Justin Ray, Jersey Village Mayor[/caption]

City Information

Jersey Village A note from Justin Ray, Jersey Village Mayor As mayor of the city of Jersey Village, it is my privilege to invite you to come take a look at our community. Jersey Village is a hidden gem conveniently located at the intersection of Beltway 8 and Hwy. 290, providing easy access to downtown Houston, the Galleria and the Energy Corridor. For commuters who have made it only halfway home on Hwy. 290 at the Beltway, Jersey Village offers the desired neighborhood amenities without the gridlock. What if I told you Jersey Village residents have their own police, fire, EMT and public works departments? The safety, security and services provided by those departments is second to none. How about an 18-hole golf course, walking trails, a neighborhood pool and multiple parks? If the amenities are not enough, how about extra large lots, mature trees, sidewalks and Cy-Fair ISD schools? Northwest Harris County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation. Even with such explosive population growth, Jersey Village still retains the charm of a small-town environment. I encourage you to stop by, visit the parks, take in a meal at a local restaurant and see what this small town in a big city has to offer.

City statistics

Estimated population: 7,906 Median age: 40.4 years Median household income: $67,607 Property tax rate: $0.74250 per $100 of property valuation Estimated sales tax collected: (fiscal year 2014-15) $2,018,711 City limits:3.58 square miles

City Council

Typically meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Jersey Village Civic Center, 16501 Jersey Drive, Jersey Village Terms and compensation Council members serve voluntarily for two-year terms and are not paid to serve. Recordings Agendas and meeting minutes are available at www.jerseyvillage.info Council members and term expiration dates Justin Ray (2017)—mayor Andrew Mitcham (2018)—Position 1 Greg Holden (2017)—Position 2 C. J. Harper (2017)—Position 3 Sheri Sheppard (2018)—Position 4 Tom Eustace (2016)*—Position 5 *Position 5 runoff election scheduled for June 18

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Ed Emmett, county judge[/caption]

Harris County statistics

Total population: 4.5 million Precinct 3 population:1,142,000 Precinct 4 population:1,147,000 Median age: 32 Median household income: $53,822 County size: (square miles) 1,777

Commissioners Court

Usually meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Ave., Houston Terms and compensation Commissioners serve four-year terms and are paid an annual salary of $165,900. Recordings Agendas, meeting minutes and meeting videos are available at the county’s website, www.hctx.net. Council members and term expiration dates Judge Ed Emmett (2018)—county judge Gene Locke (election set for November 2016)—Precinct 1 commissioner Jack Morman (2018)—Precinct 2 commissioner Steve Radack (election set for November 2016)—Precinct 3 commissioner Jack Cagle (2018)—Precinct 4 commissioner

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Leslie Martone, chamber president[/caption]

Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce

8711 Hwy. 6 N., Ste. 120, Houston 281-373-1390 www.cyfairchamber.com Founded: 1986 Coverage area: 186 square miles Total members: 500+ Chamber meetings General membership luncheon: Typically held the third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress Networking breakfast: Typically held the second Tuesday of the month from 8-9:30 a.m. at various venues in the community. Business after hours: Typically held quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. at various venues in the community. Board of directors Keith Barber, Debbie Blackshear, Valarie Brittain, Mike Castro, Jason Culpepper, Chad Gaulding, Debbie Gibson, Keith Grothaus, Mark Henry, Seelpa Keshvala, Mark Kilkenny, Mark McShaffry, Jennifer Pittman, Joe Scala, Jeff Sebastian, Stuart Snow, Stacy Thornton, Keith Vrana, Lisa White, Charles Whited, George Wright

Community Events

Cy-Hoops (left), Zombie Stomp (right)[/caption]

JULY 2016

Cypress Triathlon July 30-31 • 6:30 a.m.  Costs vary by event. The largest USA Triathlon event in the south Midwest region is back for its eighth year. The event features a youth triathlon and a Splash and Dash race for dogs Saturday. The main event on Sunday features a 3.1-mile run, 13-mile bike course and 550-meter swim course. 10700 Fry Road, Cypress www.cypresstriathlon.com

SEPTEMBER

Shop Til You Drop Sept. 10 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Free. More than 300 vendors set up booths on 51,000 square feet of shopping space for the annual event benefiting the Cy-Fair Women’s Club scholarship fund. Items for sale include home decor, jewelry, food and holiday gift ideas. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, www.cyfairwomensclub.org

OCTOBER

Cy-Fest Oct. 1 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Free. Lone Star College hosts the 12th annual festival, a community event featuring arts, games, food and activities. The event enlists the help of local businesses and organizations to foster community pride and fellowship. LSC-CyFair, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, 281-290-3944, www.lonestar.edu/cy-fest

Salute to our Stars Oct. 13 • 7 p.m. Costs vary. The Cy-Fair Education Foundation hosts its annual fundraiser in support of innovative development programs for Cy-Fair ISD teachers and staff. It also honors spotlight teachers who are nominated by campus principals for their work in the classroom. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress www.thecfef.og

Judy Dierker Holiday Market Oct. 14-15 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free. The market features more than 100 vendors selling boutique home decor items, jewelry, clothing, children’s toys, holiday items, food products and other handcrafted items. The event features a silent auction, benefiting Cy-Hope. Foundry Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston, www.cy-hope.org

Zombie Stomp Oct. 29 • 8-11 a.m. • Costs vary. Cypress Creek Lakes hosts its third annual event, which features a 5K run and a 1K fun run for children. Cypress Creek Lakes Phase 3 Recreation Center, 10080 Cypress Creek Bend Drive, Cypress, 281-213-8400 www.cypresscreeklakeshoa.com

Howl-O-Ween Fest Oct. 29 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Free. The master-planned community of Bridgeland hosts Howl-O-Ween Fest each October, featuring an animal fashion show and pet-friendly activities. Various exhibitors are on display, and proceeds benefit area rescue groups. Oak Meadow Park, 17730 House & Hahl Road Cypress, 281-304-5588, www.bridgeland.com

DECEMBER

Holiday in the Park Date and time TBD • Free. The city of Jersey Village celebrates the holiday season with its annual celebration. The event features a visit from Santa Claus and other holiday-themed activities. Carol Fox Park, 15913 Jersey Drive Jersey Village 713-466 2100. www.jerseyvillage.info

Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational Dec. 8-10 • Times vary  Free. Basketball teams from across the state compete in the Cypress Hoops Invitational tournament each year. Hosted by the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, the event raises money for CFISD student scholarships. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress 281-807-3591 www.thecfef.org

FEBRUARY 2017

Salute to Our Heroes Feb. 11 • Time TBD • $100 (individual), $50 (veterans). The Cy-Fair Education Foundation hosts a fundraiser to support area men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Gerald Coffee is the guest speaker, and his accolades include the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts and the Vietnam Service Medal. Proceeds from the event support an endowment for CFISD graduates for college. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Omni Houston Hotel at Westside, 13210 I-10, Houston 281-807-3591 www.thecfef.org

Cy-Fair ISD Livestock Show Date TBD • Times and costs vary. CFISD hosts the annual district livestock show and sale featuring a premium craft and gift sale, freezer sale and silent auction as well as a wide variety of animal shows and competitions. Student participants in the 2016 show raised more than $500,000. Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Road, Cypress 281-897-4000 www.cfisd.net

A Night of Celebration Feb. 17 • 6:30-10 p.m.  Cost TBD. The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual celebratory event to recognize local businesses and chamber members for their achievements in 2016. The event includes music, drinks and casino games. Winners are announced for small, medium, large and nonprofit business of the year, as well as Ambassador of the Year and the Chairman’s Award. Norris Conference Center, CityCentre, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Houston 281-373-1390 www.cyfairchamber.com

Superintendent’s Fun Run Feb. 18 • 8 a.m. • Cost varies. CFISD hosts its 23rd annual Superintendent’s Fun Run featuring a 5K, live music and other family-friendly activities. Superheroes make appearances at the event throughout the morning. The 2016 event raised more than $52,000 for the Cy-Fair Education Foundation. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress 281-897-4000 www.cfisd.net

APRIL

Inspiring Connections April 7 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Free. CFISD hosts its eighth annual Student Technology Festival, giving students of all grade levels the chance to share how they are using new technology to enhance learning. Students showcase the use of devices, such as laptops, tablets, interactive whiteboards, robotics and specialized technology. The 2016 event featured 1,100 student showcases. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress 281-897-4000 www.cfisd.net

Reach Unlimited Springfest April 8 • 9 a.m.-noon • Free. The annual event includes a walkathon and family-friendly entertainment, such as face painting, games and balloon art. Local nonprofit Reach Unlimited serves clients who are intellectually or developmentally disabled. Learning Activity Center, 11832 Mueller Cemetery Road, Cypress 281-469-8058 www.reachunlimited.org

Lake-A-Palooza Date and times TBD • Free Towne Lake hosts its annual water-centric festival featuring waterskiing, boat tours, a fishing tournament and Dock Dogs performance. Food vendors are also on-site. The event is open to the Houston public. Towne Lake, 18915 San Saba Creek Circle, Cypress, www.townelaketexas.com

YoungLife Crawfish Boil Date, time and cost TBD. The family-friendly event features food, fellowship and live entertainment. It is a key fundraiser for YoungLife in Cypress, which is a faith-based organization for youth. CFISD Exhibit Center, 11205 Telge Road, Cypress, 281-587-9595, www.cypress.younglife.org

Nature Fest April 29 • time TBD • Free. The master-planned community of Bridgeland in Cypress hosts the annual event that features nature-themed and family-friendly activities along with animal performances. There is a petting zoo, demonstrations, vendors and food trucks. Oak Meadow Park, 17730 House Hahl Road Cypress, www.bridgeland.com

MAY

B.F. Adam Golf Classic May 11 • 9 a.m. (registration begins)  • Cost varies. Hundreds of Cy-Fair residents, business owners and community leaders take part in the annual golf classic hosted by the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, which raises money for CFISD graduates. Last year’s event raised about $130,000 for student scholarships. BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress, 281-807-3591 www.thecfef.org

North Cypress Spring Classic Date, time and cost TBD. The North Cypress Medical Center hosts its annual golf tournament benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation, which provides wounded veterans and their families with health, wellness and therapeutic support. BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress 832-912-3692, www.ncmcgolf.com

Boys and Girls Country of Houston Spring Festival May 6 • Time and cost TBD. The Boys and Girls Country’s 39th festival features games and activities, inflatables, rides, a silent auction and live entertainment. There are also food and beverage booths, and all proceeds help the organization provide a home for area children. Boys and Girls Country campus, 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley, 281-351-4976, www.boysandgirlscountry.org

Transportation

1. Hwy. 290 a. Construction is ongoing to widen outbound Hwy. 290 mainlanes and construct new frontage roads between Telge and Mueschke roads. Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation hope to open the new roads in segments with the entire project open to drivers by fall 2016 if weather permits.

Timeline: summer 2015-fall 2016 Cost: $85.2 million Funding sources: TxDOT

b. Work is progressing on a direct connector from northbound Hwy. 6 to inbound Hwy. 290 and the outbound Hwy. 290 frontage road. Work will begin in 2016 on a Hwy. 6 overpass and new frontage roads from Copper Grove Boulevard to North Eldridge Parkway. TxDOT officials said the overall project from Telge Road to North Eldridge Parkway is 43 percent complete.

Timeline: July 2015-late 2017 Cost: $135.4 million Funding sources: TxDOT

c. Construction crews are working to widen inbound Hwy. 290 mainlanes from North Eldridge Parkway to FM 529. Workers also began work on outbound mainlanes in early 2016.

Timeline: early 2015-late 2016 Cost: $57.9 million Funding sources: TxDOT

d. Crew continue to work on connector-distributor lanes running parallel to Hwy. 290 mainlanes, which are projected to open this summer. The new lanes will provide drivers separate lanes to exit Senate Avenue and FM 529 and enter outbound mainlanes just before FM 529. The project from FM 529 to West Little York Road is 80 percent complete, officials said.

Timeline: early 2015-late 2016 Cost: $110.4 million Funding sources: TxDOT

2. Greenhouse Road extension Construction began in early 2016 on a project extending Greenhouse Road north to a future Mound Road connection point as a two-lane concrete half-boulevard. Caldwell Companies and Harris County Precinct 3 are teaming up on the project.

Timeline: April-December Cost: $10 million Funding sources: Caldwell Companies, Harris County Precinct 3

3. Cypress North Houston extension Caldwell Companies, Taylor Morrison and Harris County Precinct 3 are teaming up on a project to extend Cypress North Houston Road from Fry to Barker Cypress roads as a two-lane concrete half-boulevard.

Timeline: April-December Cost: $4 million Funding sources: Taylor Morrison, Caldwell Companies, Harris County Precinct 3

4. Louetta Road extension Harris County Precinct 4 will extend Louetta Road as a four-lane concrete boulevard from Blanco Trails Lane to Telge Road.

Timeline: TBA Cost: $2.3 million Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4

Education

Cy-Fair ISD 10300 Jones Road, Houston www.cfisd.net 281-897-4000 Superintendent: Mark Henry Total students: 113,689 Assessment test scores online at Cy-Fair ISD Education Focus Guide

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Private Schools

Cypress Christian School (left), Rosehill Christian School (right)[/caption]

CYPRESS

The Connection School of Houston 15815 House & Hahl Road Cypress 832-544-6031 www.theconnectionschool.org Grades: K–12 Enrollment: 150 Extracurricular activities: Athletics, praise and worship band, theater Tuition: $7,000-$8,000 annually (four-day), $8,000-$9,000 annually (five-day)

Covenant Academy 11711 Telge Road Cypress • 281-373-2233 www.covenantacademyhouston.org Grades: K–12 Enrollment: 150 Extracurricular activities: American Heritage Girls, art, athletics, band, chess, choir, drama Tuition: $8,790-$10,590 annually

The Oaks Adventist Christian School 11735 Grant Road, Cypress 713-896-0071 www.theoaks22.adventistschoolconnect.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 142 Extracurricular activities: flag football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball Tuition: call for tuition

HOUSTON

The Banff School 13726 Cutten Road, Houston 281-444-9326 www.banffschool.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 160 Extracurricular activities: honor societies, student council, piano classes, musical theater, mentoring program, athletics, academic competitions, art Tuition: $7,678 annually (3-year-olds), $8,065-$12,142 annually (K-12)

British International School of Houston 4211 Watonga Blvd., Houston 713-290-9025 www.britishschoolofhouston.org Grades: pre-K-12 (ages 3-18) Enrollment: 800 Extracurricular activities: Athletics, music, art, drama, dance, foreign language clubs Tuition: $11,430-$26,365 annually

Christ the Redeemer Catholic School 11511 Huffmeister Road, Houston 281-469-8440 www.ctrschool.com Grades: accepting applications for Pre-K–7th Enrollment: 370 Extracurricular activities: choir, karate, Lego league Tuition: $6,700 annually

Clay Road Baptist School 9151 Clay Road, Houston 713-939-1023 www.crbs.org Grades: pre-K-8 (child care for infants 6-weeks-old and older) Enrollment: 150 Extracurricular activities: art, athletics, dance, guitar, gymnastics, piano, taekwondo Tuition: $12,300 (infant care), $5,100 (four-day pre-K), $7,140 (five-day pre-K), $9,960 (K-8)

Cypress Christian School 11123 Cypress N. Houston Road, Houston 281-469-8829 www.cypresschristian.org Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 691 Extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts, honor societies, beta club, Ambassador Council, drumline, mentoring clubs, after-school clubs for elementary students Tuition: $9,600-$14,260 annually

Epiphany Lutheran School 14423 West Road, Houston 713-896-1843 www.epiphanylutheranschool.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 272 Extracurricular activities: athletics, band, choir, dance lessons, art, Spanish Tuition: $7,200 annually

Houston Christian High School 2700 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston 713-580-6000 www.houstonchristian.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 500 Extracurricular Activities: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, drill team, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, band, orchestra, choir, dance, theater Tuition: $21,575 annually

Kardia Christian Academy 10555 Spring Cypress Road, Houston 281-378-4080 www.kardiachristianacademy.org Grades: transition (5-year-olds who are not ready for pre-K) through grade 6 Enrollment: 37 Tuition: $6,300 annually

Redd School 4820 Strack Road, Houston 281-440-1106 www.reddschool.com Grades: infants-eighth grade Enrollment: 225 Extracurricular activities: Engineering and electronics, extended care, equestrian club, cooking, robotics, student clubs Tuition: $5,450-$7,350 annually

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston 281-463-1444 www.seascs.org Grades: Pre-K-8 Enrollment: 375 Extracurricular activities: athletics, cheerleading, student council Tuition: $710 per month

Texas Christian School 17810 Keith Harrow Blvd., Houston 281-550-6060 www.texaschristianschool.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 275 Extracurricular activities: athletics, cheerleading, student council Tuition: $745-$900 monthly (grades 1-12), $660 monthly (preschool, kindergarten)

TOMBALL

Concordia Lutheran High School 700 E. Main St., Tomball 281-351-2547 www.clhs-tx.org Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 610 Extracurricular activities: 4-H club, academic team, agriculture and consumer sciences, athletics, art, band, chemistry club, choir, dual-credit program, global embrace mission trips, improvisation club, interact, multimedia program, National Honor Society, photography, shotgun team, speech and debate team, theater Tuition: $12,780 per year (general students), $11,820 (students who are active members of certain Lutheran churches and associations)

Rosehill Christian School 19830 FM 2920, Tomball 281-351-8114 www.rcseagles.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 515 Extracurricular activities: art, athletics, cheerleading, choir, dance, drama, fine arts, 4-H program, NHS, yearbook Tuition: $10,400-$14,175 per year (K-12), $4,825-$8,850 (pre-K)

Salem Lutheran School 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball 281-351-8223 www.salemlutheran.com Grades: early childhood, K-8 Enrollment: 495 Extracurricular activities: athletics, Kingdom Kids after-school program, technology club, private music lessons Tuition: $9,400 per year (K-8), $920 per month (infants), $880 per month (toddlers), $845 per month (2-year-olds), $805 per month (preschool and pre-K)

Saint Anne Catholic School 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-0093 www.stanne-tomball.org Grades: pre-K-8 Enrollment: 345 Extracurricular activities: academic team, athletics, choir, chess, Cub Scouts, geography bee, Girl Scouts, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art projects, music lessons, National Junior Honor Society, spelling bee Tuition: $6,500 annually

Step by Step Christian School 1119 S. Cherry St., Tomball 281-351-2888 www.stepbystepchristianschool.org Grades: infant-eighth grade Enrollment: 250 Extracurricular activities: art, basketball, Boy Scouts, drama, Girl Scouts Tuition: $450 monthly (kindergarten half-days), $5,835 annually (full-day K-8)

WALLER

Waller Christian Academy 1208 Penick Road, Waller 936-372-0901 www.wallerchristianacademy.com Grades: pre-K-9 Enrollment: 60 Extracurricular activities: art club, athletics, piano, student council, voice Tuition: $5,000 (three-day pre-K), $6,500 (five-day pre-K), $6,800 (grades K-4), $7,000 (grades 5-9) annually

THE WOODLANDS

John Cooper School 1 John Cooper Drive, The Woodlands 281-367-0900 www.johncooper.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 1,200 Extracurricular activities: athletics, robotics, performing arts, visual arts, math and science clubs, student council, Habitat for Humanity project, Junior State of America, interact club, NHS Tuition: $19,980-$24,685 annually

The Woodlands Preparatory School 27440 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball 281-516-0600 www.woodlandsprep.org Grades: pre-K-12 Enrollment: 230 Extracurricular activities: astronomy, athletics, fencing, gymnastics, languages, NHS Tuition: $20,145-$24,390 annually

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Preschools

Parks & Trails

Real Estate

Bridgeland[/caption] New Communities

Cy-Fair has a number of communities that are still growing. There are a number of neighborhoods and master-planned communities that offer opportunities to build or buy a new home.

1. Alden Woods

• $390,000+
• Builders: Coventry Homes, Darling Homes
• CFISD
• 713-917-4280

2. Alder Trails

• $223,000+
• 385 homes
• Builder: Taylor Morrison
• Cy-Fair ISD
• 281-780-4652
• www.taylormorrison.com

3. Bridgeland

• $300,000-$1 million
• 19,000 homes at build-out
• Builders: Beazer Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Coventry Homes, Darling Homes, Meritage Homes, Perry Homes, Taylor Morrison, Village Builders, Westin Homes
• CFISD
• 281-304-5588
• www.bridgeland.com

4. Cypress Creek Lakes

• $250,000-$760,000
• 2,100 homes at build-out
• Builders: Ashton Woods, Darling Homes, Lennar, Newmark Homes, Perry Homes, Village Builders
• CFISD
• 281-213-8400
• www.cypresscreeklakes.com

5. Cypress Oaks

• $189,950+
• 105 homes
• Builder: K. Hovnanian Homes
• CFISD
• 281-463-4160
• www.khov.com

6. Enclave at Castlebridge

• $269,000+
• 94 homes
• Builder: David Weekley Homes
• CFISD
• 713-574-5048
• www.davidweekleyhomes.com

7. The Enclave at Cypress Landing

• $214,990-$263,990
• Builder: Pulte Homes
• CFISD
• 866-728-5245
• www.pulte.com

8. Fairfield

• $220,000s-$600,000s
• 5,800 homes
• Builders: Lennar, Trendmaker Homes
• CFISD
• www.lakesofrosehill.com

9. The Falls at Dry Creek

• $300,000+
• Builders: Beazer Homes, CalAtlantic Homes
• CFISD
• CalAtlantic: 346-218-7005
• Beazer: 281-616-5796

10. Grant Meadows

• $182,000-$254,000
• Builders: Lake Ridge Builders, Postwood Homes
• CFISD
• 281-255-0348
• www.longlakeltd.com

11. Hidden Arbor

• $380,000+
• 129 homes
• Builder: Trendmaker Homes
• CFISD
• 281-675-3353
• www.trendmakerhomes.com

12. Miramesa

• $200,000+
• 204 home sites
• Builders: Anglia Homes, Ashton Woods, CastleTree Homes, Century Communities, David Weekley Homes, Gehan Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Lennar Homes, Meritage Homes, Perry Homes, Westin Homes
• CFISD
• www.miramesahouston.com

13. The Preserve

• $382,990-$518,380
• 23 homes
• Builder: Pulte Homes
• CFISD
• 877-838-5808
• www.pulte.com

14. Rock Creek

• mid-$400,000s +
• 400 homes
• Builder: Partners in Building
• CFISD
• 281-351-2600
• www.rockcreektx.com

15. Sydney Harbour

• $340,000+
• Builder: Princeton Classic Homes
• CFISD
• 832-850-5225
• www.princetonclassichomes.com

16. Towne Lake

• $200,000-$1 million+
• 3,000 homes
• Builders: Bavaria Builders, Braziel Building Group, Brickland Custom Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Frontier Custom Homes, Goshy Homes, Jaeger Homes, Keechi Creek Builders, Mike Harrison Custom Homes, Newmark Homes, Partners in Building, Plantation Homes, Trendmaker Homes, Village Builders
• CFISD
• 281-256-2772
• www.townelaketexas.com

17. Villages of Cypress Lakes

• $183,000-$311,000
• Builders: Briarwood Homes, Lake Ridge Builders
• CFISD
• 281-758-1244
• www.longlakeltd.com

Real Estate[/caption]

Volunteer opportunities

Cy-Fair Helping Hands[/caption]

Founded in 2011, Cy-Fair Helping Hands helps area homeless individuals become self-sufficient. Volunteers are needed to participate on the homeless outreach team, deliver care packages on a weekly basis to men and women living on the streets, work in the food pantry and serve as mentors to homeless students in Cy-Fair ISD. 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. E, Houston 281-858-1222 www.cyfairhelpinghands.org

Cy-Fair Sports Association hosts baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and wrestling events for youth athletes in Cy-Fair. Volunteers are needed for coaching, field maintenance and upkeep, event crowd control and registration assistance. 25202 Hwy. 290, Ste. C, Cypress 281-256-3400 www.cy-fairsports.org

Before volunteers can join the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, they must attend several Thursday night meetings, which begin at 7 p.m., at the appropriate station to learn about volunteer responsibilities. Then, the captain assists volunteers in completing a cadet training program to gain hands-on experience before fully committing as a firefighter.  9630 Telge Road, Houston 281-550-6663 www.cyfairvfd.org

Founded with the goal of helping all children in Cy-Fair become well-educated and productive citizens, Cy-Hope needs volunteers for its various programs, including Hope Centers, to assist with homework help, life skills classes, recreation, arts and crafts as well as volunteering during Hope Center community events. 17401 Village Green Drive, Houston 713-466-4673 www.cy-hope.org

Cypress Assistance Ministries is an organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families in financial distress. The nonprofit is always in need of volunteers to help out at the organization’s food pantry, assistance office, resale shop, donation center and community outreach program as well as serve as drivers. 11202 Huffmeister Road, Houston 281-955-7684 www.cypressassistance.org

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that helps construct new, affordable homes around the community for families in need. Volunteers assist with construction and deconstruction, office work, providing lunch for construction workers and by working at the ReStore—a resale outlet for quality building materials, appliances and other home items. 13350 Jones Road, Houston 281-477-0460 www.habitatnwhc.org

Reach Unlimited provides support services for people with learning or developmental disabilities. The center provides curriculum in life lessons, academics, fine arts, vocational training and community involvement in a classroom setting along with employment support. Reach offers a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities within its All Star Volunteer program, including maintenance, office, classroom, service learning and event positions. 11832 Mueller Cemetery Road, Cypress 281-213-8132 www.reachunlimited.org

Shield Bearer is a nonprofit that offers professional counseling and prevention services. Volunteers are needed for marketing, events, donation pick-up and administrative tasks. 12345 Jones Road, Ste. 285, Houston 281-894-7222 www.shieldbearer.org

CFISD is in need of volunteers in several areas for its Volunteers in Public Schools program. Individuals can volunteer to read to students, perform clerical work, deliver materials from the Charlotte Davis Burns Science Resource Center to schools, work in school libraries, become mentors or participate in the annual Bus Buddies program at the beginning of the school year. 10300 Jones Road, Houston 281-894-3950 www.cfisd.net

Hundreds of volunteers with the YMCA assist with coaching sports teams, helping in the community garden, participating in community events and serving on various committees. Volunteers are also needed for the YMCA’s Miracle League, which takes place each spring at the Langham Creek location. Bradley McWilliams at Cypress Creek, 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston 281-469-1481 Langham Creek, 16725 Longenbaugh Drive, Houston 281-859-6143 www.ymcahouston.org

*If your local nonprofit was not included in this guide, please email us at [email protected]. This is not a comprehensive list.

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