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<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong><br />

Community Area Newsletter<br />

Front cover photo taken in Old Town Katy<br />

courtesy of <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> resident, Payton Vogel.<br />

School News... 7<br />

Sports... 11<br />

Easter Events... 14<br />

Community Events... 16<br />

Houston Area Events... 22<br />

Libraries & Parks... 23<br />

Gardening Tips... 26<br />

Volunteer Opportunities... 27<br />

Community Groups... 33<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 38<br />

Classified Ads... 39<br />

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CINCO RANCH AREA IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

LAW ENFORCEMENT<br />

EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Medical) 911<br />

Non-emergency:<br />

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665<br />

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666<br />

Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />

Katy I.S.D. Police Dept. 281-237-4000<br />

FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

ESD 48 281-578-5967<br />

Ft. Bend ESD2 ( Willowfork Fire Dept) 281-395-0011<br />

Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) 281-498-1310<br />

West I-10 Fire Department 281-675-6000<br />

TRASH<br />

Republic Waste 713-726-7300<br />

Waste Corporation of America (WCA) 281-368-8397<br />

Best Trash, LLC 281-313-2378<br />

Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178<br />

WATER / SEWER<br />

ST Water & Sewer (<strong>Cinco</strong> MUD’S) 281-579-4500<br />

SI Environmental 832-490-1500<br />

Severn Trent 281-398-8211<br />

Willowfork Drainage Dist. 713-703-8605<br />

www.WillowForkDrainageDistrict.com<br />

HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

The Golf Club at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> 281-395-4653<br />

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />

City of Katy 281-391-4800<br />

Center Point Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Street Light Outages 713-207-2222<br />

or visit www.ceneterpointenergy.com/outage<br />

Entouch 281-225-1000<br />

Grande Communications 866-314-4880<br />

Consolidated Comm. (Phone) 281-753-1793<br />

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />

Katy Post Office (77450) 281-829-5062<br />

Katy Post Office (77494) 281-574-1401<br />

Metro Park & Ride 713-635-4000<br />

Harris County Vehicle Registration 281-368-2000<br />

Fort Bend Motor Vehicle Registration 281-238-1490<br />

Fort Bend Driver’s License Info 866-357-3639<br />

Harris County Driver’s License Info 281-391-4874<br />

Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Texas Parks & Wildlife 281-842-8100<br />

Poison control 800-764-7661<br />

Dept. of Public Safety (Katy) 281-391-4874<br />

Voter Registration (Fort Bend) 281-341-8670<br />

Voter Registration (Harris) 713-635-4000<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560<br />

Creech Elementary 281-237-8850<br />

Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />

Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450<br />

Griffin Elementary 281-237-8700<br />

Kilpatrick Elementary 281-237-7600<br />

Williams Elementary 281-237-7200<br />

Beck Junior High 281-237-3300<br />

Beckendorff Junior High 281-237-8800<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Junior High 281-237-7300<br />

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />

Tays Junior High School 281-234-2400<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School 281-237-7000<br />

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800<br />

Tompkins High School 281-234-1000<br />

MEDICAL<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy 281-644-7000<br />

Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />

Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522<br />

Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000<br />

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Tax Tips<br />

by S. Kathryn Kucera, CPA<br />

NEED MORE TIME?<br />

<strong>April</strong> 15 (this year, the 18 th ) isn’t far off. Do you need more<br />

time to gather your tax information? Then ask for it! An<br />

individual may request a six-month extension of time to<br />

file Form 1040, to October 15 using Form 4868. No reason<br />

is necessary. The request must be postmarked or e-filed by<br />

the due date; no late extension requests will be considered.<br />

Your next question is “will it cause me to be audited?”<br />

and the answer is NO! In fact, many tax professionals<br />

believe the opposite, that it might reduce audit chances.<br />

Note, the filing extension is not an extension of time to<br />

pay any balance due. If necessary, and if possible, a<br />

payment should accompany the extension request to<br />

avoid interest and possible late payment penalty.<br />

Trust me on this: There are not enough accountants on<br />

the planet to prepare all returns by their original due<br />

dates. In the big picture, extensions are a necessity, or the<br />

system would fall apart. Only by spreading the work over<br />

a longer period of time can the profession as a whole even<br />

hope to produce quality work for so many taxpayers.<br />

Form 4868 is available in your tax software,<br />

online at www.irs.gov.<br />

Filing by <strong>April</strong> 15 is a lovely thing, but<br />

there are no awards handed out for doing<br />

so. So, extend that return!<br />

DID YOU OVERLOOK<br />

SOMETHING?<br />

When I look over prior year returns for<br />

new clients, I often see that a deduction<br />

was missed or that there was another<br />

error of some kind. In most cases, this can<br />

be fixed by filing an amended tax return,<br />

Form 1040X.<br />

The general rule is that you have three<br />

years to amend a return. If you filed your<br />

2013 return by <strong>April</strong> 15, 2014, you have<br />

until <strong>April</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong> to amend it.<br />

Form 1040X must be paper-filed; it is<br />

not yet possible to electronically file<br />

them. For smooth processing, various<br />

attachments must be included. They<br />

usually are not a do-it-yourself project;<br />

professional assistance is recommended!


Spring Cleaning<br />

We simply love the warmth and coziness of wintertime, but there is something else<br />

that we anticipate at the end of winter even more: the start of spring. Our hearts fill<br />

with joy and positivity thanks to its rebirth, renewal and re-energizing sentiment. It<br />

prompts us to make a fresh start within ourselves and in our homes. And we are not<br />

alone–people all over the world have practiced this same ritual for many centuries.<br />

SPRING CLEANING RITUALS AROUND THE WORLD<br />

Spring cleaning is a time-honored ritual for a reason. In China people clean their<br />

houses, clothes and spirits in anticipation of Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.<br />

They do this to get rid of bad luck and misfortune that may have accumulated during<br />

the previous year. Once the house is tidied, it is forbidden to touch the floors with a<br />

broom, otherwise you risk sweeping out all the good luck that entered the house at<br />

the turn of the year.<br />

People in Iran have a similar ritual on the 21st of March each year. They call it Khaneh<br />

Takani, which means “shaking the house.” And that is exactly what Iranian people do.<br />

Everything gets a thorough cleaning: from beds and rugs to curtains and clothes and<br />

everything in between. Fresh scented flowers are brought into the house to renew the<br />

positive energy so both the new year and spring can arrive.<br />

In Thailand, people celebrate new spring beginnings with the festival of Songkran,<br />

where they clean their houses and take extra care to thoroughly cleanse all images<br />

and statues of Buddha in their possession. This tradition is then done in public during<br />

a parade, as people pour water mixed with perfume and fragrant herbs on one another<br />

to symbolize blessings and good luck in the new year.<br />

SPRING CLEANING AND YOU<br />

Why do we feel the need to clean our environments with the coming of spring? Part<br />

of it is the urge to finally open all windows and clear the winter mustiness that has<br />

settled there. On a psychological level, we are also sweeping out the dark winter mood<br />

in order to welcome the positivity of spring energy, just like ancient civilizations did.<br />

In this way, a clean house brings us peace of mind and clarity. But how do we start this<br />

immense spring cleaning ritual? The answer is quite simple: make a list and divide it<br />

up into smaller tasks, so you can feel the satisfaction of ticking off each item. What<br />

follows is an example of a spring cleaning outline:<br />

1. CLEAN WINDOWS<br />

Start with one of the most visible issues—when the spring sun starts shining through<br />

your windows, you can see every bit of dirt on them. Combine water, distilled vinegar<br />

and liquid dish soap in a spray bottle and spray it against the glass. Use a fibre cloth to<br />

wipe it on, and a squeegee to remove excess liquid.<br />

2. DECLUTTER<br />

Before you do a deep clean, declutter it first. This means<br />

throwing away anything you haven’t used in the past twelve<br />

months. Avoid throwing odds and ends into a drawer,<br />

because they will eventually find their way out and create a<br />

mess.<br />

3. CLEAN ROOMS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM<br />

Spring cleaning is about the things that you overlook during<br />

your day-to-day cleaning routines. Vacuum the ceiling, clean<br />

the lamps, and use a damp cloth to clean walls and doors.<br />

Don’t forget light switches and door handles—these are<br />

typically covered with grime.<br />

4. RENEW YOUR BEDROOM<br />

Organize your closets and prepare for a wardrobe transition.<br />

Remove all clothing you haven’t been wearing in the last<br />

twelve months and put them in bags for good will. Take your<br />

curtains and your winter coats to the dry cleaner. Combat any<br />

stale winter odors with scented candles or fragrance sticks.<br />

5. A FRESH LOOK IN THE BATHROOM<br />

Toilets, sinks and tubs get cleaned regularly, but spring<br />

cleaning involves a different approach. Discard outdated or<br />

unused products. Replace old towels with new, luxurious<br />

ones. Reorganize your shelves for maximum efficiency.<br />

6. DEEP CLEAN YOUR KITCHEN<br />

Search your cupboards and pantry and discard any outdated<br />

products. Replace dish and tea towels as well as the mops<br />

you’ve been using the entire year. Clean the fridge and defrost<br />

the freezer. Make sure you check all the food and throw out<br />

anything that has been lying around for too long.<br />

7. DON’T FORGET THE OUTSIDE<br />

Clean your patio furniture and wash pillow covers. Use a<br />

vinegar spray to dissolve green build up on teak and wooden<br />

furniture. Throw out any pots or other garden accessories<br />

that haven’t survived the winter in tact.<br />

By creating a spring cleaning ritual out of these seven steps,<br />

you’ll notice that it isn’t nearly as daunting as it sounds. And<br />

when it’s all said and done, you will be ready to welcome the<br />

coming year with a clear mind and an uplifted spirit.<br />

Source: enjoythemomentrituals.com<br />

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Deadline for submission is the 20th of each month. The next due date<br />

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the July <strong>2017</strong> publications.<br />

4 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter


CINCO MUD 8 PROCLAIMS APRIL AS<br />

SPRUCE UP YOUR SPRINKLER MONTH<br />

Saving water, energy and money is as easy as 1-2-3.<br />

1. Check your toilet for leaks.<br />

2. Twist on a faucet aerator.<br />

3. Replace an old showerhead with one that is WaterSense labeled.<br />

<strong>April</strong> is SPRINKLER SPRUCE UP MONTH. Get a WISE GUYS sprinkler audit,<br />

make upgrades to your system and receive up to $200 in rebates from<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> MUD 8. See www.cincomud8.com for details.<br />

NEW RESOURCE FOR PET<br />

OWNERS IN CINCO RANCH<br />

Lose a pet? Find a pet? See a pet running<br />

around a neighborhood? Please share<br />

it with the <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Area Lost and<br />

Found Pet Network: www.facebook.<br />

com/groups/CRLostPets. We are a<br />

group run by <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents<br />

for <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents to help lost<br />

pets find their way home through<br />

networking with like-minded rescue<br />

groups and other HOA pages.<br />

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<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Lost and Found Pet<br />

Network is a resource with many<br />

documents available located within our group files to help those who have<br />

both lost and found pets, as well as lists of related, pet service providers.<br />

For instance, did you know animal control in Fort Bend County is all<br />

the way down in Rosenberg, but if you live in the Harris County portion<br />

of <strong>Cinco</strong> and your dog is picked up, it is taken all the way up by I-45 and<br />

Canino Road - near Little York Road? (The worst scenario is if a dog that<br />

lives in one county ends up being picked up in the other county.) Also, if<br />

your pet is brought to one of these locations, you likely will only have three<br />

days to find it before it is released for adoption OR euthanized. If you wait<br />

to see if your animal returns home on its own, it might be too late! Please<br />

use this new group as needed and share our page with Facebook friends!<br />

We are looking for volunteers to help administer this group and<br />

also people that would be willing to foster animals found in <strong>Cinco</strong><br />

until their owners are found, rather than the animals being brought<br />

to a shelter. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact<br />

cincoranchlostpets@yahoo.com.<br />

THE CINCO RANCH GIVING CIRCLE -<br />

COLLECTIVE GIVING FOR GREATER IMPACT<br />

The <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area<br />

who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to<br />

create a circle of giving in our community by collectively contributing to<br />

organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people in our<br />

neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just<br />

$10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our<br />

first year, we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we<br />

are building a community of giving friends. For more information please<br />

visit our website www.cincoranchgivingcircle.com.<br />

CINCO RANCH MOMS CLUB<br />

Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived in <strong>Cinco</strong><br />

<strong>Ranch</strong> for years, consider getting involved and adding to your<br />

network of friends and families! Playgroups are organized by age and<br />

there are also pool playdates and group events open to all. To get<br />

involved, visit: https://sites.google.com/site/cincoranchmomsclub or<br />

email: cincoranchmomsclub@gmail.com.<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter | <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 5


Home for the Holidays Presents<br />

9th Annual Spring Gift Market<br />

<strong>April</strong> 8th & 9th Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-4<br />

at the Katy Merrell Center<br />

6301 South Stadium Lane • Katy Texas 77494<br />

Like us on Facebook: Home For the Holidays Gift Market<br />

www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com<br />

or call 281-788-4297<br />

FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT<br />

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement<br />

services within the neighborhood. For non-emergency situations, you<br />

can contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department at 281-342-6116.<br />

If there is an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1.<br />

CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB<br />

The <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)3 providing residents in<br />

Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable.<br />

We designate charities each year as recipients for our fundraising events.<br />

We typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf Club at<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> at 7 PM to partake in themed events such as a Chili Cook Off,<br />

Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent Auction, Line Dancing, Self--Defense<br />

Class, Favorite Things Exchange and Luau.<br />

We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each meet once a month on a small<br />

scale in residents homes, businesses, restaurants and walking trails. A few<br />

special interest clubs are Book, Business Network, Bunco, Coffee, Craft,<br />

Dining, Lunch, Ladies Night Out, Movie, Garden, Game Night, Meditation,<br />

Wine, Walking and more. $35 annual dues for all the social and charitable fun.<br />

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub<br />

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/cincranchladiesclub<br />

Website: www.<strong>Cinco</strong><strong>Ranch</strong>LadiesClub.org<br />

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6 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter


School News<br />

Private Schools<br />

SJ23 BOYS’ SWIM TEAM WINS TAAPS<br />

REGIONALS; ENTIRE TEAM HAS<br />

72% IMPROVEMENT IN BEST SWIM TIMES<br />

After winning the TAPPS Eastern Region Division II Swim Meet last year<br />

and moving up to Division I this year, the boys’ swim team repeated as<br />

Region Champions, beating last year’s champion St. Thomas 123-112.<br />

Tomball Concordia Lutheran was third with 108. The girls finished 6 th<br />

with excellent performances<br />

from the entire team. The girls<br />

had 68% lifetime best swims<br />

and the boys had 76%, for a<br />

combined team improvement<br />

of 72%.<br />

the 200-yd freestyle relay; Paul Polzer, Canyon Neundorfer, David Lloyd<br />

and Korbin Podolak in the 400-yd freestyle relay; Ben Rehfeld in the 200<br />

freestyle and 100 butterfly; David Lloyd in the 50 and 100 freestyle; Canyon<br />

Neundorfer and Adam Tate in the 500 freestyle and Korbin Podolak in the<br />

100 backstroke.<br />

Additional qualifiers were named by TAPPS after the Central and Northern<br />

Regional Championships fill out the automatic qualifiers from the top<br />

three finishers at each Region Meet and the next fastest seven Region<br />

times from across the state will be added to fill the 16 remaining TAPPS<br />

State Meet slots.<br />

SJ23 Swimmers of the Meet<br />

were junior Lexi Truong and<br />

Ben Rehfeld.<br />

Top-three finishers in each<br />

event are automatic State<br />

Qualifiers and include Lexi<br />

Truong, Adley Marsh, Addy<br />

Seeley and Emmi Rotta in the<br />

200-yd medley relay; Korbin<br />

Podolak, Peyton Martin, Ben<br />

Rehfeld and David Lloyd in<br />

the 200-yd medley relay; Paul<br />

Polzer, Canyon Neundorfer,<br />

Mark Lloyd and Ben Rehfeld in<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter | <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 7


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KATY ISD STUDENTS BRING HOME TOP HONORS<br />

AT HOUSTON AREA TEACHERS OF<br />

FOREIGN LANGUAGES’ FARRINGTON CONTEST<br />

Katy ISD had 30 high school students win awards at the <strong>2017</strong> Farrington<br />

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KATY ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION<br />

CELEBRATED MENTORS AT TIES & TIARAS<br />

​Katy ISD celebrated the time, effort and heart of KEYS mentors - while<br />

supporting KEYS Scholarships - at Ties & Tiaras on March 9 th from 5:30-<br />

7:30 PM at NOAH’S of Katy. This year’s festivities included honoring the<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Mentors of the Year and KEYS Scholarship Sponsors, along with<br />

entertainment provided by a stringed ensemble from Tompkins High<br />

School. Also, joining the event was the <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School student<br />

artists who created this year’s KEYS scholarship masterpiece<br />

Every year Ties & Tiaras honors Katy ISD’s family of mentors, who<br />

spend up to one hour each week with their students. In particular, the<br />

event recognizes a few individuals who’ve sustained relationships and<br />

dedication to the KEYS program year after year. The Katy ISD <strong>2017</strong> Mentors<br />

of the Year and their respective KEYS campuses, were:<br />

Fred Crist, McDonald Junior High<br />

Kevin Drury, Rylander Elementary<br />

James Grima, Wolfe Elementary<br />

Kirsten Hampshire, Seven Lakes High School<br />

Steven Herold, Bear Creek Elementary<br />

Don Mach, Taylor High School<br />

Karen Morey, Hayes Elementary<br />

Donna Ortiz, Cardiff Junior High<br />

Susan Reilly, Katy High School<br />

Collectively, this group represents 51 years of service to the KEYS program,<br />

having mentored a total of 35 students between them. Since its inception<br />

in 2006, the KEYS Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300,000 to<br />

graduating KEYS seniors. KEYS - Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success -<br />

is a relationship initiative that matches a caring adult with a student on the<br />

brink of success for up to one hour a week, during the school day, during<br />

the school year. Piloted during the 1995-1996 school year, this program<br />

now extends to every campus in Katy ISD. KEYS is not a tutoring program,<br />

but rather a relationship program, with many mentors and their students<br />

sustaining their friendship year after year. To learn more, visit Partners<br />

in Education under the “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact<br />

Martha Brown, 281-396-2468, marthabrown@katyisd.org.<br />

8 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter


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“Carnival Go,” much like the popular Pokemon app our students enjoy<br />

playing. In keeping with tradition, our massive carnival takes over the<br />

entire school property<br />

New this year will be food truck alley where our Fielder Falcons, family,<br />

friends and neighbors can fill their bellies from trucks such as Katy’s very<br />

own Mas Fina Tex-Mex Kitchen and Mary Had a Little Party Old Time Soda<br />

Shoppe. We’ll also have snow cones, pizza, popcorn and all of our favorite<br />

carnival foods to enjoy.<br />

Families will also want to check out the class project auction! Every class,<br />

with the help of parent volunteers, will create a beautifully decorated art<br />

piece that is auctioned to the highest bidder. We even offer $1 entry raffle<br />

baskets which are nothing short of amazing! Nearly 20 baskets will be up<br />

for grabs with themes such as Minecraft, Nerf Wars, American Girl, an IPad,<br />

family travel, author signed books and of course, Pokemon!<br />

Join the Fielder PTA for a spectacular event to support this neighborhood<br />

school! Contact Jaime Burris, Carnival Chair, for details at fundraising@<br />

fielderpta.org.<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School<br />

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The <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School Cougar Stars! The Spring Clinic, Ages 4-13,<br />

will be held <strong>April</strong> 22, <strong>2017</strong> from 9AM - 12 Noon at CRHS Dance Gym. Cost<br />

is $40 (If postmarked by <strong>April</strong> 4, <strong>2017</strong>). Cost includes: Clinic, T-Shirt,<br />

Snack, Practice CD and Dancer admission to Cougar Star Spring Show! For<br />

registration form: www.crhscougarstars.org/dance-clinic/.<br />

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Sports<br />

KATY YMCA<br />

Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in progress. Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or<br />

check out our website: ymcahouston.org.<br />

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability<br />

levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions available.<br />

YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at most Katy ISD elementary<br />

schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before and after school care. Please call for<br />

specific school offerings and prices.<br />

AHFC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP SERIES <strong>2017</strong><br />

AHFC is pleased to offer the Summer Camp Series at multiple campuses in and around<br />

Houston. The club invites all interested players to the Canes Fundamental Camp (Ages 5-9) or<br />

the Canes Skills & Drills Camp (Ages 10-16).<br />

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more details about each particular campus.<br />

The camps will be offered in New Territory, Cy-Fair and Katy locations. All information can be<br />

found under “Camps” at albionhurricanes.org.<br />

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ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on <strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong>. FFPS<br />

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive<br />

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas,<br />

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater<br />

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

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal<br />

playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive<br />

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. Go to www.FFPS.org to sign<br />

up. Registration fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and socks),<br />

trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background checks on<br />

all volunteers. Coaches will call players to schedule practice by <strong>April</strong> 4 th .<br />

Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team.<br />

The schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, <strong>April</strong><br />

8 th to May 27 th . Our Katy league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer<br />

Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League plays at<br />

Huggins Elementary (No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League plays at<br />

Westside High School (14201 Briar Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League<br />

plays at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our Spring Branch/Memorial<br />

League plays at St. Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd). For more<br />

information, map of all locations or to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call<br />

1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />

KATY AREA<br />

RUNNING CLUB<br />

The Katy Area Running<br />

Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit<br />

corporation which exists<br />

to serve people living in<br />

and around Katy, Texas<br />

who have an interest<br />

in running. We are a<br />

community of people of all<br />

ages, backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest<br />

- running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing<br />

our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We<br />

welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of<br />

runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning<br />

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east<br />

of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30<br />

PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various<br />

distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit www.<br />

KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA<br />

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization<br />

meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to<br />

provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to<br />

promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a<br />

variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles<br />

and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit<br />

our website at http://katyareatennis.org.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and<br />

field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6<br />

to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We<br />

have 2 Cross Country practice sites in the greater Houston area. Memorial<br />

Park and Mary Jo Peckham Park in Katy. Go to www.trackhouston.com to<br />

REGISTER TODAY!!<br />

12 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter


KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />

Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638<br />

Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494. We post different water trips and outdoor adventures on the<br />

Meet Up Group Website. Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just<br />

to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you like or if you even<br />

like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t<br />

sell boats or boat gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have<br />

kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID Required).<br />

Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors allowed in this club. For more<br />

information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@<br />

mantaraydivers.com.<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and have some fun<br />

playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact<br />

katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies,<br />

men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You can also “like” the<br />

Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular announcements about netball in the<br />

Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.<br />

VOLLEYBALL<br />

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in playing volleyball.<br />

You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different<br />

locations in and around Katy area.<br />

KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys & girls, Training<br />

every Sunday 2-4 PM at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> High School, For more information, please visit www.<br />

katyrugbyclub.com.<br />

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join<br />

us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States to the<br />

youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten<br />

thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www.<br />

katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the<br />

sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information<br />

if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you to join us every<br />

Tuesday morning at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet<br />

new friends and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />

Shop at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>, 281-395-4653.<br />

LADIES GOLF<br />

Golfing Gals is a small, fun group of ladies playing golf on Wednesday mornings. We play<br />

mostly in the West Houston/Katy area at a different course every week. Contact Nancy at 281-<br />

550-2043 or email: golfinggals@yahoo.com for information.<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter | <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 13


Easter Events<br />

Easter Church<br />

Services<br />

THE FELLOWSHIP EASTER SERVICES<br />

Friday, <strong>April</strong> 14 th : Good Friday Services, 4:30 PM<br />

and 6 PM<br />

Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 16 th : Easter Sunday Services, 8,<br />

9:15, 10:30 and 11:45 AM<br />

Located at 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas<br />

77450, Thefellowship.org.<br />

HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD<br />

We invite you to join us as we embark on the<br />

holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 13 th , Maundy Thursday worship services<br />

commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his<br />

disciples will be held at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. Good<br />

Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s<br />

death on the cross will be held on Friday, <strong>April</strong><br />

14 th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM.<br />

On Easter Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 16 th , the Easter<br />

resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with<br />

the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter<br />

Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM<br />

and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir,<br />

bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter<br />

Sunday worship service will be held at 9:30 AM and<br />

ReImagine Worship will be held at 6 PM.<br />

Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy,<br />

77450. For additional information, call 281-392-<br />

2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org.<br />

Fun Easter Activities & Hunts<br />

BASKETS & BUNNIES<br />

Bring the kids out to celebrate Easter during Baskets and Bunnies on <strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong> from 9<br />

AM until noon at the VFW Park. Kids can enjoy games, activities and crafts while they wait<br />

to visit and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The City of Katy Parks &<br />

Recreation Department is committed to offering unique and quality community events that<br />

engage all age groups and abilities to get out, get active and have fun within our City. For more<br />

information, please call 281-391-4840.<br />

​BIG BUNNY BASH<br />

​Join us Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 15 th for our annual Big Bunny Bash at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Church of Christ this<br />

year. A great Easter weekend morning of activities including egg hunts, a LIVE show, carnival<br />

games, bounce houses, food and much more! This free event is ​for 2 years old through​ Grade 5<br />

families. Stop in for an interactive Easter event. All ages are welcome. Free admission but food<br />

is at an additional cost.<br />

Further Info:<br />

Website: ​www.crcoc.org/bigbunnybash<br />

Facebook​: ​ www.facebook.com/cincoranchkids<br />

Location:​6655 S Mason Rd.<br />

Date/Times: ​Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 15 th , 9:30 AM to 12 PM<br />

Entry Details: ​Free<br />

Event Organizer Details: ​Anna Henix, ​anna@crcoc.org<br />

THE FELLOWSHIP EGGSTRAVAGANZA<br />

Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 15 th : Eggstravaganza - Easter Show with Dennis Lee and friends as well as<br />

Egg Hunt, 10 AM. Free event for your family - but tickets for show required. Located at 22765<br />

Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas 77450, Thefellowship.org.<br />

EASTER AT THE RANCH<br />

Visit Smith <strong>Ranch</strong> Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong> from 10 AM - 12 PM or 2 PM - 4 PM. Kids can run, play,<br />

and visit with the Easter Bunny when your family joins this special day of fun at this 40-acre ranch.<br />

Hunts will be divided by age. Smith <strong>Ranch</strong> is located at 25440 Beckendorff Rd.<br />

14 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter


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• Service/Repairs/Remodels<br />

• Monthly Pool Service<br />

• Landscape Lighting<br />

• Mosquito Misting Systems<br />

• Firepits/Outdoor Kitchens<br />

• Arbors/Covered Patios<br />

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EPIPHANY BINGO<br />

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.<br />

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have<br />

security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo<br />

equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable<br />

outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community<br />

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

behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games<br />

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

hall number at 281-578-3905.<br />

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE<br />

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO<br />

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />

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

games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community<br />

outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in<br />

downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling<br />

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

stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be<br />

on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.<br />

Ready<br />

for some<br />

Bingo?<br />

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO<br />

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and<br />

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can<br />

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment.<br />

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range<br />

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors<br />

open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM,<br />

Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein<br />

Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas Lottery<br />

Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church,<br />

3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.


Community Events<br />

Community Events<br />

Walks & Runs<br />

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S<br />

RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY<br />

Relay For Life is a community event benefiting the American Cancer<br />

Society and is the largest national fundraising event to end cancer. At<br />

Relay For Life we Celebrate the survivors, Remember loved ones lost and<br />

Fight Back against the disease.<br />

This year Relay for Life in Katy will take place next on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 1 st ,<br />

4 PM-12 AM at Katy City Park. Each year there is a theme and as the event<br />

falls on <strong>April</strong> Fool’s Day this year, it is appropriately themed… “Let’s Make<br />

A Fool Out of Cancer.” We would love for you to get involved and help us<br />

reach our goal! For more information about Relay For Life, I invite you to<br />

visit our website www.relayforlife.org/katytx.<br />

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR<br />

13 TH ANNUAL IMPACT A HERO 5K<br />

An event that brings the community and combat veterans and their<br />

families together. Registration is now open for the 13 th Annual Impact a<br />

Hero 5K, one of Impact a Hero’s major fundraising events of the year. This<br />

year, the race will be held May 20, <strong>2017</strong> at the Constellation Field and will<br />

feature the traditional 5K Run/Walk/Wheel and Kids 1K beginning at 7 AM.<br />

The 5K registration is $25 for untimed and $35 for timed. The 5K wheel is<br />

$25. The Kids 1K is $15. Prices increase on May 13 th and again on race day.<br />

Cash prizes will be awarded for the Men’s Open, Men’s Master, Women’s<br />

Open and Women’s Master categories. Top fundraisers will also be<br />

awarded prizes. Every registration will include an Impact a Hero 5K shirt,<br />

free fundraising page and entry to the post-race party. Online registration<br />

is available on their website: www.impactahero5k.com.<br />

For more information about our organization, registration or sponsorship<br />

opportunities, please contact: Laurel Goodroe at lgoodroe@impactahero.org.<br />

Festival<br />

HARRIS COUNTY ESD<br />

48 2 ND ANNUAL KATY<br />

AREA SAFETY FEST<br />

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ND<br />

A fun, free opportunity to meet and learn more about the men and women<br />

who keep us safe. Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department (HCESD 48) is<br />

proud to announce the Second Annual Katy Area Safety Fest sponsored by<br />

Katy Mills. This year’s event will be held from 10 AM-2 PM, Saturday, <strong>April</strong><br />

22, <strong>2017</strong>, at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Cir, Katy, TX 77494. The Katy<br />

Area Safety Fest is free to the public and will feature personnel, equipment<br />

and apparatus from the 20+ agencies that serve the greater Katy area.<br />

The Safety Festival’s purpose is to familiarize residents with the men<br />

and women who serve the greater Katy area, as well as the daily tasks<br />

of various agencies that protect community through a variety of fun,<br />

educational and high-energy activities. Whether fighting fires or engaging<br />

with and educating the residents we serve, HCESD 48 and our many<br />

safety partners understand just how much community awareness and<br />

involvement can prevent disasters or limit the extent of damage resulting<br />

from such emergencies.<br />

Festival activities will include:<br />

• Fire and EMS exhibits and demonstrations, including car fire and<br />

extrication demos<br />

• Life Flight helicopter landing and viewing<br />

• Law enforcement exhibits, vehicles and live demonstrations<br />

• Ladder truck tours and ambulance tours<br />

• “Firefighters Combat Challenge” as well as a “Jr. Firefighter Challenge”<br />

• An inflatable play area and kids activities<br />

• Food and refreshment vendors<br />

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Simon<br />

VanDyk at 281-599-8888 or email at simon.vandyk@hcesd48.org.<br />

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It’s not an emergency,<br />

but it’s still urgent to you.<br />

Now there’s a new option from Houston’s acknowledged emergency<br />

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and get the care you need when you need it – without the wait.<br />

Now Open in Fulshear<br />

FM 1463 at <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd.<br />

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Walk-ins welcome<br />

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NOW OPEN<br />

Dr. Doris Chao<br />

Dr. Julie Yi<br />

832-930-7860<br />

at the Kroger Shopping<br />

Center on Gaston Rd.<br />

and Falcon Landing<br />

Garage Sales<br />

CANYON GATE ANNUAL<br />

SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 AM-3 PM<br />

GRAYSON LAKES<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 AM-1 PM<br />

WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong>, 7-11 AM<br />

FALCON POINT EAST GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong>, 8 AM-1 PM<br />

(rain date of <strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong>)<br />

GRAND LAKES COMMUNITY<br />

GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>April</strong> 22, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 AM-2 PM<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES &<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES<br />

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t<br />

wait for you to stop by on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 29 th from<br />

7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our<br />

community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling<br />

their items right out of their garages. For a map and<br />

list of items being sold at Westheimer Lakes and<br />

Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the<br />

SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section -<br />

26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-<br />

2355) on the day of the sale. Don’t miss out!<br />

Fundraisers<br />

18th ANNUAL<br />

Tournament<br />

Swing From the Heart<br />

Platinum Sponsor:<br />

Commissioner<br />

Andy Myers<br />

*Funds must be received by <strong>April</strong> 3rd, <strong>2017</strong>, 5pm to qualify for this rate<br />

willowfork country club, Katy, TX<br />

281.391.5261<br />

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KATY SIP-N-STROLL<br />

Register now for the Katy Sip n Stroll Benefiting the Ballard House!<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong>, 5-8 PM<br />

Peek Road at Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX<br />

To Purchase Your Tickets go to www.sipandstroll.com/Tickets.shtml<br />

$35 General Admission Ticket<br />

$65 VIP Ticket Featuring Bubbles Pre-Party<br />

The Kroger Beer Club and 1 hour early admission<br />

Theater, Arts & Music<br />

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND &<br />

SOLDIERS’ CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC<br />

The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’<br />

Chorus of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting<br />

free public performances when it appears at Tompkins High School<br />

Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 12, <strong>2017</strong> at 7 PM. The Army<br />

Field Band’s concert in Katy is sponsored by The Conservatory of Music at<br />

<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>, the Conservatory of Music at North Katy and Katy ISD.<br />

The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The<br />

U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. These two ensembles<br />

combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have<br />

performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling<br />

hundreds of millions.<br />

For additional information about the Army Field Band’s performance<br />

in Katy, please contact The Conservatory of Music at North Katy c/o Dr.<br />

Michael Guevara at 832-321-3382. To obtain free tickets, please visit<br />

The Conservatory of Music at North Katy or to receive tickets by mail (4<br />

maximum), please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your<br />

request to:<br />

ATTN: U.S. Army Field Band Tickets<br />

The Conservatory of Music at North Katy<br />

3719 N. Fry Road #N2, Katy, TX 77449<br />

THE ENERGY CORRIDOR OF HOUSTON<br />

PRESENTS “DANCE, DANCE, DANCE”<br />

FEATURING FLY DANCE COMPANY,<br />

Friday, <strong>April</strong> 21, <strong>2017</strong>, 7 PM<br />

Located at BridgePoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX<br />

77079. For tickets and more information go to: www.ECHOrchestra.org.<br />

ECHO will be sure to sweep you off your feet with music that will inspire<br />

you to dance. Fly Dance Company, a local hip-hop dance company, will be<br />

performing with ECHO as the featured guest artist. It will be an unusual<br />

collaboration between classical and modern hip-hop.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />

A HEROINE FREE SUMMER By: Janet Lowery<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1 st , <strong>April</strong> 6 th -8 th , <strong>April</strong> 13 th -15 th : 8 PM<br />

<strong>April</strong> 9 th : 3 PM<br />

<strong>April</strong> 10 th : Pay-What-You-Can night on at 8 PM<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />

www.kvpac.org • 2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />

June 2-4, <strong>2017</strong>: “Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon<br />

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits.<br />

July 14-16, <strong>2017</strong>: Don Zolidis’<br />

“Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy”<br />

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to<br />

lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15<br />

Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group<br />

rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience<br />

members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore<br />

Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town<br />

without the long commute or high cost involved with heading to one<br />

of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center<br />

(KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists find<br />

their light since 2001.<br />

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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

2016-<strong>2017</strong> SEASON<br />

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM. For more information,<br />

please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

THE PRODUCERS - March 17-<strong>April</strong> 9, <strong>2017</strong><br />

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER -<br />

<strong>April</strong> 28-May 21, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />

Misc Events<br />

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE<br />

<strong>2017</strong> OPEN HOUSE & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN<br />

<strong>April</strong> 22-23, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Open House at<br />

the West Houston<br />

Airport. This event<br />

provides a rare<br />

opportunity for the<br />

public of all ages to<br />

immerse themselves<br />

in the sights and<br />

sounds of WWII and<br />

other authentic<br />

vintage military<br />

aircraft, which<br />

played a huge role in our American history.<br />

will be a weekend<br />

dedicated in<br />

recognition of the<br />

70 th anniversary<br />

the formation of<br />

the United States<br />

Air Force, as the<br />

Commemorative<br />

Air Force (CAF)<br />

Houston Wing<br />

presents its annual<br />

In addition to aircraft, several historic military vehicles will be on display<br />

as well as a very unique anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit from the Battleship<br />

Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also be open and docents will be<br />

available to help all ages enjoy the museum’s displays.<br />

West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of<br />

I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit<br />

on Saturday and Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 22 nd and 23 rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The<br />

admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting the organizations<br />

efforts to keep these aircraft flying. Food, drinks and souvenirs and vintage<br />

aircraft rides will be available for purchase. For additional information, go<br />

to our website: www.houstonwing.org.<br />

KATY LIONS CLUB 45 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION<br />

OPEN HOUSE PARTY<br />

Join us and see what it means to be a Lion<br />

TIMES SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT<br />

402 W. Grand Parkway S. Katy, TX 77494<br />

Thursday, May 18, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 PM<br />

nchesbro@comcast.net • Public is welcome!<br />

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• Clean Outside of Appliances<br />

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• Dust Window Ledges & Sills<br />

• Remove Trash<br />

• Dust Mini Blinds & Ceiling Fans<br />

• Damp Wipe Outside of Cabinets<br />

• Clean Baseboards<br />

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• Pool Services<br />

• Personal Assistance Care<br />

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature<br />

Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30 AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided<br />

nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a<br />

“whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their children.<br />

Upcoming programs include <strong>April</strong> program on Bird Watching (Build a Bird Feeder).<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

The Titmouse Club is<br />

a nature program for<br />

children ages 2 ½ to<br />

5 sponsored by the<br />

Houston Audubon<br />

Docent Guild. The<br />

program is offered<br />

every Tuesday and<br />

Wednesday morning,<br />

10 to 11 AM, from mid-<br />

September until mid-<br />

May at the Edith L. Moore<br />

Nature Sanctuary, 440<br />

Wilchester Boulevard.<br />

Each week features a<br />

different nature theme<br />

and may include nature<br />

talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.<br />

houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />

5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the<br />

program. Upcoming programs include:<br />

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<strong>April</strong> 4 th & 5 th : Wildflowers<br />

<strong>April</strong> 11 th & 12 th : Dragonflies<br />

<strong>April</strong> 18 th & 19 th : Fish<br />

<strong>April</strong> 25 th & 26 th : Turtles<br />

May 2 nd & 3 rd : Frogs and Toads<br />

May 9 th & 10 th : Life in the Pond<br />

May 22 nd -26 th : Come Along Camp (pre-registration required)<br />

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested in<br />

investigating the natural world. Each month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing<br />

on our own native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature<br />

hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals of the<br />

Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.<br />

org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@<br />

houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>April</strong> 20 th : Pond Insects<br />

May 18 th : Bayou Animals<br />

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Through <strong>April</strong> 2 nd - Shell Houston Open, 5680 Wilson Road, Humble,<br />

TX 77396. This PGA TOUR event, the 10 th oldest tour event, is Houston’s<br />

largest and most prestigious golf event hosting 144 of the world’s best<br />

golfers competing for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, Houston Golf<br />

Association’s volunteers have generated more than $55.2 million for local<br />

worthy causes through the Shell Houston Open and other golf-related<br />

activities. Over 125,000 spectators will enjoy tournament week. For more<br />

information, visit www.shellhoustonopen.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1 st -2 nd - Houston Children’s Festival at Tranquility Park, 400 Rusk<br />

Street, Houston, TX 77002 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Admission is $10<br />

online and $12 at the gate. The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival<br />

was selected as “one of the world’s 300 unmissable events” by Frommer’s<br />

Travel Guides. Celebrating its 29 th year in <strong>2017</strong>, it is one of Houston’s<br />

signature events and has developed into one of the primary fund-raisers<br />

for Child Advocates. With a projected annual attendance of over 50,000<br />

people, the festival celebrates over two decades of proven success for<br />

sponsors, the community, participants and most importantly, for Child<br />

Advocates and the abused and neglected children it serves. The Festival<br />

has consistently provided high-quality educational and fun entertainment<br />

in a family friendly atmosphere. Offering several stages, The Festival is<br />

divided into themed Family Adventure Zones and delivers over 300 exciting<br />

activities. For more information, visit www.houstonchildrensfestival.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 3 rd -8 th - The Bayou City Book Festival is a new initiative coming<br />

out of Lone Star College’s (LSC) Center for Civic Engagement. The Center<br />

desires to effectively and efficiently integrate literacy and literary works<br />

within the lives of their students and the wider Houston-area. BCBF seeks<br />

to create the venue for nationally and internationally known authors<br />

to speak to audiences about unique ideas, meet with attendees on an<br />

individual basis, provide free literary programming, promote diverse<br />

works of literature and their authors and focus attention on literacy<br />

within the City of Houston. The event will be held at LSC campuses across<br />

Houston. For more information, visit www.lonestar.edu/book-festival or<br />

email Chelsie Meredith at Chelsie.A.Meredith@LoneStar.edu.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 4 th - The Menu of Menus® Extravaganza is one of Houston’s largest<br />

food & wine events featuring over 40 area restaurants alongside 8 wine,<br />

beer and cocktail sampling. The event will also feature the 6 th Annual Iron<br />

Fork Chef Competition presented by Whole Foods Market. The Iron Fork<br />

Competition will showcase two of Houston’s most popular up and coming<br />

chefs as they face off in a head-to-head cooking competition that will be<br />

judged by local area celebrities and moderated by Restaurateur. The event<br />

is from 7-10 PM at Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards, Houston, TX 77007.<br />

For more information, visit www.menuofmenus.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 6 th -9 th - Southwest International Boat Show at South Shore<br />

Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Boulevard, League<br />

City, TX 77573. Admission is $10 for adults and if you are under 15 years<br />

old the cost if free. The largest in-water boat show in the Southwest and<br />

the premier sail and power show for new and pre-owned vessels featuring<br />

boats ranging in size from 10 ft. to more than 100 ft., both freshwater<br />

and saltwater, ready for boarding and viewing, with pre-season specials<br />

and dealer incentive programs available on many models. For more<br />

information, visit www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 8 th - The Houston Art Parade will be in Downtown Houston from<br />

2-4 PM. Don’t miss the 30 th Annual Art Car Parade. Downtown Houston<br />

will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic” mobile masterpieces hit<br />

the pavement. The Houston Art Car Parade is a free BYOG (bring your own<br />

goodies, lawn chairs, water, treats, no dogs please) event. The Parade has<br />

become a nationwide phenomenon and continues to bring out the artist<br />

in everyone. This year’s spectacle is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000<br />

fans from across the map and approximately 250 local, national and<br />

international artists will transform everyday automobiles into one-of-akind<br />

creations meant to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain. For parade<br />

route or more information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 9 th - Houston Barbecue Festival held at NRG Park (Gate 13, Green<br />

Lot), Lantern Point Drive at Westridge Street, Houston, TX 77054 from<br />

1-4 PM. General admission is $50-$60 and VIP $100-$120. Now in its fifth<br />

year, the Houston Barbecue Festival will continue to showcase the best<br />

that Houston barbecue has to offer to a growing and diverse audience of<br />

barbecue lovers. Your favorite barbecue joints will be back this year. The<br />

event will happen rain or shine. Contingency plans will be in place in case<br />

of inclement weather. For more information, call 832-454-6106 or visit,<br />

www.houbbq.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21 st -23 rd - The Texas Rockin’ Seafood Festival brings Gulf Coast<br />

Food, Fun and Music to Gulf Greyhound Park. Come celebrate the rich<br />

bounty of the Texas Gulf, the energy of Gulf Coast culture and the explosion<br />

of epicurean diversity of the Gulf Coast region at the Texas Rockin’ Seafood<br />

Festival! The event will be held at the Gulf Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004,<br />

La Marque, TX 77568 from 11 AM-10 PM. Tickets starting at $8. For more<br />

information, visit www.texasseafoodfestival.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21 st -30 th - The 50 th Annual WorldFest: Houston International Film<br />

and Video Festival brings a blend of feature films, shorts, screenplays,<br />

TV commercials, music videos and documentaries to viewers throughout<br />

the area. Founded in 1968, past winners include Steven Spielberg, Oliver<br />

Stone, George Lucas and David Lynch - all early in their careers. All<br />

Premieres & Shows at The AMC Studio 30 at Dunvale - Just 2 Miles west of<br />

The Galleria! For more information, visit www.worldfest.org.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 29 th -30 th - Lunar Lantern Festival held at 401 Franklin Street,<br />

Houston, TX 77201 starting at 6 PM. Admission is $8-$70. Immerse yourself<br />

in the spectrum of Asian cultures through two unforgettable nights<br />

of food, music and entertainment at one of the largest collaborations<br />

Houston has ever seen of the numerous Asian ethnicities that make up the<br />

Asian-American community in Houston. Bring the entire squad to sample<br />

some of the best Asian delicacies (many of which you won’t find in local<br />

restaurants) from more than 100 vendors with dishes from nearly every<br />

different Asian ethnicity such as Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mongolian,<br />

Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, etc., plus one of the most dazzling Lantern<br />

shows you have ever seen. Not to mention a whole festival of fun stuff<br />

celebrating the Lunar New Year in Houston. For more information, visit<br />

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Houston<br />

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Libraries<br />

& Parks<br />

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,<br />

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.<br />

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library” and<br />

find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at<br />

281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

<strong>April</strong> 14 th -16 th : Easter<br />

<strong>April</strong> 29 th : FBC Precinct 3 Literary & Fine Arts Festival & Parade<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE – Mondays thru <strong>April</strong> 17 th ,<br />

1-5 PM, Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free<br />

income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons<br />

should bring the following information to the session if possible: photo<br />

ID, Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents, last year’s<br />

tax return, W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2016,<br />

unemployment compensation statements and any other documents that<br />

are necessary to complete your return. This service is free and open to the<br />

public on a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms will no longer<br />

be available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers<br />

and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS website,<br />

www.irs.gov, during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use<br />

the printers and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />

• LEISURE TIME PROGRAM - Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 6 th , 6-8:30 PM, Meeting Room.<br />

Take a little time out of your day to relax and recharge. Try your hand at<br />

one of the board games, bring a favorite hobby to enjoy or discover a new<br />

recreational pastime at this come-and-go activity period.<br />

• EARTH-KIND® LANDSCAPING - Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 8 th , 2-3:30 PM, Meeting<br />

Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener and Earth-Kind® Specialist<br />

Peggy d’Hemecourt will provide an overview of Earth-Kind® gardening<br />

practices. She will introduce the seven Earth-Kind® landscaping principles:<br />

planning and design, practical turf areas, appropriate plant selection, soil<br />

improvement, efficient irrigation and rainwater catchment, effective use<br />

of mulches and appropriate maintenance. Gardeners and landscapers will<br />

learn more about conserving resources and protecting the environment<br />

while still maintaining beautiful lawns and gardens organically.<br />

• FREE ACT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 22 nd , 10 AM-2 PM,<br />

Meeting Room. A representative from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions<br />

will administer the practice test. Students will take a full-length practice<br />

ACT test to gain experience and become better prepared for the actual test.<br />

Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator if available. Students<br />

may also bring a mobile device to generate instant test results, which will<br />

be available online for 90 days. Registration required.<br />

• FBC PRECINCT 3 LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & PARADE - Saturday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 29 th , 10 AM -2 PM. The Literary & Fine Arts Show & Parade will celebrate<br />

the talent of young artists, performers and writers from public schools<br />

in Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD that are located within Precinct<br />

3. The event features a juried art exhibition, musical performances and a<br />

literary-composition contest. Children in pre-K through 3 rd grade may dress<br />

up as their favorite storybook character and participate in a Character<br />

Parade through LaCenterra. Prizes will be awarded.<br />

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• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the<br />

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EVENTS<br />

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 20 th beginning at 7<br />

PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The Wright Brothers,<br />

written by David McCullough.<br />

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, <strong>April</strong> 28 th , 1-2 PM; Conference<br />

Classroom. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals<br />

of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language<br />

and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity<br />

for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss<br />

topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.<br />

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12<br />

• CUPCAKE DECORATING - Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 5 th , 3-4 PM, Conference<br />

Classroom. Learn how to dress up your cupcakes with easy, festive,<br />

decorative touches. Library staff will demonstrate basic decorating<br />

methods as well as tips and tricks to make cupcake-decorating hasslefree.<br />

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 12 th , 3-4 PM, Conference<br />

Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others<br />

who share the same love for great books and have a lively discussion on<br />

the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. The book to be<br />

discussed is Shadowshaper, written by Daniel José Older.<br />

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 26 th , 3-4 PM,<br />

Conference Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an<br />

exciting new leadership opportunity and volunteer-service hours are<br />

invited to attend. Members will have a chance to share ideas about library<br />

programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions for teen services,<br />

books and movies and to meet new people.<br />

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at<br />

these activities.)<br />

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant<br />

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,<br />

from age 1 month to 12 months.<br />

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age.<br />

Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time.<br />

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM<br />

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older<br />

babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />

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

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.<br />

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening<br />

option for the activities presented during the daytime.<br />

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

welcome.<br />

• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time<br />

for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities.<br />

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies<br />

and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.<br />

• Creative Connections: 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for<br />

children in grades 4 through 8.<br />

• MINECRAFT MONDAY: <strong>April</strong> 24 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for<br />

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call<br />

the <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public<br />

Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />

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PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES<br />

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.<br />

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net<br />

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE<br />

WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY<br />

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are<br />

posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions,<br />

please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.<br />

ONGOING CLASSES<br />

LAND -<br />

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.<br />

YOGA – Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning<br />

the muscles and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces<br />

physical and mental tension, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.<br />

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & Wednesdays,<br />

5:30 PM-6:30 PM.<br />

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday<br />

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting at 10<br />

AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday starting<br />

at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting at 10 AM)<br />

and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday starting at 7<br />

AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 10 AM).<br />

MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and<br />

healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration,<br />

stress reduction. Saturdays, 9 AM - 10:30 AM.<br />

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your<br />

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full<br />

size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The<br />

machines are closed during class times.<br />

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DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout.<br />

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WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 5:45<br />

PM-6:45 PM.<br />

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle<br />

strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays<br />

& Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming<br />

at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM.<br />

SPLASH TIME - This time is by reservation only and for families or<br />

individuals to come play in the SHALLOW END of the pool. Children must<br />

be 5 years and under and must be accompanied by an adult or parent.<br />

Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents &<br />

those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call the<br />

day of the Splash time. Monday-Thursdays - 2 PM-3 PM.<br />

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily.<br />

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays,<br />

11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane.<br />

Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents<br />

& those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call<br />

the day of.<br />

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or<br />

come in to get schedule for lessons.<br />

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<strong>April</strong> Gardening Tips<br />

Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great many<br />

pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When you buy ‘loose’<br />

mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also buying ants, roaches,<br />

termites, etc… Spend a little more on bagged material and save lots of future<br />

pest problems. Keep your mulch at least 4” - 6” below the top of your homes<br />

exposed foundation edge/side. This will aid in minimizing pests in your home<br />

and allow for quick and accurate termite inspections.<br />

Shrubs, Flowers and groundcovers - Trim all shrubs/plants at least 12” - 18”<br />

back from your home. Do your best to create a plant free zone that is 18” - 24”<br />

wide around your home. The exception is your lawn - it can grow up next to<br />

the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” below the top of the slab. The most<br />

conducive to termite infestation are groundcover plantings, growing high<br />

against your homes exterior or (especially) ivy that grows on your walls.<br />

Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. The spring spray eliminates<br />

overwintering pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist the pest<br />

onslaught of summer with residual pesticides. The fall spray also kills pests<br />

from the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring over the winter and<br />

puts your valuable asset off to a healthy winter’s dormancy.<br />

Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide treatment to stop brown<br />

patch in its tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is thin and weak in<br />

some areas, here are some important fundamentals: a) lawn aeration b)<br />

fertilization c) weed control.<br />

Most important is proper watering:<br />

• Water once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain or more - then do not water.)<br />

• Water heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage.<br />

• In severe drought, water every 5 th day.<br />

• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT.<br />

• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the turf grow deeper, stronger and<br />

more drought resistant roots.<br />

• Less watering also saves you money!!


Volunteer<br />

Opportunities<br />

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY)<br />

We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once<br />

a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different<br />

assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -<br />

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are<br />

interested at 832-227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/waysto-give/volunteer/.<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT<br />

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception<br />

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for<br />

you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of<br />

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE<br />

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an<br />

assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related<br />

illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents.<br />

We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents.<br />

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call<br />

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.<br />

autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor<br />

our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need<br />

to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.<br />

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER<br />

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through<br />

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity<br />

and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500<br />

or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted<br />

Living of <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> is located at 21939 <strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd., Katy, Texas,<br />

77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www.<br />

sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured<br />

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the<br />

daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and<br />

wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is<br />

open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program<br />

in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in<br />

becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization<br />

in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-<br />

8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at<br />

membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.<br />

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston<br />

educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life<br />

in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer<br />

opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative<br />

assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover<br />

your calling! For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org<br />

or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help<br />

Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.<br />

VOLUNTEER KATY<br />

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community<br />

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference<br />

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-<br />

222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas<br />

of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference in<br />

the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org,<br />

email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.<br />

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Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States<br />

Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce<br />

located across the United States.<br />

After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as<br />

follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III<br />

When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from<br />

writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items<br />

a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and<br />

meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt<br />

a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our<br />

country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />

SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY<br />

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have<br />

a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love<br />

to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents.<br />

Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005<br />

bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding<br />

communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494.<br />

To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at<br />

281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our<br />

website at www.spanish-meadows.com.<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT<br />

HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER<br />

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking<br />

for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark<br />

Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the<br />

Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our<br />

volunteers.<br />

Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information,<br />

contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and<br />

aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />

HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING<br />

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com,<br />

located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers.<br />

Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they<br />

transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with<br />

direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and<br />

indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks).<br />

Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com<br />

for more information.<br />

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COMMUNITY OF LIFE VOLUNTEERS<br />

IN PARTNERSHIP AT KISSITO CANE ISLAND<br />

Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in<br />

your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how<br />

you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and<br />

shared your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you<br />

make a difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your<br />

own. We recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the<br />

lives’ of our patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life<br />

activities program.<br />

We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at<br />

Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services<br />

serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately<br />

isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post<br />

acute and long-term care facility.<br />

Here are just a few ways you can volunteer:<br />

• Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight.<br />

• Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants.<br />

• Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden.<br />

• Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent.<br />

• Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed.<br />

• Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day.<br />

• Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities.<br />

• History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there.<br />

If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please<br />

contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is<br />

located at 21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is<br />

281-717-1302.<br />

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT<br />

BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON<br />

Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many<br />

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours<br />

of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours<br />

you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800<br />

or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />

THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER<br />

HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE<br />

STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at<br />

16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available<br />

to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic<br />

computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and<br />

memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms!<br />

Get free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us<br />

now at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris<br />

County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />

KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES<br />

Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small<br />

blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small<br />

blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the<br />

families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our<br />

area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need<br />

your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call<br />

the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT<br />

TREASURED ONES FOUNDATION<br />

Treasured Ones Foundation, a day habilitation program for young adults<br />

with special needs, located on 913 S. Mason Rd. in Katy, is seeking<br />

volunteer help to assist clients with arts and crafts, music, physical<br />

activity, computers and much more. For more information, please contact<br />

the volunteer coordinator, Janie at 832-766-0505 or 281-829-0284.<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE<br />

Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a<br />

difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team<br />

takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality<br />

of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction,<br />

companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes<br />

we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested,<br />

contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />

FOSTER CHILDREN:<br />

PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)<br />

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.<br />

That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities<br />

arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out<br />

how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month.<br />

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help<br />

prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The yearlong<br />

course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National<br />

Council for Jewish Women (NCJW).<br />

The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer<br />

kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other<br />

NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on community service?<br />

Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY<br />

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to<br />

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties.<br />

Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider)<br />

Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to<br />

learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill<br />

its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via<br />

email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to<br />

register for an upcoming volunteer orientation.<br />

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON<br />

IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS<br />

Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just<br />

a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your<br />

community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100%<br />

volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re<br />

calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and<br />

speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring<br />

people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love<br />

to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49,<br />

thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but<br />

not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have<br />

locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as<br />

well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager,<br />

at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<br />

CASE FOR SMILES<br />

Case for Smiles needs volunteers, sewing elves, to help make bright,<br />

cheery pillowcases for kids with cancer in area hospitals. Our motto is<br />

“helping kids feel better to heal better.” Our website is www.caseforsmiles.<br />

org and if interested in helping, please contact Theresa Puckett at<br />

theresaforsmiles@comcast.net.<br />

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GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth<br />

in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County<br />

Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a<br />

listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for<br />

someone in need. You may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years<br />

of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour a week. Please contact<br />

Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov<br />

or visit fbpfy.org.<br />

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY!<br />

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS<br />

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting<br />

seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering,<br />

visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides.<br />

Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age<br />

65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time<br />

commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want<br />

to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress,<br />

north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand<br />

Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help<br />

seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the<br />

day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the<br />

senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years<br />

of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background<br />

check and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required<br />

by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-<br />

773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official<br />

501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors<br />

and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.<br />

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY<br />

National Superhero Day is observed annually on <strong>April</strong><br />

28 th . This is a day to honor superheroes, both real and<br />

fictional. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder<br />

Woman, Iron Man, Hulk and Spiderman are just some of<br />

the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though<br />

they are fictional, these superheroes are great role models<br />

for our children. They serve and protect while fighting<br />

evil. Our real-life superheroes may not have super powers<br />

or wear capes, but they are also great role models who<br />

serve and protect while fighting evil. Military personnel,<br />

police officers and firefighters are just a few of the<br />

heroes who protect us on a daily basis. Take your favorite<br />

superhero to lunch and say thank you for all<br />

they do. Post photos on social media using<br />

#NationalSuperheroDay. National Superhero<br />

Day was created in 1995 by Marvel Comics<br />

employees.<br />

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SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS<br />

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical<br />

balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE,<br />

we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps<br />

guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the<br />

programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives.<br />

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents<br />

at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.<br />

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and<br />

volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston<br />

Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding<br />

creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal<br />

cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered<br />

and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day.<br />

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator.<br />

SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />

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Community<br />

Groups<br />

SUPPORT & HELP GROUPS<br />

• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION - KCWC is a ministry for<br />

women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship<br />

luncheons. Prayer coffees are held on the second Thursday of each<br />

month. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheons please email<br />

Nancy at katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The<br />

24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY<br />

281-391-5262.<br />

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER -<br />

meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church,<br />

20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org<br />

or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.<br />

• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a<br />

number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or<br />

call 713-970-4419.<br />

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course.<br />

For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 713-849-5637.<br />

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA<br />

office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.<br />

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last<br />

Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For<br />

more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.<br />

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT<br />

GROUP - meets the 2 nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM at Christus St.<br />

Catherine Annex Hospital, 2 nd floor, classroom B, 701 Fry Road. For further<br />

info, please contact the support group leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister<br />

281-395-5392 or email darbar4@comcast.net.<br />

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• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-<br />

870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858.<br />

• HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call<br />

713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message<br />

listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.<br />

• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs<br />

assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis<br />

or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE<br />

281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org.<br />

• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets every<br />

Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for<br />

fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.:<br />

Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.<br />

• THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2 nd Tuesday of each month @<br />

7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. The ARC of<br />

Katy members are always welcome.<br />

Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265<br />

for additional info.<br />

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at<br />

1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call 781-<br />

932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit www.foodaddicts.org.<br />

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday<br />

night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237.<br />

• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures<br />

healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst<br />

of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.<br />

homeencouragement.org.<br />

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• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of every month,<br />

in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland<br />

Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact Laura Peddicord at 281-<br />

392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.<br />

• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 2655 S.<br />

Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support groups. Please<br />

call 281-646-1903 for further details or www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.<br />

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We<br />

offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031.<br />

Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />

• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery groups.<br />

Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/grow/<br />

groups/merimnao/ for more information.<br />

• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults<br />

in Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722<br />

Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 281-574-1540.<br />

• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - Meets monthly<br />

on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital,<br />

13031Worthham Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia<br />

Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com.<br />

• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT<br />

GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info, www.<br />

holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200.<br />

• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or related to you? Please<br />

join us for light refreshments and easy conversation. Second Baptist<br />

Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For<br />

more info on dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086.<br />

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP<br />

GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/<br />

families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info<br />

at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@<br />

comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info.<br />

and meeting schedule.<br />

• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more<br />

information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship<br />

United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays<br />

at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays<br />

at 6:30 PM.<br />

• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse<br />

recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their<br />

families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC,<br />

2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753.<br />

• BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3 rd Tuesday of each<br />

month at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas<br />

77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000<br />

• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings<br />

are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St.<br />

Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at Info@<br />

hand.net or 832-752-1919.<br />

• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet the<br />

needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy<br />

ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more info, contact<br />

Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com.<br />

• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support<br />

for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com<br />

(search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@<br />

gmail.com.<br />

• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP -<br />

Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 6:30<br />

PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more information.<br />

• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281-633-<br />

7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.<br />

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PARENTING GROUPS<br />

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West<br />

Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime<br />

and Evening Meetings available. For further info, please call Susan 281-<br />

829-6833, Leann 713-437-2805. La Leche League International’s website is<br />

www.lalecheleague.org.<br />

• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com.<br />

• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare<br />

provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 1007.<br />

• BEAR CREEK BAPTIST MOPS - Meets the second and forth Friday of<br />

each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and MOPS<br />

dues. For more info, contact us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281-859-9900.<br />

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia<br />

Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web.<br />

• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 9:30 AM<br />

- 11:30 AM. For more info, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers<br />

or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com.<br />

• THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW - Arrow meets the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of<br />

every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register<br />

now! For more info and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship.<br />

org/grow/adult-ministries/ladies-ministry/. You can also contact us<br />

directly at arrow@thefellowship.org.<br />

• TRINITY KATY MOPS - Open to all moms with Preschoolers. Meets<br />

2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30 AM for brunch, speakers, crafts &<br />

fellowship. Cost is $70/semester for MOPS Intl dues, childcare & crafts.<br />

www.trinity-katy.org/ministries/mops.<br />

• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets<br />

every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. For<br />

more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com.<br />

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM<br />

following the KISD schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775<br />

Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info or to<br />

confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org.<br />

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from<br />

9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided.<br />

Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books<br />

and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty.<br />

org/mothers-of-young-children.<br />

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit<br />

online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S<br />

Mason in Katy.<br />

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and<br />

drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.<br />

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the<br />

Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or<br />

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty.<br />

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2 nd Monday of<br />

each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info, please<br />

email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org.<br />

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT)<br />

- an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational<br />

services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at<br />

www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form.<br />

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third<br />

Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron<br />

Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info, call<br />

281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989.<br />

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Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646.<br />

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Zucchini Bread<br />

You could make this on National Zucchini Bread Day <strong>April</strong> 25 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

2 cups sugar<br />

1 cup vegetable oil<br />

3 eggs<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 cup sour cream<br />

2 cups shredded zucchini<br />

1 cup chopped walnuts<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two<br />

9x5 inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder,<br />

baking soda and salt.<br />

In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil. Stir in the eggs one<br />

at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.<br />

Blend this mixture into the flour mixture, alternately with the sour<br />

cream, stir just to combine. Fold in the zucchini and nuts, mixing just<br />

enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in<br />

preheated oven for 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the<br />

center of the loaf comes out clean.<br />

http://allrecipes.com<br />

Oatmeal Raisin<br />

Toffee Cookies<br />

You could make this on National Oatmeal cookie Day <strong>April</strong> 30 th !<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 cup butter, softened<br />

1 cup brown sugar<br />

1/2 cup white sugar<br />

2 eggs<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

3 cups rolled oats<br />

1 cup raisins<br />

1 cup crushed toffee candy<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.<br />

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white<br />

sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine<br />

the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture.<br />

Blend in the oatmeal and toffee bits. Drop by rounded spoonfuls<br />

onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the<br />

preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes<br />

before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />

http://allrecipes.com<br />

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Featured Recipe<br />

We are asking you to send your favorite recipe with a little story<br />

behind We are it. asking Each month you to we send will your select favorite one or recipe two recipes with a to little featured story<br />

in behind our newsletters. it. Each month If you we have will a select photo one of the or two dish recipes or who to makes featured it<br />

special in our newsletters. send along with If you the have recipe a photo of the dish or who makes it<br />

recipes@krenek special send along printing.com<br />

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This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine.<br />

This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine.<br />

I had this delicious dish when I attended my brother’s wedding in<br />

Canton, I had this Mississippi. delicious dish The when event I took attended place my in brother’s September wedding of 2004 in<br />

with Canton, hurricane Mississippi. Francis The coming event ashore. took place I almost in September didn’t get of out 2004 of<br />

Houston with hurricane because Francis of the major coming rain ashore. that hit I almost here as didn’t well as get Canton. out of<br />

Houston because of the major rain that hit here as well as Canton.<br />

We attended a wedding luncheon in a truly old southern home<br />

where We attended the meal a wedding was prepared luncheon by some in a sweet truly old southern southern women. home<br />

There where was the so meal much was southern prepared charm by and some the sweet food was southern outstanding. women.<br />

After There asking was so for much the recipe southern I received charm and it in the food mail was by one outstanding. of those<br />

sweet After asking ladies. for the recipe I received it in the mail by one of those<br />

sweet ladies.<br />

With crawfish season here I thought I would share. Enjoy!<br />

J. With Stults crawfish season here I thought I would share. Enjoy!<br />

J. Stults<br />

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE<br />

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE<br />

2 sticks butter<br />

32 onions sticks butter chopped<br />

23 bell onions peppers chopped chopped<br />

32 stalks bell peppers celery, chopped<br />

3# 3 stalks peeled celery, crawfish chopped tails or Shrinp<br />

33# cloves peeled garlic, crawfish minced tails or Shrinp<br />

13 TBS. cloves chopped garlic, parsley minced<br />

1/2 1 TBS. cup chopped flour parsley<br />

11/2 pint cup Half flour & Half<br />

1# 1 pint Velveeta, Half & cubed Half<br />

24 1# oz. Velveeta, Fettucine cubed<br />

Chicken 24 oz. Fettucine broth<br />

1/4 Chicken cup chopped broth jalapenos (optional)<br />

1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (optional)<br />

Melt butter and saute onions, peppers & celery until tender. Add<br />

crawfish, Melt butter simmer and saute 10 min. onions, stirring peppers occasionally. & celery Add until garlic, tender. parsley, Add<br />

flour crawfish, and cream simmer - 10 mix min. well. stirring Simmer occasionally. on low heat Add 30 garlic, min. stirring parsley,<br />

occasionally. flour and cream Add cheese - mix well. & stir Simmer until melted. on low heat 30 min. stirring<br />

occasionally. Add cheese & stir until melted.<br />

Meanwhile cook noodles in chicken broth and creole seasoning,<br />

drain Meanwhile and combine cook noodles with sauce. in chicken Pour into broth 2 - 3 and quart creole greased seasoning, casseroles.<br />

drain Bake and combine uncovered with @ sauce. 300 degrees Pour into 20 minutes 2 - 3 quart or greased until heated. casseroles.<br />

Bake well - uncovered 18-20 servings. @ 300 degrees 20 minutes or until heated.<br />

Freezes<br />

Freezes well - 18-20 servings.<br />

If you like a little extra kick add jalapenos to sauce. Also if you freeze<br />

it If and you it like seems a little stiff extra or kick dry when add jalapenos you reheat to sauce. it, add Also about if you 1/4 freeze cup<br />

Brandy it it or seems any liquid stiff will or dry return when texture. you reheat it, add about 1/4 cup<br />

Brandy or any liquid will return texture.<br />

TIP: If using frozen crawfish be sure to thaw and rinse before adding<br />

to TIP: mixture. If using frozen crawfish be sure to thaw and rinse before adding<br />

to mixture.<br />

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FOR SALE<br />

Forest Park Cemetery-Westheimer, 3 cemetery spaces, section 500, lot 707,<br />

Station of the Cross, spaces 7,8,9. Will pay for ownership transfer, will sell for<br />

$5,000 each. 832-674-9161.<br />

1998-2005 NASCAR Collectibles. Die-cast cars, Collector cards, Photos,<br />

Publications, 250+ VHS Race Tapes. This is a very large collection. Best<br />

Reasonable Offer! Call 281-770-5447.<br />

Young Chang U121 48” Professional Upright Piano w/Ebony Finish, $2,500;<br />

Rustic Pine Dining Room table w/6 chairs plus China Cabinet w/Hutch. Table is<br />

clear finish w/white legs, 64”L X 41”W, Cabinet 54”L X 16”W X 71”H, $500. Call<br />

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Duncan Phyfe triple pedestal mahogany dining room table from the early<br />

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fully assembled, seats 20 comfortably. Can be two tables, a drop leaf and<br />

another that seats six. Refinished and repaired and comes with custom made<br />

table pad, $3,000; Six Ethan Allen cherry side chairs from the 1990’s, $1200;<br />

Refinished 1940’s mahogany Chippendale style secretary, $1,000. For photos<br />

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A group of four book shelves on rollers, 8’X10” W and 8’X2” H. One is 291/2 W<br />

with 2 adjustable shelves plus lighting, one is 291/2 W with 1 adjustable shelf<br />

plus double cabinets, one is 191/2 W with 1 adjustable shelf, 2 drawers, single<br />

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Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe T-strap character shoe with<br />

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Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT, discontinued, in white (size 3) and<br />

ivory (size 3), new $109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. Also<br />

have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), matching ivory sash included,<br />

new $136.99, selling for $75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com.<br />

HELP WANTED - CARE<br />

Kingsland Baptist Church is seeking to hire caring adults available to provide<br />

care for one and two year olds on Friday mornings/evenings and as needed<br />

during the week. Also, taking applications for experienced special need<br />

providers available for various times/events. Key responsibilities: ensure<br />

the safety of the classroom environment, experience working with children,<br />

cooperative and servant attitude, willing to support policies and leadership<br />

of Kingsland and strong communication and discretionary skills. Church<br />

references will be required upon application. Please contact Jan to schedule<br />

an appointment at jwork@kingsland.org.<br />

HELP WANTED<br />

Looking for a part-time dispatcher for our small freight brokerage business.<br />

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Work from your home or our office positions in business to business marketing.<br />

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Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers<br />

to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company,<br />

no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean<br />

driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email:<br />

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Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning<br />

technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing<br />

and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to<br />

work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have<br />

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experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the<br />

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Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394.<br />

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TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

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