Grand Lakes December 2017

The Official Newsletter of Grand Lakes 

Happy Holidays! 

Merry Christmas! 

Congratulations Houston Astros! 

2017 World Series Champions 

We are Houston Proud and Strong!!! 

December 2017 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Library News 

pg.25 

Houston Events pgs. 28-29 

Featured Recipes pg. 32 

Family Focus pg. 33 

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BOARD MEETINGS 

Grand Lakes monthly Board meetings take place every 4 th Monday of the 

month at 5:30 PM at the Seven Meadows Clubhouse located at 23610 Seven 

Meadows Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. Log on to www.grandlakeslife.com for 

up to date meeting information as dates are subject to change. 

GRAND LAKES NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017 

Top tech gifts tips for every person on your list. Healthy, holiday cooking 

ingredient alternatives! Lastly, why kindness matters. Grand Lakes is online: 

grandlakeslife.com. 

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINES 

Newsletter articles are due by the 20 th of the month for the upcoming issue. 

Newsletter article deadlines are: 

February 2018 - due 12/20 March 2018 - due 1/20 

GRAND LAKES NEWS 

CONTACT PMG AT 713-329-7100 TO GET YOUR NEWSLETTER 

WOW! It’s the December issue of your Grand Lakes newsletter! Many of us 

are truly excited about closing out 2017. What a year it continues to be. The 

beauty of all that we continue to experience is how much we propel ourselves 

forward. Setbacks pop up in our lives to make us think about two things: 1) 

do I handle this with a reaction? Or, 2) do I handle this with action? Key is to 

act. It is so easy to feel bad for oneself; I am guilty of it, too. When we catch 

ourselves becoming the star of our own movies or even pity party, we must 

stop, think and act. I continue to hear countless stories about misfortune 

due to the hurricane. Case in point: a sweet lady at a nearby retailer. The 

store associate was just simply talking with a customer while completing the 

transaction and I had to at least share that the associate was being heard and 

prayed for. It was now my turn to complete my purchase and I shared with 

the lady that she is in my thoughts. She doesn’t know my name; I don’t even 

know hers. A day later, I needed to go back into the store for another item. 

This same associate was there and I had hoped she would be so I could tell 

her that I prayed for her the evening when I heard her story. Overwhelmed 

with joy and gratefulness, she came from around the counter and hugged me 

very tight, thanking and thanking me. She doesn’t know my name; I don’t 

even know hers. However, what we do know, kindness matters. Think about 

what you genuinely wish to share and give this holiday season. Questions, 

comments: email - monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com. 

NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM 

THE BENEFITS OF FLOOD INSURANCE 

VERSUS DISASTER ASSISTANCE FLOOD INSURANCE 

• You are in control. Flood insurance claims are paid even if a disaster 

is not declared by the President. 

• More than 20 percent of NFIP claims come from outside of mapped 

Special Flood Hazard Areas. 

• There is no payback requirement. 

• Flood insurance policies are continuous and are not non-renewed 

or canceled for repeat losses. 

• Flood insurance reimburses you for all covered building losses up to 

$250,000 for residential occupancies and up to $500,000 for businesses. 

Contents coverage is also available up to $100,000 for residential occupancies 

and up to $500,000 for businesses. 

• The average cost of a flood insurance policy is about $600 annually. The 

cost of a preferred risk policy is less than $200 annually, if you live in a 

moderate-to-low-risk area. 

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GRAND LAKES - COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

WINTER FESTIVAL / HALLOWEEN EVENT/ EASTER EGG HUNT/ JULY 4th EVENT 

GARAGE SALE 

NEWSLETTER Monica Vagholkar 

WOMAN’S ASSOC. Garima Dasgupta 

Eva Miller 

GL GATOR’S SWIM TEAM Tamara Thornton 

monica_vagholkar@yahoo.com 

garimadasgupta@gmail.com 

evajoel@sbcglobal.net 

tamarathornton@gmail.com 

LOST & FOUND PETS Lisa Lambert 281-392-5792 

grandlakes4pets@aol.com 

PLAY GROUPS VOLUNTEER NEEDED 

CRIME WATCH GLEN GESOFF 

GRAND LAKES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Collins Pier 

Glen Gesoff 

Carlos Ortiz 

www.grandlakeslife.com 

DISASTER ASSISTANCE 

• Most forms of Federal disaster assistance 

require a Presidential declaration. 

• Federal disaster assistance declarations 

are not awarded in all flooding 

incidents. 

• The most typical form of disaster assistance 

is a loan that must be repaid 

with interest. 

• The duration of a Small Business Administration 

(SBA) disaster home loan 

could extend to 30 years. 

• The average Individuals and Households 

Program award for Presidential 

disaster declarations related to flooding 

in 2008 was less than $4,000. 

• Repayment on a $50,000 SBA disaster 

home loan is $240 a month or $2,880 

annually at 4 percent interest. 

For more information about the NFIP 

and flood insurance, call 1-800-427- 

4661 or contact your insurance company 

or agent. For an agent referral, 

call 1-888-435-6637 or go to 

www.floodsmart.gov. 

Source: www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program 

grandlakescrimewatch@yahoo.com 

Andrew Zheng 

Bing Lu 

www.grandlakeslife.com 

Association - Principal Management Group of Houston 

11000 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77041 

Phone: 713-329-7100 Fax: 713-329-7198 

Emergencies can be reported after hours and on weekends by calling 

713-329-7100, the emergency on call manager can assist you. 

Contact Andrew Vacek-avacek@pmghouston.com 

Contact: Erica Morgan - emorgan@pmghouston.com 

Contact: Judi Simon - jsimon@pmghouston.com 

Please contact them with Grand Lakes questions or concerns. 

GRAND LAKES WOMAN’S ASSOCIATION 

Join your neighbors, make new friends and have fun 

with GLWA! Let’s share a special tradition you and 

your family celebrates or we could bring a photo of 

our family and share a story! Or discuss a book we 

are reading or a project we are working on! Let’s 

meet and have fun. For details contact me - garimadasgupta@gmail.com 

and evajoel@sbcglobal. 

net. Also, please visit our Facebook page and join 

us: www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Lakes-Woman-Association/282953398525854. 

GRAND LAKES WOMAN’S GROUP 

FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 

A great way to get to know your neighbors, make 

friends and share stories from our diverse backgrounds. 

We meet once a month for breakfast or 

lunch in the home of one of our great ladies. Please 

email Esperanza Tafallo for more information at 

etafallo@sbcglobal.net. 

GRUPO DE SEÑORAS DE HABLA HISPANA 

DE GRAND LAKES 

Es una gran manera de conocer a sus vecinas, hacer 

nuevas amistades y compartir nuestras historias. 

Nos reunimos una vez al mes a desayunar o almorzar 

en casa de una de nosotras. Por favor llame o pase 

un correo a Esperanza Tafallo al 

etafallo@sbcglobal.net. 

HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR GRAND LAKES 

POLICE/FIRE 

Emergency Numbers.... ***911*** 

Fire Department (Emergency) 281-498-2800 

Fire Department (Non Emergency) 281-498-1310 

Fort Bend Co. Sheriff 281-341-4665 

Utilities/Post Office/FT BEND CO. 

CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Reliant energy 713-207-7777 

email:service@reliant.com 

Reliant energy light outage 713-207-2222 

Municipal District Services ( MDS) 

GL’s MUD # 1,2 & 4 contract with MUD Services (MDS) 

to operate the GL public water and sewer utilities 

24-Hr Repair Hotline -Water Leaks/Sewage Stoppages 

281-290-6503 

Billing/Payment/Customer Care 281-290-6507 

Consolidated Comm.(west of Peek) 1-866-989-2255 

AT & T (east of Peek) 1-800-464-7928 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

(Pick up Mon. & Thurs.) (Thurs.-Recycle) 

Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222 

1-800-332-7143 

or 

www.centerpointenergy.com/houston> 

Comcast 713-341-1000 

DPS Katy 281-391-4872 

Katy & Park Row Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 

Ft Bend Co. Animal Control 281-342-1512 

GRAND LAKES GREEN CORNER 

Stuck with old or broken Christmas tree lights? Below 

are some available options for recycling them. 

Sometimes program dates change, so please check 

online before shipping or making a trip to drop off 

your lights: 

• Home Depot: drop off program that typically runs 

from early November to mid-December (https:// 

corporate.homedepot.com search for Christmas 

Light Recycling) 

• HolidayLEDs.com: mail in program accepting 

lights all year round; bundle with a neighbor to 

save on shipping costs! (www.holidayleds.com/ 

christmas-light-recycling-program.aspx) 

• Houston Zoo: drop off program that typically runs 

from early December to mid-January. Bring your 

defunct strands along if you go to check out the 

holiday ‘Zoo Lights!’ (www.houstonzoo.org search 

for Christmas Light Recycling) 

GRAND LAKES GREEN COMMITTEE 

The Green Committee is looking for individuals to 

join their committee. There are exciting plans for 

the 2017 year. Please email Community Manager 

Erica Morgan at emorgan@pmghouston.com to join. 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560 

Alexander Rae Elementary 281-237-7100 

Beckendorf Junior High 281-237-8800 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Miller Career Center 281-237-6300 


LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Katy/Ft. Bend Mini-Branch 281-395-1311 

Cinco Ranch Library 281-395-1311 

George Memorial 281-342-4455 

Maud Smith Marks 281-492-8592 

MEDICAL 

Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522 

Texas Childrens Hospital West 832-227-1000 

Fort Bend Co.Health Dept. 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 

Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000 

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HEALTHIER INGREDIENTS FOR A HEALTHIER HOLIDAY 

You can make trouble-free recipe substitutions that will not sacrifice 

the flavor, but will result in a healthier recipe outcome. Check out these 

healthier holiday ingredient alternatives: 

Instead of sour cream or cream cheese, try: Greek yogurt 

Greek yogurt makes a wonderful protein-packed creamy substitution 

in a variety of dishes and sweet treats. Dips, salad dressings, creamy 

casseroles and cheesecake recipes are just a few recipes to try. For best 

results choose the plain Greek yogurt variety. 

Instead of bread crumbs, try: Coconut flour 

Add crunch to your lean protein sources or veggies with coconut flour, an 

ingredient that offers more protein, fiber and vitamins than traditional 

breadcrumbs. Even better, you are offering holiday guests a gluten-free 

food option. 

Instead of added sugars, try: Fruit puree 

Most baked goods are packed with added sugars. For a natural sweetness 

and additional fiber try adding pureed fruits like dates or banana 

to replace some or the entire sweetener in baked goods. 

Instead of heavy cream, try: Tofu 

Substitute heavy cream with silken tofu to add protein and reduce fat 

content in your holiday recipes. Pureed tofu can be used in puddings, 

milk bases or sauces. Your vegan friends will be thrilled with this recipe 

substitution. 


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If you experience pain that is affecting your life, call the Houston Methodist 

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specialists and therapists who will help you return to an active lifestyle. 

Starting with our spine coordinator, you will receive customized, expedited care 

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Instead of using oils in baked goods, try: 

Unsweetened applesauce or bean puree 

Replace at least half of the oil in your favorite baked 

goods with unsweetened applesauce or bean puree. The 

substitution will help maintain a moist baked good while 

not altering the taste. 

Instead of potatoes, try: Cauliflower 

Keep your carbohydrate side dishes in check this holiday 

season by substituting cauliflower for potatoes in 

mashed potatoes. Cooked cauliflower can be mashed 

up easily to create a consistency and flavor similar to 

mashed potatoes. 

Courtesy of: www.neovitin.com/6-healthy-ingredient-alternatives-for-healthier-holiday-recipes/ 

WINTER SKIN TIPS 

EVEN IN TEXAS! 

We do get winter in Texas and this means 

taking care of our skin! Keep these tips in 

mind as the season changes: 

• Moisturize face AND hands 

• Use sunscreen 

• Dry your wet socks and gloves asap 

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate 

• Use a humidifier 

• Skip harsh facials 

• Avoid long hot showers and baths 

Courtesy of: http://youqueen.com/beauty/skin-care/10- 

winter-skin-care-tips-to-get-you-through-the-cold-months/ 

TOP 

TECH HOLIDAY 

GIFTS 

Shopping for the tech obsessed 

can be challenging, 

yet possible! Here are last 

year’s most wanted tech 

gifts for tips! 


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stories in the February newsletters! 

It can be funny, sentimental, 

or just plain embarassing. 

Just keep it clean! 

Send us a paragraph about your 

engagement along with a photo to 

lorie@krenekprinting.com no later than 

December 20, 2017. 

All photos and stories will be published (with approval). 

GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! 

Feeling a little bah-humbug? Want to be the Grinch and stay that way? 

It is OKAY! Not everyone can get into the holiday mood, but you can at 

least try! Here are 10 ways to get into the holiday spirit! 

1. Reach out to family and friends. Make phone calls to parents, siblings, 

aunts and uncles, cousins, whomever you can reach. Ask how they’re 

doing, exchange news and feelings and express your love for them. 

2. Decorate the house. Hang up lights in front of your house, put up 

decorations, do everything! Hang wreaths on your front door and put 

up flashy lights to show off your spirit! The more decorations you have, 

the more festive you’ll feel! 

3. Listen to holiday music. Listening to holiday music will pump you up 

for the holidays! Play holiday music in the car, at home or just when 

you have free time. As you listen, think of all the exciting things that 

come with the holidays! 

4. Volunteer. You will immediately see, feel and soak in how blessed 

YOU ARE. 

5. Throw a party! Have a get together with people you haven’t seen in 

a long time and express yourself as much as you want. After all, it’s the 

holidays, a period of celebration. 

6. Go see some holiday lights. If you have nothing better to do, go to 

your nearest festival to look at the beautiful holiday lights. During 

the nighttime, let yourself be mesmerized by the illuminating lights 

wrapped around trees and ornaments. 

7. Watch some holiday movies. What better way to get into the holiday 

spirit than by watching the classics? If movies don’t cut it or you simply 

don’t have the time, take a few minutes to watch some holiday videos. 

There are plenty online that will lift your mood and get you all pepped 

up for the holidays! 

8. Eat seasonal food (with healthy ingredients!) Bake holiday cookies 

shaped like turkeys, Christmas trees, Santa, elves, presents, anything! 

After all, a baker’s imagination is endless. If you want to be fancier, cook 

some holiday food that your parents used to make you. 

9. Gift kindness, in all forms. It has become a tradition to buy presents 

and gift them to your loved ones during the holiday season. 

The holidays are a time of appreciation and love. Don’t forget about 

those random acts of kindness to whomever, just because. 

10. Have fun! It’s alright if everything isn’t perfect and in fact, that just 

proves you’re human. In a couple of years, you’ll all be laughing about 

disastrous moments during the holiday season and it’ll all be fine! 

Courtesy of: 

www.theodysseyonline.com/10-ways-get-into-the-holiday-spirit 

KINDNESS MATTERS 

From: http://www.glgc.com/kindness/why.html 

Why Be Kind? Kindness leads to many of the virtues to which we value 

and desire and can lead us wherever we want to go: to a happier life, 

to being more Christ-like, to enlightenment, to making a difference in 

this world, to raising loving and kind children. The reasons for being 

kind are innumerable. Here are just a few: 

• Being kind feels good. Doing something for someone else really does 

make us feel good. Just as running releases endorphins, so does kindness. 

Make someone smile and you’ll feel better for having done so. 

• God smiles on kindness. Whether we are Christian, Jewish, Muslim 

or Buddhist, kindness is an important part of the exhortations of all 

these religions. Both Buddha and Christ were kind and encouraged 

their followers to be likewise. 

• Kindness broadens our perspective. In order to be kind, we have to 

pay attention to what is happening around us. As we notice more things 

and help others, we get a glimpse of other ways of looking at things. A 

broader perspective helps us to keep things in context. 

• Kindness softens our heart. When we look for kind deeds, beauty and 

the opportunity for kindness, we’ll find that we are more compassionate 

and more tolerant. As we practice empathy, it opens our heart to others. 

• Kindness brightens our world. When we are kind to people, it makes 

them happy. The more people who experience kindness from us, the 

more happy people will be in our lives. When those around us are 

happier, our world becomes a brighter, lighter place to live. 


• Kindness helps people feel respected and less 

alone. By recognizing someone’s need for help and 

acting on it in a compassionate manner, it makes 

the recipient feel valued. It also makes the giver 

feel better about themselves and more connected. 

• Kindness makes people want to be around us. 

One of the most common responses to kindness 

is gratitude. People appreciate what we’ve done 

for them. Our kindness is very attractive, so 

they want to be around us and actually seek us 

out. The Buddha lists this as one of the eleven 

impacts of loving kindness, but he put it even 

more strongly, saying: “Loving kindness will make 

people love you.” 

• Kindness bears wonderful fruit. Kindness begets 

kindness, openness, health and reduces the 

effects of stress on our bodies and our hearts. In 

many ways, kindness is like Liquid Plumber for 

the soul: it opens us up, clears out the dross and 

dwells lightly in our hearts. 

• Kindness begets kindness. When you are kind 

to others, the impact of your action doesn’t stop 

there. Many times the recipient of your kindness 

and others who see or hear about your kindness 

are inspired to be kinder. The ripples of kindness 

are truly endless. 

• Your kids will learn from your example. When 

you are kind to friends and acquaintances, 

your kids will be more likely to be kind as well. 

People often treat their children with kindness, 

but can be short with a crazy driver, strangers or 

others outside the family. This can cause “us and 

them” thinking that devalues others as “less” 

than ourselves. Kindness breeds tolerance and 

understanding. 

GRAND LAKES ANNOUNCEMENTS 

WELCOME TO GRAND LAKES! 

CONTACT PMG at 713-329-7100 FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER! 

GRAND LAKES WEBSITE/EMAIL 

Log onto www.grandlakeslife.com for the latest and greatest about the Grand Lakes community. 

The website is available for all Grand Lakes residents. Click “Join Our Mailing List.” 

Messages are sent only with items of interest to the community. 

COMMUNITY BIKE RACKS 

Grand Lakes’ residents are advised to lock up bikes when utilizing community parks and 

facilities. Bike racks are installed in various areas throughout the community. 

FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE COMMUNITY FACILITIES 

Grand Lakes’ facilities are available at first come first serve basis. These facilities include, but 

are not limited to: Tennis Courts, Park areas, Town Square gazebos/sitting areas, Greenbelts 

(walk and bike trails), Community lakes, etc. The facilities cannot be reserved for any reason. 

Contact PMG PMG for further details. 

NO POSTING SIGNS AT MAIL BOXES 

NO signs and letters are to be posted by on Grand Lakes’ mail box stations. Contacts listed 

on the signs will be charged to have the signs removed by a vendor. Contact PMG for all 

community issues and contact Krenek Printing for advertising in the Grand Lakes’ newsletter. 

FENCE STAINING 

Please be aware that resident fence painting is not permitted in the Grand Lakes Community 

without the approval of the New Construction Committee (NCC). In an effort to maintain 

visual harmony within Grand Lakes, the Association does not permit residents to color 

stain their exterior fences. Residents can however, seal their fence with a clear wood preservatives 

treatment, provided it is approved by the Grand Lakes Community Association, NCC. 

Should you have any questions regarding this matter or any other home improvements, 

modifications or additions to your home’s exterior, please contact PMG at 713-329-7100. 

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GRAND LAKES “TRAILS” 

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES, EXCEPT FOR MOBILITY 

ASSISTANCE VEHICLES 

For the safety of Grand Lakes residents, do not operate go-carts, motorized 

recreational scooters, three or four-wheelers or cars on walking/ 

jogging trails, lake bridges, sidewalks, park and play areas, greenbelts 

and all open common grounds. Mobility assistance vehicles, like power 

wheel chairs are exempt from this notice. 

GRAND LAKES “FISH” 

Grand Lakes has a strict CATCH & RELEASE policy. Only “barb-less” 

hooks are allowed to prevent injuring fish that are caught and returned. 

Please use care when handling fish and gently return them to the water 

as quickly as possible. Trotlines or other non-standard fish-catching 

tools are forbidden. 

GRAND LAKES “LAKES” - USE OF ANY WATERCRAFT AND 

SWIMMING ARE PROHIBITED ON COMMUNITY LAKES 

This includes kayaking, canoeing or any form of pleasure boating. The 

use of remote controlled water toys is okay. Community lakes are for 

neighborhood beautification and approved shoreline fishing. 

PARKS, TOWN SQUARE AND COMMON AREAS 

IN THE COMMUNITY 

In the community of Grand Lakes, there are several common areas for the 

residents to enjoy. These common areas are restricted to residents for individual 

and family use and for community events. It is important that we 

do not abuse these areas with events other than the activities mentioned. 

The homeowners association maintains all of these areas so if there is 

any damage to these areas the community pays for it. Thank you for 

your cooperation in keeping our community beautiful. 

RECYCLING NEWS FOR GRAND LAKES 

Our community recycling company, Best Trash, accepts glass and Styrofoam! 

It takes approximately 1 MILLION YEARS for glass bottles to 

decompose and Styrofoam containers - over 1 MILLION YEARS! Let’s 

ALL try to recycle - with curbside pick-up, so there are no more excuses! 

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles 

away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. 

Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. 

Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School 

accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other 

recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit greenarrowrecycling.com. 

STREET LIGHTS 

If you happen to notice streetlights that may not be burning or the 

pole is leaning, you can contact CenterPoint Energy directly at their 

customer service department at 713-207-2222. The information you 

will need prior to contacting them, is the actual pole number; a six-digit 

number that is on a plate located on the pole itself and the address 

nearest to that particular pole. 

GRAND LAKES LADIES TENNIS 

Tennis teams of all levels are looking for players. For more information 

about tennis teams and leagues that play in Grand Lakes, please contact 

Suzanne Brice. Cell phone #: 713-203-5168, smbrice4@comcast.net. 

ASK YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNER 

By Craig Narum CFP®, Grand Lakes resident 

TAX STRATEGIES FOR RETIREES (PART 2 OF 2) 

Last month in Part 1… Less Taxing Investments and Which Securities to Tap First. This month … The Ins and Outs of RMDs. The IRS mandates 

that you begin taking an annual RMD from traditional IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans after you reach age 70½. The premise 

behind the RMD rule is simple-the longer you are expected to live, the less the IRS requires you to withdraw (and pay taxes on) each year. 

RMDs are now based on a uniform table, which takes into consideration the participant’s and beneficiary’s lifetimes, based on the participant’s 

age. Failure to take the RMD can result in a tax penalty equal to 50% of the required amount. TIP: If you’ll be pushed into a higher tax bracket 

at age 70½ due to the RMD rule, it may pay to begin taking withdrawals during your sixties. 

Unlike traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs do not require you to begin taking distributions by age 70½. In fact, you’re never required to take distributions 

from your Roth IRA and qualified withdrawals are tax free. For this reason, you may wish to liquidate investments in a Roth IRA after you’ve 

exhausted other sources of income. Be aware, however, that your beneficiaries will be required to take RMDs after your death. 

Estate Planning and Gifting. There are various ways to make the tax payments on your assets easier for heirs to handle. Careful selection of beneficiaries 

of your money accounts is one example. If you do not name a beneficiary, your assets could end up in probate and your beneficiaries 

could be taking distributions faster than they expected. In most cases, spousal beneficiaries are ideal, because they have several options that 

aren’t available to other beneficiaries, including the marital deduction for the federal estate tax. 

Also, consider transferring assets into an irrevocable trust if you’re close to the threshold for owing estate taxes. In 2017, the federal estate tax 

applies to all estate assets over $5.49 million. Assets in an irrevocable trust are passed on free of estate taxes, saving heirs thousands of dollars. 

TIP: If you plan on moving assets from tax-deferred accounts, do so before you reach age 70½, when RMDs must begin. 

Finally, if you have a taxable estate, you can give up to $14,000 per individual ($28,000 per married couple) each year to anyone tax free. Also, 

consider making gifts to children over age 14, as dividends may be taxed-or gains tapped-at much lower tax rates than those that apply to 

adults. TIP: Some people choose to transfer appreciated securities to custodial accounts (UTMAs and UGMAs) to help save for a grandchild’s 

higher education expenses. 

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GRAND LAKES PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

SCOOPAGE PET POOPAGE 

It may not be a fabulous way to walk, but please have courtesy to 

please scoop when your pet poops during your walks. Throughout 

the community trails, you will find areas to toss your pet’s poopage 

and in some areas, there are also bags. Carry your own grocery bags 

- you’ll be recycling at the same time! Many of your neighbors work 

hard with their lawncare and landscaping. Come with a scooper 

and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. Picking up after your 

pets shows your respect for every Grand Lakes homeowner and our 

beautiful community. Pet feces damages lawns and many residents 

are working hard to maintaining their grass! 

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND 

Do you have pets, love animals and want to help your neighbors 

who have pets? Grand Lakes has a Pet Lost & Found service which 

helps reunite lost or found pets with their families. To receive pet 

“amber” alerts, please email Lisa at grandlakes4pets@aol.com and 

ask to be added to her list. If you ever find a lost pet or lose one 

of your own you’ll be glad to have this service at your fingertips. 

Please see more information on the “Helpful Numbers for Grand 

Lakes” page. 

GRAND LAKES PET LOST & FOUND ON FACEBOOK! 

Be sure to check out the Facebook pages for pets lost and found 

in our area: www.facebook.com/GrandLakes4Pets. If residents 

“like” this page, they will receive even more info. regarding pets 

for adoption, as well as those found and lost. 

GRAND LAKES DOG PARK 

Grand Lakes dog park is located in the southeast corner of Grand 

Lakes: from south Fry Road go south on Rainwood Park Drive, left at 

Central Park (Grand Brooks Lane), left on Emily Park, left on Grandwood 

Lane, then right on Calico Crossing. The park and parking lot 

is on your right toward the end of the street 

5 STEPS TO A HAPPIER HEALTHIER PET 

1. Protect your pet from extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.). 

2. Keep indoors or in a fenced yard and on a leash when walked. 

3. Make sure they’re up to date with vaccinations. 

4. Always make sure they’re wearing identification, so they 

can be returned to you if lost. 

5. Spay or neuter your pet. 

Texas Lab Rescue has labs available that are waiting to go to their 

forever home. Please check out their website at txlabrescue.org. 

KEEP YOUR PETS ON LEASHES 

For the safety of all Grand Lakes residents, please use all precautions 

with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets 

in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you 

do come across a loose pet or a pet that may be lost, please try to 

take in the pet temporarily to your home if you can and immediately 

email the Grand Lakes Pets Lost and Found: grandlakes4pets@ 

aol.com. 


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Dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find 

relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. 

Nothing is as annoying as incessant barking-even for dog lovers. 

If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these 

bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your 

neighbors will thank you! 

• Training. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how 

much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog 

barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate. 

• Citronella collars. 

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog 

indoors or confining it to a crate cuts down on the disturbance to 

neighbors. 

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street 

noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. 

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship-a 

cat, bird or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a 

pet-sitting service or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a 

day-care facility once or twice a week. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property 

to patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and 

inoculated as required by law. 

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

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

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

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

your dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and 

your family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone 

while it was ‘roaming free.’ 

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

ground without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

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

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

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

property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs 

do pose a substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained 

animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected 

wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing 

the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in 

our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should 

that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

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

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the 

animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats 

because they are an important control measure for the public health 

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

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GRAND LAKES TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, 

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the 

name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will 

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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Boy Scout Troop 584 was living the Boy Scout 

Oath when Hurricane Harvey struck the community 

of Katy Texas. “To help other people at 

all times” resulted in the Troop volunteering 

over 600 hours to assist in rescuing stranded 

residents, cleaning out flooded homes and 

assisting at local crisis centers. 

Every day we would receive requests from 

members of our Troop with a list of homes or 

businesses that needed help. There were a few 

troop families that were flooded and needed 

help but many others were friends of Troop 

families. In some cases, we randomly drove 

into neighborhoods and went door to door 

asking if anyone needed help. In other cases, 

we would be at a house doing clean up and 

just moved to the neighbor next door or across 

the street. There was so many houses that we 

didn’t know the owner, just went in to help. 

They started doing water rescues on the 

Tuesday, August 27th and that moved right 

into house cleanups. They didn’t miss a day. 

Since the boys were out of school, they worked 

every day until school returned September 

11th. The troop split up into different crews 

and went to as many houses as they could. It 

wasn’t uncommon for us to be in 3-5 houses 

per day. Since the boys went back to school, 

we have still been doing weekend cleanups. 

All of the work was focused in Cinco Ranch, 

Kelliwood and Grand Lakes Subdivisions. The 

boys never went into any house and were 

concerned with the size or amount of work to 

be done. They just knew that they had to get 

started, work hard and get the job completed. 

Every project we did was big but after the first 

day or 2, it was like a well oiled machine. Almost 

every house required complete removal of all 

furniture, sheetrock, insulation, doors, moldings, 

cabinets, bathroom fixtures and flooring. 

The boys learned what needed to be done and 

took on varying roles on each crew. Some were 

doing sheetrock, some doing base boards, others 

removing doors, some doing the carrying to 

the curbs and lastly the ones on clean up duty. 

Every boy had a role and was focused on the 

tasks. Some houses were very small and some 

were enormous. But the damage and losses 

were just as impactful to every home owner or 

business owner, regardless of size. 

The boys learned so much. The first was “Be 

Prepared.” They learned of how to prepare 

for a crisis and how to handle it. They learned 

how to coordinate priorities for clean up. They 

learned how to cooperate and work as a team. 

And most of all, they learned how to give back 

to the community and neighbors with no expectations. 

I never heard one boy complain 

about the long hours, sore muscles or being 

tired. At the end of every day they went home, 

showered and woke up the next day ready 

to tackle more houses on the list. One of the 

biggest things they saw and experienced was 

“humanity and compassion.” Being part of a 

community where so many people were helping, 

where strangers would bring them water 

and sandwiches, where people gave them 

tools and supplies. It opened their hearts for 

the people that were impacted. 

It was one of the proudest times I have had 

in the Troop. Giving their time and effort with 

no expectation for anything in return made 

every parent so proud. To see the boys act like 

young adults was amazing. They worked hard 

and had fun. They might have just struggled 

with an overloaded wheelbarrow but they 

came back into the house with a smile and 

ready for more. They bonded with each other 

and build deeper friendships as they worked. 

Seeing them tackle hard projects and use the 

skills they have learned over their years in Boy 

Scouts was great to observe. 

Boy Scout Troop 584 


SCHOOL NEWS 

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 


IMPORTANT DATES 

December 15 th - Early Dismissal - Secondary 11:35 AM, 

Elementary 12:40 PM 

December 18 th -December 29 th - Winter Break 

January 1 st - Holiday - Students & Staff 

January 2 nd - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 3 rd - First Day of Spring Semester 

KATY ISD SCREENING DEADLINE FOR 

GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS 

Beginning in November, Katy ISD students in grades 1-4 and 6-11 

can be referred for screening for the 2017-2018 gifted and talented 

program. Parents must complete a Parent Checklist which can be 

obtained from the student’s school or from the Katy ISD website. 

ROOSEVELT ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY 

The deadline for completing and returning the Parent Checklist is 

December 6, 2017. Checklists which are not returned by the deadline 

will not be screened for service for the 2017-2018 school year. 

The State of Texas requires that various types of measures be used 

to identify students for gifted programs which includes observations 

and standardized tests. The program for elementary students consists 

of a one-day pullout in the Challenge classroom with a teacher 

trained in gifted education. 

Transfer students who were screened in Fall 2017 must wait one full 

academic year before they can be rescreened. 

Parents may contact campus counselors, elementary Challenge 

teachers or G/T facilitators if they have additional questions. They 

can visit the Katy ISD GT and Advanced Academics webpage, www. 

katyisd.org/dept/GT/Pages/GTServices.aspx for more information. 

Lauren and her son Devon Rhoades are standing in front of the Kindness 

Tree. As children stick post-it notes with acts of kindness they 

have performed or been bestowed upon them, the tree continues 

to grow. This is just one of the stations that was set up for Roosevelt 

Alexander Elementary’s Kindness assembly. 

KATY ISD SCHOOLS RANK AMONG 

THE NICHE TOP 25 BEST HIGH SCHOOLS 

Known as one of the fastest growing school districts in the country, 

Katy ISD campuses are also among the top high schools in the 

Houston area. 

Niche recently released rankings for 250 high schools after analyzing 

state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, 

teacher quality and high school ratings obtained from the U.S. Department 

of Education. The following four schools made the list: 

· Seven Lakes High School - Rank #2 

· Cinco Ranch High School - Rank #5 

· Tompkins High School - Rank #11 

· Taylor High School - Rank #21 

Every year Niche also ranks nearly 100,000 school districts based 

on statistics and data gathered from students and parents. Katy ISD 

received the following ranking: 

· Best School Districts in Texas - #14 of 985 

· Most Diverse School District in Texas - #27 of 986 

· District with the Best Teachers in Texas - #38 of 984 

Over 77,000+ students are enrolled in Katy ISD schools. 


Riley Kate Risinger and Gracie Hobin are coloring on a plate that will 

eventually decorate the halls of Roosevelt Alexander Elementary 

School. The act of sharing a plate to color is an example of the kindness 

that we are encouraging. Activities such as these were a fun part 

of our Kindness assembly. 

ROOSEVELT ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN 

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary brought awareness to an anti-bullying 

campaign by celebrating kindness in their community. The idea 

behind this was promoting kindness to make no room for bullying. 

This was such a successful event! 

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over communities, local retired teachers and senior living communities 

to assist our campus in numerous ways. We are looking for extra 

classroom readers, volunteers in our teacher workroom, to assist us 

in our classrooms, teacher workroom and numerous other options. 

We are ready to supply our “Busy Bees” with hands on activities and 

look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Kerry Wegmann at 

281-237-8700 or via email kerrywegmann@katyisd.org. 

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On October 5, 2017 BDJH had a parent coffee. It was a very informative 

meeting with updates on BDJH from Principal, Dr. Ethan Crowell 

and a post Harvey update on the district from Lee Crews, COO of Katy 

ISD and Chris Smith, CFO of Katy ISD. 

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CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL 

CINCO RANCH ORCHESTRA 

Please join us this season as the Award-Winning Cinco Ranch Orchestra 

performs your Holiday favorites, from Trans Siberian Orchestra to 

Tschaikovsky. This music is the perfect recipe to get you and your family 

in the mood for the holidays. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, 

December 7 th at the Cinco Ranch High School Performing Arts Center. 

You won’t want to miss this wonderful experience and these talented 

students will appreciate your support. Admission is Free! 

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CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL FBLA CHAPTER 

This past summer, sixteen members of the Cinco Ranch High School 

FBLA chapter competed at the National Leadership Conference in 

Anaheim, California. To qualify for this prestigious competition, 

members had to participate and place in their respective competitions 

at the district and state levels. These hardworking students 

prepared and practiced for numerous competitions and presentations 

including E-Business and Business Plan. 

Cinco Ranch FBLA members had the opportunity to hear keynote 

speakers, national officer candidate speeches and display their state 

pride as the conference officially began. This conference not only 

allowed them to enhance their business skills through numerous 

workshops conducted by successful business leaders, but it also 

expanded their networks through socializing with FBLA members 

from all across the nation and other countries like Haiti, China and 

Cuba. The students also enjoyed the city of Anaheim, exploring Disneyland 

and riding roller coasters at Universal Studios when they 

were not diligently studying for their competitions. 

The Cinco Ranch FBLA Chapter was recognized as the largest chapter 

in the Mountain Plains Region. Additionally, Cinco Ranch FBLA had 

two teams, Management Information Systems (Sunanda Chilikuri, 

Abby Rooney and Daisy Li) and Parliamentary Procedure (Shreya 

Budhiraja, Merium Hashmi, Christina Ryoo and Elizabeth Xu) qualify 

for the final rounds by scoring better than more than a hundred 

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Pre-schools 

Little Ranch Preschool 

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Do you know someone who is still looking for a Preschool for the 

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

There are still spaces available. Visit our website to register, www. 

littleranchpreschool.org or email lrp@crcoc.org. Phone 832-290-1887. 

Fulshear Early Learning Center 

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Private Schools 

Three St. John XXIII 

Students Recognized As 

National Hispanic Scholars 

David Thompson Bailee Johnson Daniel Azuara 

Three St. John XXIII College Preparatory students were recently 

named in the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) for their 

performance on the 2016 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying 

Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and their grade point averages (GPA). Each year, 

the NHRP identifies nearly 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from 

a nationwide total of more than 250,000 juniors in the United States 

and U.S. Territories who take the PSAT/NMSQT and who designate 

themselves as at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino. The NHRP Hispanic 

Scholars from St. John XXIII College Preparatory are Daniel Azuara, 

Bailee Johnson and David Thompson. 

Epiphany Lutheran School 

What a great year we are having here on campus and we want YOU to 

join us! Our students have participated in several events such as See 

You at The Pole, band performances at a partner high school, overnight 

Outdoor Education at Camp Lone Star, field trips and so much more. 

With our smaller class sizes (12-18) and intimate campus, we are able 

to engage the whole child, Mind, Body and Spirit. 

We have two scheduled campus Open Houses, 14423 West Rd. Houston, 

TX 77041. Plan to visit December 14th, 5:30-6:15 PM and stay for the 

Christmas concert! In 2018, January 24th, from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the 

next opportunity to spend “a day in life of a King,” tour our campus, sit 

in a class and meet with current parents to learn more about our Epiphany 

family. Applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted 

beginning January 29, 2018. For more information, call 713-896-1843 

or visit our website at www.epiphanylutheranschool.org. 


Always there for you! 

Church Events 

Katy Christian Women’s Connection 

(KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. Katy 

Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are held on 

the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started in January. 

Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins 

at 281-762-8252. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please 

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

Katy Women’s Aglow 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth 

Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and 

to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special 

events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View 

our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings, 

special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com. 

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Hope Impacts Bible Studies 

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

631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the 

first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion 

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

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

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

Prophetic Bible Study 

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

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

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

Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study is formed 

in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@ 

gmail.com. 

Trinity Baptist Church 

Senior Adult News 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the 

fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner 

of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org 

or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 


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Community Events 

Walks/Runs 

8Th Annual 

“A Merry Christmas Cookie Walk” 

Saturday, December 9, 2017, 10 AM-1 PM 

Family Life Assembly of God 

24911 Roesner Road, Katy, TX 77494 

Delicious homemade Christmas cookies for that special loved one, 

last minute gift or holiday gathering. Choose from an assortment of 

goodies that will bring a smile to any holiday celebration. Come early 

for the best selection. All sold by the pound. For more information, 

contact us at flagwomen@flag.church or call 281-392-0637. 

5K & 1 Mile Walk 

Graeme’s Run 5K 

& 1 Mile Walk 

February 10, 2018 • No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM 

Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce 

Houses, Food Trucks, Raffle, Chris Boise and 

Righteous Cause Band 

Register & Learn More: 

www.graemessuperheroes.org 

*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation 

No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:30am 

Run Starts 1st at 9:00am Annual Reign Over Cancer 

February 10, 2018 

Walk Postponed 

Until February 25, 2018 

mily Entertainment 

bel Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, 

Food Trucks, Raff le, Chris Boise, and 

Righteous Cause Band 

Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a 

gister result & of Hurricane Learn Harvey More: and the continued efforts to recover from 

the devastation it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has 

***all been funds postponed raised benefit until Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will 

e Children’s be held at Heart Cane Foundation 

Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around 

after the walk to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, music 

and family-friendly activities. The ROC Walk will recognize people 

in the community currently undergoing cancer treatment, highlight 

survivors and raise money to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register 

as an individual or a team online at www.GESTfoundation.org. 

Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide grants for services including 

grocery delivery, home cleaning, home wound care, transportation or 

even counseling to help with the internal wounds that come with 

facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk will be fun for ALL ages, 

so grab your family and friends and join us at the beautiful Cane 

Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a very important 

cause. Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage 

everyone to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. 

For up to the minute race information and updates, follow us on 

Facebook. Sponsorship opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk 

are still available! We have several options to fit all marketing needs 

and budgets. Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 

956-832-1988. For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., 

how to donate or become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for 

financial support, please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 

956-832-9188 or email via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com. 

801 Scout Holiday Market Day 


Knights of Columbus Rosenberg, 2007 Kay Cee Dr. 

Unique gift items, holiday décor, food items, handmade gifts and 

more. Silent Auction/Drawing for a handcrafted Quilt. Proceeds to 

benefit sending youths to summer camp and high adventure camp 

in the Summer of 2018. 

Fundraisers 

Willowfork Fire 

Department Toys for Tots 

Willowfork Fire Department welcomes 

the community to participate in helping 

children in the greater Katy area this 

seasonthru December 13, 2017 

Gift Drop-off 10:30 AM-7 PM for Infants 

through Highschool ages 

Bring new & unwrapped toys, gift cards or checks made out to Toys 

for Tots to: 

Station 1, 24655 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494 

Station 2, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 

For more info, Lou Ann Matthews, 395-0011 EXT 120, 

wfdinfo@willowforkfire.com. 


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Holiday Events 

St. Peter’s United Methodist 

December 3 rd - Free Messiah Singalong with the Chancel Choir. St. Peter’s 

United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

Annual Katy Old-Fashioned 

Christmas Festival 

December 2 nd - 8 th - We invite you, your friends and family to our FREE 

event located in Historic Downtown Katy. Graciously hosted by Katy Market 

Day! This special Christmas market will feature produce, arts and crafts, 

antiques, jewelry, gifts, clothes, jewelry, handmade galore, carolers, food, 

entertainment and… 50,000 LBS OF SNOW for the kiddos! You can get 

your picture taken with Santa too in Harvest Plaza 12-4 PM for only $5! No 

Label Brewery will also have their famous BEER GARDEN - open ALL DAY for 

everyone to enjoy! Location TBA due to construction. While you are in town 

shop our great boutiques, antique and gift shops and enjoy our visiting food 

trucks and local restaurants. Contact us by email at info@katymarketday. 

com for any questions or Find us on Facebook. 

Cookies with Santa 


The Houston Museum of Natural Science at 

Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd. Our family 

friendly Jingle Tree event, this is your chance to 

catch Santa and Mrs. Claus during their holiday 

visit to the museum. Enjoy holiday crafts and 

the tradition of cookies and milk. Be sure to 

bring your camera to snap some candids, too! 

Photos with Santa 

Sunday, December 3, 2017, 1-5 PM 

Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk 

Enjoy a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos will take place in 

the lobby of 16190 City Walk. Since it is the season of giving, we will be collecting 

new and unwrapped toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s Christmas Project. All 

donations will go to children and adults referred by caseworkers from TX Dept. of 

Family & Protective services. Also, drop your letter to Santa in his mailbox and get a 

return letter in the mail for a donation of $5. In order to allow Santa to get back to the 

North Pole on time, the last photo will be taken at 5 PM. Please arrive before then to 

secure your spot in line. Thank you for understanding during his busiest time of year! 

Taylor High School 

14th Annual Holiday Home Tour 

Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by touring the decorated homes in James E. 

Taylor High School’s Holiday Home Tour sponsored by Taylor’s Class of 2018 

Project Grad. In addition to viewing the beautiful holiday décor, you will also 

support Taylor’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Project Grad is donating 10% 

of all proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Harvey impacted families. 

Thursday, December 7 th , 5-9 PM 

Friday, December 8 th , 10 AM-2 PM and/or 5-9 PM 

Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour can be purchased after November 1, 2017 

for $15 from Hauerland’s Purveyors of Fine Goods at 1648 South Mason Road, 

Southern Diva’s Boutique at 23110 Cinco Ranch Blvd. or the Senior office of 

James E. Taylor High School. You can find out more information about the tour by 

visiting thsprojectgrad.com (Home Tour info is under the Events tab). Project Grad 

provides the senior class a safe year-end celebration with friends and teachers. 

Journey to Bethlehem 

December 7-10, 2017 

Start your journey here, experience the night hope was born. Journey to 

Bethlehem is an outdoor, walk-through drama portraying the birth of Christ. 

In 2016, nearly 6,000 guests followed the winding trail, led by experienced 

guides, through a series of live action scenes, tracing the journey Mary and 

Joseph took centuries ago. Your travels will lead you through the village of 

Nazareth, into the camp of the Magi, past the Roman census and open-air 

markets of Judea, ultimately ending at the simple manger where Christmas 

began and hope was born. For the last fifteen years, Current - A Christian 

Church has been presenting this event to the Katy community. Each year 

the event grows. With live animals and more than 200 actors in costume, 

Journey to Bethlehem, is an annual tradition for many and serves to remind 

everyone who participates of the true meaning and impact of Christmas. 

When you can take your journey: 

Thursday, December 7 th : 7-9 PM 

Friday, December 8 th : 7-9 PM 

Saturday, December 9 th : 5-8 PM 

Sunday, December 10 th : 5-8 PM 

Current - A Christian Church, 26600 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77494 

Christmas Tree Lighting 

Thursday, December 7, 2017, 5-8 PM 

Sugar Land Town Square (City Hall Plaza) 

15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479 

The steps of City Hall will light up with holiday cheer and entertainment 

as Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their holiday magic to Sugar Land Town 

Square. This event is free and open to the public. 

The fun will include holiday crafts and activities, face painting, 

performances by local artists and choirs, photos with Santa and food and 

beverages available for purchase. As the night comes to an end, gather 

with family and friends around the spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree 

located in the middle of Town Square plaza to help Santa and Mrs. Claus 

usher in the holiday season with the annual lighting of the tree. 

Questions? Call Parks and Recreation at 281-275-2825. 

Theater/Fine Arts 

Katy Visual & Performing 

Arts Center (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org • 2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lockin 

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

$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available 

at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek 

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to 

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or 

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. 

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

organization helping artists find their light since 2001. 


The Houston Choral Society 

For more information, please visit the HCS website at 

www.houstonchoral.org. 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co. 

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All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company announces call for submissions 

for tenth annual Short Play Festival. For submission guidelines, contact 

Jennifer Decker at 832-418-0973 or info@Mildredsumbrella.com. The 

deadline for submissions is December 15, 2017 by midnight. Selected 

plays will be announced on March 1, 2018. 

Stageworks Theatre 

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL! - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 

PM, Sundays at 3 PM, November 24-December 17, 2017 

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Library News 

Fort Bend County Libraries 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

Cinco Ranch Branch Library 

(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. 

fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling 

the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

Christmas: December 22 nd -25 th 

New Year’s Day: January 1 st 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, December 2 nd , 10:30 AM-4 PM, 

Meeting Room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays 

with music, refreshments, crafts and a family holiday movie during 

this festive open-house event. Materials and refreshments are made 

possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco 

Ranch Branch Library. 

• 11 AM-12 noon: Spread the Music Association (Katy Branch) will 

perform instrumental music with traditional Chinese instruments as 

well as western instruments. 

• 12 noon-2 PM: Holiday craft activities for the whole family. 

• 2-4 PM: Family Holiday Movie. Jim Carrey plays a cantankerous recluse 

who abhors Christmas as much as he hates the citizens of Whoville. 

Based on a children’s book by Dr. Seuss, this movie is rated PG. 

• OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS & DON’T GET NAILED - Friday, December 

8 th , 12:30-2:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part program is designed 

to help potential victims of fraud, including area residents impacted 

by recent floods, to recognize fraudulent practices before they occur. 

• JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY TEA & DANCE - Saturday, December 9 th , 2-4 

PM, Meeting Room. In celebration of Regency-era author Jane Austen’s 

birthday in December, enjoy a festive demonstration of a traditional 

English Country Dance by members of the Houston Area Traditional 

Dance Society. Learn about the origins of the English Country Dance 

and its impact upon other styles of dance. Following the demonstration, 

the audience will have an opportunity to participate in a dance 

themselves, directed by an experienced dance instructor. This program 

is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Cinco 

Ranch Branch Library. 

• LEGO® DISPLAY & OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, December 30 th , 10 

AM-4:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. Are you the Michelangelo of LEGO® 

works of art? Library patrons of all ages are invited to create a LEGO 

sculpture for display at the library. LEGO artistes may register their 

entry through the library’s online events calendar beginning December 

11 th . Creations must be no larger than 12”x12”x12” in size. The 

sculptures can be brought to the library beginning December 18 th . The 

display will be open to the public for viewing on December 30 th , from 

10 AM-4:30 PM. The sculptures should be picked up after the exhibition 

on Tuesday, January 2 nd . 

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, December 30 th , 10:30 AM- 

3:30 PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners 

to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited 

to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, 

stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this 

come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide 

tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, 

but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in 

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

EVENTS 

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December 

6 th , 12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is The 

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written by Mary Ann 

Shaffer. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, December 21 st , beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Life 

After Life, written by Kate Atkinson. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, December 6 th , 3-4 

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 


9-12 are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest new programs 

and books that would be of interest to young adults at the library. Earn volunteer/service 

hours and meet new friends while helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, December 13 th , 3-4 PM, Conference Classroom. 

Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the same love for 

great books and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were 

liked or disliked. Those attending are invited to talk about Schizo, written by Nic Sheff. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant activities and songs 

especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. This 

activity will take place on December 5 th and 12 th only. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be 

treated to a story and then have open play time. This activity will take place on December 

5 th and 12 th only. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers 

caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

This activity will take place on December 6 th , 7 th , 13 th and 14 th only. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies 

and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. This activity will take place on December 

6 th and 13 th only. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening option for the 

activities presented during the daytime. This activity will take place on December 5 th and 

12 th only. 

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

• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time for kindergartners 

to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. This activity will take place on 

December 13 th only. 

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies and stories for 

school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. This activity will take place on December 6 th 

only. 

• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children in grades 4 

through 8. Will take place on a special date and time, Thursday, December 28 th at 7 PM 

this month ONLY. Youth in are invited to “Star Wars Night” for mad libs, crafts, games, prize 

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• Family Movie Day - Wednesday, December 20 th , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. In a city of 

humanoid animals, a hustling koala impresario attempts to save his once-grand theater 

by staging the world’s greatest singing competition. Released in 2016, this animated 

family comedy film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. This movie is rated PG. 

• Family Movie Day - Thursday, December 21 st , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. Today’s feature 

is a family comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, an orphaned baby who stows away in 

Santa’s sack and ends up at the North Pole. This movie is rated PG. 

• Family Movie Day - Wednesday, December 27 th , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. In this animated 

adventure film, Gotham City and its inhabitants are made up of plastic, interchangeable toy 

blocks. This movie is rated PG. 

• Family Puzzle Day - Friday, December 29 th , 1-3 PM. Families are invited to enjoy an 

afternoon of puzzles! A variety of puzzles will be available. 

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Sports 

HOMESCHOOL BASEBALL 

The West Houston Thunder is a baseball program for homeschool 

boys between the ages of 8-18. Spring registration is now open and 

ends January 31 st . We offer baseball programs for Elementary, Intermediate, 

Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity level competition. We 

regularly compete against schools, leagues, select teams and other 

homeschool teams. Our practice location is Memorial Ashford Little 

League, 12900 Westmere Drive, Houston. Contact WHThunderInfo@ 

gmail.com for more information. 

KATY YMCA 

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

ymcahouston.org/katy. 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim lessons for over 100 

years! All ages and ability levels welcome. Morning, evening, group 

and private sessions available. 

YMCA CHILD CARE 2017-18 REGISTRATION: Child Care provided at 

most Katy ISD elementary schools until 6:30 PM. Some schools offer 

both before and after school care. Please call or check online for specific 

school offerings and prices. 

ALBION HURRICANES FC SOCCER 

Spring Evaluations December 4-7, 2017 

Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC), established in 1989, is leading the way in 

South Texas youth soccer by inspiring and developing young men and 

women through world class coaching and innovative techniques, as 

well as instilling the proper framework, self-esteem, confidence and 

sportsmanship within our athletes. AHFC has multiple campuses in 

and around Houston. The club invites all interested players from the 

ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Evaluations and to become part of our 

success. We ask that all interested players pre-register before coming 

out to the fields. Please visit albionhurricanes.org for details about 

programs on your particular campus. 

AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year olds) at our Cy 

Fair and Central (Spring Branch area) locations and offers additional 

training at Katy Friday Night Academy and New Territory Thursday 

Night Academy. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club 

with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social 

environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open 

for the 2017/2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries 

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

growing club in Houston! 

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which exists 

to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest in 

running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages 

and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group 

runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience with 

our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested in joining 

us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We hold group runs 

every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south 

I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 

PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on 

Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo 

runs of various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, 

visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TENNIS ORGANIZATION 

Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization meeting 

the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to provide a wide 

range of programming for tennis players as well as to promote the game in 

the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a variety of leagues, ladders 

and tournaments that include singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all ages 

and skill levels. For more information, visit our website at 

http://katyareatennis.org. 


WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite 

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

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

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

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

TRACK HOUSTON-YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track 

and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 

6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. 

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in 

Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC) 

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

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

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

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

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

PFD IS A MUST!!!! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 

24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 

PM. For more information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. 

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and 

have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight 

years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further 

information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth 

to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to 

see regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby 

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

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must 

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You 

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join 

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in 

playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at 

intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

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

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

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

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

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

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

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

Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten 

thru High School. No experience needed. For more information 

visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. Did you play Lacrosse 

in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking for 

Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information if 

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December 1 st - Ring in the season with the 87 th Annual Mayor’s Holiday 

Celebration and Tree Lighting in the heart of downtown Houston. The 

spectacular event is a holiday tradition of music, Santa, fireworks and 

family fun. A towering Holiday Tree, glowing with energy efficient LED 

lights, shimmering ornaments and a stunning star topper will light up 

the streets of downtown Houston this holiday season. The event takes 

place in Hermann Square at City Hall from 6 to 8 PM and is free and open 

to the public. 

December 1 st -2 nd - Rosenberg Christmas Nights. Rosenberg Christmas 

Nights is a holiday event with an array of nightly activities to kick off the 

holiday season. Visitors can explore downtown Rosenberg’s eclectic shops, 

cultural exhibits and restaurants while strolling through the holiday lights. 

Weekend events also include the Lighting of the City Christmas Tree, Dinner 

Under the Stars, Miss Merry Christmas Pageant and a variety of other family-friendly 

festivities. For more information, visit www.rosenbergtx.gov. 

December 1 st -3 rd - Dickens on the Strand. The annual holiday street festival, 

based on 19 th -century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment 

on five stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers 

and a host of other entertainers. The event will be held at the historic strand 

district in Galveston, TX. For more information, visit www.galveston.com. 

December 2 nd - Tamale Festival Houston is held at the Navigation 

Esplanade between St. Charles and Delano Streets, at 2600 Navigation, 

77003. Street parking is available along curbs and the right-of-way with 

limited parking located in area private lots and Guadalupe Plaza Park. 

We encourage guests to ride their bikes, carpool or use UBER. Tickets 

are available online and at the gate if the event is not sold out. For more 

information, visit www.tamalefestivalhouston.com. 

December 2 nd -3 rd - Welcome to our 22 nd Annual Cy-Fair FFA Country 

Christmas Craft Show! Our show is a unique shopping experience with 

175+ vendors in over 225 booths. You will find a nice variety and many 

one of a kind items. Come see us and get your picture taken with Santa, 

win some great prizes at Chicken Bingo, take home a cake at the Cake 

Walk and enjoy some great food at our bake sale, concessions stand 

and BBQ booth. While you’re there, pick up a whole BBQ brisket to-go 

to feed the family! Relax and enjoy local school choirs, as they bring in 

the holidays with your favorite carols. Don’t forget to stop by the Silent 

Auction to bid on our awesome items! There’s something for everyone! 

For more information, visit www.cyfaircountrychristmas.org. 

December 8 th -9 th - Tomball German Festival &Tomball German 

Christmas Market. Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience - 

Gemütlichkeit - of this unique music/street festival with three stages of 

live music and an open-air market along with antique shops in the old 

town area. Tap your feet to the musical sounds of performers like The 

Chardon Polka Band, Chris Rybak, Yodel Blitz, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters, 

Valina and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of strolling 

Christmas carolers. It’s a Texas German celebration at Christmas time 

on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas. An estimated 163 unique 

and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, 

selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts and much more. Visit the 

“Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street 

at the corner of Cherry Street, which will be filled with German clothes 

and souvenirs for sell. For more information, visit 

www.tomballgermanchristmasmarket.com. 


December 9 th - Now in its 6 th year, Houston Margarita Festival returns 

with margaritas, salsa dancing, music and fun like never before! 

Some of Houston’s finest mixologists have joined the fun equipping 

the festival with some of the most superior tasting margaritas in the 

market. With 30+ margarita flavors on the menu, the list is extensive. 

Due to activities relating to the observance of Veteran’s Day, HMF will 

be held at the beautiful Water Works Park (near downtown Houston). 

With the seemingly endless selection of margaritas, great music, food, 

competitions and more, Houston Margarita Festival is an experience 

unlike any other. See you there, cheers! For more information, visit 

www.houstonmargaritafest.com. 

December 17 th - Santa Hustle Galveston 5K & Half Marathon. If you 

are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy 

and cookies and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite 

friends and family and register for the 2017 Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k 

& Half Marathon! The 2017 Santa Hustle® swag is bound to make your 

jingle tingle even brighter with a Santa Hat, Santa Beard, Santa Shirt, 

Finisher Medal and NEW! Candy Cane Socks! For more information, visit 

www.santahustle.com. 

Through January 2 nd - Magical Winter Lights at the Gulf Greyhound Park. 

The 2017 festival will feature seven fascinating themed sections including 

Magical Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of 

the East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest 

section: The Lone Star State. The Lone Star State section will feature a 

few of Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a maze 

leading to eight Texas icons and buildings. The festival will also include 

a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to explore the 

festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo 

opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. There 

will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic arts and crafts created 

by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides and games, live entertainment 

and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete with dinosaur rides. 

For more information, visit www.magicalwinterlights.com. 

Through January 7 th - Ice Land and Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens 

takes the holidays to a whole new level of cool! A skilled team of master 

ice carvers has charted your course for your journey through the rainforests 

of the world to see monkeys, beautiful birds, incredible butterflies, 

colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures. Stick around after 

Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with more than one 

million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens 

property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM. For 

more information, visit www.moodygardens.com. 

Through January 15 th - Zoo Lights. The Houston Zoo is transformed 

into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its 

fifth year as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll 

through the beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of 

the season. Enjoy festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more 

than 2 million lights! Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate 

our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way. Between 

the shopping, wrapping, decorating and baking, schedule some time 

to enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights! For 

more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org. 


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Community Groups 

SUPPORT/ HELP GROUPS 

• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION 

- KCWC is a ministry for women which provides 

Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and 

fellowship luncheons. Prayer coffees are held 

on the second Thursday of each month. For 

more information or to RSVP for the luncheons 

please email Nancy at katycwc@gmail.com or 

call 281-232-8338. 

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors 

of Sexual Assault. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline 

number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). 

NON-EMERGENCY 281-391-5262. 

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUS- 

TON WEST CHAPTER - meetings are held in 

the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist 

Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, 

www.compassionatefriends-katy.org or contact 

Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118. 

• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT 

GROUPS - Meets at a number of locations. 

Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston. 

org or call 713-970-4419. 

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders 

family education course. For info., please call 

713-970-4419 or www.namigreaterhouston.org. 

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - 

For info., call the DBSA office at 713-600-1131 or 

check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. 

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS 

- meets on the last Saturday of each month at 9 

AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more 

information check out our website: 

http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE 

SUPPORT GROUP - meets the 2 nd Wednesday 

of each month at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s Methodist, 

701 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77450. For further 

info, please contact ferla.nicola2gmail.com, 

TouretteTexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096. 

• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For 

Ages 12 to 17, call 281-870-9311 or for ages 17 

to 25, call 713-647-8858. 

• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under 

the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least 

one area of development or who has a medical 

diagnosis or condition impacting his or 

her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 

281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website 

www.katyisd.org. 

• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for 

stroke survivors meets every Tuesday at 10 AM 

in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial 

Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising 

and loving. Call for further info.: Kay Callahan 

713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. 

• THE ARC OF KATY - Provides programs for individuals 

with IDD (Intellectual and Development 

Disabilities) including a day program, summer 

camp and socials for teens/ adults. Visit www. 

thearcofkaty.org or call 832-754-9802 or 

832-888-9265 for more information. 

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS 

(FA) - Meets Mondays at 1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. 

in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call 

781-932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit 

www.foodaddicts.org. 

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT 

GROUP - Every Wednesday night from 7 - 8 PM. 

For more info, call 713-632-5237. 

• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit 

that nurtures healthy marriages and strong 

families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home 

Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our 

website at www.homeencouragement.org. 

• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 

2 nd Sunday of every month, in room S201, at 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 

Kingsland Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more 

info, contact Laura Peddicord at 281-392-6064 

or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. 

• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH - Located at 2655 S. Mason Rd., Katy, 

77450. We offer biblically based support groups. 

Please call 281-646-1903 for further details or 

www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. 

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUP- 

PORT GROUPS - We offer many different types 

of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. 

Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and 

growth recovery groups. Call the church at 

281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/ 

grow/groups/merimnao/ for more information. 

• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance 

for over 4,500 adults in Katy who are without 

health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722 

Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 

281-574-1540. 

• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - 

Meets monthly on the 3 rd Thursday of every month 

at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 13031Worthham 

Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia 

Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com. 

• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Grief and Divorce 

care support groups. For more info, www.holycov.org 

or call the church 281-579-1200. 

• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or 

related to you? Please join us for light refreshments 

and easy conversation. Second Baptist 

Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, 

Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For more info on 

dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call 

713-365-6086. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & 

CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP GROUP - monthly 

meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/families 

regarding any of these or related 

disorders. Sign up for more info at meetup. 

com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find 

us), email vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705- 

4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. and 

meeting schedule. 

• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org 

for more information or come to one 

of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship 

United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on 

the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany 

of the Lord Church (1530 Norwalk Dr) on 

Mondays at 6:30 PM. 

• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic 

substance abuse recovery program for 

adolescents, young adults and adults and their 

families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at 

Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. 

For more information call 713-270-6753. 

• WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meets 

2 nd Wednesday of each month at Houston 

Methodist Cancer Center at West, 18400 Katy 

Freeway, Medical Office Bld. 1, Suite 120, Walnut 

Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM 

till 7:30 PM. 832-522-8110. 

• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) 

MEETING - meetings are held at Chapelwood 

United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St. 

Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, 

contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919. 

• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that 

partner to meet the needs of homeless, helpless 

and under-resourced people in the Katy ISD 

community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. 

For more info, contact Executive Director, Tina 

Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com. 

• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share 

information and support for sufferers of Interstitial 

Cystitis. Sign up for more info at meetup. 

com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or 

email Marilyn at mkfmatthews@gmail.com. 

• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRAN- 

SITION WORKSHOP - Kingsland Baptist Church, 

20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 6:30 

PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more 

information. 

• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please 

contact us: 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov 

or visit fbpfy.org. 

PARENT’S (MOM’S) & CHILDREN’S GROUPS, 

ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, ETC. 

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUS- 

TON - Methodist West Houston Hospital, 18500 

Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime 

and Evening Meetings available. For further info, 

please call Susan 281-829-6833, Leann 713-437- 

2805. La Leche League International’s website 

is www.lalecheleague.org. 

• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. 

• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is 

$40 for entire year. Childcare provided for a 

minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713- 

465-3408 x 1007. 

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP 

- For info., call Olivia Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit 

www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. 


Community Groups 

• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets 

every other Friday from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For 

more info, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers 

or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW - Arrow meets the 2 nd 

and 4 th Monday of every month from 4:30 PM-6:30 

PM. Child care space is limited so register now! 

For more info and registration directions visit: 

www.thefellowship.org/grow/adult-ministries/ 

ladies-ministry/. You can also contact us directly 

at arrow@thefellowship.org. 

• TRINITY KATY MOPS - Open to all moms with Preschoolers. 

Meets 2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30 

AM for brunch, speakers, crafts & fellowship. Cost is 

$70/semester for MOPS Intl dues, childcare & crafts. 

www.trinity-katy.org/ministries/mops. 

• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic 

Church - Meets every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. 

Childcare available for a minimal fee. For more 

info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. 

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, 

from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM following the KISD 

schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 

20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room 

E221 (upstairs). For more info or to confirm childcare, 

contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or 

www.stpkaty.org. 

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets 

every Friday from 9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD 

school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration 

is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which 

covers books and materials. For information and 

to register, please visit 

www.stpkaty.org/mothers-of-young-children. 

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday 

mornings with us. Visit online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. 

Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 

S Mason in Katy. 

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group 

is down to earth and drama free. Learn more at 

www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. 

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working 

moms in the Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 

281-235-3043 or http://groups. 

yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. 

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) 

- meets the 2 nd Monday of each month 6:30-9 

pm, see our website for location. For more info, 

please email membership@kapom.org or visit 

our website www.kapom.org. 

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUP- 

PORT GROUP (KPGT) - an advocacy organization 

dedicated to promoting quality educational services 

for the gifted students in the school district. 

Visit our website at www.kpgt.org for a printable 

membership form. 

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFES- 

SIONALS - meets the third Wednesday of each 

month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron 

Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments 

are served. For more info, call 281-578-6376 or 

281-392-0989. 


• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. 

about Parents Without Partners International, 

check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org 

or Parent with Partners Greater 

Houston Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. 

Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. 

• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to 

helping families who have a child with disabilities. 

For more information, please all Joanie or Carolyn 

at 713-466-6304 or go to 

www.familytofamilynetwork.org. 

• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC 

- We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For 

questions, please call 281-398-7353. 

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers 

parenting classes, for info. call 713-222-CARE. 

• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting 

classes. To inquire or register, please call 

281-588-8065. 

• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families 

together and out into nature across the Houston 

area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more 

information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” 

on Facebook. 

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: 

• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN 

- For more info., contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or 

BurgerBizInc@aol.com. 

• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly 

meetings are the 1 st Thursday of each month at the 

Golf Club of Cinco Ranch. More info on Facebook 

or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com. 

• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd 

Tuesday of the month at El Rancho Mexican 

Restaurant, 17754 Katy Freeway, 

Houston, TX 77094 at 7 PM. For info, 

visit www.katydemocrats.net or contact 

katydems@hotmail.com. 

LIONS CLUBS: 

• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd 

Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Salt 

and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy. 

• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - 

Meets the 2 nd Thursday of each month 

at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi 

restaurant in Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org 

or email us 

at info@fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org 

to learn more. 

ROTARY CLUBS: 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE 

(RCKS) - meets every Tuesday morning, 

at 7 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests 

and visitors welcome. For more info visit 

www.katysunriserotary.com. 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets 

each Thursday, noon to 1 PM, at Hasta La 

Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For 

more info, call 281-392-0045 or 

www.katyrotary.com. 

• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 

PM, West Houston Omni, North Eldridge at Katy 

Freeway. 281-627-0662. 

TOASTMASTERS: 

• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three 

Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM at Brazos 

Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills 

Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind 

Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. Visitors are 

welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/. 

• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets 

every Thursday at 11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South 

Creek Dr., Houston, 77084, telephone 281-228- 

6287. For more info on Toastmasters, go to 

www.toastmasters.org. 

• EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday 

morning from 7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower 

located at 1301 McKinney. For more info, contact 

Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. 

BUSINESS/NETWORKING: 

• W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF 

ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS (WHIAAP) - meets the 

fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites 

Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway 

(N. side of I10 - Kirkwood Exit). (Caroline Champness 

CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). 

• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the 

second Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, 

at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info, or 

to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) 

On October 4, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) 

held their first meeting, after Hurricane Harvey, at 

Midway Barbeque with Aaron Alejandro as their guest 

speaker. Mr. Alejandro is the Executive Director of the 

Texas FFA Foundation who shared with the retirees “You 

may be Retired, but your Voice is Not.” Many thanks to 

Midway Barbeque who has graciously agreed to host 

KARE meetings until the Merrell Center is restored. For 

more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators 

check out our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/. 

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Family 

Focus 

Family Roster 

Mom: Romni, Director of Logistics (Chateau Domingue) 

Dad: Blake, Grind Division Manager (Oerlikon) 

Son: Kaidryn, 9 YO: Black Belt TKD (Tiger Rock Martial 

Arts of Katy), World Medalist/Titlist; Also enjoys 

modeling, singing, and acting 

Christmaaaaas 

Favorite Family Traditions: Annual Christmas Caroling Party 

through the neighborhoods (what a fun way to dive back 

into days of yore!), Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, 

cooking for family and friends every year (especially 

making decorated chocolate dipped marshmallows and 

other chocolate goodies), baking cookies for Santa, and 

toy donations for children. Oh, and lest we forget their 

beloved visit with Santa at Bass Pro Shop! He always makes 

sure to stock up on reindeer food while he’s there! 

Funniest Christmas Memory: “One year we were headed to Dickens on the strand and we found out a 

cold front was coming into town. I spent the entire evening in our hotel sewing furry capes so the family 

would not freeze. It was 27 degrees that year. Because of all the fur, our hotel room looked like a wild 

animal was turned loose in there and shed its winter coat.” 

Shopping Logistics: This smart mama pays extra on the family bills all year so that at Christmas time, she’s 

sitting on a nice credit to use towards presents, festivities and feasts. School book drives and other similar 

events are opportune times for Romni to stash away a collection of unique gifts to tuck under their tree. 

The Reason for the Season: Christmas time is so special for this family since it brings their families and 

friends together, especially by enjoying a number of dinner parties throughout the season. 

Auld Lang Syne: “On New Year’s Eve, we usually throw a big party - everyone and the kids are welcome. 

We eat and pop fireworks!” 

Locale 

Morton Ranch - On why they like living there: “We 

love the small town feel of Katy but just close enough 

to the culture of the big city with all the Museums 

30 min away and a beach only 1 hour away. My 

husband and I both grew up in Houston/Katy and 

the surrounding areas. I am an MCHS Alumni class of 

‘92 and my husband is Cy-Fair HS class of ’95. We 

love our community and people in it.” 

We Would Love to 

Feature Your Family! 

Each month, one family will be chosen 

from one of our communities. 

For more information, email 

familyfocus@krenekprinting.com. 

Dear Neighbor, 

As our community continues to pick up the pieces of 

the devastation that has affected so many of us, I 

wanted to share some information that may be helpful: 

• Be sure you document all damage to your residence 

and any vehicles affected. 

• Take photos of everything you clear out and 

immediately file a claim with your insurance company. 

• If you're uninsured, federal aid is available to cover 

victims' expenses. So far, FEMA has approved about 

325,000 people for disaster assistance. People can 

request assistance from the government by going to 

disasterassistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). 

• Beware of fraud…FEMA is warning victims of 

Harvey to be aware of fraudulent calls. Many people 

reported receiving calls telling them that their policy 

would be canceled if they did not make an additional 

payment. Flood victims are also being targeted by 

callers who say anyone who filed a claim last year 

would not be eligible to this year. Take information 

from trusted sources, such as insurance agents and 

companies, local officials, an assigned insurance 

adjuster or a FEMA representative. 

• Be sure to do your research on third party companies 

that you plan to use. Gather references and use 

companies that have been referred with a good track 

record. Check with the Better Business Bureau. 

• A FHA 203(h) loan is now available to those who 

qualify and are a victim in a Presidentially Designated 

Major Disaster Area (PDMDA). You may be able to qualify 

for a loan with 100% financing-no down payment! 

As we all continue to get our lives back to some 

normalcy, please know that I am here as a neighbor, a 

friend, and someone who simply wants to help any way 

I can. Together we can be not only Houston Strong, we 

can be Grand Lakes Strong. 

ANGELA BROWN, REALTOR ® 

Grand Lakes Resident 

BILINGUAL: Spanish 

DIRECT: 281-704-2581 

EMAIL: angelabrown@kw.com 

22762 Westheimer Parkway Ste 430, Katy, TX 77450 


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Classified Ads will be discontinued. In its place 

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FOR SALE 

Ultimate Bowflex gym, all the accessories included, $175. 

Please call 281-304-1051. 

Brand new McCullough steamer. Includes attachments, brushes, owner’s manual 

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

and weekends. 

HELP WANTED - CARE 

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

a day, light housekeeping & cooking. Requirements: Must enjoy the company of 

children, no smoking, background check, speaks English, has own transportation. 

Location: Cypress, near Huffmeister and Skinner intersection. Please contact Magen 

832-732-5624 for more details. 

HELP WANTED 

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

corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 

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

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

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

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

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

www.rtui.com. To apply, send resume to kimberlee.moore@rtui.com. 

Receptionist: Small office in the Copperfield area in need of a receptionist. Hours are 

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

please call 281-858-0700. 

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

trainable and need to answer inquiries from our wonderful clients. Great for moms, 

students or retirees. Part or full time. Send resume to: 

patrickbarrett@DriverEdinaBox.com. 

MORE: 

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article submissions, our company, frequently asked 

questions, and submit your classified ads online. 

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PRINTING SERVICES! 

Call today for a quote! 

Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on 

servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, 

will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, 

Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. 

Katy Memorial Power Washing is seeking a power washing and roof cleaning technician. 

Requirements: must be a self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able 

to work multiple jobs with minimum supervision; must be able to work on max 

height 2 story roofs; have a good driving record; must have experience towing a 12’ 

trailer and be proficient at backing trailer; no prior experience power washing or 

roof cleaning necessary, we train; live in the Katy, Texas area. Submit your resume 

via email to support@k-mpw.com. 


Classified Ads 

Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. 

Please call 281-256-2239. 

Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 

281-861-0394. 

Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state 

licensed. 281-550-0900. 

West Houston Electric is looking for Experienced Journeyman Electricians 

to join our team of Expert Residential Electrical Service Technicians. We 

offer competitive pay with benefits including company vehicle. Requirements: 

Must have good driving record, valid driver license and must have 

current Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Send resume to: 

info@westhoustonelectric.com. 

PETS FOR SALE 

AKC registered miniature schnauzer puppies, 3 female 1 male, salt and 

pepper and black, $900 each, 8 weeks old on December 1st. 

Contact Gayla 832-654-3146. 

German Shepherd puppies, beautiful parents, AKC. 

Contact Karen 281-743-3500. 

HOMES/CONDOS/LAND FOR SALE 

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

on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Excellent location on water. 

Will sell together or separate. $150,000 each OBO. 281-858-4422. 

HOMES FOR LEASE 

Executive office for lease overlooking Hearthstone golf course on 529, 

$750 a month all inclusive. Perfect for the small business owner. 

Contact Adam at 817-789-0985. 

TIMESHARES/VACATION HOMES 

Vacation Home in Galveston, TX located beachside, 16 miles from 

downtown Galveston, 2nd row gulf view home with cargo lift, sleeps 

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

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

SEAPEARL phone: 409-797-5500. 

Furnished ocean view vacation rental available in San Diego California. 

Looking for a vacation spot in San Diego? Look no further. This one or 

two bedroom, two bath, fully furnish unit is a 3 minute walk to the sand 

in beautiful Pacific Beach. Here are some other highlights: 1,113 sq. ft., 


1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Ocean views, High speed internet, 

Fully furnished with full kitchen, Heated pool and hot tub and 

did I mention that it’s a 3-minute walk to the beach? Contact 

Art Bennett for more details: Art.Bennett@sbcglobal.net, 713-247-9507. 

Unobstructed Gulf views from this ninth-floor Destin, FL condo, sleeps 

6, 1 BR 2 BA. https://www.vrbo.com/936806. 

Galveston Seawall Condo, beautiful ocean view, full kitchen, sleeps 4-6, 

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

in rental pool. No pets. So close and so much fun, Galveston! Stacie 

713-302-5222. 

Timeshare: Rent a lovely condo for a full week in Hawaii! I have one 

week reserved in Maui, resort name is Kauhale Makai. Sleeps 4, one 

bedroom, fully stocked kitchen. The resort charges $200 per day if not 

with timeshare. What else needs to be said... It’s Hawaii! $795 per week. 

For information contact Cheryl at 281-855-7427. 

Las Vegas Timeshare: On the Strip near the airport, sleeps 4, full kitchen, 

dining & living. Jacuzzi in room, 2 TV’s, 2 Phones, 2 pools outside building, 

fitness room, washer/dryer/safe in room, 4 days, $465 or 7 days, $595. 

No added fees. Cheryl 281-543-2409. 

Vacation home for rent: Hill country vacation home, Cedar Creek Cabin, 

new 2/2 with loft, fully furnished, huge front porch, satellite TV, beautiful 

views, abundant wildlife, Frio River at Concan near Garner State 

Park, sleeps 8. Call 866-7CON-CAN or go to www.frioman.com for more 

information. 

NOVENA 

Due to the amount of space involved and the response of those wishing 

to publish a Novena to St. Jude, a Novena to St. Jude will be published 

along with a list of initials of those wishing to publish one. We are sorry, but 

we cannot make exceptions. $5 Charge for each Novena per area. Please 

specify which area you would your Novena to appear in. - Krenek Printing. 

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE 

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved 

throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have 

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

of the hopeless, pray for us. Say Novena 9 times a day for 9 days. It has 

never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you 

St. Jude - MTF, SD 

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We will guide you through your re-design and material 

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©2012 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. 

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