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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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
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dates and also how long the barking goes on for, all copies of the<br />
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court in order to allow your kids or yourself to get a good night’s<br />
sleep or a nap, so be it!<br />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash<br />
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 />
(about 6 lightly packed cups)<br />
2 cloves garlic minced<br />
1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for roasting squash<br />
1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus additional for roasting squash<br />
1 can low sodium chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained<br />
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 />
the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the butternut<br />
squash, scoop out the seeds, then arrange the halves<br />
on a baking tray, cut sides up. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon<br />
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 />
mind a super duper stuffed squash, mix it in with the<br />
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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AROUND TOWN...<br />
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 />
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