Westlake Forest January 2020

Westlake /Westlake Forest
Community News
January
2020
“If I cannot do
great things, I can
do small things in
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January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968
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PCMI - Grand Parkway West 281-870-0585
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WCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WESTLAKE FOREST DIRECTORS
Annette Baldwin, President 281-578-9118
Robin Stitofsky, Vice President/Secretary 281-787-4817
Tina Kent, Director 832-248-1037
Edmond Stachowski, Director 281-578-3318
David Bryant, Treasurer 281-578-8376
WESTLAKE DIRECTORS
N/A
SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR
Annette Baldwin 281-578-9118
SECURITY
Sheriff (Non-Emergency) 713-221-6000
Fire Dept (Information) 281-492-0560
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WATER/TRASH
STE (Water) 281-398-8211
Best Trash 281-313-2378
TRASH PICK UP - BEST TRASH
Monday - Recycling & Regular Trash
Thursday - Regular
Heavy Trash both days
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Harris County Public Health & Evir. 713-439-6000
Poison Control 800-764-7661
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Katy Christian Ministries Hotline
281-391-HELP
Post Office - Bear Creek 281-550-4413
Post Office - Park Row 281-829-5062
Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
Centerpoint Energy (Street Light Repair) 281-391-5104
Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages) 713-207-2222
Comcast 713-341-1000
Senior Citizen Info. 713-529-9991
SPCA Houston 713-869-7722
SPCA 24 Emergency Animal Rescue 713-780-4357
Precinct 3 Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300
HOSPITALS
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 832-227-1000
SCHOOLS
Mayde Creek Elementary School 281-237-3950
Stephens Elementary School 281-234-0200
Mayde Creek Junior High School 281-237-3900
Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000
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The Board of Directors of the Westlake Community Improvement
Association wish you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year in
2020.
JANUARY 2020 MEETING
OF WESTLAKE CIA
The Westlake CIA will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 21,
2020, at 7 PM at the Civic Center located at the corner of Franz Road and
Creek Meadow in Westlake Forest. Homeowners are invited to attend the
Board meeting and then to participate in the Homeowners Forum, which
usually is held at about 7:30 PM.
An executive meeting will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at
the Civic Center. If you would like to visit privately with the Board at the
executive meeting, please contact Annette Baldwin, phone numbers are
in this newsletter inside the front page.
WCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANNOUNCED FOR 2020
The Officers and Directors of the WCIA for 2020 are: Westlake-Edwin
Brzymiakiewicz, Nick Ruiz, Westlake Forest-Annette Baldwin (President),
Robin Snitofsky, (Secretary/VP), David Bryant (Treasurer), Tina Kent and
Ed Stachowski. We need three more volunteers to serve on the Board
from Westlake.
SIGN UP FOR TOWN SQUARE TO
RECEIVE EMAIL BLASTS
To sign up for Town Square Email Blasts, go to townsquare.nabrnetwork.
com and follow the directions. With Town Square, you will receive timely
email blasts about various events in the subdivision including civic
events, HOA meetings, pool notifications, as well as alerts regarding
safety issues and other information about the area.
The BoD is using Town Square as its primary notification tool.
FILE ACC BEFORE MAKING MAJOR
CHANGES IN YOUR HOME
All owners are required to file an ACC document when changing the
paint, roof or altering the exterior of the home or any changes that can be
seen from the street in any way. This form can be found on our website:
www.westlakecia.org. Major changes that are initiated prior to filing an
ACC form will be challenged in a court of law.
HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS MUST BE
REMOVED BY JANUARY 31ST
We thank all who participated in the holiday and Christmas decorating
contest. Your efforts helped to bring much joy to our neighborhood.
Please remember that all Christmas and holiday decorations must be
removed from the exterior of your home by January 31, 2020. Please
remove all holiday lights and decorations now.
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NUISANCE ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT
CONTINUES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has an overall Nuisance Abatement
program for neighborhoods, such as ours, which have suffered from
severe neglect during the sub-prime foreclosure crisis. Empty homes with
junk and clutter in the front and back yards, eyesores for the community,
inoperable vehicles, health and safety hazards… these and much more
are addressed under Texas law as it applies to Nuisance Abatements in
the Traffic Code and the Health and Safety code.
All contract units are trained in every Nuisance Abatement law on the
books. Each law will be enforced quickly. Once again we are putting a
burden on the Sheriff’s Office that rightfully belongs on other agencies
and the homeowners’ associations, but this is the most expeditious way
of solving the many problems we are seeing in both Westlake Forest and
Westlake.
So, if you know of a home that is abandoned, has a junk vehicle in the
driveway or street, trash, debris, high grass, a dangerous swimming pool,
etc., please email Annette Baldwin at info.westlake@gmail.com or call her
at 281-578-9118. She will forward the information to our deputy or the
district nuisance abatement deputy who will act on it immediately.
This program began in 2011 following the training of all deputies. New
deputies who bid into contracts are trained in Nuisance Abatement prior
to their new assignment.
The vehicle Nuisance Abatement and parking code are enforced in an
ongoing policy for Westlake and Westlake Forest. The health and safety
laws will supplement that for further improvement in our neighborhoods.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Harris County
Health Department and the County Attorney in an effort to clean up
these problems.
WARN YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SURFACE WATER
IN BAYOUS & SPILLWAYS
Please warn your children not to swim in any surface water bayous or
spillways in Harris County. Most MUD districts dump “gray water” into
the surface water of Harris County. “Gray water” is partially processed
wastewater from sewers and contains lots of bacteria. Recently we have
seen younger children wading in the spillways and teenagers in the
waters of the bayous. In addition to the bacteria, our bayous are home to
a number of animals such as alligators and snakes. Just to be safe, have a
conversation with your children about our waterways.
CALL IT IN… CALL IT IN
An unlikely dynamic in Westlake and Westlake Forest has taken shape
with nextdoor.com. Instead of calling the Sheriff’s Office about suspicious
activity or possible criminal activity, people are posting these events on
next door. Don’t do this.
A quick review of our calls for service in 2018, has demonstrated that our
residents are not calling the Sheriff’s Office on suspicious persons and
suspicious vehicles as well as crimes such as burglary of a motor vehicle,
etc.
If you don’t call to report a crime or suspected criminal activity in progress
or suspicious persons or vehicles, no arrests will be made, the crime or
criminal activity will continue and the Sheriff’s Office will not know that
anything is going on. Yes, we have those rare occasions where a deputy,
by pure luck, drives up on a crime or suspicious activity in progress. But
why rely on luck when you have a telephone? The number to call is 713-
221-6000. This is the phone number for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
If there is an emergency, call 9-1-1. We live in HARRIS County. If you would
like a magnet for your refrigerator so that both these numbers are readily
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Do NOT call the Franz Road Store Front for a deputy or in an emergency.
These deputies are with the Crime Prevention Bureau. The phones are
answered during weekdays only.
GARAGES AND CARS ARE
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
While parking on the street and in the driveway is legal, it is amazing how
many people do not use their garages for vehicle parking. If your garage
is full of junk, this might be the time to clean it out, throw it away or put
it in the attic
If you must park on your driveway, please remember to lock your vehicle.
Before leaving your vehicle, take out items that might attract a criminal
(major or minor) such as CDs, tapes, computers, cell phones, cash, credit
cards, bags containing unknown items and anything that might attract a
crime of opportunity. If you leave items in your vehicle and your vehicle
is unlocked, don’t be surprised if your property is missing the next day.
Recently we have reports of catalytic converters, wheels and tailgates of
pick-ups being stolen from various vehicles parked both on the street
and in driveways. All of these are expensive replacements, minimally
requiring a deductible payment on vehicle insurance and often raising
your rates with a claim. It would seem wiser to empty the garage and
park the cars there overnight.
PARKING LAWS MEANT
TO INCREASE SAFETY
Once again we are asking you to please be considerate of your neighbors
and the emergency personnel who risk their lives for us. Fire engines and
ambulances often cannot squeeze down some of our streets when cars
and trucks are parked on the street. Park cars in your garage and on your
driveway. Always lock cars parked on your driveway and make sure you
have removed “attractive valuables” from them. Since the largest homes
in our subdivisions have four bedrooms, there is really no reason for more
than four cars per house….two in the garage and two in the driveway.
Guests can park on the street, but they need to be very aware of the
parking laws in Texas. Due to the continuing upswing in street parking,
the following Parking Laws of the state of Texas will be enforced to the
letter:
1. Park no closer than 30 feet from a stop sign
2. Park no closer than 20 feet from a cross walk
3. Park no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant
4. Park no farther from the curb than 18”
5. Cars parked on the street must be locked
6. Park with the flow of traffic
7. Vehicles parked on the street must have a valid and current registration
and inspection sticker and be in operable condition
8. Parking for more than 48 hours on the street is a violation that can
result in towing
9. Do not obstruct the driveways of others with your vehicle
10. Double parking will result in immediate citation and possible towing
These laws are not designed for a neat appearance and for the safety of
the public. The life you save might just be your own. And many citations
have been written over the past six months; citations will be written to
any vehicle that is illegally parked.
WCIA DUES ARE PAYABLE
BY JANUARY 31, 2020
Your 2020 annual maintenance dues are payable on or before January
31, 2020. Please make sure to mail your check in advance of the date so
that you do not incur a late penalty.
As in previous years, if you would like to make arrangements to pay your
2020 dues in advance over the twelve month period, please send your
checks to PCMI and include the address and account number for the
home. Inframark is listed on the inside page of this newsletter.
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If you are having a financial hardship and cannot pay your 2020 dues in full
by January 31, 2020, please contact Inframark to make arrangements for
monthly payments. Texas law permits homeowners to set up a payment
plan if they are unable to pay the full amount owed to their HOA by the
deadline.
TREE PLANTING TIME
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in the Houston area. The temperatures are chilly to moderate and the
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FOREST OFFERS INFORMATION
If you would like to receive quick information about events in our
area including crime, notification about emergencies, reported crime
patterns, etc., you are invited to join our email list. To have your name
added to the list, send an email from the address that you normally
open regularly to info.westlake@gmail.com. Include your name, address
and telephone number in case of emergency. You are also invited to go
the website at www.westlakecia.org and register for email of notices
regarding meetings and special projects in both subdivisions. While at
the website, please look at some of the information we are including that
is timely in nature.
STREETLIGHTS OUT?
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the pole
number as well as the nearest street address and call 713–207-2222 or go
to their website and complete an on-line form. It is very important that
non-working lights are reported for the safety of our each of us. Call it in,
call it in.
DEED RESTRICTION COPY
Homeowners and renters can get a copy of the deed restrictions for both
Westlake and Westlake Forest on our website: www.westlakecia.org.
Please note that these two subdivisions have separate deed restrictions.
You may also call Inframark or send them an email to have a copy mailed
to you. Information on Inframark is on the inside of the back page of the
monthly newsletter and on our website.
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.
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out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those
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School District
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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
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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
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KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SOUPER BOWL No Label OF CARING Brewery
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Katy Christian Ministries Souper Bowl of Caring - a National event to
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Occurring
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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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Sugar Land Holiday Lights Sweetened by Imperial Sugar - thru
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evening of entertainment. The carnival will feature thrilling rides, games
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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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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
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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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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!!
Source: www.tosimplyinspire.com
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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 semi-shaded 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.
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