What’s Inside... Important Numbers ... 2 Fitness & Fun ............. 3 School Buzz ................ 4 Nature Sightings/Events Calendar ..................... 8 April 2013 CROSS CREEK RANCH KITE FESTIVAL April 6th- 7th, the skies above Cross Creek Ranch will be filled with giant kites launched by Stephen and Gunner Newberry of Kites Unlimited. Festival goers can join in the fun by flying one of the 500 free kites given away or by bringing their own kite. Two 45 minute controllable kite demonstrations held on Saturday will entertain and amaze. Not to be outdone, there will be plenty of festival fun for dogs to wag their tails about. Houston Disc Dogs will bring their incredible team of dogs and handlers to perform three shows on Saturday and two on Sunday. These Frisbee catching dogs have tons of talent and will be doing some flying of their own. Local to the Fulshear pet scene, Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch and WellPet Center will be on hand with a variety of services and fun for dogs and owners alike. Get there early and stay all day. Free kite and canine Frisbees giveaways throughout the day while they last. Enjoy the fun, food and entertainment for the whole family – plus Fido – on the ground and in the air. SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH 11 am: Kites UP! Kites Unlimited display spectacular giant kites. Free kites* for kids and plenty of room to fly! 11:30 am: Houston Disc Dogs High-flying, action packed entertainment! Meet & greet with the dogs. www.houstondiscdogs.com 12:30 pm: Controllable Kite Demonstration See 45 minutes of extraordinary controllable kite flying action by Kites Unlimited. 1 pm: Houston Disc Dogs 1 to 4 pm: Furry Friends Photo Booth 1:30 pm: Pooch-a-Palooza Talent Show Enter your dog and show off for the judges for a chance to be Top Dog 2013 2 pm: Controllable Kite Demonstration 2:30 pm: Houston Disc Dogs 3 pm: Pawty Dress Up Parade Dogs and owners dress to impress for a chance to win prizes! SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH Noon: Kites Unlimited! Giant flying kites and FREE kites* to kids for all-day flying. 12:30 & 2:00: Houston Disc Dogs High-flying, action packed entertainment with the Houston Disc Dogs. www.houstondiscdogs.com 1 to 4 pm: Furry Friends Photo Booth Enjoy food from local vendors Victor’s Mexican Grille and SnoCone City. *Giveaways available while supplies last.
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CROSS CREEK RANCH KITE FESTIVALApril 6th- 7th,the skies above Cross Creek Ranch will be filled with giant kites launched by Stephen and Gunner Newberry of Kites Unlimited. Festival goers can join in the fun by flying one of the 500 free kites given away or by bringing
their own kite. Two 45 minute controllable kite demonstrations held on Saturday will entertain and amaze. Not to be outdone, there will be plenty of festival fun for dogs to wag their tails about. Houston Disc Dogs will bring their incredible team of dogs and handlers to perform three shows on Saturday and two on Sunday.
These Frisbee catching dogs have tons of talent and will be doing some flying of their own. Local to the Fulshear pet scene, Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch and WellPet Center will be on hand with a variety of services and fun for dogs and owners alike. Get there early and stay all day. Free kite and canine Frisbees giveaways throughout the day while they last. Enjoy the fun, food and entertainment for the whole family – plus Fido – on the ground and in the air.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH11 am: Kites UP! Kites Unlimited displayspectacular giant kites. Free kites* for kids andplenty of room to fly!11:30 am: Houston Disc DogsHigh-flying, action packed entertainment! Meet & greet with the dogs.www.houstondiscdogs.com12:30 pm: Controllable Kite DemonstrationSee 45 minutes of extraordinary controllablekite flying action by Kites Unlimited.1 pm: Houston Disc Dogs1 to 4 pm: Furry Friends Photo Booth1:30 pm: Pooch-a-Palooza Talent ShowEnter your dog and show off for the judges fora chance to be Top Dog 20132 pm: Controllable Kite Demonstration2:30 pm: Houston Disc Dogs3 pm: Pawty Dress Up ParadeDogs and owners dress to impress for a chance to win prizes!
SUNDAY, APRIL 7THNoon: Kites Unlimited!Giant flying kites and FREE kites* to kids forall-day flying.12:30 & 2:00: Houston Disc DogsHigh-flying, action packed entertainment with the Houston Disc Dogs. www.houstondiscdogs.com1 to 4 pm: Furry Friends Photo BoothEnjoy food from local vendorsVictor’s Mexican Grille and SnoCone City.
*Giveaways available while supplies last.
fun In Cross CreekIMPORTANT NUMBERS
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Cross Creek Welcome Center281-344-9882
Cross Creek Ranch Fitness Center281-344-0078
Homeowner Intranet www.crosscreekranch.net
Café at Cross Creek Ranch281-341-1587
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library281-346-1432
SERVICE PROVIDERS Homeowners Association - CIA ServicesRenea Miksch, HOA Community [email protected]
Trash -Royal Trash Collection713-526-1536
Water -Severn Trent Services 281-398-8211
Cable/Internet - AT&T U-Verse www.att.com/u-verse
City of Fulshear281-346-1796www.fulsheartexas.gov
Fulshear Post Office281-533-9146
Fort Bend County Sheriff281-341-4665
Fulshear Police Department281-346-2202
Fire Department281-346-2800
Animal Control281-342-1512
Emergency - 911
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Celebrate Earth Day in Cross Creek Ranch by visiting the Cross Creek Ranch Community Room where interactive educational exhibits and seminars relating to Earth Day will be held. The event will focus on native plants, vegetation, native wildlife, water education interactive exhibit and a local face-painting artist. Learn from the
Green Grove Group experts as they educate residents on the native vegetation and wildlife.
Giveaways include live plants and materials. The interactive portion of the exhibits will include live animals - alligators, non-venomous snakes and raptors - handled by
professionals. And, residents can try their hand at ‘handling’ the animals too!
Cross Creek Ranch Spring Community Garage SaleSaturday, May 4th, 7 to 11 am
It’s spring cleaning time! Clean out your garage or that closet you have been putting off all winter, and join neighbors in the Cross Creek Ranch Spring Community Garage Sale on
Saturday, May 4th from 7 to 11 am. All garage sales will take place at your residence, but be sure to get on the Cross Creek Ranch Community Garage Sale Map so the
bargain hunters can find you and your treasures! Be a part of the Garage Sale by emailing your address to [email protected]. The deadline to be
listed on the Community Garage Sale Map is April 29th.
WITH QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AWARDThe West Houston Association has presented its Quality Development Award to Cross Creek Ranch. The award recognizes Cross Creek Ranch for adhering to a comprehensive set of standards created by the West Houston Association to ensure a high quality of living for families in Greater West Houston. The West Houston Association is comprised of property
owners, major employers and related community interests who work for a better living and working environment for the 1.5 million residents and 500,000 employees in Greater West Houston.
WEST HOUSTON ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES CROSS CREEK RANCH
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Nature Expo in CCR
Cross Creek Fitness Challenge Announces Winners
Congratulations to Amy VanNoller and Samantha Bastian! These two hard-working ladies are the winners of the Cross Creek Fitness Challenges held so far this year!
The two programs the ladies competed in were the Resolution Solution and the Beach Body Bingo Challenge. Amy VanNoller won the Resolution Solution Program early in 2013, and Samantha Bastian was the winner of the newest program at Cross Creek Ranch Fitness Center: The Beach Body Bingo Challenge! Thank you to all of the residents who participated in these programs. The staff at Cross Creek Fitness is looking forward to bringing residents more programs throughout the year so get ready to get fit, plus, you may be a winner, too!
GET SWIMSUIT READY WITH PERSONAL TRAINING, YOGA & PILATES PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Swimsuit season is almost here, and many of us are encouraged to visit the gym more frequently in preparation for summer. Let the Cross Creek
Fitness Team help you reach your goals, especially if you are looking for guidance and motivation along the way! To learn more about the Fitness
Team’s 1-on-1 and small group training options, please contact April Zieschang at [email protected] or 281-344-0078.
School BuzzShafer Elementary & Huggins Elementary Appreciation Mixer at CCR
Cross Creek Ranch’s Shafer and Huggins Elementary Appreciation Mixer for faculty and staff was a great success. Approximately 80 people attended and enjoyed food, door prizes and goodie bags.
H U G G I N S E L E M E N TA R Y S H A F E R E L E M E N TA R Y
The Easter Bunny Hopped Into Cross Creek RanchThe Easter Bunny hopped into Cross Creek Ranch on March 23rd for the Cross Creek Ranch Bunny Hop! Residents were treated to an exciting mid-day treat featuring balloon animals, a trackless train and snacks. Thank you to everyone who came out and a big thank you to the volunteers!
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