Westheimer Lakes February 2018

DATED EVENTS
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
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.
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.”
Community Newsletter | February 2018
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-fromhome
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.
JOIN US FOR THE $50,000 GSEC 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.
PRE SHOW- 6:30 PM
GRAND PRIX - 7:30 PM PARKING $10
Great Southwest Equestrian Center
2501 S Mason Road - Katy, Tx 77450
GSWEC.com
For event information contact Val Garza 210-870-4584.
1 ST ANNUAL REIGN OVER
CANCER WALK
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
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