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S tone<br />

C rest<br />

Official Newsletter<br />

Photo submitted<br />

by Storybook Photography<br />

<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

Hurricane Harvey... 8<br />

Flood Victim/Volunteer Resources... 10<br />

How to Carve a Pumpkin/Recipes... 12-13<br />

Sports... 14<br />

Craft Shows, Garage Sales, Golf Tourn... 18<br />

Houston Area Events... 21<br />

Classified Ads... 22-23<br />

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A breast cancer awareness celebration | Hosted by Houston Methodist West Hospital<br />

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

At this fun and educational event, you will:<br />

• Meet our Breast Care Center team and women’s health specialists<br />

• Receive breast health information<br />

• Enjoy live music by The Mockingbirds Band<br />

• Get free giveaway items and much more!<br />

The event is free. For more information, visit<br />

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<strong>October</strong> is<br />

Breast Cancer<br />

Awareness<br />

Month<br />

One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.<br />

However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly improve<br />

your chance of survival.<br />

3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION<br />

Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other parts<br />

of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely prevented,<br />

early detection provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment.<br />

By following these three steps, you will help increase your chance of<br />

detecting cancer early.<br />

1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS<br />

Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your<br />

breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify any<br />

changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health care<br />

professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with<br />

your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous.<br />

Changes to look for include:<br />

• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area<br />

• A change in the size or shape of the breast<br />

• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast<br />

• A nipple turned inward into the breast<br />

• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple<br />

• Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark area<br />

of skin at the center of the breast)<br />

You should see your health care provider about any of these symptoms.<br />

Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if you notice any<br />

changes in your body, tell your health care provider immediately so that<br />

the problems can be diagnosed and treated.<br />

2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM<br />

It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gynecologist<br />

each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition to a routine pelvic<br />

exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform a brief breast exam to<br />

check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman Exam is a great opportunity for<br />

you to discuss with your health care provider any questions or concerns<br />

you have regarding your breast health. For example, your doctor may<br />

help you to determine the most appropriate frequency for your early<br />

detection steps.<br />

3. MAMMOGRAM<br />

In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms. NBCF<br />

recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram every<br />

year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe way to detect<br />

cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions and women<br />

who have screening mammograms have a lower chance of dying from<br />

breast cancer than women who do not have screening mammograms.<br />

Mammograms can detect cancer or other problems before a lump<br />

becomes large enough to be detectable to the touch. They provide an<br />

effective way to find breast cancer in its early stages when treatment is<br />

usually the most successful. Mammograms are considered safe, quick<br />

and relatively painless.<br />

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation<br />

STONE CREST IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

COMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION<br />

MANAGEMENT COMPANY: High Sierra Management<br />

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 940267, Houston, TX 77094<br />

Physical Address: 722 Pin Oak Rd., Ste. 230, Katy, TX 77094<br />

FAX: 281-391-7913 • ASSOCIATION DIRECT LINE: 281-391-7914<br />

WWW.HIGHSIERRAMANAGEMENT.COM OR 866-944-3933<br />

**Please visit the High Sierra website and register your account to have<br />

access to all of the <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> CA news and announcements as well as<br />

other general information**<br />

TEAM<br />

Manager: Nicole Ginardi,<br />

Ext: 3162, nginardi@highsierramanagement.com<br />

Administrative Assistant: Claudia Martinez,<br />

Ext: 3169, cmartinez@highsierramanagement.com<br />

Maintenance Coordinator: Tiffany Adamson,<br />

Ext: 3167, tadamson@highsierramanagement.com<br />

Accounting Rep: Carol Stockton,<br />

Ext: 3109, cstockton@highsierramanagement.com<br />

Association Attorney: Lori Alderson, 281-395-2637<br />

Fire, Crime & Medical Emergency: Dial 911<br />

Report City Violators to City Services: 281-391-4800<br />

(Report cars stored on the street or lawns and heavy trash out too early)<br />

Please call High Sierra to report Deed Restriction Violations<br />

COMMUNITY WEBSITE: WWW.STONECRESTTX.COM<br />

FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STONECREST.KATY<br />

DISCLAIMER: <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> Community Association does not endorse any article,<br />

services or products mentioned in this newsletter that do not correlate in<br />

accordance to our community’s compliance or covenants.<br />

Emergency 911<br />

Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. Pct.5:<br />

(non-emergency) 281+463-6666<br />

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

Utilities:<br />

A.E.P. Light Outage 713-207-7777<br />

Gas - Centerpoint 713-659-2111<br />

Water Services:<br />

Harris County MUD #5 281-347-8686<br />

Trash Services:<br />

Republic Waste 713-635-5555<br />

Trash Days are Wednesday & Saturday<br />

Cable/Internet/Phone<br />

Xfinity 832-763-0170<br />

Consolidated Communications 1-866-989-2255<br />

Utility Lines Marked or Located 1-800-545-6005<br />

Schools:<br />

Robert King Elementary 281-237-6850<br />

Katy Jr. High 281-237-6800<br />

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800<br />

H.C.A.D 713-957-7800<br />

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Please be mindful of children walking or riding bikes, school zones and<br />

school buses. When entering a school zone be sure to obey traffic signals<br />

and crossing guards. Do not “go around” or “pass” stopped school buses.<br />

Our children safety is always a priority.<br />

Quarterly Board Meetings<br />

Board of Director Meetings are held quarterly at the High Sierra office.<br />

Please visit the association website and view the calendar for dates and<br />

times. If you wish to attend the open session of the meeting to discuss a<br />

concern you may have; please contact Nicole Ginardi a week in advance<br />

in order to be added to the agenda. *<strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> Community Association<br />

is a deed restriction enforced community.*<br />

Deed Restriction Procedure<br />

• 1 st Letter: Friendly reminder<br />

• 2 nd letter: notifies the owner and/or resident the violation still exist and<br />

a certified letter will be mailed if the violation is not cured within 30 days.<br />

• 3 rd letter: Is sent certified which assess a $25 fine to the owner’s account<br />

and has statutory wording.<br />

• Attorney Warning: if the violation is still not corrected the Board of<br />

Directors will be forced to turn the account over to the attorney for<br />

further enforcement and/or legal action. Attorney fees will be assessed<br />

to the owner’s account.<br />

New Residents<br />

Welcome to the <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> Community. All homeowners & residents<br />

living in the community must abide by the Covenants, Restrictions<br />

and Regulations in accordance with the governing documents. A list of<br />

community contacts & information are found in the newsletter. For more<br />

information about the community or any concerns, you may contact our<br />

association management.<br />

Living in a HOA Community<br />

Homeowners Responsibility<br />

1. Read and comply with the governing documents of the community.<br />

2. Maintain their property according to established standards.<br />

3. Treat association leaders honestly and with respect.<br />

4. Vote in community elections and on other issues.<br />

5. Pay association assessments and charges on time.<br />

6. Contact association leaders or managers, if necessary, to discuss<br />

financial obligations and alternative payment arrangements.<br />

7. Request reconsideration of material decisions that personally affect<br />

them.<br />

8. Provide current contact information to association leaders or<br />

managers to help ensure they receive information from the community.<br />

9. Ensure that those who reside on their property (tenants, relatives &<br />

friends) adhere to all rules and regulations. Homeowners can learn more<br />

living in a HOA Community at caionline.org.<br />

Importance of Yearly Assessments<br />

Our Community's Foundation<br />

It’s that time of year our annual assessments will be due. These fees are<br />

very important part of the HOA’s function. In order for the association<br />

to perform the many tasks and duties for which it is responsible, the<br />

association must have operating funds. These funds are used to pay for<br />

landscape maintenance, sprinkler repairs, utilities, administration and<br />

help to keep an adequate reserve fund for major repairs or replacement<br />

of common property elements. The requirement upon an owner<br />

for paying assessments is mandatory and therefore, legally binding<br />

according to the association’s governing documents. The amount of the<br />

annual assessment is established each year by the association’s Board<br />

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of Directors based upon the Board’s adoption of the annual budget. If<br />

a situation arises that you are unable to pay this assessment, please<br />

contact the Management Team as soon as possible for details about<br />

payment and collection procedures. Accounts that become delinquent<br />

may receive a fine, a late fee or other charges added to the assessment<br />

which can be more costly if not paid in a timely procedure.<br />

The <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> Crier Needs You<br />

One of our volunteers established this free newsletter as a way keep our<br />

community informed and share information at no cost to the community.<br />

Today, the Communication’s Committee is looking for a volunteer(s) to<br />

continue writing our monthly newsletter, The <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> Crier. If you are<br />

interested in volunteering, you may contact our association manager.<br />

Good Neighbors<br />

Let’s make our community a friendly & great place to live. We ask your<br />

assistance in ensuring that everyone enjoys living in our community.<br />

Please join us and help us in doing this by abiding by the community’s<br />

guidelines and regulations.<br />

• Always be neighborly & considerate to your neighbors. • Become<br />

involved in the community. Keep our community thriving & beautiful. •<br />

Do not block driveways or sidewalks that may inconvenience neighbors<br />

& pedestrians. • Refrain from parking on the grass or curbs - inform<br />

your guest(s) about this. • Refrain from parking your vehicle in front of<br />

neighbor’s homes, which may inconvenience them. • Do not impede the<br />

flow of traffic or cause street congestion. Always utilize your driveways<br />

and garages to park your vehicles - narrow roads may block access for<br />

emergency vehicles. • Pet owners remember to clean up after your pet.<br />

Control barking & use a leash when walking. • Keep all music & noise<br />

levels to a minimum and abide by the County’s ordinance.<br />

iWatchHarrisCounty.com<br />

Join the Harris County Sherriff’s office by reporting any suspicious<br />

activity that you observe. They believe that with a simple observation, a<br />

single report can help solve or prevent a crime. Imagine if one person can<br />

make a difference consider what an entire community can do. We would<br />

like ask the community, if you See Something, Say Something.<br />

• Report online at WatchHarrisCounty.com<br />

• Text a tip 1-855-427-6492<br />

• Call 1-855-HCSO-iWatch<br />

• Download the app found on iWatchHarrisCounty.com<br />

• Call 911 if you have an emergency.<br />

Sign Up for Email Notifications<br />

Remember to submit your email address to our Association Manager at<br />

High Sierra Management to receive the community’s announcements,<br />

any special alerts and the latest association news.<br />

Notice a Street Light that is out?<br />

Please report any lights that may be out by going to our community<br />

website at www.stonecresttx.com or notify our association management<br />

about the outage. Remember to get the pole’s location, street and the<br />

six-digit number that is along the side of the pole. Report this outage to<br />

Centerpoint through a direct link in the resident’s section of our website<br />

and follow the directions that are posted on the site.<br />

Disclaimer<br />

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

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

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

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

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

Teenage Job Seeker DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> HOA nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

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

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong> who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any<br />

work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the<br />

teens and their parents.<br />

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Halloween<br />

Safety Tips<br />

Walk Safely<br />

• Cross the street at corners, using<br />

traffic signals and crosswalks.<br />

• Look left, right and left again when<br />

crossing and keep looking as you<br />

cross.<br />

• Put electronic devices down and<br />

keep heads up and walk, don’t run,<br />

across the street.<br />

• Teach children to make eye contact<br />

with drivers before crossing in front<br />

of them.<br />

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths.<br />

If there are no sidewalks, walk facing<br />

traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes<br />

with the fewest street crossings.<br />

• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never<br />

dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.<br />

Trick or Treat With an Adult<br />

Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult<br />

supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision,<br />

they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in<br />

groups.<br />

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe<br />

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if<br />

possible, choose light colors.<br />

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks,<br />

which can obstruct a child’s vision.<br />

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen<br />

by drivers.<br />

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips<br />

and falls.<br />

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween<br />

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods.<br />

Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.<br />

•Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on<br />

curbs.<br />

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.<br />

• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the<br />

road and your surroundings.<br />

• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights<br />

on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.<br />

•Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM so be especially<br />

alert for kids during those hours.<br />

Source: Safekidsworldwide.com<br />

National Train Your Brain Day<br />

National Train Your Brain Day is observed annually on <strong>October</strong> 13 th .<br />

This day was created to encourage everyone to expand and exercise<br />

their brain and use more of its potential capacity. There are many<br />

different ways to train your mind and improve your cognitive skills such<br />

as reading, word puzzles, number games, brain teasers, trivia games,<br />

riddles and word games. Learning something new is another practice<br />

that is a benefit to everyone’s brain on National Train Your Brain Day (as<br />

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When the question is asked to American scientists as to how much of the<br />

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HOW TO OBSERVE<br />

Do some logic puzzles, brain teasers and riddles to train your brain. Use<br />

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City of Hope<br />

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

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

continue to provide personalized subdivision newsletters with information from neighborhood management, surrounding<br />

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

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

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that my house was dry when<br />

friends and family only miles<br />

down the road had lost everything,<br />

and generally disheartened<br />

at Houston’s situation. The more<br />

I watched the news broadcast the<br />

devastation, viewed social media<br />

with awful stories of anger and<br />

hate, and began to take inventory<br />

of what it would take to get my<br />

life back to normal, I felt bitter,<br />

annoyed and grumpy. Thankfully,<br />

an eventful trip to the local pharmacy,<br />

helped me see a different<br />

view of the situation.<br />

After 4 days of rain with a sick<br />

baby, I was out of baby fever<br />

reducer. With frazzled nerves, my<br />

fevered, fussy 1-year-old hanging<br />

off my hip, and my 7-year-old<br />

complaining about the outing in<br />

general, a young man approached<br />

us and asked if I needed help. It<br />

was clear he didn’t work for the<br />

store as he was not in uniform<br />

and didn’t have on a name tag,<br />

but he could see I was having<br />

trouble locating what I needed<br />

on the bare shelves while juggling<br />

the kids, diaper bag, pacifier, etc.<br />

As he helped me find the last<br />

bottle of off-brand infant pain<br />

reliever, I silently prayed my<br />

oldest daughter, who was quietly<br />

staring down the young man with<br />

furrowed brow, would not ask<br />

any loud, inappropriate questions<br />

about his long hair, dark nail<br />

polish, or pants that did not sit<br />

anywhere near his waist.<br />

As he helped me look for the medicine,<br />

we made small talk and he<br />

disclosed that his family had been<br />

rescued a few hours before and he<br />

was thankful to be safely staying<br />

at a relative’s home until he could<br />

get back to his house to assess the<br />

damage. This whole encounter<br />

took less than 3 minutes. I thanked<br />

him profusely and we parted ways.<br />

As we drove home, my daughter<br />

began to ask her questions, and<br />

to my surprise, they had nothing<br />

to do with the young man’s<br />

appearance. She wanted to know<br />

how he would get the water out of<br />

his house; how he would know it<br />

was safe to go home and how he<br />

would get there; how he would<br />

get the money to buy more things<br />

if his stuff was ruined; and so on.<br />

She was very concerned for this<br />

young man and his family. I told<br />

her about all the organizations<br />

that were already providing for<br />

people like the man with things<br />

like shelter, food, clothes, and<br />

toiletries. When I looked back,<br />

my daughter was crying. She said<br />

that she was so happy that everyone<br />

wanted to help each other<br />

and that she wanted to help too<br />

by going through her clothes and<br />

toys when we got home.<br />

In that moment, all the negative<br />

feelings I was harboring disappeared.<br />

I was reminded that<br />

doing things for others and being<br />

a decent neighbor is what makes<br />

Houston amazing.<br />

I am thankful that young man<br />

helped me today. His helpful<br />

spirit, despite his desperate situation,<br />

helped remind me about<br />

what is important – people. I<br />

know Houston has a long road to<br />

recovery ahead, but I also know<br />

that Houstonians will take on the<br />

challenge with generosity, kindness,<br />

compassion and love.<br />

While there are so many organizations lending support to the community,<br />

we have listed some reseources for flood victims and volunteering on the following pages.<br />

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Flood Victim<br />

and Volunteer<br />

Resources<br />

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Donate<br />

GoFundMe<br />

www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey<br />

This personalized platform is currently hosting a landing page for active<br />

campaigns that relate to Harvey, so you can contribute directly to<br />

flood victims and larger causes that aim to directly benefit an affected<br />

audience.<br />

Houston Food Bank<br />

www.houstonfoodbank.org<br />

Delivering food, water and supplies to families affected by Hurricane<br />

Harvey. For example, just $75 will provide 225 nutritious meals - visit<br />

their website to learn more. Once Harvey needs have been met, all<br />

remaining donations will be used to fund ongoing hunger-relief efforts.<br />

Houston SPCA<br />

www.houstonspca.org<br />

Uniting families with displaced pets, performing animal-related disaster<br />

rescue and providing resources and relief in the wake of Hurricane<br />

Harvey.<br />

The Salvation Army<br />

www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org<br />

Distributing water and food to first responders. Prepping for longreaching<br />

efforts to feed residents.<br />

DirectRelief<br />

www.directrelief.org<br />

The only nonprofit licensed to distribute prescription medications in all<br />

50 U.S. states, DirectRelief is contributing 100% donations for Hurricane<br />

Harvey towards critical medications, medical supplies and services for<br />

those in shelters and communities affected by Harvey.<br />

Save The Children<br />

www.savethechildren.org<br />

Providing family-friendly supplies and services to Hurricane Harvey<br />

survivors.<br />

American Red Cross<br />

Carter Blood<br />

South Texas Blood<br />

Blood Drives<br />

www.redcross.org/give-blood<br />

www.carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood<br />

www.donatingforlife.org<br />

Accommodations<br />

Airbnb<br />

www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees<br />

Airbnb is currently offering an urgent accommodations page for those<br />

who are seeking shelter, as well as those who wish to open their homes<br />

to flood victims.<br />

Coalition for The Homeless<br />

www.homelesshouston.org/take-action/donate/<br />

This organization serves as a backbone organization to other groups that<br />

provide direct services in relation to homelessness. They are routinely<br />

updating and providing information on shelters with available space.<br />

Rebuilding Projects<br />

Rebuilding Together Houston<br />

www.rebuildingtogetherhouston.org<br />

Rebuilding Together is dedicated to the long-term recovery of areas<br />

affected by disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. Serving uninsured<br />

and underinsured, low-income neighbors, this organization is mobilizing<br />

to start the rebuilding process in Houston.<br />

Volunteering<br />

Volunteer Houston<br />

www.volunteerhou.org<br />

Get plugged in where it counts by registering through the disaster portal.<br />

All Hands Volunteers<br />

www.hands.org<br />

This organization provides a platform to get connected in recovery and<br />

rebuilding efforts. You may sign up to volunteer or make a donation to<br />

this cause.<br />

Crisis Cleanup<br />

www.crisiscleanup.org<br />

Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management<br />

platform, improving coordination, decreasing duplication efforts,<br />

enhancing efficiency and improving the volunteer experience. Volunteer<br />

and/or contribute to this organization.<br />

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How to Carve<br />

A Pumpkin<br />

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

got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good<br />

pumpkin for carving!<br />

HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING<br />

Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially<br />

the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they<br />

will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t<br />

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

Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin<br />

should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have<br />

a fat and happy face.<br />

HOLLOW OR WHOLE?<br />

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

exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed<br />

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

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

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

candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke<br />

to escape.<br />

THE TOOLS<br />

Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve.<br />

First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch<br />

the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with<br />

the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving,<br />

basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with<br />

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

You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a<br />

melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example.<br />

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MAKE A FACE<br />

To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin.<br />

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

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

frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot<br />

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

nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the<br />

back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks.<br />

CARVE WITH CARE<br />

Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to<br />

control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care<br />

not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the<br />

way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of<br />

the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within<br />

one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a<br />

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

nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut.<br />

ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS<br />

Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent<br />

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

jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that<br />

is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will<br />

shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin<br />

and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish,<br />

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

pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration,<br />

use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving<br />

so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry.<br />

Source: www.almanac.com<br />

<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong>


Halloween<br />

Jalapeno<br />

Mummies<br />

10 Jalapeno Peppers<br />

8 oz Softened Cream Cheese<br />

8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese<br />

1/2 tsp Minced Garlic<br />

Pinch Salt<br />

Pinch Pepper<br />

1 Scallion<br />

Candied Eyeballs<br />

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls<br />

WITCH HAT CUPCAKES<br />

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES<br />

1 cup all-purpose flour<br />

1/2 tsp baking powder<br />

1/2 tsp salt<br />

1/2 cup cocoa<br />

1 cup sugar<br />

3/4 cup vegetable oil<br />

1 large egg<br />

3/4 cup milk<br />

1 tsp vanilla extract<br />

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING<br />

1 cup unsalted butter softened<br />

1/2 tsp vanilla extract<br />

1 3/4 cup powdered sugar<br />

1 tbsp heavy whipping cream<br />

food coloring green and orange<br />

HAT DECORATIONS<br />

Oreo Thins 1 per cupcake<br />

Hershey Kisses 1 per cupcake<br />

Candy Corn cut along color lines<br />

Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />

Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop<br />

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

block of pepper jack cheese. Chop a scallion in tiny pieces. Mix in your<br />

cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded<br />

cheese. Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture. Now<br />

unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together<br />

and pinch the middle together). Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent<br />

rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces. Wrap one or two pieces<br />

around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes. Bake for 10-<br />

12 minutes. Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add<br />

two candy eyes in each top opening.<br />

Source: www.frugalcouponliving.com<br />

Witch Hat<br />

Cupcakes<br />

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

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

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

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

and vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 1 minute. Keeping speed<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:<br />

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

extract on high until fluffy. Drop speed to medium and slowly add sugar to<br />

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

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

frosting to a separate bowl. Add green food coloring to the larger portion of<br />

frosting and orange food coloring to the smaller portion and mix thoroughly.<br />

Putting it all together:<br />

Decorate chocolate cupcakes with the green frosting (to create the “hair”<br />

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

the top of the green frosting (to create the brim of the hat). Using another<br />

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

Oreo. Press an unwrapped Hershey Kiss into the frosting, using even<br />

pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the<br />

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

the orange frosting (for the hat buckle). I used only yellow pieces for this.<br />

Source: homemadehooplah.com<br />

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Sports<br />

Katy YMCA<br />

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

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

private sessions available.<br />

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

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

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

school offerings and prices.<br />

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

ymcahouston.org/katy.<br />

HCYA Homeschool Basketball<br />

Registration is now open for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 Season<br />

HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) is now accepting<br />

registrations through <strong>October</strong> 15 th for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 season. The<br />

organization has been in existence for more than 25 years. We have a<br />

number of teams to accommodate boys ages 8 through the Varsity Level.<br />

We compete against private schools, public schools and other home<br />

school organizations. The season starts in late September and runs<br />

through mid-March where we compete in State, Regional and National<br />

homeschool tournaments. We practice in Katy at the ELITE Volleyball<br />

gym on Kingsland Blvd. Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com.<br />

Contact David Kennedy at 281-677-7199 or Mike Decker at 281-492-0227.<br />

AHFC Junior Hurricanes (JHSL)<br />

Registration Now For Fall <strong>2017</strong> Open<br />

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United<br />

States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys<br />

& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally<br />

appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple<br />

locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complex.<br />

To learn more about each location and to register please visit www.<br />

albionhurricanes.org. For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for<br />

AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer to register for this<br />

Friday Fun Program. AHFC is proud to partner with New Territory and<br />

offer New Territory Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week Skills Program.<br />

Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org for more information or questions.<br />

Office Phone:713-939-7473.<br />

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West Houston Rugby Club<br />

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of<br />

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest<br />

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and<br />

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club<br />

with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social<br />

environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open<br />

for the <strong>2017</strong>/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries<br />

may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest<br />

growing club in Houston!<br />

Katy Area Running Club<br />

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which<br />

exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have<br />

an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages,<br />

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

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

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

We welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar<br />

of runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning<br />

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east<br />

of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the<br />

Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30<br />

PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various<br />

distances and paces.<br />

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

com.<br />

Tennis Organization<br />

for the Katy Area<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong>


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Track Houston • Youth Track Club<br />

Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 years old in<br />

improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have multiple<br />

practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans Junior<br />

High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit www.<br />

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

Katy Canoe & Kayak Club (KC/KC)<br />

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

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

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

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

Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!<br />

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy<br />

TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, call<br />

Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />

Netball Clubs<br />

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

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

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

for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and<br />

youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School<br />

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

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

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

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

Women's Flat Track Roller Derby<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volleyball<br />

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

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

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

Katy Rugby Club<br />

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

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

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

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club<br />

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from<br />

Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more information<br />

visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse in<br />

college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches<br />

for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if you would like<br />

to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />

Westside Golf League<br />

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

us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow<br />

ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun while improving golfing<br />

skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />

<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong>


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

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

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000<br />

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

information.<br />

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newest Eagle Scout, Michael J. Fibich, III.<br />

Michael is a graduate of Seven Lakes High<br />

School. He is headed to Hendrix College<br />

in Conway, Arkansas to double major in<br />

Music and Biology. He has a keen interest in<br />

outdoor, high adventure, such as hiking and<br />

backpacking. His other interests are soccer,<br />

chess and playing the cello.<br />

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Field trips. Camping. Racing. Fitness. Friendship.<br />

Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over<br />

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year<br />

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills,<br />

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good<br />

citizenship.<br />

Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join us anytime<br />

throughout the year. If you would like more information on joining Cub<br />

Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please contact<br />

our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it fun.<br />

Doing our best.<br />

Homeschool Pack 164<br />

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

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

school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area.<br />

Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are<br />

interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact<br />

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Community event dates were submitted<br />

prior to flooding caused by TS Harvey. Some<br />

of the event dates may have changed or<br />

been canceled. Please check with event<br />

organizers for up -to-date information.<br />

Community Events<br />

Craft Shows & Festivals<br />

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

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

5373 Franz Rd, Katy Texas 77493<br />

Free Admission<br />

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

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

Katy Fire Department and Special Pals<br />

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

ECDC FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL<br />

<strong>October</strong> 14 th , 3-6 PM<br />

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church<br />

20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450 • 281-492-0623<br />

The annual ECDC Fall Family Festival is set for <strong>October</strong> 14 th at St. Peter’s<br />

United Methodist Church and is held rain or shine. The event features<br />

various family-friendly themed events as well as on-site vendors. Some<br />

of these events will include pony rides, a petting zoo, balloon artists, face<br />

painting, inflatables, games, food and so much more. Cash and credit<br />

cards will be accepted for all attractions. Tickets for the attractions are<br />

for purchase the day of the festival. There will also be a themed basket<br />

auction, with tickets available for $1. The winner will be drawn and<br />

called after the festival. Proceeds for the Fall Festival will go to the ECDC<br />

preschool. The St. Peter’s Pumpkin Patch will open starting <strong>October</strong> 8 th<br />

and run through the end of <strong>October</strong>. Come out with the family for a day<br />

filled with fall fun, while raising money for the children of ECDC!<br />

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION<br />

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON<br />

Katy Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) will be hosting our annual<br />

Fall Festival Fundraising Luncheon on Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 18, <strong>2017</strong> at<br />

The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr, Katy. This luncheon helps<br />

raise funds for our local and National <strong>Stone</strong>croft ministry outreaches. We<br />

will host 11 local vendors, auction off baskets and have a bake sale in<br />

additional to a great lunch. Nancy Briggs from Houston, Texas will provide<br />

us with an inspirational message.<br />

The luncheon starts at 11 AM for shopping and fellowship and ends at 2 PM.<br />

The luncheon is $18 per person. KCWC is part of <strong>Stone</strong>croft, a ministry for<br />

women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship<br />

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Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong> 12-5 PM<br />

No Label Brewery - 5351 1 st Street Katy, TX<br />

Bring your entire family and join us for The<br />

Real Craftwives of Katy Fall Festival at No Label<br />

Brewery. From home decor, candles, clothing<br />

and holiday gifts to help booking your next vacation or special event,<br />

we’ve got a little bit of everything!! Along with the great shopping,<br />

enjoy a kid’s zone, live band, amazing food trucks and ice cold craft<br />

beer! $2 admission for adults and kids are FREE! Still accepting vendor<br />

applications.


GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET AT ST. ELIZABETH<br />

ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 25th<br />

annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on <strong>October</strong> 28, <strong>2017</strong> from 9<br />

AM to 4 PM. It will be held at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road in Houston.<br />

You will find unique homemade items along with your favorite “market”<br />

items. Breakfast, Lunch and dessert available for purchase.<br />

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BOO WITH THE BLUE:<br />

A HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT FESTIVAL<br />

On Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 28, <strong>2017</strong>, at the Rosenberg Annex Building (4520<br />

Reading Road) from 5-7 PM, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile<br />

Outreach Unit in collaboration with Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation<br />

Department will host “Boo with the Blue:” a Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival.<br />

The event will showcase law enforcement’s commitment to decrease crime<br />

by increasing community involvement. Individuals are encouraged to attend<br />

this family-friendly event while learning about resources in the community.<br />

In our efforts to make this day a success, we are seeking your support by<br />

donating candy or donating funds for us to purchase the candy for you.<br />

Should you decide to fulfill our request, your commitment to the community<br />

will be recognized and greatly appreciated by those in attendance the night<br />

of the event. Please drop off any donations at 122 Golfview Dr., Richmond,<br />

Texas 77469: Candy donations - Attention: Angela Gabriel M.A, Probation<br />

Officer, angela.gabriel@fortbendcountytx.gov or 281-633-7367, Deputy<br />

Brandon Breaux, brandon.breaux@fortbendcountytx.gov or 281-896-3094.<br />

Monetary donations can be made to Fort Bend Partnership for Youth, Inc. (a<br />

501C(3) nonprofit organization that will provide a tax-deductible donation<br />

receipt). Attention: Susan Bearden, Director of Special Programs • susan.<br />

bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or 281-633-7317. If needed, arrangements<br />

can be made for donation pick up. Should you have additional questions or<br />

concerns, contact Angela, Deputy Breaux or Susan.<br />

Garage Sales<br />

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - KATY CHAPTER<br />

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE<br />

The National Charity League Katy Chapter will hold its much anticipated,<br />

MASSIVE, annual Garage Sale at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church<br />

at 20775 Kingsland Blvd (located across from Taylor High School) on<br />

Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 7 th , from 7 AM-1 PM. More than 100 families have<br />

donated a dizzying array of items, including clothing, toys, furniture,<br />

household items, electronics and much more! Come shop with the<br />

holiday spirit, knowing that all proceeds from the sale will be used to<br />

buy Christmas gifts for local families in need. Great shopping for a great<br />

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CANYON GATE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

The fall community garage sale is tentatively scheduled for Saturday,<br />

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WESTFIELD FALL GARAGE SALE<br />

Westfield Fall Garage sale will be <strong>October</strong> 13 th & 14 th . The HOA will place<br />

signs at the entrances, run ads in various publications. Near Greenhouse<br />

& Misty Cove Dr. Follow the signs<br />

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LAKEMONT FALL GARAGE SALE<br />

<strong>October</strong> 14 th & 15 th<br />

Located off the Westpark Tollway, between Peek & Mason.<br />

GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

The Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale is set for <strong>October</strong> 14 th from<br />

7:30 AM-1 PM. Grayson Lakes Blvd, Katy, TX 77494<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES<br />

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop<br />

by on Saturday, November 4 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures<br />

galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their<br />

items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at<br />

Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by<br />

the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer Lakes section - 26103 Canyon<br />

Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on the day of the sale.<br />

Golf Tournaments<br />

HONOR FLIGHT HOUSTON GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />

OCTOBER 5, <strong>2017</strong><br />

MEADOWBROOK FARMS GOLF COURSE<br />

Honor Flight Houston is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) and a proud<br />

member of the Honor Flight Network, created solely to honor America’s<br />

veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight Houston transports our<br />

heroes from Houston, Texas, to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their<br />

memorials. The flights and tours Honor Flight Houston provides World War<br />

II veterans are absolutely FREE. Honor Flight Houston is our way of paying<br />

a tribute to those who gave so much - a memorable and rewarding TOUR of<br />

HONOR! This year 98 veterans were sent to Washington D.C. and 50 more are<br />

scheduled for September and <strong>October</strong>. Of all of the war in recent memory,<br />

it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation and<br />

as a culturally diverse, free society. Now with more than 1,000 World War II<br />

veterans each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and<br />

women (The Greatest Generation) is running out. For information, please<br />

contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306 or jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net.<br />

TOP GOLF EVENT BENEFITTING THE BALLARD HOUSE<br />

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 9 AM-1 PM<br />

$125 per person, includes 3 hours of golf and lunch. Accepting sponsors<br />

now. The Ballard House is a home away from home for individuals and their<br />

families who are receiving medical treatments for life-threatening illnesses.<br />

For more information, visit www.theballardhouse.org or call 281-717-4670<br />

Fundraisers<br />

HOPE IMPACT FUNDRAISERS • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH:<br />

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

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

Sponsor! Contact Marilyn or Tina at 713-705-7884 for more information.<br />

We cannot do what we do without the support of our community. Every<br />

donation is tax deductible.<br />

SIP N STROLL, NOVEMBER 4, <strong>2017</strong>, 6-9 PM<br />

VILLAGIO TOWN CENTER<br />

We will have many food, wine and other vendors, which make this event<br />

an enjoyable evening while raising awareness of The Ballard House<br />

and what we provide to those in need of a place to stay while receiving<br />

medical treatments in the Houston area.<br />

Vendors Wanted<br />

CRAFT SHOW VENDORS WANTED<br />

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

“Westland Welcome Home Craft Show” to be held Oct. 7, <strong>2017</strong>. We<br />

are located at 1407 W Grand Parkway South in Katy. Booth fee is<br />

$50 for a 10x10 space. After August 1 st , the cost is $60. All booths are<br />

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

you are interested, contact the church office at 281-392-5099 or go<br />

to www.westlandbaptistchurch.org and click on Events tab. You can<br />

also email Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com for an<br />

application.<br />

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!!<br />

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 25 th<br />

annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on <strong>October</strong> 28, <strong>2017</strong> from<br />

9 AM to 4 PM. It will be held at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road in Houston.<br />

If you have arts, crafts or any unique items you would like to showcase,<br />

we would love for you to participate in this event! Contact fae@<br />

krenekprinting.com for more information.<br />

Community Events<br />

FOOD WRANGLER CHALLENGE<br />

Let’s Get Cooking at the <strong>2017</strong> Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge”<br />

- 3 rd Annual Harris County Fair “Food Wrangler Challenge” <strong>October</strong> 19 th ,<br />

5- 8:30 PM at TX A&M AgriLife Extension 3033 Bear Creek Drive, Houston,<br />

TX 77084. Food Wrangler is a chance for youth to show off their culinary<br />

skills! Teams compete for prizes and honors in two age divisions Junior/<br />

Intermediate for grades 3 rd to 8 th and Senior level for youth grades 9 th to<br />

12 th as of September 1, <strong>2017</strong>. Registration is $40 per team includes meal<br />

for coaches and participates. Register now on Eventbrite. Deadline is<br />

<strong>October</strong> 10 th . Youth participants must be a member of a Harris County<br />

FFA or FCCLA groups or a Harris County 4-H member. Rules are posted on<br />

the Harris County Fair website at www.hcfair.com or contact Sheryl Nolen,<br />

CEA 4-H at snolen@ag.tamu.edu or call 713-274-0978.<br />

BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCES<br />

REQUESTS FOR VOLUNTEERS OCTOBER 14-15, <strong>2017</strong><br />

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) is in need of volunteers for Bayou<br />

City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday and Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 14-15,<br />

<strong>2017</strong>. Volunteers have the option of choosing various roles and shifts<br />

for either or both days. Shifts for Friday afternoon and evening will also<br />

be available for artist check-in and festival load-in. The festival offers<br />

volunteers the opportunity to make new friends and meet artists from<br />

around the country. After every shift, volunteers will be entered in a raffle<br />

and have the chance to win prizes, including gift cards to local restaurants,<br />

movie and museum tickets. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and be able<br />

to enjoy the festival at no cost before and after their shift. The minimum<br />

age to sign up is 13 and group volunteering is also available. Anyone<br />

interested in becoming a volunteer can sign up here.<br />

Bayou City Art Festival will be held under the iconic Houston Downtown<br />

skyline, 10 AM - 6 PM. The festival will spotlight more than 300 artists from<br />

19 different disciplines and benefit local non-profits. Online tickets are on<br />

sale now until the day of the event at www.artcolonyassociation.org.<br />

Tickets online are $12 for adults and $5 for children 6-12; children five<br />

and under are free. Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults. Also available<br />

online are two-day passes for $20 and family passes (two adults, two<br />

children tickets) for $30. Discounted tickets for Veterans and Seniors will<br />

be available at the gate.<br />

For questions about volunteering, please email volunteer@<br />

bayoucityartfestival.com. For updates on social media, follow the<br />

official event hashtags #HouArtFest, #BCAF and #BCAFvolunteer, like the<br />

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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Crest</strong>


Houston Area Events<br />

Through January 7, 2018 - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody<br />

Gardens takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team<br />

of master ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through<br />

the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible<br />

butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around<br />

after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than<br />

one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens<br />

property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For more<br />

information on tickets, times and location visit, www.moodygardens.com.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 7 th - The Texian Heritage Festival. Join in on the celebration<br />

and reenactment of pioneer days in Conroe! For more information, visit<br />

www.texianheritage.org.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 12 th -15 th - Festa Italiana. Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and<br />

Italian flavor while sharing the heritage, culture and romance of Italy at<br />

the Houston Italian Festival presented by the Italian Culture & Community<br />

Center. The 38 th Houston Italian Festival will be on the grounds of the<br />

University of St. Thomas. Admission is free beginning Thursday at 5 PM<br />

until Friday at 4 PM. There are plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy<br />

including bocce ball tournament, marionette puppet shows, Italian<br />

movies, cooking demonstrations for adults and children, wine tastings,<br />

classic car show and much more. Visit us at www.HoustonItalianFestival.<br />

com for more information and to view the full schedule of events.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 13 th -15 th - The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival, now in its 28 th<br />

year, is held the 2 nd weekend of <strong>October</strong> each year in historic downtown<br />

Conroe. The family-friendly event features non-stop live music with local,<br />

regional and national performers on two stages, food vendors offering<br />

festival and Cajun favorites, arts & crafts vendors, a professional carnival,<br />

assorted community and educational exhibits, an annual Catfish<br />

Pageant and a Kid Zone area with activities for children and a special<br />

performance stage featuring local dance teams, community groups and<br />

entertainers. The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is a cultural program<br />

of the Friends of Conroe, Inc., a non-profit community organization<br />

dedicated to furthering the common welfare and well-being of the city of<br />

Conroe, Texas. The group sponsors and produces the festival each year.<br />

For more information, visit www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 14 th - 10 th Annual Houston Vision Walk. Family and pet<br />

friendly untimed 5K walk benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness.<br />

A fun-filled day with activities and raising funds and awareness for<br />

retinal degenerative disease research. For more information, visit www.<br />

fightblindness.org.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 14 th -15 th - Bayou City Art Festival. The Art Colony Association,<br />

Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 46 years of fine art and giving back to local nonprofits<br />

as it spotlights more than 300 artists at Bayou City Art Festival in<br />

Downtown Houston. The sophisticated gallery will transform the streets<br />

of Downtown into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture. As one<br />

of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the weekend festival will<br />

provide guests with the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom<br />

art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown<br />

will benefit local non-profits and feature music, food trucks, beverages,<br />

entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and much more. For updates<br />

on social media, follow the official event hashtag #HouArtFest, like the<br />

Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more information,<br />

please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 19 th - Second Annual Texas Monthly Whiskey Affair. Tickets are<br />

on sale now! Tickets are $95 each that includes tastings of up to 50 brown<br />

spirits, seminars, creative cocktails by celebrated mixologists, hearty<br />

hors d’oeuvres by up to ten chefs and local restaurants and live music.<br />

For more information and tickets to Texas Monthly’s Whiskey Affair, visit<br />

texasmonthly.com/whiskeyaffair.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 21 st - Light the fire and sound the cannons! The Annual<br />

Texian Market Days Festival will be better than ever bringing more<br />

than 150 years of Texas history to life in one thrilling day of festivities.<br />

Held at the beautiful, 480-acre George Ranch Historical Park, spend<br />

the day living and playing the way of your ancestors through<br />

interactive demonstrations, games, historic home tours, culinary<br />

delights, livestock, cowboys, vintage vehicles, battle reenactments,<br />

plus much more from craft vendors and first-person costumed<br />

interpreters. Don’t miss this engaging experience the entire family<br />

can enjoy! Be sure to bring your camera to capture everything from<br />

Civil War soldiers to live musical performances. For more information,<br />

visit www.georgeranch.org.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 21 st - The Freight Train Food Truck Festival. More than 30 of<br />

Houston’s favorite rolling gourmet kitchens, live music, vendors, kids<br />

zone and more come together throughout the Tomball downtown Depot<br />

Plaza for the Freight Train Food Truck Festival. For more information,<br />

visit www.tomballtx.gov.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 21 st -22 nd - The Annual Commemorative Air Force Wings Over<br />

Houston Airshow takes flight at Ellington Airport with thrilling aerial<br />

performances, aerobatics, demonstrations and displays. A great event<br />

for the entire family! This year it will feature the USAF Thunderbirds, a<br />

Vietnam War Tribute Reenactment, US Navy F-18 Super Hornet – VFA-<br />

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

Houston Airshow offers our fans the best aviation demonstrations and<br />

exhibits each year. Visit wingsoverhouston.com for tickets and updates<br />

as scheduling is subject to change.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 22 nd - Chi-Town Connection presents the 6 th Annual Fall Fest<br />

weekend. This one-day cultural festival features the best in Chicago<br />

foods and music from local restaurants and Chicago DJs. Advance tickets<br />

are only $5 for ages 14 & up. Tickets are $10 at the gate. Children 13 and<br />

under are free! Join us on at North Shore Rotary Pavilion from noon until<br />

7 PM and experience “Chicago for a Day” right here in Houston. For more<br />

information, FOLLOW us on Facebook at Chi-Town Connection Events<br />

Houston. For vendor and sponsor information, call us at 281-860-2013.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 27 th -29 th - Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show. Garden<br />

Art for the Soul a subsidiary of Black Art in America is announcing a<br />

hybrid fine art show that fuses art and decor with gardening and wellness<br />

to be held at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas.<br />

This event is free and open to the public and will be an opportunity<br />

for individuals to witness the merging of communities, an event that<br />

provides a rich cultural experience, celebrating the arts and promoting<br />

a healthy lifestyle. The Garden Art for the Soul Fine Art Show will feature<br />

the works of nationally acclaimed artists. For more information, visit<br />

www.blackartinamerica.com.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 28 th - Brazilian Food 7 Music Festival. The Brazilian Food &<br />

Music Festival is an event for the whole family, to celebrate the Brazilian<br />

tradition, food and music. Our vendors will be selling all kinds of Brazilian<br />

food and crafts. We also have musicians and bands playing Brazilian<br />

music. There are activities for children. Food prices range between $1 to<br />

$30. The vendors speak English and accept cash and credit/debit cards.<br />

For more information, contact brazilianfoodfestival@gmail.com.<br />

<strong>October</strong> 28 th - Scarecrow Festival in Pasadena, Texas. Shopping +<br />

Food + Pumpkins = Fun. Bring the whole family to shop for homemade<br />

treasures! Featuring women’s & children’s clothing, handmade jewelry,<br />

home & garden décor, gourmet food, yard art, collectables, food trucks,<br />

face painting, pony rides and so much more. For more information, visit<br />

www.southernstyleevents.net.<br />

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FOR SALE<br />

Singer Touch & Sew Model 600, desk type with foot pedal and many attachments, $150; Three<br />

R size oxygen tanks, $35 each; Eight MC size acetylene tanks, $35 each. Contact Norman at<br />

713-502-5344.<br />

2013 Tao Tao 50 motor scooter, electric start, has < 100 miles, includes 2 new helmets, $750.<br />

Call Gary 713-516-1606.<br />

HELP WANTED<br />

Office help wanted in Katy, $12/hour. Must be customer-service oriented, pleasant, trainable<br />

and need to answer inquiries from our wonderful clients. Great for moms, students or<br />

retirees. Part or full time. Send resume to: patrickbarrett@DriverEdinaBox.com.<br />

Register Tapes Unlimited is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our<br />

corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000<br />

major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business<br />

Owners to set appointments for top producing outside reps, $10/Hour plus unlimited Comm.<br />

& Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or<br />

weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision & Life insurance<br />

after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed: www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume<br />

to kimberlee.moore@rtui.com.<br />

Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing<br />

irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must<br />

have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston<br />

area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician.<br />

Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work multiple<br />

jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max height 2 story roofs; have a<br />

good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ trailer and be proficient at backing<br />

trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the<br />

Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via email to support@k-mpw.com.<br />

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians to join our team<br />

of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians. We offer competitive pay with benefits<br />

including company vehicle. Requirements: Must have good driving record, valid driver<br />

license and must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume to: info@<br />

westhoustonelectric.com.<br />

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HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand<br />

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OBO. 281-858-4422.<br />

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Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego<br />

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This one or two bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute<br />

walk to the sand in beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other<br />

highlights: 1,113 sq.ft., 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High<br />

speed internet, Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated pool and<br />

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Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one<br />

week reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one<br />

bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if<br />

not with timeshare. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per<br />

week. For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full<br />

kitchen, dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools<br />

outside building, fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days,<br />

$465 or 7 days, $595. No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek<br />

Cabin, new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite<br />

TV, beautiful views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near<br />

Garner State Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.<br />

frioman.com for more information.<br />

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, $550/<br />

weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT in rental<br />

pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 713-302-5222.<br />

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