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1 Village News November 2011

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Published by: Krenek Printing 7102 Glen Chase Ct • Houston, TX 77095 • 281-463-8649 email: [email protected] for articles • [email protected] for business ads • [email protected] for classified ads

November 2011

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NOVEMBER GARDENING TIPS LAWN/GARDEN CARE

Finally we have cooler weather upon us to enjoy the cool evenings and mornings we have missed all summer long, and we are a little less dry than we were 2-3 months ago. However, the effects of this year’s drought are still upon us. Insect and fungus damage should still be part of your main considerations as we are moving out of the intense heat and into cooler times.

• Insect Control - chinch bugs can still be working to destroy our lawns if we haven’t fully eliminated their pres-ence. Continue to monitor and treat any areas you may suspect chinch bugs may be present. Ortho “Max” or Spec-tricide “Triazicide” are both good liquid products to utilize.• Fungus Control - November is when Brownpatch fungus will really start to take its toll if we fail to treat our lawns properly and scale back on the amount of water applied. Remember, when evening temperatures fall below 60 de-grees, this problematic fungus will likely re-appear where you have had it before. The best strategy for limiting and controlling Brownpatch;• Change your watering schedule by eliminating any evening watering sessions. Leaving the lawn wet in the evening is an open invitation for Brownpatch to appear.• Alter your fertilizer in use to limit the amount of nitrogen to only a “slow-release” combination.• For treatment, Fertilome liquid systemic, Daconil or a double dose or Terrachlor should help stop any apparent signs from growing or increasing.• Don’t wait until the famous “rings of death” appear - treat before you see the telltale signs and avoid the breakout altogether. It is much easier to prevent Brownpatch than it is to control/eliminate it.

• Trees - Do not forget to continue to deep water trees at least as long as overnight temperatures stay above 70 degrees. Magnolias (if you still have one) were especially battered this summer and need to be nursed during the fall season also - just because it is cooler doesn’t mean they do not require attention.• Fall is for Planting - with the cooler months and the chance for new trees and shrubs to become better established before warmer weather is back, now is the time to consider planting new trees or ornamentals. Many of us may have the need to replace anything that may have been lost during the summer drought or just may wish to add to the beauty of our yards.• Be sure you enrich the soil with appropriate tree/shrub soil. Be sure you do not use in-ground developed soils for containerized ornamentals. Introducing excessive amounts of fresh hardwood mulch or manure-based material can burn root systems and kill the plant before it can get established.• If you moved any seasonal Poinsettias outdoors last winter with the hopes of being able to enjoy them again this holiday season now is the time to move the plants into a container and move indoors, providing at least 14 hours of ABSOLUTE DARKNESS daily for at least 6-8 weeks. You will still need to provide 4-6 hours of sunlight daily, but without the darkness treatment the plant will not develop blooms.

DROuGhT AND fOuNDATIONSDon’t forget your foundations in this ongoing drought! Your foundation can be very expensive to repair and the lack of water in our area is putting many in danger of shifting and cracking. If you go online and do a search for ‘drought and foundations,’ you will find almost every news outlet has given a story on this problem, with suggestions on how to avoid major damage.

RECyCLING fOR VILLAGES Of LANGhAM CREEkVillages of Langham Creek residents, we have recycling. You simply need to call Republic Waste at 281-446-2030 and ask for a bin to start recycling. If you belong to MUD 166, they pick up on Thursdays. They’ll even email the list of everything they recycle as well.

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WESTCREEk GARAGE SALE NOVEMBER 12Th

Westcreek in Copperfield will have its community wide garage sale November 12th, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The rainy day back up date will be the following Saturday, November 19th. Come and check out all the great bargains!!


TEENAGE JOB SEEkERS(Revised 8/11)

If your name was left off the list, it is because you did not return our call to update our records. You will have to resubmit your information to be put back on.

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form in the newsletter with your name, age, birthdate (mon. & yr.), phone number, (one only) year you will graduate (or grade presently in) and the name of your subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Mail to Krenek Printing, 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 or email to [email protected]. Must have parent(s) permission.

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VILLAGES OF LANGHAM CREEKLanina Petteway - B, C, H, PP, L 18 832-297-0700Dacia Morris - B, H, PP, T, SS 16 713-292-3597Ashka Shah - B, T 17 281-859-0248Candice Allen - B, T 17 832-293-1752Christian Limbrick - C, P, L 17 713-557-4418Tyler Mueller - B, H, P, T 16 713-374-5357

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CY-FAIR ISD vOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AvAILABLE

The Cy-Fair ISD volunteer theme for this year is “Teamwork is Key” in recognition of the combined effort that it takes to ensure stu-dent success. Our school district fully understands and appreciates that it takes district administration, teachers, school staff, parents, community partners and volunteers each doing their part to give our children every possible opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are looking for community members who want to become Global Volunteers in order to be a part of our “team” and make a differ-ence in the lives of children. If you are not the parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a student enrolled in the school at which you volunteer, you would be considered a Global Volunteer.

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FOR HARRIS COUNTY ONLY! Many residents and businesses are unaware of the require-ment to obtain an alarm permit once an alarm

system has been installed and activated by the alarm company. Alarm systems are established and defined in the Local Government Code 233 (subchapter D) as well as the authority to regulate, adopt rules and impose penalties for unpermitted locations. Obtaining the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm fees, and provide our deputies with important site-specific information when responding to alarm calls. The fee for current permit issuance is $35 with a yearly renewal fee of $10. All permit fees are waived for senior citizens 65 years or older. Under current guidelines, a permitted location is allowed five (5) free false alarms annually. Any subsequent false alarms during your permitted year are subject to a $75 fine that is billed to the permit holder’s address. If a site has an active alarm system, yet does not have a permit to operate such alarm, a false alarm may result in a Class C citation which could range up to $500.

Should you require a copy of the permit application form, or would like to review the regulations regarding permit requirements, you may do so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website at www.hcso.hctx./net. The application can be printed from the website, then completed and mailed to our office with the applicable fees. We are currently in the planning stages of making the application and payment process available on-line for the convenience to the public. Should you have any questions, please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM. If you would like any of our Alarm Detail personnel to attend one of your HOA meetings, we would be glad to attend and answer as many questions as possible.


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Elementary campuses receiving the award achieved a five-star FAST rating, while middle and high school campuses tapped for the honor achieved at least a 4.5-star FAST rating. The following CFISD schools were recognized in the Texas Honors Circle:

Cypress Woods High School, Andre’ Elementary School, Ault Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School, Farney Elementary School, Hair-grove Elementary School, Keith Elementary School, Lamkin Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Lieder Elementary School, Lowery El-ementary School, McFee Elementary School, Owens Elementary School, Postma Elementary School, A. Robison Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School, Tipps Elementary School, Walker Elementary School and Warner Elementary School.

langham creek hIgh SchOOlLANGhAM CREEk PROJECT PROM 2012!

Help make this a successful event for our seniors by being a supportive community! You can help in our many fundraisers. We have a Golf Tournament scheduled for November 14th. We have a Cow Plop in December where for a $10 ticket; you stand a chance to win $100 or even $1,000! On November 11th, we will have a King of the Court volleyball game, where junior and senior boys play against our varsity girl’s team. Finally, mark your calendars for January 14th for a Mr. Lobo contest, where we showcase our talented senior boys and then on January 28th we will have a Casino Night, with fun for the adults! Go to www.langhamcreekprojectprom.com for more info or to pay online!

LChS RESuLTS fROM REGION 27 DISTRICT AuDITIONSCONGRATULATIONS to our talented singers! These students advanced to Region Auditions on October 22, 2011: Soprano I - Jessica Branas, Ashley Vargas, Dakota Crespo, Jacey Lofton and Brittnee Simone. Soprano II - Maddie Frank, Lauren Salazar, Andrea Ojeda, Jessica Donaldson, Tiana Ita, Ellen Gorman, Jennifer Terlouw, Leah Douglas, Gwen Leonares, Audrey Wang, Ayla Sechrist, Maggie LaPerna and

We have many volunteer opportunities available at a school near you. Individuals are needed to perform a full range of activities and we have training available for specific tasks such as vision and hearing screening, tutoring, mentoring, Junior Achievement and other instructional presentations.

If you have some free time and would like to learn more about becoming a Global Volunteer, please contact Kim Nash at [email protected] or call the CFISD Partners in Education Office at 281-894-3950. And remember: “TEAMWORK IS KEY”

CFISD RECEIvES STATE COMPTROLLER 2011 TExAS HONORS CIRCLE AwARD

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is one of only 46 recipients, among 1,237 public school districts and charter schools statewide, to receive a five-star rating for academic and financial performance from Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller.

The Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) assigned every school district in the state a rating from one to five stars, indicating success in combining cost-effective spending with achievement of measurable student academic progress. A five-star rating reflects the strongest relative academic progress combined with the lowest relative spending. CFISD was one of 23 five-star districts to retain its designation for the second consecutive year. The Comptroller’s office ranked CFISD in the 91st percentile of composite progress, which, combined with a spending index of “Very Low,” amounted to the five-star rating.

Recently, the Texas Education Agency released data that ranked CFISD’s administrative cost ratio as the lowest among Houston-area school districts. Administrative costs in the area range from the highest cost ratio (9.12 percent) in North Forest ISD to the lowest (3.67 percent) in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Ratios are calculated comparing administrative to instructional-related costs. More comparative information is located on the district website. In addition to the district’s recognition for operational efficiency and effectiveness, 33 CFISD schools also received the Texas Comptroller’s 2011 Texas Honors Circle Award for strong aca-demic performance while spending relatively little compared to their peers statewide. Only 313 school campuses statewide


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You won’t find a bigger garage sale. Over 50 families in one place at one time! There will be a lot of BARGAINS at this once-a-year treasure hunt. Have your car washed with the money that you save by scouting great deals on a wide array of items. These bargains can be found at the Family of Faith Church parking lot (16710 FM 529) on November 12th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Stallings at 281-859-2976.

LChS ChEERLEADERSThe Langham Creek Cheerleaders hosted over 1,300 beautifully dressed guests at their fabulous Homecoming extravaganza on Sat-urday, October 1, 2011. The Berry Center came alive with spirited decorations highlighting the “Let It Roll” theme and great music and fun. Thank you to all the cheer parents and LCHS administra-tors who worked to create this special evening for the students.

When the cheerleaders were not working on Homecoming, they could be found on the sidelines of several of the LC volleyball games. LCHS Cheerleading is year round – they represent and support all the best Langham Creek has to offer. Thank you, Cheer-leaders, for your tireless efforts!

Next on the agenda is competition season. The cheer squad will be working on a routine that they will take to two different competi-tions in the spring. In the midst of that, they will be in the gyms supporting our various Lobo basketball teams. Go Lobos!

Marissa Thrower. Alto I - Kayla Squire, Kirstie McCallum, Monica Hernandez, Alba Zepeda, Taylor Lofton, Jenna Squire and Tiana Harris. Alto II - Tiffany Lockward, Jordan Williamson, Elena Gomez-Jareno, Kaitlin Sacco, Shane O’Neal, Tavy Svay, Leila Rodriguez, Allison Davis, Rebekah Douglas, Jacqueline Dao and Kaitlin Sim-mons. Tenor I - Kyle Smith, Brevan Ita, Adam Garcia and Noah Cooley. Tenor II - Royal Smith, Jacob Bogdan, Alexander Regal, Damon Paonessa and Jeffrey Lee. Bass I - Jason Byun and Chris Thompson. Bass II - Scott Feldt, Sean Owens, Brandon Derryberry, Chris Meinke, Ryan Richards, Joshua Langton, Michael Long and Victor Rodriguez.


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TUESDAY, NOvEMBER 15, 2011Join us for a delicious Drive-Thru Dinner by Texas Roadhouse from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Texas Roadhouse will provide 1/2 slab of ribs or an 8 oz. BBQ chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans plus those wonderful rolls for only $11. Each family will also receive cinnamon butter for your rolls, a bag of peanuts and a coupon for a free “Baby Blossom” or Fried Pickles appetizer (a $3.99 value).

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In addition, Cy-Lakes Band is also offering Texas Roadhouse Rolls, Cinnamon Butter and Gift Cards for sale. Get a dozen delicious homemade rolls for $4, a tub of Cinnamon Butter for $2 and as many gift cards as you want for $10 each. Serve these wonderful rolls at Thanksgiving and Texas Roadhouse gift cards make terrific Christmas gifts! The pick up dates for the rolls, butter and gift cards are November 21st, 22nd & 23rd, at TEXAS ROADHOUSE on Hwy 6 @ 290 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM.

Email or call for an order form and more information: Celeste Heath, 281-855-3608, [email protected]. (18310 Forest Town, Houston, TX 77084). Thanks for supporting Cy-Lakes Spartan Band!

FREE ChRistmas GiFt WRappinG at Katy mills mall!!!!!NOv. 25TH, 26TH & 27TH AND DEC. 3RD & 4TH

After a long day of shopping at the mall, let the talented members of the Cypress Lakes High School Color Guard festively wrap and label your purchases, at NO charge! Just bring your gifts to our gift-wrapping table near the food court from 1 – 5 PM, and we’ll transform them into Christmas magic while you wait. Any questions or just need more info, please call Sylvia Contreras at 832-894-9683. Thanks for supporting Cy-Lakes Color Guard!


9191 BARkER CyPRESS RD.DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAyS ON THE LAKE FREE FAMILy EVENTGet in the holiday spirit with the free Holidays on the Lake event set Monday, Nov. 28th at the Lone Star College-CyFair amphitheatre. Bring the family to celebrate from 4:30 PM to 7 PM with a variety of free deserts, photos with Santa and friends, games, activities, live entertainment and more. For information, call 281-290-3270 or go to LoneStar.edu/student-activities-cyfair.

L.I.F.E. LESSONS CONTINuE THROuGH DECEMBERThe Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs in November include: “Beads, Glorious Beads” Nov. 2nd,

“Flambé et Brûlé” Nov. 9th, “Audio Books at the Library” Nov. 16th and “Vegetable Soup, Russian Style” Nov. 30th. Programs in Decem-ber are: “The Courageous of Pearl Harbor” Dec. 7th and “Shrinky Dinks with Tracy and Rose” Dec. 14th. Programs will resume Jan. 11, 2012. Call the library at 281-290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. LOOK WHAT’S IN THE CENTER FOR THE ARTSOn stage in November is a Symphonic Band concert “MusicMatters” Nov. 3rd and an opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Nov. 17th through Nov. 19th. In December are a choral concert featuring the LSC-CyFair Symphonic Band “Carmina Burana” Dec. 2nd and Jazz Ensemble concert “JazzExpress” Dec. 7th. For tickets and event information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice. In the Bosque Gallery will be the Student Art Show Dec. 1st through Dec. 8th with a reception and awards ceremony set from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Dec. 1st. For gal-lery information, go to LoneStar.edu/bosquegallery. COMMuNITy PARTNERS DAy, T.I.P. AND JOB CONNECTION DAyS CONTINuELone Star College-CyFair hosts several community mid-day events each month in the College Center. On Community Partners Day, from 11 AM - 1 PM, visit with community partners to see what goods and services they have to offer. The next Community Partners Day is Nov. 15th. Watch for Transfer Information Program (T.I.P.) Days when, from 10 AM - 1 PM, representatives from four-year universities are on campus to provide transfer information. The next T.I.P. day is Nov. 8th. At Job Connection Days (mini-job fairs), from 11 AM - 1 PM, bring copies of your resume, wear business attire and meet with area employers recruiting for immediate openings. The next mini-job fair day is Nov. 8th. Check the events calendar at LoneStar.edu for future dates. REGISTER NOW FOR MINI-MESTER AND SPRING SEMESTER CLASSESCatch up or get ahead this holiday season! Take a mini-mester course in December or register early for spring. Registration begins Nov. 9th. Mini-mester classes begin Dec. 19th. Spring semester weekday classes begin Jan. 17, 2012. For information, call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 or go online to LoneStar.edu.


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WWW.PCT3.HCTX.NETPlease call for more information or to register for any of these classes ASAP. All classes are FREE OF CHARGE and are suited for adults, unless otherwise noted and are open to the public.

ONGOINGSENIOR DAy - Every Wed. at BCCC, join seniors for a day of fun and games. Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle and 42 are played starting at 9:00 AM. We also have afternoon bridge at 12:00 PM.WALKERCISE - BCCC offers walkercise every day at 8:00 AM. This is an indoor class that’s equivalent to a two-mile walk. Classes are free. STRETCH AND TONE - Stretch and Tone is designed to improve flexibility, strength and endurance. You will see better body compo-sition, improved strength and range of motion. This class is geared for all fitness levels. Bring a mat or towel and join us Tues. and Thurs. from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM. Classes are free. AEROBICS - Aerobics combines muscle toning exercise and low-impact mid-intensity aerobics. Benefits include increased metabolic rate, which promotes efficient fat loss and improved body composi-tion. Classes are free. Call BCCC for more information.NEEDLEWORK GROuP - The ladies of the BCCC Needlework Group are looking for new members. If you enjoy embroidery, cross-stitch or creative sewing, please join us Tues. mornings at 10:00 AM.

FuN TIME ART GROuP - Every Thursday morning from 9:00 AM to noon, would like to extend an invitation to adults to visit and join this no fee art group. Painting is in all mediums of your choice and help is available from all members. Come have fun together! Call for more information.BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETy & LIBRARy INC. - Welcomes all genealogical researchers, novice to expert, to join us. Meetings: second Thursday of each month, September through May from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Casual attire and pre-meeting lunch at the Omni Hotel. Genealogical research trips, speakers, workshops, special events and genealogy Library. More info: Gary at 281-398-0333, email: [email protected] or Alan at 281-579-0480, email [email protected] FRENCH - BCCC offers anyone who has the basic knowledge of the French Language the opportunity to meet with others in a Conversational French class held every Wednes-day at 11:00 AM.

CLASSESBEGINNERS TAI CHI - BCCC is offering a beginners Tai Chi Class Mondays and Fridays which will start on Monday, January 9, 2012. No new participants will be able to attend after the third week is in progress. You must be able to attend both classes each week. The class is not limited at this time, although you must pre-register in order to participate. Registration for this class will begin December 1, 2011. If you are interested go to BCCC to sign up or for more information

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10Th ANNuAL uPWARD BASkETBALL LEAGuEWe are excited to announce registration for our 2011-2012 Upward basketball and cheerleading seasonRegistration ends November 25, 2011Evaluations are December 3, 2011 and December 10, 2011Practices Begin January 2, 2012First game January 28, 2012Last game March 24, 2012Awards Night March 25, 2012Basketball $75 and Cheerleading $80For more information visit www.hnwcc.org or call Larry Tyree at 281-463-2330, ext.119


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uPWARD BASkETBALL AND ChEERLEADINGBear Creek Baptist Church is offering Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-8th Grade. Cost is $75. They will have one hour of practices a week and on Saturdays they will have a game for an hour. Every practice and game takes place on our Campus. It is a great place where they will learn new skills for the game and cheer. Our first evaluation will be Saturday, November 5th, from 10:30 AM -1:30 PM in our gym on the Sonic side of our Church. The following week, we will have more evaluations, Mon., Tues and Thurs., Nov. 7th, 8th and 10th between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Each child is needed to attend during one of these times. We will kick off the season with a Clinic on Sat., Dec. 3rd and practices will begin the next week starting Dec. 5th. You can register on line at www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports and click on Upward Sports. For more information, contact Linda Newhouse at [email protected] or Scott Denton at [email protected]. Bear Creek Baptist Church at 5901 N. Fry Rd. Katy, Tx 77449 - 281-859-9900.

ExCITING ChANGES AhEAD fOR CfSA BASkETBALL WINTER 2011 SEASON

Cy-Fair Sports Association will unveil new enhancements to the Basketball Program for the Winter 2011 season. Similar to the CFSA Baseball program, coaches will now be allowed to form “friendship” teams and play against other friendship teams. The “select” level of play will be expanded to achieve more competitive balance and will include a mid-season tournament with players outside the CFSA program. The traditional “classic” division will remain in place with teams selected based upon where players live and go to school. These changes will create a basketball experience that meets the diverse needs of the Cy-Fair community while continuing to attract new participants into the program. Online registration began Oc-tober 15th with a pre-season skills clinic scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd. For more information, please visit the league website at www.cy-fairsports.com.

hOLy COVENANT uMC SOCCERWhat: Upward SoccerWhere: Holy Covenant UMC22111 Morton Road, Katy TX 77449When: Evaluations are on January 14th and 21st at 9:00 AM.Who: Children ages 4 thru 5th gradeFee: $75, which includes a uniformCheck out www.holycov.org for more information or call 281-579-1200.

ATTENTION LADy GOLfERS Please join us for a different golf outing every Wednesday morn-ing. We are a small, fun group playing mostly around the west Houston area. Please contact [email protected] or call Nancy at 281-550-2043.

Cy-fAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATIONCy-Fair Sports Association is having baseball, football, cheerlead-ing, drill team and wrestling sign ups right now. Check out the website for more information www.cy-fairsports.org.

MEN’S DROP-IN ROLLER hOCkEyBear Creek Roller Rink is the new home of Men’s Hockey. If you are new to hockey or have played for years, we would love to have you join us. All ages and abilities are welcome. We play every Sunday from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Come on out and give hockey a try!!! For more information, please call David Bradford at 281-855-2615.


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fALL CRAfT ShOWS 2011• West Campus of seConD Baptist ChurCh CeleBrations CHRISTMAS MARKET - Full three days on Nov. 3rd, 4th and 5th. Hand crafted pieces, Christmas collectables and one-of-a-kind gifts. With more than 100 vendors, on-going entertainment and vendors to purchase lunch from. Located between Fry and Greenhouse Roads. You may enter the campus from either Kingsland Drive or the feeder road of the Katy Freeway. Register for door prizes. For more info., please check our website at www.second.org or call 713-365-3081.• Wee Wuns 11th ANNuAL HOLIDAy MARKET - Saturday, November 5th, from 9 AM - 3 PM, at Cypress United Methodist Church in Cypress, TX. Handmade crafts and unique designs from over 50 vendors! Enjoy homemade treats from our bake shoppe with hot cocoa or coffee! Proceeds from this event directly benefit Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries and support such causes as teacher education, the purchase of school supplies and more. For ques-tions or to register as a vendor, please contact Lindsay Coker at [email protected] or 281-961-2546. • DeerfielD’s 33rd ANNuAL CHRISTMAS BAzAAR AND MAR-KET - Fri., Nov. 4th, Noon to 8 PM and Sat., Nov. 5th, 9 AM to 8 PM. At Deerfield Village at our Recreation Center, 4045 Deerfield Village Dr., Houston, TX 77084 off Clay Road.• PINK HOLIDAy SHOPPING MARKET - Presented by the Cypress Alumnae Chapter - Zeta Tau Alpha “Shop For The Cause” with your favorite Vendors! November 5, 2011, 9 AM - 4 PM. Cypress Saloon, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress, TX. GREAT VENDORS! RAFFLE! HOURLY DOOR PRIZES! A percentage of all Vendor Sales will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness, Education & Research. While shopping, take a break and eat lunch at PO’s Burgers! For every burger pur-chased, you will get one free entry into the Raffle Drawing!• norWeGian Christmas BaZaar - friday, nov. 11th (11 AM - 5 PM), Saturday, Nov. 12th (10 AM - 4 PM); Sunday, Nov. 13th (12 PM - 4 PM). Norwegian Seamen’s Church, 4309 Young Street, Pasadena. Unique holiday gifts such as handmade embroider-ies, Scandinavian crafts, trolls, Nisser, Swedish linens, Norwegian jewelry and dolls. Great Raffle prizes, including 2 round trip tickets on SAS to Norway!! Silent Auction. Demonstrations in Norwegian wood-carving and folk dancing. Visit our bakery selling Norwegian specialty cookies and breads. Wide selection of Scandinavian foods for sale. Take time for lunch in our cafeteria serving “open-faced” sandwiches and cream cakes. For more info., call 281-998-8366.


• holy Covenant uniteD methoDist ChurCh 22nd ANNuAL HEART-WARMING CRAFT SHOW - Sat. Nov. 12th, 9 AM-4 PM, 22111 Morton Road, Katy. Over 68 artisans featuring a variety of handmade items, Sandwich Shoppe and Tea Room with homemade baked items, Silent Auction Baskets. Proceeds support local missions. Free Admission. For more info., call 281-579-1200 or www.holycov.org.• 16th ANNuAL LANGHAM CREEK MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW - Novem-ber 12, 2011 through November 13, 2011 (Sat. 9 AM-5 PM & Sun. 10 AM-4 PM). Join us at the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center located at 11206 Telge Rd. just off Hwy. 290. Indoor facility with over 150 vendors selling a wide variety of products. Also concessions, games, free parking and clean restrooms! Fun for the whole family! All proceeds benefit Langham Creek FFA students. For questions or vendor applications regarding available booths, please email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook (search for “16th Annual Langham Creek Market and Craft Show”).• neWComers anD neiGhBors of Greater houston holiDay BAzAAR - Wed., Nov. 16th at the Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest off I-10. The Bazaar will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Reserve your place and join us for a buffet lunch for $25 or just come and Shop for $5 at the door. Vendors, Raffle and Door prizes galore! Reservations and checks must be in by Wed., Nov. 9th sent to: Jeanne Fahrenholt, 11805 Meadowglen Lane #1179, Houston, TX 77082, 281-556-0749. • home for the holiDays Christmas Gift market - Katy Merrell Center - Over 175 Booths! - November 18-20, 2011, Friday 5-9 PM • Saturday 10 AM-6 PM • Sunday 11 AM-4 PM.• first ConGreGational ChurCh’s 17th ANNuAL PILGRIM FESTIVAL - We are currently taking applications for craft vendors of handmade by vendor only crafts. This is our 17th year for our unique festival. The date is Sat., Nov. 19th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No admission fee; crafts, games and food. We have inside and outside space available. If interested in an application or for more info., contact Sue Earl at [email protected]. We are located in the Hunters Creek Village at 10840 Beinhorn Rd. (I-10, exit Bingle/Voss).• laDies niGht out - the shoppes’ at BrookWooD, 1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, TX 77423, Tuesday, November 29th, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Please join us for a Special Night of Christmas Shopping appetizers, food tastings, door prizes and more!! Revenues will help Brookwood operate inde-pendently of government subsidies and to help give innovative, educational and vocational opportunities for close to 200 adults with disabilities.• epiphany of the lorD frostyfest Craft shoW - To help raise funds for a local charitable organization, join Frostyfest on Sat., Dec. 3rd as a craft vendor. Call 281-578-0707 for more info. Come and shop at our wonderful Craft Fair filled with booths with beautiful handmade items from local crafters. Bake sale, silent auctions all day and food court. Located at 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy (South of I-10 off of Highland Knolls between Fry Road and Westgreen Blvd.).

OPERATION ChRISTMAS ChILDOperation Christmas Child is a ministry project devoted to reaching underprivileged children all over the world with the true meaning of Christmas. The project accomplishes this goal by collecting simple gifts complied into shoeboxes from people all over the U.S.A. These gifts consist of hygiene items, small toys, candy, school supplies, etc. The items are packed into shoeboxes along with the story of the Nativity, printed in their native language. The gift is so simple but the impact is huge.

Last year, Epiphany Lutheran Church participated in the project and the response was amazing. The church collected over 80 full boxes to ship overseas from the congregation alone. “We felt such a strong connection to this cause. It was truly moving,” remarks one Epiphany member.

This year, Epiphany has decided to take advantage of its new, more visible location on West Rd. and Jackrabbit, to become a collection center for OCC. This means that dur-ing collection week, anyone who wishes to participate in OCC can drop of his or her donations to Epiphany Lutheran Church. The church will transport the collected items to the nearest distribution center. Collection week is November 14th - 21st.

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TIPS fOR “BLACk fRIDAy” Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is known as the busi-est shopping day of the year. The name comes from an accounting term - red ink means a negative profit margin; black ink means a positive profit. Check out these tips on maximizing Black Friday: 1. Check Out the Ads: Your local Thanksgiving Day newspaper will be packed with ads, coupons, and circulars. This will be your number one source to local Black Friday savings and it will also help you organize your day to maximize savings. 2. Do your Research Before Friday: If you are hoping to scoop up a deal on Friday on a big-ticket item, get your research out of the way asap. Being knowledgeable about the products you want to buy will help you avoid being sucker-punched with loud advertising for poor products. 3. Compare Prices: Utilize price-comparison Internet shopping sites to assist you in comparing product prices. Compare the “options” included with the product. Some retailers will low-ball the advertised price on a stripped down product and then you will be charged extra for the necessary parts. 4. Early Bird Shopper Discounts: The Early Bird Shopper is the real winner on Black Friday. Stores of-fering Early Day Shopper Specials, but with no “rain checks”, which means once they run out of the products, you are out of luck. 5. Night Owl Discounts - Thanksgiving Eve: Internet shoppers can beat the Early Birds by shopping online in the pre-dawn hours of Black Friday. Many retailers will be posting their Black Friday specials, which can be ordered, online and picked-up at your local store. Special “Web Only” deals will also be available starting as early as Thanksgiving eve. 6. Bring the Ads:

hAVE A PERfECT ThANkSGIVING!Want to be the perfect holiday host or guest? Check out these tips on holiday entertaining: If you are the host:• Whenever anyone offers to help or bring a dish, say, “Yes, thank you!”• Use hollowed bread loaves as serving containers for cheeses, dips, olives, chips and small sandwiches.• Once the table settings and centerpiece are in place, sit in each chair to assure comfort• Include favorite kids’ foods, especially those they can eat neatly with their fingers.• Provide at least one low-calorie dish and a vegetarian option. Then serve a sinful dessert.• Completely clear the table of all dishes from previous courses before serving dessert.• Keep club soda nearby to clean spots or stains on the tablecloth or clothing.

If you are a guest:• Arrive no earlier than the time the host has announced and no later than half an hour after the time. • Plan to stay about an hour after dinner unless travel plans or sleepy children necessitate leaving earlier. • Bring a gift and write a note of thanks afterward. • Offer to help set up for dinner and to clean afterward.• Notify the host of any special dietary needs - if you are a vegetarian, diabetic or allergic to common foods.• The best potluck dishes are those that need minimal preparation in the host’s kitchen, can be served at room temperature and require only a fork to eat.

Many stores offer a “lowest-price” guarantee; be sure to bring a copy of the exact product being advertised for less. 7. Know the Store Policies: Knowing the store policies on returns can help you determine where to buy. Many retailers are including restocking fees and shorter return deadlines. Almost all of the major retail chains require receipts for returns and exchanges and many keep a database of indi-viduals who abuse return policies. 8. Gift Receipts: Gift receipts generally include a description of the item purchased but do not disclose the price paid. Including a gift-receipt should help insure a hassle-free return experience for gift recipients. 9. Cash is King:Enough said.


Slow CookerS are a Cook’S BeSt FriendBy The Paula Deen Test Kitchen

More leisure time and a homemade meal? Save money on groceries, use less electricity, and enjoy better flavor? You bet! And with a slow cooker, you don’t even have to be there while your dinner cooks.

With the invention of the original Crock-Pot® in the 1970s, we’ve been able to layer ingredients in our slow cookers, leave the house for work or play, and come home, hours later, to an inviting aroma-filled house and evening meal. Rival still manufactures the Crock-Pot®, but many other manufacturers are in the game with competitive models. The “crockpot” moniker has become an icon for any slow cooker.

These days, choices are not limited to 2-temperature manual units; they also come programmable, with multiple time and temperature settings, countdown timers, built-in thermometers, and automatic temperature shifts to warm in case you are late getting home. There are slow cooker sizes and settings to fit your family’s individual needs.

Though shape is not necessarily a deal breaker when purchasing, it is a consideration. A money-saving attribute of slow cooking is that tougher, less expensive meats are rendered meltingly tender and juicy. Larger roasts and whole chickens fit better into an oval-shaped model and will cook more evenly, although you can trim them to fit into a round one.

It’s easy to adapt your favorite oven or stovetop recipes to slow cooker cooking. Regardless of yield, if your dish normally cooks in 15 to 30 minutes, you can count on 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours cooking in a slow cooker on High power or 4 to 6 hours on Low. If it takes 35 to 45 minutes, you should allow 2 to 3 hours on High power or 6 to 8 hours on Low. Main dishes like roasts and stews that cook up to 3 hours will take 4 to 5 hours on High or more than 8 hours on Low. For instance, Sweet Merlot Beef Stew should cook in about 4 hours on High or 8 to 10 hours on low; after you brown the meat, add everything to the slow cooker for the total cooking time, including the onions and mushrooms.

OTHER TIPS FOR SuCCESSFuL RECIPE CONVERSION:

*To eliminate excess fat, remove skin from poultry and trim excess fat from meats before cooking. Pre-brown meats, and drain before adding to the crockpot, especially ground meats.

*Brown chops and roasts to caramelize the outsides for richer flavor and attractive appearance. For Low Country Smothered Pork Chops, prepare the chops as directed and layer in the cooker with the strips of green pepper, onion, garlic, half of the broth, and Worcestershire. Add more broth as needed to thin the gravy.

*Vegetables, especially roots like potatoes, rutabagas, and carrots, cook more slowly than meats, so cut pieces uniformly and add them at the beginning. (It can take 8 to 10 hours on Low for a “baked” potato to cook until tender!) Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a perfect example; just put all the ingredients into the slow cooker, reserving half a can of broth to add at the end of cooking, if neces-sary. Let it cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours on High or 4 to 6 hours on Low.

*Most stews, soups, and other braised dishes require less liquid. If you end up with too much, pour it into a saucepan and reduce it until flavorful and thickened. If you need more liquid, it can be added at the end of the cooking time.

*Cheese, milk, cream, and other dairy: Add dairy products close to the end of cooking.

*Uncooked rice, however, requires standard liquid amounts. It cooks fast, so add it to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking on High or 2 hours on Low. It is better to cook pasta separately and add it before serving.

*Most slow cooker liners are removable, allowing you to fill it up to a day before cooking. Remove the stone liner and assemble the casserole in it; cover and refrigerate until you are ready to cook. You can prepare Chicken and Rice Casserole ahead and cook it 1 1/2 to 2 hours on High or 4 to 6 hours on Low or until it is hot, stirring in cheese during the last hour of cooking.

*Spices tend to loose their power during long, slow cooking; be ready to re-season towards the end.


SwEET MERLOT BEEF STEw RECIPE Courtesy of Paula Deen

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, rendered 2 lb chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces1 1/2 t Salt Freshly ground pepper2 T Flour1/4 C Steak Sauce 1 1/2 C Red Wine1 1/2 C Water 1 t fresh thyme2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 lb Pearl onions1/2 lb. Button Mushrooms, chopped 2 T Fresh parsley, chopped

DirectionsIn a medium saute pan fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve. Brown beef slowly on all sides in the bacon fat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and flour. Toss to coat evenly.

Place beef in a heavy 4 qt. saucepan.

Add reserved bacon (chopped), Paula Deen Merlot Steak Sauce, wine, water, thyme and garlic.

Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour. Add onions to stew and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

In the final 10 minutes, add the mushrooms and parsley. Add ad-ditional water if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve along side crusty tuscan bread for dipping.

ITALIAN CHICkEN AND vEgETABLE SOUP Courtesy of Paula Deen

Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pound)1 small onion, chopped1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)2 1/2 cup sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, & oregano2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken brothGrated Parmesan, optional

DirectionsIn a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and carrot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

CHICkEN AND RICE CASSEROLE Courtesy of Paula Deen

Ingredients 1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of celery soup1 4 ounce jar pimentos1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped2 14 1/2 ounce cans green beans, drained and rinsed3 cup diced cooked chicken1 medium onion, peeled and diced2 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil1 cup mayonnaise1 6 ounce box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese1 pinch salt

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thor-oughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

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