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U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
KATY, TX.<br />
PERMIT #137<br />
Echoes from the <strong>Canyon</strong><br />
from <strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
HOA Board of Directors<br />
Monday<br />
Tuesday<br />
Wednesday<br />
Thursday<br />
Friday<br />
ONSITE OFFICE HOURS<br />
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM Closed S<strong>at</strong>urday<br />
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM Voicemail is available. Calls<br />
Closed<br />
will be returned during<br />
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM scheduled office hours.<br />
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM<br />
PHONE 281-492-6020<br />
2016 ASSESSMENTS PAST DUE<br />
The January 31 st deadline for paying HOA fees has come and gone. Reminders<br />
were sent out in February and again in March. If no payment has<br />
been made on the account by April 1 st , the HOA will begin the necessary<br />
steps to enable the account to be turned over to the <strong>at</strong>torney for collection.<br />
Attorney’s fees add up quickly, so please don’t ignore the notices!<br />
Dues can be paid ONLINE with your Visa or MasterCard (credit cards can<br />
no longer be swiped <strong>at</strong> the office) <strong>at</strong> www.canyong<strong>at</strong>e<strong>at</strong>cincoranch.com. A<br />
3% convenience fee will be added on.<br />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
The <strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Annual Spring Community Garage Sale is scheduled for<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 2 nd . The community will be open to the public for homeowner<br />
garage sales from 7 AM - 3 PM. (This d<strong>at</strong>e will be moved to Sunday<br />
if it rains on S<strong>at</strong>urday.) The sale will be advertised in local papers. If you<br />
wish to have a garage sale, please register online <strong>at</strong> https://goo.gl/RvcW6f<br />
or call Lisa Donaldson <strong>at</strong> 281-579-7227. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR CALL<br />
THE ONSITE OFFICE as the management company has no involvement<br />
with community activities. If calling, please leave your address and the<br />
types of items you plan on selling (i.e. toys, children’s clothing, furniture,<br />
kitchen equipment, etc.). Registr<strong>at</strong>ion gives your sale a listing on the maps<br />
distributed to those entering the community for garage sales (but is not<br />
mand<strong>at</strong>ory). Please note th<strong>at</strong> the two community-sponsored garage sales<br />
are the ONLY garage sales allowed in the community. To be included on<br />
the listing, you must be registered by the Wednesday prior to the garage<br />
sale (time is needed to have copies/maps made, etc.).<br />
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR CANYON GATE @ CINCO RANCH<br />
Who Do I Call?<br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> @ Historic <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
20422 <strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Blvd, K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas 77450<br />
Phone: 281-492-6020<br />
Fax: 281-492-3415<br />
Visit Us on the Web: http://www.canyong<strong>at</strong>e<strong>at</strong>cincoranch.com<br />
CCB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 281-793-8938<br />
Recre<strong>at</strong>ional Center 281-492-6020<br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Guard House 281-646-7906<br />
Pay Phone @ Pool 281-492-9075<br />
BOARD MEMBERS<br />
Bernie Leaney 281-579-8416<br />
leaney@sbcglobal.net<br />
Jim Pongrass 832-713-1340<br />
jpongrass@gmail.com<br />
Doug Brewer 281-829-9718<br />
dbrew5@sbcglobal.net<br />
Don Gibson 281-788-8665<br />
quantum_leadership@sbcglobal.net<br />
JR White 832-721-5482<br />
Jwhite@cbunited.com<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.k<strong>at</strong>yisd.org<br />
KISD Administr<strong>at</strong>ion 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transport<strong>at</strong>ion. 281-396-7560<br />
Sue Creech Elementary 281-237-8850<br />
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300<br />
<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School 281-237-7000<br />
Miller Career Center 281-237-6300<br />
LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO.<br />
<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Library 281-395-1311<br />
Maud Marks 281-492-8592<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
YMCA 281-392-5055<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />
Harris County Court House 281-859-0685<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Chamber of Commerce 281-391-2422<br />
MEDICAL<br />
Fort Bend County Health Dept.) 281-342-6414<br />
Memorial Hermann K<strong>at</strong>y Hospital 281-392-1111<br />
Christus St. C<strong>at</strong>herine 281-599-5700<br />
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
Christus St. C<strong>at</strong>herine 281-599-5700<br />
Emergemcy Numbers.... ***911***<br />
Fire Department Non Emergency 281-498-1310<br />
Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665<br />
Utilities/Post Office<br />
Entex Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Light Outage 713-207-2222<br />
S.T.Environmental (MUD District Oper.) 281-579-4500<br />
AT & T New Customer 1-800-288-2020<br />
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222<br />
Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />
(Pick up & heavy trash Tues & Fri.) Fri-Recylcling<br />
Comcast Communic<strong>at</strong>ions 713-341-1000<br />
DPS K<strong>at</strong>y 281-391-4872<br />
Driver’s License Office K<strong>at</strong>y 281-391-4874<br />
DSS Security 281-395-2419<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />
Poison Control 1/800/222-1222<br />
Ft Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />
Voter Registr<strong>at</strong>ion 281-342-3411<br />
NEWSLETTER<br />
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CINCO RANCH MUD 8<br />
(Includes <strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong>, South Park & Canterbury)<br />
PATROL ACTIVITY<br />
January 2016<br />
Type<br />
Number<br />
Alarm Calls 0<br />
Citizen Contacts 708<br />
Burglary of a hab/bldg. 0<br />
Disturbance (phys/verb) 0<br />
EMS/Fire/MVA 1<br />
Other agency assist 0<br />
Other (non-specific) 4<br />
Property Checks 225<br />
Suspicious per/veh/cir 0<br />
Loud Music/Noise 0<br />
911 Hang Ups 0<br />
Barking Dog 0<br />
Traffic Cit<strong>at</strong>ions 0<br />
Traffic Warnings 0<br />
Event Totals 938<br />
IT’S THAT TIME<br />
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />
This is the time of year when you may hear the pitter p<strong>at</strong>ter<br />
of tiny feet in your <strong>at</strong>tic or chitter ch<strong>at</strong>ter in your walls or<br />
chimneys. It’s baby season in the world of wildlife. The most<br />
likely animals th<strong>at</strong> may be using your home or out-buildings<br />
as a nesting site are raccoons and squirrels. If you’re hearing<br />
activity during the day it’s probably a squirrel. Raccoons<br />
are nocturnal and are active <strong>at</strong> night. If you have a raccoon<br />
“renting” from you, it’s best if you can leave her alone for a<br />
few weeks. When the babies are old enough, she will move<br />
out on her own taking her babies with her. If you’d like to<br />
strongly encourage her to leave, in the evening you can place<br />
a loud radio, bright lights and unpleasant smells (vinegar is<br />
good) in the <strong>at</strong>tic or <strong>at</strong> the base of your chimney. This will<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>e an unpleasant environment for her.<br />
If you hear noises in your walls, tap gently where you’re hearing<br />
the noise. If the animal is able to, this should scare them<br />
out. If you continue to hear the noise, this may mean a baby<br />
is stuck. Seek professional help for removal but make sure<br />
you hire a company th<strong>at</strong> will work to try to reunite the mother<br />
and baby. Trapping only mothers or removing babies without<br />
the mother is cruel and inhumane. Not all animal control<br />
companies are alike so do your research. Ask questions. Get<br />
specifics on how the animals will be handled. Will the animal<br />
be killed and if so, why? Are there offspring th<strong>at</strong> will be orphaned<br />
or abandoned? Insist on humane techniques. If you<br />
need assistance finding a humane animal control company,<br />
give TWRC Wildlife Center a call.<br />
The best way to prevent <strong>at</strong>tic guests is to inspect your home for<br />
entry points and block them. Make sure, however, th<strong>at</strong> there are<br />
no animals in your <strong>at</strong>tic or walls before you do this. Look over, under<br />
and around your roof area. If you find openings, repair them.<br />
Remember, although animals may be unwelcomed guests,<br />
they are only looking for a dry, quiet, safe place to give birth<br />
and care for their little ones until they’re old enough to be<br />
on their own - just like us.<br />
TWRC Wildlife Center is a Houston-based wildlife rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
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or call 713-468-TWRC and don’t forget to don<strong>at</strong>e so<br />
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HARRIS COUNTY TOLL TAGS<br />
Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to<br />
register your Harris County toll tag (phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement.com).<br />
The following inform<strong>at</strong>ion is required:<br />
Name, Address, Vehicle Make & Model and Old and New<br />
EZ Tag Numbers. Please do not give tag inform<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />
the guards - they do not have access to the g<strong>at</strong>e computer.<br />
PLEASE REMEMBER to have your old tag number available<br />
when you are registering a new tag, so we can remove it<br />
from the system.<br />
The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the<br />
system. However, the signal is not as powerful as th<strong>at</strong> of the<br />
b<strong>at</strong>tery-powered tags. Please approach the g<strong>at</strong>e slowly and<br />
stay as close to the left median as possible (th<strong>at</strong> is where the<br />
reader is loc<strong>at</strong>ed); the new tags can’t be read by the system<br />
until you are very close to the g<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS<br />
The Associ<strong>at</strong>ion would like to remind everyone th<strong>at</strong> there is<br />
NO CURBSIDE PARKING between the hours of 11 PM - 9<br />
AM. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. If vehicles<br />
are found repe<strong>at</strong>edly in viol<strong>at</strong>ion, they will be towed <strong>at</strong><br />
the owner’s expense. These parking regul<strong>at</strong>ions were put in<br />
to place to allevi<strong>at</strong>e the difficulty school buses were having<br />
navig<strong>at</strong>ing the neighborhood and to allow a time for problemfree<br />
residential access for emergency vehicles. Safety issues<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ing to morning work traffic and children going to school,<br />
garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints about<br />
blocked driveways were also concerns.<br />
Please remember th<strong>at</strong> angle or perpendicular parking is<br />
against deed restrictions. It is also a viol<strong>at</strong>ion of local ordinance.<br />
Please remember th<strong>at</strong> the front and back wheels of<br />
a vehicle must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb.<br />
Angle or perpendicular parking may prohibit police, fire or<br />
any other emergency personnel from ingress or egress. Viol<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
will have their vehicles stickered and if necessary, towed,<br />
if the vehicle is repe<strong>at</strong>edly found in viol<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
There is NO PARKING anytime in bicycle lanes. Exceptions to<br />
the street parking policy are made only to out of town guests<br />
with PRIOR NOTICE given to the office <strong>at</strong> 281-492-6020. Be<br />
sure to give your name and home address, the year, make,<br />
model and license pl<strong>at</strong>e number of the car, as well as the<br />
specific d<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> car will be parked in the street.<br />
FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY<br />
Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center<br />
unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recre<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
center lobby is not to be used as a g<strong>at</strong>hering place for kids to<br />
socialize. The Associ<strong>at</strong>ion is asking for all homeowners who<br />
use these facilities to help with w<strong>at</strong>ching over these areas.<br />
If a child is under the age of 18 and is in the fitness center<br />
without a parent or guardian or appears to be simply loitering<br />
in the lobby, please politely ask them to leave. Thank you.<br />
EZ TAGS FOR FRONT GATE ACCESS<br />
The Homeowners’ Associ<strong>at</strong>ion sells EZ tags th<strong>at</strong> will open<br />
the resident g<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> entrance. Residents<br />
may purchase these <strong>at</strong> the onsite office for $35. These EZ<br />
tags contain a b<strong>at</strong>tery th<strong>at</strong> should last for approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 3<br />
years. The HOA offers a one-year warranty on these tags. If<br />
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the b<strong>at</strong>tery goes bad and your EZ tag stops working within<br />
the first year, the tag will be replaced <strong>at</strong> no cost. If your EZ<br />
tag stops working after the one-year time limit, a new EZ tag<br />
will need to be purchased.<br />
RECREATION CENTER RENTAL<br />
The recre<strong>at</strong>ion center has a room available for parties, meeting,<br />
reunions, etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security<br />
deposit will hold your reserv<strong>at</strong>ion. Homeowners must be<br />
current on their dues (or payment plans) and rental<br />
fees must be received prior to the party. The rental r<strong>at</strong>e<br />
is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. The key for the<br />
clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the guards in<br />
the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY<br />
before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules<br />
and regul<strong>at</strong>ions stipul<strong>at</strong>ed in the contract will be enforced.<br />
Call the onsite office for additional inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party<br />
- the clubhouse trashcans are being filled to overflowing<br />
regularly. Fines will start being assessed if the rec center<br />
trashcans are filled up with party debris.<br />
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE<br />
To report a streetlight th<strong>at</strong> is not working, call CenterPoint<br />
Energy <strong>at</strong> 713-207-2222. You will need to report both the<br />
number on the base of the pole (six digits) and the street<br />
address. You may also report outages online <strong>at</strong><br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage.<br />
OUTDOOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
Please remember th<strong>at</strong> when planning to do any outdoor<br />
home improvements, you must first apply for approval from<br />
the Architectural Control Committee. Forms are available via<br />
the website <strong>at</strong> www.canyong<strong>at</strong>e<strong>at</strong>cincoranch.com/forms or by<br />
contacting the office. Please include as much inform<strong>at</strong>ion as<br />
possible, including survey, samples and schem<strong>at</strong>ic drawings.<br />
ANIMAL / PET CONTROL<br />
Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal<br />
space. Remember, th<strong>at</strong> pets must be confined to a fenced<br />
backyard or within the house and must not allowed to bark<br />
all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors. They must<br />
be on a leash <strong>at</strong> all times when away from this contained<br />
environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when<br />
walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas<br />
free of pet debris. Please remember th<strong>at</strong> c<strong>at</strong>s must also<br />
be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281-<br />
342-1512 and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets.<br />
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• Connect. Examine points where the sprinkler heads connect<br />
to pipes/hoses. If w<strong>at</strong>er pools in your landscape or you<br />
have large wet areas, you could have a leak in your system.<br />
• Direct. Are you w<strong>at</strong>ering the driveway, house or sidewalk<br />
instead of your yard? Redirect sprinklers to apply w<strong>at</strong>er only<br />
to the landscape.<br />
• Select. Upd<strong>at</strong>e your w<strong>at</strong>ering schedule with the seasons or<br />
select a W<strong>at</strong>erSense labeled controller to take the guesswork<br />
out of scheduling.<br />
CIN-<br />
CO MUD 8 along with the NFBWA is continuing to provide<br />
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CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added<br />
to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on<br />
our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions<br />
and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthd<strong>at</strong>e (mo. &<br />
yr.), phone number, year you will gradu<strong>at</strong>e and the name of<br />
your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we<br />
send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still<br />
good and th<strong>at</strong> you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear<br />
back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list<br />
until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />
for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask<br />
for and check out references if you do not personally know<br />
those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision<br />
who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work<br />
done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers<br />
and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY:<br />
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />
CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />
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CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR APRIL<br />
Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps<br />
elimin<strong>at</strong>e a gre<strong>at</strong> many pests th<strong>at</strong> die from various causes<br />
while in the bag. When you buy ‘loose’ mulch th<strong>at</strong> is trucked<br />
to your home, you are also buying ants, roaches, termites,<br />
etc… Spend a little more on bagged m<strong>at</strong>erial and save lots<br />
of future pest problems. Keep your mulch <strong>at</strong> least 4” - 6”<br />
below the top of your homes exposed found<strong>at</strong>ion edge/side.<br />
This will aid in minimizing pests in your home and allow for<br />
quick and accur<strong>at</strong>e termite inspections.<br />
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Shrubs, Flowers and groundcovers - Trim all shrubs/plants<br />
<strong>at</strong> least 12” - 18” back from your home. Do your best to<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>e a plant free zone th<strong>at</strong> is 18” - 24” wide around your<br />
home. The exception is your lawn - it can grow up next to<br />
the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” below the top of the<br />
slab. The most conducive to termite infest<strong>at</strong>ion are groundcover<br />
plantings, growing high against your homes exterior<br />
or (especially) ivy th<strong>at</strong> grows on your walls.<br />
Trees - Spray your trees <strong>at</strong> least twice annually. The spring<br />
spray elimin<strong>at</strong>es overwintering pests and fungi while preparing<br />
trees to resist the pest onslaught of summer with residual<br />
pesticides. The fall spray also kills pests from the summer,<br />
prevents most fungi from occurring over the winter and puts<br />
your valuable asset off to a healthy winter’s dormancy.<br />
Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide tre<strong>at</strong>ment<br />
to stop brown p<strong>at</strong>ch in its tracks along with other fungi. If<br />
your lawn is thin and weak in some areas, here are some<br />
important fundamentals: a) lawn aer<strong>at</strong>ion b) fertiliz<strong>at</strong>ion c)<br />
weed control.<br />
Most important is proper w<strong>at</strong>ering:<br />
• W<strong>at</strong>er once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain<br />
or more - then do not w<strong>at</strong>er.)<br />
• W<strong>at</strong>er heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage.<br />
• In severe drought, w<strong>at</strong>er every 5 th day.<br />
• W<strong>at</strong>er from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT.<br />
• A heavy deep weekly w<strong>at</strong>ering makes the turf grow deeper,<br />
stronger and more drought resistant roots.<br />
• Less w<strong>at</strong>ering also saves you money!!<br />
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VEGETABLE GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS<br />
You don’t need a green thumb to grow a bounty of fresh<br />
vegetables right in your backyard or balcony. Whether you’re<br />
a gardening novice or just want to start a vegetable garden<br />
with the least amount of time and effort, here are the top<br />
almost foolproof vegetables to grow.<br />
• Lettuce and Other Salad Greens: Lettuce grows quickly, is<br />
really easy to harvest and takes up very little space. They can<br />
even grow in containers, perhaps accompanied by flowers<br />
or tucked under taller plants.<br />
• Tom<strong>at</strong>oes: Possibly the most popular vegetable for any<br />
size garden, you can grow tom<strong>at</strong>oes in hanging baskets or<br />
other containers or anywhere they’ll get lots of sun and have<br />
support for their stalks. Starter plants from the garden center<br />
are the easiest to grow. If you plant basil next to the tom<strong>at</strong>o<br />
plants, you’ll n<strong>at</strong>urally repel pests and even improve the<br />
flavor of the tom<strong>at</strong>oes and, luckily enough, like other herbs,<br />
basil is simple to grow as well.<br />
• Cucumbers: Cucumbers like sunlight and warm temper<strong>at</strong>ures,<br />
as well as support for climbing. Once you give them<br />
these and w<strong>at</strong>er them regularly, they grow almost like weeds.<br />
You’ll probably have enough cucumbers to don<strong>at</strong>e to your<br />
neighbors.<br />
• Carrots: Whole carrots are pretty easy to grow in the<br />
ground as well. The only thing about carrots is they might<br />
not grow very large, especially if you have rocky soil. Deep<br />
soil, well-drained soil is preferable - a raised bed is a good<br />
idea. They toler<strong>at</strong>e light shade too, although, like most plants<br />
prefer full sun.<br />
• Radishes: The seeds are large enough to sow easily, either<br />
in a garden bed or in a container th<strong>at</strong>’s <strong>at</strong> least six inches<br />
deep. They grow in sun to partial shade. And as long as you<br />
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manage to w<strong>at</strong>er them before the soil dries out, you’ll be<br />
rewarded with plenty of crispy, spicy radishes. Just sow more<br />
as you need them and you can grow radishes all season long.<br />
• Green Beans: All sorts of green beans, from snap beans<br />
(or string beans) to shell or whole beans are ideal for home<br />
gardens. Both types grow easily from seeds. Most beans prefer<br />
full sun and well-drained soil.<br />
• Zucchini: Like beans and cucumbers, zucchini plants are<br />
prolific, whether they are grown in containers or directly in<br />
mounded soil. Like beans and radishes, they grow easily<br />
from seeds. They need good moisture, though and prefer<br />
warm soil, so it’s best to sow seeds l<strong>at</strong>er in the warm season<br />
(a good plant for gardening procrastin<strong>at</strong>ors!).<br />
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LIVING A LONG, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong>’s in our control is us. Lead a healthy life and start it<br />
NOW with these six easy lifestyle enhancements:<br />
Step 1: Give your body the energy it needs.<br />
• E<strong>at</strong> 6-11 servings a day of breads or grains, like rice,<br />
pasta, tortillas or cereal.<br />
• E<strong>at</strong> 3-5 servings a day of vegetables; 2-4 servings<br />
a day of fruits<br />
• E<strong>at</strong> 2-3 servings a day of me<strong>at</strong>, fish, beans, eggs or nuts,<br />
for protein.<br />
• E<strong>at</strong> 2-3 servings a day of dairy products like yogurt,<br />
cheese or milk.<br />
• Cut down on alcohol, f<strong>at</strong>ty foods such as butter, grease<br />
or oil and “junk food” like chips or candy.<br />
Step 2: Stay physically active. Regular physical activity<br />
helps people:<br />
• Live longer and feel better throughout their lives<br />
• Be stronger and more flexible, build strong bones<br />
and fight osteoporosis<br />
• Prevent depression, strengthens your ability to fight<br />
off illness<br />
• Maintain a healthy body weight<br />
• Get one half hour of exercise three times a week, but<br />
any amount of exercise is better than none <strong>at</strong> all!<br />
Step 3: A healthy mind is part of a healthy body.<br />
• Reduce stress in your life.<br />
• Make sure you have time each day for doing something<br />
you enjoy.<br />
• Get enough sleep. Being sleepy reduces your concentr<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
increases mood swings and causes many car accidents.<br />
• Get help if you feel depressed or anxious for more than<br />
several days <strong>at</strong> a time. Talk with a friend or your health care<br />
provider for some help.<br />
Step 4: Practice safe living habits. Did you know...<br />
• Accidents and injuries are the fifth leading cause of de<strong>at</strong>h<br />
in the US among children, they are the second leading cause<br />
of de<strong>at</strong>h.<br />
• Women under 35 are more likely to die in motor vehicle<br />
accidents than from any other cause.<br />
• Accidents in the home cause thousands of permanent<br />
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TAX DEDUCTIONS<br />
As Americans fire up their laptops and desktops to get another<br />
e-filing season under way, the following is a look <strong>at</strong> six of the<br />
most popular tax deductions to consider as you get ready to<br />
crunch the numbers:<br />
1. Mortgage interest deduction: Unless you bought your home<br />
with cash or have paid off the mortgage, this tax deduction is<br />
probably a big one for you. It can save you thousands of dollars<br />
in tax payments. According to the IRS, taxpayers can deduct<br />
home mortgage interest if they meet two conditions: First, they<br />
must file a form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A.<br />
Second, the mortgage must be secured debt on a qualified home<br />
th<strong>at</strong> an individual owns.<br />
2. Student loan interest deduction: To claim the deduction<br />
for 2015, you need to meet the following conditions:<br />
• You have paid interest on a qualified student loan<br />
in tax year 2015.<br />
• You are legally oblig<strong>at</strong>ed to pay interest on a qualified<br />
student loan.<br />
• Your filing st<strong>at</strong>us is not married filing separ<strong>at</strong>ely.<br />
• If filing jointly, the taxpayer or his spouse cannot<br />
be claimed as dependents on someone else’s return.<br />
• The loan was taken solely to pay qualified higher<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion expenses.<br />
3. Real est<strong>at</strong>e taxes deduction: Homeowners can use one form<br />
of tax to offset another. Remember to deduct real est<strong>at</strong>e taxes<br />
paid on real property you own -- including st<strong>at</strong>e, local or foreign<br />
taxes. To claim the deduction, make sure the taxes are based on<br />
the assessed value of the property.<br />
4. Tax-loss-harvesting deduction: Simply put, loss harvesting is<br />
selling securities <strong>at</strong> a loss to offset a capital gains tax liability.<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> might sound a bit odd, but consider th<strong>at</strong> the loss incurred is<br />
only temporary once you know how loss harvesting works - think<br />
of it as akin to harvesting apples but not cutting down the tree.<br />
5. Flexible spending account deduction: A flexible spending<br />
account or FSA, is a pre-tax benefit used to pay for eligible<br />
medical, dental and vision care expenses th<strong>at</strong> are not covered<br />
by your insurance plan or elsewhere. This includes deductibles<br />
and co-payments connected to your health insurance expenses.<br />
This is one of the best tax-saving perks th<strong>at</strong> employers offer, as<br />
it allows you to sock away up to $2,550 per year and not pay a<br />
cent of taxes on it. Some employers will even contribute to your<br />
plan. FSAs carry certain conditions, however.<br />
6. Charitable contribution deduction: Whether you dropped off<br />
a bag of clothing <strong>at</strong> a local charity or don<strong>at</strong>ed $5 <strong>at</strong> the cash<br />
register of your grocery store, you should be tracking all of these<br />
contributions to ensure you get the highest tax benefit possible.<br />
Before doing anything, speak to a Certified Public Accountant!<br />
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APRIL 2016 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS<br />
April is observed as:<br />
• N<strong>at</strong>ional Poetry Month<br />
• N<strong>at</strong>ional STDS Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Awareness<br />
• Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention<br />
• N<strong>at</strong>ional Autism Awareness<br />
• Stress Awareness Month<br />
• N<strong>at</strong>ional Don<strong>at</strong>e Life Month<br />
Birthstone: Diamond and Crystal<br />
Fruit & Veggies for April:<br />
• Strawberries<br />
• Asian Pear<br />
• Tom<strong>at</strong>illos<br />
April Flower: Daisy and Sweet Pea<br />
Astrological Signs: Aries and Taurus<br />
HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS<br />
APRIL 2016<br />
Shell Houston Open through April 3 rd - Since 1946, the<br />
Houston Golf Associ<strong>at</strong>ion has organized high-profile professional<br />
and am<strong>at</strong>eur golf events in the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Houston<br />
area to support its mission to make a difference in the lives<br />
of youth through its charitable programs. By <strong>at</strong>tending the<br />
Shell Houston Open, you’ll join thousands of people who help<br />
gener<strong>at</strong>e millions of dollars for youth development programs<br />
and charitable organiz<strong>at</strong>ions. For general ticket admission,<br />
visit www.shellhoustonopen.com.<br />
Art Car Parade - April 9 th - More than 250,000 spect<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
line downtown’s streets to view this parade, which showcases<br />
nearly 300 jaw-dropping cars, bikes, sk<strong>at</strong>ers and motorized<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ures rolling through the streets of Houston, making it<br />
the largest g<strong>at</strong>hering of its kind in the world and one of the<br />
biggest annual events in Houston. Truly a sight to see, the<br />
parade is produced by the Orange Show Center for Visionary<br />
Art. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call 713-926-6368 or visit www.<br />
thehoustonartcarparade.com.<br />
Japan Festival - April 16 th - 17 th - This annual event in<br />
Hermann Park’s beautiful Japanese Garden draws more<br />
than 20,000 people. The Japan Festival celebr<strong>at</strong>es the rich<br />
cultural heritage of Japan with two stages showcasing music,<br />
traditional and folk dance and martial arts, as well as demonstr<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
of Ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony,<br />
origami and bonsai. Call 713- 963-0121 or visit www.houstonjapanfest.org<br />
for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Houston Children’s Festival- April 23 rd - 24 th - Houston’s<br />
official family celebr<strong>at</strong>ion is held annually in downtown Houston.<br />
Benefiting Child Advoc<strong>at</strong>es, Inc., the festival is divided<br />
into themed Family Adventure Zones and delivers over 300<br />
exciting activities. Entertainment over the years has ranged<br />
from Bozo the Clown and Ralph the Swimming Pig to Animal<br />
Planet super star, Jeff Corwin, to star celebrities from Disney<br />
and Nickelodeon’s most popular television shows. With<br />
programming carefully aimed <strong>at</strong> specific age groups and<br />
interests, there is adventure and fun for everyone. For more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.childrensfestival.com.<br />
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APRIL IS NATIONAL LAWN<br />
AND GARDEN MONTH<br />
By Trey Collier<br />
April is N<strong>at</strong>ional Lawn and Garden month! This gives you a<br />
wonderful reason to get outside and get your backyard and<br />
garden ready. Whether you are starting from scr<strong>at</strong>ch or are<br />
an experienced pro, here are several tips th<strong>at</strong> you can use<br />
to celebr<strong>at</strong>e Lawn and Garden month in style!<br />
Consider Backyard Composting - Composting is n<strong>at</strong>ure’s<br />
process of recycling decomposed organic m<strong>at</strong>erials into a<br />
rich soil known as compost. Backyard composting is an acceler<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
of the process th<strong>at</strong> occurs in n<strong>at</strong>ure. It is recycling<br />
<strong>at</strong> its finest! Use kitchen waste (such as food or paper towels),<br />
lawn clippings and wood chips to provide rich and powerful<br />
soil for your garden and lawn. Anything th<strong>at</strong> was once living<br />
will decompose, giving you endless options for composting.<br />
Composting is good for your plants and for you! Adding<br />
organic m<strong>at</strong>erials to the soil improves moisture retention. It<br />
provides a balanced, slow-release source of nutrients th<strong>at</strong><br />
helps the soil hold nutrients long enough for plants to use<br />
them. Healthier plants means a healthier you! It will also save<br />
you money because you will no longer have to buy fertilizer.<br />
Add a compost bin to your garden and start today!<br />
Add a fountain - Outdoor fountains offer an easy and affordable<br />
way to add style to your lawn or garden. The soothing<br />
sound of running w<strong>at</strong>er will help to cre<strong>at</strong>e a tranquil and<br />
relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.<br />
Transform your garden into your own personal paradise!<br />
Consider adding variety - If you are fond of flower gardening,<br />
venture into edible vegetables! You will be thrilled with the<br />
sense of accomplishment you feel when you feed your family<br />
fresh, healthy produce th<strong>at</strong> you grew on your own. Beans,<br />
squash, cucumbers, lettuce/greens, tom<strong>at</strong>oes, peppers, beets<br />
and garlic are all gre<strong>at</strong> vegetables to start with. They are rel<strong>at</strong>ively<br />
easy to maintain and will offer beautiful variety. If you<br />
are already growing your own vegetables, consider planting<br />
an eye c<strong>at</strong>ching flower garden (try marigold, lupine, daisy or<br />
wildflower mix seeds). Fruits are also a gre<strong>at</strong> option. Apples,<br />
figs, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are gre<strong>at</strong> for<br />
beginners. Variety is the spice of life!<br />
Go high-tech - Modern technology impacts our daily life.<br />
Why not let it impact your backyard? There are several innov<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
in outdoor living th<strong>at</strong> you will wonder how you<br />
ever lived without. The Robomower will make mowing your<br />
lawn virtually effortless. No more back-breaking work and<br />
labor intensive afternoons spent cutting grass. You simply<br />
install special sensors around the perimeter of your yard and<br />
push a button. It doesn’t get much easier than th<strong>at</strong>! Another<br />
product worth trying is the Mosquito Elimin<strong>at</strong>or. Gone are the<br />
days of tacky bug zappers and pesky insects <strong>at</strong> parties. It is so<br />
beautiful th<strong>at</strong> your guests will never guess th<strong>at</strong> it is fighting<br />
mosquitoes and other pests. The Elimin<strong>at</strong>or uses high-tech<br />
black light technology to cover up to 1,000 feet and capture<br />
up to 6,000 mosquitoes with one cartridge. Other garden<br />
technology to be on the look for: gardening apps for smartphones<br />
(such as iVeggieGarden, which allows you to view<br />
over 500 varieties of vegetables and offers tips and ideas),<br />
time lapsed garden cameras (which take pictures <strong>at</strong> various<br />
intervals and produce videos or slideshows showing growth<br />
progress) and electronic soil testers.<br />
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©2012 Better Homes and Gardens Real Est<strong>at</strong>e LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Better Homes and Gardens Real Est<strong>at</strong>e LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Oper<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Better Homes and Gardens, the Better Homes and Garden Real Est<strong>at</strong>e logo are registered service marks owned by Meredith Corpor<strong>at</strong>ion and licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Est<strong>at</strong>e LLC.<br />
MILITARY<br />
• AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS - meets <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM, <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Elks Lodge on K<strong>at</strong>y Fort Bend Rd., on the fourth Wednesday<br />
of each month. All past and current members of our armed<br />
forces are invited to <strong>at</strong>tend.<br />
• FLOYD E. BREEDLOVE POST 9182 OF THE VETERANS<br />
OF FOREIGN WARS - meets the first Monday of each<br />
month <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM <strong>at</strong> the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. near<br />
Ave. D. All U.S. veterans of foreign comb<strong>at</strong> are welcome to<br />
visit or come join with us. For more details phone 281-391-<br />
VETS(8387) or come see us!<br />
• MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: Tijerina Detachment meets the<br />
second Monday of each month <strong>at</strong> 7 PM <strong>at</strong> K<strong>at</strong>y Elks Lodge<br />
1050 K<strong>at</strong>y-Fort Bend Road in “Old Town K<strong>at</strong>y.” Jim Gulley,<br />
Detachment Commandant, 832-741-6961. Or visit us online<br />
<strong>at</strong> www.usmcmarine1.org.<br />
• CIVIL AIR PATROL THUNDERBIRD SQUADRON - Cadet<br />
program is open to boys and girls, age 12 and adults. The unit<br />
meets every Tuesday night from 6:45 PM to 9 PM <strong>at</strong> Bear<br />
Creek Community Center loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 1601 Clay Rd, Houston,<br />
TX 77084. For further info, email ajmorrow1311@<strong>at</strong>t.net.<br />
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CLUBS,<br />
PARENT EVENTS<br />
• DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE GROUP OF KATY/WEST<br />
HOUSTON - For more info., contact Terri Barrow <strong>at</strong> 281-<br />
492-2847 or tlbarrow402@comcast.net.<br />
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON AGGIE MOM’S CLUB - meet<br />
monthly on the first Thursday of each month (except June,<br />
July and August) <strong>at</strong> 6:45 PM, <strong>at</strong> Westlake Fire St<strong>at</strong>ion -<br />
19636 Saums Road (one block east of Fry Rd). For more info,<br />
visit k<strong>at</strong>ywesthoumoms.aggienetwork.com.<br />
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First Time Customers<br />
• We furnish all supplies<br />
• Bonded<br />
• Excellent Referral<br />
• Services start <strong>at</strong> $75<br />
• Also available Spring Cleanings<br />
• Make Ready - Move in and Move out<br />
281-495-5912<br />
• XI MU ETA - We are Beta Sigma Phi, an intern<strong>at</strong>ional Sorority.<br />
Please call Geri Riley <strong>at</strong> 281-395-6468 or geri.riley@juno.<br />
com for more info. regarding our chapter and meeting d<strong>at</strong>es.<br />
• LAUREATE THETA PI CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI -<br />
meets twice a month in member’s homes. For more info,<br />
please contact Pinky Stromek <strong>at</strong> 281-395-6766 or Alice White<br />
<strong>at</strong> 281-599-8347.<br />
• BETA SIGMA PHI SORORITY SOUTHWEST HOUSTON<br />
COUNCIL - an intern<strong>at</strong>ional women’s friendship network,<br />
th<strong>at</strong> also provides educ<strong>at</strong>ional programs to its members and<br />
opportunities for service to others. For info., please contact<br />
Jill Coble <strong>at</strong> 281-392-7181, jcoble3930@gmail.com.<br />
• THETA PHI KATY - Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker,<br />
lorilee.dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio,<br />
z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.<br />
• GREATER KATY ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC - welcomes all<br />
NPC sorority members to come to their meetings. For further<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion, see their website <strong>at</strong> www.k<strong>at</strong>ypanhellenic.org.<br />
• SIGMA PHI - local chapter of a n<strong>at</strong>ional organiz<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
Sigma Alpha Sorority, whose mission is to build sustained<br />
friendships, allow for personal growth, while supporting<br />
charities. Please contact us: Lorilee Leyendecker, lorilee.<br />
dawn@yahoo.com or 281-467-4972 or Gina DiLuzio, z5gdil@sbcglobal.net.<br />
VOLUNTEER GROUPS<br />
• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - Volunteers<br />
are needed <strong>at</strong> Memorial Hermann K<strong>at</strong>y Hospital. Please call<br />
He<strong>at</strong>her Rojas 281-644-7581.<br />
• HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS - for info., please call<br />
Karen Hagin, Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally<br />
Burns, Houston Area Project Linus Coordin<strong>at</strong>or 281-492-<br />
2679 or www.projectlinus.org.<br />
• TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC<br />
- Volunteer opportunities for wildlife advoc<strong>at</strong>es. For more<br />
info. call the shelter <strong>at</strong> 713-468-8972 or email the Volunteer<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or <strong>at</strong> membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our<br />
website <strong>at</strong> www.twrc-houston.org.<br />
• PREGNANCY HELP CENTER IN KATY - a non-profit faithbased<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ion dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to educ<strong>at</strong>ing and supporting<br />
men and women affected by an unplanned pregnancy. To<br />
learn how you can be a part of this exciting ministry or to<br />
take a tour, call Paula Conriquez <strong>at</strong> 281-578-0078 or email<br />
<strong>at</strong> volunteerservices@phck<strong>at</strong>y.org.<br />
• SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CEN-<br />
TERS - To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask<br />
to speak with a volunteer coordin<strong>at</strong>or. SIRESpring, call 281-<br />
353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend,<br />
call 281-344-4308.<br />
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BECK JUNIOR HIGH<br />
April 15 th - Early Dismissal<br />
April 18 th - 6 th Grading period begins for Secondary<br />
April 29 th - Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday<br />
L-R: Kaylene Berckenhoff, Extended Service Award recipient;<br />
along with new Life Members Corrine Drom, Stephanie Baiter,<br />
Betty Mayfield and Anna Marsh. Marsh currently serves as Beck’s<br />
PTA President. Not pictured: New PTA Life Member Kym Pr<strong>at</strong>t.<br />
BECK JUNIOR HIGH PTA HONOREES RECOGNIZED<br />
AT KATY ISD ANNUAL EVENT<br />
Beck Junior High recently honored its newest PTA Life Members<br />
and first ever Extended Service Award recipient <strong>at</strong> the annual<br />
Founder’s Day Dinner of the K<strong>at</strong>y Council of PTAs.<br />
AWARD WINNING PRESENTATION ON KEEPING<br />
YOUR FAMILY SAFE ONLINE<br />
The PTA’s of Beck Junior High, Beckendorff Junior High and Seven<br />
Lakes Junior High partnered to showcase the award winning<br />
present<strong>at</strong>ion “Keeping You and Your Family Safe Online--Public<br />
& Permanent.” The present<strong>at</strong>ion, cre<strong>at</strong>ed by Richard Guerry, focused<br />
on the reasonable use of technology and internet safety.<br />
This program received the 2010 & 2011 Exemplary School<br />
Safety Program Award by the School Safety Advocacy Council.<br />
Mr. Guerry has appeared as an internet safety expert on CNN,<br />
Radio Disney and MTV’s Thin Line Campaign. The event was<br />
held <strong>at</strong> each junior high for students as well as a parent only<br />
present<strong>at</strong>ion in the evening.<br />
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April 2016<br />
KATY ISD STUDENTS BRING HOME TOP HONORS AT<br />
HOUSTON AREA TEACHERS OF FOREIGN<br />
LANGUAGES’ FARRINGTON CONTEST<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y ISD had 26 students win awards <strong>at</strong> the 2016 Farrington<br />
Contest and Awards, sponsored by the Houston Area Teachers<br />
of Foreign Language. More than 200 Houston-area students<br />
particip<strong>at</strong>ed in the language competition and schools were allowed<br />
to send three students from each language level. Participants<br />
completed a language exam including reading, writing,<br />
listening and speaking.<br />
First Place Winners:<br />
German 3 - Garrett Graney, OTHS<br />
Spanish 3 - Ding Toong, OTHS<br />
Spanish Heritage Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e - Erika Rocha Pérez, THS<br />
Spanish Heritage Advanced - Jack Aguirre, CRHS<br />
Second Place Winners:<br />
ASL 1 - Kerrigan Boudreaux, OTHS<br />
ASL 2 - Christabel Martey, OTHS<br />
German 2 - Jelena Salvador, OTHS<br />
Spanish 3 - Viraj Punia, OTHS<br />
Spanish Heritage Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e - Rubén Coronado, KHS<br />
Spanish Heritage Advanced - Marie-Ann Barrón, KHS<br />
Third Place Winners:<br />
ASL 2 - Madison Meyer, OTHS<br />
ASL 3 - Madison Meyer, OTHS<br />
French 2 - Donae Smiles, KHS<br />
German 1 - Fiona Devlin, OTHS<br />
Spanish 1 - Nina Klonis, OTHS<br />
Spanish 2 - Arielle Boucher, CHRS<br />
Honorable Mentions:<br />
ASL 1 - Jaycee Reed, CRHS<br />
ASL 3 - Isabella Hernandez, OTHS<br />
ASL 3 - Tora Nayak, SLHS<br />
German 2 - Dylan Hennig, OTHS<br />
German 3 - Ian Fisher, OTHS<br />
Spanish 3 - Jackson Sanders, OTHS<br />
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Advanced Spanish - Sabrina Ghelardi, KHS<br />
Advanced Spanish - Callie Williams, KHS<br />
Spanish Heritage Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e - Daniel Cariel, CRHS<br />
Spanish Heritage Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e - Fabricio Ávalos, THS<br />
Spanish Heritage Advanced - Julieta García, KHS<br />
KATY HIGH SCHOOL COACH GARY JOSEPH AND<br />
SEVEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS SELECTED FOR TEXAS<br />
SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE TEAM<br />
Seven K<strong>at</strong>y High School football players were selected for the<br />
Texas Sports Writers Associ<strong>at</strong>ion’s Class 6A all-st<strong>at</strong>e football<br />
team. Defensive back Collin Wilder was chosen as the Defensive<br />
Player of the Year after making 124 tackles, leading the Tigers to<br />
a 16-0 season and the Division I st<strong>at</strong>e title. Coach Gary Joseph<br />
was selected Coach of the Year.<br />
First Team Offense:<br />
· Kris Perez, Place Kicker<br />
· Kyle Porter, Running Back<br />
First Team Defense:<br />
· Corey Bethley, Defensive Line<br />
· Paddy Fisher, Linebacker<br />
· JoVanni Stewart, Linebacker<br />
· Travis Whillock, Defensive Back<br />
· Collin Wilder, Defensive Back<br />
Coach of the Year - Gary Joseph<br />
“STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE”<br />
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br />
The “Stepping into the Future” scholarship program is available<br />
to K<strong>at</strong>y ISD seniors gradu<strong>at</strong>ing with GPA’s ranging from<br />
2.5 to 3.7 and is sponsored by Dr. James M. Jacobs and<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>es. The two “Stepping into the Future” scholarship<br />
recipients will be announced <strong>at</strong> the K<strong>at</strong>y ISD Awards Ceremonies<br />
during May. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions must be submitted to the<br />
offices of Your Total Foot Care Specialist by April 14, 2016,<br />
5 PM. A third party committee will select the two winning applicants.<br />
For further inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please call 281-395-3338<br />
or visit www.K<strong>at</strong>yFootCare.com.<br />
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CONTEST!<br />
Don’t mess with Texas® and Keep Texas Beautiful invite you to<br />
set aside time for their Elementary School Art Contest. Did you<br />
know th<strong>at</strong> Texans ages 16 to 34 are the most likely to litter? We<br />
need to do all we can to motiv<strong>at</strong>e young Texans to keep our<br />
environment free of trash. This contest is a gre<strong>at</strong> way to share<br />
the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful litter prevention<br />
messages with your elementary school students so th<strong>at</strong><br />
they learn good habits from an early age.<br />
Get cre<strong>at</strong>ive! Inspired by their cre<strong>at</strong>ivity and desire to protect our<br />
environment, elementary school students from across Texas can<br />
submit their best litter prevention design to be considered for<br />
the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar. Entries will be judged<br />
based on cre<strong>at</strong>ivity/uniqueness, inclusion of a litter prevention<br />
message and interpret<strong>at</strong>ion of theme, overall visual appeal,<br />
composition and age appropri<strong>at</strong>eness.<br />
Students win prizes and have their art fe<strong>at</strong>ured. Students who cre<strong>at</strong>e<br />
the top 13 winning designs will have their artwork assigned to a<br />
month or fe<strong>at</strong>ured on the cover of the 2016 Don’t mess with Texas<br />
Calendar. Each will also win an iDeaUSA 8 tablet don<strong>at</strong>ed by H-E-B<br />
and Central Market. All student winners and their artwork will be<br />
showcased on the Don’t mess with Texas and Keep Texas Beautiful<br />
websites and social media sites, <strong>at</strong> the 2016 Keep Texas Beautiful<br />
annual conference, in media announcements and through other<br />
means as appropri<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
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Teachers win, too! Teachers representing students who produce the<br />
top 13 designs will each win a $100 H-E-B and Central Market gift<br />
card. See Official Contest Rules for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Everything you’ll need to particip<strong>at</strong>e including fact sheets, official<br />
rules and the contest entry form and agreement is posted<br />
<strong>at</strong> DontMessWithTexas.org. You can also download a flyer to<br />
display <strong>at</strong> your school to gener<strong>at</strong>e interest.<br />
The contest is through April 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted<br />
or postmarked on or before April 8, 2016. Winners will be<br />
announced in early May.<br />
Contact Keep Texas Beautiful <strong>at</strong> 1-800-Clean-Up or info@ktb.<br />
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COLOR FOR A CAUSE<br />
EVENT TO BENEFIT THE ARC OF KATY<br />
When: S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 2, 2016, 8 AM to 11 AM<br />
Where: James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingland Blvd.,<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Texas 77450<br />
Color for a Cause is a fun 5k color run event hosted by James E.<br />
Taylor High School N<strong>at</strong>ional Honor Society and Future Business<br />
Leaders of America benefiting The Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y, a local non-profit<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> works to cre<strong>at</strong>e opportunities for individuals<br />
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<br />
The run is open to participants of all ages, will not be timed; it’s<br />
all for fun. In addition to the 5k route, there will be a shorter<br />
track available for those not able to particip<strong>at</strong>e in the 5k distance.<br />
Also, running is completely optional; participants are welcome<br />
to walk, stroll or even skip the whole way! We hope to see you<br />
there! To register, please complete the online registr<strong>at</strong>ion form<br />
<strong>at</strong> http://colorforacause.weebly.com.<br />
4 TH ANNUAL ART WALK<br />
APRIL 23, 2016, 12-5 PM<br />
Arts Fulshear is hosting the 4 th Annual Art Walk <strong>at</strong> Cross Creek<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> in Fulshear. The Art Walk will showcase the artwork and<br />
handcrafted items from local artists and artisans, provide inclusive<br />
opportunities such as art demonstr<strong>at</strong>ions, hands-on art<br />
activities, a “Things I Love About Texas” children’s art contest and<br />
several different musical and visual performances throughout<br />
the day. In addition, Art Walk will have a gre<strong>at</strong> selection of food<br />
truck and winery offerings to tempt the taste buds. Admission<br />
and parking are free.<br />
The 4 th Annual Art Walk is fun for the entire family! Join us for<br />
a gre<strong>at</strong> event celebr<strong>at</strong>ing local art in our community! Website:<br />
http://artsfulshear.org/pages/art_walk_22.asp.<br />
2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY<br />
APRIL 29-30, 2016, 7 PM TO 7 AM<br />
Held <strong>at</strong> K<strong>at</strong>y City Park, 5720 Franz Road. Form a team, don<strong>at</strong>e,<br />
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MEMORIAL PARKWAY<br />
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April 1 st & 2 nd<br />
CANYON GATE ANNUAL SPRING<br />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 2 nd , 7 AM-3 PM<br />
Rain d<strong>at</strong>e is Sunday, April 3 rd .<br />
FALCON POINT EAST ANNUAL GARAGE SALE<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 2, 2016, 8 AM-2 PM<br />
Rain d<strong>at</strong>e will be S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 9 th .<br />
WESTLAKE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 9, 2016, 7-11 AM<br />
LOST CREEK ANNUAL GARAGE SALE<br />
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April 22 nd -24 th<br />
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S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 23, 2016<br />
WESTHEIMER LAKES &<br />
WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES<br />
Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait<br />
for you to stop by on S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 30 th from 7 AM to 12<br />
Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our community-wide<br />
garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out of<br />
their garages.<br />
For a map and list of items being sold <strong>at</strong> Westheimer Lakes<br />
and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the<br />
SplashPad (loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103<br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on<br />
the day of the sale.<br />
GRAND LAKES GARAGE SALE<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 30, 2016<br />
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WWII AIRCRAFT FLY-IN AND OPEN HOUSE<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday and Sunday, April 16 th & 17 th , 10 AM to 5 PM, those<br />
big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying<br />
again as the Commemor<strong>at</strong>ive Air Force’s Houston Wing presents<br />
its 2016 Open House <strong>at</strong> Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport. Bring<br />
the family and get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the<br />
noise as radial engines power these WWII aircraft. See some of<br />
the old planes your f<strong>at</strong>her, grandf<strong>at</strong>her or grandmother learned<br />
to fly for World War II. We expect to have 15 - 20 historic aircraft<br />
on display along with several WWII military vehicles.<br />
Admission is $10 per car. The West Houston Airport is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />
18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 1-10 and between Hwy.<br />
6 and Barker Cypress. Warbird rides may be available. Check<br />
our website www.houstonwing.org for ride prices.<br />
Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs are available. Come on out and<br />
honor America. The Commemor<strong>at</strong>ive Air Force is a non-profit n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
p<strong>at</strong>riotic organiz<strong>at</strong>ion whose membership includes people<br />
from all backgrounds sharing an interest in avi<strong>at</strong>ion and history.<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas, an initi<strong>at</strong>ive named The K<strong>at</strong>y Grand The<strong>at</strong>re Project.<br />
The K<strong>at</strong>y Grand The<strong>at</strong>re will be the K<strong>at</strong>y community’s flagship<br />
performance venue to view family-friendly musical the<strong>at</strong>re,<br />
providing affordable space for local organiz<strong>at</strong>ions to rent and<br />
offering professional quality performing arts training programs<br />
for the community. The Puttin’ On the Ritz Gala is NFAF’s annual<br />
fundraiser and is sure to become K<strong>at</strong>y’s don’t miss event<br />
for years to come.<br />
Held <strong>at</strong> the beautiful Briscoe Manor in Richmond, Texas, the<br />
Gala is a black tie affair certain to be a night to remember. For<br />
detailed inform<strong>at</strong>ion about Noyes Fine Arts Found<strong>at</strong>ion, the<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Grand The<strong>at</strong>re Project, the Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala tickets<br />
and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the website <strong>at</strong> www.<br />
nfaf.org or contact Megan Comin, NFAF Fundraising Chair, <strong>at</strong><br />
832-940-5717 or don<strong>at</strong>ions@nfaf.org. The Noyes Fines Arts<br />
Found<strong>at</strong>ion is a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
all don<strong>at</strong>ions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.<br />
CAMPS<br />
THE ARC OF KATY SUMMER CAMP<br />
The Arc of K<strong>at</strong>y is currently taking applic<strong>at</strong>ions for three 2016<br />
Summer Camp sessions for students and adults with IDD, ages<br />
16 and up. The camps will be held Monday through Thursday,<br />
weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM <strong>at</strong> Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian<br />
Church (loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 1351 S Mason Rd, K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas 77450.)<br />
BLACK TIE GALA IN APRIL TO BENEFIT THE KATY<br />
GRAND THEATRE PROJECT, APRIL 29 TH<br />
The Noyes Fine Arts Found<strong>at</strong>ion (NFAF) is premiering the first<br />
annual Puttin’ On The Ritz Gala - a black tie spectacular event<br />
for K<strong>at</strong>y. The Noyes Fine Arts Found<strong>at</strong>ion plans to build the first<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e-of-the-art, community oriented performance center in<br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> @ CR<br />
April 2016<br />
Session 1: June 6 th through June 30 th<br />
Session 2: July 5 th through July 29 th<br />
Session 3: August 1 st through August 18 th<br />
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including<br />
excursions, crafts, life skills, games and much more. Camp cost<br />
is $30 per day and campers must be a current member of The<br />
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HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ASKS AUDIENCES,<br />
‘WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?’ IN 2016<br />
“Wh<strong>at</strong>’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and<br />
question <strong>at</strong>tached to each show in Houston Family Arts<br />
Center’s (HFAC) 2016 season. Entering its 10 th mainstage<br />
season, HFAC orchestr<strong>at</strong>ed a line-up of all-encompassing<br />
shows th<strong>at</strong> highlight the the<strong>at</strong>re’s award-winning musical<br />
expertise, all while enveloping the<strong>at</strong>re experiences full of odd,<br />
zany, mystical and dram<strong>at</strong>ic turmoil audiences love. The first<br />
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• The Foreigner runs March 11-April 3, 2016.<br />
• Damn Yankees runs April 22-May 15, 2016.<br />
• Amadeus runs June 3-26, 2016.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please visit www.houstonfac.com or<br />
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR<br />
PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
The Titmouse Club is a n<strong>at</strong>ure program for children ages 2 ½<br />
to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The<br />
program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning,<br />
10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May <strong>at</strong> the Edith<br />
L. Moore N<strong>at</strong>ure Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each<br />
week fe<strong>at</strong>ures a different n<strong>at</strong>ure theme and may include n<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look<br />
under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session<br />
or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must<br />
be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming<br />
programs include:<br />
April 5 th & 6 th : Wildflowers<br />
April 12 th & 13 th : Butterflies<br />
April 19 th & 20 th : Frogs<br />
April 26 th & 27 th : Turtles<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the second S<strong>at</strong>urday of each month <strong>at</strong><br />
the Edith L. Moore N<strong>at</strong>ure Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9<br />
and 11:30 AM. The program ends <strong>at</strong> 12 noon. A guided n<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
walk will begin <strong>at</strong> 10 AM. No reserv<strong>at</strong>ions required. Don<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or<br />
other adult guardians should particip<strong>at</strong>e with their children. Upcoming<br />
programs include April 9 th : Bird Walk: Craft: Flying Birds.<br />
NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />
Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are<br />
interested in investig<strong>at</strong>ing the n<strong>at</strong>ural world. Fee/reserv<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
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April 21 st : Wild about Wildflowers<br />
Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west<br />
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through the marked g<strong>at</strong>e. Proceed down the p<strong>at</strong>h to the log cabin.<br />
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We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday<br />
morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, <strong>at</strong> the Treemont Retirement<br />
Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner.<br />
Some of us read music, but it is not required. We are provided<br />
a CD to help in learning new songs. Our director, Martha Upton<br />
and assistant director, Cay Eckland will help you find out if you<br />
are a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass.<br />
FORT BEND COUNTY INFO.<br />
We have been performing in the Houston area for over 38 years.<br />
We prepare two types of shows each year; a Christmas show<br />
with old favorites, but always a new fun tune including props,<br />
narr<strong>at</strong>ives and choreography. Our regular show this year is<br />
titled “Through the Years” We are singing songs from 1900 and<br />
every decade after th<strong>at</strong>. If your meeting, g<strong>at</strong>hering or any type<br />
“get together” would like a half hour of cheerful and melodic<br />
entertainment, call the Decibelles. We’ll be there in costume<br />
with a program of sheer delight.<br />
Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love<br />
to see you and if you decide to join us, we would be delighted.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please call P<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> 281-497-4904 or visit<br />
our website, www.Decibelles.org.<br />
GRACE NOTES<br />
Singers, dancers and Instrumentalists are invited to join the<br />
“Grace Notes” a performing group which shares music with the<br />
elderly in retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities<br />
and community events. We sing a combin<strong>at</strong>ion of secular, p<strong>at</strong>riotic<br />
and sacred music. We also sing once a month on Sunday<br />
morning for the congreg<strong>at</strong>ion of St. Peter’s UMC. We rehearse<br />
during the school year on Tuesday mornings <strong>at</strong> 9:30 AM <strong>at</strong> St.<br />
Peter’s UMC. Babysitting is provided. Tuesday mornings are also<br />
our “outing” days to perform in the community. Come and join<br />
this fun and wonderful music ministry. Please contact Gail Shipley<br />
<strong>at</strong> 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
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RICHMOND ROSENBERG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB<br />
On February 12 th , <strong>at</strong> the Richmond Rosenberg Boys & Girls Club,<br />
eighteen scholars particip<strong>at</strong>ed in a “Wh<strong>at</strong> I’m Thankful For” Or<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Competition. The group had worked for 4 weeks preparing<br />
their speeches under the guidance of Senior Girl Scout Angela<br />
Lytle of K<strong>at</strong>y. This event was the first step in Lytle’s Gold Award<br />
project to implement a Speech & Deb<strong>at</strong>e Club <strong>at</strong> the center.<br />
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST<br />
The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master N<strong>at</strong>uralists has a<br />
membership of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years,<br />
chapter members have enjoyed learning together and sharing<br />
their love of the outdoors with others. The chapter is part of a<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e-wide Master N<strong>at</strong>uralist organiz<strong>at</strong>ion consisting of 8,140<br />
volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2 million<br />
service hours as of 2012! St<strong>at</strong>ewide TMN volunteers have impacted<br />
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Wh<strong>at</strong>: Monthly Bird Hikes <strong>at</strong> Seabourne Creek N<strong>at</strong>ure Park<br />
When: Wednesday, April 6 th , 8-10 AM<br />
Where: Seabourne Creek N<strong>at</strong>ure Park, Highway 36 in Rosenberg;<br />
Meet in parking lot<br />
Who: Open to Public - Free<br />
Other: Binoculars & appropri<strong>at</strong>e clothing recommended<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong>: Monthly Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter<br />
Topic: “Woodcrafting for Birds and Wildlife”<br />
Speaker: Paul B<strong>at</strong>chelder Sr.<br />
When: Thursday, April 7 th , 7 PM<br />
Where: Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX<br />
Who: Open to Public - Free<br />
FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS<br />
For inform<strong>at</strong>ion on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.fbmg.<br />
com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline <strong>at</strong> 281-341-7068. Anyone with an<br />
interest in gardening is encouraged to <strong>at</strong>tend our events.<br />
SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB<br />
Sugar Land Garden Club meets <strong>at</strong> the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 M<strong>at</strong>lage<br />
Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.<br />
org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest<br />
garden clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all.<br />
FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE<br />
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION<br />
Join the Fort Bend Chapter N<strong>at</strong>ional Society of the Daughters of the American<br />
Revolution. Contact Paula Burns <strong>at</strong> pjburns8@<strong>at</strong>t.net for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion. The<br />
Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.<br />
WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN<br />
Are you interested in meeting your local elected officials? Would you like to know<br />
how Congress is dealing with “hot” items during this session? Contact Susan <strong>at</strong><br />
281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com for inform<strong>at</strong>ion on our group.<br />
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our community.<br />
The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile Prob<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Department. There are so many children in need of a listening ear and encouragement.<br />
Come forward and be th<strong>at</strong> person for someone in need… you may be<br />
the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of<br />
an hour per week. Please contact us: 281-633-7317,<br />
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CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
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2620 Commercial Center Blvd., K<strong>at</strong>y, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,<br />
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10<br />
AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, S<strong>at</strong>. 10<br />
AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />
To register online for any classes <strong>at</strong> the library’s website (www.<br />
fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
Branch Library” and find the program. Participants may also<br />
register by calling the library <strong>at</strong> 281-395-1311 or by visiting<br />
the library.<br />
LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />
April 16 th : FBC Precinct 3 Literary & Fine Arts Festival & Parade<br />
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April 2016<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE – Mondays<br />
thru April 18 th , 1-5 PM, Meeting Room. Represent<strong>at</strong>ives from<br />
the AARP will provide free income-tax-prepar<strong>at</strong>ion assistance<br />
for low-income taxpayers. P<strong>at</strong>rons should bring the following<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion to the session if possible: photo ID, Social Security<br />
card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents, last year’s tax return,<br />
W-2, 1099s and any other compens<strong>at</strong>ion received in 2015,<br />
unemployment compens<strong>at</strong>ion st<strong>at</strong>ements and any other documents<br />
th<strong>at</strong> are necessary to complete your return. This service<br />
is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
Income-tax forms will no longer be available <strong>at</strong> the libraries, but<br />
p<strong>at</strong>rons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to download<br />
and print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov,<br />
during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use the<br />
printers and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />
• NORTH AMERICA YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA PERFOR-<br />
MANCE - S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 9 th , 2-4 PM, Meeting Room. The<br />
North America Youth Chinese Orchestra consists of talented<br />
young Chinese-American student musicians who are passion<strong>at</strong>e<br />
about their culture and its music. Using the violin and clarinet,<br />
as well as Chinese instruments such as the pipa, guzheng and<br />
zhong ruan, the musicians will perform a variety of traditional<br />
Chinese musical pieces.<br />
• FBC PRECINCT 3 LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL &<br />
PARADE - S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 16 th , 11 AM-2 PM. The Literary<br />
& Fine Arts Show & Parade will celebr<strong>at</strong>e the talent of young<br />
artists, performers and writers from public schools in K<strong>at</strong>y ISD<br />
and Lamar Consolid<strong>at</strong>ed ISD th<strong>at</strong> are loc<strong>at</strong>ed within Precinct 3.<br />
The event fe<strong>at</strong>ures a juried art exhibition, musical performances<br />
and a literary-composition contest. Children in pre-K through<br />
3 rd grade may dress up as their favorite storybook character and<br />
particip<strong>at</strong>e in a Character Parade through LaCenterra. Prizes<br />
will be awarded.<br />
EVENTS<br />
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, April 21 st beginning<br />
<strong>at</strong> 7 PM, in Conference Room 2. The book to be discussed<br />
is The Murderer’s Daughters, written by Randy Susan Meyers.<br />
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, April 8 th and 22 nd ,<br />
1-2 PM; Wednesday, April 13 th , 10:30-11:30 AM; Conference<br />
Classroom. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for<br />
individuals of all n<strong>at</strong>ionalities who would like a place to practice<br />
their English language and convers<strong>at</strong>ion skills. The “Convers<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking<br />
people to g<strong>at</strong>her in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their<br />
own choosing while practicing their English skills.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes will take<br />
place in the Computer Lab. Reserv<strong>at</strong>ions are required.<br />
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 10:15 AM, provides<br />
caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the<br />
youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.<br />
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3<br />
years of age. Children will be tre<strong>at</strong>ed to a story and then have<br />
open play time.<br />
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 10:15 AM and Thursdays<br />
<strong>at</strong> 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities,<br />
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
• Story Time: Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they<br />
hear stories, w<strong>at</strong>ch movies and particip<strong>at</strong>e in age-appropri<strong>at</strong>e<br />
craft activities.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays <strong>at</strong> 7 PM - gives families<br />
an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime.<br />
• Family Story Time: 1 st S<strong>at</strong>urday of the month <strong>at</strong> 10:15<br />
AM. All ages welcome.<br />
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month <strong>at</strong><br />
4:30 PM - is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies,<br />
crafts and other activities.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 4:30 PM<br />
- crafts, movies and stories for school-aged children in grades<br />
1 through 3.<br />
• Tween Scene: 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of the month <strong>at</strong> 4:30<br />
PM - activities for youth in grades 4 and 5.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS - YOUTH<br />
• LITTLE EXPLORERS: Friday, April 1 st , 1-4 PM. Play is one<br />
of the primary ways young children learn. Parents or caregivers<br />
with children 24 months of age or younger are invited to this<br />
special come-and-go program where their children will learn<br />
by playing and exploring with their senses.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
call the <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library <strong>at</strong> 281-395-1311 or<br />
the library’s Public Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Office <strong>at</strong> 281-633-4734.<br />
BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND<br />
OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES<br />
Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to<br />
be a tutor for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort<br />
Bend County holds tutor training every other month. After 12<br />
hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped to teach<br />
Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes<br />
to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile<br />
lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand<br />
the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do<br />
not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need<br />
formal teaching experience. We offer many loc<strong>at</strong>ions for tutoring<br />
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are offered during the day and <strong>at</strong> night. If you are interested in<br />
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call intended for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons<br />
who live alone and could benefit from a daily check. A computer<br />
will gener<strong>at</strong>e a call each morning, <strong>at</strong> about the same time and<br />
the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you<br />
OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If<br />
the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence for any<br />
time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when<br />
you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call<br />
back 3 times <strong>at</strong> 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer,<br />
the Sheriff will disp<strong>at</strong>ch a deputy or the local police. They will<br />
have with them a print out of inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the person th<strong>at</strong><br />
is not responding to the calls. This program was established<br />
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Many police chiefs in the county are also particip<strong>at</strong>ing in the<br />
program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens<br />
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this free and very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s<br />
Dept. <strong>at</strong> 281-341-4704.<br />
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”<br />
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property<br />
to p<strong>at</strong>rol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed<br />
and inocul<strong>at</strong>ed as required by law.<br />
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your<br />
dog. If your dog is one th<strong>at</strong> ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you<br />
must make every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their<br />
‘peace and quiet.’<br />
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imper<strong>at</strong>ive th<strong>at</strong> you keep<br />
your dog on a leash <strong>at</strong> all times. While your dog is friendly to<br />
you and your family, imagine the consequences if it were to<br />
harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’<br />
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area<br />
ground without fear of <strong>at</strong>tack from an unleashed dog.<br />
Laws are written to ensure th<strong>at</strong> owned animals are confined<br />
to their property or kept on a leash to free a community of<br />
unrestrained and free-roaming animals. Although most dog<br />
bites occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained<br />
or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial thre<strong>at</strong> to the public.<br />
In addition, unrestrained animals are <strong>at</strong> increased risk of being<br />
bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws<br />
is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts<br />
to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.<br />
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS<br />
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identific<strong>at</strong>ion, should<br />
th<strong>at</strong> animal become lost. Licensing also:<br />
• Ensures th<strong>at</strong> rabies vaccin<strong>at</strong>ion are current.<br />
• Allows for quick identific<strong>at</strong>ion in case of a bite incident.<br />
• Provides revenue to offset the administr<strong>at</strong>ion costs of the<br />
animal control program.<br />
VACCINATION<br />
Rabies vaccin<strong>at</strong>ions are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and c<strong>at</strong>s<br />
because they are an important control measure for the public<br />
health thre<strong>at</strong> of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies<br />
vaccin<strong>at</strong>ions provide a barrier between infected wild animals<br />
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K<strong>at</strong>y YMCA Summer Program Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is NOW in progress.<br />
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or check out our website: ymcahouston.org.<br />
SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for<br />
over 100 years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning,<br />
evening, group and priv<strong>at</strong>e sessions available.<br />
SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-15. No one does camp like the<br />
Y! Held <strong>at</strong> the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp <strong>Cinco</strong>, loc<strong>at</strong>ed behind<br />
Creech Elementary. Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as l<strong>at</strong>e<br />
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SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION: Ages 3-14. Choose<br />
from T-ball or Track and NFL Flag Football.<br />
YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY: Held <strong>at</strong>: K<strong>at</strong>y Family YMCA on<br />
S<strong>at</strong>urday, April 30 th , 10 AM-1 PM. Join us for Healthy Kids Day!<br />
Summer Activity Showcase for healthy kids and families, face<br />
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find out about summer sports, day camp and swim lessons. No<br />
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KATY GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Girls Softball Associ<strong>at</strong>ion has been providing an equal opportunity<br />
softball program for girl’s ages 4-17 years old, <strong>at</strong> any<br />
skill level for over 30 years. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is now open for the<br />
Spring 2016 season. Every girl makes a team and every girl plays.<br />
Registr<strong>at</strong>ion can be completed Online or in person. Please visit<br />
our website, www.kgsa.org for forms and d<strong>at</strong>es or any other info.<br />
If you have any questions, please email bwp<strong>at</strong>e@hotmail.com.<br />
NEW TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
meeting the needs of all tennis players in the K<strong>at</strong>y area.<br />
Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming for tennis<br />
players as well as to promote the game in the K<strong>at</strong>y area. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders and<br />
tournaments th<strong>at</strong> include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for<br />
all ages and skill levels. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit our website<br />
<strong>at</strong> http://k<strong>at</strong>yare<strong>at</strong>ennis.org.<br />
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s largest and most successful youth<br />
track and field organiz<strong>at</strong>ion. Our goal is to assist interested<br />
boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical<br />
fitness, mental stamina and teamwork skills through organized<br />
track and field competition. Visit our website for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
www.trackhouston.com.<br />
Practice sites:<br />
Cypress Ridge High School<br />
7900 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston, Texas<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Jr. High School 5350 Franz Road K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas<br />
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />
Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3 rd<br />
Wednesday of each month <strong>at</strong> Borders Bar & Grill Restaurant<br />
(NE corner of Westgreen & I-10 in K<strong>at</strong>y). We post different w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website.<br />
Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something<br />
just to buy it… try out different bo<strong>at</strong>s. These trips will help<br />
you decide wh<strong>at</strong> you like or if you even like to paddle. We can<br />
help! We have years of w<strong>at</strong>er sports adventures under our belts.<br />
We don’t sell bo<strong>at</strong>s or bo<strong>at</strong> gear, but we do have kayaks and<br />
canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks and canoes.<br />
Must be <strong>at</strong> least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID<br />
Required). Must be <strong>at</strong> least 18 years of age to join (ID Required).<br />
No minors allowed in this club.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call Philip or Tisha <strong>at</strong> 713-826-5705 or<br />
281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.<br />
NETBALL CLUBS<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about<br />
netball and have some fun playing a gre<strong>at</strong> team sport. Open<br />
to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact<br />
k<strong>at</strong>ynetball@netballamerica for further inform<strong>at</strong>ion. K<strong>at</strong>y Swifts<br />
is now in its second season.<br />
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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join<br />
in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights <strong>at</strong> The British School<br />
of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for<br />
further inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Associ<strong>at</strong>ion on Facebook<br />
to see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e! Also visit netballamerica.com for general inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
about netball in America.<br />
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s fl<strong>at</strong> track roller<br />
derby team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby<br />
you’ve seen in the past. We train derby <strong>at</strong>hletes to compete<br />
according to the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the<br />
Women’s Fl<strong>at</strong> Track Derby Associ<strong>at</strong>ion. We are actively recruiting<br />
sk<strong>at</strong>ers, referees and volunteers. Sk<strong>at</strong>ers must be female and<br />
18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email<br />
us <strong>at</strong> yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
You can also find us <strong>at</strong> www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on<br />
Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding<br />
and building our league.<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
Please contact Dean <strong>at</strong> volleyballk<strong>at</strong>y@yahoo.com if you are<br />
interested in playing volleyball. You must be <strong>at</strong> least 18 years old<br />
and be able to play <strong>at</strong> intermedi<strong>at</strong>e level. We play <strong>at</strong> different<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ions in and around K<strong>at</strong>y area.<br />
KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />
Fun for all the family. All ages welcome - boys & girls. Training<br />
every Sunday 2-4 PM, <strong>at</strong> Beck Junior High school Football Field.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit www.k<strong>at</strong>yrugbyclub.com<br />
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KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />
The K<strong>at</strong>y Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see wh<strong>at</strong><br />
Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the<br />
fastest growing team sports in the United St<strong>at</strong>es to the youth of<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y. K<strong>at</strong>y Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys from<br />
Kindergarten to 8 th Grade and the K<strong>at</strong>y Lady Cavaliers for Girls<br />
from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion visit our website,<br />
www.k<strong>at</strong>ycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love<br />
the sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please<br />
contact us for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion if you would like to volunteer<br />
and be a part of the K<strong>at</strong>y Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members.<br />
We invite you to join us every Tuesday morning <strong>at</strong> <strong>Cinco</strong><br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to<br />
meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact the Pro Shop <strong>at</strong> <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>,<br />
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CHURCH/RELIGIOUS INFORMATION<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) will be hosting our<br />
Spring Luncheon on Thursday, April 28, 2016 <strong>at</strong> The Club <strong>at</strong><br />
Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, K<strong>at</strong>y. We will be hosting a<br />
Spring Fashion Show presented by “The Walk In Closet,” which is<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ed in K<strong>at</strong>y. The luncheon starts <strong>at</strong> 11 AM and ends <strong>at</strong> 1 PM.<br />
Mary Beal from College St<strong>at</strong>ion will be our guest speaker. Mary<br />
will talk to us about wh<strong>at</strong> having Christ in her life has meant.<br />
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KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow Intern<strong>at</strong>ional, is a local,<br />
spirit-filled women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually<br />
on the fourth Tuesday. We come together for fellowship,<br />
to worship and to hear inspir<strong>at</strong>ional speakers and testimonies,<br />
as well as for special events. K<strong>at</strong>y Women’s Aglow is a gre<strong>at</strong><br />
place to make new friends! View our website for inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and<br />
speaker biographies, www.k<strong>at</strong>yaglow.com.<br />
For more details about K<strong>at</strong>y Aglow and Aglow Intern<strong>at</strong>ional, go<br />
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281-793-8616.<br />
PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH<br />
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter<br />
23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls<br />
and the New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese<br />
and partially finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web<br />
based until a group study is formed in K<strong>at</strong>y http://scrolls4all.org.<br />
Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.<br />
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
SENIOR ADULT NEWS<br />
Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday<br />
afternoons from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and<br />
games... Come join the fun!<br />
Trinity Baptist Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 10000 Spring Green Blvd.<br />
(corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit<br />
www.trinity-k<strong>at</strong>y.org or call the church office <strong>at</strong> 281-579-6724.<br />
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EPIPHANY BINGO<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except<br />
holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL<br />
BINGO GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen<br />
color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and<br />
large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs.<br />
Epiphany C<strong>at</strong>holic Church, Church Community Center, 1530<br />
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begin <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM and regular games <strong>at</strong> 8 PM. For more info,<br />
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ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC<br />
CHURCH BINGO<br />
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle C<strong>at</strong>holic Church in downtown K<strong>at</strong>y,<br />
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening<br />
except Holidays. Doors open <strong>at</strong> 7 PM, games start <strong>at</strong> 7:15 PM with<br />
four Early Bird games. Regular games start <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM. All profits<br />
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The Church is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in downtown K<strong>at</strong>y <strong>at</strong> 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the<br />
church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to K<strong>at</strong>yland Rd. Turn right <strong>at</strong> the light, go to the<br />
second stop sign (<strong>at</strong> the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be<br />
on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.<br />
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO<br />
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and August.<br />
This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including<br />
children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded<br />
for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks<br />
and refreshments will also be available. Doors open <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM for BINGO card<br />
presales. Early Bird BINGO starts <strong>at</strong> 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM. All<br />
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Loc<strong>at</strong>ion: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein C<strong>at</strong>holic Church,<br />
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY LESSONS<br />
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HOMESCHOOL PACK 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,<br />
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home<br />
school Cub Scout Pack th<strong>at</strong> services the Gre<strong>at</strong>er West Houston/<br />
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5 th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones <strong>at</strong> 281-558-5722.<br />
SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS<br />
• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual<br />
Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE<br />
(7273). NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262.<br />
• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST<br />
CHAPTER - meetings are held in the John Burns building of<br />
Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info,<br />
www.compassion<strong>at</strong>efriends-k<strong>at</strong>y.org or contact Jo, 281-347-<br />
1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.<br />
• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS<br />
- Meets <strong>at</strong> a number of loc<strong>at</strong>ions. Complete listing on www.<br />
namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.<br />
• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or<br />
Debbie 713-849-5637.<br />
• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call<br />
the DBSA office <strong>at</strong> 713-600-1131 or check out our website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.dbsahouston.org.<br />
• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets<br />
on the last S<strong>at</strong>urday of each month <strong>at</strong> 9 AM <strong>at</strong> La Madeline<br />
restaurant in K<strong>at</strong>y. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion check out our website:<br />
http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.<br />
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYN-<br />
DROME SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2 nd Wednesday of<br />
each month @ 7 PM <strong>at</strong> Christus St. C<strong>at</strong>herine Annex Hospital,<br />
2 nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further info, please<br />
contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister<br />
281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net.<br />
• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to<br />
17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.<br />
• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3<br />
who needs assistance in <strong>at</strong> least one area of development or<br />
who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her<br />
development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or<br />
make a referral on our website www.k<strong>at</strong>yisd.org.<br />
• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors<br />
meets every Tuesday <strong>at</strong> 10 AM in the Senior Center, loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />
13150 Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising<br />
and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604<br />
or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.<br />
• THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2 nd Tuesday of<br />
each month @ 7 PM. We meet <strong>at</strong> City Police St<strong>at</strong>ion loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />
5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of K<strong>at</strong>y members are always welcome.<br />
Please visit www.thearcofk<strong>at</strong>y.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-<br />
888-9265 for additional info.<br />
• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets<br />
Mondays <strong>at</strong> 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in K<strong>at</strong>y, TX <strong>at</strong> 7 PM. For more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call 791-932-6300 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.<br />
• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every<br />
Wednesday night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237.<br />
• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit th<strong>at</strong> nurtures<br />
healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact<br />
Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement <strong>at</strong> 281-347-LIFE or visit<br />
our website <strong>at</strong> www.homeencouragement.org.<br />
• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of<br />
every month, in room S201, <strong>at</strong> St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,<br />
20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact<br />
Laura Peddicord <strong>at</strong> 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.<br />
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• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
<strong>at</strong> 2655 S. Mason Rd., K<strong>at</strong>y, 77450. We offer biblically<br />
based support groups. Please call 281-646-1903 for further<br />
details or www.wh<strong>at</strong>isgrace.org/care.html.<br />
• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT<br />
GROUPS - We offer many different types of groups. For more<br />
info., call 281-492-8031. Loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />
• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery<br />
groups. Call the church <strong>at</strong> 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ministry/merimnao<br />
for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
• CHRIST CLINIC - No Insurance? Need medical tre<strong>at</strong>ment?<br />
Let us help. Christ Clinic loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 5504 First St., K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas<br />
77493 (Next-Door to K<strong>at</strong>y Christian Ministries), 281-391-0190.<br />
• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY<br />
SUPPORT GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For<br />
more info., www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200.<br />
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC<br />
PAIN MEETUP GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and<br />
support for sufferers/families regarding any of these or rel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
disorders. Sign up for more info <strong>at</strong> meetup.com (search fibromyalgia<br />
and K<strong>at</strong>y TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or<br />
call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilit<strong>at</strong>or, for other info. and<br />
meeting schedule.<br />
• HOPEKEEPERS - n<strong>at</strong>ional web site is restministries.org for<br />
more inform<strong>at</strong>ion or come to one of the local support groups.<br />
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd)<br />
on the 2 nd and 4 th S<strong>at</strong>urdays <strong>at</strong> 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord<br />
Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM.<br />
• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance<br />
abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and<br />
adults and their families, meets every Wednesday <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM<br />
<strong>at</strong> Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, K<strong>at</strong>y. For more<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion call 713-270-6753.<br />
• BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3 rd Tuesday of<br />
each month <strong>at</strong> K<strong>at</strong>hy Methodist Hospital, 18500 K<strong>at</strong>y Freeway,<br />
Houston, Texas 77094 <strong>at</strong> 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000<br />
• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING<br />
- meetings are held <strong>at</strong> Chapelwood United Methodist Church,<br />
11140 Greenbay St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For<br />
more info, contact us <strong>at</strong> Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919.<br />
• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people th<strong>at</strong> partner to<br />
meet the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced<br />
people in the K<strong>at</strong>y ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.<br />
net. For more info, contact Executive Director, Tina H<strong>at</strong>cher, <strong>at</strong><br />
tinah542@gmail.com.<br />
• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in K<strong>at</strong>y to share inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more<br />
info <strong>at</strong> meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and K<strong>at</strong>y) or email<br />
Marilyn <strong>at</strong> mkfm<strong>at</strong>thews@gmail.com.<br />
KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION<br />
WORKSHOP - Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd.,<br />
Fellowship Hall <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785<br />
for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact<br />
us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or<br />
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• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist<br />
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PM, Evening Meetings, 4 th Mon. of month, 7 -8:45 PM. For<br />
further info, please call: Susan 281-829-6833, Ariel 281-731-<br />
7313. La Leche League Intern<strong>at</strong>ional’s website is:<br />
www.lalecheleague.org.<br />
• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email<br />
momsclubk<strong>at</strong>yse@yahoo.com.<br />
• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire<br />
year. Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call<br />
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• New Construction/Draw- Down Inspections<br />
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• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For<br />
info., call Olivia Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit<br />
www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web.<br />
• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday<br />
from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, visit http://<br />
kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie<br />
Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com.<br />
• THE FELLOWSHIP MOPS - MOPS meets the 2 nd and 4 th<br />
Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care<br />
space is limited so register now! For more info and registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
directions visit: www.thefellowship.org/ministry/mops. You can<br />
also contact us directly <strong>at</strong> MOPS@thefellowship.org.<br />
• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord C<strong>at</strong>holic Church<br />
- Meets every Wednesday, <strong>at</strong> 9:30 AM. Childcare available<br />
for a minimal fee. For more info, please contact<br />
ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com.<br />
• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM<br />
to 11:30 AM following the KISD schedule; <strong>at</strong> St. Peter’s United<br />
Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, K<strong>at</strong>y, TX 77450 in<br />
Room E221 (upstairs). For more info or to confirm childcare,<br />
contact St. Peter’s UMC <strong>at</strong> 281-492-8031 or www.stpk<strong>at</strong>y.org.<br />
• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every<br />
Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar.<br />
Childcare is provided. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion is $25 per semester or $50<br />
for the year, which covers books and m<strong>at</strong>erials. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and to register, please visit<br />
www.stpk<strong>at</strong>y.org/mothers-of-young-children.<br />
• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings<br />
with us. Visit online <strong>at</strong> www.wh<strong>at</strong>isgrace.org/ibloom. Grace<br />
Fellowship UMC, 2655 S Mason in K<strong>at</strong>y.<br />
• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to<br />
earth and drama free. Learn more <strong>at</strong><br />
www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-K<strong>at</strong>y.<br />
• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working<br />
moms in the K<strong>at</strong>y area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com,<br />
281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/<br />
workingmomsofk<strong>at</strong>y.<br />
• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the<br />
2 nd Monday of each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ion. For more info., please email membership@kapom.org<br />
or visit our website www.kapom.org.<br />
• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT<br />
GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organiz<strong>at</strong>ion dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to promoting<br />
quality educ<strong>at</strong>ional services for the gifted students in the<br />
school district. Visit our website <strong>at</strong> www.kpgt.org for a printable<br />
membership form.<br />
• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS -<br />
meets the third Wednesday of each month <strong>at</strong> the MUD #81<br />
building loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> Cimarron Parkway and Hidden <strong>Canyon</strong>.<br />
Refreshments are served. For more info, call 281-578-6376 or<br />
281-392-0989.<br />
• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents<br />
Without Partners Intern<strong>at</strong>ional, check out our website <strong>at</strong><br />
www.parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
Houston Chapter #63 <strong>at</strong> www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara<br />
281-469-5646.<br />
• FAMILY TO FAMILY -an organiz<strong>at</strong>ion dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to helping<br />
families who have a child with disabilities. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
please all Joanie or Carolyn <strong>at</strong> 713-466-6304 or go to www.<br />
familytofamilynetwork.org.<br />
• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are<br />
a 501(c)3 non-profit organiz<strong>at</strong>ion. For questions, please call<br />
281-398-7353.<br />
• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting<br />
classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes.<br />
To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065.<br />
• HIKE IT BABY - dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to getting families together and out<br />
into n<strong>at</strong>ure across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.<br />
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POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:<br />
• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - For<br />
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• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly meetings<br />
are the 1 st Thursday of each month. More info. on Facebook<br />
or email Kandace Dusek <strong>at</strong> Rwck<strong>at</strong>y1@gmail.com.<br />
• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd Tuesday of the month<br />
<strong>at</strong> Briarchester club house <strong>at</strong> 7 PM. For info., contact P<strong>at</strong> Darwish<br />
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LIONS CLUBS:<br />
• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each<br />
month <strong>at</strong> 7 PM <strong>at</strong> Salt and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, K<strong>at</strong>y.<br />
• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - Meets the 2 nd Thursday<br />
of each month <strong>at</strong> 7 PM <strong>at</strong> Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi<br />
restaurant in Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org<br />
or email us <strong>at</strong> info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org to learn more.<br />
ROTARY CLUBS:<br />
• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every<br />
Tuesday morning, <strong>at</strong> 7 AM, <strong>at</strong> <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Golf Club, guests<br />
and visitors welcome. For more info. visit<br />
www.k<strong>at</strong>ysunriserotary.com.<br />
• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon<br />
to 1 PM, <strong>at</strong> Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For<br />
more info., call 281-392-0045 or www.k<strong>at</strong>yrotary.com.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West<br />
Houston Omni, North Eldridge <strong>at</strong> K<strong>at</strong>y Freeway. 281-627-0662.<br />
TOASTMASTERS:<br />
• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of<br />
each month <strong>at</strong> 7:30 PM <strong>at</strong> Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union,<br />
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K<strong>at</strong>y Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit<br />
our website <strong>at</strong> http://k<strong>at</strong>y.freetoasthost.org/<br />
• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every<br />
Thursday <strong>at</strong> 11:45 AM <strong>at</strong> NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr.,<br />
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• AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOC. KATY CHARTER<br />
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• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the second<br />
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• BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets<br />
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Pkwy, K<strong>at</strong>y, TX 77450. If you are interested in growing<br />
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President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President,<br />
954-729-3870 for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
• (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO<br />
RANCH - meets each Tuesday morning <strong>at</strong> 7-8:30 am <strong>at</strong> Willowfork<br />
Country Club <strong>at</strong> 21055 Westheimer Parkway, K<strong>at</strong>y, K<strong>at</strong>y, TX<br />
77450. For info., Len Tierney <strong>at</strong> 713-824-6960 or go to www.bnihouston.com<br />
and search for <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Chapter in K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas.<br />
• PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI - meets<br />
every Wednesday <strong>at</strong> Willow Fork Country Club in K<strong>at</strong>y. Meetings<br />
are held from 7:15 AM until 9 AM and visitors are welcome.<br />
For inform<strong>at</strong>ion or a reserv<strong>at</strong>ion to <strong>at</strong>tend, please call Chris <strong>at</strong><br />
832-252-9413.<br />
• INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS<br />
NETWORKING - meets the 2 nd Tuesday of each month,<br />
4 -7 PM <strong>at</strong> Texas Borders Bar & Grill, 20940 K<strong>at</strong>y Fwy, K<strong>at</strong>y,<br />
Texas. For info., call Newell Che<strong>at</strong>heam 281-392-3034, newell.<br />
che<strong>at</strong>heam@gmail.com or www.newellsdesigns.com.<br />
• THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK -<br />
Meetings are the second Thursday of each month <strong>at</strong> 7 PM.<br />
Membership is free. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, contact Karen Narum<br />
281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live.com.<br />
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• WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets <strong>at</strong> Yong’s (Cravings Grill)<br />
29615 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441 every second and fourth<br />
Wednesday of the month, <strong>at</strong> 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The<br />
cost of breakfast is $5 and an additional fee is $1. For questions,<br />
visit www.facebook.com/groups/westk<strong>at</strong>ynetweavers.<br />
• KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Associ<strong>at</strong>ion of Attorneys who<br />
live or work in the K<strong>at</strong>y Area, holds its monthly meeting <strong>at</strong> 12 PM<br />
on the fourth Tuesday of every month <strong>at</strong> Willow Fork Country<br />
Club. Contact Sarah Springer <strong>at</strong> sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com<br />
or 281-646-0644 for more info.<br />
• FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER – meets 2 nd Wednesday of<br />
every month <strong>at</strong> Thrive Church, 29358 McKinnon Rd., 7:30 AM.<br />
For more info, contact Amy Norvell <strong>at</strong> 281-914-3830, anorvell@<br />
fulshearareachamber.com or www.fulshearareachamber.com.<br />
NEIGHBORS/WELCOME:<br />
• KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last<br />
Tuesday, <strong>at</strong> 10 AM, <strong>at</strong> member’s homes. There are no officers<br />
of this club and membership is free to all. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
please contact 281-5788-2078 or 281-395-1730.<br />
• WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Peggy <strong>at</strong><br />
979-709-4497 or email welcomewagonclubk<strong>at</strong>y@yahoo.com.<br />
MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS:<br />
• THE GREEN TRAILS LADIES CLUB - For more info., call Helen<br />
Connolly <strong>at</strong> 832-577-7177.<br />
• CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB – meets the last Tuesday of<br />
the month <strong>at</strong> 7 PM for their general meeting <strong>at</strong> The Golf Club<br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>, 23030 <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd. For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
visit www.cincoranchladiesclub.org.<br />
• THE GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB - meets the first<br />
Wednesday of each month <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM, <strong>at</strong> Vida Loca Mexican<br />
Bar and Grill, 21810 Kingsland Blvd K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas. $15, includes<br />
dinner and guest speaker. For info., www.K<strong>at</strong>yExchangeClub.com<br />
or call Newell Che<strong>at</strong>heam <strong>at</strong> 281-392-3034 or Kyle Simmons<br />
281-497-7180 or www.K<strong>at</strong>yExchangeClub.com.<br />
RSVP is required.<br />
• TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN (TCCW) - meets on<br />
the third Wednesday of each month, <strong>at</strong> various loc<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
throughout the Houston area. For more info, contact Dorothy<br />
<strong>at</strong> c<strong>at</strong>tlegamma@aol.com or Sue <strong>at</strong> 281-238-8382 or cell 281-<br />
381-1987.<br />
• KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles<br />
ages 35+ Group has a variety of events each month. For more<br />
details, visit www.meetup.com/K<strong>at</strong>y-Rocks.<br />
• BP PARTNERS - Local organiz<strong>at</strong>ion for the spouses and partners<br />
of BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info.,<br />
visit www.bppartnershouston.com.<br />
• KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS - meets <strong>at</strong> 11:30 AM,<br />
on the 2 nd Wednesday of each month, September through<br />
May, <strong>at</strong> the Merrell Center in K<strong>at</strong>y. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion contact<br />
Luanne Zacek <strong>at</strong> 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com.<br />
• WESTSIDE OVER 50 CLUB - meets 1 st Wednesday of each<br />
month <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM for dinner and socializing. For reserv<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
and info., please contact Frank W<strong>at</strong>son <strong>at</strong> 281-492-6202 or<br />
Kirk Hanson, 281-346-0459.<br />
CRAFT, HOBBY, JUST FOR FUN GROUPS<br />
• NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB OF KATY - We<br />
welcome all people interested in gardening and the environment,<br />
from the West Houston and K<strong>at</strong>y area. You do not have<br />
to live in Nottingham Country to belong to our organiz<strong>at</strong>ion!<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about the club, please call 281-578-1036<br />
or 281-693-0016.<br />
• HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER - Upcoming events<br />
(all events are free and <strong>at</strong> 3033 Bear Creek Dr. unless specified<br />
elsewhere): Call for inform<strong>at</strong>ion on events. We generally meet<br />
on the first Tuesday of the month.<br />
• AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY - meets 3 rd Wednesday<br />
of every month from 1 to 3 PM <strong>at</strong> Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason<br />
Rd., K<strong>at</strong>y. For more info, go to www.asghouston.org.<br />
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• THE PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS - meets 2 nd<br />
Thursday of the month <strong>at</strong> 6:30 PM. We meet <strong>at</strong> Bear Creek<br />
Community Center off P<strong>at</strong>terson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. For<br />
more info, call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON QUILT GUILD, 3 rd Wednesdays, 7 PM<br />
Bear Creek Community Center, 3055 Bear Creek Dr. Houston,<br />
TX 77084, For more info., check our website <strong>at</strong> www.whqg.org.<br />
• KATY QUILTERS, Time and place will be scheduled in the K<strong>at</strong>y<br />
Area. Call the K<strong>at</strong>y Quilters, Shari Medford <strong>at</strong> 281-635-3000.<br />
• THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS - meets 1 st<br />
Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9 PM <strong>at</strong> the Tracy Gee<br />
Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (One block east of Sam<br />
Houston Toll Road west). For more info. concerning meetings,<br />
email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net.<br />
• KATY AREA KNITTING GUILD - Last Monday of the month,<br />
6:30 PM, Spring Creek Barbeque on Westgreen & I-10.<br />
• THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY - Meets first S<strong>at</strong>urday of<br />
each month <strong>at</strong> a member’s home. For more info, please visit<br />
our website www.houstonpondsociety.org.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON CHAPTER OF THE ROMANCE WRITERS<br />
OF AMERICA - meets 2 nd S<strong>at</strong>urday of each month. Visit us on<br />
the Web <strong>at</strong> www.whrwa.com for more info on upcoming events.<br />
For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, call Chuck or Carol 281-550-8679.<br />
• FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB - dances each<br />
Thursday night, 7:30 - 9:30 PM <strong>at</strong> Memorial Drive Lutheran<br />
Church, 12211 Memorial Drive @ Gessner. Info may be obtained<br />
by calling Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or<br />
nanette777@hotmail.com.<br />
• PRAIRIE PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB - meets<br />
first four Friday nights <strong>at</strong> Westland Baptist Church, 1407 W.<br />
Grand Pkwy S. Lessons are from 7-8 PM. The Club dance follows<br />
from 8-10 PM. For questions, call Carl Holsworth <strong>at</strong> 281-386-<br />
8504, Tom & Cheryl Berra <strong>at</strong> 281-492-8798 or Donna Bowen<br />
214-280-0003.<br />
• HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. -<br />
For info., call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square<br />
dance web site: www.squarethru.com.<br />
• THE KATY 4-F BASS CLUB (FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) - is<br />
a small, low cost fishing club, based in K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
on our club such as joining, tournament results and area<br />
lakes we fish, visit www.k<strong>at</strong>y4fbassclub.com.<br />
• THE TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) - an organiz<strong>at</strong>ion of<br />
Triumph owners and enthusiasts. For more info, contact Mike<br />
Hado <strong>at</strong> 281-807-4780, mdhado@<strong>at</strong>t.net or<br />
www.TexasTriumphRegister.org.<br />
• THE KATY BEAD GROUP - meets Wednesdays <strong>at</strong> 12 noon<br />
on the second floor of the <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Library, 2620 Commercial<br />
Center Boulevard, K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas 77494. For info, call Jean <strong>at</strong><br />
281-693-4398 or Carol 281-492-6053 or email her <strong>at</strong><br />
Fortijd@aol.com.<br />
• THE KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE - We meet on Tuesday<br />
evenings from 6 -8 <strong>at</strong> Double Dave’s Pizza <strong>at</strong> 1660 S. Mason<br />
Rd. Call Camille <strong>at</strong> 832-721-5481, email K<strong>at</strong>yPokemon@aol.<br />
com or check out www.Pokemon-tcg.com (look under Pokemon<br />
Organized Play) or www.PokemonBuzz.com for additional info.<br />
• KATY WOODWORKER’S GUILD - meets the last Tuesday<br />
of each month <strong>at</strong> the K<strong>at</strong>y Junior High School from 7 -9 PM.<br />
Questions: Call Terry <strong>at</strong> 281-717-4215.<br />
• THE HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB - meets on<br />
the third S<strong>at</strong>urday of each month from 9 AM - 2 PM, <strong>at</strong> Bayland<br />
Community Center in Houston (6400 Bissonnet). For more<br />
info, call Preston and Carolyn Smith <strong>at</strong> 281-392-0713, email<br />
carolynann@consolid<strong>at</strong>ed.net or visit<br />
www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com.<br />
• THE KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB - meets<br />
the first Monday of each month <strong>at</strong> the Hacienda Mexican<br />
Restaurant on Mason Road (back room). E<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> 6 PM. Meeting<br />
from 7 PM until 8:30 PM. Questions: Send email to k<strong>at</strong>ycruizers@yahoo.com.<br />
• THE KATY AREA ARTISTS - Please contact the KAA Programs<br />
Officer <strong>at</strong> 281-352-8057 for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion on artist mentoring<br />
and monthly members’ meetings or visit<br />
www.k<strong>at</strong>yareaartists.org.<br />
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RECIPES<br />
CARAMEL POPCORN WITH MARSHMALLOW<br />
You could make this on N<strong>at</strong>ional Caramel Popcorn Day April 6 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
23 large marshmallows 2 cups brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®) 1 cup butter<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Cook and stir the marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla extract<br />
together in a pot over medium-low he<strong>at</strong> until the marshmallows are completely<br />
melted, 5 to 7 minutes.<br />
April<br />
Showers<br />
bring<br />
May<br />
Flowers!<br />
Put the popcorn in a large bowl; pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn<br />
and gently stir with a big spoon to co<strong>at</strong>. http://allrecipes.com<br />
FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE<br />
You could make this on N<strong>at</strong>ional Blueberry Pie Day April 28 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch<br />
1 cup w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
4 tablespoons lemon flavored Jell-O® mix 4 cups fresh blueberries<br />
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar and cornstarch. Pour in w<strong>at</strong>er and<br />
bring to a full boil. Turn off he<strong>at</strong> and add in gel<strong>at</strong>in; stir until completely dissolved.<br />
Let cool.<br />
When mixture is cooled fold in blueberries. Gently pour into the graham cracker<br />
crust. Cover and refriger<strong>at</strong>e for about an hour or until ready to serve.<br />
http://allrecipes.com<br />
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warranty for the hand finished aluminum furniture. Purchased<br />
6/2011 for $4,500. Replaced cushions last summer with P<strong>at</strong>io<br />
One cushions for $3,515. The furniture is on our covered p<strong>at</strong>io<br />
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Left-handed golf clubs Taylormade R-11 9, 15.5 stiff shafts, Lynx<br />
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They all have loops for a sash. Also have 2 with embellishments,<br />
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Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />
K<strong>at</strong>y Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and<br />
roof cleaning technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter,<br />
flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with<br />
minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2<br />
story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience<br />
towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient <strong>at</strong> backing trailer; no prior<br />
experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train;<br />
live in the K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to<br />
support@k-mpw.com.<br />
Dependable Comfort Air & He<strong>at</strong> is now hiring licensed technicians,<br />
installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage<br />
paid. Training available. 281-578-7245. Plumbers or Apprentices<br />
for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />
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Classified Ads<br />
Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with<br />
WTF certific<strong>at</strong>ion, over 18 years of age, background checks and<br />
interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An<br />
<strong>at</strong> 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Loc<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095.<br />
Housekeepers needed. Gre<strong>at</strong> hours for moms with school age<br />
children. 281-861-0394.<br />
Dental Assistant needed, <strong>at</strong> least 2 years of experience, must<br />
be st<strong>at</strong>e licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />
Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have<br />
experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment<br />
info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.<br />
BOARDERS/ROOMMATES<br />
Roomm<strong>at</strong>e wanted to share fully furnished home in K<strong>at</strong>y, $650<br />
a month, all bills paid including wifi. 713-444-0681.<br />
Room for rent! Furnished plus microwave and dorm refriger<strong>at</strong>or.<br />
Priv<strong>at</strong>e b<strong>at</strong>h, no pets, no smokers, one person only, $500 a<br />
month. Utilities included, 1/2 security deposit and background<br />
check done. Highway 6 & West Little York. 281-550-8670.<br />
TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />
Ocean View Apt. in San Diego, CA - 25 ft. of windows and balcony<br />
facing the Pacific th<strong>at</strong> allows you to enjoy the sunsets and<br />
the ocean breeze. Large beautifully furnished 1,100 sq. ft. corner<br />
unit has 2 b<strong>at</strong>hs and an option for 1 or 2 bedrooms. Only 3 minute<br />
walk without crossing a street to the beach, 6 minute walk to<br />
concrete beach walkway th<strong>at</strong> goes for miles between Pacific Beach<br />
and Mission Beach. Short walk to many restaurants, shops and<br />
bars. The apartment complex has a pool and hot tub but does not<br />
allow pets, smoking or parties. The unit is available for weekly<br />
use with the main occupant being over 40. Weekly r<strong>at</strong>es start <strong>at</strong><br />
$2,200 for 2 bedrooms and $1,900 for 1 bedroom. Come enjoy<br />
the perfect San Diego Coastal we<strong>at</strong>her with mild temper<strong>at</strong>ures,<br />
plenty of sun, little rain, no pollution, no pollen and no mosquitos.<br />
Call or text Art, 713-247-9507, who has been K<strong>at</strong>y homeowner<br />
for 30 yrs. Text San Diego Apt., your name and email address to<br />
receive more inform<strong>at</strong>ion and pictures.<br />
Behlmann Law Firm, LP<br />
Est<strong>at</strong>e Planning & Asset Protection<br />
Board Certified in Est<strong>at</strong>e Planning<br />
& Prob<strong>at</strong>e Law by the<br />
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• Prob<strong>at</strong>e Specialist<br />
• Living Trusts & Wills<br />
• Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives<br />
• Medicaid Trusts, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning<br />
• Special Needs Planning & Guardianships<br />
• LLC’s, Family LLC’s & Limited Partnerships<br />
• Business Form<strong>at</strong>ion & Planning<br />
Richard Behlmann<br />
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Free Initial Est<strong>at</strong>e Planning & Prob<strong>at</strong>e Consult<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
www.behlmannlaw.com<br />
281-398-0088<br />
21218 Kingsland Blvd., K<strong>at</strong>y, Texas 77450<br />
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Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen,<br />
sleeps 4-6, $500/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely<br />
renov<strong>at</strong>ed, NOT in rental pool. No pets. So close and so<br />
much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222.<br />
Vac<strong>at</strong>ion home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom,<br />
3 1/2 b<strong>at</strong>h, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info<br />
Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234.<br />
Timeshare: rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii. Sleeps<br />
4, fully stocked kitchen. Wh<strong>at</strong> else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii!<br />
$795. For inform<strong>at</strong>ion contact Cheryl <strong>at</strong> 281-855-7427.<br />
Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4,<br />
full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones,<br />
2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in<br />
room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl<br />
281-543-2409.<br />
Vac<strong>at</strong>ion home for rent: Hill country vac<strong>at</strong>ion home, Cedar Creek<br />
Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, s<strong>at</strong>ellite<br />
TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River <strong>at</strong> Concan<br />
near Garner St<strong>at</strong>e Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go<br />
to www.frioman.com for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
<strong>Canyon</strong> <strong>G<strong>at</strong>e</strong> @ CR<br />
April 2016<br />
Published by: KRENEK PRINTING CO.<br />
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