Bridgeland - September 2021 by Peel, Inc.

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September 2021

An Independent Publication Serving the Bridgeland® Community

Volume 15, Issue 09

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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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A newsletter for Bridgeland residents. The Times is a monthly newsletter mailed to all Bridgeland residents. Each newsletter is 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 activity, social group, etc. and would like to submit an article for the newsletter you can do so online at www. PEELinc.com or you can email it bridgeland@peelinc.com. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations, birthday announcements and military service are also welcome.Our goal is to keep you informed!

THE TIMES By Lily Wachuku My name is Lily Wachuku, and I am a 16-year-old senior at Cypress Ranch High School and a Cypress resident. I created "Live Life the Girl Way," a web-based girls' organization that focuses on empowering young girls and teens. My organization is over two years old and is frequently accessed by over 130 countries, with some of my posts averaging over 6,000 hits. My organization focuses on positive and uplifting messages for young girls and teens to encourage them to reach their full potential. I am also a motivational speaker, because when I started middle school, I noticed that many girls around me lacked self-confidence and didn't believe in themselves. The majority of the girls throughout middle school and high school weren't empowered or encouraged. They believed the stereotypes that society has set for girls and women today; many didn't seem to think there was a place for them outside of "girl careers." I have been lucky enough to have people around me every day who empower and encourage me to be my best self and achieve all of my goals and dreams. This year, we have launched the campaign, "Fuel Her Dreams," to raise money to educate girls in Malawi, Africa. Our mission is to fund 20 girls with one year of education to help combat child marriage. "Live Life the Girl Way" is working with UNICEF USA to reach a goal of raising $3540. I am asking for the support of the Cypress community to help me "Fuel Her Dreams." The fundraiser link is https://charity. gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/fuel-her-dreams1. The deadline for donations is September 30, 2021. Live Life the Girl Way is not a feminist organization. It is dedicated to encouraging girls globally to achieve all of their goals and dreams, eradicate their insecurities, and take their place in the world. If I empower and inspire girls to Dream, Succeed, and Achieve, I can change the world for the better. "Live Life the Girl Way" can be accessed at www.livelifethegirlway. com.

Submitted by Pat Hudson Because we value the health and well-being of our sponsors, volunteers, and friends, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Cy-Fair Helping Hands’ 1st Annual Stetsons & Stilettos Gala. The new date for our fundraiser is Saturday, February 19, 2022; the venue will remain Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events, 18224 K-Z Road, Cypress, 77433. While this decision saddens us, we are confident that it is the right thing to do. All current sponsorships, donations, and ticket purchases will be recognized and honored on the new date. We will continue to seek out enticing food and beverage selections and additional auction items that are sure to draw some bidding wars! Watch our website and social media for updates in the silent and live auctions. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you at our Stetsons & Stilettos Gala on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Submitted by Charity Kilgore Are you looking for fun activities with a purpose this fall? The Mental Health Heroes Classic Golf Tournament and the Play, It Forward Casino Royale are just around the corner. Proceeds will benefit Shield Bearer Counseling Centers and directly fund counseling services and programs for local residents in need. The Mental Health Heroes Classic will be held October 6, 2021, from 1-7 PM at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club in Spring, TX. Sponsored by Katherine Lee, Prosody Consulting, and Rick Skinner of Edward Jones, this shotgun start tournament features a $50,000 prize hole in one competition. Sponsorships and teams are limited and forming now at https://shieldbearer.salsalabs.org/mhhclassic. The Play, It Forward Casino Royale will be held November 13, 2021, from 7-11 PM at Mia Bella Events & Receptions near Tomball, complete with casino games, fabulous food and drinks, and a James Bond vibe. Tickets and sponsorship details are available online https://shieldbearer. salsalabs.org/playitforwardcasinoroyale For more information about Shield Bearer, a local nonprofit that provides professional counseling, community programs, and training, visit shieldbearer.org, call 281-894-7222, or attend a Virtual Community Breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 AM. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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On today’s overcrowded streets and highways simple things like cutting someone off or flipping them off often ends in violence, and crash records show road rage is getting worse in Harris County. The first quarter of this year, 107 road rage crashes were reported in Harris County to the Texas Department of Transportation. That’s up 13% from the 95 reported during the same time last year. Injuries are up 26%. One of Harris County’s major hotspots is 290 and Beltway 8, and area we all travel regularly. According to TxDOT data, there were 1,383 crashes involving documented road rage in Texas in 2020. With the recent rise of road rage related deaths, we strongly urge you to follow Constable Mark Herman’s tips to slow down, calm down and stay safe even with aggressive drivers on the road. It can save your life! Practice polite driving habits: Avoid tailgating, cutting off other vehicles, speeding, weaving, leaving high beam headlights on, and erratic braking. Don’t drive in the left lane slower than the rest of traffic. Merge politely, and always err on the side of being courteous. Slow down: Simply let aggressive drivers go around you and typically, they will quickly be on their way. Get away from aggressive drivers: If you notice a driver with aggressive behavior, get some distance between you, whether you slow down and let them get ahead or change lanes so you’re not right next to each other. Don’t make rude gestures or yell at other drivers: Remember, you’re not the police, and it’s not your job to remind others how 6

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to drive, even if they’re doing a terrible job. Use your horn sparingly: Horns should primarily be used in emergency situations. Tap your horn lightly if you need to get a driver’s attention, and give drivers ahead of you at lights a few extra seconds of grace before honking to remind them to move through the intersection. Apologize if you’ve done something wrong: If you’ve accidentally cut off another driver, braked too fast, or made some other mistake that could be offensive, simply smile and wave as an apology. This will disarm and calm most drivers. Adjust your driving attitude: Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt. Many mistakes are unintentional and not meant as a personal offense. Consider whether responding aggressively is worth being injured or killed. Have reasonable expectations about your travel time: Know when you’ll be driving in traffic, give yourself plenty of time, and don’t set unreasonable expectations for how fast you’ll get to your destination.Call 911 if you’re under attack: If an aggressive driver attacks you, call 911 right away and stay on the phone with the dispatcher. Consider driving to the nearest police station, convenience store, or other public location with witnesses. Do not drive home. Follow us at Facebook.com/Precinct4 and download our new mobile app “C4 NOW” to receive live feeds on crime, arrests, safety tips, traffic accidents and road conditions in your area. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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