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MAY 2021

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basketball, cards, dominos etc. All your family members including children are invited. We are asking each family member who attends to bring an extra dish that will feed up to ten folks. It can be your special recipe of rice & beans, macaroni and cheese or deep-dish apple pie. We want the vets to experience the joy and good taste of a home cooked dish. So, we need twelve (12) families to bring a side dish and ten (10) families to bring desserts.

Dear Bridgeland Residents: The Bridgeland Community Supports Veterans, Inc. (“TBCSVI) is holding our Third Annual Camp Hope Picnic on Saturday May 22, 2021 starting at 11am at Camp Hope. Camp Hope is a residential facility for about eighty veterans suffering from PTSD and other mental illness. Our goal is to make friends and develop relationships with the vets at Camp Hope by sharing the joy of a simple family picnic with home cooked food and games of volleyball, or Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

TBSVI will supply the sirloin hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage relish, cheese, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, silverware, chips, water, and soft drinks. However, if you would like to donate any of the items that we plan to buy that would be great. If you would like to go on the shopping trek to Costco and help with the purchases, please advise. If you would like to volunteer to cook, please advise ASAP. We would like for you and your family to personally attend but if you prefer to simple make a donation of food or cash, that is appreciated as well. RSVP REQUIRED ASAP to KayBurkhalter@ sbcglobal.net and tell her how many are coming and what you would like to bring or do. Camp Hope is located close by off of Beltway 8, near the Sam Houston Race Track in Houston. The Bridgeland Times - May 2021

THE TIMES IMPORTANT NUMBERS BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (HOA) 16902 Bridgeland Landing Cypress,TX 77433 281-304-1318 Community Manager Melissa Hargrove............................melissa.hargrove@inframark.com Lakeland Community Manager Valier Bir........................................... valerie.bir@inframark.com Activities Director Rachel Johnson............................rachel.johnson@inframark.com Administrative Assistant - Activities Director Iliana Zuniga.................................iliana.zuniga@inframark.com Administrative Assistant - Compliance & Architectural Suzanne Hilton...........................suzanne.hilton@inframark.com Parkland Assistant Community Manager Tiffany Polichnia Receptionist & Front Desk Fritzy Lopez......................................fritzy.lopez@inframark.com Landscape Manager Kevin Brown.................................. kevin.brown@inframark.com Maintenance Manager Robert J. Allard

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THE TIMES 5/01 – 2920 Roadhouse – Mike Donnell 5/07 – The Barn at Frio Grill – Mark Jones 5/08 – Bareback Bar & Icehouse - Texas Sundown Band

email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com Hurry Sundown Band | Facebook Cypress Music Scene | Facebook

5/14 – The Burger Ranch - Hurry Sundown 5/15 – 2920 Roadhouse – Marty Haggard 5/21 – Sportin’ Woodies – Texas Sundown Band 5/22 – Cypress Trail Hideout - The Shades of Gray 5/28 – Arena Theatre - Dwight Yoakam

Welcome to the first issue of the article that promises to keep you up to date on the latest LIVE music happenings in Cypress! I thought I would start out by introducing myself. My name is Joyce. I’m as native to Cypress as Tin Hall, Jeurgen’s Hall or The Shack. I’m a mom, wife, singer, artist and writer. My most recent venture being the Lead Vocalist in my band, Hurry Sundown of Cypress, TX. It’s been an amazing ride getting to be up-close and personal - on the stage and off, with some of the coolest, most talented musicians who play in Cypress or are from the Cypress Area. This article aims to enlighten you, entertain you and who knows, maybe even inspire you. Bringing awareness to local live music brings people to local business and helps support them. Making it as a musician is no easy task – trust me. The most valuable thing to a performer is receiving support from US – the FANS. GOT NEWS TO SHARE? Please reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions!

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THE TIMES The “BEAR” Necessities

Submitted by Ernest Behrens

VFW Friday Night Steak Night Resumes

It's been a long time coming, but finally, VFW Post 8905 is resuming Friday Night Steak Night on Friday, May 7th. Your $15 meal includes ribeye steak cooked the way you like it, baked potato, salad, and dessert (while it lasts)! VFW members start taking orders at 6:30 and begin serving shortly after that. Pay by cash or check. The VFW has also installed a new stateof-the-art ATM to serve our patrons better. Come on by and see the upgrades! VFW Post 8905 21902 Northwest Fwy Cypress, TX 77429 281.469.6632 cmd@vfw8905.org https://www.facebook.com/VfwPost8905 4

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Imagine leaving your current living situation with nothing but the clothes on your back! This is the unfortunate reality for thousands of children placed in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) care each year within Harris County. This is also where BEAR…BE A Resource for CPS Kids, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides hope and help for abused and neglected children and the caseworkers who protect them within Harris County, steps in. BEAR has been providing basic needs and supportive services to these children for more than 20 years. In March, Abigail Behrens, Cypress native and current sophomore at Cy-Woods High School, completed her 4th service project benefiting BEAR. Abigail’s journey began seven years ago with Education in Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to become informed and active leaders in their communities. All active members of the LSLA Alumni Council must create and lead a service project each year. Having a soft spot in her heart for children, Abigail felt that BEAR’s honorable mission was a perfect match to dedicate her time and resources to. Abigail’s three previous service projects have provided 50 backpacks full of supplies, 145 BEAR necessity packs, and 246 toys. This year brought its own unique set of challenges with the pandemic, social distancing protocols, and her home church merging into another church which hindered her typical avenue of asking for donations. The solutions…GOFUNDME and SOCIAL MEDIA! She established a GoFundMe page and used social media, phone calls, and emails to expand her support network to raise funds needed to purchase supplies to provide BEAR Necessity Packs once again. Each pack includes shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, and toothpaste with an addition of a face mask for this year. After raising more than $1,300.00, Abigail was able to purchase enough supplies to provide 254 BEAR necessity packs. With the help of her friends and family, Eleanor Behrens, Isabel Prejean, Aiza Khalid, and Ariel Canton, they were able to pack all 254 packs in about 30 minutes. Job well done, ladies, and thank you to everyone in and around the Fairfield community for supporting this young lady and the mission of BEAR. Look for her next service project in the coming year! For more information on BEAR, visit the BEAR https:// bearesourcehouston.org/. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

THE TIMES Travels and More For Seniors In Cypress Submitted by JoAnn Lambert The Traveling Seniors of Cypress rode the rails, on March 17, on the Texas State Railroad, a historic 25-mile heritage railroad between Rusk and Palestine, Texas. TSR, built by inmates, was founded in 1883 by Texas to haul raw materials for a smelter at the prison in Rusk. Regular service on the line was ended in 1921. The state leased the line to private companies until 1969, then turned it over to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1972. In 2007, the railroad was transferred to the Texas State Railroad Authority and is now privately operating as a scenic tourist line. You can view a video of this trip at https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/526732305. On April 7, the Classic Adults of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and The Traveling Seniors of Cypress ventured to Chappell Hill together. Fifty-two seniors bought tasty treats at Chappell Hill Bakery, then they were off to the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum. The group enjoyed lunch at Lone Star Southern Grill, explored the Burton Farmers Cotton Gin, treated themselves to ice cream at Bluebell Creamery, then had their pictures taken amongst the bluebonnets, The Traveling Seniors of Cypress is a group of people aged 50 and older, mainly from Cypress (but you don't have to reside in Cypress to travel with them) who take day trips and extended excursions together. Upcoming trips include: • May 5: San Antonio Buckhorn Museum, Lunch is included at Mi Tierra's and shop at Historic Market Square for Cinco Di Mayo. Meet at Fairfield Baptist Church. Leave at 7:00 am. $40.00 • June 9: Galveston. The first stop is Pier 21 to see The Great Storm and The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite. Then enjoy lunch with your friends at Katie's Seafood on your own, To end the day, you'll take in the Bryan Museum. Bus leaves from Fairfield Baptist at 8:30. $20.00 Extended Excursions • New Orleans: October 11-15: Five days, four nights: guided tour of the city, the National World War II Museum, and a Louisiana Plantation. Admission to Mardi Gras World, Mississippi Riverboat Cruise time in the historic New Orleans French Quarter. $530 • The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum, September 18-25: Eight days and seven nights: Includes transpiration, meals, room, admission to Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, KY Derby Museum, and Graceland in Memphis. $815 • Nashville Show Trip: December 5-11: Includes transportation, most meals, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, Guided Tours of Nashville, Belle Meade Plantation, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry Behind the Scenes Tour, a ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel. $765Holy Land Tour January 2-12, 2022: Includes airfare, meals, hotel, guided sightseeing, and all entrance fees. $4,499 With the lowering of COVID restrictions, The Fairfield Seniors are beginning to make plans to resume other programs such as cards, games, breakfasts, and potluck. We are looking for individuals or couples interested in stepping up and helping us get the programs back up and running. Please contact JoAnn at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie at jackie.devine@comcast.net. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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THE TIMES Bridgleand Finished First Bridgeland finished first at the district tournament with five region qualifiers: -Jasmine Do -Christa Woodard -Makenzie Brown -Riley Darnell -Trinity Snow Photo by Matthew McCaig

Verena Khalil Head Girls Golf Coach, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Department Chair Bridgeland golf has had a very successful year. Both Girls and Boys teams are advancing to Regionals in Waco, Tx. The Varsity Girls team finished 1st place in district competition and the boys team finished 2nd place. Three girls qualified for 1st Team All District by finishing in the top 10 players at Districts. Jasmine Do finished 1st, Christa Woodard finished 6th and Faith Petrovich finished 10th overall. During tournaments this season the girls finished 1st place at their Panorama and Longwood tournaments. They finished 2nd place at Jersey Meadows and Blackhorse. This group of young ladies has a lot to be proud of this year. Left to Right: Mackenzie Brown, Christa Woodard, Parker Morgan, Trinity Snow, Taylor Degroot, Olivia Schuler, Coach Khalil, Riley Darnell, Kaylie O’Neal, Emma Burks, Jasmine Do, Faith Petrovich

Bridgeland Golf Champions District 16-6A Golf Championship 2: Bridgeland High School senior Nick Labarbera shot a tworound total of 152 at the District 16-6A Boys’ Golf Tournament to claim the individual championship. He also helped the Bears finish second in the team competition and qualify for the Region II-6A tournament. District 16-6A Golf Championship 4: Bridgeland High School freshman Jasmine Do helped lead the girls’ golf team to the championship at the District 16-6A Girls’ Golf Tournament, held March 29-30 at Longwood Golf Club. The Bears qualified for the Region II-6A Tournament. Do shot a tworound total of 142 to claim the individual title, while teammates Christa Woodard, Trinity Snow, Riley Darnell and Makensie Brown gave Bridgeland the district title.

Soccer News Bridgeland High School Senior Jacob James and the Bears defeated Aldine MacArthur, 3-1, on April 3 and advanced to the region semifinal round of the Class 6A playoffs. Bridgeland will face Garland Sachse at 7pm on April 6 at Mexia High School-Blackcat Stadium. Bridgeland High School Senior Ethan Anderson and the Bears defeated Garland Sachse, 6-5, in a shootout on April 6 to advance to the regional final of the Class 6A playoffs.

District 16-6A Champions and Bi-district Finalists The Bridgeland Girl’s Soccer Team Bridgeland High School ended its season with a 1-0 loss to Klein Cain in overtime in the bi-district round of the Class 6A playoffs. The Bears were District 16-6A champions and bi-district finalists. 6

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THE TIMES Hunter Wallis Honored

Bridgeland High School junior Hunter Wallis, second from left, and Head Football Coach David Raffield, second from right, join Touchdown Club of Houston President-elect Becky Hyatt, left, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area Director Wade Hopkins during the organization’s 16th annual Comerica Bank High School Sportsmanship Luncheon. Bridgeland was among four CFISD football programs honored at the event. The finalists were chosen based on six criteria: • actions of the football team; • actions of the coaches; • actions of the support groups at games, including parents, band and other auxiliary groups; • respect of the American flag; • a score based on the number of personal fouls incurred during games; and • a score based on the number of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.

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THE TIMES Speed Networking” Event Details: Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Inn & Suites Houston West - Westway Park 4606 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041 Houston, Texas (April 5, 2021) Join us for our annual Speed Networking program. Members and guests will be able to quickly expand their professional contacts while participating in this structured event. Alane Roberts will be facilitating introductions and conversations with people they have not yet met. Meeting new people and building relationships is a sure-fire way of ensuring one’s business will continue to grow! Bring plenty of business cards to share! About Houston Area Professional Express Network (HAPEN)

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Houston Area Professional Express Network’s mission is to GROW our membership TOGETHER through the strength and vitality of positive relationships of each member’s experiences. Our members have opportunities to pursue excellence and achieve both local and national recognition. HAPEN is part of the national organization of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), for more information visit www.HAPEN.org. About American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Founded in 1949, ABWA provides business training and networking opportunities for women of diverse occupations and backgrounds. ABWA has dedicated 60 years to women’s education, workplace skills, and career development training. For more information, visit, www.abwa.org.

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