Green Trails 2 April 2018

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Green Trails News... 4 

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School News... 8 

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Green Trails Section II | April 2018 1

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April 2018 | Green Trails Section II

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

www.GreenTrailsTwo.com 

CREST MANAGEMENT 

HEATHER ESTEBAN, Property Manager 

17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77084 

Tel: 281-579-0761, ext. 630 • Fax: 281-579-7062 

heather.esteban@crest-management.com 

www.crest-management.com 

Note: Please contact Crest Management if you: 

• Notice a sprinkler system or gate problem. 

• Require new or replacement pool or tennis cards. 

• Have an HOA related complaint, problem, etc. 

GREEN TRAILS PHASE II 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Heather Esteban Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4630 

Monica Hamm Asst. Property Manager Direct Line: 281-945-4629 

Note: Crest Management is the service company for Green Trails Phase II. Please 

contact Crest first regarding any HOA matter so it can be logged in and addressed. 

Email the Board member only if Crest is unable to address your problem/issue. 

David Lehman 

Kristie Poldervaart 

Steve Sawyer 

President Jim Castles 

Vice President Chris Abel 

2nd Vice President 

Email address for all Board members is Board@greentrailstwo.com 

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN & BOARD LIAISONS 

Architectural Review OPEN Contact Crest Mgmt Steve Sawyer 

Community Events OPEN communityevents@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Landscape George Yard Landscape@greentrailstwo.com Chris Abel 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

Parks OPEN Parks@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Pools Glen Townsend Pools@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Security Robert Poldervaart Security@greentrailstwo.com Libby Clark 

Swim Team Kelly O’Brien GreenTrailsSwim@gmail.com Kristie Poldervaart 

Tennis Jim Haylett Tennis@greentrailstwo.com Steve Sawyer 

Volleyball Peter Olyniec Volleyball@greentrailstwo.com Kristie Poldervaart 

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

TRASH SERVICES 

Best Trash - GT II Trash Service 281-313-2378 

WCA - Green Trails Village, Sec. 2 281-561-5646 

GTII POOL SERVICE 

A-Beautiful Pools 281-376-6510 

Call A-Beautiful Pools to reserve a pool for a private function. 

UTILITIES 

Harris Co. MUD #345 281-398-8211 

Harris County MUD #345 (Taxes) 713-462-8906 

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111 

Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756 

Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777 

Center Point Power 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

713-207-2222 

Cable TV - Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

A T & T 800-246-8464 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Bus Schedules 281-396-2700 

Nottingham Country Elementary 281-237-5500 

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450 

Memorial Parkway Junior High 281-237-5800 

McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000 

Taylor High 281-237-3100 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Emergencies/Fire/EMS 911 

Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emergencies 281-463-2648 

Fire Department - Harris County ESD 48 

Non-emergencies 281-599-8888 

Harris County Traffic Signal Hotline 713-881-3210 

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800 

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919 

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761 

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. 

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. 

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! 


PROBLEM OR QUESTION? 

CONTACT CREST MANAGEMENT 

Phone: Call 281-945-4630 (Direct to Heather 

Esteban) or 281-579-0762 (Main line) 

If you are asked to leave a voice mail, please 

do so. Crest keeps a call log so we can verify 

that call response. If you call, but don’t leave a 

message, it does not register. They can’t help 

you or even know there is a problem. The more 

specific your message, the easier it is to resolve 

the issue quickly. 

Other ways to reach them: 

Email: 

heather.esteban@crest_management.com 

Website: www.greentrailstwo.com 

Click General Information, then Quick Reference 

Numbers or Deed Violation Contact. 

Facebook: 

You may submit comments and questions 

directly to Crest from our Facebook page 

without posting public comments if you wish. 

Be sure you are on the official Green Trails 

Phase II Facebook page that we monitor @ 

greentrailsphasetwo. 

To Reach the Board: 

Go to our website: www.greentrailstwo.com. 

Click General Information, then Contact the 

Board or HOA Board and Committee Chairs. 

Your message will be forwarded. 

GREEN TRAILS HERB GARDEN 

The herb committee is being reorganized so as to 

not overburden any one person with all the duties 

of that task. The garden takes a considerable 

amount of tending to keep the herbs healthy 

and to keep the public informed as to when and 

how to select desired herbs. A February meeting 

was held at George Yard’s home of committee 

members who have expressed a desire to 

shoulder some of those duties. Hopefully a 

reasonable distribution was found and herbs will 

be planted in the early spring. 

Several projects will be carried out during the 

2018 years. One of those projects is to do a serious 

pruning of the natural area along Kingsland 

from Crescent Green to Greenhouse. Another 

project will be the continuing upgrading of the 

sprinkler systems in our jurisdiction. We will 

be combining a sensory garden with the herb 

garden at Park Cypress Park. A major deep root 

fertilizing will continue along Greenhouse and 

any other distressed area between Greenhouse 

and Baker Rd and from I-10 to Kingsland. Plans 

will be reviewed and implemented to add to the 

natural areas along Greenhouse from I-10 and 

Wisdom Wood Way. 

Everyone on the committees is to be commended 

for their hard work over the years and as Chair, 

I am proud to work alongside you. We are all 

looking forward to the end of this really cold 

weather and anxious to get busy making the 

green things in our community beautiful. 

HOW TO REPLACE OR RENEW YOUR POOL TAG 

The days are stretching sunlit hours beyond 

dinnertime and school will be out for summer in 

just a few days. The last couple of weeks have 

brought temperatures and humidity to their 

highest levels this year. Already, the thoughts of 

fun in sun circle back to relief of our area’s long, 

hot days with a refreshing day spent cooling off 

in the community swimming pool. 

Many of our communities host an opening 

“Splash Day” that includes family friendly 

activities as well as an opportunity to replace 

or renew lost pool tags. Check with your 

community’s website and news spaces for 

information regarding such an event in your 

neighborhood. Many, though not all, take 

place over this coming Memorial Day weekend. 

Alternatively, if such an event is not hosted 

or you are unable to attend, the Pool Tag 

Department at Crest Management is staffed and 

stands ready to help you. 

As you know, residents access their community’s 

pool with a pool tag or “key” that is specific 

to that community and/or resident. Most 

communities allow for online pool tag request 

processing. Some communities charge a fee for 

processing a replacement pool tag. All pool tags 

processed for pick up at the Crest Management 

offices incur a $20 fee. If online processing is not 

available to your community, you will receive 

a message after your address look-up during 

the online process and you should proceed 

with a phone call to our office for assistance. 

The link for online processing is: www.crestmanagement.com/Pages/accessDevices.aspx. 

A few of the communities we manage that do 

not utilize online processing may have mailed 

out an application with the 2018 pool schedule. 

This mailing will include specific instructions for 

the return and processing of those applications. 

In either case, any residents needing assistance 

can call Crest Management and speak to the 

Pool Tag Department for help in renewing 

or replacing a pool tag. We will collect the 

necessary information and complete the online 

or manual form on their behalf. Once processed, 

the pool tags are mailed or may be picked up at 

the Crest office. Again, there is a $20 fee for pool 

tags picked up at the Crest Management offices. 

Here’s a recap of how to replace your pool tag 

and enjoy your community pool all summer long: 

For online pool tag processing click this 

link: www.crest-management.com/Pages/ 

accessDevices.aspx 

For help completing the pool tag application, 

contact pooltags@crest-management.com or call 

281-579-0761 and ask for Pool Tag Department. 

HAVE A DESIRE TO BE PART 

OF SOMETHING BIG? 

The Green Trails HOA has an amazing 

opportunity for volunteers to be part of the 

newly developing I-10 and Fry Rd. beautification 

project. Come be a part of this great adventure to 

help keep our community a thriving, beautiful, 

top place to live in the Katy area. This volunteer 

team will help an already chosen landscape 

architect develop and maintain the landscaping 

framework for the I-10 and Fry Rd intersection 

and turn this area into a beautiful entry point 

into the surrounding community that leads into 

the Green Trails subdivision. The landscape 

architect has completed the plans and work will 

begin this fall. Future projects are expected at 

the intersections of I-10 and Green House as well 

as I-10 and Barker Cypress; future dates are TBD 

based on the success of the first intersection. 

If you are interested, please contact Heather 

Esteban at Crest management, 281-579-0761 

or heather.esteban@crest-management.com, 

to apply for this position. You will be contacted 

by the responsible Green Trails Board member 

in charge of this project for a briefing of the first 

scheduled meeting for this committee. 

DON’T MISS THIS HUGE COMMUNITY UPLIFTING! 

REMOVE VALUABLES, LOCK CARS 

Thanks to a resident’s timely call, the constables 

made an arrest in connection to car burglaries. 

However we need to continue common 

sense security practices. Note that 90% of 

the car burglaries in the neighborhood were 

of unlocked cars. Lock your cars and remove 

valuables. Report any burglaries, even if only 

items of minimal value were taken. 

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MOSQUITO CONTROL 

Green Trails II has a mosquito control contract 

with Excalibur Mosquito Control, but you can 

help, too. The best mosquito control program 

includes removal of breeding sites. Check your 

yards and correct these problem areas: 

1. Bowl planters, pots, water dishes and 

birdbaths which can hold dampness or water 

2. Stopped up gutters or standing water in 

gutters 

3. Remove moisture holding pine needles from 

roof valleys and piles around house. 

4. Don’t over water your yard. If water stands for 

more than 20 minutes after watering, you are 

over watering. 

5. Monitor standing water under decks and around 

pools or spas. Spray under deck with garden-variety 

insecticide regularly or install a drain. Plastic under 

decks holds water, so try to eliminate it. 

SHORT TERM RENTALS NOT ALLOWED 

Please be aware that short-term rentals of 

rooms or entire properties are a violation of 

deed restrictions. 

DOGGIE DON’TS 

Most of our dog owners are responsible, using a 

leash and picking up after your pets. We thank you! 

HOWEVER - We have received reports of dog 

owners allowing their dogs to defecate and 

urinate in yards. This is especially a problem in 

high-traffic areas near park entrances. Be aware 

that it is not just your dog. Once a yard has been 

“used,” other dogs want to do so as well. A resident 

should not have to pick up after even one dog, 

much less ten. In addition, runners and walkers in 

our parks don’t enjoy dodging excrement. Please 

carry a bag and pick up after your pet. 

Remember also, that even the sweetest dog 

may seem intimidating to some people. Respect 

their rights and comply with leash laws. 

TRASH PICKUP REMINDER 

This is a reminder that Green Trails offers back 

door trash pickup. Please put your household 

garbage in front of your garage door for pickup 

outside of the breezeway fence. Heavy trash and 

recyclables must be taken to the curb for pickup. 

Do Not Put Trash Out the Night Before Pickup 

Please put your trash out the morning of trash 

pickup. If you put your trash out the night before 

trash pickup this allows cats and other animals 

to be able to get into your trash causing a mess 

on the street for the trash collection workers or 

yourself to deal with. 

HOME IMPROVEMENT REMINDER 

Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your 

home or yard [including your fence] require 

Architectural Review Committee approval first. 

In need of an Exterior Modification Request 

form? Go to www.greentrailstwo.com our 

neighborhood website. 

NO CALL IS TOO SMALL 

Call the Constable to report any suspicious 

activity. The fastest dispatch for Green Trails is 

via their direct line at 281-463-6666. If something 

“doesn’t seem right,” don’t wait to be sure. Trust 

your intuition, call it in and let them decide. You 

are our best defense. Hats off to the lifeguard 

staff at Park Cypress Pool who received honors 

during A Beautiful Pools emergency testing 

week. Lifeguards were surprised with a real life 

scenario with real people being “victims.” While 

all teams did well and were “rescue ready,” the 

Park Cypress team was cited as a top performer. 

PAINTED CONCRETE 

No concrete that is visible from any street, 

whether a driveway, sidewalk, patio or other 

improvement, shall be painted or stained any 

color. Concrete that is not visible from any 

street may be painted or stained only with ARC 

approval. 

PAVILION RELEASE FORM 

To reserve a park pavilion, please contact Crest 

Management at 281-579-7061. 

REMINDER FOR GATED SECTIONS 

Please remember that entry codes are for the 

use of residents ONLY. Please ask guests and / or 

contractors to utilize the gate directory to obtain 

access. If contact information in the directory 

needs to be updated, please contact Crest 

Management and provide information. 

WEBSITE AND EBLAST INFO 

The Website for Green Trails Phase II (www. 

greentrailstwo.com) has a “blast email” function. 

This feature allows the Association to send 

news to residents on a mass basis. The Board of 

Directors intends to start utilizing this function 

more frequently to disseminate important 

information, particularly in emergencies like 

Hurricane Ike. 

If you have not registered and would like to 

do so, please go to the “Join Our Mailing List” 

section of the Website. The only information 

that you need to enter is your email address. 

Each of the other items is optional, including 

your name. None of the information will be 

distributed to third parties. 

DISCLAIMER 

Green Trails Phase II Homeowners Association 

does not have a business relationship with or 

endorse any of the companies advertising in this 

newsletter. We remind residents to exercise due 

diligence when selecting contractors. 

The Green Trails Swim Team is a neighborhood summer swim team for kids 

between the ages of 5 and 18. Our goal is to provide a positive, fun swim team 

experience to as many children as possible! 

ONLINE REGISTRATION: 

www.greentrailsgators.swimtopia.com 

If you have any questions regarding registration or swim team, please do not 

hesitate to contact us at greentrailsswim@gmail.com. SEE YOU AT THE POOL! 


NEW LIGHTS 

We have installed a new timer switch on the Crescent Green 

courts on the south side of court 1. The timer has a button, 

which cycles through 15, 30, 45, 60 & 120 minutes and OFF. The 

lights on the pole on the south side between courts 1 and 2 will 

act as a safety light. There is a timer switch on the light pole as 

you enter the court on Park Cypress. 

The lights will remain off until you activate these switches. The 

lights will come on instantly. 

COURT RESERVATIONS 

Court Reservation signup sheets are posted on the bulletin 

boards at both the Crescent Green and Park Cypress courts. 

Residents must use last names only. Residents may reserve a 

court no sooner than 48 hours in advance for a 1 1/2 hour time 

period only by writing their last name on 3 blocks of the signup 

sheet. (Each block represents 30 minutes). If your match 

extends beyond your reserved time period and no one else 

is waiting to use the court, you are free to continue playing. 

These rules are posted on the bulletin boards and are designed 

to allow maximum court usage for all residents. 

For safety reasons, tennis activities using a basket of balls 

are not permitted during prime time on the Crescent Green 

courts. Multiple balls lying on the courts is a safety hazard 

for others using the courts. Prime hours are every day, 

8-10:30 AM and 6-9 PM. The court on Park Cypress is a single 

court on which multiple balls lying on the ground is not a 

hazard to others. If you want to use a basket of balls, reserve 

the court on Park Cypress. 

Anyone, including tennis pros, wanting to reserve REGULAR 

court time or to reserve the courts for a SPECIAL event in 

advance, must contact the tennis committee for approval 

through Greg Kubala, 281-507-6343 or Jim Haylett, 281- 

795-3552. 

These policies are in place to ensure safe, fair and equal access for all residents 

desiring to use of our courts. Individuals not adhering to this signup policy can have 

their names removed from the signup sheet by members of the tennis committee. 

In addition, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AND ADHERE TO THE POSTED GREEN TRAILS 

TENNIS COURT POLICIES CAN RESULT IN DEACTIVATION OF YOUR CARD KEY FOR ONE 

MONTH. If a committee member speaks to you about a violation and you still do not 

comply with these guidelines, your access card could be deactivated for one month. 

LEAGUE TENNIS: 

Ladies HLTA and WHLTA tennis leagues are approved to play on Mondays and 

Wednesdays in the Fall and Spring from 9 AM-12 PM. Currently there is a A-2 team 

playing on Monday and Championship and a A-3 teams playing on Wednesday. Our 

league rosters are currently full but if you are interested in playing ladies league tennis 

contact Elaine Kearney to get on a wait list for the following season, 281-492-6848. 

MISCELLANOUS 

ACCESS CARDS: New residents needing tennis/pool access cards can contact Crest 

Management at 281-579-0761. Access cards are for residents only. Card access is the 

only way to insure our courts are only being used and cared for by our residents and 

their guests, please do not open the gates for anyone not having a card. Do not loan 

out your card. 

MAGNETIC GATE: Please do not keep the gate open by hindering its closure with an 

item. This causes the automatic lock to malfunction. 

VANDALISM: Your yearly maintenance fees directly pay for vandalism on the courts. 

Our goal is to keep these costs down while maintaining the nice amenities in our 

neighborhood for all residents. Please let your children know if they are observed 

abusing our courts and/or their equipment, the Constable will be called to escort 

them home. Anyone can report vandalism directly to the Constable at 281-463-6666, 

in the effort to keep our neighborhood’s common areas in good condition. 

Jim Haylett/Chairperson 281-795-3552 

Paul Tallas/Co-Chair 713-201-8454 

Elaine Kearney/Tennis Leagues 281-492-6848 

Brigitte Hobbesland/Maintenance 713-591-0880 

Celeste Long/Secretary/Treasurer 281-579-1890 

Greg & Ellen Kubala/Bulletin Boards 281-507-6343 

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. 

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WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

April 13 th - Early Dismissal for Campus Professional Learning 

KATY ISD HOSTS 33 RD ANNUAL KATY FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL 

Ever wondered what life was like in Texas during the late 1800’s? At the upcoming 

33 rd 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 7 th from 9 AM-4 PM. 

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 15 th 

School Ends: Thursday, May 23 rd 

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. 

NCE INVITES KATY TO ITS “A KNIGHT AT THE 

CARNIVAL,” FRIDAY APRIL 6 TH 

MECHANICAL BULL RIDE, BUNGEE RIDE, INFLATABLES, GAMES, 

ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND SILENT AUCTION 

The 2018 Nottingham Country Elementary (NCE) Carnival is coming 

on April 6 th , from 5-8:30 PM. Everyone is invited, free of charge, to “Get 

Medieval!” The event will transport families to a medieval world of rides, 

games, food and entertainment. 

Carnival is one of two annual fundraisers for NCE and typically attracts 

hundreds of Katy residents and their families. It will take place at the NCE 

campus, 20500 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, Texas. 

Activities will include many games and rides, including the return of the 

Mechanical Bull (a popular medieval pastime) and the Quad Monkey 

Bungee Ride, which will send our young royalty soaring high into the 

dragon sphere. You can also climb the castle tower (a towering rockclimbing 

wall) in a feat of awesome bravery or challenge your fellow lords 

and ladies in a race through the kingdom (giant, inflatable, dual-lane 

obstacle course) or simply enjoy a leisurely ride through the kingdom on 

the king’s trackless train. All guests are invited to win the queen’s favor by 

dunking kingdom invaders in the royal Dunking Booth. 

Young attendees will enjoy the royal Petting Zoo and every guest can 

replenish their supplies of knightly gear at the Carnival General Store. 

Kids of all ages will delight in capturing photos with their friends in the 

Medieval-themed Photo Booth. 

Guests can look forward to the finest of entertainment, including a 

performance by the Taylor High School Drumline. 

In the food and beverage department, the Carnival will offer a sampling 

of culinary delights fit for a king! Chick-Fil-A returns this year, along with 

the Chick-Fil-A cow. Pizza and Tutti Frutti for dessert also will be available. 

And don’t forget the royal Silent Auction, bound to tantalize with themed 

baskets from each NCE class, as well as parties and the ever-popular 5 th 

grade basketball game. Previous auctions have included a weekend 

getaway in a Galveston condo! Stay tuned to NCE’s Facebook page for 

details on this year’s auction items! 

Kids are invited to wear Medieval costumes - from knightly armor to 

royal robes - to the Carnival, as a reminder to everyone that we are on a 

quest to be the best (that’s the NCE Knights’ motto, after all!) Stop by the 

Knighting Booth to be knighted and receive your official knight’s name. 

And everyone is encouraged to wear their dancing shoes and participate 

in the Carnival Dance Contest. Prizes for 1 st and 2 nd place will be awarded! 

Volunteers from Taylor High School will be lending a helping hand to this 

year’s event and many local businesses have shown their support of NCE 

by sponsoring this year’s Carnival. All sponsorship dollars are applied 

toward purchases to improve the school. So, mark your calendars and 

Let’s Get Medieval at the NCE “Knight at the Carnival” extravaganza on 

Friday, April 6 th . We’ll see you at the Nottingham Castle! 


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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). 

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 

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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 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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building our league. 

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. 

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, 

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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. 

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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: EPMand5minus@yahoo.com 

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, 

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County Libraries 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 

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Chick-fil-A cow. Parade registration is open from 10:30-11 AM at the library 

and the parade begins promptly at 11 AM. 

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WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

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 

13 th & 14 th . 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 14 th 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 

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GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

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

AM-1 PM. Grayson Lakes is off Katy Flewellen Road. 

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

Visit sevenmeadowslive.com for more details and registration. 

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. 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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THE ARC OF KATY’S 

SUMMER DAY PROGRAM! 

THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW! 

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three 

Summer Program sessions for teens and adults with 

intellectual and development disabilities who are at 

least 16 years of age and meet the program’s minimum 

requirements. 

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, 

weekly, from 8 AM until 3 PM at: 

The Arc of Katy 

5819 Tenth Street, Suite C 

Katy, Texas 77493 

Three Sessions are being held this Summer: 

Session 1: June 4-June 29, 2018 

Session 2: July 2-July 27, 2018 

Session 3: July 30-August 17, 2018 

Each session will include a variety of fun activities 

including excursions, crafts, life skills, games and much 

more. Summer Program cost is $35 per day and participant 

must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to participate. 

Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and 

will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and 

forms, please visit www.thearcofkaty.org. 


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KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

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

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

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. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

All Shows at Studio 101, 

1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

DARK MATTER By: Don Nigro 

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

Special matinee: April 8 th at 3 PM 

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

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

be saying goodbye to their longtime home in Spring Street Studios and 

moving to Montrose, where The Classical Theatre Company has generously 

provided the company a new home in their Chelsea Market performance 

space. In addition to the move, MU will be producing a shorter season of 

two mainstage plays plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play 

festival in order to accommodate a greater focus on developing programs 

that engage the community in different ways. 

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

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Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

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. 

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15 th from10 AM until 5 PM, those big, 

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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 displays, museum exhibits and fun. 

Warbird rides will also be available for purchase. 

Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs will be available. Come on out and honor America. The 

Commemorative Air Force is a non-profit national patriotic organization whose membership 

includes people from all backgrounds sharing an interest in aviation and history. www. 

houstonwing.org. 

The West Houston Airport is located at 18000 Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between 

Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 th & 15 th 

from 10 AM until 5 PM. 

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 be on a no-slip leash 

(please no retractable leashes). 

For more information on these events or to see the upcoming calendar, please follow the group 

at: www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/. 

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FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION 

CAR SHOW 

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 a 

food truck, please contact Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email info@ 

joejoebear.org. More information and registration is available on the 

website at www.joejoebear.org under events. 

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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 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 

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PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed. 

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SPECIAL EVENTS 

• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next 

book sale on Saturday, April 28 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a large 

selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books 

and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library. 

• CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTISTS - At the library, we love everything about 

our Katy community… including our local artists. This April, we have 

decided it is time to celebrate them! The entire month of April, local 

artists will be exhibiting their work throughout the library. Meet the artists 

at our opening reception on Saturday, April 7 th at 6-8 PM. Come view their 

paintings and sculptures and get an idea of the viewpoints of our local fine 

artists. Also, come learn from them and all about them. Local artists will be 

teaching their crafts at our adult DIY workshop, Wednesday Wonders and 

Teen Makers. Thank you for supporting our local artists! 

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities abound at the 

library. Volunteers are needed to help shelve, count patrons and more. We 

will be holding our next volunteer orientation on Thursday, April 5 th at 5 

PM. Students should be in high school and must be able to commit to two 

hours a week. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Elizabeth 

Herndon at 281-492-8592. 

• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come 

MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which will 

include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This month, 

on Thursday, April 5 th at 3:30 PM, a local artist will be here to help us create 

our own work of art. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30 

minutes prior to the program. Come have fun and MAKE something! 

• CHESS WARS - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars! 

You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join us 

Tuesdays at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard. Come learn 

basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you too can play 

“out of this world.” 

• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited 

to join us on Thursday, April 19 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the All Fall 

Down by Ally Carter. If you are interested in joining us, extra copies of the 

book are available at the checkout desk. 

• FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - Every Monday and Friday through April 

16 th , AARP will be offering free tax assistance to elderly and low-income 

individuals. AARP assistance runs from 10 AM to 2 PM. 

• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts 

classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise 

program. Join us on Saturdays, April 7 th at 10 AM and April 21 st at 3 PM, 

as we learn about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us as we 

exercise our minds and bodies. Registration required. 

• DIY CRAFTS: CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTISTS - Make your very own 

masterpiece! Join us on Tuesday, April 10 th at 2 PM as we welcome a local 

artist for an artist talk and workshop. Learn how to make your very own 

masterpiece. Seating for this is extremely limited. 

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• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own 

MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators and 

inventors at the library on Tuesday, April 10 th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger will 

be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you can do 

there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join us as we 

learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. 

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will 

once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where they 

will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston area. This 

month, on April 14 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about soils and compusting. 

Seating is extremely limited for this class. 

• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD - 

Saturday, April 14 th at 1 PM. A hands-on multi-part workshop to learn tips 

of the trade from expert writers from The Houston Writers Guild. They will 

provide instruction to all writers at every level. Today’s topic is Conflict that 

Deepens Tension. In this session, participants will explore how different 

types of conflicts can help build tension in their work. Explore the overall 

conflict ARC of your work and then discover ways to deepen critical scenes 

with conflict. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your laptop, notebooks 

and any other materials you need in order to apply the techniques. 

• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and have 

a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour on the 

4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a snack and 

listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for coloring and 

colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome to bring your own. 

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: ROUND TOP ANTIQUES SHOW - Seniors 55+ 

are invited to join the library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to the 

Round Top Antiques Show, courtesy of the Friends of Maud Marks Library 

and Precinct Three Transportation. Thursday, April 5 th at 8 AM, the bus 

departs from the library for a fun-filled day antiquing in Round Top. 

Browse country, Americana and European furniture among other unique 

and eclectic items from all over the United States and Europe. Participants 

are responsible for their own lunch. The bus will arrive back at the library 

at approximately 5 PM. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required. 

• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet 

monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the 

month at 1 PM. 

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third 

Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite 

dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts. 

• BOOK TO MOVIE BOOK CLUB - Read the book, see the movie! The library 

has a new book club starting this month. Our Book to Movie book club 

will meet several times over this year. This month, Monday, April 30 th at 7 

PM, we will be discussing the book Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria 

Semple. After discussing the book we will be making plans to go see the 

movie at the local theater. If you are interested in joining, extra copies of 

the books are available at the library. There are no dues and new members 

are always welcome! 

• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes 

each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard. 

Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see this 

month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on “Events 

Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

CHILDREN 

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning at 

10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 

to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, 

featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. 

• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each 

Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This 

is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are 

welcome. 

• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the 

world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at 11:15 

AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations for science 

and sensory exploration. 

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• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, 

are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which 

will be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are 

required for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 

toddlers the day of the event. 

• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations 

soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. 

On Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday 

Wonders for ages 6-11. These programs normally last about 

one hour. All necessary materials are provided. This is a ticketed 

program. Tickets are available ½ hour prior to the program. 

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

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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 & Wednesdays, 

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 

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We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once 

a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different 

assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - 

Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MEMORIAL HERMANN 

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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 

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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 postabortion 

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. 

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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 

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illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. 

We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 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, 

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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 

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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. 

HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY 

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you 

are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further. 

Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated 

to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused and disabled 

children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of our support is 

limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the rainbow that we 

chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. 

Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are 

always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great 

way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have 

gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s 

Charity we are setting up the “HCC Closet.” All of the items donated will 

be given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office 

at 713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for 

more information on our 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. 

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. 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. 

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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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. 

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16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available 

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computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and 

memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer 

training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250 

or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris County Precinct 

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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. 

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. 

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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 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. 

DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do 

not necessarily reflect to opinions of Krenek Printing Co. or its employees. Krenek Printing is 

not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The 

publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with in this publication. 

All warranties and representations make in the advertising content are solely that of the 

advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. 

The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to 

place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although 

every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints in this publication the publisher 

assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as 

limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed 

retraction/correction. Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental 

or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities 

from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to 

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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 5 th 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!! 

CODE KEY: 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, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/ 

DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

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. 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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