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HELPFUL NUMBERS TWIN LAKES MANAGEMENT COMPANY Crest Management Monica Hamm 281-579-0761 TLWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Maria Rivera President: Emely McHattie TWIN LAKES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 1st VP Subdivision Events: President- Herman Torres 713-849-9790 Chris Ghery 281-799-0762 Vice President- Ken Broussard 281-606-0690 Sherri Alexander 832-309-0410 Secretary –Gene Henderson 713-937-4390 Treasurer- Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480 2nd VP Membership: Diretor - Colin McHattie 832-359-5906 Julie Polk 713-539-2429 Karen Stillwell 757-615-3516 TLHOA CONTACTS •Landscape Ken Broussard 281-606-0690 Secretary: Shaista Hill

Member Facilities Operations 3rd VP Activities: •Clubhouse Betty May 713-302-7857 Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480 •Tennis Courts Brenda Tolbert 713-703-5644 TWIN LAKES SECURITY Secretary/Treasurer: Entrance Security Gate - 713-466-1629 Darlene Marmottin 713-502-9852 Security Officer’s Cell - 832-953-9918 Public Relations: TWIN LAKES - MISCELLANEOUS Sue Breen 281-615-0193 Clubhouse Reservations Crest Management 281-579-0761 Joyce Evans: [email protected] Post Office James Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777 9320 Emnora Lane HPD Dispatch - Addicks Reservoir only 713-222-3131 UTILITIES Harris Co. Sheriff's Office (non-emergency line) 713-221-6000 Cable -Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 Electricity - Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 Street lights, have pole number Residential outage or service 713-207-2222 SCHOOLS Gas - Centerpoint 713-659-2111 Gas Leak & Fire ONLY 713-659-3552 Kirk Elementary 713-849-8250 AT & T phones 1-800-288-2020 Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100 Trash & Recycling - Republic Services 713-726-7300 Cy-Ridge High School 281-807-8000 Water - Harris Country MUD #255 Regional Water Corp. 281-897-9100 Krenek Printing Company 281-463-8649 www.krenekprinting.com

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HARRIS COUNTY MUD NO. 255 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The next meeting for the Harris County MUD No. 255 Board of Di- rectors is to be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 beginning at 12 Noon at the offices of Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P. located at 1100 Louisiana Street, Suite 400, Houston, TX, 77002. All are welcome to attend. HARRIS COUNTY MUD NO. 255 Twin Lakes Subdivision WATER USAGE August Water Report: Below is the consumption report for August 2018 showing the water usage for all residences in the district.

Rate Order Tiers August 2018 July 2018 0 To 5,000 Gallons 36 44 5,001 To 10,000 Gallons 35 50 10,001 To 15,000 Gallons 61 77 15,001 To 20,000 Gallons 88 86 20,001 To 25,000 Gallons 68 71 25,001 To 30,000 Gallons 46 32 TACLB021058E 30,001 To 50,000 Gallons 50 27 LICENSED INSURED Over 50,001 Gallons 5 3

FREE 1st lb. Freon (R410 only) How does your usage compare with these numbers? Your usage can 1/2 Priced Condenser Coil Cleaning be found on your monthly bill, simply multiply reported amount by 1 Yr. Warranty On Parts Changed 1,000 (example: 18.5 x 1,000 = 18,500 gallons). We Value Your Business All Brands Serviced If you would like additional information on ways to conserve water, Local Neighborhood Company HEAT Fast Personalized Service COOL you may contact Stephen Woodring, President of Regional Water Corporation at 281-897-9100 or Email: [email protected]. We Will Heat & Cool Your Castle!

SPR I N K L E R S THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER PICNIC Time for Your Fall Adjustment The Twin Lakes neighborhood enjoyed another Harris County MUD No.255 Water Smart Summer Picnic on Sunday, September 2nd. Spe- cial thanks go to Emely McHattie, Chris Gehry and Gene Marmottin 281-450-1277 for helping plan and set up this event. Friendly neighbors, good food License# LI0015123 Greenedgesprinklers.com and musical fun made this a great neighborhood event!

TWIN LAKES TREE GUIDELINES From the ARC Guidelines: 19.0 Landscaping 19.1 In general, landscaping (defined as living plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. and the utilization of non-living material necessary for growth, e.g., bark, mulch, etc.) is not subject to ACC review and ap- proval except in circumstances wherein such landscaping is intended to accomplish a structural objective, such as a hedge or a visual barrier or is potentially objectionable, not in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood or is specifically referenced in the Declaration.

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From the Declarations: Section 22. Removal of Dirt and Trees. The digging of dirt or the removal Attorney At Law of any dirt from any lot is expressly prohibited except as necessary in Serving Businesses and Families Since 1983 conjunction with the landscaping of or construction on such lot. No trees shall be cut except to provide room for construction of improve- Copperfield/Cypress ments or to remove dead or unsightly trees.

• Wills • Trusts • Probate TLWA BRIDGE Bridge is back!!! We play friendly games of • Divorce • Employment Bridge every Monday evening from 7-9 • Adoption • Consumer Law PM at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse. Bring a snack and/or beverage of choice to share. • Incorporation • Collections No experience necessary… players from expert to novices are welcome. For more • Partnership • Liens information please contact Darlene Mar- • Real Estate • Commercial Law mottin at [email protected] or call 713-849-1925.

TWIN LAKES 281-858-0700 SHARE & PRAYER [email protected] The Share & Prayer group began meeting weekly again in Septem- 15840 FM 529, Suite 280 ber! Throughout this past year as Houston, Texas 77095 we’ve recovered together from Hurricane Harvey we gathered Located in the Chase Bank Building on FM 529 almost every other week. Being connected strengthened and heartened us through the process! We are so glad for Twin Lakes and our amazing community here: it’s friendly, safe, encouraging and beautiful! We Create Beautiful Smiles! Beginning in September we’re exploring the topic of sex trafficking. Patty Napp became connected to an initiative that is a collaboration of many churches. The purpose of the engagement is to educate, equip and em- power people. Any neighborhood can be affected by this. A highly infor- mative video entitled “Nefarious” launches the sessions; the information $99 Exam testimonies of some who were previously trapped… both pimps and X-Rays / Cleaning prostitutes… changes one’s perspective. Biblical views of restoration are ( $275 Value) always espoused in this group. S. M. Shirazi, D.D.S. We’ll meet Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM, primarily at the home of Carol Monahan. Contact Carol at 713-305-9809 or Patty Napp at 713-775-5278. 24+ Years Experience We are always open to respectful discussion; participation is welcome to any woman residing in Twin Lakes. Cosmetic & Family Dentistry For Adults & Children

TLWA COFFEE MORNING EVENINGS AVAILABLE We would like to invite you to our TLWA Coffee Mornings. We meet most Thursdays, from 10 AM to Noon. We STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY socialize, drink coffee and enjoy a light refreshment and laugh a lot. Come meet your neighbors. IN-OFFICE 1 HOUR BLEACHING $ Our group is always open and is varying in ages and 295 ($699 Value) backgrounds. No need to “dress up”! Our dress is casual and determined by your plans for the rest of the day... whether SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE that is going to work, shopping or the gym. Join us for the whole time or just pop in for a few minutes to say “Hi” and find out what’s going on with friends in the neighborhood. Cannot be combined with any other offer

On the first Thursday of the month we meet at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse. 5630 North Eldridge On the other Thursdays, our meetings are hosted in members homes. 713-466-3700 For more information or to find out where we are meeting, please contact: www.shirazi-dds.com Call or text Karen Stilwell at 757-615-3516. Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 5 TWIN LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Become a Dental Assistant If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teen- in just 10 weeks! age job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.

DISCLAIMER Training Since 1995 Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those Approved by the TWC Career Schools and Colleges listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.

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GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER • Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty hose. • Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more headstart they can get before summer, the better. • October 15th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies. • Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist cool weather.

MPL#40046 Control with Daconil. • If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The re-growth stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that odd-ball frost of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin to fall. Remove all dead, Any job weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back main branches to control size over $95 and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when temperature is between 30-60 degrees. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! • Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots and For all of your plumbing needs! transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better. Sewer Camera Inspection and Drain Cleaning Garbage Disposal and Faucet • Water Heater • Repipe • Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations. Water Leak Detection • Pipe Repair • Toilet Installation • Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with [email protected] Follow me on Licensed and Insured the post-emerge herbicides in October and November. At least two FREE ESTIMATES applications are usually needed, even if done this early. Low Price Guarantee • For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies.

6 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter CHINCH BUGS or BROWN PATCH? As the weather starts to cool in October, brown patch inevitably starts to show its ugly face in the form of yellow circles on our lawns. Many homeowners have a hard time telling whether they have brown patch or if there is some sort of Schedule your insect feasting on their lawn areas. To clarify: mammogram Brownpatch is a fungus and usually appears in the same areas repeatedly, thriving when temperatures drop overnight below 70 degrees for several nights, even if previous outbreaks were thought to have been resolved. A yellow/grey online. Today. circle up to 20” in diameter will appear and then slowly close in on the inner turf, changing the color of the grass as it moves inward.

Scott’s Lawn Fungus Control is very effective in controlling an outbreak of Brownpatch. Products containing Chlorothanolwork well - try Daconil Docket DF, Visit houstonmethodist.org/imaging it is a granular product and very effective. Ortho Daconil is a faster-acting liquid productmany homeowners use. Additionally, as the weather begins to cool, mow or call 832.522.PINK (7465). your turf shorter to prevent moisture build-up, adjust your irrigation cycle to fewer days or shorter cycle times and avoid watering at night. Fungus loves moisture.

Chinch Bugs can be very devastating to St. Augustine or Fescue lawns. Their damage can appear similar to brown patch at first but grows out beyond circles or rings. Chinch bugs are the larvae of Blissus leucopterus, a small winged beetle. To check for the presence of chinch bugs:

Take a coffee can or similar container and remove the top and bottom of the can, Breast Care Center at creating a hollow cylinder. Then embed the can in an affected area and fill with Houston Methodist West Hospital water. If chinch bugs are present they will rise to the top of the water within the can. 18500 Katy Fwy., Suite 125 Houston, TX 77094 Prevent damage from occurring! The most effective pesticide to apply is a liquid spray containing permethrin, cypermethrin or deltamethrin. This must be applied 3 separate times within a 21 day period - the egg cycle the chinch bugs leave behind must be killed, otherwise they will return. A liquid product will permeate all areas better and more effectively than a granular product, ensuring the infestation is defeated.

If a granular treatment is utilized as well as a liquid application, “Triazicide” works very well if applied according to labeled directions.

PRESENTS THEIR ACY-FAIRNNUAL WOMEN’SFUNDRAISE CLUBR WOMEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY CWC is a non-profit service organization that gives back to the Cy-Fair community. All the funds raised by the club are given to the community by way of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, grants at Lone Star College-CyFair and funds to other non-profits in our community as well. Membership for the Cy-Fair Women’s Club is open to all ladies in Northwest Houston/Cypress neighborhoods. We always meet the first Thursday of the month at Juergen’s Hall Community Center, 26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress, TX 77429ww (nearw.cy Fryfai andrwo Hwy.men 290).sclu bOur.or meetg - ings begin with social time and refreshments at 6:15 PM, immediately followed by a program at 6:45 PM. 35o+ Vendors | Free Parking | Free Admission Our monthly meetings areth enot be ronlyry ceducationalenter | 887 and7 ba enjoyable,rker cypr butess theyrd. can also develop lasting friendships too. In addition, we have a social event and volunteer opportunities throughout the month as well. Please check out our website at cyfairwomensclub.org and contact Susan McLeroy in MembershipSE atP [email protected]. 8TH | 9AM - if5 youP haveM any questions about the club or our meeting location. We look forward to meeting you there! SPONSORED BY: 7 TwinB ELakesTTER H CommunityOMES AND GAR DNewsletterENS- GARY G R |E EOctoberN, THE RO 2018EHM TEAM H-E-B BRIDGELAND VILLASPORT ATHLETIC CLUB AND SPA NEW! TEA ROOM & MORE VENDORS ON THE SECOND FLOOR!

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The Cypress Ridge Athletic Booster Club’s (CRABC) membership drive is underway! CRABC has one purpose and that is to support all student athletes at Cy-Ridge High School - football, track, softball, volleyball, basketball, cheering, swimming, soccer, wrestling, golf and tennis.

Our goal is the betterment of all athletic departments along with two scholarships awarded each year to two of our graduating athletes. Each sport incurs costs for their equipment, repairs, banquets, tournament entry fees and much more. In addition to these costs, we have maintenance on equipment and fields, new equipment needs, training equipment and changing technology needs. The CRABC strives to help cover as much of these costs as possible. Panel Upgrades & Installs Cy-Ridge High School Campus Athletic Coordinator, Coach Gary Home Generators Thiebaud, fondly known as “Coach T” is excited about a winning Home Inspections season in 2018-2019 with an inspiring slogan of “Be 100” on court and off. Landscape Lighting Recessed Lighting This past school year, CRABC funded over $10,000 to Cy-Ridge High School for the school’s athletic needs. With your help, we will be able Troubleshooting 5-Year to do so much more for our school, coaches and athletes. It is our Warranty Ceiling Fans hope that your involvement will forge new relationships between Cy-Ridge High School, parents and the businesses in the area.

Parents of Cy-Ridge High School students are invited to join for as little as $20 to $100.

Businesses can become members for donations ranging from $100 to $1,000.

There are many wonderful opportunities to interact with the Cy- RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Ridge staff, coaches, trainers and the budding athletes themselves. This is an exciting time for the athletes and it is a joy and delight to OFF 24 HRS A DAY / 7 DAYS A WEEK $25ANY be around them as they develop into successful young adults. Want ANY more information? Contact: Juanita Shihadeh - juanita.shihadeh@ SERVICE CALL! 713-467-1125 yahoo.com or Brenda Stancik - [email protected]. To down- ANY TIME! www.wiredes.com load membership forms: www.goramsathletics.com. Then click on “More.” Expires 12/31/18 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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8 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter YDR SERVICES Owner Operated LAWN & LANDSCAPE • LAWN AERATION • LAWN DETHATCHING • LAWN MAINTENANCE • LANDSCAPE DESIGN • YARD CLEAN-UPS • BED MULCHING • SPRINKLERS INSTALLED LI#8966 Free Estimates! • PONDS/PATIOS Pool Cleaning Maidservice/House Cleaning LAWN MAINTENANCE • Basic Service $28 • Full Service $38 GRASS $229 Per Pallet Installet 281-788-2047 EMPTY NEST SYNDROME? HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW DOES THE HOUSE FEEL EMPTY? Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our resi- WE CAN FIX IT. dents. While you may know your pet What better time to get involved with a rescue group is friendly, an animal running at some- and help a dog or cat in need? That’s what fostering an animal is all one who is walking by is very scary for about. We have several medium and small-sized dogs boarded at the that person. Many children are afraid Kennel Klub on Highway 6 at Huffmeister. We need foster families for of animals and become frightened, dogs, cats and kittens. Contact us to learn how you can make a differ- which could result in the child getting ence in an animal’s life. hurt trying to avoid the animal.

Loving Arms Pet Placement will have a booth at the St. Elizabeth Ann Se- Harris County Animal Control advises, ton Catholic Church crafts fair onOctober 27th. The Church is located “All dogs and cats must be kept under on Addicks Satsuma between FM 529 and W. Little York. We will have a restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The booth full of dog clothes, toys, treats, cat items and unique crafts. Keep custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unli- up to date with LAPP activities on our Facebook page - www.facebook. censed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” com/Loving-Arms-Pet-Placement-newer-better-page. Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following How would you like to help Loving Arms Pet Placement rescue on a circumstances: regular basis without spending a cent? To donate painlessly, go to www. 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet krogercommunityrewards.com, enter 84029, click on Loving Arms Pet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable Placement to attach our rescue to your Kroger card. Each time you use of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question your Kroger card, LAPP gets money donated to our vet bills from Kroger. 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does Loving Arms Pet Placement is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization cre- not have access to sidewalk or street.” ated to address the problems of stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Houston and Harris County. Our organization is comprised of dedicated While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or volunteers who foster animals in their homes as an alternative to tak- play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. ing the animal to a shelter. Visit Loving Arms Pet Placemen website at www.lovingarmspetplacement.com Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing Please remember to be respectful of your to properly restrain their pet. neighbors’ yards and the community grounds. When you take your pet for a To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly walk, come prepared with a scooper and restrained please contact: a recycled grocery bag or anything else. If your pet poops during your walk, please Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 scoop and trash. It may not be the most fabulous way to walk your Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 pet, but it does show that you respect your fellow neighbors’ and our Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section beautiful community. 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 9 PET ID TAGS Gina Baroski Janneck Folks - as soon as the vet gives your young pets their Rabies shot remember Realtor ® to get their ID tags. The Rabies tag lists the name, phone number and address of the vet. So! All you need to do is put the Rabies tag onto the pet’s TOP PRODUCER IN collar and leave it there all the time. That way, if the pet gets loose, anyone CONCORD BRIDGE WITH finding him or her can look at the tag to see the vet’s phone number and NEIGHBORLY SERVICE call to report the lost animal. Better yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists the dog or cat’s name and your own phone number or address. You Concord Bridge can get these from any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray, Area Specialist & Resident anyone finding it can call you and you can go get him or her right away. 36 Years Experience BE AWARE OF THEFT POTENTIAL Cell 713-492-9108 Many of us have a habit of leaving the garage door open when we are [email protected] working or relaxing in the backyard. Unfortunately, people in virtually every neighborhood lose property to opportunistic thieves this way every year. Bicycles and power tools are just a few of the commonly stolen things and keep in mind that it only takes a matter of seconds for something of significant value to “walk away.” Please keep those doors down when you are not in eyesight of the garage.

MAILBOX TAMPERING When a mailbox is put into use for the purposes of sending and receiving mail, it becomes federal property. Mailbox tampering is considered any act that interferes with another ! person’s letter box or other receptacle. This can include: • destruction of the mailbox itself • theft of mailbox contents 936-777-5992 • the placement of items in a mail receptacle by persons other than postal employees • any action intended to obstruct or damage mail or mailbox property

In short, anyone, other than mail recipients and postal employees, should NOT touch a mailbox or its contents.

HARRIS COUNTY ALARM DETAIL In order to increase compliance and spread awareness, our office is requesting your assistance in informing residents in your community through your HOA newsletter or your scheduled HOA meetings of the need to obtain a permit for operating an alarm system, residential or business, within unincorporated Harris County. Many residents and businesses are unaware of the requirement 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 im- pose penalties for unpermitted locations. Obtaining the required permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm fees. 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 maydo so by visiting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website atwww. 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.

10 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter SCOUTING NEWS BOY SCOUT TROOP 10 The Troop had an amazing time attending the looking forward to helping out at the Webelos Boy Scout Troop 10 has a new home! We now high adventure Swamp Base this summer in Weekend at the end of the month! meet at Copperfield Church on Monday eve- Louisiana. The kids and adults canoed over 60 nings from 7 PM-8:30 PM. Our meeting rooms are miles in a 5 day period as well as taking part in If you would like more information about Boy upstairs in conference rooms #2 and #3. Please lots of games and archery where they made their Scout Troop 10 you can contact our Scoutmaster, enter through the front doors of the church, own arrows. Chris Kubiak at 281-382-2643 or email him at ck- head up the stairs and feel free to come visit us [email protected] or contact our Committee at any time! In addition, the Troop hosted a campout for Chairperson, Taunia Berg, at 832-217-6076 or some of the Webelos in the district at Bear Creek email her at [email protected]. You Troop 10 has a campout scheduled for every Park in September. The Scouts had numerous can also check out the Troop website at www. month of the school year, which gives the Scouts competitions, including a Dutch oven cook off, troopwebhost.org/Troop10Houston. ample opportunities to earn their ranks and a Skittles contest, an Oreo contest and everyone We hope to see you very soon! many assorted merit badges. planted their own Oak tree as part of the “Into The Woods” adventure for the Webelos! We are

BOY SCOUT TROOP 609 group that goes to High Adventure Camp and to Merit Badge Camps each summer. Boy Scout Troop 609 is a specialized for Boys with high functioning Autism Spectrum Boy Scout Troop 61 meets from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday in the Activity Room Disorders. They meet at the Westview School on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the at Peace Community Church. Contact Mike Viator with Troop 61 if your son is interest- month from 9:30-11:30 AM. Julian Hightower had his Eagle project. He collected ed in joining a local Boy Scout Troop. Cell: 713-253-8465, [email protected]. Art supplies for Texas Children’s Cancer Center. The Boys went Camping to Lake Livingston, they cooked and went fishing. They helped the Westview Family Fun Day. BOY SCOUT TROOP 3 We welcome all young men, 11-18 years old to visit Boy Scout Troop 3 at 7:00 PM Monday nights at Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center located at 8440 Green- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPPERHEAD DISTRICT house Road, Cypress. No previous scouting experience needed! Come see for yourself The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow what Boy Scouts has to offer and visit with the Scouts to learn more about our troop. them to: • Try new things. • Provide service to others. Please visit our website www.houstontroop3.com for more information. • Build self-confidence. • Reinforce ethical standards. Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting through the HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibil- Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which ity and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes old) and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly. service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is in 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. Many of our units are supported by the local Elementary Schools including: Birkes, Copeland, Duryea, Fiest, Hemmingway, Holmsley, Horne, Jowell, Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Postma, Robinson, Sheridan, Tipps, Walker and Wilson. GIRL SCOUTS Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Cross- GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNCIL bridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and COPPER CREEK MEADOWS COMMUNITY Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 (must be in kindergarten) Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School. through 18 who are willing to accept the Girl Scout Promise and law. Copper Creek Meadows Community serves girls in the resi- Please contact Brendan Cronin, Copperhead District Executive (713-756-3383 or dence areas for the elementary schools listed below, as well as email [email protected]) or to go www.copperhead.shac.org to find the corresponding middle and high schools. Home schooled and join a Scouting unit near you. private school students are always welcome. Our elementary schools are: Birkes, Fiest, Hairgrove, Horne, Kirk, Lee, Lieder, BOY SCOUT TROOP 61 Lowery, Metcalf, Owens, Tipps, Wilson, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout Troop 61 Texas Christian School and Christian Life Center. at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting More information about Girl Scouts may be found on the Girl has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders Scouts of San Jacinto Council website, www.gssjc. The Council to learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities. phone number is 713-292-0300. For information on the Copper Creek Meadows Community, please contact coppercreekmead- Scouting activities include camping, fishing, archery, rifle/shotgun shooting, hiking, [email protected]. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, first aid, wilderness survival, community service, citizenship, swimming, leader- confidence and character, who make the world a better place. ship, white-water rafting and much more. Troop 61 camps each month and has a

Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 11 CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. WWW.CFISD.NET

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24TH ANNUAL COLLEGE NIGHT SET FOR were increases from the year before. For more In achieving a high level of college readiness, OCTOBER 9TH-10TH AT BERRY CENTER information, view the College Night flyer on Cypress Woods, Cypress Ranch, Langham th the district website. Creek and Cypress Ridge were awarded silver The 24 annual districtwide College Night is medals, while Cypress Springs, Jersey Village scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9th and Wednes- th 400-PLUS VOLUNTEER BUS BUDDIES and Cypress Lakes high schools were bronze day, Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 PM at the Berry Cen- medal winners. ter (8877 Barker Cypress Road). More than 200 ASSIST YOUNG CFISD BUS RIDERS In assisting the new bus riders and drivers and colleges, universities, technical and specialty The 2018 list evaluates schools that have proven CFISD, 430 community volunteers assisted in schools will be represented at the event. In ad- the most effective in producing college-ready the 12th annual CFISD Bus Buddies program dition, all branches of the military and the U.S. graduates, based on a four-step process: service academies will also be represented. A during the first week of classes. It’s the second consecutive year in which the total has topped list of schools and representatives scheduled Determining whether a school’s students were 400 volunteers, with many serving as a Bus to attend each night will be posted on the performing better than statistically expected Buddy for more than one day. district website the week prior to the event. for students in that state; Assessing whether their historically underserved students (Af- Bus Buddies rode CFISD school buses from All high school students and their parents are rican American, Hispanic and low-income) 2:45 PM to 5 PM for the first two days of school, invited to attend this free event. Students are performed at or better than the state average August 27th-28th, to ensure young students encouraged to attend on their assigned night, for historically underserved students; Meeting were safely transported to their proper drop- but will be welcomed on either or both days. or surpassing a benchmark for a school’s gradu- off points and locations. ation rate (80 percent or greater) and Assessing Below are the campus assignments college-readiness performance using Advanced “Our Bus Buddies program was another for College Night: Placement and International Baccalaureate th success this year, but it would not have been Tuesday, Oct. 9 - Bridgeland High School, test data as the benchmark for success. Cypress Creek High School, Cypress Falls High possible without the support of our business partners, administration and community School, Cypress Ranch High School, Cypress The fourth step measured which schools pro- members,” said Bill Powell, assistant super- Ridge High School, Jersey Village High School duced the best college-level achievement for the intendent of support services. “I am also and Windfern School of Choice. highest percentages of their students, which was th grateful to our communication and commu- Wednesday, Oct. 10 - Cy-Fair High School, Cy- completed by computing a College Readiness nity engagement departments for promoting press Lakes High School, Cypress Park High School, Index. The maximum CRI value is 100. To be and scheduling the program to ensure our Cypress Springs High School, Cypress Woods High ranked nationally, a high school had to pass the students’ safety over the first two days of School and Langham Creek High School. first three steps and have a CRI value at or above school. Thank you to everyone for making it 21.51 (the midpoint of all CRI values). Students may register online at www.gotocol- a great success.” In addition to community volunteers, 102 businesses and organizations legefairs.com, which will allow each to have Of the 5,948 highest-scoring schools, the a personalized barcode pass to share contact participated in the program. top 500 were awarded gold medals. Schools information with representatives. ranked No. 501 to No. 2,711 were awarded sil- CFISD HIGH SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED ver medals, while the remaining 3,237 ranked Large group presentations will be held IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT schools were awarded bronze medals. throughout the event for financial aid (in RANKINGS English and Spanish), Lone Star College, Rice Cypress Woods was ranked at 1,297 in the University, Texas A&M University, University Cypress Woods and Cypress Ranch high schools ranked among the top 1,700 U.S. high schools in nation and 149 in Texas with a 97-percent of Houston, University of Texas and the U.S. graduation rate and 40.2 CRI value. military service academies. the country, while Langham Creek and Cypress Ridge high schools gave Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Cypress Ranch was ranked 1,678 in the nation Last year, nearly 6,000 visitors attended four schools among the top 2,700 nationally, and 173 in Texas with a 98-percent graduation College Night while almost 2,800 patrons at- according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rate and 34.3 CRI value. tended the group presentations. Both totals list of America’s Best High Schools.

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14 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter PRIVATE SCHOOLS COVENANT ACADEMY NEWS A.A.A.

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Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 15 THEATER/ARTS HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS - Friday, November 9, 2018 (7:30 PM) at Tallowood Baptist Church Worship Center. The Houston Choral PERSPECTIVE Society will present a program honoring our veterans and all who LONE STAR - CYFAIR COLLEGE PERSPECTIVE serve, with patriotic music, readings, letters and reflections. This concert is FREE to veterans and active duty military. 9191 Barker Cypress Rd.

A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS - Saturday, December 1, 2018 (7:30 PM) at REDUCING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS #ENDTHESTIGMA Foundry United Methodist Church. There will be audience caroling Don’t miss the Mental Illness Awareness Month activities throughout and a special visit by Santa Claus! Pre-concert presentation will be at October including guest speaker Elizabeth McIngvale, the daughter 7 PM and a silent auction during intermission; a reception follows this of Houston’s own Mattress Mack and founder of The Peace of Mind concert. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Foundation at 11 AM October 30th. She will share her personal story with Obsessive Compulsion Disorder and discuss eliminating the stigma HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986. related to mental illness. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/Cyfair. A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 IN THE ART GALLERY IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY-November 30th Stop by the Bosque Gallery to see the work of Natalie Stovall with -December 23rd (previews November 28th-29th) “Chance Sightings and Odd Encounters” on display October 11th-No- vember 8th. Two artist talks will be held at 5:40 PM and 6:20 PM and at Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 7 PM during the opening reception set from 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, Box Office: 713-526-2721 October 11th. In addition, a “Tea + Art + Talk” is set from 1:30 PM-2:15 Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday PM Tuesday, October 23rd. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/ BosqueGallery. STAGEWORKS THEATRE 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 L.I.F.E. LESSONS FOR OCTOBER 12 ANGRY MEN: October 19-November 11, 2018 The Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Lone Star College-Cy- Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM Fair Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs in October are “East Texas Sunday matinees at 3 PM Memories” October 10th, “Random Acts of Kindness Rocks” October Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 17th, “Colombian Cooking and Culture” October 24th and “Mary Shelley and the Legacy of Frankenstein” October 31st. Call the library at 281- 290-3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. MAINSTAGE SEASON Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR FALL! LSC-CyFair offers affordable and flexible options to earn degrees, work- Houston, TX 77006 force certificates and more with classes available day, night, weekends, DIANA OF DOBSON’S: November 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM (staged reading) on campus or online. Registration continues for fall semester with Late Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can Start classes. Register now at the Barker Cypress campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center located at 14955 North- MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, west Freeway or the LSC-Cypress Center located at 19710 Clay Road. [email protected] or 832-463-0409. Registration is also available online at LoneStar.edu/registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 for information. For Weekend College CYPRESS CREEK FACE information, call 832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/weekend-college. Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Spring, Texas 77379

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The Free Children’s Series “Cinderella in Spain” - Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11 AM “Santa’s Little Helper” - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11 AM 16 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter THE TEXAS DOOR EXPERT Repair - Replace ANY DOOR SPORTS 48 Years Experience 832-302-0069 LW SPORTS KIDS VOLLEYBALL AND NFL FLAG FOOTBALL www.txdoorexpert.com NFL Flag Football Ages: 3-13 (co-ed) Each paid participant receives: reversible NFL Flag jersey and flags Joel Muller Volleyball Ages: 8-15 (co-ed) 281-304-9488 Each participant will receive a jersey 11740 Barker Cypress www.joelmuller.com Dates: October-December Hablamos Español Cost: $75 For more information go to: www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913! Providing Insurance and Financial Services HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 Season HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting registrations through October 15th for the 2018-2019 season. The organization has been in existence for more than 25 years and our coaching staff has over 30 years of total experience with HCYA. We have a number of teams to accommodate boys ages 8 through the Varsity Level. We compete against private schools, public schools and home school organizations. We practice at Katy Hustle gym.

Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com for more information. HOMESCHOOL BASEBALL The West Houston Thunder is a baseball program for homeschool boys between the ages of 8-18. Spring try-outs will be the week of November 12th. Spring registration will be in January. We offer baseball programs for Elementary, Middle School and High School level competition. We Always there for you! regularly compete against schools, leagues, select teams and other homeschool teams. Our practice location is Memorial Ashford Little $30 off League, 12900 Westmere Drive, Houston. Contact [email protected] for more information MPL#40815 any Job or go to our website at www.westhoustonthunder.org. Water Heaters • Drain Problems Over $95 Faucet Installation & Repair LADIES GOLF Gas Test • Water Leaks & Much More A new ladies golf group is now forming at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. No 35+ Years Experience Low Price Guarantee handicaps required. This will be a casual ladies golf outing to improve 832-890-8449 Licensed & Insured your game and make some new friends. Play will be on Thursday [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES mornings at 9. For information please email ladiesgolf4fun@gmail. com or call Cypress Lakes Golf Club at 281-304-8515. www.tonysplumbingtx.com NETBALL CLUBS Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play VICTORY PAINTING and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a & WOOD ROT REPLACEMENT new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, PROMPT - RELIABLE - AFFORDABLE - SINCE 1993 go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www. netballamerica.com or contact [email protected] Interior & Exterior Painting • Storm Damage Repair for further information. Siding Replacement • Custom Woodwork Extensive References • Free Estimates CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION Will Meet or Beat Competitor’s Prices • Satisfaction Guaranteed Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, www.VictoryPaintingTx.com • [email protected] cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information www.cy-fairsports.org. 281-853-4575

Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 17 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is Changes to look for include: dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of the early • A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area detection of breast cancer through a nationwide campaign. NBCAM • A change in the size or shape of the breast started as a weeklong campaign in 1985 with 2 founding members. • Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast Today the American Cancer Society is one of many national public • A nipple turned inward into the breast service organizations, professional associations and government agen- • Discharge (fluid) from the nipple cies that form the NBCAM Board of Sponsors. During October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the member organizations • Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark of the Board of Sponsors join forces to spread the message that early area of skin at the center of the breast) detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives. You should see your health care provider about any of these symptoms. Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if The American Cancer Society recommends early detections. Women you notice any changes in your body, tell your health care provider age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year immediately so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated. and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. 2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gy- first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day or through- necologist each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition out the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform appointment. a brief breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman Exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care To find a facility in your area, please call: provider any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 health. For example, your doctor may help you to determine the National Cancer Institute 800-4-CANCER most appropriate frequency for your early detection steps.

Or visit nbcam.org or www.cancer.org for more information. 3. MAMMOGRAM In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms. NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram every year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe 3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION way to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast condi- tions and women who have screening mammograms have a lower One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her life- chance of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have time. However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly screening mammograms. Mammograms can detect cancer or other improve your chance of survival. problems before a lump becomes large enough to be detectable to the touch. They provide an effective way to find breast cancer Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful. parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely Mammograms are considered safe, quick and relatively painless. prevented, early detection provides the greatest possibility of Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation successful treatment. By following these three steps, you will help increase your chance of detecting cancer early.

1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify any changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health care professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous.

18 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter A Night of Positively Pink at LaCenterra

Hosted by Join us and bring your family for a night of Positively Pink, a breast cancer awareness celebration. Houston Methodist West Hospital At this fun and educational event, you will: Friday, Oct. 12 | 6-9 P.M. • Meet our Breast Care Center team and women’s health specialists LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Courtyard • Receive breast health information 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 • Enjoy live music by The Mockingbirds Band • Get free giveaway items and much more!

The event is free. For more information, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/west-pink or call 832.522.5522.

100+WOMEN WHO CARE, CY-FAIR SELECTED LOCAL NON-PROFIT SHIELD BEARER AS THE QUARTERLY CHARITY RECIPIENT Shield Bearer is a local non-profit organization that has provided professional counseling services and prevention programs for local families in the Cy-Fair area for over 13 years. Now with six locations in the NW Houston area, Shield Bearer sees thousands of families each year including those experiencing the trauma of domestic violence, human trafficking, crime, war, Hurricane Harvey and more. Funds will be utilized to continue counseling services and programs for clients that need assistance on a sliding scale.

“100+Women Who Care, Cy-Fair’s dedication to the community is inspiring. Their members seek out worthy organizations and collectively, make a big impact,” stated Shield Bearer Executive Director Roy Wooten. “We were honored to be nominated and overjoyed to be selected as the winner. We are so thankful for their support of local families.”

100+Women Who Care, Cy-Fair is one chapter of over 300 chapters worldwide. Chapters are started by people who want to make a difference in their local communities. Chapter Leader Jodi Johnston-McNiven started the Cy-Fair chapter just two years ago. Members gather four times a year and make a difference in the community through a $100 quarterly donation to a locally nominated charity.

“Members nominate the charities, then vote on the charities and the money then goes directly to the winner. When we pool our money together in this way, we can have a bigger influence,” stated Ms. Johnston-McNiven. “100+Women Who Care, Cy-Fair is defined by the power of collective giving, so we are seeking additional members that want to be the change they wish to see in the community. We are powerful alone, but even more powerful together.”

For more information about 100+Women Who Care, Cy-Fair, including the next quarterly meeting details, visit 100womencyfair.com. For more information about Shield Bearer, visit shieldbearer.org or call 281-894-7222. Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 19 OCTOBER EVENTS

GARAGE SALES CRAFT SHOWS COPPER VILLAGE GARAGE SALE HOUSTON MAKER FAIRE [email protected] Saturday, October 13th, 8 AM-12 Noon October 13-14, 2018 at 10 AM-6 PM *Preview Party tickets are $12 in West Road between Hwy 6 & Queenston. George R. Brown Convention Center, advance and $15 at the door 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Memorial Drive United MIDDLEGATE VILLAGE FALL GARAGE SALE Houston, TX 77010 Methodist Church Houston Maker Faire is the Greatest 12955 Memorial Drive Houston, Saturday October 13, 2018, 7 AM-3 PM TX 77079 713-468-8356 Located in Copperfield between Longenbaugh and West Rd. Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family- friendly showcase of invention, 26TH ANNUAL NORTHMEAD VILLAGE FALL creativity and resourcefulness that continues to be the leading showcase GINGERBREAD VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE of human ingenuity and creativity plus HOLIDAY MARKET The Northmead Village Community Garage Sale will be held on a fascinating window into emerging Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 7 AM until 4 PM. Signs will be technology-driven capabilities. OCTOBER 27, 2018 posted throughout the community one week prior to the event. There are learning opportunities in The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth th Residents who wish to participate should set-up in their respective abundance for people of all ages and Ann Seton is holding their 26 annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on driveways. Located in Copperfield off West Rd. near Hwy. 6. backgrounds and even more hands- on activities too. So, whether you like October 27, 2018. We are located at WESTCREEK FALL GARAGE SALE traditional crafts or the latest high- 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, tech demos, Houston Maker Faire 77084. Featuring arts, crafts, specialty October 13, 2018, Daylight to Noon foods, fashion good and more! Located off Queenston between FM529 & Longenbaugh is the place to be! Prices vary see website,www.houstonmakerfaire.com. WESTGATE FALL GARAGE SALE AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 October 13, 2018 BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFT SHOW Located off of Barker Cypress between Longenbaugh and FM529. DOWNTOWN Sponsored by: Wallis American The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will Legion Post 200 COPPER LAKES GARAGE SALE celebrate 47 years of fine art and giving back 330 Legion Road, Wallis, TX October 13, 2018 to local non-profits as it spotlights 300 art- Saturday October 27, 2018 (9 AM-5 PM) Located off Barker-Cypress, between Longenbaugh ists at Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Sunday October 28, 2018 and West Road. Houston, Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, 2018, 10 AM - 6 PM at 901 Bagby (10 AM-4 PM) Street. Cost $12 online and $15 at the gate. COPPERFIELD PLACE VILLAGE GARAGE SALE $1 Admission-Hourly Door Prizes Date: Saturday, October 20th, 7 AM-5 PM The sophisticated gallery will transform the For more information, Located near Hwy 6 between Cherry Park and Glen Chase Dr. streets of Downtown into artistic avenues call 281-743-3678 SYDNEY HARBOUR FALL GARAGE SALE bursting with colors and culture. As one of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., SAINT AIDAN’S Saturday, October 20, 2018, 8 AM-12 noon the weekend festival will provide guests with EPISCOPAL CHURCH Located at Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister. the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom art under the iconic Houston skyline. FALL FESTIVAL AND HEARTHSTONE FALL GARAGE SALE HOLIDAY MARKET Saturday, October 20, 2018, 7 AM-2 PM For updates on social media, follow the Sunday, October, 28th, 10 AM-5 PM Residents who participate set-up in their garages or driveways. official event hashtag #HouArtFest, like 13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX Located north of FM 529, east of Highway 6. the Facebook page or follow on Twitter St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will hold and Instagram. Also, you can subscribe its 5th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday ELDRIDGE PARK FALL COMMUNITY to our newsletter here: http://artcolon- Market on Sunday, October, 28th at 13131 GARAGE SALE yassociation.us3.list-manage.com/sub- Fry Road just South of 290. Our festival scribe/post?u=748035e06d248e81e269eb- It’s time again for the Eldridge Park Fall Community Garage Sale. features Market Booths, Children’s Area, 2d7&id=c50e0ad242. Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Live Music Saturday, October 20th, 7 AM till everything is gone. Come find throughout the day, Cake Walk, Trunk N furniture, household goods, tools, children’s clothing/toys and 2018 HEARTS & HANDS Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals at 4 PM. those special items you’ve been looking for. We are located at the Lots of vendors with a variety of goods for intersection of N. Eldridge Parkway and W. Little York (behind the A HOLIDAY MARKET sale. We look forward to seeing you all Toshiba facility). See you there! Monday, October 22-Wednesday, there! October 24, 2018 ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD Presented by: Memorial Drive United Interested in being a vendor? For additional Methodist Women, www.mdumc.org information and register online, visit our FALL GARAGE SALE October 22nd: Preview Party*- website http://aidanschurch.org/fallfest. Come shop for great deals throughout the neighborhood 5:30-8 PM If you prefer to mail in your registration, as Aberdeen Green residents have their huge Semi-annual October 23rd: Shopping - 9 AM-6 PM Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 27th from 7 AM October 24th: Shopping - 9 AM-3 PM you can obtain a Booth Reservation form until 2 PM! Aberdeen Green is located on Telge Road at West Road, If you have any questions, please contact by contacting us at 281-373-3203 or south of Hwy. 290. email [email protected].

20 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter OCTOBER EVENTS

26th Annual Gingerbread Village HOLIDAY MARKET & CRAFT SHOW Featuring Arts, Crafts, Specialty Foods, Fashion Goods & More!

Saturday October 27, 2018 9am - 4pm LIVING WORD CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday October 28th, 5-7 PM 16007 Clay Rd, Houston Texas, 77084 Trunk or Treat is coming! Trunk or Treat is one of the safest ways to trick St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church or treat this year. It’s an event for the entire family. You will see parked 6646 Addicks-Satsuma cars decorated Halloween style. There will be TONS of candy that people Houston, TX 77084 (In Northwest Houston, approx. 1 mile east will be giving away right from their trunks and best of all it’s FREE. We of Hwy 6 between FM 529 & West Little York) will have inflatables, face painting and so much more. Come join us on Hosted by SEAS Ladies Auxiliary October 28th from 5-7 PM in the Living Word Church parking lot. Anyone VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE is invited, no age limits. For more info visit www.livingword.church. For more information email [email protected]

VENDORS NEEDED FOR CRAFT SHOWS HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26th annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. We are located at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77084. If you are a vendor who would like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, etc. at our event, please email: [email protected] for more information or application. VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church’s ACE Committee has opened vendor registration for our 5th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Market! The Market will be held Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 10 AM-5 PM. Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road - just south of Hwy 290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Live Music throughout the day, Cake Walk, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive, Trunk N Treat and Blessing of Animals. For more information and to register online, visit our website at http://aidanschurch.org/fallfest, email [email protected] or call 281-373-3203 for a registration form. ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH IS SEEKING VENDORS St. Cuthbert Church, located at 17020 West Road, is seeking vendors for our Thirteenth Annual International Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. We are especially interested in showcasing vendors with wares from other countries and cultures in addition to arts, crafts and seasonal décor. Contact [email protected] for more information and/or an application. Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 21 OCTOBER EVENTS

In order to speed up the registration process the morning of the GOLF TOURNAMENTS tournament, we have added the ability to pay by card on our website. This payment method will be shown once you complete your online NORA’S HOME 5TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC registration. If you plan to pay by check, please mail in your checks to the Friday, October 19, 2018 address listed on your invoice as quickly as you can. We are still accepting Presented by Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. Nora’s Home, cash, checks and cards at the tournament for registration, but, we ask that Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving you please pay upfront before the tournament. We are looking forward to care in the Texas Medical Center, is pleased to announce its 5th Annual spending the day with all of our supporters and players, we look forward to Golf Classic, which will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8 AM seeing you out there and having a great 2018 golf tournament. at the Hermann Park Golf Course, 2155 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030. The event will benefit Nora’s Home facility and programs GO HERE TO REGISTER: http://birdeasepro.com/birdiesforethechildren that provide care, education and support for transplant patients and their families. Sponsorship and team registration proceeds benefit the Adopt-A-Family fund which provides financial support for families FUNDRAISERS who cannot afford to pay the minimal nightly fee. 21ST ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE STARS GALA th st Golfers are welcome to breakfast at the course followed by the October 18 - The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will host its 21 th scramble shotgun start at 9 AM. Participants will compete for annual Salute to the Stars Gala on October 18 at the Berry Center (8877 Barker premium prizes and awards prior to a silent auction. Breakfast, Cypress Road). The black-tie optional, celebratory event will recognize one lunch and refreshments will be provided for all teams. Nora’s Home teacher from each of the 91 CFISD campuses in addition to two paraeducators welcomes all businesses and organizations to participate in the fun and two support staff members as Teacher of the Year honorees. and sponsor the event. Dinner, entertainment, a raffle, live auction and teacher drawings will Additional sponsorship opportunities are available through food, be featured throughout the evening as elected and school officials join beverage and private reception opportunities. For details about community and business leaders in giving thanks to those who give so sponsorship opportunities or how to register a team, visit our website much to the CFISD students. One lucky honoree will be the winner of www.norashome.org or call 832-831-3720. the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union new car giveaway. CFISD recognizes one teacher from each of its schools who are selected annually by A sponsor reception will be held Thursday, October 18th at 6 PM at campus principals and represent and exhibit the balance of skill, art Nora’s Home in conjunction with the grand opening of the phase two and heart in teaching students in his or her subject area or program. The expansion project. paraeducators and support staff members are selected by supervisors for their outstanding dedication through notable work on campus. BIRDIES “FORE” THE CHILDREN 7TH ANNUAL The gala also features the talents of CFISD students. There are scheduled CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT performances, while culinary arts students will make and serve hors We are excited to invite you to participate in the Birdies “Fore” the d’oeurves to the guests. Proceeds raised at the gala go to the CFEF, th Children 7 Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2018 benefiting Shriner’s which provides college scholarships for district students as well as staff Hospital for burned children in Galveston, Texas. This tournament development grants to CFISD. Last year, Salute to the Stars raised more will be held at Tour 18 Golf Course, on Saturday October 27, 2018. than almost $200,000, bringing the grand total to more than $3 million Registration begins now online. Registration and breakfast will start raised since 1998. CFEF presented CFISD with a check for more than at 6:30 AM. The tournament will start at 8 AM sharp. Our goal is to raise $95,000 for staff development programs. In May, CFISD students were $50,000 to provide funds for the tissue bank at Shriner’s Hospital. Our awarded over half a million dollars in CEFF scholarships. sponsors and players truly help us provide funds that directly go to Shriner’s Tissue Bank where hundreds of patients receive life-saving Additional table sponsorships are available. For more information, visit tissue which helps the children not only survive but also return home the Salute to the Stars page on the CFEF website at www.thecfef.org/ to their families! Thanks to all our friends and family for helping us gsot-event/salute-to-the-stars or contact Marie Holmes at 281-370-0144 reach $167,360 since 2011. or [email protected]. 2018 CELEBRATION OF HOPE BBQ DINNER AND AWARDS BANQUET

Family Owned Over 25 years Shield Bearer invites you to be part of the 2018 Celebration of Hope BBQ Dinner & Operated of experience and Awards Banquet! This signature fundraising event with a Texas flair will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:30 PM at 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway. Any Repair with this ad Celebration of Hope Award winners in Business organization, Church, Ministry Cannot be combined with any other offer. and Volunteer categories will be announced and dinner will be served. Proceeds will help fund professional counseling services and prevention programs for • Toilets • Re-pipes • Remodels • Pipe Leaks • Water Heaters • Drain Services local families including those experiencing the trauma of domestic violence, • Fixture Replacement • Gas Tests & Gas Lines • Sewer Camera Inspections human trafficking, crime, war, Hurricane Harvey and more. Table Captains are • Sewer Repair & Replacement • Water lines & Water Main Yard Leaks • and much more filling tables now! To reserve your seat, visit shieldbearer.org/hope or contact www.PolsgrovePlumbing.com 281-894-7222. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available, J. Russ Polsgrove RMPL#38482 281-802-5233 contact Melissa at [email protected] for details.

22 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter NOVEMBER EVENTS

BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 20TH ANNIVERSARY ADAM J SKINNER Saturday, November 3rd, 8 AM-12 Noon MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Located at Fry Rd. and Tuckerton - next to Blackhorse Golf Course. November 8, 2018 Register Now:https://cyfairhoustonchamber.chambermaster.com/ CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP eventregistration/register/31913. CHURCH GARAGE SALE Shotgun start 11 AM. This annual golf tournament benefits the Adam J. Saturday, November 3rd, 7 AM-1 PM Skinner Memorial Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. In 17330 West Little York Rd., Houston TX 77084 the 20 years since the tournament was established, more than $111,000 Rain or shine, this is an inside Garage Sale! Lots and lots of treasures, has been given to the Adam Skinner Memorial Scholarship. priced to sell. Proceeds will benefit our missions work in Mexico, including a Children’s Home, building more dormitory’s to house children, youth Location: Blackhorse Golf Club and adults for camps and retreats and to support missionaries there. 12205 Fry Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 Format for the day: 9 AM: Registration & Lunch 4TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET 11 AM: Scramble-Shotgun Start The St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4th Annual Mistletoe 4 PM: Awards Dinner Market. Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77406. (Do NOT call the Contact Information: Co-Chair Mark McShaffry, The Backyard Grill 281-897- school about booths or questions.) Come enjoy THE BEST SHOPPING experience 9200; Eric Dunlap, Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce 281-373-1390 Christmas can bring! As always, Santa will make a surprise guest appearance! All $25 DINNER ONLY (at Awards Dinner) booth inquiries, please email Lisa Thigpen at [email protected]. RAFFLE TICKETS - $10 EACH, 6 FOR $50 or 15 FOR $100 ST. CUTHBERT’S 13TH ANNUAL The Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation makes it possible to INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL award the scholarship in Adam’s name for years to come. The scholarship St. Cuthbert will celebrate its 13th Annual International Festival to be is funded by family and friends on holidays and Adam’s birthday and a held on Saturday, November 3rd, from 3-5:30 PM at the church located large portion has been donated from some of the proceeds from the Adam at 17020 West Road (corner of West and Queenston). The International J. Skinner Memorial Golf Tournament every year. The Skinners wanted Festival honors all the different countries and heritages represented in the scholarship to be given to a student who emulates some of Adam’s our very unique and diverse congregation. The festival includes food, live traits and interests, someone who is outgoing, optimistic and extremely entertainment, native dress and activities for children and youth. It is the energetic, possibly playing team sports, choir, high school drama, debate perfect place to learn more about the world around us. Admission is free. or Boy Scouts of America participation. Thanks to these golf tournaments, Come experience the international world of St. Cuthbert and never leave the scholarship amount was increased to $12,000 in 2017 and is available your zip code! Visit stcuthbert.org for more information. to any eligible Cypress-Fairbanks ISD graduating student.

Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 23 OCTOBER 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS

Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival October 12-14, hours worth of thrilling aerial shows from some Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican Fest 2018 - 2018: - Enjoy catfish and cajun food dishes as of the world’s greatest military and civilian pilots. October 27, 2018, 12 Noon-10 PM, Midtown Park, well as a carnival, three stages of live music, Ranked as one of the top airshows in the country, 2811 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77006. Admission pageant, car show and kid zone. Wings Over Houston also offers great ground attrac- $15-$200. This festival is done annually to support the http://conroecajuncatfishfestival.com tions, such as simulators, ride and drive opportuni- continuous efforts to disseminate the Puerto Rican and Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta ties and nearly 100 static aircraft to view. Cuban cultures within the city of Houston. We also want October 13-14, 2018: -Sugar Land, TX - Held at Unplugged at Discovery Green - October 21, 2018, to teach our children about our roots, assisting them Brooks Lake at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas. https:// 5-9 PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, with their self-esteem, identity and letting them know chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com Houston, TX 77010. Admission is FREE. An evening of that they have a strong support group. Additionally, we Annual Chappell Hill Scarecrow acoustic music from some of Houston’s top talent on are educating the citizens of the City of Houston about Festival-Chappell Hill, TX October 13-14, the Grace Event Lawn. This much loved local series who we are and asking them to embrace our cultures 2018: 40th – Main Street and Providence Street. challenges bands to rearrange and reimagine songs in a friendly and festive environment. www.texasdragonboat.com using acoustic instruments only; resulting in unique, Texas Renaissance Festival - Weekends thru No- Texas Mushroom Festival-Madisonville, TX intimate and soulful performances. vember 25, 2018, 9 AM-8 PM, 21778 FM 1774, Todd October 13, 2018: A day of all things mushroom Scream on the Green® - October 26, 2018, 6-10 PM, Mission, TX 77363. Admission varies. The Texas Renais- in the Mushroom Capital of the World. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX sance Festival is an interactive theme park that embraces www.texasmushroomfestival.com 77010. Admission is FREE. Visitors will have a spooky different eras, including the 16th century and beyond. Light the Night Walk-The Woodlands Octo- good time at Houston’s citywide costume contest and The 55-acre theater is filled with live entertainment, ber 14, 2018: - A fundraising walk to to help Halloween celebration for the whole family! There will food and shops. The enchanted 55-acre village comes fund cures for blood cancers, benefiting the be prizes, Halloween spectacle, a movie, performances, to life as all of Europe comes to pay homage to the King Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, takes place living statues, music and more! Visitors can win candy and Queen with Eight Themed Weekends. Hundreds of at Town Green Park in the Woodlands. www. and prizes playing our FREE games! Enjoy watching costumed performers are showcased in over 200 daily lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen at 7:30 PM. performances. Visitors meander along shaded cobble- 40th Houston Italian Festival - October 11-14, Costume Contest: Registration will take place on-site stone walkways visiting almost 400 shoppes overflowing 2018. University Of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose near the Anheuser-Busch stage before the contest and with unique arts and crafts of offering delicious foods Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM, Fri. winners will be announced after. Prizes were awarded and beverages. All ages will be amused by the games of 11 AM-10 PM, Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6 PM. Free to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. (Infant-8 years, skill and human-powered rides. Admission Thurs. night and Fri. until 4 PM, otherwise it 9-17 years, Best Male 18+, Best Female 18+, Best Family 6th Annual Fall Fest - Fridays, 12-7 PM, North Shore is $5-$25. This year’s festival features: Live Music, Wine and Best Dog.) Costume contest registration opens Rotary Pavilion, 14350 1/2 Wallisville Rd., Houston, and beer tastings, Film screenings, Cooking classes for at 6:45 PM (at the side of the Anheuser Busch stage), TX 77049. Part food festival, part music festival, children, Italian language classes, Marionette puppet contest begins at 7 PM. Registration will close at 8 PM. CTC’s “Fall Fest” is an excellent opportunity to bring shows, Interactive sidewalk art, Pasta eating contests, Island Oktoberfest-Galveston, TX October a taste of Chicago to Houston area residents. This grape stomps and a bocce ball tournament, Classic Car 26-27, 2018: - Authentic German food, live one-day, Chicago, cultural festival features several Show and so much more! For more information, visit music, beer, games and more at this 37th annual food vendors, who offer Chicago culinary classics. www.houstonitalianfestival.com. Galveston Oktoberfest hosted by First Lutheran Additionally, the event features DJs who will spin a Texian Market Days Festival - October 20, 2018, 9 Church. It will run 5-11 PM on Friday night and variety of music types including: House music, which AM-5 PM, George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, 11 AM-11 PM on Saturday. Admission is free. is an internationally known style of music born in Richmond, TX 77469. Admission $10-$20. It’s cannon http://galvestonoktoberfest.com/here Chicago which gave birth to techno and EDM. Also, time! The Fort Bend History Association is proud to Light the Night Walk-Houston October 27, the event hosts a dance lounge where attendees present the 35th annual Texian Market Days festival, 2018: - A fundraising walk to to help fund cures can learn Stepping which is a nationally known held at the George Ranch Historical Park. Bring the for blood cancers, benefitting the Leukemia and dance style born in Chicago and similar to this area’s whole family to discover more than 150 years of Texas Lymphoma Society, takes place at Hermann two-step and swing out dance styles. Event entry history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle re-enact- Square Park at City Hall. tickets for ages 14 & up are only $5 advanced, $10 at ments, live entertainment, first-person costumed www.lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast the gate. It is FREE for attendees age 13 and under. interpreters, historic home tours, games, cowboys, The 2018 Houston AfriFEST-Festival of African Arts Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3rd Thurs- vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and more. Texian Culture and Entertainment - October 27, 2018, day, 6-8 PM. Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney Market Days is our biggest living history event of the 12-8 PM, Houston Baptist University Holcombe Mall, Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. The year - you don’t want to miss it! 7502 Fondren Road | Houston, Tx 77074. Admission Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night LEGO KidsFest Texas-Houston, TX October $5 entry through October 20th, $10 entry after Octo- where local and non local comedians, comediennes, ven- 20-21, 2018: - An entertainment-packed family ber 21st, kids, students and seniors are free. Africans triloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family event centered around LEGO building and expe- are colorful, vibrant and full of expression! We will comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from Station riences. http://events.brickfestlive.com take you on a cultural journey through Africa to Theater closes out the night with games that involve the Wings Over Houston Airshow - October 20-21, celebrate her rich diversity in a typical African open audience. Everyone who participates in at least one open 2018, 10 AM-6 PM, Ellington Airport, 11210 Blume market setting featuring special live performances, mic throughout the year become eligible to participate in Ave, Houston, TX 77034. Wings Over Houston Airshow a tour of country arts and crafts, ethnic cuisines from the Annual Comedy competition which is held in Decem- is celebrating its 34th year at Ellington Airport with different regions, Ankara fashion, folklore tales, kids’ ber. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are the US Navy Blue Angels, as well as nearly five more activities and a lot more. given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is

24 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter free and open to the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area during this event only. You can bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding food places. All ages. Flea by Night - third Saturday of every month unless affected by weather, 6-10 PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Treasure-hunt at this monthly, one-of-a-kind market nestled in the southeast end of the downtown park. The destination market features an array of artful kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern furniture, recycled and repurposed items and collectibles and crafts by local artisans and designers. Whether you are a bargain hunter or an eco-sensitive collector dedicated to repurposing and reusing, seek and find at Discovery Green Flea by Night while enjoying light bites and local entertainment. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference - Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times:Wednesday Krenek Printing through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per person; NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTERS LLC $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for an intriguing and www.krenekprinting.com interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear white or light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing 281-463-8649 as the color changes creating a sensation of movement. Open House - Daily from dawn until dusk through February 28, 2019, admission free. Sam RESIDENTS: Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002. The artistic duo, Havel Ruck Projects, made up Please support the businesses within of local artists, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, transformed a previously abandoned house into an in- this newsletter. It is because of their support teractive temporary public sculpture. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company, the 1940s-era that you receive this paper at no charge house was originally located in Santa Fe, Texas. After moving the home to Sam Houston Park in April, Havel and Ruck stripped the structure’s interior and exterior using drill saws and other tools. to you or your HOA. They cut circular holes into the walls and filled them with PVC pipe to create a “Swiss cheese” or “lace” appearance and collaged the interior walls with vintage images sourced from family, friends Share your community news with us. and local resale shops representing the city’s people, places and past. Non-profit, scouts, school, dated events, etc. Cars and Coffee - through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM. Gateway Classic Cars Of Hous- send to [email protected] ton, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway Classic Cars every last Saturday of the month for Cars & Coffee. So far we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and ADVERTISERS: all of our sweet rides! No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No sweat bring Want your ad to be placed in this newsletter the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics. and mailed to the homeowners every month? Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is free. In addition to a wonderful selection For more information, pricing or to view of vendors, the Farmers Market brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live newsletters online please visit music, cooking demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment. Presented by the Fort Bend www.krenekprinting.com or email Chamber of Commerce. [email protected] Aggie Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patch - The Aggie Habitat Pumpkin Patch site is located on Covenant Presbyterian Church’s grounds in College Station at 220 Rock Prairie Rd and sells over 3,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes every year! The pumpkin patch is open BUSINESS FINDER: thru October 31st. If you would like to schedule a school field trip or have a pumpkin carving Search for businesses in your local area social, please send request to [email protected]. and find great deals on the goods and Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch 2018 - thru Nov. 10, 2018, Fri. 9 AM-3 PM, Sat.-Sun. 10 services you are looking for! AM-5 PM - Open to the Public. Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717. Email: [email protected]. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/ MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. NEWSLETTERS: Fearshire Farms-Haunted corn maze, haunted field, haunted house - 1100 S Walker St, View your newsletter online! You can Angleton, TX 77515. Phone: 979-848-3327. Email: [email protected]. Open October read your community news on our website 5th-November 2nd, Fridays and Saturdays 7-11 PM, plus October 25th and 31st 7-9 PM. Haunting starts at dark. We keep haunting until we’ve scared all of the ticket-holders off of the property or download it to take with you and print. (or buried the ones that didn’t survive!) Directions: From Houston; Take 288 South to Angleton. Archived issues are also available. Pass Angleton West Columbia exit and taking next exit CR 290. Take left at stop sign. Follow CR 290 watching for Fearshire Farms signs. We have Haunted Attractions for thrill seekers of every level. Fearson’s Farm House and Dead End Corn Maze are for the strong of heart. The Curtain MOBILE: Chaoz and Haunted Hay Ride are great family fun for all ages. New this year is Spooky Jacks, You now have access to our full website optimized for a corn maze designed for younger guest in the spirit of the Halloween Season. While you are your mobile device, making it even easier to find the waiting on your friends to regroup you can roast marshmallows for Smores at the Community things you need on the go! Campfire or enjoy watching a classic scary movie under our covered pavilion. Visit venders booths like Temporary Tattoos or Shoot the Corn Cannon ($1 for 3 shots). Food and Drinks are available at our ticket booth and Food Vendor tents. *No outside food or drinks allowed. MORE: Phobia Haunted Houses-8 haunts, 1 location - Open Weekends in October - Located on Find information about advertising Beltway 8 South, between 288 and I-45, Phobia operates multiple great haunted houses. Phobia opportunities, article submissions, our employs hundreds of actors at its massive ScreamPark in Houston. 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Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 25 LIBRARY NEWS

KATHERINE TYRA • BEAR CREEK HEALTH & WELLNESS CLUB - • SOCIAL CRAFTERS - Saturdays at 10 AM. Join Tuesday, October 2nd, Tuesday, October 16th our new social crafting group! Are you working (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY and Tuesday, October 30th, 1 PM. Come build on a craft or fabric arts project now? Bring a with us a community of people committed to a project to the library and share your ideas with 16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, healthier and happier life. We will be seeking this others. Or, just come to learn more about crafts 281-550-0885 through group discussion and sharing information, you may want to try. All are welcome! Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tues- ideas and personal experiences. This club is open • LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at day/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM, to everyone & newcomers are always welcome. 2 PM. Come to the library for a family friendly Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. - 1 PM - 6 PM, • IRA PLANNING - Saturday, October 13th, 10 storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog! This Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM. AM. Come to this free program to make the library program is in partnership with Tender

st most of your IRA savings. Or, learn how to get Loving K-9s. All ages welcome. • POKÉMON CLUB AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 started and why you may want to consider Thursday of the month, 4:30 PM. All school opening an IRA account. Determine how to plan CHILDREN age children are invited to come and bring their for withdraw amounts in your current or future • MOONLIGHT BABYTIME - Monday, October Pokémon Cards or Nintendo DS for this event. retirement. This presentation on IRA Planning 22nd, 6:30 PM. Moonlight Baby Time is an early We ask that parents remain at Clay’s for the will be given by Karin Tyson. literacy program for children ages birth to 18 duration of the program. We hope to see you • TEEN ANIME CLUB - Wednesday, October 17th, months. Please join us as we share literacy tips, there! Clay’s Restaurant is located at 17717 Clay 6 PM. Join us as we watch anime, eat Pocky and stories, songs, fingerplays, bubbles and books. Road, Houston, TX 77084. st other fun snacks, make crafts and more. The film In order to ensure the safety of our youngest • GAME NIGHT AT CLAY’S RESTAURANT - 1 this week is rated PG-13 and additional details patrons, this is a ticketed program. Free tickets Thursday of the month, 6 PM, 17717 Clay Rd., can be provided by contacting the library. available 30 minutes before the start of the Houston, TX 77084. Bring the whole family to • GULF COAST READS BOOK DISCUSSION/ program. play games with us at Clay’s Restaurant! We MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Thursday, October 18th, • BILINGUAL STORYTIME - Friday, October will have several board games to play or bring 11 AM. We are combining this month’s Mystery 26th, 1:30 PM. Bilingual storytime and activities your own! Book Club with the Gulf Coast Reads Discussion. for children 3-7 and their parent/caregivers. • PASSPORT SERVICES - Mondays, October 8th th Each year we discuss the Gulf Coast Reads Book Please join us! and 15 , 12 PM to 6:30 PM. Come to the library and this year it happens to by a mystery! So • PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 to apply for your passport or renew one. The we’re reading Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. AM. Early literacy program with stories, songs, person receiving the passport must be present. This is a thrilling novel full of mystery, intrigue, finger plays and the occasional craft geared to- Call the District Clerk’s Office at 832-927-5690 to injustices over race, property and love. Please wards preschoolers aged 3-6 yrs old. In order to make an appointment or for more information. join us for this Gulf Coast Reads Discussion. And/ ensure the safety of our youngest patrons, this is a Walk-ins are also accepted. or read the mystery book previously planned, ticketed program. Free tickets are available on the • 3D PRINTING DEMO OF SUGAR SKULLS - th which is The Heist by Daniel Silva. Both books morning of the program. First come, first served. Wednesday, October 10 , 6:30 PM. Come to will make for an interesting discussion! • SUNSHINE BABYTIME - Wednesdays, at 10:30 the library to watch our Makerbot print out • WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH HOUSTON AM. Sunshine Babytime is an early literacy pro- sugar skulls as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage WRITERS GUILD “Using Poetry in Prose” - Sat- gram for the children ages birth to 18 months. Month. Then take a sugar skull home! We will urday, October 27th, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Come to Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, talk about the library’s maker services and you the library to develop your writing skills with songs, fingerplays, bubbles and books. In order can watch the 3D printer in action! th excellent advice from the Houston Writers Guild! to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this • PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB - Friday, October 12 , Today the focus will be on using poetry in prose. is a ticketed program. Free ticket available on the 4:30 PM. Improve your photography skills, par- Learn how and when it is best to incorporate morning of the program in the library. ticipate in our fun monthly challenges, share poetry into your work. • COMMUNITY STORYTIME AT CLAY’S RESTAU- your art with others and get inspired! Open to • CONVERSATIONAL ESL - Thursdays, 2 PM. Join RANT - Wednesdays, at 2:30 PM. Community all levels of expertise! our free Conversational ESL class each week. Storytime is an early literacy program for chil- • GET READING! CUPCAKE EDITION - Saturday, th Attendees will need to fill out an application. dren ages 18 months to 6 years. Come join us at October 13 , 2 PM. It’s teen read week and Everyone is welcome. Please join us! Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Road, as we share we will be celebrating by decorating cupcakes • SAVVY STITCHERS - Thursdays, 3:30 PM. The literacy tips, stories, songs and fingerplays. Each using inspiration from your favorite books. A Savvy Stitchers is a place to share ideas for dif- week this storytime will be an adaption of our vote for the best cupcakes will be taken and ferent crafts such as knitting and crochet! Don’t library’s preschool or toddler program. We want the winners will win gift cards. All materials are miss out on the weekly fun! Make sure to bring to thank Clay’s Restaurant for partnering with us provided at no cost. your needles and yarn. All ages welcome. in providing community storytime.

26 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter • TODDLER TIME - Thursdays, at 10:30 AM. Toddler Time is an early literacy program for children ages 18 months to 3 years of age. Please join us as we share literacy tips, stories, songs and fingerplays. In order to ensure the safety of our youngest patrons this is a ticketed program. Free tickets are available on the morning of the program in the library.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net. LONE STAR COLLEGE - CY-FAIR LIBRARY 9191 Barker-Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433 281-290-3210 HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM and Sunday, 1 PM-6 PM. • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - The ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS LSC-CyFair Friends Bookstore See the full schedule of Adult Pro- accepts gently used books year- grams and Activities at LoneStar. round, offering them to the public edu/library/cyfair-adults-LoneStar. for a set donation amount. The edu/library/cyfair-adults-services store is open six days a week and or call 281-290-3214/3218. staffed by volunteers. Proceeds support library programs. Help Note: All programs are subject to support our community library. change. Please contact the library • CYFAIR LIBRARY BRANCH BLOG or visit the website for up-to-date PAGE at http://hcpl.net/location/ information. cy-fair-college-library, for news and events about the library and TEEN EVENTS & PROGRAMS college and in the community. BOOK CLUB: (Registration re- • FACEBOOK at LSC-CyFair Branch quired) Library. • WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS SCREEN - PLAY: EMAIL REMINDER, the Library Tweens & Teens only (ages 10 - 18) eUpdate: subscribe at LoneStar. 5-6 PM: Games, 6 PM: Movie - Teen edu/library/16099. Room.

Note: All programs are subject to See the full schedule of Teen’s Pro- change. Please contact the library grams and Activities at LoneStar. or visit the website for up-to-date edu/library/cyfair-children-ser- Discount Fence Company information. vices. “When a good job really matters.” ADULT EVENTS & PROGRAMS CHILDREN EVENTS Residential and Commercial Fences BOOK CLUBS: BACK IN TIME: HIS- & PROGRAMS TORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB - 1 • Mondays: BABY TIME (6-24 months) • Wood Privacy Fences PM, LRNC 131 - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. • Chain Link Fences No Job Too Big • Tuesdays: Toddler Time (2-3 • Fence Repairs or Too Small BOOK CLUBS: BOOKS WITHOUT 1/2 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, • Insured and Bonded Daniel Burgess BORDERS – 1 PM, LRNC 131 or 7 11:30 AM. PM, LRNC 215 • Wednesdays: Preschool Time • Free Estimates (3-6 years) - 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, • Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist) 832-378-2337 BOOK CLUBS: I LOVE A MYSTERY 11:30 AM. BOOK CLUB - 12 PM, LRNC 131 • Thursdays: Spanish Time/Tiem- po de cuentos (2-6 years) - 11 AM Be Safe! Service Heater Protect Home Common Thread: Knitting, Cro- cheting and Needlework Group BABY PAJAMA TIME: st Tuesdays: 9-10:30 AM, LRNC 116. 1 Tuesday, 6 PM (up to 24 months) COMPUTER WORKSHOPS, FAMILY STORYTIME: LRNC 105 Call for info. 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM (all ages) eBOOK/eREADER WORKSHOPS eBooks Appointments now avail- FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 5 PM: able. Make an appointment at Thursdays, for children of all ages. 281-394-0340 LoneStar.edu/library/15938. Limited to 40 children. Free estimate or 2nd opinion

ESL: TALK TIME - LoneStar.edu/ FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Air Conditioning Contractors of America library/15209 Thursdays at 6:30 PM. For children Mondays, 1-2 PM, LRNC 215 of all ages. Limited to 40 children. $25 off Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 PM, LRC 215 FREE 0% Interest See the full schedule of Chil- any Wi-fi thermostat financing available SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB dren’s Programs and Activities at repair w/ equipment purchase Mondays, 1-3 PM, LRNC 131 LoneStar.edu/library/cyfair-chil- WAC Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, dren-services. All programs are free IdealAirServices.com LRNC 118 and open to the public.

Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 27 COMMUNITY and SENIOR CENTERS

BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER • Zumba Gold: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5 PM - Depression and Bipolar Support Group 281-859-1566 • 713-274-3190 • Bootcamp: Mondays 9:45 to 10:30 AM with LPC Meets every Monday, 11 AM. Houston, TX 77084 • Yoga: Every Friday 9-10 AM and - The Breakfast Klub meets every www.pct3.hctx.net Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM Monday; 10-11 AM. The Bear Creek Community Center will be tem- • Stretch and Tone class: - Seventy-Five Plus Meetup/Lunch meets porarily housed and have limited classes/events Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30 AM every Tuesday, 12 PM. at the Glazier Senior Education Center, 16600 • Knitting and Crocheting:: - Learn to Play Mahjong. Every Pine Forest Lane, Houston, Texas 77084 Monday 10 AM-12 Noon Wednesday, 1-3 PM (Note: This will be a social group not an instruc- - Brain, Body and Gut Healing Exercises meets In addition to scheduled activities on the Bear tional class. Just bring your current project to every Thursday from 2:30-3:30 PM. Creek Community Center, Commissioner Steve work on and maybe get some pointers from - Chess meet up every Friday, 1-3 PM. Radack’s Bear Creek Community Center is now your new friends.) - Ukulele Lessons for Intermediate Players. Fri- offering the following upcoming events and ac- • Dominoes: Tuesdays 8:30 AM-12 PM days, 11 AM-12 PM. tivities for the summer. Please call 713-274-3190 - Spanish Club for all levels. Fridays, 10-11 AM to register for any of these events. Please note that all classes are free to the public - Depression and Bipolar Support Meeting w/ unless supplies are needed for a particular class. Licensed Professional Counselor, every Monday. INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: 11 AM-12:30 PM Has it been awhile since you spoke Spanish? THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR Maybe you want to refresh your skills because 2018 OCTOBER SCHEDULE EDUCATION CENTER October 11th: you are taking a trip? Join Maria Venegas every COMMISSIONER STEVE RADACK, Friday, 9:30-10:20 AM. You must have some Catch Your Breath: A Hurricane Harvey Support knowledge of Spanish before starting this class. HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT THREE Group. Please register in advance. 10-11:30 AM. FAMILY ZUMBA: All ages are welcome to this MD Anderson Hospital Presents “Skin Cancer The Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center Awareness, Reduce Your Risk.” 10-11 AM high-energy cardio class. Everyone will enjoy is located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, 77084; one this mix of Latin and International dance America’s Greatest Comedians Laughter Series block south of the intersection of HWY. 6 and Clay Presents Burns and Allen. 11 AM -12 PM moves. Classes are 6-7 PM on Mondays and Road. All classes/programs are FREE for Harris Wednesdays. County residents aged 55+. Must register in per- Medication Safety “What’s in your TAI CHI: Every Saturday morning 8:30-9:30 AM. son with photo ID in order to participate in the Learn this ancient Chinese art that integrates Brown Bag?” 1-3 PM program and attend all future classes. You may FREE FLU Shots at Glazier. 1-3 PM and strengthens mind & body through slow, register Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 3:30 PM. If practiced movements that help to lower stress you have questions or need directions please call October 15th: and blood pressure. us at 713-274-3250. Cancer: Causes, Risks and the Newest CHAIR YOGA: This class is perfect for anyone Treatments and Clinical Trials. 1-3 PM with mobility or balance limitations. Chair yoga Volunteer Opportunities are available; please call involves performing specific poses while using October 16th: to speak to us about teaching your own cooking, Are You Thinking About Converting to the support of a chair. The class meets every language or other class. Friday, 10-11 AM. a Roth IRA? 10:30-11:30 AM SCHEDULE Understanding and Responding to Alzheimer and Special note: Advance registration for activities is • Ongoing - typically requested. An adult must accompany and Dementia-Related Behavior. 1-2 PM - Spanish, French, Computer, Email, IPad, IPhone, Preventing Diabetes Complications with a public remain with anyone under the age of 18 visiting the Genealogy and Watercolor Classes are available center. A calendar of events is available at the Harris health educator. 2-3 PM year-round. County Precinct Three website at www.pct3.com. - Laughter Yoga. Meets , every Wed October 17th: 10:30-11:30 AM. Digital Camera Class. 1-3 PM RICHARD & MEG WEEKLEY - GYROKINESIS Inspiring Movement - Therapeu- COMMUNITY CENTER Improve the Digestive System: tic, Gentle, Healing, Exercise to Deal with Pain, Dr. Louise Hayes, PH.D. 10:30-11:30 AM 8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 Stress and Anxiety. Tuesdays and Wednesdays Preventing Breast Cancer: Phone: 713-274-3161 from 9:30-10:30 AM and Fridays from MD Anderson Physician. 1-2 PM [email protected] 10:15 to 11:15 - Zumba Classes for seniors Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Tuesdays, Wednes- October 18th: Steve Radack has opened the much anticipat- days and Thursdays at 8 AM. Shame and Resilience. 10-11 AM ed Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center. - Senior Boot Camp. Meets on all Mondays, Connecting to Your Computer presented Located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, the center Thursdays and Fridays from 9-10 AM. by computer expert. 1-3 PM is now open to the general public for a variety - Ballet Bar Class. meets on , 10:15-11:15 AM. of programs and activities. The approximate- Mondays October 19th: ly 21,000 square foot building will serve the - Zumba inspired Latin Dance meets on Mon- Classic Cinema Presents 1945s “The Picture of community as a center for all ages. Classes and days, 8-9 AM; Wednesdays, 11AM-12 PM and Dorian Gray.” Please bring snacks or lunch for programs can be viewed at www.pct3.hctx.net. Fridays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. intermission. 11:30 AM. Whether you are looking for a place to exercise, - Bollywood Dancing and Bhangra meets from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM attend a community event, learn new crafts, Mondays October 22nd: play games or just to meet new friends, Weekley Fridays from 8-9 AM. Finding Legal Help Online computer class. Community Center is sure to be a place for all! - Line Dancing every Monday at 1 PM 10 AM-12 PM and Wednesday and Friday at 2:30. - Yoga meets , 10:45 AM and Current ongoing classes are as follows: Tuesdays October 23rd: • Zumba: Mondays 11 AM-12 Noon, Tuesdays Fridays, 1 PM. “What do I Need to Know About Stroke?” & Thursdays 6:30-7:15 PM & Wednesdays/ - Meditation classes meets Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30 AM Thursdays 10:30-11:30 AM 9 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM. - Glazier Choir, Tuesdays, 1-2 PM 28 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter Changes to Your Medicare Benefits October 30th: Lecture. 1-2 PM. After the Medicare Violence Against Women with Law OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR HEARING MONTH lecture, Reba McEntire Imperson- Enforcement. 10:30-11:30 AM October is National Protect Your Hearing month. More than 36 million ator Live at Glazier! 2-3 PM Keto Diet Overview with Pharma- Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss. Contrary to what cist. 1-2 PM many people think, this isn’t an issue just for the older adult popula- October 24th: Learn How to Make a Cold and Flu October 31st: tion: half of hearing loss sufferers in America are younger than 65. Let’s Bomb with Essential Oils. 10:30- Halloween Cooking with Judy in take a closer look at the causes of hearing loss and how to be proactive 11:30 AM Glazier’s Kitchen. Please reserve in protecting and preserving your hearing. Texas Native Plants, Antique Roses, your seat. 1-2 PM & Adaptable Non-Native Plants. Senior Creature Feature and Hal- Types of Hearing Loss 1-2 PM loween Costume Contest. Classic There are three types of hearing loss. Aging is the reason most of us Cinema Presents think of first. Hearing loss can also be caused by illness. Noise-induced th October 25 : 1958s “The Fly.” 2 PM hearing loss (NIHL) is the third type of hearing loss and it’s on the rise in The Power of Tapping for Weight Clear Captions, Candy, Cupcakes America. We are exposed to more noise than ever before. This doesn’t Loss: Discover What’s Sabotaging and Halloween Costume Contest. Your Weight. 10-11 AM 2:30-3:30 PM. mean, though, that hearing loss is inevitable. Hearing care and exam- Prime Time Singers Concert. 11 inations at a hearing clinic can help protect your hearing and prevent AM-12 PM hearing loss due to excessive noise. Reflexology. 1-2 PM How We Hear How do we hear? The outer part of our ear acts as a funnel, channeling sound waves into the ear canal. There, they vibrate the ear drum and pass through to the middle ear. Within the middle ear are the three smallest bones in the human body. These tiny bones are responsible for amplifying the sounds waves before they move to the inner ear. This part of the ear is related to balance. The middle ear also contains mi- croscopic hairs that, when vibrated, trigger the electrical impulses that are then sent to the brain from the auditory nerve, allowing us to hear.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing loss happens with prolonged exposure to noise levels at 85 decibels or higher. When the tiny hairs in our ear canal are exposed to this level of noise over time, these hairs can become damaged. This damage is permanent. You might be surprised to find out that many noise sources that we encounter in our daily lives measure higher than 85 decibels - the threshold at which noise levels start to become damaging to the ears.

Halloween Safety Tips Hair dryers and ambulances are two such examples. Music concerts and Walk Safely: Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and sporting events also have noise levels above 85db. Does this mean drying crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep your hair occasionally or going to a few football games will lead to hearing looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads loss? Not necessarily. It’s important to talk to a trained and licensed audi- up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye ologist and get a hearing assessment to make sure you’re doing what you contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on can to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with How an Audiologist Can Help the fewest street crossings. Watch for cars that are turning or backing An audiologist is a state-licensed health care professional that holds a master’s up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between or doctorate degree from an accredited university. Audiologists don’t just fit parked cars. hearing aids or deal with a patients’ hearing loss after the fact - though this is an important part of their work. Audiologists are also able to design and im- Children under the age of 12 should Trick or Treat with an Adult: plement a plan for you to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in the first place. not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Take steps this October to better protect your hearing. Get to know your audiologist and schedule a hearing assessment. If you are someone who Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe: Decorate costumes and bags is regularly subject to excessive noise levels, an audiologist can work with with reflective tape or stickers and if possible, choose light colors. you to prevent permanent hearing damage. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, Soucrce: www.intermountainaudiology.com/october-national-protect-hearing-month which can obstruct a child’s vision. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. When selecting a DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. not necessarily reflect to opinions of Krenek Printing Co. or its employees. Krenek Printing is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with in this publication. Drive Extra Safely on Halloween: Slow down and be especially alert All warranties and representations make in the advertising content are solely that of the in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. may move in unpredictable ways. Take extra time to look for kids at The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although and alleys slowly and carefully. Eliminate any distractions inside your every eort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints in this publication the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Drive limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on retraction/correction. Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick- or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities or-treating hours are 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM so be especially alert for kids from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to during those hours. liabilities stated above.

Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 29 10 Jalapeno Peppers 8 oz So ened Cream Cheese 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese Halloween 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic Pinch Salt How to Carve Pinch Pepper Jalapeno 1 Scallion Candied Eyeballs A Pumpkin Mummies Pillsbury Crescent Rolls Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside. In a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your block of pepper jack cheese. Chop a scallion in tiny pieces. Mix in your cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded cheese. Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture. Now unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together and pinch the middle together). Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces. Wrap one or two pieces around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes. Bake for 10- WITCH HAT CUPCAKES 12 minutes. Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add two candy eyes in each top opening. CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES LL TT T Source: www.frugalcouponliving.com 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter so ened 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar food coloring green and orange 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg T T 3/4 cup milk Oreo Thins 1 per cupcake 1 tsp vanilla extract Hershey Kisses 1 per cupcake Witch Hat Candy Corn cut along color lines When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve MAKE A FACE For the Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a mu in tin got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin. Cupcakes with cupcake liners, then set aside. In a large bowl, si together flour, baking pumpkin for carving! Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or powder, salt, and cocoa. Set aside. Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is bowl), beat together vegetable oil and egg on low for 30 seconds. Add milk HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot and vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 1 minute. Keeping speed Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for so spots (especially of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has so spots, they nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the at a time. Once all dry ingredients have been added, mix just until the dry will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks. ingredients are no longer visible, about another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s o en its weakest spot. to overmix. Pour batter into prepared mu in tin, filling containers about 1/2 Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin CARVE WITH CARE way full. Bake chocolate cupcakes in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to tester toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, a fat and happy face. control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the HOLLOW OR WHOLE? way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), beat butter and vanilla exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a extract on high until flu y. Drop speed to medium and slowly add sugar to neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece butter, mixing thoroughly in between. If mixture gets too dry, add the 1 tbsp hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top, nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut. heavy whipping cream. If using food coloring, separate about 1/3 to 1/2 cup so that the look of the face isn’t a ected. If you’re illuminating with a frosting to a separate bowl. Add green food coloring to the larger portion of candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion and mix thoroughly. to escape. Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent water, so a er carving they usually last only three days to a week. A Putting it all together: THE TOOLS jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that Decorate chocolate cupcakes with the green frosting (to create the “hair” Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve. is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will for the witch) using a decorating tip of your choice. Press an Oreo on to First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin the top of the green frosting (to create the brim of the hat). Using another the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish, piping bag, add about 1/2 tablespoon of orange frosting on top of the the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving, spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a Oreo. Press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the frosting, using even basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration, pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well. use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour a er carving Kiss (this creates the top of the hat). Place a piece of cut candy corn into You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry. the orange frosting (for the hat buckle). I used only yellow pieces for this. melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example. Source: www.almanac.com Source: homemadehooplah.com 30 October 2018 | Twin Lakes Community Newsletter OCTOBER RECIPES CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO KOREAN CHICKEN KABOBS You could make this on National Gumbo Day October 12th! An amazing combination of sweet and spicy! And the chicken comes out perfectly tender and juicy with a finger-licking sticky glaze! INGREDIENTS 1 cup vegetable oil Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced Creole seasoning to taste 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 cups chicken broth cut into 1-inch chunks 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. Directions: Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons specks in the mixture, start over. and set aside. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine gochujang mixture Stir onion, bell pepper, celery and sausage into the roux; cook 5 min- and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, utes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, pepper and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken discarding the marinade. broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers; heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring oc- brush with canola oil. casionally. Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken foam that floats to the top during the last hour. is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature http://allrecipes.com/ of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Brush skewers with reserved gochujang mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

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INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost 1 pinch ground cloves set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with 1 pinch ground nutmeg whipped topping before serving. 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed http://allrecipes.com/ Twin Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2018 31 STEVE HARDCASTLE Your Twin Lakes Realtor • #1 In 77041 SALES (For the last 15 years; per HAR) • BROKER, Over 30 Years Full Time Experience • Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Award, Circle of Legends • Top 1% of all Realtors in North America • www.stevehardcastle.com RE/MAX 2018 Texas Monthly 5 Star Award (8 years in a row) Westside

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