Westheimer Lakes January 2018

HomeFront 

Official Newsletter for Westheimer Lakes Homeowners Association. 

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January 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 4 

Houston Events pgs. 15-16 

Featured Recipes pg. 23 

Library New pgs. 26-29 

Family Focus pg. 31 

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2 January 2018 | Community Newsletter

FALL FESTIVAL 2017 

We had tons of fun at our Fall Festival with carnival games, hayride, DJ, costume contest, craft s, moonwalks and many inflatables, 

cotton candy, Chick-fil-A and more! Special thanks to all of our volunteers that helped make this event successful. 

Thank you also to all of our generous sponsors: 

David Levin, Re-Max - DJ 

WellPet Center Veterinary Hospital - Cotton Candy 

enTouch - Face Painter & Moonwalk 

Cody Guyer, State Farm - Giveaways 

Golden Eagle Taekwondo - Giveaways 

Top Gun - Cupcakes 

To see more photos of this event, please visit the 

Image Gallery on the community website at 

www.canyongate.com/residents/wl. 

Photos by 

Brooke Fatigante 

Photography 

Community Newsletter | January 2018 

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WESTHEIMER LAKES SPLASHPAD TEXAS HOURS 

26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond, TX 77406 

Business Office (2 nd Floor) 

Phone: 832-222-2355 

EMAIL: wsplashpad@entouch.net 

Office Hours: Tuesday - 11 AM-7 PM 

Wednesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM 

Onsite Community Manager: Jackie Williams 

The SplashPad Texas water park is open during the winter 

months if weather permits. Office staff only are on duty. The 

SplashPad Slide Pool is only open during the summer season. 

Private parties can be arranged with the Onsite Community 

Director during regular business hours only. Please call 832- 

222-2355 or 

email wsplashpad@entouch.net for more information. 

Westheimer Lakes North Recreation Center Hours 

6201 Westheimer Lakes North Drive, Katy, TX 77494 

Business Office Phone: 281-394-5961 

EMAIL: wln@entouch.net 

Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday - 9 AM-5 PM 

Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM 

Onsite Community Manager: Maren Grimes 

Canyon Gate Recreation Center Hours 

25501 Canyon Crossing Drive, Richmond, TX 77406 

Business Office Phone: 832-222-2970 

EMAIL: wlgate@entouch.net 

Office Hours: 

Tuesday-Wednesday: 9 AM-5 PM 

Thursday: 1-5 PM 

Friday-Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM 

Fitness Center Hours: 7 days a week - 5 AM-10 PM 

Onsite Community Managers: Veta Buzek 

Westheimer Lakes Property Owners Association 

First Service Residential (713) 932-1122 

SplashPad Texas Onsite Office (832) 222-2355 

WLN Recreation Center Onsite Office (281)-394-5961 

CG Recreation Center (Canyon Gate only) (832) 222-2970 

Houston National Golf Club (281) 304-1400 

Utilities 

Electricity (TXU) (800) 368-1398 

Electricity (Reliant) (713) 207-7777 

Gas (Centerpoint) (713) 659-2111 

En-touch (Customer Service) (281) 225-1000 

Trash (Waste Management) (713) 686-6666 

Water (Fort Bend MUD #142) (832) 467-1599 

Property Tax Authorities 

Fort Bend County Tax (281) 341-3710 

Katy ISD (281) 396-6000 

Lamar CISD (832) 223-0000 

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS 

Westheimer Lakes North Schools (KISD) 

Shafer Elementary (PreK-5th) (281) 234-1900 

Seven Lakes Junior High (6-8) (281) 234-2100 

Seven Lakes High School (9-12) (281) 237-2800 

Westheimer Lakes Schools (Lamar ISD) 

Bentley Elementary (PreK-5th) (832) 223-4900 

Leaman Junior High (6-8) (832) 223-5200 

Fulshear High School (9-12) (832) 223-5000 

Foster High School (9-12) (832) 223-3800 

TO CONTACT THE BOARD 

Please address the Board of Directors via First Service Residential: 

First Service Residential 

5295 Hollister Street, Houston, TX 77040 

800-932-9449 contactus.tx@fsresidential.com 

HAVE YOU LOGGED IN YET? 

www.canyongate.com /residents/wl 

Features of the Westheimer Lakes Community Intranet include: 

• Receive e-blasts from the Association (i.e. Association news and announcements, 

community events, local area happenings and more!) 

• Resident Directory 

• Classifieds 

• Current Events and Activities 

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financials, etc.) 

• Event Photos and MORE! 

Individuals must be registered as a resident (at the SplashPad) before 

they can have access to the community intranet. 

WESTHEIMER LAKES EMAIL LIST 

Don’t miss out on up-to-date info. Get on the email list! Community 

emails are sent regularly to residents with community news and 

other important information. Email addresses remain confidential. 

If you would like to receive regular updates, please register at www. 

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DISCLAIMER 

The Association doesn’t verify, endorse or approve any products, information 

or opinions mentioned at Association sponsored functions 

or contained in this community newsletter. 

Public Services 

US Post Office-South (281) 633-0386 

US Post Office-Nouth (281) 574-1401 

Toll Road EZ Tag (281) 875-3279 

Voters Registration (281) 341-8670 

Vehicle Registration (281) 341-3709 

Drivers License Information (281) 633-5400 

Fort Bend Chamber (281) 491-0800 

Police & Fire 

Emergency 911 

Constable Precinct 3 (281) 491-7226 

Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff Patrol Sgt. Desk (281) 341-4665 

Fulshear Fire Department (281) 346-2800 

Emergency Medical Services (281) 342-7233 

Poison Control (800) 222-1222 

Texas DPS (281) 633-5400 

Area Hospitals 

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281- 392-1111 

West Houston Med Center 281-558-3444 

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HOME FRONT 


SEEKING WESTHEIMER LAKES AND 

WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

SECTION LEADERS AND BLOCK CAPTAINS 

You can make a difference: so many of our homeowners have talents 

and gifts that could contribute to the value of our neighborhood. 

Consider a volunteer position to increase awareness and safety for 

your biggest investment and community. 

For more information on becoming a block captain or section leader, 

please contact Michelle Evrard, Director of Community Events, at 

mevrard@canyongate.com or 713-783-6702. 

Your 2018 Section Leaders Include: 

CANYON GATE 

East: Philip Booth (philip.booth@outlook.com) 

West: Randy Carter (Randy.Carter@Reagan.Com) 

CANYON LAKES 

Section 1: David Levin (david@soldbydavidlevin.com) 

Section 2: Sharon Henry (sahenryatty215@gmail.com) 

CANYON SPRINGS 

Section 1: Sarah Hobbs (hobbs.sarahe@gmail.com) 

Section 2: Nathalia de la Torre (Delatorre.nathalia@yahoo.com) 

CANYON VILLAGE 

Section 1: OPEN 


Section 3: Wanda Crotty (wandainthevillage@yahoo.com) 


Section 5: Brittany Webb (andy.brittany2010@gmail.com) 


HORSESHOE RIDGE 

Section 1: Jamie Mayeux (closetrunner@gmail.com) 

VILLAS 


WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 


Section 2: Dan Henry (dan.henry@entouch.net) 



Section 5: Tamara Ishee (tamaraishee@gmail.com) 

Section 6: Janette Ong (janette.ong@juno.com) 






HOW TO REPORT VANDALISM 

Dear Residents: 

We received information about recent actions of vandalism in the 

community and we encourage all the residents to make sure that all 

garage doors as well as vehicles are locked. 

MOM’S GROUP AT WESTHEIMER LAKES 

Interested in starting a Mom’s Play Group for toddlers at Westheimer 

Lakes? Please contact Michelle at mevrard@canyongate.com to 

sign-up. 

REPORT IT!!! 

If you witness any suspicious behavior around the community please 

contact the local authorities immediately at the non-emergency 

number 281-341-4665. 

DEED RESTRICTION PROCESS FOR GENERAL VIOLATIONS 

1st letter: Notifying owner of violation and giving them (30 days) to 

cease and desist. (Legally no further letters can go out for this violation 

until the (30 days) has expired.) 

2nd letter: After the (30 days) has expired from the 1st letter a 2nd 

letter notifying the owner of violation will be sent. (Please note that 

depending on what the violation is the board can send the account 

to the attorney when the (30 days) has expired from this letter.) 

3rd letter: This letter is optional to the board and depending on what 

the violation is they do not always feel the need to send a 3rd letter. 

At any time you feel that you get a letter that is not warranted, 

please feel free to contact First Service immediately to discuss at 

713-932-1122. 

Please note that yard maintenance does not require 30-day notice 

for correction. 

REMEMBER: PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU DIG 

Texas One Call System: dial “811” 

Prior to performing work on your property, call the “Texas One Call 

System at 811.” They will mark the location of the utility lines easement 

within your property. Remember, damages to any utility lines 

within your property can affect services to YOU and YOUR neighbor’s 

homes. Thanks for taking time to call before you dig! 

WESTHEIMER LAKES TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE 

Garbage collection days are: Wednesday and Saturday. Trash containers 

must be at curb by 7 AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

* Holidays - when the pickup day falls on a holiday there will be 

no trash pickup that day and instead will be picked up on the next 

scheduled pickup day. 

Note: Saturdays – Heavy pick-up day. 

Recycling collection day is: Wednesday. Items collected: newsprint 

only, aluminum & bi-metal cans, plastics coded #1 & #2. Please rinse 

all food containers. 

Service Provider is Waste Management – 713-686-6666. 

Also, all the residents within the community have the opportunity 

to contact our Patrol Service Company, Top Gun, in order to report 

any suspicious activity. Top Gun can be reached at 713-575-7717. 

FirstService Residential 

***If you need to communicate with us, please send an email to 

contactus.tx@fsresidential.com or by calling 713-932-1122 and ask 

to speak with your Community Manager*** 


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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 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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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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Tompkins Fine Arts Department 

presents 

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 

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical 

is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. “Once upon a time, there was 

a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero 

who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey 

and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered 

bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, 

and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one 

on hand... and his name is Shrek. 

Irreverently fun for the whole family, on the stage of Tompkins High School 

Performing Arts Center, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre! 

February 1-2 @ 7PM February 3 @ 2PM & 7PM 

Students-$12 / Adults - $15 

Reserved Seating tickets go on sale January 15th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com 

General Admission Seating tickets sold in the PAC Jan 29th – Feb 2nd, 11am-1pm 

& at the door prior to each performance. 

Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center 

4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. Katy, TX 77494 

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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., 

Katy, TX 77450. For more information, please visit our website www. 

stpkaty.org, click any worship venue and find us under “Ministries” or 

call the St. Peter’s ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM-3 PM. 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 

We have two scheduled campus Open Houses. In 2018, January 24 th , 

from 8:30 AM-12 PM is the next opportunity to spend “a day in life of 

a King,” tour our campus, sit in a class and meet with current parents 

to learn more about our Epiphany family. Applications for the 2018-19 

school year will be accepted beginning January 29, 2018. 

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THE MEANING OF THE MARTIN 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. 

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. 

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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! 

Source: www.wonderopolis.org 

JUST FOR TODAY 

By Dear Abby 

This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous 

advice columnist Dear Abby. Read on: 

“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: 

2018 

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. 

JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If 

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. 


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. 

COMMUNITY HEROES 

VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

 


 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the 

most rewarding experiences you’ll ever 

have. Community VFD offers free fire 

training and volunteering is a great 

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 

or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com. 

 

$$$ 

$$$ 

In the Community Life Center at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 

6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd. Houston, TX 77084 

TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN 

ADVANCE OR AT THE DOOR 

(All proceeds to benefit local Knights of Columbus charities) 

SNACKS, DRINKS & 

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ARE INCLUDED 

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(Donations Appreciated) 

Must be 21 or older to enter. 

Penny Raffle 

 

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Donation 

$25/person 

Grand Prize Drawings: 

Includes 2 - $500 Gift CardS, 

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Bag Drawings 

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January 27, 2018 

For Tickets or Information Contact: 

Tom: 918-633-3806 ~ tdescioli@aol.com or Scott: 713-898-3560 

Come join us for fun & great prizes! 

 

 

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #8096 

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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 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. 


THEATER/ARTS 

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. 

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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January 18 th -20 th , January 25 th -27 th , February 1 st -3 rd at 8 PM 

Special matinee on January 28 th at 3 PM 

Pay-What-You-Can night on January 29 th at 8 PM 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

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

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

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

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

Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates 

are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members 

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

source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute 

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

theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit 

arts education organization helping artists find their light since 2001. 


HOUSTON AREA ROADS TRIPS 

JANUARY 2018 

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. 

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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 

life-changing 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. 

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. 


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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. 

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 Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 

3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 

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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 fourpart 

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. 

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

Spine Center at West. You have access to a multidisciplinary team of premier 

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

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

to see our board-certifi ed doctors within fi ve business days. 

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Support Groups 

• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION - KCWC is a ministry for women 

which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship 

luncheons. Prayer coffees are held on the second Thursday of each 

month. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheons please email 

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

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 

24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMER- 

GENCY 281-391-5262. 

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER - 

meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist 

Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org 

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

• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a 

number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston. 

org or call 713-970-4419. 

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education 

course. For info., please call 713-970-4419 or www.namigreaterhouston.org. 

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA office 

at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. 

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last Saturday 

of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. For more 

information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup.com/353/. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE SUPPORT GROUP - meets 

the 2 nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s Methodist, 

701 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77450. For further info, please contact ferla. 

nicola2gmail.com, TouretteTexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096. 

• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281- 

870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. 

• HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, 

call 713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded 

message listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130. 


• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs 

assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical 

diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call 

ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www. 

katyisd.org. 

• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets 

every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial 

Dr., for fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further 

info.: Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. 

• THE ARC OF KATY - Provides programs for individuals with IDD (Intellectual 

and Development Disabilities) including a day program, 

summer camp and socials for teens/ adults. Visit www.thearcofkaty. 

org or call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for more information. 

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at 

1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call 

781-932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit www.foodaddicts.org. 

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday 

night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237. 

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

marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst of Home 

Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www.homeencouragement.org. 

• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of every month, 

in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland 

Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact Laura Peddicord at 

281-392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. 

• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 2655 S. 

Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support groups. Please 

call 281-646-1903 for further details or www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. 

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We 

offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. 

Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery groups. 

Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/grow/ 

groups/merimnao/ for more information. 

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• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults 

in Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722 

Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 281-574-1540. 

• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - Meets monthly 

on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 

13031Worthham Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia 

Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email 

Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com. 

• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT 

GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info, 

www.holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. 

• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or related to you? Please 

join us for light refreshments and easy conversation. Second Baptist 

Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For 

more info on dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP 

GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/ 

families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more 

info at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email 

vtway@comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for 

other info. and meeting schedule. 

• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more information 

or come to one of the local support groups. Grace Fellowship 

United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays 

at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church 

(1530 Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. 

• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse 

recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their 

families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship UMC, 

2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270-6753. 

• WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meets 2 nd Wednesday of each 

month at Houston Methodist Cancer Center at West, 18400 Katy 

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

Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 7:30 PM. 832-522-8110. 

• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - meetings 

are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay St. 

Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, contact us at Info@ 

hand.net or 832-752-1919. 

• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet the 

needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the Katy 

ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more info, contact 

Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com. 

• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and 

support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at 

meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at 

mkfmatthews@gmail.com. 

• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP - 

Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall at 

6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more information. 

• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281-633-7317, 

susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org. 

Parent Groups 

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West 

Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime 

and Evening Meetings available. For further info, please call Susan 

281-829-6833, Leann 713-437-2805. La Leche League International’s 

website is www.lalecheleague.org. 

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

• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. 

Childcare provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 

713-465-3408 x 1007. 

• BEAR CREEK BAPTIST MOPS - Meets the second and forth Friday of 

each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and 

MOPS dues. For more info, contact us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 

281-859-9900. 

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia 

Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. 

• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday from 

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more info, visit http://kingsland.org/kindredpreschoolmothers 

or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@gmail.com. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP ARROW - Arrow meets the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of every 

month from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Child care space is limited so register 

now! For more info and registration directions visit: www.thefellowship. 

org/grow/adult-ministries/ladies-ministry/. 

You can also contact us directly at 

arrow@thefellowship.org. 

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

2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30 AM for brunch, speakers, crafts & 

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

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


• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets 

every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. 

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

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 

AM following the KISD schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 

20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more 

info or to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 

or www.stpkaty.org. 

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 9-11:30 

AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. Registration 

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

materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty. 

org/mothers-of-young-children. 

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit 

online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 

S Mason in Katy. 

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and 

drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. 

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the 

Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 

or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. 

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2 nd Monday of 

each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info, please 

email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. 

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) - 

an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational 

services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website 

at www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. 

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third 

Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron 

Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info, 

call 281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. 

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents Without 

Partners International, check out our website at www.parentswithoutpartners.org 

or Parent with Partners Greater Houston Chapter #63 at 

www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 

281-469-5646. 

• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to helping families who 

have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie 

or Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. 

• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 

non-profit organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. 

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for 

info. call 713-222-CARE. 

• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. 

To inquire or register, please call 281-588-8065. 

• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into 

nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for 

more information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook. 

Community Groups 

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: 

• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - For more info., 

contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. 

• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly meetings are the 1 st 

Thursday of each month at the Golf Club of Cinco Ranch. More info on 

Facebook or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com. 

• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd Tuesday of the month at El Rancho 

Mexican Restaurant, 17754 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094 at 7 PM. For 

info, visit www.katydemocrats.net or contact katydems@hotmail.com. 

LIONS CLUBS: 

• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each month at 

7 PM at Salt and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy. 

• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - Meets the 2 nd Thursday of each 

month at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi restaurant in Fulshear. 

Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org or email us at 

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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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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 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 

Spray the griddle with cooking spray. 

Whisk eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Add half-and-half, vanilla 

extract and cinnamon to eggs and whisk until frothy. Dunk croissants, 

1 at a time, into egg mixture just until both sides are coated. 

Cook croissants on the hot griddle, split-side down, until golden brown, 

2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden 

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!!!! 


We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland 

Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more 

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

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

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

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

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play 

and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. 

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

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLLEYBALL 

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

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

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


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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 

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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. 


• 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) 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

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. 

EVENTS 

• 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 

the start of the Winter Family Reading Club, which takes place from 


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• Puppet Palooza - Wednesday, January 31st, 4:30 PM, Meeting 

Room. Families with toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special 

puppet shows and songs. 

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 


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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drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accident 

scenes, etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) 

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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 

PET INFORMATION 

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. 

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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, 

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Family 

Focus 

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 

over our fence! Lol! Families swim in the community 

pool and picnic for hours. There is always some kind 

of community event for families. It’s amazing.” 

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Feature Your Family! 

Each month, one family will be chosen 

from one of our communities. 

To feature your family, email 

familyfocus@krenekprinting.com. 

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. 


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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