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Get Into the Christmas Spirit Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace, love and goodwill to all. But with all the stress and commotion of the season, many of us end up feeling more like Mr. Scrooge than Santa Claus. • Shop early. Nothing takes away the Christmas spirit like fighting for parking and struggling through crowds. • Wish people that you meet in stores and other casual environments a happy holiday. Say it with a smile. • Drop spare coins in the Salvation Army collection buckets. • Do something nice for someone. Offer to baby-sit so a friend can do her Christmas shopping, take cookies to your neighbors or rake an elderly neighbor’s yard. • Volunteer your time to a worthy holiday cause. Even if you are busy, you can spare an hour or two to help people less fortunate than yourself. • Organize a drive at work or in your neighborhood. Collect food and personal items and donate them to a local shelter for the homeless or for battered women. • Play Christmas music. • Watch Christmas movies. “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a good one for reviving a flagging Christmas spirit, as is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” • Read “A Christmas Carol” and “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” • Decorate your house for the holidays. • Don’t spend more money than you have. Anxiety over after-Christmas bills can ruin your holiday. ehow.com
Hanukkah In Judaism, the Festival of Lights, the Feast of Consecration or the Feast of the Maccabees; also transliterated Chanukah. According to tradition, it was instituted by Judas Maccabeus and his brothers in 165 B.C. to celebrate the dedication of the new altar in the Temple at Jerusalem. The festival occurs in December near the time of the winter solstice, as does Christmas and lasts eight days. Hanukkah later came to be linked also with a miraculous cruse of oil that burned for eight days, leading to the practice of lighting special Hanukkah candles, one the first evening, two the second and so on. The eight-branched candle stand (menorah) used in that ceremony is a frequent symbol for the holiday.
HAPPY Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday created in 1966. It begins on December 26th and lasts through January 1st. The name Kwanzaa comes from the language of Swahili and means first fruits of the harvest. To prepare for the holiday, families decorate their homes with Kwanzaa symbols. A candle is lit for each day of Kwanzaa. A black candle is lit first, then red and green candles are lit alternately. There are seven principles of Kwanzaa, one for each day. They are Umoja or Unity, Kujichagulia or Self-Determination, Ujima or Collective Work and Responsibility, Ujamma or Cooperative Economics, Nia or Purpose, Kuumba or Creativity and Imani or Faith.
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Epiphany Lutheran Church Food Pantry Epiphany Lutheran Church, located at 14423 West Road Houston 77041, is pleased to announce the opening of a Food Pantry for zip code area 77041. The food pantry is open the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 AM - noon. An application process is required. Please bring photo I.D. and proof of address. For more information about our food pantry, contact the pantry coordinator at 281-746-7740.
SHALOM Hi Jewish Community. Let’s get connected! To share Shabbat dinners, Chanukah parties, Passover Seders or simply get together! Interested? Email us at info@shalomcypress. org or visit www.shalomcypress. org - our website. We are hosting a Hanukkah party on Dec. 8th. Please get in touch with us for details.
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On October 28th, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the appointment of a new ecclesiastical leader, David R. Lauck, who will serve as the president of the Cypress Texas Stake in Northwest Houston. He succeeds Stirling D. Pack Jr., who successfully completed nine years of service.
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The Church is organized geographically into stakes, which are similar to a Catholic diocese. In his new assignment, President Lauck will preside over 12 congregations in Cypress, Waller, Fairfield, Bridgeland, Tomball and
Stake presidents typically serve for approximately 9-10 years and come from a variety of backgrounds. President Lauck was raised in the Sugarland/Missouri City area. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in business. Currently he resides in Northwest Houston and is a business development manager with Shell Oil Company, where he has worked for over 21 years. The Church has no salaried ministry, so President Lauck will continue to work full time while fulfilling his new ecclesiastical responsibilities. He and his wife, Leanne, have been married for 23 years. Houston has been their home for 14 of those years. They have three children - one currently serving a two-year church mission in New York, one attending college and one a student in Cy-Fair I.S.D.
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Every Tuesday, 10:00 AM Limited Seating CAC is dedicated to helping, networking, educating and empowering those who still believe in the American dream. We believe that God has a job for you somewhere and it will take networking power to get the job. Information is power. It is all about job networking and helping one another. Come and network with others between jobs. Located at 5930 Hwy. 6 N., Suite F-1, Houston, TX 77084, 281-804-2520, Fax 281-741-1686.
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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 Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.
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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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Book Review Day - Saturday, March 2, 2013, 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 North Fry Road Katy, TX 77449 Carmel Hall - Rooms: 101,102, & 103 Religious Recognition Ceremony Saturday, April 20, 2013 Registration & Line-Up: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM; Ceremony: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 North Fry Road Katy, TX 77449
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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.
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• Turquoise and Zircon are the birthstones? Characteristic is Wealth? Flowers are Holly, Narcissus and Poinsettia? • Scientists achieved the first controlled atomic chain reaction, in Chicago on December 2, 1942. • First human heart transplant performed by Christiaan Barnard, South African surgeon on December 3, 1967. • Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic society, founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 1776. • Columbus discovered Hispaniola on December 6, 1492. • Japanese forces attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in World War II on December 7, 1941. • John Lennon shot and killed in New York City on December 8, 1980. • The Territory of Wyoming authorized women to vote and hold office on December 10, 1869. • George Washington died at Mt. Vernon on December 14, 1799. • Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer, reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, ratified on December 15, 1791. • Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773. • Orville Wright made first heavier-than-air flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C.on December 17, 1903. • Amendment 13 to the U.S. Constitution, ending slavery, proclaimed on December 18, 1865. • The United States took over Louisiana on December 20, 1803. • The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 21, 1620. • U.S. Federal Reserve System established on December 23, 1913. • Some important people in history born in December: Martin Van Buren, Walt Disney, Eli Whitney, William Lloyd Garrison, Emily Dickinson, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jane Austen, Margaret Mead, Jean Baptiste Racine, Joseph Stalin, Giacomo Puccini, “Kit” Carson, Isaac Newton, Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Johnson, Rudyard Kipling and Henri Matisse. • The following were admitted as part of the Union: Illinois, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Iowa and Texas.
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SCHOOL NEWS CY-LAKES HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT PROM 2013 Hello to all 2013 Cy-Lakes seniors and parents! Prom 2013 has been scheduled for May 17, 2013 and believe it or not, it will be here before we know it! The Project Prom Board would like to extend an invitation to all senior parents to join us in the planning of the most fantastic Project Prom ever! We want to provide all of our seniors with an event that will make memories that will last a lifetime. We’ve just completed our 1st Coca Cola & Tamale Sales and it’s time to begin planning Mr. Spartan and King of the Court. Please join us to get involved and have a real stake in the success of Project Prom. Our next general meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2012, 7 PM, at Cy-Lakes High School. To be included in future emails, please send a request to info@cypresslakesprojectprom.com. Also, visit our website at www.cypresslakesprojectprom.com and join our Facebook page Cypress Lakes Project Prom 2013. And don’t forget - if you ordered tamales, you must pick your order on Thursday, December 19th in the school back parking lot, between 4 - 6 PM.
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Tryouts for ages 9 yrs & up... February 16, 2013 Season starts March 23, 2013 and ends mid to late May All games played at Katy Park located at Morton Road and Katy Fort-Bend Road
10% Discount on early Registration by January 15, 2013 funds for research and education. In addition to participating in the Heart Walk which was held Saturday, November 2nd, the students and staff at Cy-Lakes raised a record breaking $4,387.97 this year for the American Heart Association. One of the symbols that the Cy-Lakes Spartans proudly wear when they donate money for this great cause is a bright colored heart. These hearts are made possible by Central Tape and Label of Houston, a company which has generously opened up its heart every year to donate heart stickers to Cy-Lakes High School. Sarah Harty, principal of Cy-Lakes High School, expressed her appreciation for the students and staff at the school for their generous donations, as well as Central Tape and Label of Houston for helping to promote this worthwhile event.
CY-LAKES ART TEACHER’S WORK FEATURED AT UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Lee Ann Jackson, Cy-Lakes High School art teacher, saw her lifelong dream come to reality. The University Museum at Texas Southern University held an artist reception on October 28th, where nine pieces of Jackson’s work were on exhibit. Through encouragement from her parents, Jackson became the artist that she is today. She hails from the University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Education Degree. Previously, Jackson’s work was displayed at the Gremillion and Co. Fine Art, Inc., the Community Artists’ Collective, Lawndale Art Center, War’hous Visual Studios and East End Gallery. She has created chalk art murals in the Houston’s Via Colori Street Painting Festival for the past 5 years and she involves her students in various art venues.
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CY-LAKES COUNSELOR SOARS Cypress Lakes High School coordinating counselor Donna Dunn was nominated by the Navy Recruiting District of Houston as a Key Influencer of Youth. Key Influencers are defined as “people who help to shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their communities. People turn to Key Influencers for advice and information because they have credibility.” As a result of her selection as a Key Influencer, Dunn was chosen to fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in the Wings Over Houston Airshow, October 27 th -28 th at Ellington Airport. Dunn flew in the C-130 “Fat Albert,” known as the operational workhorse of the Blue Angels, which travels as a cargo plane with the fleet from show to show. “Being nominated by the Navy Recruiting District, Houston, as a Key Influencer of Youth is a tremendous honor,” Dunn said. “Having been selected to ride with the Blue Angels on Fat Albert is absolutely thrilling! I am very excited to be given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’ll be flying for all educators - counselors, teachers and administrators - who positively influence our students every day.”
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Several Cy-Lakes Spartans received honors recently. Cypress Lakes High School senior Lauren Longoria was selected by The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) to participate in the seventh annual Via Colori street painting festival Nov. 17th -18th, during which the streets of downtown Houston will transform into an unconventional art gallery. Longoria will join nine fellow emerging artists from Houston area high schools in the Via Apprendista section, each creating a 6-foot by 6-foot street art mural at the festival. Each high school artist has signed on to volunteer their time and talent for this local grassroots event in hopes of increasing public access to art. Via Colori attracts thousands every year with its distinctive and massive colorful chalk murals, celebrating the art of creativity and benefiting children with hearing impairments Cypress Lakes junior Chris Chen is a recent recipient of the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. He also won an award for outstanding performance in the agricultural course livestock production. Chen states, “I want to always learn new things, gain new experiences and help people and animals and apply them all to my life to help bring the world into a better place.” Another Cy-Lakes junior was featured in the Campus Highlights section of the CFISD eConnection newsletter in October. Myy Nguyen was a member of the Science Olympiad state-qualifying team in 2012. She is a distinguished honor roll student and a recipient of Distinguished Achievement Awards in Geometry and World History AP. Myy says, “I hope to change the world through acts of kindness and the invention of a beneficial antidote to the world’s suffering. These have been my dreams since I was a child.”
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CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HONORS MILITARY HEROES
The Foundation will kick off its fifth “Salute to Our Heroes” event on February 9, 2013 at the Omni Hotel Westside Houston. “Salute to Our Heroes” honors the brave men and women who have served to preserve our freedom and liberty. Proceeds from this event go to an endowment enabling graduating students from CFISD to attend college. The event will be generously underwritten by Earthcare Management and Kodiak Gas Services, as the Missing Man Underwriters. The Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital will be the Major General Sponsor. This year our guest speaker is Steve Russell. LTC Steve Russell (Ret.) commanded the central unit responsible in the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. Through leadership and joint efforts across multiple teams, a large organization worked effectively to capture one of the world’s most notorious criminals. Russell is an American Hero. His proven leadership and problem-resolution techniques engage audiences through his storytelling. Salute to Our Heroes has two purposes. First, to give tribute to our heroes - soldiers serving now, veterans and those who have been wounded or killed in action. We want to honor those who have served their country. The second purpose is to raise funds for scholarships for Cy-Fair ISD students. Each year we give three scholarships per Cy-Fair ISD high school, and the number of high schools is growing. It has been a challenge keeping up with the demand, but CFEF is dedicated to this mission.
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The inaugural event honors Jersey Village High School graduate 1st Lt. Jeremy E. Ray, who was killed Dec. 20, 2007 while serving his country in Iraq. A CFEF endowment was established in Jeremy’s memory by an anonymous donor. Last year the 1st Lieutenant Jeremy Ray Community Service and Peace Award was presented to Klein Funeral Homes & Memorials. Following tradition, the event will have the Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony. The table will have empty table settings with chairs leaning up against the table as though saved for someone. The table settings have a single red rose displayed in a vase in reminder of the bloodshed for our country and the vase was tied with a red ribbon - a symbol of the continued pledge to shed blood for our country. A slice of lemon on the bread plate is a reminder of the bitterness of the loss of comrades in arms; a bowl of salt to symbolize the tears shed by family members of lost loved ones and glasses turned upside down indicate no one will sit there. Last year’s ceremony was performed by the 75th Army Division Honor Guard and was proceeded by Taps performed by William Veenstra, Cy-Fair High School Senior. For more information on the 2013 event please contact Marie Holmes at marie@thecfef.org or 281-807-3591.
CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS CYPRESS HOOPS! 24 TEAM HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation will host the 3rd annual Cypress Hoops Invitational tournament on December 6th, 7th and 8th. As
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CY-SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS DAY OUT WITH THE PANTERAS The Cypress Springs High School Panteras will be hosting “Parents Holiday Out” on December 15, 2012 from 9 AM until 12 PM. It will be held in the Cypress Springs High School Cafeteria for children of all ages. Drop your children off for a morning of cookies and pictures with Santa, crafts, caroling, dancing and games. The cost is $15, cash only, per child. Please call the dance office at 281-3453085 to reserve your spot.
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9191 Barker Cypress Rd. L.I.F.E. Lessons Continue through December 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 December are: “Kissed by an Angel” craft Dec. 5th and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sing-a-long (Recital Hall ART 102) Dec. 12th. Programs will resume Jan. 9, 2013. Call the library at 281-290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information.
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Catch up or get ahead this holiday season! Take a mini-mester course in December or register early for spring. Registration is underway. Mini-mester classes begin Dec. 17th. Spring semester weekday classes begin Jan. 14, 2013. For information, go online to LoneStar.edu or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000.
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CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10:00 AM beginning January 16th and continuing through January 30th. Join the Preschool directors in the sanctuary where they will answer questions and discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.) with interested families in the community. Families that attend one of our tours can register before our open family registration. Come and find out how! Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 11:00 AM in room 106. We are located in a new location at 18081 West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further information, please call 281-859-1612.
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BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Bear Creek United Methodist Church offers a special gift to the community Sunday, December 2nd, with its Neighborhood Christmas Block Party. The celebration, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Walmart Neighborhood Market parking lot at 4810 Highway 6 North, features free food and craft activities. Festivities will be followed by the 15th Annual Texas Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Fund Parade of Lights. The Bear Creek UMC Chancel Choir will present John Leavitt’s “What Child Is This?” on Sunday, December 16th at 6:30 PM at Bear Creek UMC, 16000 Rippling Water Dr. This inspirational concert is free and open to the public. Come and celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth! Communion, music and candlelight will enhance all Christmas Eve worship services: 5:00 PM. Family Service in the Sanctuary; 7:00 PM. Contemporary Service in the Fellowship Hall; 9:00 PM. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and 11:00 PM. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary. For additional information, please visit bearcreekumc.org or call 281-463-2330.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Advent & Christmas Events
“Joy to the world the Lord has come...” this is the good news celebrated during the Christmas season by young and old alike. Cornerstone United Methodist Church will be providing a number of celebration opportunities during the month of December at their West Road Campus, 18081 West Road, Houston TX 77095. • Saturday, December 8th, the Children’s Ministry Team will be sponsoring a special children’s event called “Breakfast with Santa” from 9:30-11:00 AM, that will include pictures with Santa, face painting, delicious donuts, crafts and other family friendly activities. • Saturday, December 8th, the church will present a “live” Na-
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Houston Repertoire Ballet Proudly Presents the Holiday Classic The Nutcracker The Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), the premier pre-professional ballet company in Northwest Houston, proudly presents the Holiday Classic The Nutcracker performance series on Saturday, December 8th at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, December 9th at 1 pm and 4 pm at Tomball High School Auditorium, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. This year featuring guest artists Bridget Kuhns as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Eric White as the Cavalier, both courtesy of Houston Ballet II, as well as Daniel Woellner as the Snow King, courtesy of Houston Ballet Academy. For ticket information, visit www.hrbdance.org or call 281-940-HRB1 (4721). Ticket prices range from $15 to $18 and $10 for the Sunday 1 pm performance, which is just Act I. The Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), founded by Victoria Vittum and Gilbert Rome, both nationally acclaimed teachers and choreographers who served as its coartistic directors.
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St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church Christmas Eve services
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church welcomes everyone to come celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, during our Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24th at 5:30 PM, with a Christmas Pageant and at 9:00 PM with choir music. Both services will include the Holy Eucharist. There will also be a service on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th, at 10:00 AM. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road in Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). Visit us at www.stcuthbert.org
Celebration for Children on Christmas Eve at Living Word Lutheran Church
Living Word Lutheran Church would like to invite children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their parents) to a “Celebration for Children” on December 24th at 4 pm. This interactive service will allow children to “live” the story of Christmas. To support the Christ Clinic in Katy, donations of paper towels and toilet paper will be accepted at the service. Living Word Lutheran Church is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call 281-392-2300.
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Our bowling event in January is a fundraising event for Texas Tech students, through Texas Tech Parent Association - Greater West Houston Chapter. Our bowling event will be held at Copperfield Bowl on Sunday, January 6th from 3-5 pm. Cost per person is $20 and includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Open to Texas Tech parents and students. RSVP is required. Visit www.texastechparents.org/group/GWH for more information.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “LAS VEGAS NIGHT”
The Knights of Columbus Council 8096 of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church invite you to attend our 26th Charity Las Vegas Night. The event will be held on February 18, 2012, from 7:00 PM until 10:30 PM, at the church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma, in the Community Life Center. A prize auction will follow with fabulous items to bid on with the play money you win. Included will be a trip to Las Vegas, hotel stays, restaurant dinners, sports memorabilia, wonderful gift baskets, fantastic coupons and fabulous merchandise. We hope you will join us and promise you a fun-filled evening of Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Slot Machines and other games. Snacks and drinks are included in the price. Donations appreciated. Bring your friends and neighbors.
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Tickets are only $15 per person and all proceeds will benefit local Knights of columbus Charities. For more information, please call Franklin Holub 281-463-6122, email holub8096@sbcglobal.net. Scottie Bailey, cancer survivor, (in wagon with purple survivor shirt) Joshua Bailey (Big Brother in green shirt) and Tina Bailey (mom-also on Relay committee as Online Chair).
2013 Relay For Life of Cy-Fair Cy Falls High School Friday, April 26, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Come join our planning committee or register your own team to help raise money for cancer in our Cy-Fair community!!
The Heart of Relay: During the Relay for Life event, three ceremonies are held Survivors Lap: To start Relay, those who have survived their battle with cancer join together to walk a lap celebrating their victories over the disease. Luminaria Ceremony: At dark, the track is lined with candle-lit bags bearing the names of those who have been touched by or have lost their lives to cancer. Fight Back Ceremony: Before participants leave Relay, they make a personal commitment to help fight back against cancer in several ways.
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As interest in Relay for Life grew in the Houston area, the American Cancer Society began forming events in local communities and the first Cy-Fair Relay for Life committee was formed in 2004. This is our 9th year in Cy-Fair and our goal is to reach the $1 Million Dollar Mark. We are very close and only need $150,000 to meet our goal and with YOUR help, we can make this goal a reality!! 100% of our profits go to ACS to use for research and other programs. With more than 1,000 participants in last year’s Relay, we know that we can grow even bigger this year! For more information, contact Erin Kasperek below: erin.kasperek@cancer.org Phone: 713-706-5652 | Mobile: 281-732-8324 www.relayforlife.org/cyfairtx
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church Blood Drive On Sunday, December 30th, 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
THEATER/ARTS Applause for Christmas
Applause is launching its 2012/2013 raffle. This year, we will be raffling five $200 Applause vouchers, which can be used toward tickets, production fees, tuitions and merchandise. Tickets are only $20 or three for $50. Contact the theatre to learn how to get your raffle ticket. The drawing will be held during our Applause For Christmas celebration in December. Mark your calendars. On December 15th, we’ll be hosting Applause for Christmas. This one-night-only event will feature musical performances by talented young actors from Applause Theatre’s past and present productions, Christmas caroling, a silent auction,
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Houston Family Arts Center Announces 2012-2013 Season Memories and Traditions
Season subscriptions are available for $92-$144 and offer incredible savings, exclusive benefits and personalized customer service. Subscribers save as much as 30% off single-ticket prices. HFAC subscriber perks include the opportunity to pick the best seats before they go on sale to the general public, an opening night reception, and recognition in every Playbill. Patrons can purchase their subscriptions online at www.houstonfac.com or call the HFAC box office at 281-685-6374. Houston Family Arts Center 2012-2013 Main Stage Season You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Jan. 25 - Feb. 10, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Annie (March 1-17, 2013 at the Berry Center) Leaving Iowa (April 5-21, 2013 on the Garza Main Stage) Over the River and Through the Woods (June 7-23, 2013 on the Garzas Main Stage) Fiddler on the Roof (July 12-28, 2013 at the Berry Center)
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7-piece dining set, cherry, deep drop-leaf table, 42’X28” closed, with 4 Hitchcock chairs, matching three door buffet, glass front china cabinet, asking $800. China cabinet can be sold separately, $200. Call 281-861-6422 for pictures/additional measurements.
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Bassett Fremont brown leather sofa. Beautiful, excellent Condition! Paid well over $ 2,500, yours for only $800. 713-253-2104. 4 burner gas range, white, perfect condition, $175. 281-463-0413. Winchester 1894 old saddle ring carbine 30-30 born 1920 has a western look, first 1150. jdestesrealtors@aol.com.
Crib, $90, like new. White GE Hotpoint, 17 cubic refrigerator, with icemaker, top freezer, $175; GE Hotpoint washer and dryer, Amana Dish Washer all $150 each. Call 281-550-0110. Styer GB 9mm, 3-18 round mags., collector or CCL holder only, call 918-633-2333. Cargo solid wood children’s furniture, complete set: bunk beds, 6-drawer chest, desk with bookshelves, 2nd set of shelves and toy box! All in great condition, $599. 281-855-0784 after 4 PM.
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New Women’s Cowboy Boots (Sizes 5.5, 6 & 6.5) Justin Ropers, $50 each, Colors-white or tan; Lucchese Black Cherry Smooth Ostrich, $150; Dan Post Black Cherry Kangaroo Skin, $100; Larry Mahans High-Tops, blue-green with colored designer stitching on sides and instep, $150. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. Total Gym XL Deluxe, paid $1,400, sell $550; Ab Circle Pro, new-inbox $100; telescope 675-power, new-in-box, $100; new (unopened) 16GB iPod Nano (red) with volume control, $95. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. Furs; Black Ranch mink jacket, oyster colored Beaver Jacket, fawn colored ribbed mink and suede jacket, paid $1,500-$3,000 each, sell for $750 each. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889.
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Classified Ads Women’s one-piece ski-suits, sizes 8, 10, 12, 14. Also other ski apparel. Great prices. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. Sewing machine cabinet with two side drawers (walnut), like new, $150. new futon with deluxe mattress (frame still in box), paid $450, sell $225. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. 5-drawer professional legal metal file cabinet, $100. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. Ladies 12-speed Murray Biotech bicycle, excellent condition, never used, $95. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889. 4 plots - Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 4 spaces together, valued at $32,400. All 4, $25,000 or 2, $12,000; single, $6,500. Call 713-542-3685. Traditional chestnut dining room. Table extends to 96 in., 8 chairs and tabletop protector pads, china cabinet is 66 in. long, 4 yrs old. $2,100 cash; Thomas Kincaid “Sunrise” Canvas #101, 20”x24”, burl framed 29”x33”, $375. 713-851-7374. Apex weight bench with lots of accessories, including 600 lbs. of rubber-coated Olympic weights for sale. Hardly used, need the space, $400 OBO. Call Duke, 281-304-0778 after 3:30 PM. 57x81 Toshiba TV with two side cabinets, $500. Call 713-298-9537. Christmas ornaments, mostly themed, mainly Hallmark - will show by appointment. Scrapbook papers and stickers. 281-703-0926.
LAS VEGAS NIGHT In the Community Life Center at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd, Houston, TX 77084
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 8096
January 26, 2013 7:00 PM Ticket Donation $15/person
• Black Jack • Craps
MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE OR AT THE DOOR
• Roulette • Slot Machines
(All proceeds to benefit local Knights of Columbus charities)
SNACKS AND DRINKS ARE INCLUDED
• Poker • And More!
(Donations Appreciated)
BIG PRIZE AUCTION AT 10:30PM
BID & WIN A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS! For Tickets or Information Contact: Franklin 281-463-6122, holub8096@sbcglobal.net or Scott 713-898-3560
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Rockets tickets, 2 seats, section 102, row 23, $90/pair, includes free Tundra parking, face value season ticket holder. Great seats. Good Christmas gift. 713-851-5431 call/text. Like new Sears 10-inch Radial Saw with metal stand (model #113.197280), including blade and manual. Like new cutting table, without saw cuts, (+/-) 5 hours use, $175 cash only. Call 281-256-3076 between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm only. Ashley leather, double reclining loveseat, like new, $850 OBO; Yamaha portable grand keyboard w/bench seat & stand, barely used, $380 OBO; Dell v313 all-in-one wireless printer, $50; Lexmark 6150 all-in-one printer, $40; 7.5 prelit Christmas tree, $25; Mission style computer desk w/hutch, $35; Ironman inversion table, brand new, $100 OBO. Call 281-861-8023 or email je61@swbell.net. Baseball memorabilia for sale. Autographed baseballs, Ted Williams jersey, Nolan Ryan pictures and Joe DiMaggio lithograph. All memorabilia include authenticity papers. Please call Mike at 281-858-5051 for additional information. New fireplace insert, gas logs, 41”x36”, black w/glass doors, 13’ double insulted chimney, $250; Propane Weber grill, 18”x26” surface, wheels, needs electric lighter button, was $350, asking $175. 3HP air compressor, $50. Antique cast iron bench-top table saw w/ motor, mounted on table, $75. 281-463-6034, 281-384-9491, can email pictures, cakjbates@comcast.net. Fisher Price Talking Dollhouse, excellent condition includes dolls, $150; Lego carrier w/ Legos, $25. Mahogany Armoire cabinet includes 27” TV, $175; Lowery Organ, $400 or trade for piano; Black fishtank stand, can hold Bowflex 38 gallon tank, $50; Eheim Canister filter setup, $250 new, sell for $75. Large selection of children’s books $.50-$2. 281-463-6034, 281-384-9491, can email pictures, cakjbates@comcast.net. Sell by owner: Le Cache Wine Cabinet, model 5200 Provincial Cherry. Capacity of 620 bottles. Sell for $2,700. Contact 713-705-0184.
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Recipe for Christmas All Year Long Take a heap of child-like wonder That opens up our eyes To the unexpected gifts in life— Each day a sweet surprise. Mix in fond appreciation For the people whom we know; Like festive Christmas candles, Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughter, A dash of Christmas food, (Amazing how a piece of pie Improves our attitude!) Stir it all with human kindness; Wrap it up in love and peace, Decorate with optimism, and Our joy will never cease. If we use this healthy recipe, We know we will remember To be in the Christmas spirit, Even when it's not December. By Joanna Fuchs
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Classified Ads Two matching sofas, good condition, sell as set or separate, $150 each or OBO. 281-861-8600.
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Marcy Home Gym complete with self spotting bench, curling bar, latpull 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.
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1999 Mercedes E430 sedan, opal black, very good condition, runs great, 169k miles, $5,800 or best reasonable offer. Call 713-301-4469. 2009 Saturn Vue XE - 4 Door, white, FWD, 2.4 Liter, 2 Wheel Drive, 45K miles, clean car fax, one owner, excellent condition, $14,500 Call 281-463-1175. Yamaha FJR 1300, 2005, 21,000 miles. Includes GPS, Radar Detector, Helmet and jacket, etc. Needs new battery, some plastic damage, $2,500. 713-983-6088. Hooker super comp headers for 94 – 95 Camaro 350 LT-1, $400 OBO. Call 281-861-8023 or email je61@swbell.net.
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2008 Honda Gold Wing, black, excellent condition. For pictures and inquiries, email anwilbanks99@gmail.com 1985, 18 ½ foot Sea Ray. 165 Mercruiser, $3,000. Comes with accessories. 832-655-4746. 1998 Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle, eggshell on white in color, black leather saddle bags, $3,000. 281-726-4305 Pat. 1998 BMW 750IL: Moonroof, V8, all possible options, 138K miles, unusually good condition, $4,200. 281-682-7868. 2002 Volvo S60 4-door sedan: black, moonroof, leather, all possible options, fantastic condition, $4,200. 281-682-7868. 2004 Volvo S60 SUV: moonroof, leather, all possible options, fantastic condition, $6,200. 281-682-7868.
WANTED
Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.
HELP WANTED - CARE
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Live in caregiver for elderly, ambulatory female. Must be mature female, non-smoker with valid drivers license, transportation and good driving record. Duties include companionship, personal care, light cleaning and cooking. Must be able to live in Monday through Saturday. Please have references. 281-550-7577.
HELP WANTED
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church is looking to add to their team of loving child care providers. We have an immediate need on Sunday evenings with possible additional hours on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. If possible, proof of current CPR training should be submitted with resume; however, we can provide training and certification. Submit resumes to Carol Kutzer at info@cornerstonekaty.org or call 281-579-1080.
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Images Hair Studio is now accepting applications for a receptionist position. Looking for someone who is mature and professional. Customer service experience is a plus. 281-745-7801. Advertising company - looking for sales/home welcomers in 77494 or 77095. Work part time on your own schedule. Visit new homeowners in your area and go over a packet of information. Add businesses to the packet and earn unlimited $. Call 281-855-6589 for more information. Sales persons wanted to sell Replacement Windows and Window coverings. Ownership opportunity available. Call Replacement Windows of Katy at 281-392-5353. Earn $50 to $75 dollars an hour promoting and selling women’s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly. No experience is needed, but previous direct sales are rewarded. Must be 18 years or older. Contact Amber, amberfolk@att.net or 713-505-4250. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number. Enjoy Golf and the outdoors? Hole in One Challenge, a national par 3 company, is seeking sales representatives to promote a par 3 contest on local golf courses. A portion of all sales will help support programs offered to young people through The First Tee. Work a 5 hour shift - approximately 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weekends with occasional weekdays). $10 per hour plus commission after reaching minimum sales goal. Daily pay. Positions are available immediately. Must be able to pass drug test. Please contact Larry Wilkerson 281-758-4282. Visit www.holeinonechallenge.com
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Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc. (MRE, Inc.) is always in search of highly motivated Real Estate Agents who’s core values that are aligned with that of the Broker’s. You are not expected to have the exact know-how when you start. But open minded and willing to learn from a TREC-MCE Instructor with over 28 years experience on leasing and working with property management with single family homes & condos. MRE, Inc. will guide you on the proper forms to use. Broker will provide a one-on-one support to any Real Estate Agent willing and wanting to learn more. MRE, Inc. will assist you to better serve your clients/customers/investors with sales, leases and property management. MRE, Inc. has been recognized and involved with Katy ISD, Community Education for more than 23 years at Taylor High School in Katy. MRE, Inc. offers incentive packages along with additional Real Estate knowledge. For more information and to get started on your new career today; please contact the Broker, “Tisha” Matticks, at mre@mantarayenterprises.com . Now hiring security officers, part time/full time. No experience necessary. Retirees welcome. All shifts available. Accepting applications Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 11 AM. Located at 1035 Dairy Ashford, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77079. Phone: 281-759-1010. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 17121 West Rd. Suite 200 Houston TX 77095.
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. 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. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for mom’s with school age children. 281-861-0394. Position available for an experienced hair stylist with a great attitude and good clientele. Benefits available. Call Images Hair Studio at 281-256-2286.
About Hair Salon and Day Spa is seeking experienced stylists. Apply in person 15422 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095.
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Bear Creek Animal Clinic Pet Wellness Fair Saturday, December 15th, (8am-11:30am) www.bearcreekanimalclinic.com Ask about Senior and Dental Days
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• Siding Replacement & Repair • Sheetrock Repair & Retexturing
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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. Applications being accepted at Salon Picasso Studios. Lease/commission. 281-861-9911. Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.
PETS
Free to loving home: Mature Chihuahua needs a mature human, she is 10 yrs. old with a lot of spunk yet. Please, no other dogs or young children. Serious inquiries only. 281-859-7069.
LOST & FOUND
Lost on 9/28/12 - Set of car keys, with car remote. Please call 832-971-6610. FOUND: 8GB SanDisk, looks like a disk that you would use in a camera and has files with pictures of a proposal, engagement photos and wedding photos.The wedding photos look like the wedding was up north. Call 713-545-8245.
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Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps 4, fully stocked kitchen. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.
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Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing.
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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 helper 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 – JCH
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UTILITIES Centerpoint Energy To report gas leaks Reliant Energy (Repair) Street Light Repair AT & T Waste Management (Trash Pickup) BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) Street Repair
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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.
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q SL -Swim Lessons
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q RCC -Red Cross Cert.
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