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COPPER GROVE<br />

NEWS<br />

REGISTER AS AN OWNER ON<br />

WWW.CREST-MANAGEMENT.COM<br />

All owners are encouraged to get registered on the Crest<br />

Management website! You can review all things regarding your<br />

account. Registration will also enable Board Meeting notices to be<br />

delivered to your inbox and you can enable many other electronic<br />

notifications! Be one in the know, register today!!<br />

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS REQUESTS<br />

Exterior Modifications Requests are required for any/all<br />

modifications being done to the exterior of your property BEFORE<br />

work can begin. Applications are located on the Crest Management<br />

website; you must be a registered owner on the Crest Management<br />

website to begin the process. Beginning October 15, <strong>2021</strong>, the<br />

Board of Directors have implemented Crest Management to<br />

complete the review process for all exterior modifications and a<br />

review fee of $75 is due at the time of application. Any modification<br />

started/completed without prior approval will be held accountable<br />

to governing document standards. Without prior approval, could<br />

cause you potential legal ramifications, so be sure to complete the<br />

application process and receive your approval!!!<br />

DUCK FEEDING VIOLATION POLICY<br />

Have you heard? Don’t feed the ducks in the community!! <strong>Copper</strong><br />

<strong>Grove</strong> Board of Directors have implemented a Fine Policy for<br />

feeding the ducks and other feral animals within the community.<br />

Refer to the Crest Management Website to review the new policy.<br />

PLEASE LIMIT STREET PARKING<br />

Street parking is not allowed per our governing documents.<br />

Owners and residents should utilize their garage and driveway,<br />

without blocking a pedestrian sidewalk. It may time to get<br />

used to moving vehicles around, but this is for the safety of all<br />

residents and visitors alike. Typical home services may utilize<br />

the street during the day hours that they are there to perform<br />

work on your home. Private events at your home can still occur,<br />

just have your guests be mindful of parking as to allow traffic<br />

flow and emergency vehicles a clear path.<br />

COPPER GROVE IS ON FACEBOOK<br />

AND HAS A WEBSITE<br />

<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> homeowners, please like and let your neighbors<br />

know about the new <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Neighborhood Facebook<br />

page where updates and important information regarding the<br />

<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> neighborhood and other community news will be<br />

shared.<br />

For our website, please contact Crest Management to get the<br />

information you need to get registered for our website www.<br />

crest-management.com.<br />

COPPER GROVE BOARD MEMBERS<br />

President:<br />

Carrie Dalton<br />

Vice President:<br />

Mike Palermo<br />

Secretary:<br />

Michelle Devereaux<br />

Treasurer:<br />

Jason Schessler<br />

Director:<br />

Vacancy<br />

Sheriff Emergency 9-1-1<br />

Sheriff Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />

Community Website:<br />

TBA<br />

Hospital – Cypress Fairbanks 281-890-4285<br />

Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 9-1-1<br />

2<br />

U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777<br />

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Poison Control Center 800-764-7661<br />

Water/Sewer<br />

MUD #188 – Severn Trent Env. 281-579-4500<br />

Boy Scouts of America 713-756-3383<br />

Girl Scouts of America 800-392-4340<br />

Schools: Fiest Elementary 281-463-5838<br />

Labay Middle School 281-463-5800<br />

Cy-Falls High School 281-856-1000<br />

Cy-Fair Sports Association 281-373-0099<br />

Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143<br />

Library - Northwest 281-890-2665<br />

Library – Bear Creek 281-550-0885<br />

Centerpoint (streetlights & outages) 713-207-2222<br />

Centerpoint Energy Gas Service<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com<br />

713-659-2111<br />

Report Gas Leaks 713-659-3552<br />

Humane Wildlife Removal 281-354-8690<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972<br />

Texas Pride Diposal -Trash P/U-Wed/Sat 281-342-8178<br />

HOA Management Contact Information<br />

Crest Management Company uses a team concept to ensure that the needs<br />

of each property owner is met on an individual basis. The team members<br />

dedicated to the <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Owners Association, Inc. are as follows:<br />

Community Manager:<br />

CJ – CJ@Crest-Management.com<br />

Telephone 281-945-4655<br />

Assistant Community Manager:<br />

Marissa – Marissa@Crest-Management.com<br />

Telephone 281-945-4623<br />

Community Accountant:<br />

Dianne – Dianne@Crest-Management.com<br />

Telephone 281-945-4619<br />

Dianne should be contacted for payment and accounting matters.<br />

The offices of Crest Management are open from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday<br />

through Friday. If you must leave a message, return phone calls will be<br />

made within 24 business hours.<br />

<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> HOA Board Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the<br />

month at 7 PM. Meetings are held at the HOmewood Suites<br />

Houston Northwest / CyFair located at 13110 Wortham Center Blvd,<br />

Houston, Texas 77065. All residents are encouraged to attend.<br />

*holiday months dates are subject to change*<br />

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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2021</strong> | <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong>


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TRASH DAYS<br />

Garbage pick up occurs on Wednesday and Saturday.<br />

PET OWNERS<br />

Please be mindful to keep all dogs on a leash when walking them,<br />

to keep the community safe. Also please be respectful of your<br />

neighbors and clean up after your dog.<br />

4<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 />

Harris County Animal Services does not handle wildlife issues.<br />

They handle problems with domestic animals, namely dogs and<br />

cats. If you have a complaint about a barking dog or a dangerous<br />

dog or have any questions about lost pets, stray cats, pet<br />

adoptions, leash laws, etc, give the county a call. It is a free county<br />

service for domestic animal issues. The county will not take care<br />

of the raccoon in your yard, the squirrels in your attic, your rat<br />

infestation or anything like that. For wildlife help, see our phone<br />

number below or go to our Houston wildlife removal home page.<br />

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

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

night and day with its incessant barking? There is nothing worse,<br />

especially when you or your kids are trying to sleep! Perhaps the<br />

dog barking is setting off your dog and all you can hear all day is a<br />

chorus of bad barking? Whatever the case is - you have rights and<br />

there are some steps that you should take in order to get the barking<br />

to stop. You will probably want to avoid actually confronting the<br />

neighbor as this can often end up in a rather heated debate. You<br />

should write or type up a small note mentioning the dog barking<br />

- nine times out of ten, the owner will be at work and probably<br />

doesn’t even realize what is going on. Make it short, to the point<br />

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

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<br />

your local housing organization or landlord if you are renting.<br />

There will normally be noise stipulations in rental agreements,<br />

so it is well worth finding out if your neighbors are renting and<br />

getting in touch with their landlord as well. You will find that most<br />

residential areas have noise control rules set in place, so don’t<br />

be afraid to find out what your rights are. If nothing happens<br />

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<br />

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

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

little package with another letter, basically saying exactly what the<br />

first one did, but this time mentioning that this is the second time<br />

that you have tried to contact them about the complaint and that<br />

you will be taking the matter further if nothing is resolved. Again,<br />

do not be threatening or menacing in your words or language. If<br />

you still don’t get a positive outcome from your effort, it’s time to<br />

call the boys in blue. You will need to remember that a dog barking<br />

situation is not always going to be a priority for your local law<br />

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

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

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

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

correspondence you have with the owner/neighbor etc. You will<br />

need all the evidence that you can get your hands on in order to<br />

get your problem resolved. Get yourself a lawyer. There are ways<br />

around this problem and if it comes to resorting to a small claims<br />

court in order to allow your kids or yourself to get a good night’s<br />

sleep or a nap, so be it!<br />

HOMEOWNERS<br />

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removes the paint when the tape is pulled off. Thus they we need<br />

to be painted before they start to rust.<br />

<strong>November</strong> <strong>2021</strong> | <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong>


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10 Cyber Safety<br />

Tips for Black<br />

Friday & Cyber<br />

Monday<br />

More and more people are shopping online, avoiding lines, crowds and<br />

interactions with others, especially in this time of COVID. This has created<br />

the perfect environment for criminals to launch scams, phishing attacks,<br />

and other malicious activities.<br />

The amount of money spent over this cyber weekend is escalating year<br />

after year, and due to the COVID pandemic, it continues to escalate to<br />

staggering numbers. Cybercriminals follow the money, and this weekend<br />

of crazed spending provides them with the perfect opportunity to scam<br />

a large number of people. According to Barclays, nearly a quarter of<br />

18-34-year-olds have fallen for a Black Friday scam in the past five years<br />

and shoppers lose on average $910 after falling victim to such frauds.<br />

With attacks becoming more sophisticated, shoppers need to be extra<br />

cautious when looking for the latest bargains online.<br />

Below are 10 Cyber Safety tips to keep you safe online this Black Friday<br />

and Cyber Monday:<br />

1. Watch Out for Fake Websites<br />

This is one of the most popular ways criminals will try to trick shoppers<br />

into falling for their Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams. The fraudsters<br />

will clone websites to dupe consumers into thinking they are shopping on<br />

a legitimate site. The website may appear almost identical to the real site;<br />

however, subtle changes can indicate that all is not as it seems.<br />

A web address that ends .com or .co may be changed to a .org, images<br />

may be pixilated, functions on the site may not work properly and the<br />

content will often be sub-standard. It’s always worth double- checking<br />

the address of a site to confirm its authenticity.<br />

6<br />

2. Only Use Secure Sites<br />

Before entering any information into a website, you should always check<br />

that the site is safe and secure. The first step is to hover your mouse over<br />

the URL and check the validity of the web address. You should look for a<br />

padlock symbol in the address bar and check that the URL begins with a<br />

‘https://’ or ‘shttp://’. The ‘S’ indicates the web address has been encrypted<br />

and secured with an SSL certificate. Without HTTPS, any data passed on<br />

the site is insecure and could be intercepted by criminal third parties.<br />

However, this system is not totally foolproof. Within the last year, there<br />

has been a significant increase in the number of phishing sites using SSL<br />

certificates. Users are advised to be extra cautious and look for further<br />

evidence that the site is secure. You should check for a website privacy<br />

policy, use a website safety check tool such as Google Safe Browsing, or<br />

do a WHOIS lookup to see who owns the website.<br />

3. Use a Credit Card for Shopping Online<br />

When possible, it’s always best to use a credit card when shopping<br />

online as it offers additional protection over other forms of payment. If a<br />

fraudulent purchase is made on your credit card, there’s a good chance<br />

your bank will reimburse you straight away. However, if a criminal steals<br />

your debit card details, they can clear out your personal account and it<br />

can be more difficult to reclaim the money.<br />

4. Beware of Phishing Emails<br />

Phishing is one of the most popular ways for criminals to steal your<br />

personal information and there is always a massive increase in these types<br />

of scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The speed, convenience and<br />

high return on investment makes phishing one of the easiest ways for<br />

cybercriminals to steal your personal data without you even knowing.<br />

<strong>November</strong> <strong>2021</strong> | <strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong>


As Cyber Monday approaches, be wary of any emails offering cash<br />

prizes or last-minute deals. These emails are designed to trick<br />

shoppers into clicking on a link which may appear to come from<br />

a well-known retailer. Trust your gut if you think there’s something<br />

not right about the email and delete it immediately.<br />

5. Avoid Deals That Are Too Good to Be True<br />

Black Friday and Cyber Monday feature lots of legitimate deals<br />

offered by trusted and reputable retailers. However, cybercriminals<br />

know we’ll be scouring the web for the cheapest deals and they<br />

take advantage of this by slipping in lots of fake offers.<br />

Be wary of any emails, pop-ups, or posts on social media promising<br />

rock bottom prices. Clicking on the link could bring you straight to<br />

a phishing site or you may end up downloading malware onto your<br />

device. It can be hard to distinguish between a real bargain and a<br />

fake so it’s best to do your research to find out if the site is credible<br />

or go directly to a brand’s website to determine if the deal is real.<br />

It’s always worth remembering that if an offer seems too good to<br />

be true, it usually is!<br />

6. Use Strong Passwords<br />

You’ll have heard it a million times, but creating a strong password<br />

really is one of the easiest ways you can protect yourself from being<br />

hacked online. With so many passwords to remember, it can be<br />

tempting to use the same password for multiple accounts, however,<br />

this puts you at great risk of having your data stolen. If hackers<br />

can work out just one of your passwords, whether it’s a Facebook<br />

account or online banking details, they can potentially access every<br />

single account you have.<br />

It’s always best to use a unique username and password for separate<br />

online accounts so that in the unfortunate event of being phished, the<br />

attackers won’t have access to your other online accounts. A great way<br />

to create a longer and more complex password is to use a passphrase.<br />

A passphrase is a sentence like string of words that is memorable to<br />

you but difficult for anyone else to crack. The first letter of each word<br />

will form the basis of your password and letters can be substituted<br />

with numbers and symbols to make it even more secure.<br />

7. Watch Out for Social Media Scams<br />

Social media scams are rife on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The crooks<br />

know that people are going online to specifically look for deals, so they make<br />

it as easy as they can for shoppers to fall for their online scams. Facebook and<br />

Twitter tend to be the favoured choice for these malicious posts and criminals<br />

will ask shoppers to like and share their posts, so they’re boosted to the top<br />

of news feeds and reach a wider audience. Users tend to be more trusting on<br />

social media and it’s often more difficult to determine if a link is malicious than<br />

it would be on a more traditional platform.<br />

8. Avoid Public Wi-Fi When Shopping<br />

Using public Wi-Fi to search for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday<br />

deals could open you up to a range of security risks. Public Wi-Fi requires no<br />

authentication to establish a network connection, allowing fraudsters direct<br />

access to any unsecured devices on the same open network. This enables<br />

hackers to steal valuable information such as login passwords, credit card info<br />

and other personal and financial details.<br />

Unsecured Wi-Fi networks can also be used to spread malware allowing<br />

criminals unrestricted access to everything on your device. This information<br />

can in turn be used to commit identity fraud, or the information can be sold on<br />

to criminal third parties.<br />

9. Ensure All Your Software is Up To Date<br />

Before going online to shop about for the hottest deals, you should make sure<br />

that all your security software is up to date. This will prevent cybercriminals<br />

from gaining access to your computer through vulnerabilities in older and<br />

outdated systems. The installation of anti-virus software will also help detect<br />

threats on your computer and block unauthorised users from gaining access.<br />

10. Monitor Bank Statements for Fraudulent Activity<br />

It’s always worth keeping a close eye on bank statements to make sure there<br />

are no unusual transactions on your account. Criminals know that during Black<br />

Friday and Cyber Monday there will be lots of online activity, so they hope that<br />

any unusual debits from your account will go undetected. Typically, the crooks<br />

will make a few initial debits for smaller amounts then go in for a larger amount<br />

which could clean out your bank account.<br />

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<strong>Copper</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> | <strong>November</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 7


French Toast<br />

Casserole<br />

5 cups bread cubes<br />

4 eggs<br />

1 1/2 cups milk<br />

1/4 cup white sugar, divided<br />

1/4 teaspoon salt<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 tablespoon margarine,<br />

softened<br />

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<br />

Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan. Line bottom of<br />

pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together<br />

eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour<br />

egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand<br />

for 10 minutes. -- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons<br />

sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over<br />

the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50<br />

minutes, until top is golden.<br />

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with Cranberries & Kale<br />

2 medium butternut squash about 2 1/2 pounds each<br />

2 teaspoons olive oil divided<br />

3/4 cup quinoa<br />

1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth<br />

1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped<br />

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2 cloves garlic minced<br />

1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />

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1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus additional for roasting squash<br />

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Zest of 1 orange plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice<br />

1/3 cup reduced sugar dried cranberries<br />

Grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese, optional<br />

Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat<br />

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olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake<br />

45-55 minutes, just until the squash is fork tender.<br />

Remove from the oven and let cool. Reduce the oven<br />

temperature to 375 degrees.<br />

While the squash is baking, place the broth in a small<br />

saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, return<br />

to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer<br />

for 12 minutes, until most of the broth is absorbed.<br />

Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 15<br />

minutes. Fluff with a fork, then set aside.<br />

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive<br />

over medium. Add the kale and cook until wilted,<br />

about 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium<br />

low. Add the garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and<br />

1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 30 additional seconds,<br />

until is fragrant. Stir in the chickpeas, orange<br />

zest, orange juice, cooked quinoa, and cranberries.<br />

Once the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out<br />

the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick border around<br />

the sides and a 3/4-inch border along the bottom.<br />

Reserve the flesh for another use (or if you don’t<br />

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rest of the filling). Stuff the kale quinoa filling into<br />

the squash halves, then return the squash to the<br />

oven. Bake at 375 degrees until hot, about 10 additional<br />

minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve warm.<br />

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11/6<br />

Houston Día de los Muertos Parade<br />

<strong>November</strong> 6, <strong>2021</strong>, 2 PM - 10 PM<br />

Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St, Houston<br />

With this heartfelt parade, it is our mission to celebrate<br />

the living and honor our beloved. No matter<br />

who you are, no matter where you are from, we want you to attend<br />

the parade and festival. If there is something we all share is the love<br />

and grief for our family and friends who left us and in this Dia de<br />

los Muertos, we are all one.<br />

11/6<br />

St. Cuthbert Church Sixteenth<br />

Annual International Festival<br />

<strong>November</strong> 6th, 3-5 PM<br />

St. Cuthbert Church will host the Sixteenth Annual<br />

International Festival on Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 6 th<br />

from 3-5 PM in the front yard of the church. The International Festival<br />

honors all the different countries, heritages and backgrounds<br />

represented in our very unique and diverse congregation. With<br />

health and safety precautions at the forefront, the Festival includes<br />

food, entertainment and so much more to learn about our world.<br />

St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston, 77095.<br />

Visit stcuthbert.org for more information. Come experience the<br />

international world of St. Cuthbert and never leave your zip code!<br />

11/11-11/14<br />

Nutcracker Market<br />

Thurs, <strong>November</strong> 11, 10 AM - 8 PM<br />

Friday, <strong>November</strong> 12, 10 AM - 8 PM<br />

Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 13, 10 AM - 6 PM<br />

Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 14, 10 AM - 5 PM<br />

NRG Center<br />

https://www.nrgpark.com/events/nutcracker-market-<strong>2021</strong>/<br />

Whether you are a shopper, committee member, staff member, donor,<br />

volunteer, merchant, vendor, sponsor, or social media follower, YOU<br />

have been an integral part in making this Market the success that it<br />

is. Without your interest, curiosity, passion, dedication, enthusiasm,<br />

generosity, hard work, commitment, and love… the Market simply<br />

wouldn’t be where it is today. Since our inception in 1981, YOU have<br />

helped us contribute over $75.3 million dollars to the Houston Ballet<br />

Foundation in support of its Academy and scholarship programs.<br />

Although saying “Thank You” does not seem to be enough, we are<br />

truly grateful for 40 years of support.<br />

Houston Powwow<br />

<strong>November</strong> 13th & 14th<br />

11/13-11/14 Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy<br />

A two day Native American Powwow with colorful<br />

tribal dance contests, and arts & crafts show, tipis,<br />

honoring ceremonies, singing and much more! Presented by the DFW<br />

Inter-Tribal Association. https://tradersvillage.com/houston/events/powwow/<br />

12/12-12/13<br />

11/25<br />

Dickens Market at Cypress Creek<br />

<strong>November</strong> 12th & 13th, 9 AM - 4 PM<br />

This year’s annual Dickens Market features all types<br />

of vendors from food, crafts, Christmas gifts, books,<br />

and anything else you can think of to check off your<br />

holiday shopping lists. The market also features carolers from the<br />

Cypress Creek Community Chorale and guest elementary school<br />

choirs. In addition, we have raffles for items donated by our vendors.<br />

Raffle tickets are on sale only during the market and winners will be<br />

contacted via phone call after the drawings take place. Winners will<br />

have 24 hours to respond.<br />

The market will take place as long as the pandemic has been contained<br />

and the community center/church reopened to the public.<br />

Please help protect our wonderful vendors and patrons who may be<br />

more vulnerable than you by socially distancing, wearing a mask,<br />

and washing your hands.<br />

YMCA Turkey Dash -<br />

A Community Tradition<br />

<strong>November</strong> 25th<br />

The Katy Area YMCA’s will host the 19 th Annual<br />

YMCA Turkey Dash to be held at Monty Ballard<br />

YMCA at Cinco Ranch Providing Fitness, Fun and Holiday Fellowship<br />

safely for the Whole Family on Thanksgiving Day, <strong>November</strong> 25,<br />

<strong>2021</strong>. The tradition returns for <strong>2021</strong> and we are excited to return<br />

to hosting a live race that will run through the Cinco Ranch<br />

community as in years passed. With four events to choose from,<br />

there’s something for everyone; a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run, a 1<br />

mile Kids’ Run and also a Virtual Race option. Live races will be<br />

start and conclude at Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch. All<br />

registered race participants will receive a t-shirt with their race<br />

packets and those completing their Live 10k and 5k will receive<br />

a finisher’s medal. Youth participating in the Live 1 Mile Kids’ Run<br />

will receive a kids’ run finisher’s medal. 5,000 participants and<br />

more than 1,500 spectators and volunteers are expected to take<br />

part in this year’s event. Race day highlights include 10K and 5K<br />

awards in age categories, a post race party featuring refreshments,<br />

local businesses, games and a Kids Fun Zone. A runners’ costume<br />

contest will be held with awards for most creative, best theme and<br />

judge’s choice. In addition to completing a good race, participants<br />

have the satisfaction of knowing their race fees go toward a good<br />

cause, the YMCA Be The Change Campaign. This annual fundraiser<br />

ensures that Katy families have access to Y programs and services<br />

regardless of their ability to pay. Interested in participating,<br />

volunteering or becoming a sponsor? Visit https://runsignup.com/<br />

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12/4<br />

12/4-12/5<br />

Fairfield Christmas Market<br />

December 4, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM - 2 PM<br />

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church<br />

20155 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress<br />

A variety of vendors selling an assortment of products<br />

- perfect for Christmas shopping! Come early, as we hear many of the<br />

vendors often run out of their goods before noon!<br />

Now-<br />

11/28<br />

Texas Renaissance Festival<br />

Weekends, Now - Nov 28 &<br />

Thanksgiving Friday, 9 AM - 8 PM<br />

Since 1974, there has been a magical kingdom<br />

about an hour north of the Houston area, where<br />

guests can step through the gates and enter an enchanted world<br />

filled with kings and queens, knights and nobles, fairies and elves,<br />

pirates and peasants, and other fanciful delights.<br />

CFISD Country Christmas Craft Show<br />

December 4th, 9 AM - 5 PM •<br />

December 5th, 10 AM - 4 PM<br />

Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center,<br />

11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429<br />

Dickens on the Strand<br />

December 3-5th, <strong>2021</strong><br />

12/3-12/5<br />

The Strand, Galveston<br />

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century<br />

Victorian London, features parades, non-stop<br />

entertainment on multiple stages, strolling carolers,<br />

roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers.<br />

Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and<br />

rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired<br />

crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.<br />

12/6<br />

Holiday Market Expo<br />

December 2nd, 12-4 PM<br />

The Hilton Rooftop, 6633 Travis St, Houston, TX 77081<br />

Come enjoy rooftop vibes with breathtaking panoramic<br />

views of Houston’s skyline. This event will be filled with<br />

great networking opportunities, shopping, great food, entertainment,<br />

resources and some of Houston’s most dedicated community leaders.<br />

12/18<br />

Wreaths Across America<br />

December 18, <strong>2021</strong>, 11 AM<br />

Houston National Cemetery,<br />

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston<br />

Come by and take a few minutes to honor a veteran<br />

and see what Wreaths Across America is all about. There is no charge.<br />

For full details visit, https://waahouston.com<br />

12/18<br />

International Food Festival<br />

December 18, <strong>2021</strong>, 12 PM - 6 PM<br />

The Zone, 10371 Stella Link, Houston, TX 77025<br />

The Best caterers from around the world! Live<br />

performances, cultural music & dancing, crafts,<br />

clothing, service vendors and more! Free entry with RSVP to www.<br />

texasfoodfest.com. For more info contact Ms. Clara at 832-461-6729.<br />

12/19-12/21<br />

Home For The Holidays<br />

<strong>November</strong> 19th - 21st, <strong>2021</strong><br />

First Call Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM<br />

General Admission Friday, 2 PM - 6 PM<br />

Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM<br />

Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM<br />

Leonard. E Merrell Center<br />

6301 S Stadium Ln. Katy, TX, 77494<br />

Three days of fun, holiday shopping is underway with Katy’s largest<br />

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have you ready for all your festive events. Grab your girlfriends, mom,<br />

or daughter, and come enjoy the fun, while shopping and supporting<br />

some of the cutest shops at Home for the Holidays Gift Market!<br />

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