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October 2013 Volume 7, Issue 10
5TH ANNUAL BRIDGELAND
December 14, 2013 | 11:30 am-2:30 pmBridgeland Oak Meadow Park
Join us for an afternoon of fun!Bridgeland is looking for the best chili cook!
Cooking will begin at 6:00 am, judging at noon, then chili will be
available for all to taste. Rules are available on request. There will be 1st – 6th place winner trophies, peoples choice & best booth trophies.
Chili should LOOK GOOD, SMELL GOOD,and most of all TASTE GOOD!
Registration and the $15 registration fee must be turned in to the
Lakeland Activity center no later than Nov 26th,
Register at :http://www.bridgelandlife.com/
CHILI COOK-OFF
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THE TIMESIMPORTANT NUMBERS
EMERGENCY NUMBERSEMERGENCY ...............................................................911Fire ..................................................................................... 911Ambulance ......................................................................... 911Harris County Sheriff .........................................713-221-3300Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept. .............................281-550-6663
AREA HOSPITALS Cy-Fair Medical Center ................................. 281-897-3300North Cypress Medical Center ...................... 832-912-3500Willowbrook Methodist ................................ 281-477-1000
SCHOOLSCy-Fair ISD ........................................................281-897-4000Cy-Fair ISD ................................................... 281-897-4000Robison Elementary School............................ 281-213-1700Warner Elementary School ............................. 281-213-1650Spillane Middle School .................................. 281-213-1645Smith Middle School ..................................... 281-213-1010Cy Woods High School .................................. 281-213-1727Cy Fair High School ....................................... 281-897-4600
UTILITIESTrash - Republic Waste ................................... 281-446-2030 Water and Sewer ........................................... 800-579-4500 Gas - Centerpoint Energy ............................... 800-579-4500 Electricity - Reliant Energy ........................... 800-735-42568Cable/Internet/Phone - Comcast .................... 713-341-1000
PUBLIC SERVICESCypress Post Office .........................................281-373-9125Drivers License Info. ...................................... 281-955-1100Harris County Tax ..........................................713-224-1919
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The Times is a monthly newsletter mailed to all Bridgeland residents. Each newsletter is filled with valuable information about the community, local area activities, school information and more. If you are involved with a school group, play group, scouts, sports activity, social group, etc. and would like to submit an article for the newsletter you can do so online at www.PEELinc.com or you can email it [email protected]. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations, birthday announcements and military service are also welcome.Our goal is to keep you informed!
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“Whenever you wear your hat, your day will be special.” Margo NickelIn Cy-Fair ISD, volunteers have the opportunity to wear lots of different
hats. Some will find themselves wearing the hat of a library helper or classroom reader. Others find that organizing a fundraiser or mentoring a student is the hat they wear best. Whatever volunteer hat you are wearing in our schools, one thing is certain; your day will be special. Cy-Fair ISD volunteers center the attention of their service on supporting students and staff and making a significant contribution to the education of children. They give freely of their time and resources and have an impact on the academic and personal development of our students. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is fortunate to be able to draw from a terrific diversity of skills and knowledge in its community.
If you are interested in being a part of an exciting group of volunteers and making a difference in your Cy-Fair ISD Schools, or would like more information, please feel free to contact Pam Scott, Partners in Education Director at 281-894-3950.
CY-FAIR ISD VOLUNTEER OCTOBER TRAININGS & EVENTSOctober 1
VIPS Language Arts/Reading Grades 2-5 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center. Techniques will be presented that CFISD parents and volunteers can use when they assist teachers and students working to improve reading and writing skills in grades 2 through 5.
October 10PIE Mentor Training – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center. Training
for individuals committed to serve as a role model and friend to CFISD students. An application and criminal background check is required.
October 29 VIPS Fall Conference – 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Center. A day
of informative workshops is offered to volunteers, staff, parents and community members designed to support the work of volunteers in all CFISD schools. Registration forms are available in schools and in the PIE dept.
“Hats Off to Volunteers” At Cy-Fair ISD
HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRAININGWith the exception of Hearing and Vision State Certification, register for training by emailing the PIE office at vipsrsvp@
cfisd.net. Please send a separate email for each training you wish to attend. Provide your name and the name and date of the training in each email. Registration is required to guarantee a seat and training materials. ADULTS ONLY.
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Host October Monthly MeetingThe next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be
on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013. It will be held at Rudy’s Grill & Cantina, 11760 Grant Rd., Cypress, TX 77429. A meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month, and always features an informative guest speaker. For more information, visit the website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at [email protected]; or “Like” the club on Facebook.
Elisha Roberts Chapter The wonderful ladies of the Elisha Roberts Chapter, NSDAR,
extend an invitation to any female, 18 years or older, who can prove direct lineal descent from someone who either fought in or provided aid during the American Revolution. We are a family oriented group of ladies who promote patriotism, education and historic preservation. Our motto is God, Home and Country. If this sounds like you, please come and join us for a meeting. We meet the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at the Backyard Grill, located at 9453 Jones Road. Our next meeting will be on October 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact the chapter Regent, Cheryl Partney at [email protected] or by phone at 832-654-0306. We look forward to meeting you.
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Announcing the 9th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cy-Fair Golf Tournament
Grab your clubs and join with friends and sponsors to have some fun for a great cause. The 9th Annual Relay For Life of Cy-Fair Golf Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society is on for Thursday, October 3, 2013 with a 1:00 pm Shotgun Start at Windrose Golf Club located in Spring, Texas (www.windrosegolfclub.com). The tournament format is a 4-Person Scramble.
Registration is quick and easy online at http://www.hprelayforlife.com. Golfers can play as a team or as an individual. Registration Fee is $440 per foursome and includes greens fee, cart, range balls, and 4-drink tickets. Lunch and dinner are provided. Silent Auction winners and tournament awards and prizes are announced at dinner following the tournament.
“This is a great opportunity for golfers to have some fun and also contribute to the American Cancer Society,” said Stacie Hemann, event founder and organizer. “It is also the perfect time for local companies and organizations to become sponsors and join some of the great charitable sponsors we already have who will offer fun activities on almost every hole along with contests and giveaways. For 2013, our main event Platinum Sponsor is North Cypress Medical Center; Rudy’s BBQ is Lunch Sponsor; and Lupe Tortilla’s is Dinner Sponsor.”
Golfers interested in participating and any businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring this event can contact Stacie Hemann at 512.319.0929 or [email protected].
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
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at 281-463-0373, George Crowl at 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell at 281-304-7127. We invite
you to be our guest at one of the meetings and enjoy the fellowship of Kiwanians as you learn about the services we give to our community.
CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE is the motto of Kiwanis Clubs worldwide.
The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club sponsors nine Key Clubs and one Builders’ Club in the Cy-Fair School
District; sponsors the Kids Triathlon; Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and Sea Scout troops and activities; awards scholarships to outstanding Key Club members in our district; provides assistance to Cypress Assistance Ministries and Bear Creek Ministries; the Houston Food Bank; and many other nonprofit organizations.
The 2013-2014 Board of Directors and officers were installed at the October meeting. President is Paula Hoffman; Vice-President, Mike Larivee; and Treasurer, James Meadows. Directors elected for two year terms are John Carroll, Andy Lawrence and Peggy Presnell. Continuing service for the second year of their terms are Aaron Mackey and Steve Gleinser. Louis Iselin remains on the Board as Immediate Past President. Paula presented exciting plans for service by members within our community.
The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club meets at Hearthstone Country Club on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at 12:15 for lunch and informative programs. For more information, call John Carroll
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