Black Leather and Pink Satin Jackets

Last week my top news source, Yahoo.com, revealed to me that Top Gun was released 24 years ago.

What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?

HOW is that possible?

My bratty brother-in-law informed me he was 4 at the time.

I hope he can feel the stink-eye I am giving him all the way from H'town to Germany.

Punk.

And just like I can remember where and when I saw Maverick, Goose, Slider and Ice Man play that famous sand volleyball scene, particular music has the same effect.

Music is a great marker for memories of our lives.

I'm going to out myself by saying that sometimes the dial on my radio somehow arrives on Sunny 99.1 and when I hear a Chicago song, it takes me back to slow dancin' in the gym of my Junior High School.

Arms extended, hands on each other's shoulders (we kept it PG back then) and feet moving side to side, side to side.

I'm quite sure I was workin' some amazing hair....big bangs and Sun In, baby!

But just as High School Music captured a generation of kids a few years back, our soundtrack was Grease.

It was the word, after all.

Brace yourself..... there is something coming you are going to just L-O-V-E, LOVE.

Girls, there is going to be a Grease Sing-A-Long.

It's true!

Here's the catch.

One night only....July 25th....and limited release.

But here's the problem. One VERY important city is missing.

H'town.

Dallas got the love. Austin got the love. We need Summer Lovin' too!

Visit Grease Sing-A-Long and there is a special spot that you can click on to add Houston.

I feel a girls' night out comin'!

Alessandra’s Angels
Craft Show and Silent Auction
Benefitting
Pediatric Melanoma Research at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Saturday, June 5, 2010
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bridgeland Lakeland Activity Center
16902 Bridgeland Landing
Cypress, TX 77433

Join us for a day of fun for the whole family! Browse a variety of vendors to find gifts for that special someone or something just for you! Check out the wonderful silent auction items and go home the winning bidder! Grab a bite to eat with our food vendors, concessions and bake sale! Don’t forget to bring the kids as we will have activities for them too-bounce houses, face painting, sand art and more! Musical entertainment will be provided by Rock N Robin!

This event is being held in remembrance of Alessandra Lopez, who lost her battle with melanoma cancer last year at just 2 ½ years old. All proceeds will be donated to Pediatric Melanoma Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


Visit www.bridgelandlife.com for more information.

Take Away Chef at Tea for Two Tea Room

Tea for Two has a new service that will make dinner time oh-so-easy at your home.

Take Home Chef offers homemade, hot food prepared just for you to pick up and then serve.

Each week offers a new menu. Here is a sample from last week.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Chicken Pot Pie
King Ranch Chicken
Inside Out Poblano Peppers
Beef Stroganoff, Basil Chicken with Penne Pasta
Lasagna Roll-Ups
Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Samplings:

Wednesday, May 19 Tea for Two - Lakewood 11:00 a.m. until supplies last!

At the bargain price of $10.95 (serves 4) you could stock up for the week! Please call ahead for availability if you have a favorite as it is first come first serve.

Save The Date: A Taste of CyFair

A Taste of Cy-Fair
Sunday, June 13th
Noon til 4pm

Northwest Forest Conference Center
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429

Sample food & beverages from over 40 local restaurants!
Live Bands - Shopping - Silent Auction - Raffle
For the Kids... moonwalks, face painting, crafts & more!

Purchase tickets online prior to the event at A Taste of CyFair.com

All proceeds benefit the Layla Grace Cancer Research Foundation

Longwood Spring Gift Market

“Girls Gone Shopping”

At the Longwood Spring Gift Market

One Day Only

Thursday, May 6th 9am-7pm

Longwood Golf Pavilion

13300 Longwood Trace

Cypress, Texas 77429

Unique custom-made items that everyone will love for

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!!

There will be one-of-a-kind florals, candles, jewelry, clip boards, home décor, food,
clothing and much, much more.

All attendees draw for discounts and prizes this year, so…

Come shop with friends, family and neighbors while enjoying

Wine & appetizers at this 10th annual wonderful market!!

More Info: libby.young@sbcglobal.net

Free Goodies on Tax Day!

CINNABON: Get two free bite-sized cupcakes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at participating mall locations as part of "Tax Day Bites!" Flavors include Chocolate Passion, 24-Carrot Cake, Vanilla Bliss and Cinnacake Classic.

MAGGIEMOO'S: Get one free slice of ice cream pizza -- ice cream with red frosting to look like sauce and white chocolate to look like cheese -- at participating locations from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. (Gonna have to go to Aggieland for this one, ladies)

STARBUCKS: Get free brewed coffee all day Thursday if you bring your own mug, a promotion the cafe chain says is friendly to the environment as well as taxpayers.

-- DISCOUNTED MEALS

BOSTON MARKET: For a "last-minute tax break" -- one free meal for each one you buy Thursday through Sunday -- show this coupon: http://bit.ly/d1YlRO

IHOP: Expanding on the tax deduction parents get for kids, the restaurant chain is offering free dinner for one child age 12 or younger with each adult meal purchased 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. all month long.

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S: The seafood restaurant is offering $10.40 dinner and drink specials in the bar on Thursday -- a nod to the 1040 tax form. Bar guests who come in April 15 also receive a $10.40 gift certificate for a later visit. And professional tax preparers, who may have to work right until the midnight deadline Thursday, get their freebie Friday: dessert on the house plus a $10.40 certificate if they show a business card.

P.F. CHANG'S: Get 15 percent off food purchases for dine-in or take-out, excluding alcohol and happy hour food and beverages.

Family Camping Workshops

Camping in Texas can be a great family activity but can be a be a bit intimidating if you have never planned a trip or gone camping before.

The Texas Outdoor Family Program offers families the opportunity to learn the basics of camping through weekend workshops around Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

These workshops are hosted at state parks and at various partner sites (such as city and county parks) where your family receives hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills. You will learn everything you need to create great memories enjoying the outdoors with your family, including:

* How to set up and break down camp (including your tent)
* Fire starting
* Outdoor cooking
* Guided walks
* Nature activities
* How to use a GPS
* Geocaching
* Introductions to a wide range of outdoor activities (such as fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching) depending on the site location, facilities and the season of the year

Best of all, no experience is necessary and you get all the help and advice you need from highly skilled outdoor specialists and trained volunteers!

Take a look at their calendar and pick a workshop that works for you!