Movers &Shakers Name: Michael (Mike) Cornett
Someone I’d like to meet: Luke Bryan
Occupation: President of Texas Citizens Bank
My favorite performers are: Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Luke Bryan
Hometown: Houston
I like to spend my leisure time: With my wife and family
Current home: Friendswood Family: Wife of 40 years Lisa; 4 children, 2 adopted; 6 grandchildren My favorite writer is: John Maxwell and Tim Keller
If I could travel any place, I’d go to: Italy My favorite meal is: Seafood As a youngster, I wanted to grow up to be: A dentist
You’ll never catch me: Catching snakes or swimming with sharks The thing that bugs me the most is: Dishonest people My favorite movie is: A Great Love Story Few people know: I’ve been blessed beyond my wildest dreams and I’m blessed to be in this place God has put me
Volunteer virtually with Exploration Green
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The community is invited to participate in the Status and That is, help the Exploration Volunteer Recruitment Zoom Green Conservancy create Clear Lake’s “Despite the public meeting Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. to find popular public 200-acre pandemic, out how to join the team recreation, conservation there’s much to help Grow the Green. and flood control green space. Find out how you one can do Save the date, time and this can help at the virtual virtually to Zoom link to participate, https://us02web.zoom. Exploration Green Status help create us/j/6549363551. Use Zoom and Volunteer Recruitment and operate or call 346-248-7799 for meeting Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Volunteer opportunities Exploration meeting ID: 654 936 3551. Get updates for this are in communications, Green.” meeting and find out fundraising, amenities, more about Exploration Green financial management, outreach, at ExplorationGreen.com and environmental education, in addition Facebook.com/ExplorationGreen. to now-limited outdoor work. For questions or comments email Despite the pandemic, there’s much ExplorationGreen@gmail.com. one can do virtually to help create and operate Exploration Green. elp Grow the Green!
Creating a Cozy Outdoor Sitting Area By Alisa Star
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hen was the last time
you enjoyed a cozy sit down on your porch area? Creating a nice environment that you and your guest will enjoy can be creative and fun. If you only have room for a couple rocking chairs, or a small couch area with a table, you can add pops of color with throw pillows, hanging plants and
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soft candle lighting. If you have more room, center your seating around a rug that can accommodate your guests. A home that looks inviting from the outside that shows signs of life is a home where people want to gather. It is also fun to decorate for the colors and themes of each holiday. However you choose to decorate your outdoor area, have fun with it, and enjoy your next porch sitting time.
Bay Area Houston Magazine | AUGUST 2020
