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Posted on Mar 31, 2010 | Tagged in: charity
High school students in Fairfield have already started planning the details of their prom and their ideas are grand. But, amidst the economic stress many of their families, some students dreams would have been in jeopardy if not for one local organization, founded to making these dreams come true.
The Giving Gown Foundation is a non-profit organization collecting donations of new and “like-new” formal gowns and accessories to provide for free to high school girls who would otherwise be unable to attend their prom. Supported by generous donations from the community and a team of dedicated sponsors and volunteers, their job is to make dreams come true. Basically…Fairy Godmothers.
Co-Founder Adina Walker says the “foundation always needs volunteers for their big boutique day, especially seamstresses. She adds that in her experience, Giving Gown princesses are all very appreciative of their dresses and accessories. “They have all been thrilled and very thankful,” she says. “They cannot believe that it is all theirs to keep - for free!”
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions
March 20 & 21, 2010 - This weekend, Friendswood Development Company will host an open house even in three communities, offering visitors the opportunity to tour both new and resale homes.
Fairfield, Oakhurst at Kingwood and Graystone Hills in Conroe will have a variety of new homes open, with many ready for move-in, as well as resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.
Residents, Realtors and shoppers have opportunities to tour new and resale homes and find out why many people are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home.
For years, the Open House weekend event has taken place in master-planned Fairfield and due to demand and response; the event now will be a regular occurrence in Oakhurst at Kingwood, offering direct access to U.S. 59; and in Graystone Hills, Conroe’s only master-planed community.
“This is a great way for home shoppers to really learn a lot about the community,” said Christine Draughn, marketing director for Friendswood Development Co.’s north Houston communities.
The Open House event in both communities is the weekend of Jan. 16-17. Visitors can tour new decorated model homes, inventory homes and resale homes.
New homes are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Resale homes are open from 1- p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
In Fairfield, maps and information are available at the Fairfield Information Center, just past the main entrance of the community on Mason Road.Visitors to Oakhurst at Kingwood will find signage and a plexi box with information directing them to model homes and open houses available at central distribution points in the community. In Graystone Hills, maps and information will be available at the recreation center, which is located near the entrance of the community.
Fairfield, Graystone Hills and Oakhurst at Kingwood offer an impressive selection of homes that range from luxury courtyard and patio homes to elegant custom homes.
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 | Tagged in: people , Fairfield
The Fairfield community is ecstatic to share that our own Paige Miles has made it to the hit TV show American Idol's top 12! Miles, a Florida native, came to Cy-Fair approximately six years ago, after graduating high school. Before auditioning for the show, she worked in a after- and before-school care program at Shepherd United Methodist Church.
Last week, Miles sand "Smile" by Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett; her beautiful voice is powerful and sure to wow the judges for next week's "Rollings Stones" week on FOX, Tuesday, March 16th at 7pm.
To vote for your neighbor, watch for her toll free number during the show and dial it in when the host announces the designated time (for two hours following the show). AT&T subscribers can text the word "VOTE" to Miles' four-digit short code. You can vote as many times as you like!
Posted on Mar 10, 2010 | Tagged in: tips
Each Spring, we move our clocks forward by one hour during the night in order to capture the convenience that extra light brings during the Spring and Summer seasons. Friendswood Development Company is reminding Fairfield residents to remember to do just that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14.
Daylight Saving Time actually affects you in more ways than simply confusing your schedule. By making the adjustment, we are allowing ourselves to use less energy in lighting out homes. This energy-saving orientation was the original intent of the U.S. when Daylight Saving Time was instituted during World War I and later when the length of Daylight Saving Time was standardized in 1966.
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital is proud to announce their endeavor in being the first hospital in Houston to offer the Versant RN Residency, a program that invests in nurses for a higher standard of care in the Cy-Fair community.
Versant is a comprehensive, evidence-based on-boarding of new graduate nurses intended to aid them in gaining experience, judgment, skills, and confidence needed to navigate the complexity of hospital life. The Versant program was designed by nurses and for nurses, and is created to support the program participatnts both professionally and emotionally by a network of on-staff senior nurses that act as preceptors, mentors, and debriefers at Cy-Fair hospital.
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Village Builders
Village Builders, Houston’s Premier Luxury Homebuilder for more than 35 years, was recently awarded the 2009 Highest Ranking for Customer Satisfaction (in a tie) in the Houston area by leading global marketing information services company, J.D. Power and Associates.
J.D. Power and Associates quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. The New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study, now in its 13th year, includes satisfaction rankings for builders in 24 markets. The study reviews factors that drive overall customer satisfaction with home builders including workmanship/materials, builder’s warranty/customer service staff, price/value, builder’s sales staff, construction manager, home readiness, recreational facilities provided by the builder, builder’s design center and location.
“We are truly honored to receive this ranking,” states Cindy Hinson, Vice President of Operations for Village Builders. “It is our top priority to build our customers a home with the finest quality craftsmanship and luxury, and to provide superior customer service to all of our homebuyers and prospective buyers.”
In keeping with the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in March, Lennar and Village Builders are celebrating this lucky day with fabulous incentive opportunities all month long! Purchase a home in one of their more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area and receive a Lucky Day Scratch-Off Card! Each card will reveal one of three amazing incentives – a front-load washer and dryer, a sprinkler system or custom garage floor coating. Village Builders is also offering additional incentives this month including free Design Studio options up to $50,000 off.
Additionally, by visiting Lennar Houston on Facebook, individuals have the opportunity to become a fan and enter the Lucky Day Ireland Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Become a fan today!
Plus, time is running out to take advantage of the historic government homebuyer tax credit opportunities. New homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 to qualify for a tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years you may qualify to receive a first-time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8,000. Current homeowners may also qualify to receive up to a $6,500 tax credit. To qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, prospective homebuyer must have owned and resided in a home for any five consecutive year period during the last 8 years prior to the purchase of a new home. These tax credits are not loans, but prospective buyers need to act now, as this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Lennar is one of the nation’s leading home builders with more than 55 years of experience building homes and communities all across the country. Lennar offers a variety of homes to meet any prospective homebuyer’s unique home ownership needs.
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare , Cy-Fair ISD
Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. is honored to have received excellent volunteer services and donations from Dr. Thomas DeBauche, cardiologist at Cypress Cardiology PA. DeBauche performed routine physicals for Cy-Fair I.S.D. athletes and ended up saving lives when he decided to address a strong need for cardiac screening.
DeBauche donated 10 electrocardiogram machines and trained school staff to provide free EKGs to over 2,000 athletes, among which some were found to be in need of immediate medical care.
DeBauche currently performs all EKG readings himself and then forwards the information along to the schools, who inform students. Of the 2,057 athletes who received an EKG, 186 were found to have abnormal results, with all but 13 receiving follow-up echocardiograms.
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 | Tagged in: events
Easter Sunday falls on April 4, 2010, and malls across Houston are already gearing up for the event. Fairfield parents in search of a quality Easter Bunny experience this year should look no further than Willowbrook Mall [www.shopwillowbrookmall.com] JC Penney courtyard.
The Easter Bunny will be available from March 13th to April 3rd, as Willowbrook Mall will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 4th.
Visiting hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Bunny does take scheduled carrot breaks throughout the day; he will be unavailable Monday through Saturday 1 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
