<br />

On February 8, <strong>2020</strong>, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation No Label (CFEF) Brewery will<br />

celebrate our 12 th annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel<br />

Houston Westside paying tribute to our area military personnel and<br />

veterans who have given so much for our country and community. The<br />

evening includes a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony, dinner,<br />

silent and live auctions and guest speaker Josh Bleill.<br />

Registration 8:00am<br />

Run Starts at 9:00am<br />

Family Entertainmen<br />

No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Ho<br />

Food, Raff le, Chris Boise, and<br />

Righteous Cause Band<br />

Register & Learn Mor<br />

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exploded under the vehicle he was riding in while serving in Iraq. The<br />

events of September 11, 2001 inspired Josh to follow in his father’s<br />

footsteps joining the Marines. In 2006, he deployed to Fallujah, Iraq.<br />

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embrace our bad days and keep going forward, one step at a time.<br />

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must be purchased in advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans.<br />

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and dancing are on tap for the night.<br />

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

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

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Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3 PM<br />

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Students<br />

& Seniors and $16 Sunday Matinees. Cash, Check and all Major Credit<br />

Cards are accepted in payment. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or<br />

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Sunday, March 8, <strong>2020</strong><br />

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Cy-Fair Independent<br />

School District<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>January</strong> 1st- <strong>January</strong> 3rd: New Year Holiday<br />

<strong>January</strong> 20th: Student/Staff Holiday<br />

ANNUAL FOOD TASTING<br />

Taste your way through the Lone Star State and beyond! Help us choose<br />

new breakfast and lunch items to add to your school menu next year.<br />

Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 20, <strong>2020</strong>, 4:30-6:30 PM<br />

Berry Center, 8877 Barker <strong>Cypress</strong>, <strong>Cypress</strong>, TX 7743<br />

Students, parents, faculty and community members are all welcome!<br />

CFISD VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS<br />

EARN ALL-DISTRICT 17-6A HONORS<br />

District 17-6A volleyball coaches selected the All-District 17-6A volleyball<br />

team following the conclusion of each team’s 2019 season.<br />

Cy-Fair High School junior Beka Portalatin was named District MVP, while<br />

fellow Bobcat senior Lauryn Bourné was named Outstanding Hitter.<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Falls High School senior Morgan Nix was named Outstanding<br />

Defensive Player, while fellow Golden Eagles junior Laila Collins and<br />

senior Yasmin Mack were named Outstanding Blocker and Newcomer of<br />

the Year.<br />

Cy-Fair Head Coach Donna Benotti was named Coach of the Year after<br />

leading the Bobcats to the regional final in the Class 6A playoffs.<br />

Memorial High School’s Logan LeRoux was named Outstanding Setter.<br />

The following CFISD volleyball players were named to the All-District<br />

First, Second and Honorable Mention teams:<br />

First Team All-District 17-6A<br />

Alex Evans-Brooks<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Lindsey Kriendler<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Paige Underbrink<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Annie Heliste<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Maddie Hrncir<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Kara Spice<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Caitlyn Carmody<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Falls<br />

Kaitlyn Hooper<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Falls<br />

Jarinae White<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge<br />

Sophia Spjut<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Second Team All-District 17-6A<br />

Kiara Thomas<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Alisa Cofer<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Alexis Robinson<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Morgan Adedunye <strong>Cypress</strong> Falls<br />

Sierra Calles<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge<br />

Catherine Pham<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge<br />

Keely Everson<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Naomi Steen<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Jada Clarke<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Honorable Mention All-District 17-6A<br />

Kat Betancourt<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Hallie Shepherd<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Creek<br />

Julia Chew<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Sophie Scott<br />

Cy-Fair<br />

Emma Flores<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Falls<br />

Madison Hurst<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Falls<br />

Hope Cameron<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge<br />

Christina Pham<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge<br />

Dejanae Buggs<br />

Jersey Village<br />

Illiana Gabino<br />

Jersey Village<br />

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SPORTS<br />

LW SPORTS REGISTRATIONS<br />

JR. ROCKETS BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING<br />

Ages: 4-16 (4-7 co-ed) Cost: $85<br />

7 week season: Jan-Feb<br />

Join us for an exciting season of basketball!<br />

FREE Houston Rockets Ticket for each Basketball player!<br />

MLS SOCCER LEAGUE<br />

Ages: 3-10 (co-ed) Cost: $75<br />

7 week season: Jan-Feb<br />

Looking forward to another great season together!<br />

Leagues are limited to first come, first serve! For more information go to:<br />

www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913!<br />

REGISTER FOR THE NORTHWEST FLYERS KIDS’<br />

TRACK CLUB <strong>2020</strong> SEASON<br />

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

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

Orientation Breakfast on Saturday, February 1, <strong>2020</strong>. The Breakfast starts<br />

promptly at 8:30 AM at the <strong>Cypress</strong> Creek Christian Community Center Forum,<br />

6823 <strong>Cypress</strong>wood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. This event is an opportunity for you<br />

to learn about the team and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff and<br />

other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted by a special<br />

presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic organization<br />

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

attend the orientation before registering. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a<br />

member of USA Track & Field (USATF) and offers a full program of sanctioned<br />

“track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays<br />

and “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot<br />

put, discus and javelin. For additional information on the Northwest Flyers<br />

Track Club, please visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org, contact<br />

linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or “Like” the club on Facebook.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston Youth Track Club has one of the largest and successful<br />

youth track and field club training programs in the nation. Our program<br />

has developed national champions in AAU, USATF, New Balance and<br />

Adidas. Our Track and Field athletes have been selected for and competed<br />

on youth international teams - Team USA and Team Trinidad. We have<br />

multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including Katy and<br />

<strong>Cypress</strong>. Visit www.trackhouston.com for Track and Field in <strong>January</strong>. Track<br />

Houston is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.<br />

LADIES GOLF<br />

A new ladies golf group is now forming at <strong>Cypress</strong> Lakes Golf Club. No<br />

handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve<br />

your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday<br />

mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail.com<br />

or call <strong>Cypress</strong> Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We<br />

are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new<br />

Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go<br />

to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.<br />

netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for<br />

further information.<br />

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football,<br />

cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information<br />

www.cy-fairsports.org.<br />

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have<br />

fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact Sue<br />

Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert<br />

at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net.<br />

Any Age<br />

fit<br />

In Home Fitness Training<br />

for seniors to increase<br />

balance, strength, eye/hand<br />

coordination, focus, memory<br />

and weight loss. Available<br />

to teach residents in<br />

wheelchairs, chair yoga.<br />

Regular Weight Training<br />

also available.<br />

Silver Sneakers and Yoga Instructor Certified<br />

by the American Council on Exercise.<br />

Cynthia Ruhlig<br />

281-546-6008<br />

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Recipes<br />

Spaghetti Squash<br />

You could make this on National Spaghetti Day <strong>January</strong> 4th! Everyone is<br />

trying to be a little healthier these days, so instead of a pasta spaghetti,<br />

try using spaghetti squash:<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

1. To start, cut your squash in half lengthwise. This is definitely the hardest<br />

part of making spaghetti squash, but with a sharp chef’s knife and some<br />

determination you’ll do just fine.<br />

2. Remove the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and season with<br />

salt and pepper. Flip the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet.<br />

3. Pop it in a 400°F oven for 40 minutes. Depending on the size of your<br />

squash, this could take more like an hour. If 40 minutes have passed and<br />

you’re not sure if the squash is ready, pull it out of the oven and drag the<br />

tines of a fork on the cut side. If spaghetti-like strands easily release from<br />

the skin, it’s ready. If not, continue baking and check on it every 5 to 10<br />

minutes. Over-roasting can lead to soggier “spaghetti,” so it’s best to keep<br />

a close eye on the squash.<br />

4. Shred it! When it’s ready, let cool slightly before creating “spaghetti”<br />

with your fork.<br />

Top with spaghetti sauce or for an even healthier and lower calorie<br />

option, go with a marinara sauce.<br />

Single serving Healthy Homemade<br />

Strawberry Ice Cream<br />

You could make this on National Strawberry Ice Cream Day <strong>January</strong> 15th!<br />

Gardening Tips<br />

• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water<br />

than from lack of food.<br />

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.<br />

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.<br />

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and<br />

old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into<br />

heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate<br />

and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before<br />

planting.<br />

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete<br />

fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six<br />

inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal.<br />

Water in.<br />

• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze<br />

damage to crown.<br />

• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off<br />

leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce<br />

water for poinsettias.<br />

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.<br />

• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers<br />

open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will<br />

be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed<br />

manufacturer’s directions before spraying.<br />

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings<br />

of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semishaded<br />

until rooted.<br />

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape.<br />

Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs<br />

before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape<br />

myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting<br />

unwanted canes out at base of plant.<br />

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the<br />

spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old<br />

beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of<br />

new beds for roses.<br />

• Transplanting: <strong>January</strong> is one of the best months to transplant woody<br />

plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be<br />

expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural<br />

needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid<br />

crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet<br />

soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist.<br />

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about<br />

50% humus, including rotted manure.<br />

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender<br />

plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature<br />

rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but<br />

remove when weather warms.<br />

Ingredients<br />

1 banana, frozen<br />

1 cup (5-6 whole) strawberries, fresh or frozen<br />

1/4 cup milk of choice<br />

DIrections<br />

Place all 3 ingredients in a food processor and pulse for about 1-2 minutes.<br />

Scoop into bowl. ENJOY!!<br />

Source: www.tosimplyinspire.com<br />

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