Falcon Point East October 2017

FALCON POINT REPORT 

www.CSUTX.com 

Official Falcon Point East Newsletter 

 

Community event 

dates were submitted prior to Harvey 

and all of the flooding. Please check and confirm events 

 

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October 2017 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Houston Area Eents pgs. 14-15 

Garage Sale pg. 16 

Featured Recipes pg. 21 

Library News pgs. 22-23 

City of Hope pg. 24 

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NEWS FROM THE BOARD 

Falcon Point East Board Meeting: 

Date: The fourth Thursday of the month 

Time: 6 PM 

NEW Location: Cinco Ranch Library, 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 

R.S.V.P. Rachel Schmutz at rschmutz@csutx.com 

Discontinued Bus Services to and from 

Cinco Ranch Junior High and Cinco Ranch High School: 

The KISD Transportation Department has completed a review of all 

bus routes for the 2017-2018 school year. Part of the review included 

an assessment of improvements made to areas where hazardous 

conditions had been previously identified but now no longer exist. 

Transportation services for areas where routes have been improved 

will be discontinued at the end of the school year. 

In the past, no walkway was available for some students to access 

Cinco Ranch High School or Cinco Ranch Junior High. As of January 

6, 2017, this condition no longer existed, as there are now multiple, 

passable and evident walkways. 

For question, please call Lisa Clark at 281-396-2724 

or Dr. William Wood at 281-396-2700. 

Yard of the Month: 

Congratulations to the Yard of the Month winners. 

Recipients will receive a Gift Card to Houston Garden Centers. 

The Arbor - 24010 Hackberry Creek 

The Grove - 23770 River Place Drive 

The Landing - 1719 Emerald River Drive 

The Meadows - 1502 Pacific Grove 

Falcon Point East Park: 

Dogs are NOT allowed in the Falcon Point East Park. 

Willow Fork Park: 

Dogs on a leash are welcome in the new Willow Fork Park (next to Cinco 

Ranch High School). Remember, if your dog poops, you must scoop. 

Gate Transmitter, Wallet Card and Code: 

If you wish to buy gate access equipment, you can contact the Gate 

Committee at FPE.gates@gmail.com. 

You are authorized to distribute your 6-digit code for personal use. 

Please be advised the code is linked to your address and there is a 

record available of its usage. You are expected to exercise prudence 

and due caution in the distribution of this entry code. 

Report any damage to or issues with the gate to Jon Benson at 

281-728-3235. 

Nextdoor: 

Stay connected and be informed! The new way to keep in touch with 

your neighbors is by joining our new online private network. You can 

post, chat and stay informed by logging on the site at https://falconpointeast.nextdoor.com/join. 

The FPE Board is NOT required to use this 

site to answer questions or resolve matters that should be addressed 

with Community Solutions Unlimited, LLC. A Board member may communicate 

by posting and responding on Nextdoor as a Homeowner. 

Report Power Outages: 

If you need to report a power outage, please call 713-207-2222 or 800- 

332-7143. A post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was 

called in would be appreciated. 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

FALCON POINT EAST 

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS 713-429-5440 

FALCON POINT EAST HOA - MANAGERS 

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, LLC 

P.O. Box 5191 Katy, TX 77491 

Rachel Schmutz - Manager 

Office Main: 713-429-5440 Office 

E-mail: service@csutx.com 

FALCON POINT EAST HOA 

Jon Benson - On-site Manager 

Mobile: 281-728-3235 

BOARD MEMBERS: 

President: Debbie Benson 

Vice-President: Meredith Wehrle 

Treasurer: Jimmy Woodum 

Secretary: Laura Lee 

Director: Dina Reyes 

rschmutz@csutx.com 

jb.services6@gmail.com 

bensondj6@gmail.com 

wehrleml@hotmail.com 

jwoodum@sbcglobal.net 

llhornby@hotmail.com 

mymagoo@gmail.com 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560 

Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450 

Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

UTILITIES/POST OFFICE 

Fort Bend County Sheriff non-emergency 281-341-4665 

CenterPoint Gas 713-659-2111 

CenterPoint Energy (street lights out) 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com 

Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD #5 (admin.) 713-623-4531 

MDS (24 Hour repairs) 281-290-6503 

Republic Wate Services of Texas 281-446-2030 

• Pick up Days Tuesday & Friday 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Cinco Ranch Branch Library 281-395-1311 

COMMUNITY 

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4665 

YMCA 281392-5055 

VFW 281-391-4872 

Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 

William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 

Harris County Court House 281-859-0685 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 

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Soccer Field Reservations: 

The soccer fields at the neighborhood center can be reserved by 

contacting Rachel Schmutz of Community Solutions at 713-429-5440. 

Reservations must be made by a FPE resident and who is responsible 

for the activities on the field during the reserved time. 

Sprinkler System: 

If the sprinkler system will not shut off or you have problems with the 

gate, please contact Jon Benson at 281-728-3235 or jb.services6@gmail. 

com before you try and reach him on Nextdoor. After reaching Jon, a 

post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was called in 

would be appreciated. 

FAMILY NIGHT IN THE 

PUMPKIN PATCH 

Free Family Event 

Streetlight Outage: 

Please note that the association pays electrical charges for a streetlight 

whether the bulb is functioning or not. To report streetlight outages, 

contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or www.centerpointenergy. 

com. Be sure to note the pole number and the street address. 

Street Gutters and Drains: 

Please keep the street area in front of your house clean, so that leaves, 

pine needles, grass clippings, dirt and liter will not accumulate in the 

gutters next to the curb. Accumulated debris will end up being washed 

into the drains causing them to back up and flood the streets. This 

also applies to lawn contractors that are blowing debris into the street 

instead of bagging them. 

The Architectural Control Committee: 

The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the “Deed 

Restrictions”) for Falcon Point East Homeowners Association, Inc. specifies 

that all improvements as defined in the Deed Restrictions must be 

approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee at least 30 

days prior to the start of construction or improvement. Please complete 

and submit the form found on CSUTX.com. 

Trash Service: 

• Republic Trash 281-446-2030 (i.e. repairs, replacement 

and missed collection of trash) 

• The trash collection contract is administered by 

Harris Fort Bend MUD #5 

• Trash is collected on both Tuesday & Friday 

• Recycling is only collected on Tuesday 

• Bulk waste and oversized items are collected every Friday 

PARKING POLICY 

The streets of Falcon Point East are private and are governed by the 

Declaration (i.e. Rules and Restrictions). Article XI, Use Restrictions, 

Section 10, Parking and Prohibited Vehicles of the Declaration states, 

“Overnight parking of any vehicles in the street is prohibited.” 

At the 2016 Annual Meeting, a majority of the owners present voted in 

favor of enforcing the Overnight Parking restrictions in the Declaration. 

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CLARIFICATION 

Since January 1, 2017, an independently contracted towing company is 

conducting night-time “sweeps” for overnight parking violations. The 

Board has determined “overnight” to mean after 12 midnight and before 

4 AM. The towing company will conduct their random sweeps on the 

mornings of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This is 

to allow homeowners the option of having gatherings on the weekends 

without obtaining a Temporary Variance. 

In the event you have a legitimate excess vehicle problem and cannot 

park all of your vehicles in the garage and driveway, you can apply for a 

Parking Variance and, if granted, you can purchase a parking tag. Parking 

tags will only be issued to owners who are using their garages and 

driveways to park vehicles and have shorter driveways due to lot size. 

To apply, you must submit, in writing, the reason you are requesting a 

parking variance. Parking tags will have an annual fee of $250 and will 

be applied to the HOA Street Fund Account. Only one parking tag per 

address will be permitted. 



OVERNIGHT PARKING VIOLATION AND TOWING 

Step One - The violation is reported to Community Solutions by either 

(a) the towing company on a random sweep or (b) by specific inspection 

with date and time stamped photograph(s) provided by a homeowner 

as evidence. Either report will be verified by Community Solutions. 

Step Two - After verification that a violation is present, Community 

Solutions will mail a notice via USPS Certified Return Receipt to the 

address in violation instructing the owner to remove the vehicle, trailer 

or property in violation within ten (10) days of the dated letter. 

Step Three - If the matter is not resolved after the 10th day of the dated 

letter, the towing company will be instructed by Community Solutions 

to remove said property at the OWNERS EXPENSE. 

Step Four - To recover your property, please read the sign posted at the 

entrance of each gate. 

The Certificate of Corporate Resolution of Falcon Point East Homeowners 

Association, Inc. ‘Adopting Enforcement Procedures for Towing and 

Overnight Parking Violations of the Governing Documents’ is recorded 

in the Real Property Records of Fort Bend County. 

i. For forms and more information on a Temporary Variance go to www. 

CSUTX.COM. 

ii. For forms and more information on a Parking Variance go to www. 

CSUTX.COM. 

iii. Subject to change. 

iv. Prior to Towing, Step One & Step Two will be implemented. 

v. A warning sticker is issued to violators without a displayed parking 

tag and reported to Community Solutions. 

vi. A warning sticker is issued to violators without a displayed parking tag. 

vii. Safety First! The property owner may not be in violation, so please 

follow the law. 

viii. If the owner of the same vehicle, trailer or property repeats the 

violation in one (1) year from the original dated letter, said property is 

considered an automatic tow without a purchased parking tag in view. 

FALCON POINT 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 only a 

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

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

CODE KEY: 

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., 

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

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

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE! 

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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. 



TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL FFA 

SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT 

Saturday, October 21, 2017 

Registration/Games begin at 3 PM 

Tournament begins at 4 PM 

Awards/Drawing/Dinner - approximately 6 PM 

American Shooting Centers 

(16500 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, Texas 77082) 

100 Targets / Ammo not included 

$125 per single Shooter / $500 per team 

Enthusiasts and Novicests welcome! We have awards for all! 

Registration Link: tinyurl.com/OTHSSPORTINGCLAY 

Sponsor Link: tinyurl.com/TompkinsFFAsponsor 

Questions contact: othsffasportingclays@gmail.com 

READY, SET, REGISTER! 

YMCA Turkey Dash | Benefiting Katy Area YMCAs 

November 23 • Thanksgiving Day 

To learn more, register or volunteer, 

visit ymcaturkeydash.org. 

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 

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OCTOBER 19 TH -20 TH , 7 PM, OCTOBER 21 ST , 2 PM & 7 PM 

This ‘girl loves ghoul’ rock and roll Off Broadway musical is set in 

the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down 

by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the 

class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance and he 

charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns 

glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart. He still wants to 

graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The 

principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on 

him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful 

selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits keeps the action 

rocking across the stage. You will not want to miss this quirky twist, 

on a not so typical teenage romance, as it is brought to life at the 

Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center! Tickets for students 

are $12 and $15 for adults. Reserved seating tickets go on sale October 

2 nd at www.TompkinsTheatre.com. General Admission Seating 

tickets available at the door, prior to each performance. 

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

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CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS 

ECDC FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL 

October 14 th , 3-6 PM 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 

20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 281-492-0623 

The annual ECDC Fall Family Festival is set for October 14 th at 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and is held rain or shine. 

The event features various family-friendly themed events as 

well as on-site vendors. Some of these events will include pony 

rides, a petting zoo, balloon artists, face painting, inflatables, 

games, food and so much more. Cash and credit cards will be 

accepted for all attractions. Tickets for the attractions are for 

purchase the day of the festival. There will also be a themed 

basket auction, with tickets available for $1. The winner will 

be drawn and called after the festival. Proceeds for the Fall 

Festival will go to the ECDC preschool. The St. Peter’s Pumpkin 

Patch will open starting October 8 th and run through the end 

of October. Come out with the family for a day filled with fall 

fun, while raising money for the children of ECDC! 

2017-2018 Retired Educators 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS 

On August 16, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held its annual Hooky Day to kick off 

the new school year. Over 100 retired teachers were in attendance to kick off the new school 

year and to welcome newly retired teachers. KARE’s theme this year is “Teamwork is Key.” 

THE REAL CRAFTWIVES OF KATY FALL FESTIVAL 

Sunday, October 15, 2017 12-5 PM 

No Label Brewery - 5351 1 st Street Katy, TX 

Bring your entire family and join us for The Real Craftwives 

of Katy Fall Festival at No Label Brewery. From home decor, 

candles, clothing and holiday gifts to help booking your next 

vacation or special event, we’ve got a little bit of everything!! 

Along with the great shopping, enjoy a kid’s zone, live band, 

amazing food trucks and ice cold craft beer! $2 admission for 

adults and kids are FREE! Still accepting vendor applications. 

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET AT ST. 

ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH 

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is 

holding their 25th annual Gingerbread Village Holiday 

Market on October 28, 2017 from 9 AM to 4 PM. It will be 

held at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road in Houston. You will 

find unique homemade items along with your favorite 

“market” items. Breakfast, Lunch and dessert available 

for purchase. 

ARC OF KATY NEW PRESIDENT 

The Arc of Katy is pleased to announce Fred Shafer as 

President of the Board of Directors. Mr. Shafer brings to the 

Board 40 years of experience in working with individuals 

with disabilities. Over his career, he has served as the 

Coordinator for Special Education for Region 3 Education 

Service Center in Victoria, TX, Executive Director for Special 

Education, Counseling and Psychological Services for the 

Katy Independent School District, Director of Special Education 

for Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, TX and Executive Director 

for Special Education for the Beaumont Independent School District. 

Recently retired from his career in education, Shafer and his wife Patti, also a retired 

Katy ISD administrator after 37 years in education, continue to be involved in 

Katy ISD and the community. Much of their time volunteering in Katy ISD is spent 

at Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary an honor they received by the school district 

in 2012 when the campus was opened. Fred and Patti are also actively involved 

in Kingsland Baptist Church where Shafer serves as a Deacon and coordinates the 

Deacon Special Needs Outreach Ministry. 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER 

• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs 

to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur 

to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old 

panty hose. 

• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are 

going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody 

plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more 

headstart they can get before summer, the better. 

• October 15 th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies. 

• Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular 

brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist 

cool weather. Control with Daconil. 

• If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The regrowth 

stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that 

odd-ball frost of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin 

to fall. Remove all dead, weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back 

main branches to control size and shape. Spray w/dormant oil 

when temperature is between 30-60 degrees. 

• Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots 

and transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better. 

• Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations. 

• Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it 

with the post-emerge herbicides in October and November. At 

least two applications are usually needed, even if done this early. 

• For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies. 

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 

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 frequency for your early detection steps. 

3. MAMMOGRAM 

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

NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram 

every year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe 

way 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 

events.houstonmethodist.org/west-pink 

or call 832.522.5522. 

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HOUSTON AREA ROAD TRIPS AND EVENTS 

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 Airshow takes flight at Ellington Airport with thrilling aerial 

performances, aerobatics, demonstrations and displays. A great event 

for the entire family! This year it will feature the USAF Thunderbirds, a 

Vietnam War Tribute Reenactment, US Navy F-18 Super Hornet – VFA- 

122, 138 th Fighter Wing - Tulsa Air National Guard plus more. Wings Over 

Houston Airshow offers our fans the best aviation demonstrations and 

exhibits each year. Visit wingsoverhouston.com for tickets and updates 

as scheduling is subject to change. 

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 

a Day” right here in Houston. For more information, FOLLOW us on 

Facebook at Chi-Town Connection Events Houston. For vendor 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 of nationally acclaimed 

artists. For more information, visit www.blackartinamerica.com. 

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 28 th - Scarecrow Festival in Pasadena, Texas. Shopping 

+ Food + Pumpkins = Fun. Bring the whole family to shop for 

homemade treasures! Featuring women’s & children’s clothing, 

handmade jewelry, home & garden décor, gourmet food, yard art, 

collectables, food trucks, face painting, pony 

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GARAGE SALES 

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - KATY CHAPTER 

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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! 

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 

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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. 

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 

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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 Facebook 

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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. 

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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. 

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. 

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 

20melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example. 

Source: www.almanac.com 

20 October 2017 | Falcon Point East 

Lost 

Community 

Creek | October 

Newsletter 

2017

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: Lost Creek homemadehooplah.com 

| October 2017 21 


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, 

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

welcome. 

• 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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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.

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. 

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. 

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 

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. 

8. First Book 

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. 

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

ymcahouston.org/katy. 

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. 

HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL 

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 

sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing 

club in Houston! 



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. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

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

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

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

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. 

LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., 

Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, 

call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think 

Safe, Paddle Safe” 

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 

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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 

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KATY RUGBY CLUB 

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

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

For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

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

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

growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy 

Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten 

thru High School. No experience needed. For more information 

visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the 

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

for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the 

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite 

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our 

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have 

fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the 

Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

OPOSSUM AND BABIES SET ON FIRE 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

Rehabilitating wildlife can take you from the highest of highs to the 

lowest of lows. Take, for instance, the family of opossums in Houston that 

was purposely set on fire. The mom and all but two of the babies perished. 

Houston Police Officers were able to save two little ones who were found 

in Mom’s pouch. Burned, stressed and in obvious pain they were taken to 

and treated by the Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists for initial treatment. 

From there they were brought to TWRC Wildlife Center for further care and 

rehabilitation. Sadly, the injuries sustained by one of the babies were so 

severe we were unable to save him. 

Can you imagine the pain these little opossums experienced? You know 

what it’s like when you burn your finger or get a sunburn. Imagine these 

little animals, weighing about the same as an egg yolk, experiencing this 

excruciating pain. In addition to the pain, wild animals experience extreme 

stress, dehydration, infection along with the loss of mom and littermates. 

The main priority of our staff and volunteers is to provide pain-free solutions 

to every animal we admit to our Center. The baby opossum that didn’t make 

it was treated with compassion, dignity and respect and we made his passing 

as easy as possible for him. At least he received the respect he deserved in 

passing that wasn’t to be his during his short life. The one that survived is 

now receiving home-based care by a State permitted rehabilitator and is expected 

to recover and be released back to the wild for a second chance at life. 

So just in this one situation, we experienced the lowest of lows and the 

highest of highs. Knowing these animals suffered needlessly at the hands 

of some cruel people is incomprehensible. However, we saved one even 

though the odds were against the little baby surviving. The absolute peak 

of our happiness and pride will come when we see the opossum walk off 

into the woods, healthy and free. 

We can’t continue to save wildlife babies without your help. Won’t you 

consider a donation to help us? TWRC Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization 

located in Houston. We provide emergency care for Texas wildlife 

and offer educational and training programs for adults and children focused 

on wildlife and the environment. Your donations are greatly appreciated. 

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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and 

neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your walk, 

be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper 

and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may 

not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but 

it does show your respect for every homeowner and 

our beautiful community. 

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for 

rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s 

means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the 

safety of all 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 see ANY animal roaming freely 

in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. 

Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you 

do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then 

call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol 

and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as 

required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your 

dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort 

to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on 

a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine 

the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground 

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their 

property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and 

free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement 

of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s 

efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, 

should that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the 

animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats 

because they are an important control measure for the public health 

threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations 

provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

Recycle at the Ft. Bend County Recycling Center! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg 

(just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that 

Waste Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government 

website for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. Some recycling facts: 

• It takes about 1-2 million years for glass to decompose. 

• It takes 1+ million years for Styrofoam to decompose. 

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KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC) 

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON 

Katy Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) will be hosting our annual 

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 

email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

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 

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. Located 

631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

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 

Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite childcare 

provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10. 

Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the 

feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New Testament. 

The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the Russian language. 

Lessons are web based until a group study is formed in Katy http:// 

scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 



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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. 

ANNUAL 

SEAS Ladies Auxiliary 

presents the 

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market 

Saturday, October 28, 2017 

9 am to 4 pm 

Shop for Arts, Crafts, 

Specialty Foods and Fashion Goods 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 

6646 Addicks Satsuma, Houston, Tx 77084 

In northwest Houston, approximately 1 mile east of Hwy 6 

between FM 529 and West Little York 

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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 

by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith 

Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 

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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: 

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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, 

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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. 

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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), 

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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/sea-pearl/ 

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 

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Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. 

St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a 

day for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be 

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