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NEWS! HUNTERS PARK 2012 MEETING SCHEDULE March 8, 2012, 6:30 PM April 12, 2012, 6:30 PM May 10, 2012, 6:30 PM June 14, 2012, 6:30 PM July 12, 2012, 6:30 PM August 9, 2012, 6:30 PM September 13, 2012, 6:30 PM October 11, 2012, 6:30 PM November 8, 2012, 6:30 PM December 13, 2012, 6:30 PM

HPCA BOARD ELECTIONS Congratulations to Gayle Minto and Shelly Schmitz for their reelection to serve on our Board.

H.P.C.A. OFFICE 4503 A Hickory downs Houston, TX 77084 281-463-1216

RESIDENT OFFICE HOURS

The office is open to residents Mon.-Fri. 9AM to 4 PM

www.BearCreekNetwork.org PCT. 5 CONSTABLES 281-463-6666

KEEP BEAR CREEK BEAUTIFUL! Homeowners and residents, please store your polycarts, recycle bins and all other items out of public view. Trash should be put out the night before or day of pickup and polycarts should be promptly removed same day as pickup. Let’s keep our neighborhood beautiful!

HPCA Meeting Opportunities Residents have an opportunity to gather monthly with the Board at our Community Center. This gives HPCA members a chance to visit, meet neighbors and voice concerns.

The Board meets each month (12 times per year) to conduct normal business. You can always request to be on the agenda or have a special meeting. Please refer to the above noted schedule for residents meeting dates and times.

Call HPCA office for details or questions.

TIME TO GET YOUR NEW 2012 POOL CARDS!...see page 2 HPCA INFORMATION Please be advised that any architectural control requests, i.e., paint colors, roofs, structures, etc., must go through the HPCA Office. Decisions are usually made within 10 business days.

Office service hours for residents are M-F, 8 AM to 4 PM and we can usually answer your questions or concerns immediately. If you call during non-office hours, leave a message and your call will be returned during business hours.

If you wish to have a Board Member call you, please contact the HPCA office with details.

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Sign up NOW for our website and be “in the know” with late-breaking news: www.bearcreeknetwork.org.

(All registrants must be residents or property owners in Bear Creek Village.

Accounts will be verified.)

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TIME TO GET YOUR NEW 2012 POOL CARDS! NEW 2012 ID cards will be required to access our pools and tennis courts. Please contact the office at 281-463-1216 for your new card. You can stop by the HPCA Office to pick up your card OR it can be mailed to your home. Names of immediate family members will need to be provided to the office in order to obtain your card.

We will also require an emergency contact number.

First card, no charge. Additional cards and replacement cards $5 each.

DON’T WAIT - ORDER CARDS NOW, BEFORE POOL SEASON OPENS! Last name: _________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Emergency phone: __________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ ***Names of ONLY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS living in house! *** (i.e.: Father, Mother, Son(s), Daughter(s) All others MUST pay guest fees upon entrance to the pool at a cost of $1 per guest, per day.

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Call HPCA Office at 281-463-1216 to REPORT lost or found pets or articles.

SIGN POSTINGS

DO NOT POST SIGNS OF ANY KIND ON COUNTY SIGNS OR EASEMENTS. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND YOU CAN BE FINED!

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

For extra security, our subdivision has a contract with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Department.

Notify the Constables immediately at 281-463-6666 if you see any suspicious persons, vehicles or activities. Please, if possible, obtain license plate numbers, color, make and model of vehicle. Description of person(s). Was suspicious person walking, riding a bike? - location - as much information as possible will be helpful!

Vacation Watch - This informs our Deputies that you are on vacation.

Please call the Constable’s Dept. at 281-463-6666 in the event you will be out of town to set up your vacation watch.

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BEAR CREEK SWIM TEAM 2012 SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

The 2012 swim season is just around the corner! Bear Creek Swim Team is a non-profit organization that exists to provide a competitive swimming program, which fosters teamwork, as well as individual achievement, good sportsmanship and a competitive spirit.

If you are 5 to 18 years of age as of May 31, 2012, you are eligible to swim on the team!

Early Registration will be held on Tuesday, March 27th at the Hunters Park Community Center and Saturday, March 31st at the Wightman pool (on the corner of Rippling Water and Boulder Oaks).

Early Registration Early Registration HPCA Community Center Wightman Pool March 27th (Tues.)

March 31st (Sat.) After 6:00 - 7:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM March 31st 1st swimmer in family $120 $120 $130 2nd swimmer in family $65 $65 $75 3rd swimmer in family $50 $50 $60 Each add’l swimmer in family $35 $35 $45 REGISTRATION FEE WAIVED FOR ALL SWIMMERS 15 to 18 YEARS OLD! ($25 Equipment Fee is Not Waived) Would you like to save some money on your registration? Ask how by providing a sponsor.

Share the joy, share the fun and share the summer with your neighbors and friends!

If you have any questions, please call: President Shawn VanKampen 281-345-6306 Team Representative John Sugg 281-345-2222 Secretary Josie Loy 713-444-7265

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HOW TO MAKE A DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATION COMPLAINT Any resident may file a complaint in either of two ways: 1. Simply make a phone call to the Hunter’s Park Community Association Office at 281-463-1216.

2. Fill out the complaint form below and drop it in the mail.

All complaints will be held strictly confidential.

REMEMBER: If we don’t know about a violation, we can’t correct it.

“COMPLAINT FORM” Violation (use your own words) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address of Violation _________________________________________________________ Frequency/Time of Violation _________________________________________________ Date of Complaint __________________________________________________________ Subdivision Area: A B C D E Your Name: ________________________________________________________________ (Optional) Your Address: ______________________________________________________________ Your Phone: ________________________________________________________________ (YOUR IDENTITY WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL) Thank you for helping us help you!!!

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Mail To: HUNTERS PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (DEED RESTRICTIONS COMMITTEE) 4503-A HICKORY DOWNS HOUSTON, TEXAS 77084

BEAR CREEK IS TOUGH ON DEED RESTRICTIONS Community Assistance, Precinct 4 COMMISSIONER JACK CAGLE For street repairs, manhole covers, tree limbs hanging over street, etc., contact Community Assistance at 281-353-8424

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BARKING DOGS If you have a problem with a neighbor’s dog constantly barking, you should first contact the pet owner and make them aware of the problem. In the event that doesn’t work, you should then contact the Constables at 281-463-6666 to file a complaint.

LOOSE OR LOST PETS & DOG BITES Contact Harris County Animal Control at 281-999-3191 or 3194.

LOST YOUR PET? Veterinary Public Health DIVISION

(Formerly called Harris County Animal Control) The Veterinary Public Health Division posts photos of all animals found on their website and updates it twice daily. If you have lost your pet, please check this website. www.countypets.com.

Veterinary Public Health DIVISION

Harris County Animal Control ordinance Residents of Harris County must be aware of the regulations adopted

by Commissioners Court to meet the standards of the “Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981.” This ordinance, enforced by Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) is designed to protect the health and welfare of Harris County residents.

• Requires the annual vaccination and registration of all dogs and cats four months of age and older.

Vaccinated within the last twelve months, or; Vaccinated within the last 36 months provided that the animal was vaccinated twice within 12 months and the last vaccination was with a licensed 3-year vaccine.

• Requires dogs and cats to be physically restrained at all times, without access to the sidewalks and streets.

• Sets a REGISTRATION FEE for all dogs and cats: Updated 8/2011 $15 LIFETIME: for neutered dogs and cats. Proof of neutering required. $15 LIFETIME; for dogs and cats belonging to persons 65 years of age or older.

•NOTE: All pets with lifetime registration must be vaccinated yearly against rabies. $75 Triennial License: for dogs and cats with qualifying vaccination status. Must provide proof of two rabies vaccinations within 12 months and the last vaccination must be with an licensed 3-year vaccine $25 ANNUAL: fee for all other dogs and cats. $5 REPLACEMENT fee for Harris County tag.

Sets an IMPOUNDMENT FEE plus a boarding fee to be charged for each animal picked up. Owner may also be issued a citation for allowing the animal to run loose.

OTHER • Impounded animals shall be kept three days to allow the owner time to redeem them.

• The occupant/head of household of any premises on which a dog or cat remains for a period of seven days is presumed to be the owner of that animal.

• All animals suspected of rabies, or animals that bite, scratch or otherwise attack any person shall be impounded at the discretion of the County Health Officer, for a period of ten days under veterinary observation.

• Violators of any provision of this order are guilty of a misdemeanor and are subject to a fine of up to $200 in a Justice of the Peace Court.

SOURCE Harris county Health Department, Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control), 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588, www.hcphes.org/vph.

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STREET LIGHTS OUT? Contact Centerpoint Energy at 713-207-2222. You will need to give the address where the pole is located and provide the stenciled number on the front of the pole. You may also report the outage on the website at: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage.

BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY Dog Owners

For safety and sanitary reasons, Dogs are not allowed in the fenced playground area at Bear Creek Elementary. Please report any violations to Katy ISD Police 281-237-4000.

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ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program (ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working with children who need extra help. The program provides developmental services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental milestones or who may have a disability.

Services are provided to children from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project TYKE develops a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential.

Anyone (parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to ECI Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. ECI services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!!

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MAYDE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBERS COMPETE FOR A POSITION IN THE TEXAS ALL STATE BAND AND ORCHESTRA Over 60,000 students began the All State process and these band members are among the top 1.5 % of high school student musicians. From Left to right: Victor Medina (1st year member Trumpet), Alex Van Dyke (1st year member Alto Saxophone), Gram Lee (3rd year member Tenor Trombone), Mark Jablinski (2nd year member Bassoon) and Camilo Sanchez (2nd year member Flute).

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.katyisd.org IMPORTANT DATES Spring Break – March 12th – 16th

9191 Barker Cypress Rd. CELEBRATING BRAZOS VALLEY SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION - KEEPING THE PROMISE Katy ISD Partners in Education, brings the community into the classroom through these and other programs: school-business partnerships, KEYS mentoring, sister schools, volunteers in public schools and junior achievement.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Texas Christian School 3 rd annual Creation Science Seminar Texas Christian School hosts its 3rd annual Creation Science Seminar on March 28th, 29th and 30th. Some of the top speakers in the nation answer questions on the origin of the universe and life on earth. The three day seminar is open to the public and is intended for high school, college and adult audiences.

The main focus of the seminar is to present evidence that supports creation and discuss the errors of the philosophy of evolution. The Elementary workshops teach children about dinosaurs and fossils through puppets and crafts. For more information on this unique opportunity call 281-550-6060, visit the website at www.TexasChristianSchool.org and purchase tickets at Eventbright.com.

These events usually sell out so purchase your tickets soon.

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Free Spring Business Success Seminars Series Set For Tuesdays The Business Success Seminars are back with a free spring series on a new day - Tuesdays. Topics are: “Intergenerational Marketing!”

March 6th; “Facebook Essentials for Business” March 20th (in the library computer lab), “Breakthrough Goal-Setting Strategies” March 27th and “QuickBooks for Small Business” April 3rd. Seminars are held Tuesdays from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM in library room 131 (unless otherwise noted) on the campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes. Sponsoring this series are the Small Business Development Center and the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/ library/business-seminars or call 281-290-3214 or 832-482-1057.

Save-the-date open house and scholarship notices Lone Star College-CyFair’s Open House, set 10 AM - 12:30 PM. March 31st, will feature an academic fair with representatives from the academic and workforce programs, presentations on admissions, advising, testing and financial aid, as well as free refreshments and campus tours. Check in at the College Center building at 9191 Barker Cypress. Go to LoneStar.edu/openhouse for information. Many scholarship opportunities with varying requirements and award amounts are available at LSC-CyFair. The scholarship application deadline for the fall semester is April 1st. Go to LoneStar.edu/scholarships-cyfair for information.

LSC-CyFair is “Empowering Women to be All We Can Be” in March Join Lone Star College-CyFair throughout March for activities such as a potluck, an internationally renowned speaker/author on the topic of verbal abuse, an expert on security and the prediction of violence, a self-defense crash course, speakers on health and wellness form wholistic and traditional perspectives, a panel discussion on breaking gender boundaries in the workforce, a film, a concert and more. The 2012 Women’s Month theme is “Empowering Women to be All We Can Be.” Among the sponsors are Windows on the World, Student Life, the Student Government Association, as well as the LSC-CyFair Branch Library and Friends of the Library. For detailed information, go online to LoneStar.edu/womensmonth-cyfair.

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Look What’s on Stage and in the Gallery In the Bosque Gallery, “Fotofest” featuring the art of former faculty member, Frank Codispoti, who was an avid amateur photographer, will be on display March 20th through April 5th with a closing reception at 4:30 PM April 5th. For gallery information, go to LoneStar. edu/bosquegallery. On stage, enjoy “jazzNCompany” featuring the college’s jazz and guitar ensembles March 28th and a heartbroken love story from Qing Dynasty of China with the music department’s “A Dream of Red Mansions” World Music Series event on March 31st. For event information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice.

Jump Start College Career - Learn How at Dual Credit Information Sessions High school juniors and seniors can earn high school and college credit NOW! The classes offered are transferable to most public universities and colleges. Tuition is free, though some fees do apply. LSC-CyFair is hosting information sessions for 10th - through 12th-graders and their parents April 4th and April 10th at LSC-CyFair.

For information, email cfcinfo@lonestar.edu or go to LoneStar.edu/dualcredit.

L.I.F.E. Lessons in March 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 include “Square Foot Gardening” March 7th; “Genealogy Virtual Vacation” March 21st and “eReader Rodeo and Roundup” March 28th.

There will be no workshop March 14th due to Spring Break Call the library at 281-290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information or go online to LoneStar.edu.

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BOY SCOUTS Boy Scout Troop 61 Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities.

Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer.

Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. Cell: 713-409-1934, mike.viator@comcast.net.

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 Attention home school families!!! Homeschool Pack 164 is a Christian Homeschool Cub Scout Pack chartered by West Houston Home Educators (www.whhe. org) that serves the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Our Pack promotes God, Country and service! We are a part of the Sam Houston Area Council (www. shac.org) and Texas Skies District (www.texasskiesdistrict.org).

If you have a boy entering 1st grade (age 6) through 5th grade (age 10), we invite you to please come join in the fun! Visit our website www.homeschoolpack.com for more information about our Pack registration and meeting times.

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GARAGE SALES Deerfield Village Neighborhood Garage Sale

Deerfield Village is located off Clay Road between Barker Cypress and Hwy. 6 (over 120 plus homes participating) Saturday, March 24th, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM (no rain date).

YORKTOWN COLONY GARAGE SALE Saturday, March 24, 2012 8 AM - 4 PM Off W. Little York between Hwy. 6 N and Eldridge

SUNDOWN GLEN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE There will be a Community Garage Sale on March 24, 2012 with a rain date of March 31, 2012. Signs will be posted at the entrances to the subdivision and individual signs at homes. Sundown Glen is located off North Fry Road and Saums.

Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) garage sale Katy Area Parents of Multiples (KAPOM) will be holding their next semi-annual garage sale on Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The sale will be located at The Church of Holy Apostles, 1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S. Katy, TX 77494. KAPOM’s consignment style sale will be selling gently used child related and household items. Lots of kids clothing, toys and equipment.

Contact kapom@kapom.org for more information.

We will also be hosting a breakfast bake sale so come hungry!

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND HUGE GARAGE SALE The Garage Sale will be on Saturday, March 31st, 8 AM - 1 PM, in the James E. Taylor HS Parking Lot, 20700 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy. There will be furniture, kitchenware, clothing, toys, sporting goods, tools and more! Sponsored by Boosters of the 300+ student JET Band. All proceeds benefit the band!

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Stone Gate & Canyon Lakes West Community Wide Garage Sale Saturday, April 14th from 7:00 AM - 12 NOON ****RAIN OR SHINE**** Maps are available while supplies last at the Gatehouses located at 11655 Canyon Green Dr, Houston TX 77095 or 8212 Canyon Lakes Manor Dr., Cypress, TX 77433

Bradford Colony Section 3 Garage Sale

This event will be held on Saturday, April 21st, from 8 AM to Noon (rain or shine). Signs will be posted along Huffmiester Road to direct potential buyers towards the sales. Bargain Shoppers will find treasures galore.

HUGE Aberdeen Green Neighborhood Garage Sale

Come shop for treasures at the Aberdeen Green Semi-annual Neighborhood Garage! The sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st from 7 am till 2 pm throughout the neighborhood. Aberdeen Green is located on Telge Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290.

Spring Craft Shows Shop Til you Drop at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender You are Welcome to “Shop Til you Drop” at the Spring Fling Vendor Blender on Saturday March 10, 2012 at Crosspoint Community Church, 700 S. Westgreen Blvd Katy, TX 77450. Explore over 50 vendors from 9 am to 4 pm to find great bargains on jewelry, bags, books, specialty gifts and much more. Find gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day. The first 200 customers will receive a FREE Swag bag with secret coupons and gifts from local vendors to use throughout the year. Contact member.thao@gmail.com or jlushbaugh@gmail. com for more details. Check us out on Facebook under Spring Fling Vendor Blender. Event sponsored by KAPOM.

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What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did they Dress? What skills did they need to survive? Where did the children go to school?

What kinds of animals did they own? These questions and many more will be answered for those who attend

The Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center will be transformed into scenes of the late 1800’s, as many demonstrations and activities of pioneer life are recreated.

Visitors will also be able to walk the nature trails, visit the duck pond, and see the displays and exhibits in the science and history classrooms. The Katy Folk Life Festival is a family fun event with interesting lessons in Texas History. Make plans to attend on Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Outdoor Learning Center is located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. Drive west on Interstate 10, take exit 740, turn North on FM 1463 and follow the signs to the Outdoor Learning Center. Admission is $1 per person.

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If you have any fabric (cotton is the best) or old sheets, let me know and I can come get it from you or you can drop it off at a school near you and I can collect it there. If you would like to volunteer at the folk life festival, please contact me at slbedwards@att.net.

Daylight Savings Time Begins...set your clocks ahead one hour on March 11th!

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NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club “Boots ‘N Whoops!” annual spring fundraiser

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is coming to Houston on April 21st and 22nd. Team Band of Bosoms, along with many other men and women, will go on a 39 mile journey helping to forever alter the lives of thousands affected by breast cancer worldwide. Together, we will unite with one purpose and one goal - to end this deadly disease. In the Months of March and April, Band of Bosoms will be holding multiple raffles and fundraisers in the Cypress/ Copperfield areas.

To join our team, support our cause or for a complete listing of all event dates and times, please visit us on the web at info. avonfoundation.org/goto/bandofbosoms, on Facebook ‘Band of Bosoms’ or email us at bandofbosoms@gmail.com.

Masquerade Mixer Fundraiser Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Katy-Prairie View Chapter, requests the honor of your presence at its 2nd Annual Masquerade Mixer Fundraiser on March 31, 2012 at The Safari Ranch Ballroom, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.

You will enjoy great music, great casino games, a great silent auction, and great food. Tickets are $50 each. Contact Lolita for ticket sales at 713-822-2772. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor this great event, please contact April at 713-569-5464. So come out and party-for-a-purpose. The proceeds will benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and The Fort Bend Women’s Shelter.

Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser“Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Red River Dance Hall (SH 249) Purchase tickets today for this private performance.

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For All AGGIE MOMS in Northwest Harris County To join

US for CAREER NIGHT You won’t want to miss our March meeting for NWHC Aggie Moms’ Club. David McMahon, associate director of the TAMU Career Center, will speak about the many ways the “award winning” Texas A&M Career Center can help students find that perfect job! Aggie students and parents will get valuable information about career and job searches, job postings, internships, on-campus interviews and employer seminars. The meeting will be held during TAMU Spring break, so bring your job-seeking Aggie students along for some great advice!

The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7 pm at the Houston Distributing Company, Inc. conveniently located at 7100 High Life Drive near Cutten Road and Willowbrook Mall. Join other Aggie Moms for food, fun and fabulous networking! Shop for “one-of-a-kind” graduation gifts at our Aggie Moms’ Boutique. Our beautiful, Traditions Pillows are professionally embroidered with memory icons that will warm the heart of any Aggie and are only available through NWHC Aggie Moms.

To keep up with NWHC Aggie Moms, like our FACEBOOK and visit our web page at www.nwhcaggiemoms.org.

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Mark your calendars for a new holiday this year. US Military K-9 Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural K-9 Veterans Day on March 13th celebrating 70 years of the K-9 Corps established in 1942.

The military working dogs (MWDs) have served since WW1 with little recognition and are still considered equipment by the Department of Defense. We hope this will be changed by Congress with a revision to the Amendment HR 5314, which the Clinton administration enacted to allow these war heroes to be adopted once retired from active service. The revision will make the MWDs active or veteran service-members, which will allow them to be issued many supplies and equipment our organization now sends them. Visit our website to see the contents of our shipments to the deployed MWDs. US Military K-9 Fund, Inc. has adopted one of these magnificent dogs newly retired from the Army. We drove from Houston to Ft. Leavenworth to get her. That was her home base. It is up to the adopter to travel to get their dog or pay for having them transported. We chose to drive and not expose her to a cold cargo hold of an airplane. She will spend retirement helping us raise money to support active duty military working dogs deployed with our troops to the Middle East and other overseas locations. You can join in this effort by visiting our website to donate. Please visit www. usmilitaryk-9fund.org today.

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Epiphany Lutheran Church & School Annual Easter Resurrection Celebration and Egg Hunt

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Epiphany Lutheran Church & School will be holding their Annual Easter Resurrection Celebration and Egg Hunt on March 31st from 9 am-12 pm for children ages 0 thru 11. The event includes egg hunts, face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, games and pretzel making along with our very special Journey to the Cross Walk! Epiphany is conveniently located at 14423 West Road on the intersection of West and Jackrabbit. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Beth Hixon at 713-896-1773 or check out our website at www.elcsh.org and don’t forget to visit our children’s ministry page! We hope to see you there!

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Bear Creek United Methodist Church EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Don’t miss the Easter Eggstravaganza at Bear Creek United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 31st, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm! The event is free and open to all! Festivities will include the Easter story and egg hunt, as well as games, crafts and activities for all ages. Bear Creek United Methodist Church - 16000 Rippling Water Drive, Houston, TX 77084. For additional information, contact Gaylynn Brewer at 281-463-2330.

St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church Lenten soup suppers The Daughters of the King (DOK) of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will sponsor the Lenten soup suppers “Breaking Bread Together.” They will be held on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM starting February 29th and continue on March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Soup and bread will be served, followed by a program.

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St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church Holy Week St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church welcomes everyone to come and celebrate Holy Week with us at the following services: Palm Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM with Holy Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms.

Maundy Thursday, April 5th at 7:00 PM with Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.

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Easter Sunday, April 8th at 8:00 AM with Holy Eucharist and Baptisms and at 10:30 AM with Holy Eucharist.

Following the Easter Sunday 10:30 AM service, the church will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for all children. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). For more information, visit us at www.stcuthbert.org.

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Holy Week represents the last week of Jesus’ life on earth, beginning with his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating with his glorious resurrection from the dead the following Sunday, Easter. This year, Holy Week is from Sunday, April 1st through Sunday April 8th. During this week we will be offering a variety of worship ad fellowship opportunities at their West Road Campus at 18081 West Road (across from the CFISD Berry Center).

The following is a list of the Holy Week worship opportunities for young and old alike presently planned at Cornerstone UMC: PALM SUNDAY SERVICES (April 1st): At the 10:45 AM service, the children will lead a processional in worship waving palm branches as we remember and celebrate Jesus entry into Jerusalem. Also at the 8:30 and 10:45 AM services, the Chancel Choir accompanied by an orchestra will be performing their Easter Cantata entitled: “Come Touch the Robe.” The Journey Praise Band will lead an inspirational service at 9:30 AM with a special “Reader’s Theater” presentation.

MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE (April 5th): The word Maundy literally means “command,” reminding Christians that Jesus commanded his followers at the last Supper to “do this in remembrance of me.” The service will be held at 7 PM and will include an inspirational celebration of the “Last Supper” with the serving of Holy Communion.

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE (April 6th): At 7 PM, we will gather to commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord with a blackening of the sanctuary. Special music for the service will be provided by the Chancel Choir.

EASTER EGG HUNT (April 7th): At 10 AM, the Fellowship Ministry will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for children through the 3rd Grade. The Easter Bunny will also be there for pictures ad there will be crafts, snacks and other fun activities.

EASTER MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES (April 8th): There will be several opportunities to worship the resurrection of our Lord. At 6:30 AM, the Youth will be leading a “Sunrise. At 8:30 and 10:45 AM, we will have inspiring services with the Chancel Choir and an accompanying orchestra providing the special music. At the 9:30 AM service, the Journey Praise Band will lead the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.

A nursery will be available, as always, for all of the worship services except the Sunrise Service. For directions or more, please call the church at 281-859-4141.

Easter Celebration at Covenant Lutheran Church Bring your families out to Covenant Lutheran Church (3785 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084) on Saturday, April 7th from 3:00 6:00 pm for some Easter fun, including an egg hunt, crafts and games!

All are welcome! For more details call the church at 281-578-8799.

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Dinner is at 5:45 PM. We have something to do for everyone. Come and bring a friend or two!

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ATTENTION: CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PERSONS Did you know that on the second Friday of each month Bear Creek United Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for your loved one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This gathering 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 Highway 6 and Kieth Harrow.

BIBLE STUDIES CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF PRAYER We are a group of women from non-denominational backgrounds and various nationalities. We fellowship once a week by reading the Bible and praying for our needs in English and Spanish. Please feel free to join us every Thursday, from noon to 1:30 PM and together we can learn and grow in His word. For more information, contact Paula at 281-703-0670.

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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.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church BINGO 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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Houston’s Hot Summer Break, July 4-8, 2012, is an all day, five-day music, food, beer, wine and spirits festival, featuring top chefs and mixologists, shopping, and live music. Held completely inside Reliant Center, the summer event includes cooking demonstrations, a beer brewing competition, wine and liquor seminars and the search for Houston’s best cocktail, margarita and martini.

Patrons also can explore both floors of Reliant Center to listen and dance to live concerts featuring country, blues and jazz music, along with disc jockeys playing a mix of club music.

“We are thrilled to announce the development of Houston’s Hot Summer Break,” said Skip Wagner, president of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Houstonians love to celebrate and this festival offers them a really cool way to do so. We look forward to making it one of the best and most successful events of its kind, offering attendees the ability to get away without going away!”

Another highlight of the event, a restaurant-style café, will allow attendees the opportunity to sit and enjoy creations from several Houston-area restaurants, cafés and diners, including a wine bar and coffee shop.

Net proceeds generated from Houston’s Hot Summer Break will directly benefit the mission of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed approximately $283 million to the youth of Texas. The 2012 Show runs Feb. 28th - March 18th. For tickets and more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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KVPAC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization since 2001, is located at 2501 South Mason Road, Suite # 290 in Katy, at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center complex. All productions will be performed in the ExhibitForce Main Theatre at KVPAC on the Kennedy Grand Stage. For ticket prices, show details and audition information, visit www.kvpac.org.

Show Date Time Sleeping Beauty Kids Mar. 9th 7:00 pm Mar. 10th 12:00 pm

Good Woman of Setzuan Mar. 30th and 31st 7:00 pm Mar. 31st and Apr. 1st 2:00 pm

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Mulan Jr Apr. 20th 7:00 pm Apr. 21st 12:00 pm The Secret Garden May 4th 7:00 pm May 5th 2:00 pm

Lovers’ Quarrels May 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th 8:00 pm May 20th and 27th 2:00 pm

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The Fantasticks (Through - June 10, 2012 on the Garza Main Stage Guys and Dolls (July 13-29, 2012 TAG production at the Berry Center) Season tickets are now on sale. For the best seating and lowest prices become a season ticket holder. The HFAC season package is arranged so that any six or more shows constitute a package and patrons get to pick which 6, 7 or 8! Patrons can select their seats online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374.

WHEN: March 22 through April 7, 2012 (Thursday thru Saturday). With an invited preview March 21st and a ‘Pay as you Like’ Monday on April 2nd. All performances are at 8 pm. Price: $15 regular/ $8 students and seniors MORE INFO/Reservations: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.

The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival 2012 Like Music? “You’ll Love Katy!” The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 27 and 28, 2012. You will not want to miss this exciting weekend of music and art coming to Katy, Texas!

The purpose of the Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is to increase exposure of jazz, to extend jazz education for developing musicians and to provide entertainment of the jazz music medium in the Katy and West Houston areas. The Festival’s activities are noncompetitive and dedicated to the development and preservation of this truly American art form.

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Synopsis: Jean becomes annoyed when the man sitting next to her won’t answer his ringing phone, until she finally answers it herself, and in doing so discovers that the man is dead. By taking ownership of his phone, Jean moves into Gordon’s life, meeting his mother, his widow and falling in love with his brother. But as Jean clumsily attempts to comfort his grieving relatives and begins to discover more about the nature of Gordon’s unpleasant work, she begins to realize that she may be in for more than she bargained for.

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The Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is also a uniquely different event for jazz music patrons. All attendees have the opportunity to hear big bands and combos comprised of student jazz musicians throughout the day, as well as featured guitar artists and aspiring music groups, via the component known as the Katy Guitar Fest.

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Performance participation in the Katy/West Houston Jazz Festival is open to all student jazz ensembles (big bands and/or combos) at the middle school, junior high, high school and/or college levels. Performance and participation in the Katy Guitar Fest is encouraged for all guitarists of all ages and all genres of music. Registration forms for each of these components are available on the website: www.WestHoustonJazz.com. Student participating ensembles will receive professional constructive comments by renowned professional jazz artists after their performances, as well as participate in individualized instruction on their own musical instruments through “master classes” with the professional jazz artists. Topics and technical studies ranging from jazz interpretation to improvisation to composition and professional pathways in jazz are all included in the master classes.

Festival attendees may attend any of the daily performances and art exhibit with the purchase of a daily admission wristband. Shuttle buses will be available, at no cost to Festival attendees, for transportation from the local Katy hotels (which offer reduced rates to Festival participants and attendees) to the Festival and return them to their original point of departure. Daily admission wristbands will be available at the entrance to the Katy High School Performing Arts Center or in the lobby of the following Katy hotels located at the Katy Mills Mall area: Best Western Plus; Hilton Garden Inn; Springhill Suites, by Marriott and the Residence Inn, by Marriott.

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Admission to the evening Feature Concerts is by ticket only. Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Window of the Katy High School Performing Arts Center or in the lobby areas of the Katy hotels noted above during the days of the Festival, or in advance from any Katy ISD high school band member, Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music or online at www.WestHoustonJazz.com. Please visit the website to receive information pertaining to the dates for ticket sales at a later time. Proceeds from the Festival go to support the jazz education at Katy ISD high schools.

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Enjoy the outdoors with your child, age 2 1/2 to 5, at Audubon nature programs (called the “Titmouse Club”) offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, through mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, crafts, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. The cost is $5 per child or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. For more information, please visit www.houstonaudubon. org or contact docent@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900.

Upcoming programs include: March 6th & 7th: Dragonflies March 13th & 14th: Bird Watching March 20th & 21st: Animal Babies March 27th & 28th: Mudbugs April April April April

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Houston Fire Fighters Making Houston the City with the Biggest Heart FOR MDA It’s official, Houstonians through the Houston Fire Fighters raised a record breaking $509,961 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association making them the #1 Fill-the-Boot department in the country for the last 9 out of 10 years raising more than $6.3 million during that time.

For more than 50 years fire fighters have helped MDA by filling their boots with donations from the citizens of their community. Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local #341 will begin their 2012 Fill-theBoot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday March 10th, April 14th and May 12th during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM to collect funds for the campaign.

The Fire Fighters rely on support and donations from the community for the success of the campaign. Proceeds raised during the street-side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including MDA’s outpatient clinics at Texas Children’s Hospital and The Methodist Neurological Institute. Money raised from Fill-the-Boot also sends young people ages 6-17 to MDA summer camp, held in Burton, Texas.

For more information, please contact MDA Director of Business Development Carrie Dalton at 713-522-3679 or cdalton@mdausa.org.

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As the Miss Cy-Fair Houston Pageant enters its third year, the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, hosts of the pageant, are seeing a spike in interest with the number of applicants and the number of inquiries rising. The 2012 pageant is Saturday, March 31st at Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. Applications are now being accepted and entries, along with an application fee, are due Monday, March 12th.

New for 2012: Miss Teen Cy-Fair Houston category for girls ages 13 and 14.

Based on the success of the 2011 Miss Cy-Fair Houston Pageant, the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber has added a Miss Teen Cy-Fair component to the 2012 competition. The category will be limited to 30 contestants who are 13 and 14. The fee for entry is $150.

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Younger girls can compete in the Cy-Fair Princess categories. The age groups are categorized as: Tiny, ages four to five; Little, ages six to nine; and Junior, ages 10 to 12. All contestants will receive a goody bags with ‘goodies’ from local businesses. Princess winners will receive crown, sash and trophies. Each category is limited to 30 contestants. Application forms, along with a $150 entry fee, are due by Monday, March 12th. Applications can be found at www. misscyfairhouston.com or by contacting the Chamber at 281-3731390. Contestants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

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Palm trees growing near power lines create unique issues. Unlike other trees, palms grow in a straight, vertical line, with a single growing point at the top of the tree. Because of this single-growth point, normal pruning techniques are not effective. With most trees, crews are able to direct the growth away from power lines using proper pruning techniques, but growth of palm trees cannot be redirected.

If you choose to include palm trees in your landscape, CenterPoint Energy recommends a planting distance of 20 - 40 feet to reduce the risk of windblown fronds contacting power lines. Consumers should plant palm trees far enough away from power lines that no part of the tree ever grows within 10 feet of the line.

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BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 3055 Bear Creek Drive • 281-859-1566 www.pct3.hctx.net Please call for more information or to register for any of these classes ASAP. All classes are FREE OF CHARGE and are suited for adults, unless otherwise noted and are open to the public.

ONGOING SENIOR DAY - Every Wed. at BCCC, join seniors for a day of fun and games. Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle and 42 are played starting at 9:00 AM. We also have afternoon bridge at 12:00 PM. WALKERCISE - BCCC offers walkercise every day at 8:00 AM. this is an indoor class that’s equivalent to a two-mile walk. Classes are free.

STRETCH AND TONE - Stretch and Tone is designed to improve flexibility, strength and endurance. You will see better body composition, improved strength and range of motion. This class is geared for all fitness levels. Bring a mat or towel and join us Tues. and Thurs. from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM. Classes are free.

AEROBICS - Aerobics combines muscle toning exercise and lowimpact mid-intensity aerobics. Benefits include increased metabolic rate, which promotes efficient fat loss and improved body composition. Classes are free. Call BCCC for more information.

NEEDLEWORK GROUP - The ladies of the BCCC Needlework Group are looking for new members. If you enjoy embroidery, cross-stitch or creative sewing, please join us Tues. mornings at 10:00 AM. FUN TIME ART GROUP - Every Thursday morning from 9:00 AM to noon, would like to extend an invitation to adults to visit and join this no fee art group. Painting is in all mediums of your choice and help is available from all members. Come have fun together!

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CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - BCCC offers anyone who has the basic knowledge of the French Language to join our French Language group, which meets at BCCC every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY INC. - Welcomes all genealogical researchers, novice to expert, to join us.

Meetings: second Thursday of each month, september through may from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Casual attire and pre-meeting lunch at the Omni Hotel. Genealogical research trips, speakers, workshops, special events and genealogy Library. More info: Gary at 281-3980333, email: getober@hotmail.com or Alan at 281-579-0480, email Leeds3@swbell.net.

CLASSES Home safety and security - This program will discuss tips for prevention of burglary in your home and you will learn the requirements necessary to reduce your home insurance costs. We will talk about ways for you to stay safer while you are in your home, as well as while you are out and about town. We will also discuss tips you can use to stay safe while on vacation. The course will be taught on Friday, April 20th at 10:00 AM. Please call BCCC in March for any questions and to register.

PEARL BEAD KNOTTING - Knotting is a traditional technique for stringing pearls and gemstones. In this beading lesson, we’ll show you some tools and techniques to make the job easier. This class will be taught on Tuesday, April 3rd, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Please call BCCC in March for any questions and to register.

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Schedule of events Adults • The Bear Creek Book Club – First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Join the Bear Creek Book Club to discuss Brooklyn by Colm Toibin.

• The Friends of the Bear Creek Library - Monday, March 12th, 6:00 PM. Planning Meeting: The Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization that raises funds for library programs and materials, is actively seeking new members. Did you enjoy a program at the library?

If you did, thank the Friends. Better yet, join the Friends. Come to the meeting and see what it is all about!

• New Volunteer Orientations - Monday, March 5th at 6:30 PM. Interested in volunteering at the library? We have periodic orientation sessions to introduce you to our library and what kinds of work you could do. Applications are available at the Information Desks (must be signed by guardian if volunteer is under 18).

• The Bear Creek MYSTERY Book Club - Thursday, March 15th, 11:00 AM. The Library is hosting a mystery book club! All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks heed this call! Come to this lively group and share your passion for mysteries!

• Free Tax Help - Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Get free tax help from the AARP! Please bring copy of last year’s return, W-2 forms from each employer, all 1099s and receipts or cancelled checks for itemizing. You must have Social Security card for self and dependents.

Weekly Programs • Bear Creek Knitting Club - Every Thursday, 4:00 PM. The Bear Creek Knitters Club is a place to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to teach someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn. All ages welcome!

• Saturday @ the Movies – March 3rd, 17th & 31st at 2:00 PM. Enjoy an action packed film with big sound and big screen; a deal that can’t be beat!! Check with the library staff regarding title and ratings information.

• Beginning Computer Classes - First and Third Tuesday, 10:00 AM. Beginning Computer Classes: These classes are designed for people looking to learn about computers at a very introductory level. All classes are free of charge. The first twelve patrons will be accommodated.

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Teen Programs • Teen Programs - Every Monday, 4:00 PM. Want to do something fun and interesting after school? The library is hosting weekly Teen events. You can watch an anime, take part in a book or movie critic club and so much more!

CHILDREN • Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 years.

• Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - Infant Story Time for children ages 0-18 months.

• Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - Kid’s Korner Story time for school-aged children.

• Wednesdays, 10:30 & 11:00 AM - Toddler Story Time for children ages 18 months-3 years.

• Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - Tweeners for middle school-aged children.

• 1st Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Infant Explorers: All materials are furnished. Recommended for children ages 0-36 months.

• 2nd Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Free play for all. All ages.

• 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Preschool Picassos Art Camp: All materials are furnished. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years.

• 4th Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM - Build it! Recommended for children ages 3-5 years.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.

WWII Aircraft Fly-In and Open House

On Saturday and Sunday, April 21st & 22nd those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying again as the Commemorative Air Force’s West Houston Squadron presents its 2012 Open House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned to fly for World War II. April 21st & 22nd from 10 AM until 5 PM. A $10 donation per car earns you a day of aircraft and military vehicle displays, museum exhibits and fun. See the West Houston Squadron’s Lockheed C-60 paratroop transport (flying today after a 7 year restoration), the Basic, Primary and Advanced trainers, the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s B-17 and tactical fighters from the

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HERITAGE GROUPS • WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB, 3rd Fridays, 7:00 PM, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Addicks-Satsuma, Marie & Sam Ricca 281-373-5517.

• Bear Creek Brit’s, (Serving the Westside) If interested, please phone Cath at 281-395-6701.

• National Council of Jewish Women meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. For info, call Leda 713-572-9924 or mkarchmer@sbcglobal.net.

• Bear Creek Genealogy Society - meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, September-May, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, at the Bear Creek Park Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston TX 77084. Contact: Gary at 281-398-0333, email getober@ hotmail.com, or Alan at 281-579-0480, email Leeds3@swbell.net • Sam Houston Chapter - Sons of the Republic of Texas, 3rd Saturdays except April, 12 Noon, The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, www.samhoustonchapter.tripod.com, 713-647-0570 or 713-352-0993.

• SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 2nd Tuesdays, (except January & August), dinner at 7:00 PM, The Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Houston (901 Commerce at Travis, 281-859-7125, email dshuster@ix.netcom.com or www.txsuv.org/Lea/Index.

• ROBERT RANKIN CHAPTER TEXAS SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month (except June & July), 6:30 PM at IHOP - 11225 Katy Freeway. Visitors are always welcome! For more info., call John Davis at 832-725-2524.

• Commemorative Air Force West Houston Squadron visit to see our WWII Aircraft and tour our WWII Museum on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, located at the West Houston Airport just east of Barker Cypress on Groschke Rd. (For detailed directions go to: www.westhoustonsqdn.org) • CIVIL WAR REENACTING, - Enlist with Company C, “The Palmer Guards,” of the First Texas - call 281-579-3417 or visit www.texas-brigade.org. Select 1st Texas and then Co C. • Civil War Fife and Drum Corp, If interested, please contact Mus. C.C. Lyman at 281-797-1275.

• Tejas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution - For more info., please contact Lori Walters at 281- 491-2673.

• CYPRESS, TEXAS NSCAR SOCIETY - For info, visit www.nscar.org or contact Melinda Sims, Organizing Senior Society President, 281856-2536 or email melinda@mazzaroth.net.

• ELISHA ROBERTS CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at IHOP (26301 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX). For more info, email Laura Neal at lizardsareicky@sbcglobal.net.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 324 - meets every second Sunday of the month. For more info., please contact Jimmy Baughman at 281-256-6824.

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• ZTA Houston West Alumnae group - meets every month. For info, please contact us at houstonwestzta@yahoo.com.

• NW Houston Alpha Delta Pi Alumni Group, Meetings 3rd Tuesdays, Kelly Hammons, 281-463-4242 for more info..

• AGGIE MOMS, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Houston Distributing Company, Inc. 7100 High Life Drive, Houston, TX 77066 just off Cutten Road and West of Beltway 8 and between 1960 & Hwy. 249, www.nwhcaggiemoms. com or email Robin Galvin - President, at rcq@qbpllc.com.

• Northwest Harris County Tri Delta Alumnae - meet on a monthly basis in the Northwest Harris County Area. We are a diverse group of ladies representing many schools nationwide. For more information, please contact Patsy at 281-370-8516 or Karen at trideltanews@ yahoo.com.

• Laureate Theta Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays. For more info., contact Pat at 281-371-2786 or Judy at 281-347-6753.

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POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: • CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN, 2nd Tuesdays, Meetings times vary, 281-550-9415, website at www.cfrw.net.

• Cy-Fair Area Democratic Club, 1st Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 PM, Bear Creek Community Center, www.cyfairdems.org.

LIONS CLUBS: • Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, at the Lions Den inside Bane Park, at West Little York near Gessner. We have a catered meal each meeting. Bud Casey, 281-469-5555 or Sandra Martin 281-550-2798.

KIWANIS/ROTARY CLUBS: • BEAR CREEK/COPPERFIELD ROTARY CLUB, Thursdays, 12 Noon, Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant at 7540 Highway 6 North. Paula Allen - 281855-9664.

• Bear Creek-Copperfield Rotary flag project - Please call Darlene at 281-463-4296 for info. On having flags set up, take down and store flags for the major flag holidays.

• ROTARY CLUB OF WEST HOUSTON, Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 713-937-4835.

• Cy-Fair Rotary Club - meets each Monday, at 12:00 noon, at Carl’s Bar-B-Que located at 21920 Highway 290 West, in Cypress, Texas. For further information, contact Justin Lindstrom at 281-493-1141.

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• CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB, Hearthstone Country Club, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (cost of lunch is $10). John Carroll, 281-4630373; George Crowl, 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell, 281304-7127 for more info and meeting dates.

TOASTMASTERS: • TALK-OF-THE-TOWN TOASTMASTERS, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, DeVry University (Room 1160), 11125 Equity Drive, Houston TX, 77041. Use Clay Road exit off West Beltway 8, Eddie, 713-408-6751, eddiemerla@yahoo.com or Thilippe Letellier, 713-857-8595.

• FOUNDRY TOASTMASTERS, Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM, Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Road, 713-466-3400.

• Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club, every Thursday, 11:45 AM, NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr, 281-228-6287 or www.toastmasters.org.

• Easy Risers Toastmasters Club, Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 AM, Fulbright Tower, 1301 McKinney, downtown Houston, conf room 2739! Ed Young: edyoung2@hotmail.com.

• Cy-Fair Superspeakers, meets every Monday at 6:45 to 8:00 PM at the MET Family Life Center, 11403 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429. For more info., www.cyfairsuperspeakers.org or call 832-523-4808.

• Phoenix Risers Toastmasters - meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month at the University of Phoenix building between Kirkwood and Wilcrest on Katy Freeway. For further info, email Phoenix Risers@Phoenix.edu.

• SPEAKERS CONNECTION - meets at 9110 Rodney Ray Blvd., “The Castle” in Rolling Fork Subdivision. For more info., contact either Alfredo Barriga at 281-374-7834 or Jude Wiggins 713-466-3400 or visit our website at http:// speakersconnection.org.

BUSINESS/NETWORKING: • West Houston International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals, fourth Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (south side of I-10 at Dairy Ashford), 12245 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079. (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com).

• Business Networking Group, Tuesdays, 7:00 AM, Holiday Inn, Hwy. 6 and I-10. 713-515-2998.

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• WEST NORTHWEST SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK, Tuesdays, 7:00 AM, Sterling Bank, 6985 Highway 6 North. Leslie Lawson 281-3451825 or visit www.dgurka.com for more info.

• CY-FAIR EXPRESS NETWORK - held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the fourth Thursdays of the month, at Houston National Golf Club. For cost and reservation info., contact Anya Lucas at anya@ lucascarcare.com. For info., on CYFEN, go to www.cyfen.org or send inquiries to info@cyfen.org.

• 290 CYPRESS BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP - Meets every Thursday, at Cypress Station Grill (located at 26010 Hempstead Road - on the corner of Hempstead Road and Spring Cypress), at 7:30 AM. • HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - National Country Club, at 11:30 AM, located at 16500 Houston National Golf Club, in Stonegate subdivision. Contact Gayla Skates for additional information gaylaskates@yahoo.com.

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SENIORS: • C.A.P.S. HELPING AREA SENIORS, The Fifty Plus group meets Thursdays, 9:30 AM, 281-469-0730.

• BEAR CREEK AARP, 3rd Thursdays, 12:00 PM for pot luck luncheon, Bear Creek Community Center, Bear Creek Drive and Patterson Road, 281-550-6359.

• AARP CY-FAIR CHAPTER #4543, 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30AM, Village on the Park, 12012 Steepleway Blvd, Paul Morgan at 281-807-9118.

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• HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER - Each lecture will be the fourth Tuesday of each month for eleven sessions. No registration is required. Free to the public - You can choose which classes to attend. For more info., call 281-855-5600 or visit http://harris-tx. tamu.edu/hort.

• Spring Branch African Violet Club - meets the second Saturday of each month, (Jan. through Nov.), at 10:30 AM at the Copperfield Baptist Church, 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas 77095. Call 713-462-4257 to confirm meeting date and time. For more info: www.orgsites.com/tx/sbavc.

• Cypress Creek Lakes Garden Club - a nonprofit group, meets the second Monday (September-May), from 7-9 PM. For more information, see blog spot at www.cypresscreeklakesgc.blogspot. com or email cclgc1@gmail.com.

• THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS, 1st Mondays, 6:30 - 9 PM, Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter, 281-370-2005.

• PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS, 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 PM, Bear Creek Comm. Center (Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park), 281-492-0246.

• WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Salt Grass Building on Bear Creek Drive, near the Farm and Ranch Club, off Hwy. 6, For more info., check our website at www.whqg.org.

• The Tri-County Quilt Guild - meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, at 7 PM till 9 PM, at Fairfield Baptist Church off 290 and Muescke Rd. Check out the website for more information www. tricountyquiltguild.org.

• MOCKINGBIRD SMOCKING GUILD, 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, JoAnn’s Fabrics, Willowbrook, 281-859-6031.

• 40 Something, 2nd Saturdays, 6:30 PM, Denny’s, located at Kieth Harrow and Highway 6. Sandy, 281-858-7833 or JoAnn, 281-550-8162.

• BUNCO FOR FUN, Looking for players to formulate a Bunco Club.

For info., call 281-682-1750 or send an email to: taylil3511@ yahoo.com.

• MAH JONGG PLAYERS NEEDED, We love to play days, evenings or weekends (western version with card). Contact me for details: sniss1957@gmail.com.

• ANYONE UP FOR PLAYING PINOCHLE? For info., please call Lillian @ 281-682-1750 or email me at taylil3511@yahoo.com.

• WORKING SINGLE WOMAN Looking for single women 45+ for a singles group. If you are interested please email me at sgsingles@ hotmail.com.

• Sounds of Cypress Band come out for practice on Tuesday nights at 7 PM at the Lone Star College College-CyFair campus in the Fine Arts Building. For more info., email the director, DeeDee Flores at ddftex@aol.com or call her at 713-410-8051.

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Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 3rd. Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The spring schedule includes eight games, with all games played locally on Saturdays from April 7th – May 26th. The Cy-Fair league will play at the following locations:

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Cy-Fair West: Horne Elementary (West Little York between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway).

Cy-Fair North: Matzke Elementary (Grant Road, north of Jones Road and FM 1960).

Cy-Fair South: Cook Middle School (West Road, east of Jones Road at Wheatland Drive).

For more information, maps of locations or to sign up, visit www.ffps.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).

Northwest Flyers Track Club

The Northwest Flyers Track Club will host two free open house/registration sessions for all middle and high school athletes and their parents interested in joining for the 2012 season. The events will be held on Thursday, April 5th and Friday, April 20th, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Cypress Creek High School, 9815 Grant Rd., Houston.

The Northwest Flyers is a youth (ages 6 -18) track organization, affiliated with USA Track & Field. The club provides a full program of “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays and “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, shot put and javelin. It is an excellent “offseason” program for young athletes who currently compete on their middle school or high school track teams.

Visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org for registration forms and information prior to the session or contact Linette Roach at 281-587-8442 or linette.roach@sbcglobal.net.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morning. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact www. golfinggals@yahoo.com or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

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Cy-Fair Sports Association Cy-Fair Sports Association is having baseball, football, cheerleading, drill team and wrestling sign ups right now. Check out the 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 281-3942481 yana@entouch.net.

Men’s Drop-In Roller Hockey Bear Creek Roller Rink is the new home of Men’s Hockey. If you are new to hockey or have played for years, we would love to have you join us. All ages and abilities are welcome. We play every Sunday from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Come on out and give hockey a try!!! For more information, please call David Bradford at 281-855-2615.

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March Gardening Tips vegetables • Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.

LAWN • Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun).

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance.

See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm.

TREES AND SHRUBS • Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the prostrate junipers.

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have bloomed.

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring growing season starts.

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A Brief History of St Patrick’s Day The story of St. Patrick’s Day begins around 385 A.D. with a man named Maewyn, who at age 16, was sold into slavery, which brought him closer to God. He managed to escape slavery and headed to a monastery in Gaul to study, where he adopted the Christian name “Patrick.” For the next 30 years, he traveled throughout the country, setting up monasteries and converting the natives. After his death in 461 (on March 17th), he was declared a saint.

So what happened from there? The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in America in New York City in 1762, not Ireland, and consisted of Irish soldiers in the English military marching through the city. This was a chance for the soldiers to reconnect with their heritage.

Ireland, on the other hand, does not have such a long history of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This changed around 1995, when the government made a push to use St. Patrick’s Day as a way to drive tourism and to showcase Ireland to the rest of the world. Parades and celebrations are now common in Ireland around this day (in fact, their celebrations last several days) and some one million people took part in last year’s festivities in Dublin.

When people nowadays think of this day, they get an image of the shamrock in their head. Why? Its origins are rooted in Patrick himself. He used the shamrock as a way to show how the trinity works: three separate elements of the same entity.

So wherever you are, whether you’re Irish or not, get out there and enjoy the day!

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BEAR CREEK 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. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to news@krenekprinting.com. Must have parent(s) permission.

Susan Carlile - B, PP Tyler Blaha - C, H, PP, L Courtney Covington - H, PP Morgan Gravett - B, PP Sarah Young - B, P Meg Mcandrews - B, PP Leslie Balmaceda - B, P, T (K-4), SL Shannon Carr - B, P, FAC, CPR Isaiah Chavira - B, C, PP, T, SL Quintis George - B, SL, SS, H, L, C Chyann Shaw - PP Kelsey Martinez - B, C, H, P Chyann Fay - P, T, B Jojuan Angelle - B, PP, H, L, C Brianna Szymanski - B, H, PP, FAC, RCC, T (K-5) Blaire Peddicord - B, H, PP Lauren Roper - B, H, PP Demetrius Oliveras - T (K-6) Gloria Godwin - B, SL, CPR, FAC, PP, T (K-8)

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FOR SALE 2003 Reebok RBX500 treadmill for sale. In reasonably good working order.

One owner since new, fairly heavy to lift, will need 2-3 to lift. The buyer will collect. If interested contact Mod, 713-305-1712.

CHI flat iron, $65. Brand new in box. 979-224-3945.

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Beautiful gold color fabric sofa, love seat and 2 chairs set from Dillard’s.

Originally $6,000, selling for $800 OBO. Call 713-416-1424 or 281-912-5512.

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29 gallon aquarium and stand (cherry heirloom stand from Petsmart). Stand has ample storage space, and aquarium comes with gravels. Both in very good condition, $140. Call 281-290-0808.

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Antique oak glass cabinet, Scottish, 6 1/2’ x 4’, $1,800. Excellent condition, 3 glass shelves and bottom oak shelf. Marti, 281-463-4915.

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Carter 2 seat go kart, like new condition, only driven 1-2 hours, garage kept, 5HP Tecumseh Power Sport engine, padded roll cage and seat, racing flag, blue, $650. 713-826-4672.

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Tan sectional sofa, like new, $400. Baby Bed with mattress, only used 2 weeks, $100. Baby swing, musical, only used 2 weeks, $20. Dining room table, 4 chairs, 1 bench, oak, $350. Dresser, 5 drawers, oak, $50. 713-471-0573.

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Elegant pool table, builder Imperial International Pool Tables, in great condition, has only been used in rare occasions. Top cloth burgundy, side laminated cherry wood, two one inch thick slate pieces, top lamp and utility rack all included, plus accessories. Asking price, $850. 281-844-6896.

Dog pen, 6x12, with gate, $70. Large wire dog crate, $35. Large bird cage for parrot, paid $700, asking $100. Small carrying cage for parrots, $15. 10x20 canopy, used twice, includes sides and ends, paid $200, asking $100. Call 713-594-8056.

Office furniture: L-shaped desk with 2 file drawers, 2 small drawers, can be converted to straight desk; Credenza, 58”L x 29”H, with 1 shelf and 4 doors; Rolling 2 drawer file cabinet, 2 files, white washed finish with clean straight lines, very good condition. Call 281-256-0619.

8 Homecoming Mums - gorgeous, custom made. Singles/doubles/triples, loaded with $900 of trinkets, ribbons and unique braids. Silver, gold, white, green varieties for freshmen - seniors. Useable as is, or dismantle for parts and make new, $75 for all. 713-816-6777.

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We will make this special program available through MARCH. 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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2002 Saturn SL2, 75,000 original miles.

Car needs about $400-$700 in repairs, so I have reduced price. Call if you would like pictures via e-mail or have questions. $4,300. 281-304-8052.

Fine English bone china, BelleFleur by Wedgwood, 12 5-piece place settings with serving pieces.

Excellent condition. Replacement China value, $1779, asking $900, 281-395-3664.

Mosaic Art, original beautiful crosses, vases, letters and bowls made from old china. 281-395-3664.

RODEO TICKETS! Can’t see ‘em all. Call for availability, 281-381-4019.

IMPEX Powerhouse bench and weights, $125; Yamaha Cornet, $500. 281-859-0563.

Wedding Dress - Beautiful, white, strapless Demetrios gown, paid $700, sell $450 OBO. Prom Dress Strapless ball gown, grape color, paid $450, Sell $300 OBO. Call or text 281-435-2862 for a picture.

Black 90 gallon aquarium. Includes canopy, tank, stand and filtration system.

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Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, lat-pull pully system & over 200 lbs. of weights. Also a chest-explosion machine & accessories for the pully system. Excellent condition. $325 or $350 delivered assembled. 281-881-6405.

Sofa, good to very good condition, $250 OBO. jordon98@hotmail.com.

Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205.

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2004 GMC Sierra Extended cab truck, leather interior, Boise radio system, XM radio & On Star ready, 20-inch chrome wheels, chrome tool box. Well maintained, one owner, all maintenance records available, excellent condition, 127,000 miles.

Sell for $8,500 OBO. 832-654-5339 or 281-855-9030.

Rare 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible, re-built, under warranty, 400 Pontiac motor-not matching no., less than 400 miles, totally restored, yellow with black interior, new paint, new disk brakes, new suspension, new interior & new black top with cover, new custom sound system, $24,000. Firm. 281-455-5543.

1996 Buick Roadmaster Ltd: White, leather seats, 76K miles, good condition, $4,500.

Call Richie Anderson 281-463-1712.

1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder, $3,550.

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WANTED Wanted: To buy Rolex watches. 281-414-3597.

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Now hiring Security Officers. Part time/full time on the job training. No experience necessary. Professional & reliable retired welcome. Must provide TDL, Soc. Sec. card, (clear criminal history). Excellent benefits, all shift available. Call today & set up interview. 281-759-1010. 950 Threadneedle, Ste. 285, Houston, TX. About Hair Salon and Day Spa is seeking experienced stylists.

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Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.

Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.

The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.

Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.

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Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

Dental assistant position available. F/T, nonsmoker, experienced preferred, knowledge of Dentrix software and bilingual a plus. Must be state licensed; Front desk receptionist, bilingual preferred. Fax resume to: 281-861-7174. Or call 281-861-7500.

Las Vegas Timeshare - On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living; jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s/2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days $355 - 7 days $500. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.

Stylist position available at Salon Picasso Studios. Lease/commission. 281-861-9911.

Paralegal - Katy area law firm looking for candidate with 5+ years experience. Ideal candidate should be proficient in Word and WordPerfect, be a self-starter, possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Send resume & salary requirements to 281-398-1380.

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. 281-646-9928.

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information.

NOVENA PETS FOR SALE AKC Yorkie, Female, $600. Parents on site, estimated adult weight 3-5 lbs. 979-220-3945.

LOST & FOUND Lost dog: Male Jack Russel. Medium sized, white with small black spots and brown ears, tail cropped. Lost in Bear Creek subdivision on January 18th. 281-455-2123.

Found: Calico cat in Bear Creek Subdivision. Approximately 3 years old, spayed.

713-292-3262.

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE Bay House in Sargent, waterfront property with boat access to house, built in 2003. 2 BR’s, 2 car garage, vaulted ceilings, central AC/heat, storage shed attached to house, carport, enclosed stairway, water & sewer system. Call Bill at 979-429-6853

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.

Thank you St. Jude – DH, RK, AK

Bear Creek

March 2012

BEAR

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HUNTER’S PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Officers Gayle Minto - President Judy VanDyke Amy Matthias Shelly Schmitz - Treasurer Terry Martin - Secretary/Assistant Treasurer Legal Counsel - Michael Gainer

Please call HPCA OFFICE at 281-463-1216 to reach a board member.

PURPOSE OF HUNTER’S PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Hunter’s Park Community Association handles the financial and legal affairs of the subdivision. Each lot owner is required to pay an annual maintenance fee which is used to pay street lights; pay taxes on and maintain the common areas, such as the swimming pools, tennis courts, etc.; pay for security; and pay legal expenses incurred to enforce the deed restrictions.

The Board meets every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the community building.

Residents are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to place an item on the agenda should call the HPCA office in advance.

The Annual Meeting of Members is held on the 4th Thursday of January.

Members hold three year staggered terms and are elected. The election process is as follows: 1) Mail in ballots will be mailed out with the Annual Maintenance fee statements.

2) Voting in person will begin on the 1st Monday after the Annual Meeting ending on the following Saturday at 7pm.

HPCA Office

Office Phone: 281 463-1216 Office Hrs: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon- Fri. Closed Weekends and Major Holidays HPCA employs two workers to provide coverage for the office. Every effort is made to have one of the two employees in the office at all times. Occasionally business of the association may require us to be out of the office for a short period of time. If we are out of the office when you call or if you call after hours, please leave a message on the answering machine and your calls will be returned as soon as possible during office hours.

DEED RESTRICTIONS Deed restrictions are strictly enforced by Hunter’s Park Community Association. Copies of the restrictions are available at the association’s office or by mail (call 281 463-1216). Complaint forms are included in every Bear Creek Newsletter for your convenience.

The association’s office verifies complaints and writes letters to violators. HPCA will initiate legal action when warranted, to enforce the deed restrictions.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL You must submit any plans for improvements or modifications of your home to the Hunter’s Park Community Association Office. Your plans will be checked to insure that they comply with the deed restrictions. This includes re-roofing, playforts (8 ft. height limit), temporary storage buildings, etc.

Please call the office at 281 463-1216 if you need any additional help or assistance.

SECURITY Hunter’s Park Community Association provides additional security currently through a contract with Commissioners Court for four Harris County Constables. HPCA also hires off-duty deputies on an as-needed basis for additional coverage.

Please call the Constable’s Office at 281 463-6666 to report any suspicious person, activity or for vacation watch. There is a voluntary $2.00 security contribution on the M.U.D. #6 water bill that goes to each homeowner. The voluntary contributions can only be used to pay for security. This contribution enables HPCA to provide more coverage without raising maintenance fees.

Judy - Security Directory - HPCA - (281) 463-1216

Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be bundled in lengths no greater than 4 feet, with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. Items that will be picked up, such as: appliances, furniture, carpet (up to 1 room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds), cardboard boxes (flattened).

Refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed.

Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. Do not dispose of these items in a container that is not visible to WCA personnel.

If you need a special pickup, please call WCA. Customer Service: 281-368-8397

WATER BOARD David Perry - 281 463-2662 Wayne Rouse - 281 463-9377 Ray DeBock - 281 550-2717 Gary Goodart - 281-550-8823 Jim Yuhnke - 281-463-4899 xxxxxxx The Water Board is a tax assessing board that levies water and sewer taxes and hires a Tax Assessor Collector to collect them. South West Water was hired by the Water Board to manage the utility district and they can assist you if you have any problems.

The Board meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building. Members hold staggered 4 year terms and are elected the 1st Saturday in April at the Bear Creek Community Building.

HELPFUL NUMBERS

Hunter's Park Comm. Assoc

281-463-1216

AT & T Trash Service WCA Harris County Animal Control Houston Animal Control Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Bear Creek Library Buses MTA (Information, Routes & Scheduling) KISD School Bus Info.

Car Share/Van Share Harris County Constable’s Office (Clay Road Dispatch) Courthouse Annex (16715 Clay Road) Pct. 5 Judge Jeff Williams Katy Independent School District Administration Office: Bear Creek Elementary (K-5) Cardiff Junior High (6-8) Mayde Creek Senior High (9-12)

March 2012

NEW RESIDENTS The HPCA office has a new resident package available at the office or by mail. Please call 281 463-1216 and we will be happy to send the information to you!

WASTE CORPORATION OF TEXAS (WCA) WCA collects our trash on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Poly-carts, heavy trash and extra bags or items will be picked up on both days. Recycling picked up on Tuesdays only. The homeowner’s maintenance fee does not pay for garbage pick-up. You must call CWA to start service. Poly-carts and recycling bins are provided free of charge to homeowners or residents. When regular pick-up falls on a holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, the pick-up will be made on the next regular scheduled pick up day. If your recycling day falls on a holiday it will be picked up the next week on your normal scheduled recycle day. WCA will collect for recycling, papers, plastics, aluminum and tin cans that are placed in the recycling bin. If items exceed container capacity, please place them adjacent to the bin. If you find items left in the bin, that are not recyclable, please dispose of the items in your polycart.

Bear Creek

1-800-288-2020 281-368-8397 281-999-3191 713-238-9600 713-468-8972 281-550-0885 713-635-4000 281-578-2210 713-227-0003 281-463-6666 281-463-7759 281-463-2341 281-396-6000 281-237-5600 281-234-0600 281-237-3000

Repairs: Street Lights Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 (to report non-functioning light, give address and pole # off of pole needing repair) Street Repair 281-353-8424 (streets and curbs owned/maintained by Harris County) U. S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777 Utilities South West Water (HCUD #6) (Water & Sewer Rep.) 713-405-1750 (Water & Sewer Billing) 713-405-1750 Centerpoint Gas 713-659-2111 To report gas leaks & explosions 713-659-3552 Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 Help Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse 713-520-8620 Hot Lines: Battered Women & Children’s Hotline (Wires-24) 713-528-2121 Crisis Hotline (24 Hours) 713-228-1505 Harris County Children’s Protective Servs.(24) 713-394-4000 Overeaters Anonymous Hot Line 713-973-6633 Poison Control (24 hours) 1-800-222-1222 Rabies Control 281-999-3191 Rape Crisis (24) 713-528-7273 Suicide Prevention (24 hours) 713-228-1505 Supportive Outreach Service (counseling for battered women and children - no charge) 713-528-5785 Women’s Information & Referral Exchange Service 713-528-2121

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