Fulshear February 2018

FServing Fulbrook, Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek & Weston Lakes
February 2018
Important Numbers... 3
Casino Event Information... 3
Teenage Job Seekers... 4
Sports... 5
Engagement Stories... 8
Community Events... 10
Fulshear/Simonton Library... 14
Fort Bend County Info... 16
Family Focus... 19

FULSHEAR IMPORTANT NUMBERS
FULBROOK & WESTON LAKES
KPM Management 281-685-3090
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Animal Control 281-342-1512
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000
Missing Persons (Juvenile) 800-843-5678
Fort Bend Women’s Center 281-342-4357
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Power Outage 713-207-2222
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
Royal Disposal 713-526-1536
AT&T 800-288-2747
Metro 713-635-4000
City of Fulshear 281-346-1796
City Inspections & Building Permits 281-346-8860
Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710
Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-342-5464
City of Fulshear City Hall 281-346-1796
County Courthouse 281-341-4515
SECURITY
Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911
Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202
Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666
Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226
Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800
30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441
HOSPITALS
Oakbend Medical Center 281-341-3000
Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Texas Children’s Hopital: West Campus 832-227-1000
SCHOOLS
Lamar Consolidated ISD
www.lcisd.org
Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600
Leaman Middle School 832-223-5200
Fulshear High School 832-223-5000
Foster High School 832-223-3800
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Lady Luck
Casino Event
February 3, 2018
The Weston Lakes Women’s Associations tradition of giving to the
community began in 1991 and The Weston Lakes Women’s Association
Community Foundation, Inc. was established in 2000 as a 501(c)3
charitable foundation. In 2016 The Foundation had a great impact on
the community by donating over $25,000 for college scholarships in the
Fulshear-Simonton area and grants to various community organizations,
attached you’ll find the 2016 Distribution Summarization.
WLWA was forced to cancel our annual fundraiser, the 5K Run due to
Hurricane Harvey. If you’ve given to or participated in the 5K Run in
the past we would welcome donations or volunteers to contact the Co-
Chairs listed below in an effort to raise funds for the 2017-18 High School
Graduates on their way to college.
The WLWA Foundation is holding a “Casino Night” Fundraising event
February 3, 2018. Please consider supporting your community and this
event by donating items or services for the Live/Silent Auction, Raffle
Prizes or donating funds as an Event Underwriter/Sponsor assisting us to
make this event a success. In the 16 years since 2000, the generosity of
others has enabled us to distribute over $575,000 to deserving students
and organizations. By donating, you’ll be making a tax deductible donation
ensuring that we can continue to give back to our community. Naturally,
your donation will be recognized on our Facebook Page, published articles
and promotional materials prior to “Casino Night” and in the WLWA’s Lady
Luck Casino Event Program.
Thanks in advance for all the help, please contact the Co-Chairs for any
questions.
Bette Burton Co-Chair
Robin Schill,CFD Co-Chair
281-346-1614 713-818-4821
h2obuff@mindspring.com
schillrobin@ymail.com

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Tompkins Fine Arts Department
presents
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical
is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. “Once upon a time, there was
a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero
who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey
and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered
bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits,
and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one
on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Irreverently fun for the whole family, on the stage of Tompkins High School
Performing Arts Center, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre!
February 1-2 @ 7PM February 3 @ 2PM & 7PM
Students-$12 / Adults - $15
Reserved Seating tickets go on sale January 15th at www.TompkinsTheatre.com
General Admission Seating tickets sold in the PAC Jan 29th – Feb 2nd, 11am-1pm
& at the door prior to each performance.
Tompkins High School Performing Arts Center
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. Katy, TX 77494
Assistance: tompkinsboxoffice@gmail.com
KEEP WESTON LAKES BEAUTIFUL PUBLISHES
Cookbook
TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR KEEP WESTON LAKES BEAUTIFUL
Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful is announcing the arrival of its new, one-ofa-kind
cookbook, A Taste of Goodness. Printed by Morris Press Cookbooks
of Kearney, Neb., profits will benefit beautification, education, recycling
and litter prevention programs for Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful.
Members of Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful, neighbors, friends, family, local
chefs and dignitaries have compiled their tastiest recipes into a single
book that will be treasured for generations to come. This mouth-watering
cookbook contains 398 recipes - everything you need from appetizers to
desserts. Each recipe includes the contributor’s name, so it’s easy to find
the recipes of friends and loved ones.
Special features include: Table setting and napkin folding, Children’s
poem, Weston Lakes Waterside Grill Tortilla Soup recipe, Anthonie’s
Market Grill Braised Drunken Short Ribs recipe, the History of the City of
Weston Lakes and so much more!
Cookbooks are available for $20 at www.cookbooks4sale.com. You may
also purchase them by emailing keepwestonlakesbeautiful@gmail.com.
MOMS CLUB OF FULSHEAR/SIMONTON
We are a nonprofit support group for stay at home and part time working
moms. Beyond the social aspects of our playgroups and Moms Night Out
gatherings we are service project group driven to help the community and
those in need. Find us on Facebook at MOMS Club Fulshear/Simonton.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job
seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.
com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate
(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your
newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form.
Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to
make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If
we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list
until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 16 th - Early Release Day (K-5) - 11:30 AM
February 19 th - Staff Development & Student Holiday
February 23 rd - Early Release Day (6-12) - 12:15 PM
Sports
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of
all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest
growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and
include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club
with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social
environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open
for the 2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be
sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing
club in Houston!
KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which exists
to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest in
running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages
and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group
runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience
with our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested in
joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We hold
group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park
off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays
(5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for
speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community
Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find out more
and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.
TENNIS ORGANIZATION FOR THE KATY AREA
Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit tennis organization
meeting the needs of all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is to
provide a wide range of programming for tennis players as well as to
promote the game in the Katy area. Registration is currently open for a
variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments that include singles, doubles
and mixed doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit
our website at http://katyareatennis.org.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and
field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18
years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have
multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans
Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit
www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.
KATY RUGBY CLUB
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys
& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For
more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.

FO1
VOLLEYBALL
Coming off the heels of their victory
at the AAU National Championships in
Orlando last season, FO1 Volleyball’s
15 Black Team came away with
another victory at the FAST Warm Up
Tournament here in Houston. This was
the first tournament of the year and
our local girls came away with seven
straight victories to finish in first place.
L-R, front row: Alyssa Reyher, Hailey Pausky,
Karin Iligan and Paige Henrick. Back row:
Bella Adams, Lauren Rothe, Dana Sheehan,
Laci Gratkowski, Mayowa Olibale, Bridget
Thompson and Coach Jerrick Cabrales.
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never
paddled before, that’s okay too! We don’t own a store,
don’t purchase anything yet! Join our meetings and we
can answer your questions and/or assist you in trying
out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit
organization with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21
years of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!
We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638
Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises,
Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, call Philip at 713-
826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe,
Paddle Safe”
NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and
learn about netball and have some fun playing a great
team sport. Open to everyone from eight years and up
including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information.
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth
to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The
British School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@
netballamerica.com for further information.
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on
Facebook to see regular announcements about netball
in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for
general information about netball in America.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat
track roller derby team is now forming. This isn’t the
old school roller derby you’ve seen in the past. We train
derby athletes to compete according to the rules and
guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track
Derby Association. We are actively recruiting skaters,
referees and volunteers. Skaters must be female and
18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or
older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com
for more information. You can also find us at www.
yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join up
now to become an integral part in founding and building
our league.
VOLLEYBALL
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you
are interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least
18 years old and be able to play at intermediate level. We
play at different locations in and around Katy area.
KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come
and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we
continue to bring one of the fastest growing team
sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy
Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls
from Kindergarten thru High School. No experience
needed. For more information visit our website, www.
katycavalierlacrosse.org.
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or
just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys
and girls. Please contact us for more information if you
would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier
Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new
members. We invite you to join us every Tuesday
morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our purpose is to
allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information,
contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.
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Sports Injury and Concussion Seminar
Weekend warriors and young athletes are invited to learn about how to prevent and manage
sports injuries and concussions. Board-certified doctors from Houston Methodist Orthopedics
& Sports Medicine at West will present and answer your questions.
Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.
YMCA at Katy Main Street
1350 Main St., Katy, TX 77494
To register for this free event, call 832.522.5522. Refreshments provided.
Dr. Winfield Campbell
Orthopedic Surgery,
Sports Medicine
Dr. F. Alex Schroeder
Orthopedic Surgery,
Sports Medicine
Dr. P. Timothy Sprockel
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Concussion Management
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Engagement Stories
featuring your neighbors!
Chelsea & William
What was supposed to be a family vacation to Las Vegas/the Grand Canyon
the week before Thanksgiving, ended up turning into the most picture
perfect proposal. The morning we were supposed to leave for the Grand
Canyon, I wasn’t feeling well, and said I would stay back. However, William
was very insistent that I come. I took some medicine, got ready really
quickly, and we hopped into the car for our grand excursion. When we got
to the Grand Canyon, it was freezing outside (to Texans of course!) and
there was even some snow on the ground. It looked so magical (especially
considering I have only seen snow a couple of times)! As I was getting out
of the car, I noticed that one of my fake nails had fallen off (I had gotten my
nails done the week prior) ON MY LEFT HAND! William’s mother had
asked, “what hand did the nail fall off from?”, which I thought was a funny
question to ask. When we got to the Grand Canyon, we stopped to take
pictures (and get me a jacket because I did NOT plan for freezing weather).
During one picture, William had bent down to sit for the picture, but in
my head I was thinking “THIS IS IT! THERE IS WHERE WE GET EN-
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,
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:
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
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.
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
officially asked, I said “YES!!!!!!!”, and the rest of our “grand” love story is history!
Lisa & Matt
My wife and I met on a blind date – we were immediately attracted
to each other. Later, when the time came, I wanted to have the
perfect way to propose to her, so I conspired with my mother to
create the ‘perfect day’. First, my sister, Rachel, took a picture
of me at our favorite place – Castlewood State Park outside of St.
Louis, Missouri. From this picture, a wooden jigsaw puzzle was
created – the largest piece in the center being a sign with my special
message… ‘Lisa, Will You Marry Me?’. The remaining pieces
of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags
that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created
by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location
has some significance since it was a place where we had
experienced something special together. At the last location, I
presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife
is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.
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Violet & TJ
"They" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they"
are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became
of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the
years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this
time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is
the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after
that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18.
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FEBRUARY IS CREATIVE ROMANCE MONTH
February is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like
that is a lot of pressure! Don’t worry though because we’ve put together a
list of romantic, yet creative ideas to make the month of February full of
romance.
Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than
by going on a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you
planned a getaway, make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s
present is. Write the name of the destination on a piece of paper and cut it
up into pieces that they have to put together. If you want to really build up
the anticipation, you can always give them one piece of the puzzle a day
leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kidnap Them For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on
him or her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the
blindfold off. It can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their
favorite restaurant or a visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues
along the way to see if they can actually guess where they are going.
Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it
doesn’t mean that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s
Day, do a little bit of research about restaurants or attractions that you
and your partner have never been to before. Then on Valentine’s Day, act
like tourists at the place you end up going too. Don’t just rush through the
experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of time there and just have a
good time overall.
Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your
partner want to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider
booking a really nice hotel room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t
actually be leaving your city, it might feel like it if you choose the right
hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty of activities and
amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily enjoy
restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Share The Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that
likes to outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could
plan romantic activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can
last for only a few days, a week or the entire month of February! If you
really want to wow them consider going on a day cruise on your day or
going camping for the night.
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Community
Events
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Runs & Walks
GRAEME’S RUN 5K & 1 MILE WALK
February 10, 2018
No Label Brewery
Registration 8:30 AM, Run Starts at 9 AM
Family Entertainment: Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks,
Raffle, Chris Boise and Righteous Cause Band
Register & Learn More: www.graemessuperheroes.org
*All funds raised benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER CANCER WALK
POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 25, 2018
Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a result of
Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from the devastation
it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has been postponed until
Sunday, February 25, 2018. The walk will be held at Cane Island and will
begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy complimentary
food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.
The ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently
undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money to fund
GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team online at www.
GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide grants for
services including grocery delivery, home cleaning, home wound care,
transportation or even counseling to help with the internal wounds that
come with facing the news “you have cancer.” The walk will be fun for ALL
ages, so grab your family and friends and join us at the beautiful Cane
Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a very important
cause.
Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone to
sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to the minute
race information and updates, follow us on Facebook. Sponsorship
opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still available! We have
several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets. Contact Aaron or
Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.
For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate or
become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial support,
please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832-9188 or email via
at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.
Craft Shows & Festivals
2 ND ANNUAL KATY TASTE FEST
www.KatyTasteFest.com
Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held at
Villagio Town Center March 24, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival celebrates
all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants. It is a foodies’
paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The festival will focus
on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant scene with bites from
30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer/wine, a large kids
zone, live entertainment and a silent auction. Fun for the whole family!
Our inaugural event was a HUGE success with more than 800 attendees
and raised more than $13,000 for our local non-profit partners. We aim to
exceed that number in 2018!
NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an opportunity
to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring comfort foods you’ve
loved for years. We have something for everyone from adults to kids.
Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several local nonprofits that focus on
abused, neglected and abandoned children including Katy Cares, Krause
Children’s Center and Armor of Hope Foundation. Details and ticket
information will be available on www.KatyTasteFest.com.
About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters into diners.
The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene by sampling tastes
from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations,
live entertainment, a silent auction and family-friendly activities for food
lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest supports several local charities that
focus on vulnerable children, including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause Children’s
Center, Helping Kids Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART
FESTIVAL MEMORIAL PARK 2018
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association,
Inc. (ACA), is inviting artists from around the country to
submit applications and have the opportunity to showcase
their art at the nation’s premier spring outdoor fine art
event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018.
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the
spring and Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall.
Now entering its 47 th year, ACA has provided a venue for over
20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art
lovers from all over the world. Patrons have the opportunity
to personally meet the artist, view original works and
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local nonprofits
and features music, food, beverages, entertainment,
a Children’s Creative Zone and much more for people of all
ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival.
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19
different disciples submit their applications to be reviewed
by the ACA jurors. For each festival, a new juror panel is
invited and consists of artists, collectors and industry
professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge
and background with the festival. Only 300 artists will
be selected to exhibit at the 2018 Bayou City Art Festival
Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,”
second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons
are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive
jury exempt status for two years as well as priority booth
placement.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For
more information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.
org. For updates on social media, follow the official event
hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF, like the Facebook page
or follow on Twitter and Instagram.
Fundraisers
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Benefiting The Ballard House (501©3)
Once again, The Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser
at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire, TX) on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the life of our organization
after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. The Ballard House is still rebuilding and will
reopen soon and be even bigger and better than before due to all the hard work of our
volunteers and people in the greater Katy area.”
The Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the necessary operational
funds to keep the doors open at The Ballard House. Teams compete with their shooting
skills for fun and fundraising to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can
register on the website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities are
planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM and concluding with
lunch and a program. The Ballard House provides a safe, family-friendly environment and
home-away-from-home for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in
the Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to The Ballard House from all over the
United States and World. If you would like more information about this topic, please
contact Mary Raines at 281-804-8414 or email at mary.raines@att.net.
Theatre, Arts & Music
KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)
www.kvpac.org
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in the best price
and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase
by $3 at the door. Group rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy
audience members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players
as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or
high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual &
Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping artists
find their light since 2001.
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STAGEWORKS THEATRE
SPELLING BEE - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM,
January 19-February 11, 2018
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070.
Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
Misc. Events
MARVEL COMIC - BLACK PANTHER MOVIE VIEWING
Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded
to promote interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics), entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn to
EXcellence in association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda
Sorority will host a movie viewing event for the highly anticipated Marvel
Comic ‘BLACK PANTHER.’ During the reception meet the “community
superheros and sheroes” comprised of professionals, athletes and
business people who have made an impact to society.
This will be a fun-filled event for adults and children. Special guests,
private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets are tax deductible and
are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and popcorn. Purchase
tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.
The reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand Parkway
22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday, February
18, 2018, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Help to
positively shape the direction of our youth through the richness of this
movie and give them motivation to dream big! Contact: Donna Mitchell at
acorntoexcellence@gmail.com or 832-844-8265.
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SHOW JUMPING GRAND PRIX
FEBRUARY 24, 2018
The Olympic sport of Grand Prix show jumping blends the excitement
of thoroughbred racing and the thrills of downhill Slalom skiing! Horse
and Rider combine as a team providing a level of excitement that is
unmatched in most other sports.
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR
PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
SATURDAYS IN NATURE
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Edith L.
Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature walk
will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged.
This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians
should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial Drive United
Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature
sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log
cabin. Upcoming programs include January: Migration - Craft: Flying
Duck. February: We Love Wildlife - Craft: Animal Valentines.
THE TITMOUSE CLUB
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored
by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every
Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until
mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard.
Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks,
stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information,
go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The
cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20.
The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Park in
the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial
Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on
the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include:
February 6 th & 7 th : Art in Nature
February 13 th & 14 th : Animal Valentines
February 20 th & 21 st : What Do Animals Eat?
February 27 th & 28 th : Nature Detectives
March 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids
March 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)
March 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths
March 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies
AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th )
who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will
explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and
animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net
for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals
of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot
at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany
Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or
713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:
February 15 th : Wildlife Valentines
March 22 nd : Baby Animals
OWL PROWLS
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2017-18
season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an
opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the
woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay
online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are February
2, 2018 and March 9, 2018. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and
begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee
is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at
least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each
two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please
park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at
12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Preregistration
is required and there is a maximum number of participants
for each prowl.
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Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs.
10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website:
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734.
To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.
tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch”
and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library
at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Fridays, 1-4 PM, Meeting
Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-taxpreparation
assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons should bring
the following information to the session if possible: photo ID; Social
Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents; last year’s tax return;
W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2017; unemployment
compensation statements; and any other documents that are necessary
to complete your return. This service is free and open to the public on a
first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms are no longer available at
the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers and printers
to download and print out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov,
during regular library hours. A library card is needed to use the printers
and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.
• YA: DRAWING WITH DOODLES, DANGLES & TANGLES - Monday,
February 5 th , 5 PM, Meeting Room. In this Young Adult program, teens
in grades 9 through 12 will exercise their imaginations by creating
masterpieces of art by simply drawing doodles, dangles and tangles!
Materials for this program are made possible by the generous support of
the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.
• GETTING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN GROWING - Monday, February
12 th , 6-7:45 PM, Meeting Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener and
Vegetable Specialist Ralph Fuller will provide an overview of spring
vegetable gardening. Learn how to plan the layout and location of your
garden for optimal sun, shade and drainage. Get tips on containergardening,
row-gardening and on preparing your garden with soil
amendments and compost. Fuller will also talk about varieties of plants
that grow well in the area and their growing seasons. Learn about
Integrated Pest Management practices and how to set up a maintenance
schedule for watering, fertilizing, weeding and pest- and disease-control
measures.
• INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE DOCS - Monday, February 19 th , 6 PM or
Thursday, February 22 nd , 10 AM, Meeting Room. Google Docs is a wordprocessing
computer application that is part of a free, web-based software
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other users in real-time. Those attending the class will set up a Google
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online using the Google Docs application. If a Google account has already
been created, bring the related information to the class. Those attending
the class are encouraged to bring their own laptop, but if one is not
available, the library has a limited number of laptop computers that can
be used. Reservations are requested.
• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, February 19 th , 12 Noon, Meeting
Room. The book to be discussed is They May Not Mean To, But They Do, a
novel written by Cathleen Schine.
• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, February 26 th , 6:30 PM,
Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is Shadow Divers: The True
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Weekly CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
• Toddler Time - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.
• Story Time - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents
stories, movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.
• After-School Breaks - 2 nd Thursday at 4:30 PM. Crafts, movies, stories
for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5. The program on February
8 th will be “Winter Watercolor Wonder.” Participants will paint a “birch
tree” scene. Materials for this activity are provided through the generous
support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.
• B.U.S: BUILD UPON STORIES - Saturday, February 3 rd , 10 AM. In this
Family Reading Club event, families with children of all ages will listen
to stories and then have an opportunity to visit several project-based
learning stations that will incorporate STEM activities with the stories that
were told. Materials for this activity are provided through the generous
support of the Friends of the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library.
For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the
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FORT BEND COUNTY
FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member
meetings the 2 nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship
located at 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Meet and Greet begins
at 7:30 AM and meeting starts at 8 AM. For more information about
the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at www.
fulshearareachamber.com or contact Amy Norvell at 281-914-3830 or
anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com.
IS YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM RUNNING
AT OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE?
Consider having a licensed irrigation contractor come to your home and
conduct an irrigation evaluation. The WISE Guy program, sponsored
by North Fort Bend Water Authority and participating Municipal Utility
Districts (MUD), allows you to have a licensed professional evaluate your
irrigation system; and then provide an online report of the findings with
any recommended repairs - at No Cost or Obligation to you. As a matter
of fact, once the evaluation is complete, North Fort Bend Water Authority
will mail you a $15 check for participating. To learn more or to sign up for a
Free Sprinkler System Evaluation, visit us at: www.NFBWA.com/wiseguys.
You will also find a list of MUD’s participating in the program.
FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS
For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit www.
fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-7068. Anyone
with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend our events.
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST
The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership
of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have
enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with
others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization
consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total of over 2
million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers have impacted
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also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of interpretive trails. The
Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional
information, call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.
TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS ANNOUNCE SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE
As a Master Naturalist, you will join a corps of volunteers dedicated to the
beneficial management of our natural resources and natural areas. Are
you interested in our natural habitat -learning more about native plants
and grasses; local geology; natural water systems; native birds, insects
and mammals; hummingbirds or butterflies; our overall ecosystem? If so,
you can enhance your knowledge of these areas and more by becoming a
Certified Texas Master Naturalist. Naturalist students and graduates of this
program volunteer for numerous projects around Fort Bend and Waller
County including Katy Prairie Conservancy, Brazos Bend State Park, local
independent school district educational programs, Fort Bend County
Fair, the Prairie Heritage Festival and the Chapter’s signature project,
Seabourne Creek Nature Park.
You may be involved in anything from trail management to educating
students about our natural habitat… you will decide based on what
interests you most. The classes are scheduled to begin March 24 th and
complete on Saturday, May 26 th and will include four evening classes on
Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 PM and eight Saturday classes from 9 AM
until 2 PM. Saturday classes are held at nearby parks and preserves to
provide additional educational opportunities for new trainees in the field.
In addition to attending classes taught by recognized experts in their fields,
you will participate in field trips to exciting locations including Attwater
Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, Sea Center Texas, Gulf Coast Bird
Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park and Katy Prairie Conservancy. You
will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of local geology,
range management and ecological diversity. You will also visit local
properties to view and discuss different habitats and ecosystems. The total
cost for the program is $175 for individuals or $300 per couple who share
a training manual. Contact Margo “Mac” McDowell at the Texas Master
Naturalist office 281-633-7033 or CJ McDaniel, telephone 832-945-2220.
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FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY
OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION
Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters
of the American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@
att.net for more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is
www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend.
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the
youth in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort
Bend County Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many
children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come
forward and be that person for someone in need… you may
be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing
to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact Susan
Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.
gov or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.
CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND
SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS
Do you like children and want to make a difference? Child
Advocates of Fort Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate
for abused and neglected children. Opportunities include
being an advocate for children in foster care or helping out in
the Children’s Advocacy Center one morning or afternoon each
week. Volunteers must be over 21 years of age, complete an
application and interview and submit to background screening.
For an application or more information, contact Volunteer
Services at 281-344-5258 or kjordin@cafb.org.
Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated
to providing a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort
Bend County. With an army of volunteers, Child Advocates of
Fort Bend serves more than 400 children each month through
its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASATM) Program and
Children’s Advocacy Center.
BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND
OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES
Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for the
Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor training
every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers are equipped
to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults.
The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile lesson plans, learn about
various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and
much more. Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they
need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring throughout
the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day
and at night. If you are interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor,
please contact the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.
ftbendliteracy.org. Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”
RECYCLE AT THE FT. BEND COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER!
The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg (just 10 miles
away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste Management doesn’t
pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website for information: www.co.fortbend.tx.us.
Some recycling facts:
• It takes about 1-2 million years for glass to decompose.
• It takes 1+ million years for Styrofoam to decompose.
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RUOK PROGRAM
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program called “Are
You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for senior citizens (over
55) and disabled persons who live alone and could benefit from a daily check.
A computer will generate a call each morning, at about the same time and the
participant chooses a time frame. A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all
they have to do is hang up the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves
the residence for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe
when you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 times
at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will dispatch a deputy
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person that is not responding to the calls. This program was established by
FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s
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FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and
remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by
law.
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your dog is
one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort to respect
your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on a
leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the
consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground without
fear of attack from an unleashed dog.
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their property
or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming
animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog lives,
unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to the public.
In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies
infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the
animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal
become lost. Licensing also:
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the animal control
program.
VACCINATION
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because
they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies.
In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between
infected wild animals and humans.
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies,
registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means
of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety
of all residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them
on leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR
PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood,
immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the
animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react;
if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal
Control is your best and safest option.
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If your pet
poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. Come with a scooper
and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the most fabulous
way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for every homeowner and
our beautiful community.
February 2018 | Fulshear Community Newsletter

Family
Focus
Why They Love Living in Katy
“Our family has lived in Katy for over 30 years and we couldn’t imagine
our children growing up in a better city. Katy has the hometown feel of
the both small towns that Patrick and Melissa were born in. Patrick is
originally from Lumberton, Texas and Melissa was born in Hardinsburg,
Kentucky. People in Katy are friendly and always willing to lend a
helping hand to their neighbors. Katy is “country” with all the amenities
of the city and Houston is close enough that if you want to see a major
sporting event, concert, theater, etc., you are able to. We love the
people and pride in Tigerland!”
What They Love to Do
This family most enjoys the local parks
in Katy, feeding ducks and being in
the outdoors. They love to explore the
local businesses in Old Katy, especially
antique and resale shops where hidden
treasures are often found. The Katy
Rice Harvest Festival is one of their most
anticipated events of the year, as well
as the parade and the Katy Rodeo.
Love is in the Air
How They Express It: “Something you will hear many times a day in our home is one person will say
‘Love y’all’ and you will hear all the other family members reply with ‘Love y’all.’ Levi is usually the first
one to prompt this but we all do it when we want to. I think this makes our family unique because we
do remind each other through our love language of what we mean to each other, daily.”
Celebrating Valentine’s Day: The family gets in the spirit of this holiday by enjoying mom’s decorating
in a special part of their home, and indulging in a nice meal together at home or at a restaurant.
They give each other special tokens of their admiration for each other and of course, enjoy creating,
crafting and delivering their Valentines.
What Makes It Tick: They love reminding their family and friends about how much they mean to them,
which is what Valentine’s Day is all about for this tribe. Keeping in mind how much Jesus loves them
and how He asks them to love one another is also an important reflection on this holiday.
Family Roster
Dad: Patrick, Machine Shop
Supervisor (Precision-Hayes,
Sugar Land). Machinist for
over 25 years, learned the
trade in his dad’s machine
shop in Beaumont, TX.
Avid gun collector, enjoys
spending time on the gun
range.
Mom: Melissa, Accounting (Linco
Construction, Katy). Loves crafting,
decorating, traveling and supporting
her boys in all they do. World traveler
and especially fond of Germany and
German culture (spent many summers
with grandparents there). Aspires
to own a farm one day with cows,
chickens lambs and lots of dogs.
Koen: 11 YO boy. Loves to ride his hoverboard,
bike and go-kart. An avid gamer, enjoys building
things on his computer. Member of the National
Junior Honor Society, loves joining various clubs
at his school. Has played soccer with FFPS since
he was four years old, has been a great way for
the family to spend time together cheering him on.
Aspires to be a singer and will be starting music
and voice lessons in 2018!
Levi: 8 YO boy. Enjoys playing outside, on
his computer, and with friends. Greatest past
time is spent building Lego sets. Has also
played soccer with FFPS since he was four
and the family loves cheering him on. Straight
A student, made it to the finals at his school’s
spelling bee this year. Wants to own a farm
with mom one day and help raise all the
animals, family calls him the “animal whisperer.”
Atlas: 3 month old fur
boy (mini schnauzer).
Although he is a
fur baby, he is most
definitely one of the
family – he fills their
hearts with such joy.
We Would OVE to Feature Your Family!
Each month, one family will be chosen from one of our communities. To feature your family, email familyfocus@krenekprinting.com
Fulshear Community Newsletter | February 2018 19

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