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RENNIE PARK IMPROVEMENTS<br />

JULY 4TH PARADE<br />

DUE DILIGENCE FOR DOGS<br />

HEAVY TRASH MIX-UP<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

These <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country Elementary Students play for<br />

the Nitro soccer team. Picture by Laura Chiles Photographer<br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

Recipes... 9<br />

School News... 10<br />

Sports... 12<br />

Summer Activities for Kids... 14-20<br />

Craft Shows/Garage Sales... 20-21<br />

Houston Area Events... 22<br />

Libraries/Parks/Church Events... 24<br />

Classified Ads... 31<br />

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(Management Company for Sec.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9<br />

& Mason Creek Park Sec. 1)<br />

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(Management Company for Section 10 only)<br />

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Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300<br />

Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300<br />

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Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666<br />

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648<br />

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NON-EMERGENCIES 281-675-3600<br />

Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />

Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802<br />

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UTILITIES<br />

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111<br />

Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756<br />

Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> MUD 281-579-8641<br />

Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777<br />

Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

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Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />

AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020<br />

Mason Creek Utility district 281-578-7272<br />

Best Trash LLC<br />

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MEDICAL<br />

Methodist West Houston Hospital 832-522-1000<br />

Katy Memorial Hermann 281-644-7000<br />

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />

Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000<br />

LIBRARIES<br />

Maude Marks 281-492-8592<br />

Bear Creek 281-550-0885<br />

Katy 281-391-3509<br />

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MISCELLANEOUS<br />

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100<br />

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800<br />

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800<br />

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919<br />

Harris Co.Appraisal District 713-957-7800<br />

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

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KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> County Elementary 281-237-5500<br />

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />

Memorial Parkway Jr. High 281-237-5800<br />

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />

Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />

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Rennie Park Sees Improvements<br />

Some of you may have noticed a few changes at Rennie Park. Since we<br />

know you have active imaginations, we’ll fill you in on what’s going on.<br />

Hopefully, by the time you read this, the new soccer goals will be<br />

installed. During soccer season, we can have as many as five teams trying<br />

to practice at Rennie on a given night. We decided to purchase two more<br />

goals so that three teams could practice on the main field at a time. Some<br />

of the teams have younger kids and they can practice on any open patch<br />

of grass. By adding the goals, we can indeed have five teams practicing<br />

there at once.<br />

Most of the kids on these soccer teams are <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country residents,<br />

so we wanted to be able to accommodate their need for practice space.<br />

We also wanted to address a few safety issues. That is why we removed<br />

the benches; they were actually ON the soccer field, so that was a safety<br />

hazard in addition to making no sense.<br />

Additionally, the field was full of holes and that can be very dangerous for<br />

kids who are running around. The holes have been filled.<br />

Finally, we will be adding a set of lights along the middle section of the<br />

track (the piece of track that cuts across the middle of the park). There<br />

are residents who like to work out or walk there at night and this will offer<br />

additional safety for those folks.<br />

Come Join the July 4Th Parade<br />

The <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country Mom’s Group is inviting all residents to attend<br />

its 2 nd Annual 4 th of July Parade. Bring your kiddos, grand-kiddos and/or<br />

your furry friends on a leash! Strollers, bikes, scooters and wagons are<br />

welcome. The parade will begin promptly at 9 AM from Rennie Park. Our<br />

wonderful area firefighters will lead the parade, which earned very high<br />

marks last year. Feel free to join the fun!<br />

Otherwise, moms interested in membership in the group can send an<br />

email to ncmomskaty@gmail.com.<br />

Due Diligence For Dogs<br />

Heavy sigh. This item will NOT win us any friends, but we are duty bound<br />

to speak the truth, so here goes.<br />

We have had a significant increase in animals (mostly dogs, but some<br />

cats) running loose in the neighborhood. If you are a pet owner, please<br />

be more responsible. Please have your pets chipped and be sure they are<br />

wearing collars with ID tags on them.<br />

There have been several incidents of residents being bitten by dogs over<br />

the last year; one was particularly serious. Dogs have also been bitten.<br />

We do understand that dogs are master escape artists, but do your best<br />

to contain them.<br />

We also continue to receive a flood of complaints about dogs who bark<br />

incessantly. One resident reports that in the four houses that surround<br />

hers, there are eight dogs who bark on a regular basis, at all hours of the<br />

day and night. People will leave their dogs outside barking endlessly, for<br />

30 minutes at a time or longer. No one wants to hear that. Please be more<br />

courteous to your neighbors.<br />

Finally, please use the Mutt Mitts that we provide at Rennie Park to<br />

pick up your dog’s excrement. Children shouldn’t have to worry about<br />

stepping in that when they’re playing. It’s obviously not sanitary.<br />

Unfortunately, there really isn’t anyone to call about this issue; city and<br />

county resources are overwhelmed with the abundance of stray animals<br />

in our city. That is why we are asking you to please be more responsible<br />

with your pets. We would hate to have a child seriously injured by a dog<br />

that should not be out roaming.<br />

Heavy Trash Mix-Up<br />

Again, we offer our sincere apologies for the Heavy Trash Day mix-up. For<br />

those of you who don’t know, we announced that Heavy Trash Day would<br />

be April 8 th at <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country Elementary (NCE), but the MCUD had<br />

it down for April 15 th so Best Trash was not there on April 8 th to pick up<br />

materials from residents.<br />

The HOA was alerted pretty early in the day and the decision was made<br />

to not accept materials, because Best Trash did not have the capacity to<br />

pick it all up on April 8 th . It certainly would not be very neighborly of us to<br />

leave a giant pile of trash for NCE to deal with Monday morning.<br />

Therefore, we asked KISD police and our Precinct 5 constables to inform<br />

residents of the situation as they arrived at NCE. Some residents were<br />

understanding, while others were not. We are sorry to report that some<br />

residents actually cursed at the officers who were simply there to do their<br />

jobs.<br />

We are asking residents to be more polite in the future. We understand<br />

that loading heavy trash is a job you want to do only once. But we are<br />

human and this was simply a miscommunication between the HOA and<br />

the MCUD. We have taken steps to ensure it does not happen again.<br />

Before the officers arrived to block off the lot, residents had just left a ton<br />

of trash on the lot. Best Trash was very gracious and came by to pick it up<br />

and we are surely grateful for their outstanding customer service.<br />

Summer Issues<br />

To quote Alice Cooper, school’s out for summer. Please be careful while<br />

driving around, as kids will be out and playing. We are sorry to say that<br />

we usually see an increase in vandalism to mailboxes, cars and garages<br />

during the summer. Therefore, please lock your vehicles and do not leave<br />

valuables in them.<br />

NCCIA Board of Directors<br />

NCCIA Delinquency Report<br />

Below is the current delinquency status of past due homeowner’s fees<br />

as of 4/17/17:<br />

Total amount outstanding is $89,802. Of that amount, 18 homeowners<br />

are past due for two or more years and owe a total of $41,139. Of course,<br />

the vast amount of that sum is due to past due fees, legal fees and<br />

bankruptcy fees. The breakdown of those 18 homeowners is as follows:<br />

• two homes have been abandoned and are awaiting foreclosure (one for<br />

over eight years now);<br />

• one home is under contract and will most likely be sold soon;<br />

• six homeowners are under Chapter 13 bankruptcy (several of these<br />

have been in and out of bankruptcy two or more times in the past few<br />

years). It should be noted that many individuals do not complete Chapter<br />

13 bankruptcy due to a number of factors. NCCIA will eventually recover<br />

those past due fees as they cannot be dismissed;<br />

• two are paying monthly installments;<br />

• NCCIA is filing suit against five homeowners;<br />

• we have filed a lien against one homeowner and<br />

• one will most likely be foreclosed upon due to a tax lien.<br />

Approximately 137 homeowners still owe just the <strong>2017</strong> fee plus late<br />

fees. That comprises the majority of the remaining $48,663 outstanding.<br />

Those homeowners recently received a certified letter as required by<br />

Texas law - at a cost of $47 - advising them that legal action will follow if<br />

payment is not made within 30 days.<br />

If you are a NEW homeowner to NC and you have an escrow account<br />

with your mortgage company, please note that mortgage companies<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> Country | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 3


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WILL NOT pay HOA fees. That is solely your responsibility, so it would<br />

behoove you to get it paid. If you wish to pay online, please go to www.<br />

nottinghamcountry.org, register for the site and you can make your<br />

payment. There is an additional fee for credit card payments but NOT<br />

debit cards. You can also call Nancy Callaway at SCS Management at 281-<br />

500-7132 if you have any questions regarding your account.<br />

NCCIA wishes to thank the 93% of NC homeowners that managed to<br />

budget $300 per year in order to pay the assessment on time! It should<br />

also be noted that we have one of the lowest annual HOA fees in Harris<br />

County. It would be great if the other 7% could pay on time as well.<br />

Don Mach, NCCIA President<br />

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Foreclosures in<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> Country<br />

The following is the current inventory of foreclosed homes in NC as of<br />

4/5/<strong>2017</strong>:<br />

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OWNER<br />

20522 Hampshire Rocks Pacific Union Mortgage<br />

(Currently listed for sale)<br />

703 Houghton Bank of America (Under contract)<br />

1514 Hannington Foreclosure pending (NationStar Mortgage)<br />

603 Cranfield Ct. Foreclosure Pending. Mortgage lender TBD<br />

20211Cadogan Ct<br />

Lakeview Loan Servicing<br />

(Currently listed for sale)<br />

We saw three NC homes foreclosed upon at the January <strong>2017</strong> foreclosure<br />

sale and one in March, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

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March <strong>2017</strong> Security Report<br />

ACCIDENTS: 3<br />

ARREST: 4<br />

ASSAULT: 1<br />

BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: 2<br />

BURGLARY OF RESIDENT: 2<br />

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: 4<br />

DISTURBANCE: 12<br />

REPORTS: 23<br />

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE/PERSON: 26<br />

THEFT: 1<br />

TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 48<br />

CALLS FOR SERVICE: 674<br />

Last month we received/on viewed 674 calls for service.<br />

Things have calmed down again.<br />

We had several burglaries last month. One burglary in particular was<br />

weird. It occurred around 8 PM at night. The resident was not home that<br />

particular night but his neighbors observed a suspicious truck parked in<br />

front of his house for like 30 minutes and then a midsize black car drives<br />

up and 3x people get out and go around back, the driver stayed in the<br />

car but the truck leaves. Forced entry was made on the back door and<br />

items stolen. The other burglary is a husband and wife going through<br />

divorce and husband went in the house and took the television and other<br />

items. (this call should have not been titled burglary, since they are not<br />

divorced yet).<br />

There was several BMV also. One complainant left before a report could<br />

be filed and has not returned any calls. The other one occurred on<br />

Ellingham where a vehicle was left unlocked and a camera was stolen.<br />

Sgt Laura Smith<br />

4 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country


A Message from Mason Creek<br />

Utility District (Mcud) Spring <strong>2017</strong><br />

By the time this arrives in your mailbox summer will have arrived or be<br />

merely weeks away. The annual community center open house was May<br />

21 st . Access was free for every resident and there were door prizes for<br />

those that signed up for their annual pool membership.<br />

Property values in our area continue to rise and interest in developing<br />

the last remaining vacant commercial tracts of land is showing promise.<br />

Construction for a new commercial building on the large tract of land<br />

located on Westgreen Boulevard, the former location of the golf driving<br />

range, will begin this summer. The property owners have funded a new<br />

sanitary lift station and water supply lines to serve the property and<br />

Mason Creek U.D. will begin construction of those utilities during the<br />

second quarter of this year.<br />

Mason Creek U.D.’s access to water is provided under a permit held by<br />

the City of Houston (COH). The COH has consistently decreased the<br />

maximum allowable pumping rates in recent years in response to a State<br />

of Texas mandate to reduce groundwater pumping by as much as 30%<br />

by year 2020.<br />

The district’s minimum monthly sewer charge will be increasing in <strong>June</strong><br />

<strong>2017</strong> from $20 to $20.40. For each 1,000 gallons of water used over the<br />

3,000 gallons minimum during the billing period, the sewer rate will<br />

increase by .04 cents for the first tier and .06 cents for the highest tier<br />

(more than 20,000 gallons). While this small increase is in part a response<br />

to meeting requirements set out by the City of Houston, the infrastructure<br />

of our district is now exceeding 40 years in age, failing frequently and<br />

creating some very significant costs to repair and replace failed systems.<br />

Underground water is increasingly becoming a scarce natural resource<br />

and expensive to access. Mason Creek U.D. has begun to study and<br />

evaluate options for implementing a network of water reuse and recycle<br />

systems to serve the public road esplanades, parks, green spaces and<br />

even our neighboring communities to help reduce the demand on our<br />

regional water tables. This will be a long term project that will potentially<br />

take many years to implement and construct. Last year MCUD began a<br />

new initiative to increase the awareness of water conservation within<br />

the community offering a free inspection of residential irrigation systems<br />

and providing free moisture-sensing devices that turn-off irrigation when<br />

it rains. The district has continued to provide this no cost service to the<br />

community. For more details on how to participate visit www.mcud.com/<br />

conservation_irrigation.php or call our district office.<br />

In addition to sanitary sewer and water services, Mason Creek U.D. also<br />

provides for streetlights in the community and solid waste collection.<br />

Each month, the residents of the district set out an estimated 40 tons of<br />

recyclable material to be separated in a local recycle collection center<br />

and ultimately repurposed into other products. If you need a second<br />

container, a larger container or a replacement container please contact<br />

the district office at 281-578-7272 or email at directors@mcud.com for<br />

more information or help.<br />

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In the past months, we have seen an increase an increase in criminal<br />

activity in <strong>Nottingham</strong> and through our Eblast Alert system, <strong>Nottingham</strong><br />

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learning of these incidents first. Unfortunately, with school out and many<br />

of our kids with more time on their hands, we usually tend to see an<br />

increase in this activity. With neighbors helping neighbors, we encourage<br />

all residents to report any suspicious activity in our neighborhood.<br />

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and receive Lost/Found Pet Alerts, Local Events, as well as, Safety and<br />

Security Alerts that effect us all. Notices of important events and security<br />

issues are sent out via our E-Blast network. If you are already a member,<br />

thanks for being an active member to our community.<br />

We have an extensive membership of residents and neighbors in<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> and the surrounding areas that can provide current<br />

information about dangerous situations. Any alerts from our Constables<br />

Office can be posted on www.nottinghamcounty.org giving our residents<br />

firsthand knowledge of what’s going on around the corner or across the<br />

entire area.<br />

Again, it’s worth repeating: If there’s something you can’t find that should<br />

be there, please send an email to: Webmaster@<strong>Nottingham</strong>Country.org.<br />

If possible, we’ll include that information or make it easier to find. Your<br />

input is very valuable to our community.<br />

Our Lost Pets section remains to be a popular section where residents<br />

can post photos and descriptions of their lost pets or pets they have<br />

found and are trying to find the owner. We have helped to reunite many<br />

owners with their beloved pets - that is truly a gratifying feeling for all. If<br />

you lose a pet or find a lost pet, please post a photo on our website www.<br />

nottinghamcounty.org and click on the Lost-Found Pets link at the top<br />

of the page - a photo makes a big difference and the quicker, the better.<br />

We reunite a lot of pets each year thanks to our observant and caring<br />

residents. In the month of May we posted 6 lost/found pets and reunited<br />

several them. That’s what makes it all worth it.<br />

As always, please remember our constables who keep us safe and our<br />

service men and women who protect our freedom.<br />

We have a great Constable’s department here in <strong>Nottingham</strong>. If you see<br />

an officer when out and about in our community, please let them know<br />

you appreciate them.<br />

Thank you for making our community a better place by your interest and<br />

participation.<br />

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Date: _________________________<br />

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY COMMUNITY<br />

Improvement Association, Inc.<br />

DEED RESTRICTION COMMITTEE COMPLAINT FORM<br />

SCS Management Services<br />

7170 Cherry Park Drive<br />

Houston, Texas 77095<br />

*COMPLAINT - COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:<br />

Name of Resident: __________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

(If Known)<br />

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Section: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Violation: __________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC)<br />

Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening and<br />

gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy areas. You do not have to live in the <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country neighborhood to belong to our<br />

group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and the National Garden<br />

Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of our community, support local and national educational and civic organizations and<br />

educate the community about our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by various projects throughout the year.<br />

Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the Municipal<br />

Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. For more information see our website: www.nottinghamgardenclub.org.<br />

HOW TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DIRECTLY<br />

The monthly meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the second<br />

Thursday, at 6:30 PM at the Mason Creek Community Center Houghton<br />

Room. The facility is located at the corner of Houghton and Kingsland.<br />

All members are welcome to attend the meetings. However, due to time<br />

constraints, we cannot allow audience members to speak at the meeting<br />

unless they contact us ahead of time and get put on the agenda. As much<br />

as I dislike telling that to someone who has taken the time out of his<br />

or her schedule to come to the meeting with a concern, I must respect<br />

the time of the volunteers on the Board as well. To get on the agenda,<br />

simply call SCS Management Services, Inc. at 281-463-1777, ext. 7132. Of<br />

course, you may also feel free to put your concerns in writing to any other<br />

Board member or me, via e-mail (our addresses are on the website at<br />

nottinghamcountry.org). Additionally, our snail mail address is:<br />

SCS Management Services<br />

7170 Cherry Park Drive<br />

Houston, TX 77095<br />

281-463-1777, ext. 7132<br />

Email: Nancy Callaway - ncallaway@scsmgmt.com<br />

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY MOM’S GROUP<br />

We are wishing everyone happy seasons ahead. We have loved seeing<br />

so many new faces at our play dates, MNOs and on our secret Facebook<br />

group. Every month our group gets together for a variety of scheduled<br />

fun activities along with impromptu meet-ups at the park. If you are a new<br />

or veteran <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country mom and haven’t joined our group we<br />

hope to see you soon, please contact us via email ncmomskaty@gmail.<br />

com. Have a fabulous month from The <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country Moms’ Group.<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> Country | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 7


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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send<br />

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you<br />

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we<br />

will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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8 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country


Featured Recipes<br />

Share your recipes send them to recipes@krenekprinting.com<br />

Father’s Day<br />

<strong>June</strong> 18th<br />

GRAMPA DAVE’S TEXAS BAR-B-QUE SAUCE<br />

2 tablespoons butter<br />

1 medium onion, finely chopped<br />

2 garlic, minced<br />

1/2 cup orange juice<br />

1 cup cider vinegar<br />

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />

2 slices lemon<br />

1 cup real maple syrup<br />

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce<br />

2 cups ketchup<br />

1/4 cup molasses<br />

1/4 cup brown sugar<br />

2 tablespoons dry mustard<br />

1 teaspoon salt<br />

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br />

1/2 teaspoon paprika<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir<br />

until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the orange juice, cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon<br />

slices, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, molasses and brown sugar. Season with<br />

dry mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin and paprika. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.<br />

Remove lemon slices before using. Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: DPD1955<br />

PARTY BEANS<br />

1 1lb tube of regular or spicy Sausage<br />

(browned and drained)<br />

4 (15 to 16 oz cans different types of beans...<br />

Drain half liquid (dark red kidney, black beans,<br />

navy beans, pinto beans, etc.)<br />

1 (31 oz) can pork and beans ( Do not drain)<br />

½ cup brown sugar<br />

½ cup barbecue sauce<br />

½ cup ketchup<br />

½ large onion, chopped<br />

1 10oz can regular or<br />

spicy chopped tomatoes, drained<br />

1 teaspoon liquid smoke<br />

1 teaspoon mustard<br />

½ teaspoon salt<br />

½ teaspoon ground pepper<br />

6 to 8 strips bacon<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 . In a large skillet, brown the<br />

sausage, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks.<br />

When cooked through, remove from skillet and<br />

drain fat.<br />

In very large bowl, mix sausage and everything<br />

else except bacon. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch<br />

or other large baking pan. Place bacon strips on<br />

top and bake for 1 hour. If necessary, run under<br />

broiler to crisp bacon before serving. Makes 15<br />

servings.<br />

I have also put this mixture in a crockpot<br />

on low for 4 hours.<br />

Submitted by J Stults<br />

1 sheet (18x24”) heavy duty aluminum<br />

foil or Reynolds cooking packet<br />

4 ears corn-on-the-cob, husked<br />

1/4 cup butter, softened<br />

salt & pepper to taste<br />

OR<br />

seasoning salt<br />

2 ice cubes<br />

“HOBO” CORN ON THE COB<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 450° or build a medium-high grill in<br />

campfire or barbecue.<br />

Spread margarine on corn. Sprinkle with seasonings.<br />

Top with ice cubes. Place corn in aluminum foil.<br />

Double fold top and ends to seal making one large foil<br />

packet or place ingredients in an aluminum cooking<br />

bag and seal carefully. Leave room for heat circulation<br />

inside. Bake 35 to 40 minutes on a cookie sheet in<br />

oven or grill 15 to 20 minutes. Turn packet over once<br />

during cooking. Open carefully to avoid steam and<br />

enjoy.<br />

Source: www.fabulousfoods.com/<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> Country | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 9


School News<br />

Have a fun<br />

and safe<br />

summer!<br />

KATY ISD<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

JUNE 1ST: EARLY DISMISSAL & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL<br />

KATY ISD SUMMER BAND CAMP<br />

The fifteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s 7 th ,<br />

8 th and 9 th grade KISD band students, will be held at Tompkins High<br />

School from July 10 th to July 14 th . The camp will include daily section<br />

rehearsals, full band rehearsals and fun music based electives. Lunch is<br />

also part of the camp. The cost of the camp is $130 and will include a<br />

t-shirt if registered by <strong>June</strong> 5 th . All registrations after that date will need<br />

to include a late registration fee of $25 totaling $155. All registrations<br />

must be postmarked by Friday, <strong>June</strong> 23 rd . The camp concludes with the<br />

Grand Finale Concert on Friday morning at 9 AM. After the concert, those<br />

students wishing to extend the fun a little longer can join in the group’s<br />

optional trip to Typhoon Texas for an additional $35 (park admission,<br />

meal, bus transportation and drinks are included in price) for a total<br />

camp cost of $165 ($190 after <strong>June</strong> 5 th ). The KISD JH Summer Band Camp<br />

has been a huge success each year and we anticipate a large enrollment<br />

again this year.<br />

Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement as<br />

soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should prepare<br />

major scales and chromatic scales specific to the student’s instrument,<br />

as well as a band camp audition etude, which can be downloaded from<br />

the webpage below. Students will be ability grouped with the number of<br />

bands being determined by total enrollment for the camp. Registration<br />

Form, Audition materials and Travel/Emergency Treatment Consent<br />

Form can be downloaded by campers from the Katy ISD Fine Arts<br />

Webpage www.katyisd.org/dept/finearts. An email confirmation is sent<br />

out upon receipt of registration and follow up reminders from the camp<br />

coordinator will be sent before the camp begins, so make sure your email<br />

address is clearly printed on the registration form.<br />

The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to those<br />

who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp over the<br />

summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants will receive top<br />

quality instruction on their instruments from our own great KISD and<br />

Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the fifteenth annual Katy ISD<br />

Junior High Summer Band Camp and keep your playing skills sharp for<br />

the year! Camp brochures, with the registration form, will be distributed<br />

to KISD band students by their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can<br />

also be downloaded from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage above. Plan<br />

to register early in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations must<br />

be postmarked by Friday, <strong>June</strong> 23 rd . If you have already registered and<br />

have not received your confirmation email, contact kisdbandcamp17@<br />

gmail.com to make sure your registration has been received.<br />

JUNE <strong>2017</strong> TAKS EXIT LEVEL RE-TEST<br />

Students who did not meet the passing standard on sections of the<br />

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Exit Level will have the<br />

opportunity to retake the necessary subject tests in <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

Students currently enrolled in school who need to retest are automatically<br />

registered; however, those who are out of school need to register online<br />

by 5 PM(CT), May 26 th by accessing the website at www.TexasAssessment.<br />

com/taksoos. Those wishing to take the exam and missed the online<br />

registration can continue to register at a participating campus on the<br />

day of testing, if the campus can accommodate them. Additionally,<br />

they should arrive at the test site 30 minutes before the designated start<br />

time of 7:30 AM. A picture identification, such as driver’s license, DPS ID,<br />

military ID, school ID or resident alien card must be presented to test.<br />

The <strong>2017</strong> <strong>June</strong> online TAKS tests will be administered on the following<br />

dates:<br />

<strong>June</strong> 19, <strong>2017</strong> English Language Art<br />

<strong>June</strong> 20, <strong>2017</strong> Mathematics<br />

<strong>June</strong> 21, <strong>2017</strong> Science<br />

<strong>June</strong> 22, <strong>2017</strong> Social Studies<br />

Katy ISD is offering the <strong>June</strong> Exit Level retest at Taylor High School<br />

located at 20700 Kingsland Blvd. For additional information, contact Dr.<br />

Christy Gregory in the Katy ISD Department of Research, Assessment and<br />

Accountability at 281-396-2128.<br />

10 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country


KATY ISD NAMED<br />

“BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION”<br />

Katy Independent School District has again received the “Best<br />

Communities for Music Education” designation from the National<br />

Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding<br />

commitment to music education for the 14 th year. Katy ISD is one of 4%<br />

of school districts across the nation to receive this prestigious award.<br />

Katy ISD is leading the way with music learning opportunities as outlined<br />

in the federal education legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).<br />

The District understands the importance of providing music education as<br />

part of the curriculum and knows the vital role music plays in the overall<br />

success of students in school and in life. The Best Communities for<br />

Music Education designation honors school districts that demonstrate<br />

outstanding achievement in their efforts to provide music access and<br />

education to all students.<br />

Private & Pre-Schools<br />

LITTLE RANCH PRESCHOOL<br />

6655 S Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450<br />

Do you know someone who is still looking for a Preschool for the <strong>2017</strong>-<br />

2018 school year? Tell them about Little Ranch Preschool! There are still<br />

spaces available. Visit our website to register, www.littleranchpreschool.<br />

org or email lrp@crcoc.org. Phone 832-290-1887.<br />

TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />

IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION<br />

Texas Christian School has been educating infants-12 th grade for over<br />

25 years. Due to the school’s increase in enrollment, a new building is<br />

being built to house more students as well as have additional gym space,<br />

workout facility and more. Texas Christian School is excited to begin<br />

this major project as they continue to educate and inspire the leaders<br />

of tomorrow. The school is still accepting donations towards the facility.<br />

To donate please call or come by for a tour of the campus and join the<br />

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Scouting News<br />

BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS<br />

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Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout<br />

Troop, has opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS,<br />

returning & existing 2 nd grade Girl Scouts.<br />

Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road<br />

area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more<br />

information.<br />

HOMESCHOOL PACK 164<br />

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,<br />

responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian,<br />

home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West<br />

Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to<br />

country and to others.<br />

If you are interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th<br />

grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />

<strong>Nottingham</strong> Country | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 11


Sports<br />

KATY YMCA<br />

Katy YMCA Summer Program Registration is NOW in progress. Limited<br />

Space available. Plan ahead so your child doesn’t miss out on summer<br />

fun! Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website:<br />

ymcahouston.org/katy.<br />

SUMMER DAY CAMP: Ages 6-12. No one does camp like the Y! Held at the<br />

YMCA’s 220 acre Camp Cinco, located behind Creech Elementary. Drop off as<br />

early as 7 AM, pick up as late as 6:30 PM. Swimming, field trips, rock wall, ropes<br />

course, zip line, archery, nature trails and more. Reserve your space today!<br />

YMCA CAMP CULLEN - SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP: Ages 7-17. Held<br />

at the YMCA’s premier facility in Trinity, Texas, campers will enjoy<br />

nature exploration, creative arts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding,<br />

spiritual development, sports, adventure courses and more! Visit www.<br />

ymcacampcullen.org for more information. Space is still available for<br />

weeks later this summer.<br />

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100<br />

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and<br />

private sessions available.<br />

SUMMER SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS: Basketball, NFL Flag Football,<br />

Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheer, Dance, STEM and Lego Engineering<br />

camps are offered for ages 6-14. These camps are available various<br />

weeks throughout the summer and focus on a child’s specific interest.<br />

YMCA CHILD CARE <strong>2017</strong>-18 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at<br />

most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer<br />

both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific<br />

school offerings and prices.<br />

AHFC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP SERIES <strong>2017</strong><br />

AHFC is pleased to offer the Summer Camp Series at multiple campuses<br />

in and around Houston. The club invites all interested players to the<br />

Canes Fundamental Camp (Ages 5-9) or the Canes Skills & Drills Camp<br />

(Ages 10-16). Please visit albionhurricanes.org to register and for more<br />

details about each particular campus. The camps will be offered in New<br />

Territory, Cy-Fair and Katy locations. All information can be found under<br />

“Camps” at albionhurricanes.org.<br />

KATY AREA<br />

RUNNING CLUB<br />

The Katy Area Running Club is a<br />

501(c)3 non-profit corporation<br />

which exists to serve people living<br />

in and around Katy, Texas who<br />

have an interest in running. We<br />

are a community of people of all<br />

ages, backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest -<br />

running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our<br />

knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We welcome<br />

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

and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant<br />

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

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

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

Community Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find<br />

out more and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA<br />

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization<br />

meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to<br />

provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to<br />

promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a<br />

variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles<br />

and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information,<br />

visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON • YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track<br />

and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages<br />

6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.<br />

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including<br />

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in<br />

Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.<br />

12 <strong>June</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Nottingham</strong> Country


KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,<br />

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join<br />

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in<br />

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization<br />

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/<br />

PFD IS A MUST! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638<br />

Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM.<br />

For more information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252.<br />

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball<br />

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from<br />

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica<br />

for further information.<br />

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.<br />

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see<br />

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit<br />

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.<br />

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby<br />

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

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and<br />

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.<br />

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must<br />

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.<br />

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You<br />

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join<br />

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.<br />

VOLLEYBALL<br />

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in<br />

playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at<br />

intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area.<br />

KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys<br />

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

more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />

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

team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier<br />

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru<br />

High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our<br />

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport?<br />

We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more<br />

information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy<br />

Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />

while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />

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Summer Activities<br />

- VBS & Camps<br />

Craft Shows • Festivals •<br />

Community Events<br />

LIVING WORD CHURCH VBS<br />

Join us for the best week of the summer at Living Word Church’s Vacation<br />

Bible School. Enjoy the “Maker Fun Factory” where kids learn they are<br />

created by God and built for a purpose. A week filled with new friends,<br />

amazing experiments, creative games, lip-smacking snacks, surprising<br />

adventures and incredible music. For children that are ages 4 through<br />

those going into grade 6 at Living Word Church, 16607 Clay Road,<br />

Houston TX 77084, just west of Highway 6. The fun begins <strong>June</strong> 12 th -<br />

16 th , 6:30-8:30 PM and <strong>June</strong> 18 th , 9-11:45 AM. $5 per student. Discounts<br />

available. Register at www.LivingWord.Church. Call 281-500-8913 for<br />

more information.<br />

BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS<br />

Join us this summer for Galactic Starveyors. Your child won’t want to miss<br />

this fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School. As they search the visible for<br />

the invisible, they will enjoy games, crafts, snacks and adventure.<br />

The voyage begins <strong>June</strong> 12 th -16 th from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Children who have<br />

completed kindergarten-5 th grade during the 2016-17 school year are<br />

eligible to attend. Registration starts online at http://bearcreekchurch.<br />

tv/children or in the Bear Creek Baptist Church lobby on May 7 th . Please<br />

contact Kim Goodall at 281-859-9900 or kim.goodall@bcstaff.org if you<br />

have questions. Bear Creek Baptist Church is located at 5901 N. Fry Road<br />

in Katy near the corner of Fry Road and West Little York.<br />

VBS AT CINCO RANCH CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />

<strong>June</strong> 12 th -15 th<br />

6655 S Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450<br />

281-579-3100 - www.crcoc.org<br />

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THE ARC OF KATY SUMMER CAMP<br />

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer<br />

Camp sessions for students and adults with IDD, ages 16 and up. Camp<br />

will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM at<br />

Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church (located at 1351 S Mason<br />

Rd, Katy, Texas 77450.)<br />

Session 1: <strong>June</strong> 5-<strong>June</strong> 30, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Session 2: July 3-July 28, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Session 3: July 31-August 17, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />

crafts, life skills, games and much more. Camp cost is $35 per day and<br />

camper must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to participate.<br />

Campers will bring a snack and lunch most days and will receive an Arc<br />

of Katy t-shirt. For more information and registration, please visit www.<br />

thearcofkaty.org.<br />

ARTS FULSHEAR SUMMER <strong>2017</strong> ART,<br />

THEATER & DANCE CAMPS!<br />

Registration is open for art and theater classes, beginning <strong>June</strong> 5, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

Contact: Marcia Simmons, Executive Director, info@artsfulshear.org<br />

Arts Fulshear’s <strong>2017</strong> Summer Camps engage your student with a variety<br />

of classes incorporating art, theater and dance in fun and exciting ways!<br />

Come with us to secret pirate islands and colorful downtown streets, into<br />

the great outdoors and inside the pages of comic books! Arts Fulshear<br />

offers art, theater and dance classes and camps for children, community<br />

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theater events for adults and local art events for everyone. Visit our<br />

website at https://artsfulshear.org.<br />

Wonderful & Wacky Summer Fun<br />

<strong>June</strong> 5 th -9 th , 1-4 PM, ages 5-11, $215<br />

Cross Creek Ranch Community Center<br />

Pirate Island<br />

<strong>June</strong> 12 th -16 th , 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215<br />

Irene Stern Community Center, Fulshear<br />

Summer Theater Production - Into the Woods<br />

<strong>June</strong> 12 th -29 th , 10 AM-1 PM, ages 8-16, $400<br />

Leaman Junior High School<br />

Around the Campfire<br />

<strong>June</strong> 19 th -23 rd , 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215<br />

Irene Stern Community Center<br />

Caped Crusaders<br />

<strong>June</strong> 26 th -30 th , 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 5-11, $215<br />

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Comic Creations<br />

July 5 th -7 th , 1-4 PM, ages 8-12, $125<br />

Cross Creek Ranch Community Center<br />

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July 31 st -August 4 th , 1:30-4:30 PM, ages 7-14, $215<br />

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS<br />

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open for enrollment. Summers at our Acting Academy are a blast! We<br />

have performance and skill-based classes for all ages and all levels<br />

of experience. If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your<br />

performer, contact us via email or at 281-587-6100. We’re happy to help<br />

you determine the best fit. Payment plans are available for all classes.<br />

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PERFORMANCE CAMPS<br />

• Fantastic Mr. Fox: Ages 6-14, <strong>June</strong> 5 th -16 th , 9 AM-4 PM, cost $300<br />

Performances are <strong>June</strong> 15 th at 7 PM and <strong>June</strong> 16 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Disney’s Aladdin JR: Ages 6-14, <strong>June</strong> 19 th -July 7 th , 9 AM-4 PM, cost $450<br />

Performances are July 6 th at 7 PM and July 7 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Fame the Musical, JR: Ages 11-14, July 10 th -28 th , 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, cost<br />

$450<br />

Performances are July 27 th at 7 PM and July 28 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Pirates! Theadus Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard: Ages 6-14,<br />

July 24 th -Aug. 4 th , 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, cost $300<br />

Performances are Aug. 3 rd at 7 PM and Aug. 4 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Marvelous Land of Oz: Ages 6-14, July 24 th -Aug. 11 th , 9:30 AM-4:30 PM,<br />

cost $450<br />

Performances are Aug. 10 th at 7 PM and Aug. 11 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Into the Woods JR: Ages 11-18, <strong>June</strong> 5 th -23 rd , 10 AM-5 PM, cost $450<br />

Performances are <strong>June</strong> 22 nd at 7 PM and <strong>June</strong> 23 rd at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Game of Tiaras: Ages 13-18, July 10 th -21 st , 10 AM-5 PM, cost $300<br />

Performances are July 20 th at 7 PM and July 21 st at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

• Rent School Edition: Ages 13-18, July 31 st -Aug. 18 th , 10 AM-5 PM, cost $450<br />

Performances are Aug. 17 th at 7 PM and Aug. 18 th at 10 AM and 3 PM<br />

ONE-WEEK CAMPS<br />

• Light Saber Lodge: Ages 8-16, <strong>June</strong> 5 th -9 th , 8:30-11:30 AM (Ages 8-11)<br />

and 1-4 PM (Ages 12-16), cost $125<br />

• Muggles 101: Ages 5-14, <strong>June</strong> 12 th -16 th , 8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost<br />

$125 (continued on next page)<br />

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• Hogwarts: School of Stagecraft & Wizardry: Ages 9-14, <strong>June</strong> 19 th -23 rd ,<br />

8:30 AM-3:30 PM, cost $175<br />

• Hamilton: Rise Up and Sing: Ages 10-16, <strong>June</strong> 26 th -30 th , 8:30-11:30 AM<br />

(Ages 10-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-16), cost $125<br />

• Defying Gravity: Ages 5-14, July 5 th -7 th , 8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost<br />

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• No Troll Left Behind: Ages 4-14, July 17 th -21 st , 8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM,<br />

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• Fantastic Beast Creature Creation: Ages 8-16, July 31 st -Aug. 4 th , 9<br />

AM-4 PM, cost $175<br />

• Disney Mashup: Ages 4-14, Aug. 7 th -11 th , 8:30-11:30 AM or 1-4 PM, cost<br />

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• Royal Dance Academy: Ages 4-10, Aug. 14 th -18 th , 8:30-11:30 AM, cost<br />

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SUMMER ARTS CAMP <strong>2017</strong> FOR KIDS<br />

July 18 th -July 21 st<br />

For students K-5 th grade. Registration ends July 3 rd . From 9 AM to Noon,<br />

kids will discover the excitement of music, dance, visual art and drama in<br />

a Christian environment with this four-day intensive camp, led by skilled<br />

mentors. For more information, contact First Fulshear at 281-346-1416.<br />

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SERVE HIM SUMMER TENNIS<br />

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Camp Haven 252: July 12 th -15 th , Grades 2 - 5<br />

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Looking for just the right summer camp for your son or daughter? Below<br />

is a list of camps in Texas, and there is something for everyone!<br />

ALL GIRLS CAMP - CAMP LANTERN CREEK<br />

Montgomery, Texas • 936-597-8225 • camplanterncreek.com<br />

All Girls Camp, ages 7-16<br />

Lantern Creek is an overnight camp for girls ages 7-17 located in the<br />

piney woods of Montgomery,Texas. We have gone beyond the traditional<br />

rules for what summer camp “should” be and developed unexpected,<br />

wide-ranging activities with a common theme: fostering self-confidence<br />

and creative thinking in girls. We nurture a diverse group of girls to feel<br />

that they can accomplish anything - or at least try. We celebrate both<br />

successes and great attempts.<br />

CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING<br />

DIFFERENCES - CHARIS HILLS CAMP<br />

Sunset, Texas • 940-964-2145 • charishills.org<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 7-18<br />

Charis Hills is a camp for children who learn differently. High Functioning<br />

Autism, ADD/HD, LD, Sensory Integration Disorder... etc. The program<br />

is designed to specifically meet the needs of the children we serve.<br />

Our goals are to teach the Bible in a way that allow our population to<br />

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“get it”, to provide an atmosphere that is uplifting and encouraging, to<br />

introduce campers to activities that will provide lifelong hobbies and<br />

recreational interests, and to provide campers with opportunities for<br />

social interaction with others who share similar issues in life. Charis is a<br />

Greek word for GRACE or ACCEPTANCE.<br />

VISTA CAMPS: CAMP RIO VISTA FOR BOYS<br />

CAMP SIERRA VISTA FOR GIRLS<br />

Ingram, Texas • 830-367-5353 • vistacamps.com<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 6-16<br />

Family owned and operated for three generations – Camp Rio Vista for<br />

boys and Camp Sierra Vista for girls – provide a safe, wholesome, funfilled,<br />

learning camp experience to every boy and girl. Giving children<br />

a summer filled with excitement, adventure, and the great outdoors.<br />

Campers join us on our brother/sister campgrounds for a fun-filled<br />

summer and become part of our Vista Family. Camp Rio Vista, established<br />

in 1921, is the oldest summer camp in the Southwest. Camp Sierra Vista<br />

was opened in 1982 giving a place for the sisters of our Rio Vista campers<br />

to come and enjoy our special family.<br />

HORSE LOVERS CAMP:<br />

HUNTER’S CHASE FARMS CAMP<br />

Wimberly, Texas • 512-842-2246 • hunterschasefarms.com<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 7-17<br />

Horse lovers dream camp. The main focus of our camps is bringing out or<br />

strengthening the love your child has for the horse. Our goal is to teach<br />

kids of all experience levels good horsemanship and safe riding skills both<br />

for the show ring and pleasure. The HCF 45+ acre ranchette is conveniently<br />

located in central Texas and provides a beautiful setting for us to share<br />

our knowledge about horses and their care. We believe our program is the<br />

best and your kids will develop life skills that will be with them for many<br />

years. HCF is our passion. We love what we do and know you will too!!<br />

ALL BOYS CAMP: CAMP STEWART FOR BOYS<br />

Hunt, Texas • 830-238-4670 • campsteward.com<br />

All Boys Campers, Ages 6-16<br />

Camp Stewart for Boys is a privately owned, Christian-oriented, nondenominational<br />

camp for boys ages six to sixteen. We are located in the<br />

heart of the famed Texas Hill Country, near headwaters of the Guadalupe<br />

River. “Don’t wait to be a Man to be Great, Be a Great Boy” is Stewart’s<br />

motto. The Philosophy of the camp and its leadership is to provide a<br />

camping experience which focuses on the total development of each boy<br />

as well as creating memorable adventures.<br />

ALL BOYS CAMP - TECABOCA:<br />

TEXAS CATHOLIC BOYS CAMP<br />

Mountain Home, Texas • 830-866-3425 • tecaboca.com<br />

All Boys Campers, 2nd-6th graders<br />

Fun and Friendship should define every summer camp. Add in the<br />

ingredient of our summer camp core values, and you have Tecaboca. The<br />

summer camp core values of Leadership, Honesty, Integrity, Humility,<br />

Fortitude, Loyalty, Obedience, and Spirit of Service is woven throughout<br />

everyday life at Camp. What you see when you are at Camp is a community<br />

working to enjoy the outdoors, laugh with each other, support each<br />

other, and learn to see God in everything - from the abundant nature<br />

surrounding us, to the interactions between individuals.<br />

YMCA CAMP<br />

CAMP FLAMING ARROW<br />

Hunt, Texas • 830-238-4631 • ymcasatx.org/campflamingarrow<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 6-16<br />

Our camp goal is to provide a summer camp experience rich in tradition<br />

centered on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and<br />

faith, and allowing campers to gain independence, a higher self-worth and<br />

life-long, positive memories. For instance, Pow Wow, our chapel time, is led<br />

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by an assigned cabin (teaching responsibility) and a lesson is taught about<br />

the value of the day (e.g. Monday is devoted to discussing the value of caring.)<br />

Our staff wear their value t-shirts daily to remind all campers what the<br />

emphasis is for that day. Even discipline is structured around our values: for<br />

instance, a time-out for being uncaring and disrespectful to a fellow camper.<br />

Activities are taught with the premise of respecting the safety rules and<br />

always having faith in yourself and others. Each evening is concluded with an<br />

in-cabin devotional, called Embers, which closes the day by reflecting on the<br />

daily value, daily activities and fellowship with cabin mates and counselors.<br />

These values transcend the camp session and supplement the values taught<br />

at home. The YMCA Ragger Program is also offered for those youth and staff<br />

who wish to be a part of a more spiritual self-growth program.<br />

CHRISTIAN CAMP / GLUTEN SENSITIVE CAMP<br />

OFFERED - GILMONT CAMP<br />

Gilmer, Texas • 903-797-6400 • gilmont.org<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 6-17<br />

Within the close community built around cabin groups and time spent learning<br />

and sharing, we ponder and practice what it means to Branch Out! Camp lasts<br />

only one week―but what campers take home can last a lifetime. Campers are<br />

reminded that they can take that camp-feeling with them everywhere they go<br />

because they are connected to one another and to God by Christ. The Bible<br />

stories in Branching Out encourage campers to use prayer, relationships,<br />

family, and more to stay connected throughout their lives.<br />

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP<br />

CAMP BLESSING TEXAS<br />

Brenham, Texas • 281-259-5789 • campblessing.org<br />

Camp Blessing is a camp for children and young adults who have special<br />

needs and disabilities. It is a super fun loving environment with lots of<br />

great activities. It is a blessing to campers and volunteers alike.<br />

AQUATIC SCIENCE ADVENTURE CAMP<br />

AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY<br />

San Marcos, Texas • 512-245-2329 • www.eadrc.txstate.edu/camp<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 9-15<br />

During this week-long camp, campers will have the chance to learn<br />

through exploration and hands-on activities related to water and the<br />

environment. We believe in the power of experiential learning and selfdirected<br />

discovery. Whether it’s on a bug hunt in the creek, getting dirty<br />

in a cave, or reaching the top of the ropes course, all of our activities are<br />

designed to stimulate, challenge, and empower our campers and impart<br />

a lasting understanding of the world around them.<br />

ALL GIRLS CAMP<br />

HEART O’ THE HILLS CAMP<br />

Hunt, Texas • 830-238-4650 • hohcamp.com<br />

All girls campers, Ages 6-16<br />

Owned and operated by the Ragsdale family, Heart O’ the Hills is a private<br />

traditional summer camp for girls 6-16. Programming is designed to<br />

emphasize character building and intangibles – self confidence, teamwork,<br />

leadership, individual identity, grit and determination. Our 2-and 4-week<br />

overnight camp sessions offer more than 50 instruction oriented activitiestraditional,<br />

plus unusual-including English and western horseback riding,<br />

Red Cross swimming instruction, team and individual sports, archery,<br />

riflery, tennis, cooking, fencing, climbing, video, and wilderness survival.<br />

“The Heart” has friendly, competitive tribes and a tradition of etiquette.<br />

CHRISTIAN CAMP<br />

THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP<br />

Big Sandy, Texas • 903-845-5834 • thepines.org<br />

Coed Campers, Grades 2nd-12th<br />

Summer camp at The Pines is all about Faith, Fun, and Friendship. Spiritual<br />

activities are sprinkled in with the fun throughout the day. We share the<br />

teachings of the Catholic Church in a refreshing and welcoming way in<br />

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the beautiful outdoors! The Pines is a traditional summer camp, and that<br />

means fun activities! Each day, campers will be able to participate in 3-4<br />

activities in addition to the other fun staples of camp that include a night<br />

game (capture the flag, the “Animal Game”, “Grannie’s Candies”, the “Spy<br />

Game”, and more), an all-camp Wednesday night dance, and a Friday<br />

full of messy activities with water balloons, shaving cream, and slime!<br />

Campers will build new, fulfilling, lasting friendships through shared<br />

faith and values which help to break down walls and create meaningful<br />

connections between campers.<br />

YMCA CAMP GRADY SPRUCE<br />

Graford, Texas • 214-319-9944 • campgradyspruce.org<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 7-16<br />

YMCA Camp Grady Spruce offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures led<br />

by trained and experienced leaders who guide children and teenagers<br />

in having an unforgettable experience embracing new and exciting<br />

adventures. Our mission: To deliver exceptional outdoor programs that<br />

inspire, build, and strengthen relationships with God, His creation and<br />

each other. To support our mission, we include our core values through<br />

our programming which are: Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility.<br />

ALL BOYS MILITARY CAMP<br />

MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP<br />

Harlingen, Texas • 956-423-6006 • summer-camp-mms.com<br />

All Boys Campers, Ages 12-18<br />

At Marine Military Academy, we work hard ... and play hard! Make the<br />

most of your son’s summer and enroll him in our four-week summer<br />

camp! At MMA Summer Camp, he’ll be in constant motion. Every day,<br />

he’ll participate in challenging but exciting outdoor activities that build<br />

discipline, teamwork and confidence. As your son has fun, he will also<br />

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Coed Campers, Ages 6-17<br />

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PINE COVE CHRISTIAN CAMP<br />

Columbus, Texas or Tyler, Texas • 877-474-6326 • pinecove.com<br />

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CAMP PENIEL<br />

Marble Falls, Texas • 830-693-2182 • camppeniel.org<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 8-18<br />

Camp Peniel, a place where God is known, and lives are changed. Be prepared<br />

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fun experienced and the rock solid Bible training received. Our mission is<br />

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CAMP CHAMPIONS GIRLS SUMMER CAMP<br />

Marble Falls, Texas • 830-598-2571 • campchampions.com<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 5-18<br />

A tradition of excellence since 1967, fantastic activities, and best-trained<br />

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confidence while they are at camp. And because there is an important<br />

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SEA CAMP<br />

Galveston, Texas • 409-740-4759 • www.tamug.edu/seacamp<br />

Coed Campers, Ages 10-18 (Day camp for Ages 6-11)<br />

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KICKAPOO KAMP FOR GIRLS<br />

Kerrville, Texas • kickapoo.laura@gmail.com • kickapookamp.com<br />

Girls only Campers, Ages 7-17<br />

Kickapoo Kamp is a private residential girls summer camp located in<br />

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Coed Campers, Ages 7-16<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 2 nd -3 rd - Compagnie XY. This is not to be missed! Twenty-two fierce<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 3 rd - The AIA Sandcastle Competition is a fund-raising event for<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 3 rd - Texas Folklife is proud to present the 28 th annual Accordion<br />

Kings & Queens! Come out for an evening of dancing and roots music,<br />

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polka, zydeco and Cajun. Pick up your FREE tickets at Houston’s Miller<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 3 rd - Caribbean Heritage Month Festival. Come out and celebrate<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 3 rd -4 th - Free Press Summer Fest. Houston’s biggest music festival<br />

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The eighth annual Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) will take over Eleanor<br />

Tinsley Park on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou from 10:30 AM-10 PM both<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 4 th - On your mark, get set, go! Kids Duathlon at Burroughs Park is<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 4 th - The <strong>2017</strong> edition of the Houston Exotic Auto Festival &<br />

Luxury Lifestyle Expo is Houston’s most anticipated and exhilarating<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 5 th -11 th - Wine & Food Week <strong>2017</strong> is an all-inclusive, multi-day,<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 9 th - The City of Katy hosts Katy Summer Nights at Katy City Park<br />

beginning at 8 PM and usually runs till 11 PM, depending on the movie<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 10 th - Carnival Houston. Celebrating carnival from the Caribbean,<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 17 th -18 th - <strong>June</strong>teenth Fest at Emancipation Park. Houston’s<br />

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<strong>June</strong> 18 th -25 th - Pride Houston Festival and Parade. More than 300,000<br />

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neighborhood focuses on showcasing music and entertainment from<br />

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MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />

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• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next<br />

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chases Davy Jones’s heart. On <strong>June</strong> 16 th , a teenager is out to survive<br />

middle school. On <strong>June</strong> 23 rd , Lightning McQueen explores the town of<br />

Radiator Springs. Finally, on <strong>June</strong> 30 th , Lightning McQueen is back to<br />

compete in the World Grand Prix.<br />

• SUMMER READING PROGRAM - It’s that time of year again! Summer<br />

has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins <strong>June</strong> 5 th .<br />

This year’s theme will be “Build a Better World.” There will be weekly<br />

story times, special programs and crafts for children of all ages. This year<br />

we will be using a point system with prizes including a sticker, magnet,<br />

book, medal and more! So this summer, join us! All programs are free.<br />

Monday, <strong>June</strong> 5 th , 1:30-3:30 PM: Marsha’s Petting Zoo<br />

Monday, <strong>June</strong> 12 th , 1:30 and 3 PM: Geebo the Clown<br />

Monday, <strong>June</strong> 19 th , 1:30 and 3 PM: Museum of Natural Science<br />

Monday, <strong>June</strong> 26 th , 1:30 PM: Books Alive: Big Chicken<br />

• ELEMENTARY BOOK CLUB - The library will be hosting a book club<br />

this year for children ages 7-10. Join us for activities and discussions on<br />

Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 14 th at 3 PM as we read and talk about The Trumpet<br />

of the Swan by E.B. White. Then on Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 28 th at 3 PM we<br />

will read and talk about Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Books will be<br />

available for pick up on <strong>June</strong> 1 st .<br />

• TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM - It’s that time of year again!<br />

Summer has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins<br />

<strong>June</strong> 5 th . This year’s theme will be “Build a Better World.” Special<br />

teenage programs include various building challenges. Young adults who<br />

complete the summer reading program will receive a magnet, earbuds,<br />

medal and more! . So this summer, join us! All programs are free and<br />

begin at 3 PM.<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 8 th : Building Challenge- Food Structures<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 15 th : Paint Chip Skyline<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 22 nd : Build a Better Sushi Roll<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 29 th : 3D Printing with a movie<br />

• ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM - It’s that time of year again!<br />

Summer has arrived and with it the Summer Reading Program begins<br />

<strong>June</strong> 5 th . This year’s theme will be “Build a Better World.” Special<br />

programs include movies and computer classes. This year we will be<br />

using a point system with prizes including a magnet and more. At the<br />

library, read books in various genres and get entered in drawings for<br />

various gift baskets. Read books in 5 different genres and get entered<br />

into the drawing for our grand prize of various gift certificates and a<br />

Kindle. Come in and see what we have for you! Also, join us for our family<br />

summer reading programs.<br />

• BUILD A BETTER WORLD: FOOD DRIVE - This summer, we invite you<br />

to help us build a better world for those in our community. The library<br />

will be collecting nonperishable food and personal items throughout the<br />

summer for the Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry. Come in at any<br />

time from <strong>June</strong> 1 st -August 5 th and place your donation in the cardboard<br />

box by the summer reading registration desk. Come help us build a better<br />

world for the less fortunate in our community.<br />

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• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library<br />

hosts classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering<br />

exercise program. Join us on Saturdays, <strong>June</strong> 3 rd at 10 AM and <strong>June</strong> 17 th<br />

at 3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us<br />

as we exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required.<br />

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: TEXAS CAPITOL - Seniors 55+ are invited to join<br />

the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Austin to visit the<br />

Capitol building and the Harry Ransom Center. The bus will be departing<br />

for Austin on Monday, <strong>June</strong> 5 th at 8 AM. We will be touring the Capitol<br />

building followed by lunch at Schloz Garten. Finally, it is off for a tour<br />

of the Harry Ransom Center where highlights include a Gutenberg Bible,<br />

the very first photograph taken and more. This program is for senior<br />

adults only- no exceptions. Seating is extremely limited. Registration is<br />

required.<br />

• BUILD A BETTER WORLD: GET ORGANIZED! - Are you ready to improve<br />

YOUR world through organization? Join us on Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 6 th at 7<br />

PM as Katy Home Organizers come and show us how it’s done. Learn to<br />

organize your whole life and build a better world for yourself.<br />

• CITIZENSHIP CLASS - Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? The<br />

library will be hosting a citizenship class series on Mondays, at 6:30 PM.<br />

Topics for the class will include preparing for the citizenship interview,<br />

tips for demonstrating English ability during the interview and general<br />

knowledge of U.S. government and history. This class will continue<br />

to meet every Monday beginning <strong>June</strong> 12 th . In person registration is<br />

required. This class will be taught in English only.<br />

• DIY WORKSHOP: SCENTED CANDLES - Build a better smelling world!<br />

Join us on Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 13 th at 2 PM as we make scented candles. We’ll<br />

provide everything you need to make a lovely smelling candle. Seating<br />

for this is extremely limited.<br />

• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own<br />

MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />

and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 13 th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger<br />

will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you<br />

can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join us<br />

as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />

• DEMYSTIFYING THE FUNERAL PLANNING PROCESS - Senior citizens<br />

and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the<br />

Maud Marks Library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here<br />

to discuss various topics pertinent to senior living. On <strong>June</strong> 16 th at 3 PM,<br />

we will be discussing the funeral planning process. Learn how to plan a<br />

funeral for yourself or a loved one without all the stress and worry. Come<br />

discover what kind of life is best for you or your loved one.<br />

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />

once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />

they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston area.<br />

This month, on <strong>June</strong> 17 th at 10 AM, learn all about propagation and seed<br />

saving. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />

• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />

monthly. The Evening Book Club normally meets on the second Monday<br />

of the month at 7 PM. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second<br />

Thursday of the month at 1 PM.<br />

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third<br />

Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your<br />

favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just<br />

desserts.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes<br />

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />

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

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />

CHILDREN<br />

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />

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

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20<br />

minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />

• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each<br />

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This<br />

is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are<br />

welcome.<br />

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are<br />

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held<br />

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

Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event.<br />

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KATY BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM -<br />

8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,<br />

Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and<br />

we’ll help you sign up!<br />

Monthly Programs<br />

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday<br />

of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults<br />

get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los<br />

meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para<br />

más información.<br />

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.<br />

The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.<br />

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every<br />

Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.<br />

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• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of<br />

computer classes in English - please call for more information.<br />

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group<br />

going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.<br />

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join<br />

other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover<br />

seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.<br />

WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us<br />

for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.<br />

com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.<br />

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice<br />

Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques,<br />

teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the<br />

club!<br />

CHILDREN<br />

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce<br />

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time<br />

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime<br />

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• SUMMER FEEDING VOLUNTEER TRAINING - Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 1 st , 12<br />

PM. Come to this program to become a trained volunteer at our Summer<br />

Feeding Lunch events! The Summer Feeding program is sponsored by<br />

the Houston Food Bank and serves children healthy lunches and snacks<br />

at the library on select days this summer.<br />

• COASTIE’S WATER SAFETY FOR KIDS - Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 1 st , 4:30 PM.<br />

This program is presented by members of the Auxiliary, the civilian arm<br />

of the Coast Guard. It is a recreational boating safety program. Coastie<br />

teaches children and their parents how to be safe around the water. Be<br />

sure to pick up a ticket in the children’s area at the library the morning<br />

of this event.<br />

• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS - Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 7 th , 6:30 PM.<br />

Interested in volunteering at the library? We have periodic orientation<br />

sessions to introduce you to our library and what kinds of work you could<br />

do. Applications are available at the Information Desks (must be signed<br />

by guardian if volunteer is under 18). Volunteers under the age of 14 must<br />

volunteer with a parent or guardian.<br />

• YOGA - Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 3 rd and 10 th , 1 PM. Learn more about yoga, the<br />

ancient art based on a harmonizing system of development for mind,<br />

body and spirit. Gain a sense of well-being, learn more about the origins<br />

of yoga and learn some new poses!<br />

• MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL DOG BISCUITS - Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 8 th , 4:30<br />

PM. Come to this special adult summer program to make your own dog<br />

biscuits! This healthy treat for pets is easy to make. Make some for your<br />

own pet dog or give as a gift. Supplies & ingredients provided.<br />

• FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP - Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 10 th , 10 AM.<br />

Learn more about a wide variety of financial topics at our free financial<br />

planning workshops. Please RSVP to Madelin Ramos, mramos@2020fa.<br />

com.<br />

• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE & SILENT AUCTION - Friday,<br />

<strong>June</strong> 23 rd , 1-6 PM and Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 24 th , 10 AM-3 PM. Come to this<br />

Friends of the Bear Creek Library sponsored event today or tomorrow<br />

to support our branch library and our programming activities. Our Book<br />

Sale & Silent Auction will have many items for everyone to enjoy.<br />

• PASSPORT PROCESSING SERVICE – Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 27 th 12-4:30 PM,<br />

Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 28 th , 1-6:30 PM and Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 29 th , 1-4:30 PM.<br />

Come to the library to apply for your passport. The person receiving the<br />

passport must be present. Call the District Clerk’s Office at 713-755-1674<br />

for more information or to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also<br />

accepted.<br />

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• ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) TUTOR TRAINING - Friday, <strong>June</strong> 30 th ,<br />

9:30 AM. Learn how to help an adult learn to read and write as part of<br />

HCPL’s adult literacy program. This is a training session for volunteers<br />

who want to teach adult basic education classes at the library.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - These classes will cover a range of topics! Call<br />

the branch for specific class information.<br />

• THE BEAR CREEK BOOK CLUB - 2 nd Monday, 7 PM.<br />

• THE BEAR CREEK MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 3 rd Thursday, 11 AM. The<br />

Library is hosting a mystery book club! All sleuths and amateur Sherlocks<br />

heed this call! Come to this lively group and share your passion for<br />

mysteries!<br />

WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />

• WRITERS WORKSHOP NOTEBOOK SERIES - Mondays at 6 PM. Come<br />

to this hands-on multi-part workshop to learn tips of the trade from<br />

expert writers and create your own notebook. The Houston Writers<br />

Guild will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Beginners and<br />

experienced writers are welcome. It is recommended that participants<br />

attend these weekly programs to practice their skills regularly and<br />

receive feedback on their work.<br />

• ADULT COLORING - Mondays at 3 PM. Take a break from your hectic schedule<br />

and relax with adult coloring. Coloring sheets are complicated and fun to color<br />

at the same time. Supplies provided. Stop by the library and give it a try!<br />

• SAVVY STITCHERS - Every Thursday, 4 PM. The Bear Creek Knitters<br />

Club is a place to share ideas, to learn new knitting techniques or to<br />

teach someone else a new knitting skill. Don’t miss out on the weekly<br />

fun!! Make sure to bring your needles and yarn.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - Every Friday at 4 PM and Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 3 rd at<br />

3:30 PM. These classes will cover a range of topics including Computer<br />

Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Office Classes, Intro to eReaders, Social<br />

Networking, Technology Toolbox and more! Call the branch for specific<br />

class information.<br />

• CHESS GAMES - Every Friday at 3 PM. Adults can come to the library to<br />

play chess. Join us for an afternoon of strategy and fun!<br />

• LILY’S LIBRARY TALES - Every Saturday at 2 PM. Come to the library for<br />

a family friendly storytime with Lily, a certified therapy dog! This library<br />

program is in partnership with Tender Loving K-9s. All ages welcome.<br />

• ESL READING - Wednesdays at 6 PM and Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Open<br />

to individuals whose first language is not English. This free class will help<br />

ESL students learn to improve their reading skills. Open to people at all<br />

reading levels. No registration required.<br />

TEEN PROGRAMS<br />

• TEEN PROGRAMS - Mondays at 4 PM. Want to do something fun and<br />

interesting after school? The library is hosting weekly Teen events. You<br />

can watch an anime, take part in a book or movie critic club and so much<br />

more!<br />

CHILDREN<br />

• MIDDLE SCHOOL SPOT – Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. Come join the fun of<br />

Middle School Spot, a rotating program for ages 10-12. Activities include<br />

Gaming, Writing Workshop, Read Anything Book Club and Puzzles.<br />

• Tuesdays, 10:15 AM - Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5 years.<br />

• Wednesdays, 10:15 & 11 AM - Toddler Story Time for children ages 18<br />

months-3 years.<br />

• Thursdays 10:15 AM - Infant Story Time for children ages 0-18 months.<br />

• KICKOFF PARTY-CATAPULT INTO SUMMER READING! - Tuesday, <strong>June</strong><br />

6 th , 10:15 AM. Summer Special Program. Come join us as we kick off our<br />

Summer Reading Program! A free ticket will be available in the library for<br />

this event.<br />

• LUNCH BUNCH - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 12 PM<br />

(beginning on <strong>June</strong> 6 th ). This special summer feeding program is<br />

sponsored by the Houston Food Bank. We are serving lunch to kids ages<br />

0-18. Parents can bring kids to the library for a balanced meal and enjoy<br />

fun activities at the library too! Then come back for an afternoon snack!<br />

• SNACKTIVITY - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 3 PM<br />

(beginning on <strong>June</strong> 6 th ). Children can come to this program to have a<br />

healthy afternoon snack and participate in a fun activity! This program is<br />

sponsored by the Houston Food Bank.<br />

• YOGA FOR KIDS - Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 13 th , 10:15 AM. Summer Special<br />

Program for school age children. Families are welcome. Please bring<br />

your own mat. Free tickets are required. Tickets will be available when<br />

the library opens at 10 AM.<br />

• DOMINO’S DOUGH SHOW - Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 14 th , 2 PM. Come enjoy a<br />

Domino’s Pizza Dough Demonstration & party! Get hands-on experience,<br />

then taste the rewards of your hard work. Kids will be able to work with<br />

the dough at this summer “Dough Show.” Domino’s will provide free<br />

pizza at this Pizza Reading Reward Party! Space is limited, so please pick<br />

up a ticket in the children’s area the day of the event. A ticket is required<br />

to attend this event.<br />

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Program. All children and families are welcome to come watch a popular<br />

children’s movie.<br />

• BELL PRINCESS PARTY - Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 20 th , 10:15 AM. Summer<br />

Special Program. Join us at our princess party. Dress up or come as you<br />

are! Tickets are required. Free tickets will be available when the library<br />

opens at 10 AM. First come, first served.<br />

• WILDLIFE PROGRAM - Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 27 th , 10:15 AM. Summer Special<br />

Program. Come see live reptiles at the library! This program is for<br />

school age children and families are welcome to attend. Free tickets are<br />

required. Tickets will be available when the library opens at 10 AM. First<br />

come, first served.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information call<br />

281-550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES<br />

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.<br />

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net<br />

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE<br />

WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY<br />

AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is<br />

$27, check or money order only & no refunds. This class is on Friday,<br />

July 14, <strong>2017</strong>, 1 PM-5 PM. Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR<br />

and Standard First Aid. Registration will begin 6/5/17 for Harris County<br />

Residents (HC) & those who reside within the Katy City Limits (KCL).<br />

Registration will begin 6/6/17 for those who reside outside Harris County<br />

and or the city limits of Katy.<br />

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are<br />

posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions,<br />

please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.<br />

ONGOING CLASSES - LAND<br />

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.<br />

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays &<br />

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM.<br />

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday<br />

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting<br />

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

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday starting<br />

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

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at<br />

10 AM).<br />

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your<br />

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full<br />

size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The<br />

machines are closed during class times.<br />

ONGOING CLASSES - POOL<br />

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular<br />

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.<br />

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday<br />

5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion,<br />

muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays,<br />

Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming<br />

at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM.<br />

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily.<br />

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

11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane.<br />

Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents<br />

& those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call<br />

the day of.<br />

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or<br />

come in to get schedule for lessons.<br />

BETHEL BIBLE FELLOWSHIP<br />

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You’re invited to come to “The Table” this summer at Bethel Bible<br />

Fellowship at 9:45 AM on <strong>June</strong> 4 th and 25 th . “The Table” is a time for free<br />

food, fun for the whole family and a relevant message suitable for babies<br />

to senior adults. Everyone is welcome at “The Table.”<br />

Bethel Bible Fellowship is located at 25335 Fulshear Gaston Rd. (just<br />

west of FM 723). For more information, visit lifeatbethel.org or call the<br />

church office at 832-759-5136.<br />

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)<br />

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible<br />

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.<br />

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are<br />

held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started<br />

in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call<br />

Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.<br />

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at<br />

Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW<br />

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spiritfilled<br />

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the<br />

fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to<br />

worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well<br />

as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make<br />

new friends!<br />

View our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer<br />

meetings, special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.<br />

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH<br />

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23,<br />

“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New<br />

Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished<br />

in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is<br />

formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org.<br />

Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.<br />

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH<br />

SENIOR ADULT NEWS<br />

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons<br />

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the<br />

fun!<br />

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of<br />

Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org<br />

or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />

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EPIPHANY BINGO<br />

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except<br />

holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO<br />

GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor,<br />

computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits<br />

benefit charitable outreach programs.<br />

Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk<br />

Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind <strong>Nottingham</strong><br />

Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and<br />

regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-<br />

578-3905.<br />

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE<br />

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO<br />

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except<br />

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird<br />

games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community<br />

outreach and Religious Education programs.<br />

The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get<br />

to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at<br />

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

left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more<br />

info., call 281-391-4758.<br />

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO<br />

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, <strong>June</strong> and<br />

August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can<br />

play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment.<br />

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range<br />

from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors<br />

open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales.<br />

Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All<br />

BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a<br />

license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall,<br />

Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />

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Yamaha 61-key portable piano with instruction<br />

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Burgundy full-grain leather sectional w/matching<br />

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HELP WANTED - CARE<br />

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Looking for people to work in the field services,<br />

crew workers and helpers to work on servicing<br />

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation<br />

Company, no experience needed, will train.<br />

Must have own transportation and clean driver’s<br />

license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston<br />

area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a<br />

power washing and roof cleaning technician.<br />

Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team<br />

player, willing and able to work multiple jobs with<br />

minimum supervision; must be able to work on max<br />

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record;<br />

must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be<br />

proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience<br />

power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train;<br />

live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via<br />

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Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual<br />

preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms<br />

with school age children. 281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of<br />

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Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/<br />

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HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one<br />

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