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FALCON POINT REPORT<br />
Official <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Newsletter<br />
www.CSUTX.com<br />
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MARCH <strong>2018</strong><br />
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Important Numbers pg. 2<br />
Babysitting List pg. 4<br />
School News pg. 10<br />
Sports pg. 26<br />
Library News pg. 28<br />
Featured Recipes pg. 39<br />
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HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
FALCON POINT EAST<br />
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS 713-429-5440<br />
FALCON POINT EAST HOA - MANAGERS<br />
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, LLC<br />
P.O. Box 5191 Katy, TX 77491<br />
Rachel Schmutz - Manager<br />
Office Main: 713-429-5440 Office<br />
E-mail: service@csutx.com<br />
FALCON POINT EAST HOA<br />
Jon Benson - On-site Manager<br />
Mobile: 281-728-3235<br />
rschmutz@csutx.com<br />
jb.services6@gmail.com<br />
NEWS FROM THE BOARD<br />
<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Board Meeting:<br />
Date: The fourth Thursday of the month<br />
Time: 6 PM<br />
Location: TBD<br />
R.S.V.P. Rachel Schmutz at rschmutz@csutx.com<br />
<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> is governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA). This<br />
means that there is a set of documents that lets residents know what<br />
they can and cannot do on their property. Some of the most common<br />
mistakes that homeowners/renters make are:<br />
• Forgetting to put up your trash can at the end of a trash collection day:<br />
Please put your cart and recycle bin away and out of public view. Leaving<br />
your cart by the front of the garage door or on the side of the home<br />
warrants a letter from Community Solutions.<br />
• Forgetting to cut and edge your grass on a regular basis:<br />
Frequency of maintenance depends on the weather, rate of growth,<br />
weeds, etc.; however, the maintenance must occur often enough to<br />
ensure the lawn is maintained to the community wide standard.<br />
• Not putting in a Home Improvement application before you make<br />
a modification to the exterior of your home.<br />
BOARD MEMBERS:<br />
President: Debbie Benson<br />
Vice-President: Dina Reyes<br />
Treasurer: Jimmy Woodum<br />
Secretary: Laura Hornby<br />
Director: Meredith Wehrle<br />
bensondj6@gmail.com<br />
mymagoo@gmail.com<br />
jwoodum@sbcglobal.net<br />
11hornby@hotmail.com<br />
wehrleml@hotmail.com<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560<br />
Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450<br />
Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300<br />
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Fort Bend County Sheriff non-emergency 281-341-4665<br />
Center<strong>Point</strong> Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Center<strong>Point</strong> Energy (street lights out) 713-207-2222<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com<br />
Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD #5 (admin.) 713-623-4531<br />
MDS (24 Hour repairs) 281-290-6503<br />
Republic Wate Services of Texas 281-446-2030<br />
• Pick up Days Monday - Thursday<br />
713-341-1000<br />
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222<br />
LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch Library 281-395-1311<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4665<br />
YMCA 281392-5055<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />
Harris County Court House 281-859-0685<br />
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100<br />
TRASH PICKUP<br />
MONDAY<br />
& THURSDAY<br />
Republic Services Holiday Pickup:<br />
Service will run one day behind throughout the holiday week, beginning<br />
with services scheduled for the holiday.<br />
Republic Services, Inc. - Trash Service:<br />
• Republic Trash 281-446-2030 (i.e. repairs, replacement and missed<br />
collection of trash)<br />
• The trash collection contract is administered by Harris Fort Bend MUD #5<br />
• Trash is collected on both Monday & Thursday<br />
• Recycling is only collected on Monday<br />
• Bulk waste and oversized items are collected every Thursday<br />
Street Gutters and Drains:<br />
Please keep the street area in front of your house clean, so that leaves,<br />
pine needles, grass clippings, dirt and liter will not accumulate in the<br />
gutters next to the curb. Accumulated debris will end up being washed<br />
into the drains causing them to back up and flood the streets. This<br />
also applies to lawn contractors that are blowing debris into the street<br />
instead of bagging them.<br />
Pets<br />
Please remember your pet must be on a leash at all times and any waste<br />
must be picked up.<br />
Volunteers Needed<br />
We will need one volunteer from The Arbor, The Grove The Landing, &<br />
The Meadows to help place and remove garage sale signs before and<br />
after the event. The HOA will provide a gift certificate to each volunteer<br />
from the four neighborhoods. If your neighborhood does not have a<br />
volunteer it will be excluded from participating.<br />
Please send an email to mymagoo@gmail.com if you would like to<br />
volunteer for the event.<br />
The <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Annual Garage Sale is tentatively scheduled<br />
for Saturday, April 7, <strong>2018</strong>, from 8 AM-2 PM. The gates will<br />
remain open during this time. The rain date is<br />
Saturday, April 21 st .<br />
Nominations for Yard of the Month<br />
Yard of the Month is awarded during the summer months. If<br />
you have not received recognition for Yard of the Month within<br />
the last two years, please forward your name and address to<br />
llhornby@hotmail.com and mymagoo@gmail.com.<br />
All entries are reviewed prior to awarding a winner with a $50<br />
gift card to the Houston Garden Centers.<br />
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<strong>2018</strong> Board Members<br />
Debbie Benson - President<br />
Dina Reyes - Vice President<br />
Jimmy Woodum - Treasurer<br />
Laura Hornby - Secretary<br />
Meredith Wehrle - Director<br />
Community Information<br />
The <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> (“FPE”) subdivision consists of the 613 lots located<br />
in the Arbor, the Grove, the Landing and the Meadows. Owners<br />
of these lots are members of the FPE Homeowners Association, Inc.<br />
(the “Association”). The Association is managed by Community Solutions<br />
Unlimited LLC (“CSU”). Policies are set by a five member Board<br />
of Directors (the “Board”). The Board is elected by the members of<br />
the Association at the Annual Meeting held in October or November<br />
of each year.<br />
<strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Park:<br />
Dogs are NOT allowed in the <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Park.<br />
Willow Fork Park:<br />
Dogs on a leash are welcome in the new Willow Fork Park (next to Cinco<br />
Ranch High School). Remember, if your dog poops, you must scoop.<br />
Gate Transmitter, Wallet Card and Code:<br />
If you wish to buy gate access equipment, you can contact the Gate<br />
Committee at FPE.gates@gmail.com.<br />
You are authorized to distribute your 6-digit code for personal use.<br />
Please be advised the code is linked to your address and there is a<br />
record available of its usage. You are expected to exercise prudence<br />
and due caution in the distribution of this entry code.<br />
Report any damage to or issues with the gate to<br />
Jon Benson at 281-728-3235.<br />
Nextdoor:<br />
Stay connected and be informed! The new way to keep in touch with<br />
your neighbors is by joining our new online private network. You can<br />
post, chat and stay informed by logging on the site at https://falconpointeast.nextdoor.com/join.<br />
The FPE Board is NOT required to use this<br />
site to answer questions or resolve matters that should be addressed<br />
with Community Solutions Unlimited, LLC. A Board member may communicate<br />
by posting and responding on Nextdoor as a Homeowner.<br />
Report Power Outages:<br />
If you need to report a power outage, please call 713-207-2222 or 800-<br />
332-7143. A post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was<br />
called in would be appreciated.<br />
Soccer Field Reservations:<br />
The soccer fields at the neighborhood center can be reserved by<br />
contacting Rachel Schmutz of Community Solutions at 713-429-5440.<br />
Reservations must be made by a FPE resident and who is responsible<br />
for the activities on the field during the reserved time.<br />
Sprinkler System:<br />
If the sprinkler system will not shut off or you have problems with the<br />
gate, please contact Jon Benson at 281-728-3235 or jb.services6@<br />
gmail.com before you try and reach him on Nextdoor. After reaching<br />
Jon, a post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was called<br />
in would be appreciated.<br />
Streetlight Outage:<br />
Please note that the association pays electrical charges for a streetlight<br />
whether the bulb is functioning or not. To report streetlight outages,<br />
contact Center<strong>Point</strong> Energy at 713-207-2222 or www.centerpointenergy.com.<br />
Be sure to note the pole number and the street address.<br />
The Architectural Control Committee:<br />
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the “Deed<br />
Restrictions”) for <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong> Homeowners Association, Inc.<br />
specifies that all improvements as defined in the Deed Restrictions<br />
must be approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee at<br />
least 30 days prior to the start of construction or improvement. Please<br />
complete and submit the form found on CSUTX.com.<br />
COMMUNITY WEBSITE<br />
The community web address is www.csutx.com. You can log on to<br />
the site for community information, current events and to download<br />
governing documents. Take a moment to become familiar with this<br />
helpful site.<br />
COMMON COURTESY<br />
Safety:<br />
The posted speed limit for the community is 25 mph. Please drive slowly<br />
through the neighborhood, so you can watch for children playing and<br />
crossing the street while forgetting to look both ways. Parents, due<br />
to congested streets and the direction of the sun, please watch your<br />
children and remind them not to play in the street.<br />
Signs:<br />
Please do not post lost pets on our gates or mailboxes. You are welcome<br />
to post signs on stakes, but remove after your pet is found.<br />
Pets:<br />
Please remember your pets must be on a leash at all times and any<br />
waste must be picked up. Animals are not allowed at the community<br />
park/pool area.<br />
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME<br />
MARCH 11, <strong>2018</strong><br />
set your clock ahead one hour !!!<br />
Family Law<br />
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Child Custody<br />
Guardianships<br />
Jessica Ramos<br />
Matthew Flanagan<br />
Alex Hunt<br />
Kelly Young Rizzo<br />
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832-315-5494<br />
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Natalija Dobras<br />
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FALCON POINT TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />
job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,<br />
click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />
listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />
references if you do not personally know those listed. This is only a<br />
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY:<br />
B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT.,<br />
SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY,<br />
H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST<br />
MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE AVAILABLE<br />
IN PRINTED NEWSLETTERS ONLY<br />
STREETLIGHTS OUT?<br />
Contact Center<strong>Point</strong> Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working at:<br />
713-207-2222 by phone 713-207-9760 by fax<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage/ by internet<br />
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Remember to obtain the 6-digit pole number along with the closest<br />
physical address to the street light that is not working. This will cut<br />
down on the time for Center<strong>Point</strong> to locate and repair the pole.<br />
BAYOU BELLES SERVICE ORGANIZATION<br />
Professional women from Acadiana, meet the 1 st Wednesday of every<br />
month at 7 PM, offering our members fun family activities, volunteer<br />
opportunities, annual charity gala, philanthropic youth program and so<br />
much more. Contact: Angeline Labbe’-Auzenne at www.BayouBelles.org.<br />
We welcome everyone regardless of age, race or religion!!<br />
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER<br />
The EmPowerment Center is located at 20910 Park Row Blvd., Katy,<br />
Texas 77449. Everyone is welcome. For additional information, visit<br />
us online at www.beempowered.com or call our office at 281-578-<br />
3535 to support or receive.<br />
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION<br />
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address _________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone ___________________________________ Email _______________________________________<br />
The inclusion of an email address authorizes the use of electronic mail for official responses to this request.<br />
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the "Deed Restrictions") for <strong>Falcon</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>East</strong><br />
Homeowners Association, Inc. specifies that all improvements as defined in the Deed Restrictions must be<br />
approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee at least 30 days prior to beginning construction or<br />
improvement. To assist in your compliance with this restriction, complete this form and submit it with your plans<br />
and specifications for the proposed improvement.<br />
Mail, fax or email the completed form to:<br />
Community Solutions<br />
P.O. Box 5191, Katy, TX 77491<br />
F (713) 344-0472<br />
service@csutx.com<br />
The plans and specifications will not be considered complete without the following items:<br />
A plot plan or survey showing the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements.<br />
Existing and finished grades and lot drainage provisions shall be indicated.<br />
The structural design, exterior elevations, materials, colors, textures and shapes of all improvements.<br />
Estimated time frame for completion of project ____________________________________________.<br />
APPROVAL REQUESTED<br />
Basketball Goal Fence Landscaping Playscape<br />
Irrigation System Deck Driveway Extension Ext. Painting<br />
Storage Shed Ext. Remodeling Sport Court Other ____________<br />
Description of Improvement _______________________________________________________________<br />
________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
I understand and agree that it is the duty of the property owner and any contractor or consultant employed by the<br />
owner to determine that the proposed improvement(s) are structurally, mechanically and otherwise safe and that it is<br />
designed and will be constructed in accordance with the architectural restrictions applicable.<br />
I agree that neither the Association, nor any Director, Officer, Committee, Managing Agent, member or employee<br />
thereof, shall be liable for damage or otherwise because of the approval or non-approval of this application or any<br />
facet thereof. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any claim, liability,<br />
damage, suit and attorney’s fees arising out of any action or omission of any of Indemnified Parties with regard to<br />
this application and in regard to the design, plan review, construction or inspection of the proposed improvements,<br />
including any potential claims.<br />
Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ______/_______/_______<br />
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY<br />
Date Received ______/______/______<br />
Entered into VMS ______/______/______<br />
Response Received ______/______/______ Response ______Approved ______Denied<br />
Additional Info Required ______ Yes ______ No Letter Sent ______/______/______<br />
Additional Info Received ______/______/______<br />
Second Response Received ______/______/______ Letter Sent ______/______/______<br />
ACC RECOMMENDATION<br />
Approved Conditional Approval Denied<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ______/_______/_______<br />
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IS IT A TURTLE OR A TORTOISE?<br />
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center<br />
Some lump anything with an outside shell into the turtle category<br />
when in fact there are distinct differences between turtles and<br />
tortoises. Both are reptiles but turtles live in the water and the<br />
tortoise is a land-dweller.<br />
Turtles are identifiable by their webbed feet and long claws. The<br />
webbing helps them swim. The tortoise has a heavier shell than<br />
the turtle and has short sturdy legs. Turtles are omnivores meaning<br />
they eat vegetation and meat. Tortoises tend to be herbivores but<br />
have been known to occasionally eat meat.<br />
Both turtles and tortoises date back 220 million years! They both<br />
have a very long lifespan with sea turtles living up to 70 years and<br />
the more common turtles living up to 40 years. Tortoises can live<br />
up to 150 years!<br />
Red-eared slider turtles became popular as pets when they were<br />
made available in dime stores. I know I had one in the 1950’s so<br />
they’ve been around a very long time! Their popularity soared<br />
when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie came out. Because<br />
the turtles were released into the wild when pet owners got tired of<br />
them, they are now considered invasive in some states. A couple of<br />
states have outlawed the sale of them. These turtles tend to be a bit<br />
aggressive and make it difficult for other native species to compete<br />
for food and habitats. They can also introduce unknown diseases<br />
to the wild population when pet turtles are released into the wild.<br />
Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle.<br />
They live in the water and are carnivores. It has a flat shell and will<br />
often bury itself at the bottom of a lake, stream or bayou leaving<br />
only its neck and head exposed. It can breathe under water much<br />
like a fish.<br />
TWRC Wildlife Center cares for hundreds of turtles every year. Most<br />
are admitted because of injuries sustained from cars. In 2014,<br />
concerned citizens asked Missouri City to help protect turtles crossing<br />
the road. The City took a positive step by erecting road signs<br />
showing a mama turtle with three babies. TWRC Wildlife Center<br />
is a 38-year-old non-profit organization that is your resource for<br />
wildlife questions and concerns. Check out our website at www.<br />
twrcwildlifecenter.org or give us a call at 713-468-TWRC.<br />
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BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES<br />
Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor<br />
for the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds<br />
tutor training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding<br />
volunteers are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second<br />
Language (ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to<br />
organize and compile lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques,<br />
understand the purpose of the Literacy Council and much more.<br />
Tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they<br />
need formal teaching experience. We offer many locations for tutoring<br />
throughout the area, including locations in Katy. Tutoring sessions are<br />
offered during the day and at night. If you are interested in impacting<br />
someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact the Literacy Council<br />
at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. Help<br />
us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!”<br />
RUOK PROGRAM<br />
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program<br />
called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for<br />
senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could<br />
benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning,<br />
at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame.<br />
A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up<br />
the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence<br />
for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when<br />
you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3<br />
times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the sheriff will<br />
dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print<br />
out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This<br />
program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s<br />
Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.)<br />
in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the<br />
program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their<br />
community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and<br />
very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s dept. at 281-341-4704.<br />
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RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU!<br />
The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles<br />
away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft.<br />
Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information.<br />
Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School accepts<br />
paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable<br />
materials and welcome residential drop offs.<br />
Visit greenarrowrecycling.com.<br />
FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly member<br />
meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Parkway Fellowship<br />
located at 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406. Meet and Greet begins<br />
at 7:30 AM and meeting starts at 8 AM. For more information about<br />
the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at www.<br />
fulshearareachamber.com or contact Amy Norvell at 281-914-3830 or<br />
anorvell@fulshearareachamber.com.<br />
MOMS CLUB OF FULSHEAR/SIMONTON<br />
We are a nonprofit support group for stay at home and part time<br />
working moms. Beyond the social aspects of our playgroups and Moms<br />
Night Out gatherings, we are service project group driven to help the<br />
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FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS<br />
For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit<br />
www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341-<br />
7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend<br />
our events.<br />
TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST<br />
The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership<br />
of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have<br />
enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with<br />
others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization<br />
consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total<br />
of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers<br />
have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres<br />
of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of<br />
interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored<br />
by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br />
Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or email<br />
mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.<br />
TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS ANNOUNCE<br />
SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE<br />
As a Master Naturalist, you will join a corps of volunteers dedicated to<br />
the beneficial management of our natural resources and natural areas.<br />
Are you interested in our natural habitat -learning more about native<br />
plants and grasses; local geology; natural water systems; native birds,<br />
insects and mammals; hummingbirds or butterflies; our overall ecosystem?<br />
If so, you can enhance your knowledge of these areas and more<br />
by becoming a Certified Texas Master Naturalist. Naturalist students<br />
and graduates of this program volunteer for numerous projects around<br />
Fort Bend and Waller County including Katy Prairie Conservancy, Brazos<br />
Bend State Park, local independent school district educational<br />
programs, Fort Bend County Fair, the Prairie Heritage Festival and the<br />
Chapter’s signature project, Seabourne Creek Nature Park.<br />
You may be involved in anything from trail management to educating<br />
students about our natural habitat… you will decide based on what<br />
interests you most. The classes are scheduled to begin <strong>March</strong> 24th<br />
and complete on Saturday, May 26th and will include four evening<br />
classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 PM and eight Saturday classes<br />
from 9 AM until 2 PM. Saturday classes are held at nearby parks and<br />
preserves to provide additional educational opportunities for new<br />
trainees in the field.<br />
In addition to attending classes taught by recognized experts in their<br />
fields, you will participate in field trips to exciting locations including<br />
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, Sea Center Texas,<br />
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Brazos Bend State Park and Katy Prairie<br />
Conservancy. You will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge<br />
of local geology, range management and ecological diversity. You will<br />
also visit local properties to view and discuss different habitats and<br />
ecosystems. The total cost for the program is $175 for individuals or<br />
$300 per couple who share a training manual. Contact Margo “Mac”<br />
McDowell at the Texas Master Naturalist office 281-633-7033 or CJ<br />
McDaniel, telephone 832-945-2220. Email cjm111@crenshawgolf.com<br />
and website www.txmn.org/coastal.<br />
SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB<br />
Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center,<br />
226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www.<br />
sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established<br />
in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership<br />
is open to all.<br />
FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE<br />
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION<br />
Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the<br />
American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@att.net for<br />
more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is www.texasdar.<br />
org/chapters/FortBend.<br />
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth<br />
in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County<br />
Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of<br />
a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person<br />
for someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21<br />
years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please<br />
contact Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov<br />
or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.<br />
CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND<br />
SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />
Do you like children and want to make a difference? Child Advocates<br />
of Fort Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected<br />
children. Opportunities include being an advocate for children<br />
in foster care or helping out in the Children’s Advocacy Center one<br />
morning or afternoon each week. Volunteers must be over 21 years of<br />
age, complete an application and interview and submit to background<br />
screening. For an application or more information, contact Volunteer<br />
Services at 281-344-5258 or kjordin@cafb.org.<br />
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Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing<br />
a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With<br />
an army of volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend serves more than<br />
400 children each month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates<br />
(CASATM) Program and Children’s Advocacy Center.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZOS RIVER<br />
The Rotary Club of Brazos River is a community service organization whose<br />
membership represents the area from West Katy to Simonton, including<br />
Fulshear and Weston Lakes. If you would like to be a part of a great organization<br />
and make new friends, as well as give back to your community, you<br />
are invited to join us at one of our meetings which are held on most Friday<br />
mornings at 8 AM at the Weston Lakes Country Club. If you would like to<br />
find out more about our Club, visit our website at www.brazosriverrotary.<br />
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BUDGET FRIENDLY SPRING BREAK<br />
FAMILY HOT SPOTS<br />
A great spring-break vacation doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether<br />
you’re exploring a cool city or lounging on the beach, you can beat<br />
the winter blues with a budget spring break. Check out these budget<br />
friendly hot spots:<br />
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Outdoor Kitchens<br />
Pools<br />
Fire Features<br />
Washington, DC: It doesn’t cost a dime to enjoy Washington, DC’s culture<br />
and history, especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival when the city<br />
is awash in delicate white and pink blossoms. Free events during the<br />
2-week-long festival in early April include cultural performances, fireworks<br />
and a parade. There’s no charge for the main event - the stunning<br />
trees framing the Tidal Basin and around the Washington Monument.<br />
Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Jamaica is a popular spot for the spring-break party<br />
crowd, but families can find fun for a bargain at the Beaches Boscobel<br />
Resort and Golf Club. This all-inclusive resort boasts 5 restaurants, 6<br />
bars and 1 super cool water park with 9 twisting slides and kiddie pools.<br />
Sanibel Island, FL: Spring break falls during Sanibel Island’s high season<br />
from February to April when the weather is perfect and shelling along<br />
the sandy shores is at its best.<br />
Seattle, WA: You can explore Pike Place Market with your wallet intact, if<br />
you can exercise willpower at the nearly 200 shops and restaurants and<br />
both admission and parking are free at the Frye Art Museum.<br />
IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MARCH <strong>2018</strong><br />
MARCH OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS<br />
Birthstone: Aquamarine<br />
<strong>March</strong> Flower: Daffodil<br />
Astrological Signs: Pisces (2/19-3/20) and Aries (3/21-4/20)<br />
The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath which means Stormy<br />
month or Hraed monath which means Rugged month.<br />
<strong>March</strong> is observed as:<br />
• American Dietetic Association Month<br />
• National Nutrition Month<br />
• American Red Cross Month<br />
• Caffeine Awareness Month<br />
• Epilepsy Awareness Month<br />
• National Nutrition Month<br />
• Nutrition Month<br />
• Peanut Month<br />
• Women’s History Month<br />
Holidays:<br />
3/11: Daylight Saving Time starts<br />
3/17: St. Patrick’s Day<br />
3/20: Spring begins!<br />
3/25: Palm Sunday<br />
3/30: Friday Good Friday<br />
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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
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IMPORTANT DATES<br />
<strong>March</strong> 7 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned)<br />
<strong>March</strong> 30 th - Holiday/Students and Staff<br />
MARCH 12 TH -16 TH<br />
KATY ISD RANKS AS THE TOP SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Best School Districts rankings have been announced and<br />
looks like “The Best is in the West” for the Greater Houston area,<br />
with Katy Independent School District taking the top spot.<br />
Niche, a ranking and review organization for K-12 schools, assesses<br />
school districts across America every year. Katy ISD received an<br />
overall grade of “A+” for its outstanding educational accomplishments.<br />
The rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics,<br />
reviews from students and parents, as well as data from the U.S.<br />
Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores,<br />
college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality,<br />
public school district ratings and more.<br />
Katy ISD is known as one of the fastest growing school districts in the<br />
country and currently has an enrollment of over 77,000+ students.<br />
BAD WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS<br />
Texas weather has not been kind and continues to bring many<br />
challenges to our community. Due to the wintery conditions that<br />
caused the District’s closure in mid-January, we need to alert you<br />
to a change to our 2017-18 Instructional Calendar.<br />
As you may know, Katy ISD, along with all Texas school districts, is<br />
required by state law to have 75,600 minutes of instructional time<br />
built into its calendar each year. While the Texas Education Agency<br />
(TEA) granted our district a waiver for missed instructional time<br />
this past fall as a result of Hurricane Harvey related closures, the<br />
District has been informed that waivers will not be provided for<br />
January’s bad weather days.<br />
Unfortunately, our students lost significant instructional time this<br />
year. Monday, February 19 th was currently designated as a bad<br />
weather day and was used to make up instructional time for all<br />
students. Additionally, in order to be in compliance with state law,<br />
the secondary school day will be extended by ten minutes during<br />
the week of May 14 th -18 th , with dismissal being at 2:45 PM each day.<br />
KatyISD recognizes that this may be an inconvenience for some<br />
families and we apologize ahead of time for that. Just as we must<br />
meet the requirements of the law, it is also just as important that<br />
we are in a position to ensure that we can effectively achieve our<br />
mission to provide educational excellence and opportunities that<br />
prepare our students for success in college, career and life. With<br />
that said, having our students in school to grow and learn is of the<br />
utmost importance. As always, your understanding and support is<br />
greatly appreciated.<br />
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CINCO RANCH & SEVEN MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
A group photo of members of the Cinco Ranch High School CRyptonite<br />
and Seven Lakes High School RoboSpartans robotics teams and one<br />
of the students and mentors in Australia.<br />
KATY STUDENTS INTRODUCE ROBOTICS TO AUSTRALIA<br />
Teenagers from Cinco Ranch High School CRyptonite and Seven<br />
Lakes High School RoboSpartans robotics teams developed their<br />
leadership, technical and communication skills by introducing<br />
robotics to Onslow, Western Australia. They are part of an outreach<br />
project from Bechtel corporation, which sponsors both robotics<br />
teams, to develop to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math<br />
(STEM) capabilities called Robots Around the World (“RAW”).<br />
Onslow is a remote town on the west coast of Australia where Bechtel<br />
is working on Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project. According to student<br />
project leader Satvik Bacchu from CRyptonite, “Because Onslow is<br />
so small, formal education for students stops at about 8th grade. To<br />
continue their education, students must go to boarding schools or be<br />
homeschooled. Our goal is to provide robotics education to Onslow students<br />
to enter robotics competitions and develop a passion for STEM.”<br />
Bechtel provided both robotics kits to the Onslow students and technology<br />
for remote video conferencing. CRyptonite and RoboSpartans<br />
students created a curriculum, videos and a robot game to help Onslow<br />
students learn at their own pace and have fun programming and running<br />
their robots. The team met on Saturday evenings (Katy time) to<br />
accommodate the time difference and were supported by many Bechtel<br />
employees, including, Tracy Johnson (RoboSpartans mentor) as well as<br />
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TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
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Dated<br />
Community<br />
Events<br />
SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB<br />
39 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE<br />
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center<br />
2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong>: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 4, <strong>2018</strong>: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM<br />
Free Admission<br />
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures<br />
and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias<br />
and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers<br />
will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer<br />
general questions on growing African Violets. Free parking available<br />
at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information,<br />
contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.<br />
2 ND ANNUAL KATY TASTE FEST<br />
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Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held<br />
at Villagio Town Center <strong>March</strong> 24, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival<br />
celebrates all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants.<br />
It is a foodies’ paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The<br />
festival will focus on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant<br />
scene with bites from 30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations,<br />
beer/wine, a large kids zone, live entertainment and a silent auction.<br />
Fun for the whole family! Our inaugural event was a HUGE success<br />
with more than 800 attendees and raised more than $13,000 for our<br />
local non-profit partners. We aim to exceed that number in <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an<br />
opportunity to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring<br />
comfort foods you’ve loved for years. We have something for everyone<br />
from adults to kids. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several<br />
local nonprofits that focus on abused, neglected and abandoned<br />
children including Katy Cares, Krause Children’s Center and Armor<br />
of Hope Foundation. Details and ticket information will be available<br />
on www.KatyTasteFest.com.<br />
About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters<br />
into diners. The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene<br />
by sampling tastes from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy<br />
cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, a silent auction and<br />
family-friendly activities for food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest<br />
supports several local charities that focus on vulnerable children,<br />
including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause Children’s Center, Helping Kids<br />
Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.<br />
FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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21600 Cimarron Parkway in Katy<br />
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most and best benefits for your dollar? Learn about all options. No<br />
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL<br />
MEMORIAL PARK <strong>2018</strong><br />
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),<br />
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and<br />
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier<br />
spring outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 23-25, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and<br />
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,<br />
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their<br />
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work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have<br />
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and<br />
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and<br />
features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative<br />
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city<br />
and the festival.<br />
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples<br />
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each<br />
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors<br />
and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected<br />
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and<br />
background with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit<br />
at the <strong>2018</strong> Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are<br />
awarded for “Best in Show,” second and third, as selected by on-site<br />
judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive<br />
jury exempt status for two years as well as priority booth placement.<br />
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information,<br />
please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates on<br />
social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF,<br />
like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.<br />
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the<br />
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided<br />
nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are<br />
encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult<br />
guardians should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial<br />
Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive,<br />
enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on<br />
the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include <strong>March</strong>: Wildflowers<br />
- Craft: Seed Starters. April: Bird Watching - Craft: TP Binoculars.<br />
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The Titmouse Club<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />
sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />
offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />
mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />
440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme<br />
and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks in<br />
the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org and<br />
look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a<br />
5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied<br />
by an adult during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />
sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log<br />
cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>March</strong> 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids<br />
<strong>March</strong> 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)<br />
<strong>March</strong> 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths<br />
<strong>March</strong> 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies<br />
April 3 rd & 4 th : Wildflower Power<br />
April 10 th & 11 th : Dragonflies<br />
April 17 th & 18 th : Turtles<br />
April 24 th & 25 th : Fishing Fun<br />
After School Nature Explorers Club<br />
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />
K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month<br />
we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native<br />
plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature<br />
hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants<br />
and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve<br />
your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information<br />
contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@<br />
houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>March</strong> 22 nd : Baby Animals<br />
April 19 th : Snakes Alive!<br />
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Prowl dates - <strong>March</strong> 9, <strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM<br />
and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary.<br />
The fee is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers<br />
must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult<br />
present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and<br />
the weather. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist<br />
Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s<br />
small lot at 440 Wilchester. Pre-registration is required and there is<br />
a maximum number of participants for each prowl.<br />
LOCAL CHARITIES HOST 2 ND ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN<br />
The 2 nd annual Katy Color Run will be held Saturday, April 7 th at<br />
Kingsland Baptist Church. The color-filled run will consist of a 5K<br />
run and a 1K kids’ dash. The community event will also feature<br />
entertainment, food trucks and vendors and a kids’ fun zone.<br />
Proceeds from the run will benefit local nonprofit organizations:<br />
Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith, Compassion Katy, Hope Impacts<br />
and Katy Christian Ministries. The Ballard Foundation is the title<br />
sponsor of the event.<br />
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The benefiting nonprofits provided thousands of people with medical,<br />
food, clothing and shelter needs after Hurricane Harvey. Christ<br />
Clinic offers medical care to uninsured and underinsured patients.<br />
Clothed by Faith gives gently used clothing to thousands of Katy<br />
area residents in need. Compassion Katy’s connects churches,<br />
businesses and nonprofits to provide solutions to meet the needs<br />
of the community. Hope Impacts imparts hope to homeless and<br />
under resourced people in the Katy area by connecting them to<br />
services and resources. Katy Christian Ministries offers food and<br />
emergency financial assistance to those in need and also offers<br />
many other resources to the community including a domestic abuse<br />
center and a resale store.<br />
For more information and to register to run please visit:<br />
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K.<br />
3 RD ANNUAL SPORTING<br />
CLAYS TOURNAMENT<br />
BENEFITING TAYLOR HS FFA<br />
Saturday, April 14, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Held at the American Shooting Center,<br />
16500 Westheimer Pkwy. This event<br />
helps raise money to help send our FFA<br />
students to district, state and national<br />
Leadership and Career Development<br />
competitions, the Texas FFA State Convention as well as providing<br />
educational tools for our FFA teachers. In the past, teams of four<br />
from our school, family teams, local business teams and community<br />
teams have signed up for this competition. We also provide online<br />
registration and payment options for this event. For more information,<br />
please visit www.taylorffaclaytournament.com.<br />
CAF HOUSTON WING’S WARBIRD WEEKEND<br />
AND OPEN HOUSE<br />
On Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th from10 AM until 5 PM,<br />
those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying<br />
again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents<br />
its <strong>2018</strong> Warbird Weekend and Open House at Hangar B-5, West<br />
Houston Airport. Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the<br />
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of the old planes your father, grandfather or grandmother learned<br />
to fly for World War II.<br />
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Warbird rides will also be available for purchase.<br />
Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs<br />
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6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM <strong>2018</strong><br />
April 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM<br />
www.hopeforthree.org<br />
An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating and empowering<br />
others about the leading developmental disabiliy in the<br />
United States - autism. 7,500 fans and supporters, Hope For Three,<br />
County Judge Bob Hebert, all 18 City Mayors, 300 volunteers and the<br />
Sugar Land Skeeters, host over 400 family members from the autism<br />
community to a day full of friendship and baseball.<br />
Volunteers “buddy” up with a child prior to the game for play time<br />
on the field or in the playground area. During this time, parents and<br />
caregivers enjoy a social hour in the company of other adults at the<br />
Bud Light Pavilion; a rare occasion for many, a first-time opportunity<br />
for most<br />
• Dancing Tots • Combo Ballet/Tap<br />
• Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz • Acro • Ballet<br />
• Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Lyrical/Contemporary<br />
• Award Winning Company<br />
A 2-hour buffet with complimentary lunch and soft drinks await the<br />
hosted families in the picnic area 700 volunteers and family members<br />
march around the field for an Autism Awareness Parade before Judge<br />
Hebert and City Mayors join on field to read a Proclamation of support<br />
recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month Then, it’s PLAY BALL!<br />
Sponsors, Mayors and other VIPs enjoy the game from hosted suites,<br />
while volunteers and families cheer on the home team! Numerous<br />
volunteer, sponsorship and underwriting opportunties available.<br />
Call 281-245-0640 to learn more.<br />
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THEATER/ARTS<br />
FULSHEAR SIMONTON TEXAS OPRY<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong> 7-10 pm<br />
The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
presents the Fulshear Simonton Texas Opry<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 3, <strong>2018</strong> 7-10 PM at the Churchill<br />
Fulshear High School Theatre located at<br />
9302 Bois D’Arc Ln, Fulshear, TX 77441.<br />
The first Fulshear Simonton Texas Opry was<br />
met with RAVE reviews. So we are doing in<br />
again. Come out and enjoy an evening as we<br />
celebrate Texas Independence Day filled with<br />
music, fun and entertainment for the entire<br />
family. Come hear great music from Brian<br />
Black, Pauline Reese, Kevin Black, Freddie<br />
Pate, Moses Rangel, Tori Vourganas and the<br />
comedic stylings of Larry “Booger Lee” Etheridge.<br />
This event will be held in the comfort of<br />
the state of the art Churchill Fulshear High<br />
School Theatre.<br />
For more information about our meetings<br />
and events, please visit The Fulshear Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce website at: www.<br />
FulshearAreaChamber.com. If you’d like more<br />
information, please contact Amy Norvell at<br />
anorvell@fulshear-areachamber.com or call<br />
832-600-3221.<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760<br />
Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Website:<br />
www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
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KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING<br />
ARTS CENTER (KVPAC)<br />
www.kvpac.org<br />
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages,<br />
are on-sale now to lock-in the best price<br />
and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15<br />
Adults and $12 Seniors.<br />
Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates<br />
are available at www.kvpac.org or in person.<br />
For Katy audience members who seek an<br />
evening at the theater, they can look to Encore<br />
Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their<br />
own home town without the long commute<br />
or high cost involved with heading to one of<br />
downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual &<br />
Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit<br />
arts education organization helping artists<br />
find their light since 2001.<br />
THE HOUSTON CHORAL SOCIETY<br />
“A NIGHT ON BROADWAY”<br />
The treasured<br />
music<br />
and lyrics<br />
of some<br />
of Broadw<br />
a y ’ s<br />
greatest<br />
songs are<br />
presented<br />
in the<br />
Houston<br />
Choral Society’s<br />
A<br />
Night on Broadway concert Saturday, <strong>March</strong><br />
10, <strong>2018</strong> at 7:30 PM, at The Foundry Church.<br />
Under the direction of Dr. Kevin M. Klotz, HCS<br />
Artistic Director, this concert features brilliant<br />
arrangements of Broadway classics.<br />
Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/<br />
students/veterans and $10 for children ages<br />
5 and younger. Group rates are available.<br />
Tickets are available online at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />
Tickets may also be purchased<br />
at the door. The Foundry Church is one of<br />
the premiere choral venues in Houston with<br />
extraordinary acoustics. It is located in northwest<br />
Houston at 8350 Jones Road, Houston,<br />
TX 77065 with easy access from Highway 290.<br />
For more information, please visit the HCS<br />
website at www.houstonchoral.org.<br />
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO.<br />
MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />
1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />
DARK MATTER By: Don Nigro<br />
<strong>March</strong> 29 th -31 st , April 5 th -7 th<br />
& April 12 th -14 th at 8 PM<br />
Special matinee: April 8 th at 3 PM<br />
Pay-What-You-Can night: April 9 th at 8 PM<br />
After this production, Mildred’s Umbrella Theater<br />
Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to<br />
their longtime home in Spring Street Studios<br />
and moving to Montrose, where The Classical<br />
Theatre Company has generously provided the<br />
company a new home in their Chelsea Market<br />
performance space. In addition to the move,<br />
MU will be producing a shorter season of two<br />
mainstage plays plus the annual Museum of<br />
Dysfunction short play festival in order to accommodate<br />
a greater focus on developing programs<br />
that engage the community in different ways.<br />
MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com,<br />
info@mildredsumbrella.com<br />
or 832-463-0409.<br />
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PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON <strong>2018</strong><br />
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• Figure out which forms you’ll need: There are many different tax<br />
forms for different financial situations. If you’re unsure which tax<br />
form to use, visit the IRS’s website or consult a professional.<br />
• Keep all receipts in the same place: If you’re someone who itemizes<br />
deductions, it is important to store all of your receipts together in<br />
the same place. If you lose any, it could cost you.<br />
• Store all tax returns together: Since we often have to reference the<br />
previous year’s return when preparing the current one, it’s a good<br />
idea to make sure you store them all in the same place.<br />
• Review/revise your W-4: If you’ve experienced any life changes from<br />
the previous year (adding or losing any family members), ask your<br />
employer if you can review your W-4. The IRS recommends doing<br />
this every year.<br />
• Do your research: If you plan to do your taxes on your own, make<br />
sure you educate yourself about the deductions you’re entitled to.<br />
If you plan to hire someone, check around and make sure they’re<br />
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• Track all charitable donations: Charitable donations are tax-deductible,<br />
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The seniors are: Holly Ayers, Nicole Bourgeois, Sydney Bryant, Lillian Costley, Maddie Cotton, Rachel Courtney, Kate D’Agostino, Brooke<br />
Dumas, Katherine Everhard, Kaitlyn Sheroke, Hannah Garcia, Victoria Gimenez, Layla Gutierrez, Madison Hanning,<br />
Kiersten Henley, Kayla Huisman, Kelsey Joe, Vivian Lipp, Dori Mallinger, Makenna Munger, Lauren Plummer, Sophia Schimmenti, Kaylee<br />
Scott, Emma Struble and Tori Volan.<br />
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER HONORS<br />
TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS<br />
On Sunday, February 18, <strong>2018</strong>, National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter<br />
(NCL, Inc.) honored the Senior Class of <strong>2018</strong> at the Chapter’s annual<br />
Senior Recognition Ceremony. This formal event took place at the Sugar<br />
Land Marriott Town Square at 6:30 PM. The evening included recognition<br />
of each of these 25 graduating seniors for their accomplishments and<br />
contributions to the community, as well as dinner and dancing with<br />
family and friends in attendance.<br />
Over the last six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, have<br />
contributed over 11,191 volunteer hours at 30 local charities throughout<br />
the community. The Class of <strong>2018</strong> volunteered at The Westview School,<br />
Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC), Neighborhood Kidz<br />
Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith Ministries (Meals on<br />
Wheels), The Ballard House, Fulshear Library, Katy Christian Ministries,<br />
Fort Bend Women’s Center, Oakmont Nursing Home, The Krause Center,<br />
The Monty Ballard YMCA and Willow River Farms, to name a few.<br />
In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these young<br />
ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural awareness<br />
by planning and attending educational meetings, chapter-wide<br />
events, socials, class retreats and cultural events that included the ballet,<br />
opera and theatre.<br />
“The Class of <strong>2018</strong> has completed a 6-year program designed to foster the<br />
mother-daughter relationship through community service, leadership<br />
development and cultural experiences,” said Tina Costley, NCL, Inc.,<br />
Star Chapter President, “we are very proud of them and who they have<br />
become. Whatever they choose to do, we know that they will be prepared<br />
to serve, lead and be successful.” The Star Chapter is very proud of these<br />
accomplished young ladies and wishes each of them great success in<br />
their future endeavors.<br />
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE<br />
Creating a circle of giving and a bigger impact as we grow! A<br />
giving circle is a group of people who commit to making a financial<br />
contribution to one charitable fund. Katy Community<br />
Giving Circle members each donate $10 per month to the fund.<br />
Joining is easy and there is no other obligation to volunteer time<br />
or attend gatherings. Twice a year the group nominates and<br />
chooses an organization to present a grant. Since its beginning<br />
in 2015, almost 20 different charitable organizations have been<br />
nominated to receive a grant.<br />
As of December 2017, the circle has given grants to 4 local 501(c)3<br />
organizations totaling over $7,300. It is truly amazing what $10<br />
can do! Our grant giving has enabled a family afford therapy for<br />
their autistic child, counseling for an abused child for an entire<br />
year, fueled a van delivering food to those in need and financial<br />
assistance to a family adopting a child.<br />
Grant presentation to Gift of Adoption-Texas Chapter<br />
The circles mission was to have a bigger impact on these other<br />
amazing organizations, however, our members are quickly<br />
learning those organizations are having a big impact on them.<br />
Please visit our Facebook page for more information or to join us!<br />
www.facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle<br />
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waters receded, helped purchase building materials and participated<br />
in the repairs. We want our unfortunate neighbors to know that we<br />
are here to help long after the disaster passes for as long as they need<br />
us. As participants in Fort Bend Recovers and in collaboration with<br />
partners across our Fulshear-Simonton community, the Rotary Club<br />
of Brazos River continues to help folks affected by Hurricane Harvey<br />
and its floodwaters.<br />
Although the disaster struck in late August 2017, the recovery and<br />
rebuild process will take many, many more months and our Club intends<br />
to continue serving through this long haul. Stay informed about<br />
the needs of our neighbors as they rebuild their lives and please help<br />
through your gifts of treasure and/or ability. Email us @ BrazosRiver-<br />
Rotary@gmail.com if you’d like to help or have questions. Thank you!<br />
In October, the club donated funds to the Fulshear-Simonton Fire<br />
Department to purchase six hydraulic rescue struts. These hydraulic<br />
rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel in vehicle extrication<br />
of crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces.<br />
In November, our Rotary Club partnered with the Fulshear-Simonton<br />
Lions Club and the Honor Our Veterans Committee to offer a heartfelt<br />
thanks to the more than 120 folks from across our community who took<br />
part in the Honor Our Veterans Breakfast. Veterans from all services:<br />
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard were present.<br />
VFW POST 9182<br />
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented Ms. Marla<br />
Garcia, Manager of James Coney Island, Mason Road and Mr. Arturo<br />
Ogaz, Multi Store Manager, James Coney Island the November/<br />
December Americanism Award for their willingness to promote Patriotism<br />
and Americanism by showing pride in flying the American<br />
Flag continuously. This award will be awarded monthly to a small<br />
business in the Katy area that promotes Patriotism and Americanism<br />
by flying the American Flag.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZOS RIVER<br />
SERVICE ABOVE SELF<br />
The Rotary Club of Brazos River is a community service organization<br />
whose membership represents the area from West Katy to Simonton,<br />
including Fulshear and Weston Lakes. The Club ended a busy 2017<br />
with a list of impressive accomplishments. In the wake of Hurricane<br />
Harvey, which brought destructive flooding to many homes in our<br />
neighborhoods, club members volunteered to clean up after flood<br />
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In December, learning that there were families in our community who<br />
were not going to have a Christmas because of Harvey’s continuing<br />
effect, Club members stepped in and created an Adopt-A-Family for<br />
Christmas project.<br />
Additionally, members of the club volunteer at the monthly Family<br />
Hope Food Fair. Hundreds of families come on the second Saturday<br />
of each month to receive food and other items that are available.<br />
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Library News<br />
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />
2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311<br />
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />
Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.<br />
To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.<br />
fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch<br />
Library” and find the program. Participants may also register by<br />
calling the library at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library.<br />
LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />
<strong>March</strong> 30 th & 31 st : <strong>East</strong>er<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE - Mondays, 1-5 PM,<br />
Meeting Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation<br />
assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons<br />
should bring the following information to the session if possible: photo<br />
ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents; last year’s<br />
tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in 2017; unemployment<br />
compensation statements and any other documents that<br />
are necessary to complete your return. This service is free and open to<br />
the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax forms are not<br />
available at the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’ computers<br />
and printers to download and print out the forms from the IRS website,<br />
www.irs.gov, during regular library hours. A library card is needed to<br />
use the printers and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />
• CRAFT MONTH DEMONSTRATIONS - Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM,<br />
Multi-purpose Room. In recognition of National Craft Month in <strong>March</strong>,<br />
the library will host a series of hands-on craft activities throughout<br />
the month for adults and youth aged 12 and above. The series is designed<br />
to introduce people to fun, new crafts and hobbies. Materials<br />
for these programs are made possible through the generous support<br />
of the Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library. Seating is limited and<br />
reservations are encouraged.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 1 st : Crochet Basics with Alex Marriott.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 8 th : Cross-Stitch Basics.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 15 th : Arm-Knitting Basics.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 22 nd : Basic Watercolor Painting with Zineb Sjahsan.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 29 th : Introduction to Origami with Shellene Wilson.<br />
• INTRODUCTION TO GROWING HERBS - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 10 th , 10:30-<br />
11:30 AM, Multi-purpose Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardener<br />
Tricia Bradbury will provide an overview and general information on<br />
growing herbs on the Texas Gulf Coast. Learn how to preserve herbs<br />
for later use by drying or freezing them or by using them to flavor oil<br />
and vinegar. Bradbury will also share tips on cooking with fresh and<br />
dried herbs.<br />
• RESUMÉ-BUILDER WORKSHOP - Monday, <strong>March</strong> 12 th , 12 Noon,<br />
Computer Lab. Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those<br />
attending this informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting<br />
a resumé. For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a<br />
digital copy available on a usb flashdrive, saved to the cloud or have<br />
access to it via email. Registration required.<br />
• PLAN YOUR GARDEN WITH CONFIDENCE - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 17 th , 10-<br />
11 AM, Meeting Room. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Catherine<br />
Pennington and Janize Guzman will talk about proven plant selections<br />
that will thrive in this area and that will also attract butterflies and<br />
birds. Get tips on how to plan for a successful, low-maintenance landscape<br />
garden with native plants and Texas Superstars.<br />
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 17 th , 10:30 AM-2:30<br />
PM, Meeting Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners<br />
to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited<br />
to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed,<br />
stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this<br />
come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide<br />
tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be provided,<br />
but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well.<br />
• ANCIENT EMPIRES-ROME - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 17 th , 1-3 PM, Multi-purpose<br />
Room. In this third of three programs on Ancient Empires, former<br />
architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the Roman Republic<br />
and the assassination of Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire and Augustus<br />
Caesar and Emperor Constantine and the rise of Christianity. Learn<br />
about different Roman achievements, such as city-planning and government,<br />
art and literature, engineering and architecture and military<br />
and cultural conquests.<br />
• SENIOR RESOURCES COLLABORATIVE’S “SMARTSIZING-LET’S<br />
START THE CONVERSATION” - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 24 th , 10:30-11:30 AM,<br />
Meeting Room. Linda Jordan, founder of Senior Resources Collaborative,<br />
will provide tips on simplifying one’s lifestyle, downsizing one’s<br />
home and reducing responsibilities. Learn about different housing<br />
options that are available. This program is intended for senior citizens<br />
and their families, as well as anyone who is considering economizing<br />
and living a simpler lifestyle.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in<br />
the Computer Lab. Reservations are required.<br />
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 6 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 8 th , 10 AM<br />
MS Word: Intermediate: Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 13 th , 10 AM<br />
Introduction to LinkedIn: Monday, <strong>March</strong> 26 th , 12 Noon<br />
MS Power<strong>Point</strong> Intermediate: Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 28 th , 10 AM<br />
Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, <strong>March</strong> 16 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab.<br />
(reservations not required)<br />
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES<br />
Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 22 nd , 10 AM. Library staff<br />
will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons can print<br />
their own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about<br />
free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to create their own<br />
3D designs.<br />
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• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 7 th , 12<br />
Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is The Glass<br />
Castle, written by Jeannette Walls. Those attending are invited to bring<br />
a lunch, if desired.<br />
• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 15 th , beginning at<br />
7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The Sweetness<br />
at the Bottom of the Pie, written by Alan Bradley.<br />
• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesdays, <strong>March</strong> 6 th and 20 th , 6-8<br />
PM, Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from<br />
beginners to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share<br />
tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. On<br />
the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a fun,<br />
relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their skills<br />
and share their love of this popular card game with others.<br />
• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, <strong>March</strong> 9 th and 23 rd , 1-2 PM;<br />
Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program<br />
for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice<br />
their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation<br />
Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to<br />
gather in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing<br />
while practicing their English skills.<br />
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12<br />
• YA: VOLUNTEER SERVICE FAIR - Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 24 th , 10:30 AM-2<br />
PM, Meeting Room. Teens in grades 9-12 will learn about volunteer<br />
opportunities at various nonprofit organizations, such as the Houston<br />
Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land, the Fort Bend Orchestra,<br />
Memorial Hermann Hospital and more!<br />
• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 14 th , 4-5 PM, Conference<br />
Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet<br />
with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively<br />
discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked.<br />
Those attending are invited to talk about the book Six of Crows,<br />
written by Leigh Bardugo.<br />
• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 28 th , 4-5 PM,<br />
Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12<br />
are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest<br />
new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at<br />
the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while<br />
helping to shape the future of library services for teens!<br />
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />
(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups<br />
at these activities.)<br />
• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant<br />
activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,<br />
from age 1 month to 12 months.<br />
• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of<br />
age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time.<br />
• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM<br />
and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for<br />
older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />
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watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities.<br />
• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an evening<br />
option for the activities presented during the daytime.<br />
• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 AM. All ages<br />
welcome.<br />
• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM.<br />
A time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other<br />
activities.<br />
• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Crafts,<br />
movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3.<br />
• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturdays at 2:30 PM. Activities for children<br />
in grades 4 through 8.<br />
• Minecraft Monday: <strong>March</strong> 26 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for<br />
students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required.<br />
SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES<br />
• Family Movie Day - Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 15 th : 1:30 PM, Meeting Room.<br />
Families will be treated to an animated comedy feature starring Steve<br />
Carell as Gru, an ex-supervillain who finds himself in the midst of a<br />
major identify crisis after being fired from the Anti-Villain League for<br />
failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity. The third<br />
in a series of popular family films featuring Gru, this movie is rated<br />
PG. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent<br />
or caregiver.<br />
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information,<br />
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Spring<br />
Sports<br />
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - KATY/<br />
FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/SPRING<br />
BRANCH/WESTPARK BELTWAY<br />
Registration - Now Open!<br />
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer<br />
(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18<br />
for the SPRING Season. Games start on April<br />
7, <strong>2018</strong>. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program<br />
dedicated to providing a positive youth<br />
sports experience for all children. Founded<br />
in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22<br />
leagues and 16,000 players throughout the<br />
Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a<br />
fun and fair experience, including one practice<br />
per week, a full uniform and trophy for every<br />
player, equal playing time and play every position,<br />
co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching<br />
and more. No tryouts are required.<br />
Online Registration schedule and fees<br />
(sign up early and save):<br />
Through Feb. 6 th : $114<br />
Feb. 7 th through <strong>March</strong> 6 th : $119<br />
<strong>March</strong> 7 th through <strong>March</strong> 20 th : $124<br />
<strong>March</strong> 21 st through Full: $129<br />
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration<br />
fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and<br />
socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice<br />
fields and background checks on all volunteers.<br />
Coaches will call players to schedule practice<br />
by April 3 rd . Practice times and location will<br />
be determined by the coach and team. The<br />
schedule includes eight games, played locally<br />
on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Katy<br />
league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer<br />
Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our<br />
Fulshear League plays at Huggins Elementary<br />
(No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League<br />
plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar<br />
Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League plays<br />
at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our<br />
Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St.<br />
Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd).<br />
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent<br />
opportunities for players of all ages from<br />
minis to adults to participate in one of America’s<br />
fastest growing sports. Our coaches are<br />
fully accredited with USA Rugby and include<br />
former European premiership players. We are<br />
a not for profit club with a mission to provide<br />
outstanding club management, a fun social<br />
environment and the feeling of a rugby family.<br />
Registration is now open for the <strong>2018</strong> season<br />
at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries<br />
may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.<br />
com. Come and join the fastest growing club<br />
in Houston!<br />
KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB<br />
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3<br />
non-profit corporation which exists to serve<br />
people living in and around Katy, Texas who<br />
have an interest in running. We are a community<br />
of people of all ages, backgrounds,<br />
heritages and abilities who share a common<br />
interest - running! Our focus is on group runs,<br />
having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge<br />
and experience with our members and<br />
the public. We welcome all who are interested<br />
in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs,<br />
events and socials. We hold group runs every<br />
Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch<br />
Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just<br />
east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM<br />
and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior<br />
High Track for speedwork and on Thursday<br />
(6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community<br />
Church for tempo runs of various distances and<br />
paces. To find out more and to join our club,<br />
visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />
TENNIS ORGANIZATION<br />
FOR THE KATY AREA<br />
Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit<br />
tennis organization meeting the needs of<br />
all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is<br />
to provide a wide range of programming for<br />
tennis players as well as to promote the game<br />
in the Katy area. Registration is currently open<br />
for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments<br />
that include singles, doubles and mixed<br />
doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more<br />
information, visit our website at<br />
http://katyareatennis.org.<br />
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most<br />
successful youth track and field organization.<br />
Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls<br />
ages 6 to18 years old in improving their phys-<br />
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ical fitness and mental stamina. We have multiple practice sites in the<br />
Greater Houston area including McMeans Junior High School in Katy<br />
and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.<br />
com to register for a location near you.<br />
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />
Established <strong>March</strong> of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,<br />
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join<br />
our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in<br />
trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization<br />
with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join.<br />
LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!<br />
We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland<br />
Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more<br />
information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think<br />
Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />
NETBALL CLUBS<br />
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball<br />
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from<br />
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica<br />
for further information.<br />
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.<br />
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see<br />
regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit<br />
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.<br />
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY<br />
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby<br />
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen<br />
in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules<br />
and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.<br />
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers.<br />
Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must<br />
be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more<br />
information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com<br />
and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding<br />
and building our league.<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested<br />
in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to<br />
play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around<br />
Katy area.<br />
KATY RUGBY CLUB<br />
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome -<br />
boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School,<br />
For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />
KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB<br />
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />
is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest<br />
growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy<br />
Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten<br />
thru High School. No experience needed. For more information<br />
visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the<br />
sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact<br />
us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of<br />
the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have<br />
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the<br />
Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />
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hours for a minimum of six months. Different assignments are available to choose<br />
from 7 AM-midnight Monday - Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please<br />
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Whether you<br />
are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even<br />
transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact<br />
Heather Rojas, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition,<br />
Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation<br />
facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the<br />
areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs,<br />
and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open<br />
seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist<br />
volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators.<br />
We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time.<br />
Call the center at 713-468-8972 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator<br />
at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS<br />
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston educating<br />
and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity,<br />
unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring,<br />
facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation<br />
room and development. Discover your calling!<br />
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer<br />
Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit<br />
faith based organization.<br />
STANDUP FOR KIDS<br />
How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization<br />
dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer<br />
outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise<br />
help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen<br />
kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics<br />
Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest<br />
rate of homeless youth in the U.S.<br />
StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing,<br />
counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your<br />
organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please<br />
contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or<br />
how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need,<br />
for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince<br />
them that we care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.<br />
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and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston<br />
Area will have the programs they need to live longer,<br />
healthier, more productive lives.<br />
In addition to their weekly work in the arena,<br />
many of our volunteers donate their time and<br />
talents at fund-raising events such as our annual<br />
Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.<br />
Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA<br />
on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off<br />
and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes<br />
at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston<br />
Rodeo and competition at the regional and<br />
state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback<br />
riding creates a bond of success between the<br />
rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own<br />
personal cheering section and the instructor is<br />
their mentor and coach. Clients become more<br />
empowered and better equipped to fully live<br />
their lives, each day.<br />
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask<br />
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call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588.<br />
SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />
VOLUNTEER KATY<br />
Meet with other local people who will gather and<br />
discuss/plan community service projects and try<br />
to figure out the best way to make a difference in<br />
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Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy,<br />
home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer<br />
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www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part<br />
of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and<br />
those who love and care for them.” Volunteers<br />
will need to complete a volunteer application<br />
and attend a brief training session.<br />
BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER<br />
Fond memories and treasured traditions start<br />
here! Enrich lives through your generous gift of<br />
service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the<br />
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KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE<br />
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any<br />
resident in the Katy area who wants to make a<br />
difference by giving collectively. Our mission is<br />
to create a circle of giving in our community by<br />
collectively contributing to organizations that<br />
will benefit or improve the lives of the people in<br />
our neighborhoods. By combining members tax<br />
deductible donations of just $10 per month, we<br />
are determined to make a greater giving impact!<br />
In our first year we have been able to gift grants<br />
to 2 local organizations and we are building a<br />
community of giving friends. For more information,<br />
please visit our Facebook page<br />
facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
ADOPT A US SOLDIER<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization<br />
that seeks volunteers and donors to help show<br />
the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />
that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed.<br />
It connects supportive civilians with deployed<br />
soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />
encouragement and express gratitude to<br />
those serving in the United States Armed Forces.<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer<br />
workforce located across the United States.<br />
After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed,<br />
his response was as follows: “No requests,<br />
just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III<br />
When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your<br />
involvement can range from writing letters and<br />
sending postcards, to mailing care packages full<br />
of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten<br />
letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers.<br />
Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to<br />
adopt a soldier to show your support for those that<br />
are making sacrifices for our country. If interested,<br />
please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER<br />
OPPORTUNITY<br />
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4<br />
seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do you enjoy<br />
the company of seniors? We would love to have you<br />
volunteer your time and services to our wonderful<br />
residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab<br />
opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality<br />
care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding<br />
communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen<br />
Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on<br />
volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088<br />
or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please<br />
visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.<br />
CLOTHED BY FAITH<br />
We are looking for volunteers to join our<br />
amazing team! Please see our website www.<br />
clothedbyfaith.com for more information or<br />
email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located<br />
at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF<br />
demonstrates God’s love through the provision<br />
of gently used clothing to those in need.<br />
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT<br />
HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER<br />
HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking for<br />
volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark Drive,<br />
Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the Westchase<br />
district of town. We offer training and support to all of our volunteers.<br />
Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information,<br />
contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and<br />
aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />
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KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />
Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas<br />
of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference in<br />
the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.org,<br />
email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.<br />
HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />
in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed<br />
pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition<br />
from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient<br />
interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient<br />
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours<br />
vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more information.<br />
VOLUNTEERS WANTED at BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON<br />
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many different<br />
volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours of very<br />
flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours you can.<br />
Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800 or<br />
713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES<br />
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small<br />
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets<br />
to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that<br />
have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need<br />
you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands and<br />
time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy Quilters,<br />
Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE<br />
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a<br />
difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team<br />
takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality<br />
of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction,<br />
companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes we<br />
aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, contact<br />
Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />
FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)<br />
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. That’s<br />
difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities arranged<br />
by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out how to organize<br />
themselves and make their money last a whole month. Fortunately,<br />
Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare for independence:<br />
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course culminates<br />
in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for Jewish Women<br />
(NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer<br />
kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW<br />
programs that help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact<br />
info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY<br />
Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to uninsured<br />
and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Volunteers<br />
Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Nurses, Medical<br />
Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to learn more about<br />
the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission. To vol-<br />
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unteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at beverly@<br />
christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register for an<br />
upcoming volunteer orientation.<br />
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON<br />
IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS<br />
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a few<br />
hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your community!<br />
Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% volunteer-supported<br />
literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re calling all passionate<br />
volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. All classes<br />
are free because they are taught by caring people just like you willing to<br />
volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in need.<br />
Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching<br />
experience is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing support is<br />
provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities<br />
are available as well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova,<br />
Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<br />
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our<br />
community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile<br />
Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening<br />
ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone<br />
in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and<br />
willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact Susan Bearden<br />
at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or<br />
www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.<br />
GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY!<br />
KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS<br />
Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting<br />
seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, visiting<br />
a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. Rides are<br />
provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory<br />
(not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment is<br />
flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers<br />
do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road,<br />
west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits to<br />
Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain independent<br />
living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) and times they are able<br />
to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior or return later to pick them<br />
up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good<br />
driving record, pass a background check and show proof of insurance coverage<br />
(state minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer<br />
driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates<br />
under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service<br />
provider for seniors and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.<br />
INTERPRETERS NEEDED<br />
Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494, provides quality<br />
medical care to the uninsured. We are in need of bilingual volunteers to facilitate<br />
communication between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking<br />
staff by providing skilled language interpretation services. Volunteers will<br />
serve as Interpreters for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. The<br />
clinic is also in need of Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider)<br />
Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and medical students looking to gain<br />
experience in a charity medical clinic setting. To volunteer, please call Michael<br />
Peterson at 832-913-8476 or via email at michael@christclinickaty.org.<br />
Visit www.christclinickaty.org to complete a volunteer form.<br />
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE<br />
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy area or<br />
surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by giving collectively.<br />
Our mission is to create a circle of giving in our community by collectively<br />
contributing to organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of people<br />
in our neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of<br />
just $10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our<br />
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we are<br />
building a community of giving friends along the way! For more information<br />
please visit our facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
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NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB<br />
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Elizabeth has a PhD in Geophysics, is a Master Gardener and is a specialist in Entomology.<br />
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will start at 10 AM, followed by the<br />
NCGC meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon<br />
Drive in Katy 77450. For more information please see our website: www.ncgctx.org.<br />
We welcome all people interested in gardening and gardening-related areas from West<br />
Houston and the Katy area. You do not have to live in Nottingham Country to belong to<br />
our group!<br />
NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs,<br />
the Texas Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the<br />
club is to promote beautification in the community, support local and national educational<br />
and charitable organizations and educate the community about our environment. Donations<br />
from the NCGC are funded by our annual Spring Sale and projects that vary each year.<br />
GRACE NOTES<br />
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to join “Grace Notes” a women’s performing<br />
group which shares music in the community at retirement homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing<br />
facilities and various community events. We sing once a month for the congregation of<br />
St. Peter’s during Sunday worship services. Grace Notes sings a combination of secular,<br />
sacred and patriotic music and rehearse during the school year in E106 from 9:30 AM to<br />
11:30 AM. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days to perform in the community.<br />
Babysitting is provided. Come and join this wonderful music ministry. Regular rehearsals<br />
began in August. Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com for<br />
more information.<br />
DECIBELLES - A BARBERSHOP CHORUS<br />
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We are the DECIBELLES (a Barbershop Chorus) performing around<br />
the Houston area and nearby towns. We prepare two shows each year complete with<br />
costumes, narratives and choreography. Our regular show this year features songs from<br />
1900 through the current year. Brighten your meeting, gathering or any type get-together<br />
with a half hour of four-part harmonies and cheerful narratives. You will have as much fun<br />
as we do preparing our show.<br />
We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning from 10:30 AM to<br />
12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 Westerland, near Westheimer and<br />
Gessner. Come visit any Friday we are not performing. We would love to see you and if<br />
you decide to join us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at<br />
281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org.<br />
KATY VOCAL EXPRESS<br />
Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus has arrived in the<br />
Katy area. The name honors the history of the Katy railroad while looking forward to the<br />
barbershop harmony that is now being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston<br />
area are invited to attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9 PM at Holy Covenant<br />
United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 77493. There are signs guiding<br />
you to the correct place on the east side of the property.<br />
To reserve your spot or for more information, please email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com.<br />
Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE.<br />
Some have years of chorus singing while others have very little singing<br />
experience. The ability to read music is helpful but not required; you<br />
just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune.<br />
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER<br />
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners<br />
are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of Lectures. These<br />
presentations are free and there are no reservations. For questions, please<br />
call 713-274-0950.<br />
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GREEN THUMB COMMUNITY EDUCATION LECTURE SERIES - HERBS<br />
<strong>March</strong> 17 th - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen<br />
Blvd, Katy, TX 77450.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 20 th - 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale,<br />
Houston, TX 77024.<br />
OPEN GARDEN DAY ADULT WORKSHOP AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>March</strong> 27 th - 10-11 AM. Weekley Community Center,<br />
8440 Greenhouse Rd.,<br />
Call 713-274-0950 to register or ogd.harrishort@gmail.com for more information.<br />
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AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY<br />
Do you like sewing? Would you like to meet other sewing enthusiast in the<br />
Katy area? Then check out the Katy Neighborhood Group of the American<br />
Sewing Guild’s Houston Chapter. We meet on the 3 rd Wednesday of every<br />
month from 1 PM to 3 PM, at Quilt & Sew, 829 Mason Rd., Katy. For more<br />
information, please check out our website at www.asghouston.org.<br />
PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS<br />
The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (a division of National Tole Society)<br />
would like to invite all decorative artists to our monthly meeting on the<br />
2 nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Bear Creek Community<br />
Center off Patterson Rd. in Bear Creek Park. Our monthly “make it & take<br />
it” programs are taught by local artists. Please join us for fun and new<br />
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WEST HOUSTON QUILTER’S GUILD<br />
The West Houston Quilters Guild would like to invite all quilters and quilt<br />
lovers to our monthly meetings. The meetings are held at 6:30 to 9 PM,<br />
on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month, at Bear Creek Community Center,<br />
3055 Bear Creek Dr., Houston, TX 77084. We have many good programs<br />
lined up this year for both the beginner and the more experienced quilter.<br />
Everyone goes home with new tips. For hands on experience, join one of<br />
our ongoing “bees”. Guests are welcome! For more information, check<br />
our website at www.whqg.org.<br />
KATY QUILTERS<br />
FREE Introduction to Quilting. If you thought that you would like to learn<br />
to quilt but have never sewed a stitch in your life... then this short introduction<br />
is for you. If you have sewed on and off all your life but have never<br />
attempted to quilt... then this is for you. Maybe you just want a hobby...<br />
this is for you. Take 2 hours out of your day to listen and view what it<br />
takes to start this new adventure. Time and place will be scheduled in<br />
the Katy Area. Call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
KATY AREA ARTISTS<br />
Katy area artists is a member league of the lone start art guild. Through<br />
this our members are connected with a wide array of artistic opportunities<br />
throughout southeastern texas. If you are interested in attending<br />
any of kaa’s artist workshops or becoming a member, please visit our<br />
website at katyareaartists.org for dates and times as well as the membership<br />
information.<br />
THE BLUEBONNET STENCILERS OF TEXAS<br />
The Bluebonnet Stencilers of Texas, a non-profit group serving all of<br />
Houston, meet each 1 st Monday of the month from 6:30 PM - 9 PM at the<br />
Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter (one block east of Sam<br />
Houston Toll Road West). This chapter is actively seeking new members<br />
in the Houston area. Membership is open to anyone who is interested in<br />
stenciling and the related arts of faux finishing and decorative painting. For<br />
more information concerning meetings, email blmrducks@sbcglobal.net.<br />
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THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY<br />
The Houston Pond Society was formed in 2004 to meet a need for pond<br />
owners to meet and interface with other pond owners about the use<br />
of a pond as a landscape feature.<br />
A pond should be a part of the overall back yard habitat and landscaping,<br />
and that pond construction; water lilies, plants, fish, patios, decks,<br />
lighting and other landscape features should be some of the topics<br />
discussed at the meetings.<br />
Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For<br />
more information, please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org.<br />
WEST HOUSTON ROMANCE WRITERS<br />
The West Houston Chapter of the Romance Writers of America<br />
would like to invite aspiring writers, romance readers or anyone<br />
interested in the craft of writing to join them on the 2 nd Saturday of<br />
each month. Each meeting of the WHRWA is informative, entertaining<br />
and inspiring for those budding authors or published authors<br />
who are seeking answers to their writing related concerns. Several<br />
times throughout the year daylong workshops are presented by<br />
prominent names in the romance industry. Visit us on the web at<br />
www.whrwa.com for more information on upcoming events.<br />
FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB<br />
Learn the Folk Dance of Texas. The Fairbees dance each Thursday<br />
night, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211<br />
Memorial Drive at Gessner. Information may be obtained by calling<br />
Jerry & Nanette Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com.<br />
PRAIRIE PROMENADERS<br />
KATY SQUARE DANCE CLUB<br />
The Katy Prairie Promenaders dance on every Friday each month,<br />
from 8 PM to 10 PM. Club caller Fred Goynes has been calling for<br />
many years. Families welcome.<br />
All of the “fun” takes place at the Westland Baptist Church, 1407<br />
Grand Parkway S (Hwy 99), Katy. For details call Carl Holsworth at<br />
281-386-8504, Tom & Cheryl Berra at 281-492-8798 or Donna Bowen<br />
214-280-0003.<br />
HOUSTON SQUARE & ROUND DANCE COUNCIL, INC.<br />
For information about square and round dancing in the greater<br />
Houston area, call 281-392-0713 or visit the Houston area square<br />
dance web site: www.squarethru.com. Visitors are welcome at the<br />
area square dance clubs’ dances.<br />
HOUSTON UNDERWATER<br />
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY<br />
Houston Underwater Photographic Society is a nonprofit organization<br />
formed to encourage interest and promote participation in<br />
underwater photography/videography. Each meeting includes a<br />
speaker presentation and slide contest. Attendance is free to the<br />
public. Meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month<br />
and always at the Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, at 7<br />
PM. For more information, call Tammy at 281-359-8171.<br />
KATY 4-F BASS CLUB<br />
(FRIENDS FISHING FOR FUN)<br />
The Katy 4-F Bass Club (Friends Fishing For Fun) is a small, low cost<br />
fishing club, based in Katy, Texas. We are a group of angler’s who<br />
simply love to fish! For information on our club such as joining,<br />
tournament results and area lakes we fish, visit<br />
www.katy4fbassclub.com. Boaters and non-boaters welcome!!!<br />
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Protect your health.<br />
Free colorectal cancer awareness event at Houston Methodist West Hospital<br />
If you are 50 or older and/or have a family history of intestinal polyps or any type of cancer,<br />
join colorectal surgeon Dr. Rachel J. Ellsworth to learn more about colorectal cancer.<br />
Attendees will receive a free take-home screening kit, and refreshments will be provided.<br />
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Registration required.<br />
To register for this event, visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 832.522.5522.<br />
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TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR)<br />
The Texas Triumph Register (TTR), founded<br />
in 1981, is an organization of Triumph<br />
owners and enthusiasts dedicated to the<br />
preservation and ongoing enjoyment of the<br />
Marque. Membership is open to all who appreciate<br />
automobiles bearing the Triumph<br />
name. In addition to monthly meetings, the<br />
club sponsors rallies, shows, road tours,<br />
technical seminars and social events. For<br />
more information, please contact Mike<br />
Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or<br />
visit www.TexasTriumphRegister.org.<br />
KATY BEAD GROUP<br />
The Katy Bead Group meets every Wednesday<br />
from noon to about 4:30 PM in a<br />
room on the second floor of the Fort Bend<br />
County Library - Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620<br />
Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas<br />
77494. This group was founded to promote<br />
the art of making bead jewelry, bead accoutrements<br />
and bead artwork. Members<br />
meet weekly and share ideas, techniques<br />
and skills. Beginners to skilled beaders are<br />
invited to attend. Call Jean Fortier 281-693-<br />
4398 or Carol Matkin 281-492-6053 for more<br />
information or email Fortijd@aol.com.<br />
KATY POKEMON TCG LEAGUE<br />
The Katy Pokemon TCG League is looking for<br />
new members! Using your own cards, you<br />
play tournament-style matches and learn<br />
new skills while making new friends with<br />
other Pokemon players who love playing<br />
just as much as you do! Even if you do not<br />
already know all of the rules of the game,<br />
at league, you can learn the game basics<br />
and perfect your strategy. The Katy League<br />
meets on Tuesday nights and is FREE! Player<br />
ages range from 6 to adult. We meet on<br />
Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM at 3rd<br />
Coast Cards, 20829 Kingsland Blvd.). YOU<br />
MUST BRING YOUR OWN 60 CARD DECK<br />
and be ready for fun! We also ask that you<br />
visit www.pokemon.com and check out<br />
the POP Organized Play section for a list<br />
of the legal/playable cards before you join<br />
us. At league, you can earn free cards just<br />
for playing! Call Camille at 832-721-5481<br />
or check out www.PokemonBuzz.com for<br />
additional information about this and other<br />
great opportunities with Pokemon!<br />
WOODWORKER’S GUILD MEETINGS<br />
The Katy Woodworker’s Guild meets the last<br />
Tuesday of each month at the Katy Junior<br />
High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. Men and<br />
women enjoy working with wood. No experience,<br />
tools or equipment are necessary.<br />
Questions: Call Terry at 281-717-4215.<br />
HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB<br />
The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club meets<br />
on the third Saturday of each month from 9<br />
AM - 2 PM, at Bayland Community Center in<br />
Houston (6400 Bissonnet). Members gather<br />
to enjoy fellowship with other carvers and<br />
to expand individual skills through classes,<br />
demonstrations and lectures by experts.<br />
HAWC is a non-profit, social organization<br />
whose members reside in the greater Houston<br />
area. To find out more about the Houston<br />
Area Wood Carvers Club, please call<br />
Preston and Carolyn Smith at 281-392-0713,<br />
email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit<br />
www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com.<br />
KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE CAR CLUB<br />
Own an antique or classic car or just like cars<br />
that take you back to “the good old days?” If<br />
you would like to meet others with the same<br />
interest, join us at our meetings held the first<br />
Monday of the month at Midway Barbeque,<br />
6025 Hwy. Blvd., Katy, TX. Come at 6 PM<br />
to eat or 6:45 PM for the meeting. Further<br />
questions? Email katycruizers@yahoo.com.<br />
COUPLES WHO LOVE TO PLAY BRIDGE<br />
If you live in the Fry road areas, Green Trail<br />
areas, Kelliwood areas, Nottingham Country,<br />
etc. and you are sincerely interested in<br />
playing a friendly game of “party bridge,”<br />
contact us. Need sub couples and possible<br />
permanent couples who are interested in<br />
“party bridge” and meeting new friends.<br />
We usually play from 6 PM to about 10:30<br />
PM the third Saturday of the month. We do<br />
not play duplicate bridge. Please call if you<br />
have any questions or need more information,<br />
281-647-6171 (ask for Linda or leave a<br />
message - repeat your phone number twice<br />
and I will return your call).<br />
CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP<br />
Looking for new players. We play once per<br />
month Friday night from 7 PM to 11 PM, at<br />
host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch<br />
area. We play a variety of poker games and<br />
some non-poker card games. This is a very<br />
friendly and informal group that enjoys its<br />
night out. If interested, call Jim at 281-450-<br />
1087 (cell) for further information.<br />
KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO<br />
The Katy Elks organization provides local<br />
scholarships to Katy ISD schools and assistance<br />
for special needs children in the<br />
Katy area and invites you to help support<br />
our community by playing Bingo at the<br />
following location and times: 1050 Katy Ft<br />
Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and<br />
Thursday, doors open at 6:00 PM. We also<br />
serve food and drinks in our kitchen.<br />
PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS<br />
PTDA - Pride of Texas Decorative Artists<br />
(Society of Decorative Painters) meet the<br />
second Thursday monthly, 6:30 PM at Houston<br />
Community Center at Bear Creek, 3055<br />
Bear Creek Drive, Houston 77084. Monthly<br />
hands-on or demos and light meal; paint<br />
workshops; Community Service. Contact<br />
Janet at jjcpaints@yahoo.com or Lisa at<br />
lwilson@casualty.com.<br />
BABYLONIAN CHESS CLUB<br />
Great news for chess lovers! Babylonian<br />
Chess Club meets every Saturday at 1:30 PM<br />
at Katy library. All of Katy is welcome, 24/7<br />
chess. Contact Dr. Alkhafaji at 858-999-7070.<br />
HOPE IMPACTS<br />
A ladies craft day is offered at Hope Impacts<br />
office, 802 Dominion, Suite 300, Katy, TX<br />
77450, the last Thursday of each month<br />
from 12-1:30 PM. Registration required.<br />
Childcare is available if requested in advance.<br />
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SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM.<br />
FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on<br />
the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel<br />
and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The machines are<br />
closed during class times.<br />
PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES<br />
These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents.<br />
5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net<br />
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO<br />
LIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY<br />
AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27,<br />
check or money order only & no refunds. This class is on Friday, <strong>March</strong> 2, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
1 PM-5 PM. Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First<br />
Aid. Registration began 2/6/18.<br />
MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules are<br />
posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions,<br />
please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592.<br />
ONGOING CLASSES<br />
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8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations,<br />
other counties call Friday starting at 10 AM).<br />
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POOL -<br />
DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout.<br />
A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.<br />
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />
the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday &<br />
Wednesday 5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle<br />
strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays &<br />
Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />
RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming at this<br />
time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM. Reservations<br />
may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents & those who<br />
reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call the day of the<br />
Recreational Time.<br />
LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)<br />
LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30<br />
AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane. Reservations<br />
may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents & those who reside<br />
within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call the day of.<br />
AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or come<br />
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PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES<br />
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated<br />
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an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be<br />
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if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise,<br />
Animal Control is your best and safest option.<br />
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”<br />
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to<br />
patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated<br />
as required by law.<br />
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If<br />
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every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’<br />
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your<br />
dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your<br />
family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while<br />
it was ‘roaming free.’<br />
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground<br />
without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.<br />
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their<br />
property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and<br />
free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property<br />
where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a<br />
substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are<br />
at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement<br />
of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control<br />
program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.<br />
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS<br />
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,<br />
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• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.<br />
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.<br />
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the<br />
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VACCINATION<br />
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats<br />
because they are an important control measure for the public health<br />
threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations<br />
provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.<br />
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Recipes<br />
PEANUT CLUSTERS<br />
You could make this on National Peanut Cluster Day <strong>March</strong> 8 th !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<br />
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk<br />
1 cup roasted peanuts<br />
2 cups crispy rice cereal<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
In a medium heat-proof bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and condensed<br />
milk in the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Stir<br />
in the peanuts and rice cereal until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls<br />
onto waxed paper. Chill 2 hours to set.<br />
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE<br />
You could make this on National Fruit Compote Day <strong>March</strong> 1 st !<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 (16 ounce) can pears in juice<br />
1 (15 ounce) can peaches in juice<br />
1 (15 ounce) can pitted cherries in water<br />
1 cup quick-cooking oats<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar, divided<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch<br />
baking dish. Pour pears, peaches and cherries with their liquids into the<br />
prepared baking dish, stir.<br />
Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl, sprinkle over the fruit<br />
mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle<br />
cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the<br />
top. Bake until hot, bubbly and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.<br />
Serve over waffles, pancakes, scones or shortbread.<br />
Also great served warm over vanilla ice cream!<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 equal-sized pieces<br />
1 cup whole milk<br />
3 eggs, beaten<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup fresh blueberries<br />
1 tablespoon white sugar<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste<br />
1 lemon, halved<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put a piece of butter into<br />
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<strong>East</strong>er Sunday<br />
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LIVING WORD TO PRESENT<br />
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Living Word invites the Katy community to its presentation of<br />
“The Lamb: Redemption’s Price is Paid” on Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 25 th<br />
at 8 AM, 9:30 AM and 11 AM. The cantata, by Jay Rouse and Rose<br />
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Palm Sunday through his sacrifice on the cross to redeem us. The<br />
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Living Word is located at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information,<br />
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office at 281-392-2300.<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)<br />
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These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New<br />
Bible Studies started in January. Please visit our website at<br />
Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.<br />
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please<br />
email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />
KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled<br />
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on<br />
the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship,<br />
to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as<br />
well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to<br />
make new friends! View our website for information about current<br />
Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies,<br />
www.katyaglow.com.<br />
Hope Impacts Bible studies<br />
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.<br />
Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the<br />
first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion<br />
Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite<br />
childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2,<br />
Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.<br />
PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH<br />
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter<br />
23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the<br />
New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially<br />
finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a<br />
group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org.<br />
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH<br />
Senior Adult News<br />
Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday<br />
afternoons from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games...<br />
Come join the fun!<br />
Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd.<br />
(corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit<br />
www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />
AREA BINGOS<br />
EPIPHANY BINGO<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except<br />
holidays. THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO<br />
GAMES. They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor,<br />
computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash<br />
prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany<br />
Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr.<br />
(between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham<br />
Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30<br />
PM and regular games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall<br />
number at 281-578-3905.<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO<br />
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy,<br />
“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening<br />
except Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with<br />
four Early Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will<br />
benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs.<br />
The Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You<br />
can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd.<br />
Turn right at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium)<br />
Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one<br />
block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.<br />
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
Friday Night Bingo<br />
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June<br />
and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone<br />
can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free<br />
environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special<br />
Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will<br />
also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales.<br />
Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM.<br />
All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated<br />
under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location:<br />
Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road,<br />
Katy, TX 77449.<br />
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Community Newsletter | <strong>March</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
QUICK TRICKS TO EAT<br />
AT HOME MORE!<br />
Eating out is easy, fun<br />
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Here are some quick tricks<br />
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• Don’t let yourself get too hungry or tired: Be sure to take an actual<br />
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• Plan ahead: Pre-planning your meals for the week doesn’t take long<br />
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• Make it easy: choose foods that are quick and easy to chop, like<br />
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Use the OVEN! Broiling vegetables takes only 20 minutes, set your meat<br />
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• Remind yourself how much healthier eating at home is: When you<br />
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• Calculate the real cost: the price of one take out meal is typically the<br />
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COMMUNITY HEROES<br />
VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVERYDAY HERO<br />
Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences<br />
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volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally<br />
while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers<br />
can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles<br />
at accident scenes, etc.<br />
Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS)<br />
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certification to serve their community.<br />
Visit www.communityvfd.org<br />
or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com.<br />
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