Falcon Ranch December 2017
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Official <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Newsletter<br />
Happy Holidays!<br />
Merry Christmas!<br />
Congratulations Houston Astros!<br />
<strong>2017</strong> World Series Champions<br />
We are Houston Strong and Proud!!!<br />
TRASH DAYS<br />
Tuesdays & Fridays -<br />
Garbage pickup<br />
Tuesdays - Recycle pickup<br />
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 3<br />
Featured Recipes pg. 6<br />
Family Focus pg. 10<br />
Library News pgs. 20-21<br />
Houston Events pgs. 22-23<br />
Classified Ads pgs. 30-31
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH FALCON RANCH<br />
NEWS AND INFORMATION!<br />
The <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> community website is www.falconranchhoa.com<br />
- Check this site for up-to-date community information and to easily<br />
communicate with the property management company.<br />
HOA BOARD MEETINGS <br />
The <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> HOA Board monthly meetings are held at The <strong>Falcon</strong><br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Clubhouse on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The clubhouse<br />
is located at 24820 Forest Canyon, Katy, TX 77494 by the pool and<br />
splash pad. Regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM and residents are welcome<br />
to attend. The Board, which is made up of <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents,<br />
wants to hear from residents but due time constraints open-session<br />
discussions must be limited.<br />
CONTACT INFO<br />
If you want to contact the Board, send an email to board@falconranchhoa.com.<br />
To contact the management company, call 281-343-9178<br />
between 9 AM-5 PM.<br />
FACEBOOK<br />
www.facebook.com/falconranch Look for us on Facebook!<br />
FALCON RANCH NEXTDOOR WEBSITE<br />
Joining the <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Nextdoor website is the best way to keep<br />
up with the latest news affecting our neighborhood. It is restricted to<br />
only verified <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residents and you can configure privacy and<br />
notification settings to suit you. As of August <strong>2017</strong>, 875 residents are on<br />
there, reflecting 564 individual households. Nextdoor is used to find lost<br />
pets, referrals for contractors, landscaping, babysitting and stay safe by<br />
being informed about crime, like car break-ins. Use this link to sign up:<br />
http://tinyurl.com/nextdoorfr.<br />
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES<br />
Residents are invited to contribute to this local newsletter. Articles should<br />
be submitted to the Board (board@falconranchhoa.com), no later than<br />
the 20 th of the month BEFORE the newsletter is printed, which is the<br />
month before distribution. Please make note of these deadline dates:<br />
<strong>December</strong> 20 th – February newsletter<br />
January 20 th - March newsletter<br />
February 20 th - April newsletter<br />
CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION<br />
We already have funding in place and construction should begin shortly.<br />
There will NOT be an increase in annual assessments as we have funds<br />
in reserve for the pool and we’ll be able to pay back the loan in 10 years.<br />
If you haven’t seen the renderings of both of these, go to www.falconranchhoa.com<br />
and click on the Clubhouse construction link.<br />
Robert Serrett, HOA President<br />
WANTING TO MAKE AN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT<br />
TO YOUR HOME?<br />
Many new homeowners like to improve on the new home they purchase<br />
by adding a swimming pool, storage shed or other modifications. If<br />
you want to make an exterior change to your home, please fill out the<br />
application found on the Spectrum Website at www.spectrumam.com.<br />
The Association has a committee that reviews these applications and<br />
the committee has 30 days to respond.<br />
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www.falconranchhoa.com<br />
CONSERVE WATER-SAVE MONEY-YOUR HELP IS NEEDED<br />
After this winter’s freeze I discovered a few problems with my sprinkler system.<br />
I was able to have the North Fort Bend Water Authority send a sprinkler system<br />
inspector to my house by appointment. They also sent me $15 and are willing<br />
to assist with some of the cost required to make the needed repairs.<br />
Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 30% of residential water usage. The<br />
North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) has determined that if residents<br />
would reduce their water usage by 15% before 2040, construction of over $400<br />
million worth of new surface water infrastructure can be avoided. NFBWA has<br />
created a conservation program offering initiatives, which if met in <strong>2017</strong>, will<br />
result in lowered water fees in 2018. You can help us conserve water and save<br />
money by helping your MUD District, Ft. Bend MUD 124, meet the following<br />
performance measures:<br />
1. Use the Wise Guy link to arrange for an irrigation expert to visit your house,<br />
evaluate your sprinkler system and give you recommendations on repairs and/<br />
or how to make your system more efficient. This can be done at www.vepollc.<br />
com/wise_request_gis.aspx?wid=1027. There is no obligation to make the<br />
repairs recommended by the irrigator and the inspection costs you nothing.<br />
You will also receive $15 for having your system inspected. Please call 713-<br />
488-8182 for additional help.<br />
2. If you make changes in your irrigation system that are recommended by the<br />
Wise Guy expert (see #1 above), you may be eligible for a partial rebate on your<br />
portion of the cost. To learn more go to<br />
www.talkingsprinkler.com/toolbox/rebate-form.pdf.<br />
Thank you for your help. Jack Moller Director MUD 124<br />
RECYCLE YARD WASTE<br />
Residents of <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> could benefit the community, as well as their own<br />
lawns and pocketbooks, with one simple change in lawn maintenance.<br />
If you or your lawn service currently bag grass clippings, simply leaving the<br />
clippings to work down into the lawn will make a huge difference in the<br />
amount of waste our community puts into the landfill each year. It will also<br />
help conserve water, because the clippings will work to maintain moisture in<br />
the soil. Both of these benefits will save money in the long-run. Moreover, it is<br />
estimated that lawns that are naturally fertilized with grass clippings require<br />
25% less fertilizer - resulting in even more savings to you!<br />
Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic<br />
matter to the lawn, thus improving the health of the lawn. It isn’t necessary<br />
to use a mulching mower; just mow one inch when grass reaches four inches<br />
tall. The clippings won’t be noticed and will break down within a week.<br />
REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY<br />
You may have noticed the constables patrolling our neighborhoods, working<br />
to keep our community safer for everyone. The appearance of constables has<br />
raised a question of what to do if you witness suspicious activity. If you see<br />
something happening that is an emergency, please call 911. If you see suspicious<br />
activities that are not emergencies, call the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s<br />
Office at 281-341-4665.<br />
PET PEEVES<br />
Do your duty as a pet owner! When you take your dog for a walk around the<br />
community or to the park, please be courteous to the surrounding neighbors and<br />
pick up behind your pet and keep unwanted dog waste from becoming a threat<br />
and a nuisance to the safety and enjoyment for all members of the community.<br />
STREETLIGHTS OUT?<br />
Contact CenterPoint Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working at:<br />
713-207-2222 by phone 713-207-9760 by fax<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage/ by internet<br />
Remember to obtain the 6-digit pole number along with the closest physical<br />
address to the street light that is not working. This will cut down on the<br />
time for CenterPoint to locate and repair the pole.<br />
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HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION<br />
SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, LP<br />
COMMUNITY MANAGER: BART JONES<br />
281-343-9178<br />
bjones@spectrumam.com<br />
• All exterior improvements and/or additions require the<br />
HOA’s approval prior to the start of the work. The HOA has<br />
30 days to review any application for home improvement.<br />
• Contact the HOA for questions, requests and/or concerns<br />
on deed restrictions, pool/tennis court, exterior improvement<br />
(such as landscaping, fencing, etc.) garbage collection,<br />
architectural review and any other related information.<br />
• Garage sales prohibited unless express written permission has<br />
been granted by the HOA. Please give 30 days notice to the HOA.<br />
POLICE & FIRE<br />
Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Emergency) 911<br />
Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Non-emergency) 281-341-4665<br />
Fort Bend County (Home Alarm Registration) 281-341-4610<br />
Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3 281-491-7226<br />
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers 281-342-TIPS (8477)<br />
Willowfork Fire Department (Emergency) 911<br />
Willowfork Fire Department (Non-emergency) 281-395-0011<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560<br />
Rylander Elementary 281-237-8300<br />
Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Jr. High 281-237-7300<br />
Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School 281-237-7000<br />
LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO.<br />
Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> 281-395-1311<br />
George Memorial 281-342-4455<br />
Mamie George 281-491-8086<br />
Maude Marks 281-492-8592<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
YMCA 281-392-5055<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Centerpoint Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Power Outage 713-207-2222<br />
Municipal District Services, LLC 281-290-6507<br />
24-hour emergencies 281-290-6503<br />
Consolidated Communications 1-866-989-2255<br />
TRASH PICKUP*/Recycling<br />
Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />
• Pick-up Days Tues.-Fri.<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />
Poison Control 1-800/222-1222<br />
MEDICAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522<br />
Texas Childrens Hospital West 832-227-1000<br />
Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />
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Flewellen Way<br />
FM 359<br />
WellPet<br />
Center<br />
S. Fry Road<br />
FM 1463<br />
CVS Wendy’s<br />
H<br />
Shell<br />
McDonalds<br />
FM 359<br />
FM 1093<br />
FALCON RANCH TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,<br />
click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY:<br />
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SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE<br />
ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST<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 />
How You Can Help Our Katy ISD Families?<br />
Donate any amount online now through <strong>December</strong> 7th.<br />
OR<br />
Mail or deliver your tax-deductible donation to:<br />
Katy ISD Partners in Education<br />
6301 S. Stadium Lane Katy, Texas 77494<br />
Please make checks payable to: Katy ISD Food for Families<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 />
Spine Center at West. You have access to a multidisciplinary team of premier<br />
specialists and therapists who will help you return to an active lifestyle.<br />
Starting with our spine coordinator, you will receive customized, expedited care<br />
to see our board-certifi ed doctors within fi ve business days.<br />
STOP ENDURING PAIN. For more information or to begin your personalized treatment plan,<br />
call 832.522.BACK (2225) or email spinecenterwest@houstonmethodist.org today.<br />
Please note that email is not a secure means to communicate personal information, i.e. Social Security number, date of birth, financial information, etc.<br />
18500 Katy Fwy.<br />
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CHRISTMAS EVE<br />
Sunday Morning Worship - 10 AM<br />
Children's Service - 4 PM<br />
Traditional Candlelight Service - 6 PM<br />
Candlelight & Communion Service - 8 PM<br />
5601 Fifth Street - firstmethodistkaty.com<br />
AREA BINGOS<br />
EPIPHANY BINGO<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except<br />
holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO<br />
GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color<br />
monitor, computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash<br />
prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany<br />
Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr.<br />
(between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham<br />
Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30<br />
PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall<br />
number at 281-578-3905.<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
BINGO<br />
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening<br />
except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with<br />
four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will<br />
benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs.<br />
The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You<br />
can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd.<br />
Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium)<br />
Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one<br />
block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.<br />
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO<br />
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and<br />
August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can<br />
play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment.<br />
Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range<br />
from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors<br />
open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7<br />
PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith<br />
Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the Texas<br />
Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic<br />
Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />
Araoz Painting &<br />
Remodeling<br />
Painting Exterior & Interior<br />
Sheet Rock Repairs • Carpentry & Siding<br />
Fences • Decks & Patios • Roofing<br />
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling<br />
Enrique Araoz<br />
Owner<br />
281-733-3830<br />
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Church Events<br />
Katy Christian Women’s Connection<br />
(KCWC)<br />
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible<br />
Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. Katy<br />
Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are held on<br />
the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started in January.<br />
Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins<br />
at 281-762-8252. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please<br />
email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled<br />
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth<br />
Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and<br />
to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special<br />
events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View<br />
our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings,<br />
special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.<br />
Hope Impacts Bible Studies<br />
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. Located<br />
631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the<br />
first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion<br />
Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite childcare<br />
provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10.<br />
Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.<br />
Prophetic Bible Study<br />
from the Torah<br />
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23,<br />
“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New<br />
Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished in the<br />
Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed<br />
in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@<br />
gmail.com.<br />
Trinity Baptist Church<br />
Senior Adult News<br />
Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons<br />
from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the<br />
fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner<br />
of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org<br />
or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />
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BASHANS PAINTING<br />
& HOME REPAIR<br />
• Interior & Exterior Painting<br />
• Wallpaper Removal<br />
• HARDIPLANK ® Installation • Custom Texturing<br />
• Sheetrock Repair<br />
• Pressure Washing<br />
• Cabinet Painting<br />
• Fence Repair/Replacement<br />
• Wood Replacement<br />
• Garage Floor Epoxy<br />
• Interior Carpentry<br />
• Custom Staining<br />
• Crown Molding<br />
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Family<br />
Focus<br />
Family Roster<br />
Mom: Romni, Director of Logistics (Chateau Domingue)<br />
Dad: Blake, Grind Division Manager (Oerlikon)<br />
Son: Kaidryn, 9 YO: Black Belt TKD (Tiger Rock Martial<br />
Arts of Katy), World Medalist/Titlist; Also enjoys<br />
modeling, singing, and acting<br />
Christmaaaaas<br />
Favorite Family Traditions: Annual Christmas Caroling Party<br />
through the neighborhoods (what a fun way to dive back<br />
into days of yore!), Dickens on the Strand in Galveston,<br />
cooking for family and friends every year (especially<br />
making decorated chocolate dipped marshmallows and<br />
other chocolate goodies), baking cookies for Santa, and<br />
toy donations for children. Oh, and lest we forget their<br />
beloved visit with Santa at Bass Pro Shop! He always makes<br />
sure to stock up on reindeer food while he’s there!<br />
Funniest Christmas Memory: “One year we were headed to Dickens on the strand and we found out a<br />
cold front was coming into town. I spent the entire evening in our hotel sewing furry capes so the family<br />
would not freeze. It was 27 degrees that year. Because of all the fur, our hotel room looked like a wild<br />
animal was turned loose in there and shed its winter coat.”<br />
Shopping Logistics: This smart mama pays extra on the family bills all year so that at Christmas time, she’s<br />
sitting on a nice credit to use towards presents, festivities and feasts. School book drives and other similar<br />
events are opportune times for Romni to stash away a collection of unique gifts to tuck under their tree.<br />
The Reason for the Season: Christmas time is so special for this family since it brings their families and<br />
friends together, especially by enjoying a number of dinner parties throughout the season.<br />
Auld Lang Syne: “On New Year’s Eve, we usually throw a big party - everyone and the kids are welcome.<br />
We eat and pop fireworks!”<br />
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WILDLIFE - THEY’RE EVERYWHERE<br />
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />
Love them or hate them, they’re everywhere! I’m talking about<br />
those funny little critters called squirrels. As the fall baby season is<br />
coming to an end, TWRC Wildlife Center has been inundated with<br />
babies. What is normally a very busy time anyway, Hurricane Harvey<br />
only added to the numbers. Hundreds of orphans were admitted<br />
and will continue to be cared for until they are ready for release.<br />
The Houston area is home to the gray squirrel, the fox squirrel and<br />
the flying squirrel. About 90% of the squirrels in our area are gray<br />
squirrels. Most people have never seen a flying squirrel because<br />
they are nocturnal. They are very small and their tail acts as a rudder<br />
to help guide it in flight. They don’t have wings but rather skin<br />
that forms “flaps” that stretch between the “ankle” and “wrist.”<br />
If you’ve ever seen a squirrel eating out of a “squirrel-proof” bird<br />
feeder, then you know how intelligent they are. They have also<br />
been known to pretend to bury food just to trick other animals. A<br />
2010 study showed that when a squirrel is being watched, they will<br />
actually dig a hole, pat it with their front teeth and scrape dirt over<br />
it to make it look like they are burying a treasure when, in fact, they<br />
are hiding their stash in a pocket near their armpit.<br />
Here are some things you probably don’t know about squirrels:<br />
• A squirrel’s front teeth never stop growing. In the wild,<br />
squirrels are constantly gnawing which keeps them<br />
short.<br />
• When you see squirrels running and zig-zagging in your<br />
yard, they are doing this to avoid capture by a predator.<br />
• Baby squirrels are only about an inch long when they’re<br />
born.<br />
• There are 285 species of squirrels and they can be found<br />
in every continent except Antarctica and Australia.<br />
• Squirrels have four toes on the front feet and five on the<br />
back feet.<br />
• Squirrels will twitch their tails to alert other squirrels<br />
to possible danger.<br />
• Squirrels have more than one nest. If one gets destroyed<br />
or infested with insects, they always have a back-up.<br />
TWRC Wildlife Center is a 38-year-old non-profit in Houston that rehabilitates<br />
injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing<br />
healthy animals back to the wild. If you love wildlife and want to<br />
help, go to www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or you can call 713-468-8972.<br />
BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION<br />
Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1st Wednesday of every<br />
month at 7 PM, offering our members fun family activities, volunteer<br />
opportunities, annual charity gala, philanthropic youth program and so<br />
much more. Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.<br />
org. We welcome everyone regardless of age, race or religion!!<br />
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER<br />
The EmPowerment Center is located at 20910 Park Row Blvd., Katy,<br />
Texas 77449. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, visit us<br />
online at www.beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-3535<br />
to support or receive.<br />
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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />
Please be respectful of community grounds and<br />
neighbors’ yards. If your pet poops during your walk,<br />
be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper<br />
and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may<br />
not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but<br />
it does show your respect for every homeowner and<br />
our beautiful community.<br />
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES<br />
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for<br />
rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s<br />
means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the<br />
safety of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and<br />
keep them on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF<br />
YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely<br />
in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512.<br />
Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful approaching it, as you<br />
do not know how it will react; if you can safely retrieve the animal, then<br />
call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is your best and safest option.<br />
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”<br />
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol<br />
and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as<br />
required by law.<br />
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your<br />
dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort<br />
to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’<br />
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground<br />
without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.<br />
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their<br />
property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and<br />
free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property<br />
where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial<br />
threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at<br />
increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement<br />
of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s<br />
efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.<br />
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS<br />
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,<br />
should that animal become lost. Licensing also:<br />
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.<br />
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.<br />
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the<br />
animal control program.<br />
VACCINATION<br />
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats<br />
because they are an important control measure for the public health<br />
threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations<br />
provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.<br />
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on<br />
a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine<br />
the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’<br />
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HOLIDAY PET SAFETY TIPS<br />
The holiday season is upon us and many pet parents plan to include their<br />
furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is<br />
important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to<br />
their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear of<br />
the following unhealthy treats, toxic plants and dangerous decorations.<br />
BE CAREFUL WITH SEASONAL PLANTS AND DECORATIONS<br />
• Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t<br />
tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. This will also prevent the<br />
tree water - which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upset<br />
- from spilling. Stagnant tree water is a breeding ground for bacteria<br />
and your pet could end up with nausea or diarrhea should he imbibe.<br />
• Avoid Mistletoe & Holly: Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to suffer<br />
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset<br />
and cardiovascular problems. And many varieties of lilies can cause<br />
kidney failure in cats if ingested. Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants<br />
made from silk or plastic, or choose a pet-safe bouquet.<br />
• Tinsel-less Town: Kitties love this sparkly, light-catching “toy” that’s<br />
easy to bat around and carry in their mouths. But a nibble can lead to a<br />
swallow, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting,<br />
dehydration and possible surgery. It’s best to brighten your boughs with<br />
something other than tinsel.<br />
• That Holiday Glow: Don’t leave lighted candles unattended. Pets may<br />
burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock candles over. Be sure to<br />
use appropriate candle holders, placed on a stable surface. And if you<br />
leave the room, put the candle out!<br />
• Wired Up: Keep wires, batteries and glass or plastic ornaments out<br />
of paws’ reach. A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock<br />
and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus,<br />
while shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet’s mouth<br />
and digestive tract.<br />
AVOID HOLIDAY FOOD DANGERS<br />
• Skip the Sweets: By now you know not to feed your pets chocolate and<br />
anything sweetened with xylitol, but do you know the lengths to which<br />
an enterprising pet will go to chomp on something yummy? Make sure<br />
to keep your pets away from the table and unattended plates of food,<br />
and be sure to secure the lids on garbage cans.<br />
• Leave the Leftovers: Fatty, spicy and no-no human foods, as well as<br />
bones, should not be fed to your furry friends. Pets can join the festivities<br />
in other fun ways that won’t lead to costly medical bills.<br />
• Careful with Cocktails: If your celebration includes adult holiday beverages,<br />
be sure to place your unattended alcoholic drinks where pets<br />
cannot get to them. If ingested, your pet could become weak, ill and may<br />
even go into a coma, possibly resulting in death from respiratory failure.<br />
• Selecting Special Treats: Looking to stuff your pet’s stockings? Stick with<br />
chew toys that are basically indestructible, Kongs that can be stuffed with<br />
healthy foods or chew treats that are designed to be safely digestible.<br />
Long, stringy things are a feline’s dream, but the most risky toys for cats<br />
involve ribbon, yarn and loose little parts that can get stuck in the intestines,<br />
often necessitating surgery. Surprise kitty with a new ball that’s<br />
too big to swallow, a stuffed catnip toy or the interactive cat dancer.<br />
Plan a Pet-Safe Holiday Gathering<br />
• House Rules: If your animal-loving guests would like to give your pets a<br />
little extra attention and exercise while you’re busy tending to the party,<br />
ask them to feel free to start a nice play or petting session.<br />
• Put the Meds Away: Make sure all of your medications are locked behind<br />
secure doors, and be sure to tell your guests to keep their meds zipped<br />
up and packed away, too.<br />
• A Room of Their Own: Give your pet his own quiet space to retreat<br />
to—complete with fresh water and a place to snuggle. Shy pups and cats<br />
might want to hide out under a piece of furniture, in their carrying case<br />
or in a separate room away from the hubbub.<br />
• New Year’s Noise: As you count down to the new year, please keep in<br />
mind that strings of thrown confetti can get lodged in a cat’s intestines,<br />
if ingested, perhaps necessitating surgery. Noisy poppers can terrify pets<br />
and cause possible damage to sensitive ears. And remember that many<br />
pets are also scared of fireworks, so be sure to secure them in a safe,<br />
escape-proof area as midnight approaches.<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER<br />
• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in their<br />
permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly with manure,<br />
super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product.<br />
Keep flowers picked for more bloom.<br />
• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month.<br />
• Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and sweet<br />
peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-13-13;<br />
Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure.<br />
• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson<br />
cold weather damage. May acidify again.<br />
• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum<br />
and other varieties of lilies. Mulch.<br />
• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged.<br />
• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds<br />
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Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility<br />
and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub<br />
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promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested<br />
and your son is entering 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M.<br />
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Boy Scout Troop 584 was living the Boy Scout<br />
Oath when Hurricane Harvey struck the community<br />
of Katy Texas. “To help other people at<br />
all times” resulted in the Troop volunteering<br />
over 600 hours to assist in rescuing stranded<br />
residents, cleaning out flooded homes and<br />
assisting at local crisis centers.<br />
Every day we would receive requests from<br />
members of our Troop with a list of homes or<br />
businesses that needed help. There were a few<br />
troop families that were flooded and needed<br />
help but many others were friends of Troop<br />
families. In some cases, we randomly drove<br />
into neighborhoods and went door to door<br />
asking if anyone needed help. In other cases,<br />
we would be at a house doing clean up and<br />
just moved to the neighbor next door or across<br />
the street. There was so many houses that we<br />
didn’t know the owner, just went in to help.<br />
They started doing water rescues on the<br />
Tuesday, August 27th and that moved right<br />
into house cleanups. They didn’t miss a day.<br />
Since the boys were out of school, they worked<br />
every day until school returned September<br />
11th. The troop split up into different crews<br />
and went to as many houses as they could. It<br />
wasn’t uncommon for us to be in 3-5 houses<br />
per day. Since the boys went back to school,<br />
we have still been doing weekend cleanups.<br />
All of the work was focused in Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong>,<br />
Kelliwood and Grand Lakes Subdivisions. The<br />
boys never went into any house and were<br />
concerned with the size or amount of work to<br />
be done. They just knew that they had to get<br />
started, work hard and get the job completed.<br />
Every project we did was big but after the first<br />
day or 2, it was like a well oiled machine. Almost<br />
every house required complete removal of all<br />
furniture, sheetrock, insulation, doors, moldings,<br />
cabinets, bathroom fixtures and flooring.<br />
The boys learned what needed to be done and<br />
took on varying roles on each crew. Some were<br />
doing sheetrock, some doing base boards, others<br />
removing doors, some doing the carrying to<br />
the curbs and lastly the ones on clean up duty.<br />
Every boy had a role and was focused on the<br />
tasks. Some houses were very small and some<br />
were enormous. But the damage and losses<br />
were just as impactful to every home owner or<br />
business owner, regardless of size.<br />
The boys learned so much. The first was “Be<br />
Prepared.” They learned of how to prepare<br />
for a crisis and how to handle it. They learned<br />
how to coordinate priorities for clean up. They<br />
learned how to cooperate and work as a team.<br />
And most of all, they learned how to give back<br />
to the community and neighbors with no expectations.<br />
I never heard one boy complain<br />
about the long hours, sore muscles or being<br />
tired. At the end of every day they went home,<br />
showered and woke up the next day ready<br />
to tackle more houses on the list. One of the<br />
biggest things they saw and experienced was<br />
“humanity and compassion.” Being part of a<br />
community where so many people were helping,<br />
where strangers would bring them water<br />
and sandwiches, where people gave them<br />
tools and supplies. It opened their hearts for<br />
the people that were impacted.<br />
It was one of the proudest times I have had<br />
in the Troop. Giving their time and effort with<br />
no expectation for anything in return made<br />
every parent so proud. To see the boys act like<br />
young adults was amazing. They worked hard<br />
and had fun. They might have just struggled<br />
with an overloaded wheelbarrow but they<br />
came back into the house with a smile and<br />
ready for more. They bonded with each other<br />
and build deeper friendships as they worked.<br />
Seeing them tackle hard projects and use the<br />
skills they have learned over their years in Boy<br />
Scouts was great to observe.<br />
Boy Scout Troop 584<br />
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Community Events<br />
Walks/Runs<br />
8Th Annual<br />
“A Merry Christmas 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 one,<br />
last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of<br />
goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early<br />
for the best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information,<br />
contact us at flagwomen@flag.church or call 281-392-0637.<br />
5K & 1 Mile Walk<br />
Graeme’s Run 5K<br />
& 1 Mile Walk<br />
February 10, 2018 • No Label Brewery<br />
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM<br />
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce<br />
Houses, Food Trucks, Raffle, Chris Boise and<br />
Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn More:<br />
www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />
No Label Brewery<br />
Registration 8:30am<br />
Run Starts 1st at 9:00am Annual Reign Over Cancer<br />
February 10, 2018<br />
amily Entertainment<br />
Walk Postponed<br />
Until February 25, 2018<br />
bel Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses,<br />
Food Trucks, Raff le, Chris Boise, and<br />
Righteous Cause Band<br />
Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a<br />
gister result & of Hurricane Learn Harvey More: and the continued efforts to recover from<br />
the devastation it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has<br />
***all been funds postponed raised benefit until Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will<br />
e Children’s be held at Heart Cane Foundation<br />
Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around<br />
after the walk to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, music<br />
and family-friendly activities. The ROC Walk will recognize people<br />
in the community currently undergoing cancer treatment, highlight<br />
survivors and raise money to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register<br />
as an individual or a team online at www.GESTfoundation.org.<br />
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Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide grants for services including<br />
grocery 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 ages,<br />
so grab your family and friends and join us at the beautiful Cane<br />
Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a very important<br />
cause. Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage<br />
everyone to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org.<br />
For up to the minute race information and updates, follow us on<br />
Facebook. Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk<br />
are still available! We have several options to fit all marketing needs<br />
and budgets. Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or<br />
956-832-1988. For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc.,<br />
how to donate or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for<br />
financial support, please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367,<br />
956-832-9188 or email via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.<br />
801 Scout Holiday Market Day<br />
Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 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 to<br />
benefit sending youths to summer camp and high adventure camp<br />
in the Summer of 2018.<br />
Fundraisers<br />
Willowfork Fire<br />
Department Toys for Tots<br />
Willowfork Fire Department welcomes<br />
the community to participate in helping<br />
children in the greater Katy area this<br />
seasonthru <strong>December</strong> 13, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Gift Drop-off 10:30 AM-7 PM for Infants<br />
through Highschool ages<br />
Bring new & unwrapped toys, gift cards or checks made out to Toys<br />
for 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,<br />
wfdinfo@willowforkfire.com.<br />
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Holiday Events<br />
St. Peter’s United Methodist<br />
<strong>December</strong> 3 rd - Free Messiah Singalong with the Chancel Choir. St. Peter’s<br />
United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />
Annual Katy Old-Fashioned<br />
Christmas Festival<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - 8 th - We invite you, your friends and family to our FREE<br />
event located in Historic Downtown Katy. Graciously hosted by Katy Market<br />
Day! This special Christmas market will feature produce, arts and crafts,<br />
antiques, jewelry, gifts, clothes, jewelry, handmade galore, carolers, food,<br />
entertainment and… 50,000 LBS OF SNOW for the kiddos! You can get<br />
your picture taken with Santa too in Harvest Plaza 12-4 PM for only $5! No<br />
Label Brewery will also have their famous BEER GARDEN - open ALL DAY for<br />
everyone to enjoy! Location TBA due to construction. While you are in town<br />
shop our great boutiques, antique and gift shops and enjoy our visiting food<br />
trucks and local restaurants. Contact us by email at info@katymarketday.<br />
com for any questions or Find us on Facebook.<br />
Cookies with Santa<br />
Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2017</strong>, 10 AM-1 PM<br />
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at<br />
Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd. Our family<br />
friendly Jingle Tree event, this is your chance to<br />
catch Santa and Mrs. Claus during their holiday<br />
visit to the museum. Enjoy holiday crafts and<br />
the tradition of cookies and milk. Be sure to<br />
bring your camera to snap some candids, too!<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 in<br />
the lobby of 16190 City Walk. Since it is the season of giving, we will be collecting<br />
new and unwrapped toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s Christmas Project. All<br />
donations will go to children and adults referred by caseworkers from TX Dept. of<br />
Family & Protective services. Also, drop your letter to Santa in his mailbox and get a<br />
return letter in the mail for a donation of $5. In order to allow Santa to get back to the<br />
North Pole on time, the last photo will be taken at 5 PM. Please arrive before then to<br />
secure your spot in line. Thank you for understanding during his busiest time of year!<br />
Taylor High School<br />
14th Annual Holiday Home Tour<br />
Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by touring the decorated homes in James E.<br />
Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylor’s Class of 2018<br />
Project Grad. In addition to viewing the beautiful holiday décor, you will also<br />
support Taylor’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Project Grad is donating 10%<br />
of all proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Harvey 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, <strong>2017</strong><br />
for $15 from Hauerland’s Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason Road,<br />
Southern Diva’s Boutique at 23110 Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Blvd. or the Senior office of<br />
James E. Taylor High School. You can find out more information about the tour by<br />
visiting thsprojectgrad.com (Home Tour info is under the Events tab). Project Grad<br />
provides the senior class a safe year-end celebration with friends and teachers.<br />
Journey to Bethlehem<br />
<strong>December</strong> 7-10, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Start your journey here, experience the night hope was born. Journey to<br />
Bethlehem is an outdoor, walk-through drama portraying the birth of Christ.<br />
In 2016, nearly 6,000 guests followed the winding trail, led by experienced<br />
guides, through a series of live action scenes, tracing the journey Mary and<br />
Joseph took centuries ago. Your travels will lead you through the village of<br />
Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi, past the Roman census and open-air<br />
markets of Judea, ultimately ending at the simple manger where Christmas<br />
began and hope was born. For the last fifteen years, Current - A Christian<br />
Church has been presenting this event to the Katy community. Each year<br />
the event grows. With live animals and more than 200 actors in costume,<br />
Journey to Bethlehem, is an annual tradition for many and serves to remind<br />
everyone who participates 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 77494<br />
Christmas Tree Lighting<br />
Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 7, <strong>2017</strong>, 5-8 PM<br />
Sugar Land Town Square (City Hall Plaza)<br />
15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479<br />
The steps of City Hall will light up with holiday cheer and entertainment<br />
as Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their holiday magic to Sugar Land Town<br />
Square. This event is free and open to the public.<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.<br />
Questions? Call Parks and Recreation at 281-275-2825.<br />
Theater/Fine Arts<br />
Katy Visual & Performing<br />
Arts Center (KVPAC)<br />
www.kvpac.org • 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 />
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The Houston Choral Society<br />
For more information, please visit the HCS website at<br />
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,<br />
info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company announces call for submissions<br />
for tenth annual Short Play Festival. For submission guidelines, contact<br />
Jennifer Decker at 832-418-0973 or info@Mildredsumbrella.com. The<br />
deadline for submissions is <strong>December</strong> 15, <strong>2017</strong> by midnight. Selected<br />
plays will be announced on March 1, 2018.<br />
Stageworks Theatre<br />
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL! - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30<br />
PM, Sundays at 3 PM, November 24-<strong>December</strong> 17, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road,<br />
Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
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Community Groups<br />
SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS<br />
• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION<br />
- KCWC is a ministry for women which provides<br />
Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and<br />
fellowship luncheons. Prayer coffees are held<br />
on the second Thursday of each month. For<br />
more information or to RSVP for the luncheons<br />
please email Nancy at katycwc@gmail.com or<br />
call 281-232-8338.<br />
• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors<br />
of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline<br />
number is 281-693- RAPE (7273).<br />
NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262.<br />
• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUS-<br />
TON WEST CHAPTER - meetings are held in<br />
the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist<br />
Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info,<br />
www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact<br />
Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118.<br />
• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT<br />
GROUPS - Meets at a number of locations.<br />
Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.<br />
org or call 713-970-4419.<br />
• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders<br />
family education course. For info., please call<br />
713-970-4419 or www.namigreaterhouston.org.<br />
• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE -<br />
For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or<br />
check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org.<br />
• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS<br />
- meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9<br />
AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more<br />
information check out our website:<br />
http://shyness.meetup.com/353/.<br />
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE<br />
SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2 nd Wednesday<br />
of each month at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s Methodist,<br />
701 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77450. For further<br />
info, please contact ferla.nicola2gmail.com,<br />
TouretteTexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096.<br />
• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For<br />
Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17<br />
to 25, call 713-647-8858.<br />
• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under<br />
the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least<br />
one area of development or who has a medical<br />
diagnosis or condition impacting his or<br />
her development, please call ECI Project TYKE<br />
281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website<br />
www.katyisd.org.<br />
• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for<br />
stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10 AM<br />
in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial<br />
Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising<br />
and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan<br />
713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490.<br />
• THE ARC OF KATY - Provides programs for individuals<br />
with IDD (Intellectual and Development<br />
Disabilities) including a day program, summer<br />
camp and socials for teens/ adults. Visit www.<br />
thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or<br />
832-888-9265 for more information.<br />
• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS<br />
(FA) - Meets Mondays at 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S.<br />
in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call<br />
781-932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit<br />
www.foodaddicts.org.<br />
• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT<br />
GROUP - Every Wednesday night from 7 - 8 PM.<br />
For more info, call 713-632-5237.<br />
• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit<br />
that nurtures healthy marriages and strong<br />
families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home<br />
Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our<br />
website at www.homeencouragement.org.<br />
• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the<br />
2 nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at<br />
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775<br />
Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more<br />
info, contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064<br />
or laurapeddicord@comcast.net.<br />
• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST<br />
CHURCH - Located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy,<br />
77450. We offer biblically based support groups.<br />
Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or<br />
www.whatisgrace.org/care.html.<br />
• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUP-<br />
PORT GROUPS - We offer many different types<br />
of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031.<br />
Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.<br />
• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and<br />
growth recovery groups. Call the church at<br />
281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/<br />
grow/groups/merimnao/ for more information.<br />
• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance<br />
for over 4,500 adults in Katy who are without<br />
health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722<br />
Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494,<br />
281-574-1540.<br />
• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP -<br />
Meets monthly on the 3 rd Thursday of every month<br />
at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 13031Worthham<br />
Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia<br />
Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com.<br />
• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />
WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Grief and Divorce<br />
care support groups. For more info, www.holycov.org<br />
or call the church 281-579-1200.<br />
• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or<br />
related to you? Please join us for light refreshments<br />
and easy conversation. Second Baptist<br />
Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway,<br />
Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For more info on<br />
dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call<br />
713-365-6086.<br />
• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA &<br />
CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP GROUP - monthly<br />
meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families<br />
regarding any of these or related<br />
disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup.<br />
com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find<br />
us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-<br />
4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and<br />
meeting schedule.<br />
• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org<br />
for more information or come to one<br />
of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship<br />
United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on<br />
the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany<br />
of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on<br />
Mondays at 6:30 PM.<br />
• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic<br />
substance abuse recovery program for<br />
adolescents, young adults and adults and their<br />
families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at<br />
Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy.<br />
For more information call 713-270-6753.<br />
• WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meets<br />
2 nd Wednesday of each month at Houston<br />
Methodist Cancer Center at West, 18400 Katy<br />
Freeway, Medical Office Bld. 1, Suite 120, Walnut<br />
Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM<br />
till 7:30 PM. 832-522-8110.<br />
• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH)<br />
MEETING - meetings are held at Chapelwood<br />
United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St.<br />
Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info,<br />
contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919.<br />
• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that<br />
partner to meet the needs of homeless, helpless<br />
and under-resourced people in the Katy ISD<br />
community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net.<br />
For more info, contact Executive Director, Tina<br />
Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com.<br />
• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share<br />
information and support for sufferers of Interstitial<br />
Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup.<br />
com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or<br />
email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com.<br />
• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRAN-<br />
SITION WORKSHOP - Kingsland Baptist Church,<br />
20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 6:30<br />
PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more<br />
information.<br />
• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please<br />
contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov<br />
or visit fbpfy.org.<br />
PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS,<br />
ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC.<br />
• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUS-<br />
TON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500<br />
Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime<br />
and Evening Meetings available. For further info,<br />
please call Susan 281-829-6833, Leann 713-437-<br />
2805. La Leche League International’s website<br />
is www.lalecheleague.org.<br />
• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com.<br />
• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is<br />
$40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a<br />
minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-<br />
465-3408 x 1007.<br />
• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP<br />
- For info., call Olivia Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit<br />
www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web.<br />
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Community Groups<br />
• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets<br />
every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For<br />
more info, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers<br />
or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com.<br />
• THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW - Arrow meets the 2 nd<br />
and 4 th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30<br />
PM. Child care space is limited so register now!<br />
For more info and registration directions visit:<br />
www.thefellowship.org/grow/adult-ministries/<br />
ladies-ministry/. You can also contact us directly<br />
at arrow@thefellowship.org.<br />
• TRINITY KATY MOPS - Open to all moms with Preschoolers.<br />
Meets 2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30<br />
AM for brunch, speakers, crafts & fellowship. Cost is<br />
$70/semester for MOPS Intl dues, childcare & crafts.<br />
www.trinity-katy.org/ministries/mops.<br />
• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic<br />
Church - Meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM.<br />
Childcare available for a minimal fee. For more<br />
info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com.<br />
• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays,<br />
from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD<br />
schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,<br />
20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room<br />
E221 (upstairs). For more info or to confirm childcare,<br />
contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or<br />
www.stpkaty.org.<br />
• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets<br />
every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD<br />
school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration<br />
is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which<br />
covers books and materials. For information and<br />
to register, please visit<br />
www.stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children.<br />
• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday<br />
mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom.<br />
Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655<br />
S Mason in Katy.<br />
• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group<br />
is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at<br />
www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy.<br />
• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working<br />
moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com,<br />
281-235-3043 or http://groups.<br />
yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty.<br />
• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM)<br />
- meets the 2 nd Monday of each month 6:30-9<br />
pm, see our website for location. For more info,<br />
please email membership@kapom.org or visit<br />
our website www.kapom.org.<br />
• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUP-<br />
PORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization<br />
dedicated to promoting quality educational services<br />
for the gifted students in the school district.<br />
Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable<br />
membership form.<br />
• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFES-<br />
SIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each<br />
month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron<br />
Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments<br />
are served. For more info, call 281-578-6376 or<br />
281-392-0989.<br />
• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info.<br />
about Parents Without Partners International,<br />
check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org<br />
or Parent with Partners Greater<br />
Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org.<br />
Contact Barbara 281-469-5646.<br />
• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to<br />
helping families who have a child with disabilities.<br />
For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn<br />
at 713-466-6304 or go to<br />
www.familytofamilynetwork.org.<br />
• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC<br />
- We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For<br />
questions, please call 281-398-7353.<br />
• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers<br />
parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting<br />
classes. To inquire or register, please call<br />
281-588-8065.<br />
• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families<br />
together and out into nature across the Houston<br />
area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more<br />
information and search “Hike It Baby Houston”<br />
on Facebook.<br />
POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS:<br />
• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN<br />
- For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or<br />
BurgerBizInc@aol.com.<br />
• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly<br />
meetings are the 1 st Thursday of each month at the<br />
Golf Club of Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong>. More info on Facebook<br />
or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com.<br />
• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd<br />
Tuesday of the month at El <strong>Ranch</strong>o Mexican<br />
Restaurant, 17754 Katy Freeway,<br />
Houston, TX 77094 at 7 PM. For info,<br />
visit www.katydemocrats.net or contact<br />
katydems@hotmail.com.<br />
LIONS CLUBS:<br />
• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd<br />
Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Salt<br />
and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy.<br />
• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB -<br />
Meets the 2 nd Thursday of each month<br />
at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi<br />
restaurant in Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org<br />
or email us<br />
at info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org<br />
to learn more.<br />
ROTARY CLUBS:<br />
• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE<br />
(RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning,<br />
at 7 AM, at Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Golf Club, guests<br />
and visitors welcome. For more info visit<br />
www.katysunriserotary.com.<br />
• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets<br />
each Thursday, noon to 1 PM, at Hasta La<br />
Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For<br />
more info, call 281-392-0045 or<br />
www.katyrotary.com.<br />
• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15<br />
PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy<br />
Freeway. 281-627-0662.<br />
TOASTMASTERS:<br />
• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three<br />
Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos<br />
Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills<br />
Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind<br />
Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are<br />
welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/.<br />
• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets<br />
every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South<br />
Creek Dr., Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228-<br />
6287. For more info on Toastmasters, go to<br />
www.toastmasters.org.<br />
• EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday<br />
morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower<br />
located at 1301 McKinney. For more info, contact<br />
Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com.<br />
BUSINESS/NETWORKING:<br />
• W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF<br />
ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS (WHIAAP) - meets the<br />
fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites<br />
Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway<br />
(N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness<br />
CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com).<br />
• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the<br />
second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM - 1 PM,<br />
at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info, or<br />
to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org.<br />
KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE)<br />
On October 4, <strong>2017</strong>, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE)<br />
held their first meeting, after Hurricane Harvey, at<br />
Midway Barbeque with Aaron Alejandro as their guest<br />
speaker. Mr. Alejandro is the Executive Director of the<br />
Texas FFA Foundation who shared with the retirees “You<br />
may be Retired, but your Voice is Not.” Many thanks to<br />
Midway Barbeque who has graciously agreed to host<br />
KARE meetings until the Merrell Center is restored. For<br />
more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators<br />
check out our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/.
Library News<br />
Fort Bend County Libraries<br />
Public Information Office - 281-633-4734<br />
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us<br />
Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library<br />
(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.)<br />
2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,<br />
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />
Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />
To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.<br />
fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Branch<br />
Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling<br />
the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the 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 />
• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 2 nd , 10:30 AM-4 PM,<br />
Meeting Room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays<br />
with music, refreshments, crafts and a family holiday movie during<br />
this festive open-house event. Materials and refreshments are made<br />
possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library.<br />
• 11 AM-12 noon: Spread the Music Association (Katy Branch) will<br />
perform instrumental music with traditional Chinese instruments as<br />
well as western instruments.<br />
• 12 noon-2 PM: Holiday craft activities for the whole family.<br />
• 2-4 PM: Family Holiday Movie. Jim Carrey plays a cantankerous recluse<br />
who abhors Christmas as much as he hates the citizens of Whoville.<br />
Based on a children’s book by Dr. Seuss, this movie is rated PG.<br />
• OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS & DON’T GET NAILED - Friday, <strong>December</strong><br />
8 th , 12:30-2:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part program is designed<br />
to help potential victims of fraud, including area residents impacted<br />
by recent floods, to recognize fraudulent practices before they occur.<br />
• JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY TEA & DANCE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 9 th , 2-4<br />
PM, Meeting Room. In celebration of Regency-era author Jane Austen’s<br />
birthday in <strong>December</strong>, enjoy a festive demonstration of a traditional<br />
English Country Dance by members of the Houston Area Traditional<br />
Dance Society. Learn about the origins of the English Country Dance<br />
and its impact upon other styles of dance. Following the demonstration,<br />
the audience will have an opportunity to participate in a dance<br />
themselves, directed by an experienced dance instructor. This program<br />
is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco<br />
<strong>Ranch</strong> Branch Library.<br />
• LEGO® DISPLAY & OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 30 th , 10<br />
AM-4:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. Are you the Michelangelo of LEGO®<br />
works of art? Library patrons of all ages are invited to create a LEGO<br />
sculpture for display at the library. LEGO artistes may register their<br />
entry through the library’s online events calendar beginning <strong>December</strong><br />
11 th . Creations must be no larger than 12”x12”x12” in size. The<br />
sculptures can be brought to the library beginning <strong>December</strong> 18 th . The<br />
display will be open to the public for viewing on <strong>December</strong> 30 th , from<br />
10 AM-4:30 PM. The sculptures should be picked up after the exhibition<br />
on Tuesday, January 2 nd .<br />
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 30 th , 10:30 AM-<br />
3:30 PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners<br />
to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited<br />
to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed,<br />
stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this<br />
come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide<br />
tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided,<br />
but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in<br />
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.<br />
EVENTS<br />
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong><br />
6 th , 12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is The<br />
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written by Mary Ann<br />
Shaffer. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired.<br />
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 21 st , beginning<br />
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Life<br />
After Life, written by Kate Atkinson.<br />
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12<br />
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 6 th , 3-4<br />
PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades<br />
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities.)<br />
• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs<br />
especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. This<br />
activity will take place on <strong>December</strong> 5 th and 12 th only.<br />
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be<br />
treated to a story and then have open play time. This activity will take place on <strong>December</strong><br />
5 th and 12 th only.<br />
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers<br />
caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
This activity will take place on <strong>December</strong> 6 th , 7 th , 13 th and 14 th only.<br />
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies<br />
and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. This activity will take place on <strong>December</strong><br />
6 th and 13 th only.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening option for the<br />
activities presented during the daytime. This activity will take place on <strong>December</strong> 5 th and<br />
12 th only.<br />
• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages welcome.<br />
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time for kindergartners<br />
to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. This activity will take place on<br />
<strong>December</strong> 13 th only.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies and stories for<br />
school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. This activity will take place on <strong>December</strong> 6 th<br />
only.<br />
• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children in grades 4<br />
through 8. Will take place on a special date and time, Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 28 th at 7 PM<br />
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by staging the world’s greatest singing competition. Released in 2016, this animated<br />
family comedy film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. This movie is rated PG.<br />
• Family Movie Day - Thursday, <strong>December</strong> 21 st , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. Today’s feature<br />
is a family comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, an orphaned baby who stows away in<br />
Santa’s sack and ends up at the North Pole. This movie is rated PG.<br />
• Family Movie Day - Wednesday, <strong>December</strong> 27 th , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. In this animated<br />
adventure film, Gotham City and its inhabitants are made up of plastic, interchangeable toy<br />
blocks. This movie is rated PG.<br />
• Family Puzzle Day - Friday, <strong>December</strong> 29 th , 1-3 PM. Families are invited to enjoy an<br />
afternoon of puzzles! A variety of puzzles will be available.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong><br />
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<strong>December</strong> 1 st - Ring in the season with the 87 th Annual Mayor’s Holiday<br />
Celebration and Tree Lighting in the heart of downtown Houston. The<br />
spectacular event is a holiday tradition of music, Santa, fireworks and<br />
family fun. A towering Holiday Tree, glowing with energy efficient LED<br />
lights, shimmering ornaments and a stunning star topper will light up<br />
the streets of downtown Houston this holiday season. The event takes<br />
place in Hermann Square at City Hall from 6 to 8 PM and is free and open<br />
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<strong>December</strong> 1 st -2 nd - Rosenberg Christmas Nights. Rosenberg Christmas<br />
Nights is a holiday event with an array of nightly activities to kick off the<br />
holiday season. Visitors can explore downtown Rosenberg’s eclectic shops,<br />
cultural exhibits and restaurants while strolling through the holiday lights.<br />
Weekend events also include the Lighting of the City Christmas Tree, Dinner<br />
Under the Stars, Miss Merry Christmas Pageant and a variety of other family-friendly<br />
festivities. For more information, visit www.rosenbergtx.gov.<br />
<strong>December</strong> 1 st -3 rd - Dickens on the Strand. The annual holiday street festival,<br />
based on 19 th -century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment<br />
on five stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers<br />
and a host of other entertainers. The event will be held at the historic strand<br />
district in Galveston, TX. For more information, visit www.galveston.com.<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2 nd - Tamale Festival Houston is held at the Navigation<br />
Esplanade between St. Charles and Delano Streets, at 2600 Navigation,<br />
77003. Street parking is available along curbs and the right-of-way with<br />
limited parking located in area private lots and Guadalupe Plaza Park.<br />
We encourage guests to ride their bikes, carpool or use UBER. Tickets<br />
are available online and at the gate if the event is not sold out. For more<br />
information, visit www.tamalefestivalhouston.com.<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2 nd -3 rd - Welcome to our 22 nd Annual Cy-Fair FFA Country<br />
Christmas Craft Show! Our show is a unique shopping experience with<br />
175+ vendors in over 225 booths. You will find a nice variety and many<br />
one of a kind items. Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa,<br />
win some great prizes at Chicken Bingo, take home a cake at the Cake<br />
Walk and enjoy some great food at our bake sale, concessions stand<br />
and BBQ booth. While you’re there, pick up a whole BBQ brisket to-go<br />
to feed the family! Relax and enjoy local school choirs, as they bring in<br />
the holidays with your favorite carols. Don’t forget to stop by the Silent<br />
Auction to bid on our awesome items! There’s something for everyone!<br />
For more information, visit www.cyfaircountrychristmas.org.<br />
<strong>December</strong> 8 th -9 th - Tomball German Festival &Tomball German<br />
Christmas Market. Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience -<br />
Gemütlichkeit - of this unique music/street festival with three stages of<br />
live music and an open-air market along with antique shops in the old<br />
town area. Tap your feet to the musical sounds of performers like The<br />
Chardon Polka Band, Chris Rybak, Yodel Blitz, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters,<br />
Valina and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of strolling<br />
Christmas carolers. It’s a Texas German celebration at Christmas time<br />
on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas. An estimated 163 unique<br />
and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets,<br />
selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts and much more. Visit the<br />
“Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street<br />
at the corner of Cherry Street, which will be filled with German clothes<br />
and souvenirs for sell. For more information, visit<br />
www.tomballgermanchristmasmarket.com.<br />
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<strong>December</strong> 17 th - Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon. If you<br />
are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy<br />
and cookies and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite<br />
friends and family and register for the <strong>2017</strong> Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k<br />
& Half Marathon! The <strong>2017</strong> Santa Hustle® swag is bound to make your<br />
jingle tingle even brighter with a Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Santa Shirt,<br />
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www.santahustle.com.<br />
Through January 2 nd - Magical Winter Lights at the Gulf Greyhound Park.<br />
The <strong>2017</strong> festival will feature seven fascinating themed sections including<br />
Magical Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of<br />
the East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest<br />
section: The Lone Star State. The Lone Star State section will feature a<br />
few of Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a maze<br />
leading to eight Texas icons and buildings. The festival will also include<br />
a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to explore the<br />
festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo<br />
opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. There<br />
will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic arts and crafts created<br />
by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides and games, live entertainment<br />
and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete with dinosaur rides.<br />
For more information, visit www.magicalwinterlights.com.<br />
Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens<br />
takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of master<br />
ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through the rainforests<br />
of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible butterflies,<br />
colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around after<br />
Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than one<br />
million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens<br />
property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For<br />
more information, visit www.moodygardens.com.<br />
Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed<br />
into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its<br />
fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll<br />
through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of<br />
the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more<br />
than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate<br />
our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between<br />
the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time<br />
to enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! For<br />
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HOMESCHOOL BASEBALL<br />
The West Houston Thunder is a baseball program for homeschool<br />
boys between the ages of 8-18. Spring registration is now open and<br />
ends January 31 st . We offer baseball programs for Elementary, Intermediate,<br />
Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity level competition. We<br />
regularly compete against schools, leagues, select teams and other<br />
homeschool teams. Our practice location is Memorial Ashford Little<br />
League, 12900 Westmere Drive, Houston. Contact WHThunderInfo@<br />
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KATY YMCA<br />
Contact the Y for details at 281-392-5055 or check out our website:<br />
ymcahouston.org/katy.<br />
SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100<br />
years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group<br />
and 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 />
ALBION HURRICANES FC SOCCER<br />
Spring Evaluations <strong>December</strong> 4-7, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC), established in 1989, is leading the way in<br />
South Texas youth soccer by inspiring and developing young men and<br />
women through world class coaching and innovative techniques, as<br />
well as instilling the proper framework, self-esteem, confidence and<br />
sportsmanship within our athletes. AHFC has multiple campuses in<br />
and around Houston. The club invites all interested players from the<br />
ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our<br />
success. We ask that all interested players pre-register before coming<br />
out to the fields. Please visit albionhurricanes.org for details about<br />
programs on your particular campus.<br />
AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year olds) at our Cy<br />
Fair and Central (Spring Branch area) locations and offers additional<br />
training at Katy Friday Night Academy and New Territory Thursday<br />
Night Academy.<br />
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 exists<br />
to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest in<br />
running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages<br />
and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group<br />
runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience with<br />
our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested in joining<br />
us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We hold group runs<br />
every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south<br />
I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30<br />
PM) we meet at the Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Junior High Track for speedwork and on<br />
Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo<br />
runs of various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club,<br />
visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />
TENNIS ORGANIZATION<br />
Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization meeting<br />
the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to provide a wide<br />
range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in<br />
the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders<br />
and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages<br />
and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at<br />
http://katyareatennis.org.<br />
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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Golf Club. Our<br />
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have<br />
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the<br />
Pro Shop at Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong>, 281-395-4653.<br />
TRACK HOUSTON-YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track<br />
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages<br />
6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.<br />
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including<br />
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in<br />
Cypress. Visit www.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<br />
trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization<br />
with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/<br />
PFD IS A MUST!!!! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at<br />
24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9<br />
PM. For more information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252.<br />
“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />
NETBALL CLUBS<br />
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and<br />
have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight<br />
years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further<br />
information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth<br />
to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of<br />
Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.<br />
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to<br />
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 -<br />
boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School,<br />
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KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />
is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest<br />
growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy<br />
Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten<br />
thru High School. No experience needed. For more information<br />
visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse<br />
in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for<br />
Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if<br />
you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse<br />
Club, 281-942-8822.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
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KATY ISD SCREENING DEADLINE FOR<br />
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<br />
the student’s school or from the Katy ISD website.<br />
The deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is <strong>December</strong><br />
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<br />
tests. The program for elementary students consists of a one-day pullout<br />
in the 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 />
Parents may contact campus counselors, elementary Challenge teachers<br />
or G/T facilitators if they have additional questions. They can visit the<br />
Katy ISD GT and Advanced Academics webpage, www.katyisd.org/dept/<br />
GT/Pages/GTServices.aspx for more information. <br />
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<br />
state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores,<br />
teacher quality and high school ratings obtained from the U.S. Department<br />
of 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 />
the following ranking:<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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CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Become a Dental Assistant<br />
in just 10 weeks!<br />
10 Week Course<br />
Tuition $3250 • Payment Plans<br />
Training Since 1995<br />
Winter Session begins<br />
January 6, 2018<br />
CINCO RANCH ORCHESTRA<br />
Please join us this season as the Award-Winning Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> Orchestra<br />
performs your Holiday favorites, from Trans Siberian Orchestra to<br />
Tschaikovsky. This music is the perfect recipe to get you and your family<br />
in the mood for the holidays. The concert is scheduled for Thursday,<br />
<strong>December</strong> 7 th at the Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School Performing Arts Center.<br />
You won’t want to miss this wonderful experience and these talented<br />
students will appreciate your support. Admission is Free!<br />
Houston Dental Assistant School<br />
Located in Katy and Spring/The Woodlands<br />
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For info packet call 281-363-0600 or email us at admin@hdas.biz<br />
Approved by the TWC Career Schools and Colleges<br />
Top Row: Mr. Derek Spier, Arun Suresh, Diego Weatherly, Nikhil Baliga,<br />
Abby Rooney, Sunanda Chilikuri, Elizabeth Xu and Mr. John Bryan.<br />
Bottom Row: Christina Ryoo, Audrey Zhao, Hannah Horcha, Noboru<br />
Bai, Alefiyah Gandhi, Shreya Budhiraja, Merium Hashmi and Daisy Li.<br />
CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL FBLA CHAPTER<br />
This past summer, sixteen members of the Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> High School<br />
FBLA chapter competed at the National Leadership Conference in<br />
Anaheim, California. To qualify for this prestigious competition,<br />
members had to participate and place in their respective competitions<br />
at the district and state levels. These hardworking students<br />
prepared and practiced for numerous competitions and presentations<br />
including E-Business and Business Plan.<br />
Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> FBLA members had the opportunity to hear keynote<br />
speakers, national officer candidate speeches and display their state<br />
pride as the conference officially began. This conference not only<br />
allowed them to enhance their business skills through numerous<br />
workshops conducted by successful business leaders, but it also<br />
expanded their networks through socializing with FBLA members<br />
from all across the nation and other countries like Haiti, China and<br />
Cuba. The students also enjoyed the city of Anaheim, exploring Disneyland<br />
and riding roller coasters at Universal Studios when they<br />
were not diligently studying for their competitions.<br />
The Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> FBLA Chapter was recognized as the largest chapter<br />
in the Mountain Plains Region. Additionally, Cinco <strong>Ranch</strong> FBLA had<br />
two teams, Management Information Systems (Sunanda Chilikuri,<br />
Abby Rooney and Daisy Li) and Parliamentary Procedure (Shreya<br />
Budhiraja, Merium Hashmi, Christina Ryoo and Elizabeth Xu) qualify<br />
for the final rounds by scoring better than more than a hundred<br />
teams.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
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Pre-schools<br />
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6655 S Mason Rd., Katy, Texas 77450<br />
Do you know someone who is still looking for a Preschool for the<br />
<strong>2017</strong>-2018 school year? Tell them about Little <strong>Ranch</strong> Preschool!<br />
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littleranchpreschool.org or email lrp@crcoc.org. Phone 832-290-1887.<br />
Fulshear Early Learning Center<br />
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First Fulshear First United Methodist Church<br />
Private Schools<br />
Three St. John XXIII<br />
Students Recognized As<br />
National Hispanic Scholars<br />
David Thompson Bailee Johnson Daniel Azuara<br />
Three St. John XXIII College Preparatory students were recently<br />
named in the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) for their<br />
performance on the 2016 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying<br />
Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and their grade point averages (GPA). Each year,<br />
the NHRP identifies nearly 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from<br />
a nationwide total of more than 250,000 juniors in the United States<br />
and U.S. Territories who take the PSAT/NMSQT and who designate<br />
themselves as at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino. The NHRP Hispanic<br />
Scholars from St. John XXIII College Preparatory are Daniel Azuara,<br />
Bailee Johnson and David Thompson.<br />
Epiphany Lutheran School<br />
What a great year we are having here on campus and we want YOU to<br />
join us! Our students have participated in several events such as See<br />
You at The Pole, band performances at a partner high school, overnight<br />
Outdoor Education at Camp Lone Star, field trips and so much more.<br />
With our smaller class sizes (12-18) and intimate campus, we are able<br />
to engage the whole child, Mind, Body and Spirit.<br />
We have two scheduled campus Open Houses, 14423 West Rd. Houston,<br />
TX 77041. Plan to visit <strong>December</strong> 14th, 5:30-6:15 PM and stay for the<br />
Christmas concert! In 2018, January 24th, from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the<br />
next opportunity to spend “a day in life of a King,” tour our campus, sit<br />
in a class and meet with current parents to learn more about our Epiphany<br />
family. Applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted<br />
beginning January 29, 2018. For more information, call 713-896-1843<br />
or visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org.<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 />
Cross Creek <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 Cross Creek <strong>Ranch</strong> & Firethorne since 2009<br />
Top 25 REALTORS: 1996 - 2016<br />
Ranked #5: Gross Dollar Volume of Closed Sales - 2016<br />
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Ranked #4 for RE/MAX Teams in Texas for 2016 (over 5,500 agents)<br />
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evenings 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 />
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832-732-5624 for more details.<br />
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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<br />
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 />
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roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume<br />
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Classified Ads<br />
Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred.<br />
Please call 281-256-2239.<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. We<br />
offer competitive pay with benefits including company vehicle. Requirements:<br />
Must have good driving record, valid driver license and must have<br />
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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.<br />
Contact Gayla 832-654-3146.<br />
German Shepherd puppies, beautiful parents, AKC.<br />
Contact Karen 281-743-3500.<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.<br />
Will 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.<br />
Contact 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 />
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SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500.<br />
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1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet,<br />
Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and<br />
did I mention that it’s a 3-minute walk to the beach? Contact<br />
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Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth-floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps<br />
6, 1 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 />
in rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie<br />
713-302-5222.<br />
Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one<br />
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bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not<br />
with timeshare. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week.<br />
For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427.<br />
Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen,<br />
dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building,<br />
fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595.<br />
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Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek 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<br />
Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more<br />
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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved<br />
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KRENEK PRINTING<br />
IS NOW PARTNERING WITH<br />
Branded Merchandise<br />
Drinkware<br />
Writing Instruments<br />
Bags - Single Use & Reusable<br />
Desk Accessories<br />
Technology Items<br />
Food Gifts<br />
Toys & Games<br />
Golf<br />
And anything else you can imagine...<br />
eCommerce Solutions<br />
Consumer Webstores<br />
Company Stores<br />
Years of Service Award Programs<br />
Customer Loyalty Programs<br />
Corporate Apparel<br />
Uniform Programs<br />
Print Solutions<br />
Business Cards<br />
Letterhead<br />
Brochures & Sales Sheets<br />
Presentation Materials<br />
Signs & Banners<br />
Yard Signs<br />
Fulfi llment<br />
TO BRING YOU FULL SERVICE<br />
PRINTING & MARKETING SOLUTIONS<br />
Illuminating<br />
Your Brand<br />
Krenek Printing & Fazzari Marketing<br />
7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 • 281-463-8649<br />
www.KrenekPrinting.com • Fazzari.co<br />
“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl<br />
in the dark. You know what you’re doing but nobody else does.”<br />
- Stuart H. Britt