Cinco Ranch 1 February 2018
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters into diners.<br />
The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene by sampling tastes<br />
from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations,<br />
live entertainment, a silent auction and family-friendly activities for<br />
food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest supports several local charities<br />
that focus on vulnerable children, including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause<br />
Children’s Center, Helping Kids Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.<br />
Call For Artists: Bayou City Art Festival<br />
Memorial Park <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and<br />
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier spring<br />
outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their work<br />
to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have the<br />
opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and purchase<br />
world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and features music,<br />
food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and much more<br />
for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples<br />
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each<br />
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors<br />
and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected<br />
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and background<br />
with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best<br />
in Show,” second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are<br />
awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for<br />
two years as well as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more<br />
information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates on<br />
social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF,<br />
like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
Fundraisers<br />
Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser<br />
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay<br />
Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,<br />
TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the life<br />
of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The Ballard<br />
House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even bigger and<br />
better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers and people<br />
in the greater Katy area.”<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard<br />
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />
to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM<br />
and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides<br />
a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-from-home<br />
for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in the<br />
Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House from<br />
all over the United States and World. If you would like more information<br />
about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804-8414 or email<br />
at mary.raines@att.net.<br />
Water Heaters • Drain Problems<br />
Faucet Installation & Repair<br />
Gas Test • Water Leaks & Much More<br />
35+ Years Experience<br />
832-890-8449<br />
TonysPlumbing57@hotmail.com<br />
Always there for you!<br />
$30 off<br />
any Job<br />
Over $95<br />
Low Price Guarantee<br />
Licensed & Insured<br />
FREE ESTIMATES<br />
MPL#40815<br />
<strong>Cinco</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Community Area Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 15