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Houston,December 5, 2007: The FineArtsDepartment ofHoustonChristianHighSchool(HCHS)proudlypresentsthepopularAmericanmusical,WestSideStory,January17-20,2008,attheBerryCenter,locatedat8877BarkerCypressRoad. Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheimcombinedtheirtalentstocreatethisclassic,unparalleledAmericanmusical—amodernretellingofShakespeare’sRomeoandJuliet.SetintheheartofgrittyNewYork,twoyoungidealisticloversfindthemselvescaughtbetweenwarringstreetgangs,theAmericanJetsandthePuertoRicanSharks.Theirstruggletosurviveinaworldofhate,violence,andprejudiceisoneofthemostinnovative,heart-
wrenching,andrelevantmusicaldramasofourtime. DirectorandHCHSdramateacher,MattLogan,believesthat“thisshowisespeciallyimportanttodayas the immigrationdebate ragesacrossourcountry.”Hecontinuesbystating,“Inthesafetyofthetheatre,wecanlookatourselvesandtrytomakesenseofourownprejudice,ourown“turf”wars,andourownhopetofindalovethatwilltranscend.” Highlightingthetalentsofayoungensemblecast,WestSideStoryhasfoundpopularityinschoolsaswellasprofessionaltheatresthroughouttheworld.Itsexciting,sophisticatedscorebyBernsteinandSondheimisoftenconsideredBroadway’s finest. Bernstein’s score forthemusicalincludes“Something’sComing,”“Maria,”“America,”“Somewhere,”“Tonight,”“JetSong,”“IFeelPretty,”“OneHand,OneHeart,”and“Cool.”Over70HCHSstudentsparticipateascast,producers,directors,choreographers, and crew in this classicAmericanmusical.Additionally, this year marks the third yearthat HCHS students will compete for the prestigiousTommyTuneAwards,developedbyTheatreUndertheStars,whichhonormusicaltheatreexcellenceatthehighschoollevel. Showtimesare7:00p.m.onJanuary17-19,2008,andmatineeperformancesbeginat2:30p.m.onJanuary
19and20,2008.Ticketsrangeinpricefrom$20to$35.Aspecialperformance for students is scheduled for January17at9:00a.m.;discountticketsforstudentgroupsof20ormoreareavailableforthisperformance.Formoreinformationandtopurchasetickets,contactHoustonChristianHighSchoolat713-580-6010. HoustonChristianHighSchoolisanindependent,coeducational,dayschool,whicheducatesstudentsingrades9-12.Theschoolwasfoundedin1996andbeganofferingclassesinAugust1998.HCHSisdedicatedtothehighestacademicstandardsforthedevelopmentofmoralcharacter,theenrichmentofspirituallives,andtheperpetuationofgrowthinChristianideals.
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Register for Spring Semester Classes-SpringsemesterclassesbeginJan.14.Cy-FairCollegeprovidesavarietyofoptionssuchasweekend,evening,distancelearningandevenhybrid(partoncampusinstructionandpartonlinelearning)courses.Forinformation,call281-290-3200or832-782-5000orgoonlinetowww.cy-faircollege.com. Financial Wellness Talks Set for Children, Teens and AdultsCelebrateFinancialWellnessMonthinJanuaryattheCy-FairCollegeBranchLibraryontheBarkerCypresscampus.ProgramsincludeatalkonthesecretsoftheMoonjarforages3andoldersetJan.14andJan.16,an“InDebtWeTrust”documentaryanddiscussionforteensandadultsJan.17andJan.19andapresentationwithradio’sHal“CaptainCash”LyndeJan.22andJan.23.Forinformationonanyoftheseprograms,contactMelanieMetzgerat281-290-3211. Art Exhibition Gives Voice to “I Have a Dream” Speech-Umoja,anAfricanAmericanstudentorganization,andtheBosqueGallerypresentanartexhibitionfocusingonworkthatgivesacontemporaryvoicetoDr.MartinLutherKing’s“IhaveaDream”speech.Thisexhibition,ondisplayJan.29throughFeb.21willfeaturecommunitymembers’artaswellasthatofguestartistandlecturerHenryEarlPrice,ArtSupervisorfortheCaddoParishSchoolBoardinLouisiana.Anartistreceptionandlectureissetfor4:30p.m.Jan.31.TheBosque
GalleryislocatedintheCenterfortheArtsBuildingontheBarkerCypresscampus.Forgalleryhoursandinformationgotowww.cy-faircollege.com/bosquegallery. L.I.F.E. Lessons in January - The Learning, Inspiration,Fellowship andEnrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free andheldWednesdaysat10a.m.intheCy-FairCollegeBranchLibrary(Room131.)InJanuary,learnabitaboutyogaJan.9,NASAJan.16,savingmoneyfromradio’s“CaptainCash”Jan.23andnanobotsJan.30.Callthelibraryat281-290-3213forL.I.F.E.programinformationorcheckthelibrarywebpageonlineathttp://cfclibrary.nhmccd.edu. Courses for Ages 50 and Better Available -TheAcademyforLifelongLearning(A.L.L.)atCy-FairCollegeoffersadults,50yearsandolder,leisureclasses,lecturesandinformalactivities.A.L.L.classspringregistrationwillbeheldattheFeb.1noonto7p.m.andagainFeb.4andFeb.5from9a.m.tonoon.Thespringsessionwillincludeclasses on Internet tools, history, Bible study, acting for seniors,Dulcimer lessons,Qigong, ballroomdancing,medical andfitnessissuesandmanyothers.A.L.L.,acooperativeeffortofvolunteersandCy-FairCollege,hasanannualmembershipfeeof$10(September2007-August2008)whichentitlesmembers tostudentdiscounts.Registerearlyasclasseswillfillupquickly.Formoreinformation,callJanetTaberat281-290-5991.
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Lakes on Eldridge NorthCypress Christian School Winter Banquet – Celebrating 30 Years
WeatCypressChristianSchoolwouldliketocordiallyinviteyouto our 2008WinterBanquet. Our 30thAnniversaryCelebrationwillcontinuewiththisspecialeventtobeheldonSaturday,January26,from5:30to8:30p.m.attheDowntownAquarium.Thiseventwillbea“laughaminute”withourtwospecialperformers—DavidFerrellandSusanO’Donnell.Throughthegenerosityofsponsors,thiseveningisfreetoourguests. Forover15years,ChristiancomedianDavidFerrellhasshownaudiencesthatcomedycanbebothcleanandfunny!In2006and2007,Davidwasnominated for InspirationalComedyAct of theYear by the Inspirational Country MusicAwards, sharing thehonor with Mark Lowry, Chonda Pierce and Dennis Swanberg. Withcomedyandamixoftestimonyandsong,SusanO’Donnell,KSBJChristian radio host/comedienne/singerwill take youon arollercoasterridethattakesyoufrombellylaughstotearsandbacktobellylaughsagain. IfyouwouldliketoRSVP,sponsorthisevent,orinquireaboutadvertisingopportunities, please contact ourDevelopmentOfficeat 281-664-0211 [email protected] information is availableon the schoolweb site atwww.CypressChristian.org.
Cy-Fair ISD VIPS Calendar January 17 – VIPS General Meeting – 9:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m.-Thismeetingisopentoallschoolstaff,volunteers,parentsand community members. Get the latest information on what ishappeninginthedistrictandenjoytheopportunitytonetworkwithyour fellowvolunteersand sharebestpractices.DesiMcKinney,Cy-FairISDRopesProgramCoordinatorwillbeleadingusinsomefunteam-buildingexercisesthatwillhelpuslearnskillstocopewithdaily challengesandachieve success.Youneednot rsvp for thismeeting. January 22 – PIE Mentor Training–9:30a.m.–12:00p.m.–Amentorisanadultrolemodelcommittedtoserveasaguideandfriendwhilehelpingastudentwithhis/hereducationalandpersonaldevelopment.Weaskforacommitmentofapproximatelyonehourperweekforthedurationoftheschoolyearformeetingsonaschoolcampusandduringschoolhours(appointmenttimesmaybeflexible).Inadditiontothistraining,anapplicationandcriminalbackgroundcheckarerequired. January 23 – Junior Achievement Coordinator Training–8:30a.m.–9:30a.m.-ThisclassspecificallydesignedforcampusJACoordinators. January 23 – Junior Achievement Training–9:30a.m.–12:00p.m.-JuniorAchievementpairsitseconomicprogramwiththeSocialStudies curriculumproviding studentswith examplesof jobs andskillsneededtobesuccessful.Thisisatrainingforvolunteersfromallcareerfields(aswellasstay-at-homeparents)whowishtogointotheclassroomtoteachminilessonsappropriateforeachgradelevel,K-12.Allmaterialsareprovidedforvolunteers,includingscripts.Acommitmentofapproximately30minuteseachweekfor5weeksisnecessary. AllofthesemeetingsareheldatTheRichardE.BerryEducationalSupportCenter,8877Barker-Cypress(entrancetwoandfollowthesigns). Please reserve your seat andmaterials for all trainings [email protected].
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Aggie Moms StarttheNewYearrightbyjoiningtheNorthwestHarrisCountyAggieMomsattheJanuarymeetingonTuesday,January8,2008.CARPOOLwillbe thefeaturedtopic for the evening.The student-runprogramhasprovidedfree,safe,andnon-judgmental rides to thousandsofAggiesandotherBryan/CollegeStationresidentssince its inception in 1999. StudentvolunteersoperateCARPOOLbetweenthehoursof10p.m.and3a.m.onThursday,Friday,andSaturdaynights.KrissyNoack,DeputyDirectorofSponsorRelations,andBenSalines,DirectorofEndowment,willsharedetailsaboutCARPOOLwithAggieMomsinattendance. CARPOOLisoneofthemanystudentorganizations that comprise the StudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)atTexasA&M. The Northwest Harris CountyMothers’ Club selected the SGA as this
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Cy-Fair High School Project Prom 2008 January Update
Cy-FairHighSchool Project Prom2008BoosterClubwouldlike to express its appreciation for themany area businesses andcommittedparentsthathavesteppeduptodonatemoney,time,andsponsorships.OurProjectPromeventwillbeheldonMay2-3,2008,from11:00p.m.to6:00a.m.,forupto950seniorsandtheirdates.WestillneedtoraiseasignificantamountofmoneyfortheBerryCentervenue,refreshments,andentertainment.Tosucceedinthisvasteffort,weneedthecontinuedsupportofallparentsandfriends.Pleasenotethatwehaveanewwebsite–theonlychangewasfrom.comto.org:www.cyfairprojectprom.org.Pleasevisit thewebsitetoregisteryourseniorifyouhavenotalreadydoneso,andtosignupforemailupdates.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,callCFHSProjectProm2008PresidentKarenFitzgeraldat281-304-8272. General membership meetings.CFHS cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.onJan.28,Feb.25,Mar.24,andApr.21.Come,getinvolved,andpatronizetheProjectPromvendors. Denim & Diamonds.Saturday,February2,2008,HousePlantation,7p.m.tomidnight.Dinnerwillbeservedfrom7to9p.m.byHarrisCountySmokehouse,TheLonelyRoadBandwillprovidecountrymusic,andtherewillbeasilentauction.Weneedbusinessesandindividualstodonateitemsandservicesfortheauctionandsponsortables, refreshments, and entertainment.ContactDinaThomas [email protected]@comcast.net. Cartridges and More Recycling. Bring your items to thedesignatedbinintheCy-FairHighSchoollibraryinabagorboxmarkedwith the senior’sname. Itemscanalsobebrought to themonthlyParentsmeetings.SeetheCartridgesforKids(CFK)website,www.cartridgesforkids.com. Prom Dress Boutique.ContactMaureenJerdingatmjerding@counselip.comtofindouthowtodonategently-usedformalgowns.Dresses (on hangers, in plastic bags) can also be brought to themonthlygeneralmeetings in January andFebruary.Theywill besoldatanaffordablepriceattheCy-FairCollegeLibraryPromDressBoutiqueattheendofMarch. The Busy Parent Fundraiser form on our website at www.cyfairprojectprom.org provides an easy way to contribute. Otherindividualsarewelcometocontributeaswell.Wearea501(c)(3)organization,andthereforecontributionstoCFHSProjectPromaretaxdeductible.
Sciatica isanerve-relatedcondition thatcan have amajor impact on your fitnessprogramandyourabilitytoperformsimple,dailytaskswithease. Arelativelycommonformofbackpain,sciaticareferstoirritationofthesciaticnerve,whichismadeupoffivebranchesofnervesthat come out of your lumbar and sacralspine. In many cases, sciatica is caused by aherniateddiscthatisputtingpressureonthesciaticnerve.Aherniateddisc,whichisoftenbroughtonbyasuddentwistingmotionorinjury,issometimesreferredtoasaslipped,ruptured, bulging or protruding disc, or apinchednerve. For others, sciatica may be caused by anarrowing of the spinal canal, or stenosis,which can be congenital or may developover time. In this case, lesions can formand protrude into the canal and press onthe nerves. Sciatic irritation may also becaused by slippage of a vertebral bodyin front of another, a condition known asspondylolisthesis. Poorbiomechanics,curvatureoftheback,weakabdominalmusclesorpregnancycancontributetothisslippage,whichcanpressonthenerve.Symptoms of sciatica As the longest nerve in your body, thesciatic nerve runs down from your lowerbackthroughthebackofyourthighs,whereitdividesintotwobranchesjustaboveyourknees.Itfurtherbranchesoutintothemusclesbelowyourknees,allthewaydowntoyourfeet. Classic symptoms of sciatica often startoutwithbackpain,whichmayimproveovertime.However,youmaybegintofeelpainin
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anddiagnosisifthepainiskeepingyoufromeverydayactivities. Nervepainiscausedbybothpressureandinflammation on the nerve, and treatmentis concentrated on relieving both of theseconditions.Foracutepainalongthesciaticnerve,heatand/oricepackscanhelprelievepain.Beginbyapplyingheatoriceforabout20minutesatatime,andrepeatingeverytwohoursasneeded.Youcanalsoalternatethetwotoseeifthisprovidesmorerelief. For somepeople, takingoral steroidsorananti-inflammatorysuchasibuprofenwillhelp.Ifthepainissevere,yourdoctormayinjectanepiduraldirectlyintotheaffectedarea to reduce the inflammation that iscausingyoupain. Manua l t r ea tmen t s , o s t eopa th i cor chiropractic, may help relieve thepressure.Your doctor may also suggesta physical-therapy program that includesback-strengthening or lumbar stabilizationexercises. Fortunately,mostpeoplewithsciaticacanexpecttheirsymptomstoimprovewithinamatterofdays.Forothers,reliefmaycomewithintwotothreemonths. Inasmallpercentageofcases,wherepainissevereandthecombinationofmanualandmedicaltreatmentshavenotprovidedrelief,surgerymaybenecessarytohelprelievebothpressureandinflammation.
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Too Late for a Flu Shot? Although theflu season lasts fromNovember untilApril,withmostcasesoccurringbetweenlateDecemberandearlyMarch,thefluvaccineisusuallyofferedbetweenSeptemberandmid-November.Gettingtheshotbeforethefluseasonisinfull-forcegivesthebodyachancetobuildupimmunityto,orprotectionfrom,thevirus. Eventhoughit’sidealtogetvaccinatedearly,theflushotcanstillbehelpfullater.EvenaslateasJanuary,therearestill2or3monthsleftinthefluseason,soit’sstillagoodideatogetprotection. Intimeswhenthevaccineisinshortsupply,certainpeopleneeditmorethanothers.TheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)oftenwillrecommendthatcertainhigh-riskgroupsbegivenprioritywhenflushotsuppliaesarelimited.Callyourdoctororlocalpublichealthdepartmentaboutvaccineavailabilityinyourarea.Who Is Considered High Risk? TheAmericanAcademy of Family Physicians (AAFP), theAmericanAcademyofPediatrics (AAP), and theCDCcurrentlyrecommendthatthesehigh-riskgroupsbegiventheflushot: •kids6–59monthsold •anyone50yearsandolder •womenwhowillbepregnantduringthefluseason •anyonewholivesorworkswithinfantsunder6monthsold •residentsoflong-termcarefacilities,suchasnursinghomes •any adult or child with chronic medical conditions, such as
ofthehigh-riskgroups Ideally, thesehigh-riskkidsandadultsshouldbe immunizedinOctobersothey'readequatelyprotectedbeforefluseasonhits.Kidsunder9whogetaflushotfor thefirst timewill receiveit in twoseparateshotsamonthapart.Itcantake1to2weeksfortheflushottobecomeeffective,soit'sbesttogetvaccinatedassoonaspossibleifyourdoctorthinksit'snecessary.Those who should not get a flu shot include: •infantsunder6monthsold •anyone who's severely allergic to eggs and egg products
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It’s that timeofyearagain…thetimewethinkabout theyearwhichliesaheadandreflectupontheyearweareleavingbehind.Usually, this timeof contemplation and reflection yields a hostof thoughts and ideas about how to live well - how to makeimprovementsinourlivesthatwillbenefitourhealth,ourfamilies,ourwork.Thesethoughtsandideasgenerallyleadtothecreationofanactionplanforthecomingyear. One thingweall seemtohave incommon isadesire to takebettercareofourbodies,particularlythroughexercise.Assuch,mostactionplansincludeactivitiesweplantostartdoingregularlytoimproveourhealthandfitness(ie.theworkout). Often, we make our plan and get off to a great start at thebeginningof theyear. Afterafewmonths, though,wefindourinterest,enthusiasmandcommitmentwaning.WhatseemedlikeagreatideainJanuaryoftenfeelstoohardbyMarch.Thelastthingweneedissomethingelsethatfeelslikework,right? Thereisgoodnews!ThereISsomethingthatcanputthefunbackintoyourworkout.Thisgreatgameallowsyoutostrengthenyourbodywhilealsodevelopingandstrengtheningrelationships.(It’sagreatgameforfamilies…andagreatwaytocreatespecialfamilymemories!) Thisgame strengthens theheart of theplayer, too,
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Withwinterholidayscomes thecoldandfluseason.What’s sospecialaboutthistimeofyearthathassomanyfolksfallingvictimtothecommoncoldorflu?Theanswermaynotbewhatyouthink.Whyisitthatsomegetsickandothersdon’t?Theanswerissimple.Somearebetterfittofightofftheattackthanothers.So,howdoyoustayfitandavoidcatchingthecoldorflu?Herearefiveeasystepstohelpyouandyourfamilystayhealthy.1.Wash your hands often. Contagious sick people unintentionally spread their “bugs”
2.Get plenty of rest. Whenyouphysicallyexhaustyourselffromworkandalloftheextraactivitythattheholidaysbring,youleaveyourbodywithlessenergytofightoffanattack.Inaddition,yourbodydoesmuchofitsmaintenanceandrepairwhileyousleep.Themorerestthatyouget,thebetteryourbodyisablefightoffillness.
3.Support your immune system naturally. VitaminC,zincandgrapeseedextractarepowerfulantioxidants.
4.Maintain your exercise program. I know, I know. It’s difficult tomaintain an exercise programroutinethistimeoftheyear.Thereareonlysomanyhoursintheday.Soabbreviateyourusualroutine.Thisisimportantbecauseyourbodyreleasespent-upstresswhenyouexercise.Ifleftalone,thisstresscanleadtofatigueandphysicalbreakdown.Exercise,also, releases beneficial hormones, improves immune responseandhelpsyougetabetternightssleep.
5.Maximize your immune response with Chiropractic. Ahealthynervoussystemiscrucialtoahealthyimmuneresponse.Thenervoussystemisthe“road”thattheimmunesystemusestorespondtoanattack.Manypeopledon’trealizethatregularchiropracticadjustmentskeepyour“roads”clear.Thosevisitsthatkeepyourspineflexibleandhealthymayhelpyouavoidthecoldorfluthisyear.
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