Green Trails 2 April 2017

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Your official newsletter for Green Trails Phase II 

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resident, Lorraine Mossop. 

Green Trails Community Information... 4 

School News... 6 

Sports... 11 

Easter Events... 14 

Community Events... 16 

Houston Area Events... 21 

Libraries & Parks... 22 

Gardening Tips... 25 

Volunteer Opportunities... 26 

Recipes & Featured Recipe... 32 

Teenage Job Seekers... 34 

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GREEN TRAILS PHASE II IMPORANT NUMBERS 

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CREST MANAGEMENT 

HEATHER ESTEBAN, Property Manager 

17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77084 

Tel: 281-579-0761, ext. 630 • Fax: 281-579-7062 

heather.esteban@crest-management.com 

www.crest-management.com 

Note: Please contact Crest Management if you: 

• Notice a sprinkler system or gate problem. 

• Require new or replacement pool or tennis cards. 

• Have an HOA related complaint, problem, etc. 

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Heather Esteban Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4630 

Cristine Pulatie Asst. Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4629 

Note: Crest Management is the service company for Green Trails 

Phase II. Please contact Crest first regarding any HOA matter so it 

can be logged in and addressed. Email the Board member only if 

Crest is unable to address your problem/issue. 

Elizabeth Kaul Clark 

Kris Poldervaart 

Steve Sawyer 

President David Lehman 

Vice President Chris Abel 

2nd Vice President 

Email address for all Board members is Board@greentrailstwo.com 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & BOARD LIAISONS 

Architectural Review OPEN Contact Crest Mgmt Steve Sawyer 

Community Events OPEN communityevents@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Landscape George Yard Landscape@greentrailstwo.com Chris Abel 

Parks OPEN Parks@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Pools Glen Townsend Pools@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Security Robert Poldervaart Security@greentrailstwo.com Libby Clark 

Swim Team Candice Lehman GreenTrailsSwim@gmail.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Tennis Elaine Kearney Tennis@greentrailstwo.com Steve Sawyer 

Volleyball Peter Olyniec Volleyball@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

TRASH SERVICES 

Best Trash - GT II Trash Service 281-313-2378 

WCA - Green Trails Village, Sec. 2 281-561-5646 

GTII POOL SERVICE 

A-Beautiful Pools 281-376-6510 

Call A-Beautiful Pools to reserve a pool for a private function. 

UTILITIES 

Harris Co. MUD #345 281-398-8211 

Harris County MUD #345 (Taxes) 713-462-8906 

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111 

Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756 

Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777 

Center Point Power www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

713-207-2222 

Cable TV - Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

A T & T 800-246-8464 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Bus Schedules 281-396-2700 

Nottingham Country Elementary 281-237-5500 

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450 

Memorial Parkway Junior High 281-237-5800 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Taylor High 281-237-3100 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Emergencies/Fire/EMS 911 

Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emergencies 281-463-2648 

Fire Department - Harris County ESD 48 

Non-emergencies 281-578-2518 

Harris County Traffic Signal Hotline 713-881-3210 

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800 

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919 

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761 

TAX TIPS 

ORGANIZE YOUR TAX RECORDS 

The key to a smooth tax season is to keep 

your tax records organized. Use our Tax 

Prep Checklist to help gather all of the 

documents needed for your return. Collect 

any tax documents you receive in the mail 

and store them in a safe place with your 

prior year return so everything will be easy 

to find when you’re ready to file. 

MAX OUT YOUR RETIREMENT 

ACCOUNTS 

You have until April 18, 2017 to 

contribute up to $5,500 ($6,500 if 

you’re 50 or older) to a traditional or 

Roth IRA for 2016. As long as you aren’t 

covered by a retirement plan at work, 

the full amount of your traditional IRA 

contributions can be deducted on your 

tax return. If you are covered by a plan 

at work, your deduction may be limited 

depending on your income. Roth IRA 

contributions won’t lower your tax bill 

but the withdrawals will be tax-free 

when you retire. 

ITEMIZE YOUR DEDUCTIONS 

For 2016, the standard deduction is 

$6,300 for singles and $12,600 for married 

couples filing a joint return. Although 

it may be easier to take the standard 

deduction, you may actually save more 

money by itemizing instead. Not only 

does ezTaxReturn make it easy to claim 

your expenses, we’ll even compare your 

standard and itemized deductions so you 

can get the biggest possible refund. 

PROVIDE THE CORRECT DEPENDENT 

INFORMATION 

Make sure you provide the correct 

social security numbers and date of 

birth for each dependent listed on your 

tax return. If you don’t, your return 

will be rejected and you’ll miss out on 

money saving credits like the Child Tax 

Credit which is worth up to $1,000 per 

qualifying child. Remember, if you’re 

divorced, only one parent can claim the 

child as a dependent. If you and your exspouse 

both try to claim the same child 

on your return, one of the returns will be 

rejected by the IRS. 

FILE AND PAY ON TIME 

If you need extra time to prepare your 

taxes, you must request an extension 

by April 18th. This will give you until 

October 16th to file your return without 

facing a failure-to-file penalty. If you 

don’t file an extension and you owe the 

IRS, you will have to pay a failure-tofile 

penalty as well as a failure-to-pay 

penalty. The penalty for filing late is 

usually 5 percent of the unpaid taxes per 

month, while the late payment penalty 

is usually 0.5 percent of the unpaid taxes 

per month. 

E-FILE 

You can get your refund 3-6 weeks 

faster by filing electronically instead of 

by paper. The odds of making a costly 

mistake are also minimized because 

good tax software like ezTaxReturn will 

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Community Information 

Community Information 

MAILING ADDRESS UPDATES? 

Assessment notices are mailed in late November. 

Per the Association’s Assessment Collection Policy: 

“It is the responsibility of each homeowner to advise 

the Association of any mailing address change.” 

STREET PARKING 

It is recommended that residents try to park their 

vehicles in their garages/driveways in the interest 

of safety and security. However, if you need to 

occasionally park vehicles on the street, your cars 

should be parked immediately in front of your own 

house and in a location that is considerate of the 

other neighbors. In particular, the car should not 

be parked where it is subject to being hit by an 

across the street neighbor who is trying to gain 

ingress/egress from their own driveway. 

HERB GARDENS IN THE SPRING 

April showers bring May flowers. For the herb 

gardens showers and warm days bring the herb 

gardens to life. The mild winter has left us with 

sage, thyme oregano, chives and Curly and Italian 

parsley. Rosemary is not doing well and we have 

asked people to use it sparingly. Many Green Trails 

residents have taken advantage of our Honor 

System which has allowed individual residents 

to cut herbs for their cooking needs. The Honor 

System has been in place since mid December and 

has drawn favorable response. We appreciate how 

thoughtfully all of you have used the herb gardens. 

Summer herbs and replacements for others that 

have died are being planted. Those herbs will not 

be ready for cutting until May or June depending 

on the weather. Please watch Green Trails 

Neighborhood facebook and the official Green 

Trails facebook for updates. 

FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN 

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II 

Fireworks are a violation of the deed restrictions 

for the Association of Green Trails Phase II. You 

may report violations of this deed restriction to 

Crest Management at 281-579-0761 or Heather. 

Esteban@crest-management.com. When reporting 

a violation of the deed restrictions you must provide 

a description of the violation and the address of the 

home where the violation exist. 

SECURITY TIPS 

If you see something suspicious, call the constable 

at 281-463-6666. 

Turning on exterior lights makes it easier for the 

constable or alert neighbors to see your home and 

to also see what is going on outside it. Park your 

cars in your driveway and lock them. Keep doors 

and windows locked (including garages) and 

alarms set. Trim shrubs so windows are visible. If 

you are going to be out of town, turn in a Vacation 

Watch Form. Use timers on lights. See our website 

for other tips. 

HAVE A DESIRE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG? 

The Green Trails HOA has an amazing opportunity 

for volunteers to be part of the newly developing I-10 

and Fry Rd. beautification project. Come be a part of 

this great adventure to help keep our community 

a thriving, beautiful, top place to live in the Katy 

area. This volunteer team will help an already 

chosen landscape architect develop and maintain 

the landscaping framework for the I-10 and Fry Rd 

intersection and turn this area into a beautiful entry 

point into the surrounding community that leads 

into the Green Trails subdivision. The landscape 

architect has completed the plans and work will 

begin this fall. Future projects are expected at the 

intersections of I-10 and Green House as well as 

I-10 and Barker Cypress; future dates are TBD based 

on the success of the first intersection. If you are 

interested, please contact Heather Esteban at Crest 

management, 281-579-0761 or heather.esteban@ 

crest-management.com, to apply for this position. 

You will be contacted by the responsible Green Trails 

Board member in charge of this project for a briefing 

of the first scheduled meeting for this committee. 

DON’T MISS THIS HUGE COMMUNITY UPLIFTING! 

DOGGIE DON’TS 

Most of our dog owners are responsible, using a 

leash and picking up after your pets. We thank you! 

HOWEVER - We have received reports of dog 

owners allowing their dogs to defecate and urinate 

in yards. This is especially a problem in high-traffic 

areas near park entrances. Be aware that it is not 

just your dog. Once a yard has been “used,” other 

dogs want to do so as well. A resident should not 

have to pick up after even one dog, much less ten. 

In addition, runners and walkers in our parks don’t 

enjoy dodging excrement. Please carry a bag and 

pick up after your pet. 

Remember also, that even the sweetest dog may 

seem intimidating to some people. Respect their 

rights and comply with leash laws. 

TRASH PICKUP REMINDER 

This is a reminder that Green Trails offers back door 

trash pickup. Please put your household garbage 

in front of your garage door for pickup outside of 

the breezeway fence. Heavy trash and recyclables 

must be taken to the curb for pickup. 

Do Not Put Trash Out the Night Before Pickup 

Please put your trash out the morning of trash pickup. 

If you put your trash out the night before trash pickup 

this allows cats and other animals to be able to get 

into your trash causing a mess on the street for the 

trash collection workers or yourself to deal with. 

SHORT TERM RENTALS NOT ALLOWED 

Please be aware that short-term rentals of rooms or 

entire properties are a violation of deed restrictions. 

STREET LIGHT OUTAGES 

Please note that the association pays 

electrical charges for a streetlight whether the 

bulb is functioning or not. To report street light 

outages you can contact CenterPoint Energy at 713- 

207-2222 or www.centerpointenergy.com. Be sure 

to note the pole number and the street address. 

HOME IMPROVEMENT REMINDER 

Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your home 

or yard [including your fence] require Architectural 

Review Committee approval first. In need of an 

Exterior Modification Request form? Go to www. 

greentrailstwo.com our neighborhood website. 

NO CALL IS TOO SMALL 

Call the Constable to report any suspicious 

activity. The fastest dispatch for Green Trails is 

via their direct line at 281-463-6666. If something 

“doesn’t seem right,” don’t wait to be sure. Trust 

your intuition, call it in and let them decide. You 

are our best defense. 

Hats off to the lifeguard staff at Park Cypress Pool who 

received honors during A Beautiful Pools emergency 

testing week. Lifeguards were surprised with a real 

life scenario with real people being “victims.” While 

all teams did well and were “rescue ready,” the Park 

Cypress team was cited as a top performer. 

REMOVE VALUABLES, LOCK CARS 

Thanks to a resident’s timely call, the constables 

made an arrest in connection to car burglaries. 

However we need to continue common sense security 

practices. Note that 90% of the car burglaries in the 

neighborhood were of unlocked cars. Lock your cars 

and remove valuables. Report any burglaries, even if 

only items of minimal value were taken. 

CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATION 

Too many bosses - not a good idea. Our contractors 

have instructions to take direction from our 

management company, Board and committee 

chairs only. If you see something you think is a 

problem, please contact Crest Management. We 

will resolve it as quickly as possible. 

YOUR COMMUNITY HERB GARDENS 

The Desert Ivy park gardens are very productive; 

herb sharings are scheduled for most Tuesday 

evenings from 6:30-8 PM. The Park Cypress 

gardens are recovering from a mineral deficiency 

and are greening up more every day; herb sharings 

are being scheduled biweekly until they get 

back to full health. Remember, herb sharings are 

announced through Crest Management emails and 

on the Green Trails Neighborhood Facebook page 

(see these sources for updates). 

Need more of an incentive to visit our parks 

and green spaces? How about some Pokémon? 

Pokémon Go has placed Pokémon, Pokéstops and 

Gyms in high volume throughout parks and green 

spaces. You and your family can collect some new 

creatures, get some exercise and take some tasty, 

healthy herbs home in one. 

MOSQUITO CONTROL 

Green Trails II has a mosquito control contract with Excalibur 

Mosquito Control, but you can help, too. The best mosquito 

control program includes removal of breeding sites. Check your 

yards and correct these problem areas: 

1. Bowl planters, pots, water dishes and birdbaths, which can 

hold dampness or water. 

2. Stopped up gutters or standing water in gutters. 

3. Remove moisture holding pine needles from roof valleys and 

piles around house. 

4. Don’t over water your yard. If water stands for more than 20 minutes 

after watering, you are over watering. 

5. Monitor standing water under decks and around pools or spas. 

Spray under deck with garden-variety insecticide regularly or install 

a drain. Plastic under decks holds water, so try to eliminate it. 

PAINTED CONCRETE 

No concrete that is visible from any street, whether a driveway, 

sidewalk, patio or other improvement, shall be painted or stained 

any color. Concrete that is not visible from any street may be 

painted or stained only with ARC approval. 

HOME SECURITY INSPECTIONS 

Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5 is offering free home 

inspections. Why is this beneficial? You can save 5-10% on your 

homeowner’s insurance, depending on your carrier. How does 

it work? You schedule a time for our officers to come by and 

make simple suggestions on how to better secure your home. To 

participate contact Deputy John Jerome Kovar. Call one of two 

direct lines: 281-642-8814 or 979-733-7734. Or email him at john. 

kovar@cn5.hctx.net. To reach our dispatch call 281-463-6666. 

Visit our website at www.ConstablePCT5.com. 

PAVILION RELEASE FORM 

To reserve a park pavilion, please contact Crest Management at 281-579-7061. 

REMINDER FOR GATED SECTIONS 

Please remember that entry codes are for the use of residents ONLY. 

Please ask guests and / or contractors to utilize the gate directory 

to obtain access. If contact information in the directory needs to be 

updated, please contact Crest Management and provide information. 

WEBSITE AND EBLAST INFO 

The Website for Green Trails Phase II (www.greentrailstwo. 

com) has a “blast email” function. This feature allows the 

Association to send news to residents on a mass basis. The 

Board of Directors intends to start utilizing this function more 

frequently to disseminate important information, particularly 

in emergencies like Hurricane Ike. If you have not registered and 

would like to do so, please go to the “Join Our Mailing List” section 

of the Website. The only information that you need to enter is your 

email address. Each of the other items is optional, including your 

name. None of the information will be distributed to third parties. 

DISCLAIMER 

Green Trails Phase II Homeowners Association does not have 

a business relationship with or endorse any of the companies 

advertising in this newsletter. We remind residents to exercise due 

diligence when selecting contractors. 

GREEN TRAILS TENNIS 

COURT RESERVATIONS 

Court Reservation signup sheets are 

posted on the bulletin boards at both the 

Crescent Green and Park Cypress courts. 

The primary purpose of the signup sheets is 

to reserve the courts for tennis committee 

approved events such as league matches. 

The secondary purpose is to facilitate and 

referee the use of the courts by residents. 

During the winter months, usage of the 

courts is mainly by a hard core group of 

individuals. As the weather improves, 

demand for the courts will increase. 

Adhering to the following set of guidelines 

for the signup sheets will allow fair usage 

of our courts by all residents. 

Residents must use last names only. 

Residents may reserve a court no sooner 

than 48 hours in advance for a 1 1/2 hour 

time period only by writing their last name 

on 3 blocks of the signup sheet. (Each 

block represents 30 minutes). If your match 

extends beyond your reserved time period 

and no one else is waiting to use the court, 

you are free to continue playing. These 

rules are posted on the bulletin boards 

and are designed to allow maximum court 

usage for all residents. 

For safety reasons, tennis activities using 

a basket of balls are not permitted during 

prime time on the Crescent Green courts. 

Multiple balls lying on the courts is a safety 

hazard for others using the courts. Prime 

hours are every day, 8-10:30 AM and 6-9 

PM. The court on Park Cypress is a single 

court on which multiple balls lying on the 

ground is not a hazard to others. If you 

want to use a basket of balls, reserve the 

court on Park Cypress. 

Anyone, including tennis pros, wanting 

to reserve REGULAR court time or 

to reserve the courts for a SPECIAL 

event in advance, must contact the 

tennis committee for approval through 

Greg Kubala-281-507-6343 or Jim 

Haylett-281-795-3552. 

These policies are in place to ensure safe, 

fair and equal access for all residents 

desiring to use of our courts. Individuals 

not adhering to this signup policy can have 

their names removed from the signup sheet 

by members of the tennis committee. In 

addition, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AND 

ADHERE TO THE POSTED GREEN TRAILS 

TENNIS COURT POLICIES CAN RESULT IN 

DEACTIVATION OF YOUR CARD KEY FOR ONE 

MONTH. If a committee member speaks to 

you about a violation and you still do not 

comply with these guidelines, your access 

card could be deactivated for one month. 

LEAGUE TENNIS: Ladies HLTA and WHLTA 

tennis leagues are approved to play on 

Mondays and Wednesdays in the Fall and 

Spring from 9 AM-12 PM. Currently there 

is a A-2 team playing on Monday and 

Championship and a A-3 teams playing 

on Wednesday. All league rosters are 

currently full but if you are interested 

in playing ladies league tennis contact 

Elaine Kearney to get on a wait list for the 

following season, 281-492-6848. 

A Senior Men’s USTA team will play out of 

our courts in July and August. If you are 

interested, have a yearend USTA rating of 

3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 and will be at least 55 years 

old this year, please text Jim Haylett at 

281-795-3552 as soon as possible. 

ACCESS CARDS: New residents needing 

tennis/pool access cards can contact Crest 

Management at 281-579-0761. Access 

cards are for residents only. Card access is 

the only way to insure our courts are only 

being used and cared for by our residents 

and their guests, please do not open the 

gates for anyone not having a card. Do not 

loan out your card. 

MAGNETIC GATE: Please do not keep the gate 

open by hindering it’s closure with an item. 

This causes the automatic lock to malfunction. 

VANDALISM: Your yearly maintenance fees 

directly pay for vandalism on the courts. 

Our goal is to keep these costs down while 

maintaining the nice amenities in our 

neighborhood for all residents. Please let 

your children know if they are observed 

abusing our courts and/or their equipment, 

the Constable will be called to escort 

them home. Anyone can report vandalism 

directly to the Constable at 281-463-6666, 

in the effort to keep our neighborhood’s 

common areas in good condition. 

MAINTENANCE: The lights at the Gerry 

Ayers courts are numbered. Please 

note the number of the light that is out 

before calling to have it repaired. Any 

maintenance problems at the courts can 

be reported to Brigitte Hobbesland, 713- 

591-0880 or Crest Management. The tennis 

court lights are on a timer, they should 

come on at dusk and turn off by 10:30 PM. 

Jim Haylett/Chairperson 281-795-3552 

Paul Tallas/Co-Chair 713-201-8454 

Elaine Kearney/Tennis Leagues 281-492-6848 

Brigitte Hobbesland/Maintenance 713-591-0880 

Celeste Long/Secretary/Treasurer 281-579-1890 

Greg & Ellen Kubala/Bulletin Boards 281-507-6343 

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School News 

Private Schools 

SJ23 BOYS’ SWIM TEAM WINS TAAPS 

REGIONALS; ENTIRE TEAM HAS 

72% IMPROVEMENT IN BEST SWIM TIMES 

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

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

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

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

with excellent performances 

from the entire team. The girls 

had 68% lifetime best swims 

and the boys had 76%, for a 

combined team improvement 

of 72%. 

SJ23 Swimmers of the Meet 

were junior Lexi Truong and 

Ben Rehfeld. 

Top-three finishers in each 

event are automatic State 

Qualifiers and include Lexi 

Truong, Adley Marsh, Addy 

Seeley and Emmi Rotta in the 

200-yd medley relay; Korbin 

Podolak, Peyton Martin, Ben 

Rehfeld and David Lloyd in 

the 200-yd medley relay; Paul 

Polzer, Canyon Neundorfer, 

Mark Lloyd and Ben Rehfeld in 

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. 

Katy ISD 

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 

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. 

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 with 

entertainment provided by a stringed ensemble from Tompkins High 

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

artists who created this year’s KEYS scholarship masterpiece 

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

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

event recognizes a few individuals who’ve sustained relationships and 

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

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. 

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Nottingham Country 

Elementary School 

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 

The 2017 Nottingham Country Elementary (NCE) Carnival 

is coming on April 7 th , from 5-8:30 PM. Everyone is invited, 

free of charge, to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Carnival!” 

The event will transport families to a strange, colorful 

world of magic and rainbows - smack dab in the middle of 

the Emerald City! 

Carnival is one of two annual fundraisers for NCE and 

typically attracts hundreds of Katy residents and their 

families. It will take place at the NCE campus, 20500 

Kingsland Blvd. Katy, Texas. Activities will include many 

games and rides, including the Wizzer Ride (great for older 

kids and teens), the Extreme Quad Bungee Jump and the 

Wrecking Ball. Young attendees will enjoy the Trackless 

Train and kids of all ages can capture photos with their 

friends in the Wizard of Oz-themed Photo Booth. 

In the food and beverage department, NCE will be offering 

a sampling of culinary delights! Chick-Fil-A also returns this 

year, along with the Chick-Fil-A cow. Pizza and Tutti Frutti for 

dessert also will be available. 

Don’t forget the Silent Auction, bound to tantalize with themed 

baskets from each NCE class, as well as parties, the muchanticipated 

kickball game and the wildly popular Silly String 

Wars. Previous auctions have included a weekend getaway 

in a Galveston condo! Stay tuned to NCE’s Facebook page for 

details on this year’s auction items! 

Kids are invited to wear Wizard of Oz costumes to the Carnival 

- as a reminder to everyone that kindness is empowering! And 

everyone is encouraged to wear their dancing shoes (from 

ruby slippers to sneakers) and participate in the Carnival 

Dance Contest. Prizes for 1 st and 2 nd place will be awarded! 

Volunteers from Taylor High School will be lending a helping 

hand to this year’s event and many local businesses have 

shown their support of NCE by sponsoring this year’s Carnival. 

All sponsorship dollars are applied toward purchases to 

improve the school. Tickets for rides and activities can be 

purchased at the door on the night of the event. A 40-ticket 

card will cost $20 and single tickets will cost $1 each. So mark 

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Green Trails II Community Newsletter | April 2017 9

Taylor High School 

HAPPY 18TH 

BIRTHDAY JORDYN! 

Taylor High School Varsity Cheer Choreographer, Mustang Athletic 

Leadership Council Cheer Representative, UCA Staff Invitational 

and UCA All-American Cheerleader, Jordyn Chanelle McCullough 

will be celebrating her 18 th birthday on April 4, 2017. Please join 

us, along with her parents, Andre and Laura McCullough as we 

wish her Happy Birthday!!! This will be Jordyn’s last birthday 

celebrated in high school. May we wish you the best of luck in 

deciding which college to attend in the fall. 

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COLOR FOR A CAUSE 5K 

APRIL 22, 2017 

Color for a Cause is a 5k color run hosted by Taylor NHS and FBLA 

benefiting the Arc of Katy. The Arc of Katy is a local non-profit 

corporation that works to create opportunities for all children 

and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Come 

support the Arc of Katy with us by participating in Color for a Cause! 

It will be held at James E. Taylor High School from 8 AM - 11 AM and is 

open to participants of all ages. The run will not be timed, and there 

will also be a shorter track available for persons with special needs. 

Running is completely optional, and you are more than welcome to 

walk or even skip the whole way! We hope to see you there! Register 

at colorforacause.weebly.com. 

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. 

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

KATY AREA 

RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running 

Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit 

corporation which exists 

to serve people living in 

and around Katy, Texas 

who have an interest 

in running. We are a 

community of people of all 

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

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

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

welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of 

runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning 

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east 

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

Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 

PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various 

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

KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA 

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

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

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

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

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

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

our website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

VOLLEYBALL 

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

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

locations in and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

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

every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For more information, please visit www. 

katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

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

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

youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten 

thru High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our website, www. 

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

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

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

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

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

Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet 

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

Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

LADIES GOLF 

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

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

550-2043 or email: golfinggals@yahoo.com for information. 


Easter Events 

Easter Church 

Services 

THE FELLOWSHIP EASTER SERVICES 

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

and 6 PM 

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

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

Located at 22765 Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas 

77450, Thefellowship.org. 

HOLY WEEK AT LIVING WORD 

We invite you to join us as we embark on the 

holiest of journeys to Easter. On Thursday, 

April 13 th , Maundy Thursday worship services 

commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus and his 

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

Friday worship services commemorating Jesus’s 

death on the cross will be held on Friday, April 

14 th at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. 

On Easter Sunday, April 16 th , the Easter 

resurrection celebration begins at 6:30 AM with 

the Sunrise Worship Service. Traditional Easter 

Sunday worship services will be held at 8 AM 

and 11 AM and will feature the Living Word choir, 

bell choir and musicians. A Contemporary Easter 

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

ReImagine Worship will be held at 6 PM. 

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

77450. For additional information, call 281-392- 

2300 or visit www.livingwordkaty.org. 

Fun Easter Activities & Hunts 

BASKETS & BUNNIES 

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

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

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

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

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

information, please call 281-391-4840. 

BIG BUNNY BASH 

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

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

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

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

is at an additional cost. 

Further Info: 

Website: www.crcoc.org/bigbunnybash 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cincoranchkids 

Location:6655 S Mason Rd. 

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

Entry Details: Free 

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

THE FELLOWSHIP EGGSTRAVAGANZA 

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

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

Westheimer Parkway, Katy Texas 77450, Thefellowship.org. 

EASTER AT THE RANCH 

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

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

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


Walks & Runs 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S 

RELAY FOR LIFE OF KATY 

Relay For Life is a community event benefiting the American Cancer 

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

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

Fight Back against the disease. 

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

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

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

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

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

visit our website www.relayforlife.org/katytx. 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 

13 TH ANNUAL IMPACT A HERO 5K 

An event that brings the community and combat veterans and their 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information about our organization, registration or sponsorship 

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

Community Events 

Community Events 

Festival 

HARRIS COUNTY ESD 

48 2 ND ANNUAL KATY 

AREA SAFETY FEST 

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ND 

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

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

proud to announce the Second Annual Katy Area Safety Fest sponsored by 

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

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

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

and apparatus from the 20+ agencies that serve the greater Katy area. 

The Safety Festival’s purpose is to familiarize residents with the men 

and women who serve the greater Katy area, as well as the daily tasks 

of various agencies that protect community through a variety of fun, 

educational and high-energy activities. Whether fighting fires or engaging 

with and educating the residents we serve, HCESD 48 and our many 

safety partners understand just how much community awareness and 

involvement can prevent disasters or limit the extent of damage resulting 

from such emergencies. 

Festival activities will include: 

• Fire and EMS exhibits and demonstrations, including car fire and 

extrication demos 

• Life Flight helicopter landing and viewing 

• Law enforcement exhibits, vehicles and live demonstrations 

• Ladder truck tours and ambulance tours 

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

• An inflatable play area and kids activities 

• Food and refreshment vendors 

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Simon 

VanDyk at 281-599-8888 or email at simon.vandyk@hcesd48.org. 

Garage Sales 

CANYON GATE ANNUAL 

SPRING COMMUNITY 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 


(rain date of April 8, 2017) 

GRAND LAKES COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 


WESTHEIMER LAKES & 

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES 

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop by 

on Saturday, April 29 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in 

our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out 

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

and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the SplashPad (located in 

the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 

832-222-2355) on the day of the sale. Don’t miss out! 

Fundraisers 

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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 

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Theater, Arts & Music 

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & 

SOLDIERS’ CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC 

The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ 

Chorus of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting 

free public performances when it appears at Tompkins High School 

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

Field Band’s concert in Katy is sponsored by The Conservatory of Music at 

Cinco Ranch, the Conservatory of Music at North Katy and Katy ISD. 

The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The 

U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. These two ensembles 

combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have 

performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling 

hundreds of millions. 

For additional information about the Army Field Band’s performance 

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

Michael Guevara at 832-321-3382. To obtain free tickets, please visit 

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

maximum), please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your 

request to: 

ATTN: U.S. Army Field Band Tickets 

The Conservatory of Music at North Katy 

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

THE ENERGY CORRIDOR OF HOUSTON 

PRESENTS “DANCE, DANCE, DANCE” 

FEATURING FLY DANCE COMPANY, 

Friday, April 21, 2017, 7 PM 

Located at BridgePoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 

77079. For tickets and more information go to: www.ECHOrchestra.org. 

ECHO will be sure to sweep you off your feet with music that will inspire 

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

performing with ECHO as the featured guest artist. It will be an unusual 

collaboration between classical and modern hip-hop. 

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April 1 st , April 6 th -8 th , 

April 13 th -15 th : 8 PM 

April 9 th : 3 PM 

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

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KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org • 2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

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

Tony-award winning Broadway play about lost misfits. 

July 14-16, 2017: Don Zolidis’ 

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

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the best price 

and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by 

$3 at the door. Group rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience 

members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to 

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or high cost involved 

with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center 

(KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists find their light since 2001. 

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 2016-2017 SEASON 

Music Fit for a King: Saturday, May 6 th , 7:30 PM. For more information, please visit the HCS 

website at www.houstonchoral.org. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

THE PRODUCERS - March 17-April 9, 2017 

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

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. 

Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

Misc Events 

HOUSTON WING - COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE 

2017 OPEN HOUSE & VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN 

April 22-23, 2017 will be a weekend dedicated in recognition of the 70 th anniversary the formation 

of the United States Air Force, as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Houston Wing presents its 

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

public of all ages to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of WWII and other authentic 

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

In addition to aircraft, several historic military vehicles will be on display as well as a very unique 

anti-aircraft gun trailer exhibit from the Battleship Texas. Our hangar’s WWII museum will also be 

open and docents will be available to help all ages enjoy the museum’s displays. 

West Houston Airport is located at 18000 

Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and 

between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be 

the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, 

April 22 nd and 23 rd from 10 AM to 5 PM. The 

admission fee is $10 per car, which goes 

to supporting the organizations efforts to 

keep these aircraft flying. Food, drinks and 

souvenirs and vintage aircraft rides will 

be available for purchase. For additional 

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TAX TIPS FOR APRIL 

NEED MORE TIME? 

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

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

may request a six-month extension of time to file Form 1040, to 

October 15 using Form 4868. No reason is necessary. The request 

must be postmarked or e-filed by the due date; no late extension 

requests will be considered. 

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

answer is NO! In fact, many tax professionals believe the opposite, 

that it might reduce audit chances. 

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

balance due. If necessary, and if possible, a payment should 

accompany the extension request to avoid interest and possible 

late payment penalty. 

Trust me on this: There are not enough accountants on the 

planet to prepare all returns by their original due dates. In the big 

picture, extensions are a necessity, or the system would fall apart. 

Only by spreading the work over a longer period of time can the 

profession as a whole even hope to produce quality work for so 

many taxpayers. 

Form 4868 is available in your tax software, online at www.irs.gov, 

or from me. 

Filing by April 15 is a lovely thing, but there are no awards handed 

out for doing so. So, extend that return! 

DID YOU OVERLOOK SOMETHING? 

When I look over prior year returns for new clients, I often see that 

a deduction was missed or that there was another error of some 

kind. In most cases, this can be fixed by filing an amended tax 

return, Form 1040X. 

The general rule is that you have three years to amend a return. 

If you filed your 2013 return by April 15, 2014, you have until April 

15, 2017 to amend it. 

Form 1040X must be paper-filed; it is not yet possible to 

electronically file them. For smooth processing, various 

attachments must be included. They usually are not a do-ityourself 

project; professional assistance is recommended! 

~~~ 

Professional assistance with your taxes is important. Please visit 

me online at www.kucera-cpa.com to learn more. 

KATY LIONS CLUB 45 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 

OPEN HOUSE PARTY 

Join us and see what it means to be a Lion 

TIMES SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT 

402 W. Grand Parkway S. Katy, TX 77494 

Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM 

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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 

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, handson 

activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www. 

houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 

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

child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Upcoming 

programs include: 

April 4 th & 5 th : Wildflowers 

April 11 th & 12 th : Dragonflies 

April 18 th & 19 th : Fish 

April 25 th & 26 th : Turtles 

May 2 nd & 3 rd : Frogs and Toads 

May 9 th & 10 th : Life in the Pond 

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

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

713-464-4900. Upcoming programs include: 

April 20 th : Pond Insects 

May 18 th : Bayou Animals 

20 April 2017 | Green Trails II Community Newsletter 

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

TX 77396. This PGA TOUR event, the 10 th 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 1 st -2 nd - 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 29 th 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 3 rd -8 th - 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 4 th - 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 6 th 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 6 th -9 th - 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 8 th - The Houston Art Parade will be in Downtown Houston from 

2-4 PM. Don’t miss the 30 th 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-akind 

creations meant to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain. For parade 

route or more information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com. 

April 9 th - 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 21 st -23 rd - 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 21 st -30 th - The 50 th 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 29 th -30 th - 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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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 MakerSpace 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 pertinent to senior 

living. On April 21 st at 3 PM, we will explore home 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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These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

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PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE 

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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. 

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!! 

24 April 2017 | Green Trails II Community Newsletter

Volunteer 

Opportunities 

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY) 

We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once 

a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different 

assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - 

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are 

interested at 832-227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/waysto-give/volunteer/. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception 

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for 

you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of 

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE 

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an 

assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related 

illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. 

We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents. 

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call 

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. 

autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor 

our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need 

to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session. 

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through 

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity 

and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 

or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted 

Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 

77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www. 

sunriseseniorliving.com. 

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES 

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife 

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as 

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured 

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the 

daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and 

wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is 

open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program 

in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in 

becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization 

in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468- 

8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at 

membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org. 

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS 

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston 

educating and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life 

in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer 

opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative 

assistance, medical services, donation room and development. Discover 

your calling! For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org 

or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help 

Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization. 

VOLUNTEER KATY 

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community 

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference 

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281- 

222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230. 

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas 

of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference in 

the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org, 

email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information. 

HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY 

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you are searching for a 

good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) 

(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, 

abused and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is 

limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we chase, is to leave no 

legitimate request for assistance unanswered. 

Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in need 

of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great way for school age kids to get in 

community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At 

Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will be 

given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or visit our 

website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization. 

STANDUP FOR KIDS 

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization 

dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. 

Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and 

street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids die on the streets 

from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics Houston has up to 2,500 

kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in 

the U.S. StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, 

clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your 

organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact 

me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can 

help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need, for homeless and 

street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we 

want them back and we want to help them get off the streets. 

ADOPT A US SOLDIER 

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and donors to help show 

the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It 

connects supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate 

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A 

US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United States. After a supporter 

asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be 

forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III. When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from 

writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may need 

or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier 

encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for 

our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register. 

SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do 

you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love to have you volunteer your time and services 

to our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall 

of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities. 

We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on 

volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail. 

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takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT 

HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER 

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking 

for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark 

Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the 

Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our 

volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more 

information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about 

HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org. 

CASE FOR SMILES 

Case for Smiles needs volunteers, sewing elves, to help make bright, 

cheery pillowcases for kids with cancer in area hospitals. Our motto is 

“helping kids feel better to heal better.” Our website is www.caseforsmiles. 

org and if interested in helping, please contact Theresa Puckett at 

theresaforsmiles@comcast.net. 

HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING 

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, 

located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. 

Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they 

transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with 

direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and 

indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). 

Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com 

for more information. 

COMMUNITY OF LIFE VOLUNTEERS 

IN PARTNERSHIP AT KISSITO CANE ISLAND 

Imagine if you had no one to share or even worse, you were limited in 

your ability to participate in the activities you love? Now, imagine how 

you would feel if someone volunteered to spend time with you and 

shared your enthusiasm? At Kissito Healthcare, we realize that when you 

make a difference in someone else’s life, you make a difference in your 

own. We recognize that our volunteers not only make a difference in the 

lives’ of our patients, they are the backbone of our Community of Life 

activities program. 

We invite you to be a part of the Volunteers in Partnership program at 

Kissito’s Cane Island facility in Katy, Texas. All of our programs and services 

serve a common goal: a better quality of life for the patient and ultimately 

isn’t that the goal we all have for ourselves? Kissito Cane Island is a post 

acute and long-term care facility. 

Here are just a few ways you can volunteer: 

• Like to read? Read to someone who has lost the gift of sight. 

• Like to play games? Our residents are always looking for participants. 

• Have a green thumb? Help us with our table top garden. 

• Got talent? Come entertain our residents and share your talent. 

• Do you love a party? Help with monthly events is always needed. 

• Got a friendly pooch? Ask how pet visits can boost a patients’ day. 

• Are you crafty? Help out with our arts and craft activities. 

• History Buff? Hear stories from those who were there. 

If you would like to volunteer your time and/or make a donation, please 

contact Vicky Ashbrook for more information. Kissito Cane Island is 

located at 21727 Provincial Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450. The facility phone is 

281-717-1302. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT 

BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON 

Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many 

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours 

of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours 

you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800 

or 713-918-9320 for more information. 

THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER 

HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 

STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at 

16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available 

to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic 

computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and 

memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer 

training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250 

or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris County Precinct 

Three Commissioner Steve Radack. 

KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES 

Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small 

blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small 

blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the 

families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our 

area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need 

your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call 

the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. 

FOSTER CHILDREN: 

PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL) 

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. 

That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities 

arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out 

how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month. 

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help 

prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The yearlong 

course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National 

Council for Jewish Women (NCJW). 

The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer 

kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other 

NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on community service? 

Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties. 

Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) 

Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to 

learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill 

its mission. 

To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at 

beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register 

for an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON 

IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS 

Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just 

a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your 

community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% 

volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re 

calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and 

speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring 

people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love 

to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49, 

thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but 

not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have 

locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as 

well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, 

at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

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

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

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

ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone 

in need. You may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and 

willing to give a minimum of an hour a week. 

Please contact Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@ 

fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org. 

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Treasured Ones Foundation, a day habilitation program for young adults 

with special needs, located on 913 S. Mason Rd. in Katy, is seeking 

volunteer help to assist clients with arts and crafts, music, physical 

activity, computers and much more. For more information, please contact 

the volunteer coordinator, Janie at 832-766-0505 or 281-829-0284. 

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting 

seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, 

visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. 

Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 

65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time 

commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want 

to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, 

north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand 

Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help 

seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the 

day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the 

senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years 

of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background 

check and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required 

by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832- 

773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 

501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors 

and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities. 

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY 

National Superhero Day is observed annually on April 

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

fictional. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder 

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

the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though 

they are fictional, these superheroes are great role models 

for our children. They serve and protect while fighting 

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

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

serve and protect while fighting evil. Military personnel, 

police officers and firefighters are just a few of the 

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

superhero to lunch and say thank you for all 

they do. Post photos on social media using 

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and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on 

horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and 

adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, 

healthier, more productive lives. 

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

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

are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to 

our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the 

regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the 

rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor 

and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. 

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Zucchini Bread 

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

INGREDIENTS: 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

2 cups sugar 

1 cup vegetable oil 

3 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 cup sour cream 

2 cups shredded zucchini 

1 cup chopped walnuts 

Featured Recipe 

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

it. it. Each month we will select one or two recipes to to featured in in our our 

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

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

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Oatmeal Raisin 

Toffee Cookies 

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

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup butter, softened 

1 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup white sugar 

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

3 cups rolled oats 

1 cup raisins 

1 cup crushed toffee candy 

DIRECTIONS: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. 

http://allrecipes.com 

This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine. 

This month’s selection is Crawfish Fettuccine. 

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

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

Francis Mississippi. coming The ashore. event took I almost place didn’t in September get out of of Houston 2004 with because hurri- 

hurricane 

of cane the Francis major rain coming that ashore. hit here I almost as well didn’t as Canton. 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 We meal attended was a prepared wedding by luncheon some sweet in a truly southern old southern women. home There where was so 

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

the much recipe southern I received charm it in and the the mail food by one was of outstanding. those sweet After ladies. 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 

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

J. Stults 

CRAWFISH FETTUCCINE 

2 

CRAWFISH 

sticks butter 

FETTUCCINE 

3 onions chopped 

2 bell sticks peppers butterchopped 

3 stalks onions celery, chopped chopped 

3# 2 bell peeled peppers crawfish chopped tails or Shrinp 

3 cloves stalks garlic, celery, minced chopped 

13# TBS. peeled chopped crawfish parsley tails or Shrinp 

1/2 3 cloves cup flour garlic, minced 

1 

1 

pint 

TBS. 

Half 

chopped 

& Half 

parsley 

1# Velveeta, cubed 

1/2 cup flour 

24 oz. Fettucine 

1 pint Half & Half 

Chicken broth 

1/4 

1# Velveeta, 

cup chopped 

cubed 

jalapenos (optional) 

24 oz. Fettucine 

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

1/4 cup simmer chopped 10 min. jalapenos stirring (optional) occasionally. Add garlic, parsley, flour and 

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

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

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

Meanwhile cream - mix cook well. noodles Simmer in on chicken low heat broth 30 min. and stirring creole occasionally. seasoning, Add drain 

and cheese combine & stir until with sauce. melted. Pour into 2 - 3 quart greased casseroles. 

Bake uncovered @ 300 degrees 20 minutes or until heated. 

Freezes well - 18-20 servings. 

Meanwhile cook noodles in chicken broth and creole seasoning, drain 

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

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

Bake uncovered @ 300 degrees 20 minutes or until heated. 

and it seems stiff or dry when you reheat it, add about 1/4 cup Brandy 

or Freezes any liquid well will - 18-20 return servings. texture. 

TIP: If you If using like a frozen little extra crawfish kick add be sure jalapenos to thaw to sauce. and rinse Also before if you adding freeze it to 

mixture. 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. 

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Teenage Job Seekers 

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 

GREEN TRAILS TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST 

Meredith Bretting - B, CPR, PP 17 832-627-6234 

Sandra Zecevic - B, SL, PP, H, SS, CPR 17 832-231-0541 

Diane Hoff - B, PP, H, CPR 16 832-444-8633 

Elizabeth Hoff - B, PP, H, CPR 18 832-444-8633 

Jenna Laconis - B, PP, SS 17 281-216-9761 

Tristin Newkirk - B, PP, H 15 832-554-9930 

Sarah Lawson - PP 17 832-390-7120 

Alexandrea Kim - B, CPR, RCC, FAC, PP 17 310-425-9220 

Reagan Celaya - B, SS, CPR, FAC, RCC, P 14 832-341-6573 

Tyler Harbuck - PP 14 281-772-8592 

Tiffani Abels - B, PP 16 281-965-1236 

Skye Bowman - B, P, H, T (Math) 17 713-540-5339 

Jessica Zhu - B, SL, PP, T (Math, Algebra, English) 16 832-576-3869 

Haley Dugger - B, P 14 409-998-3123 

Gianna Rutherford - B, P 15 630-201-3219 

Taylor Koblenzer - B, FAC 14 603-828-3928 

Trisha Gupta - B, PP, H, T 15 281-512-3205 

Julie Hill - B, PP 17 713-907-5133 

Gabriel Gonzales - B, PP, T (spanish) 16 832-899-9908 

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. 

April 2017 | Green Trails II Community Newsletter 

Classified Ads 

FOR SALE 

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

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

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

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

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

Reasonable Offer! Call 281-770-5447. 

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

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

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

832-647-8343. 

Duncan Phyfe triple pedestal mahogany dining room table from the early 

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

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

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

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

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

text 713-823-3978. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HELP WANTED - CARE 

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

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

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

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

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

cooperative and servant attitude, willing to support policies and leadership 

of Kingsland and strong communication and discretionary skills. Church 

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

an appointment at jwork@kingsland.org. 

HELP WANTED 

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

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

Cheryl at 979-877-8637. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, 

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

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

sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

281-550-0900. 

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

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

to randy@westhoustonelectric.com. 

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE 

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

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

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

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at 281-855-7427. 

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

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

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

Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

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

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

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

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

NOVENA 

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

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

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

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

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

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE 

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

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

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

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

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

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