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FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

Family Focus... 3<br />

Flu Prevention Tips... 4<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 5<br />

Engagement Stories... 6<br />

School News... 8<br />

Community Events... 10<br />

Library & Parks... 12<br />

Volunteers Needed... 16<br />

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Family<br />

Focus<br />

Why <strong>The</strong>y 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 <strong>The</strong>y Love to Do<br />

This family most enjoys the local parks<br />

in Katy, feeding ducks and being in<br />

the outdoors. <strong>The</strong>y love to explore the<br />

local businesses in Old Katy, especially<br />

antique and resale shops where hidden<br />

treasures are often found. <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong>y 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: <strong>The</strong> 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 />

<strong>The</strong>y 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: <strong>The</strong>y 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 />

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS - <strong>The</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />

Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300<br />

Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300<br />

Harris County - www.co.harris.tx.us<br />

Emergencies 911<br />

Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666<br />

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648<br />

HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />

West I-10 Harris County Ambulance 281-392-8080<br />

Katy Ambulance 281-391-9221<br />

Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />

Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802<br />

Highway Patrol 713-957-6192<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />

Hayes 281-647-3200<br />

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />

McMeans Junior High 281-647-7800<br />

Cinco Ranch High School 281-396-7000<br />

Taylor High School 281-647-3100<br />

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Katy Memorial Hermann 281-3921111<br />

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700<br />

Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000<br />

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Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756<br />

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Sports Injury and Concussion Seminar<br />

Weekend warriors and young athletes are invited to learn about how to prevent and manage<br />

sports injuries and concussions. Board-certified doctors from Houston Methodist Orthopedics<br />

& Sports Medicine at West will present and answer your questions.<br />

Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m.<br />

YMCA at Katy Main Street<br />

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with<br />

your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send<br />

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you<br />

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we<br />

will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

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the teens and their parents.<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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>n, 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?’. <strong>The</strong> remaining pieces<br />

of the puzzle were randomly divided into handmade velvet bags<br />

that each had a handwritten calligraphy poem on them created<br />

by me describing a new location for the ‘Treasure Hunt’. Each location<br />

has some significance since it was a place where we had<br />

experienced something special together. At the last location, I<br />

presented her with the final piece and the diamond ring. My wife<br />

is a very special person who has given me so much…I love her.<br />

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Violet & TJ<br />

"<strong>The</strong>y" say that after a storm, comes a rainbow....it turns out that "they"<br />

are correct. I met my fiancé, TJ, about 20 years ago. Nothing became<br />

of it, except seeing the familiar face from time to time throughout the<br />

years. On July 15, I ran into the familiar face, yet once again. Except this<br />

time, it was God's timing and we were engaged on September 16. He is<br />

the biggest teddy bear with the kindest soul. He is the happily ever after<br />

that me & daughters needed for so long.... We will say "I do" on 2/11/18.<br />

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SCOUTING...<br />

NEWS<br />

Brownie GS Troop Openings For 2Nd Grade<br />

Girls-Katy Wide<br />

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has<br />

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing<br />

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000<br />

Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more<br />

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 over<br />

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year<br />

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills,<br />

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good<br />

citizenship.<br />

Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join us anytime<br />

throughout the year. If you would like more information on joining Cub<br />

Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please contact<br />

our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it fun.<br />

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 area.<br />

Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are<br />

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COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />

Walks/Runs<br />

Graeme’s Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk<br />

<strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2018</strong> - No Label Brewery<br />

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 <strong>The</strong> Children’s Heart Foundation<br />

1st Annual Reign Over Cancer Walk<br />

Postponed Until <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Due to the massive flooding the Katy community experienced as a result of<br />

Hurricane Harvey and the continued efforts to recover from the devastation<br />

it caused, the Reign Over Cancer (“ROC”) Walk has been postponed until<br />

Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong>. <strong>The</strong> walk will be held at Cane Island and will<br />

begin at 2 PM. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy complimentary<br />

food and beverages, music and family-friendly activities.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ROC Walk will recognize people in the community currently<br />

undergoing cancer treatment, highlight survivors and raise money to<br />

fund GEST Foundation grants. Register as an individual or a team online<br />

at www.GESTfoundation.org. Proceeds from the ROC Walk will provide<br />

grants for services including grocery delivery, home cleaning, home<br />

wound care, transportation or even counseling to help with the internal<br />

wounds that come with facing the news “you have cancer.” <strong>The</strong> walk will<br />

be fun for ALL ages, so grab your family and friends and join us at the<br />

beautiful Cane Island for an afternoon of fun while raising money for a<br />

very important cause.<br />

Registration for the ROC Walk is still open and we encourage everyone to<br />

sign up! Register now at www.GESTFoundation.org. For up to the minute<br />

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race information and updates, follow us on Facebook. Sponsorship<br />

opportunities for the Reign Over Cancer Walk are still available! We have<br />

several options to fit all marketing needs and budgets. Contact Aaron or<br />

Michelle Perzan at 956-832-9187 or 956-832-1988.<br />

For more information about the GEST Foundation, Inc., how to donate or<br />

become a walk sponsor or how to submit a grant for financial support,<br />

please contact Michelle Perzan at 832-377-1367, 956-832-9188 or email<br />

via at michelle.perzan@gestfoundation.com.<br />

Craft Shows/Festivals<br />

2Nd Annual Katy Taste Fest<br />

www.KatyTasteFest.com<br />

Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held at<br />

Villagio Town Center March 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-2 PM. <strong>The</strong> festival celebrates<br />

all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants. It is a foodies’<br />

paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. <strong>The</strong> festival will focus<br />

on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant scene with bites from<br />

30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, beer/wine, a large kids<br />

zone, live entertainment and a silent auction. Fun for the whole family!<br />

Our inaugural event was a HUGE success with more than 800 attendees<br />

and raised more than $13,000 for our local non-profit partners. We aim to<br />

exceed that number in <strong>2018</strong>!<br />

NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an<br />

opportunity to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring<br />

comfort foods you’ve loved for years. We have something for everyone<br />

from adults to kids. 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 www.<br />

KatyTasteFest.com.<br />

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About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters into diners.<br />

<strong>The</strong> festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene by sampling tastes<br />

from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations,<br />

live entertainment, a silent auction and family-friendly activities for<br />

food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest supports several local charities<br />

that focus on vulnerable children, including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause<br />

Children’s Center, Helping Kids Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.<br />

Call For Artists: Bayou City Art Festival<br />

Memorial Park <strong>2018</strong><br />

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />

is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and<br />

have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier spring<br />

outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />

ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their work<br />

to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have the<br />

opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and purchase<br />

world class art. <strong>The</strong> festival benefits local non-profits and features music,<br />

food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative Zone and much more<br />

for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city and the festival.<br />

Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples<br />

submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each<br />

festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors<br />

and industry professionals. <strong>The</strong> panel of five to seven jurors are selected<br />

based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and background<br />

with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the <strong>2018</strong><br />

Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are awarded for “Best<br />

in Show,” second and third, as selected by on-site judges. Ribbons are<br />

awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive jury exempt status for<br />

two years as well as priority booth placement.<br />

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like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />

Fundraisers<br />

Sporting Clay Tournament Fundraiser<br />

Benefiting <strong>The</strong> Ballard House (501©3)<br />

Once again, <strong>The</strong> Ballard House will be having its annual Sporting Clay<br />

Tournament Fundraiser at the Westside Sporting Grounds (Brookshire,<br />

TX) on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

Executive Director, Kathy Alt states, “This is an important time in the life<br />

of our organization after being effected by Hurricane Harvey. <strong>The</strong> Ballard<br />

House is still rebuilding and will reopen soon and be even bigger and<br />

better than before due to all the hard work of our volunteers and people<br />

in the greater Katy area.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sporting Clay Tournament is tremendous in helping to raise the<br />

necessary operational funds to keep the doors open at <strong>The</strong> Ballard<br />

House. Teams compete with their shooting skills for fun and fundraising<br />

to benefit this great cause. Teams and individuals can register on the<br />

website or by calling the number provided. Lots of sporting activities<br />

are planned throughout the day with the tournament starting at 9 AM<br />

and concluding with lunch and a program. <strong>The</strong> Ballard House provides<br />

a safe, family-friendly environment and home-away-from-home<br />

for those undergoing life threatening illnesses and treatment in the<br />

Houston area, all at no-cost. Patients come to <strong>The</strong> Ballard House from<br />

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Community Events - Misc<br />

Marvel Comic - Black Panther Movie Viewing<br />

Acorn to EXcellence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to promote<br />

interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics),<br />

entrepreneurship and business related fields. Acorn to EXcellence in<br />

association with the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority will<br />

host a movie viewing event for the highly anticipated Marvel Comic ‘BLACK<br />

PANTHER.’ During the reception meet the “community superheros and<br />

sheroes” comprised of professionals, athletes and business people who<br />

have made an impact to society. This will be a fun-filled event for adults and<br />

children. Special guests, private reception, door prizes and more! Tickets<br />

are tax deductible and are $20, which includes reception, seating, drink and<br />

popcorn. Purchase tickets at https://blackpanthermovie.eventbrite.com.<br />

<strong>The</strong> reception and movie viewing will be held at the Regal Grand Parkway<br />

22 Cinemas at 7301 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX on Sunday, <strong>February</strong><br />

18, <strong>2018</strong>, 2-6 PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Help to<br />

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Nature Programs For<br />

Preschool-Aged Children<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the<br />

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided<br />

nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are<br />

encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult<br />

guardians should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial<br />

Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive,<br />

enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed<br />

on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include January:<br />

Migration - Craft: Flying Duck. <strong>February</strong>: We Love Wildlife - Craft: Animal<br />

Valentines.<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />

<strong>The</strong> Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. <strong>The</strong> program is<br />

offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />

440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme<br />

and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in<br />

the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and<br />

look under Audubon Docents. <strong>The</strong> cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />

5-session card can be purchased for $20. <strong>The</strong> child must be accompanied<br />

by an adult during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive United<br />

Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />

sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log<br />

cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>February</strong> 6 th & 7 th : Art in Nature<br />

<strong>February</strong> 13 th & 14 th : Animal Valentines<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 th & 21 st : What Do Animals Eat?<br />

<strong>February</strong> 27 th & 28 th : Nature Detectives<br />

March 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids<br />

March 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)<br />

March 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths<br />

March 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies<br />

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />

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month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own<br />

native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on<br />

a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to<br />

know the plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are<br />

required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org.<br />

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OWL PROWLS<br />

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season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />

opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />

woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />

online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are <strong>February</strong><br />

2, <strong>2018</strong> and March 9, <strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and<br />

begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. <strong>The</strong> fee<br />

is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at<br />

least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each<br />

two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please<br />

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Libraries and Parks<br />

Maud Marks Library<br />

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6<br />

PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website<br />

(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />

Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• BOOK SALE - <strong>The</strong> Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next<br />

book sale on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 24 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. <strong>The</strong>re is a<br />

large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s<br />

books and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library.<br />

• NASA DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY - Have you ever wondered what it was like<br />

to spend time in space? <strong>The</strong> library would like to help you realize your<br />

dream! On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 1 PM, a representative of NASA’s<br />

Johnson Space Center will be at the library to tell us all about living and<br />

working in outer space. Also, join us for other space experiments such<br />

as antigravity drops, microgravity experiments, space food, rockets<br />

and more! Learn what it is like to work in small work areas such as the<br />

International Space Station. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be given<br />

out the day of the event beginning at noon.<br />

• THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE & THE AFRICAN IN AMERICA - Come<br />

celebrate Black History Month in style! On Monday, <strong>February</strong> 19 th at 1:30<br />

PM, come to the library to celebrate the contributions of African Americans<br />

to our nation’s culture. We’ll be listening to music that celebrates the<br />

historic contribution and achievements of great Americans. Afterwards,<br />

join us for some African crafts as we learn all about the African American<br />

culture. We will also learn the history of food in the African American<br />

culture and feast on some unique foods.<br />

• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come<br />

MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which<br />

will include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This<br />

12<br />

month, on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 1 st at 3:30, we will be making rockets.<br />

This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to<br />

the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!<br />

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at<br />

the library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and<br />

more. We will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 1 st at 5 PM. Students should be in high school and must be<br />

able to commit to two hours a week. If you would like to help in any way,<br />

please contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-492-8592.<br />

• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited<br />

to join us on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the book<br />

Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us,<br />

extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.<br />

• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Beginning <strong>February</strong> 3 rd and every Monday<br />

and Friday through April 18 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance<br />

to elderly and low-income individuals. AARP assistance runs from 10 AM<br />

to 2 PM.<br />

• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! <strong>The</strong> library hosts<br />

classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise<br />

program. Join us on Saturdays, <strong>February</strong> 3 rd at 10 AM and <strong>February</strong> 17 th<br />

at 3 PM, as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us<br />

as we exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required.<br />

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />

once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />

they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston<br />

area. This month, on <strong>February</strong> 10 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about spring<br />

vegetable gardening. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />

• DIY WORKSHOP: CROSS-STITCH - It’s Valentine’s Day and at the<br />

library we will be learning the art of cross-stitch as we make beautiful<br />

needlework to decorate our homes. Join us on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th<br />

at 2 PM as we make cut scenes in hearts for our sweethearts.<br />

• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own<br />

MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />

and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th at 7 PM. Harry<br />

Krueger will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and<br />

all you can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to<br />

join us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />

• SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS - Senior citizens and their family members<br />

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are invited to join us for a new series at the Maud Marks Library. Every<br />

3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss various topics<br />

pertinent to senior living. On <strong>February</strong> 16 th at 3 PM, we will be discussing<br />

mobility and wellness as we age. Learn all about how to stay healthy and<br />

fit no matter how old you might be. Come discover what kind of life is<br />

best for you or your loved one.<br />

• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD - Come<br />

on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 17 th at 1 PM to a hands-on multi-part workshop<br />

to learn tips of the trade from expert writers from <strong>The</strong> Houston Writers<br />

Guild. <strong>The</strong>y will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Beginners<br />

and experienced writers are welcome. This series of workshops are<br />

hands-on, active sessions where you can write and receive feedback.<br />

So bring laptops and/or other writing utensils to get the most of each<br />

session.<br />

• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL - Do you have legal questions but don’t even<br />

know where to start? On Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 10 th at 10 AM, the library<br />

is pleased to host <strong>The</strong> People’s Law School presented by the Katy<br />

Bar Association. Learn all the ins and outs of your legal issue. Ask the<br />

questions you need answers to.<br />

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: MUSEUM DAY - Seniors 55+ are invited to join<br />

the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a FREE visit to the Museum<br />

District, courtesy of the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct<br />

Three Transportation. We will start our day at the Houston Museum of<br />

African American Culture. <strong>The</strong>re we will be immersed in the culture of<br />

Africans and African Americans in Houston and the state of Texas. <strong>The</strong>n<br />

after lunch, we will move on to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.<br />

Special exhibits include, Knights, Fabrege, Tourmaline Treasures and<br />

more! Registration begins <strong>February</strong> 2 nd . Registration is by telephone or<br />

in person ONLY. <strong>The</strong>re will be no online registration.<br />

• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and<br />

have a good time? Coloring! <strong>The</strong> library now has an adult coloring hour<br />

on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a<br />

snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for<br />

coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome to<br />

bring your own.<br />

• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - <strong>The</strong> Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />

monthly. <strong>The</strong> Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the<br />

month at 1 PM.<br />

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third<br />

Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your<br />

favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just<br />

desserts.<br />

• COMPUTER CLASSES - <strong>The</strong> library offers a variety of computer classes<br />

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />

this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on<br />

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />

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CHILDREN<br />

• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our new bedtime<br />

storytime. This new storytime will meet on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th and<br />

20 th at 6:30 PM. We will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole<br />

family. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas.<br />

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />

at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,<br />

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20<br />

minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />

• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each<br />

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This<br />

is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are<br />

welcome.<br />

• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the<br />

world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at<br />

11:15 AM as we learn about the world. <strong>The</strong>re will be plenty of stations for<br />

science and sensory exploration.<br />

• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are<br />

invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held<br />

on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler<br />

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• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations<br />

soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On<br />

Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for<br />

ages 6-11. <strong>The</strong>se programs normally last about one hour. All necessary<br />

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Katy Branch Library<br />

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM -<br />

8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,<br />

Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and<br />

we’ll help you sign up!<br />

MONTHLY PROGRAMS<br />

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday<br />

of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults<br />

get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los<br />

meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para<br />

más información.<br />

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.<br />

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every<br />

Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.<br />

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - <strong>The</strong> Katy Library offers an array of<br />

computer classes in English - please call for more information.<br />

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group<br />

going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.<br />

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join<br />

other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover<br />

seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.<br />

WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us<br />

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com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.<br />

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. <strong>The</strong> Knotty & Nice<br />

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of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own<br />

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Autumn Grove Cottage<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 />

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Volunteer Opportunities at<br />

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Katy Christian Ministries<br />

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Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas of<br />

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HealthBridge Volunteering<br />

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />

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Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small blankets.<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 Pennington, Laura<br />

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Emma Bordeaux, Claire Fortier, Devan Andres, Bailey Gatz and Jordyn Jones. Photo is taken by Nikki Guest Photography<br />

National Charity League Event Honors Graduating Seniors<br />

<strong>The</strong> National Charity League, Inc., Azalea Chapter honored its graduating seniors at its annual Senior Recognition in early January at the Sugarland<br />

Marriott. At the dinner and dance, attended by family and friends, chapter members celebrated the accomplishments of each of the girls in the Azalea<br />

Class of <strong>2018</strong> and recognize her contributions to the community during her six years of service in <strong>The</strong> National Charity League (NCL) program. <strong>The</strong><br />

seniors are students at Cinco Ranch High School, Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> High School, Taylor High School, Tompkins High School and Faith West High School.<br />

<strong>The</strong> mission of the NCL is to foster mother daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership<br />

development and cultural experiences. <strong>The</strong> Azalea Chapter was formed in 1999 and in the past year its members have served over 10,000 volunteer<br />

hours in support of 24 charitable organizations in the Katy area.<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 Expressions<br />

performing a variety of Christmas Carols. Many thanks to Midway Barbeque who is hosting KARE meetings until the Merrell Center is restored. For<br />

more information about the Katy Area Retired Educators check out our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/.<br />

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<strong>February</strong> is being Creative Romance Month and many of you may feel like that is a<br />

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yet creative ideas to make the month of <strong>February</strong> full of romance.<br />

Go On A Surprise Trip. What better way to spend time together than by going on<br />

a surprise trip? Instead of just telling your partner that you planned a getaway,<br />

make them work to figure out what their Valentine’s present is. Write the name of<br />

the destination on a piece of paper and cut it up into pieces that they have to put<br />

together. If you want to really build up the anticipation, you can always give them<br />

one piece of the puzzle a day leading up to Valentine’s Day.<br />

Kidnap <strong>The</strong>m For A Day. If your partner is into fun gags, put a blindfold on him or<br />

her and drive them to your chosen destination before you take the blindfold off. It<br />

can be something as simple as a romantic dinner to their favorite restaurant or a<br />

visit to their favorite museum. Tell them little clues along the way to see if they can<br />

actually guess where they are going.<br />

Act Like A Tourist. Just because you have lived in a city for a while it doesn’t mean<br />

that you’ve visited everywhere there is to go. For Valentine’s Day, do a little bit of<br />

research about restaurants or attractions that you and your partner have never<br />

been to before. <strong>The</strong>n on Valentine’s Day, act like tourists at the place you end up<br />

going too. Don’t just rush through the experience. Really soak it all in, spend a lot of<br />

time there and just have a good time overall.<br />

Can’t Get Away For A Few Days? Book A Hotel Room. If you and your partner want<br />

to go on a vacation, but don’t have the time, consider booking a really nice hotel<br />

room for 1-2 nights. Even though you won’t actually be leaving your city, it might feel<br />

like it if you choose the right hotel. Not only should the hotel you choose have plenty<br />

of activities and amenities, but it should be in a location that will allow you to easily<br />

enjoy restaurants and shops within walking distance.<br />

Share <strong>The</strong> Romance. If you and your partner are the kind of couple that likes to<br />

outdo one another, consider trading off. On even days you could plan romantic<br />

activities and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn. This can last for only a few days,<br />

a week or the entire month of <strong>February</strong>! If you really want to wow them consider<br />

going on a day cruise on your day or going camping for the night.<br />

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40+ CREATIVE ROMANTIC IDEAS<br />

Imaginative Romantic Ideas<br />

Looking for some fun ways to add romance to your relationship? Try these<br />

creative romance tips:<br />

• Give your lover a dozen roses - with a creative twist. Give eleven red roses<br />

and one white rose. Attach a note that reads: “In every bunch there’s one<br />

who stands out - and you are that one.”<br />

• Get your partner a wristwatch. Inscribe it with: “I always have time for you.”<br />

• Identify that one pivotal event that brought the two of you together.<br />

Celebrate that event every year.<br />

• Practice even-day/odd-day romance: On even days it’s your turn to be<br />

romantic and on odd days it’s your partner’s turn.<br />

• Following a bubble bath you’ve prepared for her, wrap her in a towel that<br />

you’ve warmed up in the dryer.<br />

• Write your partner a love letter or poem on one sheet of paper. Glue it to<br />

thin cardboard, cut it up into puzzle-shaped pieces, then mail all the pieces.<br />

Or, mail one puzzle piece per day!<br />

• Remove all the paper strips (that say “Kisses” on them) from a couple<br />

hundred Hershey’s Kisses. Fill a jewelry box with them. Wrap ’em up and<br />

present them to your partner. Write a certificate explaining that the slips are<br />

coupons redeemable for one kiss each.<br />

• Doesn’t your partner deserve a trophy for being the “World’s Best Lover?”<br />

Trophy shops have a wealth of ideas waiting for you. Just think of the<br />

romantic possibilities of plaques, medals, ribbons, nameplates, certificates<br />

and banners. And they all can be personalized, engraved, lettered or<br />

monogrammed.<br />

Outrageous Romantic Ideas<br />

To make a big impression, consider these outrageous romance tips:<br />

• Visit a karaoke bar and surprise your lover by getting up and singing “your<br />

song” to him/her.<br />

• Kidnap her! Blindfold her. Drive her around town until she’s thoroughly<br />

lost. <strong>The</strong>n reveal your destination: Her favorite restaurant or maybe a<br />

romantic inn.<br />

• Make a giant greeting card out of a big cardboard box, (such as the type<br />

used to pack a refrigerator).<br />

• Does your partner love M&M’s? Fill a one-gallon glass jar with them as a gift.<br />

• Want to jazz up the presentation of a special meal? Buy a little hunk of<br />

dry ice from a local ice house. Put it in a bowl of water and place it on your<br />

serving tray. You’ll create wondrous, billowing white clouds!<br />

• It’s romantic - but commonplace - to eat dinner by candlelight. So, here’s a<br />

change of pace: Eat breakfast by candlelight.<br />

• Take your lover on a surprise two-week vacation to Paris.<br />

• Many couples have “His” and “Hers” matching towels, but here are<br />

some other ideas: “His” and “Hers” matching silk pajamas, motorcycles,<br />

T-shirts, overnight bags (have them packed at all times), jack-o’-lanterns<br />

at Halloween, rocking chairs, Porsches (millionaires need love, too), heartshaped<br />

tattoos, Christmas tree ornaments, tennis rackets, beach towels.<br />

Affordable Romantic Ideas<br />

Short on cash but big on love? Try these affordable romance tips:<br />

• Spend the entire day watching romantic movies.<br />

• If you’d like to spend a romantic summer night making wishes on falling<br />

stars, mark the second week in August on your calendar. <strong>The</strong> earth passes<br />

through the Perseid meteor belt around August 12 th every year, which<br />

usually results in spectacular meteor showers for two to three nights.<br />

• Buy a lottery ticket. Give it to your partner with a little note attached: “I hit<br />

the jackpot when I married you!”<br />

• Pick flowers for your partner from the side of the road.<br />

• Write a short note to your lover that’s spread out over several postcards,<br />

then mail the cards one at a time. You’ll build anticipation for the romantic<br />

conclusion on the final postcard. (Maybe deliver that last one in person.)<br />

• Don’t just go out to a movie on Saturday, like always. Call your partner<br />

from work on Wednesday and formally ask for a date.<br />

• Call a local radio station and request a special love song to be dedicated to<br />

your partner. Make sure he or she is listening!<br />

• Make a custom certificate for your lover. (You can get blank certificate forms<br />

at a stationery or paper store.) Here are some suggestions: A certificate “For<br />

Putting Up With Me Over the Years,” an award for “<strong>The</strong> World’s Best Wife,” a<br />

ribbon “For Hugs & Kisses Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.”<br />

Quick Romantic Ideas<br />

If you don’t have as much time as you’d like for love, try these swift but<br />

sweet romance tips:<br />

• Write “I love you” on the bathroom mirror with a piece of soap.<br />

• Place a little love note or poem under the driver’s-side windshield wiper<br />

of his or her car.<br />

• Every once in a while, kiss her hand with a flourish. Note: <strong>The</strong> proper way<br />

to kiss a woman’s hand is to lower your lips to her hand. You don’t raise her<br />

hand to your lips.<br />

• Have “your song” playing on the stereo when your partner returns home<br />

from work.<br />

• When out together in public, wink at your partner from across the room.<br />

• On your partner’s birthday, send a thank-you card to his/her mother.<br />

• Unplug the TV. Put a note on the screen saying, “Turn me on instead.”<br />

• Make a toast to one another every time you hold a wineglass. Make eye<br />

contact. Take turns making the toast. Whisper it.<br />

• Get the whole “family of products” in the fragrance of her favorite perfume<br />

(bath powder, soaps, creams, candles, etc.)<br />

• Call your partner from work for no other reason than to say, “I love you.”<br />

Classic Romantic Ideas<br />

Looking for a tried-and-true method for declaring your love? Consider these<br />

classic romance tips:<br />

• Spread rose petals all over the bedroom.<br />

• What could be more classic than a fine gold locket with your photo inside?<br />

(Maybe a photo of the two of you.)<br />

• Bring home one small, unexpected gift each week.<br />

• Write a classic, romantic, passionate, handwritten, heartfelt love letter.<br />

Most adults haven’t written a love letter since high school. (Why not? Have<br />

we lost our youthful idealism or have we just gotten lazy?)<br />

• When traveling, give your partner a bouquet of roses; one rose for each day<br />

that you’ll be away. Attach a note that says something like this: “<strong>The</strong>se three<br />

roses represent the three days I’ll be away from you. <strong>The</strong>y also symbolize<br />

the love, joy and laughter we share together.”<br />

• Say “I love you” at least three times a day.<br />

• Guys: Surprise her by performing one of her chores for her. (And not<br />

something easy like carrying the groceries in from the car, but something<br />

that requires some time and effort - like cooking all the meals over a<br />

weekend or cleaning the entire house.)<br />

• Ladies: Send him a letter sealed with a kiss. (Use your reddest lipstick.)<br />

• Hold hands.<br />

• On your yearly romantic checklist, make plans for Valentine’s Day - well<br />

in advance!<br />

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