Grayson Lakes March 2017

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MARCH 2017 

Houston Rodeo 

March 7-26 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING 

NOW HELD ON THE 

THIRD WEDNESDAY 

OF EACH MONTH! 

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NEWS FROM GRAYSON LAKES 

DATE CHANGE FOR 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS 

The monthly HOA Board meeting has moved 

this year to the third Wednesday of each 

month. ARC meetings are held the second 

Thursday each month. Both meetings start 

at 6:30 PM and are held at the Grayson Lakes 

Clubhouse. 

GRAYSON LAKES WEBSITE 

Don’t forget to check out the updated 

Grayson Lakes website at www.graysonlakesliving.com 

for all your official Board 

communications. 

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR 

Please be a good neighbor - keep the 

sidewalks clear of vehicles, check for low 

hanging tree branches and overgrown 

shrubs near the sidewalks, clean up after 

your pets, put yard waste at the curb only 

the night before and remove garbage cans 

from visible sight except for trash days. The 

trash service includes pickup from your garage, 

so only yard waste needs to be placed 

at the curb. 

5 TH ANNUAL GRAYSON LAKES 

EGGSTRAVAGANZA 

The Easter Bunny is hoppin’ on into Grayson Lakes again on Saturday, April 15 th from 9:30- 

11:30 AM!!! This fun filled, family celebration will include an Egg Hunt with Prizes, Photos with 

the Easter Bunny (please bring your own camera for pictures), Bounce House, Egg Dying, Face 

Painting, Horse Rides, Balloon Animals, Cotton Candy and Breakfast Snacks for all. 

The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10 AM. Children will be split into three separate age appropriate 

groups: 0-2 years, 3-7 years and 8-12 years. One child in each age group will win an 

awesome Prize Basket! So be sure to mark your calendars and get your Easter baskets ready 

for this eggscellent event! 

We’d like to thank our main sponsor, CJ’s Yardworks, for all of their support again this year! 

We couldn’t do it without them! 

GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY POOL 

The Grayson Lakes Community Pool is open between March 1 st and October 31 st to all 

residents and their guests from the hours of 6 AM to 10 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. 

Note that the pool is closed for heavy cleaning on Mondays with the exception of Memorial 

Day and Labor Day. Chemical levels are high on Mondays so the pool is closed 

for your safety. 

Grayson Lakes Pool Rules Highlights: 

• Residents are allowed 4 guests per household and guests are to be accompanied 

by a resident 18 or older. 

• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older). 

• No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the pool. 

• No pets are allowed in the pool area. 

• Furniture does not belong in the pool and can cause damage to the pool and 

the furniture itself if misused. 

• The pool and pool area are cleaned twice a week. 

Please help maintain the facilities so that it can be enjoyed by all our residents. 

A pool access card is required to enter the pool. If you do not have a pool access card 

please contact Pam Hummel at pam.hummel@crest-management.com or 281-945-4661. 

Grayson Lakes | March 2017 

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IT’S YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

If you have an hour to spare each month to 

help improve your neighborhood, consider 

volunteering for one of the following: Budget 

Committee, Communications Committee, 

Events Committee, Lakes & Irrigation 

Committee, Landscape Committee and 

Safety & Security Committee. If any of 

these interest you, please contact Karen 

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GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL 

Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the third- 

Wednesday of every month except September. The meetings are held 

in the Grayson Lakes Clubhouse and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the 

upcoming meeting will be posted on the Clubhouse door no later than 

72 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting notices will also be emailed to 

residents who have provided an email address to the Association. If you 

would like to be included on that list, contact Karen Janczak at Karen. 

Janczak@crest-management.com. 

Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the 

Clubhouse door no later than 6:30 PM of the regularly scheduled day. 

Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing to 

speak are asked to inform the Management Company at Karen.Janczak@ 

crest-management.com requesting to be placed on the agenda. Please 

do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since agendas are prepared 

a week in advance. If you will indicate the nature of your business 

beforehand, it will give the Management Company and your Board a 

chance to prepare for questions that might come up. Please be advised, 

it is your Board’s practice to limit initial comments from residents to 5 

minutes, so plan accordingly. 

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, 

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and 

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want 

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want 

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will 

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., 

SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, 

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PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

FT. BEND COUNTY 

LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained 

pose a threat to all our 

residents. While you may know your 

pet is friendly, an animal running at 

someone who is walking by is very 

scary for that person. Many children 

are afraid of animals and become 

frightened, which could result in the 

child getting hurt trying to avoid the 

animal. Although most dog bites 

occur on the property where the dog 

lives, unrestrained or free-roaming 

dogs do pose a threat to the public. 

In addition, unrestrained animals are 

at increased risk of being bitten by 

rabies-infected wildlife. 

To make a complaint or report 

an animal that is not properly 

restrained please contact Ft. Bend 

County Animal Control - 

281-342-1512 

“LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol 

and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as 

required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your 

dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort 

to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

WWW.GRAYSONLAKESLIVING.COM 

TO CONTACT THE BOARD 

OR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRAYSON LAKES: 

Crest Management Company 

AAMC® 

17171 Park Row, suite 310 

Houston, Texas 77084 

281-579-0761 

www.crest-management.com 

MANAGER 

Karen Janczak 281-945-4632 

karen.janczak@crest-management.com 

ASSITANT MANAGER 

Pam Hummel 281-945-4661 

pam.hummel@crest-management.com 

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LAKE PRO, INC. 281-391-3688 

A-BEAUTIFUL POOLS 281-376-6510 

C.J.'S YARDWORKS, INC. 281-578-5999 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: 

WATER & SEWER: MUD 130 281-290-6507 

GARBAGE COLLECTION: BEST TRASH 281-313-2378 

(SERVICE MONDAYS & THURSDAYS) 

SCHOOLS: 

KATY ISD ADMINISTRATION: 281-396-6000 

WOODCREEK ELEMENTARY 281-234-0100 

WOODCREEK JR. HIGH 281-234-0800 

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 281-234-1000 

EMERGENCY: 911 

FT BEND COUNTY EMS 281-344-3006 

WILLOW FORK FIRE DEPT 281-395-0011 

FT. BEND COUNTY SHERIFF 281-341-4665 

CITY OF KATY POLICE 281-391-4848 

ANIMAL CONTROL: 

FT. BEND ANIMAL CONTROL 281-342-1512 

CITY OF KATY 281-391-4848 

FT. BEND COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE 281-342-4513 

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When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your 

dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your 

family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while it 

was ‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground 

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their 

property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and 

free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement 

of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s 

efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, 

should that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs 

of the animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because 

they are an important control measure for the public health threat 

of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a 

barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

Animal control can be reached by calling 281-342-1512 

and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets. 

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET 

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.). 

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they 

can be returned to you if lost. 

5. Spay or neuter your pet. 

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their forever 

home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org. 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have courtesy to 

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout the 

community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage and in 

some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags - you’ll be 

recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work hard with their 

lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery 

bag or anything else. Picking up after your pets shows your respect for 

every homeowner and our beautiful community. Pet feces damages 

lawns and many residents are working hard to maintaining their grass! 

PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief 

in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as 

annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper 

or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep 

the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much 

it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so 

much, or what it is trying to communicate. 


• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors 

or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a 

cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting 

service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility 

once or twice a week. 

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston or 

abbreviated HLSR, is one of the largest live entertainment and livestock 

exhibitions. It also includes one of the richest regular-season rodeo events. 

It has been held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, since 2003. It was previously 

held in the Astrodome. It is considered to be the city’s “signature 

event,” much like New Orleans’s Mardi Gras, Dallas’s Texas State Fair, San 

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Here is the entertainment lineup for 2017: 

March 7 th Aaron Watson 

March 8 th Old Dominion 

March 9 th Chris Stapleton 

March 10 th Alicia Keys 

March 11 th Alan Jackson 

March 12 th Chainsmokers 

March 13 th Sam Hunt 

March 14 th Meghan Trainor 

March 15 th Thomas Rhett 

March 16 th Luke Bryan 

March 17 th Fifth Harmony 

March 18 th Willie Nelson 

March 19 th Banda El Recodo Siggno 

March 20 th Florida Georgia Line 

March 21 st ZZ Top 

March 22 nd Chris Young 

March 23 rd Blink-182 

March 24 th Dierks Bentley 

March 25 th Brad Paisley 

March 26 th Zac Brown Band 

GO TEXAN DAY 

The Friday before the Parade, 

March 3, 2017, is also known 

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Western attire, such as jeans, 

cowboy boots and cowboy 

hats. While the concept was 

discussed in 1938 by the General 

Manager of the Houston 

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not until the 1950’s that it finally 

was put into practice. In 

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RODEO HISTORY/FACTS 

RODEO PARADE 

In 1937, planning had begun for the first Rodeo Parade leading up to 

the 1938 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The first parade was 

headed by Mounted Police and various dignitaries on the city, county 

and state levels, who also rode horseback. There were two bands with 

a Drum and Bugle Corp. 

In 1952, the Salt Grass Trail ride was the first trail ride that was formed 

by only a few men. The following year, the publicity from that ride attracted 

more people to join. 

All of the Trail Riders converge on Memorial Park to camp out for the 

night before heading down Memorial Drive to where it empties out onto 

Texas Ave to line up for the parade. 

The parade has approximately 115 different groups joining in the festivities. 

There are 15 trail rides, 20 floats, 15 commercial wagons and 

stagecoaches and 10 to 15 university and high-school marching bands 

in addition to Show officials, other elected officials and dignitaries on 

horseback and in vehicles. 

TRAIL RIDES 

The Trail Rides (cavalcades) are a long tradition with the rodeo and 

gather at Memorial Park to camp for a rest and party before the big 

Annual Rodeo Parade through Downtown Houston. 

Salt Grass Trail Ride - 85-mile (137 km) ride from Cat 

Spring, Texas, established in 1952 

Sam Houston Trail Ride - 66-mile (106 km) ride from 

Montgomery, Texas, established in 1955 

Old Spanish Trail Ride - 216-mile (348 km) ride from 

Logansport, Louisiana, established in 1956 

Prairie View Trail Ride - 102-mile (164 km) ride from 

Sunnyside, Texas, established in 1957 

Valley Lodge Trail Ride - 72-mile (116 km) ride from 

Brookshire, Texas, established in 1959 

The Spanish Trail Ride - 112-mile (180 km) ride from 

Coldspring, Texas, established in 1961 

Texas Independence Trail Ride - 92-mile (148 km) ride from 

Brazoria, Texas, established in 1961 

Los Vaqueros Rio Grande Trail Ride - 386-mile (621 km) ride from 

Hidalgo, Texas, established in 1973 

Southwestern Trail Ride - 100-mile (160 km) ride from 

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Northeastern Trail Ride - 108-mile (174 km) ride from 

Beaumont, Texas, established in 1982 

Texas Cattlemen’s Trail Ride - 85-mile (137 km) ride from 

Anderson, Texas, established in 1986 

The Mission Trail Ride - 210-mile (340 km) ride from 

San Antonio, Texas, established in 1990 

Southwest Trail Ride - 120-mile (190 km) ride from 

Rosenberg, Texas, established in 1993 

WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP BAR-B-QUE CONTEST 

The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, also simply known as 

“The Cookoff,” started in 1974 and has consistently drawn massive attendance 

numbers for the three-day event, drawing a record 264,132 visitors 

in 2013. It takes place on the southern parking lot of NRG Stadium, with 

over 350 teams participating every year and is generally considered a 

“Hot Ticket,” as most are for members or by invitation only. While the 

event is open to the general public, those that can get into the tents are 

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Since the addition of the event in 1942, it has been one of the more popular 

events during the actual rodeo. The event features 14 calves and 

28 students who must try to capture one of the calves, put a halter on 

it and bring it back into the “winners square” in order to claim the win. 

One of the rules is that as long as a contestant is actually in the act of 

holding the calf (i.e. Holding it by the tail) to get the halter on, no other 

participant may interfere unless the calf wriggles itself free. It’s at this 

point where the calf is fair game once again. The event is held nightly 

between major events in the Reliant Stadium. Each of the students who 

catch a calf is awarded a $1,250 certificate to purchase a registered beef 

heifer. Raising and showing this heifer becomes a yearlong project as 

the scrambler sees to the grooming, feeding and care of the animal. The 

exhibitor returns to the Houston Livestock Show the following year for a 

special competition. Calf Scramble exhibitors receive a $250 bonus when 

they return to compete with their heifer, totaling their $1,500 certificate. 

A similar events for youngsters is Mutton Bustin’, for 5 and 6-year-olds, 

who try to ride on top of a sheep for eight seconds. 

Rodeo Houston also features the traditional rodeo events of bull riding, 

bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, calf 

roping, barrel racing (women only) and chuck wagon racing. 

TRANSPORTATION 

With between 60,000 and 150,000 people attending the rodeo each day, 

every year, the city’s transportation infrastructure is taxed as it must 

also compete with regular Houston Rush Hour on regular business days. 

There are a variety of ways into and out of the complex that include Park 

and Ride lots in certain parts of the city that are provided by the event as 

an express straight onto the property, Taxi, Self Parking, and METRORail. 

The Coordinators of the event try to persuade attendees to use public 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

March 13 th - 17 th - Spring Break 

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES 

ATHLETIC HALL OF HONOR 

Nominations being accepted for past and 

present athletic contributors. 

Katy ISD is pleased to announce the establishment 

of an Athletic Hall of Honor to recognize 

the efforts and contributions of former 

student athletes, athletic teams, coaches and 

special merit individuals who have brought 

distinction, honor and excellence to themselves 

and to the District. 

Nominations are now being accepted 

through March 15, 2017. Submissions will 

be reviewed by the Katy ISD Athletic Hall of 

Honor Honorary Board and voted on by the 

Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Committee. 

Once submitted, a nominee’s application will 

remain active for five years with the Honorary 

Board. Due to the sheer volume of alumni 

worthy of such an honor, nominations will 

be accepted annually. 

The Hall of Honor Committee has already selected 

the following four state championship 

teams to be honored in the inaugural class of 

the Athletic Hall of Honor: 

Katy High School 1959 Football State Champions 

Katy High School 1997 Football State Champions 

Taylor High School 1997 Tennis State Champions 

Taylor High School 1998 Tennis State Champions. 

Individuals and state championship teams 

will be honored at a 2017 fall banquet and a 

Katy ISD football game. 

State championship teams will continue to 

be added to the Athletic Hall of Honor every 

year. 

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KATY ISD ANNOUNCES NEW CAMPUS 

ATHLETIC COORDINATORS FOR 

MORTON RANCH 

Katy ISD is pleased to announce the addition 

of Ron Counter and B.J. William Gotte as 

our new Campus Athletic Coordinator/Head 

Football Coach’s for Morton Ranch High 

School and Paetow High School. 

Both positions were approved unanimously 

during the Katy ISD Board of Trustees January 

Work Study meeting. 

Coach Counter comes to Morton Ranch High 

from Stafford High where he was the head 

football coach and athletic director for the 

last four years. During his time at Stafford, 

Coach Counter led the program into the 

playoffs four years in a row. Prior to Stafford, 

Coach Counter made coaching stops 

at Strake Jesuit High, Round Rock Westwood 

High, Spring Woods High, Alief Hastings High 

and Klein Oak High. Coach Counter has also 

received several “Coach of the Year” honors. 

For Coach Gotte, moving to Paetow High 

School means staying close to home. Growing 

up he attended Cimarron Elementary, 

West Memorial Junior High and graduated 

“class of ‘97” at Katy High School, which 

is where he also began his career in 2001. 

Coach Gotte made stops at Deer Park High, 

La Marque High and Flower Mound Marcus 

High prior to returning to Katy High in 2009. 

His role as an Offensive Coordinator at Katy 

High School has played an integral part in 

winning three state championships. 

The Katy ISD Athletic Department is excited to 

welcome both coaches to these new endeavors 

within the Katy ISD family. Both coaches 

began their new journey on February 1 st . 


SEVEN KATY ISD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 

EARNED A PERFECT SCORE ON THE ACT 

This year seven Katy ISD high school students earned the highest possible 

ACT composite score of 36. On average, less than .1 percent of all test 

takers earn the top score. Only 2,235 out of the nearly 2.1 million students 

who took the ACT in 2016 earned a composite score of 36. 

Cinco Ranch High School 

Russell Ku, 11 th grade 

Samuel Shenoi, 12 th grade 

Seven Lakes High School 

Luis Alfonso Pabon Madrid, 

11 th grade 

Dora Cecilia Gurfinkel, 

12 th grade 

Clio Sun, 12 th grade 

Justin Zhang, 12 th grade 

Taylor High School 

Richard Liu, 12 th grade 

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and 

science, each scored on a scale of 1-36. Exceptional scores of 

36 provide colleges with evidence of student readiness for the 

academic rigors that lie ahead. 

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CINCO RANCH HIGH 

DANCING WITH 

THE STARS! 

The Cinco Ranch High School 

Cougar Stars! The Spring Clinic, 

Ages 4-13, will be held April 

22, 2017 from 9AM - 12 Noon 

at CRHS Dance Gym. Cost is 

$40 (If postmarked by April 4, 

2017). Cost includes: Clinic, 

T-Shirt, Snack, Practice CD and 

Dancer admission to Cougar 

Star Spring Show! For registration form: 

www.crhscougarstars.org/dance-clinic/. 

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 

ORCHESTRAS’ DUCK RACE 

The Tompkins High School Orchestras’ 

2017 Duck Race is coming 

Saturday, April 1st, at Current 

Church in Katy, 26600 Westheimer 

Parkway, starting at 9 AM. Duck 

Race participants have the chance 

to win one of several guaranteed prizes including: 

1. An Xbox One 

2. Beats Solo headphones 

3. A new laptop 

In addition to the duck race, the orchestra will be hosting 

live music, food trucks and carnival style booths from 10 

AM-2 PM. For more information about purchasing your $5 

BUCKS-A-DUCK chances, please contact the Tompkins High 

School Orchestras at 281-234-1074 or go to our website, 

tompkinsorchestras.org. 

MARCH OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

Birthstone: Aquamarine/Flower: Daffodil 

Pisces (February 19 th -March 20 th )/Aries (March 21 st -April 20 th ) 

The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath, which means 

Stormy month or Hraed monath, which means Rugged month. 

About March: 

• American Dietetic Association Month 

• National Nutrition Month 

• American Red Cross Month 

• Caffeine Awareness Month 

• Epilepsy Awareness Month 

• National Nutrition Month 

• Nutrition Month 

• Peanut Month 

• Women’s History Month 

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MARCH 2017 

March 1 st : Ash Wednesday 

March 8 th : International Women’s Day 

March 9 th : Purim begins at sundown 

March 12 th : Daylight Savings Begins at 2 AM 

March 15 th : Ides of March 

March 17 th : St. Patrick’s Day 

March 20 th : International Earth Day - also called Sun-Earth Day 

March 20 th : Spring (Vernal) Equinox 

March 25 th : Feast of the Annunciation 


The Real 

Craftwives 

of Katy 

THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY 

SPRING FAMILY EXPO 

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017, 12-5 PM 

No Label Brewery, 

5351 1 st St., Katy, TX 

Come check out what all the local vendors 

have to offer. Children and adult 

clothing, home and yard décor, candles, 

unique gifts, furniture, food and much 

more! Bring the whole family to enjoy 

live music, kids activities and delicious food trucks! It’s an event for 

the whole family! 

KATY COLOR RUN 5K CHALK IT UP FOR 

CHARITES FUNDRAISER 

Saturday, March 25, 2017 

Join us for the 1 st Katy Color Run 5K on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 

APEX Medical Building located at 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas 

77494. This family fun event is a joint fundraiser between Christ 

Clinic, Clothed by Faith and Hope Impacts, nonprofits that aid the 

underserved in the Katy community. We are anticipating at least 500 

people in attendance. 

The event will feature a chalk filled, 5K chip-timed run at 8 AM and 

a Mascot led 1K Kids Dash to start at 9 AM. In addition to racing fun, 

participants can enjoy a post-race party featuring an entertainment 

stage, a Chalk Art contest highlighting local artists, fitness demonstrations, 

Kid Fun Zone and healthy food vendors. 5K- $25 and 1K- $10 

(12 and under.) Event sponsorship, volunteer opportunities for high 

school students and 10x10 vendor space for healthy lifestyle vendors 

available for $50. Contact Michael at michael@christclinickaty.org. 

For more information, visit 

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K. 

KATY TASTE FEST SERVING 

FUN AND FOOD FOR 

A GOOD CAUSE AT 

2017 FESTIVAL 

Festival’s charity partners include 

Katy Care, Krause Children’s Center, 

Helping Kids Ministry and more. The 

festival is an event for foodies to 

experience fare from Katy’s diverse 

restaurant scene. Emphasis is on fun for the whole family with a 

variety of local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, a large kids 

zone, a dessert oasis, live entertainment and a silent auction. The 

festival will debut at Villagio Town Center on March 4, 2017, 11 AM-4 

PM. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several nonprofits that focus 

on abused, neglected and abandoned children. 

Katy Taste Fest supports several Katy non-profit groups, including 

Katy Cares, Helping Kids Ministry, Krause Children’s Center and Armor 

of Hope Foundation. All proceeds from Katy Taste Fest will benefit 

Katy nonprofits that help vulnerable children. For more information 

about Katy Taste Fest charity partners or to purchase tickets, please 

visit KatyTasteFest.com. 

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KatyTasteFest 

• Instagram: www.instaggram.com/KatyTasteFest 

• Twitter: www.twitter.com/KatyTasteFest 


SPRING BREAK 

HORSEBACK 

RIDING CAMP 

March 13-17, 2017, 

9 AM-2 PM each day 

We will do horseback riding 

and activities with our 

horses, both large and 

miniature. We will also be 

working with farm animals 

including horses, cows, 

pigs, rabbits and chickens 

and doing other fun activities including games, nature walks, arts-ncrafts 

and the best fun is on Friday when we paint the horses!! 

• Cost: $250 for the week plus a $30 supply fee. 

• Must be paid in full by March 1, 2017 after March 1 st , there is a $50 

late fee. No refunds. 

• Children must wear long pants, tucked in shirts, closed toes shoes 

w/heels. Each child must bring a lunch and a drink. 

• You can download the forms and go to our online store to pay it’s 

that easy!!! www.halterinc.org. 

HALTER Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit that uses animals and horses in a 

therapeutic environment. We welcome all children out for a great time. 

HALTER Inc. is located at 17410 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084. 

THEATER/ARTS 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

June 2-4, 2017: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon 

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits. 

July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: How One Girl Scout 

Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy” 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now 

to lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are 

$15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group 

rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience 

members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore 

Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without 

the long commute or high cost involved with heading to one of 

downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center 

(KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists 

find their light since 2001. 

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MAKING KATY STRONGER 

We invite you to come out and experience the new state-of-the-art facility in Katy. 

NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS SERVING KATY 

I-10 Frontage Rd. 

10 

I-10 Frontage Rd. 

YMCA AT KATY MAIN STREET MONTY BALLARD YMCA AT CINCO RANCH 

1350 Main St, Katy, TX 77494 22807 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494 

NEW LOCATION 

YMCA AT KATY 

MAIN STREET 

Main St. 

Nelson Wayy 

Kingsland Blvd. 

Pin Oak Rd. 

Source: YMCA 

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Join today at ymcahouston.org or visit a location nearest you. 

YMCA Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

Everyone is welcome. 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

2017 Season 

Americana: Saturday, March 11 th , 7:30 PM and 

Sunday, March 12 th , 3 PM 

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM 

For more information, please visit the HCS website at 

www.houstonchoral.org. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

All Shows at Studio 101, 

1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

A HEROINE FREE SUMMER By: Janet Lowery 

March 30 th -April 1 st , April 6 th -8 th , April 13 th -15 th : 8 PM 

April 9 th : 3 PM 

April 10 th : Pay-What-You-Can night on at 8 PM 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

FORMERLY HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER 

“Not just the name, but our entire mission, has expanded… 

for the better.” 

THE PRODUCERS - March 17-April 9, 2017 

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - April 28-May 21, 2017 

For more information, please visit www.stageworkshouston.org or 

call 281-587-6100. 

FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

HOSTS A TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 

Saturday, March 4, 2017 

Featuring Local Group ‘Saenz of the Times,’ NBC’s “The Voice” Finanlist: 

Mary Sarah, Texan & Country Artist ‘Pauline Reese’ and Country 

Legend & Headliner ‘Johnny Rodriguez.’ 

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Texas 

Independence Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 

2017, 5-9 PM in the parking lot of Parkway Fellowship Church located 

at the corner of FM 1463 Rd. & FM 1093 Rd. Texas Music, Texas children’s 

activities, Texas shopping, Texas food Texas V-Tails Flyover and 

fireworks! This event has it all and is free to all who wish to celebrate 

the great state of Texas! 

If you’d like more information about this event or to be a sponsor, please 

contact Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant Amy 

Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com or call 832-600-3221. 


West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between 

Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 nd 

and 23 rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting the 

organizations efforts to keep these aircraft flying. Food, drinks and souvenirs and vintage 

aircraft rides will be available for purchase. For additional information, go to our website: 

www.houstonwing.org. 

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE 

2017 OPEN HOUSE & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN 

April 22-23, 2017 will be a weekend dedicated in recognition of 

the 70 th anniversary the formation of the United States Air Force, 

as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents 

its annual Open House at the West Houston Airport. This event 

provides a rare opportunity for the public of all ages to immerse 

themselves in the sights and sounds of WWII and other authentic 

vintage military aircraft, which played a huge role in our American 

history. 

In addition to aircraft, several historic military vehicles will be on 

display as well as a very unique anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit 

from the Battleship Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also 

be open and docents will be available to help all ages enjoy the 

museum’s 

displays. 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS 

Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the Katy area. The name 

honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the barbershop harmony that is now 

being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston area are invited to attend chorus rehearsal any 

Thursday evening, 7-9PM at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 

77493. There are signs guiding you to the correct place on the east side of the property. 

Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. Some have years of chorus singing while others have very 

little singing experience but the desire to create beautiful harmony. The ability to read music is helpful 

but not required; you just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune. 


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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the 

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 

AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 

10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is 

a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should 

participate with their children. Upcoming programs include March 

program on Wildflower Walk(Cone Seed Starter). 

THE TITMOUSE CLUB 

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is 

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from 

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme 

and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks 

in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org 

and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session 

or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied 

by an adult during the program. Upcoming programs include: 

March 1 st : Butterflies and Moths 

March 7 th & 8 th : Gardening for Kids 

March 14 th & 15 th : Bird Watching 

March 21 st & 22 nd : Hide and Seek: Camouflage 

March 28 th & 29 th : Art in Nature 

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AFTER SCHOOL 

NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

Nature Explorers Club is designed 

for school-age children (ages 

6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested in 

investigating the natural world. 

Each month we will explore a 

different ecology topic, focusing 

on our own native plants and 

animals. We will make a craft to 

take home, go on a nature hike, 

dip-net for fish and tadpoles 

in the ponds and get to know 

the plants and animals of the 

Bayou City! Fee/reservations are 

required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For 

more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, 

bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. 

Upcoming programs include: 

March 23 rd : Bird Watching (4 th Thursday) 

MARCH MADNESS 

MARCH 14, 2017 - 

APRIL 3, 2017 

The 2017 NCAA Men’s 

Division I Basketball 

Tournament will involve 68 

teams playing in a singleelimination 

tournament 

to determine the national 

champion of men’s NCAA 

Division I college basketball. It is scheduled to begin on March 14, 2017, 

and will conclude with the championship game on April 3 at University 

of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The championship game 

will be the first contested in a Western state since 1995 when Seattle, 

Washington was the host of the Final Four for that year. 


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In recent years, 

thousands of people 

have lost millions 

of dollars 

and their personal 

information to tax 

scams and fake IRS 

communication. 

REMEMBER: The IRS 

doesn’t initiate contact 

with taxpayers 

by email, text messages 

or social media channels to request personal or financial information. 

In addition, IRS does not threaten taxpayers with lawsuits, 

imprisonment or other enforcement action. Being able to recognize 

these tell-tale signs of a phishing or tax scam could save you from 

becoming a victim. 

IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scams 

An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, 

including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout 

the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. 

These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake 

names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know 

a lot about their targets and they usually alter the caller ID to make 

it look like the IRS is calling. 

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid 

promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the 

victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, 

deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many 

cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be 

told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private 

information. If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave 

an “urgent” call back request. 


Note that the IRS will never: 

• Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment 

method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. 

Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes. 

• Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement 

groups to have you arrested for not paying. 

• Demand that you pay taxes without giving the opportunity 

to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. 

• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. 

Remember: Scammers Change Tactics - Aggressive and threatening 

phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major 

threat to taxpayers, but variations of the IRS impersonation scam 

continue year-round and they tend to peak when scammers find 

prime opportunities to strike. 

Surge in Email, Phishing and Malware Schemes 

The IRS saw an approximate 400 percent surge in phishing and malware 

incidents in the 2016 tax season. 

Scam emails are designed to trick 

taxpayers into thinking these are official 

communications from the IRS or 

others in the tax industry, including tax 

software companies. These phishing 

schemes can ask taxpayers about a 

wide range of topics. Emails can seek 

information related to refunds, filing status, confirming personal 

information ordering transcripts and verifying PIN information. 

Variations of these scams can be seen via text messages and the 

communications are being reported in every section of the country. 

When people click on these email links, they are taken to sites designed 

to imitate an official-looking website, such as IRS.gov. The 

sites ask for Social Security numbers and other personal information, 

which could be used to help file false tax returns. The sites also may 

carry malware, which can infect people’s computers and allow criminals 

to access your files or track your keystrokes to gain information. 

Courtesy of: www.irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts 

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SPORTS 

KATY YMCA 

Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in 

progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392- 

5055 or check out our website: 

ymcahouston.org. 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching 

swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and 

ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, 

group and private sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: 

Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary 

schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer 

both before and after school care. Please call 

for specific school offerings and prices. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION 

FOR THE KATY AREA 

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, 

non-profit tennis organization meeting the 

needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. 

Our goal is to provide a wide range of programming 

for tennis players as well as to promote 

the game in the Katy area. Registration 

is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders 

and tournaments that include singles, 

doubles and mixed doubles for all ages and 

skill levels. For more information, visit our 

website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) 

REGISTRATION 

NOW FOR SPRING 2017 OPEN 

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) 

is led by professional United States Soccer 

Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is 

designed for boys & girls who want to play 

and have fun in a safe and developmentally 

appropriate environment. The JHSL program 

is being offered at multiple locations and in 

conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road 

Complex. To learn more about each location 

and to register please visit 

www.albionhurricanes.org. 

For those wishing only to train, join us in 

Katy for AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit 

Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday 

Fun Program. 

AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory 

and offer New Territory Thursday Night 

Academy, a 5-week Skills Program. 

Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org 

for more information or questions. Office 

Phone:713-939-7473. 

SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

KATY/FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/ 

WESTPARK BELTWAY 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer 

(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 

18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on 

April 8, 2017. FFPS is a non-profit youth 

soccer program dedicated to providing a 

positive youth sports experience for all children. 

Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS 

has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players 

throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS 

offers children a fun and fair experience, including 

one practice per week, a full uniform 

and trophy for every player, equal playing 

time and play every position, co-ed/balanced 

teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts 

are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees 

(sign up early and save): 

Feb. 11 th through Mar. 2 nd : $112 

Mar. 3 rd through Mar. 23 rd : $117 

Mar. 24 th through Full: $122 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration 

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts 

and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, 

nice fields and background checks on 

all volunteers. Coaches will call players 

to schedule practice by April 4 th . Practice 

times and location will be determined by 

the coach and team. The schedule includes 

eight games, played locally on Saturdays, 

April 8 th to May 27 th . Our Katy league plays 

at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer Complex 

(20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear 

League plays at Huggins Elementary (No. 

1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League 

plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar 

Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League plays 

at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our 

Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St. 

Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd). For 

more information, map of all locations or to 

sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 

non-profit corporation which exists to serve 

people living in and around Katy, Texas who 

have an interest in running. We are a community 

of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages 

and abilities who share a common interest 

- running! Our focus is on group runs, having 

fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and 

experience with our members and the public. 

We welcome all who are interested in joining 

us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and 

socials. We hold group runs every Saturday 

morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off 

the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker 

Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) 

we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track 

for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we 

meet at Crosspoint Community Church for 

tempo runs of various distances and paces. To 

find out more and to join our club, visit www. 

KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and 

most successful youth track and field organization. 

Our goal is to assist interested boys 

and girls ages 6 to18 years old in improving 

their physical fitness and mental stamina. 

We have 2 Cross Country practice sites in the 

greater Houston area. Memorial Park and 

Mary Jo Peckham Park in Katy. Go to www. 

trackhouston.com to REGISTER TODAY!! 


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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We 

meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month 

at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494. 

We post different water trips and outdoor 

adventures on the Meet Up Group Website. 

Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? 

Don’t buy something just to buy it… try out 

different boats. These trips will help you 

decide what you like or if you even like to 

paddle. We can help! We have years of water 

sports adventures under our belts. We don’t 

sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks 

and canoes and/or we know people who have 

kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of 

age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required). 

Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). 

No minors allowed in this club. 

For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 

713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging 

new members. We invite you to join us every 

Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. 

Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels 

to meet new friends and have fun while 

improving golfing skills. For more information, 

contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 

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NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to 

come and learn about netball and have 

some fun playing a great team sport. Open to 

everyone from eight years and up including 

adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, 

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, 

Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com 

for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association 

on Facebook to see regular announcements 

about netball in the Lonestar State! 

Also visit netballamerica.com for general 

information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new 

women’s flat track roller derby team is now 

forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby 

you’ve seen in the past. We train derby athletes 

to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s 

Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively 

recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. 

Skaters must be female and 18 or older. 

Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo. 

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VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@ 

yahoo.com if you are interested in playing 

volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old 

and be able to play at intermediate level. 

We play at different locations in and around 

Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport 

- Rugby? All ages welcome - boys & girls, 

Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch 

High School, For more information, please 

visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you 

to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. 

Join us as we continue to bring one of the 

fastest growing team sports in the United 

States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier 

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and 

girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No 

experience needed. For more information visit 

our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached 

lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking 

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Cross-Country Skiing: Cross-country skiing is a winter outdoor sport 

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legs, resulting in the ability to burn about 600 to 900 calories per hour. 

Backpacking: The simplicity of strapping on a pack and hitting the 

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activities for exercise. Regardless of the intensity and duration 

of the backpacking trip, you burn a significant amount of calories while 

experiencing the great outdoors. Backpacking for one hour can burn 

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Running: Running is a classic outdoor sport and recreational activity 

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Swimming: Swimming is known for providing a low-impact total 

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MARCH 2017 ROAD TRIPS AND AREA EVENTS 

March 2 nd - March 4 th - World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. 

You won’t want to miss the biggest pre-party to the world’s largest 

livestock show and rodeo. More than 250 teams led by barbecue 

aficionados will compete in a traditional Texas cook-off. While most 

team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy the public venues 

including the Miller Lite Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the 

Chuck Wagon, where you receive a complimentary chopped beef 

sandwich plate. Come enjoy three days of cooking, competition, 

eating and dancing! The Garden, located in the center of the World’s 

Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, provides live music all three 

days of the contest for a fun family event. For more information, 

visit www.rodeohouston.com. 

March 4 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade. Every February since 1938, 

the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling 

metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. 

Decorative floats intermingle with thousands of men and women 

on horseback to fill the streets with hoof beats and marching 

bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians join out-of-town spectators to line 

the streets and sidewalks to be involved in one of Houston’s most 

popular celebrations! For more information on parade route, street 

closures and parking, visit 

www.rodeohouston.com/visit-the-show/pre-show-events/parade. 

March 7 th - March 26 th - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Rodeo 

has been a tradition in Houston since 1932 and the three-week 

extravaganza at NRG Park continues to consume the city every 

spring. The kickoff for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is 

the Rodeo Parade, after trail riders ride into town and set up camp 

in Memorial Park. All 20 championship rodeo competitions are 

concluded with entertainment by music superstars. It’s going to 

be a star-studded lineup this year at the Houston Livestock Show 

and Rodeo. Weekday performances start at 6:45 PM and weekend 

performances kick off at 3:45 PM. For more information, visit 

www.rodeohouston.com. 

March 10 th - 12 th - River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail. The 82 nd 

Azalea Trail heralds the beginning of Spring! Blooms of Spring 

will be in full swing on March 10 th , 11 th and 12 th . The Trail kicks 

off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy Lane entrance of 

Bayou Bend on Friday, March 10 th at 10:30 AM. This year, a ticket 

to the Trail gives admission to 6 locations within the River Oaks 

neighborhood, including 4 private homes and gardens, Bayou 

Bend and Rienzi. A 7 th free location, also in River Oaks, is the River 

Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics where free advice from “Ask the 

Experts” can be enjoyed each day and on Saturday at 2 PM, there will 

be a floral demonstration with easy to repeat floral tips from one of our 


talented Garden Club members! A free trolley will provide easy access 

to all 6 locations of homes, gardens and house museums. For ticket 

information, visit www.riveroaksgardenclub.org. 

March 11 th - St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Houston. The 58 th 

Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is at noon on Saturday, March 11 th and 

has always been a FREE event. The two-hour parade has historically 

been one of the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over 100 

entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart. Parade starts at the 

Clock Tower at Minute Maid Park on Texas and goes west-bound. 

Download the Parade Route at www.hsppc.org to find the reviewing 

stand, parking and after party location. Our history is a grand one 

and if you would like to personally support the parade and be a part 

of the year-round socials and meetings, please become a member 

of our Irish 100 Club. The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is presented 

by the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission. Come out and 

enjoy the parade! 

March 11 th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race - the 45 th 

Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta! Paddlers, ages 12 and 

up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile American Canoe 

Association sanctioned race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether 

you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t 

want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! Those not 

wanting to paddle can cheer on racers along the race route or catch 

the outdoor fun at the finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial 

Park (500 block of Preston Street). The Buffalo Bayou Partnership 

Regatta is rain or shine. If cancellation does take place due to severe 

water or weather conditions, all entry fees will support the work of 

Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The event takes place from 7 AM-2 PM. 

For more information, visit www.buffalobayou.org. 

March 19 th - Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation. 

The annual bike ride offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way 

to view the city with routes winding through Houston’s historic 

neighborhoods, scenic districts and parks while raising funds for 

the city’s Reforest Houston program. With three ride length options, 

the Tour de Houston is the perfect event for leisure riders or cycling 

enthusiasts. In addition, it is a BP MS 150 recommended training 

ride. Riders will start and end at City Hall located at 901 Bagby. This 

event begins and ends in Hermann Square at City Hall. Riders and 

volunteers will enjoy a post-ride party. For more information, visit 

www.houstontx.gov/tourdehouston/. 

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MARCH 2017 ROAD TRIPS AND AREA EVENTS 

March 24 th - 26 th - 2017 Bassmaster Classic & Expo. In conjunction 

with the Bassmaster Classic in Lake Conroe there will also be an Expo 

at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. The classic 

will start off with takeoff beginning each day at Lake Conroe Park 

at a time to be announced soon. There will be off-site parking and 

shuttles for fans wanting to attend. This event is free and located at 

Lake Conroe Park, 14968 TX-105, Montgomery, TX 77356. The Outdoor 

Expo will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, while 

Weigh-Ins, will take place at Minute Maid Park, both in Downtown 

Houston. For more information on times, visit www.bassmaster. 

com. In recent years, tackle and lure companies have been using the 

Classic Expo as the venue to introduce their newest products to bass 

fishing fans. The 2017 Expo will cover more than 300,000 square feet, 

the largest in Bassmaster Classic history. 

March 24 th - 26 th - Bayou City Art Festival. Fine juried art by 300 

artists and extensive selection of art, representing 18 different 

forms of artistic media, festival goers can also enjoy international 

food and wine, the Green Mountain Energy Creative Zone offering 

interactive art activities, daily outdoor performances and more. 

The Festival celebrates the vitality and diversity of Houston and 

enriches the city’s arts environment and reputation. Over the past 

40 years, the Bayou City Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6 

million for local nonprofit organizations. For more information, 

please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Event held at Memorial 

Park/Washington Corridor from 10 AM-6PM. 

March 27 th - April 2 nd - 

Shell Houston Open. Shell 

Oil Company has been the 

title sponsor for Houston’s 

PGA TOUR stop since 1992 

and charitable donations 

have been a big part of the 

relationship. Houston Golf 

Association golf-related 

activities have generated more than $62 million since 1992 when 

Shell Oil Company became title sponsor. Shell Oil Company and 

Houston Golf Association are in the final year of a 5-year contract 

extension through 2017. With a 25-year partnership with HGA, Shell 

is now the third-longest serving title sponsor on the PGA TOUR. 

Shell Oil Company and Houston Golf Association have focused on 

youth-oriented agencies since the two became corporate partners. 

The fastest-growing program involving the HGA and Shell Oil 

Company is The First Tee of Greater Houston Chapter, which has 

facilities adjacent to the Golf Club of Houston in Humble. For tickets 

and more information, visit 

www.pgatour.com/tournaments/shell-houston-open/tickets.html. 

March 31 st -April 2 nd - The Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival 

begins the last week in March on the Old Downtown Streets of 

Tomball Texas near 201 S. Elm Street, Main Street (FM 2920) and 

Market Street. It is a Music/Street festival celebrating German and 

ethnic heritage with 4 stages of live music entertainment “happy 

music for happy people,” ethnic and festival food, beer, wine, 150 

street vendors, all kinds of German souvenirs and clothing, arts 

crafts, antiques, Heritage Center, German church service, fireworks, 

carnival, pony rides, petting zoo, strolling music makers, street 

performers and much more. Like Oktoberfest in March! Huge fun 

for the whole family! You do not have to be German to enjoy this 

festival. It is fun for everyone and there is no admission or parking 

fees. For more information, visit www.tomballsistercity.org. 

Through May 29 th - The nationally recognized Mummies of the 

World: The Exhibition made its debut at the Houston Museum of 

Natural Science on September 24, 2016. Described as “fascinating, 

intriguing, and inspiring,” by NBC, “absolutely extraordinary,” by 

NPR, “a must see,” by FOX TV and having been visited by over 1.5 

million people nation-wide, Mummies of the World will instill a 

sense of curiosity and wonder in every visitor. Come face to face 

with the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts 

ever assembled. The exhibit provides a window into the lives of 

ancient people from every region of the world including Europe, 

South America and Ancient Egypt, offering unprecedented insights 

into past cultures and civilizations. For more information, visit the 

Houston Museum of Natural Science website at www.hmns.org. 

Through April 23 rd - Body Worlds RX at The Health Museum 

is a prescription for healthy living. Take one large dose of 

enlightenment during the Houston debut of Body Worlds RX. Real 

human bodies show you details of today’s common diseases and 

the inner workings of your anatomy. Be inspired and empowered 

to take steps toward a healthier life. From organs to muscles to the 

nervous system and to skeletal structures, Body Worlds RX gives an 

unprecedented look inside the most sophisticated mechanism in 

the world, the human body. For more information, visit the Museum 

of Health & Medical Science website at www.mhms.org. 


BIRDING 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

There are many different levels of bird watching from the casual observer 

to professionals whose goal is to see as many of the 8,850 species as 

possible. In North America there are approximately 800 species. Some 

people use nothing more than the naked eye to observe and others 

spend thousands of dollars on binoculars, telescopes, cameras, video 

and audio equipment, tripods and field guides. “Birding” as it’s sometimes 

called, is also a competitive event and there are both national 

and international organizations. 

Some of the best bird watching, perhaps in the world, is in the Houston 

area. Approximately 570 types of birds either call this area home and 

are permanent residents or are migratory and just pass through on their 

way to some other destination. 

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a great resource for anyone interested 

in birds. If you ever have a problem identifying a bird, their free Merlin 

Bird ID app is a must-have. According to Cornell, “If you can snap a bird 

photo with your phone - or even take a photo of another photo - chances 

are Merlin can help you ID it.” 

Birds face the same threat as almost all other wild animals and that is 

habitat loss. Trees, brush and grasslands are being destroyed to make 

way for roads and buildings. The best way to help our feathered friends 

is to replace some of what has been lost. Plant trees and shrubs using 

native plants, minimize pesticide use, set up nest boxes, provide water 

and keep your cats indoors. Leave some dying and/or dead trees on your 

property. Many species depend on cavities in these trees for nest sites. 

Next to habitat loss, the next highest cause of bird deaths is collisions 

with windows. Covering windows with screening or applying decals or 

tape to windows can help significantly. Make sure to check the web for 

instructions on how to apply these safeguards. 

TWRC Wildlife Center is gearing up for another busy spring. If you’d like 

to help us feed and care for orphaned baby birds, details will be available 

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NEWS 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY 

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2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. 

fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by 

calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Adult Coloring - Thursday, March 16th, 10-11 AM and Wednesday, 

March 29th, 2-3 PM, Lobby. During this come-and-go activity, learn 

more about adult coloring -- the latest trend in relaxation and 

stress-reduction techniques. Coloring has been shown to lower heart 

rates and is thought to lower blood pressure as well. The creative 

process of coloring can also be a way to exercise the brain. Unwind 

and relax while re-discovering this favorite childhood activity and 

creating a personal piece of art. All coloring materials will be provided. 

This program is appropriate for individuals over the age of 12. 

• Preparing for Severe Weather - Thursday, March 23rd, 7-8 PM, Meeting 

Room. Douglas Barnes, Senior Planning Coordinator for the Fort 

Bend County Office of Emergency Management, will talk about ways 

to prepare for severe weather. Learn how to prepare your home and 

family for a hurricane or other severe weather event. Get tips that will 

help you minimize damage to your home and property and that will 

maximize the personal safety of your family during and after a storm. 

• Chess Day @ the Library - Saturday, March 25th, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners to 

advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited to practice 

their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free 

environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this comeand-go 

activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide tips 

and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but 

players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 1-5 PM, 

Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation 

assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons 

should bring the following information to the session if possible: photo 

ID, Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents, last 

year’s tax return, W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received 

in 2016, unemployment compensation statements and any other 

documents that are necessary to complete your return. This service 

is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Income-tax forms will no longer be available at the libraries, but 

patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to download 

and print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during 

regular library hours. A library card is needed to use the printers and 

the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in 

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, March 7th, 10 AM 

MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, March 9th, 10 AM 

Introduction to Pinterest: Thursday, March 23rd, 10 AM, 

MS PowerPoint: Intermediate: Wednesday, March 29th, 10 AM 

EVENTS 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, March 16th beginning at 

7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Dead Wake: 

The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, written by Erik Larson. 

• ESL Conversation Circles - Fridays, March 10th and 24th, 1-2 PM; Conference 

Classroom. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program 

for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice 

their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation 

Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to 

gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing 

while practicing their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, March 8th, 3-4 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet 

with others who share the same love for great books and have a 

lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked 

or disliked. The book to be discussed in March is I Am Malala, written 

by Malala Yousafzai. 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, March 22nd, 3-4 PM, 

Conference Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an 

exciting new leadership opportunity and volunteer-service hours are 

invited to attend. Members will have a chance to share ideas about 

library programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions for teen 

services, books and movies and to meet new people. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups 

at these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 am, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 am 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening 

option for the activities presented during the daytime. 

• Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages 

welcome. 

• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. 

A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

• Creative Connections: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities 

for children in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: March 27th, 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 


• Family Movie Days: Thursday, March 16th and Friday, March 17th, 

1:30 PM, Meeting Room. Films are rated PG. 

• Puppet-Show Palooza: Wednesday, March 29th, 4:30-5 PM, Meeting 

Room. Families with toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special 

puppet shows and songs. 

SCOUTS 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, 

call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s 

Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

GIRL SCOUTS 

L-R: Suzie Soltero, Louanne Steph and Lisa Bunting. 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATOR VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION 

“Be A Volunteer” was the theme for the Katy Area Retired Educators 

January meeting featuring a panel presentation on Volunteer 

Opportunities in Katy. The Volunteer Organizations featured included 

Katy ISD’s KEYS Mentoring, Katy ISD Education Foundation, Krause 

Center, Katy Christian Ministries, American Cancer Society’s Relay 

for Life, Texana, Texas Children’s Hospital and Westside Homeless 

Prevention. On February 8, 2017, the Katy Area Retired Educators will be 

hosting their annual Scholarship Chocolate Auction. All proceeds will 

benefit the Beginning Teachers Scholarships for 2017 Katy graduates. 

For more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators check out 

website at http://www.localunits.org/KARE/. 


BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS 

FOR 2 ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE 

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade 

Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has opening 

for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to 

GS, returning & existing 2 nd grade Girl 

Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 

6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road area. Contact 

Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more information. 

BOY SCOUTS 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, 

respect, responsibility and many other traits. 

Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout 

Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy 

area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country 

and to others. If you are interested and your son is 

entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack 

M. Jones at 281-558-5722. 

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COMMUNITY 

INTEREST 

GROUPS 

Katy Area Democrats 

Katy Area Democrats meets 3 rd Tuesday of 

the month at the Briarchester club house at 

7 PM. Great speakers each month as well as 

opportunities for community involvement. 

For information, contact Pat Darwish 281- 

647-0986 or pdarwish@comcast.net or visit 

our website www.katydemocrats.net. 

Get Involved! 

Things are busier than ever at the Harris 

County Democratic Party and the Coordinated 

Campaign is looking for volunteers and 

interns here in Katy! Contact peter@hcdp. 

org or 281-578-2435 for more information! 

Republican Women’s Club of Katy 

Have you always wanted to get involved with 

your local and state politics? The Republican 

Women’s Club of Katy is a conservative ladies 

group offering monthly meetings where 

you can meet with local and State Representatives 

and hear guest speakers talk to 

important issues we are experiencing from 

a local and state level. We are about having 

fun and keeping Texas Red. Come on out to 

one of our meetings the 1 st Thursday of the 

month at the Golf Club of Cinco Ranch. For 

more information about us, check us out on 

Facebook or email us at Rwckaty1@gmail. 

com. 

Katy Lions Club 

Come out and have some 

fun!!! Meetings are the 1 st 

and 3 rd Thursday of each 

month at 7 PM. We meet 

at Salt and Pepper restaurant located 811 

Avenue D Suite 110, Katy, TX 77493. For more 

info, tank@tankspaintball.com. 

Fulshear-Simonton Lions Club 

Meets the 2 nd Thursday of each month at 7 

PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi restaurant 

in Fulshear. Visitors are welcomed. Visit our 

website at www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub. 

org or email us at info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org 

to learn more. 

The Lions Club is an international secular 

service organization dedicated to serving 

our community and helping to meet the local 

humanitarian needs. A key priority for us is 

Eye Sight; eyeglasses recycle program, local 

elementary school children eye testing and 

assistance with the purchase of glasses. 

Katy Sunrise Rotary 

Katy Sunrise Rotary 

Club is a member club 

of Rotary International, a 

100-year-old worldwide 

service organization. Katy 

Sunrise Rotary meets every 

Tuesday morning, at 7:00 AM, at Cinco 

Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors are 

welcomed. For more information, please visit 

www.katysunriserotary.com. 

Rotary Club of Katy 

Formed in 1946, the Rotary Club of Katy has 

a diverse membership of 30 business and 

professional men and women. The club 

meets each Thursday, from noon to 1 PM, at 

Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite 

E, Katy, TX 77494. For more information, call 

281-392-0045 or visit www.katyrotary.com. 

West Houston Rotary Club 

West Houston Rotary Club meets every Tuesday 

at 12:15 PM for Lunch and Fellowship at 

the Omni Hotel West Houston, Katy Freeway 

at Eldridge. Guests and visitors are welcome. 

Rotary clubs provide many opportunities 

for giving back to our community (local and 

global); come join us for fun, friendships and 

community service. Contact 281-627-0662 

for more info. 

Katy Toastmasters 

Do you need to improve 

your communication 

skills for presentations, 

interviews, networking or 

everyday conversations 

with co-workers, customers or volunteers? 

We are a supportive group of members who 

help each other become better speakers and 

leaders. We meet the first three Thursdays at 

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 

Katy Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. (We 

are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin 

Oak Road.) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. For more 

information, visit our website at http://katy. 

toastmastersclubs.org. 

Park 10 Talkers Toastmasters Club 

Need speaking skills? Improve your communication 

skills; lose your fears of public 

speaking; and learn skills that will help you 

be more successful in whatever path you’ve 

chosen in life. You are invited to visit the Park 

10 Talkers Toastmasters Club every Thursday 

each month, at 11:45 AM, at NACE, 1440 South 

Creek Dr, Houston, 77084; telephone 281-228- 

6287. For more information on Toastmasters, 

go to www.toastmasters.org. 

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WEST HOUSTON ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 

The West Houston Chapter of International Assoc. of Administrative 

Professionals (IAAP) usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month 

at Embassy Suites Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway 

(N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). Networking begins at 5:30 PM, dinner 

is served at 6:00 PM. Reservations are required. For additional info, 

please contact Caroline Champness CAP-OM at caroline.champness@ 

bp.com or go to www.iaap-westhouston.org to visit our website. 

ABWA West Houston Network 

ABWA West Houston Network - Meets the second Thursday of each 

month, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corridor - I-10 Katy 

Freeway between Park Ten and Hwy 6. Visit our website at 

www.whenabwa.org for more info or to RSVP. 

Business Network International 

BNI Katy meets every Thursday at 7:00 AM at Willowfork Country 

Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. If you are interested 

in growing your business, please come to a meeting. Call Kitty Tennison, 

President, 281-221-0016 or Susan Hendrix, Vice-President, 

954-729-3870 for more information. 

Business Network International 

Business Network International, (BNI)/Cinco Ranch Group meets every 

Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 AM, for breakfast and business networking, 

at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, 

TX 77450. Please RSVP to Len Tierney at 713-824-6960 or go to www. 

bnihouston.com and search for Cinco Ranch Chapter in Katy, Texas. 


Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI 

The Parkway Business Partners chapter of BNI meets every Wednesday 

at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held from 

7:15 AM until 9:00 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or 

a reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. 

InHouston-Katy Premier 

Professional Business Networking Mixer 

InHouston-Katy Premier Professional Business Networking Mixer 

InHouston/Katy Group invites area business professionals to come 

join different business professionals for the InHouston/Katy - Premier 

Professional Networking Mixer. No cover charge. They meet the 2 nd 

Tuesday of each month, 4 - 7 PM at Texas Borders Bar & Grill, 20940 

Katy Fwy. Suite H, Katy, Texas 77449. For information, call Newell 

Cheatheam 281-392-3034, newell.cheatheam@gmail.com. 

West Katy Netweavers 

West Katy Netweavers is a Fulshear-based business networking relationship-building 

group. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday 

of the month at Yong’s (Cravings Grill) in Fulshear. Address is 

29615 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441. Our structured and fun breakfast 

meetings begin at 7:30 AM and end at 8:30 AM with some time provided 

for networking thereafter. Come with your business cards and 

be ready to provide a 30-second brief introduction of yourself and 

business you come to represent. The cost of breakfast is $5 and an 

additional fee is $1. No brochures or marketing materials. Business 

that have the best success rate in growing their business through our 

group are those that care about the triple bottom line - profit, social 

and environmental. To learn more about us visit 

www.facebook.com/groups/westkatynetweavers. 

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Fitness Journey Network 

Fitness Journey Network is a NEW group of Katy health and wellness 

professionals meeting the first Thursday of each month, at various 

locations in the Katy area. Membership is free. If you would like more 

information or would like to be a part of our group, please contact 

Karen Narum at 281-871-8920 or at fitnessjourney@live.com. 

Katy Bar Association 

Katy Bar Association, which is an Association of Attorneys who live or 

work in the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 11:30 AM on the 

fourth Tuesday of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Anyone 

interested in attending, should contact Sarah Springer at sarah@ 

sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-646-0644. Each monthly meeting offers 

continuing legal education credit. For more information, contact 

Sarah Springer who is the current President of the KBA. 

Welcome Wagon Club Katy 

One of the best kept secrets in the Katy area is the non-profit Welcome 

Wagon group. Welcome Wagon is a great way for people who 

are either new in the Katy/Fulshear area or for ladies who want to 

reconnect with others in their community. This non-profit social 

organization meet for a monthly coffee, a monthly luncheon and 

for various special interest groups such as bunko, book group, 

movie group, crafts, mahjong and hand and foot. We gather for fun, 

friendship, community and to support area charities. Our raffles and 

fundraisers have raised thousands of dollars for multiple charities in 

Katy area. For further information, contact Membership Committee 

at welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com or call 832-437-1836. 

Katy Neighbors’ Coffees 

Katy Neighbor’s Coffees are open to all women who live in the Katy 

Area. It is to promote friendship in the neighborhood among old and 

new residents. Coffees are held once a month on the last Tuesday, 

at 10 AM, at members’ homes. There are no officers of this club and 

membership is free to all. For more information, please contact 

281-794-7759. 

Bp Partners 

BP Partners host informal coffee in member’s home. BP Partners is a 

local organization that fosters friendship and support for the spouses 

and partners of BP employees and retirees. Something for everyone, 

monthly activities include: Luncheons, Coffees, Book Club, Bowling, 

Bunco, Bird Watching, Craft Groups, Lunch Brunch and Couple Evening 

Events. For more information on meetings and membership, 

please visit our website at www.bppartnershouston.com. 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member 

meetings the 2 nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship, 

27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Meet and Greet begins at 7:30 AM 

and meeting starts at 8 AM. For more information about the Fulshear 

Area Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at www.fulshearareachamber.com 

or contact Amy Norvell at 832-600-3321 or 

anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com. 

Cinco Ranch Ladies Club 

CRLC welcomes ladies of all stages in the Katy and surrounding areas 

to connect socially and charitably. Visit us on Facebook or www. 

cincoranchladiesclub.org for details on the 22 sub-clubs. 

Greater Katy Exchange Club 

Greater Katy Exchange Club meets the first and third Wednesday of 

each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 

Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15 includes dinner and speaker (advance 


egistration day before meeting). You can call or pay and RSVP at www. 

KatyExchangeClub.com. The Greater Katy Exchange Club is non-profit 

service organization of a group of men and women working together to 

make our community better place to live through programs of service in 

Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and the Prevention of 

Child Abuse. Give back to your community by joining the Katy Exchange 

Club. Guest’s welcome. Advance reservations required by 12:00 PM 

day of meeting to Shivani Shah-Palaniappan 281-827-5795 or Newell 

Cheatheam 713-385-3622 or pay and reserve online at 

www.KatyExchangeClub.com. 

Texas Coastal Cattlewomen 

Texas Coastal Cattlewomen (TCCW), a chapter of Texas Cattlewomen, 

meets on the third Wednesday of each month, at various locations 

throughout the Houston area. TCCW is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization 

whose purpose it is to promote beef by educating the public to its 

nutritional value and to the use of its many by-products in our daily 

lives. You do not need to be in the cattle business, but only need to want 

to promote beef. In addition, we award scholarships to applicants in 

the following counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, Brazoria, Galveston, 

Colorado, Liberty, Waller and Wharton. If you are interested in becoming 

a member or desire more information, you may contact Dorothy at 

cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. 

Katy Rocks! 

Life is too short so get out and enjoy it. Mix, mingle, socialize and network 

with singles ages 35+ or those that prefer to hang out with the over 

forty crowd. We have a variety of events each month such as; dinner 

& dancing, movies, girl’s night out, themed parties, picnics, weekend 

get-a-ways, recreational activities, daytrips and more. For more details, 

visit www.meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. 

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Katy Area Retired Educators 

This dynamic organization meets at 11:30 AM, on the second Wednesday 

of each month, September through May, at the Merrell Center, 6301 

South Stadium Lane, Katy. All retired school employees in the Katy, 

West Houston area are invited to become members of KARE. It does not 

matter from which school district you retired. KARE’s theme this year is 

“KARE Keeps on Learning.” Join us as we learn about a variety of topics 

via interesting and informative meetings, fun side trips and camaraderie 

with other retirees. Lunch is provided at a small cost. For information 

contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or lzacek@hotmail.com. 

Westside Over 50 Club 

If you are 50 and over, you are invited to join us at Willow Fork Country 

Club on the 1 st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for dinner and 

socializing. We also have activities throughout each month, including 

day trips by bus. Couples and singles are invited. For reservations and 

information, please contact Frank Watson at 281-492-6202 or Kirk 

Hanson 281-346-0459. 

NCL Lady Bird Chapter 

As the newest National Charity League chapter in Katy, we are growing 

and developing a place in the community. The NCL Lady Bird Chapter 

was formed in 2010 and chartered in 2012 at the National Charity League 

Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Like the other local NCL chapters, the 

NCL Lady Birds are centered on serving others in need. The Lady Birds 

have a special emphasis on charities involving children. If you are you 

are interested in learning more about the NCL experience that develops 

and creates good role models by teaching the three NCL pillars of 

Leadership, Culture and Community, visit our website for information 

at: www.nclladybird.org. NCL creates the opportunity to vest in longtime 

friendships and the joy of helping others. NCL, Inc. is a national 

mother-daughter philanthropic organization dedicated to serving their 

communities by working with local charities in order to directly affect 

the lives of their neighbors in a positive and meaningful way. 


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Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on 

the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, 

to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as 

well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to 

make new friends! View our website for information about current 

Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These 

are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies 

started in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations 

or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy 

at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

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and East Texas Areas! Hear Anna 

Hammer, Aglow’s Generations 

Director and Jessica Wilson, Aglow’s Anti-Trafficking Specialist, as they 

address how we all can collaborate to launch the next generation in 

facing the spiritual challenges of this season. Jayde Malone Kenter, 

Generations Director for Aglow’s South Central Region, will also share 

her insights with us. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 

23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the 

New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially 

finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a 

group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary 

Zimmerman 

scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

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Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... 

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Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org 

or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

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MARCH GARDENING TIPS 

VEGETABLES 

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and 

pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra 

(if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern 

peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon. 

LAWN 

• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of 

Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). 

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the 

variety Floratam for best pest resistance. 

See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm. 

TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady 

areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable 

groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the 

prostrate junipers. 

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. 

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have 

bloomed. 

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer 

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of 

garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape 

plants because you give them food just before the spring growing 

season starts. 


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AREA BINGOS 

KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO 

The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD schools 

and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and invites you 

to help support our community by playing Bingo at the following location 

and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 

doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve food and drinks in our kitchen. 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have 

security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo 

equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable 

outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community 

Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 

behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games 

begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo 

hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, 

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except 

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird 

games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community 

outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in 

downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling 

west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second 

stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall 

will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and 

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can 

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. 

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range 

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors 

open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 

PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith 

Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas 

Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic 

Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 



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Classified Ads 

Classified 

Ads 

FOR SALE 

Tall brown bookcase w/six shelves of various heights. 

Dimensions are 77”H x 30”W x 13 1/4”D, solid wood, 

heavy, $50. Email Anne Marie kamtsberg@comcast.net 

for photo or call 281-398-3098. 

Bud dry neon sign, $700; Metal detector used once with 

a lot of extras, $175. Call 832-606-9482. 

Eagle residential storage & service lift, good condition, 

works great, asking $2,500. Contact 281-398-6324. 

Black and white marble kitchen table, good condition, 

$500, paid $1000; U-shape office desk with credenza, 

$250; Silver mirror 2’ X 3’, $30. 

Contact kelmizo58@gmail.com. 

King bed frame and headboard, side by side refrigerator, 

window mini blinds, plantation shutters, granite counter 

top, wood cabinet doors and drawers. 281-463-8692. 

Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe 

T-strap character shoe with brace, black, size 7, $150. 

Regular price without brace, $250. 713-459-7792. 

Woman’s 10 speed Fuji Silhouette road bike, excellent 

condition, great for MS 150 bike ride. Call 713-857-2751. 

Forest Park Cemetery Westheimer - Six cemetery spaces 

w/monument privileges. Section 502, Lot 610. List price 

$6,995 each, will sell for $5,250 each, negotiable. 

713-366-6699. 

Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT, 

discontinued, in white (size 3) and ivory (size 3), new 

$109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. 

Also have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), 

matching ivory sash included, new $136.99, selling for 

$75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com. 

HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD 

To place a Classified Ad, go to the Krenek 

Printing website at www.krenekprinting. 

com. Hover your mouse over Submissions 

and choose Classifieds. Select which area 

(Hwy 6, Katy or Both) you would like to 

see your ad appear. Then select the Category 

for your ad. Your ad will be calculated 

and you may make your payment 

online. If you have any questions, please 

give us a call at 281-463-8649. 

MOVING/GARAGE SALES 

Beautiful dining table and 6 chairs, 54” breakfast room table, large 11 drawer 

maple dresser, 2 swivel chairs, Maytag washer and dryer, plates, cups, Knick 

knacks and other items available. Please call 281-395-3022 for prices. 

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE 

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand Harbour Island 

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. Will sell 

together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422 

PETS 

Lab mix female, FREE, 14 months, beautiful gold, smart, loving, spayed, 

all shots. Web photo http://goo.gl/dDCsaM. Call 832-455-5909.

HELP WANTED 

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for 

Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work 

in our corporate office call center in the 

Houston/Katy area. We have a contract 

with over 10,000 major grocery chains 

in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy 

Cold Calling to Business Owners to set 

appointments for top producing outside 

reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. & 

Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/ 

hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late 

nights or weekends, great environment. 

You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/ 

Vision & Life insurance after 60 days, 401k 

after 1 year. No experience needed: 

www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to 

jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. 

Registered Dental Assistant needed. At 

least 1 year of experience needed. Please 

send resumes to dentalcareforkids@ 

gmail.com or call 832-603-7310. 

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of 

experience, must be state licensed. 

281-550-0900. 

Looking for people to work in the field 

services, crew workers and helpers to 

work on servicing irrigation systems 

for growing Irrigation Company, no 

experience needed, will train. Must have 

own transportation and clean driver’s 

license. Growth opportunity, Northwest 

Houston area. 

Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman 

or helper/apprentice. Have experience, 

references & contact info. ready, beginners 

last employment info. Send resume to 

randy@westhoustonelectric.com. 

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking 

a power washing and roof cleaning 

technician. Requirements: must be a selfstarter, 

flexible, team player, willing and 

able to work multiple jobs with minimum 

supervision; must be able to work on max 

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving 

record; must have experience towing a 12’ 

trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; 

no prior experience power washing or roof 

cleaning necessary, we train; live in the 

Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via 

email to support@k-mpw.com. 

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. 

Bilingual preferred. Please call 

281-256-2239. 

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for 

moms with school age children. 

281-861-0394. 

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation condominium, sleeps 6, 1 bedroom, 2 

bathrooms,no pets allowed. Miramar Beach, Florida 

32550, Book:850-270-5227 or http://bookings.destinpalms.com/Unit/Details/121435. 

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 

3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan 

Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or call, 281- 

236-2107 or 713-896-1234. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 

4, full kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 

Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness room, washer/ 

dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No added 

fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I 

have two weeks reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale 

Makai. The 2017 dates are March 27th - April 3rd and April 

4th - April 10th. Sleeps 4, one bedroom, fully stocked 

kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not with time 

share. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $895 per 

week. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar 

Creek Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front 

porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, 

Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park, sleeps 8. 

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Get to Know Food Labels 

Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat or drink 

smarter. 

Consult an RDN 

Whether you want to eat better to lose weight or lower your risk or 

manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian 

nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-to-follow personalized 

nutrition advice. 

Follow Food Safety Guidelines 

Reduce your chances of getting sick by practicing proper food safety. 

This includes: regular hand washing, separating raw protein foods 

from ready-to-eat foods, cooking foods to the appropriate temperature 

by using a food thermometer and refrigerating food quickly at a 

proper temperature to slow bacteria growth. Learn more about home 

food safety at www.homefoodsafety.org. 

Get Cooking 

Preparing foods at home can be healthy, rewarding and cost-effective. 

Resolve to learn some cooking and kitchen basics, like how to dice 

an onion or cook dried beans. The collection of How do I…videos at 

www.eatright.org/howdoi will get you started. 

Dine Out without Ditching Your Goals 

You can eat out and stick to your healthy eating plan! The key is to 

plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare 

nutrition information, if available and look for healthier options that 

are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed. 

EAT RIGHT! 

March is National Nutrition Month and the 2017 National Nutrition 

Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Below are 17 Food, 

Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Dedicate yourself to a healthy lifestyle in 2017 with these food, 

nutrition and physical activity tips. 

Eat Breakfast 

Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean 

protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast 

burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole 

wheat tortilla or a parfait with low-fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole 

grain cereal. 

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables 

Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals 

and fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of 

vegetables your daily goal. Experiment with different types, including 

fresh, frozen and canned. 

Watch Portion Sizes 

Get out the measuring cups and see how close your portions are 

to the recommended serving size. Use half your plate for fruits and 

vegetables and the other half for grains and lean protein foods. To 

complete the meal, add a serving of fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt. 

Be Active 

Regular physical activity has so many health benefits. Start by doing 

what exercise you can for at least 10 minutes at a time. Children and 

teens should get 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day and 

adults should get two hours and 30 minutes per week. You don’t have 

to hit the gym - take a walk after dinner or play a game of catch or 

basketball. 

Fix Healthy Snacks 

Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially 

when they include a combination of foods. Choose from two or 

more of the MyPlate food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and 

protein. Try raw veggies with low-fat cottage cheese, or a tablespoon 

of peanut butter with an apple or banana. 

Enact Family Meal Time 

Plan to eat as a family at least a few times each week. Set a regular 

mealtime. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devices to 

encourage mealtime talk. Get kids involved in meal planning and 

cooking and use this time to teach them about good nutrition. 

Banish Brown Bag Boredom 

Whether it’s a lunch for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom 

with easy-to-fix, healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita pocket 

with veggies and hummus or a low sodium vegetable soup with whole 

grain crackers or a salad of mixed greens with low-fat dressing and 

a hard boiled egg. 

Drink More Water 

Quench your thirst by drinking water instead of sugary drinks. Stay 

well hydrated by drinking plenty of water if you are active, live or 

work in hot conditions or are an older adult. 

Explore New Foods and Flavors 

Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of 

food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit, vegetable 

or whole grain that’s new to you or your family. Try different 

versions of familiar foods like purple asparagus, Honeycrisp apples, 

broccoli or quinoa. 

Eat Seafood Twice a Week 

Seafood - fish and shellfish - contains a range of nutrients including 

healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are higher 

in omega-3s and lower in mercury. 

Cut Back on Added Sugars 

Foods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty calories 

and little or no nutrition. Reviewing ingredients on the food label 

can help you identify sources of added sugar. 

Visit www.choosemyplate.gov for more information. 

Experiment with more plant-based meals 

Expand the variety in your menus with budget friendly meatless 

meals. Many recipes that use meat and poultry can be made without. 

Eating a variety of plant foods can help. Vegetables, beans and 

lentils are all great substitutes. Try including one meatless meal per 

week to start out. 

Courtesy of eatright.org 


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BANANA CREAM PIE MADE EASY 

You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day March 2 nd ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

3 cups heavy cream 

1/2 cup crushed ice 

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix 

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 

3 bananas, sliced 

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked 

1 cup heavy cream 

DIRECTIONS: 

Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until it starts to thicken. Add 

crushed ice and continue to whip another 4 minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and 

banana pudding mixes, whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and 

the mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff. 

Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana slices. 

Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top completely 

with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream mixture. In a 

small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a pastry bag, 

pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate 1 hour before 

serving. Source: allrecipes.com 

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HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS 

You could make this on National Something on a Stick Day March 28 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

1/3 cup honey 

1/3 cup soy sauce 

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes 

2 cloves garlic 

5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces 

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces 

skewers 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce and pepper. Before adding chicken, 

reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, 

garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the 

longer the better). 

Preheat the grill for high heat. Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables and discard 

marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers. Lightly oil the grill 

grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. 

Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently. Source: allrecipes.com 

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