Cross Creek Ranch May 2017

CROSS
REEK
RANCH
Area Community Newsletter
Front cover photo features
Cross Creek Ranch Residents,
the Gray family. Photography
by Cross Creek Ranch Resident,
Christy Murphy Photography.
CHECK OUT PRESTON
AND LAUREN GRAY’S
ARTICLES ON PAGE 4!
May 2017
Katy ISD & LCISD 2017
GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Page 8
School News... 6
Sports... 10
Community Events... 12
Houston Area Events... 16
Libraries... 18
Volunteer Opportunities... 20
Featured Recipes... 28
Teenage Job Seekers... 30
Classified Ads... 31
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CROSS CREEK IMPORTANT NUMBERS
SECURITY
Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911
Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202
Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666
Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226
Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800
30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Cross Creek Ranch CIA Services, Inc. 713-981-9000
customercare@ciaservices.com
CCR Welcome Center 281-344-9882
Essence Cafe at Cross Creek Ranch 281-341-1587
Fitness Center at Cross Creek Ranch 281-344-0078
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-342-1512
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Greater Houston Pool Mgmt 713-771-7665
www.greaterhoustonpool.com
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Southwest Water Co. 713-405-1750
Power Outage 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
Trash Collection - City of Fulshear 281-346-1796
www.fulsheartx.com
AT&T 800-288-2747
Metro 713-635-4000
Memorial Herman Hospital - Katy 281-644-7000
City of Fulshear 281-346-1796
Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221
Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710
Fort Bend MUD 171 281-482-0216
Emergency Service District Tax 281-342-6414
SCHOOLS
Randolph Elementary School 281-234-3800
Seven Lakes Junior High School 281-234-2100
Tompkins High School 281-234-1000
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-2700
KISD Police Department 281-347-4000
Lamar Consolidated ISD
www.lcisd.org
Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600
Leaman Junior High 832-223-5200
Fulshear High School 832-223-5000
Foster High School 832-223-3800
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NATIONAL BROWN-BAG IT DAY
Happy National Brown-Bag-It Day! That’s right, May
25th is the day to celebrate the good old art of bringing
your lunch from home. While checking out new
places to eat by your office can be fun and sometimes
grabbing a sandwich from the local deli feels like
the easiest thing to do, packing your own lunch is a
much healthier and less expensive choice. Even those
healthy-seeming salads from the local cafe can hide
some not-so-nutritious ingredients.
Packing your own lunch for work may be more time
consuming (although how long do you spend waiting
in line at the sandwich shop?), but with some simple
planning and a weekend trip to the grocery store, it
can become an easy part of your routine. To help you
on your way to a healthier lunchtime habit, we’ve
created five easy lunch options for every day of the
work week. With each bite, you’ll feed your body, calm
your mind and rejuvenate for your afternoon!
Brown Bag #1: Kale salad with radish greens and zesty
lemon dressing
After you’ve made it through your hectic Monday
morning, treat yourself to this filling salad. Kale is
an antioxidant-packed superfood that will help you
detox from any weekend revelry, leaving your immune
system recharged for the week ahead, while vitamin
C-dense radish leaves rev up your immune system. This
zesty lemon shallot dressing adds some inflammatory
action for a revitalizing and nutritious lunch.
Source: Wellness Today
Brown Bag #2: Avocado on toast with seaweed chips
Spread some hummus on whole wheat or glutenfree
toast, then add a few slices of nutrient-packed
avocado. Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper and a dash of
cayenne for a spicy metabolism boost. This goes great
with fiber- and protein-rich seaweed chips.
Brown Bag #3: Fruit salad with a side of mixed nuts
For a middle-of-the-week energy boost, try this lunch
of fruits and nuts. Choose immunity-boosting citrus,
fiber-filled apples, potassium-packed bananas or
antioxidant-dense berries. The natural sugars of the
fruits will give you a steady energy boost. Go nuts
with your nuts! Walnuts are filled with omega-3’s and
antioxidants; almonds pack vitamin E, folic acid and
tons of other vitamins and minerals; pistachios are
high in fiber; cashews have bone-building magnesium;
pecans can help ward off heart disease; Brazil nuts
are bursting with selenium - and they’ll all give you
enough protein to power through the afternoon.
Brown Bag #4: Tomato-hummus sandwich paired with
apple slices and almond butter
This veggie sandwich swaps out the meat for a thick
slice of heart-healthy tomato. Add a few slices of
red or white onion and place between two slices of
whole wheat or gluten-free bread, evenly spread
with hummus. Add hunger-satisfying apple slices and
protein-rich almond butter for a sweet side.
May
25 th

From One Kid to Another...
These amazing Cross Creek kids are smart, caring, funny and give great advice!
Hello, my name is Preston Gray and I am writing to answer some questions about
what it is like going into 6 th grade. I decided to write this article because I wish
I had known what to expect when I went to 6 th grade. I hope writing this helps
answer some questions.
The thing that most surprised me about 6 th grade was that you get to be a lot
more independent. For example, you can play on your phone in lunch, which
seems pretty cool to me! The best part about 6 th grade is that you can be more
independent and free to be yourself. The worst part is that the classes get a lot
harder and challenging.
If I were to give some advice, it would be to not be scared or pushed around by the
older kids. Be yourself and don’t let anyone scare you into doing something you
don’t want to do. If you are considering taking all pre-AP classes, let me straight
out tell you that it can be difficult at times. Give it your all because it will help you
in the long run. Also, just to clear this up, changing in P.E. is a little weird the first
day because you have to be in your underwear in front of random people. Oh
and if you think you have to shower after P.E., you’re wrong. Showering is your
choice, however, I don’t recommend doing it because no one else really takes a
shower after P.E.
The transition from 5 th to 6 th grade is not really difficult, just a little scary at first.
But when you get used to the transition, it is a piece of pie. My goals as a junior
high student are to become an actor on television someday.
Preston Gray
My name is Lauren Gray and I am writing about what it is like to have dyslexia. I
want to tell kids with dyslexia that it’s okay. Many successful and famous people
have dyslexia. The majority of people with dyslexia are extremely smart! They
may have difficulties in some areas but be really strong in others! You may find
that you have a part of your brain that might not be as strong and another part
that is much stronger! I have learned that I am highly creative and perceptive,
possibly due to having dyslexia. Dyslexia is basically learning to read and write
differently. It should actually be called “lexia” because there is no “dys” about it!
I was nervous at first when I learned I have dyslexia and had to go to extra
classes. I was afraid the classes were going to be hard. I learned the classes were
okay and they take it easy. I really like my dyslexia teacher, Mrs. Stinson and
suggest that if you have dyslexia at Randolph, go to Mrs. Stinson’s class!
My friends would describe me as “energetic” and “creative,” I enjoy singing,
acting, drawing, playing at the park, dancing, basketball, science experiments
and making slime! In the future, I would like to get a lead role in a movie, send
my music to a record label and become famous. I also want to become a mom
and find a cure for cancer.
Lauren Gray
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Congratulations to the
winners of the
Miss Fulshear Pageant
The annual Miss Fulshear Pageant was held March 25, 2017 at Huggins
Elementary. Competition divisions were Little Miss, Young Miss, Junior
Miss and Miss. Contestants ranging from age 3-18 and completed in
Beauty, Photo, Talent and Interview categories.
Held by the City of Fulshear, under the direction of Nicole Saenz, the
pageant helps build confidence, poise and develop a sense of pride in the
city with various community service project. Mayor Jeff. W. Roberts and
Councilwoman Lauren Ashley were in attendance and participated in the
coronation ceremony.
1 ST ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN ATTRACTS
MORE THAN 700 ATTENDEES
On March 25 th , over 700 local residents attended the 1 st annual Katy
Color Run. The event got off to a colorful start with a 1K Kids’ Dash and
was followed by a chalk filled 5K. The run was held at the APEX medical
building at 25277 Kingsland Boulevard in Katy.
Jackson Potter, 12 and Alexia Diermeier, 15 were the top male and female
finishers in the 5K. Potter finished with a time of 19:47 and Diermeier
clocked in at 21:58. Paloma Medrano, 8 and Kian Ghilzadeh, 11 were the
winners of the Kids’ Dash 1K.
Entertainment at the post race party included performances by Marshall
Camp and Mark Wells and featured fitness demonstrations by the
Katy Main Street YMCA. Talented local chalk artists created colorful
masterpieces. Several local vendors attended the event and offered
complementary beverages and snacks to runners and spectators. A kids
zone had games, face painting, balloon artists, inflatables, trampolines
and healthy snacks.
All proceeds from the Color Run benefited three local nonprofit
organizations: Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith and Hope Impacts. Christ
Clinic is a charity health clinic and provides medical care for uninsured
and underinsured patients. Clothed by Faith gives gently used and new
clothing to thousands of Katy area residents in need. Hope Impacts
imparts hope to homeless, helpless and under resourced people in the
Katy area by connecting them to services and resources.
The presenting sponsor of the Color Run was Kingsland Baptist. Other
lead sponsors were Healthy Gourmet and the City of Katy. More than 100
volunteers helped make the event a success.
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Cross Creek Ranch | May 2017 5

School News
LAMAR CONSOLIDATED ISD - www.LCISD.org
KATY ISD - www.KatyISD.org
Katy ISD News
IMPORTANT DATES
May 29 th - Memorial Day Holiday
June 1 st - Early Dismissal and Last Day of School
KATY ISD SUMMER BAND CAMP
The fifteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s 7 th , 8 th and
9 th grade KISD band students, will be held at Tompkins High School from
July 10 th to July 14 th . The camp will include daily section rehearsals, full
band rehearsals and fun music based electives. Lunch is also part of the
camp. The cost of the camp is $130 and will include a t-shirt if registered
by June 5 th . All registrations after that date will need to include a late
registration fee of $25 totaling $155. All registrations must be postmarked
by Friday, June 23 rd . The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert
on Friday morning at 9 AM. After the concert, those students wishing to
extend the fun a little longer can join in the group’s optional trip to Typhoon
Texas for an additional $35 (park admission, meal, bus transportation and
drinks are included in price) for a total camp cost of $165 ($190 after June
5 th ). The KISD JH Summer Band Camp has been a huge success each year
and we anticipate a large enrollment again this year.
Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement as
soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should prepare
major scales and chromatic scales specific to the student’s instrument,
as well as a band camp audition etude, which can be downloaded from
the webpage below. Students will be ability grouped with the number of
bands being determined by total enrollment for the camp. Registration
Form, Audition materials and Travel/Emergency Treatment Consent Form
can be downloaded by campers from the Katy ISD Fine Arts Webpage
www.katyisd.org/dept/finearts. An email confirmation is sent out upon
receipt of registration and follow up reminders from the camp coordinator
will be sent before the camp begins, so make sure your email address is
clearly printed on the registration form.
The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to those
who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp over the
summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants will receive top
quality instruction on their instruments from our own great KISD and
Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the fifteenth annual Katy ISD
Junior High Summer Band Camp and keep your playing skills sharp for
the year! Camp brochures, with the registration form, will be distributed
to KISD band students by their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can
also be downloaded from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage above. Plan to
register early in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations must be
postmarked by Friday, June 23 rd . If you have already registered and have
not received your confirmation email, contact kisdbandcamp17@gmail.
com to make sure your registration has been received.
KATY AREA RETIRED TEACHERS(KARE)
On March 6, 2017, The Katy Area Retired Teachers (KARE) went on their
annual field trip to the Taste of Texas Restaurant. Taste of Texas Restaurant
owner, Nina Hendee hosted a luncheon for the Katy Area Retired
Educators (KARE). The Taste of Texas opened in 1977 and has become a
Houston landmark steakhouse. Hendee is an expert historian and has an
amazing passion for Texas history. Her passion for history was ignited by
her 4 th grade teacher. For more information about the Katy Area Retired
Educators check out our website at http://www.localunits.org/KARE/.
6 May 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

Tompkins High School
2017 COW PATTY CLASSIC 5K/10K
The third annual Cow Patty Classic 5K/10K will be held on Saturday,
May 6, 2017 at Tompkins High School. Check-in begins at 6:30 AM and
the race starts at 7:30 AM. This event is hosted by the Tompkins FFA
Booster Club and supports the Tompkins FFA Student Chapter. FFA makes
a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education. The money we raise is used for scholarships, support of FFA
chapter activities including expenses for competitions, livestock shows,
leadership conferences and state conventions just to name a few. Please
consider running/walking or sponsoring this event. More information and
online registration can be found at www.thedriven.net/cowpatty.
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DATE
DATE
CAMPUS
TIME
Katy ISD & LCISD
2017 GRADUATION
CEREMONIES
2017 GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Spring Graduation
Saturday, June 3, 2017 THS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
STUDENT
START
Saturday, June 3, CAMPUS
2017 MRHS 7:00PM LMC LOCATION 5:45PM REPORT
5:45PM
TIME
TIME
BUILDING
OPENS
FOR
PUBLIC
Friday, June 2, 2017 OTHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Friday, June 2, 2017 SLHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
Saturday, June 3, 2017 MCHS 9:00AM LMC 7:45AM 7:45AM
Saturday, June 3, 2017 THS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Saturday, June 3, 2017 MRHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 CRHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 KHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
Monday, June 5, 2017 RHS 7:00PM
LOCATION
OTHS
PAC
REPORT
TIME
FOR
PUBLIC
Friday, June 2, 2017 OTHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Friday, June 2, 2017 SLHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
Saturday, June 3, 2017 MCHS 9:00AM LMC 7:45AM 7:45AM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 CRHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Sunday, June 4, 2017 KHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
Monday, June 5, 2017 RHS 7:00PM
Summer Graduation
6:00PM
6:00PM
Summer Graduation LMC - Leonard E. Merrell Center • 6301 South Stadium Lane • Katy, Texas 77494
OTHS PAC- Obra D. Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center • 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. • Katy, Texas 77494
DATE CAMPUS LOCATION TIME
KHS PAC - Katy High School Performing Arts Center • 6331 Highway Blvd • Katy, Texas 77494
Monday, August 28, 2017 KISD Summer Graduation KHS PAC 7:00PM
LMC - Leonard E. Merrell Center • 6301 South Stadium Lane • Katy, Texas 77494
OTHS PAC- Obra D. Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center • 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. • Katy, Texas 77494
Friday, May KHS 26, PAC 2017 - Katy High School Terry High Performing School Arts Center • 6331 7:30 Highway PM Blvd • Katy, Texas Merrell 77494Center
OTHS
PAC
6:00PM
6:00PM
DATE CAMPUS LOCATION TIME
Monday, August 28, 2017 KISD Summer Graduation KHS PAC 7:00PM
DATE CAMPUS TIME
LOCATION
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Saturday, May 27, 2017
George Ranch
High School
Lamar Consolidated
High School
10:00 AM Merrell Center
2:30 PM Merrell Center
Saturday, May 27, 2017 Foster High School 7:00 PM Merrell Center
Merrell Center • 6301 S. Stadium Lane • Katy, Texas 77494
8 May 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

KATY YMCA
Katy YMCA Summer Program Registration is NOW in progress. Limited
Space available. Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on summer
fun! Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website:
ymcahouston.org/katy.
Sports
SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-12. No one does camp like the Y! Held at
the YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary.
Drop off as early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field
trips, rock wall, ropes course, zip line, archery, nature trails and more.
Reserve your space today!
YMCA CAMP CULLEN - SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP: Ages 7-17. Held at
the YMCA’s premier facility in Trinity, Texas, campers will enjoy nature
exploration, creative arts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, spiritual
development, sports, adventure courses and more! Visit www.
ymcacampcullen.org for more information. Space is still available for
weeks later this summer.
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.
SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Basketball, NFL Flag Football,
Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheer, Dance, STEM and Lego Engineering
camps are offered for ages 6-14. These camps are available various
weeks throughout the summer and focus on a child’s specific interest.
SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION: Ages 3-14. Choose from
T-ball or Track. Registration ends June 12 th .
YMCA CHILD CARE 2017-18 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 or check online 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.
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.
10 May 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information.
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see
regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in
the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and
guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must
be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.
Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You
can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join
up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.
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VOLLEYBALL
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in
playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at
intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.
KATY RUGBY CLUB
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys
& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For
more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.
KATY CAVALIER
LACROSSE CLUB
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club
invites you to come and see
what Lacrosse is all about. Join
us as we continue to bring one of
the fastest growing team sports
in the United States to the youth
of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse
Club offers lacrosse for boys
and girls from Kindergarten
thru High School. No experience
needed. For more information
visit our website, www.
katycavalierlacrosse.org.
Did you play Lacrosse in college,
coached lacrosse or just love the
sport? We are looking 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.
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Community Events
Impact a Hero 5K
May 20, 2017
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Walks & Runs
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.
Craft Shows
& Festivals
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SPRING
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 6 th , 5-11 PM and Sunday, May 7 th , 10-5 PM
Games, Inflatables, Food and FUN!
Raffle etc.
Vacation Bible School
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF KATY
ZOOBILIEE VBS
June 5-8 • 9 AM - Noon
Children Kindergarten - 6th grade
Register online at www.fbckaty.org/children/vbs
LIVING WORD CHURCH VBS
Join us for the best week of the summer at Living Word Church’s Vacation
Bible School. Enjoy the “Maker Fun Factory” where kids learn they are
created by God and built for a purpose. A week filled with new friends,
amazing experiments, creative games, lip-smacking snacks, surprising
adventures and incredible music. For children that are ages 4 through
those going into grade 6 at Living Word Church, 16607 Clay Road, Houston
TX 77084, just west of Highway 6. The fun begins June 12 th -16 th , 6:30-8:30
PM and June 18 th , 9-11:45 AM. $5 per student. Discounts available. Register
at www.LivingWord.Church. Call 281-500-8913 for more information.
BRIDGEPOINT
BIBLE CHURCH
GALACTIC STARVEYORS VBS
June 12-16 • 9 AM - Noon
This summer... turn your kids into Galactic
Starveyors! As kids focus their telescopes
on the marvels painted in the sky by the
Creator, they will discover the wonder
among all wonders - that the God who
created everything there is - the knowable and the unknowable, the visible
and the invisible - wants a personal relationship with them! So bring your
kids... and their friends... to the clubhouse and show them the God who is
over-the-moon in love with them! To register go to www.bridgepointbible.
org/events/vacation-bible-school.
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KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
“Galactic Starveyors”
June 19-23, 2017 - 9 AM - Noon
For kids entering Kindergarten - entering 6th grade
Register to serve or participate on our website at
Kingsland.org/vacationbibleschool
CHRIST EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SHINING STARS CAMP VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 17-21 • 9 AM - Noon
Shine like stars in the universe, holding out God’s Truth (Philippians 2:15,
16). The 5 Bible lessons are about 5 men and women who loved God
and His Word. We want to help our children understand what the Gospel
message is, how the love of Jesus is poured out to us, and how we shine
when we tell others and show others Jesus’ love. Children age 3 through
those entering 4th grade in the fall of 2017 are invited to join us for an
action-packed week! A nursery and 2-year-old class are available for
children whose mothers are present for VBS. Register at www.cepc.org/
connect/children/vacation-bible-school.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH GALACTIC STARVEYORS VBS
July 17-21, 2017 • 9 AM - Noon
Discover the incredible mysteries of the final frontier—right from your
own backyard. Your telescope becomes a portal through which you
encounter amazing and wonderful things designed by a Creator who
is even bigger than the vastness of His creation. But the most amazing
wonder to be discovered truly boggles the mind. The God who created
everything there is—the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and
the invisible—wants a relationship with you! And from the very beginning,
God had a plan to restore the relationship He knew we would break. Find
out more at www.2ndbaptistchurch.net/vbs
Theatre, Arts & Music
HOUSTON HORIZON CHORUS GOOD TIMES SHOW
Mark your calendars now for the annual Houston Horizon Chorus Good
Times Show! This year, we’ll feature music from the 60’s in our “Peace, Love
and Harmony” show. The Houston Horizon Chorus is a women’s acapella
chorus and a premier chapter of Sweet Adelines International and will
be competing this fall at the International Competition in Las Vegas. This
year, our show will be held on Saturday, June 10 th at 4 PM at the Memorial
Church of Christ Family Center, 900 Echo Lane, Houston, Texas 77024.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors and children
under 12. Come see a fantastic show and bring your friends! Please visit
our website to order your tickets online www.houstonhorizon.org.
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 lockin
the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and
$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available
at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek an
evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to enjoy
the theater in their own home town without the long commute or high
cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy
Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education
organization helping artists find their light since 2001.
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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.
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.
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All Shows at Studio 101,
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MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION IX By: Various Playwrights
June 15 th -17 th , June 22 nd -24 th : 8 PM
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info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - April 28-May 21, 2017
Call or visit our website to learn about our summer camp programs.
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY
The Docks Theatre, 1119 Providence Street, Houston, TX 77002
The Landing Theatre Company presents the Regional
Premiere of IN DARFUR by Winter Miller through May 13 th .
Thursdays-Saturdays, April 27 th -May 13 th : 8 PM
Saturday Matinees, April 29 th -May 13 th : 3 PM
TALKBACKS NIGHTLY with members of the relief community about the
Darfurian conflict and efforts to impact those effected by it.
Special Performances: INDUSTRY NIGHT: Monday, May 1 st , 8 PM
LGBQT NIGHT: Saturday, May 6 th , 8 PM, Reception at 7 PM
Tickets:
All Performances Pay-what-you-can ($25 suggested)
Gold Reserve starts at $35
Special Offer: For $75 you’ll purchase your ticket and
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Misc. Events
FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Saturday, May 20, 2017 1 PM-5PM
The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce Living Well Expo will be held
Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 1 PM-5 PM at Parkway Fellowship Church
located at 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Title sponsors for this
year’s event include MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist West
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Houston Area Events
May 5 th -May 7 th - Middlelands Festival. Hear
ye, hear ye! Insomniac and C3 Presents shall
bring forth the adventure of Middlelands, the
brainchild of the two global event companies.
This “Adventure for the Ages” will come to
the Texas Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds
in Todd Mission, TX from Friday, May 5 th to
Sunday, May 7 th . Middlelands will be the first
music festival to ever be hosted at the Fairgrounds,
with five uniquely designed stages
hosting eclectic, world-renown artists as well
as handpicked local talent. Middlelands will
also feature an extensive, four-day camping
program that includes multi-level tiers and Renaissance-era
group activities. For more information,
visit www.middlelands.com.
May 6 th -7 th - Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance
is a weekend-long, nationally acclaimed
classic car and vintage wooden boat show that
takes place each spring at the Lakewood Yacht
Club in beautiful Seabrook, Texas. Founded in
1995, today Keels & Wheels welcomes approximately
200 cars and 100 boats and has raised
more than $1.6 million for local charities,
while drawing thousands of participants and
spectators from all over the U.S. and Europe.
It is from 10 AM-5 PM and visit www.kneelwheels.com
for ticket information.
May 6 th - The UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke
Festival at Discovery Green is open to the public
featuring stroke and brain health education,
free health screenings, nutrition and fitness
demonstrations and Q&A with physicians and
other healthcare professionals. Our Children’s
Zone will showcase educational activities that
promote stroke awareness, brain education and
health empowerment to children. We also feature
family friendly entertainment, activities,
music, door prizes and giveaways. The event is
free and from 9 AM-3:30 PM. For more information,
visit www.strokefestival.org.
May 6 th - The Katy Doggie Derby will bring
the fun and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby
to the Katy Dog Park at 5414 Franz Road. We
will have games and activities for dogs and their
companions, and we encourage everyone to arrive
in their best Derby attire. We’ll also be hosting
local pet related businesses that can pass out
information and samples. The Katy Doggie
Derby will be from 9 AM until noon and we
will be accepting donations to support our local
shelter. For more information, visit www.cityofkaty.com/departments/parks/special-events/.
May 6 th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival - The
Texas Dragon Boat Association, in collaboration
with Buffalo Bayou Partnership, presents
its 17 th Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival.
The festival will showcase 30 teams competing
along the banks of Buffalo Bayou at Allen’s
Landing and will feature Asian cuisine, music,
arts and crafts and cultural performances for
the whole family. For more information, visit
www.texasdragonboat.com.
May 6 th -7 th - Japan Festival - This annual event
in Hermann Park’s beautiful Japanese Garden
draws more than 20,000 people. The Japan
Festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of
Japan with two stages showcasing music, traditional
and folk dance and martial arts, as well as
demonstrations of Ikebana flower arrangement,
tea ceremony, origami and bonsai. For more information,
visit www.houstonjapanfest.org.
May 7 th - Houston Family Fun Run. Fly
Movement, working in partnership with
Houston Wellness Project, invites you and
your family to participate in our free family
fun run. Children 9 and under can participate
in a 1-mile fun run and adults and older kids
can participate in a 5K race immediately following.
Participation is not about being the
fastest, but empowering children to try their
best, learn the benefits of striving to reach a
goal and encouraging siblings, parents and
friends to run with them. The free fun run
is not only a great way for families to spend
quality time together, but running is an exercise
that parents can regularly do with their
kids. The event will be held at the University
of Houston-Downtown, Naylor Parking
Lot, 1115 Naylor St., Houston, TX 77002 and
starts at 8 AM. For more information, visit
www.flymovement.org/houston-kids-run/.
May 12 th -14 th - Comicpalooza. What makes
Comicpalooza the largest pop culture festival
in Texas? 3,000 hours of entertaining activities
over 1.2 million square feet of event
space at the George R. Brown Convention
Center in Houston, TX. For three days, attendees
have access to sessions covering
popular trends and obscure topics, a film
festival, gaming competitions, a cosplay contest,
live art auction and much more. The exhibit
hall is filled with specialty retailers for
comics, popular artists and exciting games.
In addition, the Maker’s Space and NASA
Showcase features innovative technology
from today and year’s past, while the kid’s
area is both fun and educational. For more
information, visit www.comicpalooza.com.
May 13 th - Houston Crawfish, Crab & Grill
Festival. The Houston Crawfish, Crab &
Grill Festival held at the Hobby Event Center,
9906 Gulf Fwy., Houston, TX 77034 from
2 PM-11 PM is a family event that celebrates
the tastes and cultures of southern cooking,
featuring scrumptious crawfish, crab, grilled
foods and more from local restaurants, caterers
and food trucks. Live performances
by zydeco, R&B, soul and reggae bands and
some of Houston’s most popular DJs. Bring
the young ones to have fun and enjoy the
games in the Kids Zone. Check out the arts
and crafts vendors displaying their handmade
merchandise and original designs. For
more information, visit www.hccgfest.com.
May 19 th -21 st - Galveston Island Beach
Revue. During the 1920s and early 1930s,
Galveston was host to the Pageant of Pulchritude
(predecessor to the Miss Universe
Pageant), which was resurrected in 2009
as a two-day, family friendly event dubbed
the Galveston Island Beach Revue. New
this year, the event is featuring a speakeasy
themed Friday Revue Prevue featuring
live music with Dandy Wellington and His
Band from New York City and the official
introduction of the 2017 Bathing Beauties
at Hotel Galvez. Friday events are at Galvez
Bar & Grill at Hotel Galvez while Saturday
events are adjacent to the hotel at Beach
Central and events are free to the public.
On Sunday, Brunch at Hotel Galvez is continuing
the vintage theme with music by the
Matt Tolentino Band from Dallas. Brunch
is served from 11 AM to 2 PM. The weekend
concludes with special vintage baseball
game played between the Gulf Coast Sugar
and Texas Playboys from 2 to 4 PM, at
Hooper Field, 3110 83 rd Street. For more
information, visit www.galvestonbeachrevue.com.
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Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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Public is welcome!
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR
PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
SATURDAYS IN NATURE
This program is held on the second Saturday
of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature
Sanctuary. Arrive anytime between 9 and 11:30
AM. The program ends at 12 noon. A guided nature
walk will begin at 10 AM. No reservations required.
Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole
family” program; parents or other adult guardians
should participate with their children. Upcoming
May program Rummel Creek Walk (wear water
shoes; Fish printing)
THE TITMOUSE CLUB
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for
children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston
Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered
every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to
11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester
Boulevard. Each week features a different nature
theme and may include nature talks, stories,
hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For
more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.
org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost
is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card
can be purchased for $20. The child must be
accompanied by an adult during the program.
Upcoming programs include:
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
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www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
June 5 - 9
9:00 - noon
SUMMER READING CLUBS “Build a Better World” - May 29-August 31, 2017
Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the
summer to encourage reading among people of all ages. Library programs
and activities begin during the week of June 5 th and continue through July
29 th . There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs (SRC) and they
are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants
may register at any Fort Bend County library or they may register online
by going to the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the
“SRC Sign-Up” image, which will become available on May 29 th . When the
online registration form has been completed, readers will then have their
own online page on which to record their books or reading time. Reading
rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 5 th . Prizes must be
collected from the “primary library of use” that the reader indicated on
the registration form. The last day to pick up awards is August 31 st . The
Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries,
the Friends organizations that support the county library system and the
Collaborative Summer Library Program, a consortium of states working
together to provide high-quality children’s summer-reading program
materials for public libraries.
July 24-28
8:45 - noon
SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN
Children from infancy through elementary school-age are invited to come
to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs
and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer! Children are
encouraged to read or listen to as many books as they can and they will
earn rewards based on the total number of books they read or have read
to them. For the first five books read, the child will receive a bookmark.
The rewards continue with a certificate for 10 books, a pencil for 15 books
and a reading trophy for the first 20 books read. For every 20 books read,
the participant’s name will also be written on a picture of a builder’s block
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to be displayed in that branch library. The names of participants will be
entered into a drawing for gift cards from area stores that will be awarded
to several lucky readers of 20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled in
August at each library location.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CHALLENGE
Area youth in grades 6 th -8 th can participate in the SRC by logging online the
time they spend reading. Kids are encouraged to read as many books as
they can and they will earn rewards based on the total amount of time they
spend reading. For the first 10 hours (600 minutes) of reading, each reader
will receive a mystery prize. Upon completion of 20 hours (1200 minutes)
of reading, readers will receive a trophy. The names of participants who
complete 20 or more hours of reading will be entered into a drawing for
a $25-gift card that will be awarded to one lucky reader at each branch
library in a drawing that will take place in August.
SUMMER READING CLUB FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Adults of all ages, including young adults in high school, may participate
in the YA & Adult SRC by reading books and participating in optional
weekly “challenges” that can be completed individually at home online.
Completing the weekly challenges will gain readers additional entries for
the monthly drawings for an FBCL stainless steel insulated bottle. The
monthly drawings will take place at the ends of June and July at each
branch library for readers who log in and record their reading each week.
All YA and adult readers who complete the goal of reading five books will
earn a dual highlighter/pen. In addition, the names of participants who
complete at least five books will be entered into a drawing for a $25-gift
card that will be awarded to one lucky reader at each branch library in a
drawing that will take place at the end of July. An ultimate grand prize will
be awarded to one lucky reader in the library system. Participants in the
YA/Adult Summer Reading Club who complete the program by reading
five books will be entered into a drawing for a 16 GB Fire HD 8 tablet with
a red case, which will be awarded to one winner in the library system on
July 31 st . The last day to pick up awards is August 5 th .
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FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675
Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.
10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website:
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.
To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton
Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling
the library at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
May 19 th : Staff Development Day
May 28 th -29 th : Memorial Day
SPECIAL EVENTS
• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, May 15 th , 12 PM, in Meeting Room.
The book to be discussed is The Invention of Wings, written by Sue Monk
Kidd.
• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, May 22 nd , 6:30 PM,
Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is Where’d You Go, Bernadette,
written by Maria Semple.
WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler
Time will take place on May 2 nd only.
• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents
stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story
Time will take place on May 3 rd only.
• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories
for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. This activity will not take
place in May.
For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the
library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
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/.
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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.
TEXAS WILDLIFE
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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.
SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS
Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities
improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability
and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback happen every day.
The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults
with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to
live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate
their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-Thon
and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA
on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our
Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and
competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback
riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers
are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and
coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their
lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a
volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-
7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.
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.
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.
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Cross Creek Ranch | May 2017 21

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.
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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 COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area
who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to
create a circle of giving in our community by collectively contributing to
organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people in our
neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just
$10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we
are building a community of giving friends. For more information, please
visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.
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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.
22 May 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

CLOTHED BY FAITH
We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see
our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email
jen@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in
Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently
used clothing to those in need.
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.com. Please visit our
website at www.spanish-meadows.com.
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a
difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team
takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality
of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction,
companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes we
aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, contact
Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.
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 year-long 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% volunteersupported
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.
24 May 2017 | Cross Creek Ranch

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.
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 nonwheelchair
bound persons with disabilities.
MEMORIAL DAY
Reason We Celebrate Memorial Day: A day of remembrance
for those who have died in our nation’s service.
History of the Memorial Day Holiday (U.S.):
• Originally called Decoration Day
• Memorial Day Holiday was officially proclaimed on May 5,
1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic
• Memorial Day first observed on May 30, 1868
• Congress changed the observed Memorial Day date in 1968 to
the last Monday in May to ensure a three day weekend
Formal Observance of Memorial Day:
• Wear red poppies on Memorial day to honor those who died
serving the United States during war
• At 3 PM local time on Memorial Day, Americans should pause
for a moment of silence or listen to “Taps”
• Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of
veterans for Memorial Day
• Visit a memorial
• Attend a Memorial Day parade to honor fallen heroes
Informal Observance of Memorial Day:
• Family and friends get together for a Picnic for Memorial Day
• Memorial Day is unofficial kick-off of summer season
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Baked
Onion Dip
Ingredients:
1 - 8 oz block of cream cheese
1 bag frozen chopped onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions:
Soften cream cheese in the microwave
and mix the remaining ingredients.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30
minutes or until bubbly and brown
around the edges.
Buttermilk
Salad
Ingredients:
15.5 oz can Crushed Pineapple
2 - 3 oz packages Peach Jell-O
1 cup chopped Pecans
2 cups Buttermilk
8 oz carton Cool Whip
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat the
undrained pineapple until it reaches a
boil. Add the Jell-O and dissolve, stirring
well. Allow the mixture to cool and then
add the buttermilk. Continue to cool and
fold in the Cool Whip. Mix thoroughly
and congeal in a 9” x 13” pan.
28 May 2017 | Cinco Ranch Community Area Newsletter

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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
CROSS CREEK RANCH TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
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.
FRONT
COVER
PHOTOS
WANTED!
We are looking for great photos to use on the front cover of your
newsletter! Pictures must be high quality (min 300 dpi). No cell phone
photos allowed. Email photos for consideration to lorie@krenekprinting.
com with the name of your subdivision, and any credits that should be
published with your photo (such as a professional photographer.) Names
of children and/or adults shown on the photo will be included by request
only. By submitting your photo, you are giving permission to use your
photo on the cover or inside your newsletter, as well as other Krenek
Printing publications.
Deadline for submission is the 20th of each month. The next due date
will be May 20th for the July 2017 publications, and June 20th for the
August 2017 publications.
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