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Posted on Feb 9, 2010 | Tagged in: events
Imagine a show that is so fun, yet full of talent, that it is enjoyed by people in their late 60’s all the way down to people in the single digits. It might be hard to imagine a show that would delight every generation, but that is just what kind of show is coming to The Centrum on February 20th.
The name of the infamous performers? Trout Fishing in America.
The name may stir recollections of the Richard Brautigan novel, but this is a duo who uses their musical talent to delight audiences of all ages. The duo, which originated in Houston, is comprised of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, standing side by side on bass and guitar respectively, with about 15 and a half inches of room between them vertically. This unlikely pair has been performing together since 1979.
Posted on Feb 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions
Lennar will match your tax credit! That means Lennar will match the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and you could have $16,000 toward your new home! Must purchase by April 30th. See builder for more details.
Lennar builds in Friendswood Development Company's Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont communities.
Posted on Feb 2, 2010 | Tagged in: Lone Star College , education
Lone Star College – CyFair is hosting the popular Cinema WOW! Film Series once again this spring, to the CyFair community. With movies selected for their ability to highlight new worlds this series serves as part of the Individual Continuing Education Film Appreciation Classes.
March is Women’s Month and will feature movies that look at Women’s lives and struggles in different times, cultures and places. From Iron Jawed Angels which looks at the women’s suffrage movement, and Arranged, a film about the friendship of two women from different worlds – the Muslim religion and the Jewish religion, to The Joy Luck Club looking at the life histories of four Asian women and their daughters, these movies look at the lives of women and their realities.
Posted on Jan 26, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions
Lennar and Village Builders will double your 2009 tax refund, up to $20,000. The builders will match your tax refund up to $20,000, which can be used towards the price of a new Lennar or Village Builders home.
This special offer is good on homes sold between January 25 and January 31, 2010. Home must close by February 28, 2010.
Lennar offers new homes in Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont. Village Builders is currently selling in Fairfield, Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood and West Ranch.
For more information, visit Lennar.com.
Posted on Jan 25, 2010 | Tagged in: Lonestar College , education
Lone Star College Cy-Fair started the year on a positive note as two students and business owners earned the college's first Student Entrepreneurship Awards. Winners Toni Scott Grant and runner-up Heather Diaz have displayed a passion for their businesses and confidence in the enhancement their education will offer their paths in the future.
Grant owns Scott Phree Boutique, a youth-driven business that carries clothing and accessories marketed for ages 18 to 45. The business reflects today’s online-oriented market, as she started it completely online and now has a storefront boutique in Montrose. The ambitious owner has plans for additional locations in the future, including in Brooklyn.
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 | Tagged in: safety
Every Cypress resident is an integral part of the community and The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) wants to help educate residents and increase public participation by creating an awareness of a variety of aspects of law enforcement. To do this Harris County invites area residents to join the Citizens Police Academy (CPA).
The Citizens Police Academy begins January 28 and meets weekly for 13 weeks, providing interactive courses through which participants learn about the Texas Penal code, Patrol Procedures, Gang Awareness, Terrorism and many other topics that law enforcement face each day. They will get an inside look at police procedures and protocols, receiving firsthand information on the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, how it runs and why deputies make the decisions they make each day on the job.
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
The Houston Northwest Medical Center has been providing a health care leader in the Northwest Houston area for more than 30 years. Their commitment to community outreach and service as a local resource for community wellness has directly benefitted Cypress-Fairbanks residents. Their quality care goes beyond the office setting by providing free or low-cost preventive health screenings and seminars on current and relevant health topics.
To raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer among women, Houston Northwest Medical Center is hosting a ‘Women and Heart Disease Screening’ on January 30, as well as a “Healthy at Heart” Nutrition and Exercise Event February 18. They also offer a free online Cardiac Risk Assessment to help people determine their likelihood of developing Coronary Artery Disease. Please visit www.hnmc.com for more information.
Posted on Jan 13, 2010 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair ISD
Teachers across Texas were given the opportunity to apply for Classroom Innovation Grants from First Choice Power, a subsidiary of PNM Resources and one of Texas’ largest retail electric providers. These key grants in education were awarded to full-time teachers in pre-K and K-12 whose applications showed an innovative and creative approach to teaching energy awareness and energy efficiency in their classroom. The goal was to create projects that would “stimulate and inspire young minds” and teacher’s applications had to include a project description, objectives, budget and evaluations that showed how they would accomplish this.
“Teachers positively impact their students every year,” said Brian Hayduk, president of First Choice Power. “Energy is a growing issue, and today’s students are the key to its future. Classroom Energy Innovation Grants are one way we are doing our part to help support innovative learning.”
Posted on Jan 7, 2010 | Tagged in: Lennar Homes
Lennar is offering up to $25,000* off select inventory when you purchase a new home this weekend. For details, visit the Lennar Homes sales office in Fairfield.
*Inventory homes as determined by Lennar sold 1/1/10 - 1/31/10 and closing by 2/15/10 will offer savings of up to $25,000 off the original home price. Incentives will vary per community and per home. See a Lennar New Home Consultant for further information. Copyright © 2010 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are registered service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 1/10
Posted on Jan 7, 2010 | Tagged in: weather , tips
The Houston Weather Bureau is predicting freezing conditions from Thursday night through to Saturday morning (January 7-9, 2010).
These sustained freezing conditions could result in pipes bursting, causing severe damage. Please take the following precautions to minimize damage to your property and protect your plant and pets.
- Wrap an exterior exposed pluming pipes.
- Disconnect water hoses.
- Keep your pets inside.
- Cover your plants.
- Do not leave faucets dripping
- Listen to your radio and T.V. for weather updates.
- If you are going out of town, leave the heat on in your unit and open the under counter cabinet doors. As an additional precaution, turn off the main water valve and drain the faucets. If you turn the water off and you have electric water heater, be sure to turn the breaker off.
