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Wheatstone Village/ Copperfield Crime Watch

Be thankful Wheatstone Village/Copperfield! Because of YOU, Wheatstone Village/Copperfield is experiencing statistically record low crime. At the same time, we are experiencing a record high number of calls for suspicious person/vehicles. In other words, when YOU call in suspicious behavior/activity, crime goes down in Wheatstone Village/Copperfield! If you see any suspicious persons/ vehicles, call the Sheriff’s Department at 713-221-6000, option 1. For all emergencies, please call 911.

1. Save the Sheriff Department’s phone number on your mobile phone now. 713-221-6000. Be aggressive in calling in any suspicious behavior/activity!

2. On your smart phone, download the Sheriff Department’s iWatch app to report any crimes at: http://iwatchharriscounty.com 3. Follow us on Facebook at “Copperfield Safety and Security,” where we just received over 500 Likes! You can find a link to this at the Wheatstone Village website at: www.wheatstonevillage.com/ watch.php 4. Follow us on Twitter @CPRFLDWatch 5. Attend our Crime Watch meetings! We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Copperfield Community Center.

6. Tell your friends and neighbors! The stronger we are as a community in fighting crime, the safer we can make Wheatstone Village/Copperfield!

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Statistically, crime rates go down when Wheatstone Village/ Copperfield residents like you are aggressive in reporting all suspicious persons/vehicles/activity to the Sheriff’s Department. So please follow these six tools to being a Hero in Wheatstone Village/ Copperfield and help us make a difference in our community!

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Reminder: As a reminder, it is critical to be able to recognize something that is out of the ordinary. Although many residents don’t know all their neighbors, they usually know a few. They also become familiar with patterns of living, like when people leave for work, the cars normally seen in a driveway, etc. It is these patterns that become what we consider “normal.” Whenever we see something that is not normal, it should warrant our attention. It may be a vehicle parked in a driveway or street, it may be someone walking on the street from house to house or it may even look like someone who is working on a project. If anything looks suspicious, call the Sheriff (713-2216000). If someone knocks on your door, make certain you know who it is before you open the door, it if sounds out of the ordinary call the Sheriff. If you in any way think something may be suspicious, call it in to the Sheriff (713-221-6000)!

The Crime Watch Committee also asks you to consider becoming involved in our Crime Watch program. Please visit one of our monthly committee meetings, second Wednesday of each month at the Copperfield Community Center at 6:30 PM. In order to receive updates you may register at the Copperfield website at: www. copperfield.org/sl_register.php to stay informed, and receive crime watch updates.

Please continue to call in any and all suspicious activity you observe at any time, to the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 713221-6000 (Option 1 for dispatch). For life threatening emergencies call 911.

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In order to increase compliance and spread awareness, our office is requesting your assistance in informing residents in your community through your HOA newsletter or your scheduled HOA meetings of the need to obtain a permit for operating an alarm system, residential or business, within unincorporated Harris County. Many residents and businesses are unaware of the requirement to obtain an alarm permit once an alarm system has been installed and activated by the alarm company. Alarm systems are established and defined in the Local Government Code 233 (subchapter D), as well as the authority to regulate, adopt rules and impose penalties for unpermitted locations.

Obtaining the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm fees. The fee for current permit issuance is $35 with a yearly renewal fee of $10. All permit fees are waived for senior citizens 65 years or older. Under current guidelines, a permitted location is allowed five (5) free false alarms annually. Any subsequent false alarms during your permitted year are subject to a $75 fine that is billed to the permit holder’s address. If a site has an active alarm system, yet does not have a permit to operate such alarm, a false alarm may result in a Class C citation, which could range up to $500.

Should you or your residents require a copy of the permit application form, or would like to review the regulations regarding permit requirements, you may do so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website at www.hcso.hctx.net. The application can be printed from the website, then completed and mailed to our office with the applicable fees. We are currently in the planning stages of making the application and payment process available on-line for the convenience to the public. Should you have any questions, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Alarm Detail at 713-7554600 M-F, 8 AM- 5 PM. If you would like any of our Alarm Detail personnel to attend one of your HOA meetings, we would be glad to attend and answer as many questions as possible.

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Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) advises that “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat or to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more then six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question or 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle or 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk to street.”

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DECEMBER……DID YOU KNOW?

• 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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Copperfield Coalition

A Non-Profit Incorporated Organization

The Coalition Would Like to Wish Everyone a Fantastic Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year!

Cy-Fair ISD Liaison Committee The Coalition has formed a new committee, the Cy-Fair ISD Liaison Committee. This committee will address any and all issues within the Coalition boundaries concerning the Cy-Fair School District. We would also like to introduce DeBra Edwards as the chairman of the committee.

If you would like to join this committee, please email Ms. Edwards at debra@copperfieldcoalition.com. Some of the issues that are currently being discussed are Title I schools and vocational education.

Cell Phone Towers An update concerning cell phone towers on Cy-Fair ISD school property: We met with CFISD representatives Ms. Marney Sims, General Counsel, Mr. Stuart Snow, Associate Superintendent Business & Financial Services and Mr. Roy Sprague, Assistant Superintendent - Facilities and Construction. In the contract signed with T-Mobile, T-Mobile has an option to renew their lease for up to 15 years.

There is a clause that allows Cy-Fair to request a one-time relocation of a cell tower. We discussed the possibility of relocating the cell phone tower to a point at least 300 feet away from the school building and surrounding residential homes (the same distance required by City of Houston regulations). They felt that if they made this request to T-Mobile, that T-Mobile would just remove the tower rather than relocate it, which would result in the loss of revenue. They were not supportive of that idea (we will keep that option on the table).

Another option that we discussed was to camouflage the tower. We presented several pictures in which the cell tower can be made to look like a tree, i.e. pine tree, palm tree, etc. They were very open to this idea. They plan on contacting T-Mobile to see what options they have and are willing to implement. Pictures of these camouflaged cell towers can be seen on our website.

Crime, Security and Safety In November, the Coalition met with Sheriff Garcia and his command staff. This was a follow-up from the September 18th Town Hall. This article was written prior to the meeting with Sheriff Garcia. Please view our website for the details of that meeting.

Monthly Meetings Open to All The Copperfield Coalition meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Copperfield Community Center, 15409 Willow River Drive. The meeting is in the activities room; please come in the main door. Please check the website for any last minute cancelations and/or changes before attending.

Come to one of our meetings and find out what we are all about.

If you are interested in protecting the integrity of Copperfield, our lifestyle and our property values, then please join us.

Volunteers Needed If you are interested in becoming a member, being on a committee or being an advisory member, then please contact us at Anthony@ CopperfieldCoalition.com or come to one of our meetings.

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Do you have a street light out in your neighborhood? Our community pays a fee monthly to our electric provider for every light pole in our community. The fee is a combination of electricity cost and maintenance fee and it is paid whether the light is working or not!

It is up to each of us as residents to report outages. Here’s how to do it: 1. Write down the number posted on the light pole that is out.

2. Call Reliant Energy at 713-207-2222.

3. Select English (1) or Spanish (2).

4. Select Option #4 which includes reporting street lights out.

5. Provide the customer service representative with the location and pole number.

Note: You can also go online at www.centerpointenergy.com/outage and report the outage.

HOW TO USE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SAFELY

• Keep Christmas lights stored in a covered box, wrapped neatly around a plastic light organizer or just loosely wrapped, untangled.

• Check each and every light for broken or non-functioning bulbs.

Discard lights that don’t work and replace with new bulbs.

• Make sure cords and wiring are intact. Avoid frayed cords - discard immediately if frayed.

• Know that there are separate lights for indoor and outdoor use.

Use indoor lights inside your home and UL-approved outdoor lights outside.

• Turn off all Christmas lights when you go to bed.

• Use mini, low-voltage lights on a tree. The large lights generate too much heat and can dry out your tree faster, making it a fire hazard.

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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 afterChristmas bills can ruin your holiday. ehow.com

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DIRECTIONS: In a medium sized glass jar, combine the non-dairy creamer, chocolate drink mix, instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. To prepare, place 2 tablespoons mix in a mug, pour in 3/4 cup boiling water, and stir until dissolved. Serve hot. This mix can be stored for future use or placed in a pretty jar as a gift.

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Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 1 pound chopped nuts 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup honey

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan. Chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. Set aside. Unroll phyllo dough. Cut whole stack in half to fit pan. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work.

Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. Sprinkle 2 - 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 - 8 sheets deep. Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp. Make sauce while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted.

Add vanilla and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.

Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.

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DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in the food coloring, vanilla and cornflakes.

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December 1st - 24th - Home for the Holidays, daily, Old Town Spring.

Old Town Spring celebrates it 31st Annual Home For The Holidays Festival with a whole new flare. This year we have added a display of thousands of lights to our towering trees and quaint buildings to accent the addition of the Be An Angel Fund Train and our beautiful horse drawn Carriage Rides. Streets are filled with sounds of the Holidays as each weekend live entertainers perform on the stage as well as strolling the streets. Complimentary balloons and candy canes are handed out to remind you to visit Mr. & Mrs. Santa in their house and have your photo taken. Merchants in town all put on their best face and decorate the shops. Look for special sales and mini attractions each weekend. We will be sponsoring a Toy Drive for the Be An Angel Fund and Supporting our U.S. Troops through the Marine Moms and Wreaths Across America.

December 1st - Jingle on the Boardwalk, 9:30 AM - 11 PM, Kemah Boardwalk. Holiday music, crafts, activities, a toy drive, parade and Starbucks Cheer Party at the Kemah Boardwalk.

December 4th - Job Fair - Engineering, 10 AM - 3 PM, Reliant Center.

If you are in search of your next big move, the Job Fair is the place to land your next job. Come check it out and see what all they have to offer! Go to http://reliantpark.com/events/job-fair/houston-chroniclejob-fair-0 for more info.

December 5th - Mommy Mingle, 10 AM - 2 PM, Children’s Museum of Houston. Calling all Greater Houston Area Moms! You’re invited to the Mommy Mingle at the Museum. Once the kids are off at school come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under) for awesome playtime. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!

December 7th - German Christmas Market & Festival, 10 AM, Old Downtown Tomball. Celebrating Texas German Heritage at Christmas time on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas.

Weihnachtsmarkt Texas style. Music Street Festival with continuous live music on four stages and many street performers. Bring your camera for pictures on request and a whole lot of family fun. You don’t have to be German to enjoy this festival. Free admission and parking.

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December 13th - January 5th - Festival of Lights, nightly, Moody Gardens. As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 soundenhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. In addition, you can skate around on the area’s only outdoor ice skating rink, take pictures with Santa or watch holiday films in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX or Ridefilm theaters. See www.moodygardens.com/ seasonal_fun/festival_of_lights/ for more information.

December 22nd - Museum District Walking Tour, 10 AM - 12 PM, Museum of Fine Arts Houston Sculpture Garden. The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture and landscape design. On this 2-hour walking tour you will experience the quintessential Modernism of Mies van der Rohe, the structuralist view point of Gunnar Birkerts, the simplicity and craft of Isamu Noguchi and the first free standing American structure designed by Yoshio Taniguchi.

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.

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.

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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER

• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product. Keep flowers picked for more bloom.

• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month.

• Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-1313; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure.

• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson cold weather damage. May acidify again.

• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum and other varieties of lilies. Mulch.

• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged.

• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds die from lack of water than lack of food.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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 a partner with the district, our goal is to create a successful high school basketball tournament that engages the entire community. Profits from the tournament will be used for innovative staff development programs and for scholarships for deserving high school seniors.

By supporting our tournament, you are investing in the Cy-Fair community and making a significant difference in the lives of our students!

Please consider purchasing a sponsorship or a program ad. As a donor, you will receive a tremndous amount of exposure and truly “touch the future” of students and teachers alike. We’re hoping to count on you for you support!

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FOOTBALL PLAYERS NAMED SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD FINALISTS

Two CFISD football players were among 25 finalists for the Touchdown Club of Houston High School Football Scholar-Athlete Award. The award was presented during the 14th Annual High School Football Scholar-Athlete Luncheon.

Cypress Ranch High School senior Jeffrey Hensley and Langham Creek High School senior Jared Ross are CFISD’s two finalists for the honor.

Nominees are required to be high school seniors, have the best grade-point averages on their respective football teams and have good citizenship, as embodied in extra-curricular activities.

The first-place award winner received a $1,500 scholarship to the college or university of his choice, while the second and thirdplace award recipients received a $1,000 and $750 scholarship, respectively. The remaining 22 finalists received a $500 scholarship.

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STUDENT AUTHORS PUBLISHED IN SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY

Five CFISD students were among 43 students in the Houston area to be published in the Texas-based literacy foundation, Read3Zero, third annual short-story anthology entitled I-Write: Short Stories By Kids, For Kids. The student winners will be recognized during a public book signing on Saturday, December 1st at the Houston Public Library Downtown - Central (500 McKinney Street).

The following CFISD student authors were honored: Emily Green, Lowery Elementary School; Alexis Moscariello, Swenke Elementary School; Sarah Hart, Adam Elementary School; Megan Taylor, Smith Middle School and Sarah Young, Cy-Falls High School.

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CFISD STUDENTS SWEEP CUPCAKE BATTLE

CFISD culinary students had an impressive display at the Greater Houston Area Cupcake Battle, sponsored by the Hospitality Educators Association of Texas and held last November at Pasadena Rayburn High School.

The students swept first through third places and took home two other superlatives at the event, which featured approximately 140 entries from high school students in greater Houston.

Cy-Fair High School senior Kaylen Gonzalez won first place for her “Reese’s Cupcake,” followed by Cy-Fair senior Phillip Morado in second place for his “Triple Chocolate Pistachio Cupcake.” Cypress Ridge High School senior Nancy Lopez placed third for her “Mocha Cupcake.”

Cypress Woods High School sophomore Shelby Richey won the award in the Best Cake category for “The Turtle Cupcake” and Cypress Springs High School senior Ajee Hayes won the award in the Most Elaborate Technique category for her “Peach Cobbler Cupcake.”

Cy-Fair High School senior Kaylen Gonzalez, right, displays her firstplace trophy from the Greater Houston Area Cupcake Battle, held at Pasadena Rayburn High School.

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“Congratulations to the CFISD culinary students, who took five of the eight awards. It is a remarkable achievement to have their cupcakes chosen from the approximately 140 entries,” said career and technical education coordinator Mark Williams. “These students and their teachers worked diligently and their hard work paid off.”

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The annual Langham Creek Cheerleader Cheer Clinic held on October 27th was a huge success! Approximately 100 participants came to enjoy learning about the cheerleading talents our girls display everyday and to meet and get a picture with our outstanding Lobo mascot. The parents enjoyed the “show off” at the end of the clinic, as well as seeing the kids perform on the sidelines with the Lobo cheerleaders at the JV game on November 1st! Thank you to everyone who came to the clinic - it really is a fun event for all. The Lobo cheerleaders have been vigorously supporting the mighty Lobo football team all season. Even during a lengthy rain delay during the Cy-Ridge game when they were given an option to leave, they chose to stay and help the Lobos fight on to a victory! That same enthusiastic support is being shared with the Lobo basketball teams. On November 8th, the cheerleaders kicked off their season by decorating the locker room with signs, streamers and balloons! Way to pump up our players for an exciting Lobo basketball season! Go Lobos!

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THE LOBOS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM HAS WON CY-FAIR DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!

On November 10, 2012, the Langham Creek High School LOBOS Varsity Football Team earned the title of CY-FAIR ISD “DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!” The Golden Football Award was presented to Coach Thompson and the LOBO football team at the Berry Stadium following the final in-district game. After playing, a 10-week schedule of highly competitive games the LOBO WORLD is extremely excited about the award and title.

Cy-Fair ISD is filled with gifted talent, the in-district schools are highly motivated to win… so it has been no small task for the LOBOS to prevail. The LOBOS are thankful and grateful to have played against some great teams in the area and we realize those games were our precursor to achieving success.

The Langham Creek High School Varsity Football Team thank our entire community and fan base for their continued enthusiasm and support. We realize success comes to us when we all work well together! We thank you!

The LOBOS charged into the State Championship Playoffs on Friday, November 16, 2012 and are battling to bring home the ultimate prize… The State Championship!

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Principal David Hughes and Assistant Principal Marc Baker cheer on the Lobo Band members and their Directors Gloria Ramirez, Marc Martin and Paul Rousse and Drum Majors Katy Bertlshofer and Isaiah Carter at the Alamodome in San Antonio on November 6th.

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MIGHTY LOBO MARCHING BAND GOES TO STATE!

For the 9th consecutive biannual UIL 5A State Marching Band Championship, the Mighty Lobo Marching Band represented with honor Langham Creek High School. From a field of 23 high schools at area competition, the Lobos were 1 of only 4 bands to advance to state.

Among those 4 finalists, Langham Creek was one of only two Cy-Fair high schools. Carrying on a long tradition of excellence, the Lobo Marching Band received a superior rating at UIL Regional Marching Contest for the 23rd consecutive year! GO LOBOS!

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Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club Registration on February 2nd

The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 26th Anniversary Season by hosting its annual free information/registration breakfast on Saturday, February 2, 2013, for all boys, girls and their parents who are interested in joining for the 2013 track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. The free breakfast is the opportunity for youth athletes to register for the club’s 2013 spring/summer track season and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff and other new and returning athletes. All new parents and athletes interested in joining the Northwest Flyers must attend. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin. For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please visit the team website at www.northwestflyers.org or contact Linette Roach at 281-587-8442 or linette.roach@sbcglobal.net

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Registration is open for fall Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and T-Ball/Baseball leagues in Katy! i9 Sports is the #1 provider of youth sports leagues, camps and instructional clinics in the country for kids ages 3-14. We focus on fun, skills and sportsmanship with a commitment to safety. For more information, please visit www. i9sports.com or call 281-398-PLAY (7529).

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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

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Christmas Programs 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.

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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” Nativity Scene from 6 to 8 PM. Not only will there be the normal cast of characters including shepherds, Wisemen and the baby Jesus, but there will be live animals as well: donkeys, sheep and maybe even a camel.

• Sunday, December 9th, the church will be celebrating “Be a Cheerful Giver” Stewardship Commitment Sunday. At both the 8:30 and 10:45 AM services, the Chancel Chimes will be performing their Christmas music. At the 9:30 AM worship service, the Journey Praise Band will be leading worship with celebrative music. At all three services, Dr. Dave Meadows will be bringing an inspiring Advent message.

• Sunday, December 16th, at 10:45 AM, the Children’s choirs will be presenting their Christmas Musical entitled: “A Rockin’ Royal Christmas.” At the 9:30 AM worship service, the Journey Praise Band will be leading worship with celebrative music. At both the 8:30 and 9:30 AM services, Dr. Dave Meadows will be bringing an inspiring Advent message.

• Sunday, December 23rd, the Cornerstone Chancel Choir accompanied by an orchestra will be presenting a special Christmas music program entitled “Night of the Father’s Love” at both the 8:30 and the 10:45 AM services. At the 9:30 AM service led by Journey Praise, the message will be a special “Advent-themed Readers Theater.”

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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER • Monday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, Cornerstone will offer three worship opportunities: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. At 4:00 PM, there will be the Family Christmas Service. In addition to the singing of carols and Communion, children will be invited to the front of the church to hear the Christ Story and receive a special “Christmas” gift from the church. At 6:00 and 11:00 PM, there will be a traditional “Candlelight and Communion” service. It will include the retelling of the “Birth of Christ” through Scripture readings and hymns. All three services will include a “Candle Lighting Ceremony” with everyone lighting candles during the singing of “Silent Night.”

• Sunday, December 30th, we will continue our Christmas celebrations and include a “Favorite Christmas Hymn” time at our 8:30 and 10:45 AM services. During this time, worshippers will be given the opportunity to pick and choose their favorite Christmas hymns from The United Methodist Hymnal to be sung. At the 9:30 AM worship service, the Journey Praise Band will be leading worship with celebrative music. In addition, the Rev. Greg Smith will be bringing an inspiring post-Christmas message.

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 co-artistic directors.

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Everyone is invited to attend these special holiday fellowship and worship opportunities. In addition, we will have a nursery available for all of our worship celebrations except the 11 PM Christmas Eve service. For more information, please call the church office at 281859-4141. Cornerstone wishes each of you a “Merry Christmas!” and a “Happy New Year!”

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

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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 281392-2300.

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Fundraisers Join us for the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Fashion with Passion

It is a dinner, silent auction and fashion show benefitting The ARK Group, Inc and will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:00 PM at Enchanted Cypress Ballroom, 12603 Louetta Road, Cypress, Texas. Tickets: $50 each or reserved table of 10 for $650. For sponsorship, to volunteer and ticket information, contact Teri Quance at teri@quancedesign.com - Susie Pipkin at swpipkin@ msn.com or Cynthia Gill at cynthia_gill@comcast.net Visit our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-withPassion-Fundraiser Tickets can be purchased at Quance Design Studio.

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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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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!

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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.

Tickets are only $15 per person and all proceeds will benefit local Knights of columbus Charities.

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Blood Drive 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/Fine Arts The Cypress Creek FACE 2012-2013 Season

All performances at The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Dr., • Spring, TX 77379 Box Office: 281-440-4850 www.cypresscreekface.org Baylor Brass - 3 PM, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. The Baylor Brass brings a wealth of experience to its performances and educational clinics. Made up of the Baylor University brass faculty, the group concertizes regularly on the Baylor campus, in the public schools throughout Texas and has toured major music schools outside of Texas and to foreign countries. The Baylor Brass members have impressive credentials as chamber music performers, clinicians and as instrumental coaches. Tickets: $6 - $12.

WindSync “in Wonderland” - 10 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2012. Get into the holiday spirit with WindSync! Complete with music and choreography from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, introductions and demonstrations of the instruments, WindSync’s seasonal assembly program gives children an interactive look into

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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, refreshments and a whole lot more. Save the date! It will be a magical evening for the entire family that will put even the grouchiest Grinch in the holiday spirit! Theatrical School and Company Box Office: 281-440-4111
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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)

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company 2012-2013 Season

Kimberly Akimbo, By David Lindsay-Abaire, Directed by Ron Jones, STUDIO 101 (1824 Spring Street, Houston 77007).

Kimberly Akimbo is a play written in 2000 by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Its title character is a lonely teenage girl suffering from a disease a lot like progeria, that causes her to age 4 and a half times as fast as normal. Thus, Kimberly is trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman. She meets another misfit (a teenage boy) and the two form an attachment to one another that borders on attraction. The situation is not helped by Kimberly’s rapidly deteriorating health. Soon Kimberly’s family gets mixed up in some crazy money schemes and the family gets emotionally destroyed.

Through December 15, 2012, (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday). All performances begin at 8 pm. Price- $18 regular/ $10 students and seniors.

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Community Events The NEW Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center

Commissioner Steve Radack, Harris County Precinct Three The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center is located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, 77084; one block south of the intersection of Hwy. 6 and Clay Road. All classes/programs are FREE for Harris County residents aged 55+. Must register in person with photo ID in order to participate in the program and attend all future classes. You may register Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you have questions, classes offered or need directions, please call us at 713274-3250. If you are currently registered at Glazier - call us and ask about our new classes. You may register over the phone for any new classes. Volunteer Opportunities available, please call to speak to us about teaching your own class!

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New Classes at Glazier - iPhone, iPad/tablet, Smartphone, Texas History Series and more.

• December 6th, Doctor Louise Hayes Brain Repair and Memory Series; “Stop Stress Damage!” 1:00 - 3:00 PM. • December 7th, iPhone Class - Bring your iPhone but you do not need an iPhone to take the class. 1:00-3:00 PM. • December 7th, Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Great will class - covers non-titled property NOT spelled out in a traditional will; 2:00 - 3:00 PM. • December 10th, Better Business Bureau presents “Guard Yourself Against Holiday Scams on-line” from 10:00 -11:00 AM. • December 10th, Join an expert Card maker to hand-make Christmas cards; from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. • December 11th, Digital Camera; 1:00 - 3:30 PM. • December 11th, Excel Spreadsheet; 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

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“You’ve Got Mail,” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, was a remake of this film! Bring snacks/lunch for intermission.

• December 19th, Digital Camera; from 1:00 - 3:30 PM. • December 21st, Classic Cinema presents the 1951’s “a Christmas Carol” with Alastair Sim as Scrooge, 11:30 AM. Bring snacks/lunch for intermission.

• December 28th, Super Snacks with Susan - appetizers for New Year’s Eve and tasting of food and a cider toast will be at Noon!

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• January 3rd, Memory Books; using your Christmas and Holiday photos; 10-11:30 AM. • January 4th, Classic Cinema presents 1940’s “The Philadelphia Story” with Cary Grant. Bring snacks/lunch for intermission. 11:30 AM.

NATURE PROGRAM 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 Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester. The programs feature fun nature talks, stories, activities and walks in the woods. Upcoming programs include: December 4th: Animal Homes December 11th: Christmas in the Woods The cost is $5 per child (or buy a 5-session card for $20) and the child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. The program will be held in the outdoor classroom. Call 713464-4900 or go to www.houstonaudubon.org for more information.

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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.

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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 Northwest Houston. 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.

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH BETWEEN JOBS NETWORKING

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.

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BEAR CREEK Umc - ATTENTION: CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PERSONS

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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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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.

Come in to browse our eclectic inventory Register for our Holiday Drawing Craft classes start in January

COPPERFIELD CHURCH SENIOR ADULTS

GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 am - 11:00 am DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For more info., www. copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273.

WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Come join our group! We are an active, fun-loving bunch. Once you come for a visit and get to know us, you’ll want to be a part of our Senior Adult Group. You do not have to be a member of Copperfield Church to be a part of our Senior Adult Group.

EPIPHANY BINGO

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 281-5783905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the Community Center number, 281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring your friends and neighbors, win some money and make some new friends.

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At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given away every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings, along with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is maintained by the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food and snacks with soft drinks.

All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs, to better serve the community. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. Please call for more details to 281-391-4758. Please come play and win. We can accommodate large groups such as social and family groups.

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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. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 -10:30 AM (Low to mid-intensity movement). 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, crossstitch 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! Call for more information.

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. Please call if you have questions.

T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Come and join this group of ladies and enjoy lots of games and programs to help shed those unwanted pounds on Monday mornings at BCCC. Weigh-ins begin at 9:30 AM and the meeting takes place at 10:00 AM. Call for more information.

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• Volunteer at the Library - Interested in volunteering at the library? We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Monday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM 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). Volunteers under the age of 12 must volunteer with a parent or guardian.

• The Friends of the Bear Creek Library - Monday, December 10th, 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!

• The Bear Creek MYSTERY Book Club - Thursday, December 20th, 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!

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KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885 Our hours are: Monday - 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday -10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday - Closed.

• Holiday Closings: We will be closed for Christmas, December 22nd - 25th and for New Year, January 1st.

Schedule of events Adults • The Bear Creek Book Club - First Wednesday, 7:00 PM.

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Weekly Programs • Saturday @ the Movies - Saturday, December 1st, 15th and 29th 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 at 10:00 AM. 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.

• 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.

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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. Free ticket is required.

• 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+ years.

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

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DECEMBER ADULT ONGOING EVENTS • Inspirational Book Club - Monday, December 3rd at 2:00 PM. Enjoy reading and discussing the many wonderful works of Christian Fiction that are on the market today. Learn about the authors, the stories and discuss the ideas presented in the books.

• Reader’s Perspective Book Club - Monday, December 10th at 2:00 pm. A book club where members read books and share the books that they have read with other book-lovers!

• Quilting Bee - Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that is… Bring your projects, machines, looms, material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt!

• Stress Free Computer Class - Wednesdays at 12:00 pm.

These computer classes are designed for adults with a specific topic every week. The classes are an excellent opportunity to learn more about computers in a relaxed environment filled with smiles and laughter. All classes are free and open to the public.

• Sit & Stitch - Thursdays at 10:00 Am. Are you crafty? Come and join us for Sit & Stitch - bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, quilting or other projects!

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES STORY TIME • Storybook Quilt Story Time for children ages 3-10 Monday, December 3rd at 5:00 pm. The Children’s Librarian will read a quilt-themed book with a quilt especially made to complement the book then do a quilt craft with the help of the Tri-County Quilt Guild.

• Mrs. Kringle’s Storytime for children ages 3-10 - Monday, December 17th at 4:30 pm. With all the favorite sing-along holiday songs and great storytelling flair, the fabulous Mrs. Kringle shares the excitement about her new book club at the North Pole! That’s right; Mrs. Kringle is a proud member of the North

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• Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-6 - Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song and direct the making of a craft project.

• Baby Book Time for children ages 0-18 months - Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. Children’s Librarian will read a simple story, lead everyone through the performance of nursery rhymes and songs and encourage interaction between caregivers and babies through the use of educational toys.

• Infant Gymboree - non-walkers only - Wednesday, December 5th at 2:00 pm. Encourage development through play and learning with this program designed to support your child’s growth at their own individual pace. From sensory stimulation to problem-solving games and storytelling, this class uses play-based activities to stretch the body and mind.

• Para los Ninos/For the Children Story Time Wednesday, December 5th at 4:30 pm. For the Children is a funfilled, family-friendly parent workshop. The workshop encourages families to use library resources and teaches simple inexpensive activities that parents and children can do together to help children learn. Receive a free pass to the Children’s Museum when you attend.

• Holiday iPad Nutcracker Musical Storybook Wednesday, December 19th at 4:30 pm. Join us for an iPad adventure, a cinematic storybook of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, combining original artwork by Yoko Tanaka with full symphonic orchestral excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.

A wonderful holiday story for all ages and after the story make a nutcracker craft. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 80 people.

• Toddler Story Time for children ages 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30 am. Children’s Librarian will read stories, lead everyone in song and direct the making of a craft project for this younger set.

• Dinosaur iPad Drawing Program - Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 pm. Do you like to draw? Would you like to learn how to draw dinosaurs? If you answered yes, then come to the iPad drawing class. We have 8 iPads to use or you can follow along with pen and paper, we provide everything. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 24 children ages 5 years old and up.

• Holiday iPad Drawing Program - Saturday, December 15th at 2:00 pm. Do you like to draw? Would you like to learn how to draw Santa, Reindeer or a Snowman? If you answered yes, then come to the iPad drawing class. We have 8 iPads to use or you can follow along with pen and paper, we provide everything. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 24 children ages 5 years old and up.

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ADULTS ONGOING EVENTS • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library Friends Book Room is now accepting gently used books and offering them to the public for a set donation amount. The store is open six days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help support our community library.

• Note: our blog address has changed… *CyFair Library Branch Blog page at http://hcpl.net/location/cyfair-college-branch-library, for news and events about the library and college and in the community.

• Visit us on Facebook at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.

• Sign up for our new weekly email reminder, the Library eUpdate and stay up-to-date about library services, events and programs. Go to www.lonestar.edu/library/16099 to sign up.

alternate dates/times, LRNC 105. Go to LoneStar.edu/library/15212 to view the full schedule.

Book Clubs • 12/12: Sports Page Book Club (2nd Wed. of the month) - 1 pm, room 215 - Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog and an Extraordinary Friendship by Tom Ryan.

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• 12/19: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12:00 PM, room 215 any mystery you’ve enjoyed reading this year .

• 12/20: Back in Time: Historical Book Club - 3:30 pm, LRNC 215 - The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen Harrigan.

Thread: Common Knitting, Crocheting, and Needlework Group Fall Session ends December 13th.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 am, LRNC 116 . Bring your knitting, crocheting or needlework supplies and projects and join our group. All ages welcome.

ETools: Apps, Software and Websites for Work, Home and Play Each week we share our favorite eTools for your smartphone, tablet and computer.

December 10th, 6:00-7:00 pm, LRNC 105 Spanish and French Conversation Clubs Spanish Schedule: Mondays, 1-2 Pm, LRNC 215, Thursdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, LRNC 118.

French Schedule: Thursday, 2-3 pm, LRNC 215.

TEEN Contemporary Books for Everyone Book Club, Sundays, 2 - 3 PM, LRNC 215. December 2nd: Pop by Gordon Korman Classics for Home Schooled Teens Book Club, Fridays, 1 - 2 PM, LRNC 215. December 7th: The 39 Steps by John Buchan

Computer Workshops Fall Session ends December 15th.

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eBook/eReader Workshops Open Lab, LRNC 105 (unless otherwise noted) • Tuesday, December 4, 5 pm-6 pm • Wednesday, December 5th, 9:00 am-10:00 am • Thursday, December 13th, 10 am - 11 am. View the full schedule at LoneStar.edu/library/15938.

ESL Library Outreach Program Fall sessions end December 6th Talk Times (practice conversation) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00-2:00 PM Please go to LoneStar.edu/library/15209 to check the website for current schedule.

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• Math, Chemistry, Physics Mondays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, LRNC 131- December 3rd • Prep Math, Chemistry, Physics Prep Teen Blogs • Teen Thoughts: a blog for teens: cyfairteenthoughts.blogspot. com • Veni, Vidi, Vici: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered: venividiviciteens. blogspot.com (by teens who are transitioning from high school to college).

CHILDREN Certain children’s programs require registration in person, please contact the Kids Corner at 281-290-3211 for details. Please note age requirements for the programs. Limited space is available for each program and tickets are available in person, 1 hour before the program starts.

Weekly Storytimes and Activities Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am; Pajama Storytime (all ages) - 6:30 pm .

Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am. Family Storytime (all ages) - 6:30 pm.

Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 10 am, 11 am Thursdays: Spanish Time (2-6 years) - 11 am; Craft Time (4-12 years) - 5 pm; Game Night (4+ years) - 6:30 pm.

• Brownie Badge: Senses - December 8th, 10-11:30 am (registration required) • Tween Pop-Up Book Talk and Workshop, December 8th, 10 am12 pm (registration required) • If You Take a Mouse…to the Library - December 18th, 5:30-6:30 pm Children’s Library Programs * See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/library/14667 See website for special activities and programs. All programs are free and open to the public.

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Copper Corners Service Unit held an investiture ceremony for our new leaders at the October service unit meeting and celebrated the birthday of our founder, Juliette Gordon Low (October 31st) with a special cake. We know that our new troops are holding investiture ceremonies for their girls and celebrating with families and friends.

Our fall service project this year was in support of Covenant House’s 22nd Annual Candlelight Vigil and Rally for Homeless Youth. Troops brought their donations of new and gently used clothing, especially coats, jackets and other cold weather gear, to our service unit meeting on November 13th. Thanks to Jerilyn Kortegast for coordinating this project.

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Our service unit meeting on December 11th will also be a holiday party and “white elephant” exchange. All leaders and interested parents are invited to attend.

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Events in the planning stage for later in the year are Daisy Day, Brownie Day and “Me and My Guy.” We are also working on an event for our older girls.

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We know lots of our troops attended the B.I.G. event, but so far we only have a picture of troop 16239. This “cover girl” troop picture also included Cadette Erin B. and Senior Juliette Kristina B. They certainly look as if they had a great day!

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January 11th – 13th is our Leader/Daughter weekend, when our leaders spend some special time with their OWN daughters! We’ll be back in the hill country and looking forward to crafts, campfire singalongs and the dutch oven cobbler cook-off, along with the always hilarious talent show. Hiking, horseback riding and a climbing wall may also be on the agenda for some of our group. We’ll hope it is warm enough to play in the river, but whatever the weather, we know we’ll have a great time! Shopping in Wimberley on the way home makes a great weekend even better! There are rumors that some of our leaders and daughters actually like that part best!

Girl Scouting in the United States has been developing girls of courage, confidence and character since 1912. Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18, who are willing to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girls may join at any age and no previous Scouting experience is required. If you missed our Rally Nights in September, give us a call. It is never too late to join!

Copper Corners Service Unit serves girls in the residence areas for Birkes, Fiest and Lowery Elementary schools, Aragon and Labay Middle schools and the corresponding high schools. Home schooled and private school students are always welcome. Please contact Diane Massie at 281-556-9148 or Susan Bartos at 281-855-9005.

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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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The boys had a great time at Galveston State Park. They camped, swam, surfed and built sand castles on the beach! They also had the opportunity to visit the historic Strand area in downtown Galveston!

The weather was beautiful and this is one of the Troop favorites!

This month, December, brings Winter Camp at Camp Strake, our annual Christmas party and of course, Christmas! At the Christmas party the top three sellers of popcorn get to treat their favorite Scout Master to a cream pie! In the face! I’m glad I’m not a Scout Master!

Now is the perfect time to join us and get started on this fabulous journey! If you have a son in the 6th grade or higher that would like to join in the fun and adventure please contact us. Our Scout Master is Michael Widaski and his number is 713-376 5166. You can also contact our Committee Chairperson, Regan Armstrong, at 832-7257208 or check our website at www.bsat10.com

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If you are interested in your First Grade to Fifth Grade son joining in scouting and would like to learn more about Cub Scouts and Pack 435, please contact Rafe Poirrier, 281-858-7298 (Pack 435 Cub Master), join us for a Pack meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, in the Copeland Cafeteria or check out our website at www.bsapack435.org.

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Welcome to this month’s fun loving episode of “The Chronicles of Pack 445!” We spent most of November getting ready for our District Pushmobile Race! In this event one Scout rides in a homemade car and steers while another Scout pushes him. They must maneuver their way through an obstacle course, switch drivers and pushers and get to the finish line before the other teams. While this is not Nascar, it is still very exciting to watch and play!

December brings the Parade of Lights! Our pack has floats that are overflowing with Scouts and leaders ready to celebrate the holidays!

The kids love decorating the trailers and trucks and waving to all the spectators on the streets!

Our Scorpion Patrol and Stealth Patrols are preparing to cross over to Boy Scouts. We wish each of them luck and know they will have a great time with their new troops.

The Pack will be taking a small break through he holidays but will be back stronger than ever in January! If you have a boy in the 1st-5th grade in the Copperfield or surrounding area who would like to be a Cub Scout, please see our website at http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/cubpack445houston, we would love to add you to our family!

From all the Boys and Parents in Pack 445 we wish you wonderful holidays and we’ll catch ya’ next time!

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Groups HERITAGE GROUPS

• WEST HOUSTON ITALIAN CLUB, 3rd Fridays, 7:00 PM, Cy-Fair VFD Admin building, 9630 Telge Road. Everyone invited whether Italian heritage or not. For more information, call Hank Berti, 281858-1944.

• 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, 713-6470570 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, 281859-7125, 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 Spring Creek Barbecue on Hwy 6 close to West Little York. Visitors are always welcome!

• 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.texasbrigade.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 281491-2673.

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• CYPRESS, TEXAS NSCAR SOCIETY - For info, visit www.nscar. org or contact Melinda Sims, Organizing Senior Society President, 281-856-2536 or email melinda@mazzaroth.net • ELISHA ROBERTS CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Backyard Grill, (9453 Jones Road). For more info, email Cheryl Partney, at cpart86@comcast.net • AMERICAN LEGION POST 324 - meets every second Sunday of the month. For more info., please contact Jimmy Baughman at 281-256-6824.

UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CLUBS, PARENT EVENTS

• 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.

COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPS

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: • CY-FAIR REPUBLICAN WOMEN, 2nd Tuesdays, at Carraba’s Copperfield starting at 10:30 AM, website at www.cfrw.net • Cy-Fair Area Democratic Club, 1st Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 PM, Goode Company BBQ, 20102 Northwest Freeway, www.cyfairdems.org • Cypress-Tomball Democrats, third Wednesday of every month. For more info., contact Olga Moya at cytomdems@yahoo.com 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.

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KIWANIS/ROTARY CLUBS: • BEAR CREEK/COPPERFIELD ROTARY CLUB, Thursdays, 12 Noon, Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant at 7540 Highway 6 North. Paula Allen - 281-855-9664.

• 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.

• 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 281-4931141.

• CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB, Hearthstone Country Club, 12:15 PM 1:15 PM (cost of lunch is $10). John Carroll, 281-463-0373; George Crowl, 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell, 281-304-7127 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, 713-4086751, 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 713-4663400 or visit our website at http://speakersconnection.org BUSINESS/NETWORKING: of • West Houston International Assoc.

Administrative Professionals, fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites Huston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (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.

• WEST NORTHWEST SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK, Tuesdays, 7:00 AM, Sterling Bank, 6985 Highway 6 North. Leslie Lawson 281345-1825 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 Sterling National Golf Club, 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, Texas 77095. For cost and reservation info., www.cyfen.org or contact Melanie Hugele at 281989-3190.

• 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. • ABWA west houston network - meets the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor.

For more info. or to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.

• 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.

• National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Cypress Chapter. Contact info: Mary Bianche, 281746-2742. Accepting charter members.

MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS: • CWC - meets the first Thursday of most months at West Houston Church of Christ. Our meetings begin with social time and refreshments at 7:00 PM immediately followed by a program at 7:30 PM. For more info., contact cyfairwomensclub@gmail.com • METRO free ride-matching service, www.ridemetro.org/ ridepro. Click on the Register button to create an account to enter your home address, your work address, your schedule and your contact info. (don’t worry, your exact home address is hidden).

• Commute Solutions, programs like STAR Vanpool, Flexible Work Schedules, transit information and NuRide visit www. commutesolutionshouston.org or call 832-681-2589.

• La-fundacion.net - is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Nonprofit Foundation whose mission is to provide Technology and Education to those being left behind by the Info. Age. For more info., call 713460-5544, write to info@la-fundacion.net or visit our web page at www.la-fundacion.net • bear creek community center – 281-859-1566, www.pct3. hctx.net • BP Partners - Local organization for the spouses and partners of BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., contact Phyllis Crouch at phylliscrouch@comcast.net or www. bppartnershouston.com • Cypress Creek EMS (CCEMS), offers American Heart Association (AHA) CPR courses at its Education Center located at 7111 Five Forks, Spring, Texas. To schedule a course for formal AHA certification you can call CCEMS at 281-378-0800.

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CRAFT/HOBBY GROUPS

• HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER - Generally meet on the first Tuesday of the month. For more info., call 281-855-5600 or visit http://harris,agrilife.org/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, 281-3702005.

• 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, Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston, TX 77084.

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, 281550-8162.

• 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 • MONTHLY BUNCO GROUP, meets once a month and the cost is only $5. If you’re interested in joining or want more information you may email me at dpoole2002@yahoo.com or call 281-859-5577.

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• 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.

PARENTing GROUPS

• LA LECHE LEAGUE breastfeeding support group – at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community, 6646 Addicks, the second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM. For further info., please call the Houston Area LLL Helpline at 713-383-2819 or visit www.LLLHouston.org • Bear Creek Baptist MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - Bear Creek Baptist Church, 5901 N Fry Road - 2nd and 4th Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 AM – 281-304-6778.

• good shepherd (MOPS) - meets at Good Shepherd on the 2nd and 4th Friday mornings of the month during the school year. Please contact Renate Wheeler now at 281-246-4396 or email: renateqw@entouch.net for info.

• bear creek umc mops - Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 9:30-11:30 AM. Located at 16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston, TX 77084. For more information, cal 281-463-2330 or visit www.bearcreekumc.org • Second Baptist MOPS- West Campus - Free childcare. For more info, call Laurie at 713-465-3408 x 1105.

• METMOPS, Mother’s of Preschoolers - meets either the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings or the 2nd and 4th Friday mornings, from 9:15 - 11:45 AM. Childcare is provided with registration. www. metmops.org • Copperfield MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 9:30 – 12 noon.

Childcare is provided with registration. Contact Denise Menger at denisemenger@gmail.com or 713-385-8078 for more info.

• MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONAL Go to www.MomsInTouch.org or contact Dana Grindal at 281-374-0892; email corey_and_dana@ sbcglobal.net • MOMS IN PRAYER MEETINGS FOR WARNER ELEMENTARY & FUTURE ELEMENTARY #53 - will meet from 9:30-10:30 AM. At this time, there is no childcare available. Please contact, Christa Freyhof, at momsinprayer@att.net for location information and additional info.

• Moms In Motion/Heritage Presb. Church, 7934 N. Hwy. 6, 3rd Thurs. 7:30 pm, www.mimhouston.org • Texas Early Childhood Intervention 1-800-250-2246 or www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/.

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS, www.parentswithoutpartners. org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at www. pwphouston.org or Barbara 281-469-5646.

• Childcare Professionals of Houston - meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month, at the Bear Creek Community Center. For info, please call 832-593-6656.

• WEST HOUSTON HOME EDUCATORS, INC. 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Cypress Family Fellowship Church, 17330 W. Little York, 281500-6089, email info@whhe.org or www.whhe.org • International Moms Club, go to www.momsclub.org for one closest to you • MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN (MYC) - Mothers of Young Children is designed to minister to families with young children throughout our community. For more information, check out our web site at www.stcuthbert.org or call the church office at 281-463-7330.

• Northwest Houston Mothers of Multiples (NWHMOM) - meets at 7 PM, the third Thursday of every month, at the Coles Crossing subdivision clubhouse, 13050 Barker Cypress in Cypress.

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• MOMS CLUB OF CYPRESS-NORTH - meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month. For more info., visit www.momsclub.org or contact Stephanie Hvezdos, President, at whizwine@aol.com or 713-444-0697 for location, directions or any questions.

• Luna Moms Club - is a great group for moms and children to learn, grow and play together, while making new friends! For more info., please contact Ami Almquist at 713-705-3514 or amialmquist@ strollerstrides.net • MOMS Club of Far Northwest Houston a support network for stay at home moms who are ready to get out of the house and play! Find out more at our next monthly meeting! For more info., please email us at momclubfnw@gmail.com or log on to www.momsclub.org • West Houston Medical Center offers FREE Mother and Child Play and Informational Support Group. For info, call 281588-8065. The Doctor’s Center is located at 12121 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77082.

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• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. To find a meeting near you or for other information call: 713-686-6300 or go to www.aahouston. org • W/NW HOUSTON DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Copperfield Church, ,t 8350 Hwy. 6 N, 281859-4109 or www.dsah.net • Lyme Disease Support group, Second Saturday of each month, 3:00-5:00 PM , Kindred Hospital cafeteria, 11297 Fallbrook.

Teresa Lucher - Contact person: lucher@sbcglobal.net • Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Ages 12 – 17, call 281-8709311 or for ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858.

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• TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) BEAR CREEK CHAPTER, Mondays and Fridays 9:30 AM-11:00 AM, Thomas Glazier Senior Education Center, located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane. www.tops.org • Alzheimer’s Support Group - meets at Cypress UMC on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, in room W201. For more info, call Marianne Johnson at 281-469-2818.

• CANCER COUNSELING at North Cypress Medical Center - at North Cypress Medical Center at 21216 Northwest Freeway, Suite 110, Cypress, TX, 1st floor of the Professional Building. For questions regarding any of our support groups, call Janet Kantenberger, LCSW, at 832-912-3658 or visit www.ncmchospital.com • Bear creek MS support group - meets monthly on the Third Saturday, 1 PM - 3 PM, at The Church Without Walls, 5725 Queenston Blvd, Houston, Texas 77083. For more info., contact Paula 281-530-3857 or Alicia 713-394-2971.

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• Northwest Houston Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, at Cy-Fair Professional Building, 11302 Fallbrook near FM1960. Please contact Connie Crocker at 281-373-5860 for information.

• Bear Creek Baptist Church divorce Support Group, meets on Sundays, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the church campus located at 5901 N. Fry Road @ West Little York. Pre-register by calling Erin Wilkins at 281-859-9900. Childcare will be provided for those registered.

• West Houston Aglow Lighthouse, meets monthly on the second Thursday, mornings at 10:00 AM, for bible study, prayer and fellowship. Meetings are held at Deerfield Village Recreation Center, at the intersection of Clay Road and Barker Cypress. For more info., email christinejackson@peoplepc.com • Cypress Calling Ministries Bunco for Babies, is hosting Bunco for Babies in your neighborhood. To find out more please email CCM at jsimpson@cypresscalling.com or come check out our website www.cypresscalling.com for more info.

• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), meeting is every Tuesday at 7:00 PM, West Houston Community Center, located at 725 Bateswood, Houston 77079. Our original Houston meeting takes places every week on Sunday at 3:00 PM, at the same location. Call FA at 781-932-6300 or locally 281-392-8914.

Visit our website at www.foodaddicts.org • GIVE AN HOUR™ NETWORK, Provides Free Counseling to Troops and Families. People interested in receiving services through Give an Hour™ are encouraged to call 281-855-1982 or log on to www. banyancounseling.com, (click Military Families link) or www.giveanhour. org to determine availability or to locate another provider in your area.

• Bereavement Support Group, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community church at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Bereavement support Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month, in room 11 in the Family Life Center from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. For more info., contact Deborah Jackson (281-550-3027) or Gini Buehler (281-861-6306).

• GOOD SHEPHERD UMC SUPPORT GROUPS, see our website for info., www.goodchurch.us or call the church, 281-373-2273.

• Lifeline Support Group, a mutual support group for Widows & Widowers. Our group meets once a month for a general meeting and has activities on a weekly basis for members. For info., 281-497-2663.

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• Family of Faith Lutheran Church SUPPORT GROUPS, see website for info., www.thefamilyoffaith.org and/or www. griefshare.org

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• TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC., 713-4688972, www.twrc-houston.org • Houston Area Project Linus, Karen Hagin, Project Linus blanketeer, at 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Project Linus Coordinator, at 281-492-2679 or www.projectlinus.org • CFMC Volunteer Program, Applications avail. in Gift Shop of Hospital, call 281-897-3186.

• Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, for info. on how you can join the other 350 volunteers of our Department and be one of Cy-Fair’s bravest, call us at 281-656-3840 or visit us on the web at www.cyfairvfd.org • StandUp For Kids, Contact HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can help visit our website at www.standupforkids.org • Adopt A US Soldier, show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www. adoptaussoldier.org to register.

• Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice, All those interested in volunteering, please contact Adrienne Harris at adharris@odyshealth.com or 281-463-3697 (VistaCare).

• Junior Achievement, Contact 713-682-4500, to find out about opportunities near you or visit www.jahouston.org • Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center - Has volunteer opportunities available. A place for seniors to learn, located 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Hwy. 6 and Clay Road. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net • Mission Cy-Fair - We are currently needing volunteers to work with our after school apartment ministry. Learn more about us at www. missioncyfair.org or contact carmen.donaldson@missioncyfair.org

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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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Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) advises that “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street.”

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.

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Financial assistance for medical expenses, Kitchen trash bags 13 gal., Liquid bleach, Clay cat litter (non-scoopable) and Angled Kitchen brooms are also needed.

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ADOPT A PET - ADOPT A CAT, a non-profit cat shelter, has cats available for adoption at the Petco at Hwy. 6 and FM 529 on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 12:30 to 5:00 PM. Pets of the Week are always at Petco and available for adoption. The $70 fee includes spay / neuter, FeLV and FIV testing, some shots and de-worming. Call 281-580-6652 for more information.

Citizens for Animal Protection is a Non-Profit shelter - MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN ORPHAN ANIMAL - ADOPT - Located at 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. We are a unique example of humane housing for homeless animals & open 7 days a week. CAP’s Pet Supply Shop has everything you need for your pet or for the people that love them and at a reasonable price. Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM. For more information, call 281497-0591, www.cap4pets.org.

Dachshund Rescue of Houston - Who We Are, What We Do - We are a small group of dachsie lovers from Houston and surrounding communities. We care so much about the Dachshund breed that we can’t bear the thought of any Dachshund suffering.

We have one sole purpose and that is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Dachshunds in need of a second chance at life and love.

Our rescue efforts are primarily focused on purebred (and a few mixed) Dachshunds from pounds and shelters. We also aid in the rescue of Dachshunds forced to live in deplorable and inhumane conditions, as well as those which have been abused, abandoned, neglected and starved of food and human affection their entire lives.

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DRoH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All tax-deductible donations, no matter the amount, will go a long way toward providing necessary medical care, furthering our efforts to place healthy Dachshunds with loving families.

ALL TEXAS DACHSHUND RESCUE is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers dedicated to the rescue and placement of Dachshunds and Dachshund mixes into foster or permanent homes.

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FRIENDS OF BARC - a 501c(3) non-profit corporation that supports the humane care and treatment of animals. Cats and dogs at BARC are longing for forever homes. Visit BARC at 3200 Carr St., Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM -5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday, noon - 4:00 PM. Or you can see animals at one of our many PetSmart adoption locations listed on our web site. Donate - Send a tax-deductible donation to Friends of BARC. Donate online or send a check to Friends of BARC Inc., P.O. Box 70315, Houston, TX 77270. Spay or Neuter - Encourage friends and family to spay or neuter their pets. Foster - Save lives by getting animals out of the shelter and preparing them for their forever homes. Volunteer - We have many volunteer opportunities including transporting animals to adoptions, counseling prospective pet parents and walking and bathing animals at the shelter. To learn more, visit www.FriendsofBARC.org or call 713-229-7300.

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Greyhound rescue - Adopt a retired athlete!

Greyhound Pets of America Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds.

Since there is never a lack of dogs waiting for adoption, potential parents have the opportunity to meet several dogs. It is our goal to find the perfect match for both pet and owner. For more information on adoption, volunteering, greyhound merchandise and tax deductible donations please visit our website at www.gpahouston.org or you may call us at 713-667-3804.

Horse rescue needs members, foster homes and contributions. www.bluebonnetequine.org or 888-542-5163. basset buddies rescue of texas - We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization staffed solely by volunteers devoted to the rescue of unwanted, abused, and homeless basset hounds in Houston, TX and surrounding regions. Bassets are rescued from shelters or received directly from owners who feel unable/unwilling to continue to care for them. Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas, PO Box 130244, Houston, TX 77219-0244. www.basset-buddies-rescue.org. 281-303-5496.

Noah’s Ark is an independent community-supported non-profit animal shelter that provides humane shelter and services for homeless, sick and abused animals. Through contributions from private individuals and organizations, the shelter is able to maintain its dedication to animals. Without the generous support of animallovers in this community and beyond. Visit the shelter at 18430 K-Z Road, Cypress, Texas 77433. For more information, visit our website at www.noahs-ark-sanctuary.org or call 281-351-NOAH. (SNAP) Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. provides free (to qualified individuals) and low-cost (to all) spay/neuter and wellness services for domesticated dogs and cats, and feral cats.

SNAP provides sterilization services, vaccinations, heartworm tests and preventative, and flea preventatives. SNAP is a non-profit organization that has mobile clinics, a surgery clinic and a wellness clinic and has volunteer opportunities. Please visit us online at www. snapus.org or the Surgery Clinic at 713-863-0010, the Wellness Clinic at 713-862-8001 or the Mobile Clinic at 713-522-2337.

SPECIAL PALS - Please help us keep our doors open so we can help the homeless animals. We have no choice but to send out a SOS “Save Our Shelter.” Please send your donation in today to: Special Pals, Inc, 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX 77084.

Special Pals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we need your ‘yelp’ in supporting our animal shelter. 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston, Texas 77084, 281-579-PETS (7387). Hours are: MondayFriday 12:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM. S.T.A.A.R. (South Texas Animal Adoption Resource) is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for dogs that have been discarded, or neglected. We are a no-kill, not

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Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas has wonderful Weims available for immediate adoption in the Houston area. Visit www. weimrescuetexas.org for details or call 972-994-3572. Foster homes for these marvelous dogs are also urgently needed. Houston area Wiemarner’s can be found at this website.

Pet Hotline News

Too many pets are getting out without any form of ID and collars. The shelters are filled up and will euthanize within 24 hrs. This happened to someone’s pet in Deerfield. Please put a collar and phone # on your pet. I will be happy to call the owner if you find a pet and let them know that it should have been kept in a safe environment.

I do know that there are circumstances whereby a gate is ajar or a utility person leaves it open after checking the meter and that pet gets out. You can reach the county website at www.countypets.com and their phone number is 713-999-3191.

Remember thunder and fireworks are reasons why dogs bolt from their yards. Help keep them safe.

Low toxicity - poinsettia leaves/stems; balsam/pine/cedar/fir; angel hair (spun glass); Christmas tree preservatives; snow sprays/snow flock; tree ornaments; super glue; styrofoam; icicles (tinsel) and crayons/paints.

Moderate toxicity - fireplace colors/salts; plastic model cement Moderate to high toxicity holly berries and leaves; bubbling lights (methylene chloride); snow scenes (may contain salmonella); aftershaves/perfumes/alcoholic beverages and chocolate (dark is more toxic than milk).

Highly toxic - mistletoe (especially berries); expoxy adhesives; and antifreeze.

Please note that some items have special problems. For example, whereas angel hair is usually considered to be of low toxicity, it can irritate eyes, skin and the gastrointestinal tract; the content of Christmas tree preservatives varies and often effects depend upon the amount ingested; styrofoam, small parts from Christmas tree ornaments and toys, as well as tinsel, can cause mechanical obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract; snow flock can cause problems if sprayed into the mouth and inhaled and chocolate, of any type, should never be given to a pet. Antifreeze deserves special mention because even a very small amount can be rapidly fatal to pets. www.avma.org

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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 HighTops, blue-green with colored designer stitching on sides and instep, $150. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889.

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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.

Women’s one-piece ski-suits, sizes 8, 10, 12, 14. Also other ski apparel. Great prices. In Copperfield. Call 713-557-0889.

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4 plots - Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 4 spaces together, valued at $32,400.

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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.

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Christmas ornaments, mostly themed, mainly Hallmark - will show by appointment. Scrapbook papers and stickers. 281-703-0926.

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.

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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 281-8585051 for additional information.

New fireplace insert, gas logs, 41”x36”, black w/glass doors, 13’ double insulated 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.

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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. 281463-6034, 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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Two matching sofas, good condition, sell as set or separate, $150 each or OBO. 281-861-8600.

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

We have thousands of unique items to help you celebrate the holidays!

Large & Small Christmas Trees Thousands of Christmas Lights Beautiful Unique Gifts - Many Under $10 Gourmet Foods • Home Decorations

AUTOMOTIVE

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, $14,950. Call 281-463-1175.

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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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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.

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Full Service Veterinary Care Facility Doctor Supervised Boarding & Day Care Companion Packs: Puppy/Kitten Dog/Cat We will meet or beat any “competitors” current written quotes for the same services!

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Walkins & Emergencies Welcome

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.

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Wanted: Rolex watches for collector. 281-414-3597.

HELP WANTED - CARE

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

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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.

(next to CyFair Vol. Fire Station #8)

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.

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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 713-5054250. 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.

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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 oneon-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.

About Hair Salon and Day Spa is seeking experienced stylists. Apply in person 15422 FM 529, 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.

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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 281256-2286.

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

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.

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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.

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Lost on 9/28/12 - Set of car keys, with car remote. Please call 832971-6610.

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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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.

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES

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.

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.

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 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 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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