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Volume 29, Number 2 March 2015
Bay Forest Mommies' ClubEaster Egg Hunt Times & Details
Page 6
Bay Forest Gourmet ClubBittersweet Chocolate Torte
Page 10
GardenLine TipsAzalea Basics to mark 80th Azalea Trail
Page 11
School NewsPage 13
Annual Day by the BayHome Tour
Page 19
Armand Bayout Nature Ctr.Page 21
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings:Meetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062. To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email Manager@Bay Forest.info or call 832.224.6446. The new mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062.
February 2015 Board Meeting:A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on February 16, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Barbara McCollum Tom Camp, John Haas, Stephanie Meyers and Dan Pias.
Annual Assessments:We are pleased to report that 99% of our annual HOA dues have been collected and or accounted for. We thank you all for your timely responses and your cooperation. Your Board of Directors understands the value of every dollar and will continue to be very diligent and responsible in how we allocate those dollars to the continued operation and improvement of our community.
Projects:We have received the required permit from the city of Houston to allow the additional electrical meter installation that is required to power up the last section of the exterior lights north of Orchard Falls. The electrical equipment has been installed and we are now waiting on Center Point to install the meter and connect the power. Hopefully this week.
We continue to work with the city to obtain the proper permits to move forward with the pool park storage addition. We have now contracted with a structural Engineering firm to assist with that process.
We are pleased to announce that we now have a fully functional unisex bathroom at the pool park pavilion. This has been long overdue and just in time for our annual Easter Egg hunt and Craw fish boil on March 29th. Parents of those little ones should be very pleased. The access door to the pavilion on the tennis court side will be unlocked and accessible. The bathroom will be accessible through the steel access door, controlled by a combination lock that will have the same access code as the tennis courts. Please help keep the bathroom neat and clean for all to use as we do not employ a cleaning service to perform that function.
Trash Recycle:Please note that Ameriwaste will be sending out some corrective invoices and or credit memos to those who were invoiced incorrectly. the proper charge should have been $29.30
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Neighborhood Newsplus taxes for 2015. If you have any questions or concerns about your individual invoice, please contact Ameriwaste directly. All their information can be located on our website.
Community Updates:We now have a new Police Captain at our Clear Lake Division office. His name is Jerome Stevens. He reported to us, that he has been able to increase the division staffing up to 142 with 90 of those folks being Patrol Officers. He has increased his DRT Unit from 1 to 4 full time folks. The DRT unit is assigned specifically to deal with multi family unit issues as well as special neighborhood crime issues. Captain Stevens reported that Robberies were down 25%, Aggravated Assault down 31%, Burglaries down 22% and Burglary of a motor vehicle down 28%, 2014 over 2013. That is great progress and his goal is to reduce those numbers again in 2015.
The City of Houston continues to move forward with their plans to locate the "Space Port" operation at Ellington Field. We and all our surrounding neighbors have many concerns and questions concerning the safety and the infrastructure that will be required to support this planned operation. Our Council Member Dave Martin is doing his best to keep us posted on all meetings and discussions concerning this proposal. Mr. Martin has also invited all to attend the the Joint Capital Improvement Project and town hall meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 3, 2015 at 8 pm at Space Center Houston in the Destiny Theater. Your participation and involvement is always needed and welcomed. Dan Pias, President BFCA For more information regarding BFCA activities and meeting,please visit our web site at, www.bayforest.info.
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRIME REPORT – January 2015Criminal Mischief 15700 Brook Forest Strip Business Center ParkingAuto Theft 1400 Chestnut Springs DrivewayCriminal Mischief (Auto) 14300 Fair Knoll Road, Street, Or SidewalkTheft - From Motor Vehicle 14300 Fair Knoll DrivewayBurglary Habitation 1200 Mabry Mill Residence Or HouseCriminal Mischief (Auto) 14400 Oak Chase Residence Or HouseBurglary Habitation 16000 Park Center Residence Or HouseTheft - All Other Items 1200 Sandy Plains Residence Or HouseIndecent Exposure (Misdemeanor) 14100 Space Center Road, Street, Or SidewalkTheft - All Other Items 15700 Spring Forest Residence Or HouseCriminal Mischief (Habitation) 14500 Sycamore Lake Residence Or HouseBurglary Habitation 1400 Thornwood Residence Or HouseBurglary Building 16500 Tiffany Vacant Other ResidentialCriminal Mischief (Auto) 2300 Village Dale Road, Street, Or Sidewalk
Includes: Bay Forest, Middlebrook, Northfork, Brook Forest, Bay Oaks and Bay Knoll This data is not the official crime statistics for the Houston Police Department. This data is being provided prior to the release of the Department's Official Monthly Uniform Crime.
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Save the date!The Bay Forest Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cajun Crawfish Boil will be held on Sunday, March 29th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Bay Forest Pool Park, in the Pavilion. Please see a separate article with details about the Easter Egg Hunt.
This year, once again, Abe’s Cajun Market & Café will be bringing the crawfish. There will also be Cajun sausage, corn on the cob, potatoes, beer, sodas and water. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, that would be great! Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun.
Abe's Cajun Market and Café (Scott and Leslie Abraham are Bay Forest Residents), the Bay Forest Community Association and Edrina Fitting/Ladybug Realtors are hosting the Bay Forest Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Cajun Crawfish Boil this year.
If anyone would like to help in setting up or cleaning up, please contact Edrina Fitting at 281-798-6400 or email at [email protected].
Cajun Crawfish Festival – Chair person:Edrina Fitting – 281-798-6400 or [email protected]
Easter Egg Hunt – Chair person:Joy King – 281-486-1834 or [email protected]
Neighborhood News
Town Hall Meeting!Tuesday March 3rd to discuss the Spaceport at Ellington FieldAs mentioned in the BFCA article, our Council Member Dave Martin is doing his best to keep us posted on all meetings and discussions concerning the Spaceport. Mr. Martin has also invited all to attend the the Joint Capital Improvement Project and town hall meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 3, 2015 at 8 pm at Space Center Houston in the Destiny Theater. Your participation and involvement is always needed and welcomed.Here are links with information about the Spaceport:www.houstontx.gov/council/1/bfacommittee/20130709/spaceport.pdfwww.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environmental/nepa_docs/review/documents_progress/houston_spaceport_ea/www.fly2houstonspaceport.com/www.fly2houstonspaceport.com/gallery/day-renderings/
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NEW Bay Forest Tennis InformationThere are four (4) controlled access tennis courts with night lighting available located at 15715 Lake Lodge Drive. The tennis courts are locked and require a code for entry. The code is published on the Bay Forest web site homepage. Each league has a representative who welcomes your call/email request to join their league. Let us know at 832.224.6446 or [email protected] if you have any difficulty contacting these folks:
League Name Day Time #Courts Contact Phone # EmailKids Free Lessons Sunday 9:00 - 10:00 am 2 Bruce Reistle 832-533-1493 [email protected]'s Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 2 Carol Rush 832-630-0350 [email protected]'s C Tuesday 7:30 - 10:00 pm 2 LiMin Chang 281-483-6906 [email protected] 281-480-1753Men's A Wednesday 7:30 - 10:00 pm 2 Greg Blackburn 281-480-8280 [email protected]'s B Wednesday 7:30 - 10:00 pm 1 Russ Hall 281-486-4052 [email protected]'s C Friday 7:30 - 10:00 pm 2 Li-Min Chang 281-483-6906 [email protected] 281-480-1753Unnamed League Friday 7:30 - 10:00 pm 1 more info TBA
Leagues are approved by the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) via the Board of Directors Tennis Liaison as a service to the community.
To be considered for approval as a new league the following conditions apply: 1) Any league is open to new members without discrimination. 2) A Bay Forest resident must volunteer to manage the league fairly and provide contact information that is published on the
BFCA website.
2015 Board of Directors Tennis Liaison is John Haas, 281-450-8196, [email protected]
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The Bay Forest News is on our Community Website www.bayforest.info
Did you know that you can access the Bay Forest News by going to www.bayforest.info? The Archives go all the way back to the October 2011 issue!
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So, if you have read and deleted your paper that is delivered to your email Inbox and want to go back and look for specific information in that issue, it is right on our neighbor-hood website!
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Swim Team Sign-ups are around the corner!Are you interested in swimming? Maybe you like to swim for fun, or maybe you like to swim competitively? Then Blue Marlins summer swim is for YOU! Summer swim league invites all young people from kindergarten through high school. You do not have to be a professional swimmer, nor be involved with a local swim club. We are about “fun!” Come when you can, but consistent practice in encouraged.
Saturday morning swim meets occur in June (a total of 5), with friendly competition, and a great time with friends and family. Sign up for the meets of your choice, whether that includes all 5 of them, or just the ones you can attend.
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Ages 0-2 Egg Hunt – 3:10 pm Ages 3-5 Egg Hunt – 3:15 pm Ages 6+ Egg Hunt – 3:20 pm
To participate in the Easter Egg Hunt, bring 1 (or more) dozen filled, plastic eggs for each participating child to
Joy King's house 2422 Fairwind Dr.
Sunday, March 29th8:00 am and 2:00 pm
It helps if you bring an extra dozen or so eggs, to help with unexpected attendees, and to make up for eggs that are hidden extra well. You can fill the eggs with stickers, erasers, coins, or candy, for example, but please don’t fill the eggs with chocolate (unless it’s cold that day). It also helps if you seal each egg with tape, to keep the contents from flying all over the grassy egg hunting area. There will be three separate egg hunts, broken down by age. The first hunt will be for those children who are 2-years-old and younger. The next egg hunt will be for those children who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. The final hunt will be for those children who are 6-years-old and above. Separating the hunts keeps the younger children from being trampled by enthusiastic older and bigger kids, and it keeps dangerous hard candy out of the hands and mouths of toddlers. Please label your eggs according to the age group in which they belong. If you have kids in different age groups, please put each group of eggs in a separate bag, labeled accordingly. Be Earth friendly and use a paper bag! Each child should take home no more than 12 eggs.Don’t forget your baskets!
Please spread the word with the new families in the neighborhood and those with young children.
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Bay Forest Yard of the Month
Most Anticipated Yards of the MonthFebruary can be a rough month for gardens in Southeast Houston. This month seemed particularly dark and cold, and most of our yards felt it. However there were some beautiful bright spots, and we are happy to share the brightest of these beauties with you. Interestingly, both of these winning yards contain many of the same plants, but they look very different. Congratulations to our Yard of the Month winners John and Patty Whalen at 2206 Rockhaven and Chris Forest at 1915 Aspen River.
Chris Forest has designed his beautiful Aspen River yard to reflect a tropical paradise. He has placed a deep bed going across the front of his house with tall graceful Palms flanking the walkway near the front door. On either end of the house he has large Sago Palms which provide weight to anchor the design. Scattered throughout the beds he has Hawaiian Ti, Japanese Yew, Firecracker plants
1915 Aspen River
and lots of Ferns. Knockout Roses and Monkey Grass have been cut back for the Winter and are ready to grow and fill in the border for Summer. Once Spring arrives, the Laurel Oak will be in full leaf, and Chris will put out several of his hanging plants and turn on the water fountains.
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John and Patty Whalen's yard on Rockhaven is lush, even in February. Two over-size planters filled with Dianthus near the front door echo the Dianthus planted under the trees and in front of the house. Ferns and Monkey Grass are tucked in between rows of shrubs providing layers of green texture, while Japanese Yew stands tall near the door. Hawaii Ti bring a tall splash of color in front of the dark windows, while Crape Myrtle and Live Oak trees add architectural interest (and lots of Summer shade) to this elegant landscape. The Whalens have answered the shade dilemma by installing a new stone walkway that expands to include a seating area under the Oak tree.
We can hardly wait to see these beautiful yards in all their Springtime glory! In the meantime, if you know of a house that you feel deserves to be a Bay Forest Yard of the Month, please submit your nomination to [email protected]. We are also looking for a few more residents to join our committee. If you enjoy reading this article every month, perhaps you might consider joining us and making your voice heard? If you are interested please send your name and contact information to the same address… [email protected] No experience or gardening knowledge necessary, just an appreciation of beautiful yards.
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubDr. Zhivago was the film featured for our third party of the season. This was our first small dinner party with three or four couples bringing dishes to the hosts’ homes. The appetizers were a mushroom pate and blinis with sour cream and caviar; a beef consume and sorbet followed, and for the main course, we enjoyed rack of veal accompanied by roasted vegetables and potato puffs. The meal was topped off with a deliciously rich chocolate torte. Chocoholics rejoice; here is the recipe!
Bittersweet Chocolate Torte
14 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped½ cup butter¼ cup milk5 eggs1 tsp vanilla½ cup granulated sugar¼ cup all-purpose flour¼ cup seedless red raspberry jam1½ to 2 cups fresh raspberriesSifted powdered sugar (optional)Grease the bottom of an 8-inch heart-shape cake pan with a removable bottom or an 8-inch round spring form pan: set aside. In a heavy medium saucepan combine chocolate, butter and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat: cool mixture for 20 minutes.In a mixing bowl beat eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Add granulated sugar and flour: beat on high speed for 10 minutes. Stir chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.Bake in a 325ºF oven for 30 minutes (35 minutes for a spring form pan) or until outer one-third of top is slightly puffed. (Because this cake is so dense, you're unable to use a traditional cake doneness test. The torte should be done after 30 minutes, even though the center will still appear to be under baked.)Cool torte on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Use a knife dipped in warm water to loosen torte from sides of pan. Cool torte thoroughly. Remove sides of pan. Wrap torte in foil: chill overnight or up to 2 days.To serve: bring torte to room temperature. In a small saucepan melt jam: cool. Spread jam on top of torte. Cover jam with raspberries, stem sides down. If desired, before serving, dust with powdered sugar.Yield: 16 servingsSource: A Passion for Chocolate
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Azalea basics to mark the 80th Azalea TrailThis week's tip is inspired by the 80th River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail, March 6-8.
Many nursery and garden centers — including such GardenLine partners as Maas Nursery, Buchanan's Native Plants, Cornelius and RCW — have discount tickets for sale. Now, I don't live in the neighborhood where the home and garden tour takes place, but I've asked around and found that, once again, the azalea blooms are not cooperating with annual event. But regardless of whether or not they're in full bloom next weekend, the timing of the event is a good reminder of the most basic azalea practices for the Houston area.
First, when azaleas are done blooming — often around April — we prune and feed them. Mark your calendar six weeks from the day you do that with a reminder to feed them again. And, yes — that applies to frustrating Encore azaleas too. Even though they are supposed to bloom more than once a year, Encore azaleas still need trimming and timely fertilization. In fact, if you have Encore azaleas, feed them again in September or October. That should help encourage the fall blooming they're supposedly known for. And of course, all feedings should be done with azalea food. Almost every fertilizer producer you've heard about on GardenLine
Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Assoc. Hosts Sorority Recruitment Info. MtgPlease join the Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association for an informational meeting on sorority recruitment. The meeting will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Boulevard. This event is for senior girls and their parents/guardians interested in learning about sorority life on the college campus. Sorority recruitment information packets will be available. No pre-registration is required - just come!If you have any questions regarding this event or the recruitment process, please contact Becky Hensley, Recruitment Chairman, at 713-842-0047 or [email protected] www.clearlakepanhel.org for more information.
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(COMMUNITY NEWS continued on page 12)
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ReStore readies to begin helping Bay Area's Habitat for HumanityBy Annette BairdIn a bid to build up stock for the late February opening of a Habitat for Humanity store in Webster, Bay Area Houston Habitat for Humanity hosted a "Stock the ReStore" event at the end of January.Donations of furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances in excellent and usable condition were dropped off at the store, 1101 W. NASA Parkway.Courtney Beck is the executive director of Bay Area Houston Habitat for Humanity.ReStore is located in a 25,000 square-foot facility that housed Conn's appliances until it moved across the street, providing ample space for display and storage, according to Beck.Dozens of volunteers have been helping get the store ready for the grand opening, the date of which will be announced soon."We're ready to open the doors," Beck said. "In the past there hasn't been an opportunity for reduced cost building supplies. At ReStore you can get supplies at a fraction of the cost, and you know it's going to a good cause."
Joshua Ryding operations manager of the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Webster moves the carpet with Eric Entwistle, warehouse manager for the grand opening soon.
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Community Newsmakes an azalea/gardenia/camellia blend. And there are several manufacturers that have organic azalea food, too. And finally, I have a tip specifically for those thinking about starting their own azalea trail. The key to success is spreading out the root system so it can grow laterally in a raised bed. In other words, the root ball needs to be cut from the bottom and splayed out. If you've ever planted an azalea by simply sliding the root ball out of its container and popping it into a hole the size of the root ball, now you know why they never thrived. Click to read more online.
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CLHS Boys Basketball Win AGAIN!LATEST NEWS: February 27, Baytown Sterling High School
Clear Lake 55 - Port Arthur Memorial 47In the second round of Region III playoffs (Area round) Clear Lake faced District 21-6A second place finisher Port Arthur Memorial High School. It was a close game with Lake ahead most of the time but there were several tied scores and Memorial led a few times in the third quarter. At the end of 3 quarters Lake trailed by 1, 35-34.
In the final period it was tied at 42 with 3:20 remaining in the game. Then Lake took a narrow lead and would never relinquish it.
Bradley George was a perfect 9 for 9 from the free throw line and led all scorers with 26 points. As a team Lake shot 17 of 21 free throws (81%).
As of February 27, 2015, Clear Lake's record is 31-2 (one of the four best season records among the state's 6A schools). This is the second best season record in the history of Clear Lake High School. Only the 1981 Lake team had a better record.
Clear Lake is ranked 5th in the Texas state coaches ranking (TABC, 2-23-15). Keep Cheering and keep up to date with this amazing team! www.eteamz.com/falconhoops/
2015 CCISD Livestock Show & Auction a Success!When the final ‘sold’ rang out at the 33rd Clear Creek ISD Livestock Show and Auction, $240,000 had been raised for the CCISD FFA program and students. The January 29, 2015 event, held at the West Agriculture Barn, attracted a crowd of proud parents, district administrators and community partners.For the second year in a row, the Grand Champion Steer was raised by Kara Belt, a sophomore at Clear Lake High School. To view photos of the event click here. Listed below are the top 10 buyers and the top student winners – Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions, and Best of Shows.
CCISD 2015 Livestock Show and Auction: Top 10 Buyers:Rank Buyer Sale Purchases1 Mease and Associates $21,5002 MaximGroup $19,0003 Floyd's Seafood and Steakhouse $16,7504 Coastal Precision Fore Arms $10,0005 Diamond Hydraulics $8,0006 Norman Frede Chevrolet $8,0007 PBK $7,2008 45 Truck Sales $6,8009 The Holk Family $6,00010 Opus Bistro $5,500
Congratulations to the Grand Champion from CLHS!Student School Division Buyer PriceKara Belt CLHS Steers Maxim Group $29,000
(SCHOOL NEWS continued on page 14)
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Clear Lake High School brought a multicultural show to their PK-12 Community. Students from the Chinese Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Latin Club and Indian Cultural Club presented a program to Brookwood Elementary and Ward Elementary, complete with music, dancing and a special appearance by two Chinese Lions to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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Official CLHS Rebuild UpdateConstruction was slowed over the break by the amount of consistent rain. Crews are working on plans to keep the building pad and piers on track. The large underground electrical duct bank is being installed adjacent to Kruger Field House. Large sanitary lines are being installed from the corner of Bay Area Blvd/Krueger and are extending along the site parallel to the service yard and building. Color samples have been submitted and Facilities staff is working with campus and maintenance personnel to establish a color selection committee. The contracted security officers began working shifts and have helped to create a more secure environment and have alleviated some of the traffic issues that were experienced in the fall. The construction team has been reviewing the effects of the permitting delays on construction schedules and has been coordinating with campus staff to identify conflicts with campus activities based upon the updated construction schedule. Click here to keep up-to-date with all the latest news online.
CCISD Challenger Columbia Stadium on the Rise!If you wind your way down West NASA Parkway, something new and exciting will catch your eye; the rise of Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium.
Crews are hard at work constructing the district’s long-awaited 10,000-seat second stadium and surrounding complex for one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. However, advertising revenue from the second stadium will directly support the purchase and operation of the stadium’s video board. The cost of the video scoreboard was not part of the 2013 Bond referendum as CCISD did not want taxpayers to bear the added expense. Click for more updates, photos and videos! www.ccisdchallengercolumbia.com
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Edrina Fitting and the Ladybug Realtors give back to Bay Forest and support our children from elementary school through high school!
Recently awarded theTexas PTA Honorary Life Long Membership Award
1. Director of Committee: Bay Forest Yard of the Month 2. Chair person: Bay Forest Traffic and Speed Control Committee 3. Sponsor: Bay Forest Spring Crawfish Boil 4. Sponsor: Bay Forest Oktoberfest 5. Co-Sponsor: Bay Forest July 4th Bike Parade 6. Sponsor: Many of the Bay Forest Mommies’ Club Activities,
such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Ice Cream Social at the Pool and the Halloween Fall Festival
7. Sponsor: Bay Forest News 8. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School Band 9. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School
Academic Recognition 10. Sponsor: CLHS Band 11. Sponsor: CLHS Girls Golf 12. Sponsor: CLHS Baseball 13. Sponsor: CLHS Project Graduation
14. Sponsor: CLHS Quarterback Club 15. Sponsor: Falcon Pass Elementary School PTA 16. Sponsor: Falcon Pass Winter Wonderland 17. Platinum Sponsor: St. Clare of Assisi Elementary School
2005-2006 18. Maintains a list of sub-contractors for Bay Forest homeowners
to hire for needed repairs and replacements
Edrina is the #1 agent with clients and customers and has career sales of over $300 million.
Edrina DIRECT: 281-798-6400 Office: 281-280-0669
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Winter Carnival Thank You!FPE PTA would like to express a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and our donors, as well as those who attended our Winter Carnival! Even the beautiful weather contributed to a successful event. Money raised at the carnival will be used to fund PTA activities during the year, scholarships for teachers and FPE alumni, and equipment and supplies for our classrooms and campus.
Growth and Development Film Screening for Parents/GuardiansMarilyn Swartz BSN, RN is offering parents the opportunity to preview the growth and development films that will be shown to 4th/5th grade girls and 5th grade boys in March. Screening is open to people raising children of any age. It will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 am in the FPE Teaching Theater. Refreshments will be provided by the PTA.
Field Day Grab your sneakers, sunscreen, and shades for Field Day March 12th! Volunteers are needed to work one hour shifts at student play stations. It’s a great time! For more information, contact Rhonda Klak, Physical Enrichment Chair [email protected] .
March PTA MeetingMake plans to join us for the next PTA meeting at 12:15 pm on March 24th in the FPE Teaching Theater. Lunch will be provided by the PTA at Noon. Following a brief business meeting, our one of a kind school counselor Ann Johnson will present a program on Helping Kids with Anxiety. The meeting agenda includes officer elections for the 2015-2016 school year. We hope to see you there!
Falcon Pass Dates to Remember: March3rd Parent Preview of Growth and Development Film 9 am teaching theater Staff Appreciation Lunch6th Pre-K Petting Zoo 5th JSC Credit Union Deposit Day 8-9 am12th Field Day (PTA volunteers needed)13th Early Release 12:15; school resumes on March 23rd 24th Executive Board PTA Meeting @ 11:00 am in room 222 PTA Meeting 12:15 in teaching theater; lunch served at 12:00 pm Spring Choir Concert 6:30 pm25th 2nd grade zoo field trip27th Spirit Day 30th-31st STAAR Testing - NO VISITORS to campus31st Spirit Night- Location TBA
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Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net
Student Science FairLocal high-school student Karan Jerath displays a 3D model he designed for his science fair and printed on a MakerBot Replicator 2 at the Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. The library will debut on Saturday, February 28th, what it is calling the Jocelyn H. Lee Innovation Lab, a community makerspace featuring 3D printers, a 3D scanner, and a laser cutter and engraver along with a large variety
of free hands-on classes, including circuit building, soldering, microcontrollers, machine design, and computer coding. The Lab was funded primarily by a bequest from late library patron Jocelyn H. Lee and was supported by several other donors, including the Friends of Freeman Library. For more information, please call the library at 281-488-1906, or visit at 16616 Diana Lane.
Peter Fletcher Concert at the Freeman LibraryJoin us March 11th at 7:00 pm in the community room for a free concert by award winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher has garnered widespread acclaim for his sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York. He has made numerous appearances on radio and television and local venues around the
country. Mr. Fletcher has also received praise for his recordings in the classical guitar repertoire including works by Frederico Mompau, Erik Satie and Edvard Grieg. This concert is made possible by the Friends of Freeman Library.
JJ testifies before Senate SubcommiteeLibrary supporters champion funding for our state's libraries. TLA thanks our library advocates for providing testimony at the Senate Finance hearing on Feb. 4, 2015 at the State Capitol. From left: Danielle Plumer, Jennifer LaBoon, Leah Mann, Kyle Whipple, Jeanne Standley, Chris Custer, Donna Kearley, Robin Stout, Jim Johnson (Freeman Library, Branch Manager), and Traci Jensen. — with Leah Tidwell Mann and Bean Robin Ward Stout.
The Lee Innovation Lab The Lee Innovation Lab is the new community makerspace at the Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. The Lab is a place for learning and creating with others. We have 3D printers, a 3D scanner, a laser cutter and other tools available for use (training provided). Classes on electronics, design, robotics and programming will help spark your innovative spirit, and supportive peers will help bring your ideas to light. It is now open with a full schedule of classes and programs in electronics, design, robotics and other technology topics. The Lab is available at other times for the community to come in and work on their own projects during 'open shop'. This is a unique resource available to the community. We’re looking forward to hearing what YOU want to make at the Library.
Innovation Lab Classes: • 3D Printer Orientation-Get an overview of the Lab’s 3D
scanning and printing capabilities and discover easy ways to generate your own models and prints.
• Laser Cutter Orientation-Meet the Lab’s new laser cutter, learn the techniques and prepare your own jobs for cutting and etching.
• Introduction to 3D CAD-Learn the basics of 3D computer aided design using Tinkercad. This is a free, browser-based tool that is easy to use and able to generate simple models suitable for printing on the Lab’s 3D printers and laser cutter.
• Basic Circuits I-Everyone started somewhere, so why not here? This hands-on session introduces ‘Ohm’s Law’ and covers simple electrical circuits using batteries, switches and resistors.
• Learn to Solder-Learn the tools and techniques of thru-hole soldering in this hands-on class. The second half of the session will be spent assembling a kit available for purchase from the ‘Friends of Freeman Library’.
• Machine Design I-You have a neat idea, but how do you build it? Learn about building materials, basic structural design and simple joining and fabricating techniques in this guided discussion and demonstration.
City of Houston’s Business Solutions Center Neil Polansky and Pauline Young from the Houston Business Solutions –Office of Business Opportunity will present “Doing Business with the City of Houston-Licenses and permits made simple” on Saturday, March 21st starting at 10:30 am at the Community Room.
Make plans to attend this information packed workshop where you will receive the most current and up to date information for legally operating your Houston business. Experts from the City of Houston’s Business Solutions Center (HBSC) will be on hand to explain specific requirements that all business owners need to know. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions. Presentation Coverage:• Specific business operating requirements• How to apply for and receive a DBA (Doing Business As)• The process for obtaining a sales tax permit• How to appraise business personal property (rendition)• How to obtain a federal taxpayer ID number• Technical resources available to you• Financing options and more!
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3/11 at 7 pm Classic guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at the Freeman Library
3/16 at 7 pm CreatorSpace Join us for innovative presentations and demonstrations.
3/19 at 6:30 pm Green Thumb Lectures presented by the Texas A& M AgriLife Extension and Harris County Master Gardner. Lecture topic is documenting your garden.
3/21 a 10:30 am “Licenses and Simple Permits” Doing Business with the City of Houston Presentation by Pauline Young and Neil Polansky
TGIF SERIES- Friday Mornings at 10:30 am at the Comm. Rm• 3/6 at 10:30 am-CLASP – "Why They Fought So Hard -
Blue and Grey in the American Civil War" William Powers, Ph.D, Adjunct Instructor in History at UHCL will speak to us about the fight between Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.
• 3/13 at 10:30 am “Connecting to Nature” – Armand Bayou Nature Center. Come hear about the spring activities, volunteerism, and outdoor activities for our community at the Armand Bayou Nature Center.
• 3/20 at 10:30 am “Technology Q&A” - This will be a great time to ask library staff and other attendees about computers, smartphones, devices, and eContent from the HCPL Digital Media Catalog.
• 3/27- Friday Film Series at 10:15 am featuring Emma. It’s a 1996 film based on the classic Jane Austen novel. This version stars Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, and Samantha Morton.
ONGOING PROGRAMS-BOOKCLUBS, WRITER’S CLUB • Small Business Counseling on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Appointments Required. • 3/5 at 6:30 pm – Clear Lake Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Group at Conference Room• 3/9 at 7:30 pm – Freeman Mystery Book Club at the
Conference Room• 3/14 & 3/28 at 10:00 am – Clear Lake Area Writers
(CLAW) at Conference Room• 3/26 at 7:00 pm – Great Books Club at Conference Room
CRAFTS • 3/ 3 – Pick up your own Adult Crafts-To-Go kit – Make a
Keep Sake Box (While supplies last)• 3/3 & 3/17 – Freeman Needlecafters meets starting at 10:00
am at the Conference Room
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library March ADULT Programs
March TEENS Programs03/02 Movie Monday @ 4:30 pm– Watch a great movie and enjoy a snack!
03/09 Innovation Lab Orientation - Teen Presentation @ 4:30 pm - Take a close-up look at the laser cutter and learn more about the classes we offer. Tell us what you want to make in your makerspace.03/10 Tinkercad Tutorial @ 4:30 pm– Design in 3-D! Learn to use Tinkercad, a free online CAD program. Start your design for the Key Tag Competition. Winner gets to print free. 03/11 Hour of Code @ 4:30 pm –Come and learning coding and demystify programming. Write your own code to avoid obstacles, find a treasure and advance levels. Will you be able to win the game? Bring your earbuds or headphones for this multimedia program.03/12 Gamers Unite! @ 4:30 pm –Tabletop and video games.03/16 Movie Monday @ 2:30 pm–Great movie and tasty snacks03/17 D.I.Y. Green Projects @ 2:30 pm– Create a mini book with recycled materials and duct tape.03/18 Teen Tinkercad Key Tag Voting Opens @ 10:00 am- Vote for your favorite design.03/18 Teen Coding Club @ 2:30 pm – Learn basic coding.03/19 Teen Tinkercad Key Tag Voting/Presentations @ 2:30 pm — Last day to Vote Key Tag Competition! Designers may choose to discuss their projects starting at 2:30 pm. Voting ends at 4:30 pm. Winner will be informed at a later time.03/20 Winner - Teen Tinkercad Key Tag Contest - Free 3D Print @ 2:30 pm–Come see the winning design of the Tinkercad Key Tag Competition. See it printed on the makerbot!03/25 Freeman Teens Read Book Club @ 4:30 pm – Tell us about everything new or old! Share your favorite books, songs, movies or television shows while enjoying snacks. Can’t join us in person? Join our Goodreads group: FM Teens Read.03/26 Gamers Unite! @ 4:30 pm –Tabletop and video games. Share your favorite game.03/30 Movie Monday @ 4:30 pm – Watch a great movie and enjoy a snack.
March Programs for Children• Toddler Time Mondays at 11:15: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 • Toddler Time 10:15 & 11:15 & Preschool Story time 1:30 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31• Book Babies: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 Wednesdays
10:15 & 11:15 & Preschool Story time 1:30• Baby Play time: 3/20 Friday (No tickets required)
10:00- 11:00 AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES at the Children’s Department3/3 4:30 Come Celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday –Read Dr. Seuss Books, make some crafts, games and fun activities, movie and food.3/18 2:30-4:00 Biscuit Visits Freeman-There will be face painting, springtime theme activities and come pick out a balloon animal.3/19 2:30 / 3:30 Texas Snakes & More3/20 2:30-3:30 Sidewalk Chalk Fun
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Annual Day by the Bay Home TourThe 14th Annual Day by the Bay Home Tour sponsored by the Houston Symphony League Bay Area will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12 from Noon – 5:00 pm both days. There are seven homes on the tour this year.Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the homes. They may be bought at these locations: Arlan’s-4614 NASA Rd.1, Casanova’s—4630 NASA Rd.1, Mediterraneo—18033 Upper Bay Rd., Vintage Revival—18073 Upper Bay Rd., Adelaide’s—14870 Space Center, Nassau Postal—957 NASA Pkwy, Unexpected Interiors—613 E. Main in League CityTwo of the homes are historic, and there aren’t many historic homes in our area. House #1, Windemere, built in 1929-30’s appeal is the beautiful skilled craftsmanship that is seen in the grand entry, ornate wall and stairway. The front of the property is facing the water, as is often the case with waterfront homes. There are magnificent stained glass windows, closets (which were a novelty at that time), plaster ceilings, and a basement (which used sump pumps while owners lived there). Though its location has made it vulnerable to hurricanes, the Bal Harbour Association has kept it refurbished to reflect the era. The English Tudor design with its ornate detailing in the red brick elevation makes a stately setting though it’s really difficult to see from NASA Rd. 1 due to trees, but is one of the best kept secrets in our area. The home has 8,113 sq. ft. including the garage, and is open for rental for events. Don’t miss this!The second historic home on the tour is the Bay Area Museum down NASA Rd. 1 and across the street from Windemere, it is the “Little White Church” at the back of Clear Lake Park. It was the second church home for the original Webster Presbyterian Church, which had been destroyed in the Galveston hurricane of 1900. The museum chronicles the unique history of the area from rice farming to the space age. The structure bears one of only three Texas Historic Markers and is the oldest building the City of Webster. The church was moved from Webster in l981
in two pieces, and most of it has been faithfully restored. It has a chapel and Fletcher Hall with original wood-slat floors, and as a project of Lunar Rendezvous, the church and grounds are meticulously maintained. Photographers use the grounds as a setting for photo shoots. Pew plaques and entry tiles recognize the contributions of Bay Area residents to the restoration and maintenance of the property.Two of the homes are in Seabrook and both are waterfront. One is custom-built and is made of easy-care materials though incorporating beautiful touches like hardwood floors, special tiles, a Murphy bed, and a special Quilt room. One might call the design a contemporary “beach elegance”. The owners spend a lot of time on their many decks viewing the bay, and often they walk to their dock to head out to sea on their sailboat—their favorite pastime.The other home in Seabrook has many unique features such as a private beach, views of Galveston Bay from almost every room, a wildlife sanctuary salt pond, and a copper-ionized pool that needs no chemicals or salt. The home is multi-level since it has had many additions from the original U-shaped flat-roofed structure built in 1972. It has many windows, balconies, and decks for all to enjoy the views. One of the homeowners is a retired Naval commander and the home reflects his love of ships and submarines. After a career of traveling, they love just being a home on their property.Three homes in Brook Forest that have unusual renovations are on the tour. House #5 is a sophisticated renovation that might be called “Cosmopolitan Chic”. Owners are nature lovers and have a “never will be interrupted” view of the bayou where they enjoy watching wildlife. One homeowner, in the fashion industry, mixes styles and materials in her own style—and it works throughout the home to make it truly one of a kind. Multiple renovations and updates reflect combining his and her tastes to make an elegant, yet very comfortable home. Recently, four small bedrooms were converted into a huge closet and dressing room and a lady’s salon where Tia Mia jewelry is created.
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House #6 has been continually updated since the current owners bought it—they thought it had “good bones” for them to work with. A New Orleans French feeling comes to mind when in the home looking at the family heirlooms and antique furniture, along with the collections that are so beautifully displayed throughout. But, don’t miss the half bath that is elegantly “over the top”, right off the main entry. The special touches in the home reflect the owner’s eye for detail in creating a feeling of elegant comfort. The windows have wrought ironwork on them in the kitchen and living area, and when looking through them at the back of the home, there’s the beautifully landscaped patio, pool, and yard. It’s an area that is “Houston year round”!House #7 is filled with pieces bought at auction in Houston and brought from travels. An art collection is exceptional with several paintings, drawings from the 16th century, and sculpture. The master bedroom usually brings out the “AAAhhh’s”, because it and the master bath are extravagant! The bath door opens to the pool area, which is perfect for privacy and parties—and these owners give a lot of parties. Not a large home, there are fine pieces tucked in all over the rooms. There is a feeling of being in an oasis in the backyard which has a pool that is beautifully landscaped. Owners are superb DIY’ers and have redone the kitchen and other parts of the house. These owners are the ultimate hosts who enjoy showing and discussing their many treasures.Funds raised provide music enrichment education for students in CCISD elementary schools and community presentations. For information, call 281-326-5341 or 713-870-8614
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EcoExplorations We are excited to announce a special new EcoExplorations program for adults which showcases the unique beauty and fragile ecology of this urban wilderness. These are "behind the scenes" adventures led by Stewardship Coordinator Mark Kramer. Each experience begins with a lecture in the Auditorium at ABNC and is followed by a field trip.
For over forty years ABNC has been a leader in preserving and restoring these vanishing habitats and now we’d like to share some of its most seldom seen areas and rare wildlife treasures with you. These behind the scenes adventures will deepen your appreciation for the richness of life that exists right here in your own backyard. Panoramic viewscapes, iconic apex predators and a spectacular assembly of nesting birds highlight the adventures.
The experience will begin with an introduction and lecture in the Auditorium and concludes with a field trip. Most activities last approximately 2-3 hours. Space is limited and reservations are required. Minimum age is 18. For more details visit Preserve Watch.
Rookery ToursColonial nesting water birds occur along the length of the Texas coast. Every spring and summer these birds gather to raise their young, typically on nesting islands or within wetlands. Price: $30 • Feb 28, 3:00 – 6:00 pm • Mar 14, 9:00 am – noon • Apr 11, 9:00 am – noon • May 9, 9:00 am – noon
Gator Basking Days and Gator NightsThe American alligator is the largest reptile in North America and occupies much of the southern United States. These animals have made a slow recovery after being listed on the endangered species list for twenty years. As apex predators they play an important role in Armand Bayou and their return has produced a number of unexpected ecological benefits. Price: $40 • Mar 14, 3:00 – 5:30pm (Gator Basking Days) • Apr 11, 6:30 – 9pm (Gator Nights) • May 9, 7:00 – 9:30pm (Gator Nights)
Bayou BackwatersArmand Bayou is among the best preserved bayous in the city which is known as “the Bayou City”. Join us for an extended paddle trip and an in depth overview of this local treasure. Price: $50 • May 30, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Register NOW for EcoCamp!EcoCamp provides unique opportunities for children, ages 4-13, to explore the wonders of our Upper Texas Gulf Coast ecosystems with outdoor activities from trail hikes and wildlife encounters, to canoeing and fishing. Participants will not only learn about their environment and connect with nature, but will get plenty of exercise too! Go to SummerEco Camp for class descriptions and registration form. Register online or call 281-474-2551 ext13/14.
Armand Bayou Nature Center8500 Bay Area Blvd • www.abnc.org
281-474-2551
“EcoTots” (formerly Mommy & Me)Join our fun class leaders for toddler and adult activities based on a monthly theme. Reserve a place to stroll with your children as guides lead hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make a nature craft and play a game. What makes this outing great is the opportunity to be with other adults and children in Nature.
Classes are for children ages 18 months to 4 years from 9:30 -11:00 on Fridays. Reservations required. Please call 281 474 2551 ext 10 to reserve your spot! For Class Schedule visit EcoTots for details.
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Leash LawDogs and cats may not “run at large” in Houston. “Running at large” means going on public or private property without the owner or another person having direct physical control of the animal. An animal on a leash is considered to be under direct physical control of a person.“Running at large” may result in impoundment of the animal or in the issuance of one or more citations. For more info visit http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/departme/health/barc3.htm
Houston Department of Health and Human Services
CenterPoint Energy maintains streetlights throughout our electric service territory in and around Houston. Go to the link below to report a streetlight outage. You will be asked to provide:
• pole number for the non-functioning lights you want to report• contact information (in case more info is needed to locate a streetlight)• an e-mail address (if you want feedback regarding your repair request)• the number of streetlights you would like to report
Visit CenterPoint Energy’s webpage for reporting streetlights out: http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage orwww.centerpointelectric.com/cehe/support/streetlight/Report general power outages by calling 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143
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Bay Forest ContactsOFFICERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Treasurer Stephanie Meyers Secretary John Haas Director Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC Dan Pias [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis John Hass Tennis - Kids Bruce Reistle [email protected] 832-533-1493Tennis - Womens Carol Rush [email protected] 832-630-0350Tennis - Mens A Greg Blackburn [email protected] 281-480-8280Tennis - Mens B Russ Hall [email protected] 281-486-4052Tennis - Mens C LiMin Chang [email protected] 281-483-6906Pool Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Trash Service Oversight Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Long Range Planning Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Realtor Advisory Board Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Community Relations John Haas [email protected] 832-377-1222Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Barbara McCollum www.clcw.org Water Resources 832-377-1222Website Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Nominating Committee Stephanie Meyers 281-488-0123ORGANIZATIONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Sandra Espinosa [email protected] Blue Marlins Blue Marlins Hotline 832-247-5035OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERSThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: [email protected] 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1Officer Richard Buitron HPD Liaison / 2855 Bay Area Blvd. 77058 281-218-3900Report Suspicious Activity • Non-Emergency # 713-884-3131Poison Control 281-766-4403Albert Thomas Post Office Frances Nix-Davis 281-488-8315
CLEAR CREEK SCHOOLS SERVING BAY FORESTFalcon Pass Elementary Clear Lake High School281-284-6200 Fax: 281-286-2914 281-284-1900 Fax: 281-284-1905 Office Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pmSchool Hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 am School Hours: 7:20 am to 2:30 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/elementary-schools www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/ clear-lake-high-schoolSpace Center Intermediate 281-284-3300 Fax: 281-284-3305 8 am to 4 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/intermediate-schools
