Grand Lakes October 2017

The Official Newsletter of Grand Lakes 

Community event dates were submitted prior to Harvey 

and all of the flooding. Please check and confirm events 

you may wish to attend. 

Photo taken by Katy Resident 

Heather of Storybook Photography 

October 2017 

Important Numbers pg. 2 

City of Hope pg. 20 

Featured Recipes pg. 25 

Library News pgs. 26-27 

Garage Sale pg. 28 

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GRAND LAKES - COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

WINTER FESTIVAL / HALLOWEEN EVENT/ EASTER EGG HUNT/ JULY 4th EVENT 

GARAGE SALE 

NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar 

WOMAN’S ASSOC. Garima Dasgupta 

Eva Miller 

GL GATOR’S SWIM TEAM Tamara Thornton 

monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com 

garimadasgupta@gmail.com 

evajoel@sbcglobal.net 

tamarathornton@gmail.com 

LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 

grandlakes4pets@aol.com 

PLAY GROUPS VOLUNTEER NEEDED 

CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF 

GRAND LAKES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Collins Pier 

Glen Gesoff 

Carlos Ortiz 

www.grandlakeslife.com 

GRAND LAKES NEWS 

CONTACT PMG AT 713-329-7100 

TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER 

If there is one word that can describe what just recently 

happened at the end of August it is: INCREDIBLE. Here 

in Grand Lakes, as I walked around our community 

assessing and reviewing the complete environment, I 

realize that Katy, Texas was hit hard by the storm. We 

are going to feel the effects of this hurricane for long 

time, but we will come out better prepared, stronger 

and wiser. The release of the Barker Reservoir was scary. 

Even more frightening were the pounding, unforgiving 

rains that created high water accumulation near our 

homes but closest to our souls. Did you know so many of 

your neighbors evacuated? Many of our neighbors took 

shelter at nearby places. It is all very heartbreaking. We 

were trapped in our homes as water created a boundary 

that we could not cross. Many of us ran out of food and 

necessities. Worse, majority of us did not prepare. Our 

city leaders WERE AWESOME. They did everything they 

could to prepare us. Ultimately, the decision was ours to 

listen and act. At the end of the storm, as I reflect on all 

that has transpired, Houston did good. We opened our 

hearts, homes, wallets, boats to each other. However, let’s 

not let this servant leadership end. Giving is infinite. God 

bless everyone. Questions, comments: 

email - monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com. 

grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com 

Andrew Zheng 

Bing Lu 

www.grandlakeslife.com 

HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES 

Association - Principal Management Group of Houston 

11000 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77041 

Phone: 713-329-7100 Fax: 713-329-7198 

Emergencies can be reported after hours and on weekends by calling 

713-329-7100, the emergency on call manager can assist you. 

Contact Andrew Vacek-avacek@pmghouston.com 

Contact: Erica Morgan - emorgan@pmghouston.com 

Contact: Judi Simon - jsimon@pmghouston.com 

Please contact them with Grand Lakes questions or concerns. 

POLICE/FIRE 

Emergency Numbers.... ***911*** 

Fire Department (Emergency) 281-498-2800 

Fire Department (Non Emergency) 281-498-1310 

Fort Bend Co. Sheriff 281-341-4665 

Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. 

CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Reliant energy 713-207-7777 

email:service@reliant.com 

Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 

Municipal District Services ( MDS) 

GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) 

to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 

24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 

281-290-6503 

Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507 

Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 

AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

(Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) 

Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 

1-800-332-7143 

or 

www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> 

Comcast 713-341-1000 

DPS Katy 281-391-4872 

Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 

Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560 

Alexander Rae Elementary 281-237-7100 

Beckendorf Junior High 281-237-8800 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Miller Career Center 281-237-6300 

www.katyisd.org 

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch 281-395-1311 

Cinco Ranch Library 281-395-1311 

George Memorial 281-342-4455 

Maud Smith Marks 281-492-8592 

MEDICAL 

Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522 

Texas Childrens Hospital West 832-227-1000 

Fort Bend Co.Health Dept. 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 

Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000 

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News from Grand Lakes 

BOARD MEETINGS 

Grand Lakes monthly Board meetings take place every 4 th 

Monday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Seven Meadows 

Clubhouse located at 23610 Seven Meadows Parkway, Katy, 

TX 77494. Log on to www.grandlakeslife.com for up to date 

meeting information as dates are subject to change. 

GRAND LAKES NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017 

Emergency Preparedness - special edition. Fun Halloween 

facts and trick-or-treat safety tips. Plus, October is Breast 

Cancer Awareness month. Grand Lakes is online: 

grandlakeslife.com. 

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES 

Newsletter articles are due by the 20 th of the month for the 

upcoming issue. Newsletter article deadlines are: 

December 2017 - due 10/20 

January 2018 - due 11/20 

IN-CASE-OF EMERGENCY FOODS 

These items have lengthy expiration dates, so you can stash 

them away for long periods of time. Make a list of everything 

in your stockpile and check expiration dates every 6 to 12 

months to keep things fresh. And don’t forget to have a can 

opener on hand at all times-all that food won’t be of any 

use if you can’t open it. 

• Peanut butter 

• Whole-wheat crackers 

• Nuts and trail mixes 

• Granola bars and power bars 

• Dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins 

• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey 

• Canned vegetables, such as green beans, carrots and peas 

• Canned soups and chili 

• Bottled water: at least a three-day supply-you need 

at least one gallon per person per day 

• Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade 

• Powdered milk 

• Sugar, salt and pepper 

• Multivitamins 

WHAT TO BUY RIGHT BEFORE AN EMERGENCY 

Most of these foods will last at least a week after they’ve 

been purchased and will give you a fresh alternative to all 

that packaged food. 

• Apples 

• Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits 

• Avocados 

• Tomatoes 

• Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams 

• Cucumbers and summer squash 

• Winter squash 

Courtesy of: www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/emergency-foods 

Grand Lakes Community Newsletter | October 2017 

FISHING IN GRAND LAKES PONDS 

IS STRICTLY CATCH AND RELEASE 

Fishing in Grand Lakes ponds is 

strictly Catch and Release. The 

use of barbless hooks is encouraged 

because the use of these 

hooks minimizes harm to the 

fish. There are a lot of turtles in 

our ponds and it’s not unusual 

for a turtle to ‘take the bait.’ Here 

again, the use of barbless hooks 

makes it much easier to release the turtle back into the water without damage. 

Barbless hooks (bare and lures) are not typically available off the shelf at local 

Katy and Houston fishing supply shops such as BassPro Shop, Academy, Dicks, 

David’s Tackle Box (Rosenberg) or Fishing Tackle Unlimited. The demand for 

them is just not high enough to warrant shelf space. 

Both bare barbless hooks and a wide selection of barbless lures are available 

on-line from BassPro Shop, Amazon and Walmart. Barbless flies are also available 

on-line. A great site for barbless flies is bigyflyco.com. On-line prices for 

bare barbless hooks, barbless lures and barbless flies are reasonable. 

As an alternative to purchasing barbless hooks, a barbed hook (whether bare, 

lure or fly) can be changed to barbless. The correct way to change a barbed 

hook into a barbless hook is illustrated in the following photo. This process is 

not reversible, so the hook will be forever barbless. 

Grand Lakes fishermen should either take a number of barbless hooks, lures 

and flies from their collection, remove the barbs and then set them aside in 

their tackle or go on-line and purchase barbless hooks they can use in the Grand 

Lakes ponds. Doing this will help ensure a healthy fish population for all to enjoy. 

GRAND LAKES GREEN COMMITTEE 

The Green Committee is looking for individuals to join their committee. 

There are exciting plans for the 2017 year. Please email Community Manager 

Erica Morgan at emorgan@pmghouston.com to join. 

GRAND LAKES WOMAN’S ASSOCIATION 

Join your neighbors, make new friends and have fun with GLWA! Let’s 

share a special tradition you and your family celebrates or we could bring 

a photo of our family and share a story! Or discuss a book we are reading 

or a project we are working on! Let’s meet and have fun. For details contact 

me - garimadasgupta@gmail.com and evajoel@sbcglobal.net. Also, 

please visit our Facebook page and join us: www.facebook.com/pages/ 

Grand-Lakes-Woman-Association/282953398525854. 

GRAND LAKES WOMAN’S GROUP 

FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 

A great way to get to know your neighbors, make friends and share stories 

from our diverse backgrounds. We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch 

in the home of one of our great ladies. Please email Esperanza Tafallo for 

more information at etafallo@sbcglobal.net. 

GRUPO DE SEÑORAS DE HABLA HISPANA 

DE GRAND LAKES 

Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer nuevas amistades y 

compartir nuestras historias. Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o 

almorzar en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase un correo a 

Esperanza Tafallo al etafallo@sbcglobal.net. 

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY TIPS 

• Go During Safe Trick Or Treat Times: A good trick or treat time 

is right after an early dinner. 

• Steer Clear Of Masks: With face paint, it is easier for your child 

to see where they are going. 

• Be Visible: Choose costumes that are brightly colored 

so that they are easier to see in the dark. 

• Never Go Alone: It is important that your children have 

an adult with them at all times. 

• Walking Tips: Be sure that your children understand simple 

traffic rules, such as stopping and looking both ways 

before crossing the street and staying in a crosswalk. 

• Knock On Doors That You Know: Encourage your children to only 

trick-or-treat at homes where they know the inhabitants. 

• Don’t Go Inside: Remind your little ones that they should never 

go inside anybody’s home while trick-or-treating. 

• Stay On Track: Stay on streets and in neighborhoods that are well 

lit and where there are plenty of people around. 

• Say No!: Stranger danger is important to remember no matter 

how old your kids are, even while trick-or-treating. 

• Taste-Testing Patience: Make sure kids know that trick or treating 

is for gathering candy, not eating it as they receive it. 

Courtesy of: www.improvementscatalog.com/RoomForImprovements/trick-or-treat-safety-tips/ 

READY, SET, REGISTER! 

YMCA Turkey Dash | Benefiting Katy Area YMCAs 

November 23 • Thanksgiving Day 

To learn more, register or volunteer, 

visit ymcaturkeydash.org. 

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GRAND LAKES ANNOUNCEMENTS 

WELCOME to Grand Lakes! 

CONTACT PMG at 713-329-7100 FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER! 

GRAND LAKES WEBSITE/EMAIL 

Log onto www.grandlakeslife.com for the latest and greatest about 

the Grand Lakes community. The website is available for all Grand 

Lakes residents. Click “Join Our Mailing List.” Messages are sent 

only with items of interest to the community. 

COMMUNITY BIKE RACKS 

Grand Lakes’ residents are advised to lock up bikes when utilizing 

community parks and facilities. Bike racks are installed in various 

areas throughout the community. 

FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE COMMUNITY FACILITIES 

Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. 

These facilities include, but are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park 

areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts (walk and 

bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved 

for any reason. Contact PMG PMG for further details. 

NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES 

NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box 

stations. Contacts listed on the signs will be charged to have the signs 

removed by a vendor. Contact PMG for all community issues and 

contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter. 

GRAND LAKES “FISH” 

Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” 

hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. 

Please use care when handling fish and gently return them 

to the water as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard 

fish-catching tools are forbidden. 


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FENCE STAINING 

Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the 

Grand Lakes Community without the approval of the New Construction 

Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain visual harmony within 

Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color 

stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence 

with a clear wood preservatives treatment, provided it is approved by 

the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. Should you have any 

questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, 

modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact 

PMG at 713-329-7100. 

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 

OCTOBER 2017 

One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. 

However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly 

improve your chance of survival. 

3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION 

Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other 

parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely prevented, 

early detection provides the greatest possibility of successful 

treatment. By following these three steps, you will help increase your 

chance of detecting cancer early. 

1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS 

Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your 

breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify any 

changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health care 

professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment 

with your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. 

Changes to look for include: 

• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area 

• A change in the size or shape of the breast 

• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast 

• A nipple turned inward into the breast 

• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple 

• Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark 

area of skin at the center of the breast) 

You should see your health care provider about any of these symptoms. 

Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if you notice 

any changes in your body, tell your health care provider immediately 

so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated. 

2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM 

It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gynecologist 

each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition to a 

routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform a brief 

breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman Exam is a 

great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care provider 

any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast health. 

For example, your doctor may help you to determine the most appropriate 

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In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms. 

NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram 

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to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions 

and women who have screening mammograms have a lower chance 

of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have screening 

mammograms. Mammograms can detect cancer or other problems 

before a lump becomes large enough to be detectable to the touch. 

They provide an effective way to find breast cancer in its early stages 

when treatment is usually the most successful. Mammograms are 

considered safe, quick and relatively painless. 

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation 


A Night of Positively Pink at LaCenterra 

A breast cancer awareness celebration | Hosted by Houston Methodist West Hospital 

FRIDAY, OCT. 13 | 6-9 P.M. | LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Courtyard 

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 

Join us and bring your family for a night of Positively Pink, a breast cancer awareness celebration. 

At this fun and educational event, you will: 

• Meet our Breast Care Center team and women’s health specialists 

• Receive breast health information 

• Enjoy live music by The Mockingbirds Band 

• Get free giveaway items and much more! 

The event is free. For more information, visit 

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or call 832.522.5522. 


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GRAND LAKES “TRAILS” - NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES, 

EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLES 

For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, 

motorized recreational scooters, three or four-wheelers or cars on 

walking/jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, 

greenbelts and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, 

like power wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. 

GRAND LAKES “LAKES” - USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT 

AND SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON 

COMMUNITY LAKES 

This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. 

The use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Community lakes 

are for neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. 

RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES 

Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass 

and Styrofoam! It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass 

bottles to decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION 

YEARS! Let’s ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up, so there are 

no more excuses! 

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles 

away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. 

Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. 

Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School 

accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other 

recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. 

Visit greenarrowrecycling.com. 

STREET LIGHTS 

If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the 

pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their 

customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information 

you will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a 

six-digit number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the 

address nearest to that particular pole. 

PARKS, TOWN SQUARE AND COMMON AREAS 

IN THE COMMUNITY 

In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas 

for the residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to 

residents for individual and family use and for community events. 

It is important that we do not abuse these areas with events other 

than the activities mentioned. 

The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there 

is any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you 

for your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful. 

GRAND LAKES LADIES TENNIS 

Tennis teams of all levels are 

looking for players. For more 

information about tennis teams 

and leagues that play in Grand 

Lakes, please contact Suzanne 

Brice. Cell phone #: 713-203- 

5168, smbrice4@comcast.net. 


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8 SOCIAL SECURITY MYTHS DEBUNKED (PART 3 OF 3) 

Last month in Part 2… Three myths about the Social Security 

system. This month… The last three myths. 

Social Security provides critical benefits to more than 50 million 

people a year; almost 170 million workers contribute a chunk of 

their paycheck, to the tune of $900 billion annually, to keep those 

benefits flowing. You’d think with all the people and money involved 

that we’d all understand exactly how the program works. Not so... 

Myth #1 The Maximum Social Security Benefit Is $2,600. 

Myth #2 Social Security Will Go Broke Within the Next 20 Years. 

Myth #3 You Don’t Have to Pay Taxes on Social Security Benefits. 

Myth #4 Due to Social Security’s Shortfall, You Won’t Get Back the 

Dollars You Contributed to the System. 

Myth #5 Raising the Bar on Earnings Subject to Payroll Taxes Would 

Fix the System’s Shortfall. 

Myth #6: If You Don’t Claim Benefits Early, You Risk Not Getting 

Your Fair Share. If you claim benefits as soon as you’re eligible, at 

62, you get a 25% to 30% reduction in your benefit compared with 

what you’d get at full retirement age (66 for people born between 

1943 and 1954; 67 for those born in 1960 and later). For every year 

you wait to take it after full retirement age, until you reach age 70, 

you get an 8% boost in benefits. Social Security actuaries calculate 

benefits with the goal of equalizing the total amount you get 

over your life expectancy whether you take benefits early, at full 

retirement age or at age 70. If you die before you reach your life 

expectancy, you won’t get your “fair” share regardless of when you 

claim Social Security. If you live longer than your life expectancy, 

you’ll get more than your allotted amount. 

Fair or not, if you have reason to believe you won’t reach your life 

expectancy, you might as well take the benefit early and enjoy the 

money. If you think you’ll live well beyond your expected lifetime, 

you may be better off waiting until 70 because the bigger benefits 

over time will add up to much more than if you collected earlier, for 

a lower amount. 


Myth #7: If You Take Social Security and Keep Working, You Must Give 

Back Most of Your Benefits. It’s true that Social Security beneficiaries 

younger than full retirement (currently 66) who keep working and 

earn more than the cap-$15,720 in 2016-lose $1 in benefits for every 

$2 they earn over that cap. But this rule, known as the earnings test, 

eases in the year you reach full retirement age. In that year, you 

give up $1 for every $3 you earn over a much larger cap-$41,880 in 

2016-before the month you reach your full retirement age. Starting 

in the month of your birthday, there’s no limit on how much you 

can earn. Better yet, Social Security will adjust your benefits going 

forward with the goal of insuring that, over your life expectancy, 

you’ll be repaid every dime you lost to the earnings test. 

Myth #8: Once You Start Taking Social Security, You Can’t Change 

Your Mind. Actually, you can, in a couple of circumstances. Here’s 

the first scenario. Say you file for benefits at 62, when you first 

become eligible. Because you’re claiming before full retirement 

age (now 66), you get a 25% lifetime reduction in benefits. Then 

you get a windfall and no longer need the money. If you withdraw 

your application within the first 12 months of filing, you can pay 

back the benefits you’ve received, interest-free and erase the 25% 

reduction. When you finally do claim benefits, you get whatever 

you’re due at the age you apply. 

The second scenario: After claiming benefits early, you can ask 

Social Security to suspend your benefits once you reach full retirement 

age, up to age 70. You don’t have to pay back the benefits, but 

neither do you erase the fact you claimed early. Your future benefits 

will still start from a lower base, but that base can be pumped up 

by the 8%-a-year delayed-retirement credits you earn after age 

66. So, while claiming at 62 cuts your benefits to 75% of the age 66 

level, adding four years’ worth of delayed-retirement credits (32%) 

puts your age 70 benefit at 99% of your full retirement age check. 

To learn more about either strategy, contact your local Social Security 

office and ask how to withdraw your application or suspend 

your benefit. Be aware that if you’re already enrolled in Medicare 

Part B, you’ll be billed for premiums that otherwise would have 

been subtracted from your Social Security paycheck. 

Source: Jane Bennett Clark, Senior Editor, Kiplinger 

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GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage 

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. 

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) 

with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will 

graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the 

list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is 

correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is 

still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear 

back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until 

we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just 

a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time 

jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between 

those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

CODE KEY: 

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SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, 

H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

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GRAND LAKES PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND 

Do you have pets, love animals and want to help your neighbors 

who have pets? Grand Lakes has a Pet Lost & Found service which 

helps reunite lost or found pets with their families. To receive pet 

“amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and 

ask to be added to her list. If you ever find a lost pet or lose one 

of your own you’ll be glad to have this service at your fingertips. 

Please see more information on the “Helpful Numbers for Grand 

Lakes” page. 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have courtesy to 

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout 

the community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage 

and in some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags 

- you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work 

hard with their lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper 

and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking up after your 

pets shows your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our 

beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents 

are working hard to maintaining their grass! 

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & 

FOUND ON FACEBOOK! 

Be sure to check out the Facebook pages 

for pets lost and found in our area: 

www.facebook.com/GrandLakes4Pets. 

If residents “like” this page, they will receive 

even more info. regarding pets for 

adoption, as well as those found and lost. 

KEEP YOUR PETS ON LEASHES 

For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, 

please use all precautions with 

your pets and keep them on leashes 

when walking pets in the community 

EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you do come across 

a loose pet or a pet that may be lost, please try to take in the pet 

temporarily to your home if you can and immediately email the 

Grand Lakes Pets Lost and Found: 

grandlakes4pets@aol.com. 

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET 

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.). 

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they 

can be returned to you if lost. 

5. Spay or neuter your pet. 

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their 

forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org. 

PREVENT EXCESSIVE BARKING! 

Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find 

relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. 

Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. 

If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these 

bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your 

neighbors will thank you! 

GRAND LAKES DOG PARK 

Grand Lakes dog park is located in the southeast corner of Grand 

Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at 

Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood 

Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot 

is on your right toward the end of the street. 

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• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a 

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

October 9 th - Early Dismissal for Elementary Parent 

Conferences & Secondary Professional Learning 

October 16 th - 2 nd Nine Weeks Begins (Elementary) 

October 18 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

October 20 th - Early Dismissal for Elementary Parent Conferences 

& Secondary Professional Learning 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL 

chosen to have a position on the Friendship Walk committee where 

they brainstormed with others and will aid in planning next year’s 

fundraising walk. “Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best 

Buddies is a vibrant international organization that has grown 

from one original chapter at Georgetown University to more than 

2,300 chapters worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 1.1 

million people with and without intellectual and developmental 

disorders. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of 

the 50 United States and in over 50 countries around the world.” 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE 

Seven Lakes High School Theatre Studio VII presents The Brothers 

Grimm Spectaculathon. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are 

turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators 

and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging 

from classics like Snow White, Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel to 

more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil’s Grandmother and The 

Girl Without Hands. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience 

participation and madcap fun. Performances are October 12 th -14 th 

in the performing art center. Show times are at 7 PM each night with 

a matinee at 2 PM on Saturday. 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL BEST BUDDIES 

Seven Lakes High School Best Buddies President, Anna Celeste 

Fedewa and Co-Vice President, Reagan Kallina, represented their 

chapter at the 2017 Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Indiana 

this summer. The SLHS chapter was awarded Outstanding High 

School Chapter in Texas for the 2 nd year in a row, the National Pacesetter 

Award and was ranked in the top 15 chapters in the nation 

for fundraising. Fedewa and Kallina were also only of 9 students 

CINCO RANCH HIGH 

CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 

The Fall Season is here. School has started and the Orchestra at Cinco 

Ranch High School is well under way. This past month, the students 

performed The National Anthem at the Houston Astros Game. Their 

Fall Concert is scheduled to take place at the Performing Arts Center 

(PAC) at Cinco Ranch High School on October 5 th at 7 PM. Come enjoy 

watching these talented students perform works by Tschaikovsky, 

Mendelssohn, Butz and many others. Admission is free. 


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GIRL SCOUTS 

BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS 

FOR 2 ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE 

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has 

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 

PM, 20000 Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail. 

com for more information. 

BOY SCOUTS 

LITTLE RANCH PRESCHOOL 

6655 S Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450 

Do you know someone who is still looking for a Preschool for the 

2017-2018 school year? Tell them about Little Ranch Preschool! 

There are still spaces available. Visit our website to register, 

www.littleranchpreschool.org or email lrp@crcoc.org. 

Phone 832-290-1887. 

FULSHEAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER 

NOW ENROLLING! FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR 

30610 Second Street 

Fulshear, Texas 

281-533-0100 

Fulshearlearningcenter.org 

First Fulshear First United Methodist Church 

EAGLE SCOUT, MICHAEL J. FIBICH, III 

BSA Troop 1103, would like to introduce their newest Eagle Scout, 

Michael J. Fibich, III. Michael is a graduate of Seven Lakes High 

School. He is headed to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas to 

double major in Music and Biology. He has a keen interest in outdoor, 

high adventure, such as hiking and backpacking. His other interests 

are soccer, chess and playing the cello. 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, 

responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home 

school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy 

area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. 

If you are interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, 

please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. 


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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – ALL YEAR LONG 

With each weather or other emergency event there is a lesson learned: BE PREPARED. Keep this list handy as you stay prepared for all 

emergencies all year long. Courtesy of: https://maxmayfieldshurricaneblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/supply-kit-checklist1.jpg 

Hurricane Check List 

Supply Kit Checklist 

Water 

¨ One gallon of drinking water 

per person per day for at 

least three to seven days 

¨ One gallon of water for each 

person per day for cooking 

and personal hygiene 

¨ Don’t forget water for your 

pets 

Ice 

¨ Freeze water in zip-type 

freezer bags and two-liter 

soda jugs 

¨ Fill coolers with ice. Ice 

can be used to preserve 

food once the power goes 

out 

Food 

¨ Non-perishable packaged or 

canned food to last at least 

three to seven days 

¨ Ready-to-eat canned meats, 

fruits and vegetables 

¨ Canned or boxed juice 

¨ Canned or boxed milk 

¨ Cereal 

¨ Soup 

¨ Peanut butter and jelly, 

granola bars, trail mix 

¨ Instant coffee or tea 

¨ Dried fruits and nuts 

¨ Bread, crackers and cookies 

¨ Raw vegetables 

¨ Fresh fruit 

¨ Special food for babies and 

the elderly 

For The Home 

¨ Download the Max Mayfield 

Hurricane Tracker App 

¨ Cooler for ice and food 

storage 

¨ Flashlights with extra 

batteries or hand-crank 

flashlights 

¨ Battery or solar powered 

lanterns 

¨ Battery powered NOAA 

Weather radio with extra 

batteries or hand-crank 

radio 

¨ Car charger for mobile 

phone 

¨ Battery operated digital TV 

with car charger adaptor 

¨ Grill with extra propane, 

charcoal, or sterno (Outdoor 

Use Only) 

¨ Matches in waterproof 

container or butane starter 

for grill 

¨ Paper plates/bowls/cups, 

plastic eating utensils, 

napkins, paper towels, moist 

towelettes 

¨ Manual can opener and 

bottle opener 

¨ Cleaning supplies 

¨ Non-scented liquid 

household chlorine bleach 

or water purification tablets 

¨ Work gloves 

¨ Duct tape 

¨ Heavy-duty outdoor 

extension cords 

¨ Waterproof tarps 

¨ Plastic sheeting 

¨ Rope 

¨ Basic tool kit 

¨ Corded phone 

¨ Smoke detectors 

¨ Carbon-monoxide detectors 

¨ Two-way radio if power, 

terrestrial telephone and cell 

towers fail 

¨ Fire extinguisher 

¨ Waterproof container or resealable 

plastic bag to store 

important papers like 

insurance, medical, bank, or 

Social Security 

documents/numbers 

¨ Cash (without power, 

credit cards are unusable) 

Health Essentials 

¨ First Aid Kit 

¨ Two weeks supply of 

prescription drugs 

¨ Two weeks supply of 

vitamins 

¨ Over the counter pain 

reliever 

¨ Antibacterial hand soap 

¨ Toilet paper 

¨ Plastic garbage bags 

¨ Mosquito repellant 

¨ Sunscreen 

¨ Toiletries/Hygiene items 

For Your Pet 

¨ Documentation, license 

¨ Non-perishable food 

¨ Medications 

¨ Water 


10 GREAT PLACES IN HOUSTON 

TO VOLUNTEER 

1. Houston Food Bank 

Food is distributed to needy families through 

food pantries and soup kitchens throughout 

Houston by the Houston Food Bank organization, 

which relies upon the energy and time 

investment of volunteers to stamp out hunger 

in the area. There are a variety of programs for 

kids and families to volunteer with the Houston 

Food Bank, as well as resources for families in 

need of assistance to receive nutritious food 

items. 

2. Autumn Grove Cottage 

Families with a patriarch or matriarch suffering 

from the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s 

disease can obtain aid through Autumn Grove 

Cottage, which sends volunteers to work with 

Alzheimer’s patients around the city. For kids 

and adults alike, there are also volunteer 

programs in which a difference can be made 

in the lives of families dealing with the effects 

of such a devastating disease. 

3. Multicultural Education and Counseling 

Through the Arts 

An appreciation for the arts isn’t limited by 

socioeconomic status, and neither should 

the resources to explore an affinity for artistic 

expression. The Multicultural Education and 

Counseling Through the Arts program offers 

peer tutoring programs, allowing kids to work 

with one another as they learn more about 

art. Families can also volunteer to assist with 

sponsored events. 

4. Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy 

Learning about the environment is an important 

lesson for kids, which is why Japhet Creek 

Nature Conservancy is such an important 

volunteer organization for families looking to 

donate their time and energy. Cleaning up debris, 

planting bushes and trees and spreading 

mulch are all activities that any member of your 

family can help with at Japhet Creek. 

5. The Ronald McDonald House 

When a child is stuck with a critical illness, it 

can have a devastating impact on the entire 

family. The Ronald McDonald House network 

provides a home away from home for the families 

of children being treated at member institutions 

of the Texas Medical Center. Families 

are also encouraged to volunteer their efforts, 

making RMH charities a great organization for 

families in need and families that want to help 

make a difference in their lives. 

6. RSVP of the Texas Gulf Coast 

As a volunteer network for senior citizens, 

RSVP of the Texas Gulf Coast impacts families 

by providing much-needed aid to at-risk youth 

and community outreach programs. RSVP also 

provides retirees with a worthwhile hobby, 

giving their adult children and young grandchildren 

a model of giving, compassionate 

living to follow. 

7. Star of Hope Mission 

Dedicated to helping Houston’s homeless 

population, Star of Hope Mission is a great 

organization that brings families in need and 

those willing to help together. Helping kids 

their own age who are far less fortunate can 

put your children’s own relative good fortune 

into perspective, while simultaneously making 

a very real difference in the lives of needy 

families. 

8. First Book 

A love of reading crosses all socioeconomic 

boundaries and can help at-risk kids to discover 

a thirst for knowledge that propels them out 

of a cycle of poverty. With First Book’s services, 

children in need have access to new books and 

educational resources. 

9. The Forge for Families 

Located in a low-income area of Houston to 

serve the Second and Third Wards, the Forge 

for Families is a Christian volunteer organization 

that strives to make a difference in the 

lives of economically disadvantaged families. 

The Forge impacts both families in need and 

those looking to volunteer by connecting them 

in meaningful and life-changing ways. 

10. Target Hunger 

Providing community assistance through 

youth development, senior support services, 

food pantries and food delivery services as 

well as community gardens that promote 

self-sufficiency and agricultural awareness, 

Target Hunger is an organization that connects 

families in need with those willing to provide 

assistance, making a difference in the lives of 

everyone involved. 

Source: Morningsidenannies.com 


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City of Hope 

In the wake of tragedy, 

Houstonians stand strong together, 

rebuilding their city, homes and life. 

Photo by Gerald Herbert / AP 


Krenek Printing sends our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. As residents of the communities 

we serve, we are deeply saddened by the mass flooding and destruction brought to homes, businesses and property. We will 

continue to provide personalized subdivision newsletters with information from neighborhood management, surrounding 

community groups, and local relief information to support the cleaning, rebuilding, and recovery of the communities in the 

wake of Hurricane Harvey. In the story below, a local resident shares what she believes makes our communities amazing… 

people willing to help each other by showing one another generosity, community, kindness and humanity. Krenek Printing 

agrees that YOU are what makes this city great and we are proud to be part of your local community each month. 

Hurricane Harvey and Houstonians 

by W. Baecke, Cypress Resident 

On August 26th, as I ushered 

my students out of class with a 

cheerful “See you next week,” 

many remarked that school 

would be closed due to flooding 

so they would not see me next 

week. I chuckled while advising 

them to stop wishing for the 

return of summer vacation and 

not to forget their assignments 

due Monday. After 4 days of rain, 

flooding, and the constant reports 

of more destruction on the news, 

I was feeling foolish at my lack 

of respect for the weather, guilty 

that my house was dry when 

friends and family only miles 

down the road had lost everything, 

and generally disheartened 

at Houston’s situation. The more 

I watched the news broadcast the 

devastation, viewed social media 

with awful stories of anger and 

hate, and began to take inventory 

of what it would take to get my 

life back to normal, I felt bitter, 

annoyed and grumpy. Thankfully, 

an eventful trip to the local pharmacy, 

helped me see a different 

view of the situation. 

After 4 days of rain with a sick 

baby, I was out of baby fever 

reducer. With frazzled nerves, my 

fevered, fussy 1-year-old hanging 

off my hip, and my 7-year-old 

complaining about the outing in 

general, a young man approached 

us and asked if I needed help. It 

was clear he didn’t work for the 

store as he was not in uniform 

and didn’t have on a name tag, 

but he could see I was having 

trouble locating what I needed 

on the bare shelves while juggling 

the kids, diaper bag, pacifier, etc. 

As he helped me find the last 

bottle of off-brand infant pain 

reliever, I silently prayed my 

oldest daughter, who was quietly 

staring down the young man with 

furrowed brow, would not ask 

any loud, inappropriate questions 

about his long hair, dark nail 

polish, or pants that did not sit 

anywhere near his waist. 

As he helped me look for the medicine, 

we made small talk and he 

disclosed that his family had been 

rescued a few hours before and he 

was thankful to be safely staying 

at a relative’s home until he could 

get back to his house to assess the 

damage. This whole encounter 

took less than 3 minutes. I thanked 

him profusely and we parted ways. 

As we drove home, my daughter 

began to ask her questions, and 

to my surprise, they had nothing 

to do with the young man’s 

appearance. She wanted to know 

how he would get the water out of 

his house; how he would know it 

was safe to go home and how he 

would get there; how he would 

get the money to buy more things 

if his stuff was ruined; and so on. 

She was very concerned for this 

young man and his family. I told 

her about all the organizations 

that were already providing for 

people like the man with things 

like shelter, food, clothes, and 

toiletries. When I looked back, 

my daughter was crying. She said 

that she was so happy that everyone 

wanted to help each other 

and that she wanted to help too 

by going through her clothes and 

toys when we got home. 

In that moment, all the negative 

feelings I was harboring disappeared. 

I was reminded that 

doing things for others and being 

a decent neighbor is what makes 

Houston amazing. 

I am thankful that young man 

helped me today. His helpful 

spirit, despite his desperate situation, 

helped remind me about 

what is important – people. I 

know Houston has a long road to 

recovery ahead, but I also know 

that Houstonians will take on the 

challenge with generosity, kindness, 

compassion and love. 

While there are so many organizations lending support to the community, 

we have listed some reseources for flood victims and volunteering on the following pages. 


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GoFundMe 

www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey 

This personalized platform is currently hosting a landing page for active 

campaigns that relate to Harvey, so you can contribute directly to 

flood victims and larger causes that aim to directly benefit an affected 

audience. 

Houston Food Bank 

www.houstonfoodbank.org 

Delivering food, water and supplies to families affected by Hurricane 

Harvey. For example, just $75 will provide 225 nutritious meals - visit 

their website to learn more. Once Harvey needs have been met, all 

remaining donations will be used to fund ongoing hunger-relief efforts. 

Houston SPCA 

www.houstonspca.org 

Uniting families with displaced pets, performing animal-related disaster 

rescue and providing resources and relief in the wake of Hurricane 

Harvey. 

Prepping for long- 

The Salvation Army 

www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org 

Distributing water and food to first responders. 

reaching efforts to feed residents. 

DirectRelief 

www.directrelief.org 

The only nonprofit licensed to distribute prescription medications in all 

50 U.S. states, DirectRelief is contributing 100% donations for Hurricane 

Harvey towards critical medications, medical supplies and services for 

those in shelters and communities affected by Harvey. 

Save The Children 

www.savethechildren.org 

Providing family-friendly supplies and services to Hurricane Harvey 

survivors. 

American Red Cross 

Carter Blood 

South Texas Blood 

www.redcross.org/give-blood 

www.carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood 

www.donatingforlife.org 

Airbnb 

www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees 

Airbnb is currently offering an urgent accommodations page for those 

who are seeking shelter, as well as those who wish to open their homes 

to flood victims. 

Coalition for The Homeless 

www.homelesshouston.org/take-action/donate/ 

This organization serves as a backbone organization to other groups that 

provide direct services in relation to homelessness. They are routinely 

updating and providing information on shelters with available space. 

Rebuilding Together Houston 

www.rebuildingtogetherhouston.org 

Rebuilding Together is dedicated to the long-term recovery of areas 

affected by disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. Serving uninsured 

and underinsured, low-income neighbors, this organization is mobilizing 

to start the rebuilding process in Houston. 

Volunteer Houston 

www.volunteerhou.org 

Get plugged in where it counts by registering through the disaster portal. 

All Hands Volunteers 

www.hands.org 

This organization provides a platform to get connected in recovery and 

rebuilding efforts. You may sign up to volunteer or make a donation to 

this cause. 

Crisis Cleanup 

www.crisiscleanup.org 

Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management 

platform, improving coordination, decreasing duplication efforts, 

enhancing efficiency and improving the volunteer experience. Volunteer 

and/or contribute to this organization. 


10 GREAT PLACES IN HOUSTON TO VOLUNTEER 

1. Houston Food Bank 

Food is distributed to needy families through food pantries and soup kitchens 

throughout Houston by the Houston Food Bank organization, which relies 

upon the energy and time investment of volunteers to stamp out hunger in 

the area. There are a variety of programs for kids and families to volunteer 

with the Houston Food Bank, as well as resources for families in need of 

assistance to receive nutritious food items. 

2. Autumn Grove Cottage 

Families with a patriarch or matriarch suffering from the debilitating effects of 

Alzheimer’s disease can obtain aid through Autumn Grove Cottage, which sends 

volunteers to work with Alzheimer’s patients around the city. For kids and adults 

alike, there are also volunteer programs in which a difference can be made in the 

lives of families dealing with the effects of such a devastating disease. 

3. Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts 

An appreciation for the arts isn’t limited by socioeconomic status, and neither 

should the resources to explore an affinity for artistic expression. The 

Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts program offers 

peer tutoring programs, allowing kids to work with one another as they learn 

more about art. Families can also volunteer to assist with sponsored events. 

4. Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy 

Learning about the environment is an important lesson for kids, which is 

why Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy is such an important volunteer organization 

for families looking to donate their time and energy. Cleaning up 

debris, planting bushes and trees and spreading mulch are all activities that 

any member of your family can help with at Japhet Creek. 

5. The Ronald McDonald House 

When a child is stuck with a critical illness, it can have a devastating impact 

on the entire family. The Ronald McDonald House network provides a home 

away from home for the families of children being treated at member institutions 

of the Texas Medical Center. Families are also encouraged to volunteer 

their efforts, making RMH charities a great organization for families in need 

and families that want to help make a difference in their lives. 

6. RSVP of the Texas Gulf Coast 

As a volunteer network for senior citizens, RSVP of the Texas Gulf Coast 

impacts families by providing much-needed aid to at-risk youth and community 

outreach programs. RSVP also provides retirees with a worthwhile 

hobby, giving their adult children and young grandchildren a model of 

giving, compassionate living to follow. 

7. Star of Hope Mission 

Dedicated to helping Houston’s homeless population, Star of Hope Mission 

is a great organization that brings families in need and those willing to help 

together. Helping kids their own age who are far less fortunate can put your 

children’s own relative good fortune into perspective, while simultaneously 

making a very real difference in the lives of needy families. 

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A love of reading crosses all socioeconomic boundaries and can help atrisk 

kids to discover a thirst for knowledge that propels them out of a cycle 

of poverty. With First Book’s services, children in need have access to new 

books and educational resources. 

9. The Forge for Families 

Located in a low-income area of Houston to serve the Second and Third 

Wards, the Forge for Families is a Christian volunteer organization that 

strives to make a difference in the lives of economically disadvantaged families. 

The Forge impacts both families in need and those looking to volunteer 

by connecting them in meaningful and life-changing ways. 

10. Target Hunger 

Providing community assistance through youth development, senior support 

services, food pantries and food delivery services as well as community 

gardens that promote self-sufficiency and agricultural awareness, Target 

Hunger is an organization that connects families in need with those willing 

to provide assistance, making a difference in the lives of everyone involved. 

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How to Carve 

A Pumpkin 

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve 

got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good 

pumpkin for carving! 

HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING 

Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially 

the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they 

will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t 

have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s often its weakest spot. 

Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin 

should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have 

a fat and happy face. 

HOLLOW OR WHOLE? 

There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be 

exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed 

neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be 

hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top, 

so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re illuminating with a 

candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke 

to escape. 

THE TOOLS 

Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve. 

First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch 

the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with 

the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving, 

basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with 

a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well. 

You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a 

melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example. 

MAKE A FACE 

To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin. 

Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or 

how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is 

frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot 

of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the 

nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the 

back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks. 

CARVE WITH CARE 

Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to 

control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care 

not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the 

way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of 

the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within 

one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a 

core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece 

nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut. 

ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS 

Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent 

water, so after carving they usually last only three days to a week. A 

jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that 

is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will 

shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin 

and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish, 

spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a 

pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration, 

use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving 

so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry. 

Source: www.almanac.com

Halloween 

Jalapeno 

Mummies 

10 Jalapeno Peppers 

8 oz Softened Cream Cheese 

8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese 

1/2 tsp Minced Garlic 

Pinch Salt 

Pinch Pepper 

1 Scallion 

Candied Eyeballs 

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 

WITCH HAT CUPCAKES 

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 cup cocoa 

1 cup sugar 

3/4 cup vegetable oil 

1 large egg 

3/4 cup milk 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 

1 cup unsalted butter softened 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

1 3/4 cup powdered sugar 

1 tbsp heavy whipping cream 

food coloring green and orange 

HAT DECORATIONS 

Oreo Thins 1 per cupcake 

Hershey Kisses 1 per cupcake 

Candy Corn cut along color lines 

For the Chocolate Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin 

with cupcake liners, then set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking 

powder, salt, and cocoa. Set aside. Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large 

bowl), beat together vegetable oil and egg on low for 30 seconds. Add milk 

and vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 1 minute. Keeping speed 

on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup 

at a time. Once all dry ingredients have been added, mix just until the dry 

ingredients are no longer visible, about another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not 

to overmix. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling containers about 1/2 

way full. Bake chocolate cupcakes in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until a 

tester toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, 

then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop 

out the inside. In a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your 

block of pepper jack cheese. Chop a scallion in tiny pieces. Mix in your 

cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded 

cheese. Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture. Now 

unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together 

and pinch the middle together). Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent 

rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces. Wrap one or two pieces 

around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes. Bake for 10- 

12 minutes. Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add 

two candy eyes in each top opening. 

Source: www.frugalcouponliving.com 

Witch Hat 

Cupcakes 

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: 

Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), beat butter and vanilla 

extract on high until fluffy. Drop speed to medium and slowly add sugar to 

butter, mixing thoroughly in between. If mixture gets too dry, add the 1 tbsp 

heavy whipping cream. If using food coloring, separate about 1/3 to 1/2 cup 

frosting to a separate bowl. Add green food coloring to the larger portion of 

frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion and mix thoroughly. 

Putting it all together: 

Decorate chocolate cupcakes with the green frosting (to create the “hair” 

for the witch) using a decorating tip of your choice. Press an Oreo on to 

the top of the green frosting (to create the brim of the hat). Using another 

piping bag, add about 1/2 tablespoon of orange frosting on top of the 

Oreo. Press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the frosting, using even 

pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the 

Kiss (this creates the top of the hat). Place a piece of cut candy corn into 

the orange frosting (for the hat buckle). I used only yellow pieces for this. 

Source: homemadehooplah.com

LIBRARY NEWS 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 

Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. 

fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by 

calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• LEARN THE BASICS OF GUITAR PLAYING - Saturday, October 7th, 

2-4 PM, Meeting Room. Library staff member Adam Kiskinis will 

provide an overview of guitar playing, including the anatomy of a 

guitar, chord structures, finger placement on the guitar fretboard 

and tuning a guitar. Learn about online resources that are helpful 

for beginners. It is recommended that participants bring their own 

guitar, if possible. All experience levels are welcome to attend. 

• COFFEE 101 - Saturday, October 14th, 2:30-4 PM, Meeting Room. 

Bryan Hibbard, roaster/owner of Fort Bend Coffee Roasters, will 

talk about the history of coffee, the seed-to-cup story, home coffee-brewing 

and proper storage. This program is made possible 

by the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library. 

• JOB-SEARCH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP - Monday & Tuesday, October 

16th & 17th, 5:30-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. This workshop is 

designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying 

for a position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a 

position in a large company. Reservations not required. Late arrivals 

welcome. Different topics each night. Refreshments are provided 

courtesy of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. 

• FAMILY MOVIE DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Friday, October 20th, 1:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. Enjoy an animated feature starring the voices of 

Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez and Andy Samburg. Dracula opens 

a lavish 5-stake resort, where famous monsters such as Frankenstein 

and his bride, the Mummy and others can bring their families 

and live it up, free from meddling humans. The movie is rated PG. 

Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent 

or caregiver. 

• SENIOR RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE’S “POWER OF ATTORNEY & 

DESIGNATION OF GUARDIANSHIP” - Saturday, October 21st, 10:30 

AM, Meeting Room. Refreshments for this program are provided 

courtesy of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. 

• MAKING MEXICAN FOOD HEALTHY - Monday, October 30th, 6:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. Do you enjoy eating Mexican food that is delicious 

as well as healthy? Materials for this program are provided courtesy 

of the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place 

in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, October 17th, 10 AM 

MS Excel: Formulas & Functions: Thursday, October 19th, 10 AM 

MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, October 24th, 10 AM 

Web Development: Wednesday, October 25th, 10 AM 

MS Excel: Charts & Grafts: Thursday, October 26th, 10 AM 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Wednesday, October 4th, 10 AM. Library 

staff will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons 

can print their own designs. Those attending the session will also 

learn about free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to 

create their own 3D designs. 

Introduction to Tinkercad for 3D Printing: Wednesday, October 

11th, 10 AM. Learn how to use this online program to create objects 

for 3D printing. 

EVENTS 

• Literary Lunch League Book Club - Wednesday, October 4th, 12 

Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Black 

Water Rising, written by Attica Locke. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, October 19th, beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The 

Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at 

the 1936 Berlin Olympics, written by Daniel Brown. 

• ESL Conversation Circles - Fridays, October 13th and 27th, 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program 

for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice 

their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation 

Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to 

gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing 

while practicing their English skills. 


YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, October 11th, 3-4 PM, 

Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to 

meet with others who share the same love for great books and have 

a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked 

or disliked. Those attending are invited to discuss their favorite 

horror novel. 

• YA PRINCETON REVIEW: ACT OR SAT? WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR 

YOU? -Saturday, October 14th, 10:30-11:30 AM, Multi-purpose Room. 

Princeton Review representative Melissa Wright will provide an overview 

of the ACT and SAT college-entrance exams. Learn about the 

differences between the tests, the information on the tests, how the 

tests are scored and when to take them. 

• YA HOUR OF CODE - Wednesday, October 18th, 4-5 PM, Computer 

Lab. The Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative created by Code.org 

for Computer Science Education Week to introduce students to computer 

science and programming. It is designed to demystify code and 

show how easy and fun it can be to learn basic programming logic. 

• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, October 25th, 3-4 PM, 

Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at 

the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while 

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups 

at these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 am, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 am 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening 

option for the activities presented during the daytime. 

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• Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages 

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• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. 

A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

• Creative Connections: 4th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children 

in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: October 30th, 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, 

call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s 

Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

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FUN EVENTS 

HONOR FLIGHT HOUSTON GOLF TOURNAMENT 

OCTOBER 5, 2017 Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course 

Honor Flight Houston is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) and a proud member 

of the Honor Flight Network, created solely to honor America’s veterans for 

all their sacrifices. Honor Flight Houston transports our heroes from Houston, 

Texas, to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. The flights and 

tours Honor Flight Houston provides World War II veterans are absolutely FREE. 

Honor Flight Houston is our way of paying a tribute to those who gave so much 

- a memorable and rewarding TOUR of HONOR! This year 98 veterans were sent 

to Washington D.C. and 50 more are scheduled for September and October. 

GARAGE SALES 

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - KATY CHAPTER 

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE 

The National Charity League Katy Chapter will hold its 

much anticipated, MASSIVE, annual Garage Sale at St. 

Peter’s United Methodist Church at 20775 Kingsland Blvd 

(located across from Taylor High School) on Saturday, 

October 7 th , from 7 AM-1 PM. More than 100 families have 

donated a dizzying array of items, including clothing, 

toys, furniture, household items, electronics and much 

more! Come shop with the holiday spirit, knowing that 

all proceeds from the sale will be used to buy Christmas 

gifts for local families in need. Great shopping for a great 

cause! 

CANYON GATE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

The fall community garage sale is tentatively scheduled 

for Saturday, October 7 th , the first Saturday in October. 

20422 Canyon Gate Blvd., Katy, TX 77450 

WESTFIELD FALL GARAGE SALE 

Westfield Fall Garage sale will be October 13 th & 14 th . The 

HOA will place signs at the entrances, run ads in various 

publications. Near Greenhouse & Misty Cove Dr. Follow 

the signs 

LAKEMONT FALL GARAGE SALE 

October 14 th & 15 th Located off the Westpark Tollway, 

between Peek & Mason. 

GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

The Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale is set for 

October 14 th from 7:30 AM-1 PM. Grayson Lakes Blvd, 

Katy, TX 77494 

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES 

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t 

wait for you to stop by on Saturday, November 4 th from 

7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our community-wide 

garage sale! Residents will be selling their 

items right out of their garages. 

For a map and list of items being sold at Westheimer 

Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop 

by the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes 

section - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 

832-222-2355) on the day of the sale. 

Of all of the war in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our 

very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now with more 

than 1,000 World War II veterans each day, our time to express our thanks to these 

brave men and women (The Greatest Generation) is running out. For information, 

please contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306 or jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net. 

TOP GOLF EVENT BENEFITTING THE BALLARD HOUSE 

Saturday, October 7 th , 9 AM-1 PM 

$125 per person, includes 3 hours of golf and lunch. Accepting sponsors now. 

The Ballard House is a home away from home for individuals and their families 

who are receiving medical treatments for life-threatening illnesses. For more 

information, visit www.theballardhouse.org or call 281-717-4670 

HOPE IMPACT FUNDRAISERS 

Friday, November 10 th : 

Gala at The Tuscany Villa to benefit Hope Impacts and Clothed by Faith at 3330 

FM 1463, Katy, TX 77494, 6 PM - Midnight. Come, Enjoy, Donate, Sponsor! 

Contact Marilyn or Tina at 713-705-7884 for more information. We cannot do what 

we do without the support of our community. Every donation is tax deductible. 

SIP N STROLL 

November 4, 2017, 6-9 PM Villagio Town Center 

We will have many food, wine and other vendors, which make this event an 

enjoyable evening while raising awareness of The Ballard House and what we 

provide to those in need of a place to stay while receiving medical treatments 

in the Houston area. 

LET’S GET COOKING AT THE 2017 HARRIS COUNTY FAIR 

“FOOD WRANGLER CHALLENGE” 

3 rd Annual Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge” October 19 th , 5- 8:30 

PM at TX A&M AgriLife Extension 3033 Bear Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084. Food 

Wrangler is a chance for youth to show off their culinary skills! Teams compete 

for prizes and honors in two age divisions Junior/Intermediate for grades 3 rd to 

8 th and Senior level for youth grades 9 th to 12 th as of September 1, 2017. Registration 

is $40 per team includes meal for coaches and participates. Register now 

on Eventbrite. Deadline is October 10 th . Youth participants must be a member of 

a Harris County FFA or FCCLA groups or a Harris County 4-H member. Rules are 

posted on the Harris County Fair website at www.hcfair.com or contact Sheryl 

Nolen, CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 713-274-0978. 

BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES 

REQUESTS FOR VOLUNTEERS 

October 14-15, 2017 

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) is in need of volunteers for Bayou City 

Art Festival Downtown on Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15, 2017. 

Volunteers have the option of choosing various roles and shifts for either or 

both days. Shifts for Friday afternoon and evening will also be available for 

artist check-in and festival load-in. 


The festival offers volunteers the opportunity to make new friends 

and meet artists from around the country. After every shift, volunteers 

will be entered in a raffle and have the chance to win prizes, 

including gift cards to local restaurants, movie and museum tickets. 

All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and be able to enjoy the festival 

at no cost before and after their shift. The minimum age to sign up 

is 13 and group volunteering is also available. Anyone interested in 

becoming a volunteer can sign up here. 

Bayou City Art Festival will be held under the iconic Houston Downtown 

skyline, 10 AM - 6 PM. The festival will spotlight more than 300 

artists from 19 different disciplines and benefit local non-profits. 

Online tickets are on sale now until the day of the event at www. 

artcolonyassociation.org. Tickets online are $12 for adults and $5 for 

children 6-12; children five and under are free. Tickets at the gate are 

$15 for adults. Also available online are two-day passes for $20 and 

family passes (two adults, two children tickets) for $30. Discounted 

tickets for Veterans and Seniors will be available at the gate. 

For questions about volunteering, please email volunteer@bayoucityartfestival.com. 

For updates on social media, follow the official 

event hashtags #HouArtFest, #BCAF and #BCAFvolunteer, like the 

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Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website: 

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SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group and 

private sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2017-18 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at 

most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer 

both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific 

school offerings and prices. 

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Registration is now open for the 2017-2018 Season 

HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting registrations 

through October 15 th for the 2017-2018 season. The organization 

has been in existence for more than 25 years. We have a number of teams 

to accommodate boys ages 8 through the Varsity Level. We compete 

against private schools, public schools and other home school organizations. 

The season starts in late September and runs through mid-March 

where we compete in State, Regional and National homeschool tournaments. 

We practice in Katy at the ELITE Volleyball gym on Kingsland Blvd. 

Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com. Contact David Kennedy at 

281-677-7199 or Mike Decker at 281-492-0227. 

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) 

REGISTRATION NOW FOR FALL 2017 OPEN 

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United 

States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys 

& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally 

appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple 

locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex. To 

learn more about each location and to register please visit 

www.albionhurricanes.org. 

For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for AHFC Friday Night 

Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this Friday Fun Program. 

AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory and offer New Territory 

Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week Skills Program. 

Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more information or questions. 

Office Phone:713-939-7473. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit 

club with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social 

environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open for 

the 2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be 

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KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which exists 

to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest in 

running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages 

and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group 

runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience with 

our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested in joining 

us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We hold group runs 

every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south 

I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 

PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on 

Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo 

runs of various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, 

visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA 

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

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

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

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

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

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

visit our website at http://katyareatennis.org. 

TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

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

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

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

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in 

Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you. 

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

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

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LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

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NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball 

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play 

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see 

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby team 

is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. 

We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and guidelines set 

forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. We are actively 

recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 

or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com 

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VOLLEYBALL 

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

in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be 

able to play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in 

and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome 

- boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High 

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KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what 

Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the 

fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of 

Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls 

from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For 

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

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We 

invite you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf 

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and have fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, 

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Through January 7, 2018 - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody 

Gardens takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled 

team of master ice carvers has charted your course for your journey 

through the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful 

birds, incredible butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful 

creatures. Stick around after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a 

mile-long trail with more than one million lights and lighted scenes 

take you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views 

of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For more information on tickets, 

times and location visit, www.moodygardens.com. 

September 30 th - October 1 st . Texas Renaissance Festival Oktoberfest 

Weekend. The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s 

largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme park, returns for the 

43 rd season with the addition of a ninth weekend. The magic of the 

Festival transports patrons to the 16 th century offering enchanting 

experiences featuring world-renowned live entertainment, works 

by master artists and craftspeople, award winning food and drink, 

hand-powered rides and games and over 100 interactive characters 

through November 26, 2017. The King and Queen open the 43 rd 

annual Texas Renaissance Festival with Oktoberfest, a celebration 

of the sausage and beer! Lift your stein and join us for the costume 

contest, the Bratwurst eating contest or just to dance the polka! 

October 5 th -8 th - Celebrate the Annual Houston Greek Festival 

on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 

Authentic Greek food, wine, dancing and artifacts are fun for the 

entire family. In 1917, a handful of Greek immigrants formed what is 

today one of the largest Greek Orthodox communities in the United 

States. The vision, foresight and dedication of those few faithful 


immigrants laid the groundwork for what exists today. From its original location 

in downtown Houston (what is now Tranquility Park) to the sprawling grounds 

that border Yoakum Boulevard, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral has 

become a major force in the religious and social communities that comprise 

Houston today. Part of the proceeds from the Greek Festival have helped many 

people through donations to various charitable organizations. For more information, 

visit www.greekfestival.org. 

October 7 th - The Texian Heritage Festival. Join in on the celebration and 

reenactment of pioneer days in Conroe! For more information, visit 

www.texianheritage.org. 

October 12 th -15 th - Festa Italiana. Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and Italian 

flavor while sharing the heritage, culture and romance of Italy at the Houston 

Italian Festival presented by the Italian Culture & Community Center. The 

38 th Houston Italian Festival will be on the grounds of the University of St. 

Thomas. Admission is free beginning Thursday at 5 PM until Friday at 4 PM. 

There are plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy including bocce ball tournament, 

marionette puppet shows, Italian movies, cooking demonstrations 

for adults and children, wine tastings, classic car show and much more. Visit 

us at www.HoustonItalianFestival.com for more information and to view the 

full schedule of events. 

October 13 th -15 th - The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, now in its 28 th year, 

is held the 2 nd weekend of October each year in historic downtown Conroe. 

The family-friendly event features non-stop live music with local, regional and 

national performers on two stages, food vendors offering festival and Cajun 

favorites, arts & crafts vendors, a professional carnival, assorted community 

and educational exhibits, an annual Catfish Pageant and a Kid Zone area with 

activities for children and a special performance stage featuring local dance 

teams, community groups and entertainers. The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival 

is a cultural program of the Friends of Conroe, Inc., a non-profit community 

organization dedicated to furthering the common welfare and well-being 

of the city of Conroe, Texas. The group sponsors and produces the festival 

each year. For more information, visit www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com. 

October 14 th - 10 th Annual Houston Vision Walk. Family and pet friendly 

untimed 5K walk benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness. A fun-filled 

day with activities and raising funds and awareness for retinal degenerative 

disease research. For more information, visit www.fightblindness.org. 

October 14 th -15 th - Bayou City Art Festival. The Art Colony Association, Inc. 

(ACA) will celebrate 46 years of fine art and giving back to local non-profits as it 

spotlights more than 300 artists at Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston. 

The sophisticated gallery will transform the streets of Downtown into 

artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture. As one of the top outdoor 

fine art festivals in the U.S., the weekend festival will provide guests with the 

opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom art under the iconic Houston 

skyline. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will benefit local non-profits and 

feature music, food trucks, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative 

Zone and much more. For updates on social media, follow the official event 

hashtag #HouArtFest, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. 

For more information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. 

October 19 th - Second Annual Texas Monthly Whiskey Affair. Tickets are on 

sale now! Tickets are $95 each that includes tastings of up to 50 brown spirits, 

seminars, creative cocktails by celebrated mixologists, hearty hors d’oeuvres by 

up to ten chefs and local restaurants and live music. For more information and 

tickets to Texas Monthly’s Whiskey Affair, visit texasmonthly.com/whiskeyaffair. 

October 21 st - Light the fire and sound the cannons! The Annual Texian Market 

Days Festival will be better than ever bringing more than 150 years of Texas 

history to life in one thrilling day of festivities. Held at the beautiful, 480-acre 

George Ranch Historical Park, spend the day living and playing the way of your 

ancestors through interactive demonstrations, games, historic home tours, 

culinary delights, livestock, cowboys, vintage vehicles, battle reenactments, 

plus much more from craft vendors and first-person costumed interpreters. 

Don’t miss this engaging experience the entire family can enjoy! Be sure to 

bring your camera to capture everything from Civil War soldiers to live musical 

performances. For more information, visit www.georgeranch.org. 

October 21 st - The Freight Train Food Truck Festival. More than 30 of Houston’s 

favorite rolling gourmet kitchens, live music, vendors, kids zone and more come 

together throughout the Tomball downtown Depot Plaza for the Freight Train 

Food Truck Festival. For more information, visit www.tomballtx.gov. 

October 21 st -22 nd - The Annual Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Houston 

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our fans the best aviation demonstrations and exhibits each year. 

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October 22 nd - Chi-Town Connection presents the 6 th Annual Fall 

Fest weekend. This one-day cultural festival features the best in 

Chicago foods and music from local restaurants and Chicago DJs. 

Advance tickets are only $5 for ages 14 & up. Tickets are $10 at the 

gate. Children 13 and under are free! Join us on at North Shore 

Rotary Pavilion from noon until 7 PM and experience “Chicago for 

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and sponsor information, call us at 281-860-2013. 

October 27 th -29 th - Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show. 

Garden Art for the Soul a subsidiary of Black Art in America is 

announcing a hybrid fine art show that fuses art and decor with 

gardening and wellness to be held at the Buffalo Soldiers National 

Museum in Houston, Texas. This event is free and open to the 

public and will be an opportunity for individuals to witness the 

merging of communities, an event that provides a rich cultural 

experience, celebrating the arts and promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

The Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show will feature the works 

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October 28 th - Brazilian Food 7 Music Festival. The Brazilian Food 

& Music Festival is an event for the whole family, to celebrate the 

Brazilian tradition, food and music. Our vendors will be selling 

all kinds of Brazilian food and crafts. We also have musicians and 

bands playing Brazilian music. There are activities for children. 

Food prices range between $1 to $30. The vendors speak English 

and accept cash and credit/debit cards. For more information, 

contact brazilianfoodfestival@gmail.com. 

October 28th - Scarecrow Festival in Pasadena, Texas. 

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gourmet food, yard art, collectables, food trucks, face painting, 

pony rides and so much more. For more information, 

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FCCU AND HOUSTON TEXANS TEAM UP 

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Ten outstanding teachers in the Greater Houston area will be named one of 

First Community Credit Union’s Stars in the Classroom and will win a visit 

by a Houston Texans player, two tickets to a Texans game and other prizes. 

Students in grades K-12 who are at least five years old can visit texanschecking. 

com/stars to nominate their favorite teacher with an essay of no more than 

500 words. Entries can be submitted through 5:30 PM October 31, 2017. 

“The Stars in the Classroom program exemplifies the work teachers do day in 

and day out. So many times, teachers do not get the credit or accolades they 

truly deserve and this is one way First Community Credit Union shows them 

just how special and extraordinary they are,” said Nancy Trennel, Senior Vice 

President of Marketing at FCCU. 

Two teachers will be selected as Stars in the Classroom on five separate dates 

starting Sept. 5 th . These teachers will receive: 

A visit by a Houston Texans player. 

A commemorative custom game ball. 

Two tickets to a Texans home game with sideline passes. 

A $500 donation to the school district in honor of the teacher. 

A $200 gift card compliments of Palais Royal. 

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Texans linebacker Brian Cushing. This is the seventh year that FCCU has supported 

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Fall Festival Fundraising Luncheon on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 

The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. This luncheon helps 

raise funds for our local and National Stonecroft ministry outreaches. We 

will host 11 local vendors, auction off baskets and have a bake sale in 

additional to a great lunch. Nancy Briggs from Houston, Texas will provide 

us with an inspirational message. The luncheon starts at 11 AM for shopping 

and fellowship and ends at 2 PM. The luncheon is $18 per person. 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These 

are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies 

started the end of September. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org 

for locations. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon please 

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FALL CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP 

KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 

The Fall Career Transition Workshop kicked off on September 7 th at Kingsland 

Baptist Church in Katy and will continue through November 16 th . 

Local career experts teach a rotating group of job search topics to help 

job seekers learn how to find work. Topics include career choice, resumes, 

elevator speeches, LinkedIn, networking and interviewing. It runs weekly 

every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 PM. It’s open to the community. 

Contact the church at 281-492-0785 for more information or check us out 

on the web at http://kingsland.org/career-transition-workshop. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth 

Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and 

to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special 

events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View 

our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, 

special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. 

HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES 

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Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the 

first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion 

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

SENIOR ADULT NEWS 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... 

Come join the fun! 

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org 

or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. 

They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized 

bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits 

benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, 

Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason 

Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland 

Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. 

For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, 

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening 

except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with 

four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will 

benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. 

The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You 

can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. 

Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) 

Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one 

block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June 

and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone 

can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. 

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will 

range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO 

starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at 

Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued 

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HELP WANTED 

Office help wanted in Katy, $12/hour. Must be customer-service oriented, pleasant, 

trainable and need to answer inquiries from our wonderful clients. Great for moms, 

students or retirees. Part or full time. Send resume to: 

patrickbarrett@DriverEdinaBox.com. 

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

our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with 

over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold 

Calling to Business Owners to set appointments for top producing outside reps, 

$10/Hour plus unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ 

comm. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment. You will be 

eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision & Life insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. 

No experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to 

kimberlee.moore@rtui.com. 

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

on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience 

needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth 

opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

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

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

able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max 

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ 

trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or 

roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume 

via email to support@k-mpw.com. 

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

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 

281-861-0394. 

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

281-550-0900. 

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians to join 

our team of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians. We offer competitive 

pay with benefits including company vehicle. Requirements: Must have good driving 

record, valid driver license and must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician 

License. Send resume to: info@westhoustonelectric.com. 

Dental office in Katy area needs front desk and Dental assistant (certified), 

Saturday hours, bilingual a plus. Email resume to office@woodcreekdentistry.com. 


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FOR SALE 

Singer Touch & Sew Model 600, desk type with foot pedal and many 

attachments, $150; Three R size oxygen tanks, $35 each; Eight MC 

size acetylene tanks, $35 each. Contact Norman at 713-502-5344. 

2013 Tao Tao 50 motor scooter, electric start, has < 100 miles, 

includes 2 new helmets, $750. Call Gary 713-516-1606 

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE 

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

Island on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on 

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

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside, 16 miles from 

downtown Galveston, 2nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps 

19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3 master suites, large 2-story deck. Great 

family getaway! Book: https://www.sandnsea.com/booking/seapearl/SEAPEARL 

phone: 409-797-5500. 

Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps 

6, 1 BR 2 BA. https://www.vrbo.com/936806. 

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California. 

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one 

or two bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to 

the sand in beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other highlights: 

1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, 

Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and did I 

mention that it’s a 3-minute walk to the beach? Contact Art Bennett 

for more details: Art.Bennett@sbcglobal.net, 713-247-9507. 

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, 

sleeps 4-6, $550/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely 

renovated, NOT in rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, 

Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222. 

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

week reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one 

bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if 

not with timeshare. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per 

week. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

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

kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools 

outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, 

$465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. 


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

Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite 

TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near 

Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to 

www.frioman.com for more information. 

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