Posted on Aug 20, 2010 | Tagged in: Lonestar College System , Education
Are you “Over 50” and still interested in being interesting? Then come on out to the Lone Star College and learn something! Registration and an open house will be held the morning of August 28 at the Barker Cypress campus of Lone Star College for many great classes offered by the Academy of Life-Long Learning (A.L.L.).
A.L.L. will offer over 80 classes this fall, stretching from art, to finance, to science, to history, and more. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 28, in the Conference Center on the LSC-CyFair campus located at 9191 Barker Cypress. Joining A.L.L. is only $20, and registering for classes with A.L.L. also gets you into the campus fitness center so you can keep your mind and body in shape—not only can you learn, you can burn!
Posted on Aug 13, 2010 | Tagged in: Education , Cy-Fair ISD
With the first day of school just weeks away, we’ve created a handy Back-to-School quick-reference guide for Cypress Lakes, Cy-Fair ISD (CFISD) attendees:
Important CFISD Dates
- August 23 is the first day of school for CFISD.
- September 6 is a faculty and student holiday.
- The full 2010-11 school calendar is available here.
Administrative Information
- Have a teen driver parking at Cy-Ranch High School? Get parking details.
- Want to help with Smith Middle School’s online Fall Fundraiser? Sign up.
- Wondering what school supplies your child needs at Warner Elementary? Find out.
Parent Volunteers Needed
There’s still time to be a “Bus Buddy” and help elementary students get to their bus stops the first week of school. There are three more short training classes and if you’re interested please click here.
Back-to-School Savings
Don’t forget the 2010 Texas Back-to-School Tax Exempt Weekend August 19 through 21. Visit www.window.state.tx.us for more information and a list of tax free items.
Have a great 2010-2011 school year at CFISD!
Source: Cy-Fair ISD, Texas State Comptroller
Posted on Aug 06, 2010 | Tagged in: Houston , Economy
Houston and the three other major Texas markets registered the nation’s strongest employment gains during the past five years, according to figures released Wednesday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Houston came in No. 1, with 129,800 private-sector jobs created between June 2005 and June 2010. Dallas came in second, gaining 71,300 private-sector jobs. Austin ranked third, with 56,100 new private-sector jobs; San Antonio ranked No. 4, with a gain of 32,600 private-sector jobs.
Click here for the five-year employment records of the nation’s 100 biggest labor markets
Posted on Aug 06, 2010 | Tagged in: Events , Community , Charity
From 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, the Cy Fair VFD (CFVFD) will be asking the public to make a donation to “Fill the Boot”. The fundraiser helps to gain donation proceeds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and will be held at the Cypress Village Station, located at 290 and Skinner road, during the “Cypress Market Nights”. The event will be accompanied by amazing live music by the band Southern Star. This is the first event of this kind for CFVFD, but they have been on top of MDA fund raising since raising more than $86,000 last year - and they intend to raise even more money this year!
The fire department has had a long-standing relationship with MDA, not only in fund raising events but also in providing week-long volunteers for MDA camp. From the firefighter ranks, CFVFD is very committed to helping MDA. MDA helps victims of muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” (named for the famous baseball player who fell victim to ALS in the late 1930’s).
MDA, “Jerry’s Kids”, and CFVFD need your help, so come on out!
Posted on Aug 02, 2010 | Tagged in: Entertainment
The nearby Texas Repertory Theatre (TRP) is presenting the hilarious comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” now through August 22. The play is a backstage romp centering around the presentation of another play where the audience, surprisingly, might include a famous writer and director - and the nerves, the fun, the misunderstandings, and the laughter come together for a great evening for the real audience!
TRP has presented many great plays including Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Story, Our Town, Cabaret, and more. TRP was founded in 2002, and since 2007 has been serving as a community theater located in the nearby Willowbrook area. Tickets range from $25 to $45, and senior and military discounts are available. Show times for “Moon Over Buffalo” can be found at TexRepTheatre.org, and tickets can be purchased by calling 281-583-7573.
Sources: Texas Repertory Theater
