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Halloween Family Fun TRUNK OR TREAT CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

The community is invited to come join the fun at Trunk or Treat held at Cypress Family on Saturday, October 31st, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. There will be games, prizes, candy and lots of FUN! Located at 17330 West Little York Rd., 77084, www.cypressfamily.org.

TRUNK OR TREAT FAMILY OF FAITH

Saturday, October 31st, 6-8 PM. All are invited to spend Halloween night with us at our annual trunk or treat! Kids are sure to get a bag full of treats as they safely travel from trunk to trunk in our church parking lot. Admission is free, but the donation of a non-perishable food item is much appreciated. All donations will beneﬁt local food pantries. Questions? Visit tfof.org for more info or call us at 281-855-2950.

UNPLUGGED ADVENTURE: NOT-SO-SCARY PRAIRIE

Saturday, October 31st, 5 pm-8 pm Indiangrass Preserve, 31950 Hebert Rd, Waller, 77484 Are you looking for a wild trick-or-treating opportunity for your family this Halloween? Join us for a night of adventure as you collect treats and learn about spooky nighttime animals at our Flat Out Wonderful Indiangrass Preserve. The cost is $5 per person. Please register in advance on our website at www.katyprairie.org.

KINGDOM FEST FALL FUN FOR FAMILIES

Saturday, October 31st, 2-4 PM Hear Ye Hear Ye!!! Epiphany Lutheran Church is inviting you to spend a fun afternoon at Kingdom Fest, a safe alternative to trick or treating. This two-hour, royalty-themed adventure is designed to provide a fun fall alternative for families as they travel through engaging, station-based experiences. The children will create delicious treats fresh from the King’s Kitchen, play fun games as they go through our Knight School training course, rescue some friends stuck in the Castle Moat, put their archery skills to the test at Archer’s Field, make a splash in the Jester’s Courtyard and head to the Dungeon for a special Glow Party! At every station the children will receive prizes, candy and more! Children are welcome to dress in their favorite costumes and join in our fun as we learn that Jesus is ALWAYS with us! This is a FREE family event for all children through 6th grade! We look forward to seeing you! Epiphany Lutheran Church, 14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041 (at the corner of Jackrabbit and West Roads). For more information, contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministry 713-896-1773 or bhixon@elcsh.org.

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Craft Shows & Festivals

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 12TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW October 31, 2015: 9 AM - 5 PM November 1, 2015: 10 AM - 4 PM Indoors – Air Conditioned Hall 330 Legion Road, Wallis, Texas BBQ on Bun and Hamburgers, Desserts & Drinks $1 Admission • Hourly Door Prizes For more information, call 979-885-2164

ST. EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 5TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ DAY FESTIVAL

All are welcome on Saturday, October 3rd from 12 PM to 10 PM for fun and games, live music, bingo, great food and more. ADMISSION IS FREE!! The festival will take place on the church grounds at 3311 North Fry Road in Katy, Texas. Look for updates to events and raffle prizes on-line at www. StEdithStein.org\festival or call our parish office at 281-492-7500 for more information or to help sponsor our event. See you there!!

CY HOPE - JUDY DIERKER HOLIDAY MARKET

Mark your calendars for the Judy Dierker Holiday Market, October 16th-17th. The Market is open from 9 AM-4 PM. There are all kinds of opportunities for all schedules such as crafting, baking, setting up and decorating. Corporate and business sponsorships are also available. Save the date and come shop the over 100 vendors! Visit http://cy-hope.org/events for more information and for registration forms.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church ACE Committee announces our Fall Holiday Market to be held Sunday, October, 25th from 10 AM-5 PM. Saint Aidan’s is located at 13131 Fry Road just South of 290. Great highly visible outdoor space with Fall Festival activities including Blessing of Animals, Trunk N Treat, live music and more. Vendor Opportunity - For additional information and Booth Reservation form, contact us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@ aidanschurch.org.

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The Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club will hosts it’s 6th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 31st from 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday, November 1st from 10 AM-4 PM. The event will be held at the CFISD Exhibit Center on Telge Rd. (off Hwy. 290) in Cypress, TX. For information on how to become a vendor for this event, please email cywoodsffa@gmail.com or go to cywoodsffa.org and download the forms.

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will be hosting their 23rd Annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Over 130 booth spaces are available. The Arts and Craft Show will be held at SEAS, 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Road, Houston, TX 77084 (just north of I-10 @ Highway 6). Please contact Fae Krenek at fae@ krenekprinting.com for booth rental information. Apply early! Booths sell out quickly and you don’t want to miss this opportunity!!

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FALL HOLIDAY MARKET

CY-WOODS FFA BOOSTER CLUB 6TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW

MORTON RANCH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015, 9 AM - 5 PM Morton Ranch High School 21000 Morton Rd., Katy, 77449 Benefits Project Prom 2016 Interested in being a vendor? Please email candyandthree@gmail.com.

BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY CRAFT SHOW

Bear Creek Elementary PTA will be hosting a craft show on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The school is located at 4815 Hickory Downs Drive, Houston, TX 77084. We are looking for vendors, if interested please email vips@bearcreekpta.com for more information and vendor application.

LANGHAM CREEK FFA CRAFT SHOW

The 20th Annual Langham Creek FFA Craft Show is November 14th & 15th at the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center at Telge/Hwy 290. The indoor facility will have over 100 vendors selling a wide variety of products just

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in time for holiday shopping. We will have concessions, silent auction & raffle, chicken bingo and more! All proceeds benefit the LC FFA students! Vendor booths are available! Please email langhamcreekffa@yahoo. com or call 281-734-1153 with questions or to obtain a vendor application. Note: Loving Arms Pet Placement will also have a booth, giving out info about fostering animals and how rewarding it is.

WOODHAVEN BAPTIST DEAF CHURCH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW

Saturday, November 21st, 9 AM - 3 PM All vendors interested in renting a 10x10 space can contact the church at 713467-3325 before November 9th. Proceeds from booth rentals will be donated to the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center (www.lillianbearddeafcenter. org). Located at 9920 Long Point Road, Houston, TX 77055.

2015 DEERFIELD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Our 37th Annual Deerfield Village Christmas Bazaar will be Friday, November 13th, 12 PM till 8 PM and Saturday, November 14th, 9 AM till 4 PM. If you are interested or need more information, please call Connie at 281-463-0750.

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOUSTON 21ST ANNUAL PILGRIM FESTIVAL

We are looking for vendors of handcrafted products to join us on Saturday, November 21, 2015 for our annual Pilgrim Festival. The festival runs from 10 AM - 4 PM. We have inside and outside spaces available. Inside spaces are limited and jewelry vendors are limited too - so get your requests/applications in early. We are located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd., Houston, 77024 in the Memorial Vilages area. For more information or booth application, contact Sue Earl at jearl8925@sbcglobal.net.

GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER

• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty hose. • Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more headstart they can get before summer, the better. • October 15th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies. • Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool weather. Control with Daconil. • If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove all dead, weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back main branches to control size and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is between 30-60 degrees. • Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots and transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better. • Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations. • Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with the post-emerge herbicides in October and November. At least two applications are usually needed, even if done this early. • For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies.

LITTLE KNOWN NATIONAL DAYS IN OCTOBER

Did you know that every month has some sort of National day, week or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial list of what we found for the month of October:

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“I’m In PAIN” Can Chiropractic Help ME ?

We are often asked, “What’s the best way of finding out whether or not a doctor of chiropractic can help my problem?” We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination, including x-rays. And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation and examination, including x-rays, if necessary, (procedures that normally cost $187.00 or more) for $25.00. We will make this special program available through October. The only exception to the offer involves personal injury cases (workers’ compensation and auto accidents) in which there is no charge directly to the patient.

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THESE CONDITIONS ARE SOME OF THE DANGER SIGNALS: Headache Arthritic pain by stiff neck Loss of sleep Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine) Leg pain & numbness Arm pain & numbness Backache Fatigue Tension Whiplash Injury

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✓ A conﬁdential report of our ﬁndings. ✓An explanation of our treatment procedure if we determine chiropractic can help you.

✓A REFERRAL TO THE PROPER SPECIALIST IF WE DETERMINE CHIROPRACTIC CAN’T HELP YOU.

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER October 1st: National Fire Pup Day, National Homemade Cookies Day October 2nd: National Fried Scallops Day, World Smile Day October 3rd: National Techies Day October 4th: National Taco Day, National Golf Day October 5th: National Do Something Nice Day October 6th: National Noodle Day October 7th: National Frappe Day October 8th: National Fluffernutter Day October 9th: National Moldy Cheese Day October 10th: National Angel Food Cake Day October 11th: National Sausage Pizza Day, National Coming Out Day October 12th: National Gumbo Day, National Kick Butt Day October 13th: National Train Your Brain Day October 14th: Be Bald and Be Free Day, National Stop Bullying Day October 15th: National I Love Lucy Day, National Grouch Day October 16th: National Dictionary Day October 17th: National Pasta Day October 18th: National Chocolate Cupcake Day October 19th: National Seafood Bisque Day October 20th: National Brandied Fruit Day October 21st: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 22nd: National Nut Day, National Color Day October 23rd: National Mole Day, IPod Day October 24th: National Bologna Day October 25th: National Greasy Food Day October 26th: National Pumpkin Day, National Mincemeat Day October 27th: National American Beer Day, Navy Day October 28th: National Chocolate Day October 29th: National Oatmeal Day October 30th: National Candy Corn Day October 31st: National Caramel Apple Day, National Knock-Knock Jokes Day

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Monthly Observations: Everyone knows October is National Breast Cancer awareness month, but did you know these monthly observances? Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, American Cheese Month, (World) Blindness Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, National AIDS Awareness Month, National Crime Prevention Month, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, World Menopause Month

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 in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Email to news@krenekprinting.com (preferred) or mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. 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.

ATTENTION JOBSEEKERS!

We have sent emails (to all who did not graduate or been added in 2015) to make sure that we have current information on file and that you wish to remain on this list. If you have not responded to these emails yet, please do so soon. In the next month or so, we will be removing those who have not responded.

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HOLIDAY MARKET & CRAFT SHOW

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q SL -Swim Lessons

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Saturday October 24, 2015 9am - 4pm

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q RCC -Red Cross Cert.

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Featuring Arts, Crafts, Specialty Foods, Fashion Goods & More! Located at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Houston, TX 77084

I give my permission for my child’s name and phone number to be published in the ‘Teenage Job Seekers’ section of our subdivision newsletter. Parent Signature ____________________________________________________

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Join us for a Pink ChampagneBrunch! in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spend a Morning with the Breast Care Experts of Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital

Saturday, October 17, 2015 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Uzma Iqbal, MD, Hematologist/Oncologist Peter Morgan, MD, Radiation Oncologist Maryanne Tran, MD, Breast Radiologist Ata Ahmad, MD, Surgeon Leonidas Miranda, MD, Surgeon

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Learn more about the current options • Prevention and Screening 3D Mammograms • Risk Factors Latest Treatments • Survivorship Space is limited. Please call to register 1-888-511-PINK (7465).

School News

The Covenant Academy charter of American Heritage Girls (AHG) troop 5555 recently served at SIRE, a therapeutic equestrian center for people with special needs. The girls braved the Texas heat to help clean tack and buckets and enjoyed learning new skills from the center’s instructors.

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CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWS CYPRESS CHRISTIAN STUDENTS VISIT CRIME LAB CCS forensic science students visited the Crime Laboratory at the Regional Headquarters of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Students enjoyed an interactive tour of the facility and were able to see how evidence is processed and analyzed. This open house event was part of National Forensic Science Week, open to the public in recognition of the important role that forensic science plays in criminal investigations.

American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop 5555

COVENANT ACADEMY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Jonathan Blake

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Jonathan Blake, a senior at Covenant Academy was accepted into a summer residency program for high school students at the University Of Arkansas College Of Engineering. Jonathan is seen here building a robotic, obstaclesensing vehicle. Congratulations to Jonathan for all his hard work and we look forward to seeing his future academic success.

CYPRESS CHRISTIAN YEARBOOK STAFF CREATING INTERACTIVE EDITION A group of students from the Cypress Christian School yearbook class, led by journalism teachers, attended the Jostens Summer Yearbook Workshop at South Shore Harbor Resort in Clear Lake, Texas. Students

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focused on how to improve the school’s yearbook, which will include links to videos in this year’s edition. Breakout sessions provided information about how to choose a captivating theme, write strong headlines and create descriptive captions. Students in the photography track were taught by award-winning photojournalists, who provided encouraging feedback about their photos and videos. Students ended the workshop by completing the design for the 2015-2016 yearbook cover which highlights the yearbook theme - “Building Our Story.” LARGEST DUKE TIP GROUP IN CYCHRISTIAN SCHOOL HISTORY The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) recognizes outstanding performance (95th percentile or above) in at least one specified area on a standardized test such as the Terra Nova. The students listed below have qualified to participate in this highly-selective seventh grade honors program. These 30 students represent 63.8 percent of our sixth grade class last spring. This is the largest group of qualifiers in CCS history! Meagan Anderson, Casey Barbisch, Alexandra Cocales, Cooper Comeaux, Jenny Dang, Madelyn Frye, Walker Girard, Morgan Hanson, Nathaniel Hill, Abigail Hotchkiss, Brittany Hough, Paige Jackson, Jacob James, Joshua John, John Macune, Libby Mitton, Kara Nagasaki, Lauren Nicholson, Landon Paulsen, Ethan Poncho, Elizabeth Richardson, Christopher Rivera, Elizabeth Romero, Rachel Smith, Joshua Storey, Blake Stovall, Sydney Wax, Preston Witschonke, Abigail Young and MacKennah Youngs. CYCHRISTIAN ATHLETES ENJOYING WINNING SEASON The Cypress Christian Warrior football and volleyball teams are experiencing a winning season thus far this year. Catch the scores and action via the website at CypressChristian.org or via social media sites - #CyChristian or @CyChristian. Go, Warriors!

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 12th – Student Holiday/Professional Day/Elementary Parent Conferences

THREE TEACHERS WIN CLASSROOM MAKEOVERS FROM CFFCU

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER EVENTS AT THE BERRY CENTER

COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT More than 200 colleges, universities, technical and specialty schools will be represented at the event, which is open to all 11th and 12th grade CFISD students and parents. The event is Wednesday, October 7th from 4 PM - 8 PM at the Berry Center and admission is free! For more information, call 281-897-4000 or visit website www.cﬁsd.net. CFISD HEALTH EXPO Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is hosting a health expo designed for all ages and members of the community. Join us for an exciting event, which features performances and demonstrations of

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Georgina Loya, M.D.

Alfred Alf ed Huerta, JJr., M.D M.D.

Board Certified Family Practice

Dr. Loya and Dr. Huerta are both graduates of UTMB Galveston.

Flu Vaccine Now Available. Please call for an appointment.

Primary Care Including: ? Annual Physicals ? Children & Adolescent Healthcare ? Preventive Healthcare ? Manage Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol ? Women’s Healthcare

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Three CFISD teachers were recently named winners in the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union 9th annual Extreme Classroom Makeover Essay Contest. In the contest, teachers from all grade levels submitted essays explaining why they were most deserving of the $500 grand prize to help them create an ideal learning environment for their students. The winners are Elisa Rea from Jowell Elementary School, Joan Pearson from Hamilton Middle School and Sandra Windham from Cypress Creek High School. The teachers received their prize money at a reception at the Cy-Fair FCU’s Jones Road Branch on August 14th.

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healthy lifestyles, such as tap dancing, cup stacking, jump roping groups, choirs, martial arts and much more. The event is Saturday, October 10th from 9 AM - 2 PM at the Berry Center and admission if free! For more information, call 281-807-8900 or visit website www.cfisd.net. FCA FIELDS OF FAITH Fields of Faith is a student led event, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, where students challenge their peers to read their Bible and follow Jesus Christ. It will be a night filled with prayer, worship, and student testimonies. This event is for middle school and high school students along with their families. The event is Wednesday, October 14th at the Berry Center from 6:30 - 8:30 PM and admission is free! For more information, call 832-647-4406 or visit website at www.fieldsoffaith.com.

Nobody cares for eyes more than Pearle®

Dr. A. Bains Therapeutic Optometrist Most vision plans accepted

THE LEAD US BACK TOUR KSBJ Presents: Third Day - The Lead Us Back Tour with Brandon Heath. The event is Friday, November 13th at the Berry Center and starts at 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM). For ticket info, call 281-319-6900 or visit www. ksbj.org website.

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Store Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9:30 - 5:30 Wed 10:30 - 6:30

(Select Frames Only) With the purchase of complete pair of prescription glasses and premium lenses.* Some restrictions may apply. Free pair includes tinted, single vision CR-39 lenses. Good at Cypress & 1960/Eldridge locations only. Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or insurance benefits. Expires 11-15-15 *Polycarbonate, high-index & progressive.

Eye Exam

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With purchase of complete pair of glasses. Dilation extra. Good at Cypress & 1960/Eldridge locations only. Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or insurance benefits. Expires 11-15-15

(in front of Target) Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6

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9191 Barker Cypress Rd. ANNUAL LSC-FAIRBANKS CENTER FALL FESTIVAL SET OCT. 23RD The annual Lone Star College-Fairbanks Center Fall Festival is set 6 PM to 8 PM, Friday, Oct. 23rd. This event offers students and families fall-themed events as well as a host of different activities that represent the diversity of different cultures in the community. Enjoy a free, fun family evening of games, prizes and food! For information, go to Lonestar.edu/cyfair. SAVE THE DATE NOV. 7TH FOR THE ANNUAL CY-FEST Don’t miss Lone Star College-CyFair’s annual community day Saturday, Nov.7th. Cy-Fest, the college’s gift to the community, is a day of fun for the whole family with a petting zoo, face painting, pony carousel, moonwalks, carnival rides and more! For information, go to LoneStar.edu/cy-fest. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR LATE START CLASSES There’s still time for a new beginning to earn an associate degree or workforce certiﬁcate with Late Start classes available. Register at the Barker Cypress campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the LSC-Cypress Center located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at LoneStar.edu/ registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or 832-920-5000 for information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college. NEW ART EDUCATOR EXHIBITION IN THE BOSQUE GALLERY A new art educator exhibition “Expanding” will be on display through Oct. 29th. This exhibition features drawings, painting and sculptures of artists’ workshop contributions of K-12 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD art teachers working in conjunction with the Texas Art Education Association. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/BosqueGallery. L.I.F.E. LESSONS FOR OCTOBER The Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library (Room 131). Programs in October are “Is It the End of the World as We Know It?” Oct. 14th, “Sweet Evelina and Other Texas DanceHall Music” Oct. 21st and “Happy Hallowpalooza” Oct. 28th. Call the library at 281-290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. LIBRARY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE The Harris County Public Library Lone Star College-CyFair Branch offers children, teens and adults a variety of monthly book clubs, workshops, blogs, programs, storytimes and activities year round. Go online to LoneStar.edu/ library for information.

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Come Home to the Hampton Inn Houston Northwest!! CHECK OUT COMMUNITY PARTNERS DAY, JOB CONNECTION DAYS AND T.I.P. FAIRS Lone Star College-CyFair hosts several community mid-day events each month in the College Center. On Community Partners Day, from 11 AM - 1 PM, visit with community partners to see what goods and services they have to offer. The next Community Partners Day is Oct. 21st. At Job Connection Days (mini-job fairs), from 11 AM - 1 PM, bring copies of your resume, wear business attire and meet with area employers recruiting for immediate openings. The next mini-job fair day is Oct. 13th. Watch for Transfer Information Program (T.I.P.) Days when, from 10 AM - 1 PM, representatives from four-year universities are on campus to provide transfer information. The next TIP day is Oct. 20th. Check the events calendar at LoneStar.edu for future dates. PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS, GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in designated visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is now available allowing for extended parking privileges at Lone Star College System campuses. Vehicles must be registered with LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots and to avoid receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking for complete information on parking permits, call 281765-7836 or email parking@lonestar.edu.

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For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others.

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to:

If you are interested and your son is in 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.

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CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB

Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to5k training plan for those new to running, as well as training plans for half and full marathons. Come meet lots of other Cypress residents and ﬁnd some new running buddies. Distance runs are on Saturday mornings and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit http://cypressrunningclub.com and ﬁnd us on Facebook.

HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL

Reigistration is now open for the 2015-2016 Season Homeschool organization HYCA. (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting registrations until October 16th for the 2015-2016 season. The organization has been in existence for over 25 years. Our coaching staff has over 40 years of total experience with HCYA. We have teams to accommodate boys between the ages of 8 up through the Varsity Level.

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Bear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Early registration cost is $80 for Basketball and for Cheerleading until November 2nd. The cost after November 2nd is $90. This year the cost does include the basketball shorts or the cheer mock turtleneck for Cheer. They will have one hour of practices a week and on Saturdays, they will have a game for one hour beginning in January. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. They will learn great new skills from encouraging coaches. Registration begins October 1st online. Each child needs to attend one evaluation session. Our ﬁrst Evaluations will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, November 2nd, 3rd & 5th, between 6 and 7:30 PM and on Saturday, November 7th between 9:30 AM-12 Noon. We will kick off the season with a Skills Clinic on Saturday, December 5th and practices will begin the next week starting December 7th. You can register on line at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports (click under Register Now). For more information, contact Linda Newhouse at rec@bcstaff.org. Bear Creek Baptist Church at 5901 N. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-859-9900.

CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information www. cy-fairsports.org.

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golﬁng skills. For more information, contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@ houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@entouch.net.

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18081 West Road, 281-859-4141, cornerstoneumc.org Cornerstone United Methodist Church is located at 18081 West Rd., Houston, 77095. You’ll ﬁnd us behind CVS and ASI Gymnastics! Questions? Contact Erica Knight at family@cornerstoneumc.org or call the church ofﬁce at 281-859-4141.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE CLUB FOF, a Before & After School Program, is a ministry of Church and Preschool providing before/after school care for ages K-6th grade. CFISD bus service to those in the Holmsley Elementary School attendance zone. Hours available are 6:30 AM to bus pick up time and again from bus drop off to 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, After-School Children recite the Lord’s Prayer and ask God’s blessings before their afternoon snack provided by Club FOF. For those who wish to do their homework after school, study time is provided in the homework room. Children also have outdoor play in our spacious playground, as well as indoor activities in our full sized gym. Secured clock in/out system for safety.

BLESSING OF THE PETS, OCTOBER 12TH at 4 PM People are invited to bring their pets (ﬁsh, snakes, cats, dogs, hamsters, etc.) to receive a special blessing. We will gather in front of the worship center building and following a brief liturgy, Dr. Dave Meadows will bless each animal and their owner. If for some reason you are unable to bring your pet (the pet isn’t people or animal friendly, is easily frightened or not well), then simply bring a photo. Dogs should be on leashes. Cats and other pets should be in appropriate carriers. Please make sure your dog or cat has on a collar with a current ID.

The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas 77095. For more information, please call the church ofﬁce at 281-855-2950. You may also visit our website at www.tfof.org.

FREE FAMILY EVENT Cornerstone United Methodist Church invites our community friends and neighbors to join us for FREE FAMILY FUN on Saturday, October 24th from 5:30 PM to 7 PM for our Fall Family Celebration! Activities include games, trackless train rides, costume contests, CANDY, CANDY, CANDY and more!!! Wear your family-friendly costume and come trick or treating! We will be collecting non-perishable food items to beneﬁt the Mission of Yahweh. If you are able, please bring a canned vegetable or box of mashed potatoes.

The women’s group will be viewing The Best Yes, by best-selling author and speaker, Lysa Terkeurst, of Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family and still find a little time for yourself, then this is the study for you. In this six-session video-based study, Lysa uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight and “been there” humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day.

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Bible study using the book Becoming Myselfby author Stasi Eldredge. This bible study invites women into a journey to fully embrace God’s vision of who they are becoming. 7-9 PM. Second Thursdays in the library. Led by Pat Villarreal. BIBLE STUDY: Revelation Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. Doug Krengel, the Senior Pastor, leads this study. All are invited. THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join in studying the book of Proverbs every Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday at 10 AM in the Library. Materials Provided. Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah were written to call God’s people to repent of their sins, to exercise justice among the oppressed and to look to the Messiah. In this study you will see how these prophets proclaim both Law and Gospel; apply their teachings to your own life and the life of the Church; rejoice in the hope of Christ’s second coming on the Last Day.

TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and phone number.

Senior Church Groups COPPERFIELD CHURCH SENIOR ADULTS

GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For more info., www. copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273. WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Come join our group! We are an active, fun-loving bunch. Once you come for a visit and get to know us, you’ll want to be a part of our Senior Adult Group. You do not have to be a member of Copperfield Church to be a part of our Senior Adult Group.

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provides free time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch and more. Caregivers are also welcome to stay and join the fun. For more information or to register, please call the church ofﬁce at 281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.

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Epiphany Bingo has been conducting bingo games on the west side since February 14, 1986. Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have a jackpot game of $750. Maximum prize giveaways of $2,500, allowed by law, are given away every Bingo Night! They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Proﬁts are used for charitable outreach programs, building expansion, and payment towards debt. Epiphany Catholic Church conducts its bingo games at the Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls every Friday night. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more information, call the bingo hall number 281-578-3905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the Community Center number, 281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring your friends and neighbors, win some money and make some new friends.

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At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given away every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings, along with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is maintained by the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food and snacks with soft drinks. All proﬁts will beneﬁt community outreach and Religious Education programs, to better serve the community. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. Please call for more details to 281-391-4758. Please come play and win. We can accommodate large groups such as social and family groups.

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CONCORD BRIDGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 3, 2015 The last garage sale for 2015 will be on Saturday, October 3rd.

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The fall Middlegate Village Garage Sale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 7 AM to 3 PM. The rain date is scheduled for the following Saturday but only if there is heavy rain. The decision to reschedule will be made at the sole discretion of the MGV Board and posted at website (www.middlegatevillage.org) on the morning of the sale. Signs will be posted around the community one week prior to the event.

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Saturday October 17th, 7 AM-2 PM Located north of Clay Road around a quarter mile, at Lakes of Pine Forest Drive and Windsong Trail.

WHEATSTONE VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th. The residents of Coppercreek I, Coppercreek II, Cloverfield and Copperstone are having a garage sale from the hours of 8 AM until 1 PM. Wheatstone is located on Longenbaugh between Highway 6 and Barker Cypress. Last year over 40 homes participated.

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November 9, 2015, 8 AM-2 PM • Willow Fork Country Club This November honor our service personnel who have fought to preserve our freedom by participating, sponsoring or donating to our 6th Annual Swing for SIRE Golf Tournament benefiting our veterans program and honoring those who have given so much for us. Since 1983 SIRE has been providing therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities. SIRE has also had veterans participate in our Horses for Armed Forces program since 2008. With your help we can expand SIRE’s veteran program Horses for Armed Forces we can improve the lives of active, separated and retired service members and their families. And continue our mission to improve the quality of life for people with special needs through therapeutic horsemanship activities, therapies and educational outreach. For more information, visit our website at www.SaddleUpSIRE.org. For tickets visit, http://events.constantcontact. com/register/event?llr=nsbpdebab&oeidk=a07eb6lq5me469c691e.

Fundraisers CALLIN’ ALL COOKERS FOR THIS KETTLE BBQ COMPETITION

Kookin for Kids is enrolling grill cooking teams. Your only qualification is to be a happy griller for this open style competition! Contest entry fee of $100 will be donated in its entirety to the Children’s Miracle Network. You will be provided with a grill that you may purchase at the end of the competition at a drastically reduced price. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and “Peoples Choice.” Interested in having fun and raising funds for kids? Sign up today! Not great at cooking? Be a part of the crowd to taste and vote for your favorite griller for only $5 (donated to CMN). Come on out and taste some great food! Live music by the Righteous Cause Band. Local celebrity judges include DJ Jennifer Tyler of the Eagle 106.9 Houston’s Classic Rock, Larry Dierker former Houston Astros Pitcher and Manager, Bill Brown Houston Astros Broadcaster, Eddie Jackson former NFL player and Trent Brooks of Brooks Place. Location: Langham Creek ACE Hardware, 18020 FM 529, Cypress, Texas 77433 (FM 529 @ Barker Cypress in the Kroger Shopping Center) 281-8556801, www.LanghamCreekAce.com. Grab your friends and Sign up Today! You will not want to miss out this great event!

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Monday, October 26, 2015 Held at Blackhorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress, Texas 77433. We need foursomes and corporate sponsors. All proceeds benefit Cy-Hope! Visit http://cy-hope.org/events for more information and for registration forms.

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The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will hold its 18th Annual Salute to the Stars Gala on October 15, 2015. Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital has been underwriting Salute to the Stars since 2013. Sponsors include Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union, IBI Group, Community Impact Newspaper, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc, Prairie View A&M University, Station & Ayers Insurance Services and Consulting, L.L.C. and Stone Gate Home Owners Association. Salute to the Stars has raised more than $2 million for innovative staff development programs for district teachers and instructional leaders and scholarships for graduating seniors in the Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. (CFISD). The Salute to the Stars gala honors CFISD “Spotlight Teachers” who are chosen by campus principals for their outstanding dedication in providing valuable instruction to students. Sponsorships are still available for Salute to the Stars, for more information please contact marie@thecfef.org.

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SADDLE UP FOR SIRE RIDE-A-THON

October 17, 2015, 10 AM-4 PM 7il Ranch, 5389 Mill Creek Road, Cat Spring, Tx 78933 The Saddle Up for SIRE Ride-a-thon has been SIRE’s premier fall fundraiser for 22 years. At the event you can expect to experience live music, barbecue cooked on-site and a fun family carnival. SIRE riders ride right alongside community trail riders from all over the region, experiencing a true Texas traditional sport. Bring your own horse to ride or simply enjoy the music, family activities and barbecue. This special event provides funding for the nearly 300 special needs clients that ride with us on a weekly basis as well as the military veterans and their families who attend our family days. Many of our collaborating partners benefit from the funds raised at Saddle Up for SIRE Ride-a-thon including Avondale House, Houston ISD, the Wounded Warrior Project and the Richmond State Supported Living Center. For more information, visit our website at www.SaddleUpSIRE.org. For tickets visit, http://events.constantcontact.com/register/ event?llr=nsbpdebab&oeidk=a07eb6mogrt073f8a66.

CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN SIXTH BIENNIAL HIGH HEELS & HIGH TEA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD

Cy-Fair Republican Women meeting in October will be our fundraiser to support local candidates and the CFRW Scholarship Fund for 2016. This will replace our second Tuesday meeting for this month. HHHT will be at Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road, Houston, TX 77090. The event will feature a Luncheon with elected officials and candidates, Fashion Show, Live and Silent Auctions, Vendor Showcase and more. Tickets are available from any CFRW member and Event Coordinator Edith Gibson (egib@sbcglobal.net). Ticket price is $75. For more info, check www.cfrw.net by 10/13/15.

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CYPRESS CREEK LAKES ZOMBIE STOMP

Join us for Cypress Creek Lakes/Mischer Development’s family-friendly 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2015, from 8-11 AM. Last year’s Zombie Stomp raised $15,000 for Cy-Hope! Visit www.active.com/cypress-tx/running/distancerunning-races/cypress-creek-lakes-zombie-stomp-2015?int= to register.

SHIELD BEARER 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HOPE

The Shield Bearer 10th Anniversary Celebration of Hope will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6 PM-8:30 PM at Christ the Redeemer Life Center on 11507 Huffmeister Rd in Houston, TX. Join us as we honor our partners and supporters, celebrate the hope and healing experienced by over 15,000 last year and unveil our plan to reach more hurting hearts. Sponsorship, auction and ticket information available at shieldbearer.org/hope. Shield Bearer, a 501c3 nonprofit charity provides counseling services to human traffic survivors, crime victims, military personnel and veterans and their families and is a lead agency in the movement for healthy marriages, families and communities, provides counseling, education and prevention programs to thousands in our community each year including human trafficking survivors, homeless women and children, victims of horrific crime and abuse and veterans and their families. Find out more at shieldbearer.org or 281-894-7222. Registration Fees: Register now until October 31st: $30 (t-shirt included) October 31st - November 14th: $35 (t-shirt not guaranteed) November 14th - Day of event: $40 (no t-shirt) * Family Registration Discount available through November 14th Thursday, November 19th - packet pick up 4 PM-7:30 PM at Spillane Middle School, located at 13403 Spillane Woods Blvd., Cypress, Texas 77429 (at the corner of Skinner and Jarvis Roads).

The Rotary Club of Cypress-Fairbanks is hosting its annual Fundraiser October 24, 2015. Proceeds from this annual event go towards providing financial support to several area organizations which include, but not limited to: Cy-Fair Educational Foundation; Cypress Assistance Ministries; Reach Unlimited; Salvation Army (NW Houston); Youth Programs in Cy- Fair Schools and Shield Bearer Counseling Centers.

To register or donate, visit the Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy Parade website at: https://thedriven.net/cypress5k.

The event is a Dinner (Carl’s BBQ) and Dance (DJ) and includes a Raffle and a Silent Auction. Saturday, October 24, 2015, 6 PM-10 PM, SPJST Lodge #196; 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, TX. Tickets: $75 admits 2. For more information, visit the website http://portal.clubrunner.ca/3924.

Saturday, November 21st, 9 AM start (staggered) at Spillane Middle School. Event includes a 5K run and walk. Strollers & dogs are welcome. Registration begins at 7 AM the day of event if not already registered. Cash or check only on the day of registration.

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On Sunday, October 25th, beginning at 8:30 AM, St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will be hosting a Blood Drive with a mobile unit set up in their parking lot. Registration and donor forms will be available in the Parish Hall. To donate, you must be at least 17 years of age, at least 110 lbs. and in good general health. Remember, it takes about 15 minutes and one pint of blood to save three lives. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). Visit us at www.stcuthbert.org.

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“What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2015-2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of allencompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The ﬁrst half of the season as follows: October 16-November 8, 2015: “Into the Woods” The fairy tale classics of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood are weaved into an original, charming, musical tale of a couple’s journey to break a wicked witch’s curse. Will the baker and his wife be able to break the witch’s spell? November 27-December 20, 2015: “It’s a Wonderful Life” George Bailey spends his life giving up big dreams on behalf of his community. Overwhelmed by family obligations, George uncovers an opportunity to save his town but a mistake ﬁnds himself in a disparaging situation. George’s guardian angel, Clarence, who hasn’t earned his wings, takes George on a journey to discover his “wonderful life.” All performances are on the HFAC Garza Mainstage, recently named “Houston’s Best Gem of a Theatre” by the Houston Press, except for Peter Pan, which will be performed at the Berry Center.

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All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 Mac Wellman’s Dracula: By Mac Wellman, Directed by Jennifer Decker. October 15th-17th, 22nd-24th and 29th- 31st at 8 PM. Special matinee October 25th at 3 PM and Pay-What-You-Can night on October 26th at 8 PM. Mac Wellman’s bizarre and offbeat version of DRACULA completely revamps Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Campy and fun, it is the story of two sexually repressed women who ﬁnd freedom and passion in the vampiric world in the late days of Victorian London. The show was one of Mildred’s Umbrella’s earliest productions and was originally staged by the company in 2004. MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, mildredsumbrella.coM or 832-463-0409.

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CERT - COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING

Are You Prepared? This free emergency response training will again be offered at the Cy-Fair VFD Station 98 located at 11631 Yearling Drive (off West Rd), Houston, Texas, 77065, starting on Tuesday, September 17 through November 3, 2015. It is a weekly course, every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. There is NO cost to you! A training manual and starter backpack of supplies is also provided. At completion you will receive an ID badge and certificate. Classes will cover: • Disaster Preparedness • Small Fire Suppression • Basic First Aid and Triage • Light Search and Rescue • Disaster Psychology • Terrorism Awareness and a final class ending in a Disaster Simulation Drill CERT training is designed to prepare you to help yourself, your family and your neighbors in the event of an emergency or disaster. For more information, see www.harriscountycitizencorps.com. To sign up for class go to www.cyfaircert.org and click on Training. For questions, email training@ cyfaircert.org. Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared!

WEST HOUSTON COMEDY CLUB NIGHT

Under the heading “It just gets funnier ever year,” please plan to join friends and neighbors for Congregation Or Ami’s 5th annual comedy night, Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 8:15 PM at Congregation Or Ami, 4334 Wilcrest, Houston 77082. Nationally renowned comedian, Dave Goldstein, will headline a real comedy club performance. For only $36 per person advance purchase or $50 at the door, enjoy great comedy, in an authentic comedy club environment, along with snacks, wine, beer and other (soft) beverages. For tickets and additional information, call 713-334-4300 or email: houstonorami@gmail. com or visit website www.oramihouston.org.

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Field, make a splash in the Jester’s Courtyard and head to the Dungeon for a special Glow Party! At every station the children will receive prizes, candy and more! Children are welcome to dress in their favorite costumes and join in our fun as we learn that Jesus is ALWAYS with us! This is a FREE family event for all children through 6th grade! We look forward to seeing you! Epiphany Lutheran Church, 14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041 (at the corner of Jackrabbit and West Roads). For more information, contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministry 713-896-1773 or bhixon@elcsh.org.

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Commissioner Steve Radack, Harris County Precinct Three The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center is located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, 77084; one block south of the intersection of HWY. 6 and Clay Road. All classes/programs are FREE for Harris County residents aged 55+. Must register in person with photo ID in order to participate in the program and attend all future classes. You may register Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 3 PM. If you have questions or need directions please call us at 713-274-3250. Volunteer Opportunities are available; please call to speak to us about teaching your own cooking, language or other class.

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healthcare dollars, detect fraud and abuse and report suspicious behavior, 11 AM-12 PM • October 8th, Migrating to Windows 10. Windows 8 is being phased out. Learn how to reserve your free copy. This class will help you understand the new terminology and components of the operating system, 1-3 PM • October 8th, America’s Greatest Comedians Laughter Series Presents Burns and Allen! Join motivational speaker, author and entertainer, Robert Landau, as he highlights amazing life stories of comedians from America’s golden age of comedy, 1-2 PM • October 9th, Classic Cinema Presents 1936s romantic, musical comedy “Swing Time” with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Please bring snacks or lunch for intermission, 11:30 AM • October 12th, Medical Information with Medline Plus. This hands-on computer class will teach you to find trustworthy information on diseases and conditions, their symptoms and treatments, prescription drugs, interactions and side effects. View free tutorials that let you know what to expect when you are diagnosed, recent medical news, free medical dictionary and information on clinical trials,10-11 AM • October 12th, Harvest Preservation - You had a great harvest of vegetables, fruits and herbs. What do you do with the surplus? A Harris County Master Gardener, will conduct a hands-on demonstration of canning, 1-2 PM • October 13th, Seven Jewels of Aging by physician from UTHealth Consortium on Aging. Find out what the 7 important contributors are for successful aging! 11 AM-12 PM • October 14th, “Executive Function and Capacity” presented by UTHealth Physicians Consortium on Aging, discusses the implications that memory, attention, language, awareness and other cognitive functions have on a person’s ability to be safe and independent, 11 AM-12 PM • October 15th, “Inherited IRA.” Are you retired or about to retire with IRAs, 401(K) or other retirement accounts and want to help preserve your “Nest Egg” from being taxed up to 70% or more? Find out what your advisor or IRA custodian may have never told you or they may not even know about these new tax laws, 10-11 AM • October 15th, Elder Law Attorney presents “Taking Action! Preparing for the Future.” Comprehensive legal advice on Elder Law, Medicaid and Special Needs Planning, Veteran’s Benefits and other legal issues confronting seniors and persons with disabilities, 1-2 PM • October 16th, American Sign Language Program at Glazier. Day One of Six Day Series. Space Limited, must attend all six classes, 11 AM-12 PM • October 19th, Part Two - Methodist Hospital presents “Don’t Let Heart Failure Manage You: Information is the Key.” This seminar will empower men and women living with heart failure to take control of the management of their disease. Methodist educates patients to problem solve, recognize signs and symptoms of a heart failure flare up and live a healthy lifestyle; 11 AM-12 PM • October 20th, Learn to Sprout at Home. Sample fresh sprouts and sprout recipes. Sprouts are much more nutritious than the dormant seed or bean from which they spring from. Learn to make rich, nutritious, easy homemade almond milk as well with this nutrition expert; 10:30 AM-12PM • October 20th, County Attorney Vince Ryan will present “Introducing the County Attorney’s Office.” Please come out and meet the official head of the County Attorney’s Office at Glazier! 1-2 PM • October 21st, Halloween Cooking with Judy in Glazier’s Kitchen. Please reserve your seat, this class has limited seating, 1-2:30 PM • October 22nd, Digital Camera Class, Learn How to Use Your Digital Camera and Settings for Superior Performance Pictures. Bring Your Camera Charged. Space Limited. Must Reserve Seat in Advance, 10 AM-12 PM or 1-3 PM • October 22nd, Casserole Recipe Exchange. Please bring a casserole to participate. Bring enough to share and copies of your recipe for other participants. Dessert will be provided! Each month a new theme will be voted on, 12-1 PM • October 22nd, Eating Right for Your Blood Type; Naturopathic Holistic Health Practitioner will discuss Peter d’Adamo’s book “Eat Right for Your Blood Type.” Charts will be distributed regarding food to eat/not eat according to your blood type, 1-3 PM • October 23rd, The Clutter Fairy - Join Houston’s most popular professional organizer! “Clutter steals time, energy, material resources and attention away from the things that are important to you. Achieving clarity in your physical surroundings and clearing away clutter creates mental clarity,” 1-2 PM

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A 1-hour yoga class suitable for all levels of experience is being offered at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. The class is taught by Shamron Johnson, a professional yoga instructor from Suntouch Yoga in Houston. The class will be held outdoors if the weather permits or if not, it will be inside the beautiful log cabin. Bring your own yoga mat, water and sunscreen if needed. Please donate $10 per class by cash or check to the nonprofit Houston Audubon Society to benefit bird conservation. Parking available at 440 Wilchester or in the Memorial Drive Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial (enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed down the path to the log cabin). For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org.

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Conducted Nationwide, this VFW sponsored youth essay competition gives 6th, 7th and 8th graders an opportunity to write 300-400 word essays expressing their views on democracy with the prospect of awards for future educational endeavors. We invite you to join the more than 120,000 students who participated last year in this contest. You may access specific instructions by going to the VFW Website: VFW.ORG, choosing programs, then scholarships, then Patriot’s Pen. The 2015 theme is “What Freedom Means to Me.” Entries must be submitted no later than midnight Nov. 1, 2015. Deliver to VFW #8905, 21902 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX, 77429 (next to Carl’s BBQ) or mail to: VFW #8905, POB 2, Cypress, TX, 77410-0002.

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October 2015 Houston Area Events CY-FAIR ISD COLLEGE NIGHT - OCTOBER 7th More than 200 colleges, universities, technical and specialty schools will be represented at the event, which is open to all eleventh and twelfth grade Cy-Fair ISD students and parents. Students may register online at www. gotocollegefairs.com. All students must have a ticket to enter the Berry Center. Tickets will be distributed by high school counselors prior to Oct. 7. Large group presentations will be held throughout the evening for financial aid (in English and Spanish), Texas A&M University, University of Texas, University of Houston, Rice University and Lone Star College. 5 PM - 8 PM.

plus no extra charge for the concerts makes the Katy Rice Harvest Festival the perfect family outing! The Church of Christ at 5th Street and East Avenue has also graciously offered our Festival guests the opportunity to park in the Church parking lot. Please do not park in the Church parking lot before 11:30 AM on Sunday. Admission Tickets for adults are $8, children 10 and under are free. Seniors, Military, Law Enforcement and EMS personnel with proper identification are admitted free. Please note tickets may be purchased through October 8, 2015, over the phone or online with a credit card. Tickets may be picked up at the Chamber office September 28th- October 7th or they will be available at Gate 2 October 11th-12th. No credit cards accepted at the Festival. For additional information, call 281-391-5289 or email info@ katychamber.com.

FIRE FEST 2015 - OCTOBER 15th Join the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, their friends, and families for a great time with vehicle extrication, rescue, and fire extinguishment demonstrations. There will be interactive activities for little ones with Sparky the Robot Fire Truck, cool close ups of the Memorial Hermann LifeFlight helicopter. Located at Cy-Fair VFD, Station 11, 18134 West Rd. 10 AM - 2 PM. Visit cyfairfirefest.org.

TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 10th - NOVEMBER 29th The Texas Renaissance is the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance themed park. Each year, over 500,000 guests pass through the Festival’s gates and enter the magic of New Market Village, an authentically recreated 55 acres 16th century English township located 50 miles northwest of Houston, Texas. The Texas Renaissance Festival presents an enchanted world full of Kings and Queens, Lords and Ladies, Knights, Nobles, Fairies, Elves, Pirates, Barbarians and other fanciful interactive characters. Guests will be entertained by a marvelous assortment of unique performers: musicians, magicians, acrobats, jugglers and dancers with over 200 daily performances on over 20 stages throughout the village. In addition, there are over 400 shoppe’s featuring some of the finest works of artists, artisans, weaving, pottery making, blacksmithing and more. Finally, there are foods and drinks from all over the world to please every palate and quench every thirst. For more information, you can call 800-458-3435, email info@texrenfest.com or visit website at www.texrenfest.com.

35th ANNUAL KATY RICE HARVEST FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 10th-11th The annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival is two big days of excitement and family fun with two stages of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths and more. Free Parking and Shuttle service to and from Katy Mills,

BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN - OCTOBER 10th- 11th The Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2015 will take place from 10 AM to 6 PM on October 10th-11th, welcoming more than 300 artists to one of the nation’s top ten annual outdoor fine art events. Following record-breaking

FESTA ITALIANA – OCTOBER 8th - OCTOBER 11th The Houston’s Annual Italian Festival, held on the campus of St. Thomas University features authentic Italian food, wine, music, dancing, arts and crafts and entertainment for all ages. Visitors may park in the Moran Center Parking Garage for $5 per day. Additional surface lots and public street parking also available. For more information, call 713-524-4222, email info@ houstonitalianfestival.com or visit website at www.houstonitalianfestival.com.

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success at the spring festival in Memorial Park, the fall festival is shaping up to be another one for the books, attracting artists from across the nation, with artwork in 19 disciplines. The outdoor event brings out more than 20,000 people into the heart of Downtown Houston offering visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, fun, food and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. CAR & CYCLE SHOW - OCTOBER 17th Join JVBC for a day of hot cars and awesome rides. There is $20 entry fee. They have awards, free food and music. Come out and enjoy the weather and show off your ride, no matter what condition it’s in! Located at Jersey Village Baptist Church, 16518 Jersey Dr. 9 AM - 1 PM. For questions contact John Plummer at 713-542-5632. WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW - OCTOBER 17th- 18th The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Breitling Jet Team headline this year’s Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 31st Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17th -18th, at Ellington Airport. The Thunderbirds, performing as a team of six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, return to Houston following their last Wings Over Houston performance in 2010. The Breitling Jet Team from Europe, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team that performs in seven L-39C Albatros jet aircraft, will end their first U.S. tour with this first-time performance at Wings Over Houston. Other highlights of the show include static displays of vintage and modern military aircraft as well as numerous exhibits and activities including: Heroes & Legends Tent featuring distinguished veterans signing autographs and memorabilia, NASA Driven to Explore Exhibit, Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Hangar 57, Experimental Aircraft Association, National USA Forces Museum, The 6th Cavalry Historical Association, Kid’s Carnival, motion simulator rides and more. Visit the airshow’s website, www.wingsoverhouston. com, for show updates and to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 888-4-FLYSHOW. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on show days, but premium reserved seats sell out early.

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18th ANNUAL GALVESTON ARTOBERFEST – OCTOBER 17th – 18th The Annual ARToberFEST brings historic downtown Galveston alive in vivid color. Considered the Island’s premier art event, ARToberFEST is held in the heart of Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts District, on Postofﬁce Street between 21st and 23rd Streets, on Saturday, October 17th from 10 AM - 6 PM and Sunday, October 18th from 10 AM - 5 PM. Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, ARToberFEST is a juried Fine Arts Festival showcasing work from over 125 artists from throughout the United States. Jurors for the festival were represented by several local artists, art festival organizers and The Galveston Arts Center. ARToberFEST admission is $5 per person, free for children 12 and under. A portion of admissions will beneﬁt the Educational Programs of The Grand 1894 Opera House. For additional information about ARToberFEST, contact festival coordinator Sarah Piel at 409.770.5066, 800.821.1894 or via email at spiel@thegrand.com.

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HOWL-O-WEEN FEST - OCTOBER 24th Pooches and people alike are sure to have a dog-gone good time. The event will feature crowd-and-canine approved performances, a haute-dog fashion show and costume contest, on-site pet adoptions, trick-or-treating, and a whole pack of local food trucks. Located in the Bridgeland Community, 16902 Bridgeland Landing. 10 AM - 4 PM. Visit bridgeland.com. TEXIAN MARKET DAYS - OCTOBER 24th Light the ﬁre and sound the cannons! The 32nd annual Texian Market Days festival is set for Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas. Discover more than 150 years of Texas history with hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, music and entertainment, historic home tours, cowboys, food, artisan vendors and more! Tickets for adults $15, Seniors $13, Children ages 5-15 $10 and children under 4 are FREE! If you have a question please call 281-343-0218, email info@georgeranch.org or visit website at www.texianmarketdays.com.

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ANNUAL 2015 RACE FOR THE CURE – OCTOBER 31st On Saturday, October 31st the organization will host the city’s largest footrace and fundraising event of the year. The 25th annual Susan G. Komen Houston Race For The Cure® will take place at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This year’s Race has the potential to be bigger and better than ever, celebrating all that Komen Houston, alongside its funded partners and the medical and research community, has accomplished in the last 25 years, from vital medical advancements and breakthroughs to raising awareness and much needed funds with the ultimate goal of ending breast cancer forever. You can register to run or walk a 5K with your family and friends, start a team, fundraise, or even become a sponsor of the Race. The Race is for people of all ages and fitness levels so join us for a day of celebration while we Race for IMPACT, Race for BREAKTHROUGHS and Race for FUTURES! If you would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, get information about the Komen Houston Race for the Cure® and other events, visit www.komen-houston.org or call 713-783-9188. INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES BARBECUE COOK-OFF - NOVEMBER 7th Enjoy some of the best barbecue in the state of Texas and support the Inspiring Possibilities organization, which provides martial arts classes to athletes with special needs. There will also be a board-breaking and martial arts performance. Located at Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Rd. 10 AM - 5 PM. Visit tradersvillage.com. FARMERS MARKET AT BRIDGELAND - NOVEMBER 8th Bridgeland volunteers that are dedicated to bringing fresh, homegrown food to Cypress residents. The market’s mission is to support and promote local food providers, while also offering educational events that enlighten consumers on the value of shopping locally. Located in the Bridgeland Community, 16902 Bridgeland Landing. 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Visit farmersmarketatbridgeland.org.

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ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS BOOK CLUBS

10/1: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 118 - The Promise by Ann Weisgarber (part of Gulf Coast Reads).

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10/22: Books without Borders - 1 PM, LRNC 215 - Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble by Marilyn Johnson. Facilitator: Robert O’Brien, Professor of History. 10/28: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131 - “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night. . .” Read any gothic mystery.

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eBook/eReader Workshops eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at Lonestar.edu/ library/15938. ESL Talk Time • Talk Time (practice conversation) Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1 pm Wednesdays: Level 2: 9 AM-11 AM, Level 1: 11 AM-12:30 PM (Civics) Thursdays: Level 1: 9:30 AM-11 AM, Level 2: 11 AM-12:30 PM eTools: Apps, Software & Websites Check out some of our favorite electronic resources for your smart phone, tablet and computer, LoneStar.edu/library/16080. Job & Career Workshops 10/1: Interview Skills - 8:30 AM-9:30 AM, LRNC 131 10/12: Do What You Are: Personality Assessment - 3:30-4:30 PM, LRNC 131 10/19: Resumes - 3-5 PM, LRNC 105 10/28: Resumes - 3:30-4:30 PM, LRNC 131 11/5: Resumes - 3-5 PM, LRNC 105

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Volunteer Opportunities TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-proﬁt organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or visit us at www.twrc-houston.org.

CYPRESS ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

When you volunteer you are giving to your community, but did you realize volunteering also beneﬁts you as an individual? CAM volunteers often let us know the fun they are having, the friends they have made and the fulﬁllment they receive from helping others. The services provided at CAM, are made possible by many dedicated volunteers. If you enjoy working with the public, decorating or merchandising, then serving in CAM’s resale shop, Angels’ Attic, is the place for you. Our busy community donation area, the Cellar, is looking for people willing to serve by processing donations and restocking Angels’ Attic. Please plan to

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attend a volunteer tour and orientation by calling Tara Rauch 281-955-7683 or email at tarar@cypressassistance.org. For a description of the services provided at Cypress Assistance Ministries, Food Pantry requests and a detailed description of volunteer opportunities, please see our web site, www.cypressassistance.org.

HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS

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Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice, they are a vital part of the hospice team. What volunteers can do to show that they care is everything from providing caregiver relief, being the friendly visitor with the smile, holding someone’s hand, providing that extra loving care and being a good listener. Volunteering can include music or pet therapy and much much more.

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STANDUP FOR KIDS

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to ﬁnd, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S. StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids please contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help visit our website at www.standupforkids.org.

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Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United States. After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to schools, opening student minds to their true potential. Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals, community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school learning and young people’s future success in their work world and real lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics of free enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement volunteers inspire young people to succeed and volunteers can see the difference they are making right away from the students excitement and understanding of the concepts. It is the only organization that makes it simple for volunteers to experience the immediate benefits of their involvement and the impact of success on the young people in the community. Junior Achievement is always recruiting new volunteers, for only with the support of schools, parents and community is it possible to bring these extraordinary programs to the students. Contact the Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-4500, to find out about opportunities near you. With trainings for the fall semester beginning as early as September, start making a difference today. Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas 2115 E Governors Circle, Houston TX 77092 713 682 4500 • www.jahouston.org

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October 2015

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Easton Commons Animal Hospital

West Rd Hwy 6

Easton Commons Dr

N KROGER CENTER

Easton Commons Animal Hospital

15030 West Rd.

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