CYPRESS & CY-FAIR TEXAS EVENTS 2008

Cy-Fair Area Libraries Weekly Events

For Ongoing Events in the Cy-Fair Area, please scroll to the bottom.

8/1 – 8/31
Teacher Appreciation Month
Houston Premium Outlets
During the month of August, show your School Employment ID at the Information Booth located in the Food Court to receive a Free VIP Coupon Book ($5.00 Value). Valid for Faculty, Staff and Administration at Any Public or Private School in the Greater Houston Area and surrounding communities.

8/30
Summer Music Series
Houston Premium Outlets
1-4p.m.
Enjoy live entertainment select weekends in the courtyard near the food court. All performances are weather permitting and subject to change.
www.premiumoutlets.com
Aug 30: Dimitri's Rail

9/2 – 9/3 and 9/6
Reach Out to Drop-Outs Event
Cy-Fair ISD Instructional Support Center
Various High School Locations
In an effort to bring students who have not re-enrolled for the 2008-2009 school year, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD will participate in Expectation Graduation’s Reach Out to Dropouts Walk on Saturday, Sept. 6. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2-3, volunteers will be needed to work phone banks—calling the homes of the students who weren’t in school for the first week to narrow the target list for the day of the walk. To find out more follow the informational link near the top of the CFISD homepage (cfisd.net). From that page, prospective volunteers can download a registration form to participate. Questions about volunteering can be directed to the PIE office at 281-894-3950.

9/3
Teaching Information Session
LSC Cy-Fair
Conference Center
9191 Barker Cypress
5 p.m.
Lone Star College-CyFair will host an information session on two teaching programs.The session will cover information on the Associate of Arts in Teaching/Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (AAT/BAIS) joint enrollment program, in which participants can earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston-Downtown, while taking all classes on the LSC-CyFair campus.Then at 6 p.m., those who have a bachelor’s degree will learn how to enter the teaching profession through the Alternative Certification Program.Call 281-290-3957 or go to CyFair.LoneStar.edu/tcp for information.

9/4
Business and Healthcare Expo
The Berry Center
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business and Healthcare Expo.Come join us for an opportunity to network and meet other business leaders in the Cy-Fair area.For more information, call the Chamber at 281-373-1390.Sponsor and booth opportunities are available.

9/6
1st Annual Hemophilia Walk
Minute Maid Park
Registration for the 3K/1.9 mile walk begins at 9, with the Walk beginning at 10. Proceeds will go to research, advocacy, and education for the bleeding disorders community. To register to walk or to donate to this great cause, visit www.hemophilia.org/walk and click on the Lone Star Chapter link. Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly. Factor replacement therapy is the current treatment plan, at a cost of over $200,000 a year. Only 18,000 people are affected by hemophilia, but thousands more are affected by other bleeding disorders, such as vonWillebrands. There is no cure for these bleeding disorders.

9/6
Applause Theatre Fall Open House
6608 FM 1960 West, Ste. E, Houston
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Register for classes in voice, dance, piano, musical theatre, or acting. For more information regarding auditions, open house, classes and workshops, please call 281-440-4111.applausetheatre.com

9/6
Back to School Market
20910 E. Cameron Ridge Dr., Cypress
1 – 4 p.m.
Come on out to our Back to School Market featuring your favorite vendors.There will be raffle prizes, and great food to sample! Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of shopping to find perfect gifts for teachers, upcoming birthdays, weddings or baby showers. You can even get all of your Christmas shopping done early this year!

9/6
Library Open House
LSC Cy-Fair
Library Meeting Room
9191 Barker Cypress
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Find out what the library at Lone Star College-CyFair can offer all teens – home schooled, public or privately schooled – at an open house for teens and parents.Teen librarian Elise Sheppard hosts year-round activities for all teens such as home schooled book clubs, contemporary book clubs for all, technology classes, community service projects, movies, academic support, summer reading programs and more.For open house information contact Sheppard at 281-290-5248 or via e-mail at elise.j.sheppard@LoneStar.edu.

9/13 – 9/14
UR VOTES COUNT
Willowbrook Mall
The 2008 presidential election is almost here, but before the country votes, teens nationwide are going to stand up and be heard. At General Growth Properties’ malls from California to New York, teens will be able to check out where the candidates stand and then vote on issues that are important to them by participating in UR VOTES COUNT. During UR VOTES COUNT, teens will cast their votes for president and be able to voice their opinions on popular issues. As well, they can spin the Pepsi prize wheel for prizes, save on shopping at favorite mall stores – and have a chance to win a trip to the Presidential Inauguration and Gala in Washington D.C.

9/13-9/21
High School Musical
Cypress Academy of Performing Arts
11707 Huffmeister Road
Show times are as follows: Friday, 9/19 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9/13 and 9/20 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 9/14 and 9/21 at 2 p.m.Tickets are available at the door (Adults $10, Children $5)Call 281-469-4599 for more info.

10/1
Reach for the Stars Fundraising Luncheon
The Berry Center
12 p.m.
Call to reserve your seat: 281-213-8323 ext. 307.

10/4
Family Fun Fall Festival
Fairbanks United Methodist Church
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Game Booths & Family Activities, Baby Animals from Marsha’s zoo, LIVE Music, Quilt Raffle, Country Store: GIFT Items, and BBQ lunch.Tickets: $8.00 Adult, $4 Child.Visit fairbanksumc.org for more information and directions.

10/4
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Downtown Houston
7:45 a.m.
Participants come from all over the country to participate in memory of loved-ones who have succumbed to the disease, to recognize and celebrate survivors who struggle with this disease, and to become a warrior and join in the battle against this disease. More information about the 2008 Komen Houston Race for the Cure®, membership, volunteering and Komen Houston Affiliate activities is available at komen-houston.org, or by calling the Komen Houston Affiliate office at (713) 783-9188.

10/18
Holiday Market
Foundry United Methodist Church
8250 Jones Rd., Houston
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Foundry United Methodist Church will host over 100 vendors at its annual Judy Dierker Holiday Market.You’ll find terrific values on a wide array of goods from vendors offering handcrafted items, fall & Christmas specialties, gourmet baked goods, children’s toys, clothing, jewelry and more in a fun and friendly marketplace.You can also shop The Foundry General Store where every cent you spend benefits local and foreign missions.Admission to the market is FREE; purchase tea room tickets at the event for $10 each (all proceeds benefiting missions).Come rain or shine!For more information, call 713-937-9388 or see foundryfamily.org.

10/24
WEE WUNS FALL FESTIVAL
Cypress United Methodist Church
13403 Cypress North Houston
5-8 p.m.
Please join us for a fun family night out with food, games, silent auction, costume contest and much more! All proceeds raised will go towards Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries.

10/25
Street of Shoppes Fall Festival
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
14301 Stuebner Airline Road
Great family fun at this fall festival.Children can enjoy plenty of rides and activities.Craft booths with a variety of shopping and treasures.Call 281-440-1600 or go to the Street of Shoppes page of the church website at saintdunstans.org.

ONGOING CY-FAIR - CYPRESS EVENTS

Through 9/10
Collegiate Leadership Institute Seeking Participants
Lone Star College System’s Collegiate Leadership Institute is currently seeking participants for the 2008-2009 program. CLI was created five years ago to provide an opportunity to enhance leadership skills in LSCS students while learning more about their community.
The program, which begins in September 2008, consists of six sessions including a service project and concludes in April 2009 with a graduation ceremony. Applicants must have the ability and commitment to attend all of the sessions, be currently enrolled at a Lone Star College campus or center, and plan to enroll for fall 2008 and spring 2009. A selection committee from each campus will review the applicants and make final selections. Applications are available online at CyFair.LoneStar.edu/studentactivities or at all LSCS student activities offices. Completed applications must be returned and processed by Sept. 10 to LSC-CyFair Student Activities Program Manager Holly Williams at CENT 101. For information, call 281-290-3270.

Wednesdays Through 10/1
Reach Out Tours
Reach Unlimited Learning Activity Center
11832 Mueller Cemetery Road
12 – 1 p.m.
Come take a tour of Reach Unlimited.Call to reserve your seat: 281-213-8323 ext. 307.

Throughout October
Harvest Festival
Matt Family Orchard
Matt Family Orchard is planning its 12Th annual Harvest Festival during October.The Harvest Festival is fun and educational for all ages. You can bring your food, cook your food or have catered food for your group outing.Daily or Harvest Festival tours available. The orchard is available morning or afternoon for year-round functions, such as, church outings, scout outings, play group outings, family reunions, picnics, birthday parties, etc.For directions and additional information visit our web site mattfamilyorchard.com or give us a call. RESERVATIONS and a DEPOSIT is required for tours, Harvest Festival, and Soil Lecture, please call 281 467-9758 for reservations.

Through 11/10
Fall Ladies’ Bible Study
The fall Ladies’ Bible Study will be Living Beyond Yourself – Exploring the Fruits of the Spirit by Beth Moore. This will be an 11-week study. The Monday morning group will meet from August 25 – November 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in room D-101. The Wednesday night group will meet from August 27 – November 5 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in room E-7. Sign up online at jvbc.org.