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Butterfly Festival Fun for Family Messiah Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Butterfly Family Festival on Sunday, April 13, 12-3:00 PM at 11522 Telge Road in Cypress. The event will include a barbecue lunch, a silent auction, a raffle, a live butterfly release, and games and activities for all ages. Raffle items include an iPad and other popular electronics. The silent auction includes great items, large and small. There will be lots of free activities for the little ones. The day’s events will benefit Chrysalis, A Grace Place for Children, featuring a Christian preschool, after school, and summer camp programs. Chrysalis Christian Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. Bring the whole family to see the butterfly release, eat some great food, and have some fun! Call 281-807-0764 or go to www.messiahlc. org for further information. Messiah Lutheran Church is a grace place, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. Regular Sunday worship times are: 8 am—Traditions; 9:30 am— The Gathering; and 10:45 am—The Crossing. The Discovery (education) Hour is 9:15-10:15 AM on Sundays. For more information, 281-890-3013 or www.messiahlc.org . All people are welcome at Messiah. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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Wine Fair Cy-Fair TICKETS AND INFORMATION Must be 21 or older to attend. Online tickets available at www.winecyfair.com WINE FAIR CY-FAIR Saturday, April 5, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cypress Village Station (Hwy 290 and Skinner Road) $25 general admission $65 VIP Premium Wine Lounge All That Sparkles - $20 pre-party ticket add on ONE FINE AFFAIR Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Northwest Forest Hotel and Conference Center ‘The Settlement House’ 12718 Telge Road | Cypress, TX 77429 $100 (limited to 150 guests) MORE FOOD, NEW WINES & EXPANDED BEER GARDEN

Based off two successful sell out years, Wine Fair Cy-Fair weekend returns April 4-5. Co-presented by H-E-B and Momentum Jersey Village Volkswagen, Wine Fair Cy-Fair features 150 wine selections, 20+ restaurant and food tasting tables serving signature specials, a Home Zone, a Relaxation Zone and the Aruba Live Music stage. Wine Fair is a community-wide party benefitting Reach Unlimited. The third-annual Wine Fair Cy-Fair features the expanded Backyard Grill Beer Garden to showcase craft beer offerings and signature nibbles from Backyard Grill and Backyard Smokehouse. All the local favorites will be there: Brazos Valley, Karbach, Rahr & Sons, St. Arnold and others; along with beers from brewers outside of Texas. “Even though it’s in the middle of a wine fest, it’s amazing how many people come to the beer garden,” said Mark McShaffry, owner of Backyard Grill. “And this year we’re making it bigger and better.” (Continued on Page 2) Windermere Newsletter - April 2014

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WINE FAIR CY-FAIR (Continued from cover) “Based on the response from the first and second Wine Fair Cy-Fair events, we knew the community would be responsive to this type of event. And it just continues to grow,” said McShaffry, a member of the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. “This has been a great event for the chamber and for the community. Everyone loves it and has a great time.” Weekend festivities kick off with One Fine Affair on Friday, April 4, at the Settlement House at Northwest Forest Conference Center with fundraising for Reach Unlimited featuring a wine pull, gift baskets, restaurant certificates and great swag donated by local businesses. Restaurant sampling at One Fine Affair are compliments of Mezzanotte Ristorante Enoteca, Piqueo Restaurant and Bar, Merche’, gourmet selections from H-E-B, offerings from Northwest Forest Catering and Events and sweet treats from La Madeleine Country French Café. One Fine Affair is limited to only 150 guests. All that Sparkles, sponsored by Next Level Urgent Care will start Saturday festivities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Cypress Village Apartment Homes, for a pre-event effervescent party, delighting guests with French champagnes, sparkling wines and culinary treats. Cost add-on is $20. For the pampered treatment, The Loken Group VIP Premium Room boasts relaxed seating, restroom facilities and great views along with premium wine selections and delicious food offerings provided by La Madeleine Country French Café. The main Wine Fair Cy-Fair event will be packed with engaging experiences and displays from local artisans. Guests will sway and dance the night away to the captivating tunes of the Robert Hartye Band. The vendor village will offer art, jewelry and everything in between. Saturday’s event is limited to 2,500 entrants. Last year, all Wine Fair events sold out. Wine Fair Cy-Fair is a collaboration between the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce and Food & Vine Time Productions, the organization that produces the world-class Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands, Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival, Zest in the West, Katy Sip n Stroll, the wildly popular Haute Wheels Houston THE Food Truck Festival and the newly announced Big Brew Houston Craft Beer Celebration in the George R. Brown Convention Center. “This is a unique, once-a-year opportunity for the community to come together to socialize and have a great time while enjoying high-quality wines, craft beers and foods,” said Founder & CoProducer Constance McDerby. “And we get to benefit a worthy cause by helping to support a local community partner through Reach Unlimited.” Leslie Martone, President of the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, said, “The first two years of this great event were huge successes – better than we could have hoped for. And really, we expect this year to be even more fun and successful. As a Chamber, our focus is on the community, and we’re proud to present this type of community-wide event.” Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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WindermereNews Cypress-Tomball Democrats Host Easter Egg Hunt April 12th Elisha Roberts Chapter

The wonderful ladies of the Elisha Roberts Chapter, NSDAR, extend an invitation to any female, 18 years or older, who can prove direct lineal descent from someone who either fought in or provided aid during the American Revolution. We are a family oriented group of ladies who promote patriotism, education and historic preservation. Our motto is God, Home and Country. If this sounds like you, please come and join us for a meeting. We meet the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at the Backyard Grill, located at 9453 Jones Road. Our next meeting will be on April 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the chapter Regent, Cheryl Partney at cpart86@comcast.net or by phone at 832-654-0306. We look forward to meeting you.

The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will host their 3rd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This fun event will be held at the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, 19915 State Highway 249 at Cypresswood, in the outdoor pavilion. The free activities are open to the public, and include an Easter Egg Hunt for kids under 12, recreational activities, music, prizes, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Attendees should bring their own baskets and lawn chairs. For more information, visit the club website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at cytomdems@yahoo. com; or “Like” the club on Facebook. Brilliant Energy Texas OUC #10140

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HOCKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Harris County Precinct Three, Commissioner Steve Radack, and the staff and patrons of Hockley Community Center invite the community to an Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, March 15th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All items on display will showcase what is being created and worked on during classes and activities at the Community Center. The show will include an open-air “Quilts on the Hill” display in the park behind the Community Center to give all quilters adequate space to show their work. Open to the public. Call the Hockley Community Center (936) 931-5030 for more information. SENIOR GAMES ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS Starting on March 24th, 2014, Hockley Community Center will be the location for Senior Games every Monday afternoon from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Senior citizens will have the opportunity to play a variety of games like Canasta, Bridge, Dominoes, Spades and Mah Jongg or other games of their choosing. Call (936) 9315030 for more information. SALT DOUGH EASTER ORNAMENTS CRAFT CLASS Get ready for Easter by making beautiful Salt Dough Ornaments at the Hockley Community Center in two craft sessions on April 2nd and April 9th, 2014. The ornaments can be made into Easter garlands or used to decorate Easter baskets or arrangements or personalized and given away as gifts. Call (936) 931-5030 to register and get the supplies list. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP ‘Gunsmoke in the Redlands’ by Joe F. Combs is the book that will be discussed on April 3rd, 2014 at the Hockley Community Center. The Book Discussion Group meets from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. New participants are always welcome to join. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information. SENIOR CITIZEN BUS TRIP TO THE HILL COUNTRY Sign-up is now open for a Senior Citizen Bus Trip to the Hill Country on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014. Enjoy a springtime tour with a knowledgeable guide on board the bus taking participants by the Wimberly Glass Works, the Devil’s Backbone, Canyon Dam, on the Guadalupe River Road Scenic Drive and to New Braunfels to take a look at deer. Time permitting, seniors will also have the opportunity to do some shopping in Gruene. A stop for lunch on your own at the Cypress Creek Café in Wimberly is also included in the itinerary. Registration is required. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information. DISCOVER PRECINCT 3 ON THE ROAD TOUR Please note that Hallmark has developed new brand identity standards, which are Hockley Community Center is now taking reservations for a reflected in the logos provided on this page and in the ad slicks. We suggest you have special Senior Citizen Bus Trip on April 16th, 2014 featuring one your store name reproduced in 18 point Gill Sans regular and your address in 10 point. of the popular Discover Precinct Please do not run the Hallmark logo along with your store name. The layout is designed 3 on the Road Tours. An expert to incorporate the logo in a specific graphic manner. guide will be on board, giving a narrative tour of scenic locations any $10 purchase County’s expires Note: Hallmark colors are 4/15/14 Gold (PMS 130) in andHarris Plum (PMS 268). Precinct Three. The locations visited on the *Not to be combined with any other offers or used on sale merchandise tour are in Alief, Spring Branch, Houston and Katy. Bus departure time will be 8:00 a.m. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.

In addition to Hockley Community Center’s regularly scheduled activities such as walking, knitting, quilting, oil painting, yoga, stretch-and-tone exercise, Bridge, Canasta, Spades and domino games, the center will offer the following special events in the near future. Advance registration is typically requested, and an adult must accompany and remain with anyone under the age of 18 visiting the center. The Community Center is part of the Harris County Precinct Three Recreation Complex located at 28515 Old Washington Road in Hockley. A calendar of events is available at the Harris County Precinct 3 website at www.pct3.hctx.net. For more information, call (936) 931-5030. CHAIR YOGA FOR BEGINNERS A new opportunity to exercise is now offered at the Hockley Community Center on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Start learning about Yoga while sitting in a chair. There is no need to get on the floor; just bring a hand towel and a yoga mat. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information. SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM An informational presentation about the Specialized Telecommunication Assistance Program (STAP) is coming to the Hockley Community Center on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014. STAP is a state-wide program that provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized assistive equipment or services for Texans having a disability that interferes with their ability to access the telephone network. Those who qualify can fill out an application and get it certified to get a voucher from the State of Texas for a telephone or telephone device. An authorized STAP specialist will be on hand from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Call (936) 931-5030 for details. SUPPORT GROUP The next Support Group meeting at the Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Road, is scheduled for Monday, March 31st, 2014 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. It is a safe place to go and share experiences, receive strength and understanding and meet people with similar concerns. Newcomers are always welcome. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.

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WindermereNews Texas A&M University Traditions Council to speak to

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Please join us for the Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom’s Club monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive, conveniently located near Willowbrook Mall at the intersection of High Life Drive and Cutten Road. You will want to find out which deserving students will be awarded the 2014 scholarship awards and learn how these scholarships impact the Aggie experience. NWHC Aggie Moms Club members will also vote on which Texas A&M student organizations they would like the club to support. All meetings are open to the public and prospective students, current students and Aggie families are always welcome! Mark Your Calendars! Parents Weekend- April 11-13th-Parents’ Weekend is a cherished Aggie tradition honoring Aggie moms and dads since 1919. Among the many weekend activities is the popular Aggie Moms’ Boutique, a gift and craft fair held on April 11 and 12 in the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M. Check out our booth! We will be selling our Tradition beads! For more information on the scheduled parents weekend events go to http://parentsweekend. tamu.edu/node/38. Aggie Muster-April 21st- Aggies around the world will join together for Muster to honor Aggies who are no longer among us. Muster is a day celebrating the camaraderie and the friendships, the triumphs and the defeats, the legacies and the impact that Texas A&M University has made, and continues to make, in all of our lives. This year, the NWHC Aggie Moms will join the CyFair A&M Club at Sterling Golf Club,16500 Houston National Blvd, Houston, TX 77095 at 5:00 PM for this time-honored tradition. For more information go to http://www.cyfairags.org/cy-fair-aggie-muster/ The Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom’s Club meets August thru May on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at 7100 High Life Drive. Refreshments are available at 6:45! For more information on monthly speakers or upcoming events visit our website at www. nwhcaggiemoms.org or contact Shannon Eberle, Club President at clubpres2012@gmail.com.

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