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Your Community is Fighting Back<br />

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After Harvey, the Army Corps of Engineers refused to take responsibility for<br />

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government liable under the Fifth Amendment for the intentional flooding of<br />

Upstream homes and businesses. In a landmark case, Judge Lettow ruled that<br />

intentional government action was the sole cause of the Upstream flooding.<br />

Upstream residents have filed lawsuits to protect and enforce their Fifth<br />

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TWIN LAKES HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

www.twinlakeshouston.com Webmaster: David Dronet • 713-937-9223<br />

TWIN LAKES MANAGEMENT COMPANY - Crest Management<br />

Liz Pettit - Community Manager 281-579-0761<br />

Dale Caskey - Assistant Manager<br />

Diane Broyles - Account Rep.<br />

HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS<br />

President – Jonathan Katzen 713-302-9000<br />

Vice President – Colin McHattie 832-359-5906<br />

Secretary – Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480<br />

Tresurer – Tim Napp 713-775-5276<br />

Director – Cyril Andalcio 713-504-4575<br />

TLHOA CONTACTS<br />

•Landscape Jonathan Katzen 713-302-9000<br />

Member Facilities Operations<br />

•Clubhouse Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480<br />

Emely McHattie 713-443-7357<br />

•Tennis Courts Brenda Tolbert 713-703-5644<br />

TWIN LAKES SECURITY<br />

Entrance Security Gate - 713-466-1629<br />

Security Officer’s Cell - 832-953-9918<br />

TWIN LAKES - MISCELLANEOUS<br />

Clubhouse Reservations Crest Management 281-579-0761<br />

Post Office James Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777<br />

9320 Emnora Lane<br />

HPD Dispatch - Addicks Reservoir only 713-222-3131<br />

Harris Co. Sheriff's Office (non-emergency line) 713-221-6000<br />

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SCHOOLS<br />

Kirk Elementary 713-849-8250<br />

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />

Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000<br />

UTILITIES<br />

Cable -Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Street lights, have pole number<br />

Residential outage or service 713-207-2222<br />

Gas - Centerpoint 713-659-2111<br />

Gas Leak & Fire ONLY 713-659-3552<br />

AT & T phones 1-800-288-<strong>2020</strong><br />

Trash & Recycling - Republic Services 713-726-7300<br />

Water - Harris Country MUD #255<br />

Regional Water Corp. 281-897-9100<br />

TLWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

President: Carol Monahan 713-305-9809<br />

1st VP Subdivision Events: Lisa Clement Lisa.clement77@yahoo.com<br />

2nd VP Membership: Mel Haynie 713-446-2113<br />

Secretary: Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480<br />

Treasurer: Darlene Marmottin. 713-502-9852<br />

Past President. Mel Haynie. 713-446-2113<br />

Public Relations: Sue Breen 281-615-0193<br />

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NOTICE TO TWIN LAKES HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR VISITORS:<br />

In an effort to ensure the safety of our residents, their visitors, our guards and the security of our community,<br />

the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Board of Directors is asking everyone entering the neighborhood to be mindful of their speed<br />

limits. We have received complaints of drivers rushing past the guardhouse when the expected speed is 5<br />

mph when passing through the entrance. Please also remind your visitors to stop at the guardhouse for<br />

check-in before proceeding into the neighborhood.<br />

TLWA BRIDGE<br />

Bridge is in full play for <strong>2020</strong>! Please join us for a friendly game<br />

of bridge every Monday evening from 7-9 PM at the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />

Clubhouse. Bring a snack and/or beverage of choice to share.<br />

No experience necessary… Players from expert to novices are<br />

welcome to play. For more information, please contact Darlene<br />

Marmottin at dmarmottin@sbcglobal.net or call 713-849-1925.<br />

TLWA COFFEE MORNING<br />

During this period of extra caution and protecting one another in <strong>Twin</strong><br />

<strong>Lakes</strong>, we are meeting by Zoom rather than in person, so prep your<br />

coffee or tea, pull up to your computer, tablet, iPad or phone and see<br />

and share what’s happening!<br />

In <strong>August</strong> the dates are Thursday, Aug. 6 th and Thursday, Aug. 20 th at<br />

10 AM -12 PM. We hope to be meeting in person soon!<br />

If you are not already a member of the this very friendly, large and diverse<br />

group, call or text Karen Stilwell at 757-615-3516 or Darlene Marmottin<br />

713-502-9852; to become familiar with using Zoom for the coffee call/<br />

text Carol Monahan, 713-305-9809 or email carol.monahan@me.com.<br />

<strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Women’s Association<br />

<strong>2020</strong>-21 MEMBERSHIP FORM<br />

Name:________________________________________Home#_______________________________________<br />

Spouse: ______________________________________ Email_______________________________________<br />

Address: _________________________________________________Cell#_____________________________<br />

Children (Name & Year of Birth):________________________________________________________________<br />

Hobbies/Interests:<br />

The above information may be published in the TLWA Directory: ___ Yes ___ No<br />

Membership Chair: Mel Haynie • 713-446-2113 Please send/deliver your check ($35) and form to Mel Haynie - 5515 Olympiad Dr.<br />

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TLWA NEWS<br />

During these unprecedented times that have challenged the sense of<br />

being social while being distant, we are navigating through uncertain<br />

times but feel confident that we can define new norms to be in<br />

community with others. We invite you to join the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Women’s<br />

Association (TLWA) and be an active member to help us redefine what<br />

it means to be social in these troublesome times. We know we can still<br />

make <strong>2020</strong>-2021 a year to be remembered, not for COVID, but for the way<br />

we came out of it.<br />

Membership is only $35 per year, that started in June and ends the<br />

following May. Please complete the form and mail/or drop off a check to:<br />

TLWA Membership % Mel Haynie<br />

5515 Olympiad Dr. • 713-446-2113<br />

If paying in cash, please contact Mel to make arrangements to receive a<br />

cash receipt.”<br />

And from VP Events Lisa Clements: Save the date! The <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />

Women’s Association would like you to save a place for us on your<br />

calendar! Open to all members of the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Women’s Association.<br />

<strong>2020</strong>-2021 EVENTS<br />

Luau (Family Event)<br />

Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 29, <strong>2020</strong>, 5-8 PM<br />

At the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Clubhouse and Pool<br />

Halloween Party (Adults only please)<br />

Saturday, October 24, <strong>2020</strong>, 8 PM-Midnight<br />

Chad and Lisa Clement’s home<br />

Annual Christmas Party (Adults only please)<br />

Saturday, December 12, <strong>2020</strong>, 7-11 PM<br />

Mike and Carol Monahan’s home<br />

Game Night (Adults only please)<br />

Saturday, March 13, 2021, 7-11 PM<br />

At the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Clubhouse<br />

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And from Carol: We hope so much each of you will join us: every woman<br />

who joins enriches the life of those around her, bringing her own unique<br />

background, view point and life experiences. We are a neighborhood of<br />

many beautiful colors from many nations and we come together in our<br />

common humanity to listen to, respect, care for and support one another.<br />

We want this association to be a place of hope, comfort and healing,<br />

where racial judgments are abhorred and have no place. When you join<br />

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Sincerely, Carol Monahan - President TLWA<br />

HOW TO GET TWIN LAKES NEWS<br />

<strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> has several resources for you to get information on the<br />

community and upcoming events. These resources include:<br />

• Facebook (<strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Houston, closed group)<br />

• Next Door<br />

• <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Web Page (www.twinlakeshouston.com)<br />

Did you know that <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> also has an online directory for our<br />

residents? You must register with the <strong>Twin</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> home page. Call 281-<br />

579-0761 during business hours for the registration code.<br />

TWIN LAKES SHARE & PRAYER<br />

The friends in the Share & Prayer continue to meet by Zoom or in<br />

person for friendship and to support each other in material and spiritual<br />

relationships. This group open to any woman who is a resident in <strong>Twin</strong><br />

<strong>Lakes</strong>. We meet on alternate Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM. To join call<br />

Carol Monahan at 713-305-9809 or email Patty Napp at Patricia.napp@<br />

woodgroup.com.<br />

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DOGS AND CATS OWNERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE:<br />

Leash laws apply to both cats and dogs. Please abide by the leash laws<br />

and leash your cat or dog.<br />

TWIN LAKES TRASH GUIDELINES<br />

Section 4. Trash and Rubbish Removal - No trash, rubbish, garbage,<br />

manure or debris of any kind shall be kept or allowed to remain on any<br />

lot. The Owner of each Lot shall remove such prohibited matter from<br />

his lot at regular intervals at his expense and prior to such removal all<br />

such prohibited matter shall be placed in sanitary refuse containers with<br />

tight fitting lids in an area adequately screened by planting or fencing<br />

so as not to be seen from the neighboring Lots. Reasonable amounts<br />

of construction materials and equipment may be stored upon a Lot for<br />

reasonable periods of time during the construction of improvements<br />

thereon.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES<br />

IF YOU HAVE A DOG OR CAT PROBLEM:<br />

Harris County Public Health: 281-999-3191<br />

City of Houston Animal Control: 713-837-0311<br />

Houston S.P.C.A.: 713-869-7722<br />

What to do when your neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking in Houston<br />

- Is your neighbor’s dog keeping you up at all hours of the night and<br />

day with its incessant barking? There is nothing worse, especially when<br />

you or your kids are trying to sleep! Perhaps the dog barking is setting<br />

off your dog and all you can hear all day is a chorus of bad barking?<br />

Whatever the case is - you have rights and there are some steps that<br />

you should take in order to get the barking to stop. You will probably<br />

want to avoid actually confronting the neighbor as this can often end<br />

up in a rather heated debate. You should write or type up a small note<br />

mentioning the dog barking - nine times out of ten, the owner will be at<br />

work and probably doesn’t even realize what is going on. Make it short,<br />

to the point and polite - exactly how you would want someone to talk<br />

to you if your dog was making a crazy racket! If nothing happens or the<br />

letter isn’t in some way acknowledged you can always turn to your local<br />

housing organization or landlord if you are renting. There will normally<br />

be noise stipulations in rental agreements, so it is well worth finding out<br />

if your neighbors are renting and getting in touch with their landlord as<br />

well. You will find that most residential areas have noise control rules set<br />

in place, so don’t be afraid to find out what your rights are. If nothing<br />

happens from your complaint to the owner of the dog and the housing<br />

organization, (or neither of you are renting) it’s time to take a different<br />

approach. This time, grab some information on the noise control in<br />

your area and print them out. Combine this in a neat little package<br />

with another letter, basically saying exactly what the first one did, but<br />

this time mentioning that this is the second time that you have tried to<br />

contact them about the complaint and that you will be taking the matter<br />

further if nothing is resolved. Again, do not be threatening or menacing<br />

in your words or language. If you still don’t get a positive outcome from<br />

your effort, it’s time to call the boys in blue. You will need to remember<br />

that a dog barking situation is not always going to be a priority for your<br />

local law enforcement agency, buy you do still have rights so you should<br />

report the complaint. Make yourself a log of everything that has been<br />

going on -photos or noise clips of the dog barking, times and dates and<br />

also how long the barking goes on for, all copies of the correspondence<br />

you have with the owner/neighbor etc. You will need all the evidence<br />

that you can get your hands on in order to get your problem resolved.<br />

Get yourself a lawyer. There are ways around this problem and if it comes<br />

to resorting to a small claims court in order to allow your kids or yourself<br />

to get a good night’s sleep or a nap, so be it!<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

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if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

the teens and their parents.<br />

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH<br />

The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to modify<br />

the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 instructional calendar during a special-called meeting on<br />

July 21.<br />

The newly approved calendar pushes back the first day of instruction<br />

to Tuesday, Sept. 8. The later start date allows the district more time<br />

to monitor and evaluate the current health conditions in Harris County<br />

related to COVID-19. Additionally, with the recent authorization of the<br />

district to implement 1:1 technology for students, the delayed start date<br />

will provide more time for the district to distribute Chromebooks and<br />

internet devices to students with a demonstrated need.<br />

Other changes include the modification of professional development<br />

days for teachers and a return to duty of Friday, Aug. 14.<br />

The last day of school is scheduled for June 3; however, weekdays from<br />

June 7-30 are reserved as closure make-up days in case additional days<br />

are needed as a result of COVID-19 or other natural disasters.<br />

To download the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 school calendar, visit the CFISD website at<br />

www.cfisd.net/en/calendar/<br />

BOARD APPROVES PURCHASE OF<br />

CHROMEBOOKS, INTERNET ACCESS TO SUPPORT<br />

1:1 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION FOR ALL STUDENTS<br />

The CFISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of authorizing<br />

the superintendent to approve the purchase of portable electronic<br />

devices for students, LTE internet access for students and other items<br />

needed to support a one-to-one solution through the Department of<br />

Information Resources (DIR) purchasing cooperative at an amount not to<br />

exceed $44 million during a special-called meeting on July 7 th .<br />

The purchase will support CFISD LTE 1:1 (Learning Together Everywhere),<br />

which provides every student with an electronic device to support<br />

quality instruction and resources. The program allows CFISD to meet<br />

the needs of all students by providing appropriate teacher-directed<br />

instruction, including real-time live virtual instruction as outlined in the<br />

Texas Education Agency’s Strong Start <strong>2020</strong>-21 plan.<br />

“All of our students need quality instruction from their teachers,” said Dr.<br />

Linda Macias, CFISD chief academic officer. “While nothing can replace<br />

effective face-to-face instruction with a teacher, ensuring all students<br />

have a Chromebook and internet access will allow them to receive<br />

remote instruction that is teacher-directed and includes live virtual<br />

instruction through the CFISD Connect platform. This will allow students<br />

to be actively engaged in their learning while connecting with their<br />

teachers and classmates.”<br />

CFISD LTE 1:1 will function in two parts: Chromebooks featuring built-in<br />

cameras, microphones and external protective cases; and internet access.<br />

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Devices will be managed through inventory systems, with accidental<br />

damage protection and CFISD technicians will be available for repairs.<br />

Safety layers will prevent unauthorized downloads, while a content filter<br />

will be installed on all devices in compliance with the Children Internet<br />

Protection Act. Each device also features a comprehensive reporting<br />

and alerting system for Chromebooks, which facilitates locating and<br />

recovering misplaced devices.<br />

Internet access will be made available for students in households<br />

indicating a need through mobile hotspots. In addition, CFISD is piloting<br />

a program to broaden its reach by installing WiFi on buses.<br />

The CFISD LTE 1:1 website (www.cfisd.net/lte) will provide parents and<br />

students information on internet filtering, digital citizenship, device care,<br />

technical support and additional online resources, including handbook<br />

and guidelines for use, return process and reporting a device lost or<br />

stolen.<br />

Technology services team members will work collaboratively with school<br />

leadership and the curriculum and instruction departments to distribute<br />

devices to students and identify households in need of internet access.<br />

“By providing a device for every student, we believe that the district is<br />

taking a significant step to ensure that our students are positioned for<br />

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It’s summertime and that means it’s time to get out the camping gear, fishing<br />

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SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL PARK: NEW WAVERLY, TX<br />

This gorgeous national park offers tent pads, picnic tables, parking spurs<br />

for trailers, lantern posts, grills, potable water, and toilets. Hiking is very<br />

popular in the spring when the climate is milder. Water activities get<br />

going in the summer on Double Lake with canoes and paddleboats that<br />

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found around newly regenerated timberland. For the water sportsman,<br />

fishing and duck hunting can be enjoyed on area lakes and streams.<br />

BRAZOS BEND: NEEDVILLE, TX<br />

This park has got plenty of options for activities during your stay. Lots<br />

of trails, some of which are even wheelchair friendly, wind through the<br />

woods and bring you to the water’s edge of the lake. Just make sure you’ve<br />

brushed up on your alligator safety because they’re not uncommon in<br />

certain areas of the park. Aside from walking or biking the trails, there’s<br />

also the option of horseback riding on one of the multiuse trails.<br />

LAKE CONROE KOA: MONTGOMERY, TX<br />

Here’s a KOA that’s got your back this weekend if you’re trying to relax<br />

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of recreational activities.<br />

GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK: GALVESTON, TX<br />

This park is a freaking island, so as far as camping goes you really can’t<br />

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and lots more. One of the many things that make this island campground<br />

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you’ll need to bring your own canoe or kayak because they don’t rent them<br />

out. Outside the campground, there is an educational theme park called<br />

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people of various interests to enjoy and participate in during the stay.<br />

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK: SAN FELIPE, TX<br />

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HUNTSVILLE STATE PARK: HUNTSVILLE, TX<br />

Here’s a State Park full of relaxation. You can go and unwind in the shade<br />

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or canoe. There are watercraft for rent including paddleboats, canoes and<br />

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SEA RIM STATE PARK: SABINE PASS, TX<br />

This park has 4,000 acres of marsh and a boardwalk going through so you<br />

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NORTHLAKE RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

Come to Northlake RV Resort if you’re looking for a nice and relaxing place<br />

to kick your feet up and breathe deeply. This resort has got a massive list of<br />

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TRADERS VILLAGE RV RESORT:<br />

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tables while enjoying the weather. You’re welcome to lounge around<br />

and enjoy relaxing or you can go next door to the flea market that hosts<br />

events and activities for visitors.<br />

ALLSTAR RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

At AllStar RV Resort, they’ve got anything you could need while camping<br />

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ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT: HOUSTON, TX<br />

There are actually two camping sites associated with Escape the Pavement<br />

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of their campgrounds has over 4,000 acres of forest and a creek that you<br />

can go ahead and explore the trails winding around through it on your<br />

horse, bike or on foot. The other area available for camping is restricted to<br />

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LAKE SOMERVILLE: SOMERVILLE, TX<br />

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SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK: HOUSTON, TX<br />

Sheldon Lake State Park is open to fishing and wildlife observation. You’re<br />

welcome to take your boat out for a ride or fish off the banks, so long as<br />

you’re wary of the alligators inhabiting the park. The learning center has<br />

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native plants.<br />

BASTROP STATE PARK: BASTROP, TX<br />

A forest with a history and personality, the Lost Pines located on Bastrop<br />

State Park used to be a luscious and well-groomed forest before being<br />

damaged by floods and fires. Now, the forest’s recovery is just as beautiful<br />

a sight. The story itself is a perfect reason to visit, but Bastrop also has<br />

swimming, biking, hiking and geocaching as an incentive. If you’re<br />

looking to exploring the surrounding area, Bastrop also has museums<br />

and restaurants to check out on your vacation!<br />

BUESCHER STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />

Experienced bicyclists looking for a challenge will enjoy the bike trails<br />

here at Buescher State Park. This park connects with Bastrop State Park via<br />

a paved road with great views of the area. Unfortunately, there is currently<br />

no swimming in this park, but if you adventure the short commute to the<br />

nearby Bastrop you’ll find a nice swimming pool for visitors like yourself.<br />

Lastly, if you’re hankering to float along in a tandem kayak or a canoe, you<br />

can do so through rental at Buescher State Park.<br />

LOCKHART STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />

This park has a pool, grounds for camping, trails to hike and a nine-hole<br />

golf course among many other things that allow you to get active! If you<br />

want to go fishing but don’t want to lug around your equipment, you’re<br />

in luck! The park has fishing equipment available for guests to use during<br />

their stay. If you’re looking to have a gathering of people for a family or<br />

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capable of holding up to 75 people at once.<br />

LAKE LIVINGSTON: LIVINGSTON, TX<br />

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to host a family reunion, try looking<br />

here! Campsites have full hookups and there are rentable screen shelters<br />

as well. As long as you’re wary of the alligators that dwell in the area,<br />

visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, birding, swimming, and biking. On<br />

your way in and out you can stop at the souvenir shop that sells treats<br />

and equipment!<br />

LAKE LIVINGSTON KOA: ONALASKA, KOA<br />

Here’s a popular KOA that you’ll probably need to make a reservation for<br />

ahead of time to ensure you get yourself a spot for the night. There is<br />

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enjoying the great outdoors and its many inhabitants, there is a local bald<br />

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There is also fishing, a pavilion to admire the scenery in, and is known for<br />

the sunset views.<br />

VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK: LUMBERTON, TX<br />

Campers interested in sleeping in tents, RVs or cabins are welcome here.<br />

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friends and family. If you prefer to learn about your surroundings and its<br />

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PALMETTO STATE PARK: GONZALES, TX<br />

This little oasis has a multitude of thirsty plants that cannot live in other<br />

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VICTORIA COLETO CREEK LAKE KOA: VICTORIA, TX<br />

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The ladies auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their<br />

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market again this year! It will be held on<br />

October 24, <strong>2020</strong> from 9 AM to 4 PM. It is located at 6646 Addicks Satsuma<br />

Rd., Houston, TX, between west little york and Highway 529. If you have<br />

arts, crafts or unique booths that you wish to highlight, vendor applications<br />

are being accepted. Please email gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com to start<br />

the application process or to get any questions you may have answered!<br />

VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!<br />

Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s<br />

Episcopal Church has opened vendor registration for our 7 th Annual Fall<br />

Festival and Holiday Market! The market and festival will be held Sunday,<br />

October 25, <strong>2020</strong> from 10 AM-4 PM. We will have both indoor and outdoor<br />

booths. Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road – just south of<br />

Hwy 290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Petting Zoo,<br />

Pony Rides, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Music, Cake Walk and a Trunk<br />

N Treat. For more information and to register online, visit our website at<br />

http://aidanschurch.org and click on the Fall Festival icon or if you prefer<br />

to mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth Reservation form by<br />

contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@aidanschurch.org. Saint<br />

Aidan’s Episcopal Church is located at 13131 Fry Road, Cypress Texas 77433.<br />

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INVITES<br />

KATY/WEST HOUSTON RESIDENTS TO<br />

JOIN <strong>2020</strong> WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S®​<br />

Participants will Raise Critically Needed Awareness and Funds for<br />

Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research. ​The Alzheimer’s Association®​<br />

is inviting​Katy, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond and other West Houston<br />

area ​residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the<br />

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.​ ​The Walk will take place<br />

on Saturday, September 26, <strong>2020</strong>,​​at​ ​La Centerra Shopping Center in Katy,<br />

Texas. On walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s<br />

disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden<br />

Ceremony - a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons<br />

participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s.<br />

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This year’s challenge is whether we will be able to come together of 1,300<br />

walkers or not. So we have two plans - Plan A is to have the big event. Plan B is<br />

to have a virtual event that may be held in various neighborhoods, businesses,<br />

schools and other smaller communities where people can come together<br />

and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to the 3-mile walk, participants will<br />

enjoy a fun-filled experience that includes valuable information, celebrations,<br />

entertainment, corporate sponsors and so much more. Participants can join a<br />

team or register to walk as an individual at ​www.alz.org/walk​.<br />

Even though the office has been closed, the Alzheimer’s Association has<br />

continued to offer support through various avenues than before the stayat-home<br />

order. The 24/7 Free Hotline can be a lifeline for those who suffer<br />

from the disease and those who care for them, call 800-272-3900. Support<br />

Groups are meeting virtually, please check www.alz.org for times and<br />

locations. Facebook Live sessions are held every Wednesday at 11 AM. Find<br />

the live sessions and lots of other programs and events on the Facebook<br />

page, “Alzheimer’s Association: Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter.” Virtual<br />

classes are offered to cover many issues each week. To join one of the virtual<br />

programs, please visit www.alz.org/crf​ or call 800-272-3900.<br />

GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />

33ND ANNUAL B. F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC<br />

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER<br />

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation<br />

(CFEF) trustees graded 1200+ scholarship applications and met via Zoom<br />

to award more than $635,000 in scholarships. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD<br />

graduating seniors planning to attend Lone Star College full-time in the<br />

fall, our application is open now through May 11, <strong>2020</strong>. This summer, the<br />

Foundation will award $72,000 from the Edwin C. Schroeder Endowment<br />

Fund. The Foundation looks forward to recognizing our <strong>2020</strong> scholarship<br />

recipients this <strong>August</strong>. With the Stay Home - Work Safe Mandate through<br />

the end of April, the Foundation has decided to postpone the B. F. Adam<br />

Golf Classic until the COVID-19 risk is minimal within our community for<br />

the safety of our 288 golfers and over 100 volunteers, trustees and staff,<br />

who help make this event a tremendous success, as well as the staff at<br />

BlackHorse Golf Club. Our 33 rd annual B. F. Adam Golf Class has been<br />

moved to Monday, November 16, <strong>2020</strong>. Celebrating 50 years as a nonprofit<br />

raising money to fund scholarships for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high<br />

school graduates, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is looking forward<br />

to our exciting Fall lineup of events.<br />

Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 4, <strong>2020</strong> - Scholarship Reception<br />

Thursday, October 15, <strong>2020</strong> - Salute to the Stars<br />

Monday, November 16, <strong>2020</strong> - B. F. Adam Golf Classic<br />

Thursday-Saturday, December 10-12, <strong>2020</strong> – Houston Methodist Cy-<br />

Hoops Invitational<br />

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful for the<br />

unwavering generosity of the Cy-Fair community and the commitment<br />

of our Board of Trustees. Over the last 50 years, the Foundation has grown<br />

tremendously awarding more than $9 million to graduating seniors<br />

from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,<br />

all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. For more<br />

information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at<br />

www.theCFEF.org.<br />

FUNDRAISERS<br />

THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION<br />

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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit<br />

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advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10 th Annual Rockin’<br />

Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, November 1, <strong>2020</strong>, at 11 AM. The<br />

Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson<br />

are hosting an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222<br />

West South Loop, Houston, TX 77027, along with a virtual event online<br />

for guests to celebrate at a distance. The Women’s Fund invites everyone<br />

to support the mission to help more adolescent girls and women lead<br />

happier, healthier and more resilient lives by purchasing a sponsorship or<br />

tickets to the Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon at www.thewomensfund.org/<br />

events. For 41 years, The Women’s Fund has educated girls and women in<br />

the Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures and publications<br />

that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks.<br />

Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for individuals and<br />

communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000 women and<br />

adolescent girls and distributes 9,913 publications each year.<br />

For more information, visit www.womensfund.org, call 713-623-6543 or<br />

follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.<br />

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