Fairfield - February 2022

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 02

FEBRUARY 2022

Spreading Love with Local Kindness Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.

THE ANDREA CURRAN TEAM

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BOARD MEMBER LISTING Fairfield Village Community Association The “Master Board” is comprised of one representative from each Neighborhood Association Billy Sutton (Fairfield South)........................................................................... President Doug Waterman (Inwood Park) ............................................................. Vice President Jan Bertoli (Fairfield Central)........................................................... Secretary/Treasurer Darlene Sedelmyer (Trails of Fairfield).............................................................. Director Kate Conrey (Lakes of Fairfield) ...................................................................... Director Fairfield Central Neighborhood Association Louis Iselin (President).................................................................. louis@kipatents.com Gary Marler (Vice President)...................................................... Gemarler@yahoo.com Jan Bertoli (Secretary/Treasurer).................................................. JLB8848@gmail.com Dianna Roark (Director)................................................................. ldroark66@aol.com Patricia Powell (Director) Fairfield Village South Neighborhood Association Brian Mcdonough (President)..........................................Bmcdonoughdpt@gmail.com Mark Stine (Vice President) ......................................................Mark.Stine@gmail.com Billy Sutton (Secretary) ............................................................ blsutton@sbcglobal.net Larry Kohler (Treasurer) Charles Tate (Director) Inwood Park Neighborhood Association Marc Newman (President).......................................... marcnewman1957@comcast.net Doug Waterman (Vice President) ..................................waterman_doug@hotmail.com Harriet Tunick (Secretary).......................................................... htunick00@gmail.com Gloria Whitaker (Treasurer).............................................. gloriawhitaker1@yahoo.com Sarah Boson (Director)............................................................ sboson05@sbcglobal.net

Table of Contents

Around Fairfield 4 An Open Letter of Gratitude 5 In a Mother's Words 7 A Hot New Addition 8 Excel Urgent Care Has Moved 9 Fairfield Crime Stats Community Events 6 Fairfield Women's Club 9 Keeping Active, Involved 10 Run to Fund the Future 10 U.S. Pastor Counsel Attended Constable Mark Herman's Roll 11 Fairfield Republicans 11 Cypress-Tomball Democrats 14 Gabriel Beard 14 Christi Morrison EntrepreneurRFP 15 Speaker: Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad 15 Traveling Seniors of Cypress School News 12 Bridgeland Band Performed at the TX UIL State Marching Band Championships 12 CFISD Athletes, Coach Selected as Touchdown Club Award Finalists 12 Bridgeland HS Volleyball Team Finishes Season as State .

Semifinalist 13 Bridgeland Football Team Advances to Class 6A Regional Final 13 Bridgeland HS Football Team Named H-Town Sports Team of the Week 13 Lily Fawcett Newcomer of the Year 14 8th Grade Lady Bengals Volleyball had an Amazing 2021 Season!

14 Great Year for Volleyball at Salyards 14 Great Job Salyards Bengals!

14 Nine Schools Honored at Middle School UIL One-Act Play Contest Church News 16 Classic Adults 16 Second Baptist Church - Cypress Campus 16 Upcoming Adventures at GS In Every Issue 18 Teen Job Seekers 18 Classifieds

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Lakes of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Patrick Wong (President).......................................................... pcwong1@earthlink.net Diana Gee (Treasurer) ....................................................................... diana.gee@att.net Kate Conrey (Director) Nikole Cales (Director)............................................................... Ncales13@gmail.com Trails of Fairfield Neighborhood Association Darlene Sedelmyer (President) ........................................... facofficemgr@sbcglobal.net Kris Cherry (Vice President) ........................................................ kfcherry@gmail.com Janet Sherrill (Secretary) ........................................................janetsherrill@comcast.net Matthew Mann (Treasurer) ................................................... mmann0330@gmail.com Quentin Hinds (Director).............................................................. Qhinds@gmail.com Dianne Adams...............................................................................................................

FAIRFIELD VILLAGE MANAGEMENT First Service Residential Help Desk .......................................................... 713-932-1122, contactus.tx@fsresidential.com Fairfield Inspector Kimberly Harman........................713-332-4758, Kimberly.Harman@fsresidential.com Portfolio Administrator Alexandra Sutton.................................... 713-332-4763, Alex.sutton@fsresidential.com Fairfield Project Manager Jennifer Sailer......................................713-332-4761, Jennifer.Sailer@fsresidential.com EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance/Fire/Officer........................................................................................... 911 Poison Control........................................................................................800-222-1222 NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire/Ambulance.......................................................................................713-466-4073 FBI..........................................................................................................713-693-5000 Harris County Animal Control...............................................................281-999-3191 Harris County Precinct 4........................................................................281-376-3472 Vacation Watch.......................................................................................281-401-6200 MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS Fairfield Athletic Club (FAC)..................................................................281-373-0834 Harris Co. Library...................................................................................281-890-2665 Harris Co. Mosquito Control..................................................................713-440-4800 Harris County Hazardous Waste.............................................................281-560-6200 Courthouse Annex..................................................................................281-859-0685 Driver’s License...................................................................................... 281-449-2685 Post Office...............................................................................................281-373-9125 Voter Registration...................................................................................713-224-1919 UTILITY NUMBERS Reliant Energy (Electricity).....................................................................713-207-7777 Center Point (Gas)..................................................................................713-659-2111 Inframark (Water, Trash).........................................................................281-398-8211 Waste Management (Trash).....................................................................713-686-6666 Comcast..................................................................................................713-341-1000 SCHOOL NUMBERS Bus Information......................................................................................281-897-4380 Cy-Fair Administration...........................................................................281-897-4000 Cy-Ranch High School...........................................................................281-373-2300 Bridgeland High School..........................................................................281-213-1619 Salyards Middle School...........................................................................281-373-2400 Ault Elementary......................................................................................281-373-2800 Keith Elementary....................................................................................281-213-1744 Spillane Middle School............................................................................281-213-1645 Swenke Elementary.................................................................................281-213-1200 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Public Safety Committee Marc Newman - marcnewman1957@comcast.net Fairfield Area Swim Team Team-president@swim4fast.net Fairfield Women’s Club fairfieldwomensclub@gmail.com JENNIFER SAILER - Fairfield Project Manager FirstService Residential 16055 Mason Road/Cypress, TX 77433 Phone: 713-332-4761/ Toll Free: 800-932-9449 Email: Jennifer.sailer@fsresidential.com Fairfield Community Gazette - February 2022

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Andrea Curran and Her Real Estate Team with Heart Submitted by Stephanie Fantasia

You don’t have to live in Cypress for long before you hear about Andrea Curran and her real estate team. She and her team are top producers in the Houston area, but they’ve taken Cypress by storm in more ways than real estate. More specifically, you’ll often find The Andrea Curran Team scattering kindness throughout Cypress.

The Andrea Curran Team cares about their clients and their community. They take pride in building relationships all over Cypress because not only do they love it here; they live here. They enjoy being your neighbors and know how much Cypress has to offer. Their real estate journey began here, and their team has grown here, thanks to the support of Cypress friends and neighbors like you. You can learn more about The Andrea Curran Team by visiting www.AndreaCurran.com. Don’t forget to check out The Andrea Curran Team on social media to hear about upcoming community events!

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Andrea is driven by giving back and serving others. Here in Cypress, she has served as president of the Cypress Gems Chapter of the National Charity League Inc., a non-profit organization created to encourage mothers and daughters to serve and volunteer together within their communities. Andrea also volunteers as a guardian ad litem for Child Advocates, an organization that specializes in training and supporting volunteers to provide a voice for foster children. Late last year, she nominated Child Advocates to be the recipient of financial support from Compass Real Estate’s Compass Cares program and was thrilled when they were chosen.

As the leader of a successful real estate team, Andrea uses her heart to guide how her team interacts with the surrounding community. She

often shares that she’s lucky to live and work in Cypress and considers it an honor to be part of a community where people never hesitate to serve one another. That is why you can find her real estate team giving back in a myriad of ways, like building up small business owners and their businesses, creating unique local spotlight videos, and hosting events. You will also find them at local community events hosting booths and offering complimentary gifts and treats to their neighbors, in schools spoiling teachers, and at the firehouses feeding heroes, The team has also partnered with local philanthropies serving children and animals in need.

“Everyone is touched by kindness in their life at one time or another,” Andrea shares. “For me, it was at a time when I had a horse who needed a bandage changed almost every day, which was hard for me to manage alone. Two of the other horse owners at the barn took it upon themselves to make sure that I was able to have my horse properly cared for and they loved him like he was their own.” Andrea continues, “That meant the world to me, which is why I strive to do things that will mean the world to others.”

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Around Fairfield Continued from Page 4 As if building the Cypress community by serving its schools and businesses isn’t enough, The Andrea Curran Team is frequently spotted dropping off gifts to randomly-selected homes, handing out gift cards all around town, and doing what they love to do most: spreading kindness here in Cypress. To make a more significant impact, Andrea set her sights on doing even more. She wanted to create a ripple of kindness that would impact individuals and families more directly, which is how a new Cypress kindness campaign was born. The Random Acts of Cypress campaign began in October of 2021 with the creation of a Facebook page encouraging the Cypress community to share random acts of kindness, good deeds, and heartwarming stories . You’ll find neighbors sharing uplifting stories - like strangers picking up fast food tabs, bystanders rendering impromptu aid in emergencies, elderly receiving unsolicited help with bills in a crisis, and much more. She invites the whole community to participate by joining the Facebook page and spreading kindness! https://www.facebook.com/groups/randomactsofcypress.

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Local business provides pizza with a purpose Pizza is a popular menu item in CFISD schools. The CFISD nutrition services department will order close to 560,000 pizzas throughout the year, that’s equivalent to 18 acres of or 3 ½ football fields. Each week the district receives 1,728 cases of pizza, this means students and staff are consuming close to 15,552 pizzas or 24,416 slices per week.

Darin Crawford, director of nutrition services, said CFISD is fortunate to have a local business meeting the pizza needs of the district.

Alpha Foods Co. is located in Waller and is a family-owned business making pizza sold in grocery stores and for the National School Lunch Program.

“Their business has been so crazy busy this year,” Crawford said. “They actually have added an extra shift on Saturdays, so they bring their production staff in on Saturday specifically to make pizza for Cy-Fair.”

Founded by George Sarandos, company leadership currently falls to his daughter and vice president, Maria Bowen.

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“So, my parents were both from Greece,” Bowen said. “My dad, George, always had a passion for making pizzas, and that passion really came from when he was in the U.S. Army, he went to Germany, and that was the very first time he’d ever laid his eyes on what pizza was.”

In 2017 after, Hurricane Harvey, CFISD called on Alpha Foods Co. to help feed the community.

“In the immediate aftermath I called Maria at Alpha and I said, 'Can you donate some pizza to us’?” said Crawford. “She said, ‘absolutely, I will send you a pallet of pizza.’ What makes it really special to me is at that particular point, we were not a customer of Alpha.”

Bowen said helping your neighbors in a time of need is just what they do.

“That was a very difficult time for everyone, and we felt very fortunate that we had our facility unharmed,” Bowen said. “And when one of our neighbors calls for help, you know, we had no option other than to lend a hand, because I know they've been there for us, as all the other districts, too.”

Years later, Alpha Foods is still making pizza and distributing to school districts in 18 states, including several Houston-area school districts.

“We especially love to give back, and as a local Texas pizza company, we want to support our school districts as much as possible,” Bowen said. “So, what we do at Alpha is much more than just make pizzas, you know, 24/7. We are feeding the children.”

TOP LEFT: A Post Elementary School student enjoys a piece of pizza during lunch. Wednesdays are pizza days at all CFISD elementary schools.

TOP RIGHT: A Cypress Lakes High School student is served a slice of pizza during lunch. Pizza is served every day at all CFISD secondary campuses.

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Around Fairfield Spain Students Immersion Program

Host a Basque student for the summer! With this program, you’ll be able to share the American culture and hospitality with a Basque teenager (ages 14-17) while you learn about a different culture. These students come to the US to improve their English while living with an American host family. If you want to try something different, this is a very entertaining and special opportunity!

Practical info: • Dates: June 27- July 25, 2022 • $400 stipend for hosting the student • The students have organized trips and activities with their group, as well as a 4 day camp • Host family provides meals, housing, and transportation for student.

If you're interested in hosting or would like more information, please email Kristy Stark: K.Stark200579@gmail.com

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My interest in writing memoirs began when I decided that it was time to tell my family about my grandmother’s vital role in our family. She was both the brick and the mortar that held our clan together, yet she never got credit except for a peck on the cheek at Christmastime or a flower on Mother’s Day. Even though, as a child, I had patiently listened to my grandmother tell me about

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her loving memories of her exciting visit to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and the six white horses that delivered her to church on her wedding day, I neglected to go beyond her stories. I did not ask her how (or why) a metropolitan girl growing up in St. Louis with electricity, indoor plumbing, access to streetcars, and all the modern conveniences of the day could marry (a country bumpkin), move to the hinterlands, and raise her children in abject poverty. Of course, there were many unanswered questions. After searching far and wide, traveling back to my home state of Missouri to interview scores of stillliving relatives, searching ancestry.com, Facebook, and other genealogical sites, I gathered a plethora of usable information.

Finally, I had grist for the mill.

In the end, I garnered enough stories, photos, and insights to create a mini memoir that generations to come could enjoy. After that, my mission became to convince others to write their family’s stories while their relatives were still alive.

With help from living relatives, they can ask all the questions they need to create a meaningful legacy.

You, too, can write your legacy for future generations. And, you don’t have to do it alone! We can begin it together in a four-week class which I call “Spinning Your Tale,” designed to help you get your thoughts organized, your questions answered, and your starting place defined.

In this 4-week session, we’ll start with experiences that will help you visualize your pivotal life moments, and we will work from there.

What I can promise you is fun, friendship, and a new way of viewing family connections. Whether you end up writing your book or not, it will be a helpful guide to understanding why you created your life as you did and how all that history can be turned into gems of wisdom.

The four weekly hour-long classes begin on February 17th at 11:00 am at the Cypress Historical Society, 26026 Hempstead Rd, Cypress, TX 77429. They will last through March 10th. For more information, contact Jackie Devine, Publishing Consultant jackie.devine@comcast.net or 832.316.6006.

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vision in mind, Jon taught me most of what he knew of working with various tools and with wood while we completed projects together.

For many of our products, we blend food safe resin with sustainably sourced hardwoods to produce one of a kind serving boards, trays, coasters, and more. Located right here in Fairfield, our shop can create an array of functional art. We make anything from large wall art pieces to smaller ocean inspired pieces for entertaining. We can engrave any of our pieces to give that extra personal touch. Our serving boards and trays are show stoppers at parties and have been a popular corporate gift option for customers nationwide.

The idea of making something that becomes a part of your home and creates a space for memories, is the purpose behind our business.

We create each piece to last generations and we pride ourselves on producing exceptional serveware for your home or office.

To shop our products, inquire about wholesale and corporate gift orders, visit our website https://therusticcraftsman.com or email us info@therusticcraftsmancypress.com Hey I’m Lindsey Krezeczowski, owner of The Rustic Craftsman with my husband, Jon. I am a local resin artist and woodworking mom of three here in Cypress. We are a husband and wife small business, dedicated to our vision of creating original, handmade serveware and home accents.

What started as a desire to build authentic pieces for our own home, quickly turned into aspirations of creating and sharing original, quality functional art with others. Established in 2020, we decided to put our tools and garage space to use and start a business. With that

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Instagram: @the_rusticcraftsman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseykrezeczowski/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRusticCraftsmanCypress Etsy: Etsy.com/Shop/TheRusticCraftsmanTX Image Credits Professional Photos by Brittney Ellaway of Ellaway House Photography. Staged product photos by Lindsey Krezeczowski.

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Community Events , Fairfield Women s Club Submitted by Kim Maxian

We would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

Our February Meeting will take place February 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Bradford Creek Club House. The theme will be Favorite Things. Each person brings 3 of their favorite things ($10 and under). We will draw for winners, and everyone leaves with 3 new items to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you.

I met MARSHALL in person for the first time at Bedrock Tavern, a local corner karaoke bar (Grant Rd, 77429). He arrived in style and headed straight to the stage! The first thing I can tell you about Marshall Jones of Katy, TX – aside from his talent and style (which I will get to in second) is that he is one of the nicest guys on the planet! The second is the lighthearted sense of humor he shares with you while telling stories and jokes in between songs! Marshall is originally from North Carolina and is a Web Developer for Academy by day! When he’s not using his creative mind for graphics and web work or hitting stages performing all over the place, he writes and releases original song recordings and albums. Be sure to pick up your copy of MARSHALL’s debut E.P. (7 songs) Sinners and Saints featuring the hit singles “Tailspin,” “Speak to Me,” and “Tell Me A Secret” on iTunes NOW! In 2021 he performed over 115 live music events! Looking forward, you can see MARSHALL as an acoustic solo or as the lead vocalist and front man of MARSHALL ROCKS COUNTRY, his full band with that classic Pedal Steele Guitar sound. You’ll be dancing your shoes off in no time! Visit @marshallrockscountry and hit up his ONLINE SHOP for your CUSTOM GEAR today!! Have fun, stay safe, and I hope to see you around the very happening CYPRESS MUSIC SCENE! All shows subject to change, no guarantee. Updates available on Facebook by visiting @CYPRESSMUSICSCENE You can reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions!

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School News ault elementary

Ault announced and celebrated the 2021 – 2022 Teacher of the Year, 2nd Grade teacher Mrs. Miller, elected by her peers

Ault 4th graders Zoomed with Newbery Award winning author Kate DiCamillo

Ault names campus spelling bee winner, 3rd Grader Mahek Ibraheem

Mallard Retirement

Calling All Gardeners!

Submitted by Hanna Schlachter The Ault Elementary Butterfly Garden is a favorite outdoor space to many in the Fairfield Community. It serves as an outdoor classroom for budding gardeners, a picnic spot for families and friends, a supportive habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, and the keeper of Fairfield’s “Little Free Library” book swap. To show our beloved garden a little TLC, the Ault PTO Butterfly Garden Committee will be hosting a ‘Big Help Event’ on Sunday, March 6th at 2pm. We would love help from our Fairfield community to weed, trim, clear beds, and plant seeds and flowers. No experience necessary! This is a great opportunity for families, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and teens needing service hours! For more information and to sign up to help, please contact the Ault Butterfly Garden Committee at aultbutterflygarden@gmail.com 12 Fairfield Community Gazette - February 2022

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School News Bridgeland students win awards at Volleyball standouts earn citywide, all-state, All-American accolades annual CANstruction competition Numerous CFISD volleyball players earned greater Houston, statewide and national postseason honors following a successful 2021 season which featured six CFISD teams reaching the playoffs and Bridgeland High School becoming the district’s first program to advance to the UIL Volleyball State Tournament since 2011.

Among them were Bridgeland senior Mallorie Garner. She was named the All-Greater Houston Player of the Year by the Houston Chronicle, made the VYPE Houston Magazine first team, earned all-state honors by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) and made the Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association (GHVCA) postseason team.

Bridgeland High School architecture students pose around their structure for the 25th Annual CANstruction Houston Competition and Exhibition. The students worked with VLK Architects and earned the “People’s Choice Award,” the “Most Cans Award” and the “Best Meal Award.”

Cypress Ranch High School senior Kailee Gims and Cypress Falls High School senior Abbie Smith were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American team, with both earning honorable mention.

Bridgeland was named GHVCA and VYPE Houston Magazine’s Team of the Year, while Head Volleyball Coach Verena Khalil was named Coach of the Year by the Houston Chronicle and GHVCA.

Dec. 10, 2021—Bridgeland High School architecture students partnered with VLK Architects to participate in the 25th Annual CANstruction Houston Competition and Exhibition on Nov. 6, with the team earning the “People’s Choice Award,” the “Most Cans Award” and the “Best Meal Award.”

The following CFISD athletes postseason honors and accolades:

CANstruction is an international nonprofit organization aimed at providing canned goods to local food banks by hosting competitions where teams consisting of architects, engineers, contractors and student mentees design and build large structures made of cans. After the competitions, the food is donated to local food banks.

Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association Postseason Team · Brooke Adams, Bridgeland (Setter of the Year); · Alice Volpe, Bridgeland (co-Newcomer of the Year); · Bridgeland: Mallorie Garner, Karrington Kays and Kennedy Kays;

Using the 2021 competition theme “Stop Hunger,” the team of Bridgeland students and VLK Architects created a structure titled “Good Night Hunger” depicting the story behind Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting Starry Night. The structure was built from more than 6,900 taco-inspired canned food items, including beans, corn, nacho cheese and included taco spice packets and taco shell boxes to help create the village.

“I couldn’t be prouder of Bridgeland High School for all their hard work,” said Krista Thomas, VLK architect, team captain and a 2010 Cy-Fair High School alumna. “The students helped by solving some design challenges and also helped collaborate ideas to make our CANsculpture come to life. We are ecstatic to have been able to help the Houston Food Bank, too. We hope that through this event, we can impact the lives of those in our surrounding community.”

The 16 competition structures were on display at The Understory in downtown Houston through the voting period. All canned food items used in the competition were donated to Houston-area food banks.

Visit the CANstruction website for more information.

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Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Team · Bianna Muoneke, Cypress Ranch (first team); · Brooke Adams, Bridgeland (second team); and · Alice Volpe, Bridgeland (second team).

VYPE Houston Magazine Volleyball Team · Mallorie Garner, Bridgeland (first team); · Alice Volpe, Bridgeland (second team); Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Team · Brooke Adams, Bridgeland; · Mallorie Garner, Bridgeland; Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State Team ·Bridgeland: Mallorie Garner, Dominique Griffin and Emily Marks; Volleyball Awards: Bridgeland High School senior Mallorie Garner was named the Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Player of the Year along with earning all-state accolades by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

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CFISD theatre arts students excel at Texas Thespian Festival More than 130 CFISD high school theatre arts students received first and second place rankings at the 2021 Texas Thespian Festival, held Nov. 18-20 in Grapevine.

Students receiving these designations have qualified for the national competition, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), scheduled for June 20-24 at Indiana University— Bloomington.

Congratulations to the Keith Elementary 2021-22 Educators of the Year! Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kimberly Pfeffer and Paraeducator of the Year, Mrs. Kathy Howard!

Little Lambs ECC Fall Registration is has begun!

Little Lambs Early Childhood Center is a play-based program that focuses on the whole child through developmentally appropriate hands-on activities. We offer part-time care options for children 18 months to 5 years old as a weekday ministry of Good Shepherd UMC in Fairfield. Children leave Little Lambs with a love for learning and feeling confident about themselves as they move to kindergarten. If you are looking for a Christian environment/program for your child to have fun, play, and learn at, come see what Little Lambs has to offer. Registration for the 2022-2023 begins on January 31st. Go to our website, www. littlelambsecc.org or call 281-373-0052 for more information.

We would love for you to come play at Little Lambs!

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School News Join the Salyards Bengal Band Directors: Joe Glass, Charles Roberman, and Linda Harvey About Our Program The Bengal Band consists of almost 300 amazing students from Salyards Middle School! Our mission is to instill the passion and knowledge of music into our students by motivating them to achieve their highest potential in order to become talented performers. Join the Bengal Band!

Benefits of Being A Band Member: • With almost 300 students in the band program, you will make immediate friends that share the same interests you do • Research shows that music is known to help improve academics • Playing a musical instrument could help you win scholarships to college and is a major “plus” on applications!

Salyards Teacher of the Year Way to go Mrs. Armstrong!

Congratulations to Salyards 2021-22 Teacher of the Year: Kelley Armstrong. Mrs. Armstrong teaches Spanish 1 & 2. She is so energetic and makes learning fun! She strives to help every student be successful in Spanish!

Salyards is a better place because of Mrs. Armstrong!!

• Fun trips and socials! Our students enjoy fun activities such as a winter social and trips to Schlitterbahn Water Park, Rockets games, Astros games, iTZ Pizza and much more!

• Join a nationally recognized band program. Ensembles from the band have been invited to perform at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, IL Can I do band AND athletics? YES! We have an amazing partnership with our coaches and teachers to make sure that every student is able to participate in multiple activities. The majority of our students are involved in school and club sports as well as off campus P.E.!

Do I need to have any prior musical experience? NONE! If the only musical experience you have before entering our program is how to start your favorite playlist, we have you covered! We will teach you everything you need to know.

When do I choose an instrument, and how do I obtain one? Once you sign up for band on your course selection sheet, we will mail you a flyer with the dates and times in April & May when you can come up to meet with the directors to pick out an instrument together. We will also give information for the local music stores and even have one on-site to rent or purchase an instrument.

Contact us Phone: 281-373-2400 | Email: joseph.glass@cfisd.net, charles. roberman@cfisd.net or linda.harvey@cfisd.net

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Around Fairfield Traveling Seniors of Cypress Hits The Road Again

By Jo Ann Lambert

Forty-eight seniors enjoyed traveling together to Nashville, TN in December to kick off the Christmas season. In addition to seeing new sites and eating lots of southern cooking, they made new friends that will last a lifetime.

Our next scheduled extended excursion will be to Philadelphia, September 30 - October 10th.

Our February luncheon will be on Monday, February 7th. Our speaker, Ruth Steinfeld, will be a representative of the Holocaust Museum Houston with an educational and inspirational message about the museum and it’s mission “… dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust…Using the lessons of the Holocaust & other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy.”

Our meal will be a Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings!

In additional to our monthly luncheons & speakers, we have many other ways to get involved…a line-dancing group, Silver Liners, a men’s coffee group, Pickle Ball, great day trips & much more!

Call the church if you have any questions at (281) 373-2273 or visit the GS web site at www.goodchurch.us Purpose/Mission Statement: Good Shepherd Classic Adults welcomes any person 50 years young and better to gather with us for Christian fellowship, entertainment, adventure, and light-hearted and inspirational programs.

This Tour Includes: • Motorcoach transportation; Ten nights lodging, including four consecutive nights in the Lancaster area • Admission to the "DAVID" Show at the Sight & Sound® Millennium Theatre® • Access to the GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK • 18 meals: 10 breakfasts and eight dinners • Admission to THE AMISH; EXPERIENCE & JACOB'S CHOICE AT THE F/X THEATRE; GUIDED TOUR OF PHILADELPHIA; Visit charming KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE; GUIDED TOUR OF LANCASTER Upcoming day trips include • February 15: Trip to Waco, Texas. Tour The Dr. Pepper Museum Enjoy lunch at Buzzard Billy’s and then on to The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Our last stop will be Herriage Farms $15.00. Bus leaves FBC 7:30 am.

• March 15: Travel to Gruene, Texas Wear your green and ramble around historic Gruene. Have lunch at the Gristmill Restaurant and explore Gruene Hall. the oldest dance hall in Texas. Take in the Winery on the Gruene, General Store, and sample olive oils. Free. Leave FBC at 7:30 am.

Additional Activities • Second and Fourth Thursday: Cards with Karen Cervenka: 5 Crowns/ Mexican Train, Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00.

• Second and Fourth Friday: Hand and Foot with Jim and Shirley, Lakeside Trails 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

• Wednesday Breakfast, House of Pies: Between 8:30 and 9:00.

• Breakfast at Denny's: 1st and 3rd Friday at Denny's on 290 at 8:30 am.

• Third Thursday Pot Luck: February 17-Madi Gras Potluck With Diane and Vince: Fairfield's Lakeside Trails 11:00 to 3:00. Bring a festive dish.

• Third Thursday Pot Luck: March 17-St. Patrick’s Day Potluck With Diane and Vince: Fairfield's Lakeside Trails 11:00 to 3:00.

Wear your green and bring an Irish dish.

Traveling Seniors of Cypress Jo Ann Lambert at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie Devine at jackie.devine@comcast.net.

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Around Fairfield Keeping Active, Involved Submitted by William Wilson

Fairfield Village South Homeowner Association. The next meeting date has not been determined but will be at Central Park Clubhouse, 15015 Heath Green Circle near Salyards School at 6:00 PM. First Service Residential has information about this and other Village meetings and can be contacted at 713-332-4763.

Fairfield Village Homeowner’s Association. The February meeting date has not been determined. The meeting will at the Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. For the day and times, please contact First Service Residential at 713-332-4763.

Monday, February 7, 2022, Fairfield Republicans. This is the next scheduled first Monday meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The Facebook page is the “Fairfield Republicans” group. Please check that page to confirm the meeting date and location. For additional information, please contact Bill Ely at 832-919-4999.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Municipal Utility District (MUD) #396. The February venue has not been announced as video conference, telephone dial-in, or in-person. The meetings are usually dial-in or Zoom. Meetings begin at noon. If you plan to participate or reside in a different Fairfield MUD, call 713-651-5345 to confirm meeting

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venues and dates. For dial-in instructions, contact Bill Wilson at 832-653-5146.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women. This is the regularly scheduled meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Harris County Smokehouse, 14243 FM 2920, Tomball, TX 77377 (phone) 281-351-4060. The meetings begin at 6:30 PM. You are not required to be a member to attend nor are you required to purchase a meal. Arrive early if you plan to have a meal.

Saturday, February 26, 2022, Cypress Texas Tea Party (CTTP). This is the regularly scheduled fourth Saturday of the month meeting. The meeting begins at 12 Noon and is at Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429 (phone) 281-758-1450. CTTP does not charge a fee to attend the meeting and does not have membership dues. You do not have to purchase a meal to attend although most do. Please check the CTTP website for confirmation of the scheduled meeting, location, and speakers.

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Convenient pick-up and delivery services provided; a true benefit valued by my clients. Please call me at 713-8991760 to schedule an appointment. Many tax law changes to consider.

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