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THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN<br />
Feeling tired ALL THE TIME? No energy? Here’s a simple solution: the<br />
sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is<br />
produced by the body as a response to sun exposure. Having enough<br />
vitamin D is important for a number of reasons, including:<br />
• It brings calcium to your bones and teeth, helping to protect you<br />
against bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Its role in bone health<br />
is probably the best-known vitamin D benefit.<br />
• It regulates how much calcium stays in your blood, contributing<br />
to heart health.<br />
• It helps strengthen your immune system and regulate cell growth.<br />
LOE<br />
DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM<br />
19 TH SEASON<br />
Natural sources of vitamin D include egg yolks and cold-water fish<br />
such as tuna, mackerel and salmon. Many foods are fortified with<br />
vitamin D, including:<br />
• Milk<br />
• Margarine<br />
• Yogurt<br />
• Bread<br />
• Breakfast cereals<br />
• Orange juice<br />
• Cheese<br />
• Soy drinks<br />
You need vitamin D to keep your bones healthy and protect against<br />
osteoporosis. Most people get adequate amounts of vitamin D from<br />
limited exposure to the sun and through diet, but people who are<br />
inside all day should consider taking dietary supplements. Consult<br />
your doctor for an individualized recommendation for how much is<br />
right for you.<br />
Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/<br />
vitamin-d-the-sunshine-vitamin.aspx<br />
NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY<br />
<strong>June</strong> 15 th is the day we observe National Smile Power Day. This is a day<br />
for everyone to share the power of the smile.<br />
From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?”<br />
present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job<br />
seeking, retired or looking for new horizons, starting the day with a<br />
smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with<br />
a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.<br />
When you smile at someone, you are telling them that they are valued<br />
and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are moral boosters<br />
and confidence builders.<br />
Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and<br />
likability between humans. Smiling creates a greater trust and increased<br />
interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax<br />
and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right.<br />
Smiling (even if you do not feel like it) will lift your mood and can make<br />
you a happier person.<br />
HOW TO OBSERVE<br />
Challenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a<br />
tense situation or simply smile during your daily tasks.<br />
Use #SmilePowerDay on social media.<br />
Source: nationaldaycalendar.com<br />
Lakes of <strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
COME CHEER THE LOE DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM!<br />
It’s hard to believe that the season is already half over! The swimmers<br />
are off to a great start and there is still a lot more fun ahead<br />
for all involved! Thanks to our coaches for all their hard work<br />
getting our swimmers ready for the meets and thanks to all our<br />
volunteers for making our events run smoothly.<br />
For the latest information, please go to our website loedolphins.<br />
swimtopia.com and click on “Meets and Events.” Come give us<br />
your support and cheer on our wonderful swimmers!<br />
Remaining schedule for <strong>2018</strong>:<br />
<strong>June</strong> 9th: Home meet LOE vs Memorial NW<br />
(don’t forget, there will be food trucks!)<br />
<strong>June</strong> 16th: Divisionals<br />
<strong>June</strong> 18th: Awards banquet at Clay’s Restaurant<br />
HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911<br />
Sheriff - (non-emergency) (713) 221-6000<br />
U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777<br />
Harris County Animal Control (281) 999-3191<br />
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />
Waste Management (Trash Pickup) (713) 695-4055<br />
BFI Waste Systems (Trash pickup) (713) 635-6666<br />
Boy Scouts of America (713) 756-3383<br />
Girl Scouts of America 1-800-392-4340<br />
SCHOOLS:<br />
Kirk Elementary (713) 849-8250<br />
Truitt Jr. High (281) 856-1100<br />
Cy-Ridge High School (281) 807-8000<br />
CFISD Website<br />
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Bear Creek Library (281) 550-0885<br />
Centerpoint (713) 659-2111<br />
To report gas leaks (713) 659-3552<br />
Reliant Energy (713) 207-7777<br />
AT & T - Repairs (800) 246-8464<br />
Street Light Repair (HL&P) (713) 207-2222<br />
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on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
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to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
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FLAG DAY<br />
People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on <strong>June</strong> 14 th each year to<br />
honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the<br />
same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.<br />
What Do People Do?<br />
Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the<br />
foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents<br />
freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early<br />
days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation,<br />
reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice and observe the nation’s unity.<br />
Many people in the United States honor this day by displaying the American flag<br />
at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday<br />
include: flag-raising ceremonies, Flag Day services, school quizzes and essay<br />
competitions about the American flag, musical salutes, street parades and<br />
awards for special recognition.<br />
Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved<br />
in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flag’s traditions<br />
alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to<br />
Independence Day (July 4 th ) to honor America. During this period, people hold<br />
public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the nation.<br />
Public Life<br />
Although Flag Day is a nationwide observance, it is not a public holiday in many<br />
parts of the United States. It is a legal holiday in a few areas in the USA, such as<br />
Montour County in Pennsylvania.<br />
Background<br />
On <strong>June</strong> 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of<br />
the Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on<br />
a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes - one for each state. Although it is<br />
not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy<br />
Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of<br />
stars increased as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes<br />
stopped at 15 and was later returned to 13.<br />
In <strong>June</strong> 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual<br />
observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth<br />
of <strong>June</strong>” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national<br />
observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a<br />
proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on <strong>June</strong> 14, 1916.<br />
However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President<br />
Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed <strong>June</strong> 14 th as Flag Day. In<br />
1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation<br />
designating the week in which <strong>June</strong> 14 th occurs as National Flag Week.<br />
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: call on<br />
government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all<br />
government buildings on Flag Day and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day<br />
as the anniversary of the adoption on <strong>June</strong> 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress<br />
of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.<br />
Symbols<br />
The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has<br />
changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of<br />
red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton<br />
bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one<br />
of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13<br />
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A daughters first Love<br />
FATHER’S DAY...<strong>June</strong> 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Father’s Day in the United States is on the<br />
third Sunday of <strong>June</strong>. It celebrates the contribution<br />
that fathers and father figures make<br />
for their children’s lives. Its origins may lie in<br />
a memorial service held for a large group of<br />
men, many of them fathers, who were killed<br />
in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia<br />
in 1907.<br />
What Do People Do?<br />
Father’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate<br />
the contribution that your own father<br />
has made to your life. Many people send or<br />
give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common<br />
Father’s Day gifts include sports items or<br />
clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking<br />
supplies and tools for household maintenance.<br />
Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday so<br />
different families have a range of traditions.<br />
These can range from a simple phone call or<br />
greetings card to large parties honoring all<br />
of the ‘father’ figures in a particular extended<br />
family. Father figures can include fathers,<br />
step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and<br />
great-grandfathers and even other male relatives.<br />
In the days and weeks before Father’s<br />
Day, many schools and Sunday schools help<br />
their pupils to prepare a handmade card or<br />
small gift for their fathers.<br />
Public Life<br />
Father’s Day is not a federal holiday. Organizations,<br />
businesses and stores are open or<br />
closed, just as they are on any other Sunday<br />
in the year. Public transit systems run to their<br />
normal Sunday schedules. Restaurants may<br />
be busier than usual, as some people take<br />
their fathers out for a treat.<br />
Background and symbols<br />
There are a range of events, which may have<br />
inspired the idea of Father’s Day. One of<br />
these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition<br />
in the first decade of the 20th century.<br />
Another was a memorial service held in 1908<br />
for a large group of men, many of them fathers,<br />
who were killed in a mining accident in<br />
Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.<br />
A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an<br />
influential figure in the establishment of Father’s<br />
Day. Her father raised six children by<br />
himself after the death of their mother. This<br />
was uncommon at that time, as many widowers<br />
placed their children in the care of<br />
others or quickly married again.<br />
Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis,<br />
who had pushed for Mother’s Day celebrations.<br />
Sonora felt that her father deserved<br />
recognition for what he had done. The first<br />
time Father’s Day was held in <strong>June</strong> was in<br />
1910. Father’s Day was officially recognized as<br />
a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.<br />
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Father’s Day is Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 17th. As we embark on the gift<br />
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your father:<br />
1) They helped you learn how to walk<br />
2) They teach you how to do cool things, like skateboarding!<br />
3) They have their own unique humor<br />
4) They give you realistic expectations about life<br />
5) They teach us hard life lessons<br />
6) Dads make sure their little girls turn into BIG superheroes<br />
7) … and their boys help save the world<br />
8) They want you to believe you can be anything<br />
you want to be<br />
9) They wipe your tears...<br />
10) They advise you to never give up, especially when they<br />
felt they did<br />
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LOVING ARMS PET PLACEMENT<br />
Summer is here, children are out of school. What better time to get involved with<br />
a rescue group and help a dog or cat in need? That’s what fostering an animal is<br />
all about. We have several dogs boarded at the Kennel Klub on Highway 6 at Huffmeister.<br />
It is also kitten season and we have litters of orphan kittens who need care<br />
before they are adopted. We need foster families for dogs, cats and kittens. Contact<br />
us to learn how you can make a difference in an animal’s life.<br />
Save the Date: Saturday August 4th we will have our fantastic fundraiser “Wine<br />
and Dine for Kitties and Doggies, too.” This year our event will be even larger and<br />
better at the new location of the Hearthstone Country Club.<br />
How would you like to help Loving Arms Pet Placement rescue on a regular basis<br />
without spending a cent? To donate painlessly, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com,<br />
enter 84029, click on Loving<br />
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your Kroger card, LAPP gets money donated to our vet bills from Kroger.<br />
Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit foster-based dog and cat rescue<br />
in the Copperfield area. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placement website at www.<br />
lovingarmspetplacement.com or visit us at PetSmart on Highway 6 and FM<br />
529 each Saturday from 11 AM until 5 PM.<br />
PET ID TAGS<br />
Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets their Rabies shot remember to<br />
get their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and address of the<br />
vet. So! All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s collar and leave it<br />
there all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone finding him or her can<br />
look at the tag to see the vet’s phone number and call to report the lost animal.<br />
Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists the dog or cat’s name<br />
and your own phone number or address. You can get these from any pet store.<br />
When a pet has these but goes astray, anyone finding it can call you and you<br />
can go get him or her right away.<br />
Your pet will be very glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet.<br />
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LOW-COST SPORTS PHYSICALS<br />
Saturday, July 18, <strong>2018</strong>, 8 AM-Noon<br />
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (6646 Addicks Satsuma Road) will hold their<br />
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Collecting Donations: July 1-July 19, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
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CLEARANCE, EVERYTHING MUST GO!<br />
Saturday, July 21st, 1-6 PM. Free Entry. Fill a box or a Bag. Small $1, Medium<br />
$5, Large $10. Furniture and Appliances NEGOTIABLE.<br />
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HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS<br />
The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26th annual<br />
Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, <strong>2018</strong>. We are located at<br />
6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77041. If you are a vendor who would<br />
like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, etc. at our event, please<br />
email: gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com for more information or application.<br />
THEATER/ARTS<br />
CYPRESS SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT<br />
The Cypress Symphonic Band will hold their summer concert on Saturday,<br />
<strong>June</strong> 30th at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 18081-C West Road,<br />
Houston, TX 77095-5585. The concert will begin at 7 PM. The concert will celebrate<br />
Independence Day and commemorate our veterans with traditional<br />
patriotic music and new favorites. There will also be some fun film music<br />
from The Magnificent Seven, the Avengers and The Natural.<br />
This is their most popular concert of the season so arrive early to get the<br />
best seats! Tickets are available online at the presale rate of $6 (https://<br />
cypresssymphonicband.org/tickets/) and $8 at the door (children under<br />
12 free). Current and past residents of Camp Hope: Interim Housing for<br />
Veterans will receive free admission with proof of service (if possible with<br />
VA card). Don’t miss this wonderful musical extravaganza!<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070<br />
A Few Good Men: <strong>June</strong> 8th-July 1st<br />
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 3 PM<br />
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006<br />
MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION X: <strong>June</strong> 21-23, <strong>2018</strong> and <strong>June</strong> 28-30, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Cost: All Shows Pay-What-You-Can<br />
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@mildredsumbrella.com<br />
or 832-463-0409.<br />
CYPRESS CREEK FACE<br />
Box Office: 281-440-4850 www.CypressCreekFACE.org<br />
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER<br />
The Texas A&M AgriLife extension Service and the Harris County Master<br />
Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of<br />
Lectures. These presentations are free and there are no reservations.<br />
For questions please call 713-274-0950.<br />
GREEN THUMB GARDENING SERIES OF LECTURES -<br />
PROPAGATION AND SEED SAVING<br />
<strong>June</strong> 16th, <strong>2018</strong>: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library,<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd. Katy.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 19th, <strong>2018</strong>: 6:30-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library,<br />
930 Corbindale.<br />
Due to Harvey damage, there is no access to the Bear Creek Extension.<br />
Open Garden Day has been relocated to the Weekley Community Center<br />
at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Houston. We won’t have outdoor gardens, so<br />
the activities will focus on nature crafts, small plants in pots and games.<br />
OPEN GARDEN DAY, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>June</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong>: 10-11:15 AM. Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse<br />
Rd. Free. Registration required, ogd.harrishort@gmail.com.<br />
WORKSHOP<br />
<strong>June</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>: 9 AM-3:30 PM. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414<br />
Wirt Rd., Houston. $45 pp (lunch included). Registration required: www.<br />
aquaponicsworkshop.eventbrite.com.<br />
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NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AGGIE MOM’S CLUB<br />
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Calling all NEW AGGIE MOMS!!! And current<br />
Aggie moms!!! We would love to see you at<br />
one of the Aggie Mom mixers this summer,<br />
hosted by the Northwest Harris County Aggie<br />
Mom’s club. This is a great opportunity<br />
for you to meet other Aggie moms and to<br />
meet members of the NWHC Aggie Mom’s<br />
Club, in a fun & casual get-together! The<br />
dates for the mixers are in <strong>June</strong> & July.<br />
Please check our website (above) for details<br />
on dates & locations. Come alone or bring another Aggie Mom<br />
with you! Dress is casual.<br />
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at the Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive, Houston,<br />
Texas!! This is our annual Howdy party and a great way to meet other<br />
Aggie Moms, find out about upcoming events and enter for a chance<br />
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<strong>2018</strong> CANES SUMMER<br />
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Online registration is now open for the<br />
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SPORTS QUEST SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS <strong>2018</strong><br />
Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer<br />
soccer camps <strong>2018</strong>! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organization,<br />
dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage<br />
next generation leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps<br />
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girls aged 5-12 years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball, a free<br />
camp T-shirt and other commemorative gifts and awards.<br />
Along with technical and tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions<br />
and biblically based life lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp<br />
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10 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | Lakes of <strong>Eldridge</strong> Community Newsletter
VBS AT CORNERSTONE UMC<br />
Registration is “Happening Now” at Cornerstone<br />
United Methodist Church for VBS this summer! This<br />
year we’ll be experiencing the ride of a lifetime with<br />
God on the Rolling River Rampage! Our River Guides<br />
will help your rafters gain a deeper understanding of<br />
God’s amazing love while experiencing an outdoor<br />
camping and rafting themed week! We will share in<br />
crafts, snacks, Bible stories, cool science projects,<br />
team-building games and more! So join us <strong>June</strong><br />
11th-15th from 9 AM to Noon for a Vacation Bible<br />
School where we are bringing the outdoors inside!<br />
Visit our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org<br />
for registration forms. Questions? Contact Cody<br />
Bauman at Children@cornerstoneumc.org or call<br />
our office at 281-859-4141. Cornerstone United<br />
Methodist Church is conveniently located 18081<br />
West Rd, Houston, TX 77095 (near the corner of<br />
Barker Cypress and West Rd., across from the Berry<br />
Center and next to the CVS).<br />
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS<br />
<strong>June</strong> 11-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-12 PM<br />
11522 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429<br />
Calling all kids! Join us for Messiah Lutheran Church’s<br />
Vacation Bible School - Shipwrecked - Rescued by<br />
Jesus, during the week of <strong>June</strong> 11th-15th! VBS is a<br />
weeklong interactive time for kids to grow in their faith.<br />
Children ages 3 years-old (potty trained) to 5th grade<br />
are invited to join us each day from 9 AM to Noon.<br />
Each day at Shipwrecked VBS, kids travel through<br />
field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible<br />
Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Every<br />
station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point<br />
in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone<br />
engaged. Kids will begin their journey at Castaway<br />
Sing & Play with songs and spend each day at Bible<br />
Discovery, KidVid Cinema, Imagination Station, Ship<br />
Rec Games, Tropical Treats and Sail Away Sendoff.<br />
At Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School, kids experience<br />
God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each<br />
day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth - which<br />
makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real<br />
life! They will finish each day at Sail Away Sendoff. It is<br />
a week of fun and adventure reminding kids that Jesus<br />
carries you through life’s storms! All kids are invited to<br />
join us and spark their imagination at Shipwrecked<br />
VBS! Parents are invited to register their children<br />
online at www.messiahlc.org/vacation-bible-school.<br />
For more information, call 281-890-3013.<br />
SHIPWRECKED VBS AT EPIPHANY<br />
LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />
Come sail away on a castaway adventure as<br />
we learn that we are rescued by Jesus! At Shipwrecked<br />
VBS your child will learn about God’s<br />
Mighty Power. This VBS will be a crowd pleaser<br />
Vacation Bible Schools<br />
filled with fun team building games, music, Bible<br />
adventures, delicious tropical treats and our<br />
favorite Imagination Station where kids get to<br />
make and take home a neat Science-gizmo that<br />
reinforces what they have learned. The youth will<br />
also collect offerings to send seeds of change to<br />
Haiti! VBS is open to all youth ages 3years old<br />
(must be potty trained) through entering 5th<br />
grade. Youth entering 6th grade - adult can register<br />
online to volunteer! VBS is <strong>June</strong> 11th-15th<br />
from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register online at www.<br />
elcsh.org. Music CD’s are available to purchase<br />
for an additional $10. Scholarships are available.<br />
Epiphany Lutheran Church is located at 14423<br />
West Road, Houston, TX 77041. For more information<br />
visit our websites or call us at 713-896-1773.<br />
West Houston Church of Christ VBS<br />
Calling all Superheroes! Join us <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd, 9<br />
AM-12 PM, as we go on an adventure to discover superheroes<br />
of faith. Discover your own super power.<br />
Ages entering K-entering 6th<br />
Cost: FREE (T-Shirt: $10)<br />
Westhoustonchurch.org/vbs<br />
17100 West Rd. Houston, TX 77095<br />
GOOD SHEPHERD UMC VBS<br />
Good Shepherd Vacation Bible School, Shipwrecked,<br />
will be <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd from 9 AM-Noon<br />
at 20155 Cypresswood Drive in Cypress. Kids who<br />
turn 4 by September 1, <strong>2018</strong> thru incoming 6th<br />
graders are welcome to attend! The cost is $20 per<br />
child with a max of $60 per family. We can’t wait<br />
to share how Jesus’ love saves us! Register today<br />
at www.gsumcvbs.com.<br />
CYPRESS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS<br />
Cypress Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a VBS<br />
this summer from <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd. Camp Moose<br />
on the Loose is the theme! Located at 21870 Northwest<br />
Freeway, Cypress TX 77429. For information<br />
and to register, call 281-469-6089.<br />
CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP VBS<br />
<strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-Noon<br />
17330 West Little York Rd 77084<br />
Children ages Kindergarten thru 6th grade are<br />
invited to attend Shipwrecked, where they will<br />
discover that Jesus rescues them! They will participate<br />
in Bible learning activities, sing catchy<br />
songs, play teamwork building games, make and<br />
devour yummy treats and experience one of a<br />
kind Bible adventures! “God Sightings” each day<br />
will encourage the children to look for evidence<br />
of God all around them! The day will end with Sail<br />
Away Sendoff, which gets all involved in living what<br />
they’ve learned! Register online at<br />
www.cypressfamily.org.<br />
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH VBS<br />
What: “Rolling River Rampage VBS <strong>2018</strong>”<br />
When: <strong>June</strong> 25th-29th<br />
Time: 9 AM-12:15 PM<br />
Where: Calvary Community Church,<br />
7550 Cherry Park Drive, Houston, TX 77095<br />
Register online at www.calvaryhouston.com.<br />
SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH VBS<br />
July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong><br />
13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433<br />
Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous<br />
week, July 9th-13th at VBS! Regular registration<br />
is April 23rd-<strong>June</strong> 16th, costing $30. Registration<br />
can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this<br />
year is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will<br />
learn what it means that Jesus carries us and with<br />
us through life’s storms. Registration can be found<br />
at aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact<br />
Taylor Durr at taylor@aidanschurch.org.<br />
VBS AT ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH<br />
Pack your suitcase, we’re sailing off to the islands! St.<br />
Cuthbert Episcopal Church invites children to an International<br />
Vacation Bible School: Cruisin’ the Caribbean.<br />
Join us the week of July 9th-12th from 9 AM-12 Noon<br />
to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes<br />
of the unique cultures at Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS,<br />
where kids discover how much God loves the world.<br />
The children will sing catchy songs, play high-energy<br />
games, dig into yummy tropical treats, experience cool<br />
Bible adventures and explore what daily life is like for<br />
people in the Caribbean islands. Each day concludes<br />
with a closing celebration that gets everyone involved<br />
in living what they’ve learned. We will celebrate our<br />
week on Sunday, July 15th at 10:30 AM<br />
Cruisin’ the Caribbean VBS is for children entering kindergarten<br />
through entering fifth grade. Visit stcuthbert.<br />
org to register your child. St. Cuthbert Church is located<br />
at 17020 West Road at the corner of West and Queenston.<br />
Contact us at vbs@stcuthbert.org or 281-463-<br />
7330. Join us for a Vacation Bible School adventure!<br />
COPPERFIELD BIBLE CHURCH VBS<br />
July 23rd-27th, 10 AM-1 PM<br />
Copperfield Bible Church is hosting Vacation Bible School<br />
for children from 5 to 11 years old. The theme of this year’s<br />
VBS is Big Heart Farms - Where God’s Fruit Grows. Children<br />
will learn more about the fruit of the spirit, memorize<br />
verses, sing songs, play games and make fun crafts.<br />
There is no charge for VBS, but space is limited. Registration<br />
is on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
For more information or to request a registration<br />
form, please call 281-550-9321 or email valerie.<br />
phillips@copperfieldbiblechurch.org. Copperfield<br />
Bible Church is located ½ mile east of HWY 6, at<br />
15216 FM 529.<br />
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summer camps...summer camps...summer camps<br />
SUMMER CAMPS AT EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL<br />
Epiphany Lutheran Church & School has your summer wrapped up!<br />
Serving our community for over 30 years, we offer affordable summer<br />
camps for children ages 3 years old (must be potty trained) through<br />
entering 8th grade. Visit our website at www.elcsh.org and click on the<br />
summer camp link to find a complete list of camps and register online.<br />
Our 3-day Mini Camps are for Preschool age 3 - entering First grade.<br />
These camps run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM-2 PM. Preschool<br />
camps include Art, Spanish, Science and more! We keep these little<br />
ones busy with engaging and fun activities! Specialty camps for youth<br />
entering Kindergarten through 8th grade run Monday-Friday and vary in<br />
time and cost according to the camps. Our specialty camps include Lego<br />
STEM classes, Sports Camps and Robotics! If you have any questions,<br />
please feel free to contact Beth Hixon, Director of Children’s Ministries at<br />
bhixon@elcsh.org or call 713-896-1773. Epiphany Lutheran Church and<br />
School is located at 14423 West Road, Houston, TX 77041.<br />
CAMP CORNERSTONE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER<br />
FOR AGES 2 THROUGH COMPLETION OF 4TH GRADE!<br />
Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp sponsored by Cornerstone United<br />
Methodist Church and is for children ages 2 through the completion of<br />
4th grade. Children must be 2 by <strong>June</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>. Camp hours are 9:30 AM-1<br />
PM. There are 3 sessions throughout the summer and you are invited to<br />
participate in any or all!<br />
plan. This week of Camp Hope, we will see how things can change along<br />
the way. Join in and discover the Great Adventure.<br />
Camp Hope is our three-week day camp for children ages 5 years old<br />
through 6th grade. It is an adult mentored student led ministry. Each<br />
day, children will hear a new Bible story; learn what it means to their<br />
life by creating a craft, eating a snack, playing a game and experiencing<br />
the story through expressive arts and worship. Parents are invited to<br />
register their children online at www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope. For<br />
more information, call 281-890-3013. Messiah is located at 11522 Telge<br />
Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290.<br />
“CAMP READ S’MORE” IS AN EXCITING READING<br />
CAMP FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE!<br />
This is the third summer this educational and fun reading camp is being<br />
offered at Clay Road Baptist School/Church! Camp hours are from 9 AM-3<br />
PM Monday-Friday. The cost each week is $150 per child. Early drop-off<br />
and late pick-up is available for an additional charge.<br />
“CAMP READ S’MORE” will be offered the weeks of <strong>June</strong> 4th, 11th, 18th,<br />
25th, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and August 6th. Each week is a new adventure<br />
with activities, games and more! Don’t let your child miss out<br />
on the fun and help your child develop a love of reading!<br />
Contact readsmore<strong>2018</strong>@gmail.com to get your<br />
“CAMP READ S’MORE” flyer and registration form!<br />
Session I: “Totally Texas” is <strong>June</strong> 18th-22nd, Session II: “Artistic Creations”<br />
is July 16th-20th, Session III: “Fairy Tale Adventures” is August 6th-10th.<br />
The cost per camp per child is $120. You may pay $60 now and the remaining<br />
$60 on the first day of camp. Registration forms are online or in<br />
the preschool office. To download a form from the Cornerstone website,<br />
go to www.cornerstoneumc.org and click on “preschool.” You will see a<br />
tab for Camp Cornerstone. You can print the form and have it filled out<br />
before you arrive, saving yourself time!<br />
Before each camp session begins, you will hear from your child’s teacher<br />
so you can learn more about the camp and she will answer any questions<br />
you may have about the week-long fun. Each day your child will bring a<br />
backpack and a lunch as they enjoy each other and the special things they<br />
will do during the week. We look forward to having your child at camp this<br />
summer! It’s a great time for everyone and you don’t want to miss any of<br />
it! Registration will continue through May 3, <strong>2018</strong> or until camp classes<br />
are full. Please call the preschool office at 281-859-1612 if you have any<br />
questions. The preschool office hours are: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM.<br />
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH CAMP HOPE<br />
GET READY FOR THE GREAT ADVENTURE<br />
Week 1, July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Set Your Compass.<br />
This week at Camp Hope we will follow some individuals and find out how<br />
they stayed on course on this Great Adventure! Want to join our team?<br />
Then get ready for an amazing ride and set YOUR compass.<br />
Week 2, July 16-20, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Pack Your Bags.<br />
Life is filled with choices. This week we will walk with Jesus as he teaches<br />
us that there are important decisions to make about who we should<br />
be as people of God. What things do we need on this Great Adventure?<br />
Week 3, July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM: Start Your Adventure.<br />
An adventure is filled with excitement but it rarely turns out the way we<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER ACTING<br />
ACADEMY CLASSES, A SUMMER OF EPIC ADVENTURE!<br />
Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks Theatre announces<br />
A Summer of Epic Adventure, its <strong>2018</strong> Summer Acting Academy classes.<br />
Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all<br />
levels of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two<br />
and three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and<br />
after care is offered.<br />
Classes run <strong>June</strong> 4-August 17, <strong>2018</strong> where kids can put on a show, design<br />
props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open now.<br />
Go to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details.<br />
One-Week Camps<br />
Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: <strong>June</strong> 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />
(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
I Like to Move It Dj Jam &Foley: <strong>June</strong> 11-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />
(Ages 5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
Descendants Dance/Music Core: <strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />
(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />
Once Upon a Time: <strong>June</strong> 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
The Greatest Showman: July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12)<br />
and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />
(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />
Biology of Fight Choreography: <strong>June</strong> 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />
(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
Fashionista’s Project Runway: July 6-10, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />
(Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
More camps offered on the website.
summer camps...summer camps...summer camps<br />
TWO-WEEK CAMPS<br />
Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: <strong>June</strong> 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />
(Ages 8-14), cost $300<br />
A Wrinkle in Time: <strong>June</strong> 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 11-18), cost $300<br />
Law and Order Fairy Tail Unit: <strong>June</strong> 18-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)<br />
and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />
Sinbad The Untold Tale: July 23-August 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14)<br />
and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />
More camps offered on the website.<br />
Three-Week Camps (Musicals)<br />
Madagascar Jr.: <strong>June</strong> 4-22, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />
Musicville: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />
Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14),<br />
cost $450<br />
The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18),<br />
cost $450<br />
Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM,<br />
(Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />
Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />
(Ages 13-18), cost $450<br />
If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your performer, contact<br />
at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place at<br />
Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Payment<br />
plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No class will be offered<br />
during the July 4th week. All students are invited to an end-of-year celebration<br />
August 18th, 2-5 PM!)<br />
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AND THE<br />
HARRIS COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPS<br />
Registration open on Eventbrite for any of these events-$20 per youth $10 Per<br />
Adult. Contact Sheryl Nolen, CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 281-620-<br />
1170 for more information. You do not have to be a 4-H member to participate.<br />
Date: July 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />
Location: Trini Mendenhall Community Center -<br />
1414 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX 77055<br />
4-H Summer Stitches sew FUN Day Camp. Let’s get creative learning to<br />
sew a cute denim purse from re-purposed jeans! Come learn sewing<br />
skills at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H Summer Stitches<br />
Day Camp. The West Houston Quilters Guild will be providing support for<br />
this fun sewing project. Participants should bring an old pair of denim<br />
blue jeans for the project. We will provide the supplies to embellish and<br />
all the sewing equipment needed to complete the project. This summer<br />
camp is open to all youth 9 years of age or older. Adults are encouraged<br />
to attend. Please purchase an adult ticket to participate. No lunch or<br />
refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch and<br />
bring what they want to consume.<br />
Date: July 19, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />
Location: Tracy Gee Community Center -<br />
3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX 77042<br />
4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain<br />
food preparation skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants<br />
will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about<br />
nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version<br />
of “Chopped Junior Chef” to create a recipe from a mystery bag of<br />
ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of<br />
the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a<br />
taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age<br />
9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to attend. No lunch<br />
or refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch<br />
and bring what they want to eat if they have food allergies or are not<br />
likely to eat what we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment<br />
for the program.<br />
Date: July 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Time: 9:30 AM-2 PM<br />
Trini Mendenhall Community Center - 1414 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055<br />
4-H Kids That Cook Summer Day Camp is a chance for youth to gain<br />
food preparation skills and test their culinary instincts. Participants<br />
will be hands-on working in teams to prepare recipes and learn about<br />
nutrition for healthy growth. Teams will be challenged by the 4-H version<br />
of “Chopped Junior Chef” to create a recipe from a mystery bag of<br />
ingredients and present their dish to judges. Food Challenge is one of<br />
the most popular 4-H contests and this camp will give participants a<br />
taste of all the excitement! This summer camp is open to all youth age<br />
9 years of age and up. Adults can purchase a ticket to attend. No lunch<br />
or refreshments are provided. All participates should pack their lunch<br />
and bring what they want to eat if they have food allergies or are not<br />
likely to eat what we cook. We provide all the resources and equipment<br />
for the program.<br />
THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM!<br />
THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!<br />
The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer Program<br />
sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development<br />
disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s<br />
minimum requirements.<br />
The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly,<br />
from 8 AM until 3 PM at:<br />
The Arc of Katy<br />
5819 Tenth Street, Suite C<br />
Katy, Texas 77493<br />
Three Sessions are being held this Summer:<br />
Session 1: <strong>June</strong> 4-<strong>June</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 2: July 2-July 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 3: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />
crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35<br />
per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to<br />
participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will<br />
receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please<br />
visit www.thearcofkaty.org.<br />
THE A.D. PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY<br />
SUPER SUMMER ‘18<br />
SUPER SUMMER ‘18 provides educational theatre opportunities for young<br />
artists ages 5-18! Combining CREATIVITY and ENSEMBLE, the Academy<br />
offers a variety of Summer Camps including:<br />
Performance - Two-week Camps plus Showcases<br />
Physical Acting - One Week Camps<br />
Acting Techniques - One-Week Camps<br />
Dance & Movement - One-week Camps<br />
Each camp integrates a strong literary approach enabling students to<br />
explore selections ranging from Alice in Wonderland to The Wizard of Oz<br />
and even legendary heroes from Greek mythology!<br />
A.D. Players Performing Arts Academy<br />
adplayers.org<br />
713-439-0181<br />
Saint Street Studio<br />
2613 Saint St., Houston, TX 77027<br />
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JUNE/JULY <strong>2018</strong> HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />
<strong>June</strong> 2 nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia on the road,<br />
hosting Vegandale Food Drink Festival in four cities for <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
At these festivals, veganism is celebrated through food, drinks,<br />
music and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+ guests in<br />
attendance. The event is held at Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby,<br />
Houston 77002 from 11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For<br />
more information, visit www.vegandalefest.com.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 2 nd -This summer, Galveston will host a free, family friendly<br />
event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles<br />
with tips from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate<br />
in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive free sandcastle building<br />
lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will<br />
take place each Saturday this summer from <strong>June</strong> 2 nd thru August<br />
18 th . Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle<br />
from 8-11 AM followed by lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.<br />
Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants<br />
are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels.<br />
Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the<br />
sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart Beach is located<br />
at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home to helicopter tours, a pavilion,<br />
volleyball courts, a children’s playground, restrooms, showers,<br />
chair and umbrella rentals and concessions. Parking at Stewart<br />
Beach costs $15 per car during Sandcastle Days events. For more<br />
information, visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 7 th - H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street. There is loads of<br />
fun to be had at this year’s H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street,<br />
as live music from Mango Punch will have the crowds swinging<br />
and swaying while sipping on their favorite beverage. Attendees<br />
grab a keepsake glass and enjoy an evening out with friends as<br />
Market Street is transformed into a 34-acre wine walkabout with<br />
wine industry experts sharing their fruit of the vine. Upgraded VIP<br />
tickets offer the finest wines and lounging area on Market Street<br />
and get an early start before the crowds. Participate in the John<br />
Cooper School Signature Series charity wine pull. You can be one<br />
of the lucky ones to take home a premium bottle of wine for a $10<br />
donation. Everyone who participates in the wine pull gets a bottle<br />
of wine. Two live music stages fill the air with lively entertainment.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.wineandfoodweek.com.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 7 th - TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong>. Where Business, Tech and<br />
Innovation Collide in Houston! TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong> is a<br />
two-day technology expo that brings together developers,<br />
brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators<br />
and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world<br />
of technology. Exhibitors showcase the next generation of<br />
technology and innovation including Internet, Mobile, Adtech,<br />
Martech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired,<br />
amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will<br />
impact your business for the better. If the conference is where the<br />
learning, theory and inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor<br />
is where the testing, networking and product interaction takes<br />
place. The TECHSPO floor is free to attend (for a limited time!) For<br />
more information, visit www.techspohouston.com.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 15 th -17 th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish Festival. The third<br />
annual Galveston Cajun Festival, which is set for Father’s Day<br />
weekend, <strong>June</strong> 15 th -17 th , will celebrate the best of Texas- and<br />
Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live entertainment - island<br />
style! The grand event will be held on the beautiful grounds of<br />
Beach Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. The festival<br />
will take place rain or shine! Festival hours will be from 5 PM to 11<br />
PM <strong>June</strong> 15 th , 11 AM to 11 PM <strong>June</strong> 16 th and 11 AM to 5 PM <strong>June</strong><br />
17 th . The festival will feature a wide variety of Cajun food vendors,<br />
kid rides and live music from a wide array of performers across a<br />
variety of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 10 & under FREE!<br />
A portion of proceeds will go toward local charitable organizations<br />
in the area. For information, visit<br />
www.facebook.com/galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045.<br />
<strong>June</strong> 23 rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration. Hundreds of<br />
thousands of spectators are expected to attend the <strong>2018</strong> Houston<br />
LGBT Pride Celebration® on <strong>June</strong> 23 rd ! Last year, one of the oldest<br />
and largest pride events in the South moved to Downtown<br />
Houston with the theme Heroes. This year promises to be another<br />
mega event! The day of festivities kicks off with the Pride Festival<br />
from 12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann Square in front of City Hall. The<br />
parade follows at 8:30 PM along a route through the western edge<br />
of Downtown. For more information, visit www.pridehouston.org.<br />
July 1st - Fulshear’s Freedom Festival <strong>2018</strong> - Red, White and<br />
Boogie. In Downtown Fulshear from 6-9:30 PM there will be street<br />
dancing, vendor booths, a children’s area, food trucks, fun &<br />
games and a fireworks show. For more information, call 832-600-<br />
3221.<br />
July 4 th - Freedom Over Texas. Celebrating more than 30 years of<br />
July 4 th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s<br />
signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn<br />
it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning<br />
pyrotechnics Wednesday, July 4 th from 4 PM-10 PM. As is tradition,<br />
the evening will conclude with a spectacular blast of fireworks<br />
thanks to CITGO who has provided the finale since 2015. This<br />
year, CITGO signed on as a dual sponsor providing both the<br />
pyrotechnics and titling the event for the next three years. For<br />
more information, visit<br />
www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/.<br />
July 4 th - City of Galveston Independence Day Parade and<br />
Fireworks. Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better<br />
than the 4 th of July! Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a<br />
glittering parade followed by a dazzling fireworks display over<br />
the Gulf! Coming up the evening of July 4 th , Galveston Island will<br />
celebrate its annual Independence Day with a parade featuring a<br />
procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers.<br />
The parade will kick off at 7:30 PM with a procession on Seawall<br />
Boulevard starting at 59 th Street and ending at 22 nd Street. After<br />
the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show<br />
over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 PM near 37 th Street and Seawall<br />
Boulevard. For more information, visit www.cityofgalveston.org.<br />
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● A lunch break and recess break are scheduled during the day.<br />
● Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch.<br />
● Variety of topics are dependent upon enrollment.<br />
● No Transportation is provided.<br />
● Class Sizes are approximately 15 or less<br />
● Yes you can register for both weeks, because topics/teachers vary<br />
● Possible camp topics: Green Screen Magic, More Stop Motion, Google<br />
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The Cypress Springs High School jazz band.<br />
CFISD VOLUNTEERS HONORED,<br />
RECOGNIZED AT VIPS APPRECIATION EVENT<br />
CFISD honored its numerous school and district volunteers and community<br />
and business partners for their service during the 2017-<strong>2018</strong> school year at<br />
the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Appreciation Event on May 2 nd<br />
at the Berry Center, with the ceremony and reception underwritten by PBK.<br />
The following individuals and community and business partners<br />
earned awards:<br />
CFISD Board of Trustees members (from left) Dr. John Ogletree, Don Ryan,<br />
Darcy Mingoia, Debbie Blackshear, Bob Covey and Tom Jackson join Ault<br />
Elementary School students for a cheer routine.<br />
Outstanding Volunteer (Elementary): Carla Soriano,<br />
M. Robinson Elementary School<br />
Outstanding Volunteer (Secondary): Sonia Gutierrez,<br />
Cypress Springs High School<br />
Outstanding Global Volunteer: Cindy Angle, Carlton Center<br />
State Volunteer Award: Cyndi Matteson<br />
Outstanding Mentor (Elementary): Jasmine Hurey,<br />
Moore Elementary School<br />
Outstanding Mentor (Secondary): Vernon Sevier, Cy-Fair High School<br />
Bus Buddies Award: Cornerstone United Methodist Church<br />
Business Partner nonprofit: Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church<br />
Business Partner for profit: Auto-Lab of Cypress<br />
Community Engagement nonprofit: Super Six from<br />
Lakewood United Methodist Church (Betty Christian, Doug Hissong,<br />
Bill Huggins, Paula McGuffin,Nancy Schulz and Cheryl Strain) and<br />
Community Engagement for profit: Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.<br />
Numerous students provided entertainment and performances during the<br />
event. The Cypress Springs High School jazz band performed during the prelude,<br />
the Cy-Fair Air Force JROTC presented the colors and Cypress Creek High<br />
School senior Alexander Bruce sang the National Anthem.<br />
Other performances included the Cypress Falls High School cheerleaders, Anthony<br />
Middle School glee club, Spillane Middle School percussion ensemble,<br />
Emery Elementary School Cinco de Mayo dancers and Francone Elementary<br />
School Hoopers.<br />
Becky Souther (right), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools<br />
executive board member, presents Cindy Angle with a certificate<br />
after she was named the outstanding global volunteer<br />
at the Volunteers in Public Schools.<br />
Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu<br />
performs Sonatina during the annual Appreciation Event.<br />
Spillane Middle School seventh-grade students Sophia Harrison and Ali Peiffer<br />
and Hamilton Middle School seventh-grader Katelyn Kilgore performed a<br />
dance routine, Sampson Elementary School first-grade student Coral Khieu<br />
performed Sonatina on the piano and Cypress Ranch High School senior Abigail<br />
Ayala sang I Dreamed a Dream.<br />
The Board of Trustees joined Ault Elementary School cheerleaders for a combined<br />
performance to end the ceremony.<br />
“The VIPS Appreciation Event is a wonderful opportunity each year to recognize<br />
our district volunteers and business partners,” said Leslie Francis, CFISD director<br />
of marketing and business relations. “We are so fortunate for the incredible<br />
support from our sponsors, which completely underwrite the event, as well as<br />
our extremely talented students and staff which provide the entertainment.”<br />
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Becky Souther (left), CFISD Volunteers in Public Schools executive<br />
Board member, presents Heath Rushing, Memorial<br />
Hermann Cypress and Katy senior vice president and CEO, with<br />
a certificate after Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital earned<br />
the Community Engagement Award (for profit category).<br />
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Registration is now open for Summer<br />
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PERSPECTIVE began April 9th. Register at the Barker<br />
Cypress campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center<br />
location located at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the new LSC-Cypress Center<br />
located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at LoneStar.<br />
edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or 832-920-5000 for<br />
information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 or go to<br />
LoneStar.edu/weekend-college.<br />
Truth, goodness and beauty can be experienced in many forms.<br />
This year Covenant Academy students submitted 35 pieces of<br />
art in the ACSI’s Art Festival in Bellville, Texas on April 6th. Congratulations<br />
to all our Patriots for their award winning creations!<br />
Our mission is to partner with parents<br />
to help our students become<br />
discerning, articulate followers of<br />
Christ. On May 9th, freshman Joaquin<br />
Rivera was awarded Patriot<br />
Speech Champion for presenting<br />
a selection from Homer’s “The<br />
Iliad.” Thank you to guest judges<br />
Roosevelt Wilson and Beverly Smith<br />
from Harbor Christian Academy and<br />
our own Jimmie Ryan for helping us<br />
determine our <strong>2018</strong> Champion!<br />
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR DISCOVERY COLLEGE<br />
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM<br />
Registration is open for Lone Star College-CyFair’s popular Discovery College for<br />
ages 6-14. Morning sessions begin at 8:30 AM and afternoon sessions begin at 1<br />
PM and are held <strong>June</strong> 11th-28th and July 9th-12th. Discovery College programs<br />
are focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), performing<br />
arts, physical activity and more, with some sessions designed for teens for<br />
building self-esteem, setting goals and planning for college. Sessions are held<br />
at the Barker Cypress campus. The cost of the week-long sessions is $115 per<br />
class. For registration or information, go to LoneStar.edu/youth-classes-cyfair.<br />
PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR LSC VISITORS,<br />
GUESTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS<br />
Visitors, guests and library patrons may park without a permit in designated<br />
visitor parking areas. However, a daily or yearly permit is now available allowing<br />
for extended parking privileges at Lone Star College System campuses. Vehicles<br />
must be registered with LSCS to get a valid parking permit, to park in LSCS lots<br />
and to avoid receiving a citation. To register, you will need your vehicle’s license<br />
plate number, make, model and color. Go to LoneStar.edu/Parking for complete<br />
information on parking permits, call 281-765-7836 or email parking@lonestar.edu.<br />
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Library Closed Until Further Notice<br />
Due to flood damage, the Katherine Tyra Library at Bear Creek will be closed until further<br />
notice. Please join us for the following events at the locations below:<br />
• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Clay’s Restaurant - Thursdays from<br />
11 AM to 3 PM, located at 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084,<br />
• Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Popup Library at Bear Creek United Methodist Church -<br />
Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, located at 16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084<br />
(in mobile building rooms Hope 1 & Hope 2).<br />
The Katherine Tyra Bear Creek popup libraries include storytime, crafts for children,<br />
laptops with internet access for public use and several types of books for all ages are<br />
available to checkout. Patrons can also return materials that they’ve borrowed. There<br />
will be a late afternoon Pokemon Club for teens after 4 PM. For details about the Pokemon<br />
Club, call Shandy at 713-466-4438.<br />
ADULTS<br />
• Conversational ESL - Tuesdays, 12-1 PM at Bear Creek United Methodist Church,<br />
16000 Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084 (In room Hope 1). Join us at this free class to<br />
practice your English language conversation skills. Learn new words and improve your<br />
English.<br />
• Mystery Book Club - 11 AM, located at Whataburger, 5815 Hwy 6 N., Houston, TX 77084.<br />
All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks heed this call! Join the Mystery Book Club on the third<br />
Thursday of each month to discuss tantalizing mysteries. This month we will discuss<br />
Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evonovich.<br />
• Savvy Stitchers - Thursdays, 2-3 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX<br />
77084. Join us at this informal crafting group. Bring your stitching, crochet, knitting or<br />
other fabric project to work on. Share ideas and learn new techniques from others.<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• Pokemon Club - Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM at Clay’s Restaurant, located at located at<br />
17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. This program is for school-age children and young<br />
adults. Be sure to bring your Pokemon cards or Nintendo DS if you’d like.<br />
• Preschool & Toddler Storytime - 11:15 AM at Clay’s Restaurant on Thursdays AND at Bear<br />
Creek United Methodist Church on Tuesdays. Clay’s Restaurant is located at<br />
17717 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Join us for fun, singing, dancing, stories & crafts.<br />
• Infant Time - Tuesdays at 2 PM only at the Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000<br />
Rippling Water, Houston, TX 77084. Storytime for children 0-18 months and their caregiver.<br />
Songs, finger plays, rhymes and toys.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or<br />
log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />
LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY<br />
9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210<br />
HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm<br />
and Sunday, 1 pm-6 pm.<br />
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore accepts gently used books<br />
year-round, offering them to the public for a set donation amount. The store is open six<br />
days a week and staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help support<br />
our community library.<br />
• CyFair Library Branch Blog page at http://hcpl.net/location/cy-fair-college-library,<br />
for news and events about the library and college and in the community.<br />
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• Facebook at LSC-CyFair Branch Library.<br />
• weekly events & programs email reminder, the Library eUpdate: subscribe<br />
at LoneStar.edu/library/16099.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />
the website for up-to-date information.<br />
ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
Book Clubs: Back in Time: Historical Fiction Book Club - 1 PM, LRNC 131<br />
Book Clubs: Books without Borders – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 PM, LRNC 215<br />
Book Clubs: I Love a Mystery Book Club - 12 PM, LRNC 131<br />
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Computer Workshops, LRNC 105<br />
Call for info.<br />
eBook/eReader Workshops<br />
eBooks Appointments now available. Make an appointment<br />
at Lonestar.edu/library/15938.<br />
ESL: Talk Time - LoneStar.edu/library/15209<br />
Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215<br />
Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215<br />
Spanish Conversation Club<br />
Mondays, 1-3 pm, LRNC 131<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, LRNC 118<br />
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS<br />
See the full schedule of Adult Programs and Activities at<br />
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-adultsservices<br />
or call 281-290-3214/3218.<br />
Note: All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library or visit<br />
the website for up-to-date information.<br />
TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
Book Club: (Registration required)<br />
Screen - Play:<br />
Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen Room.<br />
See the full schedule of Teen's Programs and Activities at<br />
LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-children-services.<br />
CHILDREN EVENTS & PROGRAMS<br />
• Mondays: Baby Time (6-24 months) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Wednesdays: Preschool Time (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM.<br />
• Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiempo de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 am<br />
Baby Pajama Time:<br />
1st Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months)<br />
family Storytime:<br />
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages)<br />
Family Fun Activities, 5 PM:<br />
Thursdays, for children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
Family Game Night:<br />
Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children of all ages. Limited to 40 children.<br />
See the full schedule of Children's Programs and Activities at LoneStar.edu/<br />
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JUNE IS NATIONAL CAMPING MONTH<br />
The sun is up, the birds are singing and the mosquitoes are finally hatching from their<br />
larval phase. Ok, it isn’t all rainbows and fresh fish, but <strong>June</strong> is Camping Month and it’s a<br />
great opportunity to get outside with the family and enjoy the great outdoors. Research<br />
shows that people who spend time camping are happier, more relaxed and tend to buy<br />
more bug repellant. What? We don’t like mosquitoes any more than you do, but we do<br />
love camping! Who doesn’t love sitting under the stars roasting marshmallows and<br />
making S’mores or waking up to the smell of wood smoke and bacon?<br />
What is likely the first commercial campground opened in Douglas,<br />
Isle of Man in 1894 and was called Cunningham’s Camp. From this<br />
point in history all sorts of new types of camping came into existence,<br />
from mere weekend family getaways, to RV camping and everything<br />
in between. Whether rafting down a river in a Canoe and setting up<br />
camp in the evening or hiking into the woods far from civilization with<br />
a backpack full of your gear, Camping Month celebrates them all.<br />
HISTORY OF CAMPING MONTH<br />
While there was a time when ‘camping’ was just called ‘being alive,’ that all<br />
changed in the 1800’s when a man named Thomas Hiram Holding began to<br />
popularize the idea of recreational camping. Camping was a part of his life<br />
introduced to him by the rigors of the Oregon Trail and once he had settled it<br />
turned into a passion he pursued and introduced to others. Once camping in<br />
general had become popularized, Thomas went on to introduce the idea of Cycle<br />
Camping to the American world. This is, quite simply, where you load up on a bike<br />
and ride until you find a spot to camp, get up the next day and do it all over again.<br />
HOW TO CELEBRATE CAMPING MONTH<br />
Well, this has got to be the easiest answer ever, GO CAMPING. Even if<br />
it’s just a pop-up tent and sleeping bag in your backyard under the<br />
stars, get out there and reconnect with the great outdoors. There’s a<br />
place to find your soul and set your mind to peace out in the great<br />
distant woods and they’re calling all of us to head back out there and<br />
find ourselves. So pile into your car, find yourself some secluded spot<br />
to set up a tent and celebrating Camping Month by going camping!<br />
Source: Days of the Year Website<br />
The charm of the Lone Star State comes from the fact<br />
that it’s a special blend of country and cosmopolitan.<br />
You can get a pretty good picture of Texas from the top of<br />
Reunion Tower in Dallas. But most Texans know that to<br />
really take in the Great State in all its rugged glory, all you<br />
need to do is grab a tent and head into the wilderness.<br />
Here are the 10 Best Places to Camp in Texas:<br />
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK<br />
Ray Roberts Lake State Park is situated on a 3,000-acre<br />
reservoir just north of the hustle and bustle of Dallas.<br />
Campers here are encouraged to hike miles of trails<br />
and primitive camping is available for the practiced<br />
adventurer. The highlight of the park, though, is the<br />
clean beach and easy lake access. Ray Roberts Lake is<br />
so big it can often feel like a seaside bay. Folks out here<br />
boat, ski, swim and fish away the stress of the city in<br />
style. The park is also home to multiple marathons<br />
throughout the year.<br />
LAKE BOB SANDLIN STATE PARK<br />
Campers of Northeast Texas know that it doesn’t get<br />
much more patriotic than spotting the majestic eagles<br />
during winter trips to Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. For<br />
the camper that is also an avid fisherman, Lake Bob<br />
Sandlin is a great spot for largemouth bass, spotted bass<br />
and bluegills.<br />
INKS LAKE STATE PARK<br />
Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country is Inks Lake<br />
State Park. Hill Country topography mixes with the<br />
pristine water of Inks Lake to create a perfect camping<br />
experience. On land, campers can backpack, geocache<br />
and bird-watch. And on water, campers can boat, ski,<br />
fish and even dive from the cliffs at the popular Devil’s<br />
Waterhole section of the lake.<br />
10 BEST PLACES TO CAMP IN TEXAS<br />
PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK<br />
The Texas Panhandle is home to Palo Duro Canyon,<br />
“The Grand Canyon of Texas.” Campers here can hike,<br />
bike or horseback through the canyon and view the<br />
multicolored rocks, caves and hoodoos (rock towers).<br />
Palo Duro is also home to the Texas Outdoor Musical,<br />
which runs <strong>June</strong> through mid-August.<br />
CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK<br />
Campers flock to Palo Duro’s neighbor, Caprock<br />
Canyons State Park for both its awesome hiking and<br />
its magnificent wildlife–namely, the Official Bison Herd<br />
of the State of Texas. Over 10,000 acres are reserved<br />
for these bison that descended from a herd started by<br />
Charles Goodnight in 1878. The park is also known for its<br />
steep cliffs and drop-offs, which offer experienced hikers<br />
and mountain bikers a challenging adventure.<br />
DAVIS MOUNTAINS STATE PARK<br />
Out in West Texas, Davis Mountains State Park offers<br />
a definitively Texan experience. Here, campers are<br />
encouraged to bring their horses to camp. Horseback<br />
riding trails in the park rise up to 5,700 feet. Don’t fret<br />
if you happen to leave your trusted steed at home.<br />
Davis Mountains State Park also offers hiking, mountain<br />
biking, bird watching and stargazing tours.<br />
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE<br />
Camping along the Gulf Coast on the Padre Island<br />
National Seashore is a completely unique experience.<br />
The sand and the sea provide ample opportunity for<br />
the beach-loving camper. Here, campers can watch<br />
newborn sea turtles take to the ocean for the first time,<br />
sea kayak below a pod of pelicans and fish for their<br />
dinner.<br />
COLORADO BEND STATE PARK<br />
Located an hour-and-half down to the west of Austin,<br />
Colorado Bend State Park is a go-to destination for<br />
adventurous Texas campers. The popular highlight<br />
of the park is Gorman Falls, a 65-foot waterfall that<br />
runs year-round in the park. But stick around a little<br />
longer and you’ll find several miles of swimming holes,<br />
hardcore mountain biking and wild cave tours that<br />
include rappelling.<br />
BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE<br />
Variety is key at Big Thicket National Preserve in<br />
Southeast Texas, where the journey is just as important<br />
as the destination. Very few roads lead into the park.<br />
Visitors at Big Thicket are encouraged to canoe, hike,<br />
bike or horseback into the primitive campsites spread<br />
throughout the 112,500 acres of land and water that<br />
cover seven counties inside the park.<br />
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK<br />
Over in Far West Texas, running the span of 114 miles<br />
down the Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park offers<br />
the best roadside and primitive camping in Texas.<br />
Experienced backpackers can take to the highest points,<br />
at nearly 8,000 feet, for a totally isolated adventure. Big<br />
Bend is home to 4,000 species of animals and insects,<br />
as well as fossilized dinosaur bones. Campers can<br />
also kayak the Rio Grande along St Elena and Mariscal<br />
Canyons for some of the most beautiful views in all of<br />
Texas.<br />
Friendly Tip: Always research the parks you plan on<br />
visiting for information on the best time to visit and the<br />
best materials to pack for your next adventure.<br />
Source: Wide Open Country Website<br />
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Cypress Assistance Ministries’ Operation Jobs<br />
Scholarship has been awarded to Sandra<br />
Patricia Jacome Valencia, a nursing student<br />
at Lone Star College-CyFair. This is the first<br />
awarding of the scholarship, designed to recognize<br />
LSC-CyFair students who have demonstrated<br />
academic success while working on a<br />
part-time basis.<br />
“Sandra is the idea recipient of CAM’s Operation Jobs Scholarship,” stated<br />
Janet Ryan, CAM’s Director of Development. “She’s working diligently to<br />
become a successful and valuable member of the community with the<br />
professional goal of becoming an RN. She’s taking ESL classes to strengthen<br />
her English skills, attending school, plus working with a phlebotomist<br />
as she garners work experience. This scholarship will be a step toward<br />
helping her to reach her goals.”<br />
Originally from Columbia, Sandra is striving to live the American dream.<br />
“We are honored to help Sandra with the cost of school,” said Thomas<br />
Greuter, Director of Operation Jobs at CAM. “LSC-CyFair staff selects the<br />
recipient of the scholarship and Sandra is just the type of student we want<br />
to help. Operation Jobs goal is to assist people in the community with<br />
finding permanent and meaningful employment, and one of the keys to<br />
making that happen is getting a good education.”<br />
The scholarship is valued at $500 a year and is to be used for tuition,<br />
books and fees. Criteria include:<br />
• Part time student enrolled up to 12 hours<br />
• Demonstrate financial need<br />
• Minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Show proof of employment (Part time job)<br />
• Workforce Certification students are eligible along<br />
with degree-plan students<br />
Tom Greuter and Sandra Valencia.<br />
For further information on the scholarship please contact<br />
the LSC-CyFair Financial Aid Office.<br />
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PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON NOW<br />
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<strong>2018</strong> ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Atlantic hurricane season is an upcoming event in the annual<br />
formation of tropical cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere. The season<br />
will officially begin on <strong>June</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> and end on November 30, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
These dates historically describe the period each year when most tropical<br />
cyclones form in the Atlantic basin and are adopted by convention.<br />
However, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of<br />
the year.<br />
Ahead of and during the season, several national meteorological<br />
services and scientific agencies forecast how many named storms,<br />
hurricanes and major (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson<br />
scale) hurricanes will form during a season and/or how many tropical<br />
cyclones will affect a particular country. These agencies include the<br />
Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of the University College London,<br />
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and<br />
Colorado State University (CSU). The forecasts include weekly and<br />
monthly changes in significant factors that help determine the number<br />
of tropical storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes within a particular<br />
year. Some of these forecasts also take into consideration what<br />
happened in previous seasons and an ongoing La Niña event that had<br />
recently formed in November 2017. On average, an Atlantic hurricane<br />
season between 1981 and 2010 contained twelve tropical storms, six<br />
hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, with an Accumulated Cyclone<br />
Energy (ACE) index of between 66 and 103 units.<br />
Pre-season outlooks<br />
The first forecast for the year was released by TSR on December 7,<br />
2017, predicting a slightly above-average season in <strong>2018</strong>, with a total<br />
of 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. On April 5,<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, CSU released their forecast, predicting a slightly above-average<br />
season with 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.<br />
On the same day, TSR released their second forecast on the same day<br />
and called for a slightly-below average hurricane season, predicting<br />
12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes, due to recent<br />
anomalous cooling in the far northern and tropical Atlantic. Several<br />
days later on April 16 th , North Carolina State University released their<br />
predictions, calling for a well above-average season, with 14-18 named<br />
storms, 7-11 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. On April 19 th , The<br />
Weather Company released their first forecasts, calling for <strong>2018</strong> to be<br />
a near-average season, with a total of 13 named storms, 7 hurricanes<br />
and 2 major hurricanes.<br />
Storm names<br />
The following list of names will be used for named storms that form<br />
in the North Atlantic in <strong>2018</strong>. Retired names, if any, will be announced<br />
by the World Meteorological Organization in the spring of 2019. The<br />
names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2024 season.<br />
This is the same list used in the 2012 season, with the exception of the<br />
name Sara, which replaced Sandy.<br />
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<strong>June</strong> Recipes & Garden Tips<br />
You could make these on<br />
National Eat Your Vegetables Day <strong>June</strong> 17 th !<br />
Zucchini Tots<br />
Loaded with zucchini and carrots, these<br />
tots do not even taste healthy! It’s the perfect<br />
way to sneak in veggies, and it’s just so<br />
good!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 zucchini, shredded<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
2 carrots, peeled and shredded<br />
1/2 cup Panko*<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried basil<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon onion powder<br />
Pinch of cajun seasoning<br />
Kosher salt and freshly ground black<br />
pepper, to taste<br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br />
leaves<br />
Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil<br />
a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.<br />
Place grated zucchini in a colander over<br />
the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine;<br />
let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean<br />
dish towel or cheese cloth, drain zucchini<br />
completely, removing as much water as<br />
possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl.<br />
Stir in carrots, Panko, eggs, cheeses, basil,<br />
oregano, garlic powder, onion powder<br />
and cajun seasoning; season with salt and<br />
pepper, to taste. Form zucchini into tots<br />
and place onto the prepared baking sheet.<br />
Place into oven and bake until golden<br />
brown and crisp, about 16-18 minutes,<br />
flipping during the last 10 minutes of<br />
cooking time.<br />
Serve immediately, garnished with<br />
parsley, if desired.*<br />
*TO FREEZE: Transfer cooled tater tots<br />
to an airtight container. Freeze up to 1<br />
month. To bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees<br />
F and bake until heated through,<br />
about 15-17 minutes.<br />
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zucchini-tots/<br />
Roasted Vegetables<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 small butternut squash, cubed<br />
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced<br />
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed<br />
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed<br />
1 red onion, quartered<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary<br />
1/4 cup olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<br />
salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).<br />
In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell<br />
peppers, sweet potato and Yukon Gold potatoes.<br />
Separate the red onion quarters into<br />
pieces and add them to the mixture.<br />
In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary,<br />
olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss<br />
with vegetables until they are coated. Spread<br />
evenly on a large roasting pan.<br />
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated<br />
oven, stirring every 10 minutes or until vegetables<br />
are cooked through and browned.<br />
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Pralines <br />
You could make this on<br />
National Pralines Day <strong>June</strong> 24 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans<br />
1 1/2 cups white sugar<br />
3/8 cup butter<br />
3/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In<br />
large saucepan over medium heat, combine<br />
pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and<br />
vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F<br />
(112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount<br />
of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft<br />
ball that flattens when removed from the<br />
water and placed on a flat surface. Drop by<br />
spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.<br />
Let cool completely.<br />
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GARDEN TIPS<br />
Lawns<br />
• Apply iron sulfate or chelete to<br />
St. Augustine grass lawns.<br />
• Mow St. Augustine to a 2-inch height now<br />
to protect roots from the sun. Never cut<br />
off more than a third of the leaf.<br />
• Continue treatment of lawns for chinch<br />
bug. As the temperature hits 80 degrees,<br />
chinch bugs begin to reproduce in the<br />
hottest and driest part of the lawn, usually<br />
next to cement. Use diazinon or dursban<br />
granules.<br />
Flowers<br />
• Overwatered hibiscus, purslane and<br />
bougainvillea won’t bloom.<br />
• Keep flowers pinched off of coleus and<br />
caladiums to encourage more of<br />
the beautiful foliage.<br />
• Plants to set: Acalpha, Ageratum, Alter<br />
nathera, Aspidistra, Artemisia, Balsam,<br />
Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb,<br />
Coleus, Croton, Dusty Miller, Feverfew,<br />
Gaillardia, Geranium, Marigold, Petunia,<br />
Pinks, Portulaca, Salvia-red, Shrimp Plant,<br />
Torenia, Verbena and Vinca.<br />
Vegetables<br />
• A strong blast of water in the morning rids<br />
plants of most bugs for the rest of the day.<br />
• Vegetables to plant: Cantaloupe, Sweet<br />
Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant sets, Okra,<br />
Black Peas, Pepper Sets, Summer Squash<br />
and Sweet Potato.<br />
Shrubs<br />
• Watch Camellias and Azaleas, they’re<br />
setting their blooms now for next season.<br />
So give them a good mulch and plenty of<br />
water. Mulch well with oak leaves and/or<br />
pine needles to keep soil acidic.<br />
Benefits of Mulching: Mulching (organic<br />
or inorganic) is a layer of material on the<br />
surface of the soil around the plant. Mulches<br />
conserve water by reducing evaporation,<br />
insulates the soil and protects it from the<br />
drying wind and hot sun. Mulches break the<br />
force of rain and irrigation water and tend<br />
to prevent erosion, soil compaction, and<br />
crusting. Lastly, a 2-3 inch layer of mulch<br />
will almost eliminate weed problems.<br />
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SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP<br />
Please remember to be respectful of your neighbors’ yards and the<br />
community grounds. When you take your pet for a walk, come prepared<br />
with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. If<br />
your pet poops during your walk, please scoop and trash. It may not<br />
be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show that you<br />
respect your fellow neighbors’ and our beautiful community.<br />
HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents.<br />
While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running<br />
at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many<br />
children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could<br />
result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />
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Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept<br />
under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County,<br />
Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor<br />
or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to<br />
become a stray.”<br />
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following<br />
circumstances:<br />
1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in<br />
length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable<br />
of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question<br />
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />
not have access to sidewalk or street.”<br />
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you<br />
work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly<br />
restrained.<br />
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for<br />
all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only<br />
protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also<br />
the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued<br />
for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />
To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly<br />
restrained please contact:<br />
Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal<br />
Control Section<br />
2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588<br />
www.countypets.com<br />
MAILBOX TAMPERING<br />
When a mailbox is put into use for the purposes of sending and<br />
receiving mail, it becomes federal property.<br />
Mailbox tampering is considered any act that interferes with another<br />
person’s letter box or other receptacle. This can include:<br />
• destruction of the mailbox itself<br />
• theft of mailbox contents<br />
• the placement of items in a mail receptacle by persons<br />
other than postal employees<br />
• any action intended to obstruct or damage mail or mailbox property<br />
In short, anyone, other than mail recipients and postal employees,<br />
should NOT touch a mailbox or its contents.<br />
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