Sydney Harbour January 2020

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MONTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800
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Poison Control 800-222-1222
Animal Control 713-439-6000/281-999-3191
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777
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Street Repair 281-463-6300
US Post Office 281-373-9125
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Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000
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Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department 713-466-6161
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North Cypress Medical Center 281-894-0003
Cy-Fair Medical Center 281-890-4285
Methodist Hospital - Willowbrook 281-477-1000
Memorial Herman Hospital Cypress 832-334-0193
St. Luke’s Heath - The Vintage 832-534-5000
Texas Children’s Hospital - Cypress 281-890-6514
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DECEMBER YARD OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Lincoln and Agnes Leung, 18107 Obelisk Bay, for
winning the Sydney Harbour Yard of the Month for the month of December.
Please join the Landscape Committee in saying “Thank you for helping to
keep Sydney Harbour beautiful.”
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
How would you like to work with your neighborhood? The Landscape
Committee is looking for 1 or 2 volunteers to choose Yard of the Month home
each month. It’s a matter of driving the subdivision and determining who
you would feel has worked hard to help our neighborhood stay beautiful.
If you have any interest, please send a note to sydneyharbour2009@yahoo.
com. This gives you a great chance to get to know your neighborhood.
SYDNEY HARBOUR EVENTS 2020
Spring Adult Event - Saturday, February 29 th , 7-10 PM - Rodeo Kick Off
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Saturday, April 4 th , 9:30-11:30 AM
Spring Garage Sale - Saturday, April 25 th , 8 AM-12 Noon
Pool Opening/Ice Cream Social - Saturday, May 16 th , 1-3 PM
National Night Out - Tuesday, October 6 th , 7-9 PM (Community Clubhouse)
Fall Garage Sale - Saturday, October 17 th , 8 AM-12 Noon
Christmas Cookies with Santa - Sunday, December 6 th , 2-4 PM
PLEASE BAG &
TIE YOUR TRASH
Bag and tie your trash to keep waste out
of our streets, lakes and open spaces.
Windblown litter can cause accidents,
doesn’t degrade and is expensive to clean
up. Bagging and tying also helps control
odors that attract flies and other pests.
SYDNEY HARBOUR RESIDENTS,
As 2019 comes to an end, we would like to thank you for supporting
our Community Events. We are always open to new ideas, suggestions
and volunteers for our events. Please send your comments in an email to
sydneyharbour2009@yahoo.com.
Have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season.
Thank you, Events Committee
Sydney Harbour Neighborhood Events 2019
Spring Adult Event - Caribbean Luau - Saturday, March 2 nd , 7-11 PM
Spring Garage Sale - Saturday, March 30 th , 8 AM-12 Noon
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Saturday, April 13 th , 9:30-11:30 AM
Pool Opening - Saturday, May 18 th , 10 AM-9 PM
Ice Cream Social - Saturday, May 18 th , 1-3 PM
National Night Out - Tuesday, October 1 st , 7-9 PM
Fall Adult Event - Italian Night - Saturday, October 5 th , 7-11 PM
Fall Garage Sale - Saturday, October 19 th , 8 AM-12 Noon
Christmas Cookies with Santa - Sunday, December 1 st , 2-4 PM
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible
for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check
out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
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2019 COOKIES WITH SANTA
For more photos of this event, visit our website
sydneyharbourhoa.org under “Photo Album” under
“2019 Cookies With Santa.”
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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.
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Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square,
2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Free Admission. Stay fit with our
free weekly Boot Camp class with Cida Fitness.
Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney
Rock Plaza, 3300 Chimney Rock, Houston, TX 77056. Admission is free.
Please join us for our Art and Farmers Market! Our vendors will be selling
mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As
always, 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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GRAEME’S RUN -
5K & 1 MILE WALK
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
No Label Brewery • Registration 8 AM
Run Starts at 9 AM • Family Entertainment
No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce
Houses, Food, Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous
Cause Band
Register & Learn:
www.graemessuperheroes.org
All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart
Foundation
5K & 1 Mile Walk
February 22, 2020
12TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA
On February 8, 2020, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation No Label (CFEF) Brewery 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.
Registration 8:00am
Run Starts at 9:00am
Family Entertainmen
No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Ho
Food, Raff le, Chris Boise, and
Righteous Cause Band
Register & Learn Mor
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 ***all funds 50 th anniversary, raised benefit a
CFEF - 50 th Anniversary Sponsorship has The been Children’s included with the Heart Salute Foundati
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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.
Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets
must be purchased in advance: $125 individual; $75 veterans.
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.
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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
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Sale: 10 AM-3 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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Cy-Fair Independent
School District
www.cfisd.net
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
Jersey Village
Naomi Steen
Jersey Village
Jada Clarke
Jersey Village
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
Cypress Ridge
Dejanae Buggs
Jersey Village
Illiana Gabino
Jersey Village
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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
at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net.
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balance, strength, eye/hand
coordination, focus, memory
and weight loss. Available
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wheelchairs, chair yoga.
Regular Weight Training
also available.
Silver Sneakers and Yoga Instructor Certified
by the American Council on Exercise.
Cynthia Ruhlig
281-546-6008
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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!
Gardening Tips
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water
than from lack of food.
• 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
old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into
heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate
and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before
planting.
• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete
fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six
inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal.
Water in.
• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze
damage to crown.
• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off
leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce
water for poinsettias.
• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.
• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers
open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will
be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed
manufacturer’s directions before spraying.
• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings
of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semishaded
until rooted.
• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape.
Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs
before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape
myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting
unwanted canes out at base of plant.
• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the
spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old
beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of
new beds for roses.
• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody
plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be
expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural
needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid
crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet
soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist.
• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about
50% humus, including rotted manure.
• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender
plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature
rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but
remove when weather warms.
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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