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Cy-Fair Lifestyles & Homes February 2010
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Cy-Fair calendar of events
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events at the Northwest Library in Cypress, during february
Teen Movie Night will be held on Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. Watch a randomly picked new release movie, perfect for any teenagers wanting to get out of the house and enjoy a good movie in a relaxing environment.
The Hallelujah Book Club will meet on Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. Enjoy reading and discussing works of Christian fiction that are on the market today. Learn about the authors, the stories and discuss the ideas presented in the books.
Mahjong for Adults will meet on Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. Learn how to play the classic Eastern game of Mahjong. Space is limited so call ahead to reserve a spot.
Computer Comedy Classes for Beginners will be held on Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Classes are designed for beginning computer users with a specific topic every week.
Preschool Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. This ever-popular story time is a lot of fun and is designed to hold the interest of preschool-aged children.
Northwest Library Chess and Go Club meet on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Individuals of all ages can enjoy friendly games of Chess and Go. Anyone wishing to learn how to play or individuals wanting to improve their game can come and receive instruction and lessons.
Toddler Time is held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. This ever-popular story time is a lot of fun and is designed to hold the interest of toddlers from 18-36 months.
Baby Book Time meets on Wednesdays at 2 pm. Sing songs and learn movements to various children ’s rhymes. This baby time is designed for 0-18 month olds.
Family Film Night is held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and a current movie on the big screen projector. The movie are kid-friendly but can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Computer Comedy Classes for Adults are held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Classes are designed for adults with a specific topic every week.
Sit & Stitch is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, quilting or other projects.
Infant Play by Gymboree will be held on Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. A class for infants who have not yet learned to walk.
For more information or a complete list of programs, call 281-890-2665 or go to www.hcpl.net/location/northwest.

upcoming WRAP Events for
Cy woods high school seniors
Wildcats Right After Prom will hold monthly meetings on Feb. 4, March 4, April 8, April 22, May 6 and May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Cypress Woods High School commons.
WRAP 2010 is sponsoring a fundraiser to leave a legacy for the future classes of Cy Woods High School. A life-size bronze wildcat will be mounted on a base that will include all class of 2010 senior student donor names. The cost of participating is $50. Order forms are available at the VIPS window or go to cywoodswrap.org.
Cy Woods Snuggie’s are $25 and will be sold at the VIPS window on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunches. Parents can also download the order form from the Web site and mail it to WRAP with a check and their student can pick it up during VIPS sales or at the next WRAP Parent Meeting.
WRAP will host the second annual Mr. Cy Woods Contest on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cypress Woods High School Auditorium. Admission tickets are $10 and will be presold and at the door. Also limited VIP seating will be $20.

movie program for seniors, Feb. 4
The Barbara Bush Library will present a Senior Movie Morning on the first Thursday of each month. The first movie morning is set for Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. This month ’s movie will be a comedy from 1941starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck and Dana Andrews.

kold radio, whitefish bay,
through Feb. 6
Theatre Suburbia’s third production of the season, Kold Radio, Whitefish Bay will run through Feb. 6.
This is the Houston premiere of this romantic comedy by Phil Olson. Lars is the host of a radio show called Crappie Talk, devoted entirely to the narrow subject of ice fishing. Martha hosts Book Beat and has all the listeners and advertisers. When Lars loses his only advertiser and his fish out-of-water Brooklyn Italian boss fires him, he has his work cut out for him. He needs his job and his dignity, but more importantly, he needs Martha.
Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $14, adults; $13, students and seniors. Theatre Suburbia is located at 4106 Way Out West Drive, Ste. N, Houston. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or go to www.theatresuburbia.com.
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Feb 06
Salute to Our Heroes
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation will host the 2nd Annual “Salute to Our Heroes” on Feb. 6 at the Northwest Forest Conference Center.
The event will honor the brave men and women who have served to preserve this country ’s freedom and liberty. Inspirational speakers, entertainment and live and silent auctions are just some of the  highlights of this special evening. “Salute to Our Heroes” will be emceed by Houston Astros announcer Bill Brown and will include a Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony. The featured speaker will be former Air Force One pilot Col. Mark Tillman.
For more information on sponsorships or individual tickets, call 832-381-2333 or go to www.thecfef.org.
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Feb 11
cy-fair isd Livestock Show and Sale
The 16th Annual Cy-Fair ISD Livestock Show and Sale will be held Feb. 11-13 at the Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Road.
Students from all 10 high schools will participate in the event. The three-day schedule is as follows: Thursday – Livestock Judging, 8 a.m. Rabbit Show, 11 a.m. Poultry Show, 1 p.m. Lamb Show, 3 p.m. Steer/Heifer Show; Friday – Livestock Judging 8 a.m. Swine Show, 1 p.m. Goat Show; Saturday – 11 a.m. Buyers’ Luncheon at Arnold Middle School and 1 p.m. Premium Auction. The community and all buyers are invited to attend to show support to Cy-Fair ISD students who have worked diligently to prepare for the event.
For more information, call 281-897-4074.
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BEGINNING MAR 17
pin oak charity horse show
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious horse competitions, has officially launched its 65th season. This year ’s show will be held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy from March 17-28.  
The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show will be held over a two-week period and will feature a wide array of equestrian talent featuring hunters and jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Welsh ponies, Dressage and the United Mountain Horse breed. The crown jewels of the event take place throughout the two weeks. Saturday evening of week one features the $30,000 Nordic Lights Farm Grand Prix and Championship Finals. Week two features the $15,000 Chronicle of the Horse USHJA International Hunter Derby on Friday and the $30,000 Grand Prix on Saturday.
This year, there will be a USEF “AA” and THJA “A” hunter show during week one that will feature all Junior and Amateur Owners, Juniors, equitation and classics.
No tickets are required Tuesdays-Fridays.  Tickets are required for both March 20 and March 27 at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the gala dining experience.
For a complete show schedule, visit www.pinoak.org or call 713-621-6290.  
Photo Courtesy of Pin Oak
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MAR 06
houston spca mutt strut and runway race
Fetch your sneakers and your furry friend for the 2010 Houston SPCA Mutt Strut and Runway Race presented by Houston Airport System and sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill ’s Science Diet on March 6. This is your opportunity to strut your stuff with your mutt on the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in the 5K Runway Race or a one-mile Mutt Strut.
There is no fee to enter but participants are encouraged to collect pledges and earn great prizes at the same time or sign up as a Cat Napper participant and be a virtual walker by raising pledges to help Houston ’s homeless animals.
To register, go to hspca.convio.net/site/R?i=Ta7eNXlc0fR4GgvouD24fg.
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THROUGH MAR 27
girl scout cookie sales, until march 27
Girl Scout cookie sales are under way with eight varieties available including: Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Caramel deLites, Lemonades and Daisy Go-Rounds. A box of cookies is $3.50.
Cookie delivery begins Feb. 6. Girl Scout Cookies will be sold at cookie booths outside of grocery stores and other retail venues from Feb. 19-March 27. There is also a toll-free cookie hotline at 1-888-GS-COOKIE to find the nearest Girl Scout cookie booth.
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