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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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Scouts<br />

BROWNIE GS TROOP<br />

OPENINGS FOR 2 ND GRADE<br />

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Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd<br />

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We welcome new to GS, returning<br />

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Meetings: Every other Monday,<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 />

to country and to others. If you are<br />

interested and your son is entering<br />

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 />

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair<br />

experience, including one practice per week, a full<br />

uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing<br />

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Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early<br />

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Jan. 11 th through Feb. 6 th : $107<br />

Feb. 11 th through Mar. 2 nd : $112<br />

Mar. 3 rd through Mar. 23 rd : $117<br />

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SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT THE<br />

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 />

receive treatment for a life threatening illness. Most of our guests are battling<br />

cancer or are waiting or recovering from a transplant. We don’t charge the<br />

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 />

IS NOW STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

“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 />

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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 />

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A wonderful location for<br />

school events, graduation,<br />

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family gatherings, or any<br />

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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 />

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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 />

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Your tax practitioner can then go through them and handle any<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 />

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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 />

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Workshop based on material written by John McDorman, Managing<br />

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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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