Lost Creek May 2017

Lost Creek
Official Newsletter for
Lost Creek Homeowners
Association
Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MAY 2017
May 5 th : Cinco de Mayo
May 14 th : Mother’s Day 2017
May 20 th : Armed Forces Day
May 29 th : Memorial Day 2017
2017
Important Numbers pg.3
Sports News
pgs.18-20
Library News pgs. 20-22
Houston Area Events pgs. 22-24
Classified Ads pg. 30
Featured Recipes pg. 31
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LOST CREEK HOMEOWNERS
Welcome to the May 2017 issue of Lost Creek’s newsletter. Please
keep the newsletter coming by supporting the advertisers in this
publication.
The official Lost Creek website is: www.lostcreekowners.com
The two websites below are unofficial and not run by the HOA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostcreekhoa
NextDoor: https://lostcreekrichmond.nextdoor.com
CONTRIBUTORS WANTED FOR NEWSLETTER
The Lost Creek Newsletter is getting a bit repetitive. That’s because
only one person has been writing for the newsletter since Renee
Cox moved away. Surely at least a few Lost Creek homeowners can
contribute items for our community newsletter. I’m are not asking for
people to do the whole newsletter, just write up a single article once
in a while. I’ll even take suggestions as to what topic you would like
to see included. Please be aware that material has to be submitted
to the publisher five weeks in advance of the Newsletter issue date. If
you wish to contribute something informative or newsworthy about
our community, please submit it by the 22 nd of the month in Word
format as an attachment to this email address:
lostcreeknewsletter@outlook.com. THANK YOU!!
ATTENTION ALL READERS!!!!
We are happy to announce that the Little Free Library is up and
running. This project was funded by the HOA and implemented by
Thao Powel, Cassie Clayton and family. The LFL is located in front
of the pool near the parking lot. This is a great and fun way for the
entire family to enjoy reading and there are no fees. Please bring
appropriate books for exchange.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PCMI 281-504-1306
LOST CREEK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pete Lajoie
Cesar Solis
Kris Ellis
Matt Fehr
Kerrick Castle
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
NON-EMERGENCIES
Sheriff - - Fort Bend 281-341-4665
Constable - - Precinct 3 281-238-1430
Fire - - Richmond 281-232-6871
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Call B4 You Dig 811
UTILITIES
Electric - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143
Gas - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143
Water - - Municipal District Services:
Billing 281-290-6507
24 hour Repair 281-290-6503
Trash - - Best Trash 281-313-2378
RODENTS IN THE DETENTION PONDS
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Last spring the detention ponds were invaded by both beavers and
nutria rats. Lost Creek contracted with a company to remove them.
The Fort Bend MUD50 later reimbursed us for the expense. Well, the
rodents were back again this year due to the wet weather. This year
MUD50 took the initiative and contracted with a firm to remove them
as soon as they appeared. So far there have been no beavers, just
twelve nutria rats.
PARK ON SIERRA LONG
It appears that we may have lost only four of the live oak trees that
were transplanted into our park a year ago. These will be removed
and replaced with young trees donated by a homeowner. Two of the
trees are Lacebark Elms and the other two are Trident Maples. The
Board of Directors will decide within the next few months on whether
or not to put in the walking trail this summer based on our resources.
STREET LIGHT OUT??
Please don’t call PCMI. Contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222
or go to their website to report an outage. You will need to get the
number that’s on the side of the light pole to let them know which
light is out and where the pole is located.
www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/customer-service/
electric-outage-center/report-streetlight-outages
OLD FENCES - WARPED, BROKEN & ROTTING
As you all know, most of the fences in our community are 10 to 12
years old by now, some are bowed, cracked, leaning and overall deteriorated.
We encourage all residents to consider repairing, rebuilding
and/or replacing at least the portions facing the street. This will make
it safe for residents and pets and enhance our neighborhood, thus
keep our home values up.
SCHOOLS
LAMAR CISD 832-223-0000
Adolphus Elementary 832-223-4700
Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100
Briscoe Junior High 832-223-4000
Foster High School 832-223-3800
POST OFFICES
Richmond - - 5560 FM 1640 Rd 281-633-0386
Rosenberg - - 2103 Avenue G 281-342-3388
Katy - - 20180 Park Row Dr 281-829-5063
LIBRARIES
CINCO RANCH, Katy
2620 Commercial Center Blvd 281-395-1311
MAUD MARKS, Katy
1815 Westgreen Blvd 281-492-8592
GEORGE MEMORIAL, Richmond
1001 Golfview 281-342-4455
BOB LUTTS, Fulshear
8100 FM 359 South 281-633-4675
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Ft. Bend City Tax Office 281-341-3710
Ft. Bend Central Appraisal 281-344-8623
Ft. Bend City Animal Control 281-342-1512
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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST
If your project involves constructing something anywhere in your yard,
first call 811 to have someone from the utilities come out and determine
where pipes and wires are in the ground. Also check your “plat of
survey” to determine if there are any easements on your property that
limit where and what you can construct. Please keep in mind that, if
you build over pipes or wires and there is a problem, you may be forced
to dig up or take down whatever you built.
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June 5 - 9
9:00 - noon
July 24-28
8:45 - noon
POOL HOURS FOR THE 2017 SUMMER SEASON
As of the deadline for submission of material for this issue, the Board
did not have a schedule for the 2017 season. The Board has been looking
into a possible change of operating hours based on requests from
residents at the Annual Meeting. A decision will be made after talking
with our pool management company to see if they can accommodate
us and what costs this may incur. The 2017 schedule will be posted on
the Lost Creek website.
VEHICLES ON DRIVEWAY BLOCKING THE SIDEWALK
During this year’s HOA meeting, there were several complaints about
vehicles parked on driveways blocking the sidewalk. We ask all residents
to be kind and refrain from parking your vehicles on the driveway
blocking the sidewalk. This represent a hazard for people of all ages that
have to go out onto the street to get by.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
The Activities Committee has events planned for the remainder of 2017.
As always they welcome suggestions from residents of Lost Creek as to
what events they would like to have in the future. Please send an email
to lostcreekactivities@gmail.com with your suggestions or to volunteer
to be on the Activities Committee or to help out at an event.
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As each event gets close, details will appear on the Lost Creek website.
May 20 th : Summer Cookout
October 3 rd : National Night Out
November 11 th : Movie Night
December 9 th : Cookies with Santa
December TBD: Christmas Light Contest
PLEASE SIGN UP - GET IMPORTANT HOA NOTICES
If you are a Lost Creek resident and want to receive the latest notices
on issues and concerns that are current or coming up, go to our official
website www.lostcreekowners.com and add your name to our email
list. Our list is kept private and is used only by the HOA Board to send
out important announcements to residents.
CONTACT LOST CREEK PROPERTY MANAGER
Gloria Black is our property management contact at PCMI. You can call
her at 281-870-0585 x30363 or email her at gloria.black@stservices.
com. You can also use the official Lost Creek HOA website to contact
Lost Creek’s property manager.
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PARKING IN THE STREET
Be courteous to your neighbors if you choose to park in the street anywhere in Lost Creek.
Please don’t park directly opposite another parked vehicle so as to leave only a narrow
space for other vehicles to drive. Be aware that, if you park in the street, you could be
risking damage to your vehicle if it is hit by a passing vehicle.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE PARKED OVERNIGHT
ON ANY OF THE STREETS WITHIN LOST CREEK.
ARCHITECTURAL REQUESTS
Lost Creek is a planned community with an HOA and the documents, which govern it. This
means that all homeowners in the community must abide by certain rules and regulations
regarding what a homeowner can and cannot do on his/her property. The objectives are
to keep the appearance of all of the properties attractive and maintain home values here
in Lost Creek. Having no rules and regulations or not enforcing them, allows a community
to degrade. Please be aware that the Architectural Review Committee will not approve
requests made by homeowners whose assessment account is in arrears.
DO NOT LET YOUR PETS RUN FREE IN LOST CREEK
Common household pets must be confined to a fenced-in backyard or in the house. Pets
are not allowed to roam free outside of your house or outside of your fenced-in backyard.
When walking your dog or other pet away from your property, it must be on a leash at
all times within Lost Creek. This is a Fort Bend County ordinance as well as a Lost Creek
regulation.
PLEASE SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP
Don’t contribute to the spread of disease. Young children sometimes pick up pet poop
and play with it not knowing what it is. When you walk your dog, respect all yards and
sidewalks in our neighborhood as well as Lost Creek’s community property. Remember
to bring either a scooper and/or plastic bags to pick up the poop and place in trash at
home or in the trashcan at the rec center. Thank you.
All about Cinco De Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo means “the fifth of May.” Cinco de Mayo is the
anniversary of a battle that took place between the Mexicans
and the French in 1862.
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• While Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico, it is
mainly observed in the state capital of Puebla. However, in
the United States, it is becoming a popular holiday to celebrate
Mexican culture.
• The largest Cinco de Mayo event in the world is held in Los Angeles, California, where
more than 600,000 people celebrate with music and food. The whole event is called
Festival de Fiesta Broadway.
• There aren’t any specific foods associated with Cinco de Mayo, but traditional Mexican
dishes such as enchiladas, burritos, guacamole and tacos are popular.
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• The Mexican flag is green, white and red. The traditional meaning is
thought to be that green= hope and the independence movement;
white=purity and religion and red=Spain and union. The emblem in
the middle consists of an eagle and a snake, based on an Aztec legend.
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LOST CREEK TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,
click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
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Mother’s Day - A day for MOM
Mother’s Day has its roots in
ancient Greek festivals honoring
Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
The modern American holiday
officially began in 1914, when
President Woodrow Wilson
declared the second Sunday
in May a day to honor all the
mothers. Here are some tips on
celebrating Mother’s Day
on May 14 th !
1. Deliver the classic Mother’s Day treat: breakfast in bed on an old-fashioned
wicker tray table. Cook her favorite morning fare, mix her an
eye-opening mimosa and tuck her favorite flowers into a small crystal
vase. If the tray has slots on the sides, fill them with small presents (or
big presents in small packages).
2. Take your mother on a trip with Mother’s Day sandwiched in the middle.
Make it as simple as a long weekend at the beach or as elaborate
as a trip across the States.
3. Surprise your mother with a visit if she lives far away.
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4. Deliver her present by way of a treasure hunt. Lead her on as long a
trail as you think she’ll find amusing, with her present waiting at the end.
5. Honor your mother’s memory if she’s no longer living. Send a donation
to her favorite charity or spend the day working for her favorite cause.
Do things she taught you to love.
6. Thank the women who produced your favorite people - send cards,
flowers or notes to the mothers of your friends, even if you’ve never met
them.
7. Throw a Mother’s Day party for your mother, your friends and their
mothers. Consider a festive spring brunch.
8. Best tip: tell mom you love her.
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ABOUT 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
Courtesy of: www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
MEMORIAL WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Here are some celebrations across America that offered something
special in honor of the Memorial Day holiday:
Palm Springs, Calif.: For guaranteed summer weather
While most beach seasons are just beginning, Memorial Day marks
the end of bearable temps in the desert, so hotels and operators are
running specials for the holiday. Though other parts of California will
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nonstop sunshine-plus dozens of vintage shops, acclaimed restaurants
and an enduring love for all things mid-century (its hotels and private
homes offer some of the best examples of 1950s modern architecture
in the country).
Washington, D.C.: For patriotism, pomp and circumstance
Washington D.C. is the most patriotic place to celebrate the holiday, with
a parade and plenty of pomp and circumstance taking place during special
military ceremonies. Arlington National Cemetery-which celebrated
its 150 th anniversary in May 2014-hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at 11
AM on Memorial Day at the Tomb of the Unknowns accompanied by
performances from the U.S. Navy Band.
Saint Louis: For the ultimate treasure hunt
Don’t miss the largest flea market in the Midwest, Gypsy Caravan, an
annual Memorial Day event organized for the 44 th year by the St. Louis
Symphony Volunteer Association.
The Jersey Shore: For family fun and rides along the iconic Boardwalk
Steel Pier, Atlantic City’s popular oceanside amusement park, debuted
eight new rides in 2013. Outside Atlantic City, check out the annual Wildwoods
International Kite Festival, the largest in North America, Friday
thru Monday, an event that starts Friday at noon with the “Unlocking
of the Ocean” media event.
Austin: For boating season and outdoor fun
Head to Lake Travis to soak up some of Austin’s best weather of the year,
with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the eighties. Memorial Day
kicks off boating season here, so the place to be is the lake.
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GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY
Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are growing fast.
Here are some tasks to keep your landscape beautiful and productive:
Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals including
plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, sunflowers,
yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced cuphea.
Vegetables: May is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery plants,
okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, basil,
peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If you
don’t want to dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting here and
there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular new trend!
Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge or straight
sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long
to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”.
Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better yet,
maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to deter
weeds from getting a start.
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Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to
promote new blooms.
Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow release
organic fertilizer.
Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent light
sprinkling.
Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-May. Clean bird feeders!
Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding spots.
Submitted by Robert “Skip” Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture
Agent in Harris County
PREPARE FOR
SUMMER HEAT NOW!
We’re weeks away from sweltering temperatures,
hurricane warnings and bug invasions. Before summer
hits at full force, make sure you and your home
are prepared:
Give Your Air Conditioner a Checkup
• Replace your air filter to make sure
the whole system runs smoothly.
• Clear debris on or around your vents
or exhausts and clean off any dirt
from the main unit outside.
• Install programmable thermostats.
Test for Ventilation Leaks
• First, look for actual leaks: drafts in your windows and doors.
• Check your attic insulation for leaks and gaps.
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Set Up a Barrier for Bugs
• Check caulking around windows and doors, fix any drafts/gaps
with new weather stripping and caulking.
• Spray outdoor perimeter with a pesticide, along with baseboards,
sinks, windows and doors.
Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction
• Run Ceiling Fans Counter-Clockwise for Summer Savings.
Prevent Water Damage
• Make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed and caulked, too.
• Test gutters to look for water coming out of any places it shouldn’t.
• Inspect your roof (remove any debris and leaves while you’re up there).
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MAY OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS
May is observed as:
• National Physical Fitness and Sports
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Healthy Vision Month
• Arthritis Awareness Month
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Tip of the Month - “Changing with the Times”
The following article is from North Fort Bend Water Authority’s official
publication, ‘The Water Log.’
Your lawn doesn’t receive the same amount of rain year-round, so why
water the same amount every day?
Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension has published its recommended settings
for the water budgeting feature on your sprinkler system. You
should adjust your sprinkler every month to ensure a healthy and
sustainable yard.
Month
Setting
January 35%
February 46%
March 64%
April 76%
May 90%
June 100%
July 96%
August 90%
September 85%
October 63%
November 44%
December 35%
If your lawn is healthy or if we’ve been getting a lot of rain, don’t worry
about watering at all. If you do need to water your lawn, water 1 inch
per week, early in the morning or late at night.
For updates on changing your water budgeting feature and other tips
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Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences
you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and
volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally while
having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can fight
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BABY BOOM
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
Spring is the time when
animals are looking for secluded
locations for giving
birth and raising their babies.
Sometimes these sites
aren’t so “human-friendly”
like attics, chimneys or in your garage. The BEST solution when this
happens is to leave them alone until they move out but if you must
move them, please use HUMANE methods to do so. If possible, postpone
your tree trimming until later in the season. Squirrels, birds and
raccoons nest in trees and you could easily displace baby animals by
cutting down limbs and trees.
Here are a few tips to help save the babies this spring:
RE-NEST BABY BIRDS: If you’re like me, I was told growing up that
one should never touch a baby bird because the mom will reject it.
This is a myth. If you find a baby bird and it appears uninjured, place
it back in the nest. If you can’t reach the nest, you can place the bird
in a shallow basket or box and hang it as close to the nest as possible.
In most cases, mom will continue to care for it. If the bird is injured
or the mom isn’t feeding the baby, it’s time to intervene. Place the
baby in a small, covered container and bring it as soon as possible
to TWRC Wildlife Center. Do not attempt to feed it or give it water!
RACCOONS IN THE ATTIC: If you can’t wait until mom moves out
on her own, you can “encourage” her to move by leaving lights on in
the area all night. Place a radio in the area and play it loudly. It may
take a couple of days but she will soon tire of the light and the noise
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and move her little ones. Then MAKE SURE you repair the opening
where she got in.
One other helpful information about raccoons. During late spring
and summer, you may see raccoons out during the day. Raccoons
are nocturnal EXCEPT if they are nursing moms. It is not uncommon
for females to be out during daylight hours looking for food. It does
NOT mean she has rabies.
FAWNS: It’s normal for a doe to “park” her fawn and leave it there for
hours while she goes off to eat. The fawns instinctively know that they
must stay there until she returns and unless she has been injured,
she WILL return. Since fawns are odorless, predators are unable to
pick up their scent. When the fawn is about a month old, it will begin
traveling with mom but in the meantime, please LEAVE IT ALONE!
BABY RABBITS: If the babies are not injured and the nest is intact,
leave them alone. Just like a mama doe, rabbits only visit their young
two to three times a day. Here’s a good test if you think the babies
really have been orphaned. Use sticks or trigs and make an “X” over
the nest. If, after 12 hours, the “X” is still in place, the bunnies are
probably orphans and you need to bring them to TWRC for care. Do
not attempt to feed them or give them water!
If you have questions about wildlife, please call TWRC Wildlife Center
at 713-468-TWRC. They are available to answer your questions and
give you guidance on living in harmony with our furry and feathered
friends. TWRC Wildlife Center is a Houston-based wildlife rehabilitation
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FALCON WRESTLER ADDS
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Foster High School wrestler
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lbs. in 2016 and in the 185-lb. division in 2017. Her national title
came March 25 th at 180 lbs.
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STS FOUNDATION SEEKS U.S. FAMILIES IN HOUSTON
AREA TO HOST HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
STS Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to intercultural
student exchange is looking for American families in the Houston area
interested in sharing their America with international high school students
for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications for interested Houston
area host families are currently being accepted.
STS Foundation was founded on the belief that international student
exchange promotes understanding, respect and goodwill among people
of all nations. Opportunities to increase intercultural awareness are
offered to students, parents, host families and communities who are all
involved in the exchange experience. STS Foundation foreign exchange
students come from around the globe, are fully insured, bring their
own spending money and are proficient in English. Whether from New
Zealand or Brazil, India or Sweden, Ukraine or Italy, France or Lebanon,
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foreign exchange students are a window into another culture and a great
way to travel the world without leaving your home.
STS Foundation welcomes all interested families, with or without
children, from both urban and rural communities, single parents
or same-sex couples. Host families provide three meals a day and a
bedroom (either private or shared). Each student is supported by a
professionally trained STS Foundation Local Coordinator who works
with the family and student for the entire program. All host families
must pass a criminal background check and a home visit by an STS
Foundation representative.
STS Foundation is a 501(c)3 and an official U.S. Department of State
designated Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor. Families interested in
learning more about hosting an exchange student can visit
www.stsfoundation.org or contact Vicki Odom at 832-455-7881 or at
vicki.stsfoundation@gmail.com.
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THEATER/ARTS
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 10th 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
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 6th, 7:30 PM
For more information, please visit the HCS website at
www.houstonchoral.org.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co.
MAINSTAGE SEASON All Shows at Studio 101,
1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007
MUSEUM OF DYSFUNCTION IX By: Various Playwrights
June 15th-17th, June 22nd-24th: 8 PM
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,
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 13th.
Thursdays-Saturdays, April 27th-May 13th: 8 PM
Saturday Matinees, April 29th-May 13th: 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 1st, 8 PM
LGBQT NIGHT: Saturday, May 6th, 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 donate a ticket to a Houston refugee
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An event that brings the community and combat veterans and their
families together. Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Impact
a Hero 5K, one of Impact a Hero’s major fundraising events of the
year. This year, the race will be held May 20, 2017 at the Constellation
Field and will feature the traditional 5K Run/Walk/Wheel and Kids 1K
beginning at 7 AM.
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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 Hospital and Memorial Hermann.
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Come out and enjoy an inspiring and interactive day of health and
wellness with informational booths and guest speakers. The Living
Well Expo will have something for everyone with information not only
on physical health but social, pet, dental, financial and environmental
health as well. The event includes vendor booths, door prizes, free gift
bags, food trucks, entertainment and much more.
If you would like to be a supporting sponsor or have a vendor booth at
this event, forms can be found by visiting www.FulshearAreaChamber.
com. If you’d like more information about this event, please contact Amy
Norvell at anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com or call 832-600-3221.
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 2nd & 3rd: Frogs and Toads
May 9th & 10th: Life in the Pond
May 22nd-26th: Come Along Camp (pre-registration required)
After School Nature Explorers Club
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,
K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month
we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native
plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature
hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the
plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required.
Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more
information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator,
bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Upcoming programs
include: May 18th: Bayou Animals
FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION AND THE HOUSTON TEXANS
HOST THEIR ANNUAL “STARS IN THE CLASSROOM” BANQUET
First Community Credit Union, The Official Credit Union of the Houston
Texans and the Personal Choice of Brian Cushing, recognizes and
rewards teachers as Stars in the Classroom.
The sixth annual “Stars in the Classroom” Banquet recognizes ten
educators for making a difference in their schools. “Stars in the Classroom”
is a partnership between First Community Credit Union and the
Houston Texans. As the face of the program, Houston Texans Linebacker,
Brian Cushing welcomed each honoree with a handshake, photo-op
and plaque.
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Known for being a leader on and off the field, Cushing explained how
much teaching has impacted his adolescent and day-to-day life. From
coaching his son in little league to giving advice to teammates, being
able to teach others has come full circle.
The program begins every year in mid-August and spans till the end
of October. During the contest period, ten teachers are nominated by
past or current students and/or parents that see them go above and
beyond in the classroom. Each deserving teacher is awarded by a surprise
appearance from Brian Cushing or one fellow Houston Texan who
hand-delivers two football tickets, sideline passes, a customized football
with Star Teacher’s name inscribed and a $500 donation to their school
district. The student whose nominated teacher is selected, receives an
autographed Houston Texans football. This year, “Stars in the Classroom”
received around 390 nominations. Nominations are currently closed,
but will open again in August 2017.
During this year’s banquet, FCCU was able to surprise the star Texans
linebacker with a donation check to the Brian Cushing Foundation. The
mission of the foundation is to serve and honor the men and women
who protect our country by providing resources and experiences to
Houston-area veterans and their families.
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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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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.
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.
The Katy Area
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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.
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Track Houston Youth Track Club
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls
ages 6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental
stamina. We have 2 Cross Country practice sites in the greater Houston
area. Memorial Park and Mary Jo Peckham Park in Katy.
Go to www.trackhouston.com to REGISTER TODAY!!
Katy Canoe & Kayak Club (KC/KC)
Join a non-profit club - free of charge. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of
each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494. We post different
water trips and outdoor adventures on the Meet Up Group Website.
Don’t know if you prefer to canoe or kayak? Don’t buy something just
to buy it… try out different boats. These trips will help you decide what
you like or if you even like to paddle. We can help! We have years of
water sports adventures under our belts. We don’t sell boats or boat
gear, but we do have kayaks and canoes and/or we know people who
have kayaks and canoes. Must be at least 21 years of age to borrow a
kayak or canoe (ID Required). Must be at least 18 years of age to join
(ID Required). No minors allowed in this club.
For more information, call Philip or Tisha at 713-826-5705 or
281-782-7252. Email: mantarayinfo@mantaraydivers.com.
Netball Clubs
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information.
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see
regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.
Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen
in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules
and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers.
Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must
be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more
information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com
and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding
and building our league.
Volleyball
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested
in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to
play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around
Katy area.
Katy Rugby Club
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys
& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For
more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.
Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse
is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest
growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy
Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from
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LIBRARY
NEWS
GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455
Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 9 AM - 9 PM, Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM,
Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. To register online for
any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program.
Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4734 or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
May 19th: Staff Development Day
May 28th-29th: Memorial Day
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Family-History Research: Reservations are required.
Genealogy Online” - Saturday, May 20th, 10 AM, Computer Lab.
• Let’s Learn Origami! - Wednesday, May 3rd, 5:30 PM, Room 2A. Learn how to make an elegant decoration or gift
from a simple piece of paper. Library staff will demonstrate how to create an infinity card and a fox by simply
folding and twisting paper into whimsical shapes.
• Fitness for Mind & Body - Saturday, May 6th, 10:30 AM, Meeting Room. Courtney Bryant, Family and Consumer
Science Extension Agent from the Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Office, will talk about
different things one can do to relieve stress, become more active and set goals for the coming year. Learn how
yoga, meditation and even laughter can help one become better prepared to tackle daily tasks big and small.
• Graphic-Novel Day: Celebrating Art & Authors - Sunday, May 7th, 1:30-4 PM, Meeting Room & Bohachevsky
Gallery. This family event will feature special guest appearances and book signings by popular graphic novelists
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Falynn Koch, Dave Roman and Ru Xu. Families are welcome to dress up as their favorite
superheroes. There will be opportunities for photographs with Batman and Wonder
Woman, who will be visiting from Houston Hero Headquarters. Each child will receive a
free comic book as part of the National Free Comic Book Day celebration. Books will be
available for sale and signing in the Bohachevsky Gallery, on the lower level of the library,
throughout the afternoon.
• Hurricanes & Tornadoes: Safety Procedures for Extreme Weather - Wednesday, May 10th,
7-8 PM, Meeting Room. Representatives from the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency
Management and the National Weather Service will talk about ways to prepare for severe
weather. Learn how to prepare your home and family for a hurricane or other severe
weather event. Get tips that will help you minimize damage to your home and property
and that will maximize the personal safety of your family during and after a storm.
• Trivia Night @ the Library! - Thursday, May 11th, 6 PM, Meeting Room. Teams of 5-8
people will work together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories to win prizes.
Registration required.
• Meditation for Blissful Living - Saturday, May 13th, 1 PM, Meeting Room. In this mental-relaxation
exercise program, meditation instructor Anusha Thiagarajan will demonstrate
various breathing techniques, sounds and postures, as well as the incorporation
of silence, to promote internal peace and clarity. Discover how one can train the mind to
be calm and silent while in a state of contemplation, introspection and reflection. Learn
how meditation can help decrease stress, improve focus and promote compassion for
oneself and others by understanding one’s mind better. Bring a mat or towel.
• Story Spinners Writing Club - Thursday, May 18th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C. From beginning
blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to
write, share, learn, support, network and critique each other’s work. Writing prompts,
brainteasers and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all
wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft.
• Book Break - Thursday, May 18th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C. The book to be discussed is
The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother, written by James McBride.
Readers are encouraged to bring their favorite book for discussion. Those attending may
bring a lunch.
• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Saturday, May 20th, 11 AM, Room 2B. Readers
of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and comic books are invited to join this inaugural
meeting of a book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts. The book to be discussed
is Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 1, written by Fumi Yoshinaga.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the Computer Lab.
Seating is limited and reservations are required.
You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, May 1st, 9 AM
MS Word Intermediate: Wednesday, May 10th, 10 AM
MS Excel Survival Basics: Wednesday, May 17th, 10 AM
MS Word Survival Basics: Monday, May 22nd, 7 PM
MS Publisher Survival Basics: Tuesday, May 23rd, 10 AM
MS Excel: Intermediate: Wednesday, May 24th, 10 AM
MS Excel: Formulas & Conditions: Wednesday, May 31st, 10 AM
eReader Q&A: Tuesday, May 2nd, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab. (reservations not required)
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES
Introduction to Thingiverse: Monday, May 8th, 7 PM or Tuesday, May 9th, 10 AM. Learn how
to use this website to search for and download design files to print 3D objects.
Introduction to Tinkercad: Monday, May 15th, 7 PM or Tuesday, May 16th, 10 AM. Learn
how to use this online program to create objects for 3D printing.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• YA Bad-Art Day - Saturday, May 13th, 10-11:30 AM, Room 2A. Stretch your creative muscles
and design something truly dreadful! A large variety of crafting and
painting materials will be available for teens to celebrate their inner
artistic abilities (or the lack of them!).
• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, May 17th, 5 PM, Room 2B.
Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an exciting new leadership
opportunity and volunteer-service hours are invited to attend this meeting
of the Teen Advisory Council. Members will have a chance to share
ideas about library programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions
for teen services, books and movies and to meet new people.
• YA/Teens Meditation for Finals Preparation - Saturday, May 20th, 10:30
AM, Meeting Room. Take a break from studying for finals and learn relaxation
techniques through the art of meditation. Learn how a combination
of breathing exercises, sounds, postures and silence can help one prepare
for studying and final exams. For best results, bring a mat or towel.
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• Young Adult Book Club – Saturday, May 20th, 1 PM, Room 2C. Teen
readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the
same love for great books and have a lively discussion on the reasons
a book or its characters were liked or disliked. This month, readers will
talk about Schizo, written by Nic Sheff.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 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 4th only this month.
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories,
movies and age-appropriate craft activities. Story Time will take place
on May 3rd only this month.
• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families an
evening option for some activities presented during the daytime. This
activity will take place on May 4th only this month.
• Pajamas-n-Play: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 PM in the Puppet Theater
- songs, stories and a craft for all ages.
• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM. Families with children of all
ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, movies and crafts together.
This activity will take place on May 6th only this month.
• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday at 4 PM. Crafts, movies, stories and
more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten through 3. This
activity will NOT take place in May, the activity will resume as School-Age
Programs during the summer months.
• The Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at
6 PM. New activities specially designed for kids in grades 4 through 8.
The schedule of activities is as follows:
May 10th: Learn to Draw Creatures & Aliens
May 24th: NO PROGRAM
• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6 PM in the Middle
Grades department on the 2nd floor. Activities for youth in grades 6
and up.
May 1st: Upcycle Crafts
May 15th: NO PROGRAM
For more information about any of our events, call the library’s Public
Information Office at 281-633-4734.
HOUSTON AREA EVENTS
May 5th-May 7th - 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 5th to Sunday, May 7th. 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 6th-7th - 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
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and spectators from all over the U.S. and Europe. It is from 10 AM-5
PM and visit www.kneel-wheels.com for ticket information.
May 6th - 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 6th - 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 6th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival - The Texas Dragon Boat Association,
in collaboration with Buffalo Bayou Partnership, presents its 17th
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 6th-7th - Japan Festival - This annual event in Hermann Park’s
beautiful Japanese Garden draws more than 20,000 people. The
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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 7th - 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/.
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 83rd Street. For more information, visit www.
galvestonbeachrevue.com. May 12th-14th - 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
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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 13th - 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 19th-21st - 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
May 19th-21st - Pasadena Strawberry Festival - Did someone say strawberries,
strawberry shortcake? Yum! The 44th Annual Pasadena Strawberry
Festival will include 128 teams playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off
teams, Specialty Act- Pig races, Swam master Alligator show, Magic acts,
stunt shows, Children’s area, Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine
Tent, 2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s Largest Strawberry
Shortcake! There are 300 vendors with everything from food to arts and
crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much, much more! For more information
on events, tickets and parking, visit www.strawberryfest.org.
JUNE EVENTS
June 3rd - The AIA Sandcastle Competition is a fund-raising event for
AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue
generating events for the City of Galveston. This year over 60 teams have
their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award.
Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs and
assigning duties. On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the
beach front, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for
five hours. The event is held at East Beach in Galveston from 10 AM-5 PM
and the event is free. For more information, visit www.aiahouston.org.
June 3rd-4th - Free Press Summer Fest. Houston’s biggest music
festival is set to kick off this summer with some of the biggest names
in music. The eighth annual Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) will take
over Eleanor Tinsley Park on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou from
10:30 AM-10 PM both days. For more information, visit
www.freepresssummerfest.com.
June 2nd-3rd - Compagnie XY. This is not to be missed! Twenty-two
fierce and daredevil flying acrobats on the Avenida Plaza at Discovery
Green. It’s the U.S. premiere of It’s Not Yet Midnight, a mesmerizing
show by the new French circus group Company XY. For more information,
visit www.discoverygreen.com/ebevents.
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ASK YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNER
By Craig Narum CFP®,
area resident
Part 1: Starting Out - Begin Funding
for Your Financial Security
Congratulations! You’ve graduated
from school and landed a job. Your salary,
however, is limited and you don’t
have much money (if any) left at the end of the month. So where can
you find money to save? And, once you find it, where should this cash
go? Here are some ways to help free up the money you need for current
expenses, financial protection and future investments - all without
pushing the panic button.
Get Out From Under. For most young adults, paying down debt is the
first step toward freeing up cash for the financial protection they need.
If you’re spending more than you make, think about areas where you
can cut back. Don’t rule out getting a less expensive apartment, roommates
or trading in a more expensive car for a secondhand model. Other
expenses that could be trimmed include dining out, entertainment and
vacations.
If you owe balances on high-rate credit cards, look into obtaining a
low-interest credit card or bank loan and transferring your existing
balances. Then plan to pay as much as you can each month to reduce
the total balance and try to avoid adding new charges.
If you have student loans, there’s also help to make paying them back
easier. You may be eligible to reduce these payments if you qualify for
the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program. Though the program
would lengthen the payment time somewhat, it could also free up extra
cash each month to apply to your higher-interest consumer debt. The
program can be reached at 800-557-7392.
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides
Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around
the US. Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees.
These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New
Bible Studies started in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.
org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email
Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.
KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW
Katy women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on
the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship,
to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as
well as for special events. Katy women’s Aglow is a great place to
make new friends! View our website for information about current
Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies,
www.katyaglow.com.
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What You Really Should Buy. How would you pay the bills if your paychecks
suddenly stopped? That’s when you turn to insurance and personal
savings - two items you should “buy” before considering future
big-ticket purchases.
Health insurance is your first priority. Health care insurance is now also
mandatory under the Affordable Care Act. If you’re not covered under
an employer plan, look into the new state or national health insurance
exchanges, which offer a variety of coverage options and providers to
choose from. You may also qualify for a subsidy if your taxable income
is under 400% of the federal poverty level.
Life insurance is the next logical step, but may only be a concern if you
have dependents.
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Disability insurance should be another consideration. In fact, government
statistics estimate that just over 25% of today’s 20-year-olds will
become disabled before they retire. Disability insurance will replace a
portion of your income if you can’t work for an extended period due to
illness or injury. If you can’t get this through your employer, call individual
insurance companies to compare rates.
Build a Cash Reserve. If you should ever become disabled or lose your
job, you’ll also need savings to fall back on until paychecks start up
again. Try to save at least three months’ worth of living expenses in an
easy-to- access “liquid” account, which includes a checking or savings
account. Saving up emergency cash is easier if your financial institution
has an automatic payroll savings plan. These plans automatically
transfer a designated amount of your salary each pay period - before
you see your paycheck - directly into your account.
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VOLUNTEER GROUPS
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/
ways-to-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement
of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control
program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,
should that animal become lost. Licensing also:
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the
animal control program.
PET ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE
It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have the courtesy
to scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout the
community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage and
in some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags -
you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work
hard with their lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper and
a recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking up after your pets
shows your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.
Pet feces damages lawns and many residents are working hard
to maintaining their grass!
FT. BEND COUNTY LEASH LAW
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our
residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running
at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person.
Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which
could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Although
most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives,
unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a threat to the public. In
addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten
by rabies-infected wildlife.
To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained
please contact Ft. Bend County Animal Control -281-342-1512
“LEASH LAW” INFORMATION
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to
patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated
as required by law.
VACCINATION
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats
because they are an important control measure for the public health
threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations
provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.
5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET
1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked.
3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations.
4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they
can be returned to you if lost.
5. Spay or neuter your pet.
Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their
forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org.
PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING!
Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief
in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. Nothing is as
annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper
or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas
to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!
• Training. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how
much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog
barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate.
• Citronella collars.
• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors
or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to neighbors.
• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street
noise, or leave a radio on to mask it.
• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a
cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting
service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility
once or twice a week.
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If
your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make
every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your
dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your
family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while
it was ‘roaming free.’
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground
without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their
property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and
free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property
where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a
substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are
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NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH 2017
National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every
May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe
the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors the current and former
members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have
died in the pursuit of freedom. The month of May is characterized
by six national observances which highlights the contributions of
those who have served.
The 6 National Observances during
National Military Appreciation Month
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 29, 2017 (A Federal holiday observed on the
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A remembrance of our veterans. Commemorates the men
and women who died while in military service.
History of NMAM
In 1999, Senator John McCain introduced legislation to designate the
month of May, National Military Appreciation Month. Both the Senate
and House of Representatives adopted resolutions calling for Americans
to recognize and honor U.S. Service Members during NMAM. These
proclamations also urge the President to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe NMAM.
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Loyalty Day
Sunday, May 1, 2017
Kicks off our Nation’s month-long celebration of military appreciation.
It is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United
States and to reflect on the proud heritage of our American freedom.
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)
Sunday, May 7 - Saturday, May 13, 2017
(Celebrated the first full week in May)
A time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation
as federal, state, county and local government employees and
ensure that our government is the best in the world.
Victory in Europe Day AKA V-E Day or VE Day
Monday, May 8, 2017
May 8, 1945 is the day the Germans throughout Europe
unconditionally surrendered to WW II Allies.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Friday, May 12, 2017 (Traditionally set for the
Friday before Mother’s Day)
A day to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and
activities. Recognizes the important role our military families play
in keeping our Armed Forces strong and our country safe.
Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 20, 2017 (Celebrated the
third Saturday in May every year)
A single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military
members for their patriotic service in support of our country. This
day honors everyone serving in the U.S. Military branches; Air Force,
Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy.
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Two spaces in Houston’s most beautiful and prestigious
burial site, Glenwood Cemetery, resting
place of Houston’s founding families and most
prominent business, political and professional
leaders since 1871. Each space holds up to three
family members. Location: Lot 126-A, East Avenue,
close to the Howard Hughes, Wortham and Hobby
families. Current market value of the two spaces
combined (housing up to six members): $36,000.
However, we will accept any reasonable offer
above $15,000. Google “Glenwood Cemetery” for
pictures and roster of those interred.
Call Lisa for details: 713-816-6777.
Pro-form Hybrid Trainer Elliptical Recumbent,
$269 OBO. Text 469-525-5539.
Whirlpool Washer/Dryer, set excellent condition,
used 12 times, $300; Executive Office Desk Chair,
excellent condition, $75; Dell 715W All-in-One
Printer/Fax/Scanner with cartridges, $45. Contact
Rod Walker at 706-244-0894 or
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Trico Sports Iron (Bike) Case, measures 47” x 30.5”
x 10.5”. Almost new condition only because it was
used once, $200. Call 832-713-0856.
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
Apply Now! Cornerstone Church (1351 S Mason
@ Park York) is in need of loving adults to provide
care for our infants and toddlers on Sunday
mornings/evenings, Thursday mornings/evenings
and for occasional special events. Looking for:
experience with children, servant attitude, cooperative/team
players, willing to follow the policies
and procedures provided by Cornerstone Church.
References will be required upon application.
Please contact Carol for more information at:
info@CornerstoneKaty.org.
HOMES/CONDOS 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.
HELP WANTED
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.
TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES
Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside,
16 miles from downtown Galveston, 2 nd row gulf
view home with cargo lift, sleeps 19 people, 6
bedrooms with 3 master suites, large 2-story
deck. Great family getaway! Book: https://www.
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phone: 409-797-5500.
Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in
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in San Diego? Look no further. This one or two
bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute
walk to the sand in beautiful Pacific Beach. Here
are some other highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 bedrooms,
2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet,
Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated pool and
hot tub and did I mention that it’s a 3-minute walk
to the beach? Contact Art Bennett for more details:
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Ocean view vacation rental in San Diego, 1,1OO
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your email address to: Art Bennett 713-247-9507.
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 one week reserved in Maui, resort
name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one bedroom,
fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per
day if not with timeshare. What else needs to be
said... It’s Hawaii! $795 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
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fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days,
$465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees.
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Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation
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views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near
Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN
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VERMICELLI SALAD
1 (12oz.) package Vermicelli, cooked and drained
4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp lemon juice
½ Tsp Allspice
On first day, combine cooked Vermicelli, olive oil, lemon
juice and allspice. Cover and refrigerate oernight.
2 Cups mayonnaise
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 4ounce jar pimiento
1 ( 6-8ox) can pitted ripe olives chopped
1 5 oz can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 2 ½ cup canned ham, cooked chicken breast,
shrimp, or cooked hambuger
Second day, add the rest of ingredients & mix well, refrigerate.
CEVECHE
2lbs cooked shrimp
1.5 lbs. cooked white fish (cod)
Pico
6 tomatoes
1/2 red onion
2 cloves garlic
cilantro to taste
1 minced jalapeno
juice on one lime
salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Mix pico and shredded fish. Marinate in the juice
of 4 to 6 limes. Better if you make ahead one day.
Serve on tostada with jalapeno ranch dressing,
avocado, minced jalapeno.
NEIMAN MARCUS BROWNIES
1 box butter pecan cake mix (Betty Crocker)
or Choc. cake mix
1 cup softened butter
3 eggs
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 pound box powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch
cake pan. Mix cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and 1 egg. Press into
pan. In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese,
1/2 c. butter, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla and powdered sugar
until smooth. Pour over cake mixture. Sprinkle top with
pecans. Bake about 55 minutes or until filling appears set
when pan is gently shaken. Cool completely on wire rack.
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