Falcon Ranch January 2018

Official Falcon Ranch Newsletter
January 2018
Important Numbers
pg.2
Family Focus pg. 9
Houston Events pg. 14
Featured Recipes pg. 23
Library New pgs. 26-29
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HELPFUL NUMBERS
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION
SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, LP
COMMUNITY MANAGER: BART JONES
281-343-9178
bjones@spectrumam.com
• All exterior improvements and/or additions require the
HOA’s approval prior to the start of the work. The HOA has
30 days to review any application for home improvement.
• Contact the HOA for questions, requests and/or concerns
on deed restrictions, pool/tennis court, exterior improvement
(such as landscaping, fencing, etc.) garbage collection,
architectural review and any other related information.
• Garage sales prohibited unless express written permission has
been granted by the HOA. Please give 30 days notice to the HOA.
POLICE & FIRE
Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Emergency) 911
Fort Bend County Sheriff office (Non-emergency) 281-341-4665
Fort Bend County (Home Alarm Registration) 281-341-4610
Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3 281-491-7226
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers 281-342-TIPS (8477)
Willowfork Fire Department (Emergency) 911
Willowfork Fire Department (Non-emergency) 281-395-0011
SCHOOLS
www.katyisd.org
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560
Rylander Elementary 281-237-8300
Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO.
Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311
George Memorial 281-342-4455
Mamie George 281-491-8086
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
COMMUNITY
YMCA 281-392-5055
VFW 281-391-4872
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE
Centerpoint Gas 713-659-2111
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Power Outage 713-207-2222
Municipal District Services, LLC 281-290-6507
24-hour emergencies 281-290-6503
Consolidated Communications 1-866-989-2255
TRASH PICKUP*/Recycling
Best Trash 281-313-2378
• Pick-up Days Tues.-Fri.
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462
Poison Control 1-800/222-1222
MEDICAL
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522
Texas Childrens Hospital West 832-227-1000
Houston Methodist St. Catherine 281-599-5700
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STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH FALCON RANCH
NEWS AND INFORMATION!
The Falcon Ranch community website is www.falconranchhoa.com
- Check this site for up-to-date community information and to easily
communicate with the property management company.
HOA BOARD MEETINGS
The Falcon Ranch HOA Board monthly meetings are held at The Falcon
Ranch Clubhouse on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The clubhouse
is located at 24820 Forest Canyon, Katy, TX 77494 by the pool and
splash pad. Regular meetings begin at 6:30 PM and residents are welcome
to attend. The Board, which is made up of Falcon Ranch residents,
wants to hear from residents but due time constraints open-session
discussions must be limited.
CONTACT INFO
If you want to contact the Board, send an email to board@falconranchhoa.com.
To contact the management company, call 281-343-9178
between 9 AM-5 PM.
FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/falconranch Look for us on Facebook!
FALCON RANCH NEXTDOOR WEBSITE
Joining the Falcon Ranch Nextdoor website is the best way to keep
up with the latest news affecting our neighborhood. It is restricted to
only verified Falcon Ranch residents and you can configure privacy and
notification settings to suit you. As of August 2017, 875 residents are on
there, reflecting 564 individual households. Nextdoor is used to find lost
pets, referrals for contractors, landscaping, babysitting and stay safe
by being informed about crime, like car break-ins. Use this link to sign
up: http://tinyurl.com/nextdoorfr.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Residents are invited to contribute to this local newsletter. Articles
should be submitted to the Board (board@falconranchhoa.com), no
later than the 20 th of the month BEFORE the newsletter is printed,
which is the month before distribution. Please make note of these
deadline dates:
January 20 th - March newsletter
February 20 th - April newsletter
CLUBHOUSE CONSTRUCTION
We already have funding in place and construction should begin shortly.
There will NOT be an increase in annual assessments as we have funds
in reserve for the pool and we’ll be able to pay back the loan in 10 years.
If you haven’t seen the renderings of both of these, go to www.falconranchhoa.com
and click on the Clubhouse construction link.
Robert Serrett, HOA President
WANTING TO MAKE AN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT
TO YOUR HOME?
Many new homeowners like to improve on the new home they purchase
by adding a swimming pool, storage shed or other modifications. If
you want to make an exterior change to your home, please fill out the
application found on the Spectrum Website at www.spectrumam.com.
The Association has a committee that reviews these applications and
the committee has 30 days to respond.
CONSERVE WATER-SAVE MONEY-YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
After this winter’s freeze I discovered a few problems with my sprinkler
system. I was able to have the North Fort Bend Water Authority send a
sprinkler system inspector to my house by appointment. They also sent
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me $15 and are willing to assist with some of the cost required to make the
needed repairs.
Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 30% of residential water usage. The
North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) has determined that if residents
would reduce their water usage by 15% before 2040, construction of over
$400 million worth of new surface water infrastructure can be avoided. NF-
BWA has created a conservation program offering initiatives, which if met
in 2017, will result in lowered water fees in 2018. You can help us conserve
water and save money by helping your MUD District, Ft. Bend MUD 124, meet
the following performance measures:
1. Use the Wise Guy link to arrange for an irrigation expert to visit your house,
evaluate your sprinkler system and give you recommendations on repairs
and/or how to make your system more efficient. This can be done at www.
vepollc.com/wise_request_gis.aspx?wid=1027. There is no obligation to
make the repairs recommended by the irrigator and the inspection costs you
nothing. You will also receive $15 for having your system inspected. Please
call 713-488-8182 for additional help.
2. If you make changes in your irrigation system that are recommended by
the Wise Guy expert (see #1 above), you may be eligible for a partial rebate
on your portion of the cost. To learn more go to
www.talkingsprinkler.com/toolbox/rebate-form.pdf.
Thank you for your help. Jack Moller Director MUD 124
RECYCLE YARD WASTE
Residents of Falcon Ranch could benefit the community, as well as their
own lawns and pocketbooks, with one simple change in lawn maintenance.
If you or your lawn service currently bag grass clippings, simply leaving the
clippings to work down into the lawn will make a huge difference in the
amount of waste our community puts into the landfill each year. It will also
help conserve water, because the clippings will work to maintain moisture
in the soil. Both of these benefits will save money in the long-run. Moreover,
it is estimated that lawns that are naturally fertilized with grass clippings
require 25% less fertilizer - resulting in even more savings to you!
Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic
matter to the lawn, thus improving the health of the lawn. It isn’t necessary
to use a mulching mower; just mow one inch when grass reaches four inches
tall. The clippings won’t be noticed and will break down within a week.
REPORTING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
You may have noticed the constables patrolling our neighborhoods, working
to keep our community safer for everyone. The appearance of constables
has raised a question of what to do if you witness suspicious activity. If you
see something happening that is an emergency, please call 911. If you see
suspicious activities that are not emergencies, call the Fort Bend County
Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4665.
STREETLIGHTS OUT?
Contact CenterPoint Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working at:
713-207-2222 by phone 713-207-9760 by fax
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage/ by internet
Remember to obtain the 6-digit pole number along with the closest physical
address to the street light that is not working. This will cut down on the
time for CenterPoint to locate and repair the pole.
WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR NEWS!!
We would love to give a month to month summary of what your subdivision
or organization has been doing or is going to do in the future.
We want to make YOUR newsletter more interesting to YOU. But we
need your help! If you have any interesting news about your Asso-
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ciation, organizations, clubs, fun groups, scouts, schools, etc., please.... let us know.
You can submit articles to us by the 25 th of each month that will go out after the 25 th of
the next month. It will be dated for the month following the month it goes out. Articles
may be accompanied by pictures, which can be sent by email, regular mail or dropped off.
Pictures will be returned, if you put an address on the back. There is no charge. Everyone
likes to be informed on what’s happening in the neighborhood. Let’s make this newsletter
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SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
Are crows as smart as your 7-year-old? Numerous
scientific studies indicate the answer to that question
is yes. In a study done in 2014, crows were trained to
match cards by rewarding them with food when a correct
match was made. Then the experimenters decided
to complicate the test by showing the crows cards
that were not identical but had the same pattern. The
crows were still able to match them. Then there’s the
story of 8-year-old Gabi Mann from Seattle who began
feeding neighborhood crows and in exchange for food, the birds began to bring her gifts.
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these conclusions are based on scientific tests.
• Crows recognize faces and hold grudges. Just ask some
researchers in Seattle what happens when you try an
experiment on crows that they don’t like.
• Crows have regional dialects and they communicate
with each other.
• Crows are problem-solvers. A crow unable to crack nuts
was observed putting the nuts on the road and waiting until
cars passed over them.
• Crows use tools. In one experiment, a crow used a wire to
retrieve a stick and then used it to reach some food it want
ed. It was even smart enough to realize it had to bend the
wire first in order to retrieve the stick.
• Crows are caring and nurturing. In 1999, Wallace and Ann
Collito of Massachusetts saw a very small kitten in their yard.
They observed a crow feed the kitten and protect her
fromother animals.
Crows are easily imprinted and when a crow is brought to TWRC Wildlife Center for rehabilitation,
steps are taken to insure this doesn’t happen. If imprinted, the bird loses it fear
of humans and can’t be released. While rehabilitating, human contact is kept to a minimum.
Sometimes caregivers where masks or refrain from letting the bird see their face.
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FALCON RANCH 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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EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES
The new food plate unveiled by the Department of Agriculture sends a
clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are easy ways to
get more of these important foods into your diet:
Start early: Get in the recommended five servings of fruits and
vegetables a day by eating them early with your morning meal. Add a
banana to your cereal, berries to your yogurt, veggies to your omelet.
Make them visible: Set out a fruit bowl in the kitchen or have carrot
sticks available for snacking. Take some time to prepare the fruits or
vegetables, so they are ready to eat.
Frozen is good: Frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots, are a great
way to make sure you always have vegetables in the house.
At mealtime, think of the veggies first, not the protein: Half of your plate
needs to be filled with fruits and vegetables. Base your meals on what
vegetables you’ll have and then think of the grains and protein to go with
it.
Have fruit with your sweets: Fruits are nature’s natural candy. Puree
berries and adding them as a sauce to desserts, such as ice cream.
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“Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old
habits for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s
often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted
by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:
JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about
yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals
or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do
something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it
up for a lifetime.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress
me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it
with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct
those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that
requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will
be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill
of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt
when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
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I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only
just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk
walk, even if it’s only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take
responsibility for my own actions.
WHY DO PEOPLE MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
A New Year’s resolution is a promise a person makes for the new year.
Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal is to improve life
in the coming year.
Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise
to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk
food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such
as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community or
recycling more.
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C.
January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome.
Janus had two faces - one looking forward, one looking backward. This
allowed him to look back on the past and forward toward the future.
On December 31 st , the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into
the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time
for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies
for troubles in the past.
The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrong doings
in the previous year. The Romans would give gifts and make promises,
believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead.
And thus the New Year’s resolution was born!
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A HEALTHIER YOU IN 2018
25 Ways to Sneak in More
Exercise Every Day
One of the TOP New Year resolutions: exercise more! Here
are some ways to help incorporate exercise into your daily
routines:
1. Make your bed every morning.
2. Do 10 push-ups every morning.
3. Squat while you brush your teeth.
4. Park farther than you need to.
5. Clean your office.
6. Take the stairs.
7. Exercise on the job.
8. Do your own filing/copying/coffee-fetching.
9. Switch your office chair for a stability ball.
10. Schedule a daily walk break at work.
11. Take calls standing up.
12. Skip the inter-office mail and walk it over.
13. Suggest walk meetings.
14. Practice isometrics.
15. Reorganize your office or home.
16. Go on walking/biking errands.
17. Do the grocery shopping.
18. Make your own food.
19. Hand-wash dishes.
20. Keep your yoga mat/weights/kettlebell by the TV.
21. Clean your home.
22. Wash your own vehicle.
23. Play with children.
24. Dance.
25. Laugh.
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Happy New Year
Crystal Ball: 2018
New Year’s Resolutions: “Our resolutions are always to do our best each year. We
make reasonable resolutions to do better than the year before.”
How they ring in the new year: “We have a huge Colombian/Mexican Feast! There is
food for days. Tamales, Empanadas, Beans, Natilla, Bunellos, Sweet Breads, Arrepa,
Roasts, Ham...... oh my! We turn up the music, move all the rugs and dance for hours.
The children laugh and play and we end the night with fireworks.”
Special NED Munchies: Mom makes Pork Posole for New Year’s Day and fresh hot
chocolate. Posole is a light stew with Posole, Pork, Onion, garlic, Hatch green chili and spices that they buy straight from New Mexico.
It reminds them of waking up on a cold morning in Colorado, their home state.
What the New Year means for their family: “The new year is a great time to reflect on the things that we did to help other and ourselves,
and to decide what we need to do to improve and grow! It is another day to decide to be our best and to be examples to others. It’s a time
for Gabriel and I to strengthen our marriage and reinforce good habits and mottos to our children: Honor, Courtesy,Integrity, Perseverance,
Self-Control, Courage, Community, Strength, Humility and Knowledge.”
2017 Reflections: This year, the Family went to Port Richey, Clearwater, and Tampa, Florida. Their only plan was to relax and enjoy each other
and the beaches. They went to 8 different beaches in 7 days (yowza!) and they did not stress over agendas or schedules. They enjoyed the
ocean waves, collected shells, walked on the beach, sun tanned, surfed and dug giant holes in the sand. Sounds like pure relaxation!
2018 Predictions: “We as a unit believe that God is always in control. We fully trust that there is good will in all humans. Each morning we pray
for our current leaders to do their best for the American people.”
2018 Plans: “We just sold our house in Katy and are moving to a bigger home that we have been patiently waiting for. The children will will start
at a new school next year and they are excited to make new friends.
We are expanding our Trucking Company and plan to hire another driver.”
Favorite things to do in your area as a family: This family has a mild obsession with Typhoon Texas, visiting the aquatic oasis at least 4-5 times
a week during the summer. Their favorite place to bike ride and fly the drone is Paul D. Rushing park, and Mary Jo Peckham park is their go-to
place to fish and run around the playground. Also, enjoying the green space and shopping at La Centerra is high on their list of favorites. Just
outside the city, this crew loves to head out to Blessington Farm and Dewberry Farms for some good old fashioned country fun, enjoying the
beloved giant slides and corn maze as well as picking berries.
Describe mom and dad‘s ideal date night: On date nights, this parental duo loves to walk at Rice Park, find a place to jam to live music or check
out a movie at Cinemark followed by dessert and a late night coffee.
Family Roster
Mom: Maria Trejos, co-owner Trejos Transport, LLC. Hobbies
include Level 2 brown belt in Taekwondo, taking pictures,
singing, cooking and volunteering for Katy ISD as a
JA Coordinator and Pack 337 A. Committee Chair and Event
Coordinator.
Dad: Gabriel Trejos, co-owner Trejos Transport, LLC. Hobbies
include kayak fishing, playing guitar, flying drones and
stunt kites.
Kids: Elijah, 10 YO. Earned his First Degree Level 2 Black Belt in
October. Enjoys Brazilian Ju Jit Su, XP Weapons Class for a
Taekwondo, Cub Scouts (current rank - Webelo), camping and
reading.
Elleanna, 8 YO. Fantastic tumbler - does kart wheels
and handsprings in the living room. Enjoys going
making crafts, jewelry, creating art, shopping and
helping her mom cook. Loves to read books and sew.
Why They Live in Katy
“Katy has been very good to us. At any time during
the day you see your neighbors walking the streets,
the children playing ball and roller skating in the
streets. Our neighbor is always smoking meats and
making our street smell fantastic. We trade food
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HOME FIRES: HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING
COLD WEATHER
It’s that time of year when the cold temperatures settle in and people
turn the heat back on to warm their homes. Heating a home is one
of the leading causes of home fires and the American Red Cross
has steps people can follow to heat their home safely.
ALTERNATE HEAT SOURCES
Almost half of the families in the United States use things like
space heaters, fireplaces, coal or wood stoves to stay warm.
These supplemental heating sources can be dangerous if not used
properly. The Red Cross offers the following safety tips:
1. Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.
2. Keep all potential sources of fuel like paper, clothing, bedding,
curtains or rugs at least three feet away from space heaters
and fireplaces.
3. Never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended.
4. Turn off space heaters and make sure any embers in the fireplace
are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home.
5. Place space heater on a level, hard and nonflammable surface
(such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs or carpets or
near bedding or drapes.
6. Keep children and pets away from space heaters.
7. When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off
automatically if the heater falls over as another safety measure.
8. Keep fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen
large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
9. Have fireplaces, chimneys and furnaces professionally
inspected and cleaned once a year.
10. Other safety steps - Check electrical appliances before you
leave home. Do not leave food cooking on the stove. Blow out
candles before going to bed. Do not overload electrical outlets.
MORE WAYS TO STAY SAFE
Make a fire escape plan and ensure all household members know
two ways to escape from every room of your home. Set up a
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meeting place outside in case of fire. Practice escaping from your
home at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Teach
household members to stop, drop and roll if their clothing should
catch on fire.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside
bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Check monthly that smoke
alarms are working properly by pushing the test button. Replace
batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year or as directed by
the manufacturer. Replace smoke alarms every ten years.
JANUARY IS
NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH
Blood donors are ordinary people - high school students, factory and
office workers, business executives, parents and grandparents and
people from every walk of life. But they share one thing - a generous
spirit, a desire to give back to their community and help others. Blood
donors play an integral role in the delivery of modern healthcare.
Many lifesaving medical treatments and procedures involve blood
transfusions and would not be possible without a safe and reliable
blood supply.
The Red Cross is also a leader in research and testing to protect the
safety of the blood supply. They were among the first to develop
and implement testing for many infectious diseases including, HIV,
hepatitis B and C viruses, West Nile virus and more recently the agent
of Chagas disease.
If you already donate blood, thank you! You are making a lifesaving
contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical
candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you
have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations
are always in constant demand.
Source: www.redcross.org/what-we-do/blood-donation
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The Meaning of
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Luther King
Holiday
BY CORETTA SCOTT KING
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought
hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught
us through his example - the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity,
humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered
his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love,
forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.
Dr. King knew that it wasn’t enough just to talk the talk, that he had to walk the walk
for his words to be credible. And so we commemorate on this holiday the man of
action, who put his life on the line for freedom and justice every day, the man who
braved threats and jail and beatings and who ultimately paid the highest price to make
democracy a reality for all Americans.
On this day we commemorate Dr. King’s great dream of a vibrant, multiracial nation
united in justice, peace and reconciliation; a nation that has a place at the table for
children of every race and room at the inn for every needy child. It is a day of interracial
and intercultural cooperation and sharing. No other day of the year brings so many
peoples from different cultural backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of brother
and sisterhood. Whether you are African-American, Hispanic or Native American,
whether you are Caucasian or Asian-American, you are part of the great dream Martin
Luther King, Jr. had for America. This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples’ holiday.
We commemorate on this holiday the ecumenical leader and visionary who embraced
the unity of all faiths in love and truth. And though we take patriotic pride that Dr.
King was an American, on this holiday we must also commemorate the global leader
who inspired nonviolent liberation movements around the world. Indeed, on this
day, programs commemorating my husband’s birthday are being observed in more
than 100 nations.
The Holiday commemorates America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence - the man
who taught by his example that nonviolent action is the most powerful, revolutionary
force for social change available to oppressed people in their struggles for liberation.
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This holiday honors the courage of a man who endured harassment, threats and
beatings and even bombings. We commemorate the man who went to jail 29 times
to achieve freedom for others and who knew he would pay the ultimate price for his
leadership, but kept on marching and protesting and organizing anyway.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not only for celebration and remembrance, education and
tribute, but above all a day of service. All across America on the Holiday, his followers
perform service in hospitals and shelters and prisons and wherever people need some
help. It is a day of volunteering to feed the hungry, rehabilitate housing, tutoring those
who can’t read, mentoring at-risk youngsters, consoling the broken-hearted and a
thousand other projects for building the beloved community of his dream.
We call you to commemorate this Holiday by making your personal commitment
to serve humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional love that was his greatest
strength and which empowered all of the great victories of his leadership. And with
our hearts open to this spirit of unconditional love, we can indeed achieve the Beloved
Community of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream.
Courtesy of: www.thekingcenter.org/meaning-king-holiday
12 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

RELIGIOUS INFORMATION
THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND OUR
CHRISTIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CLASS
West Houston Christian Center and Pastors Jack & Mary Jean Pidgeon,
along with Ron & Diane Geyer, invite you to attend our class on the United
States Constitution and our American Heritage. This free class will feature
videos by Wallbuilders Founder David Barton as well as Rick Green, former
Texas State Representative and Wallbuilders Associate Minister. This series
will be an in depth study into the formation of our Government. We will
learn about the Founders and the Framers who were inspired by God to
build that which was to become the Greatest Nation on the face of the
Earth. We will focus on the Constitution, as well as many other important
documents and writings, as we discover not only WHAT was created, but
the HOW and WHY our Nation was built. In the words of our Founding
Father John Jay, the very first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court… “Every
member of the State ought diligently to READ and to STUDY the Constitution
of the Country and to TEACH the rising generation to be free. By
KNOWING their rights, they will sooner PERCEIVE when they are violated
and be the better prepared to DEFEND and ASSERT them.”
Come join us beginning Sunday evening, January 14, 2018 at West
Houston Christian Center, 11300 Wilcrest Green, from 6 to 7:30 PM for
the introduction to this great series. The class is free, however you may
purchase optional study materials for this class on site. To register, please
call 713-954-9422 or visit us online at www.westhoustonchristian.com
for more information.
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.
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.
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PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH
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.
EPIPHANY BINGO
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have
security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo
equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable
outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center,
1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind
Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin
at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall
number at 281-578-3905.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
BINGO
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except
Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird
games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community
outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church is located in
downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling
west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second
stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be
on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and
August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play
including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash
prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to
$100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM
for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts
at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated
under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel
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Houston
Area
Events
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.
Through January 20 th - Skate with Storybook Stars. Children of all ages
are invited to skate with storybook characters on The ICE at Discovery
Green. Saturdays through January 20 th , 5-6 PM. For more information,
visit www.discoverygreen.com.
January 6 th -7 th - The Bridal Extravaganza Show is back! Meet over 350
wedding vendors at Houston’s George R. Brown convention center on
Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 11AM-5 PM. See fashion shows, taste
cake and plan your entire wedding in one weekend. Save $5 when you
purchase tickets online at www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com.
January 13 th - Hops n’ Hot Sauce Festival. This indoor festival is family
friendly! There is a kid’s play area with bounce houses and other
kids activities. Popular Houston food trucks will be on hand and the
football playoffs will be on inside SpindleTap Brewery’s bar for football
fans. There will be another hot pepper eating contest with cash prize.
Last year’s winner will be back to defend his title! Live graffiti painting
throughout the day and plenty of good company! There’s something for
everyone! For more information, visit www.hopsnhotsaucefestival.com.
January 13 th - Annual MLK Youth Parade. Over 20 high school marching
bands, 10 parade floats and various performers make up the MLK Youth
Parade. The event is broadcast nationwide, but spectators can attend
this parade and witness the powerful music firsthand. The event is at
12 Noon and located in Midtown on San Jacinto Street at Elgin Street.
For more information, go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org.
January 14 th - Annual MLK Battle of the Bands Competition features
more than 20 accredited high school marching bands competing. Spend
a day listening to spectacular performances by marching bands from
Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas and beyond. For more information, go to
www.mlkgrandeparade.org.
January 15 th - Annual MLK Grande Parade. The MLK Grand Parade is one
of the largest single day multicultural events in the U.S. held in honor
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Houston’s Midtown Originating on San
Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning at 10 AM. For more information,
go to www.mlkgrandeparade.org.
January 18 th - The Woodlands Taste of the Town is a paradise for
gourmands interested in sustainable and healthy dining. For the past
decade, more than 25 local restaurants gather at the festival to offer
samplings of their Texas-grown and prepared dishes. The festival also
hosts a competition among the featured restaurants, with awards in
categories including best dessert or best booth design. With additional
activities for children like face painting and personalized chef-hat
crafting, the festival has events to entertain the whole family.
January 28 th - Houston Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Road Race. The best
goodie bags in running, free instantaneous race photos and scrumptious
post-race treats are just three reasons you’ll want to sign up for the
first-ever Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Race in Houston. This insanely popular
RAM Racing USATF-certified event hits the Magnolia City starting at
Sesquicentennial Park on January 28, 2018. The Hot Chocolate Race
Series benefits Make-A-Wish®, a national charity that creates lifechanging
wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration is open
until Thursday, January 25, 2018. Cost for the 5K is begins at $49 while
the extended distance fee starts $74.The 5K begins at 7:15 AM, the 15K
follows at 7:50 AM. For more information, visit
www.hotchocolate15k.com/houston.
January 27 th -28 th - Houston Tea Festival. This festival is everyone’s cup
of tea! Houston Tea Festival takes place over two days and provides
guests with talks, workshops, tea tastings, pairings, shopping, live
music and much more. Come enjoy educational seminars led by tea
industry leaders at this this elegant afternoon event. Kids are welcome!
The festival will be held at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. For more
information, visit www.houstonteafestival.com.
14 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than
from lack of food.
• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.
• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.
• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt.
Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks.
Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time
for settling before planting.
• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give
strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant.
Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in.
• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to
crown.
• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open
pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias.
• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.
• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray
for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚
for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying.
• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in
mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted.
• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove
too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell,
but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of
similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant.
• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To
prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds.
Complete preparation of new beds for roses.
• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both
evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of
foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider
dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not
work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist.
• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus,
including rotted manure.
• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water.
Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low plants with
dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.
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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
WWW.KATYISD.ORG
IMPORTANT DATES
January 1 st - Holiday - Students & Staff
January 2 nd - Teacher Preparation Day
January 3 rd - First Day of Spring Semester
January 15 th - Campus Professional Learning Day -
Student Holiday
JASON LEARNING ARGONAUT ADVENTURE 2018
APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Do you love science and are you interested in working with researchers
as they gather data in the field? The Jason Learning Argonaut
Adventure might be a good fit for you. One Katy ISD student (age
13-17 on June 1, 2018) and one Katy ISD secondary teacher will be
selected to participate in an all-expense paid Argonaut Adventure
this summer. View the application and FAQs for more information
at www.katyisd.org/students/Pages/The-JASON-Project.aspx.
Application deadline is January 15, 2018.
A one-room schoolhouse was built in 1898 where children could
learn, grow and develop. Little did the visionaries know that their
small town would blossom into a thriving community of more than
17,000 people. The current Katy Elementary campus was built in
1965, renovated in 1989 and again in 1995. Today, students play on
the same location as the original playground and the first schoolhouse
bell hangs in the main entrance of the current campus.
“Today’s paw prints are tomorrow’s legacy,” said Superintendent
Lance Hindt during the ceremony where past generations of students
and staff members were present. Among those in the crowd
was 92-year-old Melvin Jordan who recalls riding on horseback
with his brothers to and from school as a first grader. Currently,
there are 11 students attending Katy Elementary who are 5 th and
6 th generation members of the original class of Katy Tigers!
VOTERS APPROVE KATY ISD $609.2 MM REFERENDUM
In November, voters approved the Katy Independent School District’s
2017 bond, which will provide relief to campuses managing
a rapidly growing student population, along with renovations and
improvements for 61 campuses. According to unofficial results, the
$609.2 MM bond passed by an approximate 65% voter approval.
KATY ELEMENTARY RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER AS
FIRST SCHOOLHOUSE IN KATY, TX
As residents drive by Katy Elementary, a bright blue historical marker
now sits on the campus at the same spot where the first City of
Katy schoolhouse was built 119 years ago. On Friday, November 10 th ,
the Harris County Historical Society honored the founding fathers
by granting a historical marker to the city’s first public school.
“Katy ISD is the second fastest growing school district in the state
of Texas,” said Superintendent Lance Hindt. “Families continue to
move to Katy because of the quality learning opportunities our
teachers and staff provide to each and every student. This bond
will help to ensure that our community’s expectations for high
educational standards and schools are maintained now and well
into the future.”
The District’s 2017 bond comes with a zero tax rate increase and is
designed to address fast growth and aging facilities. It includes six
new schools, one comprehensive renovation, along with repairs
and upgrades to 61 campuses. Bond funds will also provide many
campuses with safety and security improvements and school
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expansions at Raines High School and Katy High School’s Career
and Technical Education program (CTE). Technology and infrastructure
upgrades are also included for all Katy ISD schools, as
well as replacement of aging buses and portables and fuel storage
tanks. Ninety-one percent (91%) of bond funds will directly impact
campuses and student learning.
SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE PRESENTS
“EAT YOUR HEART OUT”
Charlie is an out of work actor currently working as a waiter. The
scene is a series of hilarious encounters in Manhattan restaurants
both elegant and shabby. By changing the tablecloths in the course
of the action, the basic setting of three tables and six chairs becomes
another place. The action’s uninterrupted and the comedy
never stops. There is a variety of hilarious characters including a girl
desperately trying to eat snails and oysters to please her fiancé, the
middle-aged lovers so intent on each other that they cannot order
dinner; the rich, embittered astrologer; the timid man who never
gets a waiter; the agents, directors, actors and waiters. An amusing
gallery of characters whose stories intertwine and finally involve
Charlie. The performance will be held at Seven Lakes High School
in the Performing Arts Center on January 25 th , 26 th and 28 th at 7 PM,
January 27 th at 2 PM and January 29 th at 7 PM. You may go online for
tickets, www.studiovii.org/tickets/ or contact box office via email at
boxoffice@studiovii.org or by phone at 281-237-2836.
PRESCHOOLS
ST. PETERS ECDC
Registration for the 2018-2019 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist
Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 8,
2018 and continues through January 19, 2018. Registration forms will
be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes
that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15
months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd.,
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Community Events
THE SUPER RUN 5K - HEROES VS. VILLAINS
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 8-11 AM
Held at Sugarland Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugarland,
TX 77479. The Super Run 5k is the counties largest Superhero themed
5K run that supports charities. Full price registration on the website
includes: Superhero Cape, Finishers Medal and Race Bib. For more information
or to register for The Super Run, please visit TheSuperRun.com.
Feel free to email service@superflyrunning.com with questions!
WILLOWFORK FIRE DEPARTMENT
CPR TRAINING
Willowfork Fire Department (Fort Bend County Emergency Services
District # 2) is working with Fort Bend County EMS to provide CPR
Training (adult, child and infant) to the community. This event will
take place Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 1-5 PM, at our Station 2
location, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd, 77494. The course will be taught by
Fort Bend County EMS Paramedics at no charge and Fort Bend County
ESD #2 residents are invited (proof of residency required). Advanced
registration is required due to limited space. To register, contact Lou
Ann Matthews, District Administrator, at 281-395-0011 extension 120
or by email wfdinfo@willowforkfire.com.
JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
January 20, 2018, 9:30 AM-12 PM
On a nationwide level, the puzzle piece symbol reflects the mystery
and complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since every puzzle piece
is different in some way, a puzzle piece accurately represents the
diversity of individuals affected. As a way to raise autism awareness,
understanding and acceptance, Hope For Three hosts the first-ever
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition in Fort Bend County. In partnership with the
Sugar Land Skeeters, the timed-competition, will be held January 20,
2018 at Constellation Field, Insperity Club, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land
77478. Puzzle fanatics and first-time puzzlers, roll up your sleeves and
support this unique one-of-a-kind competition, until all the pieces fit.
Individual play is $25 or, a team of four, $100. Limited availability.
Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities also available. To learn
more about autism, Hope For Three resources or register your team,
visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 218-245-0640. Hope For Three Autism
Advocates. Providing Help. Creating Hope.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VEGAS NIGHT
JANUARY 27, 2018
The Knights of Columbus Council #8096 will be holding their 32 nd annual
Vegas Night on Saturday, January 27, 2018! Great fun, food and prizes
have been the hallmark of this event for several years.
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Community Life Center
6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd., Houston, TX 77084
When: January 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Mark your calendars now and more detailed information will be coming
soon! For interest in table sponsorships or donating prizes, contact
Tom DeScioli at 918-633-3806; email tdescioli@aol.com.
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
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER CANCER WALK
POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 25, 2018
Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a
result of Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from
the devastation it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has
been postponed until Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will be
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held at Cane 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.
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KATY VOCAL EXPRESS CHORUS
Open House January 22 nd
Ladies, do something just for you in the New Year. Katy Vocal Express, a
prospective chorus of Sweet Adelines International, is holding an Open
House on Monday, January 22, 2018 for ladies that like to sing. Maybe
you sang in school and would like to get back to singing. Perhaps your
“nest” is now empty and you need something to fill that empty space
once filled with kids’ activities. Or, you would like an evening away from
the kids and be around some adults for a little while. Katy Vocal Express
can fill those needs and we’d like to introduce you to this new chorus,
acappella barbershop harmony and a group of really nice ladies. All voice
parts will find a place in the chorus and no previous choral experience
is necessary. The open house begins at 7 PM in the choir room of Holy
Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy,
between Mason Road and Grand Parkway. There will be signs guiding
you to the proper parking and entrance.
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Female singers of all ages (age 14 and up) and singing abilities are
welcome to come. Young women 14-18 will need an adult chaperone.
While it is helpful, you do not have to read music to sing with KVE, we
supply learning media to help learn songs. For more information, email
katyvocalexpress@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Katy Vocal
Express Chorus.
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM,
January 19-February 11, 2018
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY
For more information, please visit the HCS website at
www.houstonchoral.org.
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CRAFT/HOBBY EVENTS
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB
On Thursday, January 4, 2018, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Denise
Lopez with a presentation of the beginning of Enchanted Gardens and the Lenderman family
who started it and also give information on plants. Denise has worked for the Lenderman
family for 11 years, is a Master Gardner and also a Texas Certified Nursery Professional.
She is a garden speaker and a total plant nut for over 20 years.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the
NCGC meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon
Drive in Katy, 77450. For more information please see our website: www.ncgctx.org.
We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening related areas from West
Houston and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to
our group!
NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the
Texas Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club
is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational and
charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations
from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Sale and other projects that vary each year.
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GRACE NOTES
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to join “Grace Notes” a women’s performing group
which shares music in the community at retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities
and various community events. We sing once a month for the congregation of St.
Peter’s during Sunday worship services. Grace Notes sings a combination of secular, sacred
and patriotic music and rehearse during the school year in E106 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. Babysitting is
provided. Come and join this wonderful music ministry. Regular rehearsals began in August.
Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for more information.
DECIBELLES - A BARBERSHOP CHORUS
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We are the DECIBELLES (a Barbershop Chorus) performing around
the Houston area and nearby towns. We prepare two shows each year complete with costumes,
narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year features songs from 1900
through the current year. Brighten your meeting, gathering or any type get-together with
a half hour of four-part harmonies and cheerful narratives. You will have as much fun as
we do preparing our show.
We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to
12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and
Gessner. Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if you
decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 281-497-
4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.
KATY VOCAL EXPRESS
Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the
Katy area. The name honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the
barbershop harmony that is now being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston
area are invited to attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9 PM at Holy Covenant
United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 77493. There are signs guiding
you to the correct place on the east side of the property.
To reserve your spot or for more information, please email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com.
Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. Some have years of chorus singing while
others have very little singing experience. The ability to read music is helpful but not
required; you just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY
Do you like sewing? Would you like to meet other sewing enthusiast in the Katy area? Then
check out the Katy Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild's Houston Chapter.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1 PM to 3 PM, at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason
Rd., Katy. For more information, please check out our website at www.asghouston.org.
PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS
The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (a division of National Tole Society) would like to
invite all decorative artists to our monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month at
6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park.
Our monthly "make it & take it" programs are taught by local artists. Please join us for fun
and new ideas. For more information, call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246.
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Dr. Cindy Anthis
Dr. Jeanette Winters, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Igloo Products Corporation.
CHRIST CLINIC HOSTS 6 TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST FOR A BLESSING
Christ Clinic hosted its 6 th annual Breakfast for a Blessing at Crosspoint Community Church in Katy on October 20 th . Houston Methodist West
was the title sponsor for the event. Dr. Jeanette Winters, the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Igloo Products Corporation
was the keynote speaker. The Katy Rotary presented the Ed Bland memorial fund which will benefit the clinic and support direct patient
care. The fund is named for a former Christ Clinic board member and local humanitarian. Awards were presented to Dr. Cindy Anthis (altruism
award) and Nettie Armistead (Work of Heart Award). Lara Hamilton, Executive Director of Christ Clinic, spoke about the clinic’s relief efforts
after Hurricane Harvey. Brookshire Brothers provided floral arrangements for the breakfast and Lifestyles Magazine was the media sponsor.
As a nonprofit charity medical clinic, Christ Clinic provides medical care to the uninsured with a team of caring and dedicated volunteer providers
and support personnel. In 2016, Christ Clinic provided more than 10,000 patient visits to uninsured members of the community. The
clinic operates independently of government funding and relies on donations from the community.
To learn more about the mission of Christ Clinic or to donate, please visit www.christclinickaty.org.
KARE Officers and Committee Chairs
with Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy
Nelms and Katy ISD School Board
members George Scott, Rebecca Fox
and Ashley Vann. Photo is courtesy
of Sue Perez.
KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE)
On November 1, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held their monthly meeting with Fort Bend County Sheriff, Troy Nelms as their guest
speaker. Sheriff Nelms shared information with retirees about “Protecting Your Home and Safety.” Many thanks to Midway Barbeque who is
hosting 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/.
VFW AUXILIARY POST 9182
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented their first Americanism
Award to Mr. Herman Meyers, Owner of Midway Barbeque for
his willingness to promote Patriotism and Americanism by showing his
pride in flying the American Flag continuously. The Auxiliary plans to
present this award monthly to a small business in the Katy area that
promotes Patriotism and Americanism by flying the American Flag.
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CURRIED CHICKEN
You could make this on National Cream Puff Day January 12 th !
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon paprika or to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup half-and-half cream
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the chicken
pieces in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season the chicken
liberally with salt, pepper and the paprika, set aside.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple and
onion to the melted butter, season with the curry powder and cook
and stir until the apple and onion are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the
mushroom soup and half-and-half into the mixture until completely
combined, spoon over the chicken pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the
juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted
into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read
180 degrees F (82 degrees C).Source: allrecipes.com
CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST
You could make this on National Cheese Day January 30 th !
INGREDIENTS:
Cooking spray
3 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon
6 croissants, split
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
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brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining croissants. Sprinkle
confectioners’ sugar over croissants.
Source: allrecipes.com
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Sports
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: 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.
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.
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 FOR THE KATY AREA
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.
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!!!!
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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.
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 you would like to volunteer and be a part of
the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.
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.
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.
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Library
News
FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL)
Public Information Office - 281-633-4734
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
Children’s Book Week - January 21st-27th
Every Fort Bend County baby born during this week may receive a
special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County
Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list
of suggested reading for children and information on parenting
and on library services. Baby book bags will be given to babies
born during that week at area Fort Bend County hospitals, but
ALL Fort Bend County babies who are born during Children’s Book
Week are eligible to receive one, while supplies last. Families of
Fort Bend babies born at other locations during Children’s Book
Week should call the Youth Services department, at 281-633-4762,
to receive their book bag.
Family Reading Club - January 21st-March 3rd
This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read,
learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program
by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can
be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to
participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36
books - 6 books per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for
the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a
$50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each
branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 5th.
A single registration is required for each participating family. An
adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by
going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking
on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which will become
available January 21st. Families may also register at one of the
libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering,
families will then have their own online page on which to record
their books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family
Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County
Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that support
the county library system.
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
New Year’s Day: January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: January 15th
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Chess Day @ the Library - Saturdays, January 6th and 20th, 10:30
AM-2:30 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.
• Ancient Empires-Egypt - Saturday, January 13th, 1-3 PM, Multi-purpose
Room. In this first of three programs on Ancient Empires,
former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the
significance of the Nile River to the history of Egypt. Learn about
the evolution of the pyramids in the Old Kingdom to the rock-carved
tombs of the Middle Kingdom. Akhtar will also talk about the architectural
wonders of the New Kingdom, such as King Tut’s Tomb in
the Valley of the Kings, the Temple at Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut’s
Mortuary Temple and Ramses II’s Temple at Abu Simbel.
• Publish Your Book for Free! - Saturday, January 20th, 3-4 PM,
Meeting Room. Carolyn Janisé will talk about the basic components
of self-publishing a book, from designing the cover art, layout and
design to editing, printing and distribution. Learn how to begin
the publishing process and about the different methods that are
available. Janise will also discuss costs and technical details.
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• How to Set Up a Book Club - Tuesday, January 23rd, 7 PM, Multi-purpose
Room. The library has sets of books that are specifically designated
for use by book clubs that meet in the library or elsewhere in
the community. Learn how to avoid purchasing multiple copies of
books for a book club by accessing the library’s extensive collection
of book-club titles that are available for community book clubs.
• Stress Relief & Relaxation through Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Saturday,
January 27th, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Meeting Room. Nehemiah
Cavazos will provide an overview of Sahaja yoga meditation and
its mental, physical and emotional health benefits. Learn how to
quickly relieve anxieties, tensions, stresses and everyday worries
by tuning into one’s inner being and bringing balance and peace to
one’s life with guided meditation.
• An Investor’s Tour of Mutual Funds & Stocks: The Nuts & Bolts -
Saturday, January 27th, 1:30-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part
program is designed to help individuals get a better understanding
of the differences between mutual funds and stocks. During the
first part of the program, get a detailed look at the features, benefits
and risks associated with mutual funds, as well as a map to
mutual-fund selection. The second part of the program will focus
on stocks. Learn about common versus preferred stock, dividends,
investment strategies and different ways to own stock. The program
is presented by Leslie Corley, a financial advisor.
• Staying Healthy in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond - Wednesday,
January 31st, 10:30 AM-12 noon, Multi-purpose Room. Dr. Kelly
McCullagh, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, will talk
about steps that men and women can take to stay healthy in the
different stages of their lives. She will review current preventative
screening recommendations, lifestyle choices and emerging new
technologies in healthcare.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place
in the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.
Computers 101: Monday, January 8th, 12 Noon
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, January 11th, 10 AM
Introduction to Twitter: Monday, January 22nd, 12 Noon
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, January 23rd, 10 AM
MS Publisher Survival Basics: Wednesday, January 31st, 10 AM
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, January 19th, 12 Noon, Learning
Lab. (reservations not required)
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Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, January 18th, 10 AM. Library
staff will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons
can print their own designs. Those attending the session will also
learn about free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to
create their own 3D designs.
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• Literary Lunch League Book Club - Wednesday, January 3rd, 12
Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Where’d
You Go, Bernadette, written by Maria Semple. Those attending are
invited to bring a lunch, if desired.
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, January 18th, beginning
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Empty
Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending
of a Great American Fortune, written by Bill Dedman.
• NEW! Bridge Night @ Cinco Ranch - Tuesdays, January 2nd and
16th, 6-8 PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and
skill levels - from beginners to advanced - are invited to practice
their strategies and share tips while playing against others in a
relaxed, stress-free environment. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of
every month, the library will provide a fun, relaxed setting where
Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills and share their love
of this popular card game with others.
• ESL Conversation Circles - Fridays, January 12th and 26th, 1-2 PM;
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program
for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice
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their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation
Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to
gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing
while practicing their English skills.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, January 10th, 4-5 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 Bone Gap,
written by Laura Ruby.
• YA: Upcycle T-Shirts - Wednesday, January 17th, 4-5 PM, Conference
Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will discover ways to take old t-shirts
and re-design them into new fashion statements with a few key snips!
With simple no-sew tricks, learn how to turn an old t-shirt into a
cool scarf and more! A limited amount of supplies will be available,
so those attending the class are encouraged to bring old t-shirts to
experiment with during the class. Registration is required.
• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, January 24th, 4-5 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!
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories,
watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening
option for the activities presented during the daytime.
• Family Story Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages
welcome.
• Kinder Korner: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM.
A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other
activities.
• After-School Breaks: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts,
movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.
• Creative Connections: 4th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children
in grades 4 through 8.
• Minecraft Monday: January 29th, 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for
students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS
• Family Reading Club Kick-Off Story Time - Monday, January 22nd,
7 PM, Meeting Room. This special Story Time event will celebrate
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Room. Families with toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special
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All programs are free and open to the public. For more information,
call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s
Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.
BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND
OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES
Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor
for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds
tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding
volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize
and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques,
understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors
do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal
teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout
the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during
the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life
by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181
or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives
Through Literacy!”
RUOK PROGRAM
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program
called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended
for senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone
and could benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call
each morning, at about the same time and the participant chooses
a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have
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to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or
leaves the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe
and re-subscribe when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the
computer will call back 3 times at 15-minute intervals. If there is
still no answer, the sheriff will dispatch a deputy or the local police.
They will have with them a print out of information on the person
that is not responding to the calls. This program was established
by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt
(FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) in 1998. Many police
chiefs in the county are also participating in the program and will
proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their community. To
request more information or to enroll in this free and very beneficial
program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704.
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Volunteer firefighting is one of the
most rewarding experiences you’ll ever
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way to make a difference personally
while having a positive impact in your
community. Volunteers can fight fires,
drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accident
scenes, etc.
Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS)
and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS
certification to serve their community.
Visit www.communityvfd.org
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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If
your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It
may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show
your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for
rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an
owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a
leash. For the safety of all 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 see ANY animal
roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call Animal Control
at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be very careful
approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you can safely
retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal Control is
your best and safest option.
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
provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.
SPECIAL PET SHELTERS
DREAM Dachshund Rescue is a local, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
committed to rescuing abandoned, stray and owner-surrendered
Dachshunds. We are an all-volunteer rescue and we’re looking for qualified
foster homes to provide food, water, shelter and love to rescued
Dachshunds while they wait for a loving forever family to fall in love and
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adopt them. All DREAM Dachshunds are spayed and neutered, current
on all vaccines, receive dental care if needed and are fully examined
and treated - if necessary, by our certified veterinarians. DREAM covers
the cost of any and all medical treatment and monthly heartworm preventative
while dogs are in foster care. If you are interested in fostering
or adopting a DREAM Dachshund, please visit our website and fill out
our easy online application. You can also view the over 65 adorable
Dachshunds we currently have on our foster-roster! Find us on the web
at www.DreamDachs.org and “Like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook.
com/DreamDachshundRescueEducationAdoptionMission. If you have
any questions, please send us an email to
Contact-Us@DreamDachs.org.
PugHearts of Houston - PugHearts of Houston is a non-profit rescue
dedicated to giving unwanted and neglected Pugs a second chance. It is
staffed by a network of volunteers in and around the greater Houston,
TX area. All of our dogs are in private foster homes throughout the area
where they learn to live (some of them for the first time) in a home with
foster siblings and parents who teach them how to be part of a loving
family. There are many ways in which you can donate to PugHearts
of Houston, be it with your time, your skills, adopting, fostering or by
making a financial donation. For more information, please visit
www.pughearts.com.
RESCUE - REHABILITATE - REHOME LONE STAR BOXER RESCUE Lone
Star Boxer Rescue is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to the
health and well being of the boxer breed. LSBR is run and managed by
volunteers. Our main objective is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home
boxers that come to us from many sources including local animal
shelters, owner surrenders, and strays. Call 713-464-1381 or visit our
website - www.lsbr.org, P.O. Box 541286
Houston, TX 77254-1286, email - info@lsbr.org.
ADOPT A PET - ADOPT A CAT, a non-profit cat shelter, has cats available
for adoption at the Petco at Hwy. 6 and FM 529 on the 1st and 3rd
Saturdays of each month from 12:30 to 5:00 PM. Pets of the Week are
always at Petco and available for adoption. The $70 fee includes spay
/ neuter, FeLV and FIV testing, some shots and de-worming.
Call 281-580-6652 for more information.
CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION IS A NON-PROFIT SHELTEr -
Make a Ddfference in the life of an Orphan Animal - Adopt - Located at
17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. We are a unique example of
humane housing for homeless animals & open 7 days a week. CAP’s
Pet Supply Shop has everything you need for your pet or for the people
that love them and at a reasonable price. Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM,
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM. For more information,
call 281-497-0591, www.cap4pets.org.
DACHSHUND RESCUE OF HOUSTON - We are a small group of volunteers
right here in Houston and the surrounding areas and we love
dachshunds! Our primary mission is to rescue (from pounds and
shelters) purebred (and a few mixed) dachshunds that end up alone,
abandoned and/or abused and for many of them, it can be an 11th
hour rescue. All of our rescued dachsies receive a complete health
evaluation by our accredited veterinary clinics and are either spayed
or neutered (if not already), given immunizations, dental care and are
started on any necessary medical treatment(s). Our focus following
rescue, is rehabilitation and relocation into a safe and loving foster
home. If you think you might be interested in fostering or maybe even
adopting, please join us at Dachshund Rescue of Houston on Facebook
or visit us and our “dachsies in waiting” on our website at www.dachshundrescueofhouston.org.
DRoH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible, no matter the amount.
ALL TEXAS DACHSHUND RESCUE is a non-profit organization consisting
of volunteers dedicated to the rescue and placement of Dachshunds
and Dachshund mixes into foster or permanent homes. If you would like
to become a foster parent or adopt one of these wonderful little dogs,
please check us out on the web at www.ATDR.org or email info@atdr.
org. FRIENDS OF BARC - a 501c(3) non-profit corporation that supports
the humane care and treatment of animals. Cats and dogs at BARC are
longing for forever homes. Visit BARC at 3200 Carr St., Monday - Friday,
11:30 AM -5:30 PM, Saturday - Sunday, noon – 4 PM. Or you
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can see animals at one of our many Pet Smart adoption locations
listed on our web site. Donate - Send a tax-deductible donation to
Friends of BARC. Donate online or send a check to Friends of BARC
Inc., P.O. Box 70315, Houston, TX 77270. Spay or Neuter - Encourage
friends and family to spay or neuter their pets. Foster - Save lives
by getting animals out of the shelter and preparing them for their
forever homes. Volunteer - We have many volunteer opportunities
including transporting animals to adoptions, counseling prospective
pet parents and walking and bathing animals at the shelter. To learn
more, visit www.FriendsofBARC.org or call 713-229-7300.
GOLDEN BEGINNINGS GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE is a non-profit
organization, staffed solely by volunteers, devoted to providing
rescue and necessary veterinary medical care for unwanted, neglected,
abused, homeless and displaced Golden Retrievers. We strive
to place our Goldens in adoptive homes where they will receive a
lifetime of love. Call 281-480-4942 or visit our website at www.gbgrr.
org. GBGRR, PO Box 19848, Houston, TX 77224-9848.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE. Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston
is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care, welfare
and placement of Golden Retrievers in the Houston, Texas area.
GRRH is an all-volunteer group that provides temporary shelter;
quality medical care and permanent homes for unwanted, abused
or abandoned Golden Retrievers. Call 713-521-9019. Or visit their
website – www.grrh.org. Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston, Inc.,
PO Box 19594, Houston, TX 77224.
GREYHOUND RESCUE - Adopt a retired athlete! Greyhound Pets
of America Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to
finding responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds. Since there
is never a lack of dogs waiting for adoption, potential parents have
the opportunity to meet several dogs. It is our goal to find the perfect
match for both pet and owner. For more information on adoption,
volunteering, greyhound merchandise and tax deductible donations
please visit our website at www.gpahouston.org or you may call us
at 713-667-3804.
HORSE RESCUE needs members, foster homes and contributions,
www.bluebonnetequine.org or 888-542-5163.
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BASSET BUDDIES RESCUE OF TEXAS - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization staffed solely by volunteers devoted to the rescue of
unwanted, abused, and homeless basset hounds in Houston, TX and
surrounding regions. Bassets are rescued from shelters or received
directly from owners who feel unable/unwilling to continue to care for
them. Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas, PO Box 130244, Houston, TX
77219-0244, 281-303-5496.
(SNAP) Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. provides free (to qualified
individuals) and low-cost (to all) spay/neuter and wellness services for
domesticated dogs and cats, and feral cats. SNAP provides sterilization
services, vaccinations, heartworm tests and preventative, and flea preventatives.
SNAP is a non-profit organization that has mobile clinics, a
surgery clinic and a wellness clinic and has volunteer opportunities. Please
visit us online at www.snapus.org or the Surgery Clinic at 713-863-0010,
the Wellness Clinic at 713-862-8001 or the Mobile Clinic at 713-522-2337.
SPECIAL PALS - Offers adoption, vaccines/wellness clinic, spay/neuter
services, micro chipping and boarding. If you would like to donate to
Special Pals, send your donation to: Special Pals, Inc, 3830 Greenhouse
Road, Houston, TX 77084. Special Pals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
we need your help in supporting our animal shelter. We are located
at 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston, Texas 77084, 281-579-PETS (7387).
Hours are: Closed Mondays for low cost spay & neuter, Open Tuesday
- Sunday 12 - 4 PM.
S.T.A.A.R. (South Texas Animal Adoption Resource) is dedicated to rescuing,
rehabilitating and finding loving homes for dogs that have been
discarded, or neglected. We are a no-kill, not for profit organization that
is run entirely by volunteers. We hope that you enjoy our website, and
that what you find there informs, endears and enlightens. Maybe you
too will become a part of the ever-growing S.T.A.A.R. family. Visit us at
www.staarnet.org to see pictures of the available dogs or you can call
281-392-0927. Please donate online or by mail to:
P.O. Box 6575, Katy, Texas, 77491.
Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas has wonderful Weims available for
immediate adoption in the Houston area. Visit www.weimrescuetexas.
org for details or call 972-994-3572. Foster homes for these marvelous
dogs are also urgently needed. Houston area Wiemarner’s can be found
at this website.
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