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Your NEW Official Newsletter for Stone Gate, Canyon Lakes, Canyon Lakes Villages & Canyon Lakes West
UPCOMING EVENTS
CANYON GATE COMMUNITIES NIGHT AT THE HOUSTON ROCKETS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016, 4 PM: The Houston Rockets would like to invite all Canyon Gate Communities members, family and friends to join us on February 6, 2016 to watch James Harden, Dwight Howard and the Rockets take on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers! Doors open at 2:30 PM, Tip-off at 4 PM at the Toyota Center. Order Your Discount Tickets: By Calling: Andrew Cornutt at 713-758-7563 Fax registration form: 713-758-7343 Email: andrewc@rocketball.com Or Online: www.rockets.com/promocode. Enter Promotion Code: canyon Prices range from $39 to $145 per ticket. *Prices subject to change based on availability.
STONE GATE 2016 EVENT CALENDAR Saturday, February 6th: Night at the Houston Rockets Saturday, March 19th: “Egg”stravaganza Saturday, April 2nd: Spring Garage Sale Saturday, April 2nd: Document Shedding Day Saturday, June 25th: 4th of July Pool Party - poolside Saturday, August 20th: Back to School Pool Party - poolside Saturday, September TBD: Night at the Astros Saturday, September 10th: Fall Garage Sale Saturday, September 10th: Document Shedding Day Monday, September 26th: SG Resident Golf Tournament TBD: National Night Out Saturday, November 12th: Ladies Brunch & Trunk Show Saturday, November 19th: Gingerbread House Making Saturday, December 3rd: Cookies with Santa December 4th-10th: Holiday Yard Decoration Contest
Please contact Melinda Garcia, Director of Community Events, at mgarcia@canyongate.com if you would like to volunteer for any of our events! Events are subject to change.
IMPORTANT BILLING INFORMATION FOR 2016
Dear Residents: The S-G (Stone Gate) Owners Association, INC. Board of Directors has worked diligently reviewing 2015 Association expenses and anticipated 2016 expenses to operate the Association. In doing so the Board of Directors has decided to keep the annual assessment rate at $865, effective January 1, 2016. Depending on which section of Stone Gate Association you live in, you may have additional gate & bundle service fees (refer to your invoice).
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STONE GATE Stone Gate Club Office Stone Gate Gatehouse Splashpad Texas Office
281-304-7448 281-256-3620 281-213-9777
CANYON LAKES WEST & PINE CREEK Rec Center Office CLW Gatehouse Gatehouse
281-855-0984 281-858-6106 281-858-6100
SECURITY Harris County Sherriff’s Department Non-Emergency Top Gun Security Constable Precinct 5 Cy-Fair VFD Department of Public Safety (DPS)
713-221-6000 281-905-2522 281-463-6666 281-550-6663 281-232-4334
SCHOOLS Cy-Fair ISD Birks Elementary School Lamkin Elementary School Postma Elementary School Rennel Elementary School Aragon Middle School Arnold Middle School Hopper Middle School Labay Middle School Smith Middle School Cy-Fair High School Cy-Falls High School Cy-Springs High School
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Please keep in mind that the 2016 annual assessment must be received no later than January 31, 2016. The fastest method to pay your assessment is to mail to the address on your statement, which is P.O. Box 3157, Houston, TX 77253-3157 or you can make an online payment through www.hoaonlinepayments.com using a Credit Card or E-Check. If payment is not received and posted on/or before January 31, 2016 there will be an initial $100 late fee charged and monthly late interest added to your account charged on February 1, 2016. If you mail or drop off payment to any other address it will delay your payment and you could incur late fees and interest.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or comments regarding your account or any other matters. You can contact the Canyon Lakes West clubhouse 281-855-0984, canyonlakeswest@att.net, Stone Gate clubhouse 281-304-7448, stonegaterec@att.net, K. Salazar k.salazar@ pmghouston.com or M.Crahan m.crahan@pmghouston.com.
If you need to set up a payment plan for your 2016 assessments, please visit our website www.hoaonlinepayments.com and log in to using your account number listed on the statement. This will direct you to our online processing center & give all important information regarding payment plan options and fees. You must set up a payment plan before January 31, 2016 and you must have the information from your assessment billing. Payments that are not received and posted on/or before January 31, 2016 there will be an initial $100 late fee charged. Interest will begin to be accrued on any unpaid assessments as of February 15th, this includes any accounts that are on a payment plan. Collections proceedings against your account may include property title search, reporting of your delinquent account to the credit bureau, filing a lien against your property and/or the referral of your account to the Associations attorney for additional action.
2016 RESIDENT ROUNDTABLE & COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTE: Online payments take up to 7 business days to post on your account. Pay your account early. Beginning in 2016, we will post notification of the Associations’ Board meetings on your website. Please visit the website at www.CanyonGate.com. Once you are in the community website you will see the announcements. Please watch for these notices, as we want to ensure you are aware of the Associations’ open Board meetings, as you are welcome to attend during the open session. During this open session, owners wishing to address the Board regarding common area topics will have their opportunity. After the conclusion of the owner open forum the Board will immediately enter into an open session of normal Board meeting business. The Board will conclude the open session and residents will be excused in order that the Board can begin executive session in order to discuss issues such as delinquencies, violations and any other legal matters. If you wish to speak privately to the Board during these meetings you will need to contact Mike Crahan at Principal Management Group 713-329-7189 or m.crahan@pmghouston. com and ask to be placed on the agenda for the executive session.
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Sincerely, S-G (Stone Gate) Owners Association, Board of Directors
January 21st: Committee Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse - 6:30 PM-7 PM January 21st: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse - 7 PM-8 PM March 17th: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Stone Gate Rec Center - 7 PM-8 PM May 19th: Committee Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse - 6:30 PM-7 PM May 19th: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse - 7 PM-8 PM July 21st: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Stone Gate Rec Center - 7 PM-8 PM September 22nd: Committee Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse 6:30 PM-7 PM September 22nd: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Canyon Lakes West Clubhouse - 7 PM-8 PM November 17th: Resident Roundtable Meeting - Stone Gate Rec Center - 7 PM-8 PM
2016 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
January 20th: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM February 17th: Canyon Lakes West Rec Center - 4 PM-6 PM March 16th: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM April 20th: Stone Gate Rec Center - 4 PM-6 PM May 18th: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM June 15th: Canyon Lakes West Rec Center - 4 PM-6 PM July 20th: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM August 17th: Stone Gate Rec Center - 4 PM-6 PM September 21st: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM October 19th: Canyon Lakes West Rec Center - 4 PM-6 PM November 16th: Land Tejas Office - 11 AM-1 PM
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PETS
Stone Gate Community has had many loose dogs & cats lately. Please do your part to keep your animals safe and contained on your property. Please Control Your Pets! It is a deed restriction violation if your pets are not confined to a fenced backyard or within your home. They must not be allowed to bark all night or cause a nuisance to your neighbors. They must also be on a leash at all times when not in a contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility to keep ALL areas of the community FREE from pet debris when walking your pets. Please remember that cats must also be confined. Animal Control can be reached at 281-999-3191. If you happen to come across vicious dogs or ANY loose dogs of this nature, please contact your local Animal Control at 281-999-3191. If you are familiar with the property address the pets belong to, please feel free to submit that information to PMG - Mike Crahan M.Crahan@pmghouston.com - to pursue the deed restriction violation. Notification and ample time must be given to the owner to correct the violation prior to any further pursuit by the Association. Remember that all pets should always wear a collar with ID tag! Pet owners should also consider pet microchips for identification in case your pet looses their collar/ID tag. Did you know? There is a Lost Pet Feature to Community Intranet • Log into www.canyongate.com/residents/sg (login required) • Click on “classifieds” under Resources located on left side of menu • Click on “lost & found pets” You personally can create a description of the lost or found pet as well as add photos. Please include your contact information to speed up communications.
REMINDER ABOUT EZ TAG FOR GATE ACCESS
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Please remember that you MUST be a resident of the community to register your EZ Tag for gate access. Homeowners are welcome to purchase a gate access card at $5 each for any friends, relatives or workers who do not reside in the community. As a reminder, cards may only be purchased with a check or money order. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation.
PLEASE BE OBSERVANT OF POSTED TRAFFIC SIGNS, SPEED AND GATES
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Please respect the posted traffic speeds and stop signs in our community. They are here to make our community a safe and pleasant place to live. School is out and our children are enjoying their summer at our amenities. Use extra caution when driving near our parks and community pools. Please also use the correct side of the gates for entry and exit.
PROPERTY MANAGER Michael Crahan is your property manager. Michael can be reached at 713-329-7141 or m.crahan@pmghouston.com. Please add Michael to your contact list. You may also contact the Principal Management main office line at 713-329-7100.
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COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
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ONSITE OFFICES STONE GATE REC CENTER OFFICE: 11655 Canyon Green Dr., Houston, TX 77095 281-304-7448 stonegaterec@att.net Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 AM-5PM Tuesday: 9 AM-8 PM
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Please call to schedule an appointment One Coupon Per Family • Valid Monday thru Friday Coupon must be presented at time of service Expires 1/31/2016
• Modifications Form (ARC) • Board of Director meeting times • Community Updates • Event Updates and Schedules • Lost & Found Pet Section (under classifieds) • New accounts take up to 7 days for approval
STONE GATE SPLASHPAD ONSITE OFFICE: Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM-6 PM 281-213-9777 9901 Red Rugosa, Houston, TX 77095 CANYON LAKES WEST REC CENTER OFFICE: 19722 Stanton Lake Dr., Cypress, TX 77433 281-855-0984 canyonlakeswest@att.net Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 AM-5PM Tuesday: 9 AM-8 PM
The intranet is for all SG Owners Association residents including Canyon Lakes West. Be sure to register as a new homeowner to receive important Association information.
GATE UPDATE AND TOP GUN SECURITY PHONE NUMBERS
AMENITY ACCESS Canyon Lakes West is in the same homeowner’s association as Stone Gate and both Canyon Lakes West and Stone Gate amenities can be shared by all residents. To sign up for Stone Gate amenities, residents of Canyon Lakes West must go to the Recreation Center at Stone Gate and show them a copy of their driver’s license to show proof of residency and then they can register there. The two recreation centers are on different computer systems and in order to use the Stone Gate amenities, residents must sign up on their system and vice versa.
COMMUNITY EMAIL BLASTS & MORE
Ask us about our new rewards program and learn how you can earn free exams and cash rewards on all pet care expenses!!!
Dear Homeowner: Customer privacy and security have never been more important. We want to give you an update on the gates and cameras and after-hours phone numbers to Top Gun Security. Currently we have over 120 cameras up and running. We fixed the cameras first to determine who was responsible for damaging the gates by pushing them open with their vehicles. Any vehicle caught on camera damaging the gates will be responsible for all damages to the gate and gate opener. We are in the process of replacing all old hydraulic gate openers with new mechanical gate openers. The new mechanical gate openers are stronger, more reliable and are able to handle the weight of the gate.
Have you logged in yet? www.canyongate.com/residents/sg To find a wealth of information regarding your Homeowners Association, please visit the website at www.CanyonGate.com.
We are also installing new call boxes at the same time as we are putting in the new mechanical gate openers. You may see some street boring or cutting of the concrete to lay new lines for the system.
On this community website you will find the following and much more… • Rules, Regulations (CC&R’S) & Guidelines
Below we have provided after-hours contact numbers for you to report any suspicious activity. You may share this information with other homeowners.
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We value you as a homeowner and thank you for your support. S-G Owners Association Board of Directors After hours: Top Gun Phone Number #1: 281-905-2522 Top Gun Phone Number #2: 713-907-2744 Canyon Lakes West Recreation 19722 Stanton Lake Dr. Cypress, TX 77433 Phone: 281-855-0984 canyonlakeswest@att.net
Stone Gate Recreation Center 11655 Canyon Green Dr. Houston, TX 77095 281-304-7448 stonegaterec@att.net
PARKING IN THE STREETS
Homeowners please be aware S-G Owners Association has a Parking Policy for the community. PMG Houston will continue to enforce the Rules for the policy as they complete inspections or the violation is reported to them. If a vehicle is parked in violation the POA has the right to fine per incident after a warning notice, fines start at $50 and go up to $100 per violation, every 11 days it is reported. Also, in the gated sections of the community, the POA has the right to tow the vehicle at the vehicle owner’s expense. If you have extenuating circumstances and need to park on the street, please send a written detailed request to the Mike Graves. This will be reviewed by the Board at the next available Board Meeting. Parking is only allowed in the street during daylight hours only when the driveway can hold no additional vehicles. This includes, but not limited to; residents, guests/visitors, caregivers, home health care providers and domestic help vehicles. Vehicles that are excluded are vehicles that are providing a routine service to the home, for example, marked construction workers, landscapers, plumbers or any other commercial visitor vehicle that is marked for commercial use. Also, excluded is official law enforcement/ emergency vehicles. If a vehicle is parked in violation please provide a photo of the vehicle in question and the driveway showing space available, the property address and the date and time of the violation to the Property Manager, Mike Graves, at mgraves@pmghouston.com. Please refer to the community intranet at www.canyongate.com for a detailed copy of the parking policy.
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Board Approved Committees and Descriptions SOCIAL COMMITTEE Assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting events and activities. These events include, “Egg”stravaganza, Ladies Brunch & Trunk Show, Cookies with Santa and more! LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE The primary role is to support a social club for landscaping ideas, also known as the Garden Club. They are responsible for inviting horticulture guest speakers for community events and sharing a general interest in landscaping. They also assist with the Holiday Decoration Yard Contest. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To assist the community in creating, implementing and supporting communication efforts including the newsletter, intranet and section leaders and block captains. They also assist with the Holiday Decoration Yard Contest. TRAFFIC/SAFETY COMMITTEE Assists with safety and awareness within the community, making recommendations to the Board for placement of stop signs and speed humps.
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ADOPT A SCHOOL COMMITTEE Provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for the donation of AAS funds to the schools within that community for educational school items, such as computers, library books, etc. These funds also may be allotted for enhancements within the community such as sidewalks, playground areas or other improvements that will benefit the students of the community. Interested in participating on a committee or learning more? Contact Anna Lyons at mgarcia@canyongate.com!
LET US KEEP OUR NEIGHBORHOODS LITTER FREE!
Take responsibility for yourself & be a good neighbor! Keep our streets & neighborhood trash & litter free! Make it a habit, be a good neighbor & do your part! If each person did their own part (around the outside of their home, including their little stretch of street in front of their house), what a better place this would be to live! A clean environment/neighborhood makes people feel good about themselves. They will keep it clean. Some need to be reminded. Others need to be continually reminded. It takes time to change habits. Keeping your neighborhood clean is a habit that takes conscious effort.
GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than from lack of food. • Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. • Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. • Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting.
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• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. • Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown. • House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. • Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. • Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying. • Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. • Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. • Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. • Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. • Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, including rotted manure.
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To learn more about our services, or to find a physician, visit cyfairhospital.com/maternity. • Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting. com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
STONEGATE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
CANYON LAKES Simone Banks - B, SS, PP, H Jaylyn Banks - B, SS, H
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Alyse Saqr - P, B, T Priscilla Torres - C, PP, B Marissa Perez - B, CPR, FAC, P Olivia Sparks - B, PP Kerri Garcia - B Roman Garcia - L, C, B, PP
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CANYON LAKES VILLAGE Lauren Jackson - B, PP Zackery Engel - PP Ashley Rodriguez - B, PP, T Mateo Osorio - B, PP, L Madison Barragan - B, PP
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CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 months through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality. CUMC Preschool will be offering tours every Wednesday at 10 AM beginning January 20th and continuing through February 10th. Join the Preschool directors in the sanctuary where they will answer questions and discuss our program (curriculum, activities, special events, schedules, etc.) with interested families in the community. Families that attend one of our tours can register before our open family registration. Come and find out how! Open family registration for those not attending a tour will be held on Thursday, February 11th at 11 AM in room 106. We are located at 18081 West Road behind CVS at Barker Cypress and West Road. For further information, please call 281-859-1612.
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Children ages 12 months through 5 years of age will learn of God’s love through Bible stories, prayer, Bible activities, arts, crafts, music and playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes use the ABEKA curriculum and other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658 for more information. The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North.
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year olds. St. Cuthbert School is now offering a Bridge to Kindergarten class for the 2016-2017 school year. Our bridge program is designed for children who are not quite ready for kindergarten. We recognize the need to engage children with summer or fall birthdays who are five years old, entering Kindergarten or First grade the following school year, however still need a bit more time before entering a rigorous learning environment. The development of the essential building blocks allows children to succeed at learning with greater ease and confidence; by helping them bridge the academic and social gaps necessary to be positive and productive classroom leaders. Our school hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM-2 PM and Friday 9 AM-12 noon. The program provides a loving, Christian environment offering the children weekly chapel, as well as music/movement, library and computer classes. Our curriculum includes Handwriting Without Tears, reading and math. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert School is NAEYC accredited. For questions or more information, contact Lynda or Dana at 281-463-1912 or visit our web site st.cuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road at Queenston.
BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017
Public registration for BCUMCS will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 9:15 AM at the school campus. Bear Creek United Methodist Church School serves children from Infant/Toddler through Kindergarten. Options for a two day, three day or four day class are offered at most age levels. Kindergarten is five days. Our Kindergarten class offers a special year of magic with small student/teacher ratios, individualized instruction and many special events and units of study. In addition, we offer a Transition or Bridge class for children who need an additional year to grow before entering Kindergarten. Bear Creek United Methodist Church School has been a leading preschool in this community for more than 30 years. We offer a developmentally appropriate program for children in a Christian environment. We currently have a very limited number of openings for students beginning in January 2016. Please call us to join now and qualify for our pre-registration in January for currently enrolled students. Public registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be February 10, 2016. Please call the school office at 281-4632969 or email BCUMCS at school@bearcreekumc.org for more information or to schedule a school tour. Additional information can be found on our website, www.bcumcs.org.
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Elim Christian School invites you to their Open House for parents and students between 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM on Thursday, January 28th. Learn more about a Christian school for students of all abilities in your neighborhood. Then, in the evening, come check our Adult Learning event from 7-8:30 PM. For more information about the school, check out our website at www. elimchristianschool.org and rsvp to Dianne.Hornor@elimchristianschool.org! More information about the Adult Learning will be online in mid-January.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 20 years. We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. We want to invite you to our Annual Open House January 12th & February 11th at 6 PM to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS educates student’s ages 4 months - 12th grade using challenging curriculum, instilling character development and raising spiritual leaders. We look forward to meeting you and your family real soon! Located at 17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084. Phone 281-550-6060, website www.TexasChristianSchool.org.
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We are so thrilled to announce the results of the TAPPS Division IV-District 4 One Act Play Contest, which took place on November 10th in Huntsville, Texas at the Old Town Theatre. The RCS One Act team was selected as the District Champion for the second year in a row with their performance of “These Shining Lives.” They advanced to the One Act Play State
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CCS HONORS VETERANS AT 2015 ASSEMBLY CCS families and veterans filled the gym on November 11th at the annual Veterans Day Assembly. Kindergarten through twelfth grade students and employees were also in attendance to pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces and to express gratitude for their service. Lt. Colonel Anthony Mault gave the keynote address and presented the school with a flag flown in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011. Boy Scout Troop 658 presented and retired the colors and patriotic music was performed by elementary, middle school and high school choirs. CCS STUDENTS PACK GIFTS FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CCS students participated in a service project to provide shoe boxes full of practical and fun items for children in impoverished areas of the world.
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Elementary classes each completed a boy and girl box. National Junior Honor Society members led the effort for middle school, collecting items and then packing 150 boxes designated for Africa.
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CYPRESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HOSTS PREVIEWS Prospective students and families are invited to learn more about Cypress Christian School and the admissions process for the 2016-2017 school year. Upcoming events: Sixth Grade Preview, Jan. 12th, 7-8:30 PM; Kindergarten Preview, Jan. 21st, 7-8:30 PM; K-12 Preview, Feb. 11th, 7-8:30 PM. For more information email Admissions@CypressChristian.org, call 281.469.7745 or visit www.CypressChristian.org.
COVENANT ACADEMY
Covenant Academy charter group donates over 100 poinsettias and spreads Christmas cheer to Cypress area senior citizens. The Covenant Academy charter of American Heritage Girl (AHG) Troop TX 5555 participated in #GivingTuesday. The global day of giving, harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Through the generous donations of family and friends, AHG Troop 555 delivered 102 poinsettias to senior citizens at the Grace Care Center and Avanti Senior Living in Cypress. In addition troop members entertained the elderly whom they call “grandfriends” with Christmas carols, bingo games and treats.
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Congratulations to the first graduating Senior Class at Covenant Academy. College acceptances to date include Texas A&M, University of Alabama Honors School of Engineering, Texas State University, Houston Baptist University, Belhaven University, Auburn University, Sam Houston State, LeTourneau University, Stephen F Austin State University. We are so proud of each of you! National Archery Champion visits Covenant Academy. Seventh grade students recently learned how to shoot arrows like a master archer… or rather a High Elf of Lothlorien. Having recently finished reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the students celebrated their accomplishment with a feast in CA’s wooded Preserve. Much like the Fellowship prepared to feast with the elves as a farewell to Lorien, CA’s fellowship of learners paused to celebrate their journey together as they look forward to reading the next great book. Because the elves are great archers, Covenant Academy invited James Loesch, winner of 14 national titles, to attend as master instructor and honorary Elf. Loesch and Houston Archery Lessons gave each student a lesson in how to shoot. Students also dressed in costume and shared a meal.
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CFISD held a special-called Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 to propose high school and middle school boundary changes for the 2016-2017 school year and the 2017-2018 school year as a result of opening Cypress Park High School and High School No. 12. To review all proposed boundary changes and/or to provide input, visit the district website at www.cfisd.net and click on “Boundary Updates.” For additional information or questions regarding the proposed boundary changes, call 281-517-2187. The Board of Trustees will be reviewing all community input before making a final decision. The final decision will be made at the regularly scheduled board meeting on January 19, 2016.
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Dr. Mark Henry and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD are excited to present the 3rd annual Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival at Towne Lake, a Caldwell Community, Superheroes for Kids, on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The event is underwritten by Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and benefits the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Click www.thecfef.org for more details on how you can make a difference in the lives of CFISD students through CFEF! Register Now! The Fun Run & Festival has something for everyone including a live band - Sawdust Road, a variety of vendor booths, delicious food trucks, student performances, a children’s play zone, a 1 mile run, a family walking path and a certified 5k! Sign up a team and come join the fun! For sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities, please contact Leslie Francis at 281-894-3950.
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Please mark your calendars! Cy-Fair High School Project Prom will be selling Black Velvet Hardwood Mulch for $5.50 per bag. Order by February 19th and your mulch will be delivered to your driveway free of charge on March 5th!! More information will be in next month’s newsletter. Please visit our website, www.cyfairprojectprom.com. We also need parent and student volunteers!! To volunteer or for more info, please contact Karen Lutz at lutz.karen@att. net or Tina Critendon at tcritendon@sbcglobal.net.
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At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure they’ll go on together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. To learn more, Western Horizon Community invites you to join us on the following events: January 7, 2016, 6 PM to 7 PM: Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Drive, 77084 January 19, 2016, 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM: Katy Branch Library, 5414 Franz, Katy, TX 77493 Door prizes and crafts! Register TODAY at www.gssjc.org. For more information contact Emilia Espinosa @eespinosa@sjgs.org or 713-292-0205.
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Copper Creek Meadows Community held a “Cookie Kickoff” for the Annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale. We celebrated the 10th anniversary of the “Lemonade” cookie and enjoyed “frosted lemonade.” We also learned fun facts about Girl Scout cookies, played games and did other activities to help develop skills such as goal planning and financial responsibility. The annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale began on Dec. 19th and continues through March. Sales of Girl Scout Cookies provide funds for individual troop activities and help to support our Council camps and a variety of programs. Proceeds from the Cookie sale help to feed and shoe the horses, maintain the sailboats and canoes and buy archery equipment. We greatly appreciate the support of our friends and neighbors! Thank you!
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Information on Council Day and resident camps has been sent to registered girls, but you can also check on the Council website, www.gssjc.org. Troop 113017 celebrated the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, our Founder, with a pajama party on Oct 31st. The pink hats and a variety of masks added to the fun. Troop 113035 participated in a painting badge workshop at Rice University. The workshop finished with a birthday celebration and cake for Juliette! Our Leader/Daughter holiday craft event was a lot of fun for those who attended. Thanks to all who assisted with the event! Our Spring Leader/Daughter event is coming up in April. This is always a popular event, with camping, shopping and all kinds of activities. In the past, activities have included riding, rock climbing, talent show and Dutch Oven Cook-off. Can’t wait to find out what is on the schedule this year. Our World Thinking Day event is coming up in February, when we celebrate our membership in the international Scouting movement and learn about other countries. Last year, we had some very creative booths, decorations and swaps and we can’t wait to see what our troops will be doing this year! Second year Brownie Troop 16150 volunteered to decorate a float for the Great Pyrenees Rescue Group at the Brenham Christmas parade. The girls also made jingle sticks and walked with the group in the parade. These busy Brownies also joined with other Copper Creek Meadows troops who made cards, letters and drawings for soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Troops from our community also joined in creating ornaments for the Girl Scout Christmas tree at the Museum of Natural Science. This year’s theme was “Back to Nature.” Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) through 18, who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girls may join at any age and no previous Scouting experience is required. Older girls whose schedules may not allow for participation in a troop may join as “Juliettes” (individually registered girls). Copper Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the residence areas for the elementary schools listed below, as well as the corresponding middle and high schools. Home schooled and private school students are always welcome! Our elementary schools are Birkes, Fiest, Hairgrove, Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. For more information, please contact Marlo Folwell 713-854-9426 (marlo.folwell@c-a-m.com). You can also contact Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council at 713-292-0300 or check the website at www.gssjc.org.
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Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson. Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School. Please contact Angelita Guerrero, Copperhead District Executive (713-7563389 or email angelita.guerrero@scouting.org) or to go www.copperhead. shac.org to find join a Scouting unit near you.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 61
Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities. Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, hiking, first aid, wilderness survival, community service, citizenship, swimming, leadership, white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the Activity Room at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interested in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. Cell: 713-2538465, mike.viator@comcast.net.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 10
Boy Scout Troop 10 meets every Tuesday night during the school year at the West Houston Church of Christ on West Road and Queenston. Our meetings begin at 7 PM. We spend our time working on merit badges, planning for our monthly camp outs and having fun!! We would like to congratulate our newest Eagle Scout, Vijay Chandron! Great job! We hope everyone had wonderful holidays and is ready to get this new year off to an amazing start! We have our annual Red and Tan banquet coming up on January 19th and an exciting Campout planned for Enchanted Rock in early February. 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 Ross Berg, his number is 281-513-9892 or you can also contact our Committee Chairperson, Drew Slatton, at 281-723-9899. We hope to see you soon, you can drop by anytime to visit our meetings.
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Boys, are you yearning for exciting outdoor programs that stir your imagination and interest? How about camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking and off-road biking? Do you want to learn wilderness survival, cooking, first aid, orienteering and shooting skills? Scouting is Fun… with a Purpose where boys grow into men instilled with values of duty to God and Country, community service, citizenship, leadership and self-confidence. Troop 3 is a boy-lead troop where the boys plan an exciting year-round outdoor program. We camp monthly and include rock climbing, backpacking and canoeing. Troop 3 also participates in a weeklong winter camp, as well as a weeklong summer camp.
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We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop 3 at 7:00 PM Monday nights at Labay Middle School, 15435 Willow River in Copperfield. No previous scouting experience needed! Come see for yourself what Boy Scouts has to offer and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop. Please visit our website www.houstontroop3.com for more information.
HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is in 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 573
Boy Scouts of America Troop 573 is chartered through Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Church Community Center at 11507 Huffmeister Rd. Guests are always welcome to visit and attend our Troop Meetings. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness. Troop 573 is lead by our Youth Scouts with support from our Adult Volunteers. In addition to the weekly meetings, the Scouts in Troop 573 plan and organize monthly camping trips that focus on a variety of activities including hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding and more. Troop 573 also provides support for the Cy-Fair Community by participating in Service Projects that are organized and executed by Scouts earning their Eagle Rank. Troop 573’s focus on the Scout has led to a long list of Eagle Scouts that have found success in education and careers thanks to their dedication the Scout Oath and to help people at all times. You can learn more about BSA Troop 573 by attending our Troop Meetings, online at www.troopmasterweb5.com/075636T or on Facebook at facebook. com/BSATroop573.
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BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH SPORTS Registration forms are now available in our office or you can register online @ www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports. If you have questions or would like more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott Denton (Baseball/Football), David Rutherford (Basketball/Football) or Linda Newhouse. You may also email rec@bcstaff.org, Scott.denton@bcstaff.org or David.rutherford@bcstaff.org.
BASEBALL - T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2015) to 13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach, Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the skills and watching them enhance their abilities. We will offer several evaluations (skills assessment) days so we can check on their skill level and even out the teams. The first evaluation will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, February 22nd, 23rd and 25th, between 5-6:30 PM. The last evaluation will be Saturday, February 27th between 9-11 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run them through the drills and then we will contact each player the week before they begin practices. After Monday, February 29th, we cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 21st. The early cost will be $80 for those
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registering before February 23rd. After February 23rd, the cost will be $90. Registration will begin January 1st. FORWARD BASKETBALL - HIGH SCHOOL GUYS Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the teams will be February 29th, March 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th & 10th from 6:30-8:30 PM in our Gym. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 5th. The cost of Forward Basketball is $25. Last year there was such a great response so register early and pay to reserve your spot. Registration will start February 1st.
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All games are played locally. No travel. FFPS has 22 convenient locations in the Houston area. To find a location nearest you or to sign up or for questions go to www.FFPS.org or call 800-828-PLAY (7529).
NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB FREE REGISTRATION BREAKFAST
The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 29th Anniversary Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation Breakfast on Saturday, February 6, 2016. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum, 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. All boys and girls who wish to join the team for the 2016 spring/summer track season must attend the orientation, which will be highlighted by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic organization (USATF). The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated with USATF, that provides a full program of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays and “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, contact Linette Roach at linette.roach@sbcglobal.net or “Like” the club on Facebook.
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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
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St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). For more information on any of our events, visit us at www.stcuthbert.org.
Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information www. cy-fairsports.org.
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact Sue Crookson at 281-392-4913 scrookson@houston.rr.com or Yana Dommert at 281-394-2481 yana@ entouch.net.
CYPRESS RUNNING CLUB
Cypress Running Club is based in Coles Crossing, just north of 290 off of Barker Cypress. We welcome runners of all abilities. We offer a Couch-to-5k training plan for those new to running, as well as training plans for half and full marathons. Come meet lots of other Cypress residents and find some new running buddies. Distance runs are on Saturday mornings and start at Sampson Elementary, right off of Coles Crossing Dr. For more information and to sign up, please visit http://cypressrunningclub.com and find us on Facebook.
ST. CUTHBERT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will hold their 15th annual Chili Cook-Off and Chili Bowl on Saturday, January 30th, from 12-2 PM. This event is open to the public. Come and sample our chilies and place your vote for your favorite and see if it becomes the grand prize winner. Then join the team for a fun game of football right on our front lawn. You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 9th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. Food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk, fats and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the consumption of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the name “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras. You are invited to the Ash Wednesday services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church on February 10th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All services have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed for children and their families. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter.
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE CLUB FOF, a Before & After School Program, is a ministry of Church and Preschool providing before/after school care for ages K-6th grade. CFISD bus service to those in the Holmsley Elementary School attendance zone. Hours available are 6:30 AM to bus pick up time and again from bus drop off to 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, After-School Children recite the Lord’s Prayer and ask God’s blessings before their afternoon snack provided by Club FOF. For those who wish to do their homework after school, study time is provided in the homework room. Children also have outdoor play in our spacious playground, as well as indoor activities in our full sized gym. Secured clock in/out system for safety.
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Living the Promise brings to Cypress TX Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesday nights in November at 7 PM at The Richard & Meg Weekly Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd Cypress TX 77433. Meet Televised & founding Pastor C. A. Griffin III for a Free Worship Experience and Teachings on the Gospel of Grace for the family to enjoy. 713-302-7325
Please come out and join us in our mid week Adult Bible Study and receive an encouraging word, prayer and make new friends each Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Our vision is to empowered people from all lifestyles, to change their lives through an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through the infallible Word of God with simplicity and understanding. We want to encourage all believers to seek and maintain a spirit-filled life. We promise to “Love You To Life!” Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!!! Pastor Glenn & Bettie, 17010 Feather Fall Lane, Willow Ranch Subdivision at Canyon Lakes, Houston Texas 77095. For more information, please call Pastor Glenn at 713-826-3364 or 281-304-6966 or email: at gbdavis@ amerion.com.
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The women’s group will be viewing The Best Yes, by best-selling author and speaker, Lysa Terkeurst, of Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family and still find a little time for yourself, then this is the study for you. In this six-session video-based study, Lysa uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight and “been there” humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. SESSION TITLES: 1. Set Your Heart to Wisdom 2. Establish a Pattern of Wisdom 3. Practice Wisdom
4. Predetermine Your Best Yes 5. Avoid the Traps of People Pleasing 6. Build a Best Yes Legacy
Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM, at Christ Covenant Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the series, please go to www.christcov.net.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Bible study using the book Becoming Myselfby author Stasi Eldredge. This bible study invites women into a journey to fully embrace God’s vision of who they are becoming. 7-9 PM. Second Thursdays in the library. Led by Pat Villarreal. YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every Thursday at 7 PM, The Bridge /Cypress. BIBLE STUDY: Revelation Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. Doug Krengel, the Senior Pastor, leads this study. All are invited. THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join in studying the book of Proverbs every Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday at 10 AM in the Library. Materials Provided. Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah were written to call God’s people to repent of their sins, to exercise justice among the oppressed and to look to the Messiah. In this study you will see how these prophets proclaim both Law and Gospel; apply their teachings to your own life and the life of the Church; rejoice in the hope of Christ’s second coming on the Last Day.
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and phone number.
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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.
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Epiphany Bingo has been conducting bingo games on the west side since February 14, 1986. Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have a jackpot game of $750. Maximum prize giveaways of $2,500, allowed by law, are given away every Bingo Night! They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits are used for charitable outreach programs, building expansion, and payment towards debt. Epiphany Catholic Church conducts its bingo games at the Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls every Friday night. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8:00 PM. For more information, call the bingo hall number 281-578-3905. During Bingo nights, you may also call the Community Center number, 281-578-5078. Come, have some fun, bring your friends and neighbors, win some money and make some new friends.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7:00 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. Maximum Prizes given away every evening of $2,500. Governed by the state of Texas. They have the most modern computerized BINGO equipment for verifying winnings, along with TV monitors for your viewing pleasure. The snack bar is maintained by the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 6950, with a variety of food and snacks with soft drinks. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs, to better serve the community. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. Please call for more details to 281-391-4758. Please come play and win. We can accommodate large groups such as social and family groups.
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Quilt Show
The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics! The TCQG is a 501c3 organization that supports numerous charities and community services in our area. The entrance fee of $10 (under 12 free) helps to support our charity partners. Visit www.tcqgtx.blogspot.com for more information.
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8TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO OUR HEROES GALA
On February 13, 2016, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will hold its 8th Annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel. Joe Myers Ford Lincoln is generously underwriting this gala that honors the brave men and women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. Salute to Our Heroes has raised more than half a million dollars over the past seven years. Proceeds from this event have funded three endowed scholarships. CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 45 years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. The Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to 1300 graduating seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets: $100 individual, $50 veterans. For more information please contact marie@ thecfef.org or visit our website at www.TheCFEF.org.
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Blood Drive
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Harris County Precinct Three, Commissioner Steve Radack and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Westside Service Center; 16635 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is open to the public. Call Neemesys Magee at 713-266-8193 to schedule an appointment.
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Located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Texas 77379. For more info, phone 281-440-4850 or email info@cypresscreekface.org. The 2015-16 Star-Lit! Series An Evening with Branford Marsalis: Saturday, February 6, 2016, 8 PM The Family Series Doktor Kaboom in LIVE WIRE! The Electricity Tour!: Saturday, January 9, 2016, 1 PM & 6 PM. Recommended for ages 3+.
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Misc. Events
The Promenade Series Texas Guitar Quartet: Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 3 PM
FIRST ANNUAL WOMEN’S QUARTER MARATHON EVENT
The Free Children’s Series Impande Ye Africa presents “Sing Along Africa:” Saturday, January 23, 2016, 10 AM
HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ASKS AUDIENCES,‘WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?’ IN 2016
“What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of all-encompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The first half of the season as follows: • The Foreigner runs March 11-April 3, 2016. • Damn Yankees runs April 22-May 15, 2016. • Amadeus runs June 3-26, 2016.
JANUARY 9, 2016
The 2016 Women’s Quarter Marathon is a women’s-only race to empower women and young girls through fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The route will start at Central Green Park, run through Cinco Ranch and back to Central Green Park where the post-race party will take place. The distance is a quarter of a marathon, which is 6.55 miles. The Mini-Quarter Marathon is 1.25 miles and is designed for girls under the age of 13 who also want to join the movement. Girls Inc. of Greater Houston’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold by developing programs of informal education that empowers girls to live and succeed in an inequitable world. For more information on the 2016 Women’s Quarter Marathon, visit the website at www. womensquartermarathon.com.
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.
MAINSTAGE SEASON - 2016 All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 BECKY’S NEW CAR, by Steven Dietz - January 21-February 6, 2016 January 21st-23rd, January 28th-30th and February 4th-6th at 8 PM. Special matinee on January 31st at 3 PM and Pay-What-You-Can night on February 1st at 8 PM. While Mildred’s Umbrella’s first show of 2016 has yet to be revealed, there will be several hints posted throughout the fall on its Facebook and Twitter pages, leading up to the show’s announcement on November 20, 2015. The company is encouraging its patrons to follow these clues and guess the show as part of an ongoing social media campaign. MORE INFO/ RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
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CONSIDERING A PRIVATE SCHOOL?
Come explore the rich variety of private educational opportunities in your community! The 14th Annual Northwest Private School Preview will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 3 to 5 PM. This free event will give you the chance to visit with representatives from over twenty private, independent and parochial schools of the greater North West Houston area representing all grade levels. The preview will be held in the Schindledecker Building at D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA located on 19915 SH 249 @ Cypresswood Drive. This event is generously sponsored by Kid’s Directory, Community Impact Newspaper and G. Michael Photography. Attendees will receive a chance to win a $500 tuition voucher to use at one of the participating schools!
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
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The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include: Jan 12th & 13th: Being Green Jan 19th & 20th: Reptiles Jan 26th & 27th: Nature Detectives Feb 2nd & 3rd: Mice and Squirrels Feb 9th & 10th: Talk to the Animals Feb 16th & 17th: Bird Valentines Feb 23rd & 24th: Backyard Wildlife
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SATURDAYS IN NATURE This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children. Upcoming programs include January: Cabin in the Woods: Craft: Miniature Cabins. February: Animal Valentines: Craft: Heart Bird Feeders. OWL PROWLS Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 201516 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are January 22, 2016 and February 12, 2016. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Fee/reservations are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-4644900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include: January 21st: Howling Coyotes February 18th: Spiders Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin.
YOGA FOR THE BIRDS
A 1-hour yoga class suitable for all levels of experience is being offered at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. The class is taught by Shamron Johnson, a professional yoga instructor from Suntouch Yoga in Houston. The class will be held outdoors if the weather permits or if not, it will be inside the beautiful log cabin. Bring your own yoga mat, water and sunscreen if needed. Please donate $10 per class by cash or check to the nonprofit Houston Audubon Society to benefit bird conservation. Parking available at 440 Wilchester or in the Memorial Drive Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial (enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed down the path to the log cabin). For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon. org.
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1/27: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131 - Read any romantic thriller mystery. Suggested authors: Sandra Brown, Elinda Castillo, Elizabeth Adler, Tilly Bagshawe.
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Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116.
LONE STAR COLLEGE CYFAIR LIBRARY
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COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, LRNC 105 Call for info. eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment at LoneStar. edu/library/15938.
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books year-round, 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. • CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG PAGE at http://hcpl.net/location/cyfair-college-library, for news and events about the library and college and in the community. • FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. • WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS EMAIL REMINDER, the Library eUpdate: subscribe at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.
ESL TALK TIME Talk Time (practice conversation) Tuesdays, 1 PM, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 AM
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit the website for up-to-date information.
Yoga & Meditation Contact the library or visit the webpage for spring schedule.
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
BOOK CLUBS 1/7 Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 118 - Rav Hisda’s Daughter by Maggie Anton. 1/21: Books without Borders - 1 PM, LRNC 131 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende.
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JOB & CAREER WORKSHOPS Contact the library or visit the webpage for spring schedule. SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB Mondays, 1-2:30 PM, LRNC 118 Tuesdays, 12-1 PM, LRNC 118 – Returns 1/19
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/ library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-services or call 281290-3214/3218. Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit the website for up-to-date information.
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TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS
BOOK CLUB: FRIDAY CLASSICS FOR HOME SCHOOLED TEENS (Registration required), Teen Room, 1-2 PM 1/29: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett BOOK CLUB: SUNDAY CLASSICS FOR EVERYONE (Registration required), Teen Room, 2-3 PM 1/31: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett SCREEN-PLAY 1/25, Teen Room - 5 PM Games, 6 PM Movie (call for film titles)
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Black TV stand 60”, like new, $300. Call 832-277-7292 for more information. Like new! Dyson Ball DC41 animal with all attachments, $250 (price negotiable). Call 832-270-1322. White Kenmore electric range, great condition, $150. Call 409-920-8942.
STUDY SKILLS, 2-3:30 PM 1/29: Self Esteem & Time Management 2/19: Memory & Note Taking 3/11: Writing/Speaking & Presenting Yourself 4/11: Preparing for & Taking Exams
Equipment for small dog: carrier, small and medium crates, decorative dog bowls. Only used 3 months. Call/text 713-854-4756. Thomasville, king size headboard, footboard/rails and armoire. All great condition, approx. 15 years old, dark walnut. Photos available on request. $850. 713-253-5933.
PSAT/SAT TUTORING Contact the library or visit the webpage for spring schedules and titles. See the full schedule of Teen’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/ library/cyfair-children-services.
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS
• Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. • Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. • Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 10 AM, 11 AM. • Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM FAMILY STORYTIME: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 PM (ages 3-6 years) THURSDAY FAMILY FUN Thursday evenings: Crafts/Activity (5 PM) & Family Games or Movie - 6:30 PM SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS 1/20: Tween Book Club - 6:30 PM 1/25: Screen-Play, Teen Room - 5 PM Games, 6 PM Movie (call for film titles) 1/27: My First Book - 6:30 PM See the full schedule of Children’s Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/ library/cyfair-children-services. All programs are free and open to the public.
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Rainbow systems play set: Includes 2 swings, toddler basket, slide, rock wall, picnic table, fort, trapeze/rings combo. Swinging rope & roof needs TLC. Buyer responsible for tear down & take away. Not responsible after the tear down starts. $450. Call 281-398-1263. American-Drew: 2 bedside tables, dresser with mirror, armoire, $500; King size sleigh bed, $500. 832-566-9556. PureSpa portable Spa by Intex. New, still in box. See www.intexcorp.com for details. Retails for $340, asking $275 OBO. To inquire about items email cadaniels49@gmail.com. Pool Table, like new, ball & claw, red felt, inlaid wood, some accessories, $1,500. Call or text 713-907-4137 for pictures. Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT, discontinued, in white (size 3) and ivory (size 3), new $109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. Also have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), matching ivory sash included, new $136.99, selling for $75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@ gmail.com.
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Various Beanie Babies. Have the original 7 out of nine and very rare ones. Call for prices and what you are looking for. Karen 832-606-9482.
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AUTOS, BOATS, MOTORCYLES AND ACCESSORIES
2003 Mini Cooper, automatic, sun roof, 95,000 miles, asking $4,800. 2011 Toyota Corolla, automatic, 96,000 miles, asking $8,500. Email mg77042@ yahoo.com, 713-480-2028.
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Register Tapes Unlimited (A 25 year old advertising firm) is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners, $10-$15/ Hour, Commissions and Bonuses. Hourly for the first 30 days based on experience. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment, benefits after 60 days, No Experience needed: www.rtui.com To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. Do you like golf, the outdoors, meeting people and fun? We are hiring at the Bear Creek Golf Course, all positions, Greeters, food and beverage, ProShop and maintenance. Pick up applications at the Pro-Shop, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245.
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We also need parent and student volunteers!! To volunteer or for more info, please contact Tina Critendon at tcritendon@sbcglobal.net Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. 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, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095. Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-4019828 or send resume to info@discovery-schoolhouse.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281861-0394. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900. 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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Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234. 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, $465 or 7 days, $595. 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. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect to opinions of Krenek Printing Co. or its employees. Krenek Printing is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with in this publication. All warranties and representations make in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints in this publication the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above. Published by: KRENEK PRINTING CO. 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX, 77095 281-463-8649 • news@krenekprinting.com
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