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Community Information<br />
MAILING ADDRESS UPDATES?<br />
Assessment notices are mailed in late November.<br />
Per the Association’s Assessment Collection Policy:<br />
“It is the responsibility of each homeowner to advise<br />
the Association of any mailing address change.”<br />
DUE$ ARE DUE<br />
Homeowner Association dues were due in the<br />
office of Crest Management by January 1, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
If you did not received your statement, please<br />
contact Crest and let them know.<br />
Dues are considered late if they are not received by<br />
January 31, <strong>2017</strong>, at that time late fees are charged<br />
and interest begins to accrue. If you have any<br />
questions about the annual dues, contact Crest<br />
Management at 281-579-0761.<br />
SECURITY TIPS<br />
If you see something suspicious, call the constable<br />
at 281-463-6666.<br />
Turning on exterior lights makes it easier for the<br />
constable or alert neighbors to see your home and<br />
to also see what is going on outside it. Park your<br />
cars in your driveway and lock them. Keep doors<br />
and windows locked (including garages) and<br />
alarms set. Trim shrubs so windows are visible. If<br />
you are going to be out of town, turn in a Vacation<br />
Watch Form. Use timers on lights. See our website<br />
for other tips.<br />
SHORT TERM RENTALS NOT ALLOWED<br />
Please be aware that short-term rentals of rooms or<br />
entire properties are a violation of deed restrictions.<br />
HAVE A DESIRE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG?<br />
The <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> HOA has an amazing opportunity<br />
for volunteers to be part of the newly developing I-10<br />
and Fry Rd. beautification project. Come be a part<br />
of this great adventure to help keep our community<br />
a thriving, beautiful, top place to live in the Katy<br />
area. This volunteer team will help an already<br />
chosen landscape architect develop and maintain<br />
the landscaping framework for the I-10 and Fry Rd<br />
intersection and turn this area into a beautiful entry<br />
point into the surrounding community that leads<br />
into the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> subdivision. The landscape<br />
architect has completed the plans and work will<br />
begin this fall. Future projects are expected at<br />
the intersections of I-10 and <strong>Green</strong> House as well<br />
as I-10 and Barker Cypress; future dates are TBD<br />
based on the success of the first intersection. If<br />
you are interested, please contact Heather Esteban<br />
at Crest management, 281-579-0761 or heather.<br />
esteban@crest-management.com, to apply for this<br />
position. You will be contacted by the responsible<br />
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> Board member in charge of this project<br />
for a briefing of the first scheduled meeting for this<br />
committee.<br />
DON’T MISS THIS HUGE COMMUNITY UPLIFTING!<br />
DOGGIE DON’TS<br />
Most of our dog owners are responsible, using a<br />
leash and picking up after your pets. We thank you!<br />
HOWEVER - We have received reports of dog<br />
owners allowing their dogs to defecate and urinate<br />
in yards. This is especially a problem in high-traffic<br />
areas near park entrances. Be aware that it is not<br />
just your dog. Once a yard has been “used,” other<br />
dogs want to do so as well. A resident should not<br />
have to pick up after even one dog, much less ten.<br />
In addition, runners and walkers in our parks don’t<br />
enjoy dodging excrement. Please carry a bag and<br />
pick up after your pet.<br />
Remember also, that even the sweetest dog may<br />
seem intimidating to some people. Respect their<br />
rights and comply with leash laws.<br />
TRASH PICKUP REMINDER<br />
This is a reminder that <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> offers back door<br />
trash pickup. Please put your household garbage<br />
in front of your garage door for pickup outside of<br />
the breezeway fence. Heavy trash and recyclables<br />
must be taken to the curb for pickup.<br />
Do Not Put Trash Out the Night Before Pickup<br />
Please put your trash out the morning of trash pickup.<br />
If you put your trash out the night before trash pickup<br />
this allows cats and other animals to be able to get<br />
into your trash causing a mess on the street for the<br />
trash collection workers or yourself to deal with.<br />
STREET LIGHT OUTAGES<br />
Please note that the association pays electrical<br />
charges for a streetlight whether the bulb is<br />
functioning or not. To report street light outages<br />
you can contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-<br />
2222 or www.centerpointenergy.com. Be sure to<br />
note the pole number and the street address.<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENT REMINDER<br />
Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your home<br />
or yard [including your fence] require Architectural<br />
Review Committee approval first. In need of an<br />
Exterior Modification Request form? Go to www.<br />
greentrailstwo.com our neighborhood website.<br />
NO CALL IS TOO SMALL<br />
Call the Constable to report any suspicious activity.<br />
The fastest dispatch for <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> is via their<br />
direct line at 281-463-6666. If something “doesn’t<br />
seem right,” don’t wait to be sure. Trust your<br />
intuition, call it in and let them decide. You are our<br />
best defense.<br />
Hats off to the lifeguard staff at Park Cypress<br />
Pool who received honors during A Beautiful<br />
Pools emergency testing week. Lifeguards were<br />
surprised with a real life scenario with real people<br />
being “victims.” While all teams did well and were<br />
“rescue ready,” the Park Cypress team was cited as<br />
a top performer.<br />
REMOVE VALUABLES,<br />
LOCK CARS<br />
Thanks to a resident’s timely call, the constables<br />
made an arrest in connection to car burglaries.<br />
However we need to continue common sense security<br />
practices. Note that 90% of the car burglaries in the<br />
neighborhood were of unlocked cars. Lock your cars<br />
and remove valuables. Report any burglaries, even if<br />
only items of minimal value were taken.<br />
CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATION<br />
Too many bosses - not a good idea. Our contractors<br />
have instructions to take direction from our<br />
management company, Board and committee<br />
chairs only. If you see something you think is a<br />
problem, please contact Crest Management. We<br />
will resolve it as quickly as possible.<br />
YOUR COMMUNITY HERB GARDENS<br />
The Desert Ivy park gardens are very productive;<br />
herb sharings are scheduled for most Tuesday<br />
evenings from 6:30-8 PM. The Park Cypress<br />
gardens are recovering from a mineral deficiency<br />
and are greening up more every day; herb sharings<br />
are being scheduled biweekly until they get<br />
back to full health. Remember, herb sharings are<br />
announced through Crest Management emails and<br />
on the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> Neighborhood Facebook page<br />
(see these sources for updates).<br />
Need more of an incentive to visit our parks<br />
and green spaces? How about some Pokémon?<br />
Pokémon Go has placed Pokémon, Pokéstops and<br />
Gyms in high volume throughout parks and green<br />
spaces. You and your family can collect some new<br />
creatures, get some exercise and take some tasty,<br />
healthy herbs home in one.<br />
MOSQUITO CONTROL<br />
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Trails</strong> II has a mosquito control contract<br />
with Excalibur Mosquito Control, but you can help,<br />
too. The best mosquito control program includes<br />
removal of breeding sites. Check your yards and<br />
correct these problem areas:<br />
1. Bowl planters, pots, water dishes and birdbaths,<br />
which can hold dampness or water.<br />
2. Stopped up gutters or standing water in gutters.<br />
3. Remove moisture holding pine needles from<br />
roof valleys and piles around house.<br />
4. Don’t over water your yard. If water stands for more<br />
than 20 minutes after watering, you are over watering.<br />
5. Monitor standing water under decks and around<br />
pools or spas. Spray under deck with garden-variety<br />
insecticide regularly or install a drain. Plastic under<br />
decks holds water, so try to eliminate it.<br />
PAINTED CONCRETE<br />
No concrete that is visible from any street, whether<br />
a driveway, sidewalk, patio or other improvement,<br />
shall be painted or stained any color. Concrete that<br />
is not visible from any street may be painted or<br />
stained only with ARC approval.<br />
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HOMESCHOOL<br />
CUB SCOUT PACK 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach<br />
boys about character, respect,<br />
responsibility and many other traits.<br />
Pack 164 is a Christian, home school<br />
Cub Scout Pack that services the<br />
Greater West Houston/Katy area.<br />
Pack 164 promotes service to God,<br />
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1 st through 5 th grade, please contact<br />
Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />
Sports<br />
KATY YMCA<br />
Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in progress.<br />
Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out<br />
our website: ymcahouston.org.<br />
SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim<br />
lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels<br />
welcome. Morning, evening, group and private<br />
sessions available.<br />
YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: Child<br />
Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary schools<br />
until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and<br />
after school care. Please call for specific school<br />
offerings and prices.<br />
AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL)<br />
REGISTRATION NOW<br />
FOR SPRING <strong>2017</strong> OPEN<br />
The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led<br />
by professional United States Soccer Federation<br />
(USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys &<br />
girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and<br />
developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL<br />
program is being offered at multiple locations and in<br />
conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. To<br />
learn more about each location and to register please<br />
visit www.albionhurricanes.org.<br />
For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for<br />
AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer<br />
to register for this Friday Fun Program. AHFC is proud<br />
to partner with New Territory and offer New Territory<br />
Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week Skills Program.<br />
Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more<br />
information or questions. Office Phone:713-939-7473.<br />
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS -<br />
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!<br />
Katy/Fulshear/West Houston/Westpark Beltway<br />
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is<br />
open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING<br />
Season. Games start on April 8, <strong>2017</strong>. FFPS is a nonprofit<br />
youth soccer program dedicated to providing<br />
a positive youth sports experience for all children.<br />
Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22<br />
leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater<br />
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BALLARD HOUSE, FEBRUARY 25, <strong>2017</strong><br />
The Ballard House is a non-profit that provides a “home away from home”<br />
for patients and their families who have traveled to the Houston area to<br />
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families anything, nor do we take government or insurance funding, only<br />
private donations. Therefore, we hold fundraisers to support our mission.<br />
On <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong>, we’re having a Sporting Clays Tournament at Westside<br />
Sporting Grounds. If you’d like more information on The Ballard House, you<br />
can visit our website: www.theballardhouse.org.<br />
BARK FOR LIFE OF RIVERSTONE PRESENTED BY LAKE<br />
OLYMPIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2017</strong>, 9 AM-1 PM<br />
Location: The Club at Riverstone (18353 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX)<br />
Cost: FREE for humans, $20 suggested donation per canine.<br />
If done online beforehand, we have a $5 coupon code to lower the cost to<br />
$15 donation. (Coupon Code: BARK<strong>2017</strong>)<br />
All donations are tax deductible as the American Cancer Society is a<br />
501(c)3. www.relayforlife.org/barkriverstonetx<br />
Some of the highlights include:<br />
• Houston Disc Dog Performances (10:15 AM & 12 PM)<br />
• Fort Bend County Sheriff K-9 Demo<br />
• Working with local animal shelters to offer the opportunity to “Adopt A<br />
Dog for the Event” for those who don’t have dogs.<br />
The goal is for them to fall in love with the dog throughout the course of<br />
the event and hopefully adopt the dog forever.<br />
Theater, Arts & Music<br />
KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />
www.kvpac.org • 2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10-12, <strong>2017</strong>: Eric Overmyer’s “On the Verge”<br />
A delightfully innovative play that offers an escape into a ‘time warp’ when<br />
three lady explorers encounter eight diverse beings on their travels.<br />
June 2-4, <strong>2017</strong>: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon<br />
Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits.<br />
July 14-16, <strong>2017</strong>: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly<br />
Destroyed the World’s Economy”<br />
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lockin<br />
the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and<br />
$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available<br />
at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek<br />
an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to<br />
enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or<br />
high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters.<br />
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education<br />
organization helping artists find their light since 2001.<br />
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />
2016-<strong>2017</strong> SEASON<br />
Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 12 th , 3 PM<br />
Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM. For more information,<br />
please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />
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HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER<br />
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“Not just the name, but our entire mission, has expanded… for the better.”<br />
January 27 th -<strong>February</strong> 19 th : “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon. For more<br />
information, please visit www.stageworkshouston.org or call 281-587-6100.<br />
KATY VOCAL EXPRESS<br />
Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has<br />
arrived in the Katy area. The name honors the history of the Katy railroad<br />
while looking forward to the barbershop harmony that is now being<br />
made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston area are invited to<br />
attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9PM at Holy Covenant<br />
United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 77493. There<br />
are signs guiding you to the correct place on the east side of the property.<br />
Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. Some have years of chorus<br />
singing while others have very little singing experience but the desire to<br />
create beautiful harmony. The ability to read music is helpful but not<br />
required; you just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune.<br />
Misc. Events<br />
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith<br />
L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The<br />
program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No<br />
reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family”<br />
program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with<br />
their children. Upcoming programs include <strong>February</strong> program on Meet<br />
Edith(Noah the Pig).<br />
THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />
sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />
offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />
mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />
440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme<br />
and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in<br />
the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and<br />
look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />
5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied<br />
by an adult during the program.<br />
AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th )<br />
who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will<br />
explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and<br />
animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net<br />
for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals<br />
of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot<br />
at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany<br />
Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org<br />
or 713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16 th : Wildlife Valentines<br />
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Libraries & Parks<br />
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />
Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.hcpl.<br />
net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants may also<br />
register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />
ADULTS<br />
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next book<br />
sale on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 25 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a large selection<br />
of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks,<br />
all at rock bottom prices!<br />
• FAMILY FILM DAY - School’s out for President’s Day on Monday, <strong>February</strong><br />
20 th which means there is a family film at the library at 3 PM. In this movie,<br />
Riley moves to San Francisco and her emotions cannot figure out the best way<br />
to navigate her new life. Popcorn will be provided.<br />
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at the Maud<br />
Marks Library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more.<br />
We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 2 nd<br />
at 4:30 PM. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to<br />
two hours twice a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact<br />
Lauren Richards at 281-492-8592.<br />
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come<br />
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program which will<br />
include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This month, on<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 9 th at 4:30, we will be making heart ornaments. This is a<br />
ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.<br />
Come have fun and MAKE something!<br />
• JAZZ AND POETRY - Come celebrate Black History Month in style! On Friday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10 th at 1:30 PM, Jazz Education, Inc. will be at the library to celebrate<br />
the contributions of African Americans to our nation’s culture. We’ll be listening<br />
to music that celebrates the historic contribution and achievements of great<br />
Americans. Afterwards, join us for some African crafts and we learn the history<br />
of food in the African American culture and feast on some unique foods.<br />
• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Beginning <strong>February</strong> 3 rd and every Monday and<br />
Friday through April 18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly<br />
and low-income individuals from 10 AM to 2 PM.<br />
• YOGA CLASSES - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts classes twice<br />
a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise program. Join us<br />
on Saturdays, <strong>February</strong> 4 th at 10 AM and <strong>February</strong> 18 th at 3 PM, as we learn<br />
about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us as we exercise our minds<br />
and bodies. Registration required.<br />
• GENEALOGY - Are you interested in learning more about your family’s past?<br />
The library is offering one-on-one instruction on how to use the FamilySearch.<br />
org website. These classes will take place every Wednesday at 10 AM. Learn<br />
more about how to get started looking into your family’s past and find out<br />
where you came from. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />
• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL- ESTATE PLANNING - Do you have legal questions<br />
but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased to host The People’s<br />
Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association. On Saturday, <strong>February</strong><br />
11 th at 10 AM we will be covering the topic of estate planning. No matter where<br />
you are in your adult life, it is important that you have a will. Also, discuss<br />
the importance and ins-and-outs of Powers of Attorney. Come learn how to<br />
prepare some of the most important legal documents you can have in your life.<br />
• SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED - Are you interested in<br />
how your social security works? On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 11 th at 2 PM, financial<br />
expert, Deborah Stelly will be here to explain social security in layman terms.<br />
Find out how to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual<br />
and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment and need. Seating for<br />
this and all programs is limited.<br />
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TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS<br />
(KATY)<br />
We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed<br />
once a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months.<br />
Different assignments are available to choose from 7 AMmidnight<br />
Monday - Sunday to support patients, families and<br />
staff. Please contact us if you are interested at 832-227-1185 or<br />
www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/.<br />
HOUSTON AREA PROJECT LINUS<br />
Houston Area Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that<br />
provides new, handmade blankets for children who are seriously<br />
ill or traumatized, can use the following items you might be<br />
discarding:<br />
• Fabri-cotton, cotton blends, flannel and fleece • Yarn<br />
• Crochet thread<br />
• Narrow ribbon<br />
If you have any of these items to donate or for information about<br />
Project Linus, please call Karen Hagin, Cinco Ranch resident and<br />
Project Linus blanketeer 281-693-7150 or Sally Burns, Houston<br />
Area Project Linus Coordinator 281-492-2679.More information<br />
about Project Linus can be found at www.projectlinus.org.<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT<br />
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Whether<br />
you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop<br />
or even transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information,<br />
please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured<br />
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the<br />
daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and<br />
wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is<br />
open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program<br />
in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in<br />
becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization<br />
in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-<br />
8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at<br />
membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.<br />
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston<br />
educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life<br />
in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer<br />
opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative<br />
assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover your<br />
calling! For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call<br />
281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of<br />
West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.<br />
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT<br />
HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER<br />
HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking<br />
for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark<br />
Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the<br />
Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our<br />
volunteers.<br />
Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information,<br />
contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and<br />
aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />
HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />
in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed<br />
pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition<br />
from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient<br />
interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient<br />
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer<br />
hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more<br />
information.<br />
COMMUNITY OF LIFE VOLUNTEERS IN<br />
PARTNERSHIP AT KISSITO CANE ISLAND<br />
Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in<br />
your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how<br />
you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and shared<br />
your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you make a<br />
difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your own. We<br />
recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the lives’ of our<br />
patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life activities program.<br />
We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at<br />
Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services<br />
serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately<br />
isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post<br />
acute and long-term care facility.<br />
Here are just a few ways you can volunteer:<br />
• Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight.<br />
• Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants.<br />
• Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden.<br />
• Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent.<br />
• Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed.<br />
• Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day.<br />
• Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities.<br />
• History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there.<br />
If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please<br />
contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is located at<br />
21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is 281-717-1302.<br />
VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON<br />
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many<br />
different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours<br />
of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours<br />
you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800<br />
or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />
Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various<br />
areas of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a<br />
difference in the community by volunteering, please visit our website<br />
at www.ktcm.org, email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for<br />
further information.<br />
THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER<br />
HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE<br />
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at<br />
16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available<br />
to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic<br />
computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and<br />
memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer<br />
training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250<br />
or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris County Precinct<br />
Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />
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THE ARC OF KATY<br />
The Arc of Katy, a 501-C-3 non-profit organization, is devoted to enhancing<br />
the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<br />
The Arc of Katy creates opportunities for all children and adults with<br />
intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable each person to be<br />
a participating and respected member of our community and to grow in<br />
mind, body and spirit.<br />
Board meeting is the 2 nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM. We meet at City<br />
Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of Katy members are<br />
always welcome. Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802<br />
or 832-888-9265 for additional information.<br />
PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP)<br />
PDAP is the only free outpatient substance abuse program for young<br />
people and parents in the greater Houston area. PDAP is spiritually based<br />
and is housed in churches. PDAP’s methodology is based upon the “Twelve<br />
Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for<br />
ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858.<br />
DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP<br />
We are a group of men and women whose lives have been affected by<br />
either our own addiction or members of our family. We offer support and<br />
encouragement to help you manage your own life rather than focusing on<br />
others. Our meetings are every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For more<br />
information, call 713-632-5237.<br />
HOME ENCOURAGEMENT<br />
Do you still believe in marriage? We do! By celebrating the institution<br />
of marriage, while connecting families with personal and professional<br />
resources, Home Encouragement sets it sights on helping to reduce the<br />
divorce rate in the Greater Houston area. Home Encouragement is a 501(c)<br />
(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families. We have<br />
many ways of doing this (please see website for details) and there is a special<br />
monthly event in the Katy area called Dinner and a Marriage. Our goal is<br />
to encourage married couples, as well as connecting them with Houston<br />
faith-based communities, family support systems and helpful individuals.<br />
For additional information, contact Kellie Hurst of Home Encouragement at<br />
281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org.<br />
Do You<br />
Want To<br />
Party?<br />
Mason Creek Community Center<br />
provides downtown ambiance<br />
with neighborhood convenience.<br />
A wonderful location for<br />
school events, graduation,<br />
office parties, weddings,<br />
family gatherings, or any<br />
holiday event.<br />
• Sound System • Covered Patio<br />
Let us help you to make<br />
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281-578-7272<br />
KATY ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP<br />
The Katy ADHD parent group holds its monthly meetings on the 2 nd<br />
Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist<br />
Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The meetings include<br />
a presentation by a guest speaker and an opportunity to share information<br />
and ask questions. There is no charge for attending the meetings and walkins<br />
are always welcome.<br />
If you should need any additional information or have any questions,<br />
please contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@<br />
comcast.net. Occasionally we will combine meetings with other groups in<br />
the Katy area and not meet on our regular date, please verify the meeting<br />
date before your first visit.<br />
ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
SUPPORT GROUPS<br />
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church sponsors and hosts support groups<br />
for people in our community who are dealing with difficult situations.<br />
Complete meeting information is available at www.stpkaty.org or by<br />
calling 281-492-8031.<br />
• ADHD Parent Support Group<br />
• Alanon<br />
• Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
• Alzheimer’s Family Support<br />
• Autism Support Group<br />
• CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous)<br />
• Depression Bipolar Support Alliance<br />
• The Gathering Respite Care for Homebound Senior Adults<br />
• Grief Share Group<br />
• Narcotics Anonymous<br />
• Open Hearts for Family and Friends of Gays and Lesbians<br />
• Overeaters Anonymous<br />
• Women’s Cancer Support Group<br />
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />
in Katy.<br />
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GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, located at 2655 S. Mason Rd.,<br />
Katy, 77450, offers a safe setting for those who are hurting and healing<br />
from trials and difficulties of life. We offer the following biblically based<br />
support groups:<br />
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BUSINESS EXPENSES<br />
The number one question I get from owners of small<br />
businesses is “What can I deduct?” That question is both<br />
difficult and easy to answer. Difficult, because there is no<br />
such thing as a “one size fits all” list of business deductions.<br />
But, it’s easy because most business deductions are<br />
governed by Code Section 162, which says that “ordinary<br />
and necessary” expenses are deductible. The short answer<br />
is that if it is necessary for your business, it’s probably<br />
deductible. (Caution: I didn’t say “always”.) “Personal”<br />
expenses generally are not deductible.<br />
• What about office supplies?<br />
Just about any business has a need for those,<br />
so generally YES.<br />
• What about “House For Sale” yard signs?<br />
If you are a residential real estate agent, then YES,<br />
but if you are a professional scuba diver, NO.<br />
• What about a scuba diving class?<br />
If you are a professional scuba diver, YES,<br />
but if you are a real estate agent, NO.<br />
• A CPA can’t deduct a stethoscope but a doctor can.<br />
• Clothing can be very tricky. Clothing suitable for general<br />
wear is considered a personal expense. Uniforms (such as<br />
a policeman’s uniform) are business, but ordinary black<br />
pants and shirt worn by a waiter are not. A clown suit is<br />
deductible (if you’re a clown) but a business suit is not<br />
deductible even if you are a news anchor.<br />
It does get more complicated, but you get the idea. The best<br />
favor you can do for yourself as a business owner is to have<br />
a dedicated bank account and a credit/debit card solely for<br />
business use. You will create your own deduction “list” as you<br />
make expenditures during the year in and for your business.<br />
Your tax practitioner can then go through them and handle any<br />
exceptions, instead of you searching for deductions in multiple<br />
personal bank accounts or credit card statements, or rounding<br />
up stacks of loose receipts. (You will almost certainly miss<br />
many deductions that way!)<br />
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Professional assistance with your taxes is important. Please<br />
visit me online at www.skkuceracpa.com to learn more.<br />
• Parenting With Grace - Learning God’s timeless design for parenting.<br />
• Marriage Matters - Take your marriage to the next level.<br />
• DivorceCare - For adults and children dealing with divorce.<br />
• GriefShare - Dealing with the loss of a loved one.<br />
• HopeKeepers - Living with hope in spite of chronic illness or pain.<br />
• Recovery With Grace - Recovering from an unhealthy habit.<br />
• VIC -Women with cancer.<br />
• Men’s Sexual Purity Support Group - Support for sexual addiction<br />
struggles.<br />
• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - Get control of your money.<br />
Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further<br />
details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.<br />
THE FELLOWSHIP<br />
The Fellowship offers several support and growth recovery groups through<br />
its Merimnao ministry, all our groups are Christ-centered and open to<br />
everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to<br />
our website at www.thefellowship.org/grow/groups/merimnao/ for more<br />
information.<br />
Groups include the following:<br />
• Castimonia - A group for men struggling with sexual purity<br />
• Parakaleo - A group for women whose husbands are dealing with sexual purity<br />
• Adelphe - A “women’s issues” group<br />
• Divorce Support - A group for those dealing with divorce<br />
• Divorce for Kids - A group for children dealing with the divorce of their parents<br />
• Poimenes - A group for men in positions of spiritual authority<br />
• Parent Advocates - For parents of difficult or troubled high school aged<br />
children<br />
• Sozo - For women struggling with having had an abortion in their past<br />
• New Hope - For women dealing with the issue of breast cancer<br />
CHRIST CLINIC<br />
Christ Clinic has relocated to 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy,<br />
Texas 77494. We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults in<br />
Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic is also currently<br />
seeking donations and sponsorships from local and area businesses to<br />
help the clinic continue its mission to provide services for community<br />
members. For more information about partnering for success,<br />
contact Beverly Allen, Development Manager, beverly@christclinickaty.<br />
org, office: 281-574-1540. Visit us at www.christclinickaty.org. Follow<br />
us at www.facebook.com/ChristClinic.<br />
NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Make new friends, get questions answered, get education on various<br />
topics, get resources, share your story and much more. Meets monthly<br />
on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital,<br />
13031 Wortham Center Drive, Houston, TX. 77065. Meets in the Dayroom<br />
from 1:30-3 PM. Light refreshments served. For more information, please<br />
contact Regenia Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@<br />
healthsouth.com.<br />
WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER<br />
West Houston Medical Center offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery<br />
Support Groups. To inquire, please call 281-588-8657. West Houston<br />
Medical Center also offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery Informational/<br />
Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8657.<br />
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LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL<br />
Lifeway International is an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery<br />
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Lifeway is an (APG) Alternative Peer Group that offers supportive and<br />
clinical outpatient services for ages 13 -25 and the adult population 26+.<br />
Lifeway meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship United<br />
Methodist Church, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information, call 713-<br />
270-6753.<br />
SEEDS OF HOPE<br />
Seeds of Hope is encouragement and support for all families currently<br />
experiencing or who have experienced infertility in the past. We meet the<br />
4 th Thursday of each month. Come and encourage or be encouraged.<br />
For more information, contact Cathy Booth 281-395-7094 or b-booth@<br />
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING<br />
On the 3 rd Tuesday of each month there is a Breast Cancer Support<br />
Meeting at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas<br />
77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000<br />
HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN<br />
NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING<br />
Houston’s Aid in Neonatal Death is a Greater Houston area based pregnancy<br />
and infant loss support group for parents whose babies have died any time<br />
from conception through late infancy. If you or someone you know has<br />
suffered a loss at any time, feel free to visit our monthly support group.<br />
Our meetings are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140<br />
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at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919.<br />
KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER<br />
TRANSITION WORKSHOP<br />
Do you know someone doing a job search now or who may need to do<br />
so in the future? Kingsland Baptist Church is offering a Career Transition<br />
Workshop based on material written by John McDorman, Managing<br />
Partner of Transition Consulting. Over the years and across the nation,<br />
1,000s of people in transition have found it valuable to teach job seekers<br />
how to best use their time to shorten their job search. The material consists<br />
of 12 classes of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours each.<br />
Park in the parking lot behind Kingsland Baptist Church, located at<br />
20555 Kingsland Blvd. and use the door that is at the midpoint of all the<br />
buildings. There will also be signs or people to direct you. Classes meet in<br />
the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM every Thursday. The cost of the material is<br />
$25, but if that creates a hardship for you, Kingsland can cover the cost of<br />
the material. Call 281-492-0785 for more information.<br />
HOPE IMPACTS<br />
Hope Impacts is a network of caring people that partner together to meet<br />
the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy<br />
ISD community. Through this network, you will be able to find out who is<br />
doing this work and where you can plug in to help. All of the partners are nonprofits<br />
with a heart for the poorest of our community. Look for the website,<br />
www.hopeimpacts.net, to debut soon! If you would like more information<br />
contact, Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com.<br />
IC ANGELS<br />
Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support for sufferers of<br />
Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search interstitial<br />
cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com.<br />
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