Cy-Fair Lifestyles and Homes magazine Oct 2009: Calendar of Events1

Cy-Woods 2010 Senior Parents wrap meeting, oct. 8

Cy-Woods’ WRAP general parent meeting will be held on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Commons area at Cy-Woods High School. (Parents earn 5,000 WRAP bucks for attending). WRAP (Wildcats Right After Prom) is Cy-Woods High School's parent-driven Project Prom organization. The purpose of WRAP is to provide a drug and alcohol free all-night party for graduating seniors and their guests after the prom.

Future general parent meetings are Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 in the Commons area of the high school For more information on WRAP or for ways to earn WRAP bucks, visit www.cywoodswrap.org or e-mail cywoodswrap@yahoo.com.

Carousel of Crafts Show, Oct. 2-3

The 2009 annual Carousel of Crafts show will be held on Oct. 2-3 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cypress Creek Christian Church, 6823 Cypresswood Drive in Spring.

Proceeds from the show are used to support the Women’s Ministry of the church. This includes the NAM Children’s clinic, Boy’s and Girl’s Country, The Bridges Community and the youth of the church.

hispanic heritage month celebration, oct. 10

The Fairbanks Branch of Harris County Public Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The library will have various craft activities for children, face painting, music, refreshments, door prizes and a pi ñata. The Fairbanks Library is located at 7122 N. Gessner, inside the William “Bill” Bane Park. For more information, call the library at 713-466-4438.

Book Clubs at Barbara Bush Branch Library, Oct. 13, 19, 22

The Evening Book Club will meet on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara Bush Branch Library. The October selection is Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth.

The Great Books Discussion Group will meet on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the WCR Conference Room to discuss Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare. The group meets on the third Monday of each month from 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. The selection for November is The Knight of Faith by Kierkegaard. For more information, contact Earl Bissex at 281-955-9447.

The Afternoon Book Club will meet on Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout The book club meets the fourth Thursday of each month in the Robin Bush activity room on the first floor.

yoga classes at nam’s fifty plus center, oct. 14, 21, 28

Northwest Assistance Ministries’ Fifty Plus program is offering yoga classes in NAM’s main building, 15555 Kuykendahl, just south of FM 1960. Yoga classes will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 11, 18.

Sonya Nelson leads the one-hour classes in Forrest yoga, a healing type of yoga that addresses the physical and emotional challenges of modern-day living.

Fifty Plus is designed for active seniors age 50 and better and offers opportunities for socialization, education and wellness. Members pay a one-time $25 registration fee and a $1 daily user fee for activities to help cover program expenses. Members also can buy a user fee pass each month for $10. For more information, call 281-885-4600.

reach for the stars fund-
raising luncheon, Oct. 14

Reach for the Stars Fundraising Luncheon will be held on Oct. 14 from noon- 1p.m. at The Berry Center, 887 Barker Cypress Road. The event will benefit Reach Unlimited. For more information, contact Kris Young at 281-213-8323, ext. 307 or e-mail kyoung@reachunlimited.org.

beginning oct 03

SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS FRIGHT FEST

It’s “thrills by day, chills by night” as Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces the return of Fright Fest 2009, the wickedly fun cele bration weekends in October where the park is transformed with haunting creatures around every corner.

Fright Fest is featured weekends beginning Oct. 3 through Nov. 1. Hours of operation are Fridays, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-9 p.m., and Sundays, noon-8 p.m.

Experience the ultimate musical ensemble as the best musicians are resurrected from the grave for one last performance during Last Chance Legends in Purgatory Hall (The Zaragoza Theatre). With characters ranging from the “the king” of rock Pelvis Wrestly, the dreadfully divine Scarylin Monroe, and Momma Casket-Elliot, this over-the-top satire features a twist on classic musical favorites accompanied by the live band The Skeletones.

Additionally, join all your favorite monster classics including Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Man and more during Creature Feature at Rockville High. Performed on a cemetery themed set, this elaborate musical experience contains a variety of genres and songs.

Families may also participate in a Halloween traditions during Fright Fest such as Scooby-Doo & Friends Trick-or-Treating at Sundance Theatre or cookie and pumpkin decorating for a nominal fee at Baxter ’s Garage in Rockville.

Claim your stake in a Guinness World Record as Six Flags Fiesta Texas joins Thrill The World for the Largest Simultaneous Dance on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. This worldwide event will feature groups, organizations and gatherings of everyday individuals all dancing at the same time to one of the nation ’s most popular hits Thriller, made famous by Michael Jackson. Anyone with admission to the park is welcome to participate.

For more information on Fright Fest, 2010 Season Passes or Play Passes, and all other park features, go to sixflags.com. Depending on location, guests may also find discount coupons at participating Long John Silvers, Taco Bell and KFC restaurants.

beginning oct 10

bayou city art festival downtown

Humpty Dumpty gets set to have a great fall in 2009, when bronze sculptor Kimber Fiebiger reigns as featured artist of Houston ’s nationally-ranked Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Oct. 10-11.

In addition to Fiebiger’s sculptures, the 300-artist juried fine art festival will offer clay, drawing/pastel, fiber/textiles, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood media formats.

This is a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery with its highly acclaimed mix of visual, performing, culinary and interactive arts. Located in and around City Hall/Hermann Square, the festival transforms Walker, Bagby and McKinney Streets into pedestrian promenades lined with artists ’ booths where patrons can interact with artists one-on-one.

Other highlights include international food and wine cafes and Capital One Bank Creative Zone, where children can experience the fun of making art projects. New this fall will be the “Epicurean Adventure” with wine tastings and professional chefs cooking demonstrations.

Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information, go to www.bayoucityartfestival.com or call 713-521-0133.

beginning oct 10

35th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival

The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park, announces the opening of its 35th season of adventure, merriment, music and romance. The festival is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 10 through Nov. 29 (and Friday, Nov. 27). In addition to the regular schedule are two school-day events held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 27-28, in which the park is open exclusively to public, private and home school groups. Each weekend features its own theme, with special entertainment, contests and events to enhance the patron ’s experience.

Oktoberfest begins the eight themed weekends, followed by 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All-Hallows Eve, Roman Bacchanal, Highland Fling, Barbarian Invasion and ending with the three-day Celtic Christmas celebration. Set in an authentic re-creation of a 16th century English village, the enchanted 53-acre park offers something for everyone. Costumed performers inspire continuous laughter on stages located throughout the festival with hundreds of daily performances.

Over 340 shoppes, overflowing with unique arts and crafts or offering delicious foods and beverages, line shaded cobblestone walkways. Games of skill and human-powered rides amuse the young and young at heart. Lush landscaped grounds covered with beautiful gardens and vines remind all who visit of the joys of nature. A perfect day ends with the spectacular Royal Fireworks held at dusk above the festival ’s lake.

Tickets are available at outlets throughout Texas and southwest Louisiana: H-E-B stores, Woodforest National Banks, Randall ’s stores, and Market Basket stores. Tickets are also available online at www.texrenfest.com and by calling 800-458-3435.

The Texas Renaissance Festival is located on FM 1774 between Magnolia and Plantersville, 45 minutes northwest of Houston. For more information, call 1-800-458-3435 or visit www.texrenfest.com.

LANGHAM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE ENSEMBLE 2009-10 SEASON,
beginning Nov. 5-7

Langham Creek High School Theatre Ensemble announced its 2009-10 season featuring several contemporary plays. All performances will be at Langham Creek High School, 17610 FM 529. General admission tickets are $10; students and seniors $8.

Moon Over Buffalo takes the main stage on Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 13-14. This romantic comedy takes place in 1953 and centers on a dysfunctional acting couple, as they attempt to make it to Broadway.

Proof will take the stage from Dec. 10-12. Proof received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001, as well as the Tony Award for best play in the same year. Proof centers around Catherine, the daughter of a famous, eccentric, mathematician named Robert. Following Robert ’s death, Catherine is forced to deal with her own emotions, as well as the arrival of her nitpicking sister.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by The Reduced Shakespeare Company will be performed on Feb. 4-6 and Feb. 12-13. Do not be alarmed by the mention of Shakespeare ’s name; this is not an English class reading of his plays. In 90 minutes, the entire collection of Shakespeare ’s plays is performed in a very comedic and entertaining way.

For more information, call CJ Brock or Shelby Swancoat at 281-463-5411.

If the shoe fits women’s conference

National singer, songwriter and speaker Shannon Perry introduces a new series, “If the Shoe Fits.” This women’s conference is designed to teach women the importance of healthy relationships with themselves, others and God.

If the Shoe Fits touches on a variety of women’s issues including balance, relationships, effective communication and overcoming adversity. Perry uses her personal journey of heartbreak and healing as a platform for the conference.

Perry, a resident of Cypress, Texas, left her position as a school administrator in 2005 to pursue her love of singing, songwriting and speaking.

For more information and a complete schedule, go to www.shannonperry.com.