Westlake Forest February 2017

WESTLAKE & WESTLAKE FOREST IMPORTANT NUMBERS
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
PCMI - Grand Parkway West 281-870-0585
2002 W. Grand Parkway N., Ste. 100, Katy, TX 77449
(PCMI • P.O. Box 219223, Houston, TX 77218)
www.pcmi-us.com
WCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WESTLAKE FOREST DIRECTORS
Annette Baldwin, President 281-578-9118
David Bryant, Vice Presient 281-578-8376
Edmond Stachowski, Treasurer 281-578-3318
Kim Gugel, Secretary 713-589-2898
Christian Ubilluz, Director 281-312-9105
WESTLAKE DIRECTORS
Chris Liles 281-578-1321
Kevin Sitzes 281-960-4356
Sherry Hume 281-578-6734
Rochelle Smith 281-579-8753
AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
Lisa Kenny 281-733-0811
www.westlakecia.org
SECURITY
Sheriff (Non-Emergency) 713-221-6000
Fire Dept (Information) 281-492-0560
Precinct 3 Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300
WATER/TRASH
STE (Water) 281-398-8211
Best Trash 281-313-2378
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Harris County Public Health & Evir. 713-439-6000
Poison Control 800-764-7661
Animal Control 281-999-3191
Katy Christian Ministries Hotline
281-391-HELP
Post Office - Bear Creek 281-550-4413
Post Office - Park Row 281-829-5062
Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800
Centerpoint Energy (Street Light Repair) 281-391-5104
Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages) 713-207-2222
Comcast 713-341-1000
Seniro Citizen Info. 713-529-9991
SPCA Houston 713-869-7722
SPCA 24 Emergency Animal Rescue 713-780-4357
SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR
Annette Baldwin 281-578-9118
WESTLAKE GATORS SWIM TEAM
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HOSPITALS
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 832-227-1000
SCHOOLS
Mayde Creek Elementary School 281-237-3950
Stephens Elementary School 281-234-0200
Mayde Creek Junior High School 281-237-3900
Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000
FEBRUARY MEETING OF WESTLAKE CIA
The Westlake CIA will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 7 PM at the Civic Center located at the corner of Franz Road and Creek
Meadow in Westlake Forest. Homeowners are invited to attend the Board meeting and then to participate in the Homeowners Forum which usually is
held at about 7:30 PM.
An executive meeting will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Civic Center. If you would like to visit privately with the Board at the executive
meeting, please contact Annette Baldwin or Kimberly Gugel. Phone numbers are in this newsletter inside the back page.
FILE ACC BEFORE MAKING MAJOR
CHANGES IN YOUR HOME
All owners are required to file an ACC document when changing the paint, roof or altering the exterior of the
home or any changes that can be seen from the street in any way. This form can be found on our website:
www.westlakecia.org. Major changes that are initiated prior to filing an ACC form will be challenged in a
court of law.
HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS MUST BE
REMOVED BY JANUARY 31 ST
We thank all who participated in the holiday and Christmas decorating contest. Your efforts helped to bring
much joy to our neighborhood. Please remember that all Christmas and holiday decorations must have
been removed from the exterior of your home by January 31, 2017.
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Thursday -
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Heavy Trash both days
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NUISANCE ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT
CONTINUES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has an overall Nuisance Abatement
program for neighborhoods, such as ours, which have suffered from
severe neglect during the sub-prime foreclosure crisis. Empty homes with
junk and clutter in the front and back yards, eyesores for the community,
inoperable vehicles, health and safety hazards… these and much more
are addressed under Texas law as it applies to Nuisance Abatements in
the Traffic Code and the Health and Safety code.
All contract units are trained in every Nuisance Abatement law on the
books. Each law will be enforced quickly. Once again, we are putting a
burden on the Sheriff’s Office that rightfully belongs on other agencies
and the homeowners’ associations, but this is the most expeditious way
of solving the many problems we are seeing in both Westlake Forest and
Westlake.
So, if you know of a home that is abandoned, has a junk vehicle in the
driveway or street, trash, debris, high grass, a dangerous swimming pool,
etc., please email Annette Baldwin at info.westlake@gmail.com or call
her at 281-578-9118. She will forward the information to our deputy or
the district nuisance abatement deputy who will act on it immediately.
This program began in 2011 following the training of all deputies. New
deputies who bid into contracts are trained in Nuisance Abatement prior
to their new assignment.
The vehicle Nuisance Abatement and parking code are enforced in an
ongoing policy for Westlake and Westlake Forest. The health and safety
laws will supplement that for further improvement in our neighborhoods.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Harris County
Health Department and the County Attorney in an effort to clean up
these problems.
WARN YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SURFACE WATER
IN BAYOUS & SPILLWAYS
Please warn your children not to swim in any surface water bayous or
spillways in Harris County. Most MUD districts dump “gray water” into
the surface water of Harris County. “Gray water” is partially processed
waste water from sewers and contains lots of bacteria. Recently we have
seen younger children wading in the spillways and teenagers in the
waters of the bayous. In addition to the bacteria, our bayous are home to
a number of animals such as alligators and snakes.
Just to be safe, have a conversation with your children about our
waterways.
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If you don’t call to report a crime or suspected criminal activity in progress
or suspicious persons or vehicles, no arrests will be made, the crime or
criminal activity will continue and the Sheriff’s Office will not know that
anything is going on. Yes, we have those rare occasions where a deputy,
by pure luck, drives up on a crime or suspicious activity in progress. But
why rely on luck when you have a telephone? The number to call is 713-
221-6000. This is the phone number for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
If there is an emergency, call 9-1-1. We live in HARRIS County. If you would
like a magnet for your refrigerator so that both these numbers are readily
available to you, stop at the Franz Road Fry Store Front and pick one up.
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Do NOT call the Franz Road Store Front for a deputy or in an emergency.
These deputies are with the Crime Prevention Bureau. The phones are
answered during weekdays only. You can go to the Store Front to file a
minor report such as the theft of a bicycle or to pick up information or
complete a Vacation Watch form. However, this office does not dispatch
deputies.
GARAGES AND CARS ARE
MADE FOR EACH OTHER
While parking on the street and in the
driveway is legal, it is amazing how
many people do not use their garages
for vehicle parking. If your garage is
full of junk, this might be the time to
clean it out, throw it away or put it in
the attic.
If you must park on your driveway,
please remember to lock your vehicle. Before leaving your vehicle,
take out items that might attract a criminal (major or minor) such as
CDs, tapes, computers, cell phones, cash, credit cards, bags containing
unknown items and anything that might attract a crime of opportunity.
If you leave items in your vehicle and your vehicle is unlocked, don’t be
surprised if your property is missing the next day.
Recently, we have reports of catalytic converters, wheels and tailgates
of pickups being stolen from various vehicles parked both on the street
and in driveways. All of these are expensive replacements, minimally
requiring a deductible payment on vehicle insurance and often raising
your rates with a claim. It would seem wiser to empty the garage and
park the cars there overnight.
PARKING LAWS MEANT
TO INCREASE SAFETY
Once again, we are asking you to please be considerate of your neighbors
and the emergency personnel who risk their lives for us. Fire engines
and ambulances often cannot squeeze down some of our streets when
cars and trucks are parked on the street. Park cars in your garage and on
your driveway. Always lock cars parked on your driveway and make sure
you have removed “attractive valuables” from them. Since the largest
homes in our subdivisions have four bedrooms, there is really no reason
for more than four cars per house… two in the garage and two in the
driveway. Guests can park on the street, but they need to be very aware
of the parking laws in Texas. Due to the continuing upswing in street
parking, the following Parking Laws of the state of Texas will be enforced
to the letter:
1. Park no closer than 30 feet from a stop sign
2. Park no closer than 20 feet from a cross walk
3. Park no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant
4. Park no farther from the curb than 18”
5. Cars parked on the street must be locked
6. Park with the flow of traffic
7. Vehicles parked on the street must have a valid and current registration
and inspection sticker and be in operable condition
8. Parking for more than 48 hours on the street is a violation that can
result in towing
9. Do not obstruct the driveways of others with your vehicle
10. Double parking will result in immediate citation and possible towing
These laws are not designed for a neat appearance and for the safety of
the public. The life you save might just be your own. And many citations
have been written over the past six months; citations will be written to
any vehicle that is illegally parked.
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Scouts
BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS FOR
2 ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE
Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has opening
for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 2 nd grade
Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road
area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more information.
HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area.
Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are
interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact
Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.
Sports
KATY YMCA
Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in progress. Contact the Y for
details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org.
SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years!
All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private
sessions available.
YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at most
Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before
and after school care. Please call for specific school offerings and prices.
AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL)
REGISTRATION NOW FOR SPRING 2017 OPEN
The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United
States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys
& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally
appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple
locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.
To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.
albionhurricanes.org.
For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy.
Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program. AHFC is
proud to partner with New Territory and offer New Territory Thursday Night
Academy, a 5-week Skills Program. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org
for more information or questions. Office Phone: 713-939-7473.
NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information.
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see
regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.
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Church News & Events
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections
and fellowship luncheons around the US. Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer
Coffees. These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started in
January.
Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. For more
information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-
232-8338.
KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship.
We meet monthly, usually on the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship,
to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special events. Katy
Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View our website for information about current
Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.
Bible Studies
PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of the Lord,”
using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and
partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in
Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.
Bingo
EPIPHANY BINGO
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING
ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor,
computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach
programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry
and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird
games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at
281-578-3905.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is being played in our
Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with
four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach
and Religious Education programs.
The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling
west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium)
Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more info., call
281-391-4758.
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August. This will be a fun
evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol
free environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15
to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card
presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint
Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission.
Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.
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KATY COLOR RUN 5K CHALK IT UP
FOR CHARITIES FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017
Join us for the 1 st Katy Color Run 5K on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at APEX
Medical Building located at 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494. This
family fun event is a joint fundraiser between Christ Clinic, Clothed by
Faith and Hope Impacts, nonprofits that aid the underserved in the Katy
community. We are anticipating at least 500 people in attendance.
The event will feature a chalk filled, 5K chip-timed run at 8 AM and
a Mascot led 1K Kids Dash to start at 9 AM. In addition to racing fun,
participants can enjoy a post-race party featuring an entertainment stage,
a Chalk Art contest highlighting local artists, fitness demonstrations, Kid
Fun Zone and healthy food vendors. Early Bird Registration ends February
1 st . 5K- $25 and 1K- $10 (12 and under.) Event sponsorship, volunteer
opportunities for high school students and 10x10 vendor space for
healthy lifestyle vendors available for $50. Contact Michael at michael@
christclinickaty.org. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/
Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K.
Fundraisers
16 TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY FLAG FOOTBALL
CHALLENGE AND CHILI COOK OFF
Saturday, February 4, 2017, 9 AM-8 PM
Rhodes Stadium, 1733 Katy Fort Bend Rd.
In conjunction with Celebrity Sweat and Katy ISD, the city
of Katy will host the 16 th annual Celebrity Flag Football
Challenge. The tailgate and chili cook off portion of the event
will last until noon and will incorporate a variety of other
activities, including live entertainment, vendors, autograph
sessions, celebrity chefs and a kid’s zone. Proceeds from the
cook off will go to the Katy Rotary Club to be used to fund
scholarships. For more information, contact the City of Katy
at 281-391-4800 or visit www.katytailgate.com.
KATY ISD FFA LIVESTOCK
SHOW AND RODEO PARADE
Saturday, February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM
Rhodes Stadium, 1733 Katy Fort Bend Rd.
The rodeo parade is a big part of the livestock show and
rodeo in Katy. Hosting area community groups, student
organizations and local businesses the parade is a longstanding
Katy tradition that goes hand in hand with
the KISD FFA Livestock Show and Rodeo. For additional
information regarding the parade, contact Tracy Glueck at
katyrodeoparade@gmail.com or visit the KFLSRA website
at www.katyrodeo.org for updates on the event and to view
sponsorship opportunities.
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The Ballard House is a non-profit that provides a “home away from home”
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receive treatment for a life threatening illness. Most of our guests are
battling cancer or are waiting or recovering from a transplant. We don’t
charge the families anything, nor do we take government or insurance
funding, only private donations. Therefore, we hold fundraisers to
support our mission. On February 25, 2017, we’re having a Sporting Clays
Tournament at Westside Sporting Grounds. If you’d like more information
on The Ballard House, you can visit our website: www.theballardhouse.org.
BARK FOR LIFE OF RIVERSTONE PRESENTED BY
LAKE OLYMPIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Saturday, February 25, 2017, 9 AM-1 PM
Location: The Club at Riverstone (18353 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX)
Cost: FREE for humans, $20 suggested donation per canine.
If done online beforehand, we have a $5 coupon code to lower the cost to
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Some of the highlights include:
• Houston Disc Dog Performances (10:15 AM & 12 PM)
• Fort Bend County Sheriff K-9 Demo
• Working with local animal shelters to offer the opportunity to “Adopt A
Dog for the Event” for those who don’t have dogs.
The goal is for them to fall in love with the dog throughout the course of
the event and hopefully adopt the dog forever.
Theater, Arts & Music
KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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www.kvpac.org • 2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450
February 10-12, 2017: Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge”
A delightfully innovative play that offers an escape into a ‘time warp’
when three lady explorers encounter eight diverse beings on their
travels.
June 2-4, 2017: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon
Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits.
July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly
Destroyed the World’s Economy”
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now
to lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are
$15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group
rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience
members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore
Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town
without the long commute or high cost involved with heading to one
of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center
(KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists find
their light since 2001.
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY
2016-2017 SEASON
Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 12 th , 3 PM
Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM. For more information,
please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org.
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Libraries & Parks
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
Schedule of events
Adults
• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS - Wednesday, February 1 st , 6:30 PM.
Interested in volunteering at the library? We have periodic orientation
sessions to introduce you to our library and what kinds of work you could
do. Applications are available at the Information Desks (must be signed
by guardian if volunteer is under 18). Volunteers under the age of 14 must
volunteer with a parent or guardian.
• STARTING YOUR SPRING GARDEN - Saturday, February 4 th , 10:30 AM.
Come to this program to learn how to start your plants indoors in time for
planting in the Spring!
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING - Wednesday, February
8 th at 6:30 PM. Did you enjoy a program or service at the library? Support
us and show your appreciation by joining the Friends of the Library!
The Friends of the Library meet monthly to plan fundraisers and other
activities to help support the library’s programs and services.
• MAKE A VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT! - Thursday, February 9 th , 4:30 PM.
Come to the library to make a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special.
Limit one gift per customer. Craft supplies provided. First come, first
served.
• FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP - Saturday, February 11 th , 10 AM.
Learn more about a wide variety of financial topics at our free financial
planning workshops. Please RSVP to Madelin Ramos, mramos@2020fa.com.
• YOGA - Saturdays, 1 PM. Learn more about yoga, the ancient art based
on a harmonizing system of development for mind, body and spirit. Gain a
sense of well-being, learn more about the origins of yoga and learn some
new poses!
• PASSPORT PROCESSING SERVICE – Tuesday, February 21 st , 12-5 PM,
Wednesday, February 22 nd , 1-7 PM and Thursday, February 23 rd , 1-5 PM.
Do you or someone in your family need a passport? The Harris County
District Clerks Office is provided a free passport processing service for all
ages. No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
• FREE TAX HELP WITH THE AARP - Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-5 PM. Get
free tax help from the AARP! Please bring copy of last year’s return, W-2
forms from each employer, all 1099s and receipts or cancelled checks for
itemizing. You must have Social Security card for self and dependents.
First come, first served. Sign up at the Information Desk beginning at 10
AM on Tuesdays and on the signup sheet posted to the front doors after
noon on Fridays.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - These classes will cover a range of topics! Call the
branch for specific class information.
• THE BEAR CREEK BOOK CLUB - 2 nd Monday, 7 PM.
• THE BEAR CREEK MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 3 rd Thursday, 11 AM. The
Library is hosting a mystery book club! All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks
heed this call! Come to this lively group and share your passion for
mysteries!
Weekly Programs
• SAVVY STITCHERS - Every Thursday, 4 PM. The Bear Creek Knitters
Club is a place to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to teach
someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly fun!! Make
sure to bring your needles and yarn.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - Every Friday at 1:30 PM and 4 PM and Saturday,
February 4 th at 3:30 PM. These classes will cover a range of topics
including Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Office Classes, Intro
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to eReaders, Social Networking, Technology Toolbox and more! Call the
branch for specific class information.
• LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at 2 PM. Come to the library for
a family friendly storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog! This library
program is in partnership with Tender Loving K-9s. All ages welcome.
• ESL CONVERSATION - Saturdays at 12:30 PM. Join our free Conversational
ESL class. Emphasis will be placed on verb tenses. Attendees will need to
fill out an application. Everyone is welcome!
• ESL READING GROUP - Wednesdays at 6 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM.
Open to individuals whose first language is not English. This free class will
help ESL students learn to improve their reading skills. Open to people at
all reading levels. No registration required.
Teen Programs
• TEEN PROGRAMS - Mondays at 4 PM. Want to do something fun and
interesting after school? The library is hosting weekly Teen events. You can
watch an anime, take part in a book or movie critic club and so much more!
Children
• MIDDLE SCHOOL SPOT – Wednesdays at 5 PM. Come join the fun of
Middle School Spot, a rotating program for ages 10-12. Activities include
Gaming, Writing Workshop, Read Anything Book Club and Puzzles.
• Tuesdays, 10:15 AM - Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 years.
• Thursdays 10:15 AM - Infant Story Time for children ages 0-18 months.
• Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - Tuesday Craft, for middle school and elementary
aged children.
• Wednesdays, 10:15 & 11 AM - Toddler Story Time for children ages 18
months-3 years.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call
281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.
KATY BRANCH LIBRARY
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8
PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and
we’ll help you sign up!
Monthly Programs
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get
together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se
reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para más información.
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.
The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of
computer classes in English - please call for more information.
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group
going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover
seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us
for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.
com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club
is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach
someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club!
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