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Official Newsletter for <strong>Lakemont</strong><br />

Photo taken by Katy Resident<br />

Heather of Storybook Photography<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Important Numbers pg. 2<br />

Babysitting List pg. 9<br />

Garage Sales pg. 10<br />

School News pg. 11<br />

Sports pg. 12<br />

Houston Events pg. 19<br />

Library News pg. 20<br />

Featured Recipes pg. 23<br />

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HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

COMMUNITY CONTACTS<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> On-Site Office Hours<br />

Monday thru Friday 11am-6pm<br />

closed for lunch 12-12:30PM<br />

Closed Saturday and Sunday<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> On-Site 832.595.6808<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> Patol 832-719-1047<br />

GRAHAM MANAGEMENT<br />

Community Manager - Tracy Graham<br />

tgraham@grahammmanagementhouston.com<br />

Onsite Manager – Jessica Delgado<br />

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

Assistant Manager – Amy Conley<br />

Aconley@grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

Please visit our new website:<br />

www.grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

713-334-8000<br />

We encourage all residents to register for access<br />

to view your account information, community forms,<br />

and governing documents.<br />

EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 911<br />

Ft. Bend County Animal Control 281-352-1512<br />

Community Fire Station #3 281-578-6444<br />

Poison Control 800-222-1222<br />

Hurricane Preparedness/Red Cross 713-526-1536<br />

CenterPoint Energy/Natural Gas 713-659-2111<br />

Crest Management Company<br />

(for after hours emergencies) 281-579-0761<br />

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />

Ft. Bend County MUD 281-290-6500<br />

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665<br />

North Ft. Bend Annex 281-238-1400<br />

Ft. Bend County Appraisal District 281-344-8623<br />

Ft. Bend County Tax Assessor 281-341-3710<br />

Ft. Bend County Vehicle Registration 281-341-3709<br />

Ft. Bend County Voter Registration 281-341-8670<br />

Ft. Bend County Library Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311<br />

Texas Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874<br />

Best Trash LLC 281-313-2378<br />

On Site Management Office 832-595-6808<br />

www.grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

NOTES AND REMINDERS<br />

• Previous pool cards handed out will remain active for the <strong>2018</strong> pool<br />

season. Free pool cards will apply to new residents only. If you have<br />

any issues with your current pool card please stop by the on-site office.<br />

• Annual meeting will be held on Monday May 28, <strong>2018</strong> at 6:30 PM.<br />

• Please be advised that there is No fishing, swimming,<br />

motor vehicles or boating allowed in the lakes or lake area.<br />

• Please drive with care, children are at play.<br />

• Please report any vandalism to Jessica Delgado at 832-595-6808 and<br />

the <strong>Lakemont</strong> Patrol. <strong>Lakemont</strong> will prosecute all vandals, as this costs<br />

the community money for repairs. We can save costs on repairs if we<br />

all work together on preventing these occurrences. We appreciate<br />

everyone’s cooperation with this matter.<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> will be raffling off 20 rain barrels provided by the MUD.<br />

Residents must send in name, address and phone number to<br />

Jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com to participate in the raffle,<br />

but do not have to attend the annual meeting to win. We will draw<br />

the winners at the annual meeting. The winners will be contacted by<br />

MDS (water company) and will deliver the rain barrels to their homes.<br />

LAKEMONT ONSITE OFFICE-PUBLIC ACCESS<br />

For your community’s convenience, the <strong>Lakemont</strong> CAI Onsite Office<br />

is located in the clubhouse at 21021 <strong>Lakemont</strong> Bend Lane. Please<br />

note during business hours, the clubhouse operates as a business<br />

office for the association and is not accessible to the public for use<br />

of its facilities. The business hours for the <strong>Lakemont</strong> CAI Onsite<br />

Office are as follows:<br />

Monday through Friday:<br />

(Closed 12-12:30 PM for lunch)<br />

Saturday & Sunday<br />

11 AM-6 PM<br />

Closed<br />

Jessica Delgado - Onsite Manager <strong>Lakemont</strong> CAI<br />

LOCAL SCHOOLS<br />

McNeill Elementary 832-223-2800<br />

Briscoe Junior High (7th-8th) 832-223-4000<br />

Wertheimer Juior High (6th) 832-223-4100<br />

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LAKEMONT POOL 1<br />

<strong>2018</strong> HOURS OF OPERATION<br />

LAKEMONT POOL 2<br />

<strong>2018</strong> HOURS OF OPERATION<br />

Weekends Only, May 19 th -June 7 th :<br />

Saturdays:<br />

Sundays:<br />

Exceptions:<br />

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 th :<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

12-7 PM<br />

10 AM-7 PM<br />

Weekends Only, May 19 th -June 7 th :<br />

Saturdays:<br />

Sundays:<br />

Exceptions:<br />

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 th :<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

12-7 PM<br />

10 AM-7 PM<br />

June 8 th -August 19 th :<br />

Mondays:<br />

Closed<br />

Tuesdays-Saturdays:<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

Sundays:<br />

12-8 PM<br />

Weekends Only, August 20 th -September 23 rd :<br />

Saturdays:<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

Sundays:<br />

12-8 PM<br />

Exceptions:<br />

Labor Day, Monday, September 3 rd : 10 AM-7 PM<br />

Sunday, September 9 th :<br />

12-7 PM<br />

June 8 th -August 19 th :<br />

Mondays:<br />

Tuesdays:<br />

Wednesday s-Saturdays:<br />

Sundays:<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

Closed<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

12-8 PM<br />

Weekends Only, August 20 th -September 3 rd :<br />

Saturdays:<br />

10 AM-8 PM<br />

Sundays:<br />

12-8 PM<br />

Exceptions:<br />

Labor Day, Monday, September 3 rd : 10 AM-7 PM<br />

IRS TAX DEADLINE<br />

People have until Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 17, <strong>2018</strong>, to file their 2017 returns and pay any taxes due.<br />

The filing tax deadline is later this year due to several factors. The usual <strong>April</strong> 15 th deadline<br />

falls on Sunday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the following<br />

Monday. However, Emancipation Day, a Washington, D.C., holiday, is observed on Monday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 16 th , giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day to file. By law, Washington holidays<br />

impact tax deadlines for everyone in the same way federal holidays do. Taxpayers requesting<br />

an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 15, <strong>2018</strong>, to file.<br />

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

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

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Things to Know<br />

TRASH PICK UP DAYS:<br />

Best Trash provides trash pick up and the cost is part of the sewer<br />

rate on your water bill. Trash pick up days are Mondays and Thursdays.<br />

Please do not place your trash outside prior to the scheduled<br />

pick up day. Trash must be in appropriate containers and removed<br />

the evening of the pick up. Heavy trash days are Thursdays only.<br />

One heavy item only is allowed per household per week.<br />

MAILBOX KEYS:<br />

Graham Managment does not have keys or access to your mailbox.<br />

Mailbox keys are provided by the previous homeowner or or the<br />

Post Office.<br />

POOL KEYS:<br />

Pool cards can be picked up at The Lake House. Additional pool<br />

cards can be obtained from Crest Management and the cost is $5<br />

if the homeowner is current on their dues.<br />

VISITOR PARKING:<br />

Parking on the street for a period longer than 48 consecutive hours<br />

is not permitted.<br />

ASSESSMENT DUE DATE:<br />

The Association assessment fee is due on January 1st<br />

of each year.<br />

ASSESSMENT LATE DATE:<br />

The Association assessment fee is late if received on or after<br />

February 1st of each year.<br />

ASSESSMENT LATE FEE:<br />

All payments received after the due date are subject to<br />

additional late charges of 10% of the annual assessment.<br />

School District and Phone Numbers:<br />

The school district is the Lamar Consolidated School District.<br />

Their main phone number is 832-223-0000.<br />

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL:<br />

The clubhouse is available for homeowners to rent. Please register<br />

on the community website for reservation applications and fees.<br />

You are NOT guaranteed your reservation date unless you confirm<br />

with the on-site manager by phone: 832-595-6808.<br />

ARC REQUIREMENTS:<br />

All exterior changes must be submitted to the Architectural Review<br />

Committee for review and written approval obtained prior to commencement<br />

of work. Forms are found by visiting your community<br />

link at www.grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

WEBSITE ADDRESS:<br />

www.grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

713-334-8000<br />

If you have a life threatening emergency call 911. If you have<br />

a general emergency after regular business hours, contact<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> Patrol 832-719-1047.<br />

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<strong>Lakemont</strong>’s Community Event Schedule<br />

Without volunteers it will be difficult to hold events. For any questions or more<br />

information, homeowners can contact Jessica Delgado at<br />

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com or the event coordinator<br />

Kisha Johnson at lakemontevents@yahoo.com.<br />

GARAGE SALES<br />

May 19th-20th 8AM-2PM<br />

October 13th-14th 8AM-2PM<br />

MOVIE NIGHTS<br />

June 15th 8:15 - 11 PM<br />

July 13th 8:15 - 11 PM<br />

August 17th 8:15 - 11 PM<br />

September 14th 8:15 - 11 PM<br />

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT<br />

October 2nd 5PM-7PM<br />

HOLIDAY<br />

CELEBRATION<br />

December 2nd 2PM-4PM<br />

FALL FESTIVAL<br />

October 27th 10:30AM-1PM<br />

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TRASH PICKUP DAYS<br />

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS<br />

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT<br />

BOOT CAMP<br />

SPORTS PERFORMANCE<br />

NUTRITION<br />

STRENGTH/CONDITIONING<br />

FITNESS<br />

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY<br />

POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT<br />

FINE POLICY - DEED RESTRICTIONS<br />

Dear Homeowners,<br />

Please be aware that pursuant to the Declaration of<br />

Covenants and the Conditions and Restrictions for<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong>, fining will be implemented and enforced for<br />

deed restriction violations per the <strong>Lakemont</strong> Community<br />

Association Inc.<br />

For a copy of the Fine Policy,<br />

visit your community link at<br />

www.grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

Any questions regarding this policy<br />

can be directed to<br />

On-Site Community Manager,Jessica Delgado<br />

at 832-595-6808 or by e-mail at<br />

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com<br />

BEST TRASH<br />

HEAVY TRASH AND BULK ITEMS FAQS<br />

Do you pick up paint?<br />

Yes, we can pick up paint and paint cans, but they must be dried first.<br />

Let paint sit out in the sun until it is dried or use a drying agent like kitty<br />

litter to dry the paint. Once the paint is fully dried, please set the cans<br />

to the curb with the lids removed for collection.<br />

Do you pick up tree branches?<br />

Yes, we can pick up tree branches, shrubs and brush trimmings, but<br />

they need to be properly tied and bundled. All bundles must be less<br />

than 40 pounds and no greater than 4 feet in length with no branch<br />

diameter exceeding 3 inches. These requirements allow for easier pick<br />

up and prevent damage to our equipment. Please limit to no more than<br />

10 bundles at a time.<br />

Do you pick up fence pickets or lumber?<br />

All bundles must be less than 40 pounds and no greater than 4 feet in<br />

length with all nails either hammered down or removed. We cannot<br />

collect any fence posts with concrete. These requirements allow for<br />

easier pick up and prevent damage to our equipment. Please limit to<br />

no more than 10 bundles at a time.<br />

Do you pick up carpet?<br />

Yes, we can collect up to 1 room of carpet at a time. Carpet must be<br />

rolled and tied bundles no longer than 4 feet in length and no more<br />

than 40 pounds and placed on the curb.<br />

Do you pick up large items like appliances or furniture?<br />

Yes, we can collect large items, but no more than two each collection<br />

day. Please place your large item at the curb on collection day.<br />

Do you pick up mattress and box springs?<br />

Yes, we can collect both the mattress and box springs, but no more than<br />

two each collection day. Please place your mattress and box springs<br />

at the curb on collection day. Yes, we do collect Queen and King size<br />

mattresses.<br />

Do you pick up refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners?<br />

Yes, we can pick up refrigerators and freezers, but they must be drained<br />

of freon first. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or any other<br />

items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying<br />

bill to validate such service was performed. Please attach the<br />

validation bill to the item before placing it at the curb for collection.<br />

Do you pick up hazardous waste or household chemicals?<br />

We cannot collect hazardous waste, please visit your county’s household<br />

hazardous waste facility for proper disposal options.<br />

Harris County: Hazardous Waste Recycling Fort Bend County: Hazardous<br />

Waste Recycling<br />

Can you pick up storm debris?<br />

How do I get rid of my storm debris?<br />

We do not collect waste generated from the result of a storm. Please<br />

be patient during this process, if you have storm debris that you need<br />

collected the county will typically make rounds through the communities<br />

affected by the storm to have the storm debris removed. If you are<br />

in Harris County, please visit www.readyharris.com, to see the proper<br />

guidelines and size limitations for the debris collection. If you have<br />

hired a contractor to remove the debris from your home you will need<br />

to make arrangements to have the debris hauled off by the contractor.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />

People who are homeowners in the Association<br />

will have a different perspective on issues<br />

in the association community because they<br />

are directly impacted by them. This is especially<br />

true when it comes to decisions relating<br />

to monetary and violation issues. Below are<br />

some of the frequently asked questions.<br />

What is HOA and who are HOA members?<br />

A Homeowners Association (HOA) is organized<br />

as a nonprofit corporation and everyone that<br />

owns property inside of a subdivision with an<br />

HOA is an HOA member.<br />

What is the Board of Directors?<br />

A Board of Directors is a requirement for an HOA<br />

to function properly. The Board is elected from<br />

and by the homeowners of the community at<br />

the annual meeting. These elected volunteers<br />

are responsible for all operations of the association<br />

and ensure the community governing<br />

documents are followed and enforced.<br />

How does Board member make decisions?<br />

The Board member makes decisions by following<br />

the laws, Declaration, Articles and By Laws<br />

of the association. An HOA Board member is<br />

entitled to rely on the advice of other officers,<br />

professional people or HOA committees.<br />

What are duties of the Board member?<br />

Board members must carefully review and understand<br />

all the HOA’s governing documents,<br />

such as the bylaws, articles of incorporation,<br />

covenants, conditions, restrictions (CC&Rs)<br />

and day-to-day operating rules.<br />

The Board members are responsible for the<br />

affairs of the association, preparing the annual<br />

budget, providing for maintenance of<br />

common areas, hiring personnel necessary for<br />

upkeep of the association and common areas,<br />

enforcing rules, keeping books, obtaining<br />

insurance, collecting assessments, adopting<br />

rules. HOA Board members act fairly, in good<br />

faith, in the interest of and for the benefit of<br />

the HOA.<br />

What is the benefit of being<br />

the Board member?<br />

The Board members are volunteers and the<br />

greatest reward Board members most of the<br />

time is the satisfaction of a job well done when<br />

the community prospers.<br />

What are deed restrictions?<br />

Deed restrictions are rules and regulations<br />

that govern one or more lots or parcels of land<br />

within an HOA governed subdivision. They are<br />

imposed by the land developer prior to creating<br />

the HOA. Deed restrictions are contained in<br />

a document that is recorded with the county<br />

register of deeds records where the property is<br />

located. Deed restrictions are permanent and<br />

they bind all current and future owners of the<br />

lots. Deed restrictions are created to protect<br />

property owners and property values.<br />

Where can deed restrictions be found?<br />

Each homeowner will get deed restrictions<br />

from their title company when they buy a<br />

home. <strong>Lakemont</strong> deed restrictions can be<br />

found on <strong>Lakemont</strong> Community website at<br />

www.lakemontcommunity.com.<br />

What is the annual assessment?<br />

The Annual Assessment is the dollar amount<br />

that an HOA will collect from each home that<br />

is part of the HOA. The amount is designated<br />

to pay for annual operations and maintenance,<br />

which typically includes items such as<br />

landscaping, lake maintenance, pool maintenance,<br />

insurance, streetlights and water.<br />

The annual assessment is due on January 1 st<br />

of each year and it becomes delinquent on<br />

February 1 st .<br />

How is annual assessment calculated?<br />

At the end of each year, the Board will prepare<br />

the budget for the following year. An<br />

HOA operating budget is a projection of the<br />

funds needed by the association to cover its<br />

operating expenses and provide adequate<br />

reserves for repair. Once the projected amount<br />

is determent it is equally divided between<br />

homeowners.<br />

Why are upkeeping and maintenance<br />

of commune area important?<br />

The value of a home is directly affected by the<br />

quality of common areas, maintenance of the<br />

amenities, the enforcement of the rules and<br />

regulations, the adequacy of reserve funds<br />

and the community spirit.<br />

STAY SAFE!<br />

Although we enjoy a very safe neighborhood,<br />

outsiders may occasionally come<br />

through looking for trouble. Please be<br />

aware of your surroundings. Always carry<br />

your cell phone. If something looks strange<br />

or makes your feel uncomfortable, please<br />

call or text a family member or neighbor<br />

and let them know something isn’t right. If<br />

you see an unfamiliar car parked in front of<br />

a house or cruising the streets, don’t ignore<br />

it. Call the non-emergency number or the<br />

roving police at 832-719-1047. The number<br />

for the Ft. Bend Sheriff can be reached at<br />

281-341-4665. It is always better to be safe<br />

than sorry. Our police are here to keep our<br />

community safe and they need our help to<br />

notify them when something is wrong.<br />

SPEED LIMIT - PLEASE SLOW DOWN!<br />

Speed limit signs are posted throughout the<br />

community and should be obeyed at all times.<br />

We regularly have many children and families<br />

out on our streets enjoying the good weather.<br />

Please be alert for pets, children, walkers,<br />

joggers and bicycles on our streets. Be sure to<br />

come to a full stop and look both ways before<br />

proceeding through intersections. Joggers<br />

and small children can move extremely fast<br />

and can be in front of you with no warning.<br />

LAKEMONT SCHOOLS<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> is in the Lamar CISD. Our children<br />

attend McNeill Elementary, Briscoe Junior<br />

High and Foster Senior High School. The<br />

website for Lamar CISD is www.lcisd.org. The<br />

website is easy to follow and lists all pertinent<br />

information you will need for your children.<br />

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Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging<br />

helps eliminate a great many pests that die<br />

from various causes while in the bag. When you<br />

buy 'loose' mulch that is trucked to your home,<br />

you are also buying ants, roaches, termites,<br />

etc… Spend a little more on bagged material<br />

and save lots of future pest problems. Keep<br />

your mulch at least 4" - 6" below the top of your<br />

homes exposed foundation edge/side. This will<br />

aid in minimizing pests in your home and allow<br />

for quick and accurate termite inspections.<br />

Shrubs, Flowers and groundcovers - Trim<br />

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

your home. Do your best to create a plant free<br />

zone that is 18" - 24" wide around your home.<br />

The exception is your lawn - it can grow up next<br />

to the slab as long as you keep it 4" - 6" below<br />

the top of the slab. The most conducive to<br />

termite infestation are groundcover plantings,<br />

growing high against your homes exterior or<br />

(especially) ivy that grows on your walls.<br />

Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually.<br />

The spring spray eliminates overwintering<br />

pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist<br />

the pest onslaught of summer with residual<br />

pesticides. The fall spray also kills pests from<br />

the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring<br />

over the winter and puts your valuable<br />

asset off to a healthy winter's dormancy.<br />

Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide<br />

treatment to stop brown patch in its<br />

tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is<br />

thin and weak in some areas, here are some<br />

important fundamentals: a) lawn aeration b)<br />

fertilization c) weed control.<br />

Most important is proper watering:<br />

• Water once per week (unless you get<br />

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

• Water heavily (1" - 2") for total lawn coverage.<br />

• In severe drought, water every 5th day.<br />

• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning -<br />

NOT AT NIGHT.<br />

• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the<br />

turf grow deeper, stronger and more drought<br />

resistant roots.<br />

• Less watering also saves you money!!<br />

FRONT COVER PHOTOS WANTED!<br />

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<br />

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

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

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

newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing publications.<br />

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

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PETS<br />

We love our pets at <strong>Lakemont</strong>, but please be sure to keep them leashed.<br />

Some dogs are nervous or skittish when approached by other dogs. Children<br />

are often frightened of dogs that are not leashed. Even if you have the<br />

friendliest dog in <strong>Lakemont</strong>, please keep them on a leash when you’re out<br />

in common areas.<br />

Please be sure to clean up after your dogs. Excrement is unsightly and a<br />

health hazard.<br />

Dogs should have shelter and plenty of water when they are outside. Never leave<br />

your pet in a car. It takes only a few minutes for a pet to die from heat stroke.<br />

Always remember, if it’s too hot for you, it’s definitely too hot for your pets.<br />

ANIMAL / PET CONTROL<br />

Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal space.<br />

Remember, that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within<br />

the house and must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a<br />

nuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leash at all times when<br />

away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s<br />

responsibility, when walking their pet within the subdivision, to keep<br />

ALL areas free of pet debris. Please remember that cats must also<br />

be confined. Animal control can be reached by calling 281-342-1512<br />

and will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets.<br />

KEEP LAKEMONT BEAUTIFUL<br />

Our residents take pride in keeping our neighborhoods beautiful. Please<br />

do your part by cutting your grass every week during the summer. Trees<br />

that are close to sidewalks should be trimmed approximately 8 feet<br />

from the ground so that people walking down the sidewalks will not be<br />

impeded by the branches. Likewise, trees with branches extending over<br />

the streets should be trimmed so that cars and trucks are not damaged.<br />

Gardens and flowerbeds should be kept free of weeds. Trash that has<br />

blown into your yard should be picked up and disposed of properly.<br />

Thanks for helping us keep <strong>Lakemont</strong> beautiful.<br />

For a copy of the Fine Policy, visit your community link at www.grahammanagementhouston.com.<br />

Any questions regarding this policy can be<br />

directed to On-Site Community Manager, Jessica Delgado at 713-334-8000<br />

or by email at jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com.<br />

LAKE MONT TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage<br />

job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com,<br />

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

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Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those<br />

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out<br />

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST<br />

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The Spring Community Garage Sale for Westlake and Westlake Forest will be<br />

held on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong> from 7-11 AM. Large banners will be placed on<br />

the median of Saums Road.<br />

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY<br />

GARAGE SALE<br />

The Westfield community garage sale will be Friday and Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 13th &<br />

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

papers and post signs at the entrances. Westfield is off Fry Road between Clay<br />

and Morton.<br />

WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES<br />

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

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

our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their items right out<br />

of their garages.<br />

For a map and list of items being sold at Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer<br />

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

Lakes section - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-222-2355) on<br />

the day of the sale. Don’t miss out!<br />

GRAYSON LAKES<br />

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

The Grayson Lakes Community Garage Sale is set for <strong>April</strong> 14th from 7 AM-1 PM.<br />

Grayson Lakes is off Katy Flewellen Road.<br />

MULTI-COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />

Cinco Ranch 2/Cross Creek Ranch/ Seven Meadows/<br />

Westheimer Lakes/Bella Terra<br />

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

Visit sevenmeadowslive.com for more details and registration.<br />

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of education and industry who serve on the Advisory Council<br />

will make recommendations to the Commissioner of Education for the<br />

Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) program.<br />

Under the program, which the Legislature created last year, public school<br />

districts and open-enrollment charter schools will be able to apply for the<br />

P-TECH designation. P-TECH high schools will offer an open-enrollment<br />

program that gives students the opportunity to combine high school and<br />

post-secondary courses, as well as internships, apprenticeships or other<br />

job training programs. Within six years, students in a P-TECH school will be<br />

able to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree or other certificate<br />

or industry certification. The students will also complete job training.<br />

“P-TECH Early College High Schools will provide students with the education<br />

and hands-on training they need to succeed in education and beyond,”<br />

Speaker Straus said. “This initiative will also help strengthen the Texas<br />

workforce, making our state even more attractive to prospective employers.<br />

Our appointees to the Advisory Council have a lot of expertise to share and<br />

I’m grateful that they have stepped forward to serve.”<br />

The Advisory Council will make recommendations to the Commissioner<br />

of Education on the establishment and administration of the P-TECH<br />

program, as well as develop specific criteria for a campus to receive the<br />

P-TECH designation.<br />

The Advisory Council is composed of members appointed by the Governor,<br />

Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House.<br />

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Games start on <strong>April</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong>. FFPS is a non-profit youth soccer<br />

program dedicated to providing a positive youth sports experience<br />

for all children. Founded in 1986 in Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22<br />

leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS<br />

offers children a fun and fair experience, including one practice per<br />

week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time<br />

and play every position, co-ed/balanced teams, positive coaching and<br />

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Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):<br />

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and background checks on all volunteers.<br />

Coaches will call players to schedule practice by <strong>April</strong> 3 rd . Practice<br />

times and location will be determined by the coach and team. The<br />

schedule includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, <strong>April</strong> 7 th<br />

to May 26 th . Our Katy league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer<br />

Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear League plays at<br />

Huggins Elementary (No. 1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League<br />

plays at Westside High School (14201 Briar Forest). Our Westpark/<br />

Beltway League plays at Quillian Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our<br />

Spring Branch/Memorial League plays at St. Andrew Lutheran Church<br />

(1353 Witte Rd).<br />

NETBALL CLUBS<br />

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about<br />

netball and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open<br />

to everyone from eight years and up including adults. Contact<br />

katynetball@netballamerica for further information. Houston<br />

Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and<br />

learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.<br />

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see<br />

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit<br />

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America.<br />

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WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of all<br />

ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest growing<br />

sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and include former<br />

European premiership players. We are a not for profit club with a mission to<br />

provide outstanding club management, a fun social environment and the<br />

feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open for the <strong>2018</strong> season at www.<br />

westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be sent to info@westhoustonrugby.<br />

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KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB<br />

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which exists<br />

to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest in<br />

running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds, heritages<br />

and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus is on group<br />

runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and experience<br />

with our members and the public. We welcome all who are interested in<br />

joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. We hold<br />

group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off<br />

the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM<br />

and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork<br />

and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for<br />

tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find out more and to join our<br />

club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />

TRACK HOUSTON • YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and<br />

field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18<br />

years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have<br />

multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans Junior<br />

High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit www.<br />

trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.<br />

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB (KC/KC)<br />

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, that’s okay<br />

too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join our meetings and we<br />

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KC/KC is a non-profit organization with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years<br />

of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each<br />

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Volleyball<br />

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and be able to play at intermediate level. We play at different<br />

locations in and around Katy area.<br />

Katy Rugby Club<br />

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Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers<br />

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sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact<br />

us for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part<br />

of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />

Westside Golf League<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging<br />

new members. We invite you to join us<br />

every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch<br />

Golf Club. Our purpose is to allow ladies of<br />

all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />

while improving golfing skills. For more<br />

information, contact the Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />

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<strong>April</strong><br />

Events<br />

in our<br />

community<br />

Photo taken by Katy Resident<br />

Heather of Storybook Photography<br />

LOCAL CHARITIES<br />

HOST 2 ND ANNUAL KATY COLOR RUN<br />

The 2 nd annual Katy Color Run will be held<br />

Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 7 th at Kingsland Baptist Church.<br />

The color-filled run will consist of a 5K run<br />

and a 1K kids’ dash. The community event<br />

will also feature entertainment, food trucks<br />

and vendors and a kids’ fun zone. Proceeds<br />

from the run will benefit local nonprofit organizations:<br />

Christ Clinic, Clothed by Faith,<br />

Compassion Katy, Hope Impacts and Katy<br />

Christian Ministries. The Ballard Foundation<br />

is the title sponsor of the event.<br />

The benefiting nonprofits provided thousands<br />

of people with medical, food, clothing and<br />

shelter needs after Hurricane Harvey. Christ<br />

Clinic offers medical care to uninsured and<br />

underinsured patients. Clothed by Faith gives<br />

gently used clothing to thousands of Katy<br />

area residents in need. Compassion Katy’s<br />

connects churches, businesses and nonprofits<br />

to provide solutions to meet the needs of the<br />

community. Hope Impacts imparts hope to<br />

homeless and under resourced people in the<br />

Katy area by connecting them to services and<br />

resources. Katy Christian Ministries offers food<br />

and emergency financial assistance to those<br />

in need and also offers many other resources<br />

to the community including a domestic abuse<br />

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For more information and to register to run<br />

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SPONSORED WALK AND FAMILY FUN<br />

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Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 15, <strong>2018</strong>, 12-4 PM<br />

Sponsored walk starts at 1:30 PM<br />

Located at Dewberry Farm,<br />

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Raffle prizes, food, snacks and drinks<br />

available for purchase.<br />

Playground, jumping pillows, etc. will<br />

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Other characteristics may<br />

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threatening medical conditions, although<br />

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normal life expectancy. With early and consistent<br />

educational intervention, as well as<br />

physical and language therapy, children with<br />

5p-Syndrome are capable of reaching their<br />

fullest potential and can lead full and meaningful<br />

lives. Children born with this very rare<br />

genetic defect will most likely require ongoing<br />

support for life, from a team of parents, therapists,<br />

medical and educational professionals<br />

to help the child achieve his or her maximum<br />

potential.<br />

COLOR FOR A CAUSE 5K COLOR RUN<br />

The Katy community is invited to support Cinco<br />

Ranch Future Business Leaders of America<br />

as they work to support The Arc of Katy by<br />

registering for the Color for a Cause 5K color<br />

run. All of the earnings from this run will go<br />

toward the local nonprofit The Arc of Katy<br />

to help them rebuild their facility that was<br />

destroyed during Hurricane Harvey. The Arc<br />

works to create opportunities for all children<br />

and adults with intellectual and developmental<br />

disabilities (IDD) to enable each person<br />

to be a participating and respected member<br />

of our community. The run will take place at<br />

Cinco Ranch High School on Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 21,<br />

<strong>2018</strong> from 8 AM to 11 AM. The event features<br />

the throwing and tossing of non-toxic colored<br />

corn starch in the air in the beginning of the<br />

race and throughout intervals as well. For<br />

registration information, please visit the following<br />

website: colorforacause.weebly.com/<br />

registration.html.<br />

LITERARY & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL<br />

& PARADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH<br />

KATY SUMMERFEST<br />

Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 28, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-2 PM<br />

Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner<br />

Andy Meyers and Fort Bend County Libraries<br />

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are hosting the Literary & Fine Arts Festival &<br />

Parade in partnership with Katy SummerFest at<br />

the Cinco Ranch Branch Library located at 2620<br />

Commercial Center Drive in Katy.<br />

• An essay and art contest for participating students<br />

in Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD and Lamar CISD<br />

campuses within Precinct 3. All contestants are<br />

chosen by their participating campus teachers.<br />

• Best of Show scholarship prizes will be awarded<br />

in each category which will include an art contest<br />

- one for elementary, one for junior high and<br />

one for high school and an essay contest - one<br />

for K-2 nd grades, one for 3 rd -5 th grades and one<br />

for 6 th -8 th grades.<br />

• Judges Choice award winners will receive prizes<br />

through our generous sponsors.<br />

• Cutest Character Parade - children ages 2 to<br />

10 come dressed up in their favorite book characters<br />

and are led through LaCenterra at Cinco<br />

Ranch by a Sherriff’s motorcycle, high school<br />

drumline, drill team members, cheerleaders,<br />

KVPAC, Katy ISD theatre kids, high school mascots<br />

and the Chick-fil-A cow. Parade registration<br />

is open from 10:30-11 AM at the library and the<br />

parade begins promptly at 11 AM.<br />

• Live performances by high school choirs.<br />

Also there will be: Summer Camp Vendors,<br />

Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Photo Booth,<br />

Face Painting, Balloon Twister, Mad Science<br />

Demo and make and take.<br />

Please check out our website at www.KatySummerFest.com<br />

or www.fortbendlfafp.com for a list<br />

of all of our generous sponsors.<br />

All performances and vendors will continue to be<br />

added as we approach the BIG day!<br />

3 RD ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS<br />

TOURNAMENT<br />

benefiting Taylor HS FFA -<br />

Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 14, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Held at the American Shooting Center, 16500<br />

Westheimer Pkwy. This event helps raise money<br />

to help send our FFA students to district, state<br />

and national Leadership and Career Development<br />

competitions, the Texas FFA State Convention<br />

as well as providing educational tools for<br />

our FFA teachers. In the past, teams of four from<br />

our school, family teams, local business teams<br />

and community teams have signed up for this<br />

competition. We also provide online registration<br />

and payment options for this event. For more<br />

information, please visit www.taylorffaclaytournament.com.<br />

FULSHEAR AREA<br />

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

presents the City Candidate Meet and Greet<br />

Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 12 th - Meet<br />

The Fulshear City Council Candidates<br />

Thursday <strong>April</strong> 19 th - Meet the<br />

Mayoral Candidates<br />

The Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce presents<br />

the City Candidate Meet and Greet at the<br />

Irene Stern Community Center located at 6920<br />

Katy-Fulshear Rd., Fulshear, TX 77441. The event<br />

starts at 6:30 PM on both dates listed above.<br />

Candidates will introduce themselves and provide<br />

opening remarks. Candidates will leave<br />

stage and position themselves in a predetermined<br />

area of the room to make themselves<br />

available to answer questions one on one with<br />

anyone interested in asking them.<br />

For more information about our meetings and<br />

events please visit The Fulshear Area Chamber of<br />

Commerce event page on our website at: www.<br />

FulshearAreaChamber.com.<br />

If you’d like more information, please contact<br />

Don McCoy at dmccoy@fulshear-areachamber.<br />

com or call 832-600-3221.<br />

CAF HOUSTON WING’S WARBIRD<br />

WEEKEND AND OPEN HOUSE<br />

On Saturday and Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 14 th & 15 th from10<br />

AM until 5 PM, those big, old airplanes with the<br />

mighty round engines will be flying again as<br />

the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing<br />

presents its <strong>2018</strong> Warbird Weekend and Open<br />

House at Hangar B-5, West Houston Airport.<br />

Get up close and feel the prop wash and hear<br />

the noise as radial engines power these historic<br />

WWII aircraft. See some of the old planes your<br />

father, grandfather or grandmother learned to<br />

fly for World War II.<br />

Admission is $15 per CAR at the gate or $10 per<br />

car if ticket is purchased in advance online (check<br />

our website or facebook page for details) and<br />

earns you a day of aircraft and military vehicle<br />

displays, museum exhibits and fun.<br />

Warbird rides will also be available for purchase.<br />

Food, drinks, gifts and souvenirs will be available.<br />

Come on out and honor America. The Commemorative<br />

Air Force is a non-profit national patriotic<br />

organization whose membership includes<br />

people from all backgrounds sharing an interest<br />

in aviation and history. www.houstonwing.org.<br />

The West Houston Airport is located at 18000<br />

Groschke Rd., 2 miles north of I-10 and between<br />

Hwy. 6 and Barker Cypress, will be the place to<br />

visit on Saturday and Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 14 th & 15 th<br />

from 10 AM until 5 PM.<br />

THE ARC OF KATY <strong>2018</strong> GALA<br />

Celebrating Katy Hometown Heroes -<br />

Friday, <strong>April</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong>, 6:30-10:30 PM<br />

The Arc of Katy Board of Directors will present<br />

The Arc of Katy <strong>2018</strong> Gala - Celebrating Katy<br />

Hometown Heroes on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 20 th to raise<br />

funds for programs for individuals with intellectual<br />

and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and<br />

their families. Guests at the fundraiser gala,<br />

which will be held at the Omni Houston Hotel<br />

at Westside (13210 Katy Freeway. Houston, TX<br />

77079), will be entertained with a reception,<br />

seated dinner, program, silent and live auctions,<br />

dancing and other fun activities.<br />

Also at the Gala, The Arc of Katy will present two<br />

of the organization’s key supporters with the<br />

Ann Davis Founder’s Award and The Arc of Katy<br />

Volunteer of the Year recognition. In addition, as a<br />

new feature of the Gala in <strong>2018</strong>, The Arc of Katy is<br />

honoring two of our Katy Hometown Heroes who<br />

make this community a great place for our program<br />

participants and members to live, work and thrive.<br />

Registration for gala attendance, sponsors,<br />

underwriters and auction donations is available<br />

at https://thearcofkaty.ejoinme.org/<strong>2018</strong>Gala.<br />

For additional information, please contact Amy<br />

Campbell at amycampbell@thearcofkaty.org or<br />

281-391-6164.<br />

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR<br />

PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />

This program is held on the fourth Saturday of<br />

each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />

held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature<br />

walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required.<br />

Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family”<br />

program; parents or other adult guardians<br />

should participate with their children. Park in the<br />

Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking<br />

lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />

sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed<br />

on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs<br />

include <strong>April</strong>: Bird Watching - Craft: TP Binoculars.<br />

The Titmouse Club<br />

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children<br />

ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored by the Houston Audubon<br />

Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday<br />

and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />

mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore<br />

Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each<br />

week features a different nature theme and may<br />

include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities<br />

and walks in the woods. For more information,<br />

go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under<br />

Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per<br />

session or a 5-session card can be purchased for<br />

$20. The child must be accompanied by an adult<br />

during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive<br />

United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial<br />

Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through<br />

the marked gate and proceed on the path to the<br />

log cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>April</strong> 3 rd & 4 th : Wildflower Power<br />

<strong>April</strong> 10 th & 11 th : Dragonflies<br />

<strong>April</strong> 17 th & 18 th : Turtles<br />

<strong>April</strong> 24 th & 25 th : Fishing Fun<br />

After School Nature Explorers Club<br />

Nature Explorers Club is designed for schoolage<br />

children (ages 6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested<br />

in investigating the natural world. Each<br />

month we will explore a different ecology<br />

topic, focusing on our own native plants and<br />

animals. We will make a craft to take home, go<br />

on a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles<br />

in the ponds and get to know the plants and<br />

animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations<br />

are required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.<br />

houstonaudubon.org. For more information<br />

contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs<br />

Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org<br />

or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:<br />

<strong>April</strong> 19 th : Snakes Alive!<br />

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6 TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT”<br />

AUTISM <strong>2018</strong><br />

<strong>April</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM<br />

www.hopeforthree.org<br />

An exciting family fun day providing focused on educating<br />

and empowering others about the leading<br />

developmental disabiliy in the United States - autism.<br />

7,500 fans and supporters, Hope For Three,<br />

County Judge Bob Hebert, all 18 City Mayors, 300<br />

volunteers and the Sugar Land Skeeters, host over<br />

400 family members from the autism community<br />

to a day full of friendship and baseball.<br />

Volunteers “buddy” up with a child prior to<br />

the game for play time on the field or in the<br />

playground area. During this time, parents and<br />

caregivers enjoy a social hour in the company<br />

of other adults at the Bud Light Pavilion; a rare<br />

occasion for many, a first-time opportunity for<br />

most A 2-hour buffet with complimentary lunch<br />

and soft drinks await the hosted families in the<br />

picnic area 700 volunteers and family members<br />

march around the field for an Autism Awareness<br />

Parade before Judge Hebert and City Mayors<br />

join on field to read a Proclamation of support<br />

recognizing <strong>April</strong> as Autism Awareness Month<br />

Then, it’s PLAY BALL!<br />

Sponsors, Mayors and other VIPs enjoy the game<br />

from hosted suites, while volunteers and families<br />

cheer on the home team! Numerous volunteer,<br />

sponsorship and underwriting opportunties available.<br />

Call 281-245-0640 to learn more.<br />

May Events<br />

WILD WEST BREWFEST<br />

May 5 th<br />

The Wild West Brewfest is gearing up for its<br />

7 th year! Over $600,000 raised for charities in<br />

the past 6 years. Tickets on sale now! Held<br />

on May 5 th at Katy Mills Mall (5000 Katy Mills<br />

Circle) The Wild West Brewfest is the only one<br />

of its kind in Katy! This event will feature 150+<br />

Specialty Craft Brewers from various locations<br />

all around the country while featuring over 600<br />

individualized craft brews!<br />

VIP ticket holders get in one hour early (2<br />

PM) to enjoy the wonderful liquid that will be<br />

offered on property while general Admission<br />

opens at 3 PM - event ends at 9 PM. The event<br />

will feature many zones that will be of particular<br />

interest to the patron. Multiple Beer<br />

Gardens, Game zones, music throughout the<br />

event, several food trucks and much more, not<br />

to mention over 600 different varieties of beer!<br />

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local<br />

hotels along with free transportation to and<br />

from the event. Staying true to its roots, the<br />

Wild West Brewfest is defiantly one of a kind<br />

by giving away 100% of its net profits to local<br />

charities. All proceeds will help support Katy<br />

area non-profit organizations. Click here for<br />

more info! Come out to Katy for the afternoon<br />

and stay the night - book your discounted<br />

hotel room right off our website as they are<br />

within walking distance from the event!<br />

Tickets on sale now, you can buy them at:<br />

www.wildwestbrewfest.com<br />

KATY COMMUNITY ‘CHIP CLINIC’<br />

May 5, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-2 PM<br />

KCCC at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming -<br />

Richmond<br />

9711 S. Mason Rd, Richmond, Texas<br />

Katy Community ‘Chip Clinic, a local non-profit,<br />

volunteer-run organization is pleased to announce<br />

its spring schedule of upcoming events<br />

to serve the needs of Katy-area residents. The<br />

organization offers $10 microchipping for pets<br />

with FREE lifetime registration! What is a microchip?<br />

A microchip is a rice-sized transponder<br />

that is injected between a pet’s shoulder blades<br />

with a needle. When getting ‘chipped, most<br />

animals don’t notice any difference from when<br />

receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does<br />

NOT have a GPS locator on it, but as long as the<br />

account is kept up-to-date, its number will be<br />

linked to the pet owner’s contact information.<br />

The microchip account is easily accessible<br />

online and pet owners can update as needed<br />

and even add pet’s photo and veterinarian info.<br />

Pet owners do not need to live in the same<br />

town as these upcoming events to take ad-<br />

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vantage of this service, but PLEASE NOTE: cash only and MUST bring<br />

rabies certification paperwork (not just the collar tag) - for volunteer<br />

and attendee safety. There is a limit of two pets per family, unless<br />

pre-approved. Cats should be in a secure carrier and dogs should be<br />

on a no-slip leash (please no retractable leashes).<br />

For more information on these events or to see the upcoming calendar,<br />

please follow the group at:<br />

www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/.<br />

FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION CAR SHOW<br />

Please join us for the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation Car Show,<br />

Saturday May 12, <strong>2018</strong> at the Fort Bend County Fair Grounds. With bunches<br />

of beautiful cars for you to appreciate, a silent auction to help and<br />

support Joe Joe Bear in their mission to provide Teddy Bears to children<br />

with life altering diseases. Vendor booths for your shopping pleasure and<br />

all different kinds of food trucks, this will be one event you won’t want<br />

to miss. There will be live music and awards presented, something for<br />

everyone at the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation Car Show.<br />

If you are interested in showing your car, setting up a vendor booth or<br />

a food truck, please contact Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email<br />

info@joejoebear.org. More information and registration is available on<br />

the website at www.joejoebear.org under events.<br />

THE ARC OF KATY’S<br />

SUMMER DAY PROGRAM!<br />

THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!<br />

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications<br />

for three Summer Program sessions for teens<br />

and adults with intellectual and development<br />

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and<br />

meet the program’s minimum requirements.<br />

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from<br />

8 AM until 3 PM at:<br />

The Arc of Katy 5819 Tenth Street, Suite C Katy, Texas 77493<br />

Three Sessions are being held this Summer:<br />

Session 1: June 4-June 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session 2: July 2-July 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Session 3: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />

crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35<br />

per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to<br />

participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will<br />

receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please<br />

visit www.thearcofkaty.org.<br />

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<strong>April</strong> 4 th -8 th - The 15 th anniversary of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair<br />

four-day event will celebrate Gulf Coast to global foods, cultures and<br />

traditions. Expected to be the largest in its history, the event will feature<br />

award winning talent, master sommeliers, mixologists, themed events<br />

and expansive new venues. Time and a myriad of cultural and agricultural<br />

influences have long impacted both Sugar Land and the expansive Gulf<br />

Coast, a wide swath of geography rooted in American history and lore. For<br />

more information, visit www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 7 th -8 th - The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival is the largest<br />

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

food, beverages and entertainment for all ages centered in Downtown<br />

Houston. Created 29 years ago by Child Advocates as an avenue to create<br />

awareness and funding to help the neglected and abused children of<br />

Houston. Over 5.4 million dollars have been raised for the organization<br />

through the annual two days of children activities. Come celebrate, enjoy,<br />

laugh and play at the 30 th Annual McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival<br />

and create a lifetime of memories. The event is from 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM.<br />

Admission is $10 online and $12 at the gate. For more information, visit<br />

www.houstonchildrensfestival.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 8 th - The Brazilian Food & Music Festival. An event for the whole<br />

family! This a great opportunity to find all kinds of Brazilian food at the<br />

same place. Food prices will range between $1 to $30.The vendors will<br />

accept cash and credit cards. Brazilian food, Caipirinha, Guarana and other<br />

beverages, Brazilian music, Crafts and activities for children. For more<br />

information, visit www.facebook.com/BrazilianFoodAndMusicFestival.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 12 th -15 th - The Southwest International Boat Show is the largest<br />

in-water Boat Show in the Southwest and the premier Sail and Power<br />

Show for new and pre-owned vessels. This exciting event on Clear Lake, in<br />

Bay Area Houston, features boats ranging in size from 10ft. to 100ft., both<br />

freshwater and saltwater and offers the unique opportunity to view and<br />

board fabulous vessels from some of the world’s leading manufacturers<br />

including new designs and models making their Texas debut. Pre-Season<br />

Specials and Dealer incentive programs will also be available on many<br />

models with prices to suit all budgets! Meet with industry representatives<br />

ready to provide valuable information and answer questions on all aspects<br />

of buying and owning a boat. Onshore, over 200 vendors will offer a variety<br />

of services and products for the boating and outdoor lifestyle, including<br />

fishing gear, apparel and outdoor equipment, in addition to a full range of<br />

marine electronics and hardware from top industry names. Shop related<br />

services from boat clubs, insurance companies and lending institutions<br />

and attend educational workshops and seminars. Admission is $10 for<br />

adults and children under 15 are free. For more information, visit www.<br />

southwestinternationalboatshow.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 14 th - It’s that time again! Don’t miss the Annual Art Car Parade.<br />

Downtown Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic”<br />

mobile masterpieces hit the pavement. The Houston Art Car Parade<br />

is a free BYOG (bring your own goodies - lawn chairs, water, treats, no<br />

dogs please) event. The Parade has become a nationwide phenomenon<br />

<strong>Lakemont</strong> and continues Community to bring out Newsletter the artist in | everyone. <strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong>This year’s spectacle<br />

is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000 fans from across the map and<br />

approximately 250 local, national and international artists will transform<br />

everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant to amuse,<br />

inspire, enlighten and entertain. Route: Smith St. from Pease St. to Walker<br />

St., making a left turn at Walker St. and then a left onto Bagby St., ending at<br />

Lamar St. For more information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 14 th -15 th - Japan Festival Houston celebrates the rich cultural<br />

heritage of Japan with traditional and contemporary performances<br />

of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/Japaneseinspired<br />

food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower<br />

arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, etegami, bonsai and more. The<br />

event is held in the Museum District and admission is free. For more<br />

information, visit www.houstonjapanfest.org.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 15 th - Houston Barbecue Festival. The venue has changed but<br />

the game’s the same, smoked meat until you drop. After several years at<br />

NRG Park, the Houston Barbecue Festival is moving its <strong>2018</strong> smoke-out<br />

to Humble. According to the organizers, the new location, 20 minutes<br />

north of downtown on U.S. 59, offers additional amenities including<br />

free parking, restrooms, covered areas in case of inclement weather and<br />

more affordable drinks. The Houston Barbecue Festival partners are Saint<br />

Arnold Brewing Company and Pitts & Spitts. The festival also will feature<br />

live music and a bar with craft beer. The festival sells out each year and<br />

ticket sales are limited. No tickets will be sold at the gate. The Humble<br />

Civic Center is at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. The festival is from 1-4 PM. For<br />

tickets and more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annualhouston-barbecue-festival-tickets-41545865803.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21 st - Five Dollar Food Truck Festival. Come out and experience<br />

over 20 of Houston’s most popular food trucks and local vendors. With<br />

a kid’s zone, live music, free beer, free parking and covered seating, we<br />

guarantee an overall great experience for the whole family! For more<br />

information, visit www.facebook.com/events/247434539130462/.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21 st -22 nd - The Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital, in<br />

partnership with the nonprofit organization Kids Triathlon, Inc., have<br />

partnered to bring you the <strong>2018</strong> Houston Texans Kids Triathlon presented by<br />

Texas Children’s Hospital. This sixth annual event will be held at NRG Stadium<br />

and is expected to be the largest USATriathlon sanctioned kid’s triathlon in the<br />

world. Thousands of families will gather for the interactive triathlon expo and<br />

tons of racing fun. Sign up today! The event is from 7-11 AM and admission is<br />

$50. For more information, visit www.houstontexans.com.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 29 th - The City of Houston invites you to the 5 th Annual Ready Houston<br />

Preparedness Kit Chef’s Challenge. Celebrity chefs will compete on-site<br />

to create the best dish from non-perishable food items typically found in<br />

a disaster preparedness kit. Each chef will choose from a list of canned<br />

and shelf-stable ingredients. Media judges will select and award one<br />

winner based on taste, creativity and presentation. In addition to the<br />

cook-off, there will be emergency response equipment on display, disaster<br />

preparedness information available and other giveaways. Come on out for<br />

a fun way to learn how to be prepared for all types of emergencies. For<br />

more information, visit www.houstonchefchallenge.com. 19


Library News<br />

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL)<br />

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734<br />

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us<br />

GEORGE MEMORIAL BRANCH<br />

LIBRARY<br />

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)<br />

1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond,<br />

Texas 77469, 281-342-4455<br />

Hours: Mon. 9 AM - 9 PM, Tues. 9 AM - 9 PM,<br />

Wed. 9 AM - 9 PM, Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 9<br />

AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5<br />

PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public<br />

Information Office - 281-633-4734. To register<br />

online for any event (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us),<br />

click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial<br />

Library,” and find the program. Participants<br />

may also register by calling the library at 281-<br />

633-4734 or by visiting the library.<br />

LIBRARY CLOSINGS<br />

<strong>April</strong> 1st: Easter<br />

SPECIAL EVENTS<br />

• Income-Tax-Preparation Assistance - Mondays,<br />

Thursdays, Saturdays through <strong>April</strong><br />

16th, 10 AM-1 PM. Representatives from the<br />

AARP will provide free income-tax-preparation<br />

assistance for low-income taxpayers. Patrons<br />

should bring the following information to the<br />

session if possible: photo ID; Social Security<br />

card(s) for self, spouse and all dependents;<br />

last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s and any other<br />

compensation received in 2017; unemployment<br />

compensation statements; and any other<br />

documents that are necessary to complete<br />

your return. This service is free and open to<br />

the public on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />

Income-tax forms will no longer be available at<br />

the libraries, but patrons may use the libraries’<br />

computers and printers to download and print<br />

out the forms from the IRS website, www.irs.<br />

gov, during regular library hours. A library card<br />

is needed to use the printers and the cost to<br />

print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.<br />

• The Arts of Russell Autrey: Artist, Photographer,<br />

Raconteur Exhibit Opening-Day Reception<br />

- Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 8th, 2-4 PM, Bohachevsky<br />

Gallery. The exhibit, which showcases Autrey’s<br />

art and storytelling skills as well as his photography,<br />

will be on display through May 30th.<br />

Featuring Autrey’s varied artistic talents in ink<br />

drawings and photographs, the exhibit will also<br />

showcase his storytelling talent, as he describes<br />

some of his art pieces. A long-time photojournalist,<br />

Autrey is best known for his photographs<br />

that caught snippets of the daily lives of Fort<br />

Bend County residents for more than 25 years,<br />

from 1983 until his retirement in 2009. Autrey’s<br />

exhibit will be included in FotoFest Fort Bend, in<br />

partnership with FotoFest International’s <strong>2018</strong><br />

Biennial, a prestigious collection of exhibitions<br />

throughout the Houston area.<br />

• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 10th, 2<br />

PM, Computer Lab. Learn the basics of putting<br />

together a resumé. Those attending this<br />

informal program will receive one-one-one<br />

help formatting a resumé. For assistance on<br />

a pre-existing resumé, please have a digital<br />

copy available on a USB flashdrive, saved to<br />

the cloud or have access to it via email. Registration<br />

required.<br />

• The Texas Revolution - Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 10th,<br />

7 PM, Meeting Room. Dr. Nicholas Cox, a U.S.<br />

History professor at Houston Community<br />

College, will discuss the events leading up to<br />

the Texas Revolution and the historic Battle of<br />

San Jacinto, which took place 181 years ago on<br />

<strong>April</strong> 21, 1836. Learn how the battle transpired<br />

that day, its significance in the Texas revolution<br />

and its impact on Texas history.<br />

• Family-History Research: Reservations are<br />

required.<br />

Ancestral Veterans of the War of 1812 - Saturday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 14th, 10 AM, Computer Lab.<br />

• Apollo-To the Moon - Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 14th,<br />

10:30 AM, Meeting Room. Retired NASA physicist<br />

F. Don Cooper will share his experiences<br />

creating the technology that helped launch<br />

Apollo 11 in 1969 and the efforts that his team<br />

went through to successfully bring the Apollo<br />

13 crew home safely in 1970. Cooper will also<br />

discuss the history of U.S. rockets and his role<br />

in designing the Saturn V ascent guidance and<br />

trans-lunar targeting equations that would<br />

help make space travel possible.<br />

• OPEN-MIC NIGHT - Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 18th,<br />

6 PM, Meeting Room. Open-Mic Night is a<br />

casual event for amateur performers to take<br />

the stage and express themselves! Step into<br />

the limelight to share original poetry, music,<br />

comedy or one-act plays or to showcase<br />

any other unique talents. Performances are<br />

limited to five minutes or less and they must<br />

not contain any profanity or other insensitive<br />

topics. This event is for adults and teens aged<br />

14 and above. Registration is required.<br />

• Story Spinners Writing Club - Thursday, <strong>April</strong><br />

19th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C. This month’s topic<br />

will be “Flow.” From beginning blogger to published<br />

novelist, writers of all genres and experience<br />

levels are welcome to write, share, learn,<br />

support, network and critique each other’s<br />

work. Writing prompts, brainteasers and brief<br />

exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations<br />

of any and all wordsmiths who wish to<br />

hone their craft. This program is recommended<br />

for adults and teens aged 14 and up.<br />

• Cookin’ the Books” Book Club - 7 PM, Room<br />

2C. This new monthly book club is for people<br />

who enjoy cooking and would like to expand<br />

their culinary experience by sharing their<br />

interest with other food lovers. Cooking enthusiasts<br />

of all ages and experience levels - from<br />

beginners to advanced - are invited to join.<br />

Share tips, get ideas and enjoy the camaraderie<br />

of other individuals who have an interest in<br />

cooking and good cuisine! Meets on the fourth<br />

Thursday of every month, different cooking<br />

genres are explored each month.<br />

• Brantley Elementary School Band Mini-Concert<br />

- Friday, <strong>April</strong> 27th, 11 AM, Meeting Room.<br />

Students from the Brantley Beats Elementary<br />

School Band will perform an assortment of<br />

musical treats.<br />

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• International Coffee Hour - 9 AM, Meeting<br />

Room. Start your week off by sharing a cup<br />

of coffee, exchanging news or a corny joke<br />

and chatting with friends at the library’s new<br />

monthly social hour celebrating the multitude<br />

of diverse cultures found in Fort Bend County.<br />

The International Coffee Hour will take place<br />

on the last Monday of every month. Coffee is<br />

provided through the generous support of the<br />

Friends of George Memorial Library.<br />

• Book Break - Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 19th, at 12 Noon,<br />

Room 2C. The book to be discussed is Empty<br />

Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette<br />

Clark and the Spending of a Great American<br />

Fortune, written by Bill Dedman. Those attending<br />

may bring a lunch.<br />

• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB -<br />

Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 21st, 11 AM, Room 2B. Readers<br />

of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and<br />

comic books are invited to join this inaugural<br />

meeting of a book club specifically for graphic-novel<br />

enthusiasts. This month, the topic is<br />

reader’s choice. Readers are invited to talk<br />

about My Hero Academia series, written by<br />

Kohei Horikoshi.<br />

• ESL Conversation Circles - Tuesdays, <strong>April</strong><br />

10th and 24th, at 6 PM and every Wednesday<br />

at 10 AM, Learning Lab, presented in English.<br />

Program for individuals of all nationalities who<br />

would like a place to practice their English<br />

language and conversation skills. The “Conversation<br />

Circles” will provide an opportunity<br />

for non-English-speaking people to gather in a<br />

relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own<br />

choosing while practicing their English skills.<br />

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer<br />

classes take place in the Computer Lab. Seating<br />

is limited and reservations are required.<br />

You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, <strong>April</strong><br />

2nd, 9 AM<br />

Computers 101: Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 5th, 10 AM<br />

MS Publisher Survival Basics: Wednesday, <strong>April</strong><br />

11th, 10 AM<br />

Facebook for Beginners: Tues., <strong>April</strong> 17th, 2 PM<br />

MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 18th, 10 AM<br />

MS PowerPoint: Intermediate: Wednesday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 25th, 10 AM<br />

eReader Q&A: Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 3rd, 1-3 PM,<br />

Learning Lab.<br />

(reservations not required)<br />

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES<br />

Introduction to Thingiverse: Monday, <strong>April</strong> 9th,<br />

7 PM or Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 10th, 10 AM. Learn how<br />

to use this website to search for and download<br />

design files to print 3D objects.<br />

Introduction to Tinkercad: Monday, <strong>April</strong> 16th,<br />

7 PM or Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 17th, 10 AM. Learn how<br />

to use this online program to create objects<br />

for 3D printing.<br />

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS<br />

teens grades 9-12<br />

• Young Adult Book Club – Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 11th,<br />

5 PM, Room 2B. Teen readers will have the<br />

opportunity to meet with others who share<br />

the same love for great books and have a<br />

lively discussion on the reasons a book or its<br />

characters were liked or disliked. This month,<br />

readers will talk about A Madness So Discreet,<br />

written by Mindy McGinnis.<br />

• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday,<br />

<strong>April</strong> 18th, 5 PM, Room 2B. Teens in grades<br />

9-12 who are interested in an exciting new<br />

leadership opportunity and volunteer-service<br />

hours are invited to attend this meeting of the<br />

Teen Advisory Council. Members will have a<br />

chance to share ideas about library programs,<br />

to help out at events, to give suggestions for<br />

teen services, books and movies and to meet<br />

new people.<br />

• Teen Zines - Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 25th, 6 PM,<br />

Room 2B. Short for “magazine” or “fanzine,” a<br />

Zine is a do-it-yourself publication that can be<br />

made and shared about anything by anyone.<br />

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to express<br />

their creativity by creating their own Zine in<br />

this fun YA activity! Materials and snacks are<br />

provided through the generous support of the<br />

Friends of George Memorial Library.<br />

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS<br />

• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers<br />

caregiver/child activities, stories and songs<br />

for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.<br />

• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM,<br />

3 to 6 years of age, presents stories, movies<br />

and age-appropriate craft activities.<br />

• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30<br />

PM, gives families an evening option for some<br />

activities presented during the daytime.<br />

• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM. Families<br />

with children of all ages are invited to come<br />

and enjoy stories, movies and crafts together.<br />

• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday, 4 PM,<br />

in the Meeting Room. Crafts, movies, stories<br />

and more for school-aged children in grades<br />

kindergarten through 3. The program on <strong>April</strong><br />

19th will be “Game Day.”<br />

• The Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th<br />

Wednesday, 6 PM in the Middle Grades department<br />

on the second floor. Activities specially<br />

designed for kids in grades 4 through 8.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 11th: From Sketch to Finish: Pikachu<br />

<strong>April</strong> 25th: From Sketch to Finish: Tyrannosaurus<br />

Rex<br />

• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays,<br />

6 PM in the Teen area. Activities for youth in<br />

grades 6 through 8.<br />

<strong>April</strong> 2nd: Poem Pots<br />

<strong>April</strong> 16th: Advanced Coloring<br />

For more information about any of our events,<br />

call the library’s Public Information Office at<br />

281-633-4734.<br />

Katy Chapter NCL Class<br />

Front Row(L-R): Amanda Hampton, Meghann Schneider, Madison Crofton<br />

and Meredith Bretting. Second Row(L-R): Madi Newman, Caroline Mally,<br />

Halen Beisert, Lexie McGrievy and Mary Claire Crain. Back Row(L-R): Dana<br />

Bretting, Hannah Stevens, Anna Husmann, Eden Boudreaux, Alanna Larkin,<br />

Abby Shorter, Brooke Evan and Christina Darby. (Photo Courtesy of See<br />

What Develops)<br />

KATY CHAPTER NCL CLASS<br />

The Class of <strong>2018</strong> has contributed over 5300 volunteer hours to<br />

local philanthropies - including American Cancer Society, ARC<br />

of Katy, The Ballard House, Brookwood Community, Citizens of<br />

Animal Protection, KVPAC and Texas Children’s Hospital to name<br />

a few. The chapter believes that the experience of giving back<br />

to others helps to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship<br />

and sets the stage for a successful future.<br />

Visit katy.nationalcharityleague.org.<br />

KATY CHAPTER NCL<br />

SENIOR SERVICE AWARD<br />

Class of <strong>2018</strong> Senior Service<br />

Award. On November 3, 2017,<br />

Elizabeth Schultze was awarded<br />

the Class of <strong>2018</strong> Senior Service<br />

Award. It is awarded to the<br />

Senior Class Ticktocker who has<br />

accumulated the highest number<br />

of philanthropic hours during<br />

her 6 years with NCL. Elizabeth<br />

donated 1,097.50 hours of her<br />

time to the Katy Community.<br />

Congratulations Elizabeth!<br />

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KATY RESIDENT RAISES MONEY TO HELP SCHOOLS,<br />

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS<br />

For four years, Katy resident Dorothy Sanchez has worked to raise money in the<br />

hopes of helping local schools, clubs and organizations thrive. This year not only<br />

marked Sanchez’s fifteenth Scentsy fundraiser but her most successful one yet. In<br />

December, Sanchez presented Kelsey Peltier a check for $2,050.49 to go toward<br />

the Theatre Department at Poly Ryon Middle School. Peltier, the school’s theatre<br />

teacher incorporated the Scentsy fundraiser into an assignment for her theatre<br />

students who were able to raise the money in just two weeks.<br />

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

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

In her four years of holding fundraisers, she has been able to donate more<br />

than $50,000.<br />

KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) RAISE FUNDS FOR KARE SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AUCTION.<br />

On February 7, <strong>2018</strong>, Katy Area Retired Educators<br />

(KARE) held their monthly meeting and raised<br />

funds for KARE scholarships through their annual<br />

Chocolate Auction. Guest speaker, Randolph Holford,<br />

a Professional Auctioneer, shared with them<br />

his passion for auctioneering and his involvement<br />

in Youth FFA. KARE meetings are once again being<br />

held at the Merrell Center. Thank you, Midway<br />

Barbeque, for hosting meetings during the restoration<br />

of the Merrell Center. KARE’s next meeting<br />

will be held on <strong>April</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong>, at the Merrell Center,<br />

West Entrance, at 11:30 AM. For more information<br />

about the Katy Area Retired Educators check out<br />

our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/.<br />

Creech Elementary teachers Kate Gillespie, Allyn Marie Terry,<br />

Victoria Nunez, Cindy Katz (KARE), Jennifer Box and Sophia Pastor.<br />

KARE Members Becky French and Cindy Katz with Morton Ranch<br />

Elementary principal Deb Hubble.<br />

KARE ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE<br />

The Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) recently completed<br />

their annual book drive that resulted in the collection<br />

of 1125 books. A KARE label was placed in each<br />

book and donated to Creech Elementary, Morton Ranch<br />

Elementary and the Neighborhood Kidz Club Learning<br />

Center. For more information about the Katy Area Retired<br />

Educators check out our website at<br />

www.localunits.org/KARE/.<br />

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Recipes<br />

CARAMEL PECAN PIE<br />

You could make this on National Caramel Day <strong>April</strong> 5th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust<br />

36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped<br />

1/4 cup butter<br />

1/4 cup milk<br />

3/4 cup white sugar<br />

3 eggs<br />

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1/4 teaspoon salt<br />

1 cup pecan halves<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

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

heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently,<br />

until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.<br />

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

melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.<br />

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until pastry is golden<br />

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

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL<br />

You could make this on National Cheeseball Day <strong>April</strong> 17th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

6 slices bacon<br />

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened<br />

1 (1 ounce) package buttermilk Ranch dressing mix<br />

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese<br />

4 green onions, chopped<br />

3 tablespoons chopped black olives<br />

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook<br />

over medium-high heat, turning occasionally,<br />

until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain<br />

the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.<br />

Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.<br />

Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing<br />

mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the bacon,<br />

cheddar cheese, green onions and olives, stir until well combined.<br />

Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate<br />

overnight. http://allrecipes.com<br />

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