Cross Creek Ranch April 2017

CROSS 

REEK 

RANCH 

Area Community Newsletter 

Front cover photo submitted by 

Cross Creek resident, Jan Stoddard. 

School News... 5 

Sports... 10 

Easter Events... 13 

Community Events... 14 

Fort Bend County... 22 

Fulshear-Simonton Branch Library... 24 

Gardening Tips... 26 

Recipes & Featured Recipe... 28 

Teenage Job Seekers... 30 

Classified Ads... 31 

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CROSS CREEK IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

SECURITY 

Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911 

Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202 

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666 

Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226 

Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800 

30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Cross Creek Ranch CIA Services, Inc. 713-981-9000 

customercare@ciaservices.com 

CCR Welcome Center 281-344-9882 

Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch 281-341-1587 

Fitness Center at Cross Creek Ranch 281-344-0078 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

Greater Houston Pool Mgmt 713-771-7665 

www.greaterhoustonpool.com 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Southwest Water Co. 713-405-1750 

Power Outage 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

Trash Collection - City of Fulshear 281-346-1796 

www.fulsheartx.com 

AT&T 800-288-2747 

Metro 713-635-4000 

Memorial Herman Hospital - Katy 281-644-7000 

City of Fulshear 281-346-1796 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221 

Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710 

Fort Bend MUD 171 281-482-0216 

Emergency Service District Tax 281-342-6414 

SCHOOLS 

Randolph Elementary School 281-234-3800 

Seven Lakes Junior High School 281-234-2100 

Tompkins High School 281-234-1000 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-2700 

KISD Police Department 281-347-4000 

Lamar Consolidated ISD 

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Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600 

Leaman Junior High 832-223-5200 

Fulshear High School 832-223-5000 

Foster High School 832-223-3800 

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Tax Tips 

by S. Kathryn Kucera, CPA 

NEED MORE TIME? 

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

time to gather your tax information? Then ask for it! An 

individual may request a six-month extension of time to 

file Form 1040, to October 15 using Form 4868. No reason 

is necessary. The request must be postmarked or e-filed by 

the due date; no late extension requests will be considered. 

Your next question is “will it cause me to be audited?” 

and the answer is NO! In fact, many tax professionals 

believe the opposite, that it might reduce audit chances. 

Note, the filing extension is not an extension of time to 

pay any balance due. If necessary, and if possible, a 

payment should accompany the extension request to 

avoid interest and possible late payment penalty. 

Trust me on this: There are not enough accountants on 

the planet to prepare all returns by their original due 

dates. In the big picture, extensions are a necessity, or the 

system would fall apart. Only by spreading the work over 

a longer period of time can the profession as a whole even 

hope to produce quality work for so many taxpayers. 

Form 4868 is available in your tax software, 

online at www.irs.gov. 

Filing by April 15 is a lovely thing, but 

there are no awards handed out for doing 

so. So, extend that return! 

DID YOU OVERLOOK 

SOMETHING? 

When I look over prior year returns for 

new clients, I often see that a deduction 

was missed or that there was another 

error of some kind. In most cases, this can 

be fixed by filing an amended tax return, 

Form 1040X. 

The general rule is that you have three 

years to amend a return. If you filed your 

2013 return by April 15, 2014, you have 

until April 15, 2017 to amend it. 

Form 1040X must be paper-filed; it is 

not yet possible to electronically file 

them. For smooth processing, various 

attachments must be included. They 

usually are not a do-it-yourself project; 

professional assistance is recommended!

Spring Cleaning 

We simply love the warmth and coziness of wintertime, but there is something else 

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

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

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

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

SPRING CLEANING RITUALS AROUND THE WORLD 

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

houses, clothes and spirits in anticipation of Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. 

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

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

broom, otherwise you risk sweeping out all the good luck that entered the house at 

the turn of the year. 

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

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

Everything gets a thorough cleaning: from beds and rugs to curtains and clothes and 

everything in between. Fresh scented flowers are brought into the house to renew the 

positive energy so both the new year and spring can arrive. 

In Thailand, people celebrate new spring beginnings with the festival of Songkran, 

where they clean their houses and take extra care to thoroughly cleanse all images 

and statues of Buddha in their possession. This tradition is then done in public during 

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

to symbolize blessings and good luck in the new year. 

SPRING CLEANING AND YOU 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

follows is an example of a spring cleaning outline: 

1. CLEAN WINDOWS 

Start with one of the most visible issues—when the spring sun starts shining through 

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

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

wipe it on, and a squeegee to remove excess liquid. 

2. DECLUTTER 

Before you do a deep clean, declutter it first. This means 

throwing away anything you haven’t used in the past twelve 

months. Avoid throwing odds and ends into a drawer, 

because they will eventually find their way out and create a 

mess. 

3. CLEAN ROOMS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM 

Spring cleaning is about the things that you overlook during 

your day-to-day cleaning routines. Vacuum the ceiling, clean 

the lamps, and use a damp cloth to clean walls and doors. 

Don’t forget light switches and door handles—these are 

typically covered with grime. 

4. RENEW YOUR BEDROOM 

Organize your closets and prepare for a wardrobe transition. 

Remove all clothing you haven’t been wearing in the last 

twelve months and put them in bags for good will. Take your 

curtains and your winter coats to the dry cleaner. Combat any 

stale winter odors with scented candles or fragrance sticks. 

5. A FRESH LOOK IN THE BATHROOM 

Toilets, sinks and tubs get cleaned regularly, but spring 

cleaning involves a different approach. Discard outdated or 

unused products. Replace old towels with new, luxurious 

ones. Reorganize your shelves for maximum efficiency. 

6. DEEP CLEAN YOUR KITCHEN 

Search your cupboards and pantry and discard any outdated 

products. Replace dish and tea towels as well as the mops 

you’ve been using the entire year. Clean the fridge and defrost 

the freezer. Make sure you check all the food and throw out 

anything that has been lying around for too long. 

7. DON’T FORGET THE OUTSIDE 

Clean your patio furniture and wash pillow covers. Use a 

vinegar spray to dissolve green build up on teak and wooden 

furniture. Throw out any pots or other garden accessories 

that haven’t survived the winter in tact. 

By creating a spring cleaning ritual out of these seven steps, 

you’ll notice that it isn’t nearly as daunting as it sounds. And 

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

coming year with a clear mind and an uplifted spirit. 

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School News 

Private Schools 

SJ23 BOYS’ SWIM TEAM WINS TAAPS 

REGIONALS; ENTIRE TEAM HAS 

72% IMPROVEMENT IN BEST SWIM TIMES 

After winning the TAPPS Eastern Region Division II Swim Meet last year 

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

Region Champions, beating last year’s champion St. Thomas 123-112. 

Tomball Concordia Lutheran was third with 108. The girls finished 6 th 

with excellent performances 

from the entire team. The girls 

had 68% lifetime best swims 

and the boys had 76%, for a 

combined team improvement 

of 72%. 

the 200-yd freestyle relay; Paul Polzer, Canyon Neundorfer, David Lloyd 

and Korbin Podolak in the 400-yd freestyle relay; Ben Rehfeld in the 200 

freestyle and 100 butterfly; David Lloyd in the 50 and 100 freestyle; Canyon 

Neundorfer and Adam Tate in the 500 freestyle and Korbin Podolak in the 

100 backstroke. 

Additional qualifiers were named by TAPPS after the Central and Northern 

Regional Championships fill out the automatic qualifiers from the top 

three finishers at each Region Meet and the next fastest seven Region 

times from across the state will be added to fill the 16 remaining TAPPS 

State Meet slots. 

SJ23 Swimmers of the Meet 

were junior Lexi Truong and 

Ben Rehfeld. 

Top-three finishers in each 

event are automatic State 

Qualifiers and include Lexi 

Truong, Adley Marsh, Addy 

Seeley and Emmi Rotta in the 

200-yd medley relay; Korbin 

Podolak, Peyton Martin, Ben 

Rehfeld and David Lloyd in 

the 200-yd medley relay; Paul 

Polzer, Canyon Neundorfer, 

Mark Lloyd and Ben Rehfeld in 

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Home for the Holidays Presents 

9th Annual Spring Gift Market 

April 8th & 9th Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-4 

at the Katy Merrell Center 

6301 South Stadium Lane • Katy Texas 77494 

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Katy ISD 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

April 13 th - Early Dismissal (Elementary 12:40 PM; Secondary 11:35 AM) 

April 14 th - Good Friday - Holiday Students and Staff 

KATY ISD STUDENTS BRING HOME TOP HONORS 

AT HOUSTON AREA TEACHERS OF 

FOREIGN LANGUAGES’ FARRINGTON CONTEST 

Katy ISD had 30 high school students win awards at the 2017 Farrington 

Contest and Awards, sponsored by the Houston Area Teachers of Foreign 

Language. This included six students who took home first place prizes 

in Spanish Advanced, Spanish Intermediate, German 2, German 3 and 

American Sign Language. 

More than 200 Houston-area students participated in the language 

competition and schools were allowed to send three students from 

each language level. Participants completed a language exam including 

reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

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

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

2017 Mentors of the Year and KEYS Scholarship Sponsors, along with 

entertainment provided by a stringed ensemble from Tompkins High 

School. Also, joining the event was the Cinco Ranch High School student 

artists who created this year’s KEYS scholarship masterpiece 

Every year Ties & Tiaras honors Katy ISD’s family of mentors, who 

spend up to one hour each week with their students. In particular, the 

event recognizes a few individuals who’ve sustained relationships and 

dedication to the KEYS program year after year. The Katy ISD 2017 Mentors 

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Fred Crist, McDonald Junior High 

Kevin Drury, Rylander Elementary 

James Grima, Wolfe Elementary 

Kirsten Hampshire, Seven Lakes High School 

Steven Herold, Bear Creek Elementary 

Don Mach, Taylor High School 

Karen Morey, Hayes Elementary 

Donna Ortiz, Cardiff Junior High 

Susan Reilly, Katy High School 

Collectively, this group represents 51 years of service to the KEYS program, 

having mentored a total of 35 students between them. Since its inception 

in 2006, the KEYS Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300,000 to 

graduating KEYS seniors. KEYS - Keep Encouraging Youth toward Success - 

is a relationship initiative that matches a caring adult with a student on the 

brink of success for up to one hour a week, during the school day, during 

the school year. Piloted during the 1995-1996 school year, this program 

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

but rather a relationship program, with many mentors and their students 

sustaining their friendship year after year. To learn more, visit Partners 

in Education under the “Community” tab at www.katyisd.org or contact 

Martha Brown, 281-396-2468, marthabrown@katyisd.org. 


Lamar Consolidated ISD 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

April 13 th - Early Dismissal 

April 14 th - Good Friday Holiday 

EXCHANGE STUDENTS GET THE TEXAS TREATMENT 

What is the most Texan thing to do for out of town visitors? A group of 

teachers and students visiting Foster and Lamar Consolidated high 

schools from Ping Tung, Taiwan got the full tour. 

“We’ve tried to give them the full experience,” said Foster High School 

Assistant Principal Brian Forshee. “The students were a mix of city and 

rural students and we took them to the Ag Barn. Many had never touched 

a live chicken.” 

Five adults and 15 students from DongGang Senior High School, located 

on the southwest coast of the island of Taiwan, spent 12 days at Foster 

High School. The students stayed with host families and shadowed a host 

student. The students are part of an exchange program involving Lamar 

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“They went to the same classes as their host,” Forshee said, “unless there 

was a test. In that case we gave them the chance to see something they 

were interested in, whether it was an art class, culinary class or yearbook.” 

Forshee said they also visited a ranch, so the students could see horses. “I 

decided not to chance putting one of the kids on a horse,” he said. 

One of the big interests of the students was the transportation system. 

Students at their school use private transportation. Parents drop off the 

student or the student has a scooter. Being driven to school by a classmate 

or using a school bus was totally foreign to the group. “The only school 

bus they’d ever seen was in a movie,” Forshee said. He said they group was 

quite excited to witness dismissal from the bus porch. 

Forshee said he found discussing education philosophy with his Taiwan 

counterparts to be quite interesting. “Getting into a top high school in 

Taiwan is like getting into a top college for U.S. kids,” he said. “A family’s 

whole future can be decided just by getting into the ‘right school.’ It is very 

different from what we are used to in the United States. 

FOSTER PHOTOGS EARN GOLD KEYS 

Thirteen Foster High School students earned awards in the Scholastic 

Art and Writing Awards (South and Central Texas regions). Foster 

photographers and writers won two Gold Key Awards, four Silver Key 

Awards and seven Honorable Mentions in the contest. The two Gold Key 

winners are headed to Nationals. Senior Haley Keith and junior Savannah 

Fairless both received Gold Keys in photography. 

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Senior Haley Keith and Junior Savannah Fairless 

Students submit their works earlier in the year and they are judged by a 

panel in New York City. The awards were announced earlier this month. 

Keith and fellow senior Truman Bui received Silver Keys in Photography, 

while freshman Francisco Garza earned a Silver Key in short-story writing 

and junior Sydney Olejniczak earned a Silver Key in humor writing. 

Honorable Mentions went to: 

Sophomore Sarah Archibong - Photography; 

Senior Truman Bui - Photography; 

Savannah Fairless - Photography; 

Haley Keith - Photography; 

Chase Martin - Photography; 

Carlos Yicon - Photography and 

Senior Margaux Malek - Science Fiction/Fantasy writing. 

KIPPING, NEHLS NAMED TOP PRINCIPALS 

Two veteran educators were recently honored as Lamar CISD’s Principals 

of the Year for 2017. Jill Nehls is the Elementary Principal of the Year. She 

is in her eighth year as principal at Long Elementary. She was an assistant 

principal at Frost and Smith elementary schools prior to taking the helm at 

Long. She taught in Alief ISD before coming to Lamar CISD. 

Jerry Kipping is the Secondary Principal of the Year. He is in his second 

year as principal at Foster High School. He was principal at Lamar Junior 

High before moving to Foster. Kipping also served as assistant principal at 

Briscoe Junior High School and Terry High School, and as a teacher and 

coach in Corpus Christi ISD. The District’s top principals are chosen every 

year by a vote of their peers. 

Tompkins High School 

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS’ DUCK RACE 

The Tompkins High School Orchestras’ 2017 Duck Race is coming 

Saturday, April 1 st , at Current Church in Katy, 26600 Westheimer Parkway, 

starting at 9 AM. Duck Race participants have the chance to win one of 

several guaranteed prizes including: 

1. An Xbox One 

2. Beats Solo headphones 

3. A new laptop 

In addition to the duck race, the orchestra will be hosting live music, food 

trucks and carnival style booths from 10 AM-2 PM. For more information 

about purchasing your $5 BUCKS-A-DUCK chances, please contact the 

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

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Katy YMCA Fall Program Registration is in progress. Contact the Y for 

details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: ymcahouston.org. 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 years! 

All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and private 

sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at most 

Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer both before 

and after school care. Please call for specific school offerings and prices. 

AHFC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP SERIES 2017 

AHFC is pleased to offer the Summer Camp Series at multiple campuses in 

and around Houston. The club invites all interested players to the Canes 

Fundamental Camp (Ages 5-9) or the Canes Skills & Drills Camp (Ages 10- 

16). 

Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more details about 

each particular campus. The camps will be offered in New Territory, Cy- 

Fair and Katy locations. All information can be found under “Camps” at 

albionhurricanes.org. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby 

team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in 

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must 

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You 

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join 

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league. 


SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

Katy/Fulshear/West Houston/Westpark Beltway 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls 

ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 8, 2017. FFPS 

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive 

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, 

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater 

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including 

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

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

coaching and more. No tryouts are required. Go to www.FFPS.org to sign 

up. Registration fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and socks), 

trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background checks on 

all volunteers. Coaches will call players to schedule practice by April 4 th . 

Practice times and location will be determined by the coach and team. 

The schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, April 

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

Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League plays at 

Huggins Elementary (No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League plays at 

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

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

League plays at St. Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd). For more 

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

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

KATY AREA 

RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running 

Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit 

corporation which exists 

to serve people living in 

and around Katy, Texas 

who have an interest 

in running. We are a 

community of people of all 

ages, backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest - 

running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our 

knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We welcome 

all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events 

and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant 

Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress 

Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior 

High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint 

Community Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find 

out more and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA 

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization 

meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to 

provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to 

promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a 

variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles 

and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit 

our website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and 

field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 

to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We 

have 2 Cross Country practice sites in the greater Houston area. Memorial 

Park and Mary Jo Peckham Park in Katy. Go to www.trackhouston.com to 

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of 

each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494. We post different 

water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website. 

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

buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what you 

like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of water 

sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat gear, but 

we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who have kayaks 

and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a kayak or canoe (ID 

Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join (ID Required). No minors 

allowed in this club. For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826- 

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

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball 

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play 

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see 

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in 

playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at 

intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys 

& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For 

more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse 

is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing 

team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier 

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru 

High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our 

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in college, 

coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for 

boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like to 

volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you 

to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose 

is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while 

improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at 

Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

LADIES GOLF 

Golfing Gals is a small, fun group of ladies playing golf on Wednesday 

mornings. We play mostly in the West Houston/Katy area at a different 

course every week. Contact Nancy at 281-550-2043 or email: golfinggals@ 

yahoo.com for information. 


Easter Events 

Easter Church 

Services 

THE FELLOWSHIP EASTER SERVICES 

Friday, April 14 th : Good Friday Services, 4:30 PM 

and 6 PM 

Sunday, April 16 th : Easter Sunday Services, 8, 

9:15, 10:30 and 11:45 AM 

Located at 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas 

77450, Thefellowship.org. 

HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD 

We invite you to join us as we embark on the 

holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday, 

April 13 th , Maundy Thursday worship services 

commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his 

disciples will be held at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. Good 

Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s 

death on the cross will be held on Friday, April 

14 th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. 

On Easter Sunday, April 16 th , the Easter 

resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with 

the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter 

Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM 

and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir, 

bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter 

Sunday worship service will be held at 9:30 AM and 

ReImagine Worship will be held at 6 PM. 

Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. Katy, 

77450. For additional information, call 281-392- 

2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org. 

Fun Easter Activities & Hunts 

BASKETS & BUNNIES 

Bring the kids out to celebrate Easter during Baskets and Bunnies on April 8, 2017 from 9 

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

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

Recreation Department is committed to offering unique and quality community events that 

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

information, please call 281-391-4840. 

BIG BUNNY BASH 

Join us Saturday, April 15 th for our annual Big Bunny Bash at Cinco Ranch Church of Christ this 

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

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

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

is at an additional cost. 

Further Info: 

Website: www.crcoc.org/bigbunnybash 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cincoranchkids 

Location:6655 S Mason Rd. 

Date/Times: Saturday, April 15 th , 9:30 AM to 12 PM 

Entry Details: Free 

Event Organizer Details: Anna Henix, anna@crcoc.org 

THE FELLOWSHIP EGGSTRAVAGANZA 

Saturday, April 15 th : Eggstravaganza - Easter Show with Dennis Lee and friends as well as 

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

Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas 77450, Thefellowship.org. 

EASTER AT THE RANCH 

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

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

Hunts will be divided by age. Smith Ranch is located at 25440 Beckendorff Rd. 


Community Events 

Community Events 

Walks & Runs 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S 

RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY 

Relay For Life is a community event benefiting the American Cancer 

Society and is the largest national fundraising event to end cancer. At 

Relay For Life we Celebrate the survivors, Remember loved ones lost and 

Fight Back against the disease. 

This year Relay for Life in Katy will take place next on Saturday, April 1 st , 

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

falls on April Fool’s Day this year, it is appropriately themed… “Let’s Make 

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

reach our goal! For more information about Relay For Life, I invite you to 

visit our website www.relayforlife.org/katytx. 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 

13 TH ANNUAL IMPACT A HERO 5K 

An event that brings the community and combat veterans and their 

families together. Registration is now open for the 13 th Annual Impact a 

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

year, the race will be held May 20, 2017 at the Constellation Field and will 

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

The 5K registration is $25 for untimed and $35 for timed. The 5K wheel is 

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

Cash prizes will be awarded for the Men’s Open, Men’s Master, Women’s 

Open and Women’s Master categories. Top fundraisers will also be 

awarded prizes. Every registration will include an Impact a Hero 5K shirt, 

free fundraising page and entry to the post-race party. Online registration 

is available on their website: www.impactahero5k.com. 

For more information about our organization, registration or sponsorship 

opportunities, please contact: Laurel Goodroe at lgoodroe@impactahero.org. 

FULSHEAR HIGH SCHOOL 

TRACK & FIELD TEAM 

RUN FOR COLOR COLOR 5K 

MAY 6, 2017 

Come out and join us for the Fulshear High School Run for Color 5k 

presented by the Track & Field Team. Walk or even skip the whole way! 

We hope to see you there! Register at colorforacause.weebly.com. 

Festivals 

HARRIS COUNTY ESD 

48 2 ND ANNUAL KATY 

AREA SAFETY FEST 

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ND 

A fun, free opportunity to meet and learn more about the men and women 

who keep us safe. Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department (HCESD 48) is 

proud to announce the Second Annual Katy Area Safety Fest sponsored 

by Katy Mills. This year’s event will be held from 10 AM-2 PM, Saturday, 

April 22, 2017, at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Cir, Katy, TX 77494. The 

Katy Area Safety Fest is free to the public and will feature personnel, 

equipment and apparatus from the 20+ agencies that serve the greater 

Katy area. The Safety Festival’s purpose is to familiarize residents with 

the men and women who serve the greater Katy area, as well as the 


daily tasks of various agencies that protect community 

through a variety of fun, educational and high-energy 

activities. Whether fighting fires or engaging with 

and educating the residents we serve, HCESD 48 and 

our many safety partners understand just how much 

community awareness and involvement can prevent 

disasters or limit the extent of damage resulting from 

such emergencies. 

Festival activities will include: 

• Fire and EMS exhibits and demonstrations, including 

car fire and extrication demos 

• Life Flight helicopter landing and viewing 

• Law enforcement exhibits, vehicles and live 

demonstrations 

• Ladder truck tours and ambulance tours 

• “Firefighters Combat Challenge” as well as a “Jr. 

Firefighter Challenge” 

• An inflatable play area and kids activities 

• Food and refreshment vendors 

If you would like more information about this topic, 

please contact Simon VanDyk at 281-599-8888 or email 

at simon.vandyk@hcesd48.org. 

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JORDAN RANCH CRAWFISH BOIL 

April 1, 2017 • 12 PM - 4 PM 

Platters of mudbugs are on the menu during the Crawfish 

Boil in Jordan Ranch Saturday, April 1, at 30722 Sonora 

Ridge Drive. The public can enjoy Cajun-style crawfish 

and all the fixings noon to 4 p.m. plus beer, live music 

by party band Bayou Roux and model home tours. A 

Kid Zone with face painters, bounce houses and other 

activities will keep children entertained. Food trucks 

will be on hand with even more food and beverages for 

purchase. Admission is free and donations are being 

accepted for the March of Dimes. Learn more about 

Jordan Ranch at www.jordanranchtexas.com. 

Fundraisers 

KATY SIP-N-STROLL 

Register now for the Katy Sip n Stroll Benefiting the 

Ballard House! 

April 1, 2017, 5-8 PM 

Peek Road at Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 

To Purchase Your Tickets go to www.sipandstroll.com/ 

Tickets.shtml 

$35 General Admission Ticket 

$65 VIP Ticket Featuring Bubbles Pre-Party 

The Kroger Beer Club and 1 hour early admission 

Expires 4/30/17 


Garage Sales 

DERBY DAY PARTY 

Every paid attendee will draw a Kentucky 

Derby Horse to cheer for in the race with a 

chance to win prizes! 

~ Plus~ 

Ladies Hat Contest & Mens Boot Contest 

Silent Auction - Photo Booth - Wine Pull 

Heavy Hors d’ouvres 

Complementary Beer & Wine Mint Julep Toast 

SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! 

All proceeds from the Derby Day Party will benefit 

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship and its 

programming for individuals with special needs. 

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 

3:30 - 7:30 PM AT SAFARI TEXAS 

Call for event details... 832.451.6874 - Heather@reiningstrength.org 

Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501(c)3 Organization 

8811 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406 

CANYON GATE ANNUAL SPRING 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

April 1, 2017, 7 AM-3 PM 

GRAYSON LAKES 



WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST 


April 8, 2017, 7-11 AM 

FALCON POINT EAST GARAGE SALE 


(rain date of April 8, 2017) 

GRAND LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 


WESTHEIMER LAKES & 

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES 

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait 

for you to stop by on Saturday, April 29 th from 7 AM to 12 

Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our community-wide 

garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out 

of their garages. 

For a map and list of items being sold at Westheimer Lakes 

and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the 

SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 

26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222- 

2355) on the day of the sale. Don’t miss out! 



ARBOR SERVICES 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Pruning 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

Tree Planting 

Palm Tree Pruning 

Root Barriers 

Tree Fertilizations 

Spring & Fall Clean-Ups 

Mulching 

Firewood 

Theater, 

Arts & Music 

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD 

BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS 

OF WASHINGTON, DC 

The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field 

Band & Soldiers’ Chorus of Washington, DC will continue 

its long tradition of presenting free public performances 

when it appears at Tompkins High School Performing 

Arts Center on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7 PM. The 

Army Field Band’s concert in Katy is sponsored by The 

Conservatory of Music at Cinco Ranch, the Conservatory 

of Music at North Katy and Katy ISD. 

The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest 

and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing 

components. These two ensembles combine to present 

joint concerts on their national tours. They have 

performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for 

audiences totaling hundreds of millions. 

For additional information about the Army Field Band’s 

performance in Katy, please contact The Conservatory of 

Music at North Katy c/o Dr. Michael Guevara at 832-321- 

3382. To obtain free tickets, please visit The Conservatory 

of Music at North Katy or to receive tickets by mail (4 

maximum), please include a self-addressed stamped 

envelope with your request to: 

ATTN: U.S. Army Field Band Tickets 

The Conservatory of Music at North Katy 

3719 N. Fry Road #N2, Katy, TX 77449 

THE ENERGY CORRIDOR OF 

HOUSTON PRESENTS “DANCE, 

DANCE, DANCE” FEATURING 

FLY DANCE COMPANY 

Friday, April 21, 2017, 7 PM 

Located at BridgePoint Bible Church, 13277 

Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079. For 

tickets and more information go to: www. 

ECHOrchestra.org. ECHO will be sure to 

sweep you off your feet with music that will 

inspire you to dance. Fly Dance Company, 

a local hip-hop dance company, will be 

performing with ECHO as the featured guest 

artist. It will be an unusual collaboration 

between classical and modern hip-hop. 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING 

ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, 


June 2-4, 2017: “Gingerbread Lady” 

by Neil Simon 

Tony-award winning Broadway 

play about lost misfits. 

July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ 

“Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly 

Destroyed the World’s Economy” 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX 

Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the 

best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show 

Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. 

Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group 

rates are available at www.kvpac.org or 

in person. For Katy audience members 

who seek an evening at the theater, they 

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high cost involved with heading to one 

of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy 

Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is 

a non-profit arts education organization 

helping artists find their light since 2001. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA 

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A HEROINE FREE SUMMER By: Janet Lowery 

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

April 9 th : 3 PM 

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

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832-463-0409. 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL 

SOCIETY 

2016-2017 SEASON 

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

PM. For more information, please visit the 

HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

THE PRODUCERS - March 17-April 9, 2017 

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - 

April 28-May 21, 2017 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 

Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. 

Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 


COME 

AWAKE 

Misc Events 

CAR WASH FOR KIDS 

Hope For Three, local autism advocates is hosting 5th annual “Car Wash 

for Kids”. This event will be held on April 2, 2017 at C & C Dental (17003 

Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land Tx 77479) . For more information please 

go to hopeforthree.org. 

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE 

AIR FORCE 2017 OPEN HOUSE 

& VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN 

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

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

Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents its annual Open 

House at the West Houston Airport. This event provides a rare opportunity 

for the public of all ages to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds 

of WWII and other authentic vintage military aircraft, which played a huge 

role in our American history. 

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

as well as a very unique anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit from the Battleship 

Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also be open and docents will be 

available to help all ages enjoy the museum’s displays. 

West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of 

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

on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 nd and 23 rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The 

admission fee is $10 per car, which goes to supporting the organizations 

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

aircraft rides will be available for purchase. For additional information, go 

to our website: www.houstonwing.org. 

Good Friday Service 

April 14th - 6:30pm 

Resurrection Sunday 

April 16th - 9:30/11:00am 

www.lifeatbethel.org 

25335 Fulshear Gaston Rd 

Richmond, TX 77406 

832.759.5136 

STRIKE OUT AUTISM 

Hope For Three, local autism advocates is hosting Strike Out Autism. 

This event will be held on April 23,2017 at Skeeters Baseball Stadium 

(Constellation Field, Sugar land). For more information, please go to 

hopeforthree.org 

KATY LIONS CLUB 45 TH ANNIVERSARY 

CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE PARTY 

Join us and see what it means to be a Lion 

TIMES SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT 

402 W. Grand Parkway S. Katy, TX 77494 

Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM 

nchesbro@comcast.net 

Public is welcome! 

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR 

PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

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

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

program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature walk will begin at 10 AM. No 

reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” 

program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their 

children. Upcoming programs include April program on Bird Watching 

(Build a Bird Feeder). 

THE TITMOUSE CLUB 

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

by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every 

Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September 

until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester 

Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme and may include 


nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more 

information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon 

Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be 

purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an adult during the 

program. Upcoming programs include: 

April 4 th & 5 th : Wildflowers 

April 11 th & 12 th : Dragonflies 

April 18 th & 19 th : Fish 

April 25 th & 26 th : Turtles 

May 2 nd & 3 rd : Frogs and Toads 

May 9 th & 10 th : Life in the Pond 

May 22 nd -26 th : Come Along Camp (pre-registration required) 

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th ) 

who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will 

explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and 

animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net 

for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals 

of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot 

at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany 

Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 

713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include: 

April 20 th : Pond Insects 

May 18 th : Bayou Animals 

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY 

National Superhero Day is observed annually on April 

28 th . This is a day to honor superheroes, both real and 

fictional. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder 

Woman, Iron Man, Hulk and Spiderman are just some of 

the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though 

they are fictional, these superheroes are great role models 

for our children. They serve and protect while fighting 

evil. Our real-life superheroes may not have super powers 

or wear capes, but they are also great role models who 

serve and protect while fighting evil. Military personnel, 

police officers and firefighters are just a few of the 

heroes who protect us on a daily basis. Take your favorite 

superhero to lunch and say thank you for all 

they do. Post photos on social media using 

#NationalSuperheroDay. National Superhero 

Day was created in 1995 by Marvel Comics 

employees. 

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FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member meetings 

the 2 nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship located at 27043 

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

starts at 8 AM. For more information about the Fulshear Area Chamber of 

Commerce, visit the website at www.fulshearareachamber.com or contact 

Amy Norvell at 281-914-3830 or anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com. 

MOMS CLUB OF FULSHEAR/SIMONTON 

We are a nonprofit support group for stay at home and part time working 

moms. Beyond the social aspects of our playgroups and Moms Night Out 

gatherings, we are service project group driven to help the community and 

those in need. Find us on Facebook at MOMS Club Fulshear/Simonton. 

MOMMY MINGLE 

Every first Friday of the month Through May 2017 

Calling all Fort Bend Area moms! You asked for it! Mommy Mingle is back by 

popular demand! And now, it’s happening every first Friday of the month. 

Come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks on us (while supplies last) 

and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones for 

awesome playtime in Tot*Spot, our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months 

and under. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too! Everyone is 

invited no matter where you live! Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 

Kempner St., Sugar Land, TX 77498. 

General Museum admission: Tues.-Sat.: 10 AM-6 PM. $12 per person and $11 

for seniors 65+ and for active duty military personnel. Children under one 

and Museum Members receive free admission. Mommy Mingle is FREE with 

general admission. **Activities, events and times subject to change. For more 

information, visit www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org or call 832-742-2800. 

IS YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM 

RUNNING AT OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE? 

Consider having a licensed irrigation contractor come to your home and 

conduct an irrigation evaluation. The WISE Guy program, sponsored by North 

Fort Bend Water Authority and participating Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), 

allows you to have a licensed professional evaluate your irrigation system; 

and then provide an online report of the findings with any recommended 

repairs - at No Cost or Obligation to you. As a matter of fact, once the 

evaluation is complete, North Fort Bend Water Authority will mail you a $15 

check for participating. To learn more or to sign up for a Free Sprinkler System 

Evaluation, visit us at: www.NFBWA.com/wiseguys. You will also find a list of 

MUD’s participating in the program. 

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM 

The Texas Master Naturalist Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter, is now open to 

applicants for the Spring 2017 program. Would you like to know more about 

nature and Texas’ natural resources? Classes and field work provide training 

in natural history, wildlife and the ecosystems of the area. The Texas Master 

Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program sponsored by the Texas 

Parks and Wildlife Department and Agrilife Extension Service, a Texas A & 

M System. Volunteers are trained to help ensure that people will be able to 

enjoy the natural Texas for years to come. A wide variety of topics are covered 

including bird study, botany, ecology, fish, mammals and soil science. 

Twelve Classes will be held at various locations in Fort Bend County and 

surrounding counties, on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays, March 21 st - 

May 20 th . Tuition is $150; class size is limited and applications are accepted 

on a first-come, first-serve basis. For information about the training program 

schedule or other information please call CJ McDaniel 832-945-2220 (cjm111@ 

crenshawgolf.com) or web page www.txmn.org/coastal. 

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE 

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 

Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American 

Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@att.net for more information. 

The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our 

community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile 

Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening ear 

and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need… 

you may be the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give 

a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan. 

bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org. 

CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS 

Do you like children and want to make a difference? Child Advocates of Fort 

Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. 

Opportunities include being an advocate for children in foster care or helping 

out in the Children’s Advocacy Center one morning or afternoon each week. 

Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete an application and interview 

and submit to background screening. For an application or more information, 

contact Volunteer Services at 281-344-5258 or kjordin@cafb.org. 

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing a 

voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With an army of 

volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend serves more than 400 children each 

month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASATM) Program and 

Children’s Advocacy Center. 

BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES 

Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for 

the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor 

training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers 

are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) 

classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson 

plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of 

the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any 

foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We offer 

many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations in Katy. 

Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are interested 

in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy 

Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help 

us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!” 

RUOK PROGRAM 

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called 

“Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior 

citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from 

a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same 

time and the participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” 

After this, all they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out 

of town or leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe 

and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer 

will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the 

Sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them 

a print out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. 

This program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s 

Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. 

Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will 

proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To request 

more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial program, please 

call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704. 

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10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. To register 

for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click 

on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch” and find the 

program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4675 

or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

April 14 th -16 th : Easter 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE – Friday, April 7 th , 1-4 PM; Meeting 

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

assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons should bring the following 

information to the session if possible: photo ID, Social Security card(s) for self, 

spouse and all dependents, last year’s tax return, W-2, 1099s and any other 

compensation received in 2016, unemployment compensation statements and 

any other documents that are necessary to complete your return. This service is 

free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms 

will no longer be available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ 

computers and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS 

website, www.irs.gov, during regular library hours. A library card is needed to 

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

• VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN CURIOUS? - Saturday, April 8 th , 10 AM-12 noon, 

Meeting Room. Get an overview of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Learn the 

difference between vegan and vegetarian diets, reasons people make these 

dietary decisions and how to find healthy and delicious alternative foods. 

Those attending the program will get ideas on how to create meals that are 

tasty and easy to make and that provide the nutrients and protein one needs 

for a healthy diet. A sample menu of a week’s worth of meals and recipes, as 

well as local grocery resources, will be available. The presenters will offer 


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suggestions on how to get started with this new alternative diet, gradually 

eliminating dairy and meat from one’s diet. Learn about support networks in 

the area and how to maintain the diet while dining out. 

• GROWING & USING HERBS - Monday, April 17 th , 6 PM, Meeting Room. Fort Bend 

County Master Gardener Tricia Bradbury will provide an overview and general 

information on growing herbs on the Texas Gulf Coast. Learn how to preserve 

herbs for later use by drying or freezing them or by using them to flavor oil and 

vinegar. Bradbury will also share tips on cooking with fresh and dried herbs. 

• CREATING A MINDFUL LIFE FOR FAMILIES - Saturday, April 22 nd , 10 AM, 

Meeting Room. Bill M. Wooten, PhD, will present a basic introduction to the 

practice and healthful benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction for 

families. Those attending the program will learn how to incorporate elements 

of mindfulness into their parenting role and family life to increase the entire 

family’s ability to relax, focus, improve cognitive functioning, handle stress 

more easily, decrease an anxious child’s fears and promote family happiness. 

Dr. Wooten will also share tips on fostering a healthy sense of teamwork and 

reducing sibling squabbles. 

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, April 17 th , 12 PM, in Meeting Room. The 

book to be discussed is Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest 

Disaster, written by Jon Krakauer. 

• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, April 24 th , 6:30 PM, Meeting 

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• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, stories 

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• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, 

movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories for schoolaged 

children in grades 1 through 5. The program on April 13 th will be “Welcome 

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you buy ‘loose’ mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also 

buying ants, roaches, termites, etc… Spend a little more on bagged 

material and save lots of future pest problems. Keep your mulch at 

least 4” - 6” below the top of your homes exposed foundation edge/ 

side. This will aid in minimizing pests in your home and allow for 

quick and accurate termite inspections. 

Shrubs, Flowers and groundcovers - Trim all shrubs/plants at least 

12” - 18” back from your home. Do your best to create a plant free 

zone that is 18” - 24” wide around your home. The exception is your 

lawn - it can grow up next to the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” 

below the top of the slab. The most conducive to termite infestation 

are groundcover plantings, growing high against your homes exterior 

or (especially) ivy that grows on your walls. 

Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. The spring spray 

eliminates overwintering pests and fungi while preparing trees to 

resist the pest onslaught of summer with residual pesticides. The 

fall spray also kills pests from the summer, prevents most fungi 

from occurring over the winter and puts your valuable asset off to a 

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Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide treatment to stop 

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SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS 

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical 

balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, 

we see miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps 

guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the 

programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. 

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate their time and talents 

at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. 

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and 

volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston 

Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding 

creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal 

cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered 

and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. 

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. 

SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308. 

April 21, 2017 - 6:00 PM 

River Oaks Country Club

Zucchini Bread 

You could make this on National Zucchini Bread Day April 25 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

2 cups sugar 

1 cup vegetable oil 

3 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 cup sour cream 

2 cups shredded zucchini 

1 cup chopped walnuts 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 

9x5 inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, 

baking soda and salt. 

In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil. Stir in the eggs one 

at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. 

Blend this mixture into the flour mixture, alternately with the sour 

cream, stir just to combine. Fold in the zucchini and nuts, mixing just 

enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in 

preheated oven for 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the 

center of the loaf comes out clean. 

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Oatmeal Raisin 

Toffee Cookies 

You could make this on National Oatmeal cookie Day April 30 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup butter, softened 

1 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup white sugar 

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

3 cups rolled oats 

1 cup raisins 

1 cup crushed toffee candy 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white 

sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine 

the flour, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. 

Blend in the oatmeal and toffee bits. Drop by rounded spoonfuls 

onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the 

preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes 

before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. 

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Featured Recipe 

We are asking you to send your favorite recipe with a little story 

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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 

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This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine. 

This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine. 

I had this delicious dish when I attended my brother’s wedding in 

Canton, I had this Mississippi. delicious dish The when event I took attended place my in brother’s September wedding of 2004 in 

with Canton, hurricane Mississippi. Francis The coming event ashore. took place I almost in September didn’t get of out 2004 of 

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 

Houston because of the major rain that hit here as well as Canton. 

We attended a wedding luncheon in a truly old southern home 

where We attended the meal a wedding was prepared luncheon by some in a sweet truly old southern southern women. home 

There where was the so meal much was southern prepared charm by and some the sweet food was southern outstanding. women. 

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 

sweet After asking ladies. for the recipe I received it in the mail by one of those 

sweet ladies. 

With crawfish season here I thought I would share. Enjoy! 

J. With Stults crawfish season here I thought I would share. Enjoy! 

J. Stults 

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE 

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE 

2 sticks butter 

32 onions sticks butter chopped 

23 bell onions peppers chopped chopped 

32 stalks bell peppers celery, chopped 

3# 3 stalks peeled celery, crawfish chopped tails or Shrinp 

33# cloves peeled garlic, crawfish minced tails or Shrinp 

13 TBS. cloves chopped garlic, parsley minced 

1/2 1 TBS. cup chopped flour parsley 

11/2 pint cup Half flour & Half 

1# 1 pint Velveeta, Half & cubed Half 

24 1# oz. Velveeta, Fettucine cubed 

Chicken 24 oz. Fettucine broth 

1/4 Chicken cup chopped broth jalapenos (optional) 

1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (optional) 

Melt butter and saute onions, peppers & celery until tender. Add 

crawfish, Melt butter simmer and saute 10 min. onions, stirring peppers occasionally. & celery Add until garlic, tender. parsley, Add 

flour crawfish, and cream simmer - 10 mix min. well. stirring Simmer occasionally. on low heat Add 30 garlic, min. stirring parsley, 

occasionally. flour and cream Add cheese - mix well. & stir Simmer until melted. on low heat 30 min. stirring 

occasionally. Add cheese & stir until melted. 

Meanwhile cook noodles in chicken broth and creole seasoning, 

drain Meanwhile and combine cook noodles with sauce. in chicken Pour into broth 2 - 3 and quart creole greased seasoning, casseroles. 

drain Bake and combine uncovered with @ sauce. 300 degrees Pour into 20 minutes 2 - 3 quart or greased until heated. casseroles. 

Bake well - uncovered 18-20 servings. @ 300 degrees 20 minutes or until heated. 

Freezes 

Freezes well - 18-20 servings. 

If you like a little extra kick add jalapenos to sauce. Also if you freeze 

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 

Brandy it it or seems any liquid stiff will or dry return when texture. you reheat it, add about 1/4 cup 

Brandy or any liquid will return texture. 

TIP: If using frozen crawfish be sure to thaw and rinse before adding 

to TIP: mixture. If using frozen crawfish be sure to thaw and rinse before adding 

to mixture. 

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

HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

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April 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

Classified Ads 

FOR SALE 

Forest Park Cemetery-Westheimer, 3 cemetery spaces, section 500, lot 707, 

Station of the Cross, spaces 7,8,9. Will pay for ownership transfer, will sell for 

$5,000 each. 832-674-9161. 

1998-2005 NASCAR Collectibles. Die-cast cars, Collector cards, Photos, 

Publications, 250+ VHS Race Tapes. This is a very large collection. Best 

Reasonable Offer! Call 281-770-5447. 

Young Chang U121 48” Professional Upright Piano w/Ebony Finish, $2,500; 

Rustic Pine Dining Room table w/6 chairs plus China Cabinet w/Hutch. Table is 

clear finish w/white legs, 64”L X 41”W, Cabinet 54”L X 16”W X 71”H, $500. Call 

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Duncan Phyfe triple pedestal mahogany dining room table from the early 

1900’s. Charak Furniture Company of Boston, MA., adjusts to several sizes, 

fully assembled, seats 20 comfortably. Can be two tables, a drop leaf and 

another that seats six. Refinished and repaired and comes with custom made 

table pad, $3,000; Six Ethan Allen cherry side chairs from the 1990’s, $1200; 

Refinished 1940’s mahogany Chippendale style secretary, $1,000. For photos 

text 713-823-3978. 

A group of four book shelves on rollers, 8’X10” W and 8’X2” H. One is 291/2 W 

with 2 adjustable shelves plus lighting, one is 291/2 W with 1 adjustable shelf 

plus double cabinets, one is 191/2 W with 1 adjustable shelf, 2 drawers, single 

cabinet plus lighting and one is 291/2 W with 1 adjustable shelf, double cabinet 

plus lighting. All 4 for $100. Email for pictures at ounpat@comcast.net. 

Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe T-strap character shoe with 

brace, black, size 7, $150. Regular price without brace, $250. 713-459-7792. 

Strasburg children’s flower girl dresses, NWT, discontinued, in white (size 3) and 

ivory (size 3), new $109.99, selling for $50. They all have loops for a sash. Also 

have 2 with embellishments, ivory (sizes 4, 6), matching ivory sash included, 

new $136.99, selling for $75. 281-770-6928 or jaclynchale@gmail.com. 

HELP WANTED - CARE 

Kingsland Baptist Church is seeking to hire caring adults available to provide 

care for one and two year olds on Friday mornings/evenings and as needed 

during the week. Also, taking applications for experienced special need 

providers available for various times/events. Key responsibilities: ensure 

the safety of the classroom environment, experience working with children, 

cooperative and servant attitude, willing to support policies and leadership 

of Kingsland and strong communication and discretionary skills. Church 

references will be required upon application. Please contact Jan to schedule 

an appointment at jwork@kingsland.org. 

HELP WANTED 

Looking for a part-time dispatcher for our small freight brokerage business. 

Must have computer, printer, phone and good communication skills. Contact 

Cheryl at 979-877-8637. 

Work from your home or our office positions in business to business marketing. 

We are a BBB A+ rated 32 year old family-owned marketing company that is 

located in West Houston. The position consists of contacting (phone/email) 

small businesses for their marketing needs with the products we offer. Good 

verbal & written skills, basic computer knowledge and dedication is all that is 

required. Bilingual is a plus. Contact us at 281-789-6224 to learn more. 

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to 

work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have 

a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western 

Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners to set appointments for 

top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. 

Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or 

weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision 

& Life insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed: www. 

rtui.com. To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com. 

Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers 

to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, 

no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean 

driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: 

sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning 

technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing 

and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to 

work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have 

experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior 

experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the 

Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com. 

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. 

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394. 

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 

281-550-0900. 

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have experience, 

references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment info. Send resume 

to randy@westhoustonelectric.com. 

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE 

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

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

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

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 

beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google VRBO 136406 or 

call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234. 

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

reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. The 2017 dates are March 

27th - April 3rd and April 4th - April 10th. Sleeps 4, one bedroom, fully stocked 

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

needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $895 per week. For information contact Cheryl 

at 281-855-7427. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining 

& living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, fitness 

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

Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 

2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful views, 

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

866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more information. 

NOVENA 

Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing to 

publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published along 

with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but we 

cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please specify 

which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing. 

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved 

throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on 

us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, 

pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has never been known to 

fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude – SAD

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