Nottingham January 2020

January
2020
“If I cannot do
great things, I can
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Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader,
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
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Addicks & Barker Upstream Flood
trial has concluded!
There is still time to join the case!
VB Attorneys is part of the court-appointed team leading this case against the federal
government. Trial of the test cases concluded in May 2019.
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com.
Work with our Court-appointed
lead attorneys:
• Part of the lead team since Day 1.
• Represent homeowners in all impacted communities.
• No fee unless and until we win your claim.
• Board Certified in Texas.
Learn more about the case:
• Significant compensation may be paid.
• We believe the trial went very well.
• There is still time to join.
• You can join even if you received money from
insurance, FEMA, or SBA.
Vuk Vujasinovic is a founding partner of VB Attorneys, located in
West Houston. He is a Board Certified attorney helping Houston
homeowners get compensation for their individual losses. He
represents property owners in all communities impacted by
reservoir waters after Harvey. He is still accepting new clients.
Call 888-695-6993 or visit HurricaneHarveyLawsuitHelp.com
to get started today.
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SCS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(Management Company for Sec.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
& Mason Creek Park Sec. 1)
Nottingham Country CIA • 281-463-1777, ext. 7121
Terry Brown - tbrown@scsmgmt.com
Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300
Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300
Harris County - www.co.harris.tx.us
EMERGENCIES 911
Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648
HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888
NON Emergencies Only 281-492-8080
NON-EMERGENCIES
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802
Highway Patrol 713-957-6192
UTILITIES
Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111
Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756
Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552
Nottingham MUD 281-579-8641
Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777
Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222
(include pole number)
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020
Mason Creek Utility district 281-578-7272
Best Trash LLC 281-313-2378
MEDICAL
Methodist West Houston Hospital 832-522-1000
Katy Memorial Hermann 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital 281-599-5700
Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000
CREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY
(Management Company for Section 10 only)
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. • 281-579-0761
Michael Barrera • michael@crestmanagement.com
LIBRARIES
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
Bear Creek 281-550-0885
Katy 281-391-3509
POST OFFICES CENTRAL # 1-800-275-8777
211 Baker Road
Park Row Post Office 20180 Park Row
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MISCELLANEOUS
KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191
Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800
Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800
Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919
Harris Co.Appraisal District 713-957-7800
Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761
SCHOOLS
www.katyisd.org
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560
Nottingham County Elementary 281-237-5500
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
Memorial Parkway Jr. High 281-237-5800
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Taylor High School 281-237-3100
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From the NCCIA Board of Directors
HATS OFF TO HALLOWEEN WINNERS
Wow! Board member Suzie Bredlau was left speechless by all the NC
homes that were seriously decked out for Halloween. She wants to send
a BIG shoutout to those who didn’t win but were still so very fantastic,
especially several of the winners from last year. “You guys are still rocking
it, but I needed to spread the love,” she said.
The 2019 winners for the Halloween Yard Contest were:
• 702 Herrick Ct.
• 1423 Sherfield Ridge
• 1019 Barkston
• 20234 Laurelock
• 20218 Kingscamp
Thanks again for your great participation!
FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT TRASH RULES AND PROCEDURES
We are lucky to have such a great service provider in Best Trash. It’s hard
to remember all the rules that govern trash pickup, so we thought a
reminder would be helpful. Here are some key highlights.
• If you use trash cans, they should be between 30-50 gallons in size.
• If you use trash bags, please limit the weight per bag to 40 pounds.
• Ten bags or bundles is the maximum you can put out at a time. 40
pounds is the max for each bundle and 4 feet is the maximum length.
These requirements prevent damage to Best Trash’s equipment.
• Tree branches and shrub and brush trimmings must be tied and bundled
and no branch diameter can exceed 3 inches.
• All wood, fence pickets and lumber need to be tied and bundled and
all nails must be hammered down or removed. They cannot collect fence
posts with concrete.
• They will pick up 1 room’s worth of carpet. Carpet and/or padding must
be rolled and tied in bundles and placed on the curb.
• They will pick up paint cans, but the paint must be dried out and the lids
must be removed.
• They will take furniture, but no more than two items per collection day.
If the furniture contains tile or ceramic material, they cannot take it.
• They will take mattresses and box springs of any size, but no more than
two each collection day.
• They will pick up refrigerators and freezers, but they must be drained
of freon first and a bill validating the Freon removal must be attached to
the item.
• They will take Christmas trees.
• These items are NOT allowed in our trash: dirt, construction debris,
waste generated by a private contractor (remodeling, landscaping),
rocks, motor oil, cooking oil, gasoline, bricks, tile, concrete, liquid paint,
fertilizer, chemicals and tires.
If you have a huge load to be picked up, please send an email to
customerservice@besttrashtexas.com and they will provide a quote
for removing your trash. Most of you know that trash is collected for all
sections of NC on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more detailed information
on trash and recycling, visit best-trash.com.
ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH IN TAXES?
Some homes in NC do not have homestead exemptions, which means
those homeowners are paying 20 percent more in taxes. Exemptions
are handled by the Harris County Appraisal District. For clarification, a
homestead exemption is granted for a primary residence, not for a rental
property. To file for an exemption, please go to hcad.org; the application
is on the Forms page under the Residential Exemption section. You may
also call 713-957-7800 with questions.
ODDS AND ENDS
Your annual HOA assessment was due on Dec. 31, 2019. Please pay it soon
to avoid late fees.. January is a great time to trim trees, as they are dormant.
Feel free to plant some too if you like. ~ NCCIA Board of Directors
OTHER NOTTINGHAM NEWS
FORECLOSURES REPORT
As of late November, there were no foreclosures to report in Nottingham
Country.
SECURITY REPORT FOR OCTOBER
Abandoned vehicles: 2
Alarms: 11
Arrest:
1 (open warrants)
Assault: 2
Auto accidents: 3
Burglaries:
2 (vehicular)
Check Rennie Park: 22
Criminal Mischief: 1
Disturbances: 5
Meet the citizen: 79
Reports: 20
Stranded motorist: 1
Suspicious persons: 5
Suspicious vehicles: 12
Theft: 1
Traffic Stops: 59
Vacation watches: 38
Welfare checks: 9
We are asking parents that pick up their children at NCE not to block the
stop signs on Dominion on either side of Whittington while waiting for
school to dismiss. There is orange paint on the curbs in this area marking
the legal 30 foot distance from the stop signs. Additionally, we ask
that parents use Laverton as the main route to NCE if coming south on
Dominion. The alley behind Whittington shall not be used for a short cut,
as this is a private driveway and is for Whittington homeowners. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation. ~ Sgt. BJ Howard - Precinct 5
RICK RICE PARK OFFERS YOGA,
ZUMBA AND BOOT CAMPS
Rick Rice Park would like to invite members of the community to participate
in events being offered at the park. On Monday mornings at 8:30 AM, a
Zumba class is offered at Francesca’s Garden, which is at the south end of
the park (behind Mann Eye Institute). The fee is $5 and the money will go to
a nonprofit group. On Wednesday mornings at 9 AM, also at Francesca’s
Garden, yoga for all levels is offered; the $5 suggested donation benefits
the Taylor High School band. Camp Gladiator offers a full schedule of boot
camps throughout the week, also at Francesca’s Garden. The schedule is
as follows: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5 PM and 6:15 PM and
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 AM. Fees range from $65-$85 per
month depending on the length of the term and include unlimited classes
at any location by a certified personal trainer. For more information, please
contact Tracey Timpanaro at tat25@comcast.net or 832-978-0906.
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC)
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month
from September through May. We welcome all people interested in
gardening and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston
and Katy areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country
neighborhood to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization
affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State
Garden Clubs and the National Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club
is to promote the beautification of our community, support local and
national educational and civic organizations and educate the community
about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our ​
annual​ ​Spring​ ​Sale​ ​and​ ​projects​ ​that​ ​vary​ ​each​ ​year.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at
10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the
Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450.
For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org.
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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY MOM’S GROUP
We are wishing everyone happy seasons ahead. We have loved seeing
so many new faces at our play dates, MNOs and on our secret Facebook
group. Every month our group gets together for a variety of scheduled
fun activities along with impromptu meet-ups at the park. If you are a
new or veteran Nottingham Country mom and haven’t joined our group
we hope to see you soon, please contact us via email ncmomskaty@gmail.
com. Have a fabulous month from The Nottingham Country Moms’ Group.
DEED RESTRICTIONS COMMITTEE COMPLAINT FORM
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• Hail & Wind Specialist
• Insurance Specialist
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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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Katy
Independent
School District
www.katyisd.org
IMPORTANT DATES
January 1st-3rd: Winter Break
January 6th: Teacher Preparation Day
January 7th: First Day of Spring Semester
January 20th: Student Holiday
January 22nd: Family Night
(No Homework Assigned)
LOCAL DEVELOPER PLEDGES 3-YEAR CONTRIBUTION TO KATY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Cane Island, home to many parents, grandparents and increasing numbers of Katy ISD students, has joined the corps of Keystone Investors contributing
to the Katy ISD Education Foundation and its Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. The Foundation’s Investor program allows the community,
both individuals and business leaders like Cane Island, to provide a sound financial platform for Foundation initiatives by committing to three years
or more of support.
Cane Island President Dan Naef joined the Katy ISD Education Foundation for 2019-2020 Inspiring Imagination teacher grant announcements. “It was
one of the most special experiences I’ve had in Katy,” Naef said, “To be present and witness the joy in a teacher’s eyes when they win a grant and to hear
the excitement in their voice, it’s priceless.” Cane Island doesn’t just build homes, it builds community. Naef said, “Nothing says community like taking
care of our children and taking care of the educators who pour into our children.”
The Katy ISD Education Foundation has awarded $1.6 million in its first seven years of Inspiring Imagination teacher grants, impacting students in
classrooms all around the district. Funding for the program is provided in part by long-term investors like Cane Island and annual fundraising events
Fireflies & Foodtrucks and GROOVE. To learn more, contact us at 281-396-6031 or visit www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org.
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Natalie Gendron from
Memorial Parkway
Junior High
LOCAL CHEERLEADER/DANCER TO PERFORM
IN THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE AT THE
WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT
Natalie Gendron from Memorial Parkway Junior High in Katy Texas is one
of more than 500 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders
and dancers from across the country that represented Varsity Spirit in
the 2019 Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando,
Florida.
The individuals invited to perform in the parade are part of a select group
of cheerleaders and dancers chosen as All-Americans during Varsity
Spirit summer camps across the country. All-Americans are selected via
tryout based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills at camps
operated by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance
Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) or National
Dance Alliance (NDA). Only the top 10% of the cheerleaders and dancers
from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in a holiday parade
of this caliber.
Natalie performed with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans in a one-of-akind
pre-parade performance through Disney’s Magic Kingdom® Park
on Thanksgiving Day. Besides enjoying a sunny trip to Orlando, All-
Americans had the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from
across the nation and enjoy a magical holiday season at Walt Disney
World® Resort parks.
TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT GRAD 2020!
Flock your friends and/or loved ones with our perfectly poised,
passionately pink, plucky, perky flock of flamingos! Rent as many as you
need for $1 per bird (minimum 20). Pick up the afternoon before your
event and drop it off the day after the event. Rent a Happy Birthday
Banner for $5. For more information, please contact Adrilene Kahn at
adrilenekahn@gmail.com.
Flamingo
Your Yard
Birthdays, Anniversaries, any special occasion,
or just for fun!
Place your order for a perfectly poised, passionately
pink, plucky, perky flock of flamingos!
Two day rental fee is only $1 per bird
(with a 20 bird minimum)
"Happy Birthday” Banner 2’ x 4’
available for an additional $5 fee
Please contact Adrilene Kahn at (281) 665-9056
Thank you for supporting THS Project Grad 2020!
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What's Happening
Around the
Community
WALKS/RUNS
KATY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES REASON2RACE
Pick your race, pick your pace and raise funds for teacher grants with
every step. Run or walk with the Katy ISD Education Foundation in the
Katy Half Marathon/5K/1K on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Katy Mills
Mall to raise funds for the Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program.
The Katy ISD Education Foundation celebrated a spectacular milestone
this year with $1,600,000 awarded in its first seven years of Inspiring
Imagination teacher grants. Reason2Race and its proceeds play a key role
in reaching milestones such as this and will continue to garner support as
the foundation’s grant program expands.
Register and join Team Katy ISD Education Foundation, a Katy ISD campus
team or recruit your own team of co-workers and friends. The Katy ISD
Education Foundation has a goal of $60,000 for this year’s Reason2Race.
All proceeds will directly support Inspiring Imagination grants awarded
to teachers in May 2020.
Find more information and register at https://tinyurl.com/Reason2Race20
or www.katyisdeducationfoundation.org or contact the Katy ISD
Education Foundation at 281-396-6031.
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
FUNDRAISERS
5K & 1 Mile Walk
February 22, 2020
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SOUPER BOWL No Label OF CARING Brewery
Registration 8:00am
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
Run Starts at 9:00am
Katy Christian Ministries Souper Bowl of Caring - a National event to
restock the shelves of local food pantries Family across the nation. Entertainmen
Occurring
after the holiday season and before the No summer, Label Brewery, when the Face needs Painting, are the Bounce Ho
Food, Raff le, Chris Boise, and
greatest and donations typically decline due to so many people traveling.
Righteous Cause Band
Food Donations can be made at local grocery store “Red Barrels” (See list
of stores supporting KCM Food Pantry Register at www.ktcm.org/foodpantry & Learn or Mor
directly to the KCM Food Pantry at 5506 1 st Street, Katy, TX 77493 (back of
***all funds raised benefit
the building at Food Pantry door). Let them
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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/ARTS
THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY
Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, Texas
77019 • www.landingtheatre.org
A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER
5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
Box Office: 713-526-2721
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday
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)
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 PM
Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can (Suggested: $25)
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@
mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees at 3 PM
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SAVVY CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
AT KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
20555 Kingsland Blvd, Katy 77450, Tuesdays, January 14 th -February
18 th , 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
This free, six-session, two-hour class will provide:
• Opportunities to practice new behavior management skills
• Interactive coaching to identify solutions for individual issues
• Feedback to assess how applied strategies are working at home
To register for an upcoming Savvy Caregiver program, please contact
Sharon Cantrell, Amazing Place Caregiver Educator: scantrell@
amazingplacehouston.org or 713-440-8177.
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible
Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.
Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. Please visit
our website at Katycwc.org for locations.
The Katy group meets every other month for lunch and a program at
the Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy. There are no
membership dues to pay and the luncheon is $20 all inclusive paid at
the door. Lunch reservations are required. For more information or to
RSVP for the luncheon, please Email KCWCReservations@gmail.com or
call Kathy at 816-517-9279.
KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth
Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship
and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special
events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View
our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings,
special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.
HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.
Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the
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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.
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You don’t have any kids? Are you a single parent? Same sex couple? An
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STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place
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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,
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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
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personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To help your
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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
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
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