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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Peggy Garner | peggy.garner@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Let's Hear it For the Boys PULL UP A CHAIR AND GRAB A BEER, BOYS. This month is all about the

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guys of Cypress.

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Here at Cypress Lifestyle, we are always inspired by what the men in our commu-

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nity do and create. We truly have some talented gentlemen in our midst, and we’ve taken this issue to highlight some of them and learn from their experiences in life. To help kick off your Father's Day celebrations we've included a list of must-see breweries for you to visit and buy dad a beer. Flip to page 18 to read all about it.

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And if dad's not into beer, maybe a bowl of steamy homemade mac 'n cheese is the

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ticket. Learn how to make this hearty dish with Phil and Phil, the father-son cooking

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Head over to page 14 to get the recipe and read their uplifting story. As always, we hope these stories touch your hearts and move you. Happy Father’s Day, Cypress!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 14 Father-Son Cooking Duo Phil’s Table Teaches Wholesome Life Lessons in the Kitchen

18 Local Brewery Tour The Best Brews in the Area are Close to Home

22 A Few Good Guys Meet Local Men Making a Difference

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30 Building Beds for Kids in Need Charity Helps Give Kids a Good Night Sleep in Their Own Bed

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Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

Hot Spot

26 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Giving Back 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

Standup Paddleboarder Group Enjoys Monthly Get Together Konae and Brad Mitchell started a Standup Paddle Board group and invited neighbors to join them the first Monday of every month from April through August at the Bridgeland Boathouse. It is BYOB - Bring Your Own Board or you can reserve one of the two loaners available. To be their guest and secure a loner board, contact Brad and Konae at 832-732-2137 or mitchellgroupexp@gmail.com.

Seven CFISD Students Placed at the Pearl Fincher Art Contest Seven CFISD art students were named winners in the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts 2021 Student Art Contest and Juried Exhibition. Jurors judged more than 180 pieces from students in all grade levels. The purpose of the contest is to recognize artistic

achievements of area students and to increase community support for the museum. Not pictured Cy-Springs sophomore Jessica Cardenas piece Lost in Reality

1. Hamilton MS student Ravine Cohen’s drawing, “Unwelcomed Sight” | 2. Arnold MS student Bailey Zinn’s photograph, “Curious Kitten” | 3. Hamilton MS student Janell Gallegos’ mixed media piece, “La Vieja Flor” | 4. Cy-Woods senior Reagan Steckbeck’s drawing, “Reading” | 5. Cy-Woods senior Sydney Wyrick’s painting, “Nighttime Views” | 6. Cy-Woods senior Katie Kim’s drawing, “Lucid Dreaming” 8

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Family’s First 12th Annual Tour de RACHA The 12th annual Tour de RACHA bike ride was a great success with over 300 riders. Supporters were not only riders they also have people volunteer and donate money. Family Ties, Family Resource Services is a children's and family crisis center. Visit their Facebook page to see more pictures. FamilyTiesFRS.org

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AROUND TOWN represent CFISD and the Greater Houston Area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. At the 2021 regional spelling bee, contestants were asked to spell 50 words and Ray earned a perfect score. Ray won the 2021 CFISD Middle School Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word beguile in the 27th round and qualified for the regional bee; the win marked Ray’s third consecutive district title.

BRIDGELAND'S YEARBOOK STAFF WINS PACEMAKER AWARD The Bridgeland yearbook staff led by seniors and co-editors-in-chief Cara Hudson and Madison Gunn, won a National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Pacemaker Award for their 2020 yearbook, All Caught Up. The NSPA Pacemaker Award is scholastic journalism’s top award, and is given to less than 30 high school yearbooks across the country each year. Entries are judged by teams of professionals based on coverage and content, quality of writing and reporting, leadership, design,

CY-CREEK SOPHMORE WINS GOLD MEDALS AT THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS

photography, and graphics. The yearbook also

Cy-Creek sophomore Stacy (Rose) Escalona

placed third in the country for their development in

won two national gold medals in the Scholastic Art

the NSPA Individual Awards contest.

& Writing Awards for her photos, titled “Perfection” and Relief. Students from grades 7-12 who earned Gold Key Awards at the regional level through the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) earlier this year advanced to be judged in the 98th annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in New York City. Seventy-five national medalists were chosen out of the approximately 15,000 entries from across 13 Harris County school districts and 10 private schools. Her photo "Perfection" is shown.

CY-WOODS 2020 GRADUATES HELPED DESIGN TAPE DISPENSER USED ON ISS Cy-Woods 2020 graduates Andy Le and Nikolas Luangrath helped redesign a tape dispenser used by astronauts onboard the

SALYARDS MS STUDENT TO COMPETE AT SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE

International Space Station (ISS). The project was part of the High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) project,

Salyards Middle School eighth grade student

which allows high school students to build and

Shawn Ray was named the Houston Public Media

design equipment to be used by NASA for train-

Regional Spelling Bee co-champion. Ray will

ing and in space. The tape dispenser was already

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installed on the ISS, but not working properly due to design flaws. NASA HUNCH engineers asked Le and Luangrath to find a solution. The team redesigned the “chin” of the dispenser where the tape blade is placed, the blade itself and created tabs that help astronauts replace the tape when it runs out. More than 30 projects that Cy-Woods students have worked on in previous years are currently being used on the ISS, including the tape dispenser. Cy-Woods students are also currently working on two additional projects that are scheduled to be utilized on the ISS in November.

TELGE ROOFING OWNER DONATES NEW ROOF TO CYPRESS VFW POST 8905 Roy Campbell, owner of Telge Roofing, was contacted by Cypress VFW Post 8905 commander Joshua Wilcox asking for help. The Post’s aging roof had dozens of leaks and water poured in every time it rained, but the VFW didn’t have the funds for a new roof. Campbell donated the $15,000 needed

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to complete the project and will also help them with the adjacent metal building. Wilcox is planning much-needed updates to the interior of the hall and plans to make the facility a community center for the Cypress community.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

fat her-son cook i n g duo ARTICLE ERICA HERNANDEZ AND RADHIKA PATEL PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON VALENTINE

WHAT BEGAN AS FATHER-AND-SON COOKING LESSONS DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, BECAME AN ONLINE SENSATION KNOWN AS PHIL’S TABLE, A HOME COOKING SHOW FEATURING PHIL ALEXANDER AND HIS SON ’LIL PHIL, AS THE ADORABLE HOST. The two—both cheery, food-loving extroverts—teach simple recipes in a way that’s wholesome and fun. “I want to be a chef,” says ’Lil Phil. “My Dad teaches me and gives me recipes to try every day.” It all started last Father’s Day after 7-year-old ‘Lil Phil bought a charcoal grill with his own money. Big Phil, a trained cook and restaurant owner, started posting online photos and videos of the two cooking together. In the videos, Big Phil gives step-by-step instructions while ‘Lil Phil follows along and whips up everything from pancakes to pork ribs. It was a way for ‘Lil Phil to connect with others online during quarantine while learning life lessons from dad. “There are so many teachable moments you can have in the kitchen,” says Big Phil. “Everything from problem-solving to mathematics, science and even learning how to have patience.”

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PHIL’S TABLE TEACHES WHOLESOME LIFE LESSONS IN THE KITCHEN

Their videos quickly drew thousands of viewers and caught the attention of The Kelly Clarkson Show. In December, the Phils appeared on a nationally-televised segment showing how to cook chocolate waffles. These days, the Phils post regular videos and are cooking up plans for a pop-up burger shop. As for parents looking to bond with the kiddos in the kitchen, Big Phil gives this advice: cook with patience and love. “As a dad, your child is looking at you to see how you react,” Big Phil says. “If you show patience and love and know that the key is to have fun, you’re going to have a much better experience.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

Phil’s Table Mac & Cheese

+ 1 lb elbow macaroni + 1/3 cup (6 tbsp) unsalted butter + 1/3 cup all-purpose flour + 2 1/2 cups whole milk + 1 1/2 cups cream + 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese + 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese + 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese + 1 tsp powdered mustard + 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1 1/2 tsp white pepper + Salt to taste TOPPING

+ 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese + 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs + 1/4 cup melted butter + 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a large baking dish and set aside. Combine shredded cheeses in a large bowl. Set aside. Cook pasta al dente. Salt your water. Drain, and place in a large bowl. Set aside to cool while preparing cheese sauce. Melt butter in a deep saucepan. Whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking for about one minute until bubbly and lightly golden. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream until smooth. Continue whisking until it starts to bubble again. Cook for three minutes. Whisk in garlic powder, powdered mustard, white pepper, and salt. Add 3 cups of shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add another 2 cups of shredded cheese and continue whisking until thick, creamy, and smooth. Combine pasta with cheese sauce until pasta is fully covered. Pour half of the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Top with the last 2 cups of cheese and then the remaining mac and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the fontina cheese, panko crumbs, melted butter and paprika. Sprinkle over the top and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately. Healthy Alternative: Swap the pasta for 2 lbs of steamed cauliflower for a lower carb option.

“ T here a re so ma ny teacha ble moments you ca n have i n the k itchen. Ever y th i ng f rom problem-solv i ng to mathemat ics, science a nd even lea r n i ng how to have pat ience.” CityLifestyle.com/Cypress

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KLAUS BREWING COMPANY

Grab your stein and head over to Klaus Brewing for a taste of true German-style beer. Simple, pure ingredients are key for Klaus brewmaster, Thomas Lemke, whose family hails from Germany. Klaus beers are crafted according to the German purity law and use only water, malt, hops and yeast. Sip your brews in their taproom or on the covered patio. Visit Wednesday for all-day happy hour or Thursday for $6 stein night. KlausBrewing.com

Named for its bearded founders and their “foxy” wives, Bearded Fox Brewing likes to keep things local. These

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bearded beermakers blend Texas honey into their GOAT Imperial IPA and locally-roasted coffee into their No. 48 Pecan Coffee Porter. Try the Foxtrot, an Irish red ale, and $1 of your purchase goes to support local veteran support group Guns to Hammers. BeardedFoxBrewing.com

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OF THESE NEARBY BREWERIES. Brewmasters at these local hot spots know how to mix art with brewing science to create unique flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Use this list as your own personal guide to find a brewery you’ll want to keep going back to over and over again. Whether you’re thirsty for a fruity IPA or craving the heavy taste of dark chocolate stout, these locations have it all. Bring the kids and dog along too, because most of these spots are kids and pet friendly. Some offer kids menus, outdoor games and entertainment. From cozy taprooms to larger German beer-hall style establishments, each has its own fun vibe that makes for a relaxing time with your fellow beer lovers.

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Brewing’s newest beers. This margarita-inspired brew combines lime puree and sea salt in a refreshing blonde ale. 11 Below is dog and kid-friendly with an on-site food truck for those post-beer munchies. The brewery is run by a team of native Texans including two of its founders who are Cy-Fair High School grads. 11BelowBrewing.com

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FIRE ANT BREWING COMPANY Liven up your tour of OId Town Tomball with beer and comfort food at Fire Ant Brewpub. With its hearty sandwiches, kids menu and dog-friendly patio, Fire Ant is an ideal outing for the whole family. A popular brew is the Summer Craze Blonde Ale, but beer-lovers should also try the Sand Castle Kolsch or Destination Dunkel. Wine and champagne are also on tap. FireAntBrewing.com

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HOT SPOT (CONTINUED) 4J BREWING COMPANY

WICKED BOXER BREWING

Wicked Boxer Brewing, Cypress’s first local brewhouse,

Named for the four sisters who founded it, 4J brewing is

combines both pups and pints in its one-barrel brewhouse.

the only all women-owned family brewery in Houston. The

This veteran-owned watering hole hosts regular dog adop-

founders —Jessica, Jackie, Joanna, and Jennifer— like to

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make simple, flavorful beers with higher alcohol content.

summer brews like pineapple blondes, blueberry and hazy

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IPAs. Try the malty and sweet Wiggle Butt Blonde or the

American Stout with its 6.7% alcohol volume for a beer

chocolatey Rogue Black IPA which boasts hints of coffee.

that packs a punch. The brewery also serves Texas wine

Dad and dog-lovers are sure to enjoy it. WickedBoxer.com

and non-alcohol root beer. 4JBrewingCompany.com

Tomball’s Paradigm Brewing Company is slated to open by the end of the year. It’s founded by former Karbach brewmaster Chris Juergen alongside his business partner Joshua Schwaiger. The two plan to offer a full spectrum of beers from classic pilsners to creative hazy IPAs. The brewery sits on five acres and will offer high-end gastropub-style dishes, live music and cornhole. ParadigmBrew.com PARADIGM BREWING - COMING SOON

FORTRESS BEERWORKS Take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle at Fortress Beerworks. Situated on the edge of a small forest, Fortress is a destination brewery with plenty of room for kids or pets to roam. Order the popular Viking Blonde for a light, refreshing taste or try the Watchtower Wit, brewed with orange peel and coriander. Visit Wednesdays for $8 wings and beer, Thursdays for cornhole league or on weekends for live music. FortressBeerworks.com 20

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G O O D G U YS MEET LOCAL MEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE ARTICLE ERICA HERNANDEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON VALENTINE

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OW DID YOU GET INTO THE ROOFING INDUSTRY?

One of my best friend’s sons owned a roofing company and I went

to work for him. Then I came to Telge Roofing and bought it out. YOU’VE HAD SEVERAL PROFESSIONS IN YOUR LIFE INCLUDING WORKING ON THE RAILROAD AND AS A CAR SALESMAN. HOW DOES THAT INFLUENCE THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS AT TELGE ROOFING? I kinda got my hustle from the car business. It’s a lot of going to meet people, working late nights and early mornings, meeting adjusters and getting 100 percent satisfaction for my customers.

“I get excited about taking care of people’s problems and turning them around from bad to good. ”

TELGE ROOFING LIKES TO TREAT PEOPLE LIKE FAMILY. HOW DO YOU KEEP IT THAT WAY? I get excited about taking care of people’s problems and turning them around from bad to good. TELL US ABOUT SOME OF THE AWARDS

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A FEW GOOD GUYS (CONTINUED)

DAVID MILLS WHY DID YOU CREATE THE KAILEE MILLS FOUNDATION? After the devastating loss of our 16-year-old daughter in a car crash, we understood how easily preventable her tragedy would have been had she just been wearing a seat belt. Car crashes are the leading cause of death in this country for people ages 1-54, and teens are three times more likely to die in a crash than any other age group. Knowing how important this is, we decided that if we could save a life and spare another family from going through what we went through by simply raising awareness and getting more people to buckle up, it would be well worth the effort. TELL US MORE ABOUT KAILEE’S STORY. Kailee was such an amazing young lady. She had a huge smile and an even bigger heart. Her life was cut short on October 28, 2017. She left

Owner Magnolia Patio Covers President Kailee Mills Foundation KaileeMillsFoundation.org photo by: Amber Cardiff | Cardiff + co

our home with three other teenagers and was riding in the backseat, only traveling a mile to a friend’s house. When they got a few blocks away from home, she removed her seat belt to slide over in the backseat to take a selfie. Seconds after the photo was taken, the driver lost control and slid into a culvert, sending the car airborne and rolling. Kailee was ejected and died instantly while her three friends all walked away with no real injuries. We know that if Kailee had her seat belt on she would still be here today.

LIEUTENANT K YL E G O B L E WHAT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT FIREFIGHTING? The years of combined training and experience recently came to a pinnacle moment. My crew and I discovered two victims unconscious inside an active house fire. Relying on our training, we immediately started rescue operations with confidence and efficiency. The combined efforts of fire crews and EMS personnel saved those two victims and allowed them to see another day. WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? The most important advice given to me, which can be applied to fire fighting and daily life, is to never stop learning and striving to become more efficient and skillful. You will never know everything, but that is why it is essential to have team of people who have your back. WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN CYPRESS? While working with Cy-Fair you get to meet and see the unique Cypress community from a different perspective. You get the privilege

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IN YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL, YOU

the pandemic. Many survived by making

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WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? I know how hard it is to run a small busi-

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ness, especially during the Covid pandemic.

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I saw how restaurant owners had really been

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THE PRO GOLFER’S FITNESS JOURNEY

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SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST IN GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3. But it was the “aha moment” for his love of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors. Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer. Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete. With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night. Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed. Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life. “You only get one body,” he says. “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

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GIVING BACK

building beds for kids

in need

THIS CHARITY HELPS GIVE KIDS A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP IN THEIR OWN BED

ARTICLE EVELIN DE LA ROSA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

ON CHRISTMAS OF 2014, LUKE MICKELSON CAME ACROSS A

Trey, who’s helped operate the local

FACEBOOK POST FROM A FAMILY IN NEED OF A BED. Instead

chapter since its start, was inspired to get

of giving his family gifts that year, he decided to build the family a

involved after watching the show “Returning

wooden bunk bed. After he delivered his hand-made gift, Luke

the Favor” starring Mike Rowe. The online

learned there were more local children living without beds. Some

show featured the founder of Sleep in

slept on couches, shared a bed or slept on the floor. Shortly after,

Heavenly Peace and followed him in search

Luke decided to start Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national charity

of making a difference in many communities.

that builds and delivers beds to children in need. ‘NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE SERVICE

OUR TOWN’

Sleep in Heavenly Peace now has 250 chapters nationwide,

Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s mission is to make

including one serving the Spring and Cypress areas. The local chap-

sure no child anywhere is left without a bed to

ter recruits volunteers and teaches them the skills needed to build

sleep in. These high-quality beds are personally

and deliver wooden beds to children and families in need. Since the

delivered and assembled at the child’s home,

chapter began, volunteers have provided new beds for more than

along with a few extras to make their bed cozy.

150 kids. Their goal is simple: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.”

Children also receive a comfy mattress, fluffy

“Over the years, I’ve seen what a difference we make in a little

pillows, warm bed sheets and a comforter. The

kid’s life,” says Trey McWilliams, co-president of the Spring-Cypress chapter. “Knowing that I am getting a child off the floor and into a bed at night keeps me motivated.”

delivery is often met with much excitement. “It brings me great joy seeing their faces light up once we deliver their bed,” says McWilliams. CONTINUED >

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g et invo lve d + Bunks Across America, a nationwide building event, will be held on Saturday, June 12. Join the Spring-Cypress chapter to construct beds during this mass construction event. The national goal is to gather 15,000 volunteers and build 7,500 beds.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

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join the effor t

+ b u il d + le arn construction skills

+ dona

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+ vol u n t

gif t a bed

A large amount of work goes into

Sleep in Heavenly Peace volun-

Anyone can make an online tax-de-

building and delivering beds. The

teers have a chance to learn how

ductible donation to help provide

demand for volunteers is urgent at

to use woodworking tools such as

a bed for a child. Donations go

the Spring Cypress Chapter. The

saws, drills, sanders and hammers.

towards bed materials, delivering

group says there are more requests

They also learn how to measure,

and assembling the beds, and

for beds than there are volunteers.

level and make true woodcuts.

improving the organization.

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Children ages three to 17 years old are eligible

“In the previous years, people from all walks of life

to receive a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed. Families

became involved during this event,” says Alex Miller,

must provide proof their child does not have a bed.

another volunteer who helps the Spring-Cypress

This includes sleeping on a couch, sharing a bed

chapter. “It’s grueling spending that whole day build-

with others, sleeping on an inflatable mattress, or

ing bunk beds, but knowing that it’s to serve a good

on the floor.

cause feels good.”

“It’s unbelievable seeing some of the conditions

Bunks Across America will be held on Saturday,

these children are sleeping in,” Trey says. “Most

June 12. In last year’s Bunks Across America, 6,200

people do not understand that it’s important for

volunteers from 118 different chapters nationwide

children to have a good place to sleep for a variety

built 4,637 beds. The goal this year is to gather 15,000

of health reasons.”

volunteers to build 7,500 beds.

BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA

focus on one very big need,” says volunteer Courtney

“What I like about Sleep in Heavenly Peace is that we This month, Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host

Knoff. “It’s like providing another Christmas for some

Bunks Across America, an annual gathering where

of these kids who have been sharing beds with their

chapters around the country host a massive

parents or sleeping on the couch or even the floor.”

bed-building event. The goal is to build as many beds as possible in a single day.

ShpBeds.org/chapter/tx-spring-cypress or on Facebook @SHPSpringCypress.

“IT’

S LIKE PROVIDING ANOTHER CHRISTMAS FOR

ME OF THESE KIDS” - COURTNEY KNOFF

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

4-6

Center (GCRBC) at our Cypress

TOMBALL GERMAN FEST

vided by GCRBC will be offered

location from 1:30PM - 5PM. Free COVID-19 antibody testing pro-

Downtown Tomball

to all successful blood donors.

Enjoy German food, carnival & rides,

street performers, petting zoo, 200

Donations/Schedules.

CommitforLife.org/

street vendors and four music stages. Hours are Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 10AM-10PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM. TomballGermanFest.org

4 TAX FREE FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

19 BACKSTREET BOYS CONCERT Cynthia Woods Pavillion

The DNA World Tour is the eleventh concert tour by American boy band, the Backstreet Boys in support of

their tenth studio album, DNA (2019).

CYPRESS CARS & COFFEE SUMMER KICKOFF

21 - 24

Monthly gatherings are resuming

CY-FAIR AND NW HOUSTON VOLLEYBALL AFTERNOON CAMP

Fairfield Baptist Church

starting with the June Summer

Event starts at 7:30PM.

The Burger Ranch

Kickoff from 8-10am. Events are

Join us for drinks and appetizers from

family friendly and Pct 4 Constable

Volleyball camp is Mon-Thu from

5PM - 7PM to learn how to create

security will be on site. Please

1:30PM – 3:30PM for girls ages 7 –

efficiency in your portfolio, build true

respect the Church property. No

14 age as of 6/2i/2021. The cost is

wealth, and utilize strategies the

loud music, no burnouts and no rev-

$150 if paid by Jun 18 or $160 after.

wealthy, the banks, and the govern-

ving! Public parking available.

Multi child discount is $10. Register at

ment are already using. FitzGrp.com

8-9 12TH ANNUAL - RELAY FOR LIFE OF CY-FAIR BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Louetta Automotive Sports Complex

I9Sports.com

12 BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA The Met, 11115 Mills Rd.

Volunteers Needed! Sleep in Heavenly

28 - JUL 1 CY-FAIR & NW HOUSTON MORNING BASKETBALL CAMP

Tomball Bowl

Peace is holding this annual event to

The annual Bowling Tournament ben-

build beds for children who do not have

Basketball camp is Mon-Thu from

efits the American Cancer Society.

their own bed. The Spring-Cypress

9:30AM – 11:30AM for boys and girls

Join the tournament on one of two

chapter has more requests than they

ages 5 – 13 age as of 6/28/2021. The

dates, Wednesday from 6PM – 8PM

have volunteers. Visit Facebook at

cost is $150 if paid by June 25 or $160

or Thursday from 3PM – 5PM. Create

@SHPSpringCypress to sign up.

after. Multi-child discount is $10. Register at I9Sports.com

a team ($175 for up to five people) or join as an individual ($35). Price includes shoe rental, two games, and two drink tickets. Register at HPRelayforLife.com/Registration

Louetta Automotive Sports Complex

19 HONKY TONK CHILI CHALLENGE Railroad Depot Plaza

Relive the days of old-style honky

BLOOD DRIVE AT AMERICA'S ER - CYPRESS

Honky Tonk Chili Challenge, an

tonkin’ with a pot full of the official food of Texas. It’s Tomball’s annual afternoon filled with tunes from

Would you like to get in touch with

13902 Spring Cypress

the days of Patsy Cline and Hank

us? We would love to hear from you!

Be a local hero and sign-up to

Williams, and a CASI sanctioned

give blood at our blood drive

chili cook-off with teams from across

Cypress using the Get In Touch link

with Gulf Coast Regional Blood

the state. Hours are 11M - 5PM

and let us know what you think.

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