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KATY COMMUNICATOR<br />
Serving Kelliwood, Courts, Enclave, Fairways, Garden Greens, Lakes, Links,<br />
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FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers... 3<br />
Family Focus... 3<br />
Teenage Job Seekers... 5<br />
Engagement Stories... 6<br />
School News... 8<br />
Community Events... 12<br />
Houston Area Events... 17<br />
Library & Parks... 18<br />
Flu Prevention Tips... 24<br />
Volunteers Needed... 26<br />
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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Katy</strong> <strong>Communicator</strong>
Family<br />
Focus<br />
Why They Love Living in <strong>Katy</strong><br />
“Our family has lived in <strong>Katy</strong> for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine<br />
our children growing up in a better city. <strong>Katy</strong> has the hometown feel of<br />
the both small towns that Patrick and Melissa were born in. Patrick is<br />
originally from Lumberton, Texas and Melissa was born in Hardinsburg,<br />
Kentucky. People in <strong>Katy</strong> are friendly and always willing to lend a<br />
helping hand to their neighbors. <strong>Katy</strong> is “country” with all the amenities<br />
of the city and Houston is close enough that if you want to see a major<br />
sporting event, concert, theater, etc., you are able to. We love the<br />
people and pride in Tigerland!”<br />
What They Love to Do<br />
This family most enjoys the local parks<br />
in <strong>Katy</strong>, feeding ducks and being in<br />
the outdoors. They love to explore the<br />
local businesses in Old <strong>Katy</strong>, especially<br />
antique and resale shops where hidden<br />
treasures are often found. The <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most<br />
anticipated events of the year, as well<br />
as the parade and the <strong>Katy</strong> Rodeo.<br />
Love is in the Air<br />
How They Express It: “Something you will hear many times a day in our home is one person will say<br />
‘Love y’all’ and you will hear all the other family members reply with ‘Love y’all.’ Levi is usually the first<br />
one to prompt this but we all do it when we want to. I think this makes our family unique because we<br />
do remind each other through our love language of what we mean to each other, daily.”<br />
Celebrating Valentine’s Day: The family gets in the spirit of this holiday by enjoying mom’s decorating<br />
in a special part of their home, and indulging in a nice meal together at home or at a restaurant.<br />
They give each other special tokens of their admiration for each other and of course, enjoy creating,<br />
crafting and delivering their Valentines.<br />
What Makes It Tick: They love reminding their family and friends about how much they mean to them,<br />
which is what Valentine’s Day is all about for this tribe. Keeping in mind how much Jesus loves them<br />
and how He asks them to love one another is also an important reflection on this holiday.<br />
Family Roster<br />
Dad: Patrick, Machine Shop<br />
Supervisor (Precision-Hayes,<br />
Sugar Land). Machinist for<br />
over 25 years, learned the<br />
trade in his dad’s machine<br />
shop in Beaumont, TX.<br />
Avid gun collector, enjoys<br />
spending time on the gun<br />
range.<br />
Mom: Melissa, Accounting (Linco<br />
Construction, <strong>Katy</strong>). Loves crafting,<br />
decorating, traveling and supporting<br />
her boys in all they do. World traveler<br />
and especially fond of Germany and<br />
German culture (spent many summers<br />
with grandparents there). Aspires<br />
to own a farm one day with cows,<br />
chickens lambs and lots of dogs.<br />
Koen: 11 YO boy. Loves to ride his hoverboard,<br />
bike and go-kart. An avid gamer, enjoys building<br />
things on his computer. Member of the National<br />
Junior Honor Society, loves joining various clubs<br />
at his school. Has played soccer with FFPS since<br />
he was four years old, has been a great way for<br />
the family to spend time together cheering him on.<br />
Aspires to be a singer and will be starting music<br />
and voice lessons in <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
Levi: 8 YO boy. Enjoys playing outside, on<br />
his computer, and with friends. Greatest past<br />
time is spent building Lego sets. Has also<br />
played soccer with FFPS since he was four<br />
and the family loves cheering him on. Straight<br />
A student, made it to the finals at his school’s<br />
spelling bee this year. Wants to own a farm<br />
with mom one day and help raise all the<br />
animals, family calls him the “animal whisperer.”<br />
Atlas: 3 month old fur<br />
boy (mini schnauzer).<br />
Although he is a<br />
fur baby, he is most<br />
definitely one of the<br />
family – he fills their<br />
hearts with such joy.<br />
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KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)<br />
ALL EMERGENCIES 911<br />
Constable 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000<br />
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116<br />
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430<br />
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Family YMCA 281-579-3303<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560<br />
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850<br />
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200<br />
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000<br />
Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Creative Arts 281-391-5003<br />
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.<br />
Maude Marks 281-492-8592<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> 281-391-3509<br />
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311<br />
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455<br />
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761<br />
Michael Barrera michael@crestmanagement.com<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222<br />
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020<br />
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397<br />
(Trash Pick up Mon. & Thurs.)<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970<br />
MEDICAL<br />
Memorial Hermann <strong>Katy</strong> Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000<br />
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900<br />
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />
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Nottingham Country Garden Club<br />
On Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> Nottingham Country Garden<br />
Club (NCGC) will feature Dinah Weems. Dinah will be speaking on<br />
the topic Bayou Bend/Miss Ima Hogg - Great Texan Collector. This<br />
presentation will provide a history of Miss Hogg, Bayou Bend and<br />
some highlights in the collection.<br />
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month<br />
from September through May. We welcome all people interested<br />
in gardening and gardening related topics. We serve the West<br />
Houston and <strong>Katy</strong> areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham<br />
Country neighborhood to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit<br />
organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden<br />
Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs and the National Garden<br />
Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the beautification of<br />
our community, support local and national educational and civic<br />
organizations and educate the community about our environment.<br />
Donations from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Sale and<br />
projects that vary each year.<br />
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin<br />
at 10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at<br />
the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, <strong>Katy</strong>,<br />
77450. For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org.<br />
Local Veteran Groups Meet<br />
If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently<br />
serving on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow<br />
Veterans, please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each<br />
organization has its own requirements for membership.)<br />
AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of <strong>Katy</strong> Texas<br />
meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 <strong>Katy</strong>-Ft. Bend Road, <strong>Katy</strong> TX. Meetings<br />
start promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war<br />
time Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible<br />
Veterans to join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s<br />
State Program. Greg Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.<br />
LegionPost164<strong>Katy</strong>TX.org for more information.<br />
VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of <strong>Katy</strong> Texas meets the<br />
first Monday of each month at the <strong>Katy</strong> Senior Citizens Center on<br />
5 th Street. Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM,<br />
followed by the business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary<br />
at 7:30 PM. Frank Torres, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President,<br />
Betty Edmundson.<br />
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• Award Winning Company<br />
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723<br />
of the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Fire Station on Ave. D in Old Town <strong>Katy</strong>. Felix Garcia III, Commander,<br />
386-793-8065 or sgtg31@yahoo.com.<br />
Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial<br />
Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).<br />
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Engagement Stories<br />
featuring your neighbors!<br />
Chelsea & William<br />
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon<br />
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture<br />
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand<br />
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William<br />
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really<br />
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got<br />
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and<br />
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially<br />
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out<br />
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my<br />
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had<br />
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny<br />
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take<br />
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).<br />
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in<br />
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-<br />
GAGED!” My heart started racing and I was so excited. But....all that was said was, “Chelsea, sit down so we can take the picture.” I was slightly disappointed,<br />
but I wouldn’t let it ruin my time. We went to go grab a bite to eat, and William and his family were asking when sunset was so we could go to one final stop:<br />
Yavapai Point. By the time we got there, I was freezing and felt like my hands and legs were going numb and was apprehensive to take more pictures. Then, in<br />
the most perfect spot, right as we were posing for a picture, William got down on one knee and showed me the most beautiful ring that he picked out himself.<br />
I didn’t even let him talk I was so in shock that I just went in for a giant hug. When his family asked what I said, I responded with, “oh he never asked!” He<br />
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!<br />
Lisa & Matt<br />
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted<br />
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the<br />
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to<br />
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture<br />
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.<br />
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was<br />
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special<br />
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces<br />
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags<br />
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created<br />
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location<br />
has some significance since it was a place where we had<br />
experienced something special together. At the last location, I<br />
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife<br />
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.<br />
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Violet & TJ<br />
"They" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they"<br />
are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became<br />
of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the<br />
years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this<br />
time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is<br />
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after<br />
that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18.<br />
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Sports Injury and Concussion Seminar<br />
Weekend warriors and young athletes are invited to learn about how to prevent and manage<br />
sports injuries and concussions. Board-certified doctors from Houston Methodist Orthopedics<br />
& Sports Medicine at West will present and answer your questions.<br />
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
YMCA at <strong>Katy</strong> Main Street<br />
1350 Main St., <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77494<br />
To register for this free event, call 832.522.5522. Refreshments provided.<br />
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<strong>Katy</strong> Independent School District<br />
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News<br />
IMPORTANT DATES<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16 th - Early Dismissal for Campus Professional Learning<br />
<strong>February</strong> 19 th - District Professional Learning Day - Student Holiday<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> ISD Franz Elementary<br />
Celebrates New Spark Park<br />
Waving “Thank You” signs and singing along to a melodious gratitude song, the<br />
Franz Elementary (FES) Choir officially dedicated their new SPARK Park, which<br />
is now available for public use during non-school hours and on weekends.<br />
This park is a collaborative effort between <strong>Katy</strong> ISD, FES parents, students,<br />
staff, the PTA, as well as local entities, who together contributed to the<br />
SPARK grant, which was just under $130,000. Fundraising efforts included<br />
a $5,000 donation from the PTA and a week-long of SPARK fundraising<br />
activities at the school, that included taping the principal to a wall, crazy<br />
hair day and water games that included popsicles, of which $2,150 was<br />
collected. Other funding included $1,000 from the West Harris County<br />
MUD #7, $1,000 from Raintree Village Homeowner’s Association and the<br />
design work was paid for by <strong>Katy</strong> ISD. SPARK contributed $116,000 from<br />
The Kinder Foundation and Houston Endowment park desert initiative.<br />
The park includes a concrete trail, sensory play panels, musical<br />
instruments and four bollards covered with tiles painted by students and<br />
staff. When visitors walk through the park, they will notice a variety of<br />
trees, which include Monterrey oaks, Mexican plums and anacua trees. In<br />
total, 34 trees were donated by Trees for Houston.<br />
Principal Sylvan shared, “It has been said that ‘A true community is not just<br />
about being geographically close to someone or a part of the same social<br />
network.’ It’s about feeling connected and responsible for what happens.<br />
Humanity is our ultimate community and everyone plays a crucial role.”<br />
“We hope during the break, you will come and enjoy this park,” added<br />
Ashley Vann, <strong>Katy</strong> ISD Board of Trustees President.<br />
SPARK, an organization created in 1983 to increase park and recreational<br />
spaces in the Greater Houston area, has helped to turn underutilized<br />
school playgrounds into neighborhood parks at more than 200 locations.<br />
This is the third SPARK Park at a <strong>Katy</strong> ISD school.<br />
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Taylor High School's<br />
Fashion Extravaganza<br />
This year, Taylor High School’s Fashion Extravaganza promises to be<br />
bigger and better than ever before!<br />
The fashion show, which highlights the latest in prom fashions and prom<br />
services, will take place <strong>February</strong> 1 st in the high school’s Main Commons.<br />
The show starts at 7 PM and the school is located at 20700 Kingsland<br />
Blvd. in <strong>Katy</strong>.<br />
Some of the businesses who are participating include Kendra Scott,<br />
David’s Bridal, Minuti Coffee and Runway Seven. More than 50 highschool<br />
seniors will model the latest in prom fashions, in addition to<br />
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CINCO RANCH HIGH<br />
Four <strong>Katy</strong>-Area Robotics Teams<br />
Advance To First Lego League<br />
Regional Championship Tournament<br />
The Cinco Ranch Junior High gym echoed with the sound of cheering<br />
as the CRyptonite robotics team from Cinco Ranch High School (CRHS)<br />
hosted their seventh annual FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition<br />
of Science and Technology) LEGO® League <strong>Katy</strong> Qualifier robotics<br />
tournament. Of the 24 teams competing, four from the <strong>Katy</strong>-area and<br />
two others earned a coveted “Golden Ticket” to advance to the FIRST<br />
LEGO League Texas South Region Championship Tournament, which was<br />
held January 27, <strong>2018</strong> at the British International School in <strong>Katy</strong> (www.<br />
fllhouston.com/previewchamp).<br />
FIRST LEGO League is an annual international robotics competition for<br />
students from 4 th to 8 th grade in teams of two to ten members. The teams<br />
create and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology to<br />
solve as many pre-determined missions as possible in a 2 ½ minute time<br />
period. They also research a real-world problem and create and present<br />
a solution to judges, all while demonstrating core values, such as having<br />
fun, gracious professionalism® and coopertition®. CRyptonite is a FIRST<br />
Robotics Competition team from Cinco Ranch High School that builds more<br />
advanced robots to compete in international competitions for high schoolage<br />
students. The team is dedicated to developing engineering, problemsolving<br />
and teamwork skills. In addition to organizing and running the <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Qualifier, CRyptonite members who were previously on FIRST Lego League<br />
teams helped coach three of the <strong>Katy</strong>-area teams that are advancing.<br />
According to Bella Riffle, CRHS senior and fourth year CRyptonite team<br />
member, who was Student Coordinator for the tournament, “CRyptonite<br />
is dedicated to developing the next generation of scientists and engineers<br />
and this tournament helps support that goal.” To this end, a Rookie Coach<br />
Award was given to Alex Dial for his work with the Computerized Coyotes<br />
team from Beck Jr. High. Dial, a second-year member of CRyptonite, was<br />
a on a FIRST LEGO League team at Beck.<br />
Added Kyna McGill, first year CRyptonite member and announcer for the<br />
qualifier, who also mentored an advancing team, “FIRST taught me many<br />
valuable lessons about teamwork, project management and more and<br />
motivated me to continue in robotics. Several team members are using<br />
this knowledge to help develop and give back to younger teams.”<br />
Qualifier Award Recipients<br />
Teams which won awards in the individual phases of the competition<br />
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South Region Championship Tournament in January were:<br />
• Champions Award - Banshees (Team 31103): Houston (rookie team)<br />
• Programming - Beck-O-Bytes (Team 15593): Beck Jr. High, <strong>Katy</strong><br />
• Research - Brainiac Maniacs (Team 25108): Girl Scouts of San Jacinto<br />
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• Presentation - Symbiotes (Team 30582): Beck Jr. High, <strong>Katy</strong> (rookie team)<br />
• Innovative Solutions - Cyberwolves (Team 13764): Beck Jr. High, <strong>Katy</strong><br />
• Strategy and Innovation - Computerized Coyotes (Team 34795): Beck Jr.<br />
High, <strong>Katy</strong> (rookie team)<br />
Other awards presented at the tournament were:<br />
• Teamwork - SLJH1 (Team 21405): Seven Lakes Jr. High, <strong>Katy</strong><br />
• Mechanical Design - Memorial Parkway Eagles Two (Team 27461):<br />
Memorial Pkwy Jr. High, <strong>Katy</strong> (rookie team)<br />
• Inspiration - Sabercats (Team 24061): Smith Middle School, Cypress (rookie team)<br />
• Gracious Professionalism - Bulldog Bots (Team 35602): Richmond<br />
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• Robot Score - Brainiac Maniacs (Team 25108): Girl Scouts of San Jacinto<br />
County, <strong>Katy</strong> (Elementary age)<br />
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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
Walks/Runs<br />
Graeme’s Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong> - No Label Brewery<br />
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1st Annual Reign Over Cancer Walk<br />
Postponed Until <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Due to the massive flooding the <strong>Katy</strong> community experienced as a result of<br />
Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from the devastation<br />
it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has been postponed until<br />
Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong>. The walk will be held at Cane Island and will<br />
begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy complimentary<br />
food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.<br />
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money to<br />
fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team online<br />
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wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the internal<br />
wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk will<br />
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Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone to<br />
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Craft Shows/Festivals<br />
2Nd Annual <strong>Katy</strong> Taste Fest<br />
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<strong>Katy</strong> Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held at<br />
Villagio Town Center March 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival celebrates<br />
all things food from some of the best <strong>Katy</strong> restaurants. It is a foodies’<br />
paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The festival will focus<br />
on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant scene with bites from<br />
30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer/wine, a large kids<br />
zone, live entertainment and a silent auction. Fun for the whole family!<br />
Our inaugural event was a HUGE success with more than 800 attendees<br />
and raised more than $13,000 for our local non-profit partners. We aim to<br />
exceed that number in <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an<br />
opportunity to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring<br />
comfort foods you’ve loved for years. We have something for everyone<br />
from adults to kids. <strong>Katy</strong> Taste Fest has partnered with several local<br />
nonprofits that focus on abused, neglected and abandoned children<br />
including <strong>Katy</strong> Cares, Krause Children’s Center and Armor of Hope<br />
Foundation. Details and ticket information will be available on www.<br />
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About <strong>Katy</strong> Taste Fest: <strong>Katy</strong> 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. <strong>Katy</strong> Taste Fest supports several local charities<br />
that focus on vulnerable children, including <strong>Katy</strong> 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 />
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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 />
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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 <strong>Katy</strong> area.”<br />
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
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Community Events - Misc<br />
Marvel Comic - Black Panther Movie Viewing<br />
Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to promote<br />
interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics),<br />
entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn to EXcellence in<br />
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host a movie viewing event for the highly anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK<br />
PANTHER.’ During the reception meet the “community superheros and<br />
sheroes” comprised of professionals, athletes and business people who<br />
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children. Special guests, private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets<br />
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The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand Parkway<br />
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Nature Programs For<br />
Preschool-Aged Children<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the<br />
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided<br />
nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are<br />
encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult<br />
guardians should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial<br />
Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive,<br />
enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed<br />
on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include January:<br />
Migration - Craft: Flying Duck. <strong>February</strong>: We Love Wildlife - Craft: Animal<br />
Valentines.<br />
THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />
sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />
offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />
mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />
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by an adult during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />
sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log<br />
cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>February</strong> 6 th & 7 th : Art in Nature<br />
<strong>February</strong> 13 th & 14 th : Animal Valentines<br />
<strong>February</strong> 20 th & 21 st : What Do Animals Eat?<br />
<strong>February</strong> 27 th & 28 th : Nature Detectives<br />
March 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids<br />
March 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)<br />
March 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths<br />
March 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies<br />
AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />
K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each<br />
month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own<br />
native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on<br />
a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to<br />
know the plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are<br />
required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org.<br />
For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs<br />
Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639.<br />
Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>February</strong> 15 th : Wildlife Valentines<br />
March 22 nd : Baby Animals<br />
OWL PROWLS<br />
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2017-18<br />
season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />
opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />
woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />
online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are <strong>February</strong><br />
2, <strong>2018</strong> and March 9, <strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and<br />
begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee<br />
is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at<br />
least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each<br />
two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please<br />
park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at<br />
12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Preregistration<br />
is required and there is a maximum number of participants<br />
for each prowl.<br />
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FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> 2 nd -13 th - Mardi Gras Galveston. If you’re looking for a unique<br />
Mardi Gras experience in <strong>2018</strong>, grab some beads and hit the beach! Mardi<br />
Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United<br />
States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your<br />
toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish<br />
parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season.<br />
The island’s 107 th Mardi Gras celebration, is expected to draw more<br />
than 350,000 attendees for 30+ concerts, parades, balcony parties and<br />
several elegant balls. At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found<br />
in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than<br />
3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston and that’s just<br />
the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family<br />
events, feasting and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras<br />
island style. For more information, visit www.galveston.com/mardigras/.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 7 th - The Houston RV Show is now the largest in Texas with<br />
over 600 units on display. This includes Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Tent<br />
Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational Vehicle related<br />
vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks and RV supplies. The<br />
Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG Center Halls C, D, E. Parking<br />
rate in the past was $12 per space, cash only. For more information, visit<br />
www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 8 th - Texas Monthly 2 nd Annual Whiskey Affair. A premium<br />
whiskey tasting event that will highlight up to 50 brown spirits and<br />
celebrate the whiskey lifestyle with delicious chef pairings, couture<br />
cocktails and live music provided by Doc Watkins, owner of Jazz, TX.<br />
Texas and international brown spirits makers will serve straight pours<br />
and cocktails from their portfolios with spirit seminars led by Texas<br />
Monthly Editor in Chief Tim Taliaferro and Wine & Spirits contributor<br />
Jessica Dupuy. The event will also feature up to ten award-winning chefs<br />
and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of whiskies.<br />
For more information, visit www.texasmonthly.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Texas Home and Garden Spring Show. Houstons’<br />
Premier “One Stop Shopping Opportunity” for all your home & garden<br />
needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over 700 experts,<br />
products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult Tickets are<br />
$10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under free. For more<br />
information, visit www.guestservices@nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 9 th -11 th - Tristar Collectors Show. Your trusted source for<br />
sports autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Tristar will be held in<br />
NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit www.guestservices@<br />
nrgpark.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 17 th - <strong>2018</strong> Lunar New Year Festival. This year’s Lunar New<br />
Year Festival is from 10 AM-4 PM at the Chinese Community Center,<br />
9800 Town Park Dr., Houston 77036. Free Admission & Parking. For more<br />
information, visit www.ccchouston.org.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than<br />
250 teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s<br />
Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitationonly,<br />
visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden,<br />
Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is<br />
open, for wild rides and fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden<br />
features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas<br />
country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music<br />
and has an outside patio for visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the<br />
Chuck Wagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary sliced beef<br />
sandwich with chips and beans.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event benefit<br />
the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund. The 2017 Rodeo<br />
Run had more than 9,500 participants in the wheelchair race, 10K race and<br />
5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5 million has been contributed to the<br />
Rodeo. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Downtown Rodeo Parade at 10 AM. Every <strong>February</strong><br />
since 1938, the nation’s fourth largest city is transformed from a bustling<br />
metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. Decorative<br />
floats intermingle with thousands of men and women on horseback to fill<br />
the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians<br />
join out-of-town spectators to line the streets and sidewalks to be involved<br />
in one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! For parade route, street<br />
closures and parking information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for the 2 nd<br />
Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by Shiner<br />
Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but one of<br />
the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever experienced!<br />
Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT samples from<br />
all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while supplies last.<br />
Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete for the Grand<br />
Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally title and all the<br />
bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to rock! There will be<br />
an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the Galveston County<br />
Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under 12 are free. Bring lawn<br />
chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers are allowed. For more<br />
information, visit www.texasfoodtruckrally.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25 th - It’s official! The Houston Kosher Chili Cook-off is now<br />
the largest kosher food event in Houston. The 8 th Houston Kosher Chili<br />
Cook-off will be held at the ERJCC. There will be MORE cooking teams,<br />
MORE food, MORE money raised for local charities and MORE fun! At<br />
12 PM, the public is invited to sample chili, mingle, enjoy children’s<br />
activities, listen to music and simply have a great time in an outdoor,<br />
festival atmosphere. The event will conclude with the selection of the<br />
winning chili by celebrity judges. So, don’t miss this “hot” event! For<br />
more information, visit www.houstonkosherchilicookoff.com.<br />
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Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL)<br />
Public Information Office - 281-633-4734<br />
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us<br />
Family Reading Club - Through-March 3 Rd<br />
This six-week program is designed to encourage families to read, learn<br />
and have fun together. Families participate in the program by reading<br />
books and completing optional “challenges” that can be done at home.<br />
All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. Families who<br />
complete the program by reading 36 books - 6 books per week - are<br />
eligible to receive a book bag for the family and will have their named<br />
entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends<br />
of the Library. Each branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on<br />
March 5 th . A single registration is required for each participating family.<br />
An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by<br />
going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the<br />
“Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image. Families may also register at one<br />
of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon registering,<br />
families will then have their own online page on which to record their<br />
books or reading time. There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club.<br />
The program is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends<br />
of the Library organizations that support the county library system.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch Library<br />
(Ft. Bend Co. Lib.)<br />
2620 Commercial Center Blvd., <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,<br />
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.<br />
10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />
To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend.<br />
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and<br />
find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at<br />
281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 1-5 PM, Meeting<br />
Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-taxpreparation<br />
assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons should bring<br />
the following information to the session if possible: photo ID; Social<br />
Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents; last year’s tax return;<br />
W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2017; unemployment<br />
compensation statements and any other documents that are necessary<br />
to complete your return. This service is free and open to the public on a<br />
first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms are not available at the<br />
libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to<br />
download and print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov,<br />
during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use the printers<br />
and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd , 10:30 AM-2:30<br />
PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners to<br />
advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited to practice<br />
their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free<br />
environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this come-andgo<br />
activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide tips and<br />
assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but players<br />
are welcome to bring their own sets as well.<br />
• HEALTHCARE AND YOUR RETIREMENT - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th ,<br />
10:30-11:30 AM, Multi-purpose Room. Leslie Corley, a financial advisor,<br />
will talk about the steps investors should take to prepare for healthcare<br />
costs after retirement. Get tips on ways to prepare for Medicare and longterm<br />
care costs while maintaining a healthy retirement-savings account.<br />
• JOB & CAREER ACCELERATOR DEMONSTRATION - Monday, <strong>February</strong><br />
12 th , 12 noon-1 PM, Computer Lab. This easy-to-use online resource can<br />
help job-hunters who are searching for a job or a new career. Learn how<br />
to create professional resumés and cover letters, get detailed and current<br />
information on a variety of occupations, match personal interests and<br />
skills with a desired career, improve interviewing skills and much more.<br />
The database includes detailed information on more than 1,000 different<br />
occupations and matches interests and skills with possible careers. It<br />
also provides more than five million up-to-the-minute local and national<br />
job postings. Reservations required.<br />
• JOB-SEARCH SURVIVAL WORKSHOP - Monday & Tuesday, <strong>February</strong><br />
12 th and 13 th , 5:30-8:30 PM, Multipurpose Room. This workshop is<br />
designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying for a<br />
position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a<br />
large company. The tips that are presented can help any applicant plan a<br />
more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression. Learn how<br />
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to write a better resumé, research prospective employers, interview for<br />
a job, improve non-verbal skills, make a great first impression, network<br />
and much more. Reservations not required. Late arrivals welcome.<br />
Different topics each night. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the<br />
Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.<br />
• ANCIENT EMPIRES-GREECE - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17 th , 1-3 PM, Multipurpose<br />
Room. In this second of three programs on Ancient Empires,<br />
former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the roles<br />
that topography, mythology and science have played in the history and<br />
development of Greece. She will talk about the country’s city-states,<br />
philosophy, drama, art and architecture of the classical period, as well as<br />
Alexander the Great, the conquest of Asia Minor, Persia and Egypt during<br />
the Hellenistic period. She will also touch upon Mycenae, the Trojan War<br />
and Homer.<br />
• COLLEGE FAIR - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 22 nd , 6-7:30 PM, Meeting Room.<br />
Representatives from colleges and universities will be on hand to share<br />
information about their programs with current high school students and<br />
parents or guardians. Learn about educational opportunities available<br />
at the colleges, as well as admission requirements, financial aid, student<br />
housing and more. For a list of colleges that will be here, check with the<br />
library.<br />
• GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th , 10-11 AM,<br />
Meeting Room. Jessica Ford from Greyhound Pets of America/Houston<br />
will discuss the history of greyhounds. She will also talk about their care,<br />
their suitability as pets and the adoption process. Learn more about this<br />
breed of dog, their needs, energy levels and personalities.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in the<br />
Computer Lab. Reservations are required.<br />
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Excel: Charts: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 22 nd , 10 AM<br />
Introduction to Facebook: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 26 th , 12 Noon<br />
MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 10 AM<br />
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab.<br />
(reservations not required)<br />
EVENTS<br />
• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th , 12<br />
Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is News of the<br />
World, written by Paulette Jiles. Those attending are invited to bring a<br />
lunch, if desired.<br />
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , beginning<br />
at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is At the Water’s<br />
Edge, written by Sara Gruen.<br />
• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, <strong>February</strong> 6 th and 20 th , 6-8<br />
PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from<br />
beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share<br />
tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment.<br />
On the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a<br />
fun, relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their<br />
skills and share their love of this popular card game with others.<br />
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, <strong>February</strong> 9 th and 23 rd , 1-2 PM;<br />
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for<br />
individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their<br />
English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles”<br />
provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a<br />
relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing<br />
their English skills.<br />
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Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will create custom Valentine’s Day cards<br />
for friends and family.<br />
• FREE SAT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th , 10:30<br />
AM-3:30 PM, Meeting Room. A representative from Princeton Review will<br />
administer a practice test to college-bound students in grades 9 through<br />
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scores on this practice test will only be shared with the student; they will<br />
not be sent to any educational institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a<br />
non-graphing calculator if available. Registration is required.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 14 th , 4-5 PM,<br />
Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with<br />
others who share the same love for great books and have a lively discussion<br />
on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. Those<br />
attending are invited to talk about Every Day, written by David Levithan.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 4-5<br />
PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12<br />
are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest<br />
new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the<br />
library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping<br />
to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at<br />
these activities.)<br />
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• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant<br />
activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,<br />
from age 1 month to 12 months.<br />
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age.<br />
Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time.<br />
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM<br />
and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older<br />
babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories,<br />
watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening<br />
option for the activities presented during the daytime.<br />
• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages<br />
welcome.<br />
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time<br />
for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies<br />
and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.<br />
• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children<br />
in grades 4 through 8.<br />
• Minecraft Monday: <strong>February</strong> 26 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for<br />
students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call<br />
the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public<br />
Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />
Maud Marks Library<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6<br />
PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website<br />
(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next<br />
book sale on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a<br />
large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s<br />
books and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library.<br />
• NASA DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY - Have you ever wondered what it was like<br />
to spend time in space? The library would like to help you realize your<br />
dream! On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 1 PM, a representative of NASA’s<br />
Johnson Space Center will be at the library to tell us all about living and<br />
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working in outer space. Also, join us for other space experiments such<br />
as antigravity drops, microgravity experiments, space food, rockets<br />
and more! Learn what it is like to work in small work areas such as the<br />
International Space Station. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given<br />
out the day of the event beginning at noon.<br />
• THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE & THE AFRICAN IN AMERICA - Come<br />
celebrate Black History Month in style! On Monday, <strong>February</strong> 19 th at 1:30<br />
PM, come to the library to celebrate the contributions of African Americans<br />
to our nation’s culture. We’ll be listening to music that celebrates the<br />
historic contribution and achievements of great Americans. Afterwards,<br />
join us for some African crafts as we learn all about the African American<br />
culture. We will also learn the history of food in the African American<br />
culture and feast on some unique foods.<br />
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come<br />
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which<br />
will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This<br />
month, on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 1 st at 3:30, we will be making rockets.<br />
This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to<br />
the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!<br />
• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at<br />
the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and<br />
more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 1 st at 5 PM. Students should be in high school and must be<br />
able to commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way,<br />
please contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.<br />
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited<br />
to join us on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the book<br />
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us,<br />
extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.<br />
• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Beginning <strong>February</strong> 3 rd and every Monday<br />
and Friday through April 18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance<br />
to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance runs from 10 AM<br />
to 2 PM.<br />
• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts<br />
classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise<br />
program. Join us on Saturdays, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 10 AM and <strong>February</strong> 17 th<br />
at 3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us<br />
as we exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required.<br />
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />
once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />
they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston<br />
area. This month, on <strong>February</strong> 10 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about spring<br />
vegetable gardening. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />
• DIY WORKSHOP: CROSS-STITCH - It’s Valentine’s Day and at the<br />
library we will be learning the art of cross-stitch as we make beautiful<br />
needlework to decorate our homes. Join us on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th<br />
at 2 PM as we make cut scenes in hearts for our sweethearts.<br />
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the <strong>Katy</strong> area has its very own<br />
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th at 7 PM. Harry<br />
Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to <strong>Katy</strong> MakerSpace and<br />
all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to<br />
join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />
• SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS - Senior citizens and their family members<br />
are invited to join us for a new series at the Maud Marks Library. Every<br />
3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics<br />
pertinent to senior living. On <strong>February</strong> 16 th at 3 PM, we will be discussing<br />
mobility and wellness as we age. Learn all about how to stay healthy and<br />
fit no matter how old you might be. Come discover what kind of life is<br />
best for you or your loved one.<br />
• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD - Come<br />
on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17 th at 1 PM to a hands-on multi-part workshop<br />
to learn tips of the trade from expert writers from The Houston Writers<br />
Guild. They will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Beginners<br />
and experienced writers are welcome. This series of workshops are<br />
hands-on, active sessions where you can write and receive feedback.<br />
So bring laptops and/or other writing utensils to get the most of each<br />
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• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL - Do you have legal questions but don’t even<br />
know where to start? On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th at 10 AM, the library<br />
is pleased to host The People’s Law School presented by the <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Bar Association. Learn all the ins and outs of your legal issue. Ask the<br />
questions you need answers to.<br />
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: MUSEUM DAY - Seniors 55+ are invited to<br />
join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a FREE visit to the<br />
Museum District, courtesy of the Friends of Maud Marks Library and<br />
Precinct Three Transportation. We will start our day at the Houston<br />
Museum of African American Culture. There we will be immersed in<br />
the culture of Africans and African Americans in Houston and the<br />
state of Texas. Then after lunch, we will move on to the Houston<br />
Museum of Natural Science. Special exhibits include, Knights,<br />
Fabrege, Tourmaline Treasures and more! Registration begins<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2 nd . Registration is by telephone or in person ONLY. There<br />
will be no online registration.<br />
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and<br />
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour<br />
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a<br />
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for<br />
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome to<br />
bring your own.<br />
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the<br />
month at 1 PM.<br />
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third<br />
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your<br />
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just<br />
desserts.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes<br />
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on<br />
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our new<br />
bedtime storytime. This new storytime will meet on Tuesday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 6 th and 20 th at 6:30 PM. We will have stories, songs and<br />
rhymes for the whole family. Children are welcome to wear their<br />
pajamas.<br />
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,<br />
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20<br />
minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each<br />
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This<br />
is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are<br />
welcome.<br />
• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the<br />
world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at<br />
11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations for<br />
science and sensory exploration.<br />
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months,<br />
are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will<br />
be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required<br />
for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day<br />
of the event.<br />
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations<br />
soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On<br />
Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for<br />
ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary<br />
materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are available<br />
½ hour prior to the program.<br />
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scores on this practice test will only be shared with the student; they will<br />
not be sent to any educational institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a<br />
non-graphing calculator if available. Registration is required.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 14 th , 4-5 PM,<br />
Conference Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with<br />
others who share the same love for great books and have a lively discussion<br />
on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. Those<br />
attending are invited to talk about Every Day, written by David Levithan.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th , 4-5<br />
PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12<br />
are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest<br />
new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the<br />
library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while helping<br />
to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at<br />
these activities.)<br />
• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant<br />
activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,<br />
from age 1 month to 12 months.<br />
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age.<br />
Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time.<br />
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM<br />
and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older<br />
babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories,<br />
watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening<br />
option for the activities presented during the daytime.<br />
• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages<br />
welcome.<br />
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. A time<br />
for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies<br />
and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.<br />
• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children<br />
in grades 4 through 8.<br />
• Minecraft Monday: <strong>February</strong> 26 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for<br />
students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call<br />
the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public<br />
Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Branch Library<br />
5414 Franz Road, <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM -<br />
8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,<br />
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and<br />
we’ll help you sign up!<br />
MONTHLY PROGRAMS<br />
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday<br />
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults<br />
get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los<br />
meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para<br />
más información.<br />
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.<br />
The <strong>Katy</strong> Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.<br />
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every<br />
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The <strong>Katy</strong> Library offers an array of<br />
computer classes in English - please call for more information.<br />
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group<br />
going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.<br />
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• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join<br />
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover<br />
seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.<br />
WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and<br />
join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers,<br />
Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each other with our<br />
searches.<br />
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice<br />
Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques,<br />
teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the<br />
club!<br />
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ONGOING CLASSES LAND -<br />
PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.<br />
YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays &<br />
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ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday<br />
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at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday<br />
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SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM.<br />
FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your<br />
own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full<br />
size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The<br />
machines are closed during class times.<br />
ONGOING CLASSES POOL -<br />
DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio<br />
vascular workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday -<br />
Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.<br />
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />
the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday<br />
5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion,<br />
muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays,<br />
Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />
RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming<br />
at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM.<br />
Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents<br />
& those who reside within the <strong>Katy</strong> City Limits. Other counties may call<br />
the day of the Recreational Time.<br />
LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)<br />
LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30<br />
AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane. Reservations<br />
may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents & those who reside<br />
within the <strong>Katy</strong> City Limits. Other counties may call the day of.<br />
AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or<br />
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RECIPES<br />
Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo<br />
Ingredients:<br />
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
ground black pepper to taste<br />
2 cups heavy cream<br />
2 egg yolks<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 pound fettuccine<br />
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley<br />
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided<br />
Directions: Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan<br />
over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to<br />
low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover and simmer another 5<br />
minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.<br />
Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving<br />
the broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut<br />
into bite-size slices. Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook<br />
until reduced to 1 cup. Stir garlic, black pepper and heavy cream into the<br />
reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.<br />
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm<br />
cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until<br />
about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used. Whisk the warm<br />
cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining<br />
cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until<br />
the mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes.<br />
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.<br />
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in<br />
boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about<br />
7 minutes. Drain. Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and cream<br />
mixture into the pasta. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for a few<br />
minutes until thick. Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into<br />
the pasta mixture to serve. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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Cream Cheese Brownies<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
5 tablespoons shortening<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
3 tablespoons cream cheese<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />
1/2 cup chopped almonds<br />
Cream Cheese frosting - optional<br />
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch<br />
square baking pan.<br />
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring<br />
frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream<br />
cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour,<br />
baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.<br />
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted<br />
near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.<br />
Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once<br />
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Memorial Hermann <strong>Katy</strong> Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />
Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception<br />
desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for<br />
you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of<br />
Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />
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daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, and<br />
wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is<br />
open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program<br />
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saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972<br />
for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@<br />
twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />
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Pregnancy Help Center<br />
Seeks New Volunteers<br />
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center<br />
of West Houston educating and supporting men and women in<br />
making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned<br />
pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include<br />
mentoring, facilitating small groups, administrative assistance,<br />
medical services, donation room and development. Discover your<br />
calling!<br />
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call<br />
281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help<br />
Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.<br />
SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic<br />
Equestrian Centers<br />
Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted<br />
activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,<br />
emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on<br />
horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers<br />
helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater<br />
Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,<br />
more productive lives.<br />
In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers<br />
donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual<br />
Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on<br />
hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off<br />
and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse<br />
Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and<br />
state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond<br />
of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own<br />
personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor and coach.<br />
Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully live their<br />
lives, each day.<br />
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a<br />
volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call<br />
281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />
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Volunteers Needed At<br />
Autumn Grove Cottage<br />
Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an<br />
assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related<br />
illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents.<br />
We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents.<br />
If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call<br />
the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.<br />
autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor<br />
our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need<br />
to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.<br />
Become A Sunrise Volunteer<br />
Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through<br />
your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the<br />
Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-<br />
240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise<br />
Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd.,<br />
<strong>Katy</strong>, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website<br />
at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />
Volunteer <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community<br />
service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference<br />
in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-<br />
222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Community Giving Circle<br />
Needs Volunteers<br />
The <strong>Katy</strong> Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the <strong>Katy</strong> area<br />
who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to<br />
create a circle of giving in our community by collectively contributing to<br />
organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people in our<br />
neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just<br />
$10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our<br />
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we<br />
are building a community of giving friends. For more information, please<br />
visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
Clothed By Faith<br />
We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see<br />
our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email<br />
yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100<br />
in <strong>Katy</strong>. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently<br />
used clothing to those in need.<br />
Houston Children’s Charity<br />
Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If<br />
you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no<br />
further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization<br />
dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused<br />
and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of<br />
our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the<br />
rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance<br />
unanswered.<br />
Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are<br />
always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great<br />
way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have<br />
gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s<br />
Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will<br />
be given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at<br />
713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for<br />
more information on our organization.<br />
Standup For Kids<br />
How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an<br />
all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and<br />
homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search<br />
the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and<br />
street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids<br />
die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent<br />
statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given<br />
time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S.<br />
StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which<br />
provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the<br />
homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to<br />
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hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me<br />
at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids<br />
or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The<br />
single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous<br />
caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we want<br />
them back and we want to help them get off the streets.<br />
Adopt A US Soldier<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />
donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />
that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />
with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />
encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United<br />
States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer<br />
workforce located across the United States. After a supporter asked a<br />
soldier what they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests,<br />
just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III When registering for<br />
Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing letters and<br />
sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier may<br />
need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful<br />
to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to<br />
show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If<br />
interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
Spanish Meadows Volunteer Opportunity<br />
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have<br />
a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love<br />
to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents.<br />
Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005<br />
bringing quality care in a luxury environment to <strong>Katy</strong> and surrounding<br />
communities. We are located at 1480 <strong>Katy</strong> Flewellen Road, <strong>Katy</strong>, TX<br />
77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin<br />
at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit<br />
our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities at<br />
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center<br />
HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is<br />
looking for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at<br />
3701 Briarpark Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside<br />
of Beltway 8 in the Westchase district of town. We offer training and<br />
support to all of our volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible<br />
based on need. For more information, contact our center at 713-781-<br />
7100. More information about HARC and aphasia is also available on<br />
our website: www.harctx.org.<br />
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<strong>Katy</strong> Christian Ministries<br />
Needs Volunteers<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas<br />
of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference<br />
in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.<br />
ktcm.org, email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further<br />
information.<br />
HealthBridge Volunteering<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com,<br />
located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers.<br />
Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as<br />
they transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team<br />
with direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring)<br />
and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative<br />
tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@<br />
nhsltd.com for more information.<br />
Volunteers Wanted At<br />
Buckner Hospice Of Houston<br />
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many<br />
different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties.<br />
Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of<br />
hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-<br />
493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
The Thomas A. Glazier Senior<br />
Education Center Has Volunteer<br />
Opportunities Available<br />
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located<br />
at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes<br />
available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging<br />
from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo<br />
editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get<br />
free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now<br />
at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris<br />
County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Quilters Needs Help For Charities<br />
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small<br />
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small<br />
blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the<br />
families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around<br />
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21559 Provincial Blvd., Suite A<br />
<strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77450<br />
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•Probate<br />
•Guardianship<br />
•Estate Planning/Wills<br />
•Medicaid<br />
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•Special Needs Planning<br />
our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we<br />
need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to<br />
help, call the <strong>Katy</strong> Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities:<br />
Vantage Hospice<br />
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes<br />
a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer<br />
team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best<br />
quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social<br />
interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition,<br />
sometimes we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If<br />
interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />
Foster Children: Preparation<br />
For Adult Living (Pal)<br />
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.<br />
That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities<br />
arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure<br />
out how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole<br />
month. Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program<br />
to help prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL).<br />
The year-long course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by<br />
the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at<br />
Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by<br />
local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that<br />
help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact info@<br />
ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
At Christ Clinic <strong>Katy</strong><br />
Christ Clinic <strong>Katy</strong> is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to<br />
uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris<br />
Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty<br />
provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals<br />
looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ<br />
Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-<br />
574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.<br />
christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation.<br />
Literacy Advance of Houston<br />
is looking for volunteers<br />
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just<br />
a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your<br />
community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100%<br />
volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help!<br />
We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read,<br />
write and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught<br />
by caring people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week.<br />
We’d love to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book<br />
at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience<br />
is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing support is<br />
provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer<br />
opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact<br />
Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or<br />
at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<br />
Give Back & Mentor A Local Juvenile<br />
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth<br />
in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County<br />
Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a<br />
listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for<br />
someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years<br />
of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact<br />
Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov<br />
or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.<br />
Give A Senior The Gift Of Mobility!<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Area Ride Service Needs Your Help<br />
Driving Older Adults<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in<br />
transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes,<br />
volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and<br />
occasional medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles<br />
to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound,<br />
may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you choose<br />
the <strong>Katy</strong> territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do not provide<br />
rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463<br />
or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer<br />
Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain independent<br />
living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) and times they are<br />
able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior or return later<br />
to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age and 78 years<br />
of age with a good driving record, pass a background check and show<br />
proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required by the State<br />
of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-773-8645<br />
or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3)<br />
that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors and<br />
non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.<br />
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<strong>February</strong> Is Creative<br />
Romance Month<br />
<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a<br />
lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a list of romantic,<br />
yet creative ideas to make the month of <strong>February</strong> full of romance.<br />
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on<br />
a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway,<br />
make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of<br />
the destination on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put<br />
together. If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them<br />
one piece of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day.<br />
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or<br />
her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It<br />
can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a<br />
visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can<br />
actually guess where they are going.<br />
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean<br />
that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of<br />
research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never<br />
been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up<br />
going too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of<br />
time there and just have a good time overall.<br />
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want<br />
to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel<br />
room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might feel<br />
like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty<br />
of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily<br />
enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to<br />
outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic<br />
activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days,<br />
a week or the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider<br />
going on a day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />
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40+ CREATIVE ROMANTIC IDEAS<br />
Imaginative Romantic Ideas<br />
Looking for some fun ways to add romance to your relationship? Try these<br />
creative romance tips:<br />
• Give your lover a dozen roses - with a creative twist. Give eleven red roses<br />
and one white rose. Attach a note that reads: “In every bunch there’s one<br />
who stands out - and you are that one.”<br />
• Get your partner a wristwatch. Inscribe it with: “I always have time for you.”<br />
• Identify that one pivotal event that brought the two of you together.<br />
Celebrate that event every year.<br />
• Practice even-day/odd-day romance: On even days it’s your turn to be<br />
romantic and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn.<br />
• Following a bubble bath you’ve prepared for her, wrap her in a towel that<br />
you’ve warmed up in the dryer.<br />
• Write your partner a love letter or poem on one sheet of paper. Glue it to<br />
thin cardboard, cut it up into puzzle-shaped pieces, then mail all the pieces.<br />
Or, mail one puzzle piece per day!<br />
• Remove all the paper strips (that say “Kisses” on them) from a couple<br />
hundred Hershey’s Kisses. Fill a jewelry box with them. Wrap ’em up and<br />
present them to your partner. Write a certificate explaining that the slips are<br />
coupons redeemable for one kiss each.<br />
• Doesn’t your partner deserve a trophy for being the “World’s Best Lover?”<br />
Trophy shops have a wealth of ideas waiting for you. Just think of the<br />
romantic possibilities of plaques, medals, ribbons, nameplates, certificates<br />
and banners. And they all can be personalized, engraved, lettered or<br />
monogrammed.<br />
Outrageous Romantic Ideas<br />
To make a big impression, consider these outrageous romance tips:<br />
• Visit a karaoke bar and surprise your lover by getting up and singing “your<br />
song” to him/her.<br />
• Kidnap her! Blindfold her. Drive her around town until she’s thoroughly<br />
lost. Then reveal your destination: Her favorite restaurant or maybe a<br />
romantic inn.<br />
• Make a giant greeting card out of a big cardboard box, (such as the type<br />
used to pack a refrigerator).<br />
• Does your partner love M&M’s? Fill a one-gallon glass jar with them as a gift.<br />
• Want to jazz up the presentation of a special meal? Buy a little hunk of<br />
dry ice from a local ice house. Put it in a bowl of water and place it on your<br />
serving tray. You’ll create wondrous, billowing white clouds!<br />
• It’s romantic - but commonplace - to eat dinner by candlelight. So, here’s a<br />
change of pace: Eat breakfast by candlelight.<br />
• Take your lover on a surprise two-week vacation to Paris.<br />
• Many couples have “His” and “Hers” matching towels, but here are<br />
some other ideas: “His” and “Hers” matching silk pajamas, motorcycles,<br />
T-shirts, overnight bags (have them packed at all times), jack-o’-lanterns<br />
at Halloween, rocking chairs, Porsches (millionaires need love, too), heartshaped<br />
tattoos, Christmas tree ornaments, tennis rackets, beach towels.<br />
Affordable Romantic Ideas<br />
Short on cash but big on love? Try these affordable romance tips:<br />
• Spend the entire day watching romantic movies.<br />
• If you’d like to spend a romantic summer night making wishes on falling<br />
stars, mark the second week in August on your calendar. The earth passes<br />
through the Perseid meteor belt around August 12 th every year, which<br />
usually results in spectacular meteor showers for two to three nights.<br />
• Buy a lottery ticket. Give it to your partner with a little note attached: “I hit<br />
the jackpot when I married you!”<br />
• Pick flowers for your partner from the side of the road.<br />
• Write a short note to your lover that’s spread out over several postcards,<br />
then mail the cards one at a time. You’ll build anticipation for the romantic<br />
conclusion on the final postcard. (Maybe deliver that last one in person.)<br />
• Don’t just go out to a movie on Saturday, like always. Call your partner<br />
from work on Wednesday and formally ask for a date.<br />
• Call a local radio station and request a special love song to be dedicated to<br />
your partner. Make sure he or she is listening!<br />
• Make a custom certificate for your lover. (You can get blank certificate forms<br />
at a stationery or paper store.) Here are some suggestions: A certificate “For<br />
Putting Up With Me Over the Years,” an award for “The World’s Best Wife,” a<br />
ribbon “For Hugs & Kisses Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.”<br />
Quick Romantic Ideas<br />
If you don’t have as much time as you’d like for love, try these swift but<br />
sweet romance tips:<br />
• Write “I love you” on the bathroom mirror with a piece of soap.<br />
• Place a little love note or poem under the driver’s-side windshield wiper<br />
of his or her car.<br />
• Every once in a while, kiss her hand with a flourish. Note: The proper way<br />
to kiss a woman’s hand is to lower your lips to her hand. You don’t raise her<br />
hand to your lips.<br />
• Have “your song” playing on the stereo when your partner returns home<br />
from work.<br />
• When out together in public, wink at your partner from across the room.<br />
• On your partner’s birthday, send a thank-you card to his/her mother.<br />
• Unplug the TV. Put a note on the screen saying, “Turn me on instead.”<br />
• Make a toast to one another every time you hold a wineglass. Make eye<br />
contact. Take turns making the toast. Whisper it.<br />
• Get the whole “family of products” in the fragrance of her favorite perfume<br />
(bath powder, soaps, creams, candles, etc.)<br />
• Call your partner from work for no other reason than to say, “I love you.”<br />
Classic Romantic Ideas<br />
Looking for a tried-and-true method for declaring your love? Consider these<br />
classic romance tips:<br />
• Spread rose petals all over the bedroom.<br />
• What could be more classic than a fine gold locket with your photo inside?<br />
(Maybe a photo of the two of you.)<br />
• Bring home one small, unexpected gift each week.<br />
• Write a classic, romantic, passionate, handwritten, heartfelt love letter.<br />
Most adults haven’t written a love letter since high school. (Why not? Have<br />
we lost our youthful idealism or have we just gotten lazy?)<br />
• When traveling, give your partner a bouquet of roses; one rose for each day<br />
that you’ll be away. Attach a note that says something like this: “These three<br />
roses represent the three days I’ll be away from you. They also symbolize<br />
the love, joy and laughter we share together.”<br />
• Say “I love you” at least three times a day.<br />
• Guys: Surprise her by performing one of her chores for her. (And not<br />
something easy like carrying the groceries in from the car, but something<br />
that requires some time and effort - like cooking all the meals over a<br />
weekend or cleaning the entire house.)<br />
• Ladies: Send him a letter sealed with a kiss. (Use your reddest lipstick.)<br />
• Hold hands.<br />
• On your yearly romantic checklist, make plans for Valentine’s Day - well<br />
in advance!<br />
Source: www.rd.com<br />
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