Canyon Gate at CR March 2018

Echoes from the Canyon 

Official Newsletter from the Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch HOA Board of Directors 

MARCH 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Babysitting List pg. 7 

School News pg. 10 

Houston Events pg. 18 

Sports pg. 26 

Library News pg. 28 

Featured Recipes pg. 39 

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2 March 2018 | Community Newsletter

www.canyongateatcincoranch.com 

The January 31 st deadline for paying HOA fees has come and gone. 

A $25 late fee was applied after 2/15. Reminders were sent out in 

mid-February and will be sent again in March. The process for 

overdue accounts to be sent to collection will begin on April 1 st for 

accounts with the full balance remaining. 

Dues can be paid with a check or money order onsite. Credit card 

payments are not accepted at the office but can be made online 

only (Visa or MasterCard) at www.canyongateatcincoranch.com. A 

3% convenience fee will be added on. 

Happy Spring! 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

281-492-6020 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR CANYON GATE @ CINCO RANCH 

Who Do I Call? 

Canyon Gate @ Historic Cinco Ranch 

20422 Canyon Gate Blvd, Katy, Texas 77450 

Phone: 281-492-6020 

Fax: 281-492-3415 

Visit Us on the Web: http://www.canyongateatcincoranch.com 

CCB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 281-793-8938 

Recreational Center 281-492-6020 

Canyon Gate Guard House 281-646-7906 

Pay Phone @ Pool 281-492-9075 

BOARD MEMBERS 

ONSITE OFFICE HOURS 

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM 

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM 

Closed 

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM 

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM 

Closed Saturday 

Voicemail is available. Calls will be 

returned during scheduled office hours. 

Bernie Leaney 281-579-8416 

leaney@sbcglobal.net 

Jim Pongrass 832-713-1340 

jpongrass@gmail.com 

Doug Brewer 281-829-9718 

dbrew5@sbcglobal.net 

JR White 832-721-5482 

Jwhite@cbunited.com 

Joe Gibson 832-630-3597 

gibson.joe@gmail.com 

2018 ASSESSMENTS PAST DUE 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560 

Sue Creech Elementary 281-237-8850 

Beck Junior High 281-237-3300 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

Miller Career Center 281-237-6300 

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Cinco Ranch Library 281-395-1311 

Maud Marks 281-492-8592 

COMMUNITY 

YMCA 281-392-5055 

VFW 281-391-4872 

Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 

William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 

Harris County Court House 281-859-0685 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-2422 

MEDICAL 

Fort Bend County Health Dept.) 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000 

Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700 

PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE 

Payment plans are available by emailing phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement.com. 

You must call or email to request the plan - it 

will not be set up automatically. Payment plans must be set up 

(and the first payment received) before April 1 st to avoid collection. 

HARRIS COUNTY TOLL TAGS 

Please call the onsite office (281-492-6020) or email us to register your 

Harris County toll tag (phardilek@ccbpropertymanagement.com). 

The following information is required: Name, Address, Vehicle Make 

& Model and Old and New EZ Tag Numbers. Please do not give tag 

information to the guards - they do not have access to the gate computer. PLEASE 

REMEMBER to have your old tag number available when you are registering a new 

tag, so we can remove it from the system. 

The sticker-type EZ tags can be programmed into the system. However, the signal is 

not as powerful as that of the battery-powered tags. Please approach the gate slowly 

and stay as close to the left median as possible (that is where the reader is located); 

the new tags can’t be read by the system until you are very close to the gate. 

EZ TAGS FOR FRONT GATE ACCESS 

The Homeowners’ Association sells EZ tags that will open the resident gate at the 

Canyon Gate entrance. Residents may purchase these at the onsite office for $35. 

These EZ tags contain a battery that should last for approximately 3 years. The HOA 

offers a one-year warranty on these tags. If the battery goes bad and your EZ tag 

stops working within the first year, the tag will be replaced at no cost. If your EZ tag 

stops working after the one-year time limit, a new EZ tag will need to be purchased. 

Emergemcy Numbers.... ***911*** 

Fire Department Non Emergency 281-498-1310 

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 

Utilities/Post Office 

Entex Gas 713-659-2111 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Light Outage 713-207-2222 

S.T.Environmental (MUD District Oper.) 281-579-4500 

AT & T New Customer 1-800-288-2020 

AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464 

Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

(Pick up & heavy trash Tues & Fri.) Fri-Recycling 

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

DPS Katy 281-391-4872 

Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 

DSS Security 281-395-2419 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1/800/222-1222 

Ft Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Voter Registration 281-342-3411 

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CINCO RANCH MUD 8 

CONSTABLE PATROL ACTIVITY DECember 2016 

(includes Canyon Gate, South Park & Canterbury) 

Type 

Number 

Alarm Calls 3 

Citizen Contacts 0 

Burglary of a hab/bldg. 0 

Disturbance (phys/verb) 0 

EMS/Fire/MVA 0 

Other agency assist 0 

Other (non-specific) 20 

Property Checks 80 

Suspicious P/V/C 2 

Traffic Complaint 2 

911 Hang Ups 0 

Traffic Citations 15 

Traffic Warnings 10 

Other Citations 2 

Event Totals 134 

REMINDER ABOUT PARKING REGULATIONS 

The Association would like to remind everyone that there is NO 

CURBSIDE PARKING between the hours of 11 PM - 9 AM. VEHICLES 

IN VIOLATION WILL BE STICKERED. If vehicles are found repeatedly 

in violation, they will be towed at the owner’s expense. These 

parking regulations were put in to place to alleviate the difficulty 

school buses were having navigating the neighborhood and to allow 

a time for problem-free residential access for emergency vehicles. 

Safety issues relating to morning work traffic and children going to 

school, garbage trucks, bike lanes and homeowner complaints about 

blocked driveways were also concerns. 

Please remember that angle or perpendicular parking is against deed 

restrictions. It is also a violation of local ordinance. Please remember 

that the front and back wheels of a vehicle must be parallel and within 

18 inches of the curb. Angle or perpendicular parking may prohibit 

police, fire or any other emergency personnel from ingress or egress. 

Violators will have their vehicles stickered and if necessary, towed, 

if the vehicle is repeatedly found in violation. 

There is NO PARKING anytime in bicycle lanes. Exceptions to the 

street parking policy are made only to out of town guests with 

PRIOR NOTICE given to the office at 281-492-6020. Be sure to give 

your name and home address, the year, make, model and license 

plate number of the car, as well as the specific dates that car will be 

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FITNESS CENTER/RECREATION CENTER LOBBY 

Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed in the fitness center unless 

accompanied by a parent or guardian. The recreation center lobby is 

not to be used as a gathering place for kids to socialize. The Association 

is asking for all homeowners who use these facilities to help with 

watching over these areas. If a child is under the age of 18 and is in the 

fitness center without a parent or guardian or appears to be simply 

loitering in the lobby, please politely ask them to leave. Thank you. 

ANIMAL / PET CONTROL 

Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal space. 

Remember, that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within 

the house and must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a 

nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when 

away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s 

responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep 

ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must also 

be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281-342-1512 

and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets. 


CINCO MUD 8’S WATER SAVING GUIDELINES 

Water your lawn between the hours of 4 AM and 8 AM to avoid evaporation 

during daylight hours. The NFBWA Talking Sprinkler, Larry says 

you only need to water your lawn twice a week, so please water every 

4 days - no more. Cinco MUD 8 recommends watering for 8 minutes 

for each zone. Replace any broken sprinkler heads. See www.cincomud8.com 

for rebate info. Check out www.talkingsprinkler.com. 

The EPA’s We’re for Water yearlong campaign recommends the following 

water savings inside and outside your home: 

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created “We’re 

for Water” as a national campaign to educate consumers about 

water-saving behaviors and WaterSense labeled products. The WaterSense 

label makes it easy to identify products that use less water 

and perform as well as or better than standard models. 

• Whether by replacing an inefficient fixture with a WaterSense labeled 

product or adopting water-efficient behaviors, we can all take 

action to save water for future generations. 

• Saving is as easy as check, twist, replace. 

• Check toilets for silent leaks: put a few drops of food coloring in the 

tank and wait 10 minutes to flush. If color appears in the bowl, the 

flapper may need replacing. 

• Twist on a WaterSense labeled bathroom faucet aerator to save 

water and energy at the tap without noticing a difference in flow. 

• Replace your showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model that 

uses less water and energy, but still lets you shower with power. 

• Join thousands of your neighbors in We’re for Water. Make simple 

changes at home to save water and energy. 

• Go to epa.gov/watersense to take the I’m for Water pledge. 

• The pledge is also located in documents on www.cincomud8.com. 

CINCO MUD 8 DECLARES THE EPA’S FIX A LEAK WEEK 

MARCH 19-25, 2018 

Did you know the average American household wastes more than 

10,000 gallons of water each year from easy-to-fix household leaks? 

This Fix a Leak Week, nip that drip in the bud. 

Visit www.epa.gov/watersense. 

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RECREATION CENTER RENTAL 

The recreation center has a room available for parties, meeting, reunions, 

etc. A signed contract plus a $300 security deposit will hold 

your reservation. Homeowners must be current on their dues (or 

payment plans) and rental fees must be received prior to the 

party. The rental rate is $35 an hour with a two-hour minimum. 

The key for the clubhouse is to be signed out and returned to the 

guards in the guardhouse. Please READ THE CONTRACT CAREFULLY 

before signing - this is a binding legal document and the rules and 

regulations stipulated in the contract will be enforced. Call the onsite 

office for additional information. 

Remember to bring your trash home with you after a party - the clubhouse 

trashcans are being filled to overflowing regularly. Fines will start 

being assessed if the rec center trashcans are filled up with party debris. 

STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE 

To report a streetlight that is not working, call CenterPoint Energy at 

713-207-2222. You will need to report both the number on the base 

of the pole (six digits) and the street address. You may also report 

outages online at www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. 


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IS IT A TURTLE OR A TORTOISE? 

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center 

Some lump anything with an outside shell into the turtle category 

when in fact there are distinct differences between turtles and 

tortoises. Both are reptiles but turtles live in the water and the 

tortoise is a land-dweller. 

Turtles are identifiable by their webbed feet and long claws. The 

webbing helps them swim. The tortoise has a heavier shell than 

the turtle and has short sturdy legs. Turtles are omnivores meaning 

they eat vegetation and meat. Tortoises tend to be herbivores but 

have been known to occasionally eat meat. 

Both turtles and tortoises date back 220 million years! They both 

have a very long lifespan with sea turtles living up to 70 years and 

the more common turtles living up to 40 years. Tortoises can live 

up to 150 years! 

Red-eared slider turtles became popular as pets when they were 

made available in dime stores. I know I had one in the 1950’s so 

they’ve been around a very long time! Their popularity soared 

when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie came out. Because 

the turtles were released into the wild when pet owners got tired of 

them, they are now considered invasive in some states. A couple of 

states have outlawed the sale of them. These turtles tend to be a bit 

aggressive and make it difficult for other native species to compete 

for food and habitats. They can also introduce unknown diseases 

to the wild population when pet turtles are released into the wild. 

Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle. 

They live in the water and are carnivores. It has a flat shell and will 

often bury itself at the bottom of a lake, stream or bayou leaving 

only its neck and head exposed. It can breathe under water much 

like a fish. 

TWRC Wildlife Center cares for hundreds of turtles every year. Most 

are admitted because of injuries sustained from cars. In 2014, 

concerned citizens asked Missouri City to help protect turtles crossing 

the road. The City took a positive step by erecting road signs 

showing a mama turtle with three babies. TWRC Wildlife Center 

is a 38-year-old non-profit organization that is your resource for 

wildlife questions and concerns. Check out our website at www. 

twrcwildlifecenter.org or give us a call at 713-468-TWRC. 

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 

MARCH 11, 2018 

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is often wrongly referred to as “Daylight Savings,” 

with an “s” at the end. Other common variations are “Summer Time” and “Daylight-Saving 

Time.” 

The term “Daylight Savings Time” is very commonly used, especially in Australia, 

Canada and the United States. It’s likely that the incorrect term “savings” entered 

the popular vocabulary because it’s so often used in everyday contexts, like “savings 

account.” 

At the beginning of the DST period in the spring, clocks are moved forward, 

usually by 1 hour. When DST ends in fall (autumn), clocks are turned back again. 

DST does not add daylight, but it gives more usable hours of daylight. In that 

sense, DST “saves” daylight, especially during early spring. Standard time refers 

to time without DST. 

set your clock ahead one hour !!! 


OUTDOOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

Please remember that when planning to do any outdoor home improvements, 

you must first apply for approval from the Architectural 

Control Committee. Forms are available via the website at www. 

canyongateatcincoranch.com/forms or by contacting the office. 

Please include as much information as possible, including survey, 

samples and schematic drawings. 

On-Site Leaded Glass Door Repairs Free Estimates 

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Half Round/Arched Windows 

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CANYON GATE TEENAGE JOBSEEKER’S LIST 

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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MARCH 

GARDENING TIPS 

VEGETABLES 

• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, 

sweet corn and snap 

beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, 

lima or butter beans, 

cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has 

warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees 

F. or higher), southern peas, 

pumpkin, squash, peanuts and 

watermelon. 

LAWN 

• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part of 

Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). 

• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, 

use ONLY the variety Floratam for best pest resistance. 

See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm. 

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TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In shady 

areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a dependable 

groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of the 

prostrate junipers. 

• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March. 

However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have 

bloomed. 

• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer 

analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet 

of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize 

landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring 

growing season starts. 


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PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON 2018 

Here are 10 ways to get a jump start on your taxes now: 

• Figure out which forms you’ll need: There are many different tax 

forms for different financial situations. If you’re unsure which tax 

form to use, visit the IRS’s website or consult a professional. 

• Keep all receipts in the same place: If you’re someone who itemizes 

deductions, it is important to store all of your receipts together in 

the same place. If you lose any, it could cost you. 

• Store all tax returns together: Since we often have to reference the 

previous year’s return when preparing the current one, it’s a good 

idea to make sure you store them all in the same place. 

• Review/revise your W-4: If you’ve experienced any life changes from 

the previous year (adding or losing any family members), ask your 

employer if you can review your W-4. The IRS recommends doing 

this every year. 

• Do your research: If you plan to do your taxes on your own, make 

sure you educate yourself about the deductions you’re entitled to. 

If you plan to hire someone, check around and make sure they’re 

reputable. 

• Save your money: Unless you fill out the 1040EZ form and mail it 

in yourself, it’s going to cost you money to file your taxes. 

• Check your deductions: If you’ve had any major life events this year, 

you may be entitled to some sizable deductions. It’s a good idea to 

research all possible deductions to avoid overpaying your taxes. 

• Track all charitable donations: Charitable donations are tax-deductible, 

so if you have any monthly or one-off donations, make sure to 

keep track so that you can deduct these expenses from your taxes. 

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

March 7 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

March 30 th - Holiday/Students and Staff 

MARCH 12 TH -16 TH 

KATY ISD RANKS AS THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICT 

IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA 

The 2018 Best School Districts rankings have been announced and 

looks like “The Best is in the West” for the Greater Houston area, 

with Katy Independent School District taking the top spot. 

Niche, a ranking and review organization for K-12 schools, assesses 

school districts across America every year. Katy ISD received an 

overall grade of “A+” for its outstanding educational accomplishments. 

The rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics, 

reviews from students and parents, as well as data from the U.S. 

Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, 

college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, 

public school district ratings and more. 

Katy ISD is known as one of the fastest growing school districts in the 

country and currently has an enrollment of over 77,000+ students. 

BAD WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS 

Texas weather has not been kind and continues to bring many 

challenges to our community. Due to the wintery conditions that 

caused the District’s closure in mid-January, we need to alert you 

to a change to our 2017-18 Instructional Calendar. 

As you may know, Katy ISD, along with all Texas school districts, is 

required by state law to have 75,600 minutes of instructional time 

built into its calendar each year. While the Texas Education Agency 

(TEA) granted our district a waiver for missed instructional time 

this past fall as a result of Hurricane Harvey related closures, the 

District has been informed that waivers will not be provided for 

January’s bad weather days. 

Unfortunately, our students lost significant instructional time this 

year. Monday, February 19 th was currently designated as a bad 

weather day and was used to make up instructional time for all 

students. Additionally, in order to be in compliance with state law, 

the secondary school day will be extended by ten minutes during 

the week of May 14 th -18 th , with dismissal being at 2:45 PM each day. 

KatyISD recognizes that this may be an inconvenience for some 

families and we apologize ahead of time for that. Just as we must 

meet the requirements of the law, it is also just as important that 

we are in a position to ensure that we can effectively achieve our 

mission to provide educational excellence and opportunities that 

prepare our students for success in college, career and life. With 

that said, having our students in school to grow and learn is of the 

utmost importance. As always, your understanding and support is 

greatly appreciated. 


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A group photo of members of the Cinco Ranch High School CRyptonite 

and Seven Lakes High School RoboSpartans robotics teams and one 

of the students and mentors in Australia. 

KATY STUDENTS INTRODUCE ROBOTICS TO AUSTRALIA 

Teenagers from Cinco Ranch High School CRyptonite and Seven 

Lakes High School RoboSpartans robotics teams developed their 

leadership, technical and communication skills by introducing 

robotics to Onslow, Western Australia. They are part of an outreach 

project from Bechtel corporation, which sponsors both robotics 

teams, to develop to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 

(STEM) capabilities called Robots Around the World (“RAW”). 

Onslow is a remote town on the west coast of Australia where Bechtel 

is working on Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project. According to student 

project leader Satvik Bacchu from CRyptonite, “Because Onslow is 

so small, formal education for students stops at about 8th grade. To 

continue their education, students must go to boarding schools or be 

homeschooled. Our goal is to provide robotics education to Onslow students 

to enter robotics competitions and develop a passion for STEM.” 

Bechtel provided both robotics kits to the Onslow students and technology 

for remote video conferencing. CRyptonite and RoboSpartans 

students created a curriculum, videos and a robot game to help Onslow 

students learn at their own pace and have fun programming and running 

their robots. The team met on Saturday evenings (Katy time) to 

accommodate the time difference and were supported by many Bechtel 

employees, including, Tracy Johnson (RoboSpartans mentor) as well as 

Nicole Connolly, Erin Glancy and Jeffery Hunter (located in Australia). 

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TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 

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Dated 

Community 

Events 

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB 

39 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE 

Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center 

2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004 

Saturday, March 3, 2018: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM 

Sunday, March 4, 2018: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM 

Free Admission 

Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures 

and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias 

and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers 

will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer 

general questions on growing African Violets. Free parking available 

at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information, 

contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com. 

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. 

FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP 

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 

Memorial Parkway Community Center, 

21600 Cimarron Parkway in Katy 

Are you a small business owner who wonders if you are getting the 

most and best benefits for your dollar? Learn about all options. No 

attendance taken. No selling. No followups. Education only! 

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 non-profits 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. 

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 March: Wildflowers 

- Craft: Seed Starters. April: Bird Watching - Craft: TP Binoculars. 


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: 

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 

April 3 rd & 4 th : Wildflower Power 

April 10 th & 11 th : Dragonflies 

April 17 th & 18 th : Turtles 

April 24 th & 25 th : Fishing Fun 

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: 

March 22 nd : Baby Animals 

April 19 th : Snakes Alive! 

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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 - 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. Pre-registration is required and there is 

a maximum number of participants for each prowl. 

LOCAL CHARITIES HOST 2 ND ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN 

The 2 nd annual Katy Color Run will be held Saturday, April 7 th at 

Kingsland Baptist Church. The color-filled run will consist of a 5K 

run and a 1K kids’ dash. The community event will also feature 

entertainment, food trucks and vendors and a kids’ fun zone. 

Proceeds from the run will benefit local nonprofit organizations: 

Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith, Compassion Katy, Hope Impacts 

and Katy Christian Ministries. The Ballard Foundation is the title 

sponsor of the event. 


The benefiting nonprofits provided thousands of people with medical, 

food, clothing and shelter needs after Hurricane Harvey. Christ 

Clinic offers medical care to uninsured and underinsured patients. 

Clothed by Faith gives gently used clothing to thousands of Katy 

area residents in need. Compassion Katy’s connects churches, 

businesses and nonprofits to provide solutions to meet the needs 

of the community. Hope Impacts imparts hope to homeless and 

under resourced people in the Katy area by connecting them to 

services and resources. Katy Christian Ministries offers food and 

emergency financial assistance to those in need and also offers 

many other resources to the community including a domestic abuse 

center and a resale store. 

For more information and to register to run please visit: 

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K. 

3 RD ANNUAL SPORTING 

CLAYS TOURNAMENT 

BENEFITING TAYLOR HS FFA 

Saturday, April 14, 2018 

Held at the American Shooting Center, 

16500 Westheimer Pkwy. This event 

helps raise money to help send our FFA 

students to district, state and national 

Leadership and Career Development 

competitions, the Texas FFA State Convention as well as providing 

educational tools for our FFA teachers. In the past, teams of four 

from our school, family teams, local business teams and community 

teams have signed up for this competition. We also provide online 

registration and payment options for this event. For more information, 

please visit www.taylorffaclaytournament.com. 

CAF HOUSTON WING’S WARBIRD WEEKEND 

AND OPEN HOUSE 

On Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th from10 AM until 5 PM, 

those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying 

again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents 

its 2018 Warbird Weekend and Open House at Hangar B-5, West 

Houston Airport. Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the 

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of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned 

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Admission is $15 per CAR at the gate or $10 per car if ticket is purchased 

in advance online (check our website or facebook page for 

details) and earns you a day of aircraft and military vehicle displays, 

museum exhibits and fun. 

Warbird rides will also be available for purchase. 

Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs 

will be available. Come on 

out and honor America. The 

Commemorative Air Force is a 

non-profit national patriotic organization 

whose membership 

includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation 

and history. www.houstonwing.org. 

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The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles 

north of I-10 and between Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place 

to visit on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th from 10 AM until 5 PM. 

Call for FREE Trial! 

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6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM 2018 

April 29, 2018, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 

www.hopeforthree.org 

An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating and empowering 

others about the leading developmental disabiliy in the 

United States - autism. 7,500 fans and supporters, Hope For Three, 

County Judge Bob Hebert, all 18 City Mayors, 300 volunteers and the 

Sugar Land Skeeters, host over 400 family members from the autism 

community to a day full of friendship and baseball. 

Volunteers “buddy” up with a child prior to the game for play time 

on the field or in the playground area. During this time, parents and 

caregivers enjoy a social hour in the company of other adults at the 

Bud Light Pavilion; a rare occasion for many, a first-time opportunity 

for most 

• Dancing Tots • Combo Ballet/Tap 

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• Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Lyrical/Contemporary 

• Award Winning Company 

A 2-hour buffet with complimentary lunch and soft drinks await the 

hosted families in the picnic area 700 volunteers and family members 

march around the field for an Autism Awareness Parade before Judge 

Hebert and City Mayors join on field to read a Proclamation of support 

recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month Then, it’s PLAY BALL! 

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FULSHEAR SIMONTON TEXAS OPRY 

Saturday, March 3, 2018 7-10 pm 

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 

presents the Fulshear Simonton Texas Opry 

Saturday, March 3, 2018 7-10 PM at the Churchill 

Fulshear High School Theatre located at 

9302 Bois D’Arc Ln, Fulshear, TX 77441. 

The first Fulshear Simonton Texas Opry was 

met with RAVE reviews. So we are doing in 

again. Come out and enjoy an evening as we 

celebrate Texas Independence Day filled with 

music, fun and entertainment for the entire 

family. Come hear great music from Brian 

Black, Pauline Reese, Kevin Black, Freddie 

Pate, Moses Rangel, Tori Vourganas and the 

comedic stylings of Larry “Booger Lee” Etheridge. 

This event will be held in the comfort of 

the state of the art Churchill Fulshear High 

School Theatre. 

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KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING 

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www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, 

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Adults and $12 Seniors. 

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THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY 

“A NIGHT ON BROADWAY” 

The treasured 

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of Broadw 

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in the 

Houston 

Choral Society’s 

A 

Night on Broadway concert Saturday, March 

10, 2018 at 7:30 PM, at The Foundry Church. 

Under the direction of Dr. Kevin M. Klotz, HCS 

Artistic Director, this concert features brilliant 

arrangements of Broadway classics. 

Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/ 

students/veterans and $10 for children ages 

5 and younger. Group rates are available. 

Tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org. 

Tickets may also be purchased 

at the door. The Foundry Church is one of 

the premiere choral venues in Houston with 

extraordinary acoustics. It is located in northwest 

Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston, 

TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290. 

For more information, please visit the HCS 

website at www.houstonchoral.org. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

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1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

DARK MATTER By: Don Nigro 

March 29 th -31 st , April 5 th -7 th 

& April 12 th -14 th at 8 PM 

Special matinee: April 8 th at 3 PM 

Pay-What-You-Can night: April 9 th at 8 PM 

After this production, Mildred’s Umbrella Theater 

Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to 

their longtime home in Spring Street Studios 

and moving to Montrose, where The Classical 

Theatre Company has generously provided the 

company a new home in their Chelsea Market 

performance space. In addition to the move, 

MU will be producing a shorter season of two 

mainstage plays plus the annual Museum of 

Dysfunction short play festival in order to accommodate 

a greater focus on developing programs 

that engage the community in different ways. 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

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MARCH 2018 

Through March 18th - The Houston Livestock 

Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock 

Show and rodeo. With more than 33,000 volunteers, 

the organization is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that 

benefits youth, supports education and facilitates 

better agricultural practices through exhibitions 

and presentations. Since its beginning in 1932, the 

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed 

nearly $450 million to scholarships, research, 

endowments, calf scramble participants, junior 

show exhibitors, School Art participants and other 

educational programs. The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON 

entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, 

R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUS- 

TON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEO- 

HOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new 

state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018. For 

more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. 

March 2nd-March 4th - The 83rd Azalea Trail 

heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail kicks off 

with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy Lane entrance 

of Bayou Bend on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 

AM. This year, a ticket to the Trail gives admission 

to 6 locations within the River Oaks neighborhood, 

including 4 private homes and gardens, Bayou Bend 

and Rienzi. A 7th free location, also in River Oaks, is 

the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics where 

free advice from “Ask the Experts” can be enjoyed 

each day. On Saturday at 2 PM, there will be a floral 

demonstration with easy to repeat floral tips from 

one of our talented Garden Club members! A free 

trolley will provide easy access to all 6 locations of 

homes, gardens and house museums. For more 

information, visit www.riveroaksgc.org. 

March 3rd - The Houston Area Women’s Center 

(HAWC) is proud to kick off our 30th Annual Race 

Against Violence presented by Verizon! This 

milestone race and family festival will be held on 

Saturday, March 3, 2018, and starts at 8 AM at the 

AIG Campus at Whole Foods Market-Montrose. The 

Race Against Violence is open to timed and untimed 

runners and includes a kids’ fun run and family 

festival after the race! Register solo or rally your 

friends together to start a team to help fundraise to 

support survivors of domestic and sexual violence 

throughout Houston. Together, we can race towards 

a future without violence! For more information, 

visit www.houstonrav.org. 

March 4th - AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc.(AFH) 

hosts the 29th Annual AIDS Walk Houston on 

Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in 

Downtown Houston. This signature event is the 

HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

city’s single greatest response in the fight against 

HIV/AIDS. Funds raised help local HIV/AIDS service 

organizations provide programs and services to 

almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus. 

This year, the annual fundraiser will culminate in a 

free outdoor concert featuring live performances 

from Houston-based artists. VIP wristbands for 

the concert will be available to 1,500 Houstonians 

who take a free HIV test before the walk. Please visit 

www.AIDSWalkHouston.org for more information. 

March 10th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and 

kayak race - the 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership 

Regatta. Paddlers (ages 12 and up) are 

encouraged to participate in the 15-mile American 

Canoe Association sanctioned race along the scenic 

Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively 

or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to 

miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! 

Those not wanting to paddle can cheer on racers 

along the race route or catch the outdoor fun at the 

finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial Park. The 

Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine. 

If cancellation does take place due to severe water 

or weather conditions, all entry fees will be considered 

a tax-deductible donation to Buffalo Bayou 

Partnership and used in our efforts to continue 

revitalizing the bayou. For more information, visit 

www.buffalobayou.org. 

March 10th - The NOLA Boil Crawfish Festival. 

Welcome to a good ol’ Lousiana crawfish boil a 

popular seafood dish that is enjoyed throughout the 

southern regions. We are bringing together crawfish 

enthusiast from all over the world to come celebrate 

the “Mud Bug”. “Crawfish season” is what they call 

it and is a time of year loved and shared by many 

breaking the tails and sucking the heads. We love it! 

Come hungry and enjoy a variety of live entertainment, 

dj sets, vendors and OF COURSE CRAWFISH. 

For more information, visit www.thenolaboil.com. 

March 17th - 59th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade. 

Rain or Shine! Parade starts at the Clock Tower 

at MinuteMaid Park on Texas and goes west-bound. 

This year’s theme is Houston Strong, Irish Proud. 

Join us at Lucky’s Pub for the Awards Ceremony 

and After-Party! The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade 

has always been a FREE event. The two-hour parade 

has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. 

and each year includes over 100 entries to delight 

the Irish and Irish-at-heart. Our history is a grand 

one and if you would like to personally support the 

parade and be a part of the year-round socials and 

meetings, please become a member of our Irish 100 

Club. The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is presented 

by the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission. 

For more the parade route or more information, 

visit www.hsppc.org. 

March 18th - Tour de Houston Presented by 

Apache Corporation is a fundraising bike ride 

that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program. 

The ride will take place Sunday, March 18, 2018. 

This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors 

a unique way to view the city with bike routes 

winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, 

scenic districts and parks. With three ride 

length options, the Tour de Houston is the perfect 

event for leisure riders or cycling enthusiasts. In 

addition, it is a BP MS 150 recommended training 

ride. This event begins and ends in Hermann 

Square at City Hall located at 901 Bagby. Riders 

and volunteers will enjoy a post-ride party that 

includes live music, free food and beverages. For 

more information, visit www.houstontx.gov. 

March 23rd-March 25th - It doesn’t matter what 

your art style is, you are sure to find something you 

like at The Annual Bayou City Art Festival Memorial 

Park. This fine, juried art festival transforms the 

1.1 - mile trail of the park into a one-of-a-kind outdoor 

gallery. In addition to the extensive selection 

of art, representing 18 different forms of artistic 

media, festival goers can also enjoy international 

food and wine, the Green Mountain Energy Creative 

Zone offering interactive art activities, daily 

outdoor performances and more. The Festival 

celebrates the vitality and diversity of Houston 

and enriches the city’s arts environment and 

reputation. Over the past 40+ years, the Bayou City 

Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6 million for 

local nonprofit organizations. For more information, 

please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. 

March 24th-25th - In Bloom Music Festival. Previously 

Free Press Summer Fest, In Bloom Music 

Festival will take over Eleanor Tinsley Park for two 

days. For lineup by day and tickets, go to 

www.inbloomfestival.com. 

March 26th-April 1st - Houston Open. This PGA 

TOUR event, the 10th oldest tour event, is Houston’s 

largest and most prestigious golf event 

hosting 144 of the world’s best golfers competing 

for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, Houston Golf 

Association’s volunteers have generated more 

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The seniors are: Holly Ayers, Nicole Bourgeois, Sydney Bryant, Lillian Costley, Maddie Cotton, Rachel Courtney, Kate D’Agostino, 

Brooke Dumas, Katherine Everhard, Kaitlyn Sheroke, Hannah Garcia, Victoria Gimenez, Layla Gutierrez, Madison Hanning, 

Kiersten Henley, Kayla Huisman, Kelsey Joe, Vivian Lipp, Dori Mallinger, Makenna Munger, Lauren Plummer, Sophia Schimmenti, 

Kaylee Scott, Emma Struble and Tori Volan. 

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER 

HONORS TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS 

On Sunday, February 18, 2018, National Charity League, Inc., Star 

Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored the Senior Class of 2018 at the Chapter’s 

annual Senior Recognition Ceremony. This formal event took place at 

the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square at 6:30 PM. The evening included 

recognition of each of these 25 graduating seniors for their accomplishments 

and contributions to the community, as well as dinner and 

dancing with family and friends in attendance. 

Over the last six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, 

have contributed over 11,191 volunteer hours at 30 local charities 

throughout the community. The Class of 2018 volunteered at The 

Westview School, Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC), 

Neighborhood Kidz Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith 

Ministries (Meals on Wheels), The Ballard House, Fulshear Library, 

Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend Women’s Center, Oakmont Nursing 

Home, The Krause Center, The Monty Ballard YMCA and Willow River 

Farms, to name a few. 

In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these 

young ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural 

awareness by planning and attending educational meetings, 

chapter-wide events, socials, class retreats and cultural events that 

included the ballet, opera and theatre. 

“The Class of 2018 has completed a 6-year program designed to foster 

the mother-daughter relationship through community service, leadership 

development and cultural experiences,” said Tina Costley, NCL, 

Inc., Star Chapter President, “we are very proud of them and who they 

have become. Whatever they choose to do, we know that they will be 

prepared to serve, lead and be successful.” The Star Chapter is very 

proud of these accomplished young ladies and wishes each of them 

great success in their future endeavors. 

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

Creating a circle of giving and a bigger impact as we grow! A 

giving circle is a group of people who commit to making a financial 

contribution to one charitable fund. Katy Community 

Giving Circle members each donate $10 per month to the fund. 

Joining is easy and there is no other obligation to volunteer time 

or attend gatherings. Twice a year the group nominates and 

chooses an organization to present a grant. Since its beginning 

in 2015, almost 20 different charitable organizations have been 

nominated to receive a grant. 

As of December 2017, the circle has given grants to 4 local 501(c)3 

organizations totaling over $7,300. It is truly amazing what $10 

can do! Our grant giving has enabled a family afford therapy for 

their autistic child, counseling for an abused child for an entire 

year, fueled a van delivering food to those in need and financial 

assistance to a family adopting a child. 

Grant presentation to Gift of Adoption-Texas Chapter 

The circles mission was to have a bigger impact on these other 

amazing organizations, however, our members are quickly 

learning those organizations are having a big impact on them. 

Please visit our Facebook page for more information or to join us! 

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waters receded, helped purchase building materials and participated 

in the repairs. We want our unfortunate neighbors to know that we 

are here to help long after the disaster passes for as long as they need 

us. As participants in Fort Bend Recovers and in collaboration with 

partners across our Fulshear-Simonton community, the Rotary Club 

of Brazos River continues to help folks affected by Hurricane Harvey 

and its floodwaters. 

Although the disaster struck in late August 2017, the recovery and 

rebuild process will take many, many more months and our Club intends 

to continue serving through this long haul. Stay informed about 

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In October, the club donated funds to the Fulshear-Simonton Fire 

Department to purchase six hydraulic rescue struts. These hydraulic 

rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel in vehicle extrication 

of crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces. 

In November, our Rotary Club partnered with the Fulshear-Simonton 

Lions Club and the Honor Our Veterans Committee to offer a heartfelt 

thanks to the more than 120 folks from across our community who took 

part in the Honor Our Veterans Breakfast. Veterans from all services: 

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard were present. 

VFW POST 9182 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented Ms. Marla 

Garcia, Manager of James Coney Island, Mason Road and Mr. Arturo 

Ogaz, Multi Store Manager, James Coney Island the November/ 

December Americanism Award for their willingness to promote Patriotism 

and Americanism by showing pride in flying the American 

Flag continuously. This award will be awarded monthly to a small 

business in the Katy area that promotes Patriotism and Americanism 

by flying the American Flag. 

ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZOS RIVER 

SERVICE ABOVE SELF 

The Rotary Club of Brazos River is a community service organization 

whose membership represents the area from West Katy to Simonton, 

including Fulshear and Weston Lakes. The Club ended a busy 2017 

with a list of impressive accomplishments. In the wake of Hurricane 

Harvey, which brought destructive flooding to many homes in our 

neighborhoods, club members volunteered to clean up after flood 

In December, learning that there were families in our community who 

were not going to have a Christmas because of Harvey’s continuing 

effect, Club members stepped in and created an Adopt-A-Family for 

Christmas project. 

Additionally, members of the club volunteer at the monthly Family 

Hope Food Fair. Hundreds of families come on the second Saturday 

of each month to receive food and other items that are available. 


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!” 

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 or the local police. They will have with them a print 

out of information on the 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 Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) 

in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the 

program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their 

community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and 

very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704. 

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RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles 

away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. 

Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. 

Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School 

accepts paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other 

recyclable materials and welcome residential drop offs. 

Visit greenarrowrecycling.com. 

FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member 

meetings the 2nd 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. 

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 

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and conduct an irrigation evaluation. The WISE Guy program, sponsored 

by North Fort Bend Water Authority and participating Municipal 

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$15 check for participating. To learn more or to sign up for a Free Sprinkler System 

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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 or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres of habitat while 

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 24th and complete on Saturday, May 26th 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. Email cjm111@crenshawgolf. 

com and website www.txmn.org/coastal. 

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB 

Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage 

Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org. 

Sugar Land Garden Club was established in 1932 and is one of the largest garden 

clubs in Texas. Membership is open to all. 

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. 

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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. 

ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZOS RIVER 

The Rotary Club of Brazos River is a community service organization whose 

membership represents the area from West Katy to Simonton, including 

Fulshear and Weston Lakes. If you would like to be a part of a great organization 

and make new friends, as well as give back to your community, you 

are invited to join us at one of our meetings which are held on most Friday 

mornings at 8 AM at the Weston Lakes Country Club. If you would like to 

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SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - KATY/ 

FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/SPRING 

BRANCH/WESTPARK BELTWAY 

Registration - Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer 

(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 

for the SPRING Season. Games start on April 

7, 2018. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program 

dedicated to providing a positive youth 

sports experience for all children. Founded 

in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 

leagues and 16,000 players throughout the 

Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a 

fun and fair experience, including one practice 

per week, a full uniform and trophy for every 

player, equal playing time and play every position, 

co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching 

and more. No tryouts are required. 

Online Registration schedule and fees 

(sign up early and save): 

Through Feb. 6 th : $114 

Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119 

March 7 th through March 20 th : $124 

March 21 st through Full: $129 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration 

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and 

socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice 

fields and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule practice 

by April 3 rd . Practice times and location will 

be determined by the coach and team. The 

schedule includes eight games, played locally 

on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Katy 

league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer 

Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our 

Fulshear League plays at Huggins Elementary 

(No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League 

plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar 

Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League plays 

at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our 

Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St. 

Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd). 

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 phys- 


ical 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 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 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. 

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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Library News 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY 

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www. 

fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by 

calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

March 30 th & 31 st : Easter 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 1-5 PM, 

Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation 

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 not 

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. 

• CRAFT MONTH DEMONSTRATIONS - Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, 

Multi-purpose Room. In recognition of National Craft Month in March, 

the library will host a series of hands-on craft activities throughout 

the month for adults and youth aged 12 and above. The series is designed 

to introduce people to fun, new crafts and hobbies. Materials 

for these programs are made possible through the generous support 

of the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Seating is limited and 

reservations are encouraged. 

March 1 st : Crochet Basics with Alex Marriott. 

March 8 th : Cross-Stitch Basics. 

March 15 th : Arm-Knitting Basics. 

March 22 nd : Basic Watercolor Painting with Zineb Sjahsan. 

March 29 th : Introduction to Origami with Shellene Wilson. 

• INTRODUCTION TO GROWING HERBS - Saturday, March 10 th , 10:30- 

11:30 AM, Multi-purpose Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener 

Tricia Bradbury will provide an overview and general information on 

growing herbs on the Texas Gulf Coast. Learn how to preserve herbs 

for later use by drying or freezing them or by using them to flavor oil 

and vinegar. Bradbury will also share tips on cooking with fresh and 

dried herbs. 

• RESUMÉ-BUILDER WORKSHOP - Monday, March 12 th , 12 Noon, 

Computer Lab. Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those 

attending this informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting 

a resumé. For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a 

digital copy available on a usb flashdrive, saved to the cloud or have 

access to it via email. Registration required. 

• PLAN YOUR GARDEN WITH CONFIDENCE - Saturday, March 17 th , 10- 

11 AM, Meeting Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Catherine 

Pennington and Janize Guzman will talk about proven plant selections 

that will thrive in this area and that will also attract butterflies and 

birds. Get tips on how to plan for a successful, low-maintenance landscape 

garden with native plants and Texas Superstars. 

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, March 17 th , 10:30 AM-2:30 

PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners 

to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited 

to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, 

stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this 

come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide 

tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided, 

but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• ANCIENT EMPIRES-ROME - Saturday, March 17 th , 1-3 PM, Multi-purpose 

Room. In this third of three programs on Ancient Empires, former 

architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the Roman Republic 

and the assassination of Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire and Augustus 

Caesar and Emperor Constantine and the rise of Christianity. Learn 

about different Roman achievements, such as city-planning and government, 

art and literature, engineering and architecture and military 

and cultural conquests. 

• SENIOR RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE’S “SMARTSIZING-LET’S 

START THE CONVERSATION” - Saturday, March 24 th , 10:30-11:30 AM, 

Meeting Room. Linda Jordan, founder of Senior Resources Collaborative, 

will provide tips on simplifying one’s lifestyle, downsizing one’s 

home and reducing responsibilities. Learn about different housing 

options that are available. This program is intended for senior citizens 

and their families, as well as anyone who is considering economizing 

and living a simpler lifestyle. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in 

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, March 6 th , 10 AM 

MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, March 8 th , 10 AM 

MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, March 13 th , 10 AM 

Introduction to LinkedIn: Monday, March 26 th , 12 Noon 

MS PowerPoint Intermediate: Wednesday, March 28 th , 10 AM 

Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, March 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab. 

(reservations not required) 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, March 22 nd , 10 AM. Library staff 

will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons can print 

their own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about 

free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to create their own 

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• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, March 7 th , 12 

Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is The Glass 

Castle, written by Jeannette Walls. Those attending are invited to bring 

a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, March 15 th , beginning at 

7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The Sweetness 

at the Bottom of the Pie, written by Alan Bradley. 

• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, March 6 th and 20 th , 6-8 

PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from 

beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share 

tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. On 

the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a fun, 

relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills 

and share their love of this popular card game with others. 

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, March 9 th and 23 rd , 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program 

for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice 

their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation 

Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to 

gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing 

while practicing their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12 

• YA: VOLUNTEER SERVICE FAIR - Saturday, March 24 th , 10:30 AM-2 

PM, Meeting Room. Teens in grades 9-12 will learn about volunteer 

opportunities at various nonprofit organizations, such as the Houston 

Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land, the Fort Bend Orchestra, 

Memorial Hermann Hospital and more! 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, March 14 th , 4-5 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet 

with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively 

discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. 

Those attending are invited to talk about the book Six of Crows, 

written by Leigh Bardugo. 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, March 28 th , 4-5 PM, 

Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at 

the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while 

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups 

at these activities.) 

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• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening 

option for the activities presented during the daytime. 

• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages 

welcome. 

• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM. 

A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children 

in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: March 26 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 

SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES 

• Family Movie Day - Thursday, March 15 th : 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. 

Families will be treated to an animated comedy feature starring Steve 

Carell as Gru, an ex-supervillain who finds himself in the midst of a 

major identify crisis after being fired from the Anti-Villain League for 

failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity. The third 

in a series of popular family films featuring Gru, this movie is rated 

PG. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent 

or caregiver. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, 

call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s 

Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

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• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB 

On Thursday, March 8 th , Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Elizabeth 

Fisher, who will be speaking about “How to Grow (or Kill) Orchids in Three Easy Steps.” 

Elizabeth has a PhD in Geophysics, is a Master Gardener and is a specialist in Entomology. 

Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the 

NCGC meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon 

Drive in Katy 77450. For more information please see our website: www.ncgctx.org. 

We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening-related areas from West 

Houston and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to 

our group! 

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, 

the Texas Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the 

club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational 

and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations 

from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Sale and projects that vary each year. 

GRACE NOTES 

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to join “Grace Notes” a women’s performing 

group which shares music in the community at retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing 

facilities and various community events. We sing once a month for the congregation of 

St. Peter’s during Sunday worship services. Grace Notes sings a combination of secular, 

sacred and patriotic music and rehearse during the school year in E106 from 9:30 AM to 

11:30 AM. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community. 

Babysitting is provided. Come and join this wonderful music ministry. Regular rehearsals 

began in August. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for 

more information. 

DECIBELLES - A BARBERSHOP CHORUS 

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We are the DECIBELLES (a Barbershop Chorus) performing around 

the Houston area and nearby towns. We prepare two shows each year complete with 

costumes, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year features songs from 

1900 through the current year. Brighten your meeting, gathering or any type get-together 

with a half hour of four-part harmonies and cheerful narratives. You will have as much fun 

as we do preparing our show. 

We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to 

12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and 

Gessner. Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if 

you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 

281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org. 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS 

Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the 

Katy area. The name honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the 

barbershop harmony that is now being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston 

area are invited to attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9 PM at Holy Covenant 

United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 77493. There are signs guiding 

you to the correct place on the east side of the property. 

To reserve your spot or for more information, please email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com. 

Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. 

Some have years of chorus singing while others have very little singing 

experience. The ability to read music is helpful but not required; you 

just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune. 

HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER 

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners 

are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of Lectures. These 

presentations are free and there are no reservations. For questions, please 

call 713-274-0950. 


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March 17 th - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen 

Blvd, Katy, TX 77450. 

March 20 th - 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, 

Houston, TX 77024. 

OPEN GARDEN DAY ADULT WORKSHOP AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 

March 27 th - 10-11 AM. Weekley Community Center, 

8440 Greenhouse Rd., 

Call 713-274-0950 to register or ogd.harrishort@gmail.com for more information. 

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AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY 

Do you like sewing? Would you like to meet other sewing enthusiast in the 

Katy area? Then check out the Katy Neighborhood Group of the American 

Sewing Guild’s Houston Chapter. We meet on the 3 rd Wednesday of every 

month from 1 PM to 3 PM, at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more 

information, please check out our website at www.asghouston.org. 

PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS 

The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (a division of National Tole Society) 

would like to invite all decorative artists to our monthly meeting on the 

2 nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community 

Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. Our monthly “make it & take 

it” programs are taught by local artists. Please join us for fun and new 

ideas. For more information, call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. 

WEST HOUSTON QUILTER’S GUILD 

The West Houston Quilters Guild would like to invite all quilters and quilt 

lovers to our monthly meetings. The meetings are held at 6:30 to 9 PM, 

on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month, at Bear Creek Community Center, 

3055 Bear Creek Dr., Houston, TX 77084. We have many good programs 

lined up this year for both the beginner and the more experienced quilter. 

Everyone goes home with new tips. For hands on experience, join one of 

our ongoing “bees”. Guests are welcome! For more information, check 

our website at www.whqg.org. 

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this is for you. Take 2 hours out of your day to listen and view what it 

takes to start this new adventure. Time and place will be scheduled in 

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website at katyareaartists.org for dates and times as well as the membership 

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THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS 

The Bluebonnet Stencilers of Texas, a non-profit group serving all of 

Houston, meet each 1 st Monday of the month from 6:30 PM - 9 PM at the 

Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (one block east of Sam 

Houston Toll Road West). This chapter is actively seeking new members 

in the Houston area. Membership is open to anyone who is interested in 

stenciling and the related arts of faux finishing and decorative painting. For 

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THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY 

The Houston Pond Society was formed in 2004 to meet a need for pond 

owners to meet and interface with other pond owners about the use 

of a pond as a landscape feature. 

A pond should be a part of the overall back yard habitat and landscaping, 

and that pond construction; water lilies, plants, fish, patios, decks, 

lighting and other landscape features should be some of the topics 

discussed at the meetings. 

Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For 

more information, please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org. 

WEST HOUSTON ROMANCE WRITERS 

The West Houston Chapter of the Romance Writers of America 

would like to invite aspiring writers, romance readers or anyone 

interested in the craft of writing to join them on the 2 nd Saturday of 

each month. Each meeting of the WHRWA is informative, entertaining 

and inspiring for those budding authors or published authors 

who are seeking answers to their writing related concerns. Several 

times throughout the year daylong workshops are presented by 

prominent names in the romance industry. Visit us on the web at 

www.whrwa.com for more information on upcoming events. 

FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB 

Learn the Folk Dance of Texas. The Fairbees dance each Thursday 

night, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 

Memorial Drive at Gessner. Information may be obtained by calling 

Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or 

nanette777@hotmail.com. 

PRAIRIE PROMENADERS 

KATY SQUARE DANCE CLUB 

The Katy Prairie Promenaders dance on every Friday each month, 

from 8 PM to 10 PM. Club caller Fred Goynes has been calling for 

many years. Families welcome. 

All of the “fun” takes place at the Westland Baptist Church, 1407 

Grand Parkway S (Hwy 99), Katy. For details call Carl Holsworth at 

281-386-8504, Tom & Cheryl Berra at 281-492-8798 or Donna Bowen 

214-280-0003. 

HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC. 

For information about square and round dancing in the greater 

Houston area, call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square 

dance web site: www.squarethru.com. Visitors are welcome at the 

area square dance clubs’ dances. 

HOUSTON UNDERWATER 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Houston Underwater Photographic Society is a nonprofit organization 

formed to encourage interest and promote participation in 

underwater photography/videography. Each meeting includes a 

speaker presentation and slide contest. Attendance is free to the 

public. Meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month 

and always at the Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, at 7 

PM. For more information, call Tammy at 281-359-8171. 

KATY 4-F BASS CLUB 

(FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN) 

The Katy 4-F Bass Club (Friends Fishing For Fun) is a small, low cost 

fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. We are a group of angler’s who 

simply love to fish! For information on our club such as joining, 

tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit www.katy4fbassclub.com. 

Boaters and non-boaters welcome!!! 


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If you are 50 or older and/or have a family history of intestinal polyps or any type of cancer, 

join colorectal surgeon Dr. Rachel J. Ellsworth to learn more about colorectal cancer. 

Attendees will receive a free take-home screening kit, and refreshments will be provided. 

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TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) 

The Texas Triumph Register (TTR), founded 

in 1981, is an organization of Triumph 

owners and enthusiasts dedicated to the 

preservation and ongoing enjoyment of the 

Marque. Membership is open to all who appreciate 

automobiles bearing the Triumph 

name. In addition to monthly meetings, the 

club sponsors rallies, shows, road tours, 

technical seminars and social events. For 

more information, please contact Mike 

Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or 

visit www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. 

KATY BEAD GROUP 

The Katy Bead Group meets every Wednesday 

from noon to about 4:30 PM in a 

room on the second floor of the Fort Bend 

County Library - Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620 

Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 

77494. This group was founded to promote 

the art of making bead jewelry, bead accoutrements 

and bead artwork. Members 

meet weekly and share ideas, techniques 

and skills. Beginners to skilled beaders are 

invited to attend. Call Jean Fortier 281-693- 

4398 or Carol Matkin 281-492-6053 for more 

information or email Fortijd@aol.com. 

KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE 

The Katy Pokemon TCG League is looking for 

new members! Using your own cards, you 

play tournament-style matches and learn 

new skills while making new friends with 

other Pokemon players who love playing 

just as much as you do! Even if you do not 

already know all of the rules of the game, 

at league, you can learn the game basics 

and perfect your strategy. The Katy League 

meets on Tuesday nights and is FREE! Player 

ages range from 6 to adult. We meet on 

Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM at 3rd 

Coast Cards, 20829 Kingsland Blvd.). YOU 

MUST BRING YOUR OWN 60 CARD DECK 

and be ready for fun! We also ask that you 

visit www.pokemon.com and check out 

the POP Organized Play section for a list 

of the legal/playable cards before you join 

us. At league, you can earn free cards just 

for playing! Call Camille at 832-721-5481 

or check out www.PokemonBuzz.com for 

additional information about this and other 

great opportunities with Pokemon! 

WOODWORKER’S GUILD MEETINGS 

The Katy Woodworker’s Guild meets the last 

Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior 

High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Men and 

women enjoy working with wood. No experience, 

tools or equipment are necessary. 

Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215. 

HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB 

The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club meets 

on the third Saturday of each month from 9 

AM - 2 PM, at Bayland Community Center in 

Houston (6400 Bissonnet). Members gather 

to enjoy fellowship with other carvers and 

to expand individual skills through classes, 

demonstrations and lectures by experts. 

HAWC is a non-profit, social organization 

whose members reside in the greater Houston 

area. To find out more about the Houston 

Area Wood Carvers Club, please call 

Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713, 

email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit 

www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. 

KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE CAR CLUB 

Own an antique or classic car or just like cars 

that take you back to “the good old days?” If 

you would like to meet others with the same 

interest, join us at our meetings held the first 

Monday of the month at Midway Barbeque, 

6025 Hwy. Blvd., Katy, TX. Come at 6 PM 

to eat or 6:45 PM for the meeting. Further 

questions? Email katycruizers@yahoo.com. 

COUPLES WHO LOVE TO PLAY BRIDGE 

If you live in the Fry road areas, Green Trail 

areas, Kelliwood areas, Nottingham Country, 

etc. and you are sincerely interested in 

playing a friendly game of “party bridge,” 

contact us. Need sub couples and possible 

permanent couples who are interested in 

“party bridge” and meeting new friends. 

We usually play from 6 PM to about 10:30 

PM the third Saturday of the month. We do 

not play duplicate bridge. Please call if you 

have any questions or need more information, 

281-647-6171 (ask for Linda or leave a 

message - repeat your phone number twice 

and I will return your call). 

CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP 

Looking for new players. We play once per 

month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at 

host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch 

area. We play a variety of poker games and 

some non-poker card games. This is a very 

friendly and informal group that enjoys its 

night out. If interested, call Jim at 281-450- 

1087 (cell) for further information. 

KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO 

The Katy Elks organization provides local 

scholarships to Katy ISD schools and assistance 

for special needs children in the 

Katy area and invites you to help support 

our community by playing Bingo at the 

following location and times: 1050 Katy Ft 

Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and 

Thursday, doors open at 6:00 PM. We also 

serve food and drinks in our kitchen. 

PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS 

PTDA - Pride of Texas Decorative Artists 

(Society of Decorative Painters) meet the 

second Thursday monthly, 6:30 PM at Houston 

Community Center at Bear Creek, 3055 

Bear Creek Drive, Houston 77084. Monthly 

hands-on or demos and light meal; paint 

workshops; Community Service. Contact 

Janet at jjcpaints@yahoo.com or Lisa at 

lwilson@casualty.com. 

BABYLONIAN CHESS CLUB 

Great news for chess lovers! Babylonian 

Chess Club meets every Saturday at 1:30 PM 

at Katy library. All of Katy is welcome, 24/7 

chess. Contact Dr. Alkhafaji at 858-999-7070. 

HOPE IMPACTS 

A ladies craft day is offered at Hope Impacts 

office, 802 Dominion, Suite 300, Katy, TX 

77450, the last Thursday of each month 

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Astrological Signs: Pisces (2/19-3/20) and Aries (3/21-4/20) 

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QUICK TRICKS TO EAT 

AT HOME MORE! 

Eating out is easy, fun 

and quick, but if you find 

yourself indulging a bit 

too much, you may be 

pushing your wallet and 

your waistline to the limit. 

Here are some quick tricks 

to get yourself to eat at 

home more. 

• Calculate the real cost: the price of one take out meal is typically the 

cost of almost a week of groceries. Your groceries will last you a week 

or longer. Your take out meal - ONE OR TWO DAYS. 

From: https://andthenwesaved.com/eat-at-home-more/ 

• Don’t let yourself get too hungry or tired: Be sure to take an actual 

lunch break and eat snacks throughout the day if you need to. Also, 

resist the urge to stay up late, so you get all the sleep your body requires. 

• Plan ahead: Pre-planning your meals for the week doesn’t take long 

and it makes a huge difference with how much time and money you 

can save by doing so. There are many meal prep options available, too! 

• Make it easy: choose foods that are quick and easy to chop, like 

squashes, mushrooms, celery and meat items that are in smaller pieces. 

Use the OVEN! Broiling vegetables takes only 20 minutes, set your meat 

dishes in and within 45 minutes all is ready and baked potatoes set at 

450 degrees F for one-hour is an instant and healthy meal 

• Remind yourself how much healthier eating at home is: When you 

cook at home you know everything that goes into your food and that is 

obviously a very good thing. In restaurants we can only assume what’s 

in our food, but don’t Plus, you have no idea if the cook washed their 

hands after that last visit to the restroom. 

COMMUNITY HEROES 

VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences 

you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and 

volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally 

while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers 

can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles 

at accident scenes, etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) 

and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS 

certification to serve their community. 

Visit www.communityvfd.org 

or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com. 


Easter Sunday 

April 1st 

LIVING WORD TO PRESENT 

“The Lamb: Redemption’s Price is Paid” 

Living Word invites the Katy community to its presentation of 

“The Lamb: Redemption’s Price is Paid” on Sunday, March 25 th 

at 8 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM. The cantata, by Jay Rouse and Rose 

Aspinall, traces the last days of Jesus from his triumphal entry on 

Palm Sunday through his sacrifice on the cross to redeem us. The 

Living Word Choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. 

Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, 

please visit www.livingwordkaty.org or call the church 

office at 281-392-2300. 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides 

Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around 

the US. Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. 

These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New 

Bible Studies started in January. Please visit our website at 

Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please 

email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on 

the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, 

to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as 

well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to 

make new friends! View our website for information about current 

Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 

Hope Impacts Bible studies 

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. 

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the 

first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion 

Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite 

childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, 

Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 

23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the 

New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially 

finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a 

group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. 

Contact: Gary Zimmerman scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 


TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

Senior Adult News 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday 

afternoons from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... 

Come join the fun! 

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. 

(corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit 

www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

AREA BINGOS 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except 

holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO 

GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, 

computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash 

prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany 

Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. 

(between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham 

Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 

PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall 

number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, 

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening 

except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with 

four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will 

benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. 

The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You 

can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. 

Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) 

Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one 

block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

Friday Night Bingo 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June 

and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone 

can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free 

environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special 

Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will 

also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. 

Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. 

All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated 

under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: 

Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, 

Katy, TX 77449. 

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PET INFORMATION 

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Good Friday Service 

27600 FM 1093 

7 min. west of the Grand Pkwy., 

3 min. east of Fulshear 

281-346-2279 

www.RiverBendBC.org 

March 30th at 6:30 pm 

Easter Services 

April 1st at 8:00 am at River Bend Garden, 

9:00 & 10:30 am in Worship Center 

Family Law 

Divorce 

Jessica Ramos 

Matthew Flanagan 

Easter Egg Hunt 

March 31st at 10:00 am 

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KATY KATY 

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Pet Pet Sitting in in Your Home 

Child Custody 

Guardianships 

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Kelly Young Rizzo 

Hayley Hollands 

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Pet Sitting in Your Home 

Kim & Dave 281-395-0182 

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Your Pets Deserve the Luxury of a Nanny 

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. 

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. 

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. 


Recipes 

PEANUT CLUSTERS 

You could make this on National Peanut Cluster Day March 8 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 

1 cup roasted peanuts 

2 cups crispy rice cereal 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a medium heat-proof bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and condensed 

milk in the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Stir 

in the peanuts and rice cereal until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls 

onto waxed paper. Chill 2 hours to set. 

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE 

You could make this on National Fruit Compote Day March 1 st ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (16 ounce) can pears in juice 

1 (15 ounce) can peaches in juice 

1 (15 ounce) can pitted cherries in water 

1 cup quick-cooking oats 

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch 

baking dish. Pour pears, peaches and cherries with their liquids into the 

prepared baking dish, stir. 

Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl, sprinkle over the fruit 

mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle 

cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the 

top. Bake until hot, bubbly and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes. 

Serve over waffles, pancakes, scones or shortbread. 

Also great served warm over vanilla ice cream! 

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup fresh blueberries 

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

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