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<strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> Community News<br />
The Official Newsletter<br />
for <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong><br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 3<br />
Babysitting List pg. 5<br />
Family Focus pg. 5<br />
Featured Recipes pg. 13<br />
Library News pg. 24<br />
Engagement Stories pg. 29<br />
Houston Events pg. 31<br />
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Flu Prevention Tips<br />
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT<br />
PCMI 281-504-1306<br />
LOST CREEK BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Pete Lajoie<br />
Cesar Solis<br />
Kris Ellis<br />
Matt Fehr<br />
Kerrick Castle<br />
President<br />
Vice-President<br />
Treasurer<br />
Secretary<br />
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer<br />
NON-EMERGENCIES<br />
Sheriff - - Fort Bend 281-341-4665<br />
Constable - - Precinct 3 281-238-1430<br />
Fire - - Richmond 281-232-6871<br />
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222<br />
Call B4 You Dig 811<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Electric - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143<br />
Gas - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143<br />
Water - - Municipal District Services:<br />
Billing 281-290-6507<br />
24 hour Repair 281-290-6503<br />
Trash - - Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
LAMAR CISD 832-223-0000<br />
Adolphus Elementary 832-223-4700<br />
Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100<br />
Briscoe Junior High 832-223-4000<br />
Foster High School 832-223-3800<br />
POST OFFICES<br />
Richmond - - 5560 FM 1640 Rd 281-633-0386<br />
Rosenberg - - 2103 Avenue G 281-342-3388<br />
Katy - - <strong>2018</strong>0 Park Row Dr 281-829-5063<br />
LIBRARIES<br />
CINCO RANCH, Katy<br />
2620 Commercial Center Blvd 281-395-1311<br />
MAUD MARKS, Katy<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd 281-492-8592<br />
GEORGE MEMORIAL, Richmond<br />
1001 Golfview 281-342-4455<br />
BOB LUTTS, Fulshear<br />
8100 FM 359 South 281-633-4675<br />
GOVERNMENT OFFICES<br />
Ft. Bend City Tax Office 281-341-3710<br />
Ft. Bend Central Appraisal 281-344-8623<br />
Ft. Bend City Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />
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www.lostcreekowners.com<br />
NEW LOST CREEK WEBSITE<br />
We now have a new website. The old website was discontinued as of the first of the year. All <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> residents, both homeowners<br />
and renters, are encouraged to go to the new website and set up your login. You can then check out all the new features and resources<br />
that are offered.<br />
LOST CREEK HOMEOWNERS<br />
Welcome to the <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong> issue of <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong>’s newsletter.<br />
Please keep the newsletter coming by supporting the advertisers<br />
in this publication.<br />
The official <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> website is now:<br />
https://associationoflostcreek.nabrnetwork.com/<br />
The former website has been discontinued.<br />
The two social media websites below are unofficial and not run or<br />
sanctioned by the HOA:<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostcreekhoa<br />
NextDoor: https://lostcreekrichmond.nextdoor.com<br />
ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING<br />
The Annual <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> Homeowners Meeting will be held on<br />
Monday, <strong>February</strong> 12, <strong>2018</strong>, from 6:15-9 PM at the Grand Lakes<br />
Presbyterian Church, which is located at the corner of Fry Road<br />
and Peek Road. All homeowners should have already received the<br />
proxy forms that are to be used only if you cannot attend the meeting.<br />
Hopefully there will be a better turnout for this years meeting<br />
compared to that of last year. We must have a quorum in order to<br />
hold the meeting. That means that a minimum of 56 homes must<br />
be represented at the meeting. A combination of attendance and<br />
submitted proxies counts towards the quorum. Any less than that<br />
minimum and the meeting would have to be rescheduled resulting<br />
in additional costs to the association.<br />
REPORT STREET LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT<br />
Contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or go to their website<br />
to report an outage. You will need to get the number that’s on the<br />
side of the light pole to let them know which light is out and where<br />
the pole is located.<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/customer-service/<br />
electric-outage-center/report-streetlight-outages<br />
DO NOT FAIL TO SUBMIT AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST<br />
Don’t neglect to submit an Architectural Request. Don’t go ahead<br />
and just do something without it. Don’t cause problems for the<br />
community, the HOA and yourself. Play it safe and submit a request.<br />
Please take a look at the ACC Guidelines on the <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> website<br />
for guidance and don’t go ahead with your plans until you hear<br />
back from the Architectural Committee. The HOA has the authority<br />
to make you remove or take down anything that does not have<br />
approval or does not comply with the guidelines. When you bought<br />
your home you agreed to the terms of the HOA’s CC&Rs, By-Laws<br />
and Articles of Incorporation. If your request is denied, you can<br />
always ask for a hearing before the Board of Directors.<br />
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES<br />
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE PARKED OVER-<br />
NIGHT ON ANY OF THE STREETS WITHIN LOST CREEK.<br />
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST<br />
If you are planning a project that involves constructing something<br />
anywhere in your yard, first call 811 to have someone from the utilities<br />
come out and determine where pipes and wires are in the ground.<br />
Also check your “plat of survey” to determine if there are any easements<br />
on your property that limit where and what you can construct.<br />
Please keep in mind that, if you build over pipes or wires and there is<br />
a problem, you may be forced to dig up or take down whatever you<br />
built. Be aware that some easements are actually overhead.<br />
TROUBLE PAYING YOUR ASSESSMENT?<br />
Did you know that you can appeal to the HOA Board of Directors to<br />
be approved for a specific payment plan tailored to your particular<br />
situation? If you get behind in paying your assessment and have<br />
legitimate financial problems, call Gloria at Inframark. You can also<br />
set up an appointment to discuss your situation with the Board and<br />
see what kind of plan fits your needs. Don’t let interest and legal<br />
fees add up month after month and get you further in debt. Please<br />
be aware that failure to follow through on a payment plan that you<br />
commit to can result in additional fees.<br />
IMPORTANT WEBSITES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT<br />
Fort Bend MUD50: www.fortbendmud50.com<br />
North Fort Bend Water Authority: www.nfbwa.com/<br />
Fort Bend Subsidence District: www.fbsubsidence.org/<br />
Fort Bend County: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/<br />
Fort Bend County, Precinct 3:<br />
www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=48<br />
Municipal District Services (water company):<br />
www.municipaldistrictservices.com/<br />
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District: www.fbcad.org/<br />
CONTACT LOST CREEK PROPERTY MANAGER<br />
Gloria Black is our property management contact at Inframark. You<br />
can call her at 281-870-0585 x30363 or email her at gloria.black@<br />
inframark.com You can also use the official <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> HOA website<br />
to contact <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong>’s property manager.<br />
PARKING IN THE STREET<br />
Be courteous to your neighbors if you choose to park in the street<br />
anywhere in <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong>. Please don’t park directly opposite another<br />
parked vehicle so as to leave only a narrow space for other vehicles<br />
to drive. Be aware that, if you park in the street, you could be risking<br />
damage to your vehicle if it is hit by a passing vehicle.<br />
DO NOT LET YOUR PETS RUN FREE IN LOST CREEK<br />
Common household pets must be confined to a fenced-in backyard<br />
or in the house. Pets are not allowed to roam free outside of your<br />
house or outside of your fenced-in backyard. When walking your<br />
dog or other pet away from your property, it must be on a leash at<br />
all times within <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong>. This is a Fort Bend County ordinance<br />
as well as a <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> regulation.<br />
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LOST CREEK TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers)<br />
with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will<br />
graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the<br />
list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is<br />
correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is<br />
still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back<br />
from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do.<br />
Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just<br />
a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time<br />
jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between<br />
those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY:<br />
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SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY,<br />
H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
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Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
WHAT TO BUY IN FEBRUARY<br />
<strong>February</strong> offers some great deals that are unique to this month.<br />
Here are six things that are worth waiting to buy:<br />
1. Mattresses: <strong>February</strong> is one of the three months during the year<br />
that you can find a deal on mattresses. The other months are May<br />
and September. The best deals will come around Presidents Day<br />
weekend.<br />
2. Perfume and cologne: Perfume and cologne are typically a good<br />
buy ahead of Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 th . But here’s the deal: A lot<br />
of brands don’t actually mark their prices down, but instead offer<br />
a gift with purchase or a discounted purchase if you buy another<br />
cosmetic item.<br />
3. Outerwear: Expect to find rock-bottom prices on winter outerwear<br />
in <strong>February</strong>. Stores need to clear the racks for their spring<br />
inventory and bulky coats have to go.<br />
4. Ski and snow gear: Snowboards, skiwear and ski equipment will<br />
be marked down in <strong>February</strong> until the racks are cleared. Most ski<br />
resorts will close out the season by trying to eliminate any extra<br />
inventory. This is also a good time to get deals on lift tickets and<br />
ski packages.<br />
5. Snacks and canned foods: <strong>February</strong> is National Canned Food<br />
Month, so expect to find some great deals. Check your local grocery<br />
stores for their weekly sale ad. Most stores run sales starting<br />
Feb. 1 st .<br />
6. Chocolate: If you can wait until Feb. 15 th , the day after Valentine’s<br />
Day and don’t mind eating heart-shaped chocolate, you will score<br />
fantastic deals on high quality chocolate.<br />
From: www.marketwatch.com/story/here-are-the-6-best-thingsto-buy-in-february-2017-02-03<br />
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• More than 500,000 king cakes are sold each year in New Orleans<br />
between January 6 th and Fat Tuesday.<br />
• The king cakes include a tiny plastic baby doll inside; the person<br />
who finds the doll is declared “king” and must buy the next<br />
cake or give the next party.<br />
• The metro area’s 37,000-plus hotel rooms are traditionally<br />
95% filled during Mardi Gras weekend.<br />
• An economic impact study released by the University of<br />
New Orleans estimates that Mardi Gras generates over<br />
$840 million annually.<br />
• The largest of about one dozen Mardi Gras supply houses in<br />
New Orleans sells an estimated one billion pairs of beads for<br />
a Mardi Gras season.<br />
• The super parades of Endymion and Bacchus, feature a combined<br />
total of 67 floats, 60 marching bands and more than 250 units.<br />
Their 4,200 members toss more than 1.5 million cups, 2.5 million<br />
doubloons and millions of beads.<br />
• One of the most photographed objects in all of Mardi Gras is the<br />
Boeuf Gras float in the Rex parade. Since the Middle Ages, the<br />
bouef gras (fatted bull) has been the symbol of the last meat eaten<br />
before Lent.<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY<br />
FLOWERS<br />
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula,<br />
Canterbury Bells, Carnations, Columbine,<br />
Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium,<br />
Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana,<br />
Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana),<br />
Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, Stock and Verbena.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage<br />
(plants), carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage<br />
(plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head),<br />
mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas,<br />
spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS<br />
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good<br />
spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown,<br />
bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and<br />
vines while still dormant.<br />
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish<br />
mulch as needed.<br />
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young<br />
tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />
• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned<br />
to insure quality production at harvest.<br />
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />
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For 2Nd Grade Girls-Katy Wide<br />
Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop,<br />
has opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning<br />
& existing 2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday,<br />
6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@<br />
gmail.com for more information.<br />
Scout It Out And Come<br />
Join Cub Scouts With Pack 353!<br />
Field trips. Camping. Racing.<br />
Fitness. Friendship.<br />
Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With<br />
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year with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop<br />
leadership skills, build character, strengthen communication skills<br />
and demonstrate good citizenship.<br />
Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join us<br />
anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information on<br />
joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities,<br />
please contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.<br />
com. Keeping it fun. Doing our best.<br />
Homeschool Pack 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,<br />
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home<br />
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy<br />
area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others.<br />
If you are interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade,<br />
please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />
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General Admission Seating tickets sold in the PAC Jan 29th – Feb 2nd, 11am-1pm<br />
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FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a<br />
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Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on a<br />
surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway, make<br />
them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of the destination<br />
on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put together.<br />
If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them one piece<br />
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 been<br />
to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up going<br />
too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time<br />
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<br />
feel like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have<br />
plenty of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you<br />
to easily enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to outdo<br />
one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic activities<br />
and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days, a week or<br />
the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider going on a<br />
day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />
Source: www.blog.atlastravelweb.com<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 />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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. 9
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Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus<br />
We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once<br />
a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different<br />
assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -<br />
Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you<br />
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Volunteers Needed At<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy 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 />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
For Wildlife Advocates<br />
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured<br />
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in the<br />
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 />
in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in<br />
becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in<br />
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 />
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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facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or<br />
dementia related illnesses. We are interested<br />
in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We<br />
are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood,<br />
with just 16 Residents. If you would like to<br />
volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then<br />
call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845<br />
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Fond memories and treasured traditions start<br />
here! Enrich lives through your generous gift<br />
of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call<br />
the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for<br />
opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or<br />
email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.<br />
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located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas,<br />
77450. For more information, you can also visit<br />
our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />
Volunteer Katy<br />
Meet with other local people who will gather<br />
and discuss/plan community service projects<br />
and try to figure out the best way to make a<br />
difference in our community. All volunteers<br />
welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-<br />
1771 or visit<br />
http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Katy Community Giving<br />
Circle Needs Volunteers<br />
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any<br />
resident in the Katy area who wants to make a<br />
difference by giving collectively. Our mission is<br />
to create a circle of giving in our community by<br />
collectively contributing to organizations that<br />
will benefit or improve the lives of the people<br />
in our neighborhoods. By combining members<br />
tax deductible donations of just $10 per month,<br />
we are determined to make a greater giving<br />
impact! In our first year we have been able to<br />
gift grants to 2 local organizations and we are<br />
building a community of giving friends. For more<br />
information, please visit our Facebook page<br />
facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
Clothed By Faith<br />
We are looking for volunteers to join our<br />
amazing team! Please see our website www.<br />
clothedbyfaith.com for more information or<br />
email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located<br />
at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF<br />
demonstrates God’s love through the provision<br />
of gently used clothing to those in need.<br />
Houston Children’s Charity<br />
Join a group of people dedicated to improving<br />
the lives of children. If you are searching for a<br />
good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no<br />
further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3)<br />
non-profit organization dedicated to improving<br />
the quality of life for underprivileged, abused<br />
and disabled children who have been otherwise<br />
left behind. The scope of our support is limited<br />
only by the availability of resources. Our goal,<br />
the rainbow that we chase, is to leave no<br />
legitimate request for assistance unanswered.<br />
Do you have the time and desire to volunteer<br />
to help a great cause? We are always in need<br />
of volunteers to help throughout the year.<br />
This is a great way for school age kids to get in<br />
community service hours. Do you have gently<br />
used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At<br />
Houston Children’s Charity we are setting up<br />
the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will<br />
be given to children - not sold at a retail store.<br />
Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or<br />
visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.<br />
org for more information on our organization.<br />
Standup For Kids<br />
How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life?<br />
StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization<br />
dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and<br />
homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts.<br />
Our volunteers search the streets in order to find,<br />
stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street<br />
kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the<br />
US thirteen kids die on the streets from abuse,<br />
disease and suicide. According to recent statistics<br />
Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets<br />
at any given time. Texas has the highest rate of<br />
homeless youth in the U.S.<br />
StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our<br />
Houston program, which provides food,<br />
clothing, counseling and a safe environment<br />
for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or<br />
your organization would like to hold a food<br />
or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please<br />
contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.<br />
org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or<br />
how you can help, visit our website at www.<br />
standupforkids.org. The single greatest need,<br />
for homeless and street kids is our continuous<br />
caring and real support. We must convince<br />
them that we care, we want them back and we<br />
want to help them get off the streets.<br />
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Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />
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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 States<br />
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located across the United States. After a supporter asked a soldier what<br />
they needed, his response was as follows: “No requests, just don’t want<br />
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your involvement can range from writing letters and sending postcards, to<br />
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letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier<br />
encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those<br />
that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www.<br />
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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 Katy and surrounding<br />
communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494.<br />
To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at<br />
281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our<br />
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 looking<br />
for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark<br />
Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the<br />
Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our<br />
volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more<br />
information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about<br />
HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />
Katy Christian Ministries Needs Volunteers<br />
Katy 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 in<br />
the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org,<br />
email volunteer@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.<br />
HealthBridge Volunteering<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />
in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed<br />
pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition<br />
from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient<br />
interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient<br />
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours<br />
vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@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. Hours<br />
of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours<br />
you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800<br />
or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
Katy 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 our<br />
area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need<br />
your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call<br />
the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
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LIGHTER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO<br />
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Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to<br />
serve. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES<br />
You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day Feb. 10 th !<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:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square<br />
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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Front row (L-R) - Ema Rhea, Amy Rhea and Maris Baughman. Middle Row (L-R) - Ashley Nighswander, Abby McKasle, Nykol Pratt, Audrey<br />
Pennington, Laura Campbell, Lindsey Mumey and Payton Hanks. Back Row (L-R) - Alexis Champagne, Ella Vincent, Paloma Ames-Zuniga,<br />
Abby Bender, Amanda Saxman, Emma Bordeaux, Claire Fortier, Devan Andres, Bailey Gatz and Jordyn Jones. Photo is taken by Nikki<br />
Guest Photography<br />
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE EVENT HONORS GRADUATING SENIORS<br />
The National Charity League, Inc., Azalea Chapter honored its graduating seniors at its annual Senior Recognition in early January at<br />
the Sugarland Marriott. At the dinner and dance, attended by family and friends, chapter members celebrated the accomplishments<br />
of each of the girls in the Azalea Class of <strong>2018</strong> and recognize her contributions to the community during her six years of service in The<br />
National Charity League (NCL) program. The seniors are students at Cinco Ranch High School, Seven Lakes High School, Taylor High<br />
School, Tompkins High School and Faith West High School.<br />
The mission of the NCL is to foster mother daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service,<br />
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over 10,000 volunteer hours in support of 24 charitable organizations in the Katy area.<br />
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Above is a picture of the Taylor High School Expressions with Director Kevin Riehle, Marsha Smith (retired Taylor counselor),<br />
Gail Land (Founder of Taylor Expressions) and Mary Kelly (retired educator and parent) from the beginning days of the Taylor Expressions.<br />
KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE)<br />
On December 6, 2017, Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held their Christmas Luncheon at Midway Barbeque, with the Taylor High School<br />
Expressions performing a variety of Christmas Carols. Many thanks to Midway Barbeque who is hosting KARE meetings until the Merrell<br />
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year for both one semester and full academic year students.<br />
About 28,000 students come to the U.S. each year for youth exchange<br />
programs of varying lengths. Not surprisingly, their motivations vary.<br />
They want to improve their English-speaking skills. They want to establish<br />
their independence from their parents. They want to see the America<br />
of Hollywood and the streets of New York. If they don’t have siblings,<br />
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They want to live life as an American teenager.<br />
I think cultural exchanges, including hosting high school exchange students,<br />
offer benefits far beyond being “a good citizen.” Beyond actually<br />
learning about another culture and how things might be done differently<br />
on a daily basis, it challenges one’s assumptions about other cultures,<br />
teaches communication skills and helps develop patience and flexibility.<br />
Few experiences can teach you - and your children - the small but critical<br />
differences between cultures as living with someone from another<br />
country.<br />
The benefits to America children - both our own children and others<br />
who are attending school with exchange students - are significant in<br />
ways that are difficult (if not impossible) to quantify. It’s not something<br />
adults often think about. Even school administrators don’t always think<br />
through how exposure to other cultures can benefit students in their<br />
districts. Think about communication for just a moment. Although<br />
your children will, of course, speak English to their exchange student,<br />
the potential for miscommunication is huge when you are talking to<br />
non-native English speakers. The processes of learning how to re-shape<br />
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your thoughts, speak more clearly and make sure what you intend to<br />
say is what is heard are important skills. Think about your assumptions<br />
about other cultures - your assumptions and those of your children<br />
and their friends, about another country’s foods, habits or attitudes.<br />
Think about relationships and learning how to adapt, become more<br />
cooperative and developing an ability to be flexible.<br />
You *do* have something to offer.<br />
Many families tell me they can’t host because “we aren’t a good host<br />
family.” People assume they must be outgoing, that they need to be<br />
a family that travels a lot or that they must be a family that goes to<br />
museums, events and activities all the time. People assume that it is<br />
critical for a host family to live in a big city so it will be “fun” for a teen,<br />
that it is important to provide a student with his or her own bedroom<br />
or that they must live near the high school. Many people assume you<br />
must have a high school student in your home in order to host a high<br />
school exchange student. The list of “why we’re not a good family” goes<br />
on, but most of these pre-conceptions simply aren’t accurate. Is it nice<br />
to travel with your student? Of course, because it’s fun to share your<br />
city, your state or your country’s beautiful places. But not everyone<br />
travels much. Is it nice to live next to the high school? Of course. But<br />
let’s face it, most people don’t. Is it “fun” for a teen to live in the city?<br />
Sure. But nice people who have the desire, capability and emotional<br />
intelligence to be a host family live everywhere.<br />
for an American teen. They can play on the soccer team or have a role<br />
in the school play no matter where they live and no matter what the<br />
composition of their host family.<br />
The key to hosting a student is not in who is in your family, but who<br />
you are as people. Good host families are people who want to share<br />
their own culture and community and learn about someone else’s.<br />
Good host parents look to give their families a glimpse of the world<br />
and introduce them to new customs and cultures.<br />
STS Foundation is currently looking for host families in our area. If<br />
you are interested in hosting a student and enjoying this enriching<br />
experience, please contact Vicki Odom at 832-455-7881 or email me<br />
at vicki.stsfoundation@gmail.com for more information.<br />
The truth is, there is no typical American host family, because there is<br />
no single “typical” American family. American host families have teens<br />
and don’t have teens. They have young children and toddlers. They<br />
have children who are now grown and living elsewhere or no children<br />
at all. They have dogs or not, large homes or small ones. Single parents<br />
are families, as are grandparents. American families live in large<br />
cities, suburban areas and in small communities. The students are not<br />
here to travel, have a tour guide, just have “fun” or to have an easy<br />
life with a five-minute school commute. They’re here to go to school,<br />
learn about our country, live with a family and to learn what life is like<br />
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providing a level of excitement that is unmatched in most other sports.<br />
FEBRUARY 24TH, <strong>2018</strong><br />
PRE SHOW- 6:30PM, GRAND PRIX - 7:30PM<br />
PARKING $10<br />
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DATED EVENTS<br />
GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK<br />
<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong><br />
No Label Brewery<br />
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM<br />
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,<br />
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band<br />
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org<br />
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation<br />
MARVEL COMIC - BLACK PANTHER MOVIE VIEWING<br />
Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded<br />
to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
Mathematics), entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn<br />
to EXcellence in association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota<br />
Phi Lambda Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly<br />
anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception<br />
meet the “community superheros and sheroes” comprised of<br />
professionals, athletes and business people who have made an<br />
impact to society.<br />
This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests,<br />
private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible<br />
and are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and popcorn.<br />
Purchase tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.<br />
The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand<br />
Parkway 22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 18, <strong>2018</strong>, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available.<br />
Help to positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness<br />
of this movie and give them motivation to dream big! Contact: Donna<br />
Mitchell at acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265.<br />
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER<br />
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)<br />
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting<br />
Clay Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds<br />
(Brookshire, TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in<br />
the life of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey.<br />
The Ballard House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be<br />
even bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our<br />
volunteers and people in the greater Katy area.”<br />
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The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />
necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard<br />
House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />
to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />
website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />
are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9<br />
AM and concluding with lunch and a program. The Ballard House<br />
provides a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-fromhome<br />
for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in<br />
the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House<br />
from all over the United States and World. If you would like more<br />
information about this topic, please contact Mary Raines at 281-804-<br />
8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.<br />
JOIN US FOR THE $50,000 GSEC SHOW<br />
JUMPING GRAND PRIX<br />
FEBRUARY 24, <strong>2018</strong><br />
The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement<br />
of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing!<br />
Horse and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement<br />
that is unmatched in most other sports.<br />
PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM<br />
GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10<br />
Great Southwest Equestrian Center<br />
2501 S Mason Road - Katy, Tx 77450<br />
GSWEC.com<br />
For event information contact Val Garza 210-870-4584.<br />
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER<br />
CANCER WALK<br />
FEBRUARY 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Due to the massive flooding the Katy<br />
community experienced as a result of<br />
Hurricane Harvey and the continued<br />
efforts to recover from the devastation it<br />
caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”)<br />
Walk has been postponed until Sunday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong>. The walk will be held at<br />
Cane Island and will begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk<br />
to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, music and family-friendly<br />
activities.<br />
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money<br />
to fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team<br />
online at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will<br />
provide grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning,<br />
home wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the<br />
internal wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.”<br />
The walk will be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and<br />
join us at the beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising<br />
money for a very important cause.<br />
Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone<br />
to sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to<br />
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Contact Aaron or Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.<br />
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2 ND ANNUAL KATY TASTE FEST<br />
www.KatyTasteFest.com<br />
Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held<br />
at Villagio Town Center March 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival<br />
celebrates all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants. It is<br />
a foodies’ paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The festival<br />
will focus on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant scene with<br />
bites from 30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer/wine,<br />
a large kids zone, live entertainment and a silent auction. Fun for the<br />
whole family! Our inaugural event was a HUGE success with more than<br />
800 attendees and raised more than $13,000 for our local non-profit<br />
partners. We aim to 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. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several local<br />
nonprofits that focus on abused, neglected and abandoned children<br />
including Katy Cares, Krause Children’s Center and Armor of Hope<br />
Foundation. Details and ticket information will be available on<br />
www.KatyTasteFest.com.<br />
About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters into diners.<br />
The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene by sampling tastes<br />
from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations,<br />
live entertainment, a silent auction and family-friendly activities for<br />
food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest supports several local charities<br />
that focus on vulnerable children, including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause<br />
Children’s Center, Helping Kids Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.<br />
CALL FOR ARTISTS:<br />
BAYOU CITY<br />
ART FESTIVAL<br />
MEMORIAL PARK <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival,<br />
produced by Art Colony<br />
Association, Inc. (ACA), is<br />
inviting artists from around the<br />
country to submit applications<br />
and have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier<br />
spring 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<br />
work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and<br />
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and<br />
features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative<br />
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city<br />
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<br />
selected based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and<br />
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background with the festival. Only 300 artists<br />
will be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong> Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes<br />
are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and<br />
third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons<br />
are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners<br />
receive jury exempt status for two years as well<br />
as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are<br />
available. For more information, please visit<br />
www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates on<br />
social media, follow the official event hashtags<br />
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THEATER/ ARTS<br />
KATY VISUAL &<br />
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<br />
(KVPAC) www.kvpac.org<br />
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX<br />
Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the best<br />
price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets<br />
are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets<br />
increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are<br />
available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For<br />
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Katy audience members who seek an evening<br />
at the theater, they can look to Encore Players<br />
as a source to enjoy the theater in their own<br />
home town without the long commute or<br />
high cost involved with heading to one of<br />
downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual &<br />
Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit<br />
arts education organization helping artists<br />
find their light since 2001.<br />
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />
For more information, please visit the HCS<br />
website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />
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STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM,<br />
Sundays at 3 PM, January 19-<strong>February</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Stageworks Theatre is located at<br />
10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070.<br />
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR<br />
PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the fourth Saturday<br />
of each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature<br />
Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided<br />
nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations<br />
required. Donations are encouraged. This is<br />
a “whole family” program; parents or other<br />
adult guardians should participate with<br />
their children. Park in the Memorial Drive<br />
United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955<br />
Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary<br />
through the marked gate and proceed on the<br />
path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs<br />
include January: Migration - Craft: Flying<br />
Duck. <strong>February</strong>: We Love Wildlife - Craft:<br />
Animal Valentines.<br />
The Titmouse Club<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for<br />
children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the<br />
Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program<br />
is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday<br />
morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September<br />
until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature<br />
Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each<br />
week features a different nature theme and<br />
may include nature talks, stories, hands-on<br />
activities and walks in the woods. For more<br />
information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org<br />
and look under Audubon Docents. The cost<br />
is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card<br />
can be purchased for $20. The child must be<br />
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accompanied by an adult during the program. 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 on<br />
the path to the log 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 month<br />
we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native<br />
plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature<br />
hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the<br />
plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required.<br />
Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more<br />
information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator,<br />
bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs<br />
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<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-<br />
18 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including<br />
an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in<br />
the woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve<br />
and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2, <strong>2018</strong> and March 9, <strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9<br />
PM and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary.<br />
The fee is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers<br />
must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult<br />
present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the<br />
weather. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church<br />
west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot<br />
at 440 Wilchester. Pre-registration is required and there is a maximum<br />
number of participants for each prowl.<br />
COMMUNITY HEROES<br />
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one of the most rewarding<br />
experiences you’ll ever<br />
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FEBRUARY OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS<br />
<strong>February</strong> is observed as:<br />
• Black History Month<br />
• National Children’s Dental Health<br />
• American Heart Month<br />
• National Wise Health Consumer<br />
• Parent Leadership Month<br />
Birthstone: Amethyst<br />
Fruit & Veggies for <strong>February</strong>:<br />
• Oranges<br />
• Star Fruit<br />
• Calabaza Squash<br />
• Chayote Squash<br />
• Bitter Melon<br />
<strong>February</strong> Flower: Violet<br />
Astrological Signs: Aquarius and Pisces<br />
Holidays:<br />
2/2: Groundhog Day<br />
2/13: Mardi Gras<br />
2/14: Ash Wednesday<br />
2/14: Valentine’s Day<br />
2/16: Chinese New Year<br />
2/19: Presidents’ Day<br />
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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL)<br />
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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,<br />
learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program<br />
by reading books and completing optional “challenges” that can<br />
be done at home. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to<br />
participate. Families who complete the program by reading 36<br />
books - 6 books per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for<br />
the family and will have their named entered into a drawing for a<br />
$50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each<br />
branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 5 th . A<br />
single registration is required for each participating family. An adult<br />
(parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online by going<br />
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<br />
at one of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon<br />
registering, families will then have their own online page on which<br />
to record their books or reading time. There is no charge to join<br />
the Family Reading Club. The program is sponsored by Fort Bend<br />
County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that<br />
support the county library system.<br />
GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />
1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455<br />
Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 9 AM - 9 PM, Thurs. 9<br />
AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website:<br />
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.<br />
To register online for any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on<br />
“Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program.<br />
Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-4734<br />
or by visiting the library.<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• Income-Tax-Preparation Assistance - Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays<br />
through April 17th, 10 AM-1 PM. Representatives from the AARP will<br />
provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers.<br />
Patrons should bring the following information to the session<br />
if possible: photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all<br />
dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation<br />
received in 2017; unemployment compensation statements;<br />
and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return.<br />
This service is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served<br />
basis. Income-tax forms will no longer be available at the libraries, but<br />
patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers to download and<br />
print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during regular<br />
library hours. A library card is needed to use the printers and the cost<br />
to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />
• Make Your Own Valentine Card - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3rd, 10:30 AM-<br />
12:30 PM, Room 2A. Get tips and ideas from fellow crafters and create<br />
Valentine’s Day cards that will impress your friends and loved ones.<br />
Materials will be provided. Those attending the class should be over the<br />
age of 14. Materials for this program were provided through the generous<br />
support of the Friends of George Memorial Library organization.<br />
• Buffalo Soldiers - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10th, 10:30 AM, Meeting Room.<br />
Re-enactors from Texas Parks & Wildlife will portray buffalo soldiers,<br />
sharing stories of what life was like on the Texas frontier. Military artifacts,<br />
interactive activities and the chance to dress up like a buffalo<br />
soldier make this program fun for the whole family.<br />
• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13th, 2 PM, Computer Lab.<br />
Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those attending this<br />
informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting a resumé.<br />
For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a digital copy<br />
available on a USB flashdrive, saved to the cloud or have access to it<br />
via email. Registration required.<br />
• Story Spinners Writing Club - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15th, 5:30-8 PM,<br />
Room 2C. From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of<br />
all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn,<br />
support, network and critique each other’s work. Writing prompts,<br />
brainteasers and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations<br />
of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft.<br />
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• NEW! Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - 7 PM, Room 2C. This new monthly<br />
book club is for people who enjoy cooking and would like to expand<br />
their culinary experience by sharing their interest with other food lovers.<br />
Cooking enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels - from beginners<br />
to advanced - are invited to join. Share tips, get ideas and enjoy the<br />
camaraderie of other individuals who have an interest in cooking and<br />
good cuisine! Meets on the fourth Thursday of every month, different<br />
cooking genres are explored each month.<br />
• Family-History Research: Reservations are required.<br />
Revolutionary War Records - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17th, 10 AM,<br />
Computer Lab.<br />
• Advanced iPhone Photography Workshop - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17th,<br />
12 Noon-4 PM, Meeting Room. Houston-based photojournalist and<br />
digital-communications instructor André Hermann will discuss unique<br />
aspects of iPhone photography. Learn about iPhone-specific apps and<br />
filters that can be used to turn regular pictures into artistic creations and<br />
fun images. Those attending the workshop are encouraged to bring their<br />
iPhones (and chargers) to practice the new techniques being taught.<br />
The program is intended for older teens and adults. Reservations are<br />
required.<br />
• Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 22nd, 7 PM, Room<br />
2C. This new monthly book club is for people who enjoy cooking and<br />
would like to expand their culinary experience by sharing their interest<br />
with other food lovers. The theme for <strong>February</strong>’s meeting is “Chocolate.”<br />
Members are invited to select a cookbook from a display at the library, try<br />
out a recipe or two and report back on whether it was liked or disliked.<br />
Samples of the dish may be brought to the meeting for others to try.<br />
Meets on the fourth Thursday of every month, different cooking genres<br />
are explored each month.<br />
• Cosplay College - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24th, 11 AM-4 PM, Meeting Room.<br />
Comic-book lovers, costume enthusiasts and animé superfans who are<br />
interested in participating in cosplay events are invited to this workshop<br />
to learn all about creating the ultimate cosplay costume! A panel<br />
of veteran cosplayers from Colony Drop Cosplay, In a Time of Cosplay,<br />
Habiteer Workshop and Ayriath will share their tips on project management<br />
and resources, sewing, using foam and thermoplastics like Worbla,<br />
3D printing and styling wigs.<br />
• International Coffee Hour - Monday, <strong>February</strong> 26th, 9 AM, Meeting<br />
Room. Start your week off by sharing a cup of coffee, exchanging news<br />
or a corny joke and chatting with friends at the library’s new monthly<br />
social hour celebrating the multitude of diverse cultures found in Fort<br />
Bend County. The International Coffee Hour will take place on the last<br />
Monday of every month. Coffee is provided through the generous support<br />
of the Friends of George Memorial Library.<br />
• Book Break - Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C. The book<br />
to be discussed is Lucia, Lucia, a novel written by Adriana Trigiana. Those<br />
attending may bring a lunch.<br />
• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17th, 11<br />
AM, Room 2B. Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and comic<br />
books are invited to join this inaugural meeting of a book club specifically<br />
for graphic-novel enthusiasts. This month, the topic is reader’s choice.<br />
Readers are invited to talk about their favorite graphic novel or their<br />
current reading selection.<br />
• ESL Conversation Circles - Tuesdays, <strong>February</strong> 13th and 27th, at 6 PM<br />
and every Wednesday at 10 AM, Learning Lab, presented in English.<br />
Program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to<br />
practice their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation<br />
Circles” will provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people<br />
to gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing<br />
while practicing their English skills.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the<br />
Computer Lab. Seating is limited and reservations are required.<br />
Computers 101: Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 1st, 10 AM<br />
You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 5th, 9 AM<br />
MS Publisher Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 14th, 10 AM<br />
Facebook for Beginners: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 20th, 2 PM<br />
MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 21st, 10 AM<br />
MS PowerPoint Intermediate: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 28th, 10 AM<br />
eReader Q&A: Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 6th, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab.<br />
(reservations not required)<br />
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• 3D PRINTING CLASSES<br />
Introduction to Thingiverse: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 12th, 7 PM or Tuesday,<br />
<strong>February</strong> 13th, 10 AM. Learn how to use this website to search for and<br />
download design files to print 3D objects.<br />
Introduction to Tinkercad: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 19th, 7 PM or Tuesday,<br />
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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12<br />
• Anti-Valentine’s Day Party - Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13th, 4-6 PM, Room 2A.<br />
Teens in grades 9-12 who are sick of seeing all the lovey-dovey mushy<br />
stuff can “un-celebrate” Valentine’s Day with crafts, food and fun at this<br />
Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! Materials for this event are made possible<br />
by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.<br />
• Young Adult Book Club – Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 14th, 5 PM, Room 2B. Teen<br />
readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the<br />
same love for great books and have a lively discussion on the reasons<br />
a book or its characters were liked or disliked. This month, readers will<br />
talk about Zenn Diagram, written by Wendy Brant.<br />
• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 21st, 5 PM,<br />
Room 2B. Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an exciting new<br />
leadership opportunity and volunteer-service hours are invited to<br />
attend this meeting of the Teen Advisory Council. Members will have<br />
a chance to share ideas about library programs, to help out at events,<br />
to give suggestions for teen services, books and movies and to meet<br />
new people.<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,<br />
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families an<br />
evening option for some activities presented during the daytime.<br />
• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM. Families with children of all<br />
ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, movies and crafts together.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday, 4 PM, in the Meeting Room. Crafts,<br />
movies, stories and more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten<br />
through 3. The program on <strong>February</strong> 15th will be “Wax-Paper<br />
Lanterns.” Create lanterns using crayon shavings, wax paper and craft<br />
sticks.<br />
• The Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 PM in the Middle<br />
Grades department. Activities specially designed for kids in grades 4<br />
through 8.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 14th: From Sketch to Finish: Batman<br />
<strong>February</strong> 28th: From Sketch to Finish: Sailor Moon<br />
• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6 PM in the Teen area.<br />
Activities for youth in grades 6 through 8.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 5th: Valentine Cards<br />
<strong>February</strong> 19th: How to Make a Bouncy Ball<br />
SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS<br />
• Cowboy Stories with Larry Callies - Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13th, 6 PM,<br />
Meeting Room. Larry Callies, from the Black Cowboy Museum in<br />
Rosenberg, will share cowboy tales and songs. He will also show off<br />
his skills with a lasso! This event is for families with children of all ages.<br />
For more information about any of our events, call the library’s Public<br />
Information Office at 281-633-4734.<br />
• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents<br />
stories, movies and age-appropriate craft activities.<br />
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ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP<br />
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If<br />
your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.<br />
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It<br />
may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show<br />
your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.<br />
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES<br />
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated<br />
for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of<br />
an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be<br />
on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions<br />
with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the<br />
community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see<br />
ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call<br />
Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal,<br />
be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react;<br />
if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise,<br />
Animal Control is your best and safest option.<br />
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”<br />
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to<br />
patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated<br />
as required by law.<br />
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If<br />
your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make<br />
every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’<br />
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your<br />
dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your<br />
family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while<br />
it was ‘roaming free.’<br />
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground<br />
without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.<br />
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their<br />
property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and<br />
free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property<br />
where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a<br />
substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are<br />
at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement<br />
of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control<br />
program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.<br />
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS<br />
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,<br />
should that animal become lost. Licensing also:<br />
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.<br />
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.<br />
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the<br />
animal control program.<br />
VACCINATION<br />
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats<br />
because they are an important control measure for the public health<br />
threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations<br />
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School<br />
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IMPORTANT DATES<br />
<strong>February</strong> 16 th - Early Release Day (K-5) - 11:30 AM<br />
<strong>February</strong> 19 th - Staff Development & Student Holiday<br />
<strong>February</strong> 23 rd - Early Release Day (6-12) - 12:15 PM<br />
LCISD PRINCIPAL HENVA MEDLOW<br />
MEDLOW TO LEAD CARTER ELEMENTARY<br />
Current Williams Elementary Principal Henva<br />
Medlow will be the first principal at Donald Carter<br />
Elementary when it opens in August. Carter<br />
Elementary is under construction in the Stone<br />
<strong>Creek</strong> Estates subdivision.<br />
Medlow is a graduate of the University of<br />
Houston and earned her masters at University<br />
of Houston-Victoria. She became principal at<br />
Williams Elementary in 2013.<br />
Prior to taking the helm at Williams, she served<br />
the school as assistant principal. She also served<br />
as an assistant principal, science specialist and<br />
teacher in Houston ISD.<br />
(L-R) - Lamar CISD Executive Director for Elementary Education Linda Lane,<br />
Lamar CISD Trustee Melisa Roberts, Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle,<br />
Board of Trustees Secretary Kay Danziger, Lindsey Elementary Principal Heather Williams<br />
(and members of Mrs. Lindsey’s family) Shelly Sullivan Essex, DeDe Sullivan,<br />
Ashley Schroeder, Lane Schroeder, Darrell McNutt and Steven Stone.<br />
LAMAR CISD DEDICATES LINDSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />
Lamar CISD dedicated it’s 24 th elementary school in honor of a woman who dedicated<br />
her life to public service.<br />
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary is Lamar CISD’s first school with a Katy address<br />
and is located in the Firethorne West subdivision. Lindsey was valedictorian of the<br />
Class of 1932 at Rosenberg High School. She went on to graduate from the University<br />
of Texas and the UT Law School, where she was one of only three women in a class<br />
of 300 students. She is believed to be the first woman attorney in Fort Bend County.<br />
Her efforts helped found the Fort Bend Public Library System and she was instrumental<br />
in bringing the Richmond State School to Fort Bend County.<br />
Lindsey was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Joerger<br />
-Lindsey Parish Hall is in recognition of her contributions to the congregation.<br />
Friends and family of Mrs. Lindsey were in attendance for the ceremony.<br />
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Family<br />
Focus<br />
Why They Love Living in Katy<br />
“Our family has lived in Katy for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine<br />
our children growing up in a better city. Katy 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 Katy are friendly and always willing to lend a<br />
helping hand to their neighbors. Katy 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 Katy, feeding ducks and being in<br />
the outdoors. They love to explore the<br />
local businesses in Old Katy, especially<br />
antique and resale shops where hidden<br />
treasures are often found. The Katy<br />
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most<br />
anticipated events of the year, as well<br />
as the parade and the Katy 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, Katy). 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 />
We Would OVE to Feature Your Family!<br />
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com<br />
L-R, front row: Alyssa Reyher, Hailey Pausky, Karin Iligan and Paige Henrick.<br />
Back row: Bella Adams, Lauren Rothe, Dana Sheehan, Laci Gratkowski, Mayowa<br />
Olibale, Bridget Thompson and Coach Jerrick Cabrales.<br />
FO1 VOLLEYBALL<br />
Coming off the heels of their victory at the AAU National Championships in<br />
Orlando last season, FO1 Volleyball’s 15 Black Team came away with another<br />
victory at the FAST Warm Up Tournament here in Houston. This was the first<br />
tournament of the year and our local girls came away with seven straight victories<br />
to finish in first place.<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<br />
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and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style.<br />
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,<br />
Tent Campers, Fifth Wheels and Van Conversions. Recreational<br />
Vehicle related vendors representing campgrounds, resorts, parks<br />
and RV supplies. The Annual Houston RV Show will be in the NRG<br />
Center Halls C, D, E. Parking rate in the past was $12 per space, cash<br />
only. For more information, visit 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<br />
chefs and mixologists serving dishes to compliment a wide array of<br />
whiskies. 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 &<br />
garden needs. From Windows and Doors to Ceilings and Floors over<br />
700 experts, products, services and ideas all under one roof. Adult<br />
Tickets are $10, Seniors and Military $8 and children 14 and under<br />
free. For more 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<br />
in NRG Arena, Hall C and D. For more information, visit<br />
www.guestservices@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.<br />
For more information, visit www.ccchouston.org.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> 22 nd - 24 th - Houston Livestock Rodeo Cookoff. More than 250<br />
teams, led by barbecue aficionados, compete in the World’s Championship<br />
Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can<br />
enjoy several public venues, including The Garden, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que<br />
Saloon and the Chuck Wagon. Plus, the carnival is open, for wild rides and<br />
fun games. The Miller Lite Stage at The Garden features some of the best<br />
up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-<br />
B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music and has an outside patio for<br />
visitors to enjoy. Inside the saloon is the Chuck Wagon, where visitors can<br />
pick up their complimentary sliced beef sandwich with chips and beans.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Rodeo Run. Run for a cause! Proceeds from the event<br />
benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational<br />
Fund. The 2017 Rodeo Run had more than 9,500 participants in the<br />
wheelchair race, 10K race and 5K fun run/walk. Since 1988, nearly $5<br />
million has been contributed to the Rodeo. For more information,<br />
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<br />
a bustling metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western<br />
heritage. Decorative floats intermingle with thousands of men and<br />
women on horseback to fill the streets with hoof beats and marching<br />
bands. Enthusiastic Houstonians join out-of-town spectators to line<br />
the streets and sidewalks to be involved in one of Houston’s most<br />
popular celebrations! For parade route, street closures and parking<br />
information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.<br />
<strong>February</strong> 24 th - Love tribute bands? Love food trucks? Join us for<br />
the 2 nd Annual Texas Classic Rockin’ Food Truck Rally presented by<br />
Shiner Beers. Our goal is to not only be the biggest food truck rally but<br />
one of the most amazing rockin’ roll shows the Gulf Coast has ever<br />
experienced! Come out early to get your grub on with ALL YOU CAN EAT<br />
samples from all of your favorite food trucks from Noon to 3 PM, while<br />
supplies last. Vote for your favorite gourmet food truck as they compete<br />
for the Grand Champion of the Texas Classic Rockin Food Truck Rally<br />
title and all the bragging rights that come with it. Come prepared to<br />
rock! There will be an amazing lineup of bands. The event will be at the<br />
Galveston County Fairgrounds. General Admission is $20, kids under<br />
12 are free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for the show and no coolers<br />
are allowed. For more 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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