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October 2018

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2 October 2018 | Villages of Cypress Lakes Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe: Decorate costumes and bags with Halloween Safety Tips reflective tape or stickers and if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint Walk Safely: Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put vision. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. drivers. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. and falls. Always walk on 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 the fewest Drive Extra Safely on Halloween: Slow down and be especially alert in residential street crossings. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. ways. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. Eliminate any distractions Trick or Treat with an Adult: Children under the age of 12 should not be alone inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Drive at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 in groups. PM to 9:30 PM so be especially alert for kids during those hours. VILLAGES OF CYPRESS LAKES IMPORTANT NUMBERS

TRASH/WATER MANAGEMENT Best Trash 281-313-2378 Villages of Cypress Lakes Harris County MUD #391 281-225-9020 281-496-3262 Crest Management Company Severn Trent Services 281-578-4265 17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77084 Asscociation Manager: Hayley Rader 281-579-0761 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Poison Control 800-222-1222 [email protected] Animal Control 281-999-3191 Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972 Villages of Cypress Lakes West Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 Crest Management Company Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77084 U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777 Asscociation Manager: Liz Pettit 281-579-0761 AT&T www.att.com AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464 Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 SECURITY En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 For a Real Emergency Dial 911 Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777 Harris County Sherriff’s Department Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222 Non-Emergency 713-221-6000 www.centerpointenergy.com/outage Constable Ron Hickman (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472 To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 Street Repair 281-463-6300 SCHOOLS Ault Elementary School 281-373-2800 HELPFUL WEBSITES DPS Sex Offenders website http://records.txdps.state.tx.us Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850 City of Houston Main Page www.houstontx.gov Keith Elementary School 281-849-8250 Transtar Traffic Main Page www.houstontranstar.org Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350 Harris County Appraisal District www.hcad.org Salyards Middle School 281-373-2400 Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300 Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800 7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 www.cfisd.net 281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com

Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 3 Harris County LEASH LAW Have a FUN & SAFE Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid Halloween! of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances:

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street.”

Yahoo Group While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or We have a Yahoo Group for Villages of Cypress Lakes Neighborhoods. play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. Everyone is invited to join. Great way for us to all stay informed on day- Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all to-day activities in our neighborhood. Feel free to post concerns, garage our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect sales, things for sale, things you are looking to purchase & more! http:// anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet groups.yahoo.com/group/villagesofcypresslakes/. owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. To make a complaint or report an animal If you have any questions or need help signing up feel free to email Kim@ that is not properly restrained please contact: PrettyPinkLimos.com. Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 Neighborly Reminder Veterinary Public Health: 281-999-3191 This is a beautiful community. In helping to keep it that way, it would be Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section great to remind people that they should clean up after their pets. 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com It is great for people to have pets and love their pets, but being a good neighbor is also important. We can’t tell you how bad it feels to put work Autumn Home Maintenance Tips and money into your yard so that you and your family can enjoy it and by Resident Realtor Tim Bogott play in it... but then you find that other people have left disgusting feces Children are back in school, which means Autumn is just around the on your yard - for you to find and clean up! It is simply not fair. corner. Autumn is the perfect time to prepare your home for the cold wet weather of Texas Winters. Please be courteous and clean up after your pets! The DIY Network has a list of recommended Autumn home maintenance Home Improvement – ACC Application tips and below you will find four recommendations to help keep your The Architectural Control Committee would like to remind you that home warm and cozy during the cold Winter months. approval is needed before you begin an exterior project or change to your home. This includes exterior painting, new roofs, fences, pools, • Freezing weather is always a possibility. Save energy and protect your basketball goals, etc. With your completed ACC form, please note what water pipes from bursting by ensuring any exterior water pipes are is needed for your type of improvement such as, photos, paint samples, insulated from the cold. solar screen samples, drawings, brochure, lot survey and your signature. • Even though only used a few times a year, it’s very important to have a If these items are not submitted with your application, your request is licensed heating contractor inspect and service your gas heater for peak denied and returned to you for completion. Please read the application performance and to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. carefully. • Save energy and protect your home from water damage by inspecting your windows and doors for leaks and drafts caused by cracked or • A lot survey is an architectural drawing of your property showing your missing caulking or damaged weather stripping. Re-caulk windows and home, easements and building lines. A copy usually comes with your replace any damaged weather stripping around the doors. closing papers. • Animals and pests like to sleep in warm beds too and your attic • Please show on the survey in a distinguishable color, other than black insulation is perfect for sleeping or nesting. Repair any damaged vents ink, the location of your project. under your roof eaves. Look for any openings to your attic from the roof • Faxed pictures come across as a solid black picture, so please mail or area and add screen mesh to keep out the animals and pests. email pictures. Faxed pictures cannot be used. See a list of all recommended Autumn maintenance tips on You will be notified by letter after the ACC committee has made a decision. diynetwork.com. When conducting any do it yourself (DIY) project, They have at least 30 days to review and respond to your application. please follow all the safety guidelines of the manufacturer. All content provided is for informational purposes only and Coldwell You will find an ACC form at www.crest-management.com or you may Banker makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness contact Crest Management at 281-579-0761 for more details. of any information.

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Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 5 School News CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS I.S.D. WWW.CFISD.NET

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24Th Annual College Night Set For 400-Plus Volunteer Bus Buddies October 9Th-10Th At Berry Center Assist Young CFISD Bus Riders The 24th annual districtwide College Night is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. In assisting the new bus riders and drivers and CFISD, 430 community 9th and Wednesday, Oct. 10th from 5 to 8 PM at the Berry Center (8877 volunteers assisted in the 12th annual CFISD Bus Buddies program during Barker Cypress Road). More than 200 colleges, universities, technical and the first week of classes. It’s the second consecutive year in which the specialty schools will be represented at the event. In addition, all branches total has topped 400 volunteers, with many serving as a Bus Buddy for of the military and the U.S. service academies will also be represented. A more than one day. list of schools and representatives scheduled to attend each night will be posted on the district website the week prior to the event. Bus Buddies rode CFISD school buses from 2:45 PM to 5 PM for the first two days of school, August 27th-28th, to ensure young students were safely All high school students and their parents are invited to attend this free transported to their proper drop-off points and locations. event. Students are encouraged to attend on their assigned night, but will be welcomed on either or both days. “Our Bus Buddies program was another success this year, but it would not have been possible without the support of our business Below are the campus assignments for College Night: partners, administration and community members,” said Bill Powell, Tuesday, Oct. 9th - Bridgeland High School, Cypress Creek High School, assistant superintendent of support services. “I am also grateful to Cypress Falls High School, Cypress Ranch High School, Cypress Ridge our communication and community engagement departments for High School, Jersey Village High School and Windfern School of Choice. promoting and scheduling the program to ensure our students’ safety Wednesday, Oct. 10th - Cy-Fair High School, Cypress Lakes High School, over the first two days of school. Thank you to everyone for making it a Cypress Park High School, Cypress Springs High School, Cypress Woods great success.” In addition to community volunteers, 102 businesses and High School and Langham Creek High School. organizations participated in the program. Students may register online at www.gotocollegefairs.com, which CFISD High Schools Recognized In will allow each to have a personalized barcode pass to share contact information with representatives. U.s. News & World Report Rankings Cypress Woods and Cypress Ranch high schools ranked among the top Large group presentations will be held throughout the event for financial 1,700 U.S. high schools in the country, while Langham Creek and Cypress aid (in English and Spanish), Lone Star College, Rice University, Texas Ridge high schools gave Cypress-Fairbanks ISD four schools among the A&M University, University of Houston, University of Texas and the U.S. top 2,700 nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual list military service academies. of America’s Best High Schools.

Last year, nearly 6,000 visitors attended College Night while almost 2,800 In achieving a high level of college readiness, Cypress Woods, Cypress patrons attended the group presentations. Both totals were increases Ranch, Langham Creek and Cypress Ridge were awarded silver medals, from the year before. For more information, view the College Night flyer while Cypress Springs, Jersey Village and Cypress Lakes high schools on the district website. were bronze medal winners.

6 October 2018 | Villages of Cypress Lakes The 2018 list evaluates schools that have proven the most effective in producing college-ready graduates, based on a four-step process:   

Determining whether a school’s students were performing better than    statistically expected for students in that state; Assessing whether their historically underserved students (African American, Hispanic and low-  income) performed at or better than the state average for historically  underserved students; Meeting or surpassing a benchmark for a school’s ! graduation rate (80 percent or greater) and Assessing college-readiness        performance using Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate         test data as the benchmark for success.   936-777-5992 The fourth step measured which schools produced the best college-level     achievement for the highest percentages of their students, which was completed by computing a College Readiness Index. The maximum CRI value is 100. To be ranked nationally, a high school had to pass the first THE RAMIREZ LAW FIRM three steps and have a CRI value at or above 21.51 (the midpoint of all CRI values). “A Texas Law Office” PROUDLY SERVING AND LIVING IN CYPRESS, TEXAS Of the 5,948 highest-scoring schools, the top 500 were awarded gold • DIVORCE Rey Ramirez medals. Schools ranked No. 501 to No. 2,711 were awarded silver medals, • DWI ATTORNEY AT LAW while the remaining 3,237 ranked schools were awarded bronze medals. • BUSINESS B.B.A., M.B.A., J.D. Cypress Woods was ranked at 1,297 in the nation and 149 in Texas with a • CRIMINAL 281-495-9191 97-percent graduation rate and 40.2 CRI value. • AUTO ACCIDENTS Email: [email protected] Fax: 281-495-9303 Cypress Ranch was ranked 1,678 in the nation and 173 in Texas with a WWW.LAWYERREYRAMIREZ.COM 98-percent graduation rate and 34.3 CRI value.

Langham Creek was ranked 2,198 in the nation and 194 in Texas with a 92-percent graduation rate and 27.4 CRI value. Another fabulous listing in Cypress Ridge was ranked 2,670 in the nation and 224 in Texas with a Lakes of Rosehill 94-percent graduation rate and 22.0 CRI value. 16623 Rose View Court MLS#81190349 For more information on the America’s Best High Schools rankings, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.

CFISD Schoolmessenger App To ensure that CFISD parents are receiving school and district news and alerts in the way that suits their needs, CFISD offers a communication app that allows parents to: • set communication preferences for calls, emails and texts • review messages on any device - smartphone, tablet, laptop Bridgeland 18907 Galloway Reach With the SchoolMessenger app, parents have 24/7/365 access to MLS#12084568 important school notifications such as weather and emergency alerts. In addition, the app allows teachers and parents to communicate directly, individually or in groups. D B Real Estate Agent, ABR, CHMS, CNE, If you have questions, contact the CFISD Communication department at CARTUS Relocation Specialist 281-897-4053, [email protected] or on Facebook and Twitter @ Military Relocation Specialist cyfairisd. [email protected] 19100 W. Lake Houston Pkwy. #100 Humble, TX 77346

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Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 7 Give the PERSPECTIVE Lone Star - CyFair College Perspective 9191 Barker Cypress Rd. REDUCING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS #ENDTHESTIGMA Gift of Life! Don’t miss the Mental Illness Awareness Month activities throughout October including guest speaker Elizabeth McIngvale, the daughter of Houston’s own Mattress Mack and founder of The Peace of Mind Foundation at 11 AM October 30th. She will share her personal story with Obsessive Compulsion Disorder and discuss eliminating the stigma related to mental illness. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/Cyfair.

Be a Living Donor IN THE ART GALLERY Stop by the Bosque Gallery to see the work of Natalie Stovall with “Chance th th A local Cypress area resident, Laura Mullaney, Sightings and Odd Encounters” on display October 11 -November 8 . Two artist talks will be held at 5:40 PM and 6:20 PM and at 7 PM during is in need of a kidney. Laura has been on the opening reception set from 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, October 11th. dialysis for 5 years. She has type O blood, but In addition, a “Tea + Art + Talk” is set from 1:30 PM-2:15 PM Tuesday, with the paired donor program, anyone can October 23rd. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/BosqueGallery. donate and it would benefit Laura. L.I.F.E. LESSONS FOR OCTOBER The Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs ou woul consier eing a iing onoraire are free and held Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Lone Star College-CyFair onor, please contact ethoist Transplant Center Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs in October are “East Texas at 713-441-5451 an gie them auras name or ou Memories” October 10th, “Random Acts of Kindness Rocks” October th, “Colombian Cooking and Culture” th and “Mary Shelley can call aura irect at 240-818-1121. 17 October 24 and the Legacy of Frankenstein” October 31st. Call the library at 281-290- 3214 for L.I.F.E. program information.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR FALL! LSC-CyFair offers affordable and flexible options to earn degrees, Panel Upgrades & Installs workforce certificates and more with classes available day, night, Home Generators weekends, on campus or online. Registration continues for fall semester with Late Start classes. Register now at the Barker Cypress campus Home Inspections located at 9191 Barker Cypress, the LSC-Fairbanks Center located Landscape Lighting at 14955 Northwest Freeway or the LSC-Cypress Center located at 19710 Clay Road. Registration is also available online at LoneStar.edu/ Recessed Lighting registration or call 281-290-3200 or 832-782-5000 for information. For Weekend College information, call 832-482-1070 or go to LoneStar.edu/ Troubleshooting 5-Year weekend-college. Warranty Ceiling Fans PRESCHOOLS

BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL 16000 Rippling Water Drive, Houston, TX 77084 Are you interested in joining us? Looking for a quality preschool for your child? We have a few spots available. Classes are offered for children OFF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 12 months through. We are also interested in hiring well qualified sub- $25 24 HRS A DAY / 7 DAYS A WEEK stitutes. If you are interested in our program please call 281-463-2969 ANY or email [email protected]. You may also visit our website for more SERVICE CALL! 713-467-1125 information www.bcumcs.org. www.wiredes.com ANY TIME! Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students: The Bear Creek United Expires 12/31/18 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Methodist Church School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities Master #100394-TECL #22809 generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

8 October 2018 | Villages of Cypress Lakes PRIVATE SCHOOLS COVENANT ACADEMY NEWS

PATRIOTS’ WEEK is an up- lifting, energizing way to build community and grow disciples during this first full week of school. During Pa- triots’ Week, our students rotated through four set- tings each day. In planting our gardens, students culti- vated goodness and beauty and learned about caring for the earth that God has given to us. In the House of Cards, students learned the skill of passing time togeth- er without consuming tech- nology while strengthening number sense. Our team building games of Sock Dodge and Steal the Bacon showed them that they can learn to win well, lose well and take risks in group settings. Lastly, our seniors taught students about the Code of Conduct and how Christ’s Free Estimates work on our behalf helps us to move toward His likeness. Remodeling & Home Upgrade IS WHAT WE DO!

! ore d m ns an versio th rd c con On August 25 our Cross Country Team took 3 place in the Boys JV Divi- tion, atti a room addi sion at The Woodlands Christian Cross Country Meet. Our long distance Expand your living space with ® runners have been training all summer to build endurance. We are proud Specializing in: of all the hard work of our Covenant athletes! Go Patriots! REE • Interior Remodels • Sheetrock & Painting C • Kitchen & Bath O Remodeling (Minor to Major) C • Patios & Sunrooms • Flooring - Tile, Wood, R Carpet & More • Custom Cabinets • Cabinet Reface/Update • Quartz & Granite Countertops

Another House Induction Day is in the books! On August 24th, all of our new students were inducted into their house “families” and were We Make Your Home Beautiful Free In-Home Consultations. received with great joy. At Covenant, everyone belongs to someone. Free Financing up to 55K for 18 months Our four houses organize our school community around the ideals that 281-855-3400 Convenient shop-at-home available. define our school: wisdom and virtue. These houses (or teams) provide www.ABeautifulFloor.com We will bring samples to you! students with abundant leadership options and encourage excellence through friendly competition. Each of our houses has chosen a virtue and a motto that they will actively seek to define them. These virtues, w ort ousto eas wisdom, courage, perseverance and love are worthy pursuits for all as Serving Houston For Over 20 Years we seek to be lifelong learners in community with one another.

Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 9 What’s Happening Around Cypress...

SYDNEY HARBOUR FALL GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALES Saturday, October 20, 2018, 8 AM-12 noon Located at Cypress Rosehill and Huffmeister. COPPER VILLAGE GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 13th, 8 AM-12 Noon HEARTHSTONE FALL GARAGE SALE West Road between Hwy 6 & Queenston. Saturday, October 20, 2018, 7 AM-2 PM Residents who participate set-up in their garages or driveways. Located MIDDLEGATE VILLAGE FALL GARAGE SALE north of FM 529, east of Highway 6. Saturday October 13, 2018, 7 AM-3 PM Located in Copperfield between Longenbaugh and West Rd. ELDRIDGE PARK FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 20th, 7 AM till everything is gone. Come find furniture, NORTHMEAD VILLAGE FALL household goods, tools, children’s clothing/toys and those special items COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE you’ve been looking for. We are located at the intersection of N. Eldridge The Northmead Village Community Garage Sale will be held on Parkway and W. Little York (behind the Toshiba facility). See you there! Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 7 AM until 4 PM. Signs will be posted throughout the community one week prior to the event. Residents who ABERDEEN GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD wish to participate should set-up in their respective driveways. Located FALL GARAGE SALE in Copperfield off West Rd. near Hwy. 6. Come shop for great deals throughout the neighborhood as Aberdeen Green residents have their huge Semi-annual Community Garage Sale on WESTCREEK FALL GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 27th from 7 AM until 2 PM! Aberdeen Green is located October 13, 2018, Daylight to Noon on Telge Road at West Road, south of Hwy. 290. Located off Queenston between FM529 & Longenbaugh BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE WESTGATE FALL GARAGE SALE Saturday, November 3rd, 8 AM-12 Noon October 13, 2018 Located at Fry Rd. and Tuckerton - next to Blackhorse Golf Course. Located off of Barker Cypress between Longenbaugh and FM529. CYPRESS FAMILY FELLOWSHIP COPPER LAKES GARAGE SALE CHURCH GARAGE SALE October 13, 2018 Saturday, November 3rd, 7 AM-1 PM Located off Barker-Cypress, between Longenbaugh and West Road. 17330 West Little York Rd., Houston TX 77084 Rain or shine, this is an inside Garage Sale! Lots and lots of treasures, COPPERFIELD PLACE VILLAGE GARAGE SALE priced to sell. Proceeds will benefit our missions work in Mexico, including Date: Saturday, October 20th, 7 AM-5 PM a Children’s Home, building more dormitory’s to house children, youth Located near Hwy 6 between Cherry Park and Glen Chase Dr. and adults for camps and retreats and to support missionaries there.

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CRAFT SHOWS / festivals Most vision plans accepted HOUSTON MAKER FAIRE October 13-14, 2018 at 10 AM-6 PM George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 Houston Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family- friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness that continues to be the leading showcase of human ingenuity and creativity plus a fascinating window into emerging technology- driven capabilities. There are learning opportunities in abundance for people of all ages and backgrounds and even more hands-on activities too. So, whether you like traditional crafts or the latest high-tech demos, Houston Maker Faire is the place to be! Prices vary see website, www.houstonmakerfaire.com. What’s Happening Around Cypress... Home Depot 2018 HEARTS & HANDS

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SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. CUTHBERT’S 13TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND HOLIDAY MARKET INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Sunday, October, 28th, 10 AM-5 PM St. Cuthbert will celebrate its 13th Annual International Festival to be held on 13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX Saturday, November 3rd, from 3-5:30 PM at the church located at 17020 West St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will hold its 5th Annual Fall Festival and Road (corner of West and Queenston). The International Festival honors all the Holiday Market on Sunday, October, 28th at 13131 Fry Road just South different countries and heritages represented in our very unique and diverse of 290. congregation. The festival includes food, live entertainment, native dress and activities for children and youth. It is the perfect place to learn more about the Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Food Trucks, Silent world around us. Admission is free. Visit stcuthbert.org for more information. Auction, Live Music throughout the day, Cake Walk, Trunk N Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals at 4 PM. Lots of vendors with a variety of goods for sale. We look forward to seeing you all there! VENDORS NEEDED FOR CRAFT SHOWS

Interested in being a vendor? For additional information and register HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS online, visit our website http://aidanschurch.org/fallfest. If you prefer to The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26th mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth Reservation form by annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. We contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email [email protected]. are located at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77084. If you are a vendor who would like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal décor, LIVING WORD CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT etc. at our event, please email: [email protected] for more information or application. 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 VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! or treat this year. It’s an event for the entire family. You will see parked Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s cars decorated Halloween style. There will be TONS of candy that people Episcopal Church’s ACE Committee has opened vendor registration for will be giving away right from their trunks and best of all it’s FREE. 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 We will have inflatables, face painting and so much more. Come join us on Cypress at 13131 Fry Road - just south of Hwy 290. Our festival features October 28th from 5-7 PM in the Living Word Church parking lot. Anyone Market Booths, Children’s Area, Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Live Music is invited, no age limits. For more info visit www.livingword.church. throughout the day, Cake Walk, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive, Trunk N Treat and Blessing of Animals. For more information and to register 4TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET online, visit our website at http://aidanschurch.org/fallfest, email [email protected] or call 281-373-3203 for a registration form. The St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4th Annual Mistletoe Market. Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77406. (Do NOT call the ST. CUTHBERT CHURCH IS SEEKING VENDORS school about booths or questions.) St. Cuthbert Church, located at 17020 West Road, is seeking vendors for our Thirteenth Annual International Festival on Saturday, November Come enjoy THE BEST SHOPPING experience Christmas can bring! As always, 3rd. We are especially interested in showcasing vendors with wares from Santa will make a surprise guest appearance! All booth inquiries, please email other countries and cultures in addition to arts, crafts and seasonal décor. Lisa Thigpen at [email protected]. Contact [email protected] for more information and/or an application.

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GOLF TOURNAMENTS NORA’S HOME 5TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 26th Annual Gingerbread Village FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 Presented by Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant HOLIDAY MARKET patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Golf Classic, which will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8 AM at the Hermann Park & CRAFT SHOW Golf Course, 2155 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030. The event will benefit Nora’s Home facility and programs that provide care, education and support for transplant patients Featuring Arts, Crafts, Specialty and their families. Sponsorship and team registration Foods, Fashion Goods & More! proceeds benefit the Adopt-A-Family fund which provides financial support for families who cannot afford to pay the minimal nightly fee.

Golfers are welcome to breakfast at the course followed Saturday by the scramble shotgun start at 9 AM. Participants will compete for premium prizes and awards prior to a silent October 27, 2018 auction. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided for all teams. Nora’s Home welcomes all businesses and 9am - 4pm organizations to participate in the fun and sponsor the event.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available through food, beverage and private reception opportunities. For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church details about sponsorship opportunities or how to register a 6646 Addicks-Satsuma team, visit our website www.norashome.org or call 832-831- 3720. Houston, TX 77084 (In Northwest Houston, approx. 1 mile east of Hwy 6 between FM 529 & West Little York) A sponsor reception will be held Thursday, October 18th at 6 Hosted by SEAS Ladies Auxiliary PM at Nora’s Home in conjunction with the grand opening of the phase two expansion project. VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE For more information email [email protected] BIRDIES “FORE” THE CHILDREN 7TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT We are excited to invite you to participate in the Birdies “Fore” the Children 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2018 benefiting Shriner’s Hospital for burned children in

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Galveston, Texas. This tournament will be held at Tour 18 Golf Course, Contact Information: Co-Chair Mark McShaffry, The Backyard Grill 281-897- on Saturday October 27, 2018. Registration begins now online. 9200; Eric Dunlap, Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce 281-373-1390 Registration and breakfast will start at 6:30 AM. The tournament will $25 DINNER ONLY (at Awards Dinner) start at 8 AM sharp. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to provide funds for the tissue bank at Shriner’s Hospital. Our sponsors and players truly help us RAFFLE TICKETS - $10 EACH, 6 FOR $50 or 15 FOR $100 provide funds that directly go to Shriner’s Tissue Bank where hundreds The Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation makes it possible to of patients receive life-saving tissue which helps the children not only award the scholarship in Adam’s name for years to come. The scholarship survive but also return home to their families! Thanks to all our friends is funded by family and friends on holidays and Adam’s birthday and a and family for helping us reach $167,360 since 2011. large portion has been donated from some of the proceeds from the Adam J. Skinner Memorial Golf Tournament every year. The Skinners wanted In order to speed up the registration process the morning of the the scholarship to be given to a student who emulates some of Adam’s tournament, we have added the ability to pay by card on our website. traits and interests, someone who is outgoing, optimistic and extremely This payment method will be shown once you complete your online energetic, possibly playing team sports, choir, high school drama, debate registration. If you plan to pay by check, please mail in your checks to or Boy Scouts of America participation. Thanks to these golf tournaments, the address listed on your invoice as quickly as you can. We are still the scholarship amount was increased to $12,000 in 2017 and is available accepting cash, checks and cards at the tournament for registration, to any eligible Cypress-Fairbanks ISD graduating student. but, we ask that you please pay upfront before the tournament. We are looking forward to spending the day with all of our supporters and FUNDRAISERS players, we look forward to seeing you out there and having a great 2018 golf tournament. 21ST ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE STARS GALA th GO HERE TO REGISTER: http://birdeasepro.com/birdiesforethechildren October 18 - The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will host its 21st annual Salute to the Stars Gala on October 18th at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road). The black-tie optional, celebratory event will 20TH ANNIVERSARY ADAM J SKINNER recognize one teacher from each of the 91 CFISD campuses in addition MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT to two paraeducators and two support staff members as Teacher of the November 8, 2018 Year honorees. Dinner, entertainment, a raffle, live auction and teacher Register Now:https://cyfairhoustonchamber.chambermaster.com/ drawings will be featured throughout the evening as elected and school eventregistration/register/31913. officials join community and business leaders in giving thanks to those Shotgun start 11 AM. This annual golf tournament benefits the Adam J. who give so much to the CFISD students. One lucky honoree will be the Skinner Memorial Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. In winner of the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union new car giveaway. CFISD the 20 years since the tournament was established, more than $111,000 recognizes one teacher from each of its schools who are selected annually has been given to the Adam Skinner Memorial Scholarship. by campus principals and represent and exhibit the balance of skill, art and heart in teaching students in his or her subject area or program. The Location: Blackhorse Golf Club paraeducators and support staff members are selected by supervisors 12205 Fry Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 for their outstanding dedication through notable work on campus. The Format for the day: 9 AM: Registration & Lunch gala also features the talents of CFISD students. There are scheduled 11 AM: Scramble-Shotgun Start performances, while culinary arts students will make and serve hors 4 PM: Awards Dinner d’oeurves to the guests. Proceeds raised at the gala go to the CFEF,

14 October 2018 | Villages of Cypress Lakes which provides college scholarships for district students as well as staff A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER development grants to CFISD. Last year, Salute to the Stars raised more 5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 than almost $200,000, bringing the grand total to more than $3 million IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY- raised since 1998. CFEF presented CFISD with a check for more than November 30th-December 23rd (previews November 28th-29th) $95,000 for staff development programs. In May, CFISD students were Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. awarded over half a million dollars in CEFF scholarships. Additional table Box Office: 713-526-2721 sponsorships are available. For more information, visit the Salute to the Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday Stars page on the CFEF website at www.thecfef.org/gsot-event/salute-to- the-stars or contact Marie Holmes at 281-370-0144 or [email protected]. STAGEWORKS THEATRE 2018 CELEBRATION OF HOPE BBQ DINNER 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 12 ANGRY MEN: October 19-November 11, 2018 AND AWARDS BANQUET Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sunday matinees at 3 PM Shield Bearer invites you to be part of the 2018 Celebration of Hope BBQ Dinner Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 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. MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. Celebration of Hope Award winners in Business organization, Church, Ministry MAINSTAGE SEASON and Volunteer categories will be announced and dinner will be served. Proceeds Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 will help fund professional counseling services and prevention programs for DIANA OF DOBSON’S: November 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM (staged reading) local families including those experiencing the trauma of domestic violence, Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can. MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www. human trafficking, crime, war, Hurricane Harvey and more. Table Captains are mildredsumbrella.com, [email protected] or 832-463-0409. filling tables now! To reserve your seat, visit shieldbearer.org/hope or contact 281-894-7222. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available, contact Melissa at [email protected] for details. CYPRESS CREEK FACE Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Spring, Texas 77379 THEATER/ARTS www.CypressCreekFACE.org The Star-Lit! Series HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY Sir James and Lady Galway - Sunday, October 7, 2018, 7 PM A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS - Friday, November 9, 2018 (7:30 PM) at The Priests - Saturday, November 24, 2018, 8 PM Tallowood Baptist Church Worship Center. The Houston Choral Society One Night in Memphis - Monday, December 31, 2018, 8 PM will present a program honoring our veterans and all who serve, with patriotic music, readings, letters and reflections. This concert is FREE to The Promenade Series veterans and active duty military. University of Houston Concert Chorale - Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 3 PM A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS - Saturday, December 1, 2018 (7:30 PM) at Piano Duo: Matthew & Katherine Loudermilk - Tues., November 13, 3 PM Foundry United Methodist Church. There will be audience caroling and a “Christmas Presents” - Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 3 PM special visit by Santa Claus! Pre-concert presentation will be at 7 PM and a silent auction during intermission; a reception follows this concert. For The Free Children’s Series more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the HCS website at “Cinderella in Spain” - Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11 AM www.houstonchoral.org or call 832-478-6986. “Santa’s Little Helper” - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11 AM

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Phobia Haunted Houses-8 haunts, 1 location - Open Weekends in October - ical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond, TX 77469. Admission $10-$20. It’s cannon time! Located on Beltway 8 South, between 288 and I-45, Phobia operates multiple great The Fort Bend History Association is proud to present the 35th annual Texian Market haunted houses. Phobia employs hundreds of actors at its massive ScreamPark in Days festival, held at the George Ranch Historical Park. Bring the whole family to Houston. Tour the Darke hallways of Phobia Haunted Houses weekends in October. discover more than 150 years of Texas history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle Texas’ scariest haunt is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays through Halloween. re-enactments, live entertainment, first-person costumed interpreters, historic Tickets start at $15 per person for one great haunted house. See more killer haunts home tours, games, cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and more. Texian for discounted multi attraction pricing. For the biggest world of scream in Houston, Market Days is our biggest living history event of the year - you don’t want to miss it! checkout Phobia’s the Darke Institute, Mind Control, Clown Mania, Exile, Savage Wings Over Houston Airshow - October 20-21, 2018, 10 AM-6 PM, Ellington Ground, Contagion, DarkeWorld, Dawn of the Machine and Genetic Nightmare, Airport, 11210 Blume Ave, Houston, TX 77034. Wings Over Houston Airshow is the creepy haunted house. Under 12 bring a parent. Over 12, get ready for a scary celebrating its 34th year at Ellington Airport with the US Navy Blue Angels, as well haunted house. For more info,www.darke.com. as nearly five more hours worth of thrilling aerial shows from some of the world’s Fearshire Farms-Haunted corn maze, haunted field, haunted house - 1100 S greatest military and civilian pilots. Ranked as one of the top airshows in the coun- Walker St, Angleton, TX 77515. Phone: 979-848-3327. 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Visit venders time at Houston’s citywide costume contest and Halloween celebration for the booths like Temporary Tattoos or Shoot the Corn Cannon ($1 for 3 shots). Food whole family! There will be prizes, Halloween spectacle, a movie, performances, and Drinks are available at our ticket booth and Food Vendor tents. *No outside living statues, music and more! Visitors can win candy and prizes playing our FREE food or drinks allowed. games! Enjoy watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen at 7:30 PM. Cos- Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch 2018 - thru Nov. 10, 2018, Fri. 9 AM-3 PM, tume Contest: Registration will take place on-site near the Anheuser-Busch stage Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM - Open to the Public. Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, before the contest and winners will be announced after. Prizes were awarded to Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717. Email: [email protected]. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. (Infant-8 years, 9-17 years, Best Male 18+, Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Best Female 18+, Best Family and Best Dog.) Costume contest registration opens Aggie Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patch - The Aggie Habitat Pumpkin Patch at 6:45 PM (at the side of the Anheuser Busch stage), contest begins at 7 PM. Reg- site is located on Covenant Presbyterian Church’s grounds in College Station at istration will close at 8 PM. 220 Rock Prairie Rd and sells over 3,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes every Light the Night Walk-Houston October 27, 2018: A fundraising walk to to help year! The pumpkin patch is open thru October 31st. If you would like to schedule a fund cures for blood cancers, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, school field trip or have a pumpkin carving social, please send request to events@ takes place at Hermann Square Park at City Hall. www.lightthenight.org/texas- aggiehabitat.org. gulf-coast 40th Houston Italian Festival - October 11-14, 2018. University Of St. Thomas, Alamo City Comic Con-San Antonio, TX October 26-28, 2018: -Held at the Henry 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM, Fri. 11 AM-10 PM, B. Gonzalez Convention Center. www.alamocitycomiccon.com Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6 PM. Free Admission Thurs. night and Fri. until 4 The 2018 Houston AfriFEST-Festival of African Arts Culture and Entertainment PM, otherwise it is $5-$25. 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We will take you on a cultural journey through Africa For more information, visit www.houstonitalianfestival.com. to celebrate her rich diversity in a typical African open market setting featuring Houston Italian Festival October 11-14, 2018: Live music and lots of fun like a special live performances, a tour of country arts and crafts, ethnic cuisines from Bocce Tournament, Pasta Eating, classic car show and kids fun. http://houstoni- different regions, Ankara fashion, folklore tales, kids’ activities and a lot more. talianfestival.com Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican Fest 2018 - October 27, 2018, 12 Noon-10 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival October 12-14, 2018: Enjoy catfish and cajun food PM, Midtown Park, 2811 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77006. Admission $15-$200. dishes as well as a carnival, three stages of live music, pageant, car show and kid This festival is done annually to support the continuous efforts to disseminate zone. http://conroecajuncatfishfestival.com the Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures within the city of Houston. We also want to Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta-Sugar Land, TX October 13-14, teach our children about our roots, assisting them with their self-esteem, identity 2018: Held at Brooks Lake at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas. https://chappellhillhis- and letting them know that they have a strong support group. 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Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 17 Little Known National Days In October Did you know that every month has some sort of National day, week or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial list of what we found for the month of October:

October 6th: National Noodle Day October 7th: National LED Light Day October 8th: American Fluffernutter Day October 9th: National Moldy Cheese Day October 10th: National Angel Food Cake Day October 11th: National Sausage Pizza Day October 12th: National Gumbo Day October 13th: National Train Your Brain Day October 14th: National Dessert Day October 15th: National Grouch Day October 16th: National Dictionary Day October 17th: National Pasta Day October 18th: National Chocolate Cupcake Day October 19th: National Seafood Bisque Day October 20th: National Brandied Fruit Day October 21st: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 22nd: National Nut Day October 23rd: National Boston Cream Pie Day October 24th: National Food Day October 25th: National Greasy Food Day October 26th: National Day of the Deployed Day October 27th: National American Beer Day October 28th: National Chocolate Day October 29th: National Oatmeal Day October 30th: National Candy Corn Day October 31st: National Caramel Apple Day

October Monthly Observations Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, AIDS Awareness Month, American Cheese Month, Antidepressant Death Awareness Month, Bat Appreciation Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, (World) Blindness Awareness Month, Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month, Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month, Children’s Magazine Month, Church Library Month, Church Safety and Security Month, Class Reunion Month, Right Brainers Rule! Month, National Stamp Collecting Month, National Roller Skating Month, National Protect Your Hearing Month, National Cookbook Month, National Bullying Prevention Month

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National Train Your Brain Day National Bullying Prevention Month October 13th is National Train Your Brain Day - a holiday created to encourage National Bullying Prevention Month is observed in October. National everyone to expand and exercise their brain and use more of its potential Bullying Prevention Month was created by PACER and started as a weekly capacity. If you’re one of countless people who don’t make a habit of reading observation in 2006. In 2010, the observation change to monthly. Take regularly, you might be missing out as reading benefits the brain in many ways: a stand against bullying. Spread the word about the negative effects bullying can cause. It prevents dementia: Studies have shown that mentally stimulating activities such as reading slow the progress of (or possibly even prevent) Unity Day 2018 is Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The new research, which appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that elderly Wednesday, October 24th! people who regularly read are 2 ½ times less likely to suffer these Wear and Share Orange! debilitating illnesses. Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to showing that you care about preventing bullying? Come : Simply put, the more you read, the more It enhances your vocabulary together in one giant ORANGE message of hope and support, WEAR words you gain exposure to. Expanding your vocabulary is a powerful and SHARE ORANGE to color our nation and even the world, visibly way to enhance both your life - and your career. Researcher Johnson showing that our society believes that no child should ever experience O’Connor who is known for his studies about the impact of vocabulary bullying. on people’s lives has found that a person’s vocabulary level is the best single predictor of occupational success. National Day Of The Deployed It improves your memory: Just like muscles, the brain benefits from a good October 26th is annually designated as National Day of the Deployed. workout. When you read, you have to remember a whole host of characters, National Day of the Deployed honors all of the brave men and woman as well as get to grips with the various arcs and sub-plots that weave their who have been deployed, are sacrificing or have sacrificed their lives to way through any story. Incredibly enough, every new memory you create defend our country. The day also acknowledges their families who are forges new synapses (brain pathways) and strengthens existing ones, which separated from them during deployment and the sacrifices they make in assists in short-term memory recall as well as stabilising moods. order for their family members to serve our country.

It keeps you smart: In Anne E. Cunningham’s paper What Reading Does Shelle Michaels Aberle founded National Day of the Deployed in 2006. for the Mind, she found that reading, in general, makes you smarter and it Ms. Aberle approached then North Dakota Governor John Hoeven for keeps you sharp as you age. Knowledge is power and unlike most things support of a North Dakota Proclamation for the day. Governor Hoeven in life, it cannot be taken away from you. was the first governor in the United States to recognize deployed troops in a formal proclamation. October 26th was chosen by Aberle’s cousin, If that’s not enough reason to curl up with a good book, we don’t know Bottineau, ND native LTC David Hosna who was deployed to Iraq from what is! Kaiserslautern, Germany. October 26th is the date of Hosna’s birthday. Grand Forks, North Dakota hosted the first event. The first units honored Other ways to train your Brain: by this proclamation were: NDARNG 1-188th ADA SECFOR and JLENS There are many different ways to train your mind and improve your deployed to Afghanistan. cognitive skills such as word puzzles, number games, brain teasers, trivia games, riddles and word games. Learning something new is another In 2011, Senator John Hoeven led the efforts and co-sponsored S.RES.295 practice that is a benefit to everyone’s brain on National Train Your Brain for a national day of honor. On October 18, 2011, the resolution passed Day (as well as any other day). When the question is asked to American unanimously for the first national day honoring deployed troops and their scientists as to how much of the brain is used, the answer varies. However, families. In 2012, all 50 states observed National Day of the Deployed. many of them believe that it is only a small percentage and that there is room for expanded learning and knowledge within everyone. So do Source: some logic puzzles, brain teasers and riddles to train your brain. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day-of-the-deployed- Sources: www.austinmacauley.com and https://nationaldaycalendar.com october-26/

Villages of Cypress Lakes | October 2018 19 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 • Discharge (fluid) from the nipple agencies that form the NBCAM Board of Sponsors. During October, • Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the member area of skin at the center of the breast) organizations of the Board of Sponsors join forces to spread the You should see your health care provider about any of these symp- message that early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt toms. Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if you notice treatment saves lives. any changes in your body, tell your health care provider immediately so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated. The American Cancer Society recommends early detections. Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year 2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gyne- cologist each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform a brief The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day or through- breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman Exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care provider out the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast health. For appointment. example, your doctor may help you to determine the most appropriate frequency for your early detection steps. To find a facility in your area, please call: American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 3. MAMMOGRAM National Cancer Institute 800-4-CANCER In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms. NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram every Or visit nbcam.org or www.cancer.org for more information. year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe way to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions and women who have screening mammograms have a lower chance of dying from 3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION breast cancer than women who do not have screening mammograms. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammograms can detect cancer or other problems before a lump However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly improve becomes large enough to be detectable to the touch. They provide an your chance of survival. effective way to find breast cancer in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful. Mammograms are considered safe, quick Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other and relatively painless. parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely pre- Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation vented, early detection provides the greatest possibility of 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.

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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.

Hair dryers and ambulances are two such examples. Music concerts and sporting events also have noise levels above 85db. Does this mean drying your hair occasionally or going to a few football games will lead to hearing loss? Not necessarily. It’s important to talk to a trained and licensed audiologist and get a hearing assessment to make sure you’re doing what you can to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

How an Audiologist Can Help An audiologist is a state-licensed health care professional that holds a master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited university. Audiologists don’t just fit 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 implement a plan for you to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in the first place.

Take steps this October to better protect your hearing. Get to know your audiologist and schedule a hearing assessment. If you are someone who is regularly subject to excessive noise levels, an audiologist can work with you to prevent permanent hearing damage.

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22 October 2018 | Villages of Cypress Lakes 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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DIRECTIONS DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a You could bake these on National Pumpkin st large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanil- Cheesecake Day October 21 ! la. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of INGREDIENTS crust; set aside. 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. 2 eggs Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate 1 pinch ground cloves for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping 1 pinch ground nutmeg before serving. http://allrecipes.com/ 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 23 MAKE TIME FOR YOUR MAMMOGRAM

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