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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
<strong>April</strong> 7, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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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Texas House Speaker Joe Straus has appointed Lamar CISD Superintendent<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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Registration - Now Open! Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer<br />
(FFPS) is open for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the SPRING Season.<br />
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 />
more. No tryouts are required.<br />
Online Registration schedule and fees (sign up early and save):<br />
March 21 st through Full: $129<br />
Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes a full uniform<br />
(jersey, shorts and socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields<br />
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 />
com. Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston!<br />
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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an integral part in founding and building our league.<br />
Volleyball<br />
Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are<br />
interested in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old<br />
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<br />
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The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club<br />
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Lacrosse is all about. Join us as<br />
we continue to bring one of the<br />
fastest growing team sports in the<br />
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Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers<br />
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Kindergarten thru High School.<br />
No experience needed. For more<br />
information visit our website, www.<br />
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Did you play Lacrosse in college,<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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Katy/KatyColorRun5K.<br />
SPONSORED WALK AND FAMILY FUN<br />
Cri Du Chat/5P-Syndrome Fundraiser<br />
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 />
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Playground, jumping pillows, etc. will<br />
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Proceeds go to 5P-Society<br />
Adults $10, Children (2-12) $5 Under 2 Free<br />
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most individuals with 5p- can anticipate a<br />
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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 />
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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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