Longwood - October 2015

LONGWOOD LETTER

October 2015

Volume 9, Issue 10

News For The Residents of Longwood

WELCOME TO LONGWOOD LETTER

ANewsletter for the Longwood Community

The Longwood Letter is a monthly newsletter mailed to all Longwood residents. Each newsletter will be filled with valuable information about the community, local area activities, school information, and more.

If you are involved with a school group, play group, scouts, sports team, social group, etc., and would like to submit an article for the newsletter, you can do so online at www.

PEELinc.com. Personal news (announcements, accolades/ honors/ celebrations, etc.) are also welcome as long as they are from area residents.

Tomball Art League Meeting and Artist Demonstration Oct 10 - Artist Richard Linden, Architectural Design/ Watercolor Nov 14 – Artist Maureen Seeba, Mixed Media Collage 9:30 A.M., Amegy Bank 2nd Floor, Hwy 249 @ Medical Complex Dr. in Tomball. Brief meeting followed by guest artist demonstration.

For more info: thetomballartleague@gmail.com

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LONGWOOD LETTER IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................. 911 Fire.................................................................................... 911 Ambulance........................................................................ 911 Constable .........................................................281-376-3472 Sheriff - Non-emergency ..................................713-221-6000 - Burglary & Theft ...........................................713-967-5770 - Auto Theft .....................................................281-550-0458 - Homicide/Assault ..........................................713-967-5810 - Child Abuse....................................................713-529-4216 - Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence...................713-967-5743 - Runaway Unit ................................................713-755-7427 Poison Control..................................................800-764-7661 Traffic Light Issues ............................................713-881-3210

CYRESS AREA FOOD PANTRY Do you know of someone who has trouble putting food on the table? Maybe their employment was suddenly terminated; maybe it’s a choice between medications or food; for whatever reason a family can find themselves in a situation where they need a little help.

Fountain of Life Church of God on Mueschke runs a food pantry on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (excluding holidays) and the only requirement is that the client should live in zip code 77433 and west of Skinner 77429. For more information, contact 281-373-9337.

SCHOOLS Cypress Fairbanks ISD Administration .............281-897-4000 Cypress Fairbanks ISD Transportation ..............281-897-4380 Cypress Fairbanks Senior High..........................281-897-4600 Goodson Middle School ...................................281-373-2350 Hamilton Elementary........................................281-370-0990 OTHER NUMBERS Animal Control.................................................281-999-3191 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center.....................281-890-4285 Harris County Health Department...................713-439-6260 Post Office Box Assignment – Cypress.......... 1-800-275-8777 Street Lights - CenterPoint Energy....................713-207-2222 - not working (Report Number on Pole) Trash Removal ..................................................281-446-2030 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc........................................................ 1-888-687-6444 Article Submissions................. longwoodletter@PEELinc.com Advertising......... advertising@PEELinc.com, 1-888-687-6444

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LONGWOOD LETTER The Cy-Fair

Choir proudly presents its annual

“BOO”STER CLUB

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, October 31, 2015 8:30 AM

Longwood Golf Club 13300 Longwood Trace, Dr. Cypress, Tx 77429

FORMAT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

4-man scramble, 8:30 AM shotgun start

PARTICIPATION

$125 per person / $500 per team / Includes: One round of golf Range balls Golf cart Drink and raffle tickets Awards and lunch 1st,

2nd,

CONTESTS

3rd,

and Most Honest (last) Longest Drive Closest to the Pin Biggest Donor

Hole Sponsor Only: $75 Hole Sponsor & Golf Team: $550 Each sponsor will receive: 18” x 24” sign at a tee box, as well as recognition and tournament lunch

IMPROVE YOUR GAME! Buy mulligans “Bubba Drive” Putting strings

HALLOWEEN THEME Candy!

Best Hat/Visor Contest

You can pay online at http://cyfairchoir.com/calendar/golf-tournament/, or you can submit the following information with a check (payable to Cy-Fair Choir) to either Evan Key or Tony Levinson via a member of the Cy-Fair Choir program.

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LONGWOOD LETTER 2015 Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy Parade Cypress 5K Fun Run benefiting Spillane Middle School Performing Arts While generating funds for the school's award-winning Performing Arts programs is important, event organizers want to use this event to strengthen the school's ties to its community as well as encourage community spirit and fitness.

Saturday, November 21st 9:00 am start (staggered) @ Spillane Middle School Event includes a 5K run and walk. Strollers & dogs are welcome.

7am registration day of event if not already registered. Cash or check only on the day of registration.

Registration Fees: Register now until October 31st - $30.00 (t-shirt included) October 31st - November 14th - $35.00 (t-shirt not guaranteed) November 14th - Day of event $40.00 (no t-shirt) * Family Registration Discount available through November 14th Thursday, November 19th - packet pick up 4pm - 7:30pm @ Spillane Middle School Spillane Middle School is located at 13403 Spillane Woods Blvd.

Cypress, Texas 77429 (at the corner of Skinner and Jarvis Roads) To register or donate, visit the Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy Parade website at: https://thedriven.net/cypress5k CONTACT: Julie Rodriguez, 2015 Cypress 5K Fun Run & Puppy Parade Publicity Chair, 832-349-6987

Cy-Fair Educational Foundation

18TH Annual Salute to the Stars Gala

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will hold its 18th Annual Salute to the Stars Gala on October 15, 2015. Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital has been underwriting Salute to the Stars since 2013. Sponsors include Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union, IBI Group, Community Impact Newspaper, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc, Prairie View A&M University, Station & Ayers Insurance Services and Consulting, L.L.C., and Stone Gate Home Owners Association.

Salute to the Stars has raised more than $2 million for innovative staff development programs for district teachers and instructional leaders, and scholarships for graduating seniors in the CypressFairbanks I.S.D. (CFISD). The Salute to the Stars gala honors CFISD “Spotlight Teachers” who are chosen by campus principals for their outstanding dedication in providing valuable instruction to students.

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 nonprofit organization, all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law.

Sponsorships are still available for Salute to the Stars, for more information please contact marie@thecfef.org.

Come grow with us!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

“Living, loving, and learning in Christ and the Church.”

6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd. Houston, TX 77084 281-463-1444 www.seascs.org ExcEllEnt curriculum • AthlEtics CompuTeR & SCienCe LAbS befoRe & AfTeR SCHooL pRogRAmS

Now Registering 2014-2015 School year

First Baptist Church of Cypress Jesus said, “Come to me … and I will give you rest.”

Sundays: Traditional worship: 10:45am Children’s worship: 10:45am Bible Study: 9:30am Wednesdays: Dinner: 6:00pm Worship & Acts Study: 6:30pm

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2nd Sundays: Family Night at 5:00pm Thursdays: Men’s coffee & Life Focus: 9:00-10:00am

14515 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, Texas 77429 Phone: 281-469-0171 www.fbccypress.org

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NO Monthly Service Fee! Visit SparkEnergy.com/SureSaver Or call 800.684.2043 and use Promo Code: SureSaver For Your Special Community Discount * Certain Terms and Conditions apply. Offer is for first time customers only. Spark Energy® Sure Saver 12 is a fixed rate plan that has a minimum term of 12 months and an early termination fee of $100. To receive the $60/monthly service fee credit, a monthly usage of 1000kWh or greater is required. This offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice prior to customer acceptance, is nontransferable and cannot be combined with other offers. Eligibility requirements, terms and conditions apply. See the Terms of Service and Electricity Facts Label (EFL) at www.SparkEnergy.com for more details. Offer expires 12/31/2015. ©2015 Spark Energy LLC. All Rights Reserved. Spark Energy, Empower What Matters and the Spark Energy Logo are trademarks of Spark Energy, LLC. PUCT Certificate #10046.

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Aloha

Aloha! SENIORS 50 + Experience THE MAGIC OF MAUI April 20-27, 2016 Let’s hang loose and have some fun while staying 7 nights at The Royal Lahaina Resort. We will enjoy our American breakfast daily before island sightseeing at the Haleakala Crater, Iso Valley & Lahaina. We will also take the Road to Hana tour with a picnic lunch. Let’s not forget our evening luau with wonderful island cuisine and entertainment. Need more fun? Other activities available.

A deposit of $480 is needed to reserve your space. Prices are based on a minimum of 12 persons and are subject to change. $150 non-refundable.

Final payment due 1 March 2016. Prices start at $2525.00 with Partial Ocean View based on double occupancy, include round trip air on American Airlines, transportation between the airport and hotel and Travel Protection For more information contact: Lori Skadowski lorilynn@pdq.net or 281-782-5517

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