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Volume 28, Number 8 October 2014
Yard of the MonthPage 6
Fall Community Events Page 11 & 12
Are Sod Worms Causing Your Lawn Problems?
Page 9
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsThe Annual Homeowner Meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church located at 1511 El Dorado Blvd., Houston, Texas. Agenda1. Welcome and Introductions2. Board of Director’s Nomination and Election3. Overview of Annual Homeowner Survey Results4. Overview of Financial Statements and Position5. Discussion of 2014 Accomplishments6. Discussion of 2015 Plans7. Recognition of the Bay Forest Community Champion8. Open Forum 1. You may vote in person or via a proxy. To vote by proxy (appointing someone to
vote on your behalf), you can either complete a form electronically by logging onto www.bayforest.info or by completing the one at the bottom of this notice and mailing it to 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. Your proxy will be voided if you choose to attend the meeting.
2. The only election or assoc. vote on the meeting agenda is the election of board members.3. Two board positions are up for re-election. Daniel Pias and Gene Fisseler are the current
board members filling those positions. Dan will be seeking re-election and Stephanie Meyers has applied to replace Gene who is not seeking re-election. These two will constitute the slate being presented to the membership. Nominations from the floor at the meeting are welcomed.
4. The Annual Meeting is a great way to find out what is going on in your community and to meet your neighbors. Light refreshments will be served as well as door prizes awarded.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Voting Proxy for Bay Forest 2014 Annual MeetingYour Name: ____________________________________________________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________________ I assign my voting proxy as defined below for the sole purpose of electing board of director members at the 2014 Bay Forest Annual Homeowner Meeting.
□ To any member of the current board not seeking re-election.
□ To a Specific Person: ____________________________________________________
Your Signature: __________________________________________________________ Mail this form to 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062. Or you can fill out a proxy on-line at www.bayforest.info
Bay Forest Community Association Newswww.BayForest.info
October 25th
3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Bay Forest Pool Park PavilionFor more info
see page 4.
NATIONAL NIGHT
OUT Tuesday,
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6:00 to 9:00 pmFor more info
see page 3.
Bay Forest Gourmet ClubBaked Garlic with Feta Cheese
Page 5
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Neighborhood News
National Night OutTuesday, October 7, 20146:00 pm to 9:00 pm
“Give Neighborhood Crime a Going Away Party!”
National Night Out has become Bay Forest Block Party Night!
Pick a shady spot, bring your lawn chairs, a snack and a drink and spend some time with the people you see the most in
Bay Forest, your neighbors on your block.
Grab a Snack, Put on a Smile, Lock your Doors,and Go outside to Meet Your Neighbors!
Lights on Means Lights Out for Crime. This is a reminder that putting your porch light on every night
makes Bay Forest a safer place for everyone.
For more information or to register your block party, call Officer Richard Buitron at (281) 218-3900. [email protected].
Bay Forest TennisBay Forest Men’s Tennis League plays on Wednesday evenings.
“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: Russ Hall at 281-486-4052
Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at [email protected] or 281-286-7471.
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRIME REPORT – September 20149/3/2014 Burglary Habitation 3500 Acorn Wood Residence or House9/4/2014 Burglary Motor Vehicle 15900 Cavendish Rd, Street or Sidewalk9/13/2014 Burglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Parks or Recreation9/12/2014 Criminal Mischief 15800 Dunmoor Residence Or House9/21/2014 Theft 1900 El Dorado Grocery Store 9/15/2014 Theft 1900 El Dorado Grocery Store 9/4/2014 Burglary Motor Vehicle 2200 Enchanted Isle Rd, Street, or Sidewalk9/11/2014 Burglary Habitation 2400 Fairwind Residence or House9/4/2014 Burglary Motor Vehicle 14500 Redbud Valley Trl Vehicle9/18/2014 Criminal Mischief 13600 Shadow Falls9/2/2014 Criminal Mischief 14400 Shannon Ridge Residence or House9/17/2014 Burglary Habitation 14300 Spring Maple Residence or House
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.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 4
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Get ready for some fun for the kids and the adults as well as we combine the neighborhood Oktoberfest with Fall Festival-type fun activities for the children.
Please join us for this event, which will be held at the Bay Forest Pool Park near the pavilion on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Bay Forest Community Association, the Bay Forest Mommies’ Club and Ladybug Realtors/Edrina Fitting.
All are welcome. This is a great introduction to our wonderful neighborhood, as there will be adults to visit with and meet - especially if you are new to Bay Forest. And there will be pumpkin decorating for the children as well as good food and fun. Children should wear a costume. Don’t miss it!There will be hotdogs, bratwurst, giant pretzels (plus a few other goodies…). Bring your lawn chair if you like, and come meet some of your neighbors. Even if you have been a resident for years, there are always new people to meet, and old friends to catch up with! As always, if you have questions about events, or would like to be included in the email distribution list for upcoming Mommies’ Club activities, please contact Joy King at the following email address: [email protected]. See you there!
COMMUNITY WATCH UPDATEThe Houston Police Department (HPD) reported recently that we had a burglary in the 2200 block of Meadow Gardens Drive around noon on September 24th. The back door was kicked in, they have no witnesses and no suspects at this time. Officer Buitron once again advised that we all need to be vigilant and set those house alarms.
REMEMBER–IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! If you see any suspicious activity in Bay Forest, contact HPD (call 911) or 713-884-3131 (Non-emergency)
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubMARK YOUR CALENDARS! The first Gourmet Club party will be on October 11th at 7:00 pm and is open to all members and Bay Forest residents interested in joining.
This year the theme for all of our parties will be Classic Movies. “Roman Holiday” is our first featured film. For more information, contact Anita Burns at [email protected].
Meanwhile, enjoy the cooler weather – perfect for football, and here is an easy recipe you can use for your next tailgating party.
Baked Garlic with Feta Cheese6 whole heads of garlic2 Tbsp Olive OilCoarse saltFreshly ground black pepper1/3-1/2 pound feta cheese4 oz. cream cheese, softened
Remove papery outer skin from the garlic heads, leaving the clusters of cloves intact. Arrange the heads in a baking dish large enough to hold them comfortably. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on each cluster. Bake for 30-45 minutes, at 350°, basting with oil every 15 to 20 minutes until garlic is tender and golden brown. Cool; using a sharp knife, remove the top of each garlic cluster. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
To serve: Mix together feta cheese and cream cheese and put in container. On large platter, arrange garlic clusters around the container of cheese mixture. Using a butter knife, spread a plain cracker with roasted garlic; top with feta cheese. Alternatively, slice a baguette into ¼-½ inch rounds and toast both sides until crispy.
Serves 8Source: Charleston Entertaining Season by Season, by Cotton, Gaillard, and Willis
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Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 6
Bay Forest Yard of the MonthOur winners from the South side this month, Susan and David Cowen of 2210 Villa Rose, have an expansive corner lot with a lot of grass and wide flower beds. Instead of trying to fill every square inch with blooms, they have focused attention on the front walkway, and allowed the majority of their flower beds to remain mostly green, with subtle touches of color popping up here and there. Topiaried Cypress trees anchor the base of the walkway and mark the beginning of a colorful path lined with Lantana, Penta, Salvia, and Black Eyed Susans. The front porch ties the landscape together with cheerful yellow Mums and a watchful owl.
The side yard slopes dramatically toward the street, so a retaining wall is used to create a level bed, and prevent soil erosion. Bradford Pears arch over this space and provide shade for the house. African Iris and Liriope are planted around the trees. Ligustrum bushes, Pom-Poms, Variegated Ginger, Encore Azaleas and even Foxtail Fern fill out the beds across the front of the house.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 7
Bay Forest Yard of the Month
Our winners on the North side, John and Shirley Poffengarger of 15302 Montwood Court, have a rather petite front yard at the end of a cul-de-sac. This neatly manicured yard may be small, but it is lush with layers, textures, shapes and shades of green. Oak trees dominate the landscape here, even after the Poffenbargers had 3 large trees removed a few years ago. This culling not only allows sunlight to reach the grass and flower beds, but it also provides room for the remaining trees to grow stronger and be more stable during extreme weather. Liriope and white stone
serve as a retaining wall around the base of an oak tree where Begonias are planted. Liriope, Foxtail Fern and Pentas are layered in front of trimmed Ligustrum shrubs on the left of the house, while the right side has Azeleas tucked in behind them.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 8
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Sod Webworms Were A Big Problem This September I've been getting a lot of email in the past two weeks about "worms" and "caterpillars" in listeners' yards.
I also received messages and a few phone calls on last weekend's GardenLine show about moths hovering about in the early morning hours. And I've been looking at a few turf samples in my consulting business that obviously weren't damaged by chinch bugs, take-all patch or brownpatch.
So, if you know grass damage is not from chinch bugs, grub worms or fungal diseases (yet), then the problem in late September and early October is most likely cutworms or sod webworms.
The larvae of several kinds of moths, such as sod webworms and in some cases cutworms, feed on grass leaves and can damage turf extensively. The insects can be distinguished by their feeding habits and injury symptoms.
Sod webworms and cutworms are night-feeding caterpillars. Both feed around a small burrow or tunnel in the grass and carry the leaf blades into the tunnel. Silken threads can be seen in the early morning covering the tunnel of a sod webworm.
The cutworm is often found on golf greens after the greens are aerated. The aeration holes provide an ideal habitat for the cutworm larvae during the day, and they feed around the hole at night.
Armyworms are appropriately named because they can be seen moving across turf in large numbers, but I haven't (yet) spotted those at this time of the year. In contrast to sod webworms and cutworms, armyworms feed day and night and leave the grass with a white skeletonized appearance.
Adult sod webworms are small, white-to-gray moths with a snout-like projection on the front of their heads. While resting, the wings of the moth are closely folded about the body. They're frequently seen fluttering over the turf in the early evening. The females scatter eggs at random as they fly over the grass. Apparently, the moths are attracted to dark-green, healthy turf. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days, and the larvae begin feeding on grass leaves. As they mature, the larvae build silk-lined tunnels through the thatch layer
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and into the soil. The slender larvae reach ¾ inch in length and are light brown with several rows of dark spots along the entire length of the body.
The first signs of sod webworm damage are areas of unevenly clipped grass and patches of brown or closely clipped grass. The larvae remain active for several weeks, then pupate. Adults appear about a week later. Their life cycle is completed in 5-6 weeks with several generations per year.
Sod webworms are readily controlled by most liquid insecticides approved for turfgrass such as bifenthrin, malathion or any of the synthetic pyrethroids or carbamates out there. However, these are short-residual materials, and repeat applications are required to control the next generation. I have usually recommended liquid insecticides rather than granular types, similar to the way we control chinch bugs, to be sure of breaking the egg cycle.
A new twist in controlling any kind of worm in the yard is the introduction of BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis), the organic worm and caterpillar control, as a "yard treatment." Okay, it's not altogether new, just a new way to deliver an old standard. Until this year, although BT has been a known organic worm and caterpillar killer, it just wasn't recommended as a turf treatment because its smaller containers made it too expensive. Standard BT formulas came in 8-ounce bottles, not intended for dial-n-spray or pump-up spray treatments. Today, however,
there's a "ready-to-spray" BT product from Summit that you just hook on the end of the hose. You may already know Summit as the manufacturer of other BT-based products such as mosquito dunks.
The only caution in this cutworm/sod webworm discussion is that brownpatch is also rearing its ugly head right now, thanks to last week's 60-80 temperature split. The problem, as I've seen it in email questions and consultation visits, is that people are somewhat successfully treating the worm problem, but still seeing growing patches of unhealthy grass. Could it be brownpatch? Well, if you think that's possible, check this brownpatch tip sheet which covers both sod webworms and fungal diseases.
And by the way, although treatment for cutworms is exactly the same as that for sod webworms, I should mention that cutworm moths are grayish-brown to black and have a wingspread of 1-2 inches. They're only active at night. Females lay their eggs singly or in groups of 2 or 3 on the leaves and stems of grasses. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days and the larvae begin feeding. Cutworm larvae are grayish-black, smooth "worms" that curl into a ball or "C" shape when disturbed. The cutworms grow to a length of 1-2 inches, are usually plump (in contrast to the slender sod webworm), and may be spotted or striped. Several generations of cutworms are produced annually. And while they most often appear in early spring, if the weather is just right — like right now — they will appear in the fall.
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Community News
Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Presents
Flashback 1964 – “50 Years of Style”Fashion Show Benefit and Luncheon
Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:30 amJoin us at South Shore Harbour Hotel
Runway Seating is $100 and General $75.00. Please address and send your reservation check to:
C-Z Scholarship Foundation, % P.O. Box 58355, Webster, Texas, 77598-8355
or call for more information at 281-488-3943 before before October 17, 2014
Rotarians Cooking Up Shrimp, BBQ and Fun
41st Annual ShrimporeeSaturday, October 25th
The Space Center Rotary Club will be hosting their 41st annual Shrimporee at Clear Lake Park’s Landolt Pavilion on NASA Parkway. The date is a cooler temperature Saturday, October 25th. The admission is free and meals of boiled shrimp and BBQ are available for $15 with a small charge for drinks and dessert if wanted. Hot dog plates with chips and a drink are available for the younger ones at $3. The food line is open from 11 am until 4 pm.
While mom and dad are chowing down and taking part in the silent and live auction, the young ones can head for the children’s activity area. There will be inflatable bounce houses, face painting, hair spraying, and animals to pet from a local adoption agency. Constable Phil Sandlin will have some of his officers there with child fingerprinting cards if parents would like to have a copy of their child’s fingerprints.
The live auction will be run by auctioneers Constable Phil Sandlin and former Port Commissioner Steve Phelps. Emcees will be NASA’s Jack Bacon and Judge Holly Williamson. The steel drum band from San Jac College will be performing as well as the Bay Area Youth Chorus for your musical enjoyment.
This year’s primary beneficiaries are the Early Act/ First Knight values program at Whitcomb Elementary, the Harris County Youth Village Literacy Project, Teacher of the Year award recognition for CCISD, Public Servant of the Year award recognition, scholarships, and 50 Random Acts of Kindness. Tickets are available from any Rotarian or at the gate on the event day. Shrimporee chairman John Branch promised that this year’s event should be the best ever and encourages everyone to put the Shrimporee on their calendar for October 25th.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 12
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Community News
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Song!
The Bay Area Chorus of Greater Houston kicks off its 50th Anniversary season by honoring Armed Services members and veterans. The Chorus, under the direction of
Artistic Director Milton Pullen and guest conductor Ray Moore (Chorus Director 1975-1988), will perform patriotic songs and selections from The Testament of Freedom, along with a Chorus America commissioned composition by Dillworth. The Bay Area Youth singers will round out the evening as the featured guest choir.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 7 pmGloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay RoadNassau Bay, TX 77058
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $12 seniors, $10 students. Purchase tickets from Bay Area Chorus members or at www.bayareachorus.org
Gardeners by the BayWelcomes GardenLine's Host
Randy LemmonOctober 1, 2014
Gardeners by the Bay, October 1, 2014 meeting, welcomes gardeners of all levels to hear Randy Lemmon, host of GardenLine KTRH & KPRC. Come hear him explain plants and flowers with ease and candor giving advice on what to plant through October. He will answer any question from you.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at University Baptist Church located at 16106 Middlebrook Dr., Houston, Texas 77059 (Great Room on 2nd floor). Light brunch is served at 9:00 am, with the meeting at 9:30 am.
For questions, contact Marjorie at 281-474-5051.
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 13
Mission to Marsh 2014 GalaArmand Bayou Nature Center will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and honoring its neighbor and partner NASA Johnson Space Center at "Mission to Marsh" with an evening of dining, dancing and fundraising under the stars on Saturday, October 4, 2014 on the nature center grounds. Over 350 community leaders and officials with their families and friends are expected to gather under the giant tent to recall how JSC and ABNC have grown up together as local icons, and to celebrate four decades of contributions to education, health and quality of life in the Clear Lake region.
Guest of honor, Kirk Shireman, Deputy Director, NASA JSC will be joined by auctioneer Judge Louie Ditta and emcee Dayna Steele to offer a program of historical look-backs and future look-forwards, all to the accompaniment of Andy and the Dreamsicles and the culinary talents of Jim Benton of Houston. Both live and silent auction items will be offered to help fund Armand Bayou Nature Center education and habitat restoration programs. The community is invited to join the celebration. Individual tickets and tables for eight can be reserved by contacting the gala coordinator at [email protected] or 713-532-6907.
Check out the many interesting auction items that are being donated.
Prairie Pandemonium October 18thAre you looking for a fun way to make a difference in your local environment? Here it is: Prairie Pandemonium! Help Armand Bayou Nature Center restore the tall grass prairie, a critical native habitat. As a part of ongoing restoration work, ABNC volunteers have grown two thousand pots of locally rare native grass at the nature center for transplantation into the prairie preserve.
We need your help to plant them. You will become a part of a team planting effort. This important event will bring the ABNC prairies closer to a climax state of native wildflowers and grasses.
“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. 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! www.abnc.org/educational-programs/mommy-me-classes.html
“EcoKids” Classes Join our EcoKids classes for outdoor explorations, crafts & stories.These drop-off EcoKids classes will be held every Wednesday and Friday for children ages 3-6 from 9:30 -11:30 am. Reservations are required. Please call 281-474-2551 ext 10 to reserve your spot.
Please visit the EcoKids web page for class schedule and topics. www.abnc.org/educational-programs/ecokids.html
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CCISD NEWS
They've Got Us Covered!Community partners come in all shapes and sizes, and every now and then, just in the nick of time!The surge in rainy weather over the past month brought with it additional challenges for campuses undergoing extensive construction and rebuilds. M.D. Anderson in the Bay Area saved the day through their donation of hundreds of umbrellas for both Clear Lake High School and McWhirter Elementary. Hundreds of Falcons, student and staff, switching classes between the Main Building and the Ninth Grade Center, are sheltered on their walk thanks to the umbrellas, as are the Astronauts at McWhirter Elementary. Clear Creek ISD is grateful to all of our community partners who are there for our students and staff, come rain or shine!
CCISD Bond Construction Update: Summer Maintenance Projects Completed
Progress is visible on Clear Creek ISD's new stadium located at 1955 W. NASA Blvd. in League City. The Challenger Columbia Stadium site has been cleared, site utilities are almost complete, the main loop road has been lime stabilized and the paving is being poured. The slab has also been poured for the field house and steel beams are going up. The new facility is the result of a $367 million bond package passed by voters in May 2013. Other Bond 2013 projects include the demolition of McWhirter Elementary School in Webster and construction of a new campus. A rebuild of Clear Lake High School, major repairs and additions at Clear Brook High School as well as a new gym for Clear Springs High School and more science classrooms at Creekside Intermediate School. Preliminary schematic layouts of athletics, dance, fine arts, ROTC
Seeking Committee Members Digital Resources & Textbooks CCISD is seeking parents and community members to serve on Subject Area Subcommittees (SAS) that will help select textbooks and digital resources for the following subjects: • K-12 Social Studies• 9-12 Math• K-12 Music• K-12 Fine Arts
Any parent or community member who resides within the CCISD attendance zone is eligible to serve. The committees will be reviewing resources and materials to support the curriculum and will be making a recommendation for purchase to the Board of Trustees.
Interested parents and community members need to apply by October 1, 2014. A drawing will be held on October 2 to determine SAS members. Applications can be found at www.ccisd.net/textbookcommittee and can be submitted online or mailed to the CCISD Education Support Center, 2425 E. Main Street, League City, TX 77573, Attention: Curriculum & Instruction Executive Director.
and CTE spaces have been reviewed and approved by District staff for Clear Creek High School. At Seabrook Intermediate portable buildings were installed to accommodate the need for additional classrooms during construction.
The bond is also funding maintenance priority repair and replacement projects at almost every campus in CCISD. Over the summer eight elementary campuses underwent major repairs that included installing new HVAC equipment, installing new carpet, replacing and/or repairing roofs as well as the installation of new Stage Curtains and Cafeteria/Gym Sound Systems.
Every month, the District’s Director of Facility Services, Paul Miller, provides monthly construction updates to the CCISD Board of Trustees These bond project updates can also be found on the District’s website, www.ccisd.net .
Bay Forest News ~ October 2014 15
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09/04 Pasadena Sam. Away09/11 Baytown Sterling Home09/25 Dickinson Home10/02 Clear Springs* Away10/09 Clear Brook* Away10/15 Clear Falls* Home10/23 Brazoswood* Away10/30 Friendswood* Home11/06 Clear Creek* Away
09/04 Pasadena Sam. Home09/11 B.F. Terry HS Away09/25 Dickinson Away10/02 Clear Springs* Home10/09 Clear Brook* Home10/15 Clear Falls* Away10/23 Brazoswood* Home10/30 Friendswood* Away11/06 Clear Creek* Home
09/06 Pasadena Memorial Home CCISD Veterans 6:00 pm Youth Football Night
09/12 Nederland Away Bulldog Stad. 7:30 pm09/26 Dickinson Away Sam Vitanza Stad. 7:00 pm10/03 Clear Springs* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Homecoming
10/10 Clear Brook* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Intermediate School Night
10/16 Clear Falls* Away CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm10/25 Brazoswood* Home CCISD Veterans 2:00 pm Teacher Appreciation
10/31 Friendswood* Away Henry Winston 7:00 pm11/07 Clear Creek* Home CCISD Veterans 7:00 pm Senior Night
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CLHS Falcon Football visit www.clearlakefootball.com
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Homecoming is Coming!Get ready for the Homecomimg Parade! We want it bigger and better than ever!! The theme is “Under the Stars.” The Homecoming Parade is on Wednesday, October 1st at 6 pm followed by a community pep rally with a DJ, the Cheerleading booster club selling hamburgers, and we are BRINGING BACK THE BONFIRE!! All events will be finished by 9 pm. The Homecoming Game is Friday, Oct 3rd, with Homecoming Court being announced at 6 pm at Veteran's Memorial Stadium. The game against Clear Springs starts at 7 pm. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Oct 4th, 7:30-11:00 pm at the Krueger Fieldhouse, Homecoming Traditions at CLHSEach year a parade, pep rally, football game and dance are held to commemorate Homecoming. Various clubs make floats and a parade is held on Falcon Pass Drive. The football game will be at Veteran's Memorial Stadium at 7:00 pm Friday, October 3. Student “dress-up” days that correlate with the dance theme are sometimes held during Homecoming week. In the tradition of school spirit, girls wear mums and boys wear garters. Typically mums are made in school colors, with white and silver reserved for seniors. Even if you don't have an official date for Homecoming, you can certainly still wear one of these. If your son or daughter has a date, they will exchange mums and garters in the early part of Homecoming Week. Then they wear them to school and to the football game. Sometimes moms make them, sometimes students make them, others order from the local florist. The Homecoming Dance is considered a semi-formal event - most girls wear "after-five" style dresses and boys usually wear either a suit or dress slacks with shirt & tie combination. Most groups will meet at someone's home for pictures and then go get something to eat before going to the dance. It is not necessary to have a date - many just go as a group. Look for more information regarding the dance, tickets sale, prices and dress-up day themes as the weeks unfold!
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Falcon Pass ElementarySchool NewsGO VOYAGERS!
While we await the first REAL cool front of the year, there’s a lot happening at Falcon Pass!
Our October PTA meeting will be held at 12:15 pm on Tuesday, October 21st in the teaching theater. Lunch will be served at Noon. After a brief business meeting, FPE school nurse Marilyn Swartz will present “Don’t Bug Me: Small Talk About Keeping Your Kids Healthy”.
October 8th is National Bike or Walk to School Day. In an effort to encourage physical fitness, FPE students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school with an adult on October 8th. For more information, please contact FPE PTA PE Liaison Chair Rhonda Klak [email protected].
Dust off your poodle skirt, grab your loafers (and the kids) and join the FPE PTA for their annual Sock Hop! This back-to-school social is FREE to all FPE students and their families. The Sock Hop will be held on October 16th from 6-8pm in the gym. For more information, please contact FPE PTA Sock HOP Chair Samatha Duff at [email protected].
Love Yourself. Be Drug Free! Did you know…children of parents who talk to their kids regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations? October 27-31st FPE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationally recognized antidrug and alcohol campaign. For more information, please contact FPE PTA Red Ribbon Week Chair Isabel Swanson at [email protected].
October 31st is fun run day! Kids will be running for fitness and pledges to support Falcon Pass PTA’s special projects fund. Falcon Pass students benefit from these funds in a myriad of ways… a full year of Writers in the Schools program for this year’s 2nd graders, leveled readers for our literacy lab, educational materials and equipment for classrooms, and new play equipment for recess and the gym. See any FPE student to make a pledge.
Thanks to all who are already backing the future with your membership in the Falcon Pass PTA. If you aren’t already a member, go to www.joinpta.org today!
Lucas Barber, a 5th Grader at Falcon Pass, was selected to kick a field goal at the Clear Lake Falcons game for a $100 donation to the Falcon Pass PE Department.
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Falcon Pass Dates to Remember: October2nd JSC Credit Union Deposit Day 8-9 am Early Release 12:15 pm3rd NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day7th Picture Day8th National Children’s Day, “Bike or Walk” to School Day 16th Back to School Social – Sock Hop 6-8 pm in gymnasium, hosted by PTA 17th Early Release 12:15 pm21st Executive Board PTA Meeting @ 11:00 am in Rm 222 PTA Meeting 12:15 in teaching theater; lunch served at 12:00 pm27-31st Red Ribbon Week, hosted by PTA28th Mix It Up Lunch – cafeteria SPIRIT NIGHT at McDonald’s on Bay Area near FPE 4:30-7:30 pm30th 5th grade Music Program 6:30 pm31st Spirit Day FUN RUN, hosted by PTA
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Bay Forest ContactsOFFICERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Treasurer Barbara McCollumSecretary John Haas Director Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC Barbara McCollum [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis - Mens Greg Blackburn [email protected] H: 281-480-8280 [email protected] C: 281-743-3802Tennis - Womens Pam Doty [email protected] 281-286-7471 Pool Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Tennis John Hass Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Trash Service Oversight Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Long Range Planning Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Realtor Advisory Board Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Community Relations Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Gene Fisseler www.clcw.org Water Resources Gene Fisseler 832-377-1222Website Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Nominating Committee Barbara McCollum and John Haas 281-488-0123ORGANIZATIONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Joy King [email protected] 281-486-1834Blue 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 8:00 am to 4:00 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/intermediate-schools
