Lost Creek March 2018

LOST CREEK
MARCH 2018
Community News
Lost Creek Official Newsletter
Important Numbers pg. 3
Babysitting List pg. 5
School News pg. 13
Library News pg. 21
Houston Events pg. 23
Sports pg. 24
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2 March 2018 | Community Newsletter

https://associationoflostcreek.nabrnetwork.com/
We now have a new website. The old website was discontinued as of the first of the year. All Lost Creek residents, both homeowners
and renters, are encouraged to go to the new website and set up your login. You can then check out all the new features and
resources that are offered.
LOST CREEK HOMEOWNERS
Welcome to the March 2018 issue of Lost Creek’s newsletter. Please keep
the newsletter coming by supporting the advertisers in this publication.
The official Lost Creek website is now:
https://associationoflostcreek.nabrnetwork.com/
The former website has been discontinued.
The two social media websites below are unofficial
and not run or sanctioned by the HOA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostcreekhoa
NextDoor: https://lostcreekrichmond.nextdoor.com
NEW LOST CREEK WEBSITE
Please go to the new website to sign up to receive email announcements.
If you have not yet logged in and need help, contact Gloria Black
at Inframark. Her phone number is 281-870-0585 x30363 and her email
is gloria.black@inframark.com.
REPORT STREET LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT
Contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or go to their website to
report an outage. You will need to get the number that’s on the side
of the light pole to let them know which light is out and where the
pole is located.
www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/customer-service/
electric-outage-center/report-streetlight-outages
DO NOT FAIL TO SUBMIT
AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST
Don’t neglect to submit an Architectural Request. Don’t go ahead and
just do something without it. Don’t cause problems for the community,
the HOA and yourself. Play it safe and submit a request. Please take a
look at the ACC Guidelines on the Lost Creek website for guidance and
don’t go ahead with your plans until you hear back from the Architectural
Committee. The HOA has the authority to make you remove or
take down anything that does not have approval or does not comply
with the guidelines. When you bought your home you agreed to the
terms of the HOA’s CC&Rs, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation. If
your request is denied, you can always ask for a hearing before the
Board of Directors.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST
If you are planning a project that involves constructing something
anywhere in your yard, first call 811 to have someone from the utilities
come out and determine where pipes and wires are in the ground. Also
check your “plat of survey” to determine if there are any easements
on your property that limit where and what you can construct. Please
keep in mind that, if you build over pipes or wires and there is a problem,
you may be forced to dig up or take down whatever you built. Be
aware that some easements are actually overhead.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PCMI 281-504-1306
LOST CREEK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pete Lajoie
Cesar Solis
Kris Ellis
Matt Fehr
Kerrick Castle
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
NON-EMERGENCIES
Sheriff - - Fort Bend 281-341-4665
Constable - - Precinct 3 281-238-1430
Fire - - Richmond 281-232-6871
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Call B4 You Dig 811
UTILITIES
Electric - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143
Gas - - CenterPointe 800-332-7143
Water - - Municipal District Services:
Billing 281-290-6507
24 hour Repair 281-290-6503
Trash - - Best Trash 281-313-2378
Community Newsletter | March 2018
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
SCHOOLS
LAMAR CISD 832-223-0000
Adolphus Elementary 832-223-4700
Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100
Briscoe Junior High 832-223-4000
Foster High School 832-223-3800
POST OFFICES
Richmond - - 5560 FM 1640 Rd 281-633-0386
Rosenberg - - 2103 Avenue G 281-342-3388
Katy - - 20180 Park Row Dr 281-829-5063
LIBRARIES
CINCO RANCH, Katy
2620 Commercial Center Blvd 281-395-1311
MAUD MARKS, Katy
1815 Westgreen Blvd 281-492-8592
GEORGE MEMORIAL, Richmond
1001 Golfview 281-342-4455
BOB LUTTS, Fulshear
8100 FM 359 South 281-633-4675
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Ft. Bend City Tax Office 281-341-3710
Ft. Bend Central Appraisal 281-344-8623
Ft. Bend City Animal Control 281-342-1512
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TROUBLE PAYING YOUR ASSESSMENT?
Did you know that you can appeal to the HOA Board of Directors to be approved
for a specific payment plan tailored to your particular situation? If
you get behind in paying your assessment and have legitimate financial
problems, call Gloria at Inframark. You can also set up an appointment
to discuss your situation with the Board and see what kind of plan fits
your needs. Don’t let interest and legal fees add up month after month
and get you further in debt. Please be aware that failure to follow through
on a payment plan that you commit to can result in additional fees.
IMPORTANT WEBSITES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Fort Bend MUD50: www.fortbendmud50.com
North Fort Bend Water Authority: www.nfbwa.com/
Fort Bend Subsidence District: www.fbsubsidence.org/
Fort Bend County: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/
Fort Bend County, Precinct 3:
www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=48
Municipal District Services (water company):
www.municipaldistrictservices.com/
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District: www.fbcad.org/
CONTACT LOST CREEK PROPERTY MANAGER
Gloria Black is our property management contact at Inframark. You can
call her at 281-870-0585 x30363 or email her at gloria.black@inframark.
com You can also use the official Lost Creek HOA website to contact Lost
Creek’s property manager.
LOST CREEK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pete Lajoie, President
Cesar Solis, Vice President
Kris Ellis, Treasurer
Matt Fehr, Secretary
Kerrick Castle, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
PARKING IN THE STREET
Be courteous to your neighbors if you choose to park in the street anywhere
in Lost Creek. Please don’t park directly opposite another parked
vehicle so as to leave only a narrow space for other vehicles to drive.
Be aware that, if you park in the street, you could be risking damage to
your vehicle if it is hit by a passing vehicle.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE PARKED OVERNIGHT
ON ANY OF THE STREETS WITHIN LOST CREEK.
DO NOT LET YOUR PETS RUN FREE IN LOST CREEK
Common household pets must be confined to a fenced-in backyard or
in the house. Pets are not allowed to roam free outside of your house
or outside of your fenced-in backyard. When walking your dog or other
pet away from your property, it must be on a leash at all times within
Lost Creek. This is a Fort Bend County ordinance as well as a Lost Creek
regulation.
PLEASE SCOOP YOUR PET’S POOP
Don’t contribute to the spread of disease. Young children sometimes pick
up pet poop and play with it not knowing what it is. When you walk your
dog, respect all yards and sidewalks in our neighborhood as well as Lost
Creek’s community property. Remember to bring either a scooper and/
or plastic bags to pick up the poop and place in trash at home or in the
trashcan at the rec center. Thank you.
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LOST CREEK TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job
seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.
com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate
(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your
newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please
make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure
all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not
hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we
do. Must have parent(s) permission.
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Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if
you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from
the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work
done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens
and their parents.
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B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT.,
SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY,
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VEGETABLES
• Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and snap beans and
pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans, cantaloupe, okra
(if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or higher), southern
peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.
LAWN
• Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this part
of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun).
• When resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY
the variety Floratam for best pest resistance.
See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm.
TREES AND SHRUBS
• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as possible. In
shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a
dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca
or one of the prostrate junipers.
• Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during early March.
However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have
bloomed.
• Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer
analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet
of garden planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize
landscape plants because you give them food just before the spring
growing season starts.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
MARCH 11, 2018
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is often wrongly referred to as “Daylight Savings,”
with an “s” at the end. Other common variations are “Summer Time” and “Daylight-Saving
Time.”
The term “Daylight Savings Time” is very commonly used, especially in Australia,
Canada and the United States. It’s likely that the incorrect term “savings” entered
the popular vocabulary because it’s so often used in everyday contexts, like “savings
account.”
At the beginning of the DST period in the spring, clocks are moved forward,
usually by 1 hour. When DST ends in fall (autumn), clocks are turned back again.
DST does not add daylight, but it gives more usable hours of daylight. In that
sense, DST “saves” daylight, especially during early spring. Standard time refers
to time without DST.
set your clock ahead one hour !!!
IS IT A TURTLE OR A TORTOISE?
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
Some lump anything with an outside shell into the turtle category
when in fact there are distinct differences between turtles and
tortoises. Both are reptiles but turtles live in the water and the
tortoise is a land-dweller.
Turtles are identifiable by their webbed feet and long claws. The
webbing helps them swim. The tortoise has a heavier shell than
the turtle and has short sturdy legs. Turtles are omnivores meaning
they eat vegetation and meat. Tortoises tend to be herbivores but
have been known to occasionally eat meat.
Both turtles and tortoises date back 220 million years! They both
have a very long lifespan with sea turtles living up to 70 years and
the more common turtles living up to 40 years. Tortoises can live
up to 150 years!
Red-eared slider turtles became popular as pets when they were
made available in dime stores. I know I had one in the 1950’s so
they’ve been around a very long time! Their popularity soared
when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie came out. Because
the turtles were released into the wild when pet owners got tired of
them, they are now considered invasive in some states. A couple of
states have outlawed the sale of them. These turtles tend to be a bit
aggressive and make it difficult for other native species to compete
for food and habitats. They can also introduce unknown diseases
to the wild population when pet turtles are released into the wild.
Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle.
They live in the water and are carnivores. It has a flat shell and will
often bury itself at the bottom of a lake, stream or bayou leaving
only its neck and head exposed. It can breathe under water much
like a fish.
TWRC Wildlife Center cares for hundreds of turtles every year. Most
are admitted because of injuries sustained from cars. In 2014,
concerned citizens asked Missouri City to help protect turtles crossing
the road. The City took a positive step by erecting road signs
showing a mama turtle with three babies. TWRC Wildlife Center
is a 38-year-old non-profit organization that is your resource for
wildlife questions and concerns. Check out our website at www.
twrcwildlifecenter.org or give us a call at 713-468-TWRC.

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PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON 2018
Here are 10 ways to get a jump start on your taxes now:
• Figure out which forms you’ll need: There are many different tax
forms for different financial situations. If you’re unsure which tax
form to use, visit the IRS’s website or consult a professional.
• Keep all receipts in the same place: If you’re someone who itemizes
deductions, it is important to store all of your receipts together in
the same place. If you lose any, it could cost you.
• Store all tax returns together: Since we often have to reference the
previous year’s return when preparing the current one, it’s a good
idea to make sure you store them all in the same place.
• Review/revise your W-4: If you’ve experienced any life changes from
the previous year (adding or losing any family members), ask your
employer if you can review your W-4. The IRS recommends doing
this every year.
• Do your research: If you plan to do your taxes on your own, make
sure you educate yourself about the deductions you’re entitled to.
If you plan to hire someone, check around and make sure they’re
reputable.
• Save your money: Unless you fill out the 1040EZ form and mail it
in yourself, it’s going to cost you money to file your taxes.
• Check your deductions: If you’ve had any major life events this year,
you may be entitled to some sizable deductions. It’s a good idea to
research all possible deductions to avoid overpaying your taxes.
• Track all charitable donations: Charitable donations are tax-deductible,
so if you have any monthly or one-off donations, make sure to
keep track so that you can deduct these expenses from your taxes.
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Easter Sunday
April 1st
LIVING WORD TO PRESENT
“The Lamb: Redemption’s Price is Paid”
Living Word invites the Katy community to its presentation of “The
Lamb: Redemption’s Price is Paid” on Sunday, March 25 th at 8 AM,
9:30 AM and 11 AM. The cantata, by Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall,
traces the last days of Jesus from his triumphal entry on Palm Sunday
through his sacrifice on the cross to redeem us. The Living Word Choir
will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Living Word is located
at 3700 S. Mason Rd. in Katy. For more information, please visit www.
livingwordkaty.org or call the church office at 281-392-2300.
KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION (KCWC)
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides
Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around
the US. Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees.
These are held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible
Studies started in January. Please visit our website at
Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please
email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.
KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on
the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship,
to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as
well as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to
make new friends! View our website for information about current
Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies,
www.katyaglow.com.
Hope Impacts Bible studies
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.
Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on
the first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802
Dominion Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite
childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation
2, Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.
PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter
23, “the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the
New Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially
finished in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a
group study is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org.
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Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd.
(corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit
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computerized bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes.
Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic
Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry
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benefit community outreach and Religious Education programs. The
Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get
to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right
at the light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St.,
turn left and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down.
For more info., call 281-391-4758.
SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Friday Night Bingo
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June
and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone
can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free
environment. Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special
Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will
also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales.
Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM.
All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated
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IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MARCH 2018
MARCH OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS
Birthstone: Aquamarine
March Flower: Daffodil
Astrological Signs: Pisces (2/19-3/20) and Aries (3/21-4/20)
The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath which means
Stormy month or Hraed monath which means Rugged month.
March is observed as:
• American Dietetic Association Month
• National Nutrition Month
• American Red Cross Month
• Caffeine Awareness Month
• Epilepsy Awareness Month
• National Nutrition Month
• Nutrition Month
• Peanut Month
• Women’s History Month
Holidays:
3/11: Daylight Saving Time starts
3/17: St. Patrick’s Day
3/20: Spring begins!
3/25: Palm Sunday
3/30: Friday Good Friday
3/31: Passover
BUDGET FRIENDLY SPRING BREAK
FAMILY HOT SPOTS
A great spring-break vacation doesn’t need to break the bank.
Whether you’re exploring a cool city or lounging on the beach, you
can beat the winter blues with a budget spring break. Check out
these budget friendly hot spots:
Washington, DC: It doesn’t cost a dime to enjoy Washington, DC’s
culture and history, especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival
when the city is awash in delicate white and pink blossoms. Free
events during the 2-week-long festival in early April include cultural
performances, fireworks and a parade. There’s no charge for the
main event - the stunning trees framing the Tidal Basin and around
the Washington Monument.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Jamaica is a popular spot for the spring-break
party crowd, but families can find fun for a bargain at the Beaches
Boscobel Resort and Golf Club. This all-inclusive resort boasts 5
restaurants, 6 bars and 1 super cool water park with 9 twisting
slides and kiddie pools.
Sanibel Island, FL: Spring break falls during Sanibel Island’s high
season from February to April when the weather is perfect and
shelling along the sandy shores is at its best.
Seattle, WA: You can explore Pike Place Market with your wallet intact,
if you can exercise willpower at the nearly 200 shops and restaurants
and both admission and parking are free at the Frye Art Museum.
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SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB
39 TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE
Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center
2020 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Saturday, March 3, 2018: Show 1-5 PM, Sale 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday, March 4, 2018: Show & Sale, 10 AM-3 PM
Free Admission
Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, semi-miniatures
and trailers will be available. Other Gesneriads such as Episcias
and Streps and supplies such as potting soil, pots and fertilizers
will also be featured. Club members will be available to answer
general questions on growing African Violets. Free parking available
at Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. For further information,
contact Karla Ross, 281-748-8417, kjwross@yahoo.com.
2 ND ANNUAL KATY TASTE FEST
www.KatyTasteFest.com
Katy Taste Fest, the city’s first festival for foodies will again be held
at Villagio Town Center March 24, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM. The festival
celebrates all things food from some of the best Katy restaurants.
It is a foodies’ paradise with emphasis on food, family and fun. The
festival will focus on celebrating the diversity of the local restaurant
scene with bites from 30 local restaurants, cooking demonstrations,
beer/wine, a large kids zone, live entertainment and a silent auction.
Fun for the whole family! Our inaugural event was a HUGE success
with more than 800 attendees and raised more than $13,000 for our
local non-profit partners. We aim to exceed that number in 2018!
NEW: This year’s event will feature a VIP Jazz Brunch: This is an
opportunity to discover your new go-to favorites while savoring
comfort foods you’ve loved for years. We have something for everyone
from adults to kids. Katy Taste Fest has partnered with several
local nonprofits that focus on abused, neglected and abandoned
children including Katy Cares, Krause Children’s Center and Armor
of Hope Foundation. Details and ticket information will be available
on www.KatyTasteFest.com.
About Katy Taste Fest: Katy Taste Fest aspires to turn tasters
into diners. The festival explores the city’s diverse dining scene
by sampling tastes from local restaurants. Attendees can enjoy
cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, a silent auction and
family-friendly activities for food lovers of all ages. Katy Taste Fest
supports several local charities that focus on vulnerable children,
including Katy Cares, ZOE, Krause Children’s Center, Helping Kids
Ministry and Armor of Hope Foundation.
FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Memorial Parkway Community Center,
21600 Cimarron Parkway in Katy
Are you a small business owner who wonders if you are getting the
most and best benefits for your dollar? Learn about all options. No
attendance taken. No selling. No followups. Education only!
Community Newsletter | March 2018
CALL FOR ARTISTS: BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL
MEMORIAL PARK 2018
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA),
is inviting artists from around the country to submit applications and
have the opportunity to showcase their art at the nation’s premier
spring outdoor fine art event Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018.
ACA produces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park in the spring and
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown in the fall. Now entering its 47 th year,
ACA has provided a venue for over 20,000 artists to showcase their
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work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons have
the opportunity to personally meet the artist, view original works and
purchase world class art. The festival benefits local non-profits and
features music, food, beverages, entertainment, a Children’s Creative
Zone and much more for people of all ages to come and enjoy the city
and the festival.
Twice a year, over 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciples
submit their applications to be reviewed by the ACA jurors. For each
festival, a new juror panel is invited and consists of artists, collectors
and industry professionals. The panel of five to seven jurors are selected
based on their specific interests, professional knowledge and
background with the festival. Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit
at the 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. Cash Prizes are
awarded for “Best in Show,” second and third, as selected by on-site
judges. Ribbons are awarded for “Best Booth” and all winners receive
jury exempt status for two years as well as priority booth placement.
Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more
information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org. For updates
on social media, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and
#BCAF, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and Instagram.
NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
SATURDAYS IN NATURE
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided
nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are
encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult
guardians should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial
Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive,
enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on
the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include March: Wildflowers
- Craft: Seed Starters. April: Bird Watching - Craft: TP Binoculars.
The Titmouse Club
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5
sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is
offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from
mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,
440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature theme
and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and walks
in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.
org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per
session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must
be accompanied by an adult during the program. Park in the Memorial
Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive,
enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on
the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include:
March 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids
March 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)
March 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths
March 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies
April 3 rd & 4 th : Wildflower Power
April 10 th & 11 th : Dragonflies
April 17 th & 18 th : Turtles
April 24 th & 25 th : Fishing Fun
After School Nature Explorers Club
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,
K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month
we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native
plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature
hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants
and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve
your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information
contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@
houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:
March 22 nd : Baby Animals
April 19 th : Snakes Alive!
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OWL PROWLS
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the
2017-18 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls
including an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed
by a walk in the woods in search of wild owls. For more information,
to reserve and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl
Prowl dates - March 9, 2018. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM
and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary.
The fee is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers
must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult
present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and
the weather. Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist
Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s
small lot at 440 Wilchester. Pre-registration is required and there is
a maximum number of participants for each prowl.
LOCAL CHARITIES HOST 2 ND ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN
The 2 nd annual Katy Color Run will be held Saturday, April 7 th at
Kingsland Baptist Church. The color-filled run will consist of a 5K
run and a 1K kids’ dash. The community event will also feature
entertainment, food trucks and vendors and a kids’ fun zone.
Proceeds from the run will benefit local nonprofit organizations:
Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith, Compassion Katy, Hope Impacts
and Katy Christian Ministries. The Ballard Foundation is the title
sponsor of the event.
Community Newsletter | March 2018
The benefiting nonprofits provided thousands of people with medical,
food, clothing and shelter needs after Hurricane Harvey. Christ
Clinic offers medical care to uninsured and underinsured patients.
Clothed by Faith gives gently used clothing to thousands of Katy
area residents in need. Compassion Katy’s connects churches,
businesses and nonprofits to provide solutions to meet the needs
of the community. Hope Impacts imparts hope to homeless and
under resourced people in the Katy area by connecting them to
services and resources. Katy Christian Ministries offers food and
emergency financial assistance to those in need and also offers
many other resources to the community including a domestic abuse
center and a resale store.
For more information and to register to run please visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/KatyColorRun5K.
3 RD ANNUAL SPORTING
CLAYS TOURNAMENT
BENEFITING TAYLOR HS FFA
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Held at the American Shooting Center,
16500 Westheimer Pkwy. This event
helps raise money to help send our FFA
students to district, state and national
Leadership and Career Development
competitions, the Texas FFA State Convention as well as providing
educational tools for our FFA teachers. In the past, teams of four
from our school, family teams, local business teams and community
teams have signed up for this competition. We also provide online
registration and payment options for this event. For more information,
please visit www.taylorffaclaytournament.com.
CAF HOUSTON WING’S WARBIRD WEEKEND
AND OPEN HOUSE
On Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th from10 AM until 5 PM,
those big, old airplanes with the mighty round engines will be flying
again as the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing presents
its 2018 Warbird Weekend and Open House at Hangar B-5, West
Houston Airport. Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear the
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Admission is $15 per CAR at the gate or $10 per car if ticket is purchased
in advance online (check our website or facebook page for
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museum exhibits and fun.
Warbird rides will also be available for purchase.
Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs
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6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM 2018
April 29, 2018, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
www.hopeforthree.org
An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating and empowering
others about the leading developmental disabiliy in the
United States - autism. 7,500 fans and supporters, Hope For Three,
County Judge Bob Hebert, all 18 City Mayors, 300 volunteers and the
Sugar Land Skeeters, host over 400 family members from the autism
community to a day full of friendship and baseball.
Volunteers “buddy” up with a child prior to the game for play time
on the field or in the playground area. During this time, parents and
caregivers enjoy a social hour in the company of other adults at the
Bud Light Pavilion; a rare occasion for many, a first-time opportunity
for most
A 2-hour buffet with complimentary lunch and soft drinks await the
hosted families in the picnic area 700 volunteers and family members
march around the field for an Autism Awareness Parade before Judge
Hebert and City Mayors join on field to read a Proclamation of support
recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month Then, it’s PLAY BALL!
Sponsors, Mayors and other VIPs enjoy the game from hosted suites,
while volunteers and families cheer on the home team! Numerous
volunteer, sponsorship and underwriting opportunties available.
Call 281-245-0640 to learn more.
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The seniors are: Holly Ayers, Nicole Bourgeois, Sydney Bryant, Lillian Costley, Maddie Cotton, Rachel Courtney, Kate D’Agostino,
Brooke Dumas, Katherine Everhard, Kaitlyn Sheroke, Hannah Garcia, Victoria Gimenez, Layla Gutierrez, Madison Hanning,
Kiersten Henley, Kayla Huisman, Kelsey Joe, Vivian Lipp, Dori Mallinger, Makenna Munger, Lauren Plummer, Sophia Schimmenti,
Kaylee Scott, Emma Struble and Tori Volan.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER
HONORS TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS
On Sunday, February 18, 2018, National Charity League, Inc., Star
Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored the Senior Class of 2018 at the Chapter’s
annual Senior Recognition Ceremony. This formal event took place at
the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square at 6:30 PM. The evening included
recognition of each of these 25 graduating seniors for their accomplishments
and contributions to the community, as well as dinner and
dancing with family and friends in attendance.
Over the last six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers,
have contributed over 11,191 volunteer hours at 30 local charities
throughout the community. The Class of 2018 volunteered at The
Westview School, Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center (KVPAC),
Neighborhood Kidz Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith
Ministries (Meals on Wheels), The Ballard House, Fulshear Library,
Katy Christian Ministries, Fort Bend Women’s Center, Oakmont Nursing
Home, The Krause Center, The Monty Ballard YMCA and Willow River
Farms, to name a few.
In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these
young ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural
awareness by planning and attending educational meetings,
chapter-wide events, socials, class retreats and cultural events that
included the ballet, opera and theatre.
“The Class of 2018 has completed a 6-year program designed to foster
the mother-daughter relationship through community service, leadership
development and cultural experiences,” said Tina Costley, NCL,
Inc., Star Chapter President, “we are very proud of them and who they
have become. Whatever they choose to do, we know that they will be
prepared to serve, lead and be successful.” The Star Chapter is very
proud of these accomplished young ladies and wishes each of them
great success in their future endeavors.
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE
Creating a circle of giving and a bigger impact as we grow! A
giving circle is a group of people who commit to making a financial
contribution to one charitable fund. Katy Community
Giving Circle members each donate $10 per month to the fund.
Joining is easy and there is no other obligation to volunteer time
or attend gatherings. Twice a year the group nominates and
chooses an organization to present a grant. Since its beginning
in 2015, almost 20 different charitable organizations have been
nominated to receive a grant.
As of December 2017, the circle has given grants to 4 local 501(c)3
organizations totaling over $7,300. It is truly amazing what $10
can do! Our grant giving has enabled a family afford therapy for
their autistic child, counseling for an abused child for an entire
year, fueled a van delivering food to those in need and financial
assistance to a family adopting a child.
Grant presentation to Gift of Adoption-Texas Chapter
Community Newsletter | March 2018
The circles mission was to have a bigger impact on these other
amazing organizations, however, our members are quickly
learning those organizations are having a big impact on them.
Please visit our Facebook page for more information or to join us!
www.facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle
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waters receded, helped purchase building materials and participated in
the repairs. We want our unfortunate neighbors to know that we are here
to help long after the disaster passes for as long as they need us. As participants
in Fort Bend Recovers and in collaboration with partners across
our Fulshear-Simonton community, the Rotary Club of Brazos River
continues to help folks affected by Hurricane Harvey and its floodwaters.
Although the disaster struck in late August 2017, the recovery and rebuild
process will take many, many more months and our Club intends to
continue serving through this long haul. Stay informed about the needs
of our neighbors as they rebuild their lives and please help through your
gifts of treasure and/or ability. Email us @ BrazosRiverRotary@gmail.
com if you’d like to help or have questions. Thank you!
In October, the club donated funds to the Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department
to purchase six hydraulic rescue struts. These hydraulic rescue
tools are used by emergency rescue personnel in vehicle extrication of
crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces.
In November, our Rotary Club partnered with the Fulshear-Simonton
Lions Club and the Honor Our Veterans Committee to offer a heartfelt
thanks to the more than 120 folks from across our community who took
part in the Honor Our Veterans Breakfast. Veterans from all services: Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard were present.
VFW POST 9182
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented Ms. Marla
Garcia, Manager of James Coney Island, Mason Road and Mr. Arturo
Ogaz, Multi Store Manager, James Coney Island the November/
December Americanism Award for their willingness to promote Patriotism
and Americanism by showing pride in flying the American
Flag continuously. This award will be awarded monthly to a small
business in the Katy area that promotes Patriotism and Americanism
by flying the American Flag.
ROTARY CLUB OF BRAZOS RIVER
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
The Rotary Club of Brazos River is a community service organization
whose membership represents the area from West Katy to Simonton,
including Fulshear and Weston Lakes. The Club ended a busy 2017
with a list of impressive accomplishments. In the wake of Hurricane
Harvey, which brought destructive flooding to many homes in our
neighborhoods, club members volunteered to clean up after flood
In December, learning that there were families in our community who
were not going to have a Christmas because of Harvey’s continuing
effect, Club members stepped in and created an Adopt-A-Family for
Christmas project.
Additionally, members of the club volunteer at the monthly Family Hope
Food Fair. Hundreds of families come on the second Saturday of each
month to receive food and other items that are available.
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Library News
GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, Texas 77469, 281-342-4455
Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 9 AM - 9 PM,
Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5
PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office
- 281-633-4734. To register online for any event (www.fortbend.
lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial Library,”
and find the program. Participants may also register by calling
the library at 281-633-4734 or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
March 30th & 31st: Easter
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Income-Tax-Preparation Assistance - Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays
through April 17th, 10 AM-1 PM. Representatives from the AARP will provide
free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers.
Patrons should bring the following information to the session if possible:
photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents; last
year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation received in
2017; unemployment compensation statements; and any other documents
that are necessary to complete your return. This service is free
and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax
forms will no longer be available at the libraries, but patrons may use
the libraries’ computers and printers to download and print out the
forms from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during regular library hours.
A library card is needed to use the printers and the cost to print is 10¢
per black-and-white page.
• Family-History Research: Reservations are required.
Genealogy Online - Saturday, March 3rd, 10 AM, Computer Lab.
• ANGLER WORKSHOP - Saturday, March 3rd, 12-4:30 PM, Meeting
Room. Paul E. Walker, Angler Educator with Texas Parks & Wildlife, will
provide an overview of fishing basics, including fish identification and
regulations, equipment that is needed, knowing where to go to catch
different types of fish, knowing what knots to use and how to tie them
and much more! Upon completion of the workshop, participants will
become eligible for certification as an “Angler Instructor Educator” with
the Texas Parks and Wildlife department. Participants are encouraged
to bring their own lunch. Registration required.
• LET’S LEARN ORIGAMI! - Wednesday, March 7th, 5:30-7 PM, Room 2A.
Learn how to make an elegant decoration or gift from a simple piece of
paper. Library staff will demonstrate how to create a ninja star and a
heart box by simply folding and twisting paper into whimsical shapes.
Materials for this program were provided through the generous support
of the Friends of George Memorial Library organization.
• TRIVIA CONTEST - Wednesday, March 7th, 6-8 PM, Meeting Room. Trivia
buffs are invited to form teams of two to eight people to compete in a
challenge that will include five categories of questions, with 10 questions
in each category. Eight teams may enter and prizes will be awarded to
the top three teams. This event is intended for contestants aged 14 and
above. Materials and prizes are provided through the generous support
of the Friends of George Memorial Library organization. Registration
required.
• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, March 13th, 2 PM, Computer Lab. Learn
the basics of putting together a resumé. Those attending this informal
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program will receive one-one-one help formatting a resumé. For assistance
on a pre-existing resumé, please have a digital copy available on a USB flashdrive,
saved to the cloud or have access to it via email. Registration required.
• Story Spinners Writing Club - Thursday, March 15th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C.
From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and
experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network and
critique each other’s work. Writing prompts, brainteasers and brief exercises
will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who
wish to hone their craft.
• ANIMÉ DAY 2018 - Saturday, March 17th, 1-4:30 PM, Meeting Room. This
event will feature a movie, a cosplay contest and a trivia contest comic-book
lovers, cosplay enthusiasts and animé superfans. Materials and prizes for
this event are made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the
George Memorial Library.
1-2:45 PM: Animé film based on a role-playing video game.
The movie is rated PG-13.
2:45-3:15 PM: Cosplay Contest.
3:15-4:30 PM: Animé Trivia Contest.
• OPEN-MIC NIGHT - Wednesday, March 21st, 6-8 PM, Meeting Room.
Open-Mic Night is a casual event for amateur performers to take the stage
and express themselves! Step into the limelight to share original poetry,
music, comedy or one-act plays or to showcase any other unique talents.
Performances are limited to five minutes or less and they must not contain
any profanity or other insensitive topics. This event is for adults and teens
aged 14 and above.
• Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - 7 PM, Room 2C. This new monthly book club
is for people who enjoy cooking and would like to expand their culinary experience
by sharing their interest with other food lovers. Cooking enthusiasts
of all ages and experience levels - from beginners to advanced - are invited to
join. Share tips, get ideas and enjoy the camaraderie of other individuals who
have an interest in cooking and good cuisine! Meets on the fourth Thursday
of every month, different cooking genres are explored each month.
• THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AVIATION - Thursday, March 22nd, 7 PM, Meeting
Room. Local author and aviation historian Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail will
showcase some of the famous (and not-so-famous) women from around the
world who have made an impact in the aviation industry in times of peace
and of war. This program is made possible by the generous support of the
Friends of the George Memorial Library.
• International Coffee Hour - Monday, March 26th, 9 AM, Meeting Room.
Start your week off by sharing a cup of coffee, exchanging news or a corny
joke and chatting with friends at the library’s new monthly social hour
celebrating the multitude of diverse cultures found in Fort Bend County.
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The International Coffee Hour will take place on the last Monday of every
month. Coffee is provided through the generous support of the Friends
of George Memorial Library.
• Book Break - Thursday, March 15th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C. The book to
be discussed is The Eyre Affair, a novel written by Jasper Fforde. Those
attending may bring a lunch.
• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Saturday, March 17th, 11 AM,
Room 2B. Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and comic books
are invited to join this inaugural meeting of a book club specifically for
graphic-novel enthusiasts. This month, the topic is reader’s choice. Readers
are invited to talk about Batman: The Killing Joke, written by Alan Moore.
• ESL Conversation Circles - Tuesdays, March 13th and 27th, at 6 PM and
every Wednesday at 10 AM, Learning Lab, presented in English. Program
for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their
English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” will
provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a
relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing
their English skills.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the
Computer Lab. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Computers 101: Thursday, March 1st, 10 AM
You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, March 5th, 9 AM
MS Word Survival Basics: Wednesday, March 7th, 10 AM
MS Word Intermediate: Wednesday, March 14th, 10 AM
Facebook Intermediate: Tuesday, March 20th, 2 PM
MS Excel Survival Basics: Wednesday, March 21st, 10 AM
MS Excel: Pivot Tables: Wednesday, March 28th, 10 AM
eReader Q&A: Tuesday, March 6th, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab.
(reservations not required)
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES
Introduction to Thingiverse: Monday, March 12th, 7 PM or Tuesday, March
13th, 10 AM. Learn how to use this website to search for and download
design files to print 3D objects.
Introduction to Tinkercad: Monday, March 19th, 7 PM or Tuesday, March 20th,
10 AM. Learn how to use this online program to create objects for 3D printing.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12
• Young Adult Book Club – Saturday, March 14th, 5 PM, Room 2B. Teen
readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who share the same
love for great books and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or
its characters were liked or disliked. This month, readers will talk about The
Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy, written by Kate Hattemer.
• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, March 21st, 5 PM, Room 2B.
Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an exciting new leadership opportunity
and volunteer-service hours are invited to attend this meeting of
the Teen Advisory Council. Members will have a chance to share ideas about
library programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions for teen services,
books and movies and to meet new people.
• FREE ACT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, March 24th, 10:30 AM-3 PM,
Meeting Room. A representative from Princeton Review will administer a
practice test to college-bound students in grades 9 through 12. This practice
test will prepare students for the actual ACT test. The scores on this practice
test will only be shared with the student; they will not be sent to any educational
institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator if
available. Registration is required.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers caregiver/child activities,
stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.
• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age,
presents stories, movies and age-appropriate craft activities.
• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families
an evening option for some activities presented during the daytime.
• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM. Families with children of all ages are
invited to come and enjoy stories, movies and crafts together. This activity
will NOT take place on March 31st, the library will be closed for the holiday.
• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday, 4 PM, in the Meeting Room. Crafts,
movies, stories and more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten
through 3. The program on March 15th will be “Butterfly Lifecycle.”
• The Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 PM in the Middle
Grades department. Activities specially designed for kids in grades
4 through 8.
March 14th: From Sketch to Finish: Goku
March 28th: From Sketch to Finish: Super Girl
• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6 PM in the Teen area.
Activities for youth in grades 6 through 8.
March 5th: Advanced Coloring March 19th: Cookie Decorating
SPECIAL SPRING BREAK EVENTS
• Minecraft Meet-Up: Monday, March 12th, 2-4 PM, Computer Lab.
• Open Gaming/Wii Games: Monday-Thursday, March 12th-15th, 2-4 PM,
Middle Grades department Gaming Room.
• Middle-School Program-Light-Up Mason Jars: Tuesday, March 13th, 2 PM
• Family Movie Day: Wednesday, March 14th, 2 PM, Meeting Room. In this
animated family adventure film, released in 2017, a young boy named Miguel
dreams of becoming an accomplished musician, but he is hindered by his
family’s ancestral ban on music. This movie is rated PG.
For more information about any of our events, call the library’s Public
Information Office at 281-633-4734.
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MARCH 2018
Through March 18th - The Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo is the world’s largest livestock
Show and rodeo. With more than 33,000 volunteers,
the organization is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that
benefits youth, supports education and facilitates
better agricultural practices through exhibitions
and presentations. Since its beginning in 1932, the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed
nearly $450 million to scholarships, research,
endowments, calf scramble participants, junior
show exhibitors, School Art participants and other
educational programs. The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON
entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock,
R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUS-
TON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEO-
HOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new
state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018. For
more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
March 2nd-March 4th - The 83rd Azalea Trail
heralds the beginning of Spring! The Trail kicks off
with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Lazy Lane entrance
of Bayou Bend on Friday, March 2nd at 10:30
AM. This year, a ticket to the Trail gives admission
to 6 locations within the River Oaks neighborhood,
including 4 private homes and gardens, Bayou Bend
and Rienzi. A 7th free location, also in River Oaks, is
the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics where
free advice from “Ask the Experts” can be enjoyed
each day. On Saturday at 2 PM, there will be a floral
demonstration with easy to repeat floral tips from
one of our talented Garden Club members! A free
trolley will provide easy access to all 6 locations of
homes, gardens and house museums. For more
information, visit www.riveroaksgc.org.
March 3rd - The Houston Area Women’s Center
(HAWC) is proud to kick off our 30th Annual Race
Against Violence presented by Verizon! This
milestone race and family festival will be held on
Saturday, March 3, 2018, and starts at 8 AM at the
AIG Campus at Whole Foods Market-Montrose. The
Race Against Violence is open to timed and untimed
runners and includes a kids’ fun run and family
festival after the race! Register solo or rally your
friends together to start a team to help fundraise to
support survivors of domestic and sexual violence
throughout Houston. Together, we can race towards
a future without violence! For more information,
visit www.houstonrav.org.
March 4th - AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc.(AFH)
hosts the 29th Annual AIDS Walk Houston on
Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Sam Houston Park in
Downtown Houston. This signature event is the
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city’s single greatest response in the fight against
HIV/AIDS. Funds raised help local HIV/AIDS service
organizations provide programs and services to
almost 30,000 Houstonians impacted by the virus.
This year, the annual fundraiser will culminate in a
free outdoor concert featuring live performances
from Houston-based artists. VIP wristbands for
the concert will be available to 1,500 Houstonians
who take a free HIV test before the walk. Please visit
www.AIDSWalkHouston.org for more information.
March 10th - Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and
kayak race - the 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Regatta. Paddlers (ages 12 and up) are
encouraged to participate in the 15-mile American
Canoe Association sanctioned race along the scenic
Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively
or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to
miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition!
Those not wanting to paddle can cheer on racers
along the race route or catch the outdoor fun at the
finish line festivities at Sesquicentennial Park. The
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is rain or shine.
If cancellation does take place due to severe water
or weather conditions, all entry fees will be considered
a tax-deductible donation to Buffalo Bayou
Partnership and used in our efforts to continue
revitalizing the bayou. For more information, visit
www.buffalobayou.org.
March 10th - The NOLA Boil Crawfish Festival.
Welcome to a good ol’ Lousiana crawfish boil a
popular seafood dish that is enjoyed throughout the
southern regions. We are bringing together crawfish
enthusiast from all over the world to come celebrate
the “Mud Bug”. “Crawfish season” is what they call
it and is a time of year loved and shared by many
breaking the tails and sucking the heads. We love it!
Come hungry and enjoy a variety of live entertainment,
dj sets, vendors and OF COURSE CRAWFISH.
For more information, visit www.thenolaboil.com.
March 17th - 59th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade.
Rain or Shine! Parade starts at the Clock Tower
at MinuteMaid Park on Texas and goes west-bound.
This year’s theme is Houston Strong, Irish Proud.
Join us at Lucky’s Pub for the Awards Ceremony
and After-Party! The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade
has always been a FREE event. The two-hour parade
has historically been one of the largest in the U.S.
and each year includes over 100 entries to delight
the Irish and Irish-at-heart. Our history is a grand
one and if you would like to personally support the
parade and be a part of the year-round socials and
meetings, please become a member of our Irish 100
Club. The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade is presented
by the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission.
For more the parade route or more information,
visit www.hsppc.org.
March 18th - Tour de Houston Presented by
Apache Corporation is a fundraising bike ride
that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program.
The ride will take place Sunday, March 18, 2018.
This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors
a unique way to view the city with bike routes
winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods,
scenic districts and parks. With three ride
length options, the Tour de Houston is the perfect
event for leisure riders or cycling enthusiasts. In
addition, it is a BP MS 150 recommended training
ride. This event begins and ends in Hermann
Square at City Hall located at 901 Bagby. Riders
and volunteers will enjoy a post-ride party that
includes live music, free food and beverages. For
more information, visit www.houstontx.gov.
March 23rd-March 25th - It doesn’t matter what
your art style is, you are sure to find something you
like at The Annual Bayou City Art Festival Memorial
Park. This fine, juried art festival transforms the
1.1 - mile trail of the park into a one-of-a-kind outdoor
gallery. In addition to the extensive selection
of art, representing 18 different forms of artistic
media, festival goers can also enjoy international
food and wine, the Green Mountain Energy Creative
Zone offering interactive art activities, daily
outdoor performances and more. The Festival
celebrates the vitality and diversity of Houston
and enriches the city’s arts environment and
reputation. Over the past 40+ years, the Bayou City
Art Festivals have raised more than $2.6 million for
local nonprofit organizations. For more information,
please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com.
March 24th-25th - In Bloom Music Festival. Previously
Free Press Summer Fest, In Bloom Music
Festival will take over Eleanor Tinsley Park for two
days. For lineup by day and tickets, go to
www.inbloomfestival.com.
March 26th-April 1st - Houston Open. This PGA
TOUR event, the 10th oldest tour event, is Houston’s
largest and most prestigious golf event
hosting 144 of the world’s best golfers competing
for $6M in prize money. Since 1974, Houston Golf
Association’s volunteers have generated more
than $55.2 million for local worthy causes through
the Shell Houston Open and other golf-related
activities. Over 125,000 spectators will enjoy
tournament week. For more information, visit
www.houstonopen.org.
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Spring
Sports
SPRING SOCCER SIGN UPS - KATY/
FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/SPRING
BRANCH/WESTPARK BELTWAY
Registration - Now Open!
Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer
(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18
for the SPRING Season. Games start on April
7, 2018. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer program
dedicated to providing a positive youth
sports experience for all children. Founded
in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22
leagues and 16,000 players throughout the
Greater Houston area. FFPS offers children a
fun and fair experience, including one practice
per week, a full uniform and trophy for every
player, equal playing time and play every position,
co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching
and more. No tryouts are required.
Online Registration schedule and fees
(sign up early and save):
Through Feb. 6 th : $114
Feb. 7 th through March 6 th : $119
March 7 th through March 20 th : $124
March 21 st through Full: $129
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration
fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and
socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice
fields and background checks on all volunteers.
Coaches will call players to schedule practice
by April 3 rd . Practice times and location will
be determined by the coach and team. The
schedule includes eight games, played locally
on Saturdays, April 7 th to May 26 th . Our Katy
league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer
Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our
Fulshear League plays at Huggins Elementary
(No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League
plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar
Forest). Our Westpark/Beltway League plays
at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our
Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St.
Andrew Lutheran Church (1353 Witte Rd).
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent
opportunities for players of all ages from
minis to adults to participate in one of America’s
fastest growing sports. Our coaches are
fully accredited with USA Rugby and include
former European premiership players. We are
a not for profit club with a mission to provide
outstanding club management, a fun social
environment and the feeling of a rugby family.
Registration is now open for the 2018 season
at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries
may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.
com. Come and join the fastest growing club
in Houston!
KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3
non-profit corporation which exists to serve
people living in and around Katy, Texas who
have an interest in running. We are a community
of people of all ages, backgrounds,
heritages and abilities who share a common
interest - running! Our focus is on group runs,
having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge
and experience with our members and
the public. We welcome all who are interested
in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs,
events and socials. We hold group runs every
Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch
Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just
east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM
and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior
High Track for speedwork and on Thursday
(6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community
Church for tempo runs of various distances and
paces. To find out more and to join our club,
visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.
TENNIS ORGANIZATION
FOR THE KATY AREA
Katy Area Tennis (KAT) is the newest, non-profit
tennis organization meeting the needs of
all tennis players in the Katy area. Our goal is
to provide a wide range of programming for
tennis players as well as to promote the game
in the Katy area. Registration is currently open
for a variety of leagues, ladders and tournaments
that include singles, doubles and mixed
doubles for all ages and skill levels. For more
information, visit our website at
http://katyareatennis.org.
TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most
successful youth track and field organization.
Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls
ages 6 to18 years old in improving their phys-
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ical fitness and mental stamina. We have multiple practice sites in the
Greater Houston area including McMeans Junior High School in Katy
and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.
com to register for a location near you.
KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join
our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in
trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization
with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join.
LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!!
We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland
Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more
information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think
Safe, Paddle Safe”
NETBALL CLUBS
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from
eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica
for further information.
Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play
and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see
regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit
netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.
WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen
in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules
and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers.
Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must
be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more
information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com
and on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding
and building our league.
VOLLEYBALL
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested
in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to
play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around
Katy area.
KATY RUGBY CLUB
Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome -
boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School,
For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.
KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB
The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse
is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest
growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy
Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten
thru High School. No experience needed. For more information
visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the
sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact
us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of
the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.
WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the
Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.
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hours for a minimum of six months. Different assignments are available to choose
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. Whether you
are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception desk, in our gift shop or even
transporting patients, we have a place for you. For more information, please contact
Heather Rojas, Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES
Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition,
Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation
facility for orphaned, ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the
areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs,
and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open
seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist
volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators.
We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time.
Call the center at 713-468-8972 for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator
at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston educating
and supporting men and women in making healthy choices for life in sexual integrity,
unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring,
facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation
room and development. Discover your calling!
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer
Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit
faith based organization.
STANDUP FOR KIDS
How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization
dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer
outreach efforts. Our volunteers search the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise
help homeless and street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen
kids die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics
Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has the highest
rate of homeless youth in the U.S.
StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides food, clothing,
counseling and a safe environment for the homeless youth of Houston. If you or your
organization would like to hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please
contact me at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or
how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest need,
for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real support. We must convince
them that we care, we want them back and we want to help them get off the streets.
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dedicated volunteers helps guarantee that children
and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston
Area will have the programs they need to live longer,
healthier, more productive lives.
In addition to their weekly work in the arena,
many of our volunteers donate their time and
talents at fund-raising events such as our annual
Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.
Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA
on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off
and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes
at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston
Rodeo and competition at the regional and
state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback
riding creates a bond of success between the
rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own
personal cheering section and the instructor is
their mentor and coach. Clients become more
empowered and better equipped to fully live
their lives, each day.
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask
to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring,
call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588.
SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.
VOLUNTEER KATY
Meet with other local people who will gather and
discuss/plan community service projects and try
to figure out the best way to make a difference in
our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact:
Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit
http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT
AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE
Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn
Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility
for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia
related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers
socializing with our Residents. We are a small
cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16
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Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy,
home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer
Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website
www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part
of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and
those who love and care for them.” Volunteers
will need to complete a volunteer application
and attend a brief training session.
BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER
Fond memories and treasured traditions start
here! Enrich lives through your generous gift of
service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the
Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities
and details at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com.
Sunrise
Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939
Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 77450. For more
information, you can also visit our website at
www.sunriseseniorliving.com.
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any
resident in the Katy area who wants to make a
difference by giving collectively. Our mission is
to create a circle of giving in our community by
collectively contributing to organizations that
will benefit or improve the lives of the people in
our neighborhoods. By combining members tax
deductible donations of just $10 per month, we
are determined to make a greater giving impact!
In our first year we have been able to gift grants
to 2 local organizations and we are building a
community of giving friends. For more information,
please visit our Facebook page
facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.
ADOPT A US SOLDIER
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization
that seeks volunteers and donors to help show
the brave men and women fighting for our freedom
that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed.
Amelia Norabuena
MAID SERVICES
281-912-5036
It connects supportive civilians with deployed
soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate
encouragement and express gratitude to
those serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer
workforce located across the United States.
After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed,
his response was as follows: “No requests,
just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III
When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your
involvement can range from writing letters and
sending postcards, to mailing care packages full
of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten
letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers.
Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to
adopt a soldier to show your support for those that
are making sacrifices for our country. If interested,
please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.
SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4
seniors. Do you have a little free time? Do you enjoy
the company of seniors? We would love to have you
volunteer your time and services to our wonderful
residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab
opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality
care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding
communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen
Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on
volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088
or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please
visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.
CLOTHED BY FAITH
We are looking for volunteers to join our
amazing team! Please see our website www.
clothedbyfaith.com for more information or
email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located
at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF
demonstrates God’s love through the provision
of gently used clothing to those in need.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT
HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER
HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking for
volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark Drive,
Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the Westchase
district of town. We offer training and support to all of our volunteers.
Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information,
contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and
aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas
of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference
in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.
org, email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.
HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located
in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed
pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition
from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient
interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer
hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more
information.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED at BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many different
volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours of
very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours you
can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800 or
713-918-9320 for more information.
KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets
to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that
have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need
you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands
and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy
Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a
difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team
takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality
of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction,
companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes we
aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, contact
Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.
FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.
That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities
arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out
how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month.
Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare
for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long
course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council
for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s
BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want
to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives with
hands-on community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.
ncjwhouston.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY
Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to uninsured
and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties.
Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Nurses,
Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to learn more
about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission.
To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at
beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register
for an upcoming volunteer orientation.
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON
IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a few
hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your community!
Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% volunteer-supported
literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re calling all passionate
volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. All classes
are free because they are taught by caring people just like you willing to
volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in
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need. Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior
teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing
support is provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer
opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact Anna
Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-
8777 ext.16.
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth in our
community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile
Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a listening
ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone
in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and
willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact Susan Bearden
at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or
www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.
GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY!
KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS
Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting
seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, visiting
a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. Rides are
provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory
(not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment is
flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers
do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road,
west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits to
Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain independent
living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) and times they are able
to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior or return later to pick them
up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good
driving record, pass a background check and show proof of insurance coverage
(state minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer
driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates
under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service
provider for seniors and non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.
INTERPRETERS NEEDED
Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494, provides quality
medical care to the uninsured. We are in need of bilingual volunteers to facilitate
communication between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking
staff by providing skilled language interpretation services. Volunteers will
serve as Interpreters for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. The
clinic is also in need of Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider)
Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and medical students looking to gain
experience in a charity medical clinic setting. To volunteer, please call Michael
Peterson at 832-913-8476 or via email at michael@christclinickaty.org.
Visit www.christclinickaty.org to complete a volunteer form.
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy area or
surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by giving collectively.
Our mission is to create a circle of giving in our community by collectively
contributing to organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of people
in our neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of
just $10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we are
building a community of giving friends along the way! For more information
please visit our facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.
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PET INFORMATION
ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP
Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If
your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash.
Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It
may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show
your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community.
PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES
It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated
for rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of
an owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be
on a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions
with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in the
community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you see
ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call
Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal,
be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react;
if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise,
Animal Control is your best and safest option.
FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW”
Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to
patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated
as required by law.
As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If
your dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make
every effort to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’
When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your
dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your
family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while
it was ‘roaming free.’
Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground
without fear of attack from an unleashed dog.
Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their
property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and
free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property
where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a
substantial threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are
at increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement
of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control
program’s efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community.
LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS
The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification,
should that animal become lost. Licensing also:
• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current.
• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident.
• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the
animal control program.
VACCINATION
Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats
because they are an important control measure for the public health
threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations
provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans.
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Recipes
PEANUT CLUSTERS
You could make this on National Peanut Cluster Day March 8 th !
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup roasted peanuts
2 cups crispy rice cereal
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium heat-proof bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and condensed
milk in the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Stir
in the peanuts and rice cereal until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls
onto waxed paper. Chill 2 hours to set.
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE
You could make this on National Fruit Compote Day March 1 st !
INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) can pears in juice
1 (15 ounce) can peaches in juice
1 (15 ounce) can pitted cherries in water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch
baking dish. Pour pears, peaches and cherries with their liquids into the
prepared baking dish, stir.
Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl, sprinkle over the fruit
mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle
cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the
top. Bake until hot, bubbly and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.
Serve over waffles, pancakes, scones or shortbread.
Also great served warm over vanilla ice cream!
Source: allrecipes.com
BLUEBERRY POPOVERS
You could make this on National Blueberry Popover Day March 10 th !
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 equal-sized pieces
1 cup whole milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste
1 lemon, halved
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put a piece of butter into
each of 6 large muffin cups. Put muffin tin in preheated oven until butter
melts, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Beat milk, eggs, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl. Whisk
flour into the milk mixture until you have a batter. Divide batter between
muffin cups. Drop even amounts of blueberries into each batter portion.
Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle
evenly over the batter portions.
Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175
degrees C) and continue baking until popovers are no longer moist in
the center, about 25 minutes. Dust tops of popovers with confectioners’
sugar. Squeeze lemon juice over popovers. Serve warm.
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