Sundown Glen April 2017

Villages of 

Sundown Glen 

April 2017 

Official Online Newsletter 

TAX DAY FALLS ON APRIL 18, 2017 

SPRING GARAGE SALES...PAGE 9 

Happy Easter! 

Helpful Numbers pg. 2 

Library News pgs. 20-22 

Classified Ads pgs. 32-33 

Recipe pg. 34 

Houston Area Events pgs. 35 

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RealManage 

866-473-2573 

Email: SunGlen@ciramail.com 

Emergency 911 

Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518 

UTILITIES 

SUNDOWN GLEN 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

EDP 832-467-1599 

(Water - W. Harris Co. MUD #17) 

Severn Trent 281-578-4200 

(Water - Ricewood Mud/Sunset Meadows) 

Eco Waste & Recycling 832-933-3020 

Trash - Sundown Glen, The Meadows & The Terrace 

WCA 281-368-8397 

(Trash - Sunset Meadows only) 

CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111 

CenterPointEnergy (elec) 713-207-7777 

Light Outages 713-207-2222 

report online at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

BOARD MEMBERS 

Diane Parker - President 

Katie Kriesel - Vice President 

Carol Mikelson - Secretary 

Katie Biggers - Treasurer 

Kimmy Gullet - Director 

COMMITTEES 

Crime Watch: Diane Parker • dmparker@comcast.net 

Senior Social Committee: Katie Kriesel • 281-647-9430 

SCHOOLS 

Stephens Elementary 281-234-0200 

Morton Ranch Junior High 281-237-7400 

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-764-7661 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 

US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

Maud Marks Library 281-492-8592 

2017 SUNDOWN GLEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 

Your Board of Directors are residents of Sundown Glen and volunteer 

their time to conduct the business of the association and to insure the 

neighborhood remains a desirable place to call home. If you have any 

questions, concerns or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. 

COMMUNICATION 

We would like to encourage every resident to handle concerns through 

the appropriate channels. If you have a problem with the neighborhood, 

trash service, etc., please contact RealManage, EcoWaste, etc. directly 

and avoid posting negative comments on social media. Complaints 

being posted in this manner do not reach the people that need to know 

to address your concerns. 

DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS & COSTS 

Do Not Ignore Deed Restriction Violations Notices. Pursuing violations is 

one of the larger expenses in the HOA budget - Every single letter mailed 

out costs you and the HOA and your money. 

DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS 

Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, you are responsible for 

maintaining the property… take pride in the dwelling you call home! 

Most Common Violations: 

• Power wash homes, driveways and fences to remove 

any algae, rust and oil stains. 

• Store your trash cans/bins out of street view on non-trash days. 

• Do not store any items on the porch or side of your home 

including grills, building & landscape materials. 

• Yards must have grass growing, be free of weeds, must 

be mowed AND edged regularly. 

• Trim trees at least 9’ off the sidewalk and street and keep 

shrubs neatly trimmed. 

• Keep driveways, sidewalks and the street free of weeds. 

• Maintain your home - this includes painting house, replacing 

damaged doors and rotting wood, keeping gutters clean, etc. 

• Vehicles that are inoperable, covered, have expired registration/ 

inspection stickers may not be parked in view from the street. 

• Boats, trailers and campers may not be parked in view from the street 

- must be stored off premise or inside garage. 

Residents will receive a Courtesy Notice, a Violation Notice and a Final 

Notice. If the violation is not resolved, the violator will be sent a Post 

Final demand letters giving them 15 days to bring property into voluntary 

compliance. After that time, properties still out of compliance will be 

forwarded to the attorney for legal action and these costs/fees will be 

billed and charged back to the homeowner. Please do your part keeping 

your home and Sundown Glen a desired place to live. 

NOTE: Residents - if you notice a violation, you may also contact 

RealManage at 866-473-2573 or via email (with pictures, if possible) at 

SUNGLEN@ciramail.com and report it! We can all work together to keep 

Sundown Glen looking beautiful. 

DELINQUENT HOA FEES 

These fees are vital for your Board of Directors to conduct HOA business 

in order to maintain all the amenities, facilities and services provided 

within the community. 

If you have a past due balance on your account, please remit these fees 

ASAP and/or set up a payment plan to avoid having your account turned 

over to the attorney. Delinquent accounts incur late fees and penalty/ 

interest charges. 

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Once the account gets turned over to the attorney, the costs of pursuing 

the violation and attorney fees incurred by the HOA are charged 

back to the homeowners account, which increases your outstanding 

debt. These fees cannot be waived since they have already been 

incurred and paid for. 

The Board is aggressively pursuing delinquent accounts Please help 

the HOA Board save YOUR money and avoid increased dues by following 

the deed restriction guidelines set forth for Sundown Glen. If you 

need a copy of the guidelines, they can be found on the RealManage 

Resident Portal or by calling the service center. 

NOTE - If you are a new homeowner, your mortgage company does not 

escrow or pay these fees each year…the homeowner is responsible 

for this payment each year. 

CRIME WATCH INFORMATION 

REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY or INDIVIDUAL by contacting the 

Harris County Sheriff’s Department at 713-221-6000. In case of an 

emergency or to report a crime/incident in progress, call 911. Contact 

the Sheriff Dept. FIRST to make sure a report is made and it’s in the 

system. If you don’t call, there is no record of the problem and we 

won’t get additional coverage and attention to the matter. 

Neighborhood Info & Crime Watch Email List, please send your name and 

street name to Diane Parker at dmparker64@comcast.net if you wish to be 

added to this list to receive important safety information. Contact Diane 

(Crime Watch Coordinator) AFTER you have called the Sheriff Department 

and made a report to provide info to be distributed to residents. Together, 

we can make a difference in keeping our neighborhood safe. 

PERIMETER FENCES 

If you have a fence backing up to Fry, Morton, Sun Glen, these fences 

belong to the homeowner and many are in need of replacement. 

Here are a few guidelines you need to follow that correspond to your 

deed restrictions: 

• 6’ tall cedar or pine treated wood pickets. 

• All street view fencing should be installed with the good side 

facing the street. 

• All street view fencing is to be kept in good repair. 

• Interior fence are to be installed in a good-neighbor fashion, 

with alternating panels. 

CLUBHOUSE RENTALS 

Please contact RealManage at 866-473-2573 or email SunGlen@ 

ciramail.com for rental information. The contract and deposit must 

be submitted to the RealManage office. 

FEES: 

$75: for up to 5 hours (10 AM-3 PM or 5 PM-10 PM) 

$150: for a full day - Clubhouse rentals end at 10 PM 

$300 security deposit (payable by check only) 

Amenities include approximately 1,000 sq. ft. and accommodates 

98 people; (4) 6’ foot tables, (4) 8’ foot tables, 48 chairs; full kitchen 

complete with refrigerator, stove and microwave oven; men’s and 

women’s restroom with a diaper changing table. Resident must 

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be current on all dues to rent the clubhouse and resident must be 

present at clubhouse at all times during their event. NO alcohol of 

any type is allowed in the clubhouse. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! 

PARKING 

Residents should park all vehicles in your driveway, if possible. 

DO NOT line both sides of the street. This will allow residents and 

emergency vehicles to easily maneuver down the street and avoid 

delays in response times. Ask your guests to park their car as close 

to curb as possible when visiting. Reminder - vehicles parked in the 

street must be parked with the direction of traffic and you may not 

park within 15’ of a fire hydrant. Failure to abide by these rules may 

result in a parking ticket being issued. 

FAULTY STREET LIGHTS 

Your annual homeowner’s fee pays for your street lights, whether 

they work or not. If you notice a light that is out or malfunctioning, 

please call 713-207-2222 or go to http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/ 

outage and turn in a report. When turning in the report, you will need 

to provide the 6-digit pole number and/or the closest intersection 

or address. We want all of our lights to work… a lighted area is a 

safer area. 

DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCES IN STORM DRAINS 

It is illegal to place anything in the street drains - Whether it’s paint, 

oil, household chemicals, food, grass clippings or waste from your 

family pet in the yard, storm water runoff forces these substances to 

flow UNTREATED into area bayous, channels and rivers; ultimately 

into Galveston Bay. 

Please recycle or dispose of hazardous material properly to keep 

our waterways clean and our environment healthy. Go to CleanWaterways.org 

for more information on how to properly dispose of all 

household hazardous waste. 

This type of illegal activity is against Texas State Law and punishable 

by a fine of $5,000 for each offense. 

PLEASE CALL 281-398-8211 TO REPORT OFFENDERS. 

ILLEGAL DUMPING 

It is illegal to dump any yard waste or other materials in the parks or at 

the cul-de-sacs by the bayou. Eco Waste will pick up almost any homeowner’s 

(non-contractor) material if it is disposed of properly. Landscape 

debris must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter. The branches may 

not be longer than 4 feet in length and must be tied in bundles. 

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE NEWS 

Any changes/additions to your property must be approved by the 

Architectural Control Committee before any work has begun. This 

will insure that any changes comply with the deed restrictions set 

forth for each section. 

Questions regarding ACC applications should be directed to directed 

to RealManage. (See enclosed application on page 4). 

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ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST FORM 

Request must be submitted prior to beginning construction or improvement. Please submit your application with all required 

documents via email to: SUNGLEN@ciramail.com. Once received you will receive verification of receipt. The approval process 

could take up to 30 business days per the associations governing documents. If you have any additional questions please call 

1-866-473-2573. Failure to receive an approval or denial shall be presumed as approved. 

Association Name: Sundown Glen Community Association, Inc. 

Name: _______________________________________ 

Phone Number:_______________________________ 

Street Address:___________________________________ 

Email Address :___________________________________ 

The inclusion of an e-mail address authorizes the Architectural Control Committee to use electronic mail for official responses to this request. 

The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the "Deed Restrictions") for the Sundown Glen 

Community Association, Inc., specifies that all improvements as defined in the Deed Restrictions must be approved in writing 

by the Architectural Control Committee before their improvement begins. To assist in your compliance with this restriction, 

complete this form and submit it with your plans and specifications for the proposed improvement. 

The plans and specifications will not be considered complete without the following items: 

□ Plot plan or survey showing the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements. 

Existing and finished grades and lot drainage provisions shall be indicated. 

The structural design, exterior elevations, exterior materials, colors, textures and shapes of all 

improvements described. 

Estimated time frame for completion of project:_______________ 

APPROVAL REQUESTED : 

BASKETBALL GOAL FENCE LANDSCAPING PLAYSCAPE 

IRRIGATION SYSTEM DECK DRIVEWAY EXTENSION EXT. PAINTING 

STORAGE SHED EXT. REMODELING SPORT COURT OTHER 

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENT: 

ACC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 

Approved – Contingent upon the following criteria: 

Not Approved - Based on the following criteria: 

PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE: 

DATE: 

Submit your request to RealManage 

P. O. Box 702348 Dallas, Texas 75370-2348 Fax: 866-919-5696 Email: service@ciramail.com 


TENNIS KEYS 

A $10 fee is required for the key but refundable whenever key is returned. 

Please turn lights OFF after use at nights to help us save energy. Contact 

RealManage for more information. 

POSTAL SERVICE 

If you have any problems call 1-800-275-8777. 

A NOTE FROM MUD 17 ABOUT DETENTION PONDS 

Residents, 

“NO TRESPASSING” “DANGER KEEP OUT” These signs are there for a 

reason, please obey! 

No one is to be in or around the detention pond playing, riding their 

bikes or motorized vehicle, climbing or crawling in the pipes this is very 

dangerous. No trash or clippings of trees and grass is to be dumped in 

the pond. 

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 

Like us on Facebook: Home For the Holidays Gift Market 

www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com 

or call 281-788-4297 

Any injury sustained while playing in or around the detention pond will 

be the responsibility of the parent. 

Anyone being in or throwing trash in the detention pond will be charged 

with Criminal Trespassing subject to a fine or jail by the Sheriff. 

These ponds are to help our subdivision in rain and flood. The detention 

ponds will hopefully help our homes from being flooded. 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

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

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

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

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

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

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

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

CODE KEY: 

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

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

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

BABYSITTING LIST 

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE 


Time to Register for 

2017-2018 School Year 

and 2017 Summer 

• Infants/Young Toddler Program 

• Academic Preschool 

Various Days and Options Available 

• Before/After KISD Classes 

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(North of I-10 between Mason Rd. 

and Grand Parkway.) 

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Newborns to Age 12 

6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

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•Medicaid 

•Elder Law 

•Estate Planning/Wills 

•Guardianship 

•Probate 

•Contested Matters 

•Special Needs Planning 

Kerri Graham 

Attorney at Law 

Christy Theander 

Attorney at Law 

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 1st, 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. 

21559 Provincial Blvd., Suite A, Katy, TX 77450, www.gtkatylaw.com 

BASHANS PAINTING 

& HOME REPAIR 

• Interior & Exterior Painting 

• Wallpaper Removal 

• HARDIPLANK ® Installation • Custom Texturing 

• Sheetrock Repair 

• Pressure Washing 

• Cabinet Painting 

• Fence Repair/Replacement 

• Wood Replacement 

• Garage Floor Epoxy 

• Interior Carpentry 

• Custom Staining 

• Crown Molding 

• Roofing 

• Faux Painting 

• Gutter Repair & Replacement 

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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 

Easter Season Services 

Good Friday Service 

27600 FM 1093 

7 min. west of the Grand Pkwy., 

3 min. east of Fulshear 

281-346-2279 

www.RiverBendBC.org 

April 14th at 6:30 pm 

Easter Egg Hunt 

April 15th at 10:00 am 

Easter Services 

April 16th at 8:00 am at River Bend Garden, 

9:00 & 10:30 am in Worship Center 


YOUR TAX 

PROBLEM 

SOLVER 

Eric Hodgeson, P.C., CPA 

Tax Preparation & Planning 

Make sure you: 

Get the MAXIMUM DEDUCTIONS allowable 

MINIMIZE future income and estate taxes 

PROTECT your ASSETS 

281-596-0000 

KATY LIONS CLUB 

45 th Anniversary Celebration 

OPEN HOUSE PARTY 

Public is Welcome 

Join us and see what it means to be a Lion 

TIMES SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT 

402 W. Grand Parkway S. Katy, TX 77494 

MAY 18 th 2017 

Thursday @ 6:30 pm 

nchesbro@comcast.net 

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. 


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18TH ANNUAL KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Swing from the Heart! 18th Annual Katy Christian Ministries Golf 

Tournament to be held April 24th at Willow Fork Country Club, 

21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. Tournament Increases 

Sustainability by Funding New KCM Resale Store & Relocation of KCM 

Donation Center. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will help fund 

the expansion/relocation of the KCM Donation Center and a second 

Resale location, providing continued sustainability for the services 

KCM provides to the community. The KCM Resale Store and Donation 

center provides over 40% of the total funding for the services KCM 

provides to the community. 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 

13TH ANNUAL IMPACT A HERO 5K 

An event that brings the community and combat 

veterans and their families together. Registration is 

now open for the 13th 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 13th 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. 

KATY LIONS CLUB 

45TH 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! 

Registration, Lunch and Pre-Event Festivities: 10 AM 

Tee Time: 1 PM 

Registration (EARLY REGISTRATION): Team of 4 $500, 

Individual Player $125 Registration (After April 3rd): 

Team of 4 $620, Individual Player $155 

For more information, please visit http://ktcm.org/golf2017. 

Register today to receive Early Bird rates! 

WHY IS APRIL 18TH THE TAX DEADLINE? 

Tax day falls on April 18, 2017. That’s the deadline for filing taxes on 

income earned in 2016. Usually, April 15th is the day taxes are due. But 

in 2017, that falls on a Saturday. On Monday, the District of Columbia 

celebrates Emancipation Day. That affects taxes the same way federal 

holidays do. Emancipation Day is normally April 16th, but that’s a Sunday. 

Therefore, the tax deadline is pushed out to the following Tuesday, 

April 18th. That gives taxpayers three extra days to file their returns. 


THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

2016-2017 Season 

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

For more information, please visit the HCS website at 

www.houstonchoral.org. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

All Shows at Studio 101, 

1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

A HEROINE FREE SUMMER By: Janet Lowery 

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

April 9th: 3 PM 

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

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

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

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. 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

www.kvpac.org 

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

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

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits. 

July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ “Empowered: 

How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy” 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a 

non-profit arts education organization helping artists find their light 

since 2001. 


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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 

70th 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 22nd and 23rd 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. 

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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

This program is held on the 

second Saturday of each 

month at the Edith L. Moore 

Nature Sanctuary. Arrive anytime 

between 9 and 11:30 AM. 

The program ends at 12 noon. 

A guided nature walk will 

begin at 10 AM. No reservations 

required. Donations are 

encouraged. This is a “whole 

family” program; parents or 

other adult guardians should 

participate with their children. 

Upcoming programs 

include 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 4th & 5th: Wildflowers 

April 11th & 12th: Dragonflies 

April 18th & 19th: Fish 

April 25th & 26th: Turtles 

May 2nd & 3rd: Frogs and Toads 

May 9th & 10th: Life in the Pond 

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

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, 

K-5th) 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 20th: Pond Insects 

May 18th: Bayou Animals 

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GARAGE SALE 

April 1, 2017, 7 AM-3 PM 

GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 


WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 

April 8, 2017, 7-11 AM 

FALCON POINT EAST 

GARAGE SALE 

April 1, 2017, 8 AM-1 PM (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 29th 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. 

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

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

April 14 th - Good Friday - Holiday Students and Staff 

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 

DR. DAVID PAZ 

DR. KWABENA MENSAH 

DISTRICT ANNOUNCES KATY ISD’S REGION IV 

PRINCIPAL RECOGNITION NOMINEES 

Katy ISD recently announced that McRoberts Elementary Principal Dr. 

Kwabena Mensah and Mayde Creek Junior High Principal Dr. David 

Paz, were chosen for Katy ISD’s Region IV Principal Recognition. 

Mensah and Paz were selected by their peers for their ability and willingness 

to make meaningful contributions to education, their desire 

for continuous personal and professional growth and their ability to 

inspire Katy ISD students and staff. 

They will be recognized along with campus administrators from 

school districts in the surrounding area at the Region IV Principal 

Recognition ceremony on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Hotel ZaZa. 

KATY ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION CELEBRATED 

MENTORS AT TIES & TIARAS 

Katy ISD celebrated the time, effort and heart of KEYS mentors - while 

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 

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 of the Year and their respective KEYS campuses, were: 

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. 


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. 

CINCO RANCH HIGH 

DANCING WITH THE STARS! 

The Cinco Ranch High School Cougar Stars! 

The Spring Clinic, Ages 4-13, will be held 

April 22, 2017 from 9AM - 12 Noon at CRHS 

Dance Gym. Cost is $40 (If postmarked by 

April 4, 2017). Cost includes: Clinic, T-Shirt, 

Snack, Practice CD and Dancer admission to 

Cougar Star Spring Show! For registration 

form: 

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Team captains Ben Rehfeld and David Lloyd holding the 

2017 TAPPS Eastern Regional Championship plaque along 

with the entire boys’ swim team 

SAINT JOHN XXIII 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%. 

SJ23 Swimmers of the Meet were junior Lexi Truong and Ben Rehfeld. 

Top-three finishers in each event are automatic State Qualifiers and 


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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 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. 

there are common characteristics found in those with this complex 

disability. Briefly, these characteristics include: 

Social Skills. People with autism have problems interacting with others; 

autistic children do not have adequate playing and talking skills. 

Mild symptoms on one end of the spectrum may be displayed through 

clumsy behavior, being out of sync with those around them and 

inappropriate or offensive comments being made. At the other end 

of the spectrum an autistic person may not be interested in others. 

Empathy. Empathy is the ability to recognize and understand the 

feelings of another person. People with autism find it harder to show 

empathy to others although they can be taught to acknowledge the 

others feelings. 

Physical Contact. In some cases, autistic people do not like physical 

contact such as hugs, tickling or physical play with others. 

Sudden Changes To Their Environment. A sudden change in the surrounding 

environment may affect a person with autism. The could be 

a loud noise, a change in intensity of lighting or even a change in smell. 

The first National Autism Awareness Month was declared by the 

Autism Society in April 1970. The aim of this month is educate the 

public about autism. Autism is a complex mental condition and 

developmental disability, characterized by difficulties in the way a 

person communicates and interacts with other people. Autism can 

be be present from birth or form during early childhood (typically 

within the first three years). Autism is a lifelong developmental disability 

with no single known cause. People with autism are classed 

as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the terms autism 

and ASD are often used interchangeably. A wide spectrum disorder, 

people will autism have set of symptoms unique to themselves, no 

two people are the same. 

Speech. Speech can be affected in people with autism. ‘Echolalia’ 

is a typical speech symptom in which the person repeats words and 

phrases that they hear. The speech tone of an autistic person may 

be monotonous. Where symptoms are more extreme, the person 

may not speak. 

Changes To Behavior and Routine. People with autism often display 

repetitive behavior in which they repeat the same action many 

times over. For example, a person with autism may repeatedly pace 

around a room in a certain direction. Any change to their behavior 

or routine can be unsettling for them. This could be a reordering of 

daily activities such as when a person brushes their teeth, takes a 

shower and has breakfast when they get up in the morning. Other 

characteristics of autism include an unpredictable learning rate, 

obsessions and physical tics. 


Autism Is Widespread, Awareness About This Condition Is Not 

In the United States, autism affects 1 in every 110 children. National 

Autism Awareness Month aims to make the public more aware about 

this widespread disability and the issues which arise in the autism community. 

As about 1 in 150 people in America have autism, the chances 

are that you know someone with this disability. A better informed public 

will be more empathetic and supportive towards people with autism. 

This month is backed by the Autism Society of America ,which undertake 

a number of activities to raise awareness about autism. The Autism 

Society has local chapters throughout the United States, which hold 

special events throughout April. The ‘Puzzle Ribbon’ is the symbol for 

Autism Awareness and is promoted by the Autism Society as means 

of supporting awareness for autism. The Puzzle Ribbon may take the 

form of a pin attached to clothing, a fridge magnet or a sticker and are 

available to purchase from the Autism Society website. 

The Autism Society of America also run a year long campaign through 

their 1 Power 4 Autism initiative, in which people are encouraged to hold 

events to raise awareness and support for those affected by autism. 

For more information on National Autism Awareness Month visit the 

Austism Society’s Awareness Page. 

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for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications for interested Houston 

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of all nations. Opportunities to increase intercultural awareness are 

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involved in the exchange experience. STS Foundation foreign exchange 

students come from around the globe, are fully insured, bring their 

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Zealand or Brazil, India or Sweden, Ukraine or Italy, France or Lebanon, 

foreign exchange students are a window into another culture and a great 

way to travel the world without leaving your home. 

STS Foundation welcomes all interested families, with or without 

children, from both urban and rural communities, single parents 

or same-sex couples. Host families provide three meals a day and a 

bedroom (either private or shared). Each student is supported by a 

professionally trained STS Foundation Local Coordinator who works 

with the family and student for the entire program. All host families 

must pass a criminal background check and a home visit by an STS 

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KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS(KARE) ANNUAL AUCTION 

On February 8, 2017, the Katy Area Retired Educators(KARE) hosted their 

annual Scholarship Chocolate Auction with guest speaker Helen Blocker 

Payne, “The Butterfly Lady.” 

Following an informative presentation about Butterflies, from Helen 

Blocker Payne, “The Butterfly Lady,” The Katy Area Retired Educators 

(KARE) members closed out their February meeting with a Chocolate 

Auction to support their Scholarship Program, raising $673. Before the 

meeting begins, individuals bring chocolate desserts and gift baskets, 

then fill out a silent auction sheet naming the item with a suggested 

price. As members arrive, they shop the tables of goodies and bid on 

items they want. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund, which subsists 

on monthly drawings for gift baskets, a collection of loose change 

and cash donations. If sufficient funds are collected, we hope to provide 

three $1,000 scholarships to students graduating this Spring who intend 

to pursue a career in education. Scholarship Applications are currently 

available at each high school in Katy ISD. For more information about 

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COOKING WITH HERBS 

Cooking with herbs adds pizazz to all 

dishes and even fresh beverages: 

• Basil - sweet, Genoese, Asian variety; 

great with pesto or spaghetti 

sauces; tomatoes, meats, seafood, curry 

pastes, stir fries, soups 

and stews 

• Parsley - sauces, salads and sprinkled 

over dishes at the end of cooking for 

a flash of green and a fresh taste 

• Cilantro - bright refreshing flavor and 

a staple of Latin and Asian cooking 

• Mint - cooling, peppery bite to savory dishes from the Middle East 

and North Africa; fresh salads, liven up a sauce; used to temper 

spicy curries 

• Rosemary - soups, meats, stews or sauces 

• Thyme - can be paired with nearly any kind of meat, poultry, 

fish or vegetable 

• Sage - dishes with pork, beans, potatoes, cheese 

or in the classic sage and brown butter sauce 

• Chives - add a flavor similar to onion without the bite 

• Dill - add a pleasant anise-like flavor to seafood, 

soups, salads and sauces; compliment foods like fish and shellfish 

• Oregano - a pungent herb primarily found 

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THE WILD WORLD OF WORMS 

It’s probably safe to say 

that most young boys 

love worms. It’s equally 

safe to say that homeowners 

who have had 

to deal with tropical sod 

webworms are probably 

not as enthusiastic 

about the creatures. 

St. Augustine laws in the 

Houston area can be particularly susceptible to infestations. 

“With the temperature and the moisture, it was like a perfect storm 

and we really got nailed,” said Paul Winski, a county extension agent 

who is part of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. “In prior years, the 

population wasn’t that bad and we didn’t have to treat for them.” 

Let’s take a look at a few basic facts first and then we can talk about 

treatment options. 

• The sod webworm (1 inch long) is the larval stage of a small 

white-brown moth (1/2” to ¾” long). 

• The worms spend the winter in silk-lined tunnels near the soil 

surface and resume feeding in the April/May* timeframe. 

• In June*, adult moths emerge and begin mating (note: the moths 

do not feed on our lawns). 

• Shortly thereafter, females lay several hundred new eggs that 

may hatch into larvae within a week. 

• There are two to three generations per year in most areas. 

*Please note that, with our wacky Texas weather, these time 

frames can vary slightly. 

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Sod webworm larvae prefer areas of your lawn that are hot and dry 

during daylight hours, so they are most prevalent in areas that receive 

lots of sunlight and/or south-facing slopes. It follows, then, that July and 

August are when lawns are most susceptible to the webworms. If the 

issue is not addressed, damage can spread quickly. 

If your yard has a lot of shade, consider yourself lucky - heavily shaded 

areas are seldom attacked. 

Since we have a pretty decent size bird population, you may be wondering 

why the birds aren’t eating the larvae. Winski says it’s because 

pest populations can get way ahead of what predators are able to consume. 

How do you know if you have a problem? “If you walk through your 

lawn and you see moths flying up in front of you, then you know you 

should treat,” Winski says. “You won’t be able to see the eggs or larvae, 

as they’re difficult to see. They are pretty far down there.” 

For the same reason, Winski said you don’t have to worry about 

spreading the eggs as you’re walking in your lawn. That is not a common 

occurrence. 

Unfortunately, Winski said it’s too hard to predict whether the worms 

will be a problem again this year. Your best bet is to check your yard 

frequently in June. 

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If you decide to treat, the best time to do so is also in June. You can 

either use chemical-based products with Pyrethroids or natural products 

with Spinosad. Either are available at your local garden store or 

home improvement center. Several sources suggested that a simple 

liquid soap wash is an effective method of dislodging the larvae and 

eggs and then you just rake the remains off your lawn. Other good 

natural solutions can be found on the Planet Natural website (www. 

planetnatural.com). 

Please keep in mind that preventative measures are much less expensive 

than replacing all of your grass. Our deed restrictions do require 

nice-looking lawns. 

APRIL OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

Birthstone: Diamond/Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea 

Pisces Aries (March 21 st -April 20 th )/Taurus (April 21 st -May 20 th ) 

April was formerly the second month in the ancient Roman year, when 

March began the calendar. The real origin of its name has been lost. 

The most common theory is that Aprilis is derived from the Latin verb 

Aperire, to open, as the opening or blossoming, of trees and flowers. 

About April: 

• Autism Awareness Month 

• Child Abuse Prevention Month 

• Keep America Beautiful Month 

• Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 

• Stress Awareness Month 

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN APRIL 2017 

April 1 st : April Fool’s Day 

April 14 th : Good Friday 

April 16 th : Easter 

April 22 nd : Earth Day 2017 


HEALTH NUMBERS TO KNOW NOW 

Take control of your health by learning these six numbers; they’ll help 

with everything from losing weight to protecting your heart: 

1) Daily calorie needs: Most women need 2,000 calories a day for good 

health and men generally need about 2,550. One way to work out your 

daily calorie needs is to multiply your weight in pounds by 13 to 15, 

depending on your activity level. But roughly, that’s 300 to 400 calories 

for breakfast, 500 to 600 for lunch, 600 to 700 for dinner and two or three 

snacks of roughly 100 to 200 calories each. Trying to lose weight? Eat 

roughly 500 calories less. 

2) Waist size: For women, health risk begins to rise when your waist is 

more than 35 inches. For men, risk increases with a measurement when 

your waist is over 40 inches. 

3) LDLs & HDLs: Aim for total cholesterol below 5.2 mmol/l (below 5 

mmol/l if you have heart disease or diabetes) and LDL cholesterol levels 

below 3.5 mmol/l or below 2 mmol/l if you have a history of heart 

disease. A healthy HDL level is 1.3 mmol/l or above. 

4) Blood pressure: A reading of 140/90 mm Hg or more is considered 

high and if it’s between 120/80 and 139/89, you may still be at risk and 

should be taking steps to prevent the development of hypertension. 

5) Triglyceride levels: A normal triglyceride reading is less than 1.7 

mmol/l. Your doctor will advise you how often you should have your 

triglycerides checked. 

6) Morning pulse rate: a normal resting pulse rate is 60 to 90 beats per 

minute. People who are fit tend to have lower resting pulse rates because 

their heart muscles are in good shape. But if you don’t exercise 

regularly and your heart rate is lower than the normal range, tell your 

doctor-it could be a sign of heart disease. 

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GIRL SCOUTS 

BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS 

FOR 2 ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE 

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout 

Troop, has opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new 

to GS, returning & existing 2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: 

Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road area. 

Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more 

information. 

BOY SCOUTS 

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

respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 

is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services 

the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes 

service to God, to country and to others. If you are 

interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, 

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LIBRARY 

NEWS 

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY 

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, 

Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, 

Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. 

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website 

(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library. 

We will be closed for Easter April 14 th -16 th . 

ADULTS 

• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their 

next book sale on Saturday, April 29 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is 

a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s 

books and paperbacks. Come see all our insane bargains. All 

proceeds will benefit the library. 

• CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTISTS - At the library, we love everything 

about our Katy community… including our local artists. This April, 

we have decided it is time to celebrate them! The entire month of 

April, local artists will be exhibiting their work throughout the Maud 

Marks Library. Come view their paintings and sculptures and get an 

idea of the viewpoints of our local fine artists. Also, come learn from 

them and all about them. Local artists will be teaching their crafts at 

our adult DIY workshop, Wednesday Wonders and Teen Makers. They 

will also teach family art classes throughout the month. Check out 

our online calendar for dates and times! Thank you for supporting 

our local artists! 

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at 

the Maud Marks Library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count 

patrons and more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation 

on Thursday, April 6 th at 4:30 PM. Students should be in high 

school and must be able to commit to two hours twice a week. If 

you would like to help in any way, please contact Elizabeth Herndon 

at 281-492-8592. 

• TEENMAKERS - Make the next masterpiece. Join us on Thursday, 

April 13 th at 3:30 PM for our next TeenMAKERS. A local artist will be 

here to help us create our own work of art. This is a ticketed program. 

Tickets will be available at 3 PM the day of the program. Come have 

fun and MAKE something! 

• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Every Monday and Friday through April 

17 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly and low-income 

individuals from 10 AM to 2 PM. 

• YOGA CLASSES - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts classes 

twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise 

program. Join us on Saturdays, April 1 st at 10 AM and April 22 nd at 

3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join 

us as we exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required. 

• BRANDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS - When it comes to the business 

world, your brand is everything! On Saturday, April 1 st at 2 PM, 

SCORE, a volunteer group who offer business counseling to small 

business owners, will be at the Maud Marks Library to talk about 

best practices in branding your business. Some of the topics covered 

include trademarks, logos and more. 

• DIY WORKSHOP: CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTISTS - Make your very own 

masterpiece! Join us on Tuesday, April 11 th at 2 PM as we welcome a 

local artist for an artist talk and workshop. Learn how to make your 

very own masterpiece. Seating for this is extremely limited. 

• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very 

own MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for 

creators and inventors at the library on Tuesday, April 11 th at 7 PM. 

Harry Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy Maker- 

Space and all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are 

encouraged to join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace 

has to offer. 

• SENIOR CITIZEN HOME CARE - Senior citizens and their family 

members are invited to join us for a new series at the library. Every 

3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics 


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care. Learn what it provides and how to best utilize these services. Come 

discover what kind of life is best for you or your loved one. 

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Is your Master Gardeners of Harris 

County will once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a 

month where they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in 

the Houston area. This month, on April 22 nd at 10 AM, learn all about 

growing and using herbs. Seating is extremely limited for this class. 

• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and 

have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring 

hour on the 4 th Tuesday of every month at 2 PM. We color, chat, have 

a snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages 

for coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome 

to bring your own. 

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: WILDFLOWERS - Seniors 55+ are invited to 

join the library’s Timeless Travelers for a trip to the Chapel Hill area to 

see the wildflowers bloom and visit the Painted Churches, courtesy of 

the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation. 

Saturday, April 3 rd at 8 AM, the bus departs from the Maud Marks Library 

for a fun-filled day at the San Jacinto Monument. We will spend the entire 

day driving around wildflower country. Two painted churches in the 

area are on our agenda. We will also be stopping at Blue Bell Creamery 

for ice cream. This program is for senior adults only- no exceptions. 

Seating is extremely limited. Although the tour is free, participants are 

responsible for their own lunch and ice cream. The bus will arrive back 

at the library at approximately 5 PM. 

• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet 

monthly. The Evening Book Club normally meets on the second Monday 

of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second 

Thursday of the month at 1 PM. 

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third 

Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your 

favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their 

just desserts. 

• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes 

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. 

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see 

this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on 

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

CHILDREN 

•WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Let imaginations soar as you explore the 

world around you with crafts and activities on Wednesdays at 4:45 

PM, for ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All 

necessary materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets 

are available 15 minutes before the program begins. 

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning 

at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, 

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 

20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. 

• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each 

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. 

This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers 

are welcome. 

• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the 

world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at 

11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations 

for science and sensory exploration. 

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are 

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held 

on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler 

Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. 

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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY 

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8 PM, Thursday 

10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at 

www.hcpl.net or come by in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday of each month, 

6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen 

book. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre 

un libro. Lláme para más información. 

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM. The Katy Branch 

Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every Friday, 4:30 PM. 

Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of computer classes in 

English - please call for more information. 

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group going through 

Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join other gardeners 

in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover seeds and exchange them for 

new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal 

genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com and other genealogists to 

help each other with our searches. 

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club is the place 

for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach someone else or just hang 

out with other crafters. Come & join the club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time 

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime 

PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES 

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net 

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE CITY 

LIMITS OF KATY 

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are posted out by 

the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions, please call the Parks Office 

at 281-531-1592. 

ONGOING CLASSES 

LAND - 

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:30 AM-11:30 AM. 

YOGA – Yoga postures exercise every part of the body, stretching and toning the muscles 

and joints, the spine and the skeletal system. It also reduces physical and mental tension, 

leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & 

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting 

at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting 

at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 

10 AM). 

MEDITATION - An ancient Chinese art of mind-body relaxation and 

healing. Its benefits include increased energy, enhanced concentration, 

stress reduction. Saturdays, 9 AM - 10:30 AM. 

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your 

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a 


full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. 

The machines are closed during class times. 

POOL - 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular 

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on 

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 

5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle 

strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays 

& Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming 

at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 

PM-4 PM. 

SPLASH TIME - This time is by reservation only and for families or 

individuals to come play in the SHALLOW END of the pool. Children 

must be 5 years and under and must be accompanied by an adult or 

parent. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties 

may call the day of the Splash time. Monday-Thursdays - 2 PM-3 PM. 

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 

11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a 

lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties 

may call the day of. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call 

or come in to get schedule for lessons. 

FUN FACTS ABOUT EASTER CELEBRATIONS 

As a celebration that includes chocolate and bunnies, Easter is at the 

top of my favorite holiday list. Check out these fun facts about the 

religious holiday turned commercial powerhouse. 

• The tallest Easter egg chocolate was made in Italy in 2011. 

It stood at 10.39 meters and weighed an astounding 7,200 kg. 

• The art of painting eggs is called pysanka, which originated 

in Ukraine 

• The term Easter gets its name from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess 

who symbolizes the hare and the egg. 

• The exchange or giving of Easter eggs actually dates back to before 

Easter and the giving of eggs is actually considered a symbol of 

rebirth in many cultures. 

• Americans buy more than 700 million marshmallow Peeps during 

Easter? This makes Peeps the most popular non-chocolate 

Easter candy. 

• Americans consume more than 16 million jelly beans during this 

holiday. That is enough jelly beans to circle the globe not once, 

not twice, but three times. 

• Seventy-six percent of people eat the ears on the chocolate 

bunny first, 5 percent go for the feet and 4 percent for the tail. 

• During the holiday, more than 90 million chocolate bunnies, 91.4 

billion eggs and 700 million Peeps are produced each year in 

the United States alone. 

• Next to Halloween, Easter is the biggest candy-consuming holiday 

of the year. 

• An estimated $14.7 billion is spent in total for Easter in the US. 

• The Easter egg is said to symbolize and represent joy, celebration 

and new life. 

• Workers in Birmingham, who make the famous Cadbury Creme 

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KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO 

The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD 

schools and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and 

invites you to help support our community by playing Bingo at the 

following location and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. 

Every Tuesday and Thursday, doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve 

food and drinks in our kitchen. 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. 

They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized 

bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits 

benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, 

Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason 

Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland 

Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. 

For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

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

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

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

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

community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church 

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the 

church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the 

light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn 

left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For 

more info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

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

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

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

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will 

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

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

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

Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued 

by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith 

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

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COMMUNITY 

GROUPS 

SUPPORT & HELP GROUPS 

• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION - KCWC is a ministry 

for women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections 

and fellowship luncheons. Prayer coffees are held on the second 

Thursday of each month. For more information or to RSVP for the 

luncheons please email Nancy at katycwc@gmail.com or call 281- 

232-8338. 

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. 

The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). 

NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. 

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER 

- meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland 

Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www. 

compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or 

Annette, 281-578-9118. 

• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a 

number of locations. Complete listing on 

www.namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419. 

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education 

course. For info., please call Vi 281-893-2493 or Debbie 

713-849-5637. 

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the 

DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at 

www.dbsahouston.org. 

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last 

Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. 

For more information check out our website: 

http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND TOURETTE SYNDROME 

SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2 nd Wednesday of each month @ 7 

PM at Christus St. Catherine Annex Hospital, 2 nd floor, classroom 

B, 701 Fry Road. For further info, please contact the support group 

leaders, Daryl and Barbara Brister 281-395-5392 or 

email darbar4@comcast.net. 

• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 

281-870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. 

• HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about 

WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a 

recorded message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 

713-439-6130. 

• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who 

needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a 

medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, 

please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our 

website www.katyisd.org. 

• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets 

every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 

Memorial Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and 

loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta 

Owens 281-463-3490. 

• THE ARC OF KATY - Board meeting is the 2 nd Tuesday of each month 

@ 7 PM. We meet at City Police Station located at 5456 Franz Rd. 

The ARC of Katy members are always welcome. 

Please visit www.thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 

832-888-9265 for additional info. 

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays 

at 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, 

call 781-932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit 

www.foodaddicts.org. 

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every 

Wednesday night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237. 

• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures 

healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie 

Hurst of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website 

at www.homeencouragement.org. 

• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of every 

month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 

Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact Laura 

Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. 

• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 

2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support 

groups. Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or 

www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. 

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We 

offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 

281-492-8031. Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery 

groups. Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship. 

org/grow/groups/merimnao/ for more information. 


• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 

adults in Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic 

located at 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 

281-574-1540. 

• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - Meets monthly 

on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 

13031Worthham Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia 

Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email 

Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com. 

• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT 

GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info, 

www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. 

• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or related to you? 

Please join us for light refreshments and easy conversation. Second 

Baptist Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Kingsland Blvd. 

entrance. For more info on dates & times, visit 

www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP 

GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/ 

families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for 

more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find 

us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - 

Facilitator, for other info. and meeting schedule. 

• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more 

information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace 

Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2 nd 

and 4 th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church ( 

1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. 

• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance 

abuse recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults 

and their families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace 

Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 

713-270-6753. 

• BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING - meets 3 rd Tuesday of each 

month at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, 

Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000 

• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings 

are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay 

St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at 

Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919. 

• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet 

the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the 

Katy ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more 

info, contact Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at 

tinah542@gmail.com. 

• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and 

support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at 

meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn 

at mkfmatthews@gmail.com. 

• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP - 

Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall 

at 6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more information. 

• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281- 

633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org. 

PARENTING GROUPS 

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2 nd Monday of 

each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info, please 

email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. 

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - 

an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational 

services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at 

www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. 

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third 

Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron 

Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info, 

call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. 


• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents 

Without Partners International, check out our website at www. 

parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater 

Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 

281-469-5646. 

• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to helping 

families who have a child with disabilities. For more information, 

please all Joanie or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www. 

familytofamilynetwork.org. 

• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 

non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. 

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, 

for info. call 713-222-CARE. 

• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To 

inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065. 

• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into 

nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for 

more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook. 

COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPS 

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: 

• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - For more info., 

contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. 

• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly meetings are the 

1 st Thursday of each month at the Golf Club of Cinco Ranch. More 

info on Facebook or email Kandace Dusek at 

Rwckaty1@gmail.com. 

• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 

Briarchester club house at 7 PM. For info., contact Pat Darwish 281- 

647-0986, visit ww.katydemocrats.org or email 

atydems@hotmail.com. 

LIONS CLUBS: 

• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each month at 

7 PM at Salt and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy. 

• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - Meets the 2 nd Thursday of 

each month at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi restaurant in 

Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org or email us at 

info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org to learn more. 

ROTARY CLUBS: 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday 

morning, at 7 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors 

welcome. For more info visit www.katysunriserotary.com. 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1 PM, 

at Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info, call 

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

• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston 

Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. 

TOASTMASTERS: 

• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of each 

month at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy 

Mills Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall 

near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http:// 

katy.freetoasthost.org/. 

• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday 

at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr., Houston, 77084, 

telephone 281-228-6287. For more info on Toastmasters, go to 

www.toastmasters.org. 

• EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday morning from 

7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more 

info, contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. 

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Church News 

THE FELLOWSHIP 

EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS 

Friday, April 14th: Good Friday Services, 

4:30 PM and 6 PM 

Saturday, April 15th: 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. 

Sunday, April 16th: 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 13th, 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 14th at 1 PM and 

7:30 PM. 

On Easter Sunday, April 16th, 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. 

BIG BUNNY BASH 

Join us Saturday, April 15th 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 15th, 

9:30 AM to 12 PM 

Entry Details: Free 

Event Organizer Details: Anna Henix, 

anna@crcoc.org 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S 

CONNECTION (KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for 

women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer 

Connections and fellowship luncheons 

around the US. Katy Christian Women also 

sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are 

held on the second Thursday of each month. 

New Bible Studies started in January. Please 

visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations 

or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the 

luncheon, please email Nancy at Katycwc@ 

gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, 

is a local, spirit-filled women’s ministry 

fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on 

the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come 

together for fellowship, to worship and to 

hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, 

as well as for special events. Katy women’s 

Aglow is a great place to make new friends! 

View our website for information about current 

Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special 

events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY 

FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting 

with Leviticus chapter 23, “the feasts of 

the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls 

and the New Testament. The lessons are in 

English, Chinese and partially finished in the 

Russian language. Lessons are web based 

until a group study is formed in Katy http:// 

scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman 

scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

Senior Adult News 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together 

on Monday afternoons from 1-4 PM 

for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... 

Come join the fun! 

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 

Spring Green Blvd. (corner of Spring Green 

and Fry). For more information, visit www. 

trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 

281-579-6724. 


KATY YMCA 

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

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

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

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group 

and private sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2016-17 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided 

at most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools 

offer both before and after school care. Please call for specific school 

offerings and prices. 

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. 

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 

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uns 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 REGISTER TODAY!! 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

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

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

different water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group 

Website. 

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

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

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

of water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat 

gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who 

have kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a 

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

(ID Required). No minors allowed in this club. 

For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or 

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

NETBALL CLUBS 

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

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

from eight years and up including adults. 

Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join 

in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further 

information. 

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

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

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

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

seen in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to 

the rules and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track 


Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. 

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

must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.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. 

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 

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PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running 

at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many 

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could 

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept 

under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, 

Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor 

or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any dog or cat 

to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable 

of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does 

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you 

work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly 

restrained. 

Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for 

all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only 

protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also 

the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued 

for failing to properly restrain their pet. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET 

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

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

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

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

can be returned to you if lost. 

5. Spay or neuter your pet. 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

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

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout 

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

and in some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags 

- you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work 

hard with their lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper and 

a recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking up after your pets 

shows your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard 

to maintaining their grass! 

PREVENT 

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BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get 

lonely, bored and restless. 

Many find relief in barking. 

Some respond noisily to any 

and all activity. Nothing is 

as annoying as incessant 

barking-even for dog lovers. 

If your dog is a yapper or 

a yowler, please consider 

some of these bark-abatement 

ideas to keep the noise 

down in your area. Your 

neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only 

helps your dog, you’ll be 

surprised how much it helps 

you, too. You may get some 

insight into why your dog 

barks so much, or what it is 

trying to communicate. 

• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors 

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

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

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

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

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

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

once or twice a week. 

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

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

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THEY’RE COMING! 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

Without the benefit of Google maps or Waze, they travel thousands 

of miles every year and know exactly where they’re going. Who are 

we talking about? Migratory birds, of course. About 40% of the total 

number of birds in the world migrate. Bar-headed geese are the highest 

flying and can reach heights of 5.5 miles above sea level, the altitude 

needed to clear the Himalayas in India. The Arctic tern travels the farthest-around 

50,000 miles/year. 

Why do millions of birds risk their lives to fly to different locations each 

spring and fall? Simply stated, it’s for survival. Food availability is the 

number one reason but migration is a risky business. Billions of birds are 

killed along their journey. Harsh weather conditions is one reason but 

urban sprawl tops the list. Up to one billion die every year due to window 

collisions and about 7 million die from strikes with radio and TV towers. 

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birds have a mineral substance above their beaks called magnetite. It 

helps them determine the earth’s magnetic field so they can find true 

north. They also use sunrise and sunset to distinguish between east 

and west. Night flyers will use the moon and constellations to help 

guide them. Birds also learn to recognize landmarks like mountains 

and rivers. And how do they know when to go? Birds can “feel” when it’s 

time to go. Outside temperatures and shorter daylight hours trigger a 

hormone in birds. For a couple of weeks prior to leaving, they eat more 

than usual and often times will double in weight. The extra weight will 

help them survive their long journey. 

Spring is in the air and many species of migratory birds are headed our 

way to spend the summer. They’ll be busy building nests and raising 

their young before heading out in the fall. TWRC Wildlife Center has a 

great opportunity for all those interested in feeding and caring for baby 

birds. It’s a wonderful experience! For more information, go to www. 

twrcwildlifecenter.org and click on “VOLUNTEER.” There you’ll find the 

Baby Bird Program listed. 

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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. 

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 832-647-8343. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the 

airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, dining & living. 

Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools 

outside building, fitness room, washer/ 

dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, 

$595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full 

week in Hawaii! I have two weeks reserved 

in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. The 

2017 dates are March 27th - April 3rd and 

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

fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges 

$200 per day if not with time share. What 

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

week. For information contact 

Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation 

home, Cedar Creek Cabin, new 2/2 

with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, 

satellite TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, 

Frio River at Concan near Garner State 

Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to 

www.frioman.com for more information. 

HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD 

To place a Classified Ad, go to the Krenek Printing 

website at www.krenekprinting.com. Hover your 

mouse over Submissions and choose Classifieds. 

Select which area (Hwy 6, Katy or Both) you would 

like to see your ad appear. Then select the Category 

for your ad. Your ad will be calculated and you may 

make your payment online. If you have any questions, 

please give us a call at 281-463-8649.

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. 

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

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This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine. 

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

Mississippi. The event took place in September of 2004 with hurricane 

Francis coming ashore. I almost didn’t get 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 

the meal was prepared by some sweet southern women. There was so 

much southern charm and the food was outstanding. After asking 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. Stults 

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE 

2 sticks butter 

3 onions chopped 

2 bell peppers chopped 

3 stalks celery, chopped 

3# peeled crawfish tails or Shrinp 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 TBS. chopped parsley 

1/2 cup flour 

1 pint Half & Half 

1# Velveeta, cubed 

24 oz. Fettucine 

Chicken broth 

1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (optional) 

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

simmer 10 min. stirring occasionally. Add garlic, parsley, flour and 

cream - mix well. Simmer on low heat 30 min. stirring occasionally. Add 

cheese & stir until melted. 

Meanwhile cook noodles in chicken broth and creole seasoning, drain 

and combine with sauce. Pour into 2 - 3 quart greased casseroles. 

Bake uncovered @ 300 degrees 20 minutes or until heated. 

Freezes well - 18-20 servings. 

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

and it seems stiff or dry when 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 

mixture. 


April 6th-9th - Southwest International Boat Show at South Shore 

Harbour Resort & Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Boulevard, 

League City, TX 77573. Admission is $10 for adults and if you are 

under 15 years old the cost if free. The largest in-water boat show 

in the Southwest and the premier sail and power show for new and 

pre-owned vessels featuring boats ranging in size from 10 ft. to more 

than 100 ft., both freshwater and saltwater, ready for boarding and 

viewing, with pre-season specials and dealer incentive programs 

available on many models. For more information, visit 

www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com. 

APRIL 2017 HOUSTON ROAD TRIPS AND AREA EVENTS 

Through April 2nd - Shell Houston Open, 5680 Wilson Road, Humble, 

TX 77396. This PGA TOUR event, the 10th oldest tour event, is 

Houston’s largest and most prestigious golf event hosting 144 of the 

world’s best golfers competing for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, 

Houston Golf Association’s volunteers have generated more than 

$55.2 million for local worthy causes through the Shell Houston Open 

and other golf-related activities. Over 125,000 spectators will enjoy 

tournament week. For more information, visit 

www.shellhoustonopen.com. 

April 1st-2nd - Houston Children’s Festival at Tranquility Park, 400 

Rusk Street, Houston, TX 77002 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Admission 

is $10 online and $12 at the gate. The McDonald’s Houston Children’s 

Festival was selected as “one of the world’s 300 unmissable events” by 

Frommer’s Travel Guides. Celebrating its 29th year in 2017, it is one of 

Houston’s signature events and has developed into one of the primary 

fund-raisers for Child Advocates. With a projected annual attendance 

of over 50,000 people, the festival celebrates over two decades of 

proven success for sponsors, the community, participants and most 

importantly, for Child Advocates and the abused and neglected 

children it serves. The Festival has consistently provided high-quality 

educational and fun entertainment in a family friendly atmosphere. 

Offering several stages, The Festival is divided into themed Family 

Adventure Zones and delivers over 300 exciting activities. For more 

information, visit www.houstonchildrensfestival.com. 

April 3rd-8th - The Bayou City Book Festival is a new initiative coming 

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

desires to effectively and efficiently integrate literacy and literary works 

within the lives of their students and the wider Houston-area. BCBF seeks 

to create the venue for nationally and internationally known authors 

to speak to audiences about unique ideas, meet with attendees on an 

individual basis, provide free literary programming, promote diverse 

works of literature and their authors and focus attention on literacy 

within the City of Houston. The event will be held at LSC campuses across 

Houston. For more information, visit www.lonestar.edu/book-festival 

or email Chelsie Meredith at Chelsie.A.Meredith@LoneStar.edu. 

April 4th - The Menu of Menus® Extravaganza is one of Houston’s largest 

food & wine events featuring over 40 area restaurants alongside 

8 wine, beer and cocktail sampling. The event will also feature the 

6th Annual Iron Fork Chef Competition presented by Whole Foods 

Market. The Iron Fork Competition will showcase two of Houston’s 

most popular up and coming chefs as they face off in a head-to-head 

cooking competition that will be judged by local area celebrities and 

moderated by Restaurateur. The event is from 7-10 PM at Silver Street 

Studios, 2000 Edwards, Houston, TX 77007. For more information, 

visit www.menuofmenus.com. 


April 8th - The Houston Art Parade will be in Downtown Houston 

from 2-4 PM. Don’t miss the 30th Annual Art Car Parade. Downtown 

Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic” mobile 

masterpieces hit the pavement. The Houston Art Car Parade is a free 

BYOG (bring your own goodies, lawn chairs, water, treats, no dogs 

please) event. The Parade has become a nationwide phenomenon 

and continues to bring out the artist in everyone. This year’s spectacle 

is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000 fans from across the map 

and approximately 250 local, national and international artists will 

transform everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant 

to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain. For parade route or more 

information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com. 

April 9th - Houston Barbecue Festival held at NRG Park (Gate 13, 

Green Lot), Lantern Point Drive at Westridge Street, Houston, TX 77054 

from 1-4 PM. General admission is $50-$60 and VIP $100-$120. Now in 

its fifth year, the Houston Barbecue Festival will continue to showcase 

the best that Houston barbecue has to offer to a growing and diverse 

audience of barbecue lovers. Your favorite barbecue joints will be 

back this year. The event will happen rain or shine. Contingency plans 

will be in place in case of inclement weather. For more information, 

call 832-454-6106 or visit, www.houbbq.com. 

April 21st-23rd - The Texas Rockin’ Seafood Festival brings Gulf 

Coast Food, Fun and Music to Gulf Greyhound Park. Come celebrate 

the rich bounty of the Texas Gulf, the energy of Gulf Coast culture 

and the explosion of epicurean diversity of the Gulf Coast region at 

the Texas Rockin’ Seafood Festival! The event will be held at the Gulf 

Greyhound Park, 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX 77568 from 11 AM-10 

PM. Tickets starting at $8. For more information, visit 

www.texasseafoodfestival.com. 

April 21st-30th - The 50th Annual WorldFest: Houston International 

Film and Video Festival brings a blend of feature films, shorts, 

screenplays, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries to 

viewers throughout the area. Founded in 1968, past winners include 

Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Lucas and David Lynch - all 

early in their careers. All Premieres & Shows at The AMC Studio 30 

at Dunvale - Just 2 Miles west of The Galleria! For more information, 

visit www.worldfest.org. 

April 29th-30th - Lunar Lantern Festival held at 401 Franklin Street, 

Houston, TX 77201 starting at 6 PM. Admission is $8-$70. Immerse 

yourself in the spectrum of Asian cultures through two unforgettable 

nights of food, music and entertainment at one of the largest collaborations 

Houston has ever seen of the numerous Asian ethnicities 

that make up the Asian-American community in Houston. Bring the 

entire squad to sample some of the best Asian delicacies (many of 

which you won’t find in local restaurants) from more than 100 vendors 

with dishes from nearly every different Asian ethnicity such as Thai, 

Japanese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, etc., 

plus one of the most dazzling Lantern shows you have ever seen. Not 

to mention a whole festival of fun stuff celebrating the Lunar New Year 

in Houston. For more information, visit www.lunarlanternfest.com. 

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April Gardening Tips 

Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great many 

pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When 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 healthy winter’s dormancy. 

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

patch in its tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is thin and weak in some 

areas, here are some important fundamentals: a) lawn aeration b) fertilization 

c) weed control. 

Most important is proper watering: 

• Water once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain or more - then do not water.) 

• Water heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage. 

• In severe drought, water every 5 th day. 

• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT. 

• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the turf grow deeper, stronger 

and more drought resistant roots. 

• Less watering also saves you money!!

Sundown Glen April 2017

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