Grayson Lakes April 2018

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Heather of Storybook Photography 

April 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Babysitting List pg. 5 

School News pg. 6 

Sports pg. 8 

Houston Events pg. 16 

Library News pg. 20 

Featured Recipes pg. 27 

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2 April 2018 | Grayson Lakes Community Newsletter

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Grayson Lakes Website...Don’t forget to check out the updated 

Grayson Lakes website for all your official Board communications. 

SPRING GARAGE SALE 

The Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale is set for April 14 th from 7 AM-1 

PM. Similar to last fall, we will be creating a list of homes participating 

along with items available at each sale. There will also be a neighborhood 

preview sale the evening before from 6:30-7:30 PM open to Grayson Lakes 

residents only. 

These are both optional for residents to participate. 

There is NO FEE to participate in the garage sale! 

Charitable organizations will be on site at the Clubhouse from 1-2 PM to 

accept any donations on April 14 th . 

Please make sure you meet the truck and do not just drop off items at the 

Clubhouse. 

Also, make sure to check www.graysonlakesliving.com for more information. 

DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS 

Please do not feed the ducks that live on and around our 

lakes. It causes problems for the ducks as well as for the 

residents that live near the feeding areas! 

SAFETY CORNER 

Please ensure that you always take the following steps to protect your 

property: 

• Lock all entrances to your residence and vehicles, including 

windows and doors leading to the garage. 

• Park your vehicles in your garage if you can. 

• Secure all valuables, including guns, laptops and tablets. If items 

can’t be secured ensure that the items are at least hidden from view, 

both from windows and doors in your residence and in your vehicles. 

• Record the serial number and take pictures if possible, of all valuables. 

• Set your alarm, even if you are in the house and don’t intend 

to leave for a while. 

• Report any suspicious activity to the Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Office 

non-emergency line at 281-341-4665. 

HOW DO WE LOOK? 

Curb appeal has a big impact on your property value, even if your home 

is not for sale. Buyers evaluate the neighborhood, not just one house. 

Stand back from your house and take a close look to see if it needs a 

mini-makeover. Think about security as well. Has your shrubbery become 

overgrown covering windows or blocking the sidewalk? Do low-hanging 

limbs obscure the front? Does the lawn have brown areas or weeds? Is the 

siding mildewed or paint peeling? You may want to ask a friend’s opinion, it 

is easy to overlook things we see every day. Make plans now to spruce up. 

Grayson Lakes Community Newsletter | April 2018 


TO CONTACT THE BOARD 

OR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRAYSON LAKES: 

Crest Management Company 

AAMC® 

17171 Park Row, suite 310 

Houston, Texas 77084 

281-579-0761 

www.crest-management.com 

MANAGER 

Karen Janczak 281-945-4632 

karen.janczak@crest-management.com 

ASSITANT MANAGER 

Pam Hummel 281-945-4661 

pam.hummel@crest-management.com 

COMMUNITY CONTRACTORS: 

LAKE PRO, INC. 281-391-3688 

A-BEAUTIFUL POOLS 281-376-6510 

C.J.'S YARDWORKS, INC. 281-578-5999 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: 

WATER & SEWER: MUD 130 281-290-6507 

GARBAGE COLLECTION: BEST TRASH 281-313-2378 

(SERVICE MONDAYS & THURSDAYS) 

SCHOOLS: 

KATY ISD ADMINISTRATION: 281-396-6000 

WOODCREEK ELEMENTARY 281-234-0100 

WOODCREEK JR. HIGH 281-234-0800 

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 281-234-1000 

EMERGENCY: 911 

FT BEND COUNTY EMS 281-344-3006 

WILLOW FORK FIRE DEPT 281-395-0011 

FT. BEND COUNTY SHERIFF 281-341-4665 

CITY OF KATY POLICE 281-391-4848 

ANIMAL CONTROL: 

FT. BEND ANIMAL CONTROL 281-342-1512 

CITY OF KATY 281-391-4848 

FT. BEND COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE 281-342-4513 

REPORT STREET LIGHT OUTAGES 713-207-2222 

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GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY POOL 

The Grayson Lakes Community Pool is open between March 1 st and 

October 31 st to all residents and their guests from the hours of 6 AM 

to 10 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Note that the pool is closed for 

heavy cleaning on Mondays with the exception of Memorial Day and 

Labor Day. Chemical levels are high on Mondays so the pool is closed 

for your safety. 

Grayson Lakes Pool Rules Highlights: 

• Residents are allowed 4 guests per household and guests 

are to be accompanied by a resident 18 or older. 

• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied 

by an adult (18 or older). 

• No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the pool. 

• No pets are allowed in the pool area. 

• Furniture does not belong in the pool and can cause damage 

to the pool and the furniture itself if misused. 

• The pool and pool area are cleaned twice a week. Please help maintain 

the facilities so that it can be enjoyed by all our residents. 

A pool access card is available for $15 and is required to enter the pool. 

If you do not have a pool access card please contact Pam Hummel at 

pam.hummel@crest-management.com or 281-945-4661. 

WILL THERE BE EVENTS IN 2018? 

After a decade of fun and frivolity in our neighborhood, a number of our 

event coordinators are taking a breather! If you and your family have 

enjoyed any of the Grayson Lakes events and would like to see them 

continue, we are in need of coordinators (and an Events Committee 

Chairperson). The events that need a coordinator are: 

Family Fishing Day 

July 4 th Parade & Splash Day 

Dive-In Movie Night 

Holiday Event with Santa including decorating contest 

OR something new you’d like to organize 

Thank you to all those who have volunteered for many years and we 

continue to appreciate those who will coordinate for 2018: 

Donna Medeiros - High School Volunteers 

Tricia and Joe Rose - Semi-annual GL Garage Sales 

Pam Alloway-Mueller and Susan Raia - Holiday Boat Parade 

Donicia Whitman - Food Truck Friday 

Please contact events@graysonlakesliving.com to share ideas or 

volunteer. 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS 

The monthly HOA Board meeting is held the third Wednesday of each 

month. ARC meetings are held the second Thursday each month. Both 

meetings start at 6:30 PM and are held at the Grayson Lakes Clubhouse. 

GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL 

Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the third 

Wednesday of every month except September. The meetings are held 

in the Grayson Lakes Clubhouse and start at 6:30 PM. The agenda for 

the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Clubhouse door no later 

than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting notices will also be emailed 

to residents who have provided an email address to the Association. 

If you would like to be included on that list, contact Karen Janczak at 

Karen.Janczak@crest-management.com. 

Notice of a canceled or rescheduled meeting will be posted on the 

Clubhouse door no later than 6:30 PM of the regularly scheduled day. 

Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing 

to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at Karen. 

Janczak@crest-management.com requesting to be placed on the 

agenda. Please do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since 

agendas are prepared a week in advance. If you will indicate the nature 

of your business beforehand, it will give the Management Company 

and your Board a chance to prepare for questions that might come up. 

Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to limit initial comments 

from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly. 

FT. BEND COUNTY - LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at 

someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children 

are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the 

child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Although most dog bites 

occur on the property where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming 

dogs do pose a threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals 

are at increased risk of being bitten by rabies-infected wildlife. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained 

please contact Ft. Bend County Animal Control - 281-342-1512 

PICKLE BALL PLAYERS IN GRAYSON LAKES 

Do you play Pickle Ball? 

Are you interested in playing Pickle Ball in Grayson Lakes? 

Would you like to see the tennis court area also striped for Pickle 

Ball? Let us know! 

Email karen.janczak@crest-management.com 

LANDSCAPING FOR PRIVACY AND NOISE ABATEMENT 

With the growth of the area, many residents find themselves wishing 

for a bit less traffic noise. As you’ve seen, Fort Bend County is now in 

the process of widening Gaston Road, which will eliminate part of the 

green space buffer. Some residents would also like to create a bit more 

privacy in their backyards. 

If you’re interested in managing these issues in a beautiful way with 

appropriate landscaping plantings, we’d like to hear from you. 

The Association Board, with support from neighborhood master gardeners, 

will sponsor an educational event with a landscaping expert 

at the clubhouse if there is sufficient interest. Please call Crest Management 

at 281-945-4632 or email karen.janczak@crest-management. 

com to let her know you would like to attend. The date and time TBD. 

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC) 

On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Nottingham Country Garden Club (NCGC) 

will feature Jacob Martin with a presentation on the History of Mercer 

Arboretum. He is the greenhouse manager at Mercer Botanic Gardens 

and has his own business outside of work called Old School Produce. 

He grows herbs and veggies for local restaurants. He loves very unusual 

plants especially ones that are edible or poisonous and prefers 

growing plants from seed but he also enjoys teaching about all forms 

of propagation. 

Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 

September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening 

and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy 

areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood 

to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated 

with the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden 

Clubs and the National Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to 


promote the beautification of our community, support local and national 

educational and civic organizations and educate the community about 

our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by ourannual 

Spring Sale and projects that vary each year. 

Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at 

10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the 

Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450. 

For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org. 

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. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out 

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

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SCHOOL NEWS 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

April 13th - Early Dismissal for Campus Professional Learning 

KATY ISD APPROVES 

INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDARS FOR NEXT TWO YEARS 

As part of the Katy Independent School District, “Your District, Your 

Voice” initiative, the community has provided its input for the upcoming 

yearly instructional calendar. The Katy ISD Board of Trustees 

has approved the following option for the 2018-2019 academic year: 

Option #1 

School Begins: Wednesday, August 15th 

School Ends: Thursday, May 23rd 

Instructional Calendar Days: 177 

Full week off for Thanksgiving 

“The District is required to have a minimum of 75,600 minutes 

of instruction per school year,” says Bonnie Holland, associate 

superintendent for administration, governance and legal affairs. 

“With the options approved, Katy ISD has enough calendar minutes 

to cover two bad weather days,” added Holland. 

K-12 Insight, the external research firm conducting the survey, 

found that, out of the 22,169 participants, 65% favored option 

#1. The Board also approved an instructional calendar for 2019- 

2020 school year. This calendar mirrors the preferred components 

of the 2018-19 calendar. 

KATY ISD HOSTS 33RD ANNUAL KATY FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL 

Ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the late 1800’s? At the upcoming 33rd Annual Katy Folk Life Festival, visitors will get a chance to experience 

pioneer life by seeing how they dressed, how they survived, the types of foods they prepared and even where their children went to school. 

Other activities include: blacksmith demonstrations, hand quilting, woodworking and roping skills presentations. Admission is only $1. The festival 

will be held at the Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX 77494 on Saturday, April 7th from 9 AM-4 PM. 

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Booster Club to support the Tompkins FFA Chapter on 

Saturday, April 14 th . Participants and Sponsors can sign up using 

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• Early Bird 5K (On or BEFORE March 10, 2018): Adults $25; Students (18 & under) $15 

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• Late Registration 5K (On or AFTER March 11, 2018): Adults $35; Students (18 & under) $25 

• Late Registration 10K (On or AFTER March 11, 2018): Adults $45; Students (18 & under) $35 

~T-shirts are guaranteed to Early Bird Participants~ 

PARTICIPANTS 

Packet Pick-Up: 

Thursday, April 12 th - 4:30pm–7:00pm 

at Sun & Ski 

Katy Mills, 5000 Katy Mills Cir, Katy, TX 77494 

Race Day Check-in: 

Begins at 6:30am on Saturday, April 14th. If 

you picked up your packet prior you do not 

need to check in on race day. All participants 

must sign a USATF Form and Race Waiver 

prior to participating in the race. Race Starts at: 

Race Location: Tompkins High School – 

4400 Falcon Landing, Katy, TX 77494 

Race Day: 

Saturday, April 14 th 

Check-in begins: 6:30am 

Race starts: 7:30am 

Tompkins HS 

SPONSORSHIP 

Sponsorship Opportunities: 

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This event is hosted by the Tompkins FFA Booster 

Club and supports the Tompkins FFA Student 

Chapter. FFA makes a positive difference in the 

lives of students by developing their potential for 

premier leadership, personal growth and career 

success through agricultural education. The money 

we raise is used for scholarships, support of FFA 

chapter activities including expenses for 

competitions, livestock shows, leadership 

conferences, and state conventions, 

just to name a few. 

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Tompkins FFA Booster Club a 

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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): 

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). 

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. 


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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. 

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 physical 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” 


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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.

April 

Events 

in our 

community 

Photo taken by Katy Resident 

Heather of Storybook Photography 

LOCAL CHARITIES 

HOST 2 ND ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN 

The 2 nd annual Katy Color Run will be held 

Saturday, April 7 th at Kingsland Baptist Church. 

The color-filled run will consist of a 5K run 

and a 1K kids’ dash. The community event 

will also feature entertainment, food trucks 

and vendors and a kids’ fun zone. Proceeds 

from the run will benefit local nonprofit organizations: 

Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith, 

Compassion Katy, Hope Impacts and Katy 

Christian Ministries. The Ballard Foundation 

is the title sponsor of the event. 

The benefiting nonprofits provided thousands 

of people with medical, food, clothing and 

shelter needs after Hurricane Harvey. Christ 

Clinic offers medical care to uninsured and 

underinsured patients. Clothed by Faith gives 

gently used clothing to thousands of Katy 

area residents in need. Compassion Katy’s 

connects churches, businesses and nonprofits 

to provide solutions to meet the needs of the 

community. Hope Impacts imparts hope to 

homeless and under resourced people in the 

Katy area by connecting them to services and 

resources. Katy Christian Ministries offers food 

and emergency financial assistance to those 

in need and also offers many other resources 

to the community including a domestic abuse 

center and a resale store. 

For more information and to register to run 

please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/ 

Katy/KatyColorRun5K. 

SPONSORED WALK AND FAMILY FUN 

Cri Du Chat/5P-Syndrome Fundraiser 

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 12-4 PM 

Sponsored walk starts at 1:30 PM 

Located at Dewberry Farm, 

7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 

Raffle prizes, food, snacks and drinks 

available for purchase. 

Playground, jumping pillows, etc. will 

be open! 

Proceeds go to 5P-Society 

Adults $10, Children (2-12) $5 Under 2 Free 

More information &sponsorship forms: 

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Hosted by Epsilon Phi Master 

www.fivepminus.org 

Nearly all children with 

5p-Syndrome have poor muscle 

tone when they are young. 

Other characteristics may 

include feeding difficulties, 

delays in walking, hyperactivity, 

scoliosis and significant developmental 

delays. A small number of children are born 

with serious organ defects and other life 

threatening medical conditions, although 

most individuals with 5p- can anticipate a 

normal life expectancy. With early and consistent 

educational intervention, as well as 

physical and language therapy, children with 

5p-Syndrome are capable of reaching their 

fullest potential and can lead full and meaningful 

lives. Children born with this very rare 

genetic defect will most likely require ongoing 

support for life, from a team of parents, therapists, 

medical and educational professionals 

to help the child achieve his or her maximum 

potential. 

COLOR FOR A CAUSE 5K COLOR RUN 

The Katy community is invited to support Cinco 

Ranch Future Business Leaders of America 

as they work to support The Arc of Katy by 

registering for the Color for a Cause 5K color 

run. All of the earnings from this run will go 

toward the local nonprofit The Arc of Katy 

to help them rebuild their facility that was 

destroyed during Hurricane Harvey. The Arc 

works to create opportunities for all children 

and adults with intellectual and developmental 

disabilities (IDD) to enable each person 

to be a participating and respected member 

of our community. The run will take place at 

Cinco Ranch High School on Saturday, April 21, 

2018 from 8 AM to 11 AM. The event features 

the throwing and tossing of non-toxic colored 

corn starch in the air in the beginning of the 

race and throughout intervals as well. For 

registration information, please visit the following 

website: colorforacause.weebly.com/ 

registration.html. 

LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 

& PARADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 

KATY SUMMERFEST 

Saturday, April 28, 2018, 10 AM-2 PM 

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner 

Andy Meyers and Fort Bend County Libraries 


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are hosting the Literary & Fine Arts Festival & 

Parade in partnership with Katy SummerFest at 

the Cinco Ranch Branch Library located at 2620 

Commercial Center Drive in Katy. 

• An essay and art contest for participating students 

in Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD and Lamar CISD 

campuses within Precinct 3. All contestants are 

chosen by their participating campus teachers. 

• Best of Show scholarship prizes will be awarded 

in each category which will include an art contest 

- one for elementary, one for junior high and 

one for high school and an essay contest - one 

for K-2 nd grades, one for 3 rd -5 th grades and one 

for 6 th -8 th grades. 

• Judges Choice award winners will receive prizes 

through our generous sponsors. 

• Cutest Character Parade - children ages 2 to 10 

come dressed up in their favorite book characters 

and are led through LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch 

by a Sherriff’s motorcycle, high school drumline, 

drill team members, cheerleaders, KVPAC, Katy 

ISD theatre kids, high school mascots and the 

Chick-fil-A cow. Parade registration is open from 

10:30-11 AM at the library and the parade begins 

promptly at 11 AM. 

• Live performances by high school choirs. 

Also there will be: Summer Camp Vendors, 

Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Photo Booth, 

Face Painting, Balloon Twister, Mad Science 

Demo and make and take. 

Please check out our website at www.KatySummerFest.com 

or www.fortbendlfafp.com for a list 

of all of our generous sponsors. 

All performances and vendors will continue to be 

added as we approach the BIG day! 

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. 

FULSHEAR AREA 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

presents the City Candidate Meet and Greet 

Thursday, April 12 th - Meet 

The Fulshear City Council Candidates 

Thursday April 19 th - Meet the 

Mayoral Candidates 

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce presents 

the City Candidate Meet and Greet at the 

Irene Stern Community Center located at 6920 

Katy-Fulshear Rd., Fulshear, TX 77441. The event 

starts at 6:30 PM on both dates listed above. 

Candidates will introduce themselves and provide 

opening remarks. Candidates will leave 

stage and position themselves in a predetermined 

area of the room to make themselves 

available to answer questions one on one with 

anyone interested in asking them. 

For more information about our meetings and 

events please visit The Fulshear Area Chamber of 

Commerce event page on our website at: www. 

FulshearAreaChamber.com. 

If you’d like more information, please contact 

Don McCoy at dmccoy@fulshear-areachamber. 

com or call 832-600-3221. 

CAF HOUSTON WING’S WARBIRD 

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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 noise as radial engines power these historic 

WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your 

father, grandfather or grandmother learned to 

fly for World War II. 

Admission is $15 per CAR at the gate or $10 per 

car if ticket is purchased in advance online (check 

our website or facebook page for details) and 

earns you a day of aircraft and military vehicle 

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THE ARC OF KATY 2018 GALA 

Celebrating Katy Hometown Heroes - 

Friday, April 20, 2018, 6:30-10:30 PM 

The Arc of Katy Board of Directors will present 

The Arc of Katy 2018 Gala - Celebrating Katy 

Hometown Heroes on Friday, April 20 th to raise 

funds for programs for individuals with intellectual 

and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and 

their families. Guests at the fundraiser gala, 

which will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel 

at Westside (13210 Katy Freeway. Houston, TX 

77079), will be entertained with a reception, 

seated dinner, program, silent and live auctions, 

dancing and other fun activities. 

Also at the Gala, The Arc of Katy will present two 

of the organization’s key supporters with the 

Ann Davis Founder’s Award and The Arc of Katy 

Volunteer of the Year recognition. In addition, as a 

new feature of the Gala in 2018, The Arc of Katy is 

honoring two of our Katy Hometown Heroes who 

make this community a great place for our program 

participants and members to live, work and thrive. 

Registration for gala attendance, sponsors, underwriters 

and auction donations is available 

at https://thearcofkaty.ejoinme.org/2018Gala. 


For additional information, please contact Amy 

Campbell at amycampbell@thearcofkaty.org or 

281-391-6164. 

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 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: 

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 schoolage 

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: 

April 19 th : Snakes Alive! 

6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” 

AUTISM 2018 

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

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An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating 

and empowering others about the leading 

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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 

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the field for an Autism Awareness Parade before Judge Hebert and City 

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WILD WEST BREWFEST 

May 5 th 

The Wild West Brewfest is gearing up for its 7 th year! Over $600,000 raised 

for charities in the past 6 years. Tickets on sale now! Held on May 5 th 

at Katy Mills Mall (5000 Katy Mills Circle) The Wild West Brewfest is the 

only one of its kind in Katy! This event will feature 150+ Specialty Craft 

Brewers from various locations all around the country while featuring 

over 600 individualized craft brews! 

VIP ticket holders get in one hour early (2 PM) to enjoy the wonderful 

liquid that will be offered on property while general Admission opens at 

3 PM - event ends at 9 PM. The event will feature many zones that will be 

of particular interest to the patron. Multiple Beer Gardens, Game zones, 

music throughout the event, several food trucks and much more, not to 

mention over 600 different varieties of beer! 

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free 

transportation to and from the event. Staying true to its roots, the Wild 

West Brewfest is defiantly one of a kind by giving away 100% of its 

net profits to local charities. All proceeds will help support Katy area 

non-profit organizations. Click here for more info! Come out to Katy 

for the afternoon and stay the night - book your discounted hotel room 

right off our website as they are within walking distance from the event! 

Tickets on sale now, you can buy them at: www.wildwestbrewfest.com 

KATY COMMUNITY ‘CHIP CLINIC’ 

May 5, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM 

KCCC at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Richmond 

9711 S. Mason Rd, Richmond, Texas 

Katy Community ‘Chip Clinic, a local non-profit, volunteer-run organization 

is pleased to announce its spring schedule of upcoming events to serve the 

needs of Katy-area residents. The organization offers $10 microchipping 

for pets with FREE lifetime registration! What is a microchip? A microchip 

is a rice-sized transponder that is injected between a pet’s shoulder blades 

with a needle. When getting ‘chipped, most animals don’t notice any difference 

from when receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does NOT 

have a GPS locator on it, but as long as the account is kept up-to-date, 

its number will be linked to the pet owner’s contact information. The 

microchip account is easily accessible online and pet owners can update 

as needed and even add pet’s photo and veterinarian info. 

Pet owners do not need to live in the same town as these upcoming 

events to take advantage of this service, but PLEASE NOTE: cash only and 

MUST bring rabies certification paperwork (not just the collar tag) - for 

volunteer and attendee safety. There is a limit of two pets per family, 

unless pre-approved. Cats should be in a secure carrier and dogs should 

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FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION 

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Please join us for the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation Car Show, 

Saturday May 12, 2018 at the Fort Bend County Fair Grounds. With 

bunches of beautiful cars for you to appreciate, a silent auction to help 

and support Joe Joe Bear in their mission to provide Teddy Bears to 

children with life altering diseases. Vendor booths for your shopping 

pleasure and all different kinds of food trucks, this will be one event 

you won’t want to miss. There will be live music and awards presented, 

something for everyone at the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation 

Car Show. 

If you are interested in showing your car, setting up a vendor booth or 

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April 4 th -8 th - The 15 th anniversary of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000 fans from across the map and 

four-day event will celebrate Gulf Coast to global foods, cultures and approximately 250 local, national and international artists will transform 

traditions. Expected to be the largest in its history, the event will feature everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant to amuse, 

award winning talent, master sommeliers, mixologists, themed events inspire, enlighten and entertain. Route: Smith St. from Pease St. to Walker 

and expansive new venues. Time and a myriad of cultural and agricultural St., making a left turn at Walker St. and then a left onto Bagby St., ending at 

influences have long impacted both Sugar Land and the expansive Gulf Lamar St. For more information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com. 

Coast, a wide swath of geography rooted in American history and lore. For April 14 th -15 th - Japan Festival Houston celebrates the rich cultural 

more information, visit www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com. 

heritage of Japan with traditional and contemporary performances 

April 7 th -8 th - The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival is the largest of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/Japaneseinspired 

food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower 

children’s festival in the United States. Two days of games, circus acts, rides, 

food, beverages and entertainment for all ages centered in Downtown arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, etegami, bonsai and more. The 

Houston. Created 29 years ago by Child Advocates as an avenue to create event is held in the Museum District and admission is free. For more 

awareness and funding to help the neglected and abused children of information, visit www.houstonjapanfest.org. 

Houston. Over 5.4 million dollars have been raised for the organization April 15 th - Houston Barbecue Festival. The venue has changed but 

through the annual two days of children activities. Come celebrate, enjoy, the game’s the same, smoked meat until you drop. After several years at 

laugh and play at the 30 th Annual McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival NRG Park, the Houston Barbecue Festival is moving its 2018 smoke-out 

and create a lifetime of memories. The event is from 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM. to Humble. According to the organizers, the new location, 20 minutes 

Admission is $10 online and $12 at the gate. For more information, visit north of downtown on U.S. 59, offers additional amenities including 

www.houstonchildrensfestival.com. 

free parking, restrooms, covered areas in case of inclement weather and 

April 8 th - The Brazilian Food & Music Festival. An event for the whole more affordable drinks. The Houston Barbecue Festival partners are Saint 

family! This a great opportunity to find all kinds of Brazilian food at the Arnold Brewing Company and Pitts & Spitts. The festival also will feature 

same place. Food prices will range between $1 to $30.The vendors will live music and a bar with craft beer. The festival sells out each year and 

accept cash and credit cards. Brazilian food, Caipirinha, Guarana and other ticket sales are limited. No tickets will be sold at the gate. The Humble 

beverages, Brazilian music, Crafts and activities for children. For more Civic Center is at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. The festival is from 1-4 PM. For 

information, visit www.facebook.com/BrazilianFoodAndMusicFestival. tickets and more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annualhouston-barbecue-festival-tickets-41545865803. 

April 12 th -15 th - The Southwest International Boat Show is the largest 

in-water Boat Show in the Southwest and the premier Sail and Power April 21 st - Five Dollar Food Truck Festival. Come out and experience 

Show for new and pre-owned vessels. This exciting event on Clear Lake, in over 20 of Houston’s most popular food trucks and local vendors. With 

Bay Area Houston, features boats ranging in size from 10ft. to 100ft., both a kid’s zone, live music, free beer, free parking and covered seating, we 

freshwater and saltwater and offers the unique opportunity to view and guarantee an overall great experience for the whole family! For more 

board fabulous vessels from some of the world’s leading manufacturers information, visit www.facebook.com/events/247434539130462/. 

including new designs and models making their Texas debut. Pre-Season April 21 st -22 nd - The Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital, in 

Specials and Dealer incentive programs will also be available on many partnership with the nonprofit organization Kids Triathlon, Inc., have 

models with prices to suit all budgets! Meet with industry representatives partnered to bring you the 2018 Houston Texans Kids Triathlon presented by 

ready to provide valuable information and answer questions on all aspects Texas Children’s Hospital. This sixth annual event will be held at NRG Stadium 

of buying and owning a boat. Onshore, over 200 vendors will offer a variety and is expected to be the largest USATriathlon sanctioned kid’s triathlon in the 

of services and products for the boating and outdoor lifestyle, including world. Thousands of families will gather for the interactive triathlon expo and 

fishing gear, apparel and outdoor equipment, in addition to a full range of tons of racing fun. Sign up today! The event is from 7-11 AM and admission is 

marine electronics and hardware from top industry names. Shop related $50. For more information, visit www.houstontexans.com. 

services from boat clubs, insurance companies and lending institutions April 29 th - The City of Houston invites you to the 5 th Annual Ready Houston 

and attend educational workshops and seminars. Admission is $10 for Preparedness Kit Chef’s Challenge. Celebrity chefs will compete on-site 

adults and children under 15 are free. For more information, visit www. to create the best dish from non-perishable food items typically found in 

southwestinternationalboatshow.com. 

a disaster preparedness kit. Each chef will choose from a list of canned 

April 14 th - It’s that time again! Don’t miss the Annual Art Car Parade. and shelf-stable ingredients. Media judges will select and award one 

Downtown Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic” winner based on taste, creativity and presentation. In addition to the 

mobile masterpieces hit the pavement. The Houston Art Car Parade cook-off, there will be emergency response equipment on display, disaster 

is a free BYOG (bring your own goodies - lawn chairs, water, treats, no preparedness information available and other giveaways. Come on out for 

dogs please) event. The Parade has become a nationwide phenomenon a fun way to learn how to be prepared for all types of emergencies. For 

16 and continues to bring out the artist in everyone. This year’s spectacle more information, April 2018 visit www.houstonchefchallenge.com. 

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THEATER/ARTS 

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SING 

KARAOKE CONTEST! 

Sponsored by the Houston Horizon Chorus, 

a women’s acapella organization 

Women Only - Free Admission - Cash Prize for 1st Place! 

Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 7 PM 

Location: Unity Church, Grace Hall 

2929 Unity Drive (near Westheimer & Hillcroft) 

Houston, TX 77057 

Solo spots are limited to the first 20 who register now at 

karaoke@houstonhorizon.org. 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

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

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now 

to lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets 

are $15 Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. 

Group rates are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy 

audience members who seek an evening at the theater, they can look 

to Encore Players as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home 

town without the long commute or high cost involved with heading to 

one of downtown Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts 

Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education organization helping 

artists find their light since 2001. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

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1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

DARK MATTER By: Don Nigro 

April 5th-7th and April 12th-14th at 8 PM 

Special matinee: April 8th at 3 PM 

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

After this production, Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company (MU) will 

be saying goodbye to their longtime home in Spring Street Studios 

and moving to Montrose, where The Classical Theatre Company 

has generously provided the company a new home in their Chelsea 

Market performance space. In addition to the move, MU will be 

producing a shorter season of two mainstage plays plus the annual 

Museum of Dysfunction short play festival in order to accommodate 

a greater focus on developing programs that engage the community 

in different ways. 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

April 7, 2018 

The Spring Community Garage Sale for Westlake and Westlake Forest will be 

held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 7-11 AM. Large banners will be placed on 

the median of Saums Road. 

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY 

GARAGE SALE 

The Westfield community garage sale will be Friday and Saturday, April 13th & 

14th. Clear the clutter and have a garage sale. The HOA will place ads in various 

papers and post signs at the entrances. Westfield is off Fry Road between Clay 

and Morton. 

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES 

Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop by 

on Saturday, April 14th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in 

our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out 

of their garages. 

For a map and list of items being sold at Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer 

Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by the SplashPad (located in the Westheimer 

Lakes section - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on 

the day of the sale. Don’t miss out! 

GRAYSON LAKES 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

The Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale is set for April 14th from 7 AM-1 PM. 

Grayson Lakes is off Katy Flewellen Road. 

MULTI-COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Cinco Ranch 2/Cross Creek Ranch/ Seven Meadows/ 

Westheimer Lakes/Bella Terra 

Hundreds of homes to shop at April 14th, rain or shine from 8 AM-2 PM. 

Visit sevenmeadowslive.com for more details and registration. 


Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging 

helps eliminate a great many pests that die 

from various causes while in the bag. When you 

buy 'loose' mulch that is trucked to your home, 

you are also buying ants, roaches, termites, 

etc… Spend a little more on bagged material 

and save lots of future pest problems. Keep 

your mulch at least 4" - 6" below the top of your 

homes exposed foundation edge/side. This will 

aid in minimizing pests in your home and allow 

for quick and accurate termite inspections. 

Shrubs, Flowers and groundcovers - Trim 

all shrubs/plants at least 12" - 18" back from 

your home. Do your best to create a plant free 

zone that is 18" - 24" wide around your home. 

The exception is your lawn - it can grow up next 

to the slab as long as you keep it 4" - 6" below 

the top of the slab. The most conducive to 

termite infestation are groundcover plantings, 

growing high against your homes exterior or 

(especially) ivy that grows on your walls. 

Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. 

The spring spray eliminates overwintering 

pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist 

the pest onslaught of summer with residual 

pesticides. The fall spray also kills pests from 

the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring 

over the winter and puts your valuable 

asset off to a healthy winter's dormancy. 

Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide 

treatment to stop brown patch in its 

tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is 

thin and weak in some areas, here are some 

important fundamentals: a) lawn aeration b) 

fertilization c) weed control. 

Most important is proper watering: 

• Water once per week (unless you get 

a 1/2" rain or more - then do not water.) 

• Water heavily (1" - 2") for total lawn coverage. 

• In severe drought, water every 5th day. 

• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - 

NOT AT NIGHT. 

• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the 

turf grow deeper, stronger and more drought 

resistant roots. 

• Less watering also saves you money!! 

FRONT COVER PHOTOS WANTED! 

We are looking for great photos to use on the front cover of your newsletter! Pictures must be high quality (min 300 dpi). No cell 

phone photos allowed. Email photos for consideration to lorie@krenekprinting.com with the name of your subdivision, and any credits 

that should be published with your photo (such as a professional photographer.) Names of children and/or adults shown on the photo 

will be included by request only. By submitting your photo, you are giving permission to use your photo on the cover or inside your 

newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing publications. 

Deadline for submission is the 20th of each month. The next due date will be April 20th for the June 2018 publications. 


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Library News 

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY 

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., 

Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

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

Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 

Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s 

website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click 

on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library” and find the program. Participants 

may also register by calling the library at 281- 

395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

April 1 st : Easter 

April 28 th : FBC Precinct 3 Literary 

& Fine Arts Festival & Parade 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE 

– Mondays thru April 16 th , 1-5 PM, Meeting 

Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide 

free income-tax-preparation assistance 

for low-income taxpayers. Patrons should 

bring the following information to the session 

if possible: photo ID; Social Security card(s) for 

self, spouse and all dependents; last year’s tax 

return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation 

received in 2017; unemployment compensation 

statements and any other documents 

that are necessary to complete your return. 

This service is free and open to the public on 

a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax 

forms are not available at the libraries, but 

patrons may use the libraries’ computers and 

printers to download and print out the forms 

from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during 

regular library hours. A library card is needed 

to use the printers and the cost to print is 10¢ 

per black-and-white page. 

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, 

April 7 th , 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, Meeting Room. 

People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners 

to advanced - who are interested in 

playing chess, are invited to practice their 

strategies while playing against others in a 

relaxed, stress-free environment. Learn a new 

chess move (or two) during this come-and-go 

activity. Experienced players will be on hand to 

provide tips and assistance. A limited number 

of chess sets will be provided, but players are 

welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• ANCIENT EMPIRES-EARLY CHRISTIANITY 

- Saturday, April 7 th , 1-3 PM, Meeting Room. 

In this fourth of five programs on Ancient 

Empires, former architecture professor Sheba 

Akhtar will talk about the origins of Christianity, 

beginning with the birth of Jesus in 

Bethlehem (4 BCE), his baptism by John the 

Baptist (20 CE) and his crucifixion in Jerusalem 

(30 CE). Hear about the experiences of the 

Apostles during the reformation of Judaism, 

the conversion of the Apostle Paul (35 CE) and 

Christianity for gentiles and the creation of the 

New Testament in the Christian Bible. Akhtar 

will also talk about Christian persecution by 

the Romans, the conversion of Constantine 

the Great and the legalization of Christianity. 

She will conclude by sharing history on the 

Hagia Sophia in Constantinople/Istanbul and 

the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. In 

May, the series will conclude with a program 

on Islam. 

• RETIREMENT: MAKING YOUR MONEY LAST 

& SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTIONS 

ANSWERED - Saturday, April 14 th , 10:30 AM- 

12:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part program 

is designed to help individuals get a better 

understanding of how to financially prepare 

for retirement. During the first part of the 

program, “Retirement: Making Your Money 

Last,” get tips on how to build a reasonable 

and sustainable strategy for managing income 

and expenses during retirement. Learn how 

to prepare in advance for circumstances such 

as inflation, healthcare expenses and market 

volatility. The second part of the program, “Social 

Security: Your Questions Answered,” will 

focus on social security. Learn about different 

options and how they can impact retirement 

savings. Get a better understanding of tax 

considerations. 

• THE ART OF HENNA - Thursday, April 19 th , 

6:30-7:30 PM, Meeting Room. Professional 

henna artist Sakina Khuzeima Jafferjee will 

talk about the history of henna and its uses as 

a dye to create temporary body art. Learn how 

it is made, how it is applied and how to take 

care of the designs after they are completed. 

Jafferjee will demonstrate different types of 

henna designs while she explains their significance. 

Anyone who wishes to try a henna 

design must complete a consent form. This 

program is intended for all ages, but those 

under the age of 18 must have a consent form 

signed by a parent before coming into contact 

with the henna. A consent form is not required 

for those who do not wish to come into contact 

with the henna. 

• POWER OF ATTORNEY & DESIGNATION 

OF GUARDIANSHIP - Saturday, April 21 st , 

10:30-11:30 AM, Meeting Room. Linda Jordan, 

founder of Senior Resources Collaborative, 

will explain the concepts of power of attorney 

and legal guardianship. Learn about the 

differences between medical and statutory 

power of attorney and what they enable or 

allow a person to do or not do on behalf of an 

individual. She will also explain the role of a 

guardian and why it is sometimes beneficial 

to have two different guardians to oversee 

healthcare and finances. Jordan is a licensed 

real estate consultant and a certified senior 

real-estate specialist. The material that will 

be discussed is for informational purposes 

only and is not a substitute for the advice of 

an attorney. 


• FBC PRECINCT 3 LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & PARADE - Saturday, 

April 28 th . The Literary & Fine Arts Festival & Parade will celebrate 

the talent of young artists, performers and writers from public schools 

in Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD that are located within Precinct 

3. The event features a juried art exhibition, musical performances and 

a literary-composition contest. Children in pre-K through 3 rd grade 

may dress up as their favorite storybook character and participate in 

a Character Parade through LaCenterra. Prizes will be awarded. 

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

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

Computers 101: Monday, April 9 th , 12 Noon 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, April 10 th , 10 AM 

MS Excel: Pivot Tables: Thursday, April 12 th , 10 AM 

Introduction to Snapchat & Instagram: Monday, April 23 rd , 12 Noon 

Google Docs: Wednesday, April 25 th , 10 AM 

Open Computers Lab Q&A: Friday, April 20 th , 12 Noon, Learning Lab. 

(reservations not required) 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, April 19 th , 10 AM. Library staff will 

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

own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about free websites 

that can be used to find 3D files or to create their own 3D designs. 

EVENTS 

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, April 4 th , 12 

Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Call the 

Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy and Hard Times, written by Jennifer 

Worth. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, April 19 th , beginning at 

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

Bookshop, a novel written by Nina George. 

• BRIDGE NIGHT @ CINCO RANCH - Tuesday, April 3 rd , 6-8 PM, 

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

to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share 

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

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

fun, relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their 

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

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, April 13 th and 27 th , 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program 

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

their English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation 

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

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

while practicing their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• HOMEWORK HUB - Mondays through Wednesdays, 3-5:30 PM, 

Conference Classroom. High school students may join others looking 

for a quiet place to study by themselves or with a group. Library staff 

is available to assist with homework help. 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, April 11 th , 4-5 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet with others who 

share the same love for great books and have a lively discussion on the 

reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. Those attending 

are invited to talk about the book Hate List, written by Jennifer Brown. 

• YA: HOUR OF CODE - Wednesday, April 18 th , 4-5:30 PM, Computer 

Lab. The Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative created by Code.org for 

Computer Science Education Week to introduce students to computer 

science and programming. It is designed to demystify code and show 

how easy and fun it can be to learn basic programming logic. 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, April 25 th , 4-5 PM, 

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

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

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

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

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 


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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities.) 

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

especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of age. Children will be 

treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM - offers 

caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, watch movies 

and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

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

activities presented during the daytime. 

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

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

to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities. 

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

school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

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

through 8. 

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

Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

KATY BRANCH LIBRARY 

5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8 PM, Thursday 

10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at 

www.hcpl.net or come by in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

• Hispanic Book Group/Club Hispano de Libros - First Wednesday of each month, 6 PM. 

Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. 

Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. 

Lláme para más información. 

• Superacion Personal - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM. The Katy Branch Library 

hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• Spanish Computer Class/Clase de la computadora - Every Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer 

classes taught in Spanish. 

• Adult Computer Classes - The Katy Library offers an array of computer classes in English 

- please call for more information. 

• Mango ESL Class - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group going through Mango 

Languages, an online computer program. 

• Gardening Club - Every month on the 2nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join other gardeners in the 

area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover seeds and exchange them for new 

seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

• Genealogy SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us 

for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry. 

com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. 

• Knotty & Nice Club - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club is 

the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach 

someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time 

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime 


PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES 

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net 

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY 

AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $27, check or money 

order only & no refunds. This class is on Friday, May 4, 2018, 1 PM-5 PM. Includes Adult CPR 

with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. Registration will begin 4/2/18 for Harris 

County Residents (HC) & those who reside within the Katy City Limits (KCL), Registration 

will begin 4/3/18 for those who reside outside Harris County and or the city limits of Katy. 

2018 Spring Senior Soap Box Derby Races - Friday, April 13, 2018, 9 AM-2 PM. Location: 

Hockley Recreational Complex, 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, TX (next to Hockley 

Community Center). Transportation will be provided to and from the Derby Race or you 

are welcome to drive yourself. Please sign up at the front desk at the center. If you have 

any more questions, please call. 

FREE HEALTH SCREENING - April 25, 2018, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Must be 18 years and older. 

Know your numbers, knowing your numbers is important to maintaining good health. 

Christus Healthy Living Mobile clinic helps you know your numbers and monitor your health 

for FREE! Screenings include Blood Pressure Check, Glucose Testing and Cholesterol (lipid 

panel). Fasting is preferred. Call us or come in to sign up. 

Mary Jo Peckham Park Fishing Lake: The lake is a stocked. Rules are posted out by the lake. 

Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. 

ONGOING CLASSES 

Land - 

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:30 AM-11:30 AM. 

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & Weds, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday starting at 7 AM for 

reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & 

KCL residents, call Thursday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Thursday 

starting at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL residents, call Friday starting at 

7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday starting at 10 AM). 

SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM. 

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your own on the fitness 

equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. 

Various times available daily. The machines are closed during class times. 

POOL - 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout. A flotation device 

is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Monday-Friday, 

9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and 

endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

Recreational Swim (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming at this time. Friday, 5 

PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance 

for Harris County residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties 

may call the day of the Recreational Time. 

Lap Swim/Water Walk - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up) 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 

30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance 

for Harris County residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties 

may call the day of. 

American Red Cross Swim Lessons - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or come in to get schedule 

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Katy Chapter NCL Class 

Front Row(L-R): Amanda Hampton, Meghann Schneider, Madison Crofton and Meredith Bretting. Second Row(L-R): Madi Newman, Caroline 

Mally, Halen Beisert, Lexie McGrievy and Mary Claire Crain. Back Row(L-R): Dana Bretting, Hannah Stevens, Anna Husmann, Eden Boudreaux, 

Alanna Larkin, Abby Shorter, Brooke Evan and Christina Darby. (Photo Courtesy of See What Develops) 

KATY CHAPTER NCL CLASS 

The Class of 2018 has contributed over 5300 volunteer hours to local philanthropies - including 

American Cancer Society, ARC of Katy, The Ballard House, Brookwood Community, Citizens of 

Animal Protection, KVPAC and Texas Children’s Hospital to name a few. The chapter believes that 

the experience of giving back to others helps to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship 

and sets the stage for a successful future. Visit katy.nationalcharityleague.org. 

KATY CHAPTER NCL SENIOR SERVICE AWARD 

Class of 2018 Senior Service Award. On November 3, 2017, Elizabeth Schultze was awarded 

the Class of 2018 Senior Service Award. It is awarded to the Senior Class Ticktocker who 

has accumulated the highest number of philanthropic hours during her 6 years with NCL. 

Elizabeth donated 1,097.50 hours of her time to the Katy Community. 

Congratulations Elizabeth! 

IRS TAX DEADLINE 

People have until Tuesday, April 17, 2018, to file their 2017 returns and pay any taxes 

due. The filing tax deadline is later this year due to several factors. The usual April 15 th 

deadline falls on Sunday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the 

following Monday. However, Emancipation Day, a Washington, D.C., holiday, is observed 

on Monday, April 16 th , giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day to file. By law, 

Washington holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the same way federal holidays 

do. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, to file. 

The IRS expects more than 70 percent of taxpayers to get tax refunds this year. Last year, 

nearly 112 million refunds were issued, with an average refund of $2,895. 


AREA BINGOS 

KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO 

The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD schools 

and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and invites you to 

help support our community by playing Bingo at the following location and 

times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 

doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve food and drinks in our kitchen. 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

There Is No Smoking Allowed During All Bingo Games. They have security, 

lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo equipment, 

snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach programs. 

Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between 

Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) 

off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 

8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

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

is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors 

open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular 

games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and 

Religious Education programs. The Church is located in downtown Katy at 

5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to 

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

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

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

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SAINT EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 

FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

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

This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play including 

children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash prizes awarded 

for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to $100. Snacks and 

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

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

All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a 

license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint 

Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 

COMMUNITY HEROES 

VOLUNTEER TO BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever 

have. Community VFD offers free fire training and volunteering is a great 

way to make a difference personally while having a positive impact in your 

community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients 

from vehicles at accident scenes, etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) and 

provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification to 

serve their community. 

Visit www.communityvfd.org 

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

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

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

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

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

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

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materials and welcome residential drop offs. Visit greenarrowrecycling.com. 

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KATY RESIDENT RAISES MONEY TO HELP SCHOOLS, 

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 

For four years, Katy resident Dorothy Sanchez has worked to raise money in the 

hopes of helping local schools, clubs and organizations thrive. This year not only 

marked Sanchez’s fifteenth Scentsy fundraiser but her most successful one yet. In 

December, Sanchez presented Kelsey Peltier a check for $2,050.49 to go toward 

the Theatre Department at Poly Ryon Middle School. Peltier, the school’s theatre 

teacher incorporated the Scentsy fundraiser into an assignment for her theatre 

students who were able to raise the money in just two weeks. 

Mrs. Sanchez is a Scentsy Director who believes in one of Scentsy’s values, “Give 

More Than You Take.” She donates part of her commissions to build up the community. 

In her four years of holding fundraisers, she has been able to donate more 

than $50,000. 

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) RAISE FUNDS FOR KARE SCHOLARSHIPS 

THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AUCTION. 

On February 7, 2018, Katy Area Retired Educators 

(KARE) held their monthly meeting and raised 

funds for KARE scholarships through their annual 

Chocolate Auction. Guest speaker, Randolph Holford, 

a Professional Auctioneer, shared with them 

his passion for auctioneering and his involvement 

in Youth FFA. KARE meetings are once again being 

held at the Merrell Center. Thank you, Midway 

Barbeque, for hosting meetings during the restoration 

of the Merrell Center. KARE’s next meeting 

will be held on April 11, 2018, at the Merrell Center, 

West Entrance, at 11:30 AM. For more information 

about the Katy Area Retired Educators check out 

our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/. 

Creech Elementary teachers Kate Gillespie, Allyn Marie Terry, 

Victoria Nunez, Cindy Katz (KARE), Jennifer Box and Sophia Pastor. 

KARE Members Becky French and Cindy Katz with Morton Ranch 

Elementary principal Deb Hubble. 

KARE members Becky French and Cindy Katz, Neighborhood Kidz Club Learning 

Center Associate Director, Barbara Rolen and Director Peggy Norwood. 

KARE ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE 

The Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) recently completed 

their annual book drive that resulted in the collection 

of 1125 books. A KARE label was placed in each 

book and donated to Creech Elementary, Morton Ranch 

Elementary and the Neighborhood Kidz Club Learning 

Center. For more information about the Katy Area Retired 

Educators check out our website at 

www.localunits.org/KARE/. 


Recipes 

CARAMEL PECAN PIE 

You could make this on National Caramel Day April 5th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 

36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 

1/4 cup butter 

1/4 cup milk 

3/4 cup white sugar 

3 eggs 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1 cup pecan halves 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a saucepan over low 

heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, 

until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside. 

In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the 

melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. 

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until pastry is golden 

brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm. http://allrecipes.com 

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL 

You could make this on National Cheeseball Day April 17th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

6 slices bacon 

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 

1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix 

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 

4 green onions, chopped 

3 tablespoons chopped black olives 

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional) 

DIRECTIONS: 

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook 

over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 

until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain 

the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. 

Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces. 

Stir together the cream cheese and ranch 

dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the 

bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and 

olives, stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll 

in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight. http://allrecipes.com 

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