Cy-Fair Lifestyles & Homes May 2009
Bridgeland Welcomes Spring with Festive Outdoor Event. Hundreds of people ushered in spring at Bridgeland by attending the Bring in the
Spring event that was packed full of nature-themed activities to celebrate the
season.
Kite flying in Shores Park was a big hit, with dozens of colorful kites given
away. Also popular was a flower planting station, a hula-hoop contest, sack
races and a performance by the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club. Event-goers
also enjoyed the release of more than 100 American Painted Lady butterflies.
A model home scavenger hunt had participants looking for a box of toys hidden in
each model home. Other activities included a whimsical parade around Shores
Park, with residents riding or pulling non-motorized bikes, wagons, skateboards
and other
“vehicles” specially decorated for the occasion, a fly fishing demonstration, kayaking and
canoeing showcasing Bridgeland
’s lakes.
cypress woodlands junior forum holds gala. Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum’s “Journey to Exciting Ports of Call” fundraising gala was held at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel. Proceeds from the gala support community programs for senior citizens, people
with disabilities, early childhood intervention and reading education. In
addition, CWJF provides financial assistance in the form of grants and
scholarships to community members and organizations.
nam endowment dinner. The Northwest Assistance Ministries’ Endowment Board raised over $42,000 through this year’s Endowment Dinner, held April 2 at Champions Golf Club. More than 100 guests
attended the third annual event, which helped raise funds to ensure the future
of NAM
’s programs and services through the NAM Endowment Fund. Major event donors
included
Valerie and John vonBerg, Sandra and Eddie Harrell, Citation Oil and Gas Corporation, Jackie and Pat Riley, Denise and Buddy Bolt, and Margaret and Charles Dunagan.
The Fordan family was ready for spring with their colorful, winning entry in
Bridgeland
’s recent bike parade.
(L-R) Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm stands beside NAM Endowment Fund board
member Valerie vonBerg and NAM Endowment Fund President Pat Riley at the
Northwest Assistance Ministries Endowment Board dinner.
(L-R) Sue Treece, Marianna Jacobs and Debbie Harrell.
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
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