SPECTATOR SPECTATOR September 2018 NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF CYPRESS CREEK LAKES Volume 7, Issue 9 Bridgeland Cypress Community Fun Run/Walk for Heroes The purpose of The Bridgeland Community Fun Run/Walk for Heroes fundraiser is to 1.) Raise Funds to Build a $1.5 million dollar Veterans Memorial in the Bridgeland Community in Cypress, Texas, 2.) Support Immediate needs for Veterans in the Community and 3.) Continue our Bridgeland Veterans Memorial Day, Bridgeland Veterans Day Festivals, and Christmas Toys for Veterans' Children Programs. Please see our amazing conceptional design video for the Memorial Site at: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=mDsCn_7brn0 or by searching for “The Veterans Memorial at Bridgeland” on youtube.com. The Bridgeland Community Fun Run/Walk for Heroes will be held October 20, 2018, @ 8 am at Bridgeland’s Festival Park in Cypress, TX. The event will include a 5k walk/run and a 9 am children's superhero costume 1k run/walk, along with booth vendors, entertainment, and activities for the children. The children's walk is open to strollers and wagons. The event is open to anyone. Please register for the event at bridgelandrunforheroes2018.eventbrite.com. or make a monetary contribution. We know this will be an exciting and fun family event, but we need your help! Any item, service, or monetary donation you contribute is greatly appreciated. In exchange, you will receive excellent community exposure. We provide great sponsorship benefits as well. The Bridgeland Community Supports Veterans, Inc. is an IRS approved 501(c) (3) tax-exempt corporation. If you would like more information, please contact Kay at [email protected] Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc. Spectator - September 2018 1 SPECTATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS Shop 'Til You Drop Mark your calendars and join us for a fabulous day of shopping! EMERGENCY NUMBERS The 2018 Shop ‘til You Drop Marketplace will be held on EMERGENCY ................................................................ 911 September 8th, 2018 at the Berry Center. The 2018 Shop ‘til Fire ................................................................................... 911 You Drop Marketplace is a FREE event with FREE parking. Ambulance ....................................................................... 911 Shop in the A/C, join us for lunch upstairs at our new Tea Room, Constable ........................................................ 281.463.6666 and Shop ‘til You Drop! This extravaganza kicks off the holiday Sheriff - Non-emergency ................................. 713.221.6000 shopping season. Over 350 vendors are stocked and ready to - Burglary & Theft .......................................... 713.967.5770 display their wares. - Auto Theft .................................................... 281.550.0458 The Cy-Fair Women’s Club is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. - Homicide/Assault ......................................... 713.967.5810 Shop ‘til You Drop is our main fundraiser and all proceeds from the - Child Abuse ................................................... 713.529.4216 show fund our 2019 philanthropy, including our scholarship fund. - Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence .................. 713.967.5743 We truly appreciate the outpouring of support year after year - Runaway Unit ............................................... 713.755.7427 from our local community and our business partners and sponsors. Poison Control ................................................. 800.222.1221 A huge “THANK YOU” to all of our Club Sponsors: Traffic Light Issues ........................................... 713.881.3210 VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa SCHOOLS H-E-B Cypress Fairbanks ISD Administration ............ 281.897.4000 Bridgeland Cypress Fairbanks ISD Transportation ............. 281.897.4380 Better Homes and Gardens – Gary Green, The Roehm Team Warner Elementary .......................................... 281.213.1650 See you at the show!! Smith Middle School ....................................... 281.213.1010 Cy-Ranch High School .................................... 281.373.2300 UTILITIES CenterPoint Energy .......................................... 713.659.2111 En-Touch (Customer Service) .......................... 281.225.1000 Reliant Energy .................................................. 713.207.2222 Water - Severn Trent ......................................... 281.646.2383 Waste Management - Trash .............................. 713.686.6666 OTHER NUMBERS Animal Control ................................................ 281.999.3191 Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center .................... 281.890.4285 Harris County Health Department .................. 713.439.6260 Post Office ........................................................ 281.859.9021 Harris County Public Library ........................... 281.290.3210 Cy-Fair Hospital ............................................... 281.890.4285 North Cypress Medical Center ......................... 832.912.3500 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. .......................................................1-888.687.6444 Article Submissions ............. [email protected] Advertising [email protected], 1-888.687.6444 ADVERTISING INFO Please support the advertisers that make the Spectator possible. If you are interested in advertising, please contact our sales office at 1-888.687.6444 or [email protected]. The advertising deadline is the 8th of the month prior to the issue. 2 Spectator - September 2018 Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc. SPECTATOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 Join us for the 2nd annual A Taste of Cy-Fair for a truly special, charity-focused culinary event that’s second to none! This relaxed all-you-can-indulge event offers tantalizing bites from over 30 local restaurants, an extensive array of wines, dozens of craft beers and breweries, and more! 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm VIP Early Admission 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm General Admission The 2018 A Taste of Cy-Fair has a lot to offer… • 30+ participating restaurant serving delicious bite size cuisine • More than 30 different wine varietals with unlimited tastings • Beer card worth 12 tastings with more than a dozen craft beers and breweries to choose from • Music and entertainment for the whole family • Market vendors and a silent auction • Adult admissions receive A Taste of Cy-Fair tasting memorabilia glass (while supplies last) General Admissions Purchase Price BEFORE 9/15/18: $35 Adults, $15 Children (under 12 years old) Purchase Price AFTER 9/15/18: $40 Adults, $20 Children (under 12 years old) VIP Admissions Purchase Price BEFORE 9/15/18: $75 Adults Purchase Price AFTER 9/15/18: $80 Adults All proceeds from the event will go to Cy-Hope to help our Cy-Fair friends and neighbors in need. For tickets, food and drink options, and additional event details, please visit https://atasteofcyfair.com Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc. Spectator - September 2018 3 SPECTATOR Are You New to Houston or SUCCESS IS SIMPLE: Gardening? DRESS FOR IT! Join Us at Messiah Lutheran Church Luncheon Details for Free Fall/Winter Gardening Classes! Thursday, September 27th, 2018 September 4-19, 2018 Networking 11a.m.; Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Sterling Country Club New to Houston or to gardening? Messiah is offering free gardening 16500 Houston National Blvd. classes to the community this fall. Join us at Messiah Lutheran Houston, TX 77095 Church to learn best practices in organic gardening. Costs $25 with advanced reservations; $30 at the door Classes consist of three one-hour sessions. There are two options Success is simple: Dress for It! How personal style and goals available. Daytime classes beginning Tuesday, September 4 at. go hand in hand. Evening classes beginning Wednesday, September 5 at 7 pm. Both Edith Head, famous Hollywood costume designer, said it classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall. best: "You can have anything in life you want if you dress for it." Daytime Class @ 1 pm Join us for a fun and informative workshop, moderated by September 4: Planning a Successful Garden Angela Altamuro, where you'll learn valuable tips on dressing for success from the top of your head, to the tip of your toes September 11: Nitrogen/ PH is the Key to Happy Plants and everything in between. September 18: What/How to Plant and Harvest About Cy-Fair Express Network (CYFEN) Evening Class @ 7 pm Now over 60 members strong, Cy-Fair Express Network’s September 5: Planning a Successful Garden vision is to be a community and national leader for the support of professional women by providing a nurturing September 12: Nitrogen/ PH is the Key to Happy Plants environment for business development, networking, education September 19: What/How to Plant and Harvest and mentoring. Our members have opportunities to pursue If you are interested in learning more about organic gardening, excellence and achieve both local and national recognition. please sign up at http://messiahlc.org/Sign-up-Forms. CYFEN is part of the national organization of American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), for more information Messiah Lutheran Church is a Lutheran Faith Community, go to www.CYFEN.org. a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of About American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Highway 290. Regular Sunday worship times are: 8 am—Traditions; Founded in 1949, ABWA provides business training and 9:30 am—The Gathering; and 10:45 am—The Crossing. The networking opportunities for women of diverse occupations Discovery (education)