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April 2013

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

To advertise in this newsletter, contact David Smith at Pamela Printing:

[email protected]

2 April 2013

Nature Expo in CCR

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.

Date: Wednesday, April 17th

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Place: Cross Creek Ranch Community Room

Information: E-mail Robin at [email protected]

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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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.

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7:00 - 8:00Yoga(Jolie)

5:15 - 5:45Boot Camp (April)

6:00 - 6:30Boot Camp(April)

6:45 - 7:45Zumba(Beatriz)

9:00 - 9:45Sculpt & Tone(Kristen)

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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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6450 CROSS CREEK BEND LANEFULSHEAR, TX 77441WWW.CROSSCREEKTEXAS.COM

• April 3rd - Tune in! Cross Creek Ranch on Great Day Houston on KHOU-11

• April 6th - 7th - Cross Creek Ranch Kite Festival

• April 17th - Cross Creek Ranch Nature Expo 6:30 – 8:30 pm

• April 27th - Mommy Swagger in Cross Creek Ranch

• May 4th - Cross Creek Ranch Community Garage Sale 7 – 11 am

Calendar of Events

www.crosscreektexas.comwww.facebook.com/crosscreektexasto receive community updates and event photos

Nature SightingsWhat type of wildlife have you seen in CCR? Share your story at [email protected].

CHIMNEY SWIFT

A “flying cigar,” the Chimney Swift is rarely seen perched. Its high-pitched twittering is a

familiar sound during summertime in the city as it flies high above, catching small flying

insects.

Before European settlement of North America, the Chimney Swift probably

nested in caves and hollow trees. The swift benefited greatly by the

construction of chimneys and the increased availability of new nest sites.

Recent changes in chimney design, with covered, narrow flues, have decreased the available nest sites and

may be a factor in declining population numbers. For information about a Chimney Swift tower made

specifically for nesting swifts, go to the North American Chimney Swift Nest Site Research Project.

Chimney Swift

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