Blog entries - January 2010

Local Resident to Run 100 Miles to Raise Money for MyCharityWater

Greg Rivera — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:44:47 +0100

100 Miles. A missing toenail, knee pain, and asthma. This sounds like a mixture for disaster but Rich Reaves, a local resident and campus pastor for Northland Christian School in Houston, is ready for the challenge. Reaves will be running in the Rocky Racoon 100-Mile Ultramarathon in Huntsville, TX on February 6 with a goal to raise $7500 to build clean water wells in underdeveloped countries.

Rich is confident that he will make it past the finish line, not because it will be easy, but because he is committed to pushing through. “The race really becomes mental. You go through your battles in the race and keep going, just like in life.” This is more than just a run for Reaves who can no longer run on pavement due to health problems; this run is spiritual and emotional for him. He puts on his iPod, listening to worship music as he runs “alone” and knows that each step he takes is for a greater purpose. This time to raise money to fund water projects in developing countries through ‘MyCharity: Water.’

“I found the non-profit organization ‘Charity Water’ and I wanted to do something to fight injustice,” Reaves said. “This is one of the easiest to prevent and the most affordable. It takes so little money to literally save human lives, to provide people with clean water. This really has become my passion, and it really goes with running.”

Reaves will have to finish the 100 mile race in under 30 hours, and hopes to finish in 22-24. Due to its length the ultramarathon will take place at night, in conditions Reaves prefers. “I find it easier at night,” he said. “You can’t see the big hill ahead of you; only your next step. I find that the spiritual application just fits.”

Normally Reaves does not talk about his running but saw the opportunity to raise money to save lives, to get people’s attention and help those in need. This pastor from NW Houston knows that with God all things are possible, and while he only has eight days left there is hope that God will multiply the current donations totalling $750, ten times to reach his goal of $7500.

He is asking people to donate per mile or as a one time sum, no amount of which is too small or too large. Anyone can make a difference in someone else’s life. As Rich shared, “Everybody has a talent. Whatever it may be, use it. It can always be used for something good.”

To learn more about ‘MyCharity: Water’ or to make a donation to Reaves’ campaign please visit www.mycharitywater.org/runrichrun. This is a chance to save a life and support Rich before he reaches the finish line.

Towne Lake Booth at the Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show February 27 & 28

Greg Rivera — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:14:20 +0100

The Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show is fast approaching and we are pleased to announce our presence at booth number 411! Be sure to stop by for great info and opportunities regarding our beautiful water-connected community.

The Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show will feature seminars, over 200 vendors, products, great deals, and more from local home and garden experts; it's the perfect event for a Cy-Fair homeowner!

Industry-expert speakers include:

Clive Berkman - Chef, Restauranter, & AuthorMichael Garfield - "The High-Tech Texan"LaVerne Williams - Green Building Architect, Building EcologistDan Marshall - Certified Graduate RemodelerGreg Pruitt - Custom Builder & Owner of Rock-Creet Foam InsulatorsMichael Harkins - Founder of Timeless Landscape CreationsMike Landry - Host of the Bottom Line KSEV 700Dale Busic - Owner of CertaPro PaintersJim Klauck - Check A Pro President & FounderLinda Durham - Organization ConsultantPeggy McGowen - Certified Master Kitchen & Bath DesignerRandy Lemmon - Host of Houston's GardenLine radio program, KTRHCarrie Davies - Owner of Decorating Den InteriorsScotty Campbell - Corporate Executive Chef of Milestone DistributorsBrenda Beust Smith - Author, Columnist, & "The Lazy Gardener"

Ticket Prices:

Adults $9

Seniors $7

Children under 12 Free

Show Hours:

Saturday 9am-7pm

Sunday 10am-6pm

The Berry Center

8877 Barker Cypress Rd.

Cypress, TX 77433

Cy-Fair ISD Vendor Fair – Giving Fundraising Ideas for the School and Community

Greg Rivera — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:18:28 +0100

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is full of committed teachers, parents, clubs, and organizations that seek to better the community and their children’s education. The upcoming CFISD Vendor Fair will allow them to preview a variety of fund raising options to further support their goals and missions.

The Cypress Fairbanks ISD Parent/Teacher Organization Presidents Council is hosting its annual Vendor’s Fair on February 23. This event, free and open to the public, will be held at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road) from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

Vendors that have been approved by the district will be present to showcase their products and services available for fundraising. This gives individuals and groups an opportunity to speak directly with vendors, to view their products and start planning for future fund raising. Vendors will be able to assist a variety of groups and organizations such as school clubs, sports associations, scout groups, school staff, day care centers, church groups and many more.

“This is for all of the parent organizations, boosters clubs, PTO’s and community groups to have an opportunity to meet with and view the products that various fundraising vendors have,” shard Pam Wells, CFISD Associate Superintendent for Facilities, Planning and Community Relations. “It is a chance for the parent support organizations to make decisions about fundraising projects they will have during the year.”

For more information please contact PTO Presidents Council Chairperson Candy McLaughlin at 281-463-8436 or visit www.cfisd.net

If you would like to become an approved vendor please contact Marty Edwards at 281-517-6366

Miss Cy-Fair Houston

Greg Rivera — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:08:08 +0100

2010 marks the premiere year for the Miss Cy-Fair Houston Pageant, and a Towne Lake resident could be crowned the lucky lady! The C-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce announced this inaugural event as open to female high school students not less than 15 years of age or no more than 19 years of age as of March 27, 2010, the date of he pageant.

Towne Lake ladies are eligible, as contestants must reside in the Cy-Fair Independent School District or have a physical home address within the CFISD boundaries, be home-schooled or enrolled in a public of private school within CFISD boundaries.

Details:

A maximum of 50 contestants will be chosen, and each girl may solicit the financial support of a sponsor or pay the $250.00 finalist entry fee individually.

The pageant will follow Miss Texas USA and Miss Texas Teen USA pageant guidelines and requirements.

The ladies will be judged on beauty and poise, with the winner receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

To register, visit http://www.misscyfairhouston.com/ContestantEntryForm The deadline to apply is February 22, 2010.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Copperfield Church 8350 Highway 6 Houston, TX 77095 www.MissCyFairHouston.com

Cypress Academy of Performing Arts Upcoming Shows

Greg Rivera — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:08:57 +0100

It’s theatre season and what better place for Towne Lake and Cypress Fairbanks residents to enjoy a good show than the Cypress Academy of Performing Arts. While we’re waiting for Spring this is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the show, at Cypress Academy you can watch as the characters come to life in ‘Once Upon a Mattress,’ ‘Big Bad Musical,’ and ‘Comic Book Artist.’

The Cypress Academy of Performing Arts is headed by a director whose passion is to teach and mentor children - to realize the dream behind the gleam in their eye and make it a reality. Maggie Ford, dancing from the time she could walk and singing from the time she could talk, is the program director supported by a professional team of singers and dancers. Maggie’s experience is in musical theatre, acting, vocal performance as well as tap and she is joined by Ana Acevedo, Ashley Horn, Angela Lanceford-Fry, and Stephanie Smith. Together they have experience dancing jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, ballet, and pointe.

Mrs. Ford enjoys each and every show, “I get to relive that magic every time I put on a show. I am one of the lucky ones. Very few people get to do what I do and I must thank all of you for the opportunity that has been given to me.”

You can join her in enjoying each and every show by checking out the theatre during these dates/times:

January 16-17, and 22-24 ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ will showcase as directed by Gary Crawford and choreographed by Maggie Duncan. This fairy tale spin features King Sextimus, his wife Queen Aggravian, their son Prince Dauntless, Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, and Lady Larken and Sir Harry the townsfolk. This tale is how the terrible queen tries to rule while her husband has lost his voice under a curse, preventing her son from marrying and taking over. Watch as the secret words are spoken and the curse is broken amidst the prince finding his true love.

February 2010 (Call for exact dates) ‘Comic Book Artist’ will come to life per the direction of Lindsay Sloan, as the first student directed play at the Cypress Academy. Watch as magical pens in the hands of comic book artists bring characters to life, and one patient janitor, Stanley Leonardo Sappovitz - with big dreams of becoming a comic book artist – gets the chance to become a hero. The magical pens bring to life a villain who can stop time, but Stanley has a chance to create heroes that can stop the evil Doctor Shock Clock. It’s a play with time as Star Guy finds a way to triple time with his super fast speed. Watch as the magic unfolds, page by page.

February 2010 (Call for exact dates) ‘Big Bad Musical’ will be directed by Sarah Smith and choreographed by Ashlyn Maddox as the first student directed musical. Get ready for a high stakes lawsuit as Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, the Three Little Pigs and the Shepherd in charge of the Boy Who Cried Wolf take the Big Bad Wolf to court. The two greatest minds in the Enchanted Forest, the Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother , go head to head as they battle the question ‘Was the wolf born a criminal, or was he made one?’ Watch their arguments, singing and dancing, and decide for yourself.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12. To purchase tickets or to learn more about how your child can be part of this company please call 281-469-4599 or email cypresstheatre@aol.com or visit www.cypressacademy.com/perfarts

As Founder and Program Director Maggie Ford expresses on her site, “Here at Cypress Academy we have a strong commitment to each and every child that walks through our door. It's our job to educate and encourage each student and help them become their personal best at whatever they choose to do. At Cypress Academy every child is a star!” The Academy is currently taking fall enrollment by setting up auditions and evaluation appointments. They also offer private voice and piano lessons for ages 6 and up.