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41 Ideas for Cool Summer Fun Summer's here, do you know what to do? Here's our guide to fun and fabulous things to do during Texas' hot months. See Page 18!

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[ 8 ] Dive In! [10] Dude, It's a Luxury Ranch [12] Ten Best Camping Ideas and Products [16] Cultivating Beautiful Hair

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[17] Going Barefoot [20] The Garden Glove [22] Recipe

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Volume 1, No. 3 UptownCountry Magazine Northpointe PO Box 681397, Houston, TX 77268 | (281) 705-9568 The entire contents of the magazine are copyrighted June/July 2016 by UptownCountry Magazine All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. UptownCountry Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material unless accompanied by a stamped, self addressed envelope. UptownCountry Magazine is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or management.

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Free Summer Movies Silverado Imax on Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 AM: June 7 - 8 The Peanuts Movie June 14-15 Minions June 21-22 Boys on the Hood June 28-29 Hotel Transylvania 2 July 12-13 Back to the Future July 19-20 Goosebumps July 26-27 Max Aug 2-3 Turbo Silverado Imax

June 4-28 Waterway Nights: Waterway Nights has been providing summer fun for children and adults alike. Each night of the series features upbeat live music, children's activities and an awe-inspiring fireworks display.

31 Waterway Square Place - Saturday Nights 7pm - 10pm The Woodlands June 17-18 Big Top Vintage Market: Shop vintage, antiques, junk gypsy, and shabby chic. Friday is $10 VIP admission and includes a dinner. Multipurpose Center 7500 FM 2920 Saturday Shopping FREE -10am - 5pm

June 18 Car Show and Health Fair:

Villa Toscana at Cypresswood and Pathways Memory Care at Villa Toscana are hosting their 1st Car Show and Health Fair on June 18th from 10 am to 3 pm. It is open to the community. Food trucks, bouncy house and more. Health care vendors with information about their services as well as proving blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index screenings. Free to the public 15015 Cypress Woods Medical Drive off FM 1960 just west of Kuykendahl -10am - 3pm

June 23 Womens Center Tour:

A free tour of the Women’s Center at Tomball Regional Medical Center is conducted every Thursday at 5:00PM. There is no pre-registration for the tours. Participants meet in the lobby on the 7th floor and a staff member will lead you. Women’s Center lobby, 7th Floor- 5pm

July 4th 5th Annual July 4th Celebration & Street Party

Presented by Allied Siding & Windows. An evening of fun celebrating American Independence. Live music from Bayou Roux and the Bottle Rockers, the giant Kroger Kids Zone, food and beverages, and a spectacular fireworks display at dark. It's the second largest July 4th celebration in Harris County! Gates open at 5:00 PM with fireworks around 9:00 PM Business Highway 249 north of FM 2920 in Tomball. Free Admission and Parking

July 6 Bariatric Weight Loss Seminar:

If you’re tired of living your life overweight, suffering from symptoms that come from being obese, take control of your life and attend a free weight loss surgery seminar at Tomball Regional Medical Cente Tomball Regional Medical Center 1st Floor Conference Room, TRMC -6:30pm

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Dive In

hether you want a new custom designed pool or a remodel of your existing pool, the options available today are endless. From traditional to freeform with waterfalls, rock formations, spill over spas, walk--in-beaches and swim-up bars, all are set in your own tropical paradise.

While most swimming pools are generally considered for enjoyment, exercise, a relaxing place on a hot summer day- they are also an excellent way to increase the value of your home. The "oohs and ahhs" of first seeing a pool in a backyard are typical for potential home buyers. Designs with a Purpose The first step in picking the right pool for your family is answering

an important question: Do you want a natural, tropical, classic or formal swimming pool design? For instance, classic formal architecture or extreme contemporary design would be best suited with a straight line pool. However, a tropical or natural look lends itself to free form pools that include enhancements such as boulders and waterfalls. Once you determine which type of pool you fancy, the next step is finding a pool contractor who can replicate your dream. Aesthetic Features While we all know what pools looked like in the past, it seems that the industry has skipped past the 21st century in terms of design and features. You can now renovate an older pool with glass tiles which give a fresh

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face lift to the mundane white cement. All the new tile choices which are on the market allow for a splendid rainbow of colors which can have your pool looking like a scene from a Hollywood movie set. Totally Stunning! Or how about placing a lava rock bowl in your pool and using different lighting colors at night? In The End Apart from being a great place to cool your heels, swimming pools can also serve an entertainment center. Of course you can indulge in some or all of the latest trends which include fire features, special effect fountains, lazy rivers, and in-pool rock centers. You can turn any modest pool into a secluded delight, but first you need the pool!

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It’s a Luxury Ranch!

ride your horse through fields of cattle, or schedule your family or group to be part of a real cattle drive. Have you ever tried hunting for wild hogs? It’s a great bonding experience for you and your son that you’ll never forget (and it’s bound to turn you into avid hunters!).

luxury dude ranch, that is. And talk about a great family vacation- just a short drive from Dallas and Fort Worth, Rough Creek Lodge is a real working ranch and a fabulous getaway. Located at the top of the Texas Hill Country, the sweeping vistas will give you a sense of truly being “away from it all” underneath that big Texas sky. You want to ride horses? Check. You want to hunt? Check. You want to…? Check, check, check, check! It’s all here, but with a twist… it’s about doin’ it in style. That means incredibly fine dining after a day on the range. Or taking

a guided hunting trip, followed by a deep tissue massage. It means watching the kids swim around the lazy river while you indulge in that fabulous cigar with a fine brandy or glass of wine.

At Rough Creek Lodge, the only thing that’s rough is the creek— which is great for hiking, by the way! As a luxury dude ranch, we lavish our weekend cowboys with great service, amazing dining, and ranch-style activities that will keep you coming back for more. Make your reservations today for one of the most unique family vacations you’ll ever take!

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Ten Best Camping Ideas and Products 1. Belt Pot Rack Use a belt and hooks to hang up pots and pans.

2. Egg Carton Fire Starter Make an easy-to-carry fire starter with a cardboard-only egg carton and match light charcoal.You just have to light the carton and the fire will catch on to the charcoal. 3. Burn Sage Add bundles of sage to a campfire to keep mosquitoes away.

4. Term-A-Rest NeoAir Ever blown up an inflatable mattress while camping without an air pump in tow? Yeah, it’s not fun. But if you have a Term-A-Rest NeoAir the whole thing can be inflated in just a few breaths. 5. Mountainsmith Conifer 5+ Tent A 6-foot ceiling and 117 square feet of floor space, with mesh panels that make it feel even bigger. mountainsmith.com

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6. Hand-Washing Station Dirty hands are just a fact of camping Fill a collapsible drink dispenser with water along with soap and a towel. The sun will warm the water during the day so you are not washing in a cold creek. 7. Retro-cute Lantern An update on the camp classic, the 8D Retro Family-Size Lantern provides up to 30 hours of bright light at a stretch (and has a night-light setting too) target.com

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8. No-Space Bowl Collapsible bowls squish for easy transport. containerstore.com 9. Solar-Powered Lights Put solar-powered garden lights near tent stakes, so you don’t trip over the lines at night.

10. Bring a chair with a back No one wants to sit slumped at a picnic table after a day of hiking. Instead, relax in style.

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andy Krug has spend 33 years building the most successful beauty salon, Classic Hair, in Tomball and she has done it with one simple principle. " God first, family second, and commitment to Classic Hair third. With a stringent work ethic and her business motto that "we care about you", Sandy has not only grown a successful business but is an active member of the Tomball community - a board member of the Chamber of Commerce and chairwoman for the Miss Tomball Pageant. As a teenager from a transient family, Sandy married her teenage sweetheart Gene and the two moved into a small home in Tomball. Sandy, while raising four children, began work as professional hairdresser. After almost two decades of working, she and Gene took the leap and opened Classic Hair in 1984.

As the salon grew and prospered, they opened several other salons, but later sold all but their Tomball and Cypress location. Sandy handles all the daily operations of both salons, while Gene does all the administrative work. Sandy's employees are more like family than only hair-

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dressers. At least 18 employees have worked at Classic Hair for a decade and four employees are headed for the twenty year mark. And it's not just the employees who have a long history with the salon. Some clients have been regulars for over 12 years. The future of Classic Hair is not stagnant. There is always room for growth "What can a person do their whole life and get paid for it and still love it?" Sandy said. "I've done this for almost 50 years and I love it like the very first day and it's a challenge, but it's also somthing that a person can do where you really touch people sometimes." Sandy's commitment not only to her salon, its employees and patrons, but to the community of Tomball makes her more than a successful business woman. She has mastered the art of making everyone she touches feel special and in doing so helped make Tomball a warm and loving place to put down roots.

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Going Barefoot The Rite of Summer ONE DAY, researchers will blast the airwaves with bulletins that people who go barefoot during the summer die younger or live longer, or have fresher breathe, or have less or more depressions, or tend to lose weight easier. No matter what they find, it isn't anything to curl your toes over. Baring the feet at the first hint of summer warmth is as natural as the blooming of spring flowers. It is an addiction that is learned in childhood and no matter what anyone says, when summer comes, shoes are left behind. The first steps are always a little dicey. Parking lots are hot and gravel hurts and in the grass little sticker burrs are hiding in wait for soft tender feet. But over days the skin thickens, and within a few weeks we are ready for hot sand and pebbled concrete. For all the great childhood memories and fun days running barefoot on the sand of a beach, in the city there are real dangers to bare feet. From chemicals on the grass, to rusty nails hiding in small places and bugs that sting - it might be best to curb your time shoe-less, especially diabetics who are more prone to foot injuries. They tend to have limited sensation in their feet and may unwittingly step on hot surfaces or sharp objects. But for many people, the joy of feeling the cool grass underfoot may outweigh most of the bad consequences. Not everyone wants to shed their shoes because it's summer, but because it is summer, you have the choice to wear shoes or go barefoot and that is a cherished freedom.

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41 Ideas For Cool Summer Fun

From boating and picnics to bowling and ice cream, find Tomball's best for fun in the sun this summer.

School is out, the sun is shining until late evening and the smell of outdoor grilling hangs in the air. It must be summer. In case you are wondering what you are going to do with all the long days of summer, we have a cool list for everyone in the family. Just grab a pen and start checking off all the great things in and around Tomball for summer fun. 1. Keep cool at the Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex while you skate around the ice rink. 2. Ride the bumper boats at Boomers Houston at Willowbrook Mall.

6. Head to the Tomball Library at Bingo. Lone Star College. It has a whole 11. Take the family and go kaysummer of activities for the aking at Riva Row Boat House whole family. Woodlands. 7. Spend an afternoon hunting for bargains and unique ﬁnds at Old Downtown Tomball.

3. Find a Vacation Bible School at 8. Go to your favorite snow cone one of our local churches for a shop and taste a new ﬂavor. week of great kid’s fun. 4. Make ice cream sundaes with loads of fun toppings. 5. Visit a local day spa for some needed pampering.

12. Indulge your sweet tooth at All Decked Out Donuts. 13. Check out all the summer activities at the YMCA at Cypress Creek.

9. Head over to Tomball Bowl and 14. Watch the birds and view all grab a lane for an afternoon of the wildlife at Theis Attaway Park. pure fun. 10. Grab friends and have a fun Bingo night at Triple Crown

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16. Pull out the games and have 27. Sign the kids up for swimming a friendly family competition with lessons at Fast Track Swimming prizes for the winner. at the Texas Sports Medicine Center in Tomball. 17. Make sure you enjoy a movie afternoon at Silverado with the 28. Go watch the best in summer plays at Houston Family Arts family and friends. Center. 18. Visit It'z for all the best arcade games. 29. Explore the nature trails at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve. 19. Head to Santa Fe Flats to watch the Astro's and get free 30. Gather all the girlfriends appetizers and discounts drinks. together for a day of shopping at Vintage Park. 20. Create your own masterpiece at Art Class & Wine Glass 31. Hire a guide for a day of great ﬁshing on Lake Conroe. in Vintage Park. 21. Invite the neighbors for a backyard water balloon ﬁght. 22. Give your furry friend a day out and cool bath at Burroughs Dog Park. 23. Take the kids to mix up some cool chemistry experiments at Little Beakers on Louetta. 24. Get a new and different hair style for the summer at Classic Hair Salon in Tomball.

32. Drop the kids off at K2 Academy and enjoy a parent’s night out.

36. Stay ﬁt with Walk Tomball every Saturday Morning at 9 am at the Railroad Depot. 37. Grab a paintball gun with your friends and go try out your tactical maneuvers at TXR Paintball. 38. Go yell for the Texans and watch them practice to get ready for a championship season. 39. Camp out in the back yard and spend the evening watching the stars. 40. Make watermelon popsicles to cool you down on hot afternoons. 41. Eat lunch, then sit back and enjoy a magazine while the kids play on the McDonalds playground.

33. Head to the Tomball Farmers Market for fresh vegetables, fruit and more to make summer dinning the very best. 34. Spend a Friday or Saturday morning checking all the best bargains at local garage sales.

25. Head over to Chucky Cheese for an afternoon of fun and games with the kids.

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Garden Glove

Late Summer Produce Don't you hate it when you realize that another spring has come and gone and you haven't gotten one vegetable in the ground for even a small garden? Don't be overwhelmed by an arbitrary date when planting a garden in our area. We have a ton of warm days left to grow a great garden even after Memorial Day.

In fact, June and July may be two of the best months for planting. While it is true that fruiting plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant need to be set out already, you can still plant

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them now and get one good picking from a few plants. Most other summer produce will grow quickly at this time from seed in the warm soil that is teaming with life. It will

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surprise you how fast seeds will pop up and explode with growth in our warm muggy weather. Now is a great time to plant cucumbers, beans, squash, okra, peas, melons, beets, and pumpkins. Toss in some mustard and turnip greens in a spot

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for warm weather. Planting late gives you the opportunity to enjoy fresh vegetables when everyone else's that has light but not full gardens are gosun. Find a little room in ing to seed. Don't worry your beds for sun-loving about all the dedicated herbs like basil, chives, dates given by master oregano, thyme and sage. gardeners, just plant your Just make sure, whatever seeds and let nature do you plant is labeled hardy the rest.

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4th of July Coolers This year, give the ﬁreworks a run for their money with delicious and unforgettable cool drinks that is sure to set patriotic hearts aﬂutter.

Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is tasty. Layering cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped lemonade that sings with Fourth of July pride. • • • •

1 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar 4 cups ice cubes 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries • Maraschino cherries Place lemon juice, sugar and ice in a blender; cover and process until slushy. Divide blueberries among four chilled glasses; muddle slightly. Add lemon slush; top with cherries. Yield: 4 servings.

Watermelon Punch • 6 cups cubed, seeded watermelon • 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed • 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice • Crushed ice • Simple Syrup*: • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup sugar Combine watermelow and 1/3 cup Simple Syrup in container of an electric blender; process until smooth. Push mixture through a ﬁne-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Return watermelon syrup to blender. Add lemonade concentrate and pineapple juice and blend well. Serve over crushed ice. *Simple Syrup In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar; cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool.

Blast off Smoothie • 2 containers of lowfat strawberry yogurt • 1c frozen strawberries • 1/2 c frozen blueberries • 1c skim milk • 4oz apple juice (I used a juice box) • 2 or 3 icecubes Put all ingredients in a blender and blend. Add a couple of ice cubes to thicken if desired and blend. Pour into three glasses and serve with a straw.

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Tomball ISD announced that Pam Chatham and Darrell McReynolds were named as Principals of the Year. Chatham was selected as the Elementary Principal of the Year. She has worked in education for 22 years and currently serves as the principal at Tomball Elementary School. McReynolds was selected as the Secondary Principal of the Year. He began his career in education 41 years ago. McReynolds serves as the principal of Northpointe Intermediate School.

Tomball Memorial High School teacher Canita Lee and Tomball Elementary teacher Matt Anderson were announced as Tomball ISD’s Teachers of the Year. Canita Lee and Matt Anderson were announced as Tomball ISD’s Teachers of the Year. Lee serves as an English teacher at Tomball Memorial High School. She began her education career 13 years ago. She is known for cultivating connections with her students and creating an atmosphere where students can be creative and learn from their experiences. Anderson teaches math and science. He has worked in education for nine years. Anderson’s goal is to break through his students’ preconceived notions about math and science by encouraging them to explore both subject areas through real life experiences.

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Is your insurance policy ready for hurricane season?

ith the recent floods our area experienced in April, all eyes are on what’s going to happen this hurricane season. The Weather Channel and Weather Underground are now forecasting the 2016 hurricane season to be the most active we’ve seen since 2012, with a total of 14 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. With the recent catastrophic flood and the impending hurricane season, it’s strongly recommended that you dust off your homeowner’s policy to make sure your coverage is adequate for the pending storms. The first thing to check is whether or not you have wind, hail, and tropical cyclone coverage on your policy. Many times, companies will reduce premiums by providing exclusions for these coverages. If that coverage is on your policy, make sure you understand your deductibles. Typi-

cally, the deductibles will be a percentage of the dwelling coverage on your policy. Knowing this deductible can help you and your family ensure that you’re capable of protecting and repairing you home should the storms cause damage. Another checkpoint in your coverage is whether or not you’ve got flood insurance. Flood insurance is never covered on a homeowner’s policy, and must be obtained from an insurance company who is able to write policies through FEMA. The policies will cover you for rising water and wind-driven rain damage. These policies are yearlong policies, and can range from the low $200’s to the high $2,000’s depending on your flood zone and elevation. It’s important to contact a reputable agent who can provide the most accurate rating for this policy. Also keep in mind that Flood policies come with a standard 30 day waiting period from FEMA

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before the coverage goes into effect. Hurricane season can be an unnerving time for all of us. At our agency, we want it to be a little less stressful for everyone in our area. If you have any questions about your current coverage, regardless of if you’re an Allstate customer or not, feel free to talk to us! We will conduct a full policy review of your coverage and help you identify any gaps in your coverage, and provide a flood quote to help prepare you for possible storms. We also have free hurricane preparedness kits for any of the Tomball/ Cypress residents who want to make sure they’re ready for this hurricane season. So stop by our office soon and let’s have a chat about how to make sure you’re ready for anything that could happen! Our office is located at 17521 Telge Road Suite A, Cypress, Texas 77429, or you can call us anytime at (281) 290-7245.

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Visit Tomball Farmer's Market

armers markets begin spouting open as the first warm breezes start reminding us that summer is here. Fertilized by an increasing interest in healthy and artisanal quality foods, particularly those that aren't trucked or flown in from thousands of miles away. We are lucky to have one of the best Farmer's Market in the Houston area in downtown Tomball

Tomball Farmers Market Open Saturdays 9am -1pm Rain or Shine! Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort driven by local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community.

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This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. Located at 205 W. Main Street on the corner of Main Street (FM 2920) and Walnut Street in Downtown Tomball two blocks west of the railroad tracks, you will find plenty of free parking. www.uptowncountrymagazine.com

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