Cypress South October 2020

Community Newsletter
HOW TO HAVE A SPOOKY
QUARANTINE HALLOWEEN
FAMILY PROJECT:
CARVE A PUMPKIN
LIST OF AREA
GARAGE SALES
INSIDE!
Halloween Photos
Send us your costume photos
of your kids and/or family! Include the
subdivision you live in and first names!
Email to ads@krenekprinting.com
by 11/12/2020 (will be in the
December newsletters).
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owned by your neighbors!
Please give them a call
when you need services
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DO IT FOR
YOURSELF.
DO IT FOR
YOUR FAMILY.
MAKE YOUR MAMMOGRAM A PRIORITY.
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, so it’s
important to be proactive. At Memorial Hermann, we make it convenient to
get the care you need with online scheduling, 3-D mammography at all
locations and our enhanced Safe Wait safety measures. Make your
health a priority so you can be there for those who matter most.
SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM.
877.40.MAMMO
memorialhermann.org/mammo
Advancing health.
Personalizing care.
LISTING ON GOLF COURSE LOT
The Reserve
Premium Lot on the Lake! Gated Community!
Just Reduced - $347,500
Villages of Cypress Lakes
1 Story Beauty on Golf Course Lot in Gated
Community in Leyland Shores | Just Reduced - $545,000
18723 Fairmont Springs Ct.
Cypress, TX 77429
14614 Cypress Links Trails
Cypress, TX 77429
KATHY RUE TEAM
for up-to-date market information on selling your home
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GUTTERS
SEAMLESS ALUMINUM GUTTERS
• Sales • Repairs • Cleanouts
NOW OFFERING FINANCING!
Ask us for more details!
281-492-1991
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Joni & Jimmy Rechner
Owners
Family owned &
operated for
over 45 years!
FREE Estimates • Lowest Price Guaranteed • LIFETIME LABOR WARRANTY
SECURITY
Cypress South Important Numbers
CCL - Harris County Constables 281-463-6666
Harris County Sherriff’s Department
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000
SCHOOLS
Pope Elementary School 281-373-2340
Wells Elementary School 832-349-7400
Warner Elementary School 281-213-1650
Smith Middle School 281-213-1010
Bridgeland High School 832-349-7600
Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300
www.cfisd.net
TRASH/WATER
CCL - Best Trash 281-313-2378
Waste Management 713-686-6666
ST Environmental 281-398-8211
Republic Waste 281-446-2030
CCL - MUD #374
www.hcmud374.com
CCR - MUD #371(Inframark) 281-579-4500
Lakeland Village - MUD #419 (Inframark) 281-579-4500
WCID #157
Parkland Village - MUD #489
WCID #157 (1-8), WCID #159 (9+)
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Fire/Ambulance 911
Poison Control 800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972
Mosquito Control 713-796-6900
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777
AT&T
www.att.com
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Street Light Repair 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
Cypress South
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552
Street Repair 281-463-6300
METRO 713-635-4000
Cy-Fair Sports Association 281-970-8080
Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143
Northwest Library 281-890-2665
Boy Scouts of America 713-756-3383
Girl Scouts of America 800-392-4340
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• Pressure Washing
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• Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels
• Electrical: Install Receptacles,
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Attorney At Law
Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983
Copperfield/Cypress
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• Divorce • Employment
• Adoption • Consumer Law
• Incorporation • Collections
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FAMILY FRIENDLY OCTOBER IDEAS
October is not just for Halloween. When looking at the National
Observances for the Month of October, there are so many fun ideas of
things to do with the whole family! Here are a few ideas to spend quality
time together:
Right Brainers Rule! Month is observed in October. The right side of the
brain is considered to be the creative side. So do something creative like
writing a poem, sculpting, drawing a picture, etc to work the right side
of your brain. Maybe get the family together to carve pumpkins or make
homemade decorations. Have everyone think up ideas of HOW to do the
decorating and get those right brains going.
National Stamp Collecting Month is also observed in October. Add
to your stamp collection or start one. Have the kids help find where the
stamps came from on a map. Or talk about the importance/history of
the picture used on the stamps. Maybe take the whole family looking
through old family keepsakes for stamps or go to a flea market.
National Roller Skating Month is also observed in October. Gather
the family to go roller skating, either in a rink or enjoy the outdoors in a
park. Remember how much fun it was when you were younger to glide
around on your skates, maybe do some spins or go backwards? You can
rediscover that joy and share it with your kids.
National Cookbook Month is in October. Pick up a new cookbook,
maybe choose a new type of cuisine as a family to try. Talk about the
culture of where this type of food comes from. Have the kids help you in
the kitchen.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that
you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3
tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s)
permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
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In or Around The Community
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GARAGE SALES
CONCORD BRIDGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020, 8 AM TO 2 PM
West Little York between Eldridge and Hwy 6.
WESTGATE FALL GARAGE SALE - OCTOBER 3, 2020
Located off of Barker Cypress between Longenbaugh and FM529.
COPPERFIELD EASTON COMMONS FALL GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 RD , 7 AM-3 PM
Located in Copperfield between Longenbaugh and West Rd.
COPPERFIELD SOUTHDOWN VILLAGE FALL GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 10 TH
Located in Copperfield off of Longenbaugh near Hwy. 6.
COPPER VILLAGE FALL GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 TH FROM 7 AM TO 12 NOON
West Road - between Hwy 6 & Queenston
ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD WIDE GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 TH
Aberdeen Green is located on Telge Road at West Road,
south of Hwy. 290.
BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 TH
Located off of N Hwy 6 between West Little York and Kieth Harrow Blvd.
Lots of bargains!
COPPERFIELD MIDDLEGATE GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 17 TH , 7 AM - 3 PM
Rain date is scheduled for the following Saturday. Located in Copperfield
between Longenbaugh and West Rd.
THE STAR OF DESTINY (KATY) CHAPTER GARAGE SALE
Star of Destiny (Katy) Chapter, National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution will hold our annual fundraising garage sale on
Saturday, October 24, 2020. The sale will be held from 8 AM to 12 PM at
Estates of Chesterfield Swim and Tennis Club, 1707 Briarchester Dr., Katy,
Tx. 77450. There will be household items, fine china, furniture, toys, books
and much more! The items are reasonably priced and this sale is our main
source of funds for patriotic activities with troops, schools, libraries and
military families. The Star of Destiny Chapter is an organization with over
100 members so there will be plenty of items from which to choose.
Please come and check out all the treasures! Due to Texas rules on social
distancing, masks will be required and we limit the number of people in
the clubhouse at the same time.
CRAFT SHOWS
AMERICAN LEGION POST 200
15 TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
330 Legion Road, Wallis, TX
October 24, 2020: 9 AM-4 PM
October 25, 2020: 10 AM-4 PM
Musical Entertainment
Hamburgers & Chopped BBQ on Bun
Desserts & Drinks
$1 Admission for Hourly Door Prizes
For more information call 281-743-3678
Email: jgiese3866@aol.com
Facebook: Crafters * Wallis Legion Post 200
VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s
Episcopal Church has opened vendor registration for our 7 th Annual Fall
Festival and Holiday Market! The market and festival will be held Sunday,
October 25, 2020 from 10 AM-4 PM. We will have both indoor and outdoor
booths. Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road – just south of
Hwy 290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Petting Zoo,
Pony Rides, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Music, Cake Walk and a Trunk
N Treat. For more information and to register online, visit our website at
http://aidanschurch.org and click on the Fall Festival icon or if you prefer
to mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth Reservation form by
contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@aidanschurch.org. Saint
Aidan’s Episcopal Church is located at 13131 Fry Road, Cypress Texas 77433.
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
HOUSTON OPEN BIRDIES FOR CHARITY®
What is Birdies for Charity®? Birdies for Charity® is a fundraising program
designed to give local charities the opportunity to generate contributions
through the Houston Open. 100% of your donation goes directly to the
charity of your choice. The Houston Open will also award the top three
donation-collecting charities and one randomly drawn charity with an
additional bonus. In 2019, the Houston Open distributed $615,000 to
local nonprofits.
How can I participate in Birdies for Charity®? There are two ways to donate
to the Birdies for Charity program:
1. Make a pledge of one cent or more for every “Birdie” made by the PGA
Tour Pros during the Houston Open. If 1,500 birdies are made during the
2020 event, here are the totals for some typical pledge amounts:
• 1 cent pledge = $15 total pledge
• 3 cent pledge = $45 total pledge
• 10 cent pledge = $150 total pledge
• $1 pledge = $1,500 total pledge
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The minimum birdie pledge is $.01 and the maximum pledge is $1. The
last day to submit a pledge is Sunday, November 8, 2020. Last year, 1,244
birdies were made at the Houston Open. FYI we are playing at a new
course this year.
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2. Make a flat donation not tied to birdies. For flat donations, the minimum is
$20. To donate, please visit our Charity page at www.houstonopengolf.com.
Grand Prize: You are eligible to enter our “Guess the Birdie” contest when you
donate or make a pledge to one of our local charities. Guess the total number
of birdies that will be made by PGA Tour Pros during the Houston Open,
Nov. 2-8, 2020. One grand prize will be given to the person who guesses
the correct number. In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected. One
lucky supporter of the Houston Open Birdies for Charity® program will win
an Astros *Suite Night at Minute Maid Park. *Suite night 2021 date will
be determined by the Astros organization and sent to the winner once
determined. For more information about the Houston Open Birdies for
Charity® program, please contact Monica Whitt at info@astrosgolf.com.
33 ND ANNUAL B. F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation
(CFEF) trustees graded 1200+ scholarship applications and met via Zoom
to award more than $635,000 in scholarships. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
graduating seniors planning to attend Lone Star College full-time in the
fall, our application is open now through May 11, 2020. This summer, the
Foundation will award $72,000 from the Edwin C. Schroeder Endowment
Fund. The Foundation looks forward to recognizing our 2020 scholarship
recipients this August. With the Stay Home - Work Safe Mandate through
the end of April, the Foundation has decided to postpone the B. F. Adam
Golf Classic until the COVID-19 risk is minimal within our community for the
safety of our 288 golfers and over 100 volunteers, trustees and staff, who
help make this event a tremendous success, as well as the staff at BlackHorse
Golf Club. Our 33 rd annual B. F. Adam Golf Class has been moved to Monday,
November 16, 2020. Celebrating 50 years as a non-profit raising money to
fund scholarships for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school graduates, the Cy-
Fair Educational Foundation is looking forward to our exciting Fall lineup
of events. The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful for the
unwavering generosity of the Cy-Fair community and the commitment of
our Board of Trustees. Over the last 50 years, the Foundation has grown
tremendously awarding more than $9 million to graduating seniors
from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all
contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. For more information
please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at www.theCFEF.org.
THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND
RESILIENCY: 10 TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’ RESILIENCY LUNCHEON
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit
providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be
advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10 th Annual Rockin’
Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 11 AM. The Women’s
Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson are hosting
an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222 West South Loop,
Houston, TX 77027, along with a virtual event online for guests to celebrate
at a distance. Guests along with girls and women who participate in The
Women’s Fund’s Health Education classes are invited to the fun-filled
afternoon featuring a keynote speaker, silent auction and more. The
Women’s Fund invites everyone to support the mission to help more
adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier and more resilient lives
by purchasing a sponsorship or tickets to the Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
at www.thewomensfund.org/events. For 41 years, The Women’s Fund has
educated girls and women in the Houston area through classes, workshops,
lectures and publications that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills
to current health risks. Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for
individuals and communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000
women and adolescent girls and distributes 9,913 publications each year.
For more information, visit www.womensfund.org, call 713-623-6543 or
follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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Theater/Fine Arts
THEATRE SUBURBIA
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Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3 PM
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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
2020-2021 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
We are calling the 2020/2021 season, A Season Of Discovery. It is perhaps
our most ambitious season yet, featuring two commissioned World
Premieres, two Houston Premieres and two musicals!
Remember, the more shows you subscribe to, the more you save! Buy 6
shows and receive 20% off our regular ticket price (that’s a whole show
for FREE), buy 5 shows and receive 18% off our regular ticket price, 4
shows and receive 15% off or buy 3 shows and receive 10% off our regular
ticket price! ALL packages include FREE exchanges and the opportunity
to purchase unlimited additional single tickets at your subscriber rate!
You can choose between a 6, 5, 4 or 3 show package! We have limited
availability via phone at this time, so if you have questions or need
assistance, please email rather than call. A representative from our box
office will call you back as soon as possible. Be assured, as we prepare to
return in the fall, there will be a new focus on social distancing, as well as
expanded health and safety measures for your protection.
APOLLO 8 - SEPTEMBER 9-OCTOBER 4, 2020
The Christmas Shoes - November 25-December 27, 2020
Photograph 51 - January 20-February 7, 2021
The Spitfire Grill - March 3-21, 2021
Is He Dead? - April 21-May 9, 2021
Mary Poppins - June 16-July 18, 2021
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.
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY
ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live productions until
December 2020, to insure the safety of our patrons and our artists. We
hope you are all safe and healthy and we miss you. In the meantime, we
have some other free treats in store while we wait for the time to be right
for live theater.
OH MY GOD - October 13-25, 2020 Online
FINE WINES - November 2020 (exact dates TBA) Online
FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - December 4-6, 2020 at
14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston TX 77009
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WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - February 2021
Exact Date TBA
TOOTH AND TAIL: full production - March 18-April 3, 2021, Deluxe Theater,
3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales
and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an
email to info@mildredsumbrella.com.
CYPRESS CREEK FACE
Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200,
Spring, Texas 77379
www.CypressCreekFACE.org
Community Events
GET OUT & VOTE
EARLY VOTING: OCTOBER 13, 2020 TO OCTOBER 30, 2020
7 AM-7 PM Monday-Saturday*
10 AM-7 PM Sunday
(*some locations may be open later)
ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 3, 2020
7 AM-7 PM
WHERE CAN I VOTE?
If you are a registered voter in Harris County, you may vote at ANY polling
location in Harris County with proper ID. You can find locations near you,
hours of operation and even WAIT TIMES at www.HarrisVotes.Com and
click Polling Locations.
REGISTER TO VOTE or change your registration before October 3 rd at
www.Hctax.net/voter/registration.
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While Halloween might look different this year, that doesn’t
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distancing recommendations that first came about in March
would still be in effect in October? However, given the
ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you’ll have to take some
precautions to make sure your Halloween is safe. But, just
because you’ll need to put some more thought into this
year’s spooky celebrations, doesn’t mean they need to be
any less fun. Here you’ll find our favorite (safe) ideas for
your quarantine Halloween. From a movie night to outdoor
outings, it’s time to get planning.
Watch a Spooky Movie: There’s certainly no shortage of
Halloween movies. From family friendly classics (Hocus
Pocus, Casper) to horror flicks (Halloween, Silence of the
Lambs), there’s something in the Halloween œuvre for
everyone. Swap your popcorn for candy corn and let the
movie marathon begin.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch: Already a great autumnal outdoor
activity, many pumpkin patches, apple orchards and farms
are implementing social distancing protocols for their visitors.
Make sure to grab some apple cider while you’re there.
Carve Jack-O’-Lanterns: Once you’re done
picking the pumpkins, it’s obviously time to
carve. Whether you’re aiming for a classic
jack-o’-lantern face or a more original design,
pumpkin carving is the perfect activity to do
outdoors, distanced from friends or with kids
at home.
Decorate Your House: Choose either a cute or
spooky aesthetic and then fashion your digs
appropriately. Grab a scarecrow, decorative
gourds and maybe even some hay to elevate
your porch.
Take a Drive or Hike: In many areas, October also brings stunning fall foliage. A
perfect way to embrace the season is to drive and observe the changing leaves. Better
yet, get outside and fully immerse yourself in autumn with a nature hike.
Bake Some Sweet Treats: Who says Halloween is all about the candy? This is the
perfect time to get creative with your baking. Decorate some spooky cookies or build
a (haunted) gingerbread house. You’ll have both an activity and a yummy dessert.
Host a Zoom Halloween Party: If you can’t physically attend a Halloween party this
year, don’t forgo celebrating. Get a group of friends together and plan a time for you
all to dress up, catch up and enjoy. Costumes mandatory (at least from the waist up).
Stir Up a Spooky Cocktail: Fetch the dry ice and grab the tequila-time to make some
on-theme drinks. And for the little ones? A Halloween mocktail is sure to excite.
Craft a Halloween Playlist: There are more Halloween-themed tunes than you’d
expect. There’s the age-old classic “The Monster Mash,” along with more modern
interpretations like “Heads Will Roll” and “She Wolf.” So, build a playlist curated to your
tastes and let the costumed dance party begin.
Decorate Themed Face Masks: There is perhaps no more “2020” Halloween activity
than decorating a face mask. Whether you’re doing it for yourself or with your kids,
make your mask match your costume or have it be a costume in itself. Some ideas
include animal faces, creepy grins or a pumpkin pattern, but feel free to get creative.
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How to Carve A Pumpkin
When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve got tips
on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good pumpkin for
carving!
HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING
Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially the end
opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they will cause it to
deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t have to sit on its base, in fact,
that’s often its weakest spot.
Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin should have an
elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have a fat and happy face.
HOLLOW OR WHOLE?
There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be exposed (through
the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed neatly. (2) If you plan to light the
pumpkin from the inside, it must be hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole
in the back instead of the top, so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re
illuminating with a candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and
smoke to escape.
THE TOOLS
Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve. First, draw a
line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch the nose, the approximate
center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with the details, trace over the lines using a
permanent marker. For carving, basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a
steak knife with a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well.
You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a melon-ball
cutter to make circles, for example.
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MAKE A FACE
To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin. Exaggerate
the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or how the gum line works,
smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is frowning, carve wrinkles under the
mouth. To add character, carve a lot of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider
using the stem as the nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs
from the back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks.
CARVE WITH CARE
Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to control the
pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care not to jab the blade
into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the way through the rind - except to
determine its depth. The thickness of the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin
to pumpkin, but also within one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average
depth, cut a core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece
nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut.
ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS
Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent water, so after
carving they usually last only three days to a week. A jack-o’-lantern with a surface
carving will last longer than one that is cut all the way through. Putting a candle
or other light inside will shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the
pumpkin and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish,
spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a pumpkin.
However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration, use a water-based
latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving so that the cuts you have made in
the pumpkin have a chance to dry.
Source: www.almanac.com
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Celebrate Halloween Safely
YOU CAN STILL HAVE YOUR TRICKS AND TREATS—
WITH A TWIST.
By Lisa Milbrand
At this point, we’ve mastered the Zoom party, the socially distanced backyard soiree, and the safest
way to host family and friends. Now we get to put our newfound safe socializing skills to the test
with the first big event of the fall/winter holiday season: Halloween. With Halloween falling on
a Saturday this year and several challenging months behind us (and likely more to come), it’s
only natural that people want to celebrate, big time. But many of the traditional things to do on
Halloween—parties, parades, haunted houses, and crowds of kids trick-or-treating—may feel a
little questionable during a pandemic. But don’t cancel your Halloween costume order or forget
your ideas for easy Halloween costumes just yet. With a little creativity, you can still have a spooky
time without putting your health or the health of others at risk. Read on for our smart ideas for a
safe Halloween 2020 during coronavirus.
1 - Tweak your trick-or-treat routine
Trick-or-treating may still be in the cards, as long as the COVID-19 numbers near you are relatively
low. “Just like we check the weather on Halloween to see what precautions and extra gear might be
needed, knowing the current state of COVID-19 in your community will be important in determining
if it is safe or not,” says Michelle Barron, MD, medical director for infection prevention and control at
UCHealth in Aurora, Colo. “Follow the current rules and guidance being given at the state
and local level, and do a risk/benefit analysis based on the health of the individuals
trick-or-treating and those who live in the household and decide if the risk of getting
potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19 is worth the bag of treats.” If you can’t
trick or treat the traditional way due to the pandemic, look for ways to manage it creatively. You
can buy your kiddo’s favorite candy and let her trick-or-treat door to door within your house, or
have her walk through the neighborhood so she can show off her costume, then come home to a
special treat or toy.
2 - Find a safe way to give out treats
Dr. Barron recommends individually wrapping up treats and putting them out in your yard or on
your stoop so there’s space between the bags for people to easily pick them up. You can put them
on a blanket on the lawn or a table on your driveway or porch. And if you’re game to go through a
lot of hand sanitizer and wear a mask, you could still hand out the treats yourself. “If you are going
to hand out candy, I would recommend having a small bottle of hand sanitizer and using it before
handing out the treats,” Dr. Barron says. “This is probably a better approach than having a bowl that
many hands can reach into at one time.”
3 - Work a (real) mask into your costume
This is the year to break out your ninja costume—or slip a second safety mask under your
Michael Myers or ghost masks: whatever you have to do to make a Halloween costume with a
mask. Doubling up the masks is safe, Dr. Barron says, but comfort is also key. “If you are wearing
another mask under a rubber mask, you want to make sure that it doesn’t get too hot and that the
person wearing it can easily breathe,” she says. Sadly, your Halloween mask probably isn’t up to par
as a safety device. “Most Halloween masks are not designed to contain droplets,” Dr. Barron says.
4 - Keep the party outdoors
As with most entertaining these days, outdoors (and small) is best if you want to throw a Halloween
party. “Masking and social distancing are still important,” Dr. Barron says. “Food and drinks should be
prepackaged or in single servings and hand sanitizers should be readily accessible. Setting up chairs and
tables so that everyone can be social but still maintain space between each other should be considered.”
5 - Research events before you go
If you’re a big fan of picking pumpkins, hay mazes, costume parades, and haunted houses, you may
still be able to take part. But do your research beforehand to see how they’re planning to make it
safer (such as limiting participants or requiring masks), to see if you’re comfortable with their plans.
And as with everything else, outdoors is better. “Outdoor activities like pumpkin picking and corn
mazes are great things to do and are probably lower risk than other types of indoor activities as long
as masks are used and social distancing is adhered to,” Dr. Barron says.
6 Get creative with your celebrations
There are plenty of ways to get your Halloween on, so think outside the box. Set up a movie
projector and screen and host a marathon of your favorite Halloween movies on Netflix in your
backyard for a few friends, or host a Zoom dance party where your friends can gather and learn the
“Thriller” choreography or do the “Time Warp” all together. “Let creativity reign!” Dr. Barron advises.
“I never thought I would have fun at Zoom Dance party, but I did this for a friend's birthday and it
was pretty great.” You never know what might become a new Halloween tradition.
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How to Make Basic Pasta
You could make this on National Pasta Day October 17th!
Ingredients
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
DIrections
In a medium sized bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in
the flour, add the slightly beaten egg and mix. Mixture should
form a stiff dough. If needed, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for about 3 to 4 minutes.
With a pasta machine or by hand, roll dough out to desired
thinness. Use machine or knife to cut into strips of desired width.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
You could bake this on National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 21st!
!Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
DIrections
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese,
sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until
smooth. Blend in eggs. Reserve 1 cup of cream cheese mixture and set
aside. Pour remaining mixture into pie crust.
Into the reserved cream cheese mixture, stir pumpkin puree, cinnamon,
cloves and nutmeg. Pour over the top of the plain filling in the crust. Bake
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