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MONTAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sussan Martinez, Association Manager 832-600-4142
Pool Card Admin/Customer Service
sussan.martinez@montagecommunityservices.com
www.sydneyharbourhoa.org
SCHOOLS
Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850
Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800
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Water/Sewer - Best Trash 281-313-2378
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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
Electricity - Reliant Energy 281-897-8808
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Gas - Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222
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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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CANDIDATE INFORMATION:
Brent Heraly: At present time I’m one of
your three Board members. I have served
two terms on the Sydney Harbour Board
and am proud to be part of this great
community. My wife, Lori and I moved
to this community in 2014 pending my
retirement from STP Nuclear Operating
Company in January of 2015. We have
three children (all married) who have
given us 5 lovely granddaughters. I enjoy
serving our community and would look
forward to your support in continuing to
do so in the future.
FEBRUARY YARD OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Steve and Julie Christianson at 17826 Sugarloaf for receiving the Sydney Harbour
Yard of the Month for February. Please join the Landscape Committee in saying “Thank you for helping
to keep Sydney Harbour beautiful.”
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If you haven’t paid your HOA dues, they are now past due!
The LATER you pay the MORE you pay. It’s up to you! Have a
problem? Call Sussan, your HOA Manager, for options at 281-
232-7659.
The HOA dues are what keeps Sydney Harbour looking great!
These are some of the things you all have come to expect and
what attracted you to Sydney Harbour: streetlights, lighted fountains, landscaping/flowers, pool/club
house and private security patrols to mention a few. Without the annual dues none of this would be
possible. Please do your part and help Sydney Harbour be all it can be! From your Sydney Harbour Board
of Directors
SYDNEY HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
2020 Annual Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
TIME: 7 PM (6:30 PM start sign in)
LOCATION: Cypress Crossing Christian Church
15751 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Cypress, TX 77429-7812
NOTICE DATED: February 19, 2020. Notice is hereby given for the Sydney
Harbour Community Annual Meeting of the Members to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the
Cypress Crossing Christian Church, 15751 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Cypress TX 77429-7812.
In order to have an official meeting, a quorum of ten percent (10%) of the Lots contained within the
subdivision must be present through actual attendance or proxy, that is 51 homeowners. The Board
consists of three Directors who each serve a three-year staggered term. If you cannot attend the meeting,
please execute the proxy/ballot or it may be executed by your duly authorized attorney-in-fact and mail it
to Sydney Harbour Community Association, C/O Montage Community Services, 1006 Thompson Rd, Suite
101, Richmond, TX 77469 or email to info@montagecommunityservices.com. Your proxy/ballot must be
received no later than noon, March 17, 2020. Your proxy/ballot can only be granted to fellow homeowners
that comprise the Sydney Harbour Community Association. Please make sure that you grant your proxy
to a resident who will be attending the meeting. The homeowners that have submitted their names for
nomination are listed on the ballot for your consideration. We will also accept nominations from the floor
the night of the meeting. All Candidates will be given an opportunity to speak at the meeting as to why
they would like to be a Board member for the Sydney Harbour Community Association.
Jessica Demco: Proud Fire Wife supporting
my husband who is a volunteer firefighter
with Spring Fire Department. Mom of
a 5 year old boy. Account Executive for
a Fortune 500 Company and a proud
resident of Sydney Harbour!
THE GREATER SCAUP
(Newest addition to our beautiful lakes)
The greater scaup, just scaup in Europe or,
colloquially, “bluebill” in North America,
is a mid-sized diving duck, larger than
the closely related lesser scaup. It
spends the summer months breeding in
Alaska, northern Canada, Siberia and the
northernmost reaches of Europe. During
the winter, it migrates south to the coasts
of North America, Europe and Japan.
STREETLIGHT OUTAGE
Neighborhood streetlights are one way to
help curb crime. If you see a streetlight out,
get the six (6) digit number located on the
base of the light pole and an approximate
address / location of the outage. Go to
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
to fill in the required information. You
can also call 713-207-2222. Most repairs
take 1-2 days. There are no inspections
for streetlights conducted by the HOA,
specific residents or Centerpoint, so it’s
important that all residents participate in
reporting these outages.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 2020 ANNUAL MEETING PROXY/BALLOT
The 2020 Annual Meeting of the Members of the Sydney Harbour Community Association. (the Association), a Texas Non-Profit Corporation, will be held on
March 17, 2020 at 7 PM at Cypress Crossing Cristian Church, 15751 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Cypress TX 77429-7812. The purpose of the meeting is as follows:
Election of one (1) Director to the Board of Directors
If you are unable to attend this important meeting, you are encouraged to complete this proxy/ballot so that your vote can be counted. Please read
the proxy/ballot carefully as you can select to either have your proxy counted for the election or just for quorum.
The undersigned assign(s) this proxy as specified below with the power of substitution to vote and otherwise represent the undersigned at the 2020
Annual Meeting of the Members of the Sydney Harbour Community Association, March 17, 2020 and any adjournment thereof, with the same force
and effect as if the undersigned were present and voting. All proxies are to be delivered to the Secretary of the Association according to the By Laws
c/o Montage Community Services. Please check the specific instructions to indicate how you intend your proxy/ballot to be used. Please note these
proxies will be good for a period of up to 120 days after the date of this meeting in the event that quorum is not reached and the meeting needs to
be reconvened.
____ Assign this proxy to the President of the Board to vote on my behalf
____ Assign this proxy to ___________________________ to vote on my behalf
____ Assign this proxy to the President with the stipulation that this proxy is only to be used for the purpose of establishing quorum and cannot be
used for any vote
Or you may vote for 1 of the below candidates:
________ Brent Heraly (incumbent)
________ Jessica Demko
VERIFICATION
Date:
_____________
Owner(s) Signature(s): _________________________________________________________
Printed Name(s): ___________________________________________________
Property Address: _________________________________________________________
Please note that your proxy must be submitted by Tuesday, March 17, 2020 to Montage Community Services in order to be verified and registered.
Please mail it to: 1006 Thompson Rd, Suite 100, Richmond TX 77469 (allow proper mailing time) or email to info@montagecommunityservices.com.
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If walking at night, please wear a reflective vest and carry some
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Constable’s Office if you live here. This is for the safety for all residents. We
don’t want strangers walking around.
Please don’t get angry as our Security Patrol will only be doing their job
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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
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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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the main sewer lines, where it is the resident’s
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When the scrumptious meals are over; however,
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and are washed into the drain where they can
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School District
www.cfisd.net/en
IMPORTANT DATES
March 9th-13th: Spring Break
BOARD APPROVES 2020-2021
INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar committee’s
recommendations for the 2020-2021 instructional calendar during
its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 16 th . State law
mandates that instruction for the school year may not begin before
the fourth Monday in August. For the 2020-2021 instructional year, the
earliest start date is August 24 th , which will serve as the first day of school.
In the fall semester of 2019, a calendar committee was organized to
develop a calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The committee was
made up of district-wide representation, including teachers, parents,
community members, campus administrators and support staff. The
committee worked to construct the calendar using the 75,600 minutes
needed to complete a school year required by law. The committee
recommended a calendar to the school Board that will conclude the
2020-2021 school year on May 27, 2021. In its meetings, the committee
discussed various components of developing the instructional calendars
before arriving at a consensus.
The 2020-2021 calendar recommendation presented to the Board of
Trustees included: students begin school on Monday, August 24, 2020;
Labor Day, September 7, 2020, is a student/staff holiday; the calendar has
a five-day Thanksgiving holiday (November 23-27, 2020); a 10-day winter
break is scheduled for students (December 21, 2020-January. 4, 2021); a
five-day spring break is scheduled for March 15-19, 2021; Good Friday,
April 2, 2021, is a student/staff holiday; the school year will end on May
27, 2021 for students and February 15 and May 28, 2021 are designated as
inclement weather makeup days. To download a copy of the 2020-2021
school calendar, visit the CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar/.
CFISD POLICE K-9 SCOUT
RECEIVES BODY ARMOR DONATION
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Police Department K-9 Scout has received a bullet
and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit
organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by
Angela Caffey of Leander, Texas and embroidered with the sentiment
“Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, Mass., whose mission is to
provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of
law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The
non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies
with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K-9
officers. The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with
law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20
months of age. New K-9 graduates, as well as K-9s with expired vests, are
eligible to participate. The donation to provide one protective vest for
a law enforcement K-9 is $950. Each vest has a value between $1,744-
$2,283 and a five-year warranty and is an average weight of 4-5 pounds.
There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K-9s throughout the
United States. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists
events and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at
www.vik9s.org or mailed to: P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
EIGHTEEN CFISD ART STUDENTS
EARN RODEO ART AWARDS
CFISD’s winners in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) School
Art Program were announced last week after going through two district
rounds of judging. A total of 18 winners were selected from the High
School, Middle School and Elementary divisions and will be displayed in
the Hayloft Gallery at NRG Center during the HLSR, March 3 rd -22 nd .
The district used two rounds of judging for the third consecutive year. On
January 7 th , CFISD art teachers narrowed the more than 500 pieces down
to the top 196 for the second round of judging. A total of 45 pieces were
selected out of the 196 to be judged by HLSR School Art Program judges.
CFISD’s art students and their work were praised by judges throughout
the judging process. The following CFISD students earned Rodeo Art
awards:
In the High School division:
• Cypress Ridge High School senior Thanh Le won Best of Show for his
artwork titled “Forty Acres of Thoughts;”
• Bridgeland High School senior Erika Noda won a gold medal for her
artwork titled “Vincent Van Goat;”
• Cypress Ridge High School sophomore Elizabeth Jung won a gold
medal for her artwork titled “Words of Wisdom;”
• Cypress Creek High School senior Clara Edward won Best of Show for
her artwork titled “The Forgotten Frontier;”
• Cypress Woods High School senior Julia Espino won Best of Show for her
artwork titled “Good Day to be a Cowboy;”
• Cypress Ridge High School senior Katherine Bennett earned a gold
medal for her artwork titled “Landscape in the Wind;”
• Cy-Fair High School junior Catherine Liu won a gold medal for her
artwork titled “Wildflower;”
• Bridgeland High School junior Christen Lee won a special merit award
for her artwork titled “Sunset Season;”
• Cypress Ranch High School sophomore Sarah Harris won a special merit
award for her artwork titled “On the Plains;”
• Cypress Ranch High School junior Argos Lara won a special merit award
for his artwork titled “Caminos de Michoacan;”
• Cypress Woods High School sophomore Alan Moon won a special merit
award for his artwork titled “Way Back Home;”
• Cypress Woods High School sophomore Meagan Livingston won a
special merit award for her artwork titled “Selcouth;”
• Cypress Woods High School junior Katie Kim won a special merit award
for her artwork titled “Adrenaline Chaser” and
• Cy-Fair High School junior Catherine Liu won a special merit award for
her artwork titled “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.”
In the Middle School division:
• Labay Middle School seventh grade student Jessica Nguyen won Best of
Show for her artwork titled “Texas Sunflowers” and
• Campbell Middle School eighth grade student Kamila Yepez won a gold
medal for her artwork titled “Tined Sheep.”
In the Elementary division:
• Fiest Elementary School fifth grade student Vanessa Nguyen won Best
of Show for her artwork titled “Fly Away Rodeo Clown” and
• Metcalf Elementary School second grade student Luna Martinez won a
gold medal for her artwork titled “Blue Sunset.”
LANGHAM CREEK FFA 2ND ANNUAL
2020 BBQ COOK OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
Benefiting LCFFA Booster Club Scholarship Fund. $15 Adults/$12
Students with School ID.
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SCOUTS
Troop 113004 obtained plastic bags to be converted to “plarn” (plastic yarn) to make mats for the homeless in our community. They worked with a local church
with access to homeless organizations to teach members how to make the mats to be provided to those in need in our community. That’s what I call Girl Scouts
with a vision, finding solutions to problems in the Community. Way to go girls!!!
GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL/COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY-COOKIES COMING SOON!
Girl Scouts will be out and about selling cookies through March 22 nd . Eager Girl Scouts will be going door to door and holding cookie booths to fund
their adventures! Please purchase a box (or 4) and help them reach their goals.
COOKIES POWER AMAZING ADVENTURES FOR GIRLS
When you buy a box of delicious Girl Scout Cookies, you’re powering amazing, year-round experiences for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker,
Leader) extraordinaire in your community who sells them-that’s right, proceeds stay local and are reinvested in girls! Big picture: as a cookie
customer, you’re actually helping the next generation of female entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful-teamwork,
planning and a positive outlook. Beyond that, you’re actually narrowing the gender gap in entrepreneurship by nurturing girls’ skills early and often.
How awesome is that? Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18 who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise
and law. Copper Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the residence areas for the elementary schools listed below, as well as the corresponding
middle and high schools. Home schooled and private school students are always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, Fiest, Hairgrove, Horne,
Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. More information
about Girl Scouts may be found on the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council phone number is 713-292-0300. For
information on the Copper Creek Meadows Community, please contact CCMgirlscouts@gmail.com. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and
character, who make the world a better place.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 609
Boy Scout Troop 609 is a specialized for Boys with high functioning
Autism Spectrum Disorders. They meet at the Westview School on the 1 st
and 3 rd Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 AM.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 838
Troop 838 is a small pack located near Hwy 6 and West Road at the
Crossbridges Church. We are between the Copperfield and Aberdeen
neighborhoods. Being a smaller troop allows us to be flexible and address
the needs of our scouts more nimbly. We currently have boys from ages 11
to 17 within our group working to make Eagle. We try to camp monthly,
with a wide variety of locations on our agenda. The different locations are
chosen by the senior boys to more directly meet our training needs and
to keep expenses low. In fact, we have some of the lowest expenses in the
area. Our adult leaders are all experienced with years of scouting under
their belt per individual. We also work closely with several local packs of
cub scouts and participate in civic duties around the area as well. Please
contact us at TROOP838CYPRESS.ORG or 414-331-3321.
TROOP 1865
Troop 1865 runs a diverse program of outdoor and service activities,
with events selected by the scouts themselves. We meet Mondays at 6:30
PM, at the Copperfield HOA building on Willow River and Hwy 6, behind
Labay. We’ve gone backpacking through the National Forest, rappelling
off Enchanted Rock, Survival camping, boating, canoeing and anything
else the scouts can dream up. We do high-adventure camping at
Philmont and Seabase. Our advancement program has enabled scout to
achieve the coveted rank of Eagle Scout at 10 times the national average
rate. We see scouting as a practice run on adult life. Scouts learn about
leadership and teamwork through having to work together in the field.
We learn about responsibility through fund-raising activities that have
allowed the entire troop to pay for their own summer camp each year.
CUB SCOUT PACK 2
We are an active year round pack for Kindergarten-5 th grade that focuses on
life skills, teamwork, leadership and FUN! Cub Scout activities include camping,
fishing, pinewood derby, hiking and much more! During the school year we meet
on the 3 rd Monday of each month at 7 PM at Birkes Elementary in the cafeteria.
Contact me for more information and to find out what exciting activities we have
planned for summer! Ame Lane-281-740-5020, ame.lane@yahoo.com.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT
For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found
in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant
in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting
helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills,
outdoor skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives The Boy
Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow
them to: • Try new things. • Provide service to others. • Build self-confidence. •
Reinforce ethical standards.. Scouting provides youth with a sense that they
are important as individuals while promoting activities that lead to personal
responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to
be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting
through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which help
our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam Houston Area
Counsel - Copperhead District which includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5
to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing
units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly. Many
of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools including: Birkes,
Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, Horne, Jowell, Lowery,
Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson.
Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, Beck and
Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Copperfield
Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA,
LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace
Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton
Middle School. Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District
Executive (713-756-3383 or email brendan.cronin@scouting.org) or to go
www.copperhead.shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 61
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout
Troop 61 at 7 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151
Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on
experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit
with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things
the troop has done during meetings and activities. Scouting activities
include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, hiking, first
aid, wilderness survival, community service, citizenship, swimming,
leadership, white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each
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month and has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit
Badge Camps each summer. Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7 to 8 PM
every Wednesday in the Activity Room at Peace Community Church.
Contact Mike Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a
local Boy Scout Troop. Cell: 713-253-8465, mike.viator@comcast.net.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 3
Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your
imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking,
backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness survival,
cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? Scouting is Fun… with a
Purpose - where boys grow into men instilled with values of duty to God and
Country, community service, citizenship, leadership and self-confidence.
Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an exciting year-round
outdoor program. We camp monthly and include rock climbing, backpacking
and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a weeklong winter camp, as well
as a weeklong summer camp. We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old
to visit Boy Scout Troop 3 at 7 PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley
Community Center located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. No previous
scouting experience needed! Come see for yourself what Boy Scouts has to
offer and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop. Please visit our
website www.houstontroop3.com for more information.
PACK 4 CUB SCOUTS
Come Join Pack 4 Cub Scouts at Lieder Elementary for the first 3 Tuesdays
of each month at 7 PM. We help turn young boys into men with fun and
games while learning new skills that will help them grow. We also work
around tough sport schedules. So come see what Pack 4 is all about!
HOMESCHOOL PACK 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area.
Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are
interested and your son is in 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M.
Jones at 281-558-5722.
SPORTS
FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS- CY-FAIR /
MAGNOLIA / TOMBALL / SPRING KLEIN
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages
4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on April 11, 2020. FFPS is a nonprofit
youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports
experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown
to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS
offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice per week, a
full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time and play every
position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are
required. Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):
Through March 2 nd : $124
March 3 rd through March 23 rd : $129
March 24 th until teams full: $134
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform (jersey,
shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background
checks on all volunteers. Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April
6 th . Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The
schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, April 11 th to May
30 th . Our Cy-Fair North league plays Cyfair Methodist Church (13403 Cypress
N. Houston Rd). Our Cy-Fair South league plays at Windfern School of Choice
12630 Windfern Rd). Our Cy-Fair West league plays at Horne Elementary (14950
W Little York). Our Tomball League plays at Rosehill United Methodist Church
(21022 Rosehill Church Rd). Our Magnolia League pays at Magnolia Elementary
(31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd) Our Spring/Klein League plays at Wells Middle
School (4033 Gladeridge Dr). For more information, maps of all locations or to
sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).
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What's Happening
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GARAGE SALES
DON’T MISS THE 12TH ANNUAL REMODELERS C
OUNCIL CHARITY GARAGE SALE AT
THE BERRY CENTER, MARCH 21-22, 2020
Homeowners wanting to renovate have a unique opportunity to find
what they need at a price they can afford at the 12 th Annual GHBA
Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale taking place at the Cy-Fair Home
and Garden Show on Saturday & Sunday, March 21 st and 22 nd at the Berry
Center. Parking is free!
The Charity Garage Sale will feature excess inventory donated by
members of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) as well as
donations made by Remodelers Council suppliers and local businesses,
all available to consumers at deeply discounted prices. Items will include
a great variety ranging from flooring, tile and granite, windows, doors,
light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, trim material, cabinets, a variety of sinks
and more. Shoppers are encouraged to arrive early in order to get the
best selection of products.
Professional remodeler members of the GHBA Remodelers Council will
be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds go towards renovating
local GHBA and HomeAid Houston designated charities such as Casa
de Esperanza, Family Time, Crossroads, Santa Maria Hostel, Lydia’s
Place and Wellsprings Village. For additional information, visit www.
cyfairhomeandgarden.com.
PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Peace Community Church (located at 5151 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston
TX 77084) is holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to
help our youth group attend a mission trip this summer! Please contact
us with any questions, 281-859-6843
ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD WIDE GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 TH
Aberdeen Green is located on Telge Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290.
BEAR CREEK VILLAGES SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Bear Creek Villages (Hunter’s Park Community Association) will be having
their SPRING Community Garage Sale, Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8 AM
to 1 PM. Hwy 6 and Clay Road area.
COPPER LAKES GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY APRIL 4 TH
Between West Rd and Longenbaugh at Barker Cypress.
EASTON COMMONS SPRING GARAGE SALE
The Easton Commons Spring Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, April
11 th from 7 AM until 3 PM. Residents will be set up in their respective
driveways. Located in Copperfield between Longenbaugh and West Rd.
STONE GATE SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 TH , 7 AM-12 NOON
Located off Queenston between Barker Cypress and West Road.
NORTHMEAD VILLAGE SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE
The Northmead Village Spring Community Garage Sale will be held
Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 7 AM until 3 PM. Residents will be set-up
in their respective driveways. Located in Copperfield off of West Road.
SOUTHDOWN VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
APRIL 25 TH
Located in Copperfield off of Longenbaugh near Hwy. 6.
COPPERFIELD PLACE VILLAGE SPRING GARAGE SALE
APRIL 25 TH , 7 AM-5 PM
Located near Hwy 6 between Cherry Park and Glen Chase Dr.
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FUNDRAISERS
2 ND ANNUAL LANGHAM CREEK FFA COOK OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 TH
• Benefitting LCFFA Booster Club Scholarship Fund
• Rooter to Tooter Raffle
• Silent Auction
• Live Music – Shay Domann
$15 Adults, $12 studnets with school ID
Held at Cypress VFW Post 8905, 21902 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, TX
77429. Email Langhamcreekffabbq@gmail.com or visit our Facebook
page @Loboffabbq.
THE KATY TEXAS EXES SCHOLARSHIP DINNER & SILENT
AUCTION - THURSDAY, APRIL 16 TH , 6-9 PM
Willow Fork Country Club - 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450
Join fellow Longhorns, family, friends and fans for a fun evening with
dinner, special guest speaker Quan Cosby and a silent auction! All proceeds
will provide scholarships for local Katy students who will be attending
The University of Texas. This event is for adults only and a cash bar will
be available. Attire is Business Casual with a Longhorn Flair! Contact
katychapter@texasexes.org with any questions or if you have item(s) to
donate for the silent auction! You can also find us on Facebook, LinkedIn
and Instagram as “texasexeskaty.” Tickets on sale at www.eventbrite.com/e/
katy-texas-exes-scholarship-dinner-silent-auction-tickets-90346235021.
ST. CUTHBERT SCHOOL 19 TH ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT/
LIVE AUCTION, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020, 6-10 PM
We invite you to join all of our family and friends in the Northwest Houston
area for this very special “adult night out” evening. The Auction is our
most popular attraction and we will be offering a great many memorable
and exciting items. Dinner will be served from 6:30-8 PM Admission &
Dinner tickets are $25 each. All proceeds will benefit St. Cuthbert School.
Please secure your babysitter and enjoy an evening out with dinner, fun
filled activities and a silent and live auction. St. Cuthbert is located at
17020 West Road, Houston, TX 77095. For more information please call
281-463-1912. St. Cuthbert School is a NAEYC (National Association for
the Education of Young Children) accredited school with the mission of
providing a loving, Christ centered environment where children ages
18-months through Kindergarten can learn and grow.
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.
Saturday, March 7, 2020 Sunday, March 8, 2020
Sale: 9 AM-5 PM Sale: 10 AM-3 PM
Show: 1-5 PM
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Free parking is
available at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. The Spring Branch
African Violet Club meets the second Saturday of each month, January
through November. Please email kjwross@yahoo.com prior to attending
to confirm meeting date and time and place.
SPRING BREAK/SUMMER CAMPS
CAMP CORNERSTONE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER
FOR AGES 2 THROUGH COMPLETION OF 4 TH GRADE!
Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp sponsored by Cornerstone United
Methodist Church and is for children ages 2 through the completion of 4th
grade. Children must be 2 by June 1, 2020. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1 PM. There
are 3 sessions throughout the summer and you are invited to participate in
any or all! Registration opens up March 23 rd . Session I - “Safari” is June 15-19,
2020; Session II - “Christmas in July” is July 13-17, 2020; Session III - “Summer
Olympics” is August 3-7, 2020. The cost per camp per child is $125 and is
due at the time of registration. To download a form from the Cornerstone
website, go to www.cornerstoneumc.org and click on “Ministries” and then
select “Preschool.” You will see a tab for Camp Cornerstone. Print the form
and have it filled out before you arrive, saving yourself time! Before each
camp session begins, you will hear from your child’s teacher so you can learn
more about the camp and they will answer questions about the week-long
fun. Each day your child will bring a backpack and a lunch as they enjoy each
other and the special things they will do during the week. We look forward
to having your child at camp this summer! It’s a great time for everyone and
you don’t want to miss any of it! Registration will continue through May 1,
2020 or until camp classes are full. Once camp classes are full, a waiting list
will be started. Please call the preschool office at 281-859-1612 if you have
any questions. The preschool office hours are: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM.
MESSIAH: A LUTHERAN FAITH COMMUNITY CAMP HOPE GALACTIC
ADVENTURE ENCOUNTER THE UNEXPECTED WITH JESUS
• Week 1 July 6-10, 2020 • Week 2 July 13-17, 2020
• Week 3 July 20-24, 2020 Time: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Camp Hope is our three week day camp for children ages 5 years-old through
6 th grade. It is an adult-mentored, student-led ministry. Each day children will
hear a new bible story, learn what it means to their life by eating a snack,
playing a game and experiencing the story through the arts, STEM and
worship. Camp Hope is a day camp that is passionate about growing leaders.
This is one of the reasons that Camp Hope is one of the BEST ways to develop
youth leaders. It’s a vital part of what Camp Hope is all about! Parents are
invited to register their children online at www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope.
For more information, call 281-890-3013. Messiah Lutheran Church is a
congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah
is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290.
THEATER/ARTS
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.
A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER
5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
The Spitfire Grill - April 24 th -May 10 th
Preview Performances April 22 nd & 23 rd
Box Office: 713-526-2721
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sunday matinees at 3 PM
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - March 3-22, 2020.
Houston Fishing Show - March 4-8, 2020, George R Brown Center Hall A
downtown come check out the 2020 Houston Fishing Show! Drop by the
Texas Boys Outdoors Booth to see all of the brand new apparel, stars from
Texas Boys Outdoors TV, top Captains/Guides and more special guests
and Giveaways all week! The show features products from all of the top
companies in the fishing and outdoor world, along with numerous elite
guides charter companies and everything fishing related. Something fun
for the entire family!
85 th Annual Azalea Trail - March 6-8, 2020, 11 AM-5 PM. One of the
surest signs of spring in Houston is the annual Azalea Trail. Houstonians
and visitors view the spectacular gardens at Bayou Bend and Rienzi and
visit River Oaks’ exquisite private homes and admire their breathtaking
gardens. Per person ticket for all properties: $30; single site admission:
$10. Website: www.riveroaksgc.org.
Buffalo Bayou Regatta - March 7, 2020, 7:30 AM-2:00 PM, Allen’s
Landing Park, 1005 Commerce St, Houston, TX. The Buffalo Bayou
Regatta is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas. Over 200 vessels are
expected to hit the waters in west Houston, racing and enjoying the day,
ending in Sesquicentennial Park in Downtown Houston.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Concert - March 14, 2020, 12-1:30 PM,
Market Square Park, 301 Milam, Downtown Houston. Admission: Free.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 61 st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade,
now with a new route in Historic Market Square. Continue the fun at
Market Square Park with food, games and live music. Then head out in
your green attire to the neighborhood’s eclectic bars and restaurants for
drink specials on all your Irish favorites.
Tour de Houston - March 15, 2020. The annual bike ride offers
Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with routes
winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts and
parks while raising funds for the city’s Reforest Houston program. For
pricing and ticket info, www.houstontx.gov/tourdehouston.
The Lindyfest by the Houston Swing Dance Society - March 19-22,
2020, 7-11:55 PM, Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Dr. Lone
Star Championships at Lindyfest is the largest and most dynamic Lindy
event of its kind. Jam-packed with workshops, competitions for all dance
levels, superb performances and tons of social dancing! In addition to
the dances and watching competitions, this pass allows you the option
to purchase classes and/or compete. For a schedule and pricing go to
https://submit.haatx.com/event/the-lindyfest.
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Brew On The Bayou - March 21, 2020,
5-9 PM, 229 Hwy 332 West, Lake Jackson. Admission: $25 at the door. Join
the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory for our third annual Brew on the Bayou
here in Lake Jackson. Come sample and enjoy specialty brews from local
breweries as well as wines. Listen to live music, watch a live raptor show,
grab a bite to eat from local food trucks and check out some hot items at
our silent auction. Our beautiful wooded grounds will be lit by torchlight
making it a perfect spot to enjoy the brews, the food and the music!
The Makeup Show Houston - March 21-22, 2020, 9 AM-5 PM, Hilton
Houston Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd. Admission: $45-$62. Get ready
Houston, we’re coming back! The Makeup Show is bringing you some of
the most influential artists and brands in today’s beauty industry. Join us
for a fun and unforgettable two-day experience with loads of educational
and shopping opportunities in an intimate setting. Follow the celebrity
makeup artists and industry experts on our Seminar and Demo stages
as they show you the latest trends, techniques and share their business
expertise to help guide you to a successful career. Shop for the must-have
products in makeup, skincare and hair care brands at pro discount prices.
Southeast Texas State Fair in Beaumont - March 26-April 5, 2020.
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The YMBL South Texas State Fair & Rodeo brings thousands of visitors to
Beaumont each spring to experience food, entertainment and carnival
rides. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) showcases
the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls at the YMBL Championship
Rodeo while locals present their masterpieces at the School Art, Quilt and
Photo Show. Visit www.ymbl.org for directions and times.
Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park - March 27-29, 2020. As the
nation’s premier outdoor fine art event, the three-day festival will provide
patrons with the opportunity to personally meet artists, view original
works and purchase world-class art. The festival benefits local nonprofit
partners and features live music, local food vendors and food trucks,
beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and so much more.
WineFair Cy-Fair 2020 - March 28, 2020. Cypress Village Station will be
packed with fun as 3,000 guests enjoy Wine Fair! There will be 35 wine
tasting tables, craft beer tastings at the Beer Garden, 30+ food tasting
stations with food provided by Cypress restaurants and music on the
Bridgeland Live Music Stage. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit local
Cy-Fair businesses and artisan vendors.
2020 Heights Kids’ Day Of Music - March 28, 2020, 10 AM-2 PM, Love
Park, 1000 W. 12 th St. Admission: Free. A music festival all about showcasing
local musicians and arts organizations to our Houston families. Our
mission is to inspire kids to have a lifelong engagement in music and
the arts. Festival activities include two stages with performances by local
bands and local organizations that bring music to our community; an
instrument “petting zoo” allows kids to get an up-close look at band and
orchestra instruments; and a “singing station” has opera singers on hand
so festival goers can hear the different singing voices and learn about
what singing in an opera group is all about.
Houston Endometriosis Rally 2020 - March 28, 2020, 1-3 PM, Walking
Stick Brewery, 956 Judiway St. The Houston Endometriosis Rally 2020
will take its place as part of the largest international campaign for
endometriosis awareness month, one of dozens of planned marches and
rallies throughout the world. Come enjoy outstanding speakers, music by
Houston’s very own DJ MZ Rico, chants and be a part of this event which
has ignited a global endometriosis & menstrual health uprising that’s
helping to improve the lives of the 1 in 10 women, girls and transgender
individuals whose urgent health needs have been ignored for decades.
This rally is free, family-friendly and open to all. To learn more the rally,
featured speakers, schedule of events, sponsorship opportunities, hotel
accommodations, please visit www.efhou.org.
3 rd Annual Kolache Factory 5K/10K/1K - March 28, 2020, 8:30-10:30
AM, Addicks Park and Ride, 14230 Katy Freeway. Admission: $20-$50. In
a food obsessed city like Houston, an event which pays tribute to one
of the state’s defining pastries, the Kolache, seems only natural. If you
haven’t had a Kolache before, you’ve come to the right place. We’re
excited to officially put “on the run” to the test! Charitable Partner -
Memorial Assistance Ministries.
Hermann Park Conservancy’s 7 th Annual Kite Festival - March 29,
2020, 10 AM-5 PM. During Hermann Park Conservancy’s Kite Festival,
Houstonians from every part of the city converge on Miller Hill to fly kites
of all shapes and colors. This FREE festival will offer entertainment from
local performers and cultural and community organizations, interactive
activities and crafts, kite flying, face painting, food trucks, roaming
characters and much more!
Chef Fest 2020 - March 29, 2020, 12-4 PM, Harvest Green Village Farm,
8939 Harlem Rd. Admission: $100 adults, $30 kids. Advocates for local
living, local eating rejoice! The Fourth Annual Chef Fest event returns to
the Harvest Green Village Farm to kick off the spring season with a hot new
lineup of chefs. TEN(10) of Houston’s best will match seasonal produce
straight from our farm with local farm-raised meats to create sensational
dishes that celebrate the diverse terroir of our Houston region. Attendees
will eat their fill of dishes, sip on signature cocktails, Texas beer and wine,
enjoy hands-on experiences presented by our event partners, bid on
our silent auction, listen to live music and stroll through the rows of a
working farm. Proceeds from the day’s festivities will benefit Houston
Food System Collaborative (HFSC) - an effort to educate, advocate and
grow our regional food system through its focus areas of sustainability,
food access and food enterprise development.
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March 16th - April 17th
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HEAD START 2020
The Head Start Program is great for those
summer league swimmers wanting to get
in shape and improve technique.
Cost: $175 for practices meeting 3 times/week for 1 hr. at
Bridgeland and Spillane (all ages).
$115 for practices meeting 2 times/week for 1 hr. at
Fleet indoor pool. (ages 10 & under).
3/16-4/17 MON TUES WED THURS
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