Fulshear May 2018

Important Numbers... 3 

Community Events... 4 

Houston Area Events... 9 

Libraries... 10 

School News... 12 

Graduation Dates... 12 

Volunteer Opportunities... 14 

Community Groups... 22 

Gardening Tips... 26 

Teenage Job Seekers... 26 

Featured Recipe... 27 

Fulshear Community Newsletter | May 2018 1

FULSHEAR IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

FULBROOK & WESTON LAKES 

KPM Management 281-685-3090 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-342-1512 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

Missing Persons (Juvenile) 800-843-5678 

Fort Bend Women’s Center 281-342-4357 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Power Outage 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

Royal Disposal 713-526-1536 

AT&T 800-288-2747 

Metro 713-635-4000 

City of Fulshear 281-346-1796 

City Inspections & Building Permits 281-346-8860 

Fort Bend Tax Office 281-341-3710 

Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce 832-600-3221 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-342-5464 

City of Fulshear City Hall 281-346-1796 

County Courthouse 281-341-4515 

SECURITY 

Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911 

Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202 

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666 

Precinct 3 Constable’s Patrol 281-491-7226 

Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department 281-346-2800 

30626 5th St, Fulshear, TX 77441 

HOSPITALS 

Oakbend Medical Center 281-341-3000 

Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 

Texas Children’s Hopital: West Campus 832-227-1000 

SCHOOLS 

Lamar Consolidated ISD 

www.lcisd.org 

Huggins Elementary 832-223-1600 

Leaman Middle School 832-223-5200 

Fulshear High School 832-223-5000 

Foster High School 832-223-3800 

Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing 

7102 Glen Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095 

281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com 

IT’S ALMOST POOL TIME! 

HERE ARE TIPS FROM THE “SIMPLE STEPS SAVE LIVES” PROGRAM 

1. Staying close, being alert and watching children in and around the pool 

• Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child 

when he or she is in or near water 

• Teach children basic water safety tips 

• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid 

entrapments 

• Have a telephone close by when you or your family is using a pool or spa 

• If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first 

• Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors 

2. Learning and practicing water safety skills 

• Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim 

• Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and update those skills regularly 

• Understand the basics of life-saving so that you can assist in a pool emergency 

3. Having appropriate equipment for your pool or spa 

• Install a four-foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and use self-closing 

and self latching 

gates; ask your neighbors to do the same at their pools 

• Install and use a lockable safety cover on your spa. 

• If your house serves as a fourth side of a fence around a pool, install door 

alarms and always use them. For additional protection, install window 

guards on windows facing pools or spas. 

• Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when children go near the water 

• Ensure any pool and spa you use has compliant drain covers and ask your 

pool service provider if you don’t know. 

• Maintain pool and spa covers in good working order 

• Consider using a surface wave or underwater alarm 

For more tips for pool and spa owners, visit PoolSafely.gov

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Walks & Runs 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 

Join us for the 5 th Annual 5K/1K RUN/WALK A STEP FORWARD FOR 

HISPANIC WOMEN on May 19, 2018 at Tompkins High School in Katy. This 

family friendly fundraiser features a timed 5K for the whole family, a 1K for 

children 12 and under, HIIT warm up, music, raffles and Lone Star Arepa 

Bar for a good post-race breakfast! Visit info@wellness4growth.org or 

active.com to register NOW. 

Golf Tournaments 

CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY SOME GOLF? 

14 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON FIREFIGHTERS’ 

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC, MAY 21, 2018 

Benefiting the Houston Firefighters’ Protection Fund 

At Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, between 

Hwy. 6 & Barker Cypress. Sponsorships are available. All donations are 

tax-deductible so if you would like to be a part of this fun and important 

event. If you have any questions concerning the tournament including 

HFD outreach programs, please call me at 832-394-6636 or email paul. 

box@houstontx.gov. 

Fundraisers 

WILD WEST BREWFEST - MAY 5 TH 

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

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

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

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

from various locations all around the country while featuring over 600 

individualized craft brews! 

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

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

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

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

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

mention over 600 different varieties of beer! 

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free 

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

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

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

organizations. Click here for more info! Come out to Katy for the 

afternoon and stay the night - book your discounted hotel room right off 

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

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

Vacation Bible School 

RIVER BEND BAPTIST CHURCH VBS 

River Bend Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School June 11 th - 

15 th , 9 AM-Noon. Registration information for VBS at Riverbendbc.org. Call 

281-346-2279 for more information. Located at 27600 FM 1093, Fulshear, 

TX 77441. 

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

VBS - July 9-13, 2018 

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous week, July 

9 th -13 th at VBS! Regular registration is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30. 

Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this year is 

Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will learn what it means that Jesus 

carries us and with us through life’s storms. Registration can be found at 

aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact Taylor Durr at taylor@ 

aidanschurch.org. 

May 2018 | Fulshear Community Newsletter

Camps 

THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM! 

THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW! 

The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer 

Program sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development 

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s 

minimum requirements. 

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8 AM 

until 3 PM at: 

The Arc of Katy 

5819 Tenth Street, Suite C 

Katy, Texas 77493 

Three Sessions are being held this Summer: 

Session 1: June 4-June 29, 2018 

Session 2: July 2-July 27, 2018 

Session 3: July 30-August 17, 2018 

Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions, 

crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35 

per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to 

participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will 

receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please visit 

www.thearcofkaty.org. 

INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL! 

ONLY $75* 

*3 Dance Sessions Included 

Any Age • Any Level • No Partner Required 

New Students Only 

CALL TODAY: (281) 392-0068 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 

SUMMER ACTING ACADEMY CLASSES, 

A SUMMER OF EPIC ADVENTURE! 

Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks Theatre announces 

A Summer of Epic Adventure, its 2018 Summer Acting Academy classes. 

Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all levels 

of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two and 

three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and after 

care is offered. 

Classes run June 4-August 17, 2018 where kids can put on a show, design 

props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open now. Go 

to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details. 

ONE-WEEK CAMPS 

Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: June 4-8, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 

5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150 

I Like to Move It Dj Jam &Foley: June 11-15, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 

5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150 

Descendants Dance/Music Core: June 25-29, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 

5-12), cost $150 

Once Upon a Time: June 25-29, 2018, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150 

The Greatest Showman: July 9-13, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 5-12) and 

1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150 

Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages 

5-12), cost $150 

Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, 2018, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost 

$150 

Fashionista’s Project Runway: July 6-10, 2018, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost 

$150 

402 W. Grand Parkway South 

Suite 101 

Katy, Texas 77494 

Gift Certificates Available! 

More camps offered on the website. 


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TWO-WEEK CAMPS 

Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: June 4-15, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 

8-14), cost $300 

A Wrinkle in Time: June 4-15, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 11-18), cost $300 

Law and Order Fairy Tail Unit: June 18-29, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14) 

and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300 

Sinbad The Untold Tale: July 23-August 3, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14) 

and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300 

More camps offered on the website. 

THREE-WEEK CAMPS (MUSICALS) 

Madagascar Jr.: June 4-22, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450 

Musicville: July 9-27, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 6-12), cost $450 

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14), 

cost $450 

The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost 

$450 

Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, 2018, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages 

6-12), cost $450 

Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13- 

18), cost $450 

If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your performer, contact 

at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place at 

Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Payment 

plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No class will be offered 

during the July 4 th week. All students are invited to an end-of-year 

celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!) 

Vendors Wanted 

2 ND ANNUAL WESTLAND’S WELCOME HOME CRAFT SHOW 

VENDORS NEEDED 

The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held 

October 6, 2018 at Westland Baptist Church. We are located at 1407 W 

Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested vendors should send an email to 

Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with a description of what 

you are selling. A 10x10 booth space is $60. Only one national/retail rep 

will be accepted on a first come basis. 

Theatre, Arts & Music 

KATY VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (KVPAC) 

www.kvpac.org 

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

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

the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and 

$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available 

at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek 

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to 

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or 

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters. 

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education 

organization helping artists find their light since 2001. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

BONNIE AND CLYDE: April 20 th -May 13 th 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sundays at 3 PM 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. 

Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 


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MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

All Shows at Studio 101, 1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to their 

longtime home in Spring Street Studios and moving to Montrose, where 

The Classical Theatre Company has generously provided the company 

a new home in their Chelsea Market performance space. In addition to 

the move, MU will be producing a shorter season of two mainstage plays 

plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play festival in order to 

accommodate a greater focus on developing programs that engage the 

community in different ways. 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, info@ 

mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

Misc. Events 

KATY COMMUNITY ‘CHIP CLINIC’ 

May 5, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM 

KCCC at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Richmond 

9711 S. Mason Rd, Richmond, Texas 

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

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

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

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

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

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

any difference from when receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does 

NOT have a GPS locator on it, but as long as the account is kept up-todate, 

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

microchip account is easily accessible online and pet owners can update 

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

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

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

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

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

Cats should be in a secure carrier and dogs should be on a noslip 

leash (please no retractable leashes). 

For more information on these events or to see the upcoming 

calendar, please follow the group at: www.facebook.com/ 

KatyCommunityChipClinic/. 

FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION 

CAR SHOW 

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

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

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

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

with life altering diseases. Vendor booths for your shopping pleasure and 

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

to miss. There will be live music and awards presented, something for 

everyone at the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation Car Show. 

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

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

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

website at www.joejoebear.org under events. 

FREE SMALL BUSINESS BENEFITS WORKSHOP 

Need to know if you are getting the best benefits for your dollar? 

May 22, 2018, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM 

Memorial Parkway Community Center 

21600 Cimarron Parkway 

Katy, TX 77450 

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR 

PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Edith L. 

Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature walk 

will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. 

This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians should 


participate with their children. Park in the Memorial Drive United 

Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the 

nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path 

to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include May: Rummel Creek 

Walk (wear water shoes) - Craft: Fish Printing. 

THE TITMOUSE CLUB 

The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 

sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program 

is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, 

from mid-September until mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature 

Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different 

nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on 

activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www. 

houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is 

$5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. 

The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. 

Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot 

at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the 

marked gate and proceed on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming 

programs include: 

May 1 st & 2 nd : Frogs & Toads 

May 8 th & 9 th : Life in the Pond 

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB 

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 

6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. 

Each month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on 

our own native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take 

home, go on a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the 

ponds and get to know the plants and animals of the Bayou City! 

Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot at www. 

houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany 

Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon. 

org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include: 

May 17 th : Down in the Creek 

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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS MAY and JUNE 2018 

May 5 th - AsiaFest 2018. Celebrate Asian Pacific 

American Heritage Month with AsiaFest, Asia 

Society Texas Center’s annual family event 

featuring community performances, fusion 

cuisine, creative activities, local vendors and 

more! Admission is Free from 11 AM to 4 PM 

and is held at the Asia Society Texas Center, 

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004. 

For more information, call 713-496-9901. 

May 5 th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival. The 

Buffalo Bayou will be overflowing with people 

and boats at the Annual Houston Dragon Boat 

Festival. More than 30 corporate and community 

teams will paddle their way in the waters 

of downtown Houston with other festivities 

celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture. 

Texas Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) is collaborating 

with The Asian/Pacific American 

Heritage Association to provide fun activities 

for the whole family celebrating Asian-Pacific 

American Heritage Month. The event will be 

Downtown, 1005 Commerce St., Houston, TX 

77002 from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM and admission is 

free. For more information, visit 

www.texasdragonboat.com. 

May 5 th -6 th - The 23 rd Annual Keels & Wheels 

Concours d’Elegance, benefiting The Boys & 

Girls Harbor, is scheduled for Saturday and 

Sunday, May 5-6, 2018. The weekend-long, 

nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage 

wooden boat show takes place each spring at 

the Lakewood Yacht Club in beautiful Seabrook, 

TX and attracts more than 15,000 attendees. 

The car and boat exhibitors come from every 

part of the United States, as do the spectators. 

Potential sponsors can choose from six 

different support levels ranging from $1,000 

to $50,000 and include bronze, silver, gold, 

platinum, presenting and title sponsorships. 

All levels of funding will receive recognition 

in printed collateral, a color advertisement in 

the program, VIP guest passes to Saturday or 

Sunday Concours, sponsor parking pass and 

the company logo will appear on the Keels & 

Wheels website. Further benefits are available 

for higher-level sponsorship packages and can 

be customized. For more information about 

becoming a sponsor, please contact Bob Fuller 

at 713-521-0105. Visit www.keels-wheels.com 

for more information about the event. 

May 17 th -20 th - Houston Greek Fest. OPA! For 

over 20 years, the Houston Greek Fest has 

brought a touch of Greece straight to the bayou 

city! The Houston Greek Fest is a family friendly 

event held annually in mid-May. Visitors enjoy 

Greek music, authentic Greek cuisine, live dancers, 

an outdoor marketplace and more. You can 

tour St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church which 

was voted one of the most beautiful churches in 

Houston by the Houston Press in 2011. We love 

sharing our Greek Heritage with Houston and 

the surrounding communities. We welcome you 

to come join us! 

May 18 th - May 20 th - Pasadena Strawberry 

Festival. Did someone say strawberries, strawberry 

shortcake? Yum! The Annual Pasadena 

Strawberry Festival will include 128 teams 

playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off teams, 

Specialty Act- Pig races, Swam master Alligator 

show, Magic acts, stunt shows, Children’s area, 

Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine Tent, 

2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s 

Largest Strawberry Shortcake! There are 300 

vendors with everything from food to arts and 

crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much, 

much more! The festival will be held at the 

Pasadena Fairgrounds. For more information, 

visit www.strawberryfest.org. 

May 25 th -27 th - Comicpalooza is back offering 

the best multi-format pop culture con in the 

southwest. Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, video and 

table top gaming, anime, music, film and more. 

With more than 2,000 hours of programming, 

you’re sure to discover something for everyone 

in the family. The event will be held at the 

George R. Brown Convention Center and Adult 

Admission runs $30-$225. For more information, 

visit www.comicpalooza.com. 

June 2nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia 

on the road, hosting Vegandale Food Drink 

Festival in four cities for 2018. At these festivals, 

veganism is celebrated through food, drinks, music 

and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+ 

guests in attendance. The event is held at Sam 

Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston 77002 from 

11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For more 

information, visit www.vegandalefest.com. 

June 2nd -This summer, Galveston will host a 

free, family friendly event series to help beachgoers 

create spectacular sandcastles with tips 

from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate 

in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive 

free sandcastle building lessons from a professional 

sandcastle builder. The events will take 

place each Saturday this summer from June 

2nd thru August 18th. Each event will begin with 

an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11 

AM followed by lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM. 

Equipment will be provided on a limited basis 

and participants are encouraged to bring their 

own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is 

not required. The lessons will take place on the 

sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart 

Beach is located at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home 

to helicopter tours, a pavilion, volleyball courts, 

a children’s playground, restrooms, showers, 

chair and umbrella rentals and concessions. 

Parking at Stewart Beach costs $15 per car 

during Sandcastle Days events. For more information, 

visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com. 

June 7th - TECHSPO Houston 2018. Where 

Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Houston! 

TECHSPO Houston 2018 is a two-day technology 

expo that brings together developers, 

brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, 

innovators and evangelists looking to 

set the pace in our advanced world of technology. 

Exhibitors showcase the next generation of 

technology and innovation including Internet, 

Mobile, Adtech, Martech and SaaS technologies. 

Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and 

educated on how these evolving technologies 

will impact your business for the better. If the 

conference is where the learning, theory and 

inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor 

is where the testing, networking and product 

interaction takes place. The TECHSPO floor 

is free to attend (for a limited time!) For more 

information, visit www.techspohouston.com. 

June 15th-17th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish 

Festival. The third annual Galveston Cajun 

Festival, which is set for Father’s Day weekend, 

June 15th-17th, will celebrate the best of Texasand 

Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live 

entertainment - island style! The grand event 

will be held on the beautiful grounds of Beach 

Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. 

The festival will take place rain or shine! Festival 

hours will be from 5 PM to 11 PM June 15th, 11 

AM to 11 PM June 16th and 11 AM to 5 PM June 

17th. The festival will feature a wide variety of 

Cajun food vendors, kid rides and live music 

from a wide array of performers across a variety 

of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 

10 & under FREE! A portion of proceeds will go 

toward local charitable organizations in the 

area. For information, visit www.facebook.com/ 

galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045. 

June 23rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration. 

Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected 

to attend the 2018 Houston LGBT Pride 

Celebration® on June 23rd! Last year, one of 

the oldest and largest pride events in the South 

moved to Downtown Houston with the theme 

Heroes. This year promises to be another mega 

event! The day of festivities kicks off with the 

Pride Festival from 12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann 

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FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES (FBCL) 

Public Information Office - 281-633-4734 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 

SUMMER READING CLUBS “LIBRARIES ROCK!” 

May 28 th -August 31 st 

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the 

summer to encourage reading among readers of all ages. Library programs 

and activities begin during the week of June 4 th and continue through July 

28 th . There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs (SRC) and they 

are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants 

may register at any Fort Bend County library or they may register online 

by going to the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the 

“SRC Sign-Up” image, which will become available on May 28 th . When the 

online registration form has been completed, readers will then have their 

own online page on which to record their books or reading time. Reading 

rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4 th . Prizes must be 

collected from the “primary library of use” that the reader indicated on 

the registration form. The last day to pick up awards is September 1 st . 

The Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries, 

the Friends organizations that support the county library system and the 

Collaborative Summer Library Program, a consortium of states working 

together to provide high-quality children’s summer-reading program 

materials for public libraries. 

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN 

Children from infancy through elementary school-age are invited to come 

to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs 

and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer! Children are 

encouraged to read as many books as they can and they will earn rewards 

based on the total number of books they read or have read to them. For 

the first five books read, the child will receive a bookmark. The rewards 

continue with a certificate for 10 books, a pencil for 15 books and a reading 

trophy for the first 20 books read. For every 20 books read, the participant’s 

name will also be written on a picture of a drum to be displayed in that 

branch library. The names of participants will be entered into a drawing 

for gift cards from area stores - donated by the Friends of the Library 

organizations - that will be awarded to several lucky readers of 20 books 

or more, in a drawing scheduled in August at each library location. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CHALLENGE 

Area youth in grades 6-8 can participate in the SRC by logging online the 

time they spend reading. Kids are encouraged to read as many books as 

they can and they will earn rewards based on the total amount of time they 

spend reading. For the first 10 hours (600 minutes) of reading, each reader 

will receive a mystery prize. Upon completion of 20 hours (1,200 minutes) 

of reading, readers will receive a trophy. The names of participants who 

complete 20 or more hours of reading will be entered into a drawing for a 

$25 gift card - donated by the Friends of the library - that will be awarded 

to one lucky reader at each branch library in a drawing that will take place 

in August. 

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR TEENS & ADULTS 

Adults of all ages, including young adults in high school, may participate 

in the YA & Adult SRC by reading books and participating in optional 

weekly “challenges” that can be completed individually at home online. 

Completing the challenges will gain readers additional entries for the 

drawings for an FBCL mobile power pack that will take place twice a 

month in June and July at each branch library for readers who log in and 

record their reading each week. All YA and adult readers who complete 

the goal of reading five books will earn a dual highlighter/pen or a 

geometric coloring bookmark. In addition, the names of participants who 

complete at least five books will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift 

card - donated by the Friends of the library - that will be awarded to one 

reader at each branch library in a drawing that will take place at the end 

of July. An ultimate grand prize will be awarded to one lucky reader in 

the library system. Participants in the YA/Adult Summer Reading Club who 

complete the program by reading five books will be entered into a drawing 

for a 16 GB Fire HD 8 tablet with a red case, which will be awarded to one 

winner in the library system on August 6 th . The last day to pick up awards 

is September 1 st . 


FULSHEAR/SIMONTON BRANCH LIBRARY 

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Hours: Mon. 12 Noon - 8 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 6 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 

10 AM - 8 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM, Sun. Closed. Website: 

www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. 

To register for any events online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib. 

tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch” 

and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library 

at 281-633-4675 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

May 18 th : Staff Development Day 

May 27 th -28 th : Memorial Day 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• TEA TIME - Monday, May 7 th , 2 PM, Meeting Room. Bryan Hibbard will 

talk about the history of tea from its origins in Asia to its arrival in the 

Americas. Hear the “leaf-to-cup” story, learn about the different types of 

tea and processing methods and get tips on proper brewing techniques. 

Enjoy the aroma and taste of freshly brewed tea samples from each major 

tea type (white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh), which will be made by 

Hibbard during the program. Those attending the program will be eligible 

for a drawing of tea-related door prizes. 

• FULSHEAR BOOK CLUB - Monday, May 21 st , 12 Noon, Meeting Room. 

The book to be discussed is Big Little Lies, written by Liane Moriarty. 

• FULSHEAR NIGHT READERS GUILD - Monday, May 21 st , 6:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. The book to be discussed is The Moonstone, written by 

Wilkie Collins. (NOTE: This book club is meeting on a different day in May 

because the library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on the 

club’s regularly scheduled meeting day.) 

WEEKLY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 

The weekly children’s programs will not take place in May. The children’s 

librarians are preparing for the Summer Reading Club, which will begin 

May 28 th . 

For more information on any of the above-mentioned events, call the 

library or the library’s Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

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

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

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

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception 

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for 

you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of 

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581. 

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES 

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife 

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as 

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured 

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting in 

the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education programs, 

and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the 

facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC has a 

mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” training for 

those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to 

join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call 

the center at 713-468-8972 for more information or email the Volunteer 

Coordinator at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at 

www.twrcwildlifecenter.org. 

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PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS 

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West 

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy 

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion 

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating 

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room 

and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire through 

the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services 

Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit 

faith based organization. 

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Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted 

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, 

emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles 

on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers 

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater 

Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, 

more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many 

of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events 

such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. 

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual 

SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the 

Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at 

the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding 

creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers 

are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor 

and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to fully 

live their lives, each day. 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE 

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an 

assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related 

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

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

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call 

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. 

autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor 

our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need 

to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session. 

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through 

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity 

and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 

or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted 

Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 

77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www. 

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VOLUNTEER KATY 

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community 

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference 

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281- 

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KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area 

who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to 

create a circle of giving in our community by collectively contributing to 

organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the people in our 

neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations of just 

$10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our 

first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we 

are building a community of giving friends. For more information, please 

visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle. 

CLOTHED BY FAITH 

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see 

our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email 

yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 

100 in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of 

gently used clothing to those in need. 

HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

more information on our organization. 

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STANDUP FOR KIDS 

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an all 

volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and 

homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search 

the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and 

street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids 

die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent 

statistics Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given 

time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S. 

StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which provides 

food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the homeless 

youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to hold a food 

or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me at HeatherE@ 

standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids or how you can 

help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The single greatest 

need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous caring and real 

support. We must convince them that we care, we want them back and we 

want to help them get off the streets. 

ADOPT A US SOLDIER 

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and 

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom 

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians 

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate 

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States 

Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce 

located across the United States. 

After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as 

follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III 

When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from 

writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of 

items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important 

and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to 

adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices 

for our country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to 

register. 

SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have 

a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love 

to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. 

Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 

bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding 

communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. 

To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 

281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our 

website at www.spanish-meadows.com. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT 

HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER 

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking 

for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark 

Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the 

Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our 

volunteers. 

Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information, 

contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and 

aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org. 

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KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas 

of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference 

in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm. 

org, email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information. 

HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING 

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, 

located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. 

Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they 

transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with 

direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and 

indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). 

Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com 

for more information. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT 

BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON 

Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many 

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours 

of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of hours 

you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-493-6800 

or 713-918-9320 for more information. 

THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER 

SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER HAS 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 

STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at 

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

to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic 

computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and 

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

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

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

Three Commissioner Steve Radack. 

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KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES 

Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small 

blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small 

blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the 

families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our 

area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need 

your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call 

the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE 

Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes a 

difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer team 

takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best quality 

of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social interaction, 

companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes 

we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, 

contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com. 

FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL) 

When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. 

That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities 

arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out 

how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month. 

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help 

prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties. 

Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) 

Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to 

learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill 

its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via 

email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to 

register for an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON 

IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS 

Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a few 

hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your community! 

Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% volunteer-supported 

literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re calling all passionate 

volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. All classes 

are free because they are taught by caring people just like you willing to 

volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in 

need. Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior 

teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing 

support is provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer 

opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact Anna 

Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266- 

8777 ext.16. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth 

in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County 

Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need of a 

listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for 

someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years 

of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please contact 

Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov 

or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms. 

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visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. 

Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 

65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time 

commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want 

to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, 

north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand 

Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help 

seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the 

day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the 

senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years 

of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background 

check and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required 

by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832- 

773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 

501(c)(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors 

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Memorial Day 

Monday May 28, 2018 

Memorial Day, as a formal holiday, is an American holiday. It is celebrated to remember military 

service members who have died in the line of duty. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration 

Day, as the holiday was centered on decorating the graves of those who had fallen in the Civil War. 

HISTORY 

There is much debate as to the location where Memorial Day originated from. Sometime during 

the late years of the Civil War (1861-1865), groups began decorating the graves of their loved 

ones who had died in battle. Depending on the source, there are perhaps over a dozen locations 

that claim to be the town where the practice began being observed - the birthplace of Memorial 

Day. Some of these towns include Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; 

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania and Carbondale, Illinois. 

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There is evidence that the tradition could have started in towns in 

either the North or the South. VA.gov states that on April 25, 1866, in 

Columbus, Mississippi, a local group of women went to decorate the 

graves of Confederate soldiers. They noticed barren graves of Union 

soldiers and decided to place flowers there in remembrance. Another site, 

usmemorialday.org, states that a hymn published in 1867 called “Kneel 

Where Our Loved Ones are Sleeping” carried a dedication “To the Ladies 

of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead.” 

Wikipedia says that by 1865 the practice was already widespread in the 

North. It is likely that the tradition began in many locations independently, 

with many variations on the same idea. Over time, as word spread, these 

traditions could have expanded from town to town. 

Arlington Cemetery 

Washington DC 

In 1866, in a town in New York called Waterloo, a drugstore owner 

named Henry Welles suggested that the town shops close on May 5 th to 

commemorate the soldiers buried at Waterloo Cemetery who had died 

during the Civil War. Two years later in Waterloo, on May 5, 1868, General 

John Logan issued a declaration that Decoration Day should be observed 

nationwide. The declaration said that May 30 th would be designated as 

a day to decorate the graves of “comrades who died in defense of their 

country.” According to History.com, President James Garfield gave a 

speech at Arlington National Cemetery on that day. In 1966, President 

Lyndon Johnson and the Congress of the United States stated that 

Waterloo was the official birthplace of Memorial Day and the official date 

of origin was May 30, 1868. 

In 1882, the name of the holiday was changed from Decoration Day to 

Memorial Day. After World War I, the holiday was expanded to remember 

soldiers from all American Wars. In 1971, Richard Nixon made Memorial 

Day a national holiday that was to be celebrated on the last Monday in 

May. 

MEMORIAL DAY TODAY 

Today Memorial Day is celebrated across the United States. Regardless of 

where it originated, it is an important holiday that remembers those that 

died for the country and serves to remind people of the costly price of war. 

There are many formal ceremonies that take place in observance. Most 

of these are held in local communities and can be found by contacting a 

local Veterans of Foreign Wars office or local city government agency. A 

few traditional events are listed below. 

Laying of the wreath at Arlington Cemetery - Often, the President of 

the United States will lay a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on the annual 

observance of Memorial Day. This will usually be accompanied by a 

speech. 

Remembrance and Moments of Silence - People nationwide participate 

in parades and still partake in decorating graves with wreaths or flowers. 

Many people will pause for moments of silence in memoriam. 

Movies to watch on Memorial Day 

The Great Escape (1963) - Starring Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, 

James Garner 

Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - Clint Eastwood 

The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson 

Saving Private Ryan (1998) - Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Paul Giamatti 

Memphis Belle (1990) - Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr. 

Platoon (1986) - Charlie Sheen, Willem DaFoe, Tom Berenger 

Forrest Gump (1994) - Tom Hanks 

Source: www.holidayscalendar.com 


Community Groups 

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Support & Help Groups 

• KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION - KCWC is a ministry for 

women which provides Bible Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship 

luncheons. Prayer coffees are held on the second Thursday of each 

month. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheons please email 

Nancy at katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

• KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES - Help to Survivors of Sexual Assault. The 

24-hour Crisis Hotline number is 281-693- RAPE (7273). NON-EMERGENCY 

281-391-5262. 

• THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF) HOUSTON WEST CHAPTER - 

meetings are held in the John Burns building of Kingsland Baptist Church, 

20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more info, www.compassionatefriends-katy.org 

or contact Jo, 281-347-1027 or Annette, 281-578-9118. 

• FREE MENTAL DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - Meets at a 

number of locations. Complete listing on www.namimetrohouston.org or 

call 713-970-4419. 

• NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY - free mental disorders family education course. 

For info., please call 713-970-4419 or www.namigreaterhouston.org. 

• DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - For info., call the DBSA 

office at 713-600-1131 or check out our website at www.dbsahouston.org. 

• THE MEMORY CAFÉ AT AMAZING PLACE - Meets the third Saturday of 

each month for those with early dementia and their caregiver from 10- 

11:30 AM at 20018 Chateau Bend Drive, Katy, TX. The program is free to all 

participants. For more information, call 281-217-3077 or email adetert@ 

amazingplacehouston.org. 

• THE KATY OCD/ANXIETY GROUP FOR PARENTS - meets on the last 

Saturday of each month at 9 AM at La Madeline restaurant in Katy. 

For more information check out our website: http://shyness.meetup. 

com/353/. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON/CYPRESS TOURETTE SUPPORT GROUP - meets 

the 2 nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s Methodist, 

701 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77450. For further info, please contact ferla. 

nicola2gmail.com, TouretteTexas@aol.com or call 281-238-8096. 

• PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (PDAP) - For Ages 12 to 17, call 281- 

870-9311 or for ages 17 to 25, call 713-647-8858. 

• HARRIS COUNTY WIC PROGRAM - For additional info. about WIC, call 

713-439-6145 or www.houstontx.gov/health/WIC. For a recorded message 

listing all Harris County WIC sites, you may call 713-439-6130. 

• ECI PROJECT TYKE - If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs 

assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical 

diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call 

ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www. 

katyisd.org. 

• DIFFERENT STROKES - a support group for stroke survivors meets every 

Tuesday at 10 AM in the Senior Center, located at 13150 Memorial Dr., for 

fellowship, learning, sharing, exercising and loving. Call for further info.: 

Kay Callahan 713-461-5604 or Roberta Owens 281-463-3490. 

• THE ARC OF KATY - Provides programs for individuals with IDD 

(Intellectual and Development Disabilities) including a day program, 

summer camp and socials for teens/ adults. Visit www.thearcofkaty.org or 

call 832-754-9802 or 832-888-9265 for more information. 

• FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) - Meets Mondays at 

1225 W. Grand Pkwy S. in Katy, TX at 7 PM. For more information, call 781- 

932-6300 or locally at 281-392-8914, or visit www.foodaddicts.org. 

• DRUG AND ALCOHOLISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Every Wednesday 

night from 7 - 8 PM. For more info, call 713-632-5237. 

• HOME ENCOURAGEMENT - a 501(c)(3) non-profit that nurtures 

healthy marriages and strong families. For info., contact Kellie Hurst 

of Home Encouragement at 281-347-LIFE or visit our website at www. 

homeencouragement.org. 


• KATY ADHD PARENT GROUP - meets on the 2 nd Sunday of every month, 

in room S201, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland 

Blvd. from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. For more info, contact Laura Peddicord at 281- 

392-6064 or laurapeddicord@comcast.net. 

• GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Located at 2655 S. 

Mason Rd., Katy, 77450. We offer biblically based support groups. Please 

call 281-646-1903 for further details or www.whatisgrace.org/care.html. 

• ST. PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPPORT GROUPS - We 

offer many different types of groups. For more info., call 281-492-8031. 

Located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. 

• THE FELLOWSHIP - offers several support and growth recovery groups. 

Call the church at 281-395-3950 or go to www.thefellowship.org/grow/ 

groups/merimnao/ for more information. 

• CHRIST CLINIC - We provide medical assistance for over 4,500 adults 

in Katy who are without health insurance. Christ Clinic located at 25722 

Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, Texas 77494, 281-574-1540. 

• NORTH HOUSTON AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP - Meets monthly 

on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, 

13031Worthham Center Drive, Houston, TX 77065. Contact Regenia 

Kendrick at 832-339-3963 or email Regenia.kendrick@healthsouth.com. 

• HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY SUPPORT 

GROUPS - Grief and Divorce care support groups. For more info, www. 

holycov.org or call the church 281-579-1200. 

• GRIEFSHARE - Have you lost someone close or related to you? Please 

join us for light refreshments and easy conversation. Second Baptist 

Church, West campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Kingsland Blvd. entrance. For 

more info on dates & times, visit www.griefshare.org or call 713-365-6086. 

• KATY/WEST HOUSTON FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN MEETUP 

GROUP - monthly meetings provide info. and support for sufferers/ 

families regarding any of these or related disorders. Sign up for more info 

at meetup.com (search fibromyalgia and Katy TX to find us), email vtway@ 

comcast.net or call 281-705-4395, Vickie Tway - Facilitator, for other info. 

and meeting schedule. 

• HOPEKEEPERS - national web site is restministries.org for more 

information or come to one of the local support groups. Grace 

Fellowship United Methodist Church (2655 S. Mason Rd) on the 2 nd 

and 4 th Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Epiphany of the Lord Church (1530 

Norwalk Dr) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. 

• LIFEWAY INTERNATIONAL - an early enthusiastic substance abuse 

recovery program for adolescents, young adults and adults and their 

families, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Grace Fellowship 

UMC, 2655 S. Mason Rd, Katy. For more information call 713-270- 

6753. 

• WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meets 2 nd Wednesday of 

each month at Houston Methodist Cancer Center at West, 18400 

Katy Freeway, Medical Office Bld. 1, Suite 120, Walnut Conference 

Room, Houston, Texas 77094 at 6 PM till 7:30 PM. 832-522-8110. 

• HAND (HOUSTON’S AID IN NEONATAL DEATH) MEETING - 

meetings are held at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 

Greenbay St. Houston, TX 77024 (Memorial Area). For more info, 

contact us at Info@hand.net or 832-752-1919. 

• HOPE IMPACTS - network of caring people that partner to meet 

the needs of homeless, helpless and under-resourced people in the 

Katy ISD community. Website, www.hopeimpacts.net. For more info, 

contact Executive Director, Tina Hatcher, at tinah542@gmail.com. 

• IC ANGELS - Monthly meetings in Katy to share information and 

support for sufferers of Interstitial Cystitis. Sign up for more info at 

meetup.com (search interstitial cystitis and Katy) or email Marilyn at 

mkfmatthews@gmail.com. 

• KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH CAREER TRANSITION WORKSHOP 

- Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Fellowship Hall 

at 6:30 PM every Thursday. Call 281-492-0785 for more information. 

• GIVE BACK - MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE - Please contact us: 281- 

633-7317, susan.bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or visit fbpfy.org. 


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Parenting Groups 

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF KATY AND WEST HOUSTON - Methodist West 

Houston Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094. Daytime 

and Evening Meetings available. For further info, please call Susan 281- 

829-6833, Leann 713-437-2805. La Leche League International’s website is 

www.lalecheleague.org. 

• MOMS CLUB OF KATY - please email momsclubkatyse@yahoo.com. 

• MOMS @ SECOND - WEST CAMPUS - Cost is $40 for entire year. Childcare 

provided for a minimal cost. For more info, call Faye at 713-465-3408 x 

1007. 

• BEAR CREEK BAPTIST MOPS - Meets the second and forth Friday of 

each month at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per meeting for childcare and 

MOPS dues. For more info, contact us at bcbcmops@gmail.com or 281- 

859-9900. 

• KATY MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONAL GROUP - For info., call Olivia 

Jones, 281-300-5000 or visit www.MomsInPrayer.org on the web. 

• KINDRED - Kingsland Baptist Church. Meets every other Friday 

from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. For more info, visit http://kingsland.org/ 

kindredpreschoolmothers or contact Marnie Bello, wsielandmarniebello@ 

gmail.com. 

• TRINITY KATY MOPS - Open to all moms with Preschoolers. Meets 

2 Fridays a month from 9:30-11:30 AM for brunch, speakers, crafts & 

fellowship. Cost is $70/semester for MOPS Intl dues, childcare & crafts. 

www.trinity-katy.org/ministries/mops. 

• CALLED TO BE MOM - Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church - Meets 

every Wednesday, at 9:30 AM. Childcare available for a minimal fee. For 

more info, please contact ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com. 

• MOTHERS’ SHARE GROUP - meet Thursdays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

following the KISD schedule at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 

Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 in Room E221 (upstairs). For more info or 

to confirm childcare, contact St. Peter’s UMC at 281-492-8031 or www. 

stpkaty.org. 

• MYC - MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN - meets every Friday from 

9-11:30 AM and follow the KISD school calendar. Childcare is provided. 

Registration is $25 per semester or $50 for the year, which covers books 

and materials. For information and to register, please visit www.stpkaty. 

org/mothers-of-young-children. 

• iBLOOM - young Moms…come share Monday mornings with us. Visit 

online at www.whatisgrace.org/ibloom. Grace Fellowship UMC, 2655 S 

Mason in Katy. 

• REAL MOMS OF KATY PLAYGROUP - This group is down to earth and 

drama free. Learn more at www.meetup.com/Real-Moms-of-Katy. 

• WORKING MOMS OF KATY - group to support working moms in the 

Katy area Charlene Taylor charleneetaylor@yahoo.com, 281-235-3043 or 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workingmomsofkaty. 

• KATY AREA PARENTS OF MULTIPLES (KAPOM) - meets the 2 nd Monday of 

each month 6:30-9 pm, see our website for location. For more info, please 

email membership@kapom.org or visit our website www.kapom.org. 

• KATY PARENTS OF GIFTED AND TALENTED SUPPORT GROUP (KPGT) 

- an advocacy organization dedicated to promoting quality educational 

services for the gifted students in the school district. Visit our website at 

www.kpgt.org for a printable membership form. 

• KATY ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS - meets the third 

Wednesday of each month at the MUD #81 building located at Cimarron 

Parkway and Hidden Canyon. Refreshments are served. For more info, call 

281-578-6376 or 281-392-0989. 

• PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - For more info. about Parents 

Without Partners International, check out our website at www. 

parentswithoutpartners.org or Parent with Partners Greater Houston 

Chapter #63 at www.pwphouston.org. Contact Barbara 281-469-5646. 

• FAMILY TO FAMILY - an organization dedicated to helping families who 

have a child with disabilities. For more information, please all Joanie or 

Carolyn at 713-466-6304 or go to www.familytofamilynetwork.org. 

• BREATH OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CENTER CLINIC - We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit 

organization. For questions, please call 281-398-7353. 

• MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL - offers parenting classes, for 

info. call 713-222-CARE. 

• WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER - offers parenting classes. To inquire 

or register, please call 281-588-8065. 

• HIKE IT BABY - dedicated to getting families together and out into 

nature across the Houston area. Check out www.hikeitbaby.com for more 

information and search “Hike It Baby Houston” on Facebook. 

Community & Commerce 

Groups 

POLITICAL INTEREST GROUPS: 

• WEST FORT BEND COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN - For more info., 

contact Susan at 281-633-2277 or BurgerBizInc@aol.com. 

• REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB OF KATY - Monthly meetings are the 1 st 

Thursday of each month at the Golf Club of Cinco Ranch. More info on 

Facebook or email Kandace Dusek at Rwckaty1@gmail.com. 

• KATY AREA DEMOCRATS - meets 3 rd Tuesday of the month at El Rancho 

Mexican Restaurant, 17754 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094 at 7 PM. For 

info, visit www.katydemocrats.net or contact katydems@hotmail.com. 

LIONS CLUBS: 

• KATY LIONS CLUB - Meets the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of each month at 7 

PM at Salt and Pepper Restaurant, 811 Ave D, Katy. 

• FULSHEAR-SIMONTON LIONS CLUB - Meets the 2 nd Thursday of 

each month at 7 PM at Yong’s Asian Fusion & Sushi restaurant in 

Fulshear. Visit www.fulshearsimontonlionsclub.org or email us at info@ 

fulshearsimontonlionslcub.org to learn more. 

ROTARY CLUBS: 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY SUNRISE (RCKS) - meets every Tuesday 

morning, at 7 AM, at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, guests and visitors welcome. 

For more info visit www.katysunriserotary.com. 

• THE ROTARY CLUB OF KATY - meets each Thursday, noon to 1 PM, at 

Hasta La Pasta, 1450 Grand Parkway, Suite E. For more info, call 281-392- 

0045 or www.katyrotary.com. 

• WEST HOUSTON ROTARY CLUB - Tuesdays, 12:15 PM, West Houston 

Omni, North Eldridge at Katy Freeway. 281-627-0662. 

TOASTMASTERS: 

• KATY TOASTMASTERS - meets the first three Thursdays of each month 

at 7:30 PM at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, 25525 Katy Mills Parkway, 

Katy, TX 77494. We are located behind Katy Mills Mall near Pin Oak Road. 

Visitors are welcome! Visit our website at http://katy.freetoasthost.org/. 

• PARK 10 TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB - meets every Thursday at 

11:45 AM at NACE, 1440 South Creek Dr., Houston, 77084, telephone 281- 

228-6287. For more info on Toastmasters, go to www.toastmasters.org. 

• EASY RISERS TOASTMASTERS - meets every Tuesday morning from 

7 - 8 AM in the Fulbright Tower located at 1301 McKinney. For more info, 

contact Ed Young at edyoung2@hotmail.com. 

BUSINESS/NETWORKING: 

• W. HOUSTON CHAPTER, INTERN’L ASSOC. OF ADMIN. PROFESSIONALS 

(WHIAAP) - meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Embassy Suites 

Houston - Energy Corridor at 11730 Katy Freeway (N. side of I10 - Kirkwood 

Exit). (Caroline Champness CPS/CAP caroline.champness@bp.com). 

• ABWA WEST HOUSTON NETWORK - meets the second Thursday of each 

month, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, at the Marriott Energy Corrridor. For more info, or 

to RSVP, visit our website at www.whenabwa.org. 

• BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - KATY - meets every Thursday, 

7 AM, Willowfork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450. 


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• (BNI) BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL - CINCO RANCH - meets 

each Tuesday morning at 7-8:30 am at Willowfork Country Club at 21055 

Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Katy, TX 77450. For info., Len Tierney at 713- 

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Chapter in Katy, Texas. 

• PARKWAY BUSINESS PARTNERS CHAPTER OF BNI - meets every 

Wednesday at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Meetings are held 

from 7:15 AM until 9 AM and visitors are welcome. For information or a 

reservation to attend, please call Chris at 832-252-9413. 

• INHOUSTON-KATY PREMIER PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKING 

- meets the 2 nd Tuesday of each month, 4 -7 PM at Texas Borders Bar & 

Grill, 20940 Katy Fwy, Katy, Texas. For info., call Newell Cheatheam 281- 

392-3034, newell.cheatheam@gmail.com or www.newellsdesigns.com. 

• THE ULTIMATE FITNESS AND WELLNESS NETWORK - Meetings are the 

second Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Membership is free. For more 

information, contact Karen Narum 281-871-8920 or fitnessjourney@live. 

com. 

• WEST KATY NETWEAVERS - meets at Yong’s (Cravings Grill) 29615 

FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441 every second and fourth Wednesday of 

the month, at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM sharp. The cost of breakfast is $5 and 

an additional fee is $1. For questions, visit www.facebook.com/groups/ 

westkatynetweavers. 

• KATY BAR ASSOCIATION - an Association of Attorneys who live or work in 

the Katy Area, holds its monthly meeting at 12 PM on the fourth Tuesday 

of every month at Willow Fork Country Club. Contact Sarah Springer at 

sarah@sarahspringerlaw.com or 281-646-0644 for more info. 

• FULSHEAR AREA CHAMBER – meets 2 nd Wednesday of every month 

at Parkway Fellowship, 27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406, 7:30 

AM. For more info, contact Amy Norvell at 832-600-3321, anorvell@ 

fulshearareachamber.com or www.fulshearareachamber.com. 

NEIGHBORS/WELCOME: 

• KATY NEIGHBORS’ COFFEES - Meets monthly on the last Tuesday, at 10 

AM, at member’s homes. There are no officers of this club and membership 

is free to all. For more information, please contact 281-578-2078 or 281- 

395-1730. 

• WELCOME WAGON CLUB OF KATY - please call Peggy at 979-709-4497 or 

email welcomewagonclubkaty@yahoo.com. 

MISC COMMUNITY GROUPS: 

• THE GREEN TRAILS LADIES CLUB - For more info., call Helen Connolly 

at 832-577-7177. 

• CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB – meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 

PM for their general meeting at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, 23030 Cinco 

Ranch Blvd. For more information, visit www.cincoranchladiesclub.org. 

• THE GREATER KATY EXCHANGE CLUB - meets the first Wednesday 

of each month at 6:30 PM, at Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill, 21810 

Kingsland Blvd Katy, Texas. $15, includes dinner and guest speaker. For 

info., www.KatyExchangeClub.com or call Newell Cheatheam at 281-392- 

3034 or Kyle Simmons 281-497-7180 or www.KatyExchangeClub.com. 

RSVP is required. 

• TEXAS COASTAL CATTLEWOMEN (TCCW) - meets on the third 

Wednesday of each month, at various locations throughout the Houston 

area. For more info, contact Dorothy at cattlegamma@aol.com or Sue at 

281-238-8382 or cell 281-381-1987. 

• KATY ROCKS - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with singles ages 35+ 

Group has a variety of events each month. For more details, visit www. 

meetup.com/Katy-Rocks. 

• BP PARTNERS - Local organization for the spouses and partners of 

BP employees. Monthly activities. For membership info., visit www. 

bppartnershouston.com. 

• KATY AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS - meets at 11:30 AM, on the 2 nd 

Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Merrell 

Center in Katy. For information contact Luanne Zacek at 281-391-8464 or 

lzacek@hotmail.com. 


Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are growing fast. 

Here are some tasks to keep your landscape beautiful and productive: 

Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals 

including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, 

sunflowers, yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced 

cuphea. 

Vegetables: May is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery plants, 

okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, basil, 

peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If you 

don’t want to dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting here and 

there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular new trend! 

Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge or straight 

sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long to 

run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”. 

Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better 

yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to 

deter weeds from getting a start. 

Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to 

promote new blooms. 

Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow release 

organic fertilizer. 

Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent light 

sprinkling. 

Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-May. Clean bird feeders! 

Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding spots. 

Submitted by Robert “Skip” Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 

Horticulture Agent in Harris County 

FULSHEAR TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the 

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website 

(www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose 

Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, 

year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. 

Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your 

email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the 

info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not 

hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list 

until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

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

you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the 

subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by 

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You could make this on National Shrimp Day May 10 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 

1/2 cup butter 

2 cloves garlic, sliced 

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 

1/3 cup white wine 

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

DIRECTIONS: 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until 

al dente. Drain well. 

In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute garlic until tender, remove garlic and discard. Add shrimp 

and cook until colored pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as thickening, so 

stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. Serve shrimp over angel hair pasta, 

sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. 

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You could make this on National Eat What You Want Day May 11 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup sliced fresh peaches 

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple 

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced pear 

1/2 cup blueberries 

1/2 cup pitted and sliced cherries 

1/2 cup pitted and sliced plums 

1 egg 

3/4 cup white sugar 

1/4 cup milk 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 tablespoons butter, melted 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees 

C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Arrange the 

peaches, apple, pear, blueberries, cherries and 

plums in the prepared baking dish. In a medium 

bowl, beat egg, sugar and milk. In a separate 

bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and 

salt; stir into the egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and 

melted butter. Cover the fruit with the batter 

mixture. 

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cobbler 

should be bubbly and lightly browned. Serve 

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