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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 />
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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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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 />
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· 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 />
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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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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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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 />
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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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Donate any amount online now through <strong>December</strong> 7 th .<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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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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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281-712-4000<br />
2004 South Mason Rd., Suite D2<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 />
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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 />
When you need a Realtor team, go with<br />
someone who has the track record!<br />
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Closed over 540 transactions 2016 and $190,000,000 in production 2016<br />
#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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
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Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />
Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />
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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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• Drain System<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
832-732-5624 for more details.<br />
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 />
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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 />
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SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500.<br />
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Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth-floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps 6, 1<br />
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Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6,<br />
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713-302-5222.<br />
Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one week<br />
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What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. For information<br />
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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 />
new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful<br />
views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State Park,<br />
sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more<br />
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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE<br />
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved<br />
throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy<br />
on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the<br />
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been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude<br />
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