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CROSS<br />

REEK<br />

RANCH<br />

<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

School News... 4<br />

Scouts... 6<br />

Community Events... 8<br />

Libraries... 15<br />

Volunteer Opportunities... 16<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 19<br />

Featured Recipes... 21<br />

Classified Ads... 22<br />

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CROSS CREEK IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

SECURITY<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

<strong>Cross</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> CIA Services, Inc. 713-981-9000<br />

customercare@ciaservices.com<br />

CCR Welcome Center 281-344-9882<br />

Essence Cafe at <strong>Cross</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> 281-341-1587<br />

Fitness Center at <strong>Cross</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> 281-344-0078<br />

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

Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

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

Greater Houston Pool Mgmt 713-771-7665<br />

www.greaterhoustonpool.com<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Southwest Water Co. 713-405-1750<br />

Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

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

www.fulsheartx.com<br />

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

Metro 713-635-4000<br />

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

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

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221<br />

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

Fort Bend MUD 171 281-482-0216<br />

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

SCHOOLS<br />

Randolph Elementary School 281-234-3800<br />

Seven Lakes Junior High School 281-234-2100<br />

Tompkins High School 281-234-1000<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />

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

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

www.lcisd.org<br />

Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600<br />

Leaman Junior High 832-223-5200<br />

Fulshear High School 832-223-5000<br />

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

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School News<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>December</strong> 23 rd - Early Release Day (6-12) - 12:15 PM<br />

<strong>December</strong> 25 th -January 5 th - Winter Break<br />

January 8 th - Workday/Student Holiday<br />

LAMAR CISD SEPAC MEETING<br />

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting<br />

Date: <strong>December</strong>, 4, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Start Time: 6 PM<br />

Location: Brazos <strong>Cross</strong>ing Administration Building, 3911 Avenue I,<br />

Rosenberg, TX<br />

Child care is provided<br />

What is SEPAC?<br />

A committee comprised of Lamar CISD personnel and parents<br />

working in a collaborative effort to ensure opportunities for a<br />

successful education experience for all students, especially those<br />

with disabilities.<br />

Lamar Consolidated ISD<br />

www.LCISD.org<br />

What is the mission of SEPAC?<br />

The committee serves as a district wide resource for parents or<br />

guardians who work in partnership to help determine appropriate<br />

programs and services for children with special needs.<br />

Objectives of SEPAC:<br />

Keep the Lamar CISD community informed regarding special<br />

education matters through regularly scheduled meetings,<br />

educational programs and other appropriate methods, Serve as a<br />

conduit for information and resources for the Lamar CISD community<br />

and Foster public awareness and promote understanding of disability<br />

issues and special education through ongoing communication.<br />

SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP<br />

A LCISD Board Workshop is to be held on <strong>December</strong> 19, <strong>2017</strong> starting<br />

at 6:30 PM. It will be held at the Brazos <strong>Cross</strong>ing, 3911 Avenue I,<br />

Rosenberg, TX.<br />

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BRISCOE BAND EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION<br />

The Briscoe Junior High Honor Band is one of the select musicals groups<br />

chosen for the Foundation for Music Education’s Mark of Excellence<br />

program.<br />

The Honor Band was chosen as a Commended Winner.<br />

The Mark of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding<br />

achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands,<br />

choirs and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the<br />

United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. A unique<br />

competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare<br />

their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across<br />

the country. The top 25 percent of entrants are recognized as National<br />

Winners, with the second 25 percent named as Commended Winners.<br />

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Katy ISD<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>December</strong> 15 th - Early Dismissal - Secondary 11:35 AM,<br />

Elementary 12:40 PM<br />

<strong>December</strong> 18 th -<strong>December</strong> 29 th - Winter Break<br />

January 1 st - Holiday - Students & Staff<br />

January 2 nd - Teacher Preparation Day<br />

January 3 rd - First Day of Spring Semester<br />

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES SCREENING<br />

DEADLINE FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS<br />

Beginning in November, Katy ISD students in grades 1-4 and 6-11 can be<br />

referred for screening for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 gifted and talented program.<br />

Parents must complete a Parent Checklist which can be obtained from the<br />

student’s school or from the Katy ISD website.<br />

The deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is<br />

<strong>December</strong> 6, <strong>2017</strong>. Checklists which are not returned by the deadline will<br />

not be screened for service for the <strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year. The State of<br />

Texas requires that various types of measures be used to identify students<br />

for gifted programs which includes observations and standardized tests.<br />

The program for elementary students consists of a one-day pullout in the<br />

Challenge classroom with a teacher trained in gifted education.<br />

Transfer students who were screened in Fall <strong>2017</strong> must wait one full<br />

academic year before they can be rescreened.<br />

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Parents may contact campus counselors, elementary Challenge teachers<br />

or G/T facilitators if they have additional questions. They can visit the Katy<br />

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KATY ISD SCHOOLS RANK AMONG<br />

THE NICHE TOP 25 BEST HIGH SCHOOLS<br />

Known as one of the fastest growing school districts in the country, Katy<br />

ISD campuses are also among the top high schools in the Houston area.<br />

Niche recently released rankings for 250 high schools after analyzing state<br />

test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher<br />

quality and high school ratings obtained from the U.S. Department of<br />

Education. The following four schools made the list:<br />

· Seven Lakes High School - Rank #2<br />

· Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School - Rank #5<br />

· Tompkins High School - Rank #11<br />

· Taylor High School - Rank #21<br />

Every year Niche also ranks nearly 100,000 school districts based on<br />

statistics and data gathered from students and parents. Katy ISD received<br />

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Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:00 a.m.<br />

Worship at 10:30 a.m.<br />

Children’s Christmas Party<br />

Dec. 10th at 10:30 am for kids 3 yrs. - 5th grade<br />

Snacks, Craft, Puppets, Bible Story & More<br />

Christmas Eve Services<br />

4:30 & 6:00 pm<br />

Childcare for birth to 3 yrs<br />

· Best School Districts in Texas - #14 of 985<br />

· Most Diverse School District in Texas - #27 of 986<br />

· District with the Best Teachers in Texas - #38 of 984<br />

Over 77,000+ students are enrolled in Katy ISD schools.<br />

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Scouts<br />

BOY SCOUT TROOP 584<br />

Boy Scout Troop 584 was living the Boy Scout Oath when Hurricane<br />

Harvey struck the community of Katy Texas. “To help other people at<br />

all times” resulted in the Troop volunteering over 600 hours to assist in<br />

rescuing stranded residents, cleaning out flooded homes and assisting at<br />

local crisis centers.<br />

Every day we would receive requests from members of our Troop with<br />

a list of homes or businesses that needed help. There were a few troop<br />

families that were flooded and needed help but many others were friends<br />

of Troop families. In some cases, we randomly drove into neighborhoods<br />

and went door to door asking if anyone needed help. In other cases, we<br />

would be at a house doing clean up and just moved to the neighbor next<br />

door or across the street. There was so many houses that we didn’t know<br />

the owner, just went in to help.<br />

They started doing water rescues on the Tuesday, August 27 th and that<br />

moved right into house cleanups. They didn’t miss a day. Since the boys<br />

were out of school, they worked every day until school returned September<br />

11 th . The troop split up into different crews and went to as many houses as<br />

they could. It wasn’t uncommon for us to be in 3-5 houses per day. Since<br />

the boys went back to school, we have still been doing weekend cleanups.<br />

shine bright<br />

All of the work was focused in Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong>, Kelliwood and Grand Lakes<br />

Subdivisions. The boys never went into any house and were concerned<br />

with the size or amount of work to be done. They just knew that they had<br />

to get started, work hard and get the job completed. Every project we<br />

did was big but after the first day or 2, it was like a well oiled machine.<br />

Almost every house required complete removal of all furniture, sheetrock,<br />

insulation, doors, moldings, cabinets, bathroom fixtures and flooring.<br />

The boys learned what needed to be done and took on varying roles on<br />

each crew. Some were doing sheetrock, some doing base boards, others<br />

removing doors, some doing the carrying to the curbs and lastly the ones<br />

on clean up duty. Every boy had a role and was focused on the tasks. Some<br />

houses were very small and some were enormous. But the damage and<br />

losses were just as impactful to every home owner or business owner,<br />

regardless of size.<br />

The boys learned so much. The first was “Be Prepared.” They learned of<br />

how to prepare for a crisis and how to handle it. They learned how to<br />

coordinate priorities for clean up. They learned how to cooperate and<br />

work as a team. And most of all, they learned how to give back to the<br />

community and neighbors with no expectations. I never heard one boy<br />

complain about the long hours, sore muscles or being tired. At the end<br />

of every day they went home, showered and woke up the next day ready<br />

to tackle more houses on the list. One of the biggest things they saw and<br />

experienced was “humanity and compassion.” Being part of a community<br />

where so many people were helping, where strangers would bring them<br />

water and sandwiches, where people gave them tools and supplies. It<br />

opened their hearts for the people that were impacted.<br />

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. , <br />

It was one of the proudest times I have had in the Troop. Giving their time<br />

and effort with no expectation for anything in return made every parent<br />

so proud. To see the boys act like young adults was amazing. They worked<br />

hard and had fun. They might have just struggled with an overloaded<br />

wheelbarrow but they came back into the house with a smile and ready<br />

for more. They bonded with each other and build deeper friendships as<br />

they worked. Seeing them tackle hard projects and use the skills they have<br />

learned over their years in Boy Scouts was great to observe.<br />

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Community Events<br />

Walks & Runs<br />

8 TH ANNUAL “A MERRY CHRISTMAS<br />

COOKIE WALK”<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 9, <strong>2017</strong>, 10 AM-1 PM<br />

Family Life Assembly of God<br />

24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved<br />

one, last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an<br />

assortment of goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday<br />

celebration. Come early for the best selection. All sold by the<br />

pound. For more information, contact us at flagwomen@flag.<br />

church or call 281-392-0637.<br />

5K & 1 Mile Walk<br />

February 10, 2018<br />

No Label Brewery<br />

Registration 8:30am<br />

Run Starts at 9:00am<br />

Family Entertainment<br />

No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses,<br />

Food Trucks, Raff le, Chris Boise, and<br />

Righteous Cause Band<br />

Register & Learn More:<br />

***all funds raised benefit<br />

The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />

1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER CANCER WALK<br />

POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 25, 2018<br />

Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as<br />

a result of Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover<br />

from the devastation it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”)<br />

Walk has been postponed until Sunday, February 25, 2018. The<br />

walk will be held at Cane Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to<br />

stick around after the walk to enjoy complimentary food and<br />

beverages, music and family-friendly activities.<br />

The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />

undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise<br />

money to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual<br />

or a team online at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from<br />

the ROC Walk will provide grants for services including grocery<br />

delivery, home cleaning, home wound care, transportation or<br />

even counseling to help with the internal wounds that come with<br />

facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk will be fun for ALL<br />

ages, so grab your family and friends and join us at the beautiful<br />

Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a very<br />

important cause.<br />

Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage<br />

everyone to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.<br />

org. For up to the minute race information and updates, follow<br />

us on Facebook. Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over<br />

Cancer Walk are still available! We have several options to fit all<br />

marketing needs and budgets. Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan<br />

at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.<br />

For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how<br />

to donate or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant<br />

for financial support, please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-<br />

377-1367, 956-832-9188 or email via at michelle.perzan@<br />

gestfoundation.com.<br />

Craft Shows & Festivals<br />

801 SCOUT HOLIDAY MARKET DAY<br />

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, <strong>2017</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM<br />

Knights of Columbus Rosenberg, 2007 Kay Cee Dr.<br />

Unique gift items, holiday décor, food items, handmade gifts and<br />

more. Silent Auction/Drawing for a handcrafted Quilt. Proceeds<br />

to benefit sending youths to summer camp and high adventure<br />

camp in the Summer of 2018.<br />

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KATY ISD FOOD FOR FAMILIES<br />

In this season of giving and Harvey recovery, Katy ISD Partners in Education<br />

invites you to give to those in our area who could use some extra cheer<br />

this <strong>December</strong>. The Food for Families campaign has benefitted thousands<br />

of Katy ISD students and their families and we look forward to helping<br />

even more with your help! Any donation amount is accepted and greatly<br />

appreciated.<br />

What is Katy ISD Food for Families?<br />

A community initiative raising monetary donations to purchase grocery<br />

gift cards for Katy ISD students and their families in need over the holidays.<br />

How Does the Program Work?<br />

Donations go toward the purchase of grocery gift cards for students and<br />

their families identified by our Katy ISD campuses. Cards are distributed<br />

to students before the winter break with a note of best wishes from our<br />

community.<br />

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BOAT AND RV STORAGE<br />

• 24/7 Access & Security Monitoring<br />

• Close to I-10<br />

• Concrete Floors<br />

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WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

TOYS FOR TOTS<br />

Willowfork Fire Department welcomes the community to participate in<br />

helping children in the greater Katy area this season:<br />

Thru <strong>December</strong> 13, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Gift Drop-off 10:30 AM-7 PM for Infants through Highschool ages<br />

Bring new & unwrapped toys, gift cards or checks made out to Toys for<br />

Tots to:<br />

Station 1, 24655 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494<br />

Station 2, 26950 Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd, Katy, TX 77494<br />

For more info, Lou Ann Matthews, 395-0011 EXT 120, wfdinfo@<br />

willowforkfire.com.<br />

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Theatre, Arts & Music<br />

ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST<br />

<strong>December</strong> 3 rd<br />

Free Messiah Singalong with the Chancel Choir. St. Peter’s United<br />

Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />

www.kvpac.org<br />

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

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

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

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

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

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to<br />

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or<br />

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters.<br />

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education<br />

organization helping artists find their light since 2001.<br />

THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />

For more information, please visit the HCS website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@<br />

mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. Mildred’s Umbrella Theater<br />

Company announces call for submissions for tenth annual Short Play<br />

Festival. For submission guidelines, contact Jennifer Decker at 832-418-0973<br />

or info@Mildredsumbrella.com. The deadline for submissions is <strong>December</strong><br />

15, <strong>2017</strong> by midnight. Selected plays will be announced on March 1, 2018.<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL! - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM,<br />

Sundays at 3 PM, November 24-<strong>December</strong> 17, <strong>2017</strong>. Stageworks Theatre<br />

is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.<br />

stageworkshouston.org.<br />

Misc. Events<br />

ANNUAL KATY OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL<br />

<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - 8 th<br />

We invite you, your friends and family to our FREE event located in Historic<br />

Downtown Katy. Graciously hosted by Katy Market Day! This special<br />

Christmas market will feature produce, arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry,<br />

gifts, clothes, jewelry, handmade galore, carolers, food, entertainment<br />

and… 50,000 LBS OF SNOW for the kiddos! You can get your picture taken<br />

with Santa too in Harvest Plaza 12-4 PM for only $5! No Label Brewery<br />

will also have their famous BEER GARDEN - open ALL DAY for everyone to<br />

enjoy! Location TBA due to construction. While you are in town shop our<br />

great boutiques, antique and gift shops and enjoy our visiting food trucks<br />

and local restaurants. Contact us by email at info@katymarketday.com for<br />

any questions or Find us on Facebook.<br />

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Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2017</strong>, 10 AM-1 PM<br />

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, 13016 University<br />

Blvd. Our family friendly Jingle Tree event, this is your chance to catch<br />

Santa and Mrs. Claus during their holiday visit to the museum. Enjoy<br />

holiday crafts and the tradition of cookies and milk. Be sure to bring your<br />

camera to snap some candids, too!<br />

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Discount Fence Company<br />

“When a good job really matters.”<br />

Residential and Commercial Fences<br />

• Wood Privacy Fences<br />

• Chain Link Fences<br />

• Fence Repairs<br />

• Insured and Bonded<br />

• Free Estimates<br />

• Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist)<br />

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or Too Small<br />

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832-378-2337<br />

PHOTOS WITH SANTA<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2017</strong>, 1-5 PM<br />

Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk<br />

Enjoy a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos will take place<br />

in the lobby of 16190 City Walk. Since it is the season of giving, we will be<br />

collecting new and unwrapped toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s<br />

Christmas Project. All donations will go to children and adults referred by<br />

caseworkers from TX Dept. of Family & Protective services. Also, drop your<br />

letter to Santa in his mailbox and get a return letter in the mail for a donation<br />

of $5. In order to allow Santa to get back to the North Pole on time, the last<br />

photo will be taken at 5 PM. Please arrive before then to secure your spot in<br />

line. Thank you for understanding during his busiest time of year!<br />

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 14 TH ANNUAL<br />

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR<br />

Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by touring the decorated homes in James<br />

E. Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylor’s Class<br />

of 2018 Project Grad. In addition to viewing the beautiful holiday décor,<br />

you will also support Taylor’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Project Grad<br />

is donating 10% of all proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Harvey<br />

impacted families.<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th , 5-9 PM<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th , 10 AM-2 PM and/or 5-9 PM<br />

Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour can be purchased after November 1,<br />

<strong>2017</strong> for $15 from Hauerland’s Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South<br />

Mason Road, Southern Diva’s Boutique at 23110 Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd. or<br />

the Senior office of James E. Taylor High School. You can find out more<br />

information about the tour by visiting thsprojectgrad.com (Home Tour<br />

info is under the Events tab). Project Grad provides the senior class a safe<br />

year-end celebration with friends and teachers.<br />

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JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM<br />

DECEMBER 7-10, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Start your journey here, experience the night hope was born.<br />

Journey to Bethlehem is an outdoor, walk-through drama portraying the<br />

birth of Christ. In 2016, nearly 6,000 guests followed the winding trail, led<br />

by experienced guides, through a series of live action scenes, tracing the<br />

journey Mary and Joseph took centuries ago. Your travels will lead you<br />

through the village of Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi, past the Roman<br />

census and open-air markets of Judea, ultimately ending at the simple<br />

manger where Christmas began and hope was born.<br />

For the last fifteen years, Current - A Christian Church has been presenting<br />

this event to the Katy community. Each year the event grows. With live<br />

animals and more than 200 actors in costume, Journey to Bethlehem, is an<br />

annual tradition for many and serves to remind everyone who participates<br />

of the true meaning and impact of Christmas.<br />

When you can take your journey:<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 7 th : 7-9 PM<br />

Friday, <strong>December</strong> 8 th : 7-9 PM<br />

Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th : 5-8 PM<br />

Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 10 th : 5-8 PM<br />

Current - A Christian Church, 26600 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas<br />

77494<br />

WellPet<br />

Center<br />

S. Fry Road<br />

FM 1463<br />

CVS Wendy’s<br />

H<br />

CHRISTMAS<br />

TREE LIGHTING<br />

Thursday, <strong>December</strong><br />

7, <strong>2017</strong>, 5-8 PM<br />

Sugar Land Town<br />

Square (City Hall<br />

Plaza)<br />

15958 City Walk,<br />

Sugar Land, TX 77479<br />

The steps of City Hall<br />

will light up with<br />

holiday cheer and entertainment as Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their holiday<br />

magic to Sugar Land Town Square. This event is free and open to the<br />

public.<br />

Flewellen Way<br />

FM 359<br />

Shell<br />

McDonalds<br />

FM 359<br />

FM 1093<br />

The fun will include holiday crafts and activities, face painting,<br />

performances by local artists and choirs, photos with Santa and food and<br />

beverages available for purchase. As the night comes to an end, gather<br />

with family and friends around the spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree<br />

located in the middle of Town Square plaza to help Santa and Mrs. Claus<br />

usher in the holiday season with the annual lighting of the tree. Questions?<br />

Call Parks and Recreation at 281-275-2825.<br />

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Our Realtor team has been the top<br />

team in Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> for over 20 years<br />

and the top team in Firethorne and<br />

<strong>Cross</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> since communities’<br />

inceptions. The team has sold over<br />

$1 billion in the last 8 years!<br />

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#1 Team in Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> for over 20 years<br />

#1 Team in <strong>Cross</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> & Firethorne since 2009<br />

Top 25 REALTORS: 1996 - 2016<br />

Ranked #5: Gross Dollar Volume of Closed Sales - 2016<br />

Top 50 our of 2 million active Realtors in the US<br />

Ranked #69: Number of Closed Transaction Sides for 2014<br />

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Prism Award Winner 2005<br />

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Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library<br />

(Ft. Bend Co. Library)<br />

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

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

Thurs. 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />

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

To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/<br />

Simonton Branch” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the<br />

library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

Christmas: <strong>December</strong> 22 nd -25 th<br />

New Year’s Day: January 1 st<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• YA: MAKING HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS - Monday, <strong>December</strong> 11 th , 5 PM, Meeting Room. In this Young Adult program, teens in<br />

grades 9 through 12 will learn how to make holiday ornaments using clear balls, old CDs and other interesting items. Materials<br />

for this program are made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUBS - The book clubs will not meet in <strong>December</strong>. They will resume their regular schedule in January.<br />

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM<br />

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months<br />

of age. This activity will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 19 th and 26 th .<br />

• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft<br />

activities. This activity will NOT take place on <strong>December</strong> 20 th and 27 th .<br />

• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. The<br />

program on <strong>December</strong> 14 th will be “Sweet Sleighing” Those attending the program will make a candy sleigh upon a “snow”-<br />

covered cupcake “mountain.” Materials for this program were made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Bob<br />

Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.<br />

For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the library or the library’s Public Information Office at<br />

281-633-4734.<br />

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• Stump Removal<br />

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Fence<br />

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• Bees/Wasps • Ants • Roaches • Ticks<br />

• Rodents & Rodent Exclusions<br />

• Mosquito Systems<br />

• Free Termite Inspection<br />

• Real Estate Reports<br />

Termite and<br />

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Mosquito Misting Systems<br />

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We install<br />

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• Mulch<br />

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Volunteer Opportunities<br />

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY)<br />

We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once<br />

a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different<br />

assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -<br />

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are<br />

interested at 832-227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/waysto-give/volunteer/.<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN<br />

KATY HOSPITAL<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception<br />

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for<br />

you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of<br />

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION<br />

COALITION, INC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES<br />

FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured<br />

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in<br />

the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs,<br />

and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the<br />

facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a<br />

mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for<br />

those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to<br />

join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the<br />

center at 713-468-8972 x158 for more information or email the Volunteer<br />

Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org. Visit our website at www.<br />

twrc-houston.org.<br />

PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West<br />

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy<br />

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion<br />

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating<br />

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room<br />

and development. Discover your calling!<br />

For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-<br />

578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of<br />

West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.<br />

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC<br />

EQUESTRIAN CENTERS<br />

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted<br />

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,<br />

emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on<br />

horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps<br />

guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston<br />

Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more<br />

productive lives.<br />

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers<br />

donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual<br />

Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand<br />

during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and<br />

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Araoz Painting &<br />

Remodeling<br />

Painting Exterior & Interior<br />

Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />

Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling<br />

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FREE ESTIMATES on New Equipment<br />

Same-Day Service<br />

volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston<br />

Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback<br />

riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own<br />

personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more<br />

empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one<br />

of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160.<br />

SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE<br />

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility<br />

for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers<br />

socializing with our Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16<br />

Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer<br />

Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be<br />

a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.”<br />

Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.<br />

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER<br />

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through your generous<br />

gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for<br />

opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />

Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> is located at 21939 Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd., Katy, Texas,<br />

77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />

VOLUNTEER KATY<br />

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community service projects and<br />

try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome.<br />

Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area who wants to make<br />

a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving in our community<br />

by collectively contributing to organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people<br />

in our neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just $10 per month,<br />

we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our first year we have been able to gift<br />

grants to 2 local organizations and we are building a community of giving friends. For more<br />

information, please visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />

CLOTHED BY FAITH<br />

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see our website www.<br />

clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located<br />

at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the<br />

provision of gently used clothing to those in need.<br />

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas of the ministry and<br />

special events. If you would love to make a difference in the community by volunteering,<br />

please visit our website at www.ktcm.org, email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for<br />

further information.<br />

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• Trim Bushes<br />

• Flower Bed Design<br />

• Planting, Renovation<br />

• Stone Border<br />

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• Flat Stones<br />

• Drain System<br />

• Garden Soil, Top Soil<br />

• Grass Installation<br />

• Lawn Aeration<br />

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• Mulch<br />

• Clean Gutters<br />

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COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT<br />

FOR NECK AND BACK PAIN, CLOSE TO HOME.<br />

If you experience pain that is affecting your life, call the Houston Methodist<br />

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Teenage Job Seekers<br />

CROSS CREEK RANCH<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job<br />

seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.<br />

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate<br />

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

newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form.<br />

Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to<br />

make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If<br />

we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list<br />

until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, 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 the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

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

the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />

CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />

SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR<br />

CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

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304-1051.<br />

Brand new McCullough steamer. Includes attachments, brushes, owner’s manual<br />

and accessory bag. Made to steam only, no suction, $175. Call 281-851-4822, evenings<br />

and weekends.<br />

HELP WANTED - CARE<br />

Looking for in home Nanny for 9 month old and 8 yr. old, 1-4 weekdays, 6-8 hours<br />

a day, light housekeeping & cooking. Requirements: Must enjoy the company of<br />

children, no smoking, background check, speaks English, has own transportation.<br />

Location: Cypress, near Huffmeister and Skinner intersection. Please contact Magen<br />

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HELP WANTED<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<br />

10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to<br />

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

unlimited Comm. & Bonuses. Our team’s average $15-$30/hour w/ comm. Full Time<br />

M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment. You will be eligible for Medical/<br />

Dental/Vision & Life insurance after 60 days, 401k after 1 year. No experience needed:<br />

www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to kimberlee.moore@rtui.com.<br />

Receptionist: Small office in the Copperfield area in need of a receptionist. Hours are<br />

8 AM through 5 PM, thirty to forty hours a week, Monday through Friday. If interested,<br />

please call 281-858-0700.<br />

Office Help Wanted in Katy, $12/hour. Must be customer-service oriented,<br />

pleasant, trainable and need to answer inquiries from our wonderful clients. Great<br />

for moms, students or retirees. Part or full time. Send resume to: patrickbarrett@<br />

DriverEdinaBox.com.<br />

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

on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience<br />

needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth<br />

opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com.<br />

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

technician. Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and<br />

able to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max<br />

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’<br />

trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or roof<br />

cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume via<br />

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Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-<br />

256-2239.<br />

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children.<br />

281-861-0394.<br />

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state<br />

licensed. 281-550-0900.<br />

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians<br />

to join our team of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians.<br />

We offer competitive pay with benefits including company vehicle.<br />

Requirements: Must have good driving record, valid driver license and<br />

must have current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume<br />

to: info@westhoustonelectric.com.<br />

PETS FOR SALE<br />

AKC registered miniature schnauzer puppies, 3 female 1 male, salt and<br />

pepper and black, $900 each, 8 weeks old on <strong>December</strong> 1st. Contact Gayla<br />

832-654-3146.<br />

German Shepherd puppies, beautiful parents, AKC. Contact Karen 281-<br />

743-3500.<br />

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE<br />

2 - one/half acre connecting lots (total one acre) on Grand Harbour Island<br />

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. Will<br />

sell together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422.<br />

HOMES FOR LEASE<br />

Executive office for lease overlooking Hearthstone golf course on 529,<br />

$750 a month all inclusive. Perfect for the small business owner. Contact<br />

Adam at 817-789-0985.<br />

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES<br />

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside, 16 miles from<br />

downtown Galveston, 2nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps<br />

19 people, 6 bedrooms with 3 master suites, large 2-story deck. Great<br />

family getaway! Book: https://www.sandnsea.com/booking/sea-pearl/<br />

SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500.<br />

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California.<br />

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or two<br />

bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand in<br />

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2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, Fully furnished with<br />

full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and did I mention that it’s a 3-minute<br />

walk to the beach? Contact Art Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@<br />

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Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth-floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps 6, 1<br />

BR 2 BA. https://www.vrbo.com/936806.<br />

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6,<br />

$550/weekend, Nottingham family owned. Completely renovated, NOT<br />

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Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one week<br />

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fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not with timeshare.<br />

What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information<br />

contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen,<br />

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fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. No<br />

added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409.<br />

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar <strong>Creek</strong> Cabin,<br />

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views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park,<br />

sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more<br />

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE<br />

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved<br />

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on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the<br />

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