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<strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

LCISD Varsity Football Schedule... 4<br />

Katy ISD Varsity Football Schedule... 5<br />

School News... 6<br />

Sports... 8<br />

Community Events... 12<br />

Libraries... 16<br />

Support & Help Groups... 18<br />

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THE <strong>1463</strong> IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

SECURITY<br />

Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911<br />

Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202<br />

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666<br />

Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226<br />

Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800<br />

30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

Houston Recreation Manangement 713-932-7665<br />

(Call for Pool Party Reservations)<br />

www.h-rec.com<br />

Severn Trent MUD 151 - Billing 281-579-4500<br />

Severn Trent Service 2 8 1 - 3 9 8 - 8 2 1 1<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

Trash Collection - Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />

Trash Days - Wednesday & Saturday<br />

AT&T 800-288-2747<br />

Metro 713-635-4000<br />

Memorial Herman Hospital - Katy 281-644-7000<br />

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700<br />

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

City of Fulshear 281-346-1796<br />

Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710<br />

Emergency Service District Tax 281-342-6414<br />

Fort Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Wolman Elementary School 281-234-1700<br />

WoodCreek Junior High School 281-234-0800<br />

Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />

KISD Police Department 281-347-4000<br />

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

www.lcisd.org<br />

Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600<br />

Briscoe Junior High School 832-223-4000<br />

Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100<br />

Foster High School 832-223-3800<br />

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TEXAS SALES TAX<br />

HOLIDAY:<br />

AUGUST 11-13, <strong>2017</strong><br />

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11th-13th. As<br />

in previous years, the law exempts most clothing,<br />

footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less<br />

than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could<br />

save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.<br />

Be wise! Here are some tips on maximizing this<br />

savings event:<br />

• Compare prices at different stores, which you can<br />

do online<br />

• Use coupons - in addition to the tax-free savings -<br />

whenever possible<br />

• If you’re using a business account to purchase<br />

your tax-free items, have an exemption certificate to<br />

prove you’re shopping for a student<br />

• Shop for more than just back-to-school items, like<br />

office supplies and work clothes or work uniforms<br />

Check out:<br />

https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/<br />

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Photo credit: Houston Chronicle 2014<br />

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED ISD <strong>2017</strong> VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE<br />

WEEK 1<br />

8/31-9/2<br />

FOSTER GEORGE RANCH LAMAR CONSOLIDATED TERRY<br />

Katy Taylor<br />

Weslaco<br />

Santa Fe<br />

Waller<br />

Legacy Stadium Away Traylor Stadium Home Traylor Stadium Home<br />

Waller<br />

Away<br />

Thursday 8/31 6:30 PM Saturday 9/2 6:00 PM Friday 9/1 7:30 PM Friday 9/1 7:30 PM<br />

WEEK 2<br />

9/7-9/8<br />

A&M Consolidated<br />

Traylor Stadium Home<br />

Friday 9/8 7:30 PM<br />

Dickinson<br />

Dickinson Away<br />

Friday 9/8 7:00 PM<br />

Ridge Point<br />

Hall Stadium Away<br />

Friday 9/8 7:00 PM<br />

Dulles<br />

Traylor Stadium Home<br />

Thursday 9/7 7:00 PM<br />

WEEK 3<br />

9/14-9/16<br />

WEEK 4<br />

9/22-9/23<br />

WEEK 5<br />

9/28-9/30<br />

DISTRICT<br />

PLAY<br />

BEGINS<br />

WEEK 6<br />

10/5-10/6<br />

4<br />

WEEK 7<br />

10/13<br />

WEEK 8<br />

10/19-10/20<br />

WEEK 9<br />

10/26-10/27<br />

WEEK 10<br />

11/2-11/3<br />

WEEK 11<br />

11/9-11/10<br />

Seven Lakes<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Saturday 9/16 6:00 PM<br />

Mom Cheer Night<br />

Tomball<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Friday 9/22 7:30 PM<br />

Homecoming, Alumni Cheer<br />

Victoria West<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 9/28 7:00 PM<br />

Calhoun<br />

Sandcrab Stadium<br />

Terry<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 10/19 7:00 PM<br />

PINK OUT, JH Band Night<br />

Victoria East<br />

Senior/Parent Night, Father/Daughter Dance<br />

Lamar Consolidated<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 10/13 7:30 PM<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 10/27 7:30 PM<br />

Angleton<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Friday 11/3 7:30 PM<br />

Away<br />

Friday 11/10 7:30 PM<br />

Nuevo Leon<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Saturday 9/16 11:00 AM<br />

Homecoming<br />

<strong>The</strong> Woodlands<br />

Woodforest Stadium Away<br />

Friday 9/22 7:00 PM<br />

Hastings<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Friday 9/29 7:00 PM<br />

Cheer/Dance Kids Clinic<br />

Dawson<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 10/5 7:00 PM<br />

Cheer Mom’s Night<br />

Brazoswood<br />

Brazoswood<br />

Pearland<br />

Traylor Stadium Home<br />

Friday 10/27 7:00 PM<br />

Alief Taylor<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 10/20 7:00 PM<br />

JH Night - Band, Cheer, Dance<br />

Alief Elsik<br />

Crump Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Thursday 11/2 7:00 PM<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 11/9 7:00 PM<br />

Senior/Parent Night, Father/Daughter Dance<br />

Brazoswood<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Friday 9/15 7:30 PM<br />

Senior Night - FB Only<br />

Nuevo Leon<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Saturday 9/23 6:00 PM<br />

Homecoming, Kid Clinic, JH Night-Band<br />

Calhoun<br />

Sandcrab Stadium<br />

Spring Wood<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 9/14 7:00 PM<br />

Homecoming<br />

South Houston<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Saturday 9/23 6:00 PM<br />

“Battle of the Berg” Lamar vs Terry<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Friday 10/6 7:30 PM<br />

Angleton<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 9/29 7:30 PM<br />

Victoria East<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 10/13 7:30 PM<br />

Home<br />

Friday 10/20 7:30 PM<br />

Victoria West<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Friday 11/3 7:30 PM<br />

Foster<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Friday 11/10 7:30 PM<br />

Senior Night, Band/DT, Father/Daughter Dance DT<br />

Angleton<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Victoria West<br />

Traylor Stadium Home<br />

Friday 10/13 7:30 PM<br />

Drill Team Kids Clinic<br />

Foster<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Away<br />

Thursday 10/19 7:00 PM<br />

PINK OUT, Cheer Kids Clinic<br />

Calhoun<br />

Traylor Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Thursday 10/26 7:00 PM<br />

Victoria East<br />

Memorial Stadium<br />

Home<br />

Saturday 9/30 6:00 PM<br />

Senior Night, JH Band Night, Father/Daughter Dance<br />

Away<br />

Friday 11/10 7:30 PM<br />

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19-6A - <strong>2017</strong> Varsity Football Schedule<br />

KATY ISD <strong>2017</strong> VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE<br />

Cinco Ranch Katy Mayde Creek Morton Ranch Seven Lakes James E. Taylor<br />

Cy Ranch Westlake Ft. Bend Kempner Aldine Nimitz Memorial Foster<br />

Tompkins<br />

Humble<br />

3.24.17<br />

DEC Approved<br />

Strake Jesuit<br />

Montgomery<br />

Week 1<br />

Aug/Sept C-F FCU Stadium Away Legacy Home Mercer Away Rhodes Home Legacy Home Legacy Home Turner<br />

Away Clay Stadium Home<br />

31-1-2 Thursday Aug 31st 6:30pm Friday Sept. 1 6:30pm Saturday Sept. 2 6:00pm Friday Sept. 1 7:30pm Saturday Sept. 2 6:00pm Thursday Aug. 31 6:30pm Friday Sept. 1 7:00pm Friday Sept. 1 7:00pm<br />

Parent Night<br />

Week 2 Jersey Village Klein Collins Cy Lakes Cy Ridge OPEN Fort Bend Travis Beaumont Central<br />

St. Thomas<br />

Sept. Legacy Home Klein Memorial Away C-F FCU Stadium Away Legacy Home Mercer<br />

Away Legacy Home NRG<br />

Away<br />

7-9 Friday Sept. 8 6:30pm Friday Sept. 8 7:00pm Friday Sept. 8 7:00pm Thursday Sept. 7 6:30pm Thursday Sept. 7 7:00pm Saturday Sept. 9th 6:00pm Friday Sept. 8th 7:30pm<br />

Parent Night<br />

Week 3 Memorial Woodlands Aldine Nimitz Pasadena Dobie Foster Magnolia<br />

OPEN<br />

Galveston Ball<br />

Sept. Tully Away Legacy Home Legacy Home Pasadena Memorial Away Traylor Away Rhodes Home Clay Stadium Home<br />

14-16 Friday Sept. 15 7:00pm Saturday Sept. 16 6:00pm Friday Sept. 15th 6:30pm Thursday Sept. 14th 7:00pm Saturday Sept. 16 6:00pm Friday Sept. 15 7:30pm Friday Sept. 15th 7:00pm<br />

Homecoming<br />

Homecoming<br />

Week 4<br />

Katy Cinco Ranch OPEN OPEN Alief Taylor OPEN<br />

Houston Heights<br />

Open<br />

Sept. Legacy Away Legacy Home Crump<br />

Away Delmar<br />

Away<br />

21-23 Friday Sept. 22 6:30pm Friday Sept. 22 6:30pm Saturday Sept. 23 7:00pm Thursday Sept. 21 7:00pm<br />

Homecoming<br />

Week 5 Strake Jesuit Taylor Morton Ranch Mayde Creek Tompkins Katy<br />

Seven Lakes<br />

Cinco Ranch<br />

Sept. Rhodes Home Legacy Away Legacy Away Legacy Home Legacy Home Legacy Home Legacy<br />

Away Rhodes<br />

Away<br />

28-30 Friday Sept. 29 7:30pm Saturday Sept. 30 6:00pm Thursday Sept. 28th 6:30pm Thursday Sept. 28th 6:30pm Friday Sept. 29 6:30pm Saturday Sept. 30 6:00pm Friday Sept. 29 6:30pm Friday Sept. 29 7:30pm<br />

Parent Night Hall of Honor Homecoming Hall of Honor<br />

Week 6<br />

Open Open Taylor Tompkins Strake Jesuit Mayde Creek<br />

Morton Ranch<br />

Seven Lakes<br />

Oct Rhodes Home Legacy Away Clay Stadium Away Rhodes Away Legacy Home Clay Stadium Home<br />

5-7 Friday Oct. 6 7:3opm Friday Oct. 6 6:30pm Friday Oct. 6 7:00pm Friday Oct. 6 7:30pm Friday Oct. 6 6:30pm Friday Oct. 6 7:00pm<br />

Homecoming<br />

Week 7<br />

Taylor Seven Lakes Tompkins Strake Jesuit Katy Cinco Ranch<br />

Mayde Creek<br />

Morton Ranch<br />

Oct. Legacy Home Legacy Away Rhodes Home Rhodes Home Legacy Home Legacy<br />

Away Rhodes Away Rhodes<br />

Away<br />

12-14 Thursday Oct. 12 7:00pm Friday Oct. 13 6:30pm Thursday Oct. 12 6:00pm Friday Oct. 13 7:30pm Friday Oct. 13 6:30pm Thursday Oct. 12 7:00pm Thursday Oct. 12 6:00pm Friday Oct. 13 7:30pm<br />

Band Fest.<br />

Parent Night<br />

Homecoming<br />

Week 8 Mayde Creek Morton Ranch Cinco Ranch Katy Taylor Seven Lakes<br />

Strake Jesuit<br />

Tompkins<br />

Oct. Legacy Home Rhodes Away Legacy Away Rhodes Home Legacy Away Legacy Home Clay Stadium Away Clay Stadium Home<br />

19-21 Friday Oct. 20 6:30pm Friday Oct. 20 7:30pm Friday Oct. 20 6:30pm Friday Oct. 20 7:30pm Saturday Oct.21 11:00am Saturday Oct. 21 11:00am Friday Oct. 20 7:00pm Friday Oct. 20 7:00pm<br />

Homecoming<br />

Week 9 Seven Lakes Tompkins Strake Jesuit Taylor Cinco Ranch Morton Ranch<br />

Katy<br />

Mayde Creek<br />

Oct. Rhodes Away Legacy Away Rhodes Home Legacy Home Rhodes Home Legacy<br />

Away Legacy Home Rhodes<br />

Away<br />

26-28 Friday Oct. 27 7:30pm Friday Oct. 27 6:30pm Saturday Oct. 28 12:00pm Saturday Oct. 28 11:00am Friday Oct. 27 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 28 11:00am Friday Oct. 27 6:30pm Saturday Oct. 28 12:00pm<br />

Parent Night<br />

Week 10 Morton Ranch Strake Jesuit Seven Lakes Cinco Ranch Mayde Creek Tompkins<br />

Taylor<br />

Katy<br />

Nov. Legacy Home Tully Home Legacy Away Legacy Away Legacy Home Rhodes Home Rhodes Away Tully<br />

Away<br />

2-4 Saturday Nov. 4 11:00am Thursday Nov. 2 7:00pm Friday Nov. 3 6:30pm Saturday Nov. 4 11:00am Friday Nov. 3 6:30pm Friday Nov.3 7:30pm Friday Nov.3 7:30pm Thursday Nov. 2 7:00pm<br />

Parent Night<br />

Parent Night<br />

Week 11 Tompkins Mayde Creek Katy Seven Lakes Morton Ranch Strake Jesuit<br />

Cinco Ranch<br />

Taylor<br />

Nov. Legacy Away Rhodes Away Rhodes Home Legacy Home Legacy Away Clay Stadium Away Legacy Home Clay Stadium Home<br />

9-11 Saturday Nov. 11 11:00am Friday Nov.10 7:30pm Friday Nov. 10 7:30pm Friday Nov. 10 6:30pm Friday Nov. 10 6:30pm Friday Nov. 10 7:00pm Saturday Nov.11 11:00am Friday 3-24-17 Nov. 10 DEC 7:00pm<br />

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<strong>August</strong> 16th<br />

Katy ISD First Day of School<br />

<strong>August</strong> 28th<br />

LCISD First Day of School<br />

SCHOOL NEWS<br />

Photo taken by Katy Resident<br />

Heather of Storybook Photography<br />

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! <strong>The</strong>re are still<br />

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

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

FULSHEAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER<br />

NOW ENROLLING! FOR THE <strong>2017</strong>-18 SCHOOL YEAR<br />

30610 Second Street<br />

Fulshear, Texas<br />

281-533-0100<br />

Fulshearlearningcenter.org<br />

First Fulshear First United Methodist Church<br />

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

WWW.LCISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>August</strong> 28 th - First Day of School<br />

FULSHEAR FRESHMAN ORIENTATION<br />

Fulshear Freshman Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, <strong>August</strong> 9 th<br />

and Friday, <strong>August</strong> 10 th from 9 AM-12 Noon at Fulshear High School.<br />

Education is the most powerful weapon<br />

which you can use to change the world.<br />

- Nelson Mandela<br />

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Katy ISD<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>August</strong> 16 th - First Day of School<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Physical Schedule<br />

Date Facility Location Athletes<br />

Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 1, <strong>2017</strong> MCHS Martinette Gym 6:00-6:45pm<br />

Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 2, <strong>2017</strong> Paetow HS Competition Gym 6:00-6:45pm<br />

Tuesday, <strong>August</strong> 8, <strong>2017</strong> MDJH Competition Gym 6:00-6:45pm<br />

Thursday, <strong>August</strong> 10, <strong>2017</strong> SLHS Competition Gym 6:00-6:45pm<br />

Monday, <strong>August</strong> 14, <strong>2017</strong> CRHS Competition Gym 6:00-6:45pm<br />

Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 16, <strong>2017</strong> Merrell Center South Lobby 5:30pm-6:15pm<br />

Thursday, <strong>August</strong> 17, <strong>2017</strong> Merrell Center South Lobby 5:30pm-6:15pm<br />

Friday, <strong>August</strong> 18, <strong>2017</strong> Merrell Center South Lobby 5:30pm-6:15pm<br />

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

SPONSORED PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS<br />

Physical examinations will only be given to KISD student athletes<br />

participating in UIL activities grades 7-12. <strong>The</strong> UIL physical form will be<br />

the only physical form accepted. Although KISD recommends the use<br />

of your family doctor for the physical examination, the following mass<br />

screenings are available as an economical convenience for its patrons.<br />

KISD sponsored physical examinations will be performed by the Medical<br />

Colleges of Texas at a nominal fee of $25.<br />

KATY ISD TEAMS RANK HIGH IN THE<br />

GLOBAL DESTINATION IMAGINATION TOURNAMENT<br />

Three Katy ISD teams classified in the “Top 10 Teams” during the Global<br />

Destination Imagination Tournament, which took place in Knoxville,<br />

Tennessee on May 24 th -28 th . More than 1,400 teams representing 45<br />

states and 14 countries competed in the event to showcase their<br />

innovative challenge solutions. In total, five Katy ISD teams attended<br />

the tournament, including students from Griffin Elementary, Hayes<br />

Elementary, Beckendorff Junior High and Katy High School.<br />

In the Improv Challenge, 3-Peat, the Katy High School “Tie Di ers” finished<br />

in 10 th place. This placed them as the highest ranking team in the state of<br />

Texas, who was in attendance. Participating in the Scientific Challenge,<br />

Top Secret, the Hayes Elementary team “It’s Classified” finished in third<br />

place. <strong>The</strong> “Altos Kryptos,” from Griffin Elementary won second place in<br />

the same category.<br />

Congratulations!<br />

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SPORTS<br />

PICTURED AS OUR SPORTS HEADER FOR AUGUST: FO1 Revolution 16 Black Volleyball<br />

came away with a 3 rd place finish at the New Orleans Allstate Sugar Bowl Tournament. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

are headed to Orlando, Florida to compete in the AAU Junior National Championships.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se girls have had a fun season placing 1 st at Woodlands Revolution, 2 nd at Katy Elite,<br />

2 nd at FAST Warmup, 5 th at the Texas Fest in Dallas, 5 th at the Pacific Northwest Qualifier in<br />

Spokane, WA and 9 th at the Under Amour North East National Qualifier in Philadelphia. Let’s<br />

wish these girls continued success next month in Orlando.<br />

Local Katy Girls from FO1 Volleyball Club<br />

PHOTO ON THE LEFT: Local Katy Girls from FO1 Volleyball Club won the Sapphire Division<br />

of the 44 th Annual AAU Girls 14U Junior National Volleyball Championships in Orlando,<br />

Florida. <strong>The</strong> girls finished the tournament with 8 straight victories, 4 in the last day alone.<br />

Representing Katy, are Myah Balnoschan, Karin Ilagan, Alyssa Reyher, Paige Henrick, Haley<br />

Weinstein, Madison Powell, Anika Lahoti, Mia Blum along with coaches Mike Kent and<br />

Jerrick Cabrales.<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 />

SWIM LESSONS: <strong>The</strong> 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 />

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

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

are offered for ages 6-14. <strong>The</strong>se camps are available various weeks<br />

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 />

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KATY AREA WRESTLING CLUB REGISTRATION<br />

Registration for the Katy Area Wrestling Club will open at the parents’<br />

meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for September 12, <strong>2017</strong> at 6 PM<br />

at the wrestling room of Cinco Ranch High School. All male and female<br />

students, kindergarten through 8 th grade, are welcome and encouraged<br />

to join. Additional information is available on our Facebook page and at<br />

www.katyareawrestlingclub.org.<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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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 />

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SOCCER SIGN UPS: KATY/FULSHEAR/WEST<br />

HOUSTON REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN!<br />

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open for boys and girls<br />

ages 4 to 18 for the FALL Season. Games start on October 7, <strong>2017</strong>. FFPS<br />

is a non-profit youth soccer program dedicated to providing a positive<br />

youth sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas,<br />

FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater<br />

Houston area. FFPS offers children a fun and fair experience, including<br />

one practice per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal<br />

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

coaching and more. No tryouts are required.<br />

Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):<br />

Through Sept. 4 th : $119<br />

Sept. 5 th through Sept. 18 th : $124<br />

Sept. 19 th through Full: $129<br />

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform<br />

(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields<br />

and background checks on all volunteers. Coaches will call players<br />

to schedule practice by October 3 rd . Practice times and location will<br />

be determined by the coach and team. <strong>The</strong> schedule includes eight<br />

games, played locally on Saturdays, October 7 th to December 2 nd . Our<br />

Katy league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer Complex (20150<br />

Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League plays at Huggins Elementary<br />

(No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League plays at Westside High<br />

School (14201 Briar Forest). For more information, map of all locations or<br />

to sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 1-800-828-PLAY (7529).<br />

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who have an interest in running.<br />

We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages and<br />

abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group<br />

runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience<br />

with our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested<br />

in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We<br />

hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports<br />

Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On<br />

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

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<br />

find 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 />

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field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6<br />

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 />

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NETBALL CLUBS<br />

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

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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 />

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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 />

<strong>The</strong> 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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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />

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Walks & Runs<br />

KATY BACK TO SCHOOL 5K<br />

Labor Day, Monday, September 4, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Villagio Town Center<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy Back to School 5k will be a chipped timed race on a certified<br />

course benefiting Katy Students Run (KSR). KSR focuses on transforming<br />

the lives of high school students in the Katy area by developing character<br />

and promoting healthy choices through training for the Aramco Houston<br />

Half Marathon. Through mentorship, unconditional acceptance and<br />

training for a half-marathon KSR empowers youth to set and achieve lifealtering<br />

goals. Break out your running shoes and get Back to School in<br />

style!<br />

More information at: www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com<br />

Register at: www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyBacktoSchool5K<br />

Craft Shows & Festivals<br />

ST PAUL’S FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW<br />

Saturday, October 7, <strong>2017</strong>, 9 AM to 4 PM<br />

5373 Franz Rd, Katy Texas 77493<br />

Free Admission<br />

Children’s Bouncer, Petting Zoo, Shopping & Great BBQ!<br />

Special Guest include the Katy Police Department,<br />

Katy Fire Department and Special Pals<br />

Interested Vendors contact Mary at saintpaulschurch@charter.net<br />

Fundraisers<br />

HOPE IMPACT FUNDRAISERS<br />

Saturday, <strong>August</strong> 12 th :<br />

Charity Night Slim Chickens 5-9 PM at 23320 Mercantile Parkway, Katy TX<br />

77449. 15% of proceeds goes back to Hope Impacts if you let the cashier<br />

know when you check out. Go, Eat, Invite Someone!<br />

Monday, September 25 th :<br />

Hope Impacts Weston Lakes Country Club Golf Tournament at 32611 FM<br />

1093, Fulshear, TX 77441. All Day Event. Golf, Volunteer, Donate, Sponsor!<br />

Friday, November 10 th :<br />

Gala at <strong>The</strong> Tuscany Villa to benefit Hope Impacts and Clothed by Faith<br />

at 3330 FM <strong>1463</strong>, Katy, TX 77494, 6 PM - Midnight. Come, Enjoy, Donate,<br />

Sponsor!<br />

Contact Marilyn or Tina at 713-705-7884 for more information. We cannot<br />

do what we do without the support of our community. Every donation is<br />

tax deductible.<br />

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September 11, <strong>2017</strong><br />

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4 man scramble - Registration 10 AM<br />

Shot Gun Start 12 PM<br />

Lunch and Dinner provided<br />

Live and Silent auction, Raffle and Ball drop<br />

Register online: www.joejoebeargolf.com<br />

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SEVENTH ANNUAL CHARITY GALA<br />

BENEFITING TEXAS EQUU SEARCH<br />

We prayerfully request your attendance for this very<br />

special event on September 23, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 PM. Our<br />

BBCSO, Inc. website is currently being editing to reflect<br />

this NEW event, so stay tuned.<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

Seventh Annual Charity Gala<br />

<strong>The</strong>me: Enchanted Evening in Emerald Envy<br />

Venue: Faith West Academy<br />

3 course Dinner - Dancing - Charity Auction<br />

Courtesy table of (8 VIP seats) to Texas Equu Search<br />

TICKET LEVELS:<br />

VIP = $150 per person<br />

COMPANY SPONSOR = $1,500 (8 VIP seats) BBCSO website<br />

promo with link to your company website, table marquee<br />

during gala, plaque presentation.<br />

COMPANY SPONSOR = $2,500 (10 VIP seats) BBCSO website<br />

promo with link to your company website, table marquee<br />

during gala, plaque presentation.<br />

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Vendors Wated<br />

CRAFT SHOW VENDORS WANTED<br />

Westland Baptist Church is looking for crafters and<br />

vendors for the “Westland Welcome Home Craft Show”<br />

to be held Oct. 7, <strong>2017</strong>. We are located at 1407 W Grand<br />

Parkway South in Katy. Booth fee is $50 for a 10x10 space.<br />

After <strong>August</strong> 1 st , the cost is $60. All booths are indoors<br />

and proceeds benefit the youth and children’s ministries.<br />

If you are interested, contact the church office at 281-<br />

392-5099 or go to www.westlandbaptistchurch.org and<br />

click on Events tab. You can also email Martha Wells at<br />

westlandcraftshow@gmail.com for an application.<br />

<strong>The</strong>atre, Arts & Music<br />

HNAM PRESENTS “WORLD JOURNEYS”<br />

Saturdays, <strong>August</strong> 26 th and September 2 nd<br />

Houston New Arts Movement classical musicians and founder bring to life the works<br />

of Ravel, William Bolcom, Alberto Ginastera and Dvorak at 7 PM on Saturday, <strong>August</strong><br />

26 th at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church and Saturday, September 2 nd at Houston Piano<br />

Company. HNAM continues their Reflections season highlighting their previous best<br />

performances, as well as bringing new repertoire related to the World Journeys theme.<br />

Discounted advance purchase tickets can be obtained online at www.artsmove.net.<br />

In their <strong>2017</strong> Reflections season, the ensemble has revived audience favorites from each<br />

of their past seasons’ themes. Ticket are $15 online advance purchase and $20 at the<br />

door. HNAM’s continues their mission, making quality classical music accessible to all.<br />

Nonprofit organizations or anyone for whom the cost would preclude their attendance,<br />

may email Mary Domask@artsmove.net, (Board member and media contact) to obtain<br />

complimentary tickets (only available at the St. Cyril performance of this concert).<br />

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KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<br />

(KVPAC)<br />

www.kvpac.org<br />

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to<br />

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

Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates<br />

are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members<br />

who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players<br />

as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the<br />

long commute or high cost involved with heading to one of downtown<br />

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

non-profit arts education organization helping artists find their light<br />

since 2001.<br />

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

Through September 15 th<br />

Gather with friends on our pool deck for a rockin’ summer long event!<br />

Enjoy live music performances, $5 beers and poolside games every<br />

third Friday of the month at Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Houston<br />

from 7-10 PM. Featured performers include: <strong>August</strong> 18 th - Sherita Perez<br />

and September 15 th - Charlie & the Regrets. Guests will enjoy live<br />

entertainment, food and beverage specials along with free admission &<br />

valet parking.<br />

Misc. Events<br />

FREE INTRODUCTION TO SQUARE DANCE & SOCIAL<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy Prairie Promenaders invites you to a special Fun Night of<br />

dancing and socializing. Learn basic Square Dance, try Line Dancing,<br />

have snacks and meet new friends.<br />

Square Dancing is a form of folk dance that had its beginnings as far back<br />

as 1600 in England. Folk dances in France, Scotland, Scandinavia and<br />

Spain are thought to have influenced square dance as it was brought to<br />

America by the settlers. Modern square dance was standardized in the<br />

1930s. It is a form of dance that everyone of all ages can participate in and<br />

have fun. Please come and experience the fun of square dance with us.<br />

Dates: Choose from <strong>August</strong> 18 th , <strong>August</strong> 25 th or September 1 st<br />

Time: 7-8 PM<br />

Where: Westland Baptist Church, 1407 West Grand Parkway South, Katy Texas<br />

Attire: Casual with comfortable shoes.<br />

Ages: Teens and adults<br />

For more information call 281-492-8798 or visit us at www.<br />

katyprairiepromenaders.com.<br />

WORLD OF DANCE TOUR - HOUSTON<br />

<strong>August</strong> 19 th<br />

World of Dance Tour is the largest urban dance event that has now become<br />

the most authentic international touring dance competition of its kind.<br />

Currently consisting of 15 U.S. domestic dates and 15 internationally<br />

licensed regions, WOD continues to thrive and build within communities<br />

worldwide. With a focus on the art of street dancing and today’s newaged<br />

choreography, WOD embraces more than just the urban dance<br />

scene but also showcases its entire lifestyle and culture. <strong>The</strong> event will<br />

be held at the Revention Music Center Downtown at 3 PM.<br />

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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL)<br />

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734<br />

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SUMMER READING CLUBS “Build a Better World” -<br />

Through <strong>August</strong> 31, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the<br />

summer to encourage reading among people of all ages. <strong>The</strong>re is no<br />

charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs (SRC) and they are open to<br />

everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants may register<br />

at any Fort Bend County library or they may register online by going to the<br />

FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up”<br />

image. When the online registration form has been completed, readers<br />

will then have their own online page on which to record their books or<br />

reading time. Prizes must be collected from the “primary library of use”<br />

that the reader indicated on the registration form. <strong>The</strong> last day to pick<br />

up awards is <strong>August</strong> 31 st . <strong>The</strong> Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by<br />

Fort Bend County Libraries, the Friends organizations that support the<br />

county library system and the Collaborative Summer Library Program, a<br />

consortium of states working together to provide high-quality children’s<br />

summer-reading program materials for public libraries.<br />

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN<br />

Children from infancy through elementary school-age are invited to<br />

come to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting<br />

programs and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer!<br />

Children are encouraged to read or listen to as many books as they can<br />

and they will earn rewards based on the total number of books they read<br />

or have read to them. For the first five books read, the child will receive a<br />

bookmark. <strong>The</strong> rewards continue with a certificate for 10 books, a pencil<br />

for 15 books and a reading trophy for the first 20 books read. For every<br />

20 books read, the participant’s name will also be written on a picture<br />

of a builder’s block to be displayed in that branch library. <strong>The</strong> names of<br />

participants will be entered into a drawing for gift cards from area stores<br />

that will be awarded to several lucky readers of 20 books or more, in a<br />

drawing scheduled in <strong>August</strong> at each library location.<br />

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CHALLENGE<br />

Area youth in grades 6 th -8 th can participate in the SRC by logging online<br />

the time they spend reading. Kids are encouraged to read as many books<br />

as they can and they will earn rewards based on the total amount of<br />

time they spend reading. For the first 10 hours (600 minutes) of reading,<br />

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each reader will receive a mystery prize. Upon completion of 20 hours<br />

(1200 minutes) of reading, readers will receive a trophy. <strong>The</strong> names of<br />

participants who complete 20 or more hours of reading will be entered<br />

into a drawing for a $25-gift card that will be awarded to one lucky reader<br />

at each branch library in a drawing that will take place in <strong>August</strong>.<br />

FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />

8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear, Texas 77441, 281-633-4675<br />

Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.<br />

10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website:<br />

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.<br />

To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.<br />

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton<br />

Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling<br />

the library at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library.<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, <strong>August</strong> 21 st , 12 Noon, in Meeting<br />

Room. <strong>The</strong> book to be discussed is Dead Wake: <strong>The</strong> Last Crossing of the<br />

Lusitania, written by Erik Larson.<br />

• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, <strong>August</strong> 28 th , 6:30 PM,<br />

Meeting Room. <strong>The</strong> book to be discussed is Peace Like a River, written<br />

by Leif Enger.<br />

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM<br />

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,<br />

stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. This<br />

activity will not take place on <strong>August</strong> 1 st or 8 th .<br />

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• Residential & Commercial<br />

• Move In / Move Out<br />

• Party / Meeting Cleanup<br />

• Carpet Cleaning<br />

• Window Cleaning<br />

• References Available<br />

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• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents<br />

stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. This<br />

activity will not take place on <strong>August</strong> 2 nd or 9 th .<br />

• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories<br />

for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. This program will NOT<br />

take place in <strong>August</strong>, the schedule will resume in September.<br />

For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the<br />

library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />

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SUPPORT & HELP GROUPS<br />

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES<br />

Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault<br />

<strong>The</strong> 24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273).<br />

NON-EMERGENCY # 281-391-5262.<br />

<strong>The</strong> KCM Sexual Assault Center is run by a staff of three permanent<br />

employees and a dedicated group of volunteers who manage many vital<br />

functions. <strong>The</strong> Center offers many volunteer opportunities for interested<br />

persons, including clerical, crisis hotline and direct contact jobs such<br />

as sexual assault survivor advocacy. All volunteers must obtain training<br />

offered by the Center.<br />

Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry provides:<br />

• Three day nutritionally balanced supplement of non-perishable food<br />

twice monthly<br />

• Hygiene items once a month<br />

• Birthday bags to our children for their special day<br />

• Fresh produce from yard gardeners & local farmers<br />

FYI<br />

• Referrals to WIC (Women, Infant, Child) government nutrition program<br />

for baby formula; dairy products.<br />

• Red Barrels in Katy area grocery stores benefit KCM.<br />

• 100% of all financial donations are allocated per donor request!<br />

Needs<br />

• Canned: Green Vegetables, Pork’n Beans, Carrots, Tuna, Corn, 8 oz.<br />

Tomato sauce, Fruit, Macaroni & Cheese<br />

• One lb. bags of: Beans, Rice<br />

• Family Size: Bath Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet Paper<br />

• Soap: Laundry, Dish<br />

Katy Christian Ministries Administration Office, Food Pantry and Store is<br />

located at 5510 1 st Street, Katy, Tx 77493 and the number is 281-391-5261.<br />

Donation Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM.<br />

Thursday from 1 PM to 6 PM. Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Katy Christian<br />

Ministries Donation Center is located at 5012 E. 3 rd Street, Katy, Tx 77493<br />

and the number is 281-391-7400 (24 Hr. Voice Recording).<br />

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF)<br />

HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER<br />

<strong>The</strong> Compassionate Friends - Katy Chapter (TCF-Katy), a support group<br />

for parents who have lost a child. Meetings are held the second Tuesday<br />

of the month at 7 PM in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist<br />

Church. 20555 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, across from the Taylor High<br />

tennis courts.<br />

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All bereaved parents, family members or close friends of parents who have<br />

lost a child are invited to attend the TCF-Katy meeting. <strong>The</strong>re is no cost<br />

to attend and participation is completely voluntary. <strong>The</strong> Compassionate<br />

Friends organization is not affiliated with any religious group. For more<br />

info. please visit our website, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or<br />

contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.<br />

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS<br />

If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours.<br />

To find a meeting near you or for other information call: 713-686-6300 or<br />

go to www.aahouston.org.<br />

FREE MENTAL DISORDERS<br />

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP<br />

Meets at a number of locations. Complete listing on www.<br />

namimetrohouston.org or call 713-970-4419.<br />

NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY<br />

FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY EDUCATION COURSE<br />

This NAMI Family to Family 12-week Education Course (2 1/2 hrs. per<br />

week) is for family members of persons with bipolar (manic depression),<br />

anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, severe depression and other<br />

neurobiological disorders. For information, please call 713-970-4419 or<br />

www.namigreaterhouston.org.<br />

FAMILY TO FAMILY NETWORK<br />

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO<br />

HAVE A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES<br />

Family to Family Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to<br />

helping families of children with disabilities by providing information,<br />

referral, support, training, a mentoring program, a local leadership and<br />

advocacy training program, Lending Library and as well as a website<br />

created specifically for parents of students receiving special education<br />

services. <strong>The</strong> F2F-Katy Chapter meetings are held during the day at<br />

Crosspoint Community Church and in the evening at St. Peters United<br />

Methodist Church. For more information, call 713-466-6304. Please see<br />

Calendar of Events at page for a current schedule of Katy Events at www.<br />

familytofamilynetwork.org.<br />

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT<br />

ALLIANCE GREATER HOUSTON (DBSA)<br />

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA)<br />

sponsors FREE support groups that assist in managing mood disorders<br />

of individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. Family members,<br />

friends and caregivers are also invited to attend to learn more about<br />

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these illnesses. Our groups are led by trained individuals who provide<br />

a compassionate environment consisting of peers who accept and<br />

understand each other. This sense of community and empathy gives<br />

participants encouragement to live more meaningful and healthy lives.<br />

Our Katy adult and young adult groups are hosted by St. Peter’s United<br />

Methodist Church off Kingsland Blvd. every Tuesday from 7 PM-8:30 PM.<br />

Please visit our website for a complete list of groups in the Houston area<br />

and resources on mood disorders at www.dbsahouston.org<br />

KATY OCD/ANXIETY<br />

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy OCD/Anxiety group for parents meets on the last Saturday of<br />

each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. <strong>The</strong> purpose of this<br />

group is to support each other as we deal with raising children with OCD/<br />

anxiety/panic disorders. Does your child avoid social situations? Do they<br />

have unhealthy perfectionism or depression from anxiety? Come talk<br />

with us. We might be the right support group to find some answers, even<br />

if your child does not have a formal diagnosis. We will share resources<br />

with each other and offer advice. For more information, check out our<br />

website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.<br />

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KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE<br />

SUPPORT GROUP<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas Support Group<br />

meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July), from<br />

7 PM-8:30 PM, at St. Catherine’s Methodist Hospital, 701 S. Fry Rd,<br />

Katy, TX 77450. <strong>The</strong>re are concurrent adult and youth meetings. Adult<br />

meetings are varied with discussion, speakers and videos. During the<br />

youth meetings, snacks, crafts and games are enjoyed. Pizza/Video<br />

Game Nights and Holiday Parties are always a favorite. For more<br />

information, please contact ferla.nicola@gmail.com, tourettetexas@<br />

aol.com or call 281-238-8096.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM<br />

Services offered by the WIC Program include breastfeeding assistance<br />

and referrals for health and social services. <strong>The</strong> Harris County WIC<br />

Program operates thirteen sites, all of which offer evening and weekend<br />

hours. For additional information about WIC, call 713-439-6145 or www.<br />

houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message listing all Harris<br />

County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130.<br />

ECI PROJECT TYKE<br />

ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program<br />

(ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working<br />

with children who need extra help. <strong>The</strong> program provides developmental<br />

services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental<br />

milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to<br />

children from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project<br />

TYKE develops a supportive partnership with families by providing<br />

educational and emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines<br />

and relationships that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum<br />

potential.<br />

Anyone (parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child<br />

to ECI Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs<br />

assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical<br />

diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call<br />

ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.<br />

katyisd.org. ECI services are available statewide to help families. Early<br />

is best!!!!!<br />

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caregivers. Although our needs are different, care is given to fill the needs<br />

for all of us.<br />

Different Strokes meets every Tuesday, at 10 AM, in the Senior Center,<br />

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THE ARC OF KATY<br />

<strong>The</strong> Arc of Katy provides programs for individuals with IDD (Intellectual<br />

and Development Disabilities) including a day program, summer camp<br />

and socials for teens/ adults. New members are always welcome. Please<br />

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PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP)<br />

PDAP is the only free outpatient substance abuse program for young<br />

people and parents in the greater Houston area. PDAP is spiritually<br />

based and is housed in churches. PDAP’s methodology is based upon the<br />

“Twelve Steps” of Alcoholics Anonymous. For Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-<br />

9311 or for ages 17 to 25 call 713-647-8858.<br />

DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP<br />

We are a group of men and women whose lives have been affected by<br />

either our own addiction or members of our family. We offer support and<br />

encouragement to help you manage your own life rather than focusing<br />

on others. Our meetings are every Wednesday night from 7 – 8 PM. For<br />

more information, call 713-632-5237.<br />

HOME ENCOURAGEMENT<br />

Do you still believe in marriage? We do! By celebrating the institution<br />

of marriage, while connecting families with personal and professional<br />

resources, Home Encouragement sets it sights on helping to reduce<br />

the divorce rate in the Greater Houston area. Home Encouragement is a<br />

501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures healthy marriages and strong families.<br />

We have many ways of doing this (please see website for details) and<br />

there is a special monthly event in the Katy area called Dinner and a<br />

Marriage. Our goal is to encourage married couples, as well as connecting<br />

them with Houston faith-based communities, family support systems<br />

and helpful individuals. For additional information, contact Kellie Hurst<br />

of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.<br />

homeencouragement.org.<br />

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KATY ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy ADHD parent group holds its monthly meetings on the 2 nd<br />

Sunday of every month, in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist<br />

Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. <strong>The</strong> meetings<br />

include a presentation by a guest speaker and an opportunity to<br />

share information and ask questions. <strong>The</strong>re is no charge for attending<br />

the meetings and walk-ins are always welcome. If you should need<br />

any additional information or have any questions, please contact<br />

Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.<br />

Occasionally we will combine meetings with other groups in the Katy<br />

area and not meet on our regular date, please verify the meeting date<br />

before your first visit.<br />

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GRACE FELLOWSHIP<br />

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, located at 2655 S. Mason Rd.,<br />

Katy, 77450, offers a safe setting for those who are hurting and healing<br />

from trials and difficulties of life. We offer the following biblically based<br />

support groups:<br />

• Parenting With Grace - Learning God’s timeless design for parenting.<br />

• Marriage Matters - Take your marriage to the next level.<br />

• DivorceCare - For adults and children dealing with divorce.<br />

• GriefShare - Dealing with the loss of a loved one.<br />

• HopeKeepers - Living with hope in spite of chronic illness or pain.<br />

• Recovery With Grace - Recovering from an unhealthy habit.<br />

• VIC -Women with cancer.<br />

• Men’s Sexual Purity Support Group - Support for sexual addiction struggles.<br />

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University - Get control of your money.<br />

Please call the Grace Fellowship Care Ministry at 281-646-1903 for further<br />

details or see our website, www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.<br />

ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

SUPPORT GROUPS<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church sponsors and hosts support groups<br />

for people in our community who are dealing with difficult situations.<br />

Complete meeting information is available at www.stpkaty.org or by<br />

calling 281-492-8031.<br />

• ADHD Parent Support Group<br />

• Alanon<br />

• Alcoholics Anonymous<br />

• Alzheimer’s Family Support<br />

• Autism Support Group<br />

• CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous)<br />

• Depression Bipolar Support Alliance<br />

• <strong>The</strong> Gathering Respite Care for Homebound Senior Adults<br />

• Grief Share Group<br />

• Narcotics Anonymous<br />

• Open Hearts for Family and Friends of Gays and Lesbians<br />

• Overeaters Anonymous<br />

• Women’s Cancer Support Group<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy.<br />

THE FELLOWSHIP<br />

<strong>The</strong> Fellowship offers several support and growth recovery groups<br />

through its Merimnao ministry, all our groups are Christ-centered and<br />

open to everybody in the community. Call the church at 281-395-3950<br />

or go to our website at www.thefellowship.org/grow/groups/merimnao/<br />

for more information.<br />

Groups include the following:<br />

• Castimonia - A group for men struggling with sexual purity<br />

• Parakaleo - A group for women whose husbands are dealing with sexual<br />

purity<br />

• Adelphe - A “women’s issues” group<br />

• Divorce Support - A group for those dealing with divorce<br />

• Divorce for Kids - A group for children dealing with the divorce of their<br />

parents<br />

• Poimenes - A group for men in positions of spiritual authority<br />

• Parent Advocates - For parents of difficult or troubled high school aged<br />

children<br />

• Sozo - For women struggling with having had an abortion in their past<br />

• New Hope - For women dealing with the issue of breast cancer<br />

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CHRIST CLINIC<br />

Christ Clinic has relocated to 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy,<br />

Texas 77494. We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults in<br />

Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic is also currently<br />

seeking donations and sponsorships from local and area businesses to<br />

help the clinic continue its mission to provide services for community<br />

members. For more information about partnering for success,<br />

contact Beverly Allen, Development Manager, beverly@christclinickaty.<br />

org, office: 281-574-1540. Visit us at www.christclinickaty.org. Follow us<br />

at www.facebook.com/ChristClinic.<br />

NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP<br />

Make new friends, get questions answered, get education on various<br />

topics, get resources, share your story and much more. Meets monthly<br />

on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital,<br />

13031 Wortham Center Drive, Houston, TX. 77065. Meets in the Dayroom<br />

from 1:30-3 PM. Light refreshments served. For more information, please<br />

contact Regenia Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@<br />

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OPEN HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES<br />

AND FRIENDS OF GAYS AND LESBIANS<br />

<strong>The</strong> disclosure of a loved one’s homosexuality affects parents, family<br />

members and friends in many different ways. Dealing with a reality that<br />

may never have been anticipated can be challenging. St. Peter’s United<br />

Methodist Church is offering a safe and affirming setting for those who<br />

desire understanding and support as they seek to come to terms with<br />

this fact. We meet the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 PM, in<br />

room E225 of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, at 20775 Kingsland<br />

Blvd in Katy. Childcare is available by reservation. For more information<br />

and to verify meeting times, contact Elaine Saunders at 281-492-8031.<br />

EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP<br />

Eating Disorder Support Group meets in the Katy, Mason Rd area. If<br />

interested contact Brooke at bcarico222@aol.com.<br />

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)<br />

No more New Year’s Resolutions when you are in Food Addicts in<br />

Recovery Anonymous (FA). Have you gorged yourself over the Holidays?<br />

Are you planning a new diet for the new year?<br />

Folks at Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous are making No More New<br />

Year’s resolutions. <strong>The</strong>y have the freedom from the tortures of gaining<br />

and losing weight over and over again. Many overeaters and bulimics of<br />

all ages and backgrounds are suffering from addiction to food but (FA)<br />

has the solution with a 12 step program. If you are suffering, you are<br />

invited to attend the Katy meeting which takes place each Monday at<br />

7 PM at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1225 W Grand Parkway S, Katy,<br />

Texas 77494 (please use the South entrance).<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are no dues, fees or weigh-ins at FA meetings and we welcome<br />

newcomers. For more information and list of additional meetings in the<br />

Houston area, please call 781-932-6300 or 281-392-8914. Additionally,<br />

you may wish to visit our website at Foodaddicts.org.<br />

WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER<br />

West Houston Medical Center offers free monthly Weight Loss<br />

Surgery Support Groups. To inquire, please call 281-588-8657. West<br />

Houston Medical Center also offers free monthly Weight Loss Surgery<br />

Informational/Educational Classes. To inquire or register, please call 281-<br />

588-8657.<br />

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KATY FAS FAMILY SUPPORT<br />

If you know what the acronyms FAS, ARND or FAE stand for then this<br />

is the place for you! A new support group is starting for families with<br />

children who are on the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum. This group will meet<br />

once a month at a designated location to share our stories, talk about<br />

our challenges and discuss strategies. Adoptive parents and birth parents<br />

are welcome. If you are interested in being a part of this, please send an<br />

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

KATY AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP<br />

Katy Autism Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., from 7 PM<br />

to 9 PM in Asbury Hall. Speakers address a variety of topics relevant to<br />

autism spectrum disorders and time is allotted for parent networking.<br />

For more information, go to www.katyautismsupport.org.<br />

HOPE FOR THREE<br />

Hope For Three is a rapidly expanding local nonprofit focusing solely<br />

on autism and no other disability. Established in 2011 the organization<br />

has two primary focus areas: 1) creating awareness through outreach,<br />

education and events; 2) providing resources and financial support<br />

exclusively to families with children on the autism spectrum.<br />

Hope for three is a local nonprofit and autism advocacy organization<br />

established to raise community awareness and provide resources<br />

and support in the form of financial aid to families with children<br />

diagnosed on the autism spectrum. For more information, visit www.<br />

hopeforthree.org.<br />

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT AT<br />

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital offers, free of charge, Weight Loss<br />

Surgery Support Group meetings. Our mission is to provide support for<br />

those who have undergone or are contemplating weight loss surgery in<br />

an open and safe environment. We invite you and your significant others<br />

to join us as you follow your own path with bariatric surgery. Anyone may<br />

attend. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30<br />

PM in the Tiger A Conference Room.<br />

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open to everyone. For information on the meetings, call 281-644-7055.<br />

Everyone is welcome!<br />

HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

OFFERS WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS<br />

GRIEF SUPPORT: This group is designed to offer emotional support to<br />

those who have lost a loved one. Group meets every Monday evening<br />

at 7 PM in Room 126 of the church office. For more information, please<br />

see our website at www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. We<br />

are located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, TX 77449 (West of Mason Road).<br />

DIVORCE CARE CLASS: This is a 13-week video and discussion-based<br />

Bible study that provides support and healing for separated and divorced<br />

adults. Topics include subjects such as anger, sadness, forgiveness<br />

and support for children of separation or divorce. More information is<br />

available at www.divorcecare.org. For more information, please visit<br />

our church website at www.holycov.org. <strong>The</strong> church is located at 22111<br />

Morton Road, Katy, TX.<br />

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GRIEFSHARE<br />

Help and comfort after the death of a spouse, child, family member,<br />

friend. GriefShare is an international non-denominational support group<br />

with leaders trained in grief support. Meets at <strong>The</strong> Williams House Rm.<br />

103., Second Baptist Church (West campus), 19449 Katy Fwy., Katy, 77094.<br />

For more information, visit www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086.<br />

KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA &<br />

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP<br />

Katy/West Houston Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Meetup Group - meetings<br />

are to provide information and support for sufferers and their families<br />

regarding any of these or related disorders. Will hold meetings in Katy<br />

monthly. Can sign up for more info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia<br />

and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395,<br />

Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other information and meeting schedule.<br />

HOPEKEEPERS<br />

Hopekeepers is a gathering place for those with a chronic illness or pain<br />

to support and connect with others while learning about the greater<br />

purpose God has for each of us. <strong>The</strong> national web site is restministries.<br />

org for more information or come to one of the local support groups.<br />

Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the<br />

2 nd and 4 th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530<br />

Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM.<br />

PTSD SUPPORT GROUP<br />

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? I feel like<br />

the horrific event is happening all over again. I have nightmares and<br />

flashbacks of the event. I stay away from crowded places that remind<br />

me of the event. I jump and feel very anxious when something happens<br />

without warning. I have a hard time trusting or feeling close to other<br />

people. I get mad very easily. I feel guilty because others have died and I<br />

lived. I have trouble sleeping and my muscles are tense. <strong>The</strong>re are many<br />

characteristics that may be signs of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD). If you<br />

recognize some or all of these symptoms; you may want to seek help.<br />

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Group meeting at Memorial Drive UMC, 13194<br />

Memorial Drive. Call 713-468-8356 x119 for fates and times.<br />

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LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL<br />

Lifeway International is an early enthusiastic substance abuse recovery<br />

program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their families.<br />

Lifeway is an (APG) Alternative Peer Group that offers supportive and<br />

clinical outpatient services for ages 13 -25 and the adult population 26+.<br />

Lifeway meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship United<br />

Methodist Church, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information, call<br />

713-270-6753.<br />

SEEDS OF HOPE<br />

Seeds of Hope is encouragement and support for all families currently<br />

experiencing or who have experienced infertility in the past. We meet the<br />

4 th Thursday of each month. Come and encourage or be encouraged.<br />

For more information, contact Cathy Booth 281-395-7094 or b-booth@<br />

comcast.net<br />

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MEETING<br />

On the 3 rd Tuesday of each month there is a Breast Cancer Support<br />

Meeting at Kathy Methodist Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston,<br />

Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 8 PM. 832-522-1000<br />

HAND (HOUSTON’S AID<br />

IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING<br />

Houston’s Aid in Neonatal Death is a Greater Houston area based<br />

pregnancy and infant loss support group for parents whose babies have<br />

died any time from conception through late infancy. If you or someone<br />

you know has suffered a loss at any time, feel free to visit our monthly<br />

support group. Our meetings are held at Chapelwood United Methodist<br />

Church, 11140 Greenbay St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For<br />

more info, contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919.<br />

HOPE IMPACTS<br />

Hope Impacts is a network of caring people that partner together to meet<br />

the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy<br />

ISD community. Through this network, you will be able to find out who is<br />

doing this work and where you can plug in to help. All of the partners are<br />

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IC ANGELS<br />

Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and support for sufferers of<br />

Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.com (search interstitial<br />

cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com.<br />

KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER<br />

TRANSITION WORKSHOP<br />

Do you know someone doing a job search now or who may need to do<br />

so in the future? Kingsland Baptist Church is offering a Career Transition<br />

Workshop based on material written by John McDorman, Managing<br />

Partner of Transition Consulting. Over the years and across the nation,<br />

1,000s of people in transition have found it valuable to teach job seekers<br />

how to best use their time to shorten their job search. <strong>The</strong> material<br />

consists of 12 classes of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours each.<br />

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buildings. <strong>The</strong>re will also be signs or people to direct you. Classes meet in<br />

the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM every Thursday. <strong>The</strong> cost of the material<br />

is $25, but if that creates a hardship for you, Kingsland can cover the cost<br />

of the material. Call 281-492-0785 for more information.<br />

GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />

Please become a positive adult role model for a child that has become<br />

involved with the Fort Bend juvenile justice system in our own community.<br />

We have many juveniles in need of a listening ear and encouragement<br />

from someone. Come forward and be that person... you may be the only<br />

one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum<br />

of an hour a week. Please contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@<br />

fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org.<br />

FAMILY FUN MONTH<br />

Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of<br />

<strong>August</strong>. It is the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and<br />

activities.<br />

Make some time this month for family fun. You may want to:<br />

Order pizza and watch a movie in the backyard<br />

Go camping<br />

Take a vacation<br />

Go out for ice cream<br />

Enjoy a backyard campfire<br />

Build a backyard fort<br />

Family bike ride<br />

Day trip to the zoo<br />

Fishing<br />

Hiking<br />

Day at the park<br />

Make a talent show<br />

Cook meals together<br />

Have a karaoke night<br />

Use your imagination, spend time together and have fun!! Post on<br />

social media using #FamilyFunMonth to encourage others to join in.<br />

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MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL<br />

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT<br />

Moms and grandmothers are invited to a time of prayer and to learn more<br />

about Moms In Prayer International, a Christian prayer ministry where<br />

women join in weekly prayer for our children and schools. This year’s<br />

First Day of School event for the Katy area will be held on Wednesday,<br />

<strong>August</strong> 16, <strong>2017</strong> from 9:30-11:00 AM at Redeemer Community Church,<br />

24201 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy 77494. Childcare will be available for our<br />

prayer time. RSVP for childcare to Andrea Oliver at 281-914-0996 and<br />

please leave a message with ages of children. Come meet other moms in<br />

your neighborhood - your partners in prayer.<br />

Moms In Prayer is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization<br />

gathering mothers together to pray for our children and schools,<br />

worldwide. Moms will experience how to replace anxiety and fear with<br />

peace and joy by praying specifically and scripturally for our children and<br />

schools.<br />

For more information, please visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.<br />

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF<br />

KATY AND WEST HOUSTON<br />

Announces its series of monthly meetings: Methodist West Houston<br />

Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094<br />

Daytime Meetings: 10 AM-11:30 PM<br />

1 st Wednesday of each month<br />

Evening Meetings: 7:00-8:30 PM<br />

4 th Monday of each month (except December)<br />

For further information about breastfeeding, please call: Susan 281-829-<br />

6833, Leann 713-437-2805 or Christina 713-818-4488. For info. about<br />

other LLL mtgs. in Houston, call 713-383-2819, www.LLLHouston.org<br />

or www.texaslll.org. La Leche League International’s website is: www.<br />

lalecheleague.org.<br />

MOMS@BCBC<br />

Moms@bcbc meets the first and third Friday of every month<br />

during the school year. Moms@bcbc is a place to find friendship,<br />

community, resources and support for you as a woman and<br />

mother. We welcome mothers of all ages and stages: mommies<br />

of babies to kindergartners and beyond, homeschool moms<br />

and mothers who just want to encourage other moms! No mom<br />

should mother alone, you need all the support you can get! For<br />

more information, contact us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281-<br />

859-9900.<br />

MOMS @ SECOND<br />

Each month we will hear from gifted speakers and develop<br />

friendships with other moms as we explore the Fruit of the Spirit.<br />

We understand that being a mother is a difficult job and we pray<br />

that you will find wisdom, encouragement and strength at Moms@<br />

Second. We look forward to seeing YOU and learning all that God<br />

has to teach us this year! We welcome moms with kids of all ages!<br />

Doors open at 6:45 PM, meeting to start at 7 PM-9 PM, in the High<br />

School Area @ Second Baptist, Katy. Cost is $40 for entire year.<br />

Childcare provided for a minimal cost. Contact Kendra Krezanosky<br />

or Robin Gilliam at momsatsecond@gmail.com for more details<br />

and dates or Faye in nursery office at 713-465-3408 x 1007.<br />

MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL<br />

KATY EVENING GROUP<br />

Please join us Thursdays to pray for our students and schools in<br />

the Katy area. If you are a mom or grandmother who has resolved<br />

to pray more for our next generation in 2014, we would love for<br />

you to join us. Our Moms In Prayer - Katy Evening Group meets<br />

Thursdays from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Kosmos, the coffee shop<br />

in <strong>The</strong> Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, on the southwest corner of<br />

Westheimer Parkway and South Peek. Please feel free to join us<br />

whenever you can. For questions, contact Olivia Jones, 281-300-<br />

5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.<br />

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MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP<br />

Mothers’ Share Group serves as a valuable outreach for stay-at home<br />

parents. We offer a supportive network of moms, interesting and<br />

informative speakers relevant to parenting and family life, creative<br />

crafts, service projects, and the opportunity to make wonderful friends<br />

with others in the Katy area. We meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30<br />

AM following the KISD schedule, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,<br />

20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). Everyone<br />

in the community is welcome. Please join us for fun, food and friendship!<br />

For more information or to confirm childcare, please contact St. Peter’s<br />

UMC at 281-492-8031 or www.stpkaty.org.<br />

MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN<br />

We are a biblically based group of mothers with young children, infant<br />

through elementary school, along with mentor moms (more experienced,<br />

older moms), who share the joys and frustrations of motherhood and<br />

explore the purposes and promises God gives to parents. Our curriculum<br />

consists of a Mom-to-Mom Bible study every other week and missions,<br />

socials and play dates on the off weeks. We meet every Friday from<br />

9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided.<br />

Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books<br />

and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty.<br />

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IBLOOM<br />

We provide an OASIS in the frenzied weeks of busy moms… A place to be:<br />

*EQUIPPED for parenting, marriage and spiritual growth. *ENCOURAGED<br />

by sharing with other moms within mentor led small groups. *ENERGIZED<br />

by loving support of other women. Our focus is Biblically based teaching<br />

on parenting, marriage and spiritual growth. iBloom includes interesting<br />

live speakers, relevant video curriculum with just the right mix of fun! We<br />

are a group of moms of children from birth to fifth grade. Join us Monday<br />

mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd.,<br />

Katy, TX <strong>The</strong> cost is $20 for the year (includes study guide). Childcare is<br />

FREE! For more information and to register go to www.graceibloom.org.<br />

Questions: call Denise at 281-693-6907 or Sonja at 713-702-2153.<br />

REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP<br />

This group is down to earth and drama free. Our motto is to build lasting<br />

friendships for the mommies as well as the children. We value every<br />

member feedbacks and participation. We like for the members to take<br />

ownership of the group and feel a sense of belonging. This is primarily<br />

a preschool age group though we understand that you may have other<br />

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small children so all are welcome. We are mostly stay at home moms but<br />

if you work from home or can get together in the daytime than you’re<br />

welcome. We also have ladies night out! We embrace diversity and<br />

believe we all can learn from each other. Learn more at www.meetup.<br />

com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.<br />

WORKING MOMS OF KATY<br />

This is a group to support working moms in the Katy area who would like<br />

to find support and camaraderie in other working moms and also a social<br />

network. Play dates will be held on Saturdays and an occasional mom’s<br />

night on a weeknight. I’m hoping that there are other moms out there just<br />

like myself who would like to have like-minded moms to hang out with<br />

on the weekend and fun things to plan with the kids during non-work<br />

hours. If you’re interested, please join my group and take a minute and<br />

tell me a little about yourself so we can get to know one another and start<br />

building a group together. Charlene Taylor: charleneetaylor@yahoo.com,<br />

281-235-3043 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty.<br />

KINDRED<br />

Are you a preschool mom? Join us at Kindred at Kingsland Baptist<br />

Church. Kindred is a ministry group for moms of preschoolers aged birth<br />

through kindergarten. We meet every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30<br />

AM. <strong>The</strong> cost is $50 per year. Childcare included. For more information,<br />

visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie<br />

Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com.<br />

THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW<br />

We want to invite you to join us at <strong>The</strong> Fellowship. At <strong>The</strong> Fellowship<br />

Arrow, we want to encourage moms of young children (pregnancy-5<br />

years) as they grow in their relationship with God and one another. At<br />

Arrow you will experience authentic relationships through small groups,<br />

food and crafts, hear from great speakers, interact through videos and<br />

discussions about the reality of motherhood in both its beautiful and<br />

messy times. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, working-mom,<br />

single-mom, adoptive-mom, step-mom (and the list goes on!) Arrow is<br />

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Arrow meets the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-<br />

6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register now! For more info<br />

and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship.org/grow/adultministries/ladies-ministry/.<br />

You can also contact us directly at arrow@<br />

thefellowship.org.<br />

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BREATH OF LIFE<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Breath Of Life Children’s Center Clinic provides healthcare<br />

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immunizations, acute sick care, school physicals and wellchild<br />

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West Houston Medical Center offers prenatal classes on an ongoing<br />

basis throughout the year. <strong>The</strong> following is a list of classes that are<br />

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• Childbirth Preparation/Lamaze Class<br />

(Weeknight and Weekend classes available)<br />

• Infant Care Class<br />

• Breastfeeding Class<br />

• Infant CPR Class<br />

• Infant/Child CPR Class<br />

• Community CPR Class (Infant/Child/Adult)<br />

• Sibling Adjustment Class<br />

West Houston Medical Center also offers a FREE Mother and Child<br />

Play and Informational Support Group.<br />

• Mothers with babies’ birth to six months meets every Wednesday<br />

from 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM in suite 201 of the Doctor’s Center.<br />

• Mothers with babies six to twelve months meets every Wednesday<br />

from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in suite 201 of the Doctor’s Center.<br />

<strong>The</strong> program features a weekly topic that mothers with babies are<br />

eager to learn as well as a time for questions and answers. It is<br />

a time to get to know other new mothers and for your babies to<br />

have interaction with other babies. <strong>The</strong> group is moderated by<br />

the Perinatal Coordinator who has over 20 years of experience in<br />

the field. Should you have additional questions you may call 281-<br />

588-8065. <strong>The</strong> Doctor’s Center is located at 12121 Richmond Ave.<br />

Houston, TX 77082.<br />

GET OUTSIDE WITH HIKE IT BABY<br />

Hike It Baby is a group dedicated to getting families together and<br />

out into nature across the Houston area. <strong>The</strong>re are a huge variety of<br />

meet ups that range from urban strolls to trail hikes to playground<br />

dates and everyone is welcome - moms, dads, caretakers, even<br />

grandparents! <strong>The</strong> hikes are volunteer-led and free to participate<br />

in; all you have to do is join in the fun! Check out www.hikeitbaby.<br />

com for more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on<br />

Facebook.<br />

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FOR SALE<br />

Two spaces in Houston’s most beautiful and prestigious burial site,<br />

Glenwood Cemetery, resting place since 1871 of Houston’s founding<br />

families and most prominent leaders. Each space holds up to three<br />

members. Spaces are in Lot 126-A, East Avenue, close to the Howard<br />

Hughes, Wortham and Hobby families. Spaces are in central location<br />

under the property’s largest oak tree. Market value of combined spaces,<br />

housing up to six members, is $36,000. We are motivated sellers and<br />

will accept $15,000 OBO with buyer paying transfer fee. Call for pictures,<br />

713-816-6777.<br />

Formal dining room; Bar globe; Michelangelo print (<strong>The</strong> Creation) 30 X<br />

63, gold framed; Living room set; desks; bureaus; Room rugs; Household<br />

decors and some antiques. For details or info, email ounpat@comcast.net.<br />

CLASSIFIED ADS<br />

HELP WANTED - CARE<br />

Looking for a strong lady that wants to work 35-39 hours a week, 2-7<br />

PM, English/Spanish speaking. Must have S.S. and CPR valid, training<br />

will be provided to help and teach 18 year old boy with disabilities. Area:<br />

Towne Lake (behind Lone Star College), 713-446-9097.<br />

Apply Now! Cornerstone Church (1351 S Mason @ Park York) is in need of<br />

loving adults to provide care for our infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings/<br />

evenings, Thursday mornings/evenings and for occasional special events.<br />

Looking for: experience with children, servant attitude, cooperative/team<br />

players, willing to follow the policies and procedures provided by Cornerstone<br />

Church. References will be required upon application. Please contact Carol<br />

for more information at: info@CornerstoneKaty.org.<br />

Vintage Singer sewing machine, Featherweight Model 221, like new<br />

condition and works great. Carry case, 2 foot feeds, 6 bobbins. Priced to<br />

sell at $475. In Nottingham Country, 281-676-8208.<br />

Memorial Oaks Cemetery Companion Crypt (perpetual care), $12,000.<br />

Please call 281-807-1103.<br />

Brand new, never worn 3” heel Capezio closed toe T-strap character<br />

shoe with brace, black, size 7, $150. Regular price without brace, $250.<br />

713-459-7792.<br />

HELP WANTED<br />

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

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

a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western<br />

Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners to set appointments for<br />

top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. Our<br />

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

weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision &<br />

Life insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed: www.<br />

rtui.com. To apply, send resume to jamelyn.brown@rtui.com.<br />

Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers<br />

to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company,<br />

no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and<br />

clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area.<br />

Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-<br />

256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children.<br />

281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state<br />

licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

Residential Electrician(s): Journeyman or helper/apprentice. Have<br />

experience, references & contact info. ready, beginners last employment<br />

info. Send resume to randy@westhoustonelectric.com.<br />

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning<br />

technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing<br />

and able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to<br />

work on max height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have<br />

experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior<br />

experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the<br />

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

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California.<br />

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or two<br />

bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand in beautiful<br />

Pacific Beach. Here are some other highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 bedroom,<br />

2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, Fully furnished with full kitchen,<br />

Heated pool and hot tub and did I mention that it’s a 3-minute walk to the<br />

beach? Contact Art Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@sbcglobal.net, 713-<br />

247-9507.<br />

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6,<br />

$550/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in<br />

rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-<br />

5222.<br />

Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps 6,<br />

1 BR 2 BA. https://www.vrbo.com/936806.<br />

Vacation home for rent in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 3 bedroom, 3<br />

1/2 bath, beach, pool, tennis, golf, Mayan Ruins. For more info Google<br />

VRBO 136406 or call, 281-236-2107 or 713-896-1234.<br />

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one<br />

week reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one<br />

bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. <strong>The</strong> resort charges $200 per day if not<br />

with timeshare. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per<br />

week. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full<br />

kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools<br />

outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465<br />

or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin,<br />

new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful<br />

views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park,<br />

sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more<br />

information.<br />

HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE<br />

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

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. Will sell<br />

together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422.<br />

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE<br />

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved<br />

throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have<br />

mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper<br />

of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has<br />

never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St.<br />

Jude - YI<br />

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