Creek Bend Estates May 2018

Creek Bend Estates 

Community News 

Official Online Newsletter 

Katy Resident Liliana 

enjoying a visit to Blessington Farms 

May 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 2 

Houston Events pg. 11 

Library News pg. 14 

Sports pg. 22 

School News pg. 24 

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NEWS FROM THE BOARD 

Details on dates and timings for future events and plans will be 

announced in the next newsletter, as well as in email blasts, so if 

you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for the email blast so you 

can stay up to date on all the neighborhood’s happenings. Go to 

www.CreekBendEstates.com to register. 

CBE Board of Director’s meetings are held on the 2 nd Thursday 

of each month at 7 PM at the KPM Management offices. Please 

call KPM Management at 281-685-3090 if you would like to be in 

attendance. 

CBE EMAIL BLAST 

Don’t forget to visit our website at www.creekbendestates.com 

to sign up for the email blast. We send out email reminders for all 

of our neighborhood events and other special news. You can also 

use the website to make online payments, access documents or 

access/post classifieds. 

WEBSITE 

Our new website is up and running. Go check it out. You can pay 

your fees and much more on the site. It is more user friendly than 

our old site. CHECK IT OUT! www.creekbendestates.com. 

Finally, we will never know what is on your mind unless you tell 

us. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or 

concerns about anything in the neighborhood. 

Best wishes,CBE Board of Directors 

TRASH AND RECYCLE REMINDER 

Don’t forget trash days are Mondays and Thursdays. Recycling is 

picked up in the red bins on Mondays. They come early, so be sure 

you put out your trash the night before or early in the morning. 

STREET AMBASSADORS NEEDED 

We are looking for volunteers! If you are interested in being a “Street 

Ambassador,” please let us know at mgmt@kpmmanagement.com. 

Your duties will include recruiting your neighbors to attend various 

neighborhood events and activities, as well as being the “go-to” for 

any questions and concerns your neighbors may have. 

CRIME 

If you see suspicious cars or people in the subdivision 

DO NOT HESITATE, call 911 and report it. 

• Keep your gates locked. 

• Keep your Alarm systems on or activated. 

• Keep your Garage doors closed. 

STREET LIGHTS 

We have to pay every month for your street light whether it is 

working or not. If you notice yours is out go to http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage. 

You will need the pole number. Please 

help us to keep the lights on and not waste money. 

ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS 

Here is the schedule for the collection of the Association’s Assessments: 

November 30 th : Initial invoices are mailed out by the end of Novem- 

CREEK BEND ESTATES IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

KPM MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 6333 • Katy, TX 77491-6333 

Physical Address: 16360 Park Ten Place, Suite 310 

Houston, Texas 77084 

281-685-3090 • Fax: 281-599-8822 mgmt@kpmmanagement.com 

CREEK BEND ESTATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Terry Huckaby, President 

Marc Jacobs, Vice President 

Giovanni Pintabona, Secretary 

Hermes Troches, Treasurer 

Toshar Mondegarian, Director 

SECURITY 

Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911 

(Emergency calls are answered by the Harris County emergency 

control center. To help facilitate your call, tell the dispatcher Westlake 

Volunteer Fire Department responds to fire and/or ambulance 

emergencies.) 

Sheriff (Non- Emergency) 713-221-6000 

Sheriff (Fry Road) 281-647-9371 

Crime Stoppers 

713-222-TIPS 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Memorial Herman Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 

Severn Trent (Morton Rd MUD) 281-579-4500 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Greater Houston Pool Mgmt 281-859-8667 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 

Street Light Out 800-332-7143 

Gas Leak 713-659-2111 

Power Outage 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

AT&T 800-288-2747 

SCHOOLS/LIBRARIES 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

Stephens Elementary 281-234-0200 

Mayde Creek Junior High 281-237-3900 

Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000 

Bear Creek Library 281-550-0885 

Maude Marks Library 281-492-8592 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

Creek Bend Estates TRASH PICK-UP is 

Monday & Thursday. RECYCLING is Monday. 

CREEK BEND ESTATES BOARD MEETINGS 

ARE THE 2 ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 

AT KPM MANAGEMENT OFFICE. 

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ber. Please make sure the management company has your correct 

mailing address. 

January 1 st : The Assessment is due on January 1 st every year. 

January 31 st : Unpaid Assessments become delinquent. 

February 1 st : Late fees and interest begin and Late Notices are mailed 

out for all delinquent accounts. 

March 1 st : A Warning Letter is mailed out on all delinquent accounts. 

April 1 st : A Final Notice is mailed (via certified mail) on all delinquent 

accounts. There is a $35 charge to the delinquent account at this 

time. 

May 1 st : If payment has not been received or a payment plan has not 

been entered, delinquent accounts are sent to the Attorney at this 

time. The Attorney can file a lien and all legal fees will be billed back 

to the delinquent account. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS: 

1. If you are unable to make payment in full, please contact KPM 

Management so that you can make payment arrangements. You will 

still pay interest on the unpaid balance, but you will not be sent to 

the attorney. 

2. Statements will be mailed the first of every month for accounts 

making payments. 

3. Many homeowners have started making monthly pre-payments 

ahead of time, so that when the assessment becomes due they are 

already paid. 

METHODS OF PAYMENT: 

CHECK OR MONEY ORDER: Cash is not accepted. Please make payment 

with check or money order made payable to your community. 

ONLINE: www.duespayment.com. You can now make payments 

online using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or with a checking account. 

Here are the fees for online processing: 

Debit/Credit Cards - 2.95% of Total Payment Amount 

eCheck One-Time - $4.95 Service Fee 

eCheck AutoPay - $3.95 Service Fee 

TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BURGLARY 

It cannot be stated enough of the importance of minimizing our exposure 

to crime. Our contract deputies stated that certain vehicles 

have increased exposure to theft, specifically the tires and rims. 

The vehicles commonly targeted are Ford F150, Dodge Chargers 

and Chevy Tahoes. Although these vehicles have rim locks, another 

safeguard is to park your vehicle in the garage or close to another 

vehicle. Anyway, you can either slow down or cause attention will 

help reduce the risk of theft. 

Be mindful to breakdown bags and boxes of large purchases, if possible 

place in trash bins or bags. Although it’s time consuming and 

burdensome, it doesn’t call attention to such items in your home. 

The list below simply reminds us of other things we should be 

mindful each day. 

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1. Take the time to meet and know your neighbors. Let them know if 

you notice anything unusual such as cars or people at their homes. 

2. Make sure to close garage doors when at home & away. 

3. Don’t keep garage door openers in the car, take them in the house 

with you; a garage door opener makes it easier for someone to enter 

your garage or house to remove personal property. 

4. Keep car doors locked and take valuables either in your home 

or ensure the items are not in plain site; remember to take down 

the attachment for your Garmin too, as it alerts individuals that 

something valuable may be in the car. 

5. If possible, keep a car in a driveway as it gives an impression that 

someone is home. 

6. Keep all shrubs and plants at a level low enough that passing by 

officers or other residents can see if someone is lurking in those 

bushes! Shrubs should also be trimmed high enough to show “feet” 

of someone hiding in them. 

7. Have keys in hand before leaving the store, house or office, 

avoiding standing by the car searching for them. 

8. Don’t leave ladders on the side of the house or in the back yard. 

Ladders provide easy access to open second floor windows and no 

one will be able to see. 

9. Make sure you close blinds when you are inside at night with the 

lights on, potential burglars can see right inside and know who is 

at home. 

10. Use sensor lights outside the home. It deters criminals by “spot 

lighting” their efforts to enter your home. 

11. Use double key locks: locks that require a key from the outside 

and from the inside. 

12. Repair any broken areas of your fence, reducing the access of 

potential burglars or mischievous kids. 

13. When on vacation, let your neighbor(s) know so they can keep 

an eye out for suspicious activity. You can also inform the Harris 

County Deputy’s Office serving our area. The Storefront Office is 

located 19818 Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-647-9371. The storefront 

hours: 9 AM - 5 PM. 

14. When on vacation, keep yards mowed and trimmed, burglars 

spend a lot of time in a neighborhood looking for their next targets. 

Overgrown yards are a sure sign no one’s home. 

HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW 

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

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

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

children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could 

result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. 

Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be 

kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris 

County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to 

have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any 

dog or cat to become a stray.” 

Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following 

circumstances: 

1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in 

length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable 

of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question 

2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 

3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does 

not have access to sidewalk or street.” 

While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you 

work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly 

restrained. 


Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our 

residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone 

who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could 

be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain 

their pet. 

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

contact: 

Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 

Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 

Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 

2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 

www.countypets.com 

CREEK BEND TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

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

seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting. 

com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate 

(mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your 

newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please 

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

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

back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must 

have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed 

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

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

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

done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and 

their parents. 

CODE KEY: 

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE 

SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, 

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

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GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY 

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 

MAY 13, 2018 


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PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES 

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

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PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO LIVE 

WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY 

AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES - Community Lay Responder: Cost is 

$27, check or money order only & no refunds. This class is on Friday, 

May 4, 2018, 1 PM-5 PM. Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child 

CPR and Standard First Aid. Registration began 4/2/18. 

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. Rules 

are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have 

questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. 

ONGOING CLASSES 

LAND - 

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

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & 

Wednesdays, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting 

at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, call Thursday 

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

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

Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Friday 

starting at 10 AM). 

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

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

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a 

full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. 

The machines are closed during class times. 

POOL - 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular 

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 


WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on 

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday 

5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

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

strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays 

& Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming 

at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 

PM-4 PM. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

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

may call the day of the Recreational Time. 

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up) 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays, 

11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a 

lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

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

may call the day of. 

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call 

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Mother’s Day...May 13, 2018 

Mother’s Day History and Fun Facts 

Did you know that more phone calls are made 

on Mother’s Day than on any other day of the 

year? In fact, phone traffic has been known to 

spike by nearly 40% on this holiday honoring 

motherhood. 

It’s a traditional holiday that is observed 

throughout the world in different ways. In the 

U.S., mothers are most typically presented with 

flowers, cards and other gifts. (Though in 2016, 

about 55% of consumers took Mom out.) But 

since this is common knowledge, we wanted to 

go one step further and learn why Mother’s Day 

exists at all. Here’s what we learned. 

The History of Mother’s Day in America 

The American version of Mother’s Day was first 

celebrated in 1908. It became an official holiday 

just 6 years later in 1914. Anna Jarvis is credited 

with creating the U.S. holiday and leading the 

charge to have it officially added to the national 

calendar. She first conceived of the idea after 

the death of her mother, Anna Reeves Jarvis, 

in 1905. The story goes like this: 

• With financial backing from John Wanamaker 

- owner of the famous department store chain 

- she organized the first-ever celebration at a 

Methodist Church in Grafton, WV in May 1908. 

She wanted to recognize the sacrifices that 

mothers make for their children. 

• On that same day, thousands also attended 

a Mother’s Day event at a Wanamaker’s in 

Philadelphia. 

• Building on the success of that first Mother’s 

Day event, Jarvis began a 6-year campaign to 

have it added to the national calendar. She 

argued that American holidays were biased 

towards male achievements. 

• By 1912 Mother’s Day had been widely adopted 

at the state and local levels. 

• In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a 

measure officially establishing the 2 nd Sunday 

in May as Mother’s Day. 

• Jarvis’ vision for Mother’s Day was a day of personal 

celebration. To her, the day involved wearing 

a white carnation in honor of mothers and visiting 

one’s mother or attending a church service. 

• Florists, greeting card companies and other 

retailers had other plans though and by 1920 

Jarvis was fully disillusioned by what the 

holiday had become, going so far as to openly 

campaign against all Mother’s Day profiteers. 

She went on to file lawsuits against groups using 

the term “Mother’s Day” and spent most of her 

personal wealth in legal fees. 

• After pushing for 6 years to make the day official, 

Jarvis eventually disowned the holiday 

and actively lobbied to have it removed from 

the American calendar. This effort of course 

was unsuccessful 

Early Mother’s Day Incarnations 

While Anna Jarvis is credited with the official 

creation of the holiday, her mother - Anna 

Reeves Jarvis - is known for having founded 

“Mother’s Day Work Clubs” back in the 1860’s. 

The goal of these clubs was to teach local women 

how to properly care for their children…a 

tradition that is still in existence today with 

local Moms groups! 

Another similar effort aimed at united and celebrating 

mothers included Julia Ward Howe’s 

“Mother’s Day Proclamation,” a call to action 

for mothers to unite in promoting world peace. 

Howe later campaigned for a Mother’s Peace 

Day to be recognized every June 2 nd . However, 

none of these or other efforts in the 1800’s ever 

caught on beyond the local level. 

Traditional Mother’s Day Celebrations 

The primary means of celebrating moms on 

Mother’s Day in the U.S. continues to be with 

flowers and other gifts. In fact, Anna Jarvis 

would be supremely disappointed to learn that 

it has become one of the biggest holidays for 

consumer spending. 

However, the holiday has also been used to 

advance feminist causes. For example, in the 

1970’s women’s groups were known to use the 

attention generated by the holiday to create 

awareness for the need for equal rights and 

access to childcare. 

In many other parts of the world, the timing of 

Mother’s Day aligns more closely with the historical 

observance of “Mothering Sunday.” Largely 

a European tradition, Mothering Sunday fell on 

the fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally 

seen as a time when the faithful would return 

home to the church. Over time, the observance of 

Mothering Sunday faded and eventually merged 

with the secular traditions associated with the 

American Mother’s Day. 

Mother’s Day Fun Facts 

• About 25% of all flowers purchased throughout 

the year are for Mother’s Day 

• Carnations are often associated with Mother’s 

Day - they are said to be made from the tears’ of 

Jesus’ mother Mary when she wept at his feet. 

• Pink and red carnations mean that a person’s 

mother is living, while white carnations are 

symbolic of mothers who have passed away. 

• Approximately $21 billion is spent on Mother’s 

Day gifts and celebrations. 

• In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children 

would tie up their mothers on Mother’s Day. 

The only way she could get free was to pay 

them with treats. 

• In Greek mythology, the maternal goddess 

Rhea was honored during the spring festivals. 

No matter how you observe this holiday, there 

is no doubt that our mothers have a great influence 

on our lives - not just on Mother’s Day but 

every day of the year. 

Source - Corsica Technologies 

Happy 

Mother’s 

Day 


MAY EVENTS 

‘CHIP CLINIC 

May 5, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM 

KCCC at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Richmond 

9711 S. Mason Rd, Richmond, Texas 

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

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

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

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

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

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

from when receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does NOT 

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

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

microchip account is easily accessible online and pet owners can update 

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

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

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

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

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

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

be on a no-slip leash (please no retractable leashes). 

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

please follow the group at: www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/. 

WILD WEST BREWFEST 

May 5 th 

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

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

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

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

Brewers from various locations all around the country while featuring 

over 600 individualized craft brews! 

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

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

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

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

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

mention over 600 different varieties of beer! 

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION CAR SHOW 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

info@joejoebear.org. More information and registration is available on 

the website at www.joejoebear.org under events. 

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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. 

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. 

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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 


MAY and JUNE 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS 

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 

Square in front of City Hall. The parade follows 

at 8:30 PM along a route through the western 

edge of Downtown. For more information, visit 

www.pridehouston.org. 


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Kerri Graham 

Attorney at Law 

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Attorney at Law 

21559 Provincial Blvd., Suite A 


Graham & Theander 

(281) 940-3000 

www.gtkatylaw.com 

•Probate 

•Guardianship 

•Estate Planning/Wills 

•Medicaid 

•Divorce/Child Support 

•Contested Will 

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•Special Needs Planning 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS 

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. 

SUMMER 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. 

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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. 

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 

More camps offered on the website. 

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 

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. 

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Library 

News 

MAUD MARKS LIBRARY 

1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592 

LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 

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

To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www. 

hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants 

may also register by calling or by visiting the library. 

“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary. 

Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived. 

The Maud Marks Library will be closed for Memorial Day on 

Monday, May 28 th . 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

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

next book sale on Saturday, May 26 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a 

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

books and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library. 

• MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU-ON THE 1 ST - Join us for an evening 

of crafts and a movie on Tuesday, May 1 st , beginning at 4 PM. Schoolage 

children and middle schoolers are invited to build their own mini 

lightsabers. Then, at 5 PM, we open the doors to everyone for the movie. 

Bring a blanket, your dinner and grab a spot on the floor as Rey learns 

the strength of her abilities in the Force. 

• SUMMER VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities 

abound at the Maud Marks Library during the summer. Volunteers are 

needed to help shelve, count patrons, coordinate summer programs, 

hand out certificates and more. We will be taking applications beginning 

on Monday, May 1 st at 1 PM. Students should be going into the 

7 th grade or older and must be able to commit to two hours twice a 

week. Please bring your summer vacation plans with you when you 

come to apply. Applications will be due back by Saturday, May 19 th 

at 5 PM. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Elizabeth 

Herndon at 281-492-8592. 

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

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

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

learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you 

too can play “out of this world.” 

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

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

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

on Thursday, May 3 rd at 3:30 PM, a local artist will be here to help us create 

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

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

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

invited to join us on Thursday, May 17 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the 

Three Dark Crowns by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us, 

extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. 

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

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

exercise program. Join us on Saturday, May 19 th at 3 PM, as we learn 

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

our minds and bodies. Registration required. Please note, the class on 

Saturday, May 5 th has been canceled due to an election. 

• DIY CRAFTS: CHERRY BLOSSOMS CUPCAKE DECORATING - It’s Asian 

Pacific Heritage Month! Here at the library, we will be celebrating by 

decorating cupcakes. Join us on Tuesday, May 8 th at 2 PM as we decorate 

cupcakes with cherry blossoms. Seating for this is extremely limited. 

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

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

and inventors at the library on Tuesday, May 8 th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger 

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

can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join 

us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer. 

• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL-IMMIGRATION LAW - Do you have legal 

questions but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased 

to host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association. 

On Saturday, May 12 th at 1 PM we will be covering the topic of 

immigration law. Learn what you need to know to legally become an 

American Citizen. Come learn how to ensure your family is safe and 

happy under the law. 


• SMART-SIZING: LET’S START THE CONVERSATION - Senior citizens 

and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the 

library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss 

various topics pertinent to senior living. On May 18 th at 10 AM, learn 

how to manage all the stuff you or your loved one have accumulated 

over the years and the benefits of examining the type of living space 

you need at this stage of life. Come discover what kind of life is best 

for you or your loved one. For more information, contact Linda Jordan 

at 713-826-5145. 

• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will 

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

they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston 

area. This month, on May 19 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about insects in 

your garden. Seating is extremely limited for this class. 

• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD - 

Saturday, May 19 th at 1 PM. A hands-on multi-part workshop to learn 

tips of the trade from expert writers from The Houston Writers Guild. 

They will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Today’s topic 

is Setting: The Forgotten Element. In this session, participants will 

explore the element of setting. Essential for helping readers visualize 

the story, setting can also help deepen characters, develop mood and 

identify for the reader critical moments in the story. This is a hands-on 

workshop. Bring your laptop, notebooks and any other materials you 

need in order to apply the techniques. 

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

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

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

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

coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome 

to bring your own. 

• STOP DROWNING NOW - Summer is right around the corner. In 

Houston, this means, heat, air conditioning, shorts and large bodies 

of water. Unfortunately, those pools, lakes, rivers and oceans come 

with the high risk of drowning. On Tuesday, May 29 th at 7 PM, national 

organization, Stop Drowning Now, will be at the library to talk about 

the dangers of children and the water. Learn what you can do to keep 

your child safer this summer as we all use water to cool off from the 

heat of the season. 

• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: RIENZI - Seniors 55+ are invited to join the 

library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Rienzi, the Museum 

of Fine Arts Houston house for European decorative arts, courtesy of 

the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation. 

Tuesday, May 1 st at 11 AM, the bus departs from the library for a funfilled 

day. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required. 

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

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

the month at 1 PM. 

• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third 

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

favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their 

just desserts. 

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

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

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

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

“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” 

CHILDREN 

• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our bedtime 

storytime. This storytime will meet on Tuesday, May 15 th at 6:30 PM. 

We will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Children 

are welcome to wear their pajamas. 

• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning 

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

ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 

20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. 

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

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

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

are welcome. 


• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the 

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

11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations 

for science and sensory exploration. 

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

are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will 

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

for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day 

of the event. 

• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations 

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

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

ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary 

materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are available 

½ hour prior to the program. 

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

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

PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 

AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by 

in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

Monthly Programs 

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday 

of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking 

adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos 

los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme 

para más información. 

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 

PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every 

Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of 

computer classes in English - please call for more information. 

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a 

group going through Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join 

other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your 

leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

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

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

and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. 

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club 

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

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

Children 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

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

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

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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. 

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. 

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 

L-R: Jo Anne Hays, Trustee & Auxiliary Youth Chairperson; Marge Warren, Patriotic Instructor 

& Legislative Chairperson; Connie Thomas, Hospital Chairperson; Rita Bailey, Auxiliary President; 

Mr. Robert Walton, Owner, Walton’s Paint &Body Shop; Pat Byrne, Jr. VP & Americanism 

Chairperson; Sherry Anderson, Auxiliary Member and Janet Nichols, Auxiliary Member. 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY POST 9182 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented Mr. Robert Walton, Walton’s 

Paint & Body Shop with the February Americanism Award for his willingness to promote 

Patriotism and Americanism by showing pride in flying the American Flag continuously. 

Mr. Walton shows his pride in American with many displays of the American Flag and 

other Americanism pieces. The Auxiliary is promoting Americanism by awarding this 

award monthly to a small business in the Katy area, that promotes Patriotism and 

Americanism by flying the American Flag. For information on joining the VFW Auxiliary, please call the VFW office 281-391-8387. 


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It’s May and you’re five months 

into your promise of a healthier 

you. There are a number of easy 

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MEMORIAL DAY “GRILLING” FACTS 

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer! One of the most 

popular events on Memorial Day is none other than grilling and barbequing. 

Here are some fun facts about grilling on this May holiday: 

• Hamburgers are the most popular food to grill at 87%, 

followed by steak 83%, chicken 78% and hot dogs 76%. 

• The 4 th of July is the largest barbeque holiday, followed 

by Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

• American presidents have openly expressed their love for 

grilling by hosting barbeques dating all the way back to 

Thomas Jefferson. 

• The most commonly grilled side dish is corn, followed 

by other vegetables and potatoes. 

• Hickory barbeque sauce is favored, then mesquite, honey 

and tomato based. 

• In homemade barbeque sauces, garlic is almost always found 

in the recipe, as is brown sugar. 

• After aluminum foil, the preferred barbeque tools are 

long handed tongs, clean brushes and spatulas. 

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• MyFitnessPal offers a huge food database, listing over 5 million different 

foods. An effective calorie counter, it can take you less than 5 minutes 

a day to track your diet and exercise, meaning it’s a quick habit to get 

into. Working in conjunction with over 50 devices and apps including 

Apple Health, Fitbit and Garmin devices, it’ll help you keep on top of 

how well you’re doing. 

• FatSecret offers an easy to use food diary for you to track as well as 

plan in advance what you’re going to eat. Image recognition of food 

and meals make it easier to add what you’re eating, with a community 

that’s keen to advise on how best to proceed. A weight tracking tool and 

barcode scanning, rounds off the package. 

• Lose It! wants you to lose weight while also enjoying the process. 

Simply telling it a little about yourself, it’ll devise a custom weight loss 

plan, setting you a daily budget and goal to aim for. Its image recognition 

means it’ll identify the food you’re eating automatically, saving you 

from entering it yourself. It breaks things down according to every part 

of nutrition too, giving you plenty of insight. 

• MyPlate Calorie Tracker hopes to be the most user-friendly option for 

losing weight. The app helps you find out which foods you eat contain 

the most calories, allowing you to set personalized daily calorie goals. 

You can also keep track of your water intake and create custom goals for 

your macronutrients and micronutrients. Meal reminders can also be set. 

• Fitbit is best known for tracking your steps and day to day activity, but 

it’s also good for tracking other parts of your life. You can use its services 

to log the food you eat via its barcode scanner, seeing your meal history 

at a glance. You can also use it in conjunction with the Aria Wi-Fi Smart 

Scale, ensuring you always know what your weight is. Water intake and 

sleeping patterns can also be tracked. 

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Volunteer Opportunities 

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY) 

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

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

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

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

are interested at 832-227-1185 or 

www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/. 

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. 

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 post-abortion 

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. 

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS 

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. 

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a 

volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, 

call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308. 


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.sunriseseniorliving.com. 

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 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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community service hours. Do you have gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At 

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

be given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or 

visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for more information on our organization. 

STANDUP FOR KIDS 

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

to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers 

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

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

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

Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has 

the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S. 

StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which 

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

homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to 

hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me 

at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids 

or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The 

single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous 

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

them back and we want to help them get off the streets. 

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

necessities arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll 

have to figure out how to organize themselves and make their 

money last a whole month. Fortunately, Child protective Services 

offers them a program to help prepare for independence: Preparation 

for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course culminates in an 

all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for Jewish Women 

(NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using 

computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with 

PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on 

community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see 

www.ncjwhouston.org. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris 

Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty 

provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals 

looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to 

help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly 

Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty. 

org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming 

volunteer orientation. 

LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON IS LOOKING 

FOR VOLUNTEERS 

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

Just a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in 

your community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 

100% volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need 

your help! We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults 

learn to read, write and speak English. All classes are free because 

they are taught by caring people just like you willing to volunteer 

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


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

Prior teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training 

and ongoing support is provided and we have locations across the 

city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as well, to find out 

more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@ 

literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

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

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

Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need 

of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that 

person for someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors 

must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour 

per week. Please contact Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan. 

bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or 

www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms. 

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in 

transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, 

volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional 

medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to 

passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, 

may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you choose 

the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do not provide 

rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, west 

of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits 

to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain 

independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s) 

and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the 

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

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

a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state 

minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer 

driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty. 

org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as 

a transportation service provider for seniors and non-wheelchair 

bound persons with disabilities. 

INTERPRETERS NEEDED 

Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494, 

provides quality medical care to the uninsured. We are in need of 

bilingual volunteers to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking 

patients and English-speaking staff by providing skilled 

language interpretation services. Volunteers will serve as Interpreters 

for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. The clinic is also 

in need of Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) 

Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and medical students looking 

to gain experience in a charity medical clinic setting. To volunteer, 

please call Michael Peterson at 832-913-8476 or via email at michael@ 

christclinickaty.org. Visit www.christclinickaty.org to complete a 

volunteer form. 

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy 

area or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference 

by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving in 

our community by collectively contributing to organizations that 

will benefit or improve the lives of people in our neighborhoods. 

By combining members tax deductible donations of just $10 per 

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

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

and we are building a community of giving friends along the way! 

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Sports Opportunities 

AHFC ROYALS 

AHFC Royals will make their inaugural season this summer 2018 (May- 

August). The Royals Premier Development League (PDL) and Women’s 

Premier Soccer League (WPSL) are a pathway for players desiring to 

play at a higher level. Games will be family fun and played at Tully 

Stadium. Learn more about the Royals and purchase tickets by going 

to: www.ahfcroyals.com. AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training 

Program (STP) for High School Players as well as STP for College players 

needing to maintain playing condition before the upcoming College 

Fall season. Visit www.ahfcroyals.com for STP or email: pkasperitis@ 

albionhurricanes.org. 

ALBION HURRICANES FC 

AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston . The club invites 

all interested players from the ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Tryouts 

& Evaluations and to become part of our success. We ask that all 

interested players pre-register before coming out to the fields. Please 

visit albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus. 

AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year old) at our 

Cy Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy 

Friday Night Academy and New Territory Thusday Night Academy. 

Visit albionhurricanes.org for times and dates. 

SPORTS QUEST SUMMER 

SOCCER CAMPS 2018 

Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer 

soccer camps 2018! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training 

organization, dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach 

& encourage next generation leaders through soccer. Sports 

Quest summer camps provide a fun, safe and educational soccer 

environment for boys and girls aged 5-12 years. Each camper receives 

a free soccer ball, a free camp T-shirt and other commemorative gifts 

and awards. Along with technical and tactical soccer skills training, 

daily competitions and biblically based life lessons, Sports Quest 

provides a camp experience to equip each child for success on and 

off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts are available. For more 

information about camp dates, times and locations and to register 

online visit www.sportsquesttraining.com. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of 

all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest 

growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and 

include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club 

with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social 

environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open 

for the 2018 season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be 

sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing 

club in Houston! 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite 

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our 

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have 

fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the 

Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

KATY AREA RUNNING CLUB 

The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which 

exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have 

an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages, 

backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest - 

running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing 

our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We 

welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of 

runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning 

at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east 

of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the 

Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 

PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various 

distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit www. 

KatyAreaRunningClub.com. 

TRACK HOUSTON -YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and 

field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 


years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have 

multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans 

Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit 

www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in 

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/ 

PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

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We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland 

Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more 

information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember- 

Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball and 

have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years 

and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further 

information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join 

in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You 

can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular 

announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica. 

com for general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby 

team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen 

in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules 

and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby 

Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. 

Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must 

be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more 

information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and 

on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and 

building our league. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested 

in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to 

play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around 

Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - 

boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, 

For more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what 

Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the 

fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. 

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from 

Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more 

information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the 

sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us 

for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the 

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 

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May 2 nd - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

May 24 th - Early Dismissal, Last Day of School 

May 25 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

May 28 th - Holiday - Staff 

School News 

KATY ISD SPRING 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 

The Katy ISD Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies will begin 

on Friday, May 25, 2018 and conclude on Sunday, May 27, 2018 

at Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Ln, Katy, TX 

77494. Commencement Ceremonies will be live streamed @ 

www.merrellcenter.org. 

KATY ISD SUMMER BAND CAMP 

The sixteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s 

7 th , 8 th and 9 th grade KISD band students, will be held at Tompkins 

High School from July 16 th to July 20 th . The camp will include 

daily section rehearsals, full band rehearsals and fun musicbased 

electives. Lunch is also part of the camp. The cost of the 

camp is $130 and will include a t-shirt if registered by June 5 th . All 

registrations after that date will need to include a late registration 

fee of $25 totaling $155. Any registration request after June 29 th 

must be sent via email and if approved, payment MUST BE either 

cash, money order or cashier’s check. 

The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert on Friday 

morning at 9 AM. After the concert, those students wishing to 

extend the fun a little longer can join in the group’s optional trip 

to Typhoon Texas for an additional $35 (park admission, meal, 

bus transportation and drinks are included in price) for a total 

camp cost of $165 ($190 after June 5 th ). The KISD JH Summer 

Band Camp has been a huge success each year and we anticipate 

a large enrollment again this year. 

Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement 

as soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should 

prepare major scales specific to the student’s instrument and 

an audition etude which can be downloaded from the webpage 

below. Students will be ability grouped with the number of bands 

being determined by total enrollment for the camp. Registration 

Form, Audition materials and Travel/Emergency Treatment 

Consent Form can be downloaded by campers from the Katy 

ISD Fine Arts Webpage www.katyisd.org/dept/finearts. An email 

confirmation is sent out upon receipt of registration and follow 

up reminders from the camp coordinator will be sent before the 

camp begins, so make sure your email address is clearly printed 

on the registration form. 

The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to 

those who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp 

over the summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants 

will receive top quality instruction on their instruments from our 

own great KISD and Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the 

sixteenth annual Katy ISD Junior High Summer Band Camp and 

keep your playing skills sharp for the year! Camp brochures, with 

the registration form, will be distributed to KISD band students by 

their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can also be downloaded 

from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage above. Plan to register early 

in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations requests made 

after June 29 th will need to follow special instructions outlined 

earlier. If you have already registered and have not received your 

confirmation email, contact kisdbandcamp2018@gmail.com to 

make sure your registration has been received. 

2018-2019 TRANSPORTATION 

MODEL AND BELL SCHEDULE 

After careful consideration and review of feedback from 20,000 

parents and community members, the Board of Trustees 

approved a change to the 2018-19 Katy ISD transportation model 

at the February 26 th Regular Board Meeting. 

Beginning this fall, Katy ISD campuses will transition to a multibell 

schedule. However, criteria for transportation eligibility will 

remain the same. Elementary students residing outside of a ½-mile 

radius of their school and secondary students outside of a 1-mile radius, 

will continue to be eligible for transportation services. 


The 2018-19 transportation model will include four groups that will begin 

and dismiss at different times of the school day. Elementary campuses 

will be divided in two groups. Elementary Group 1 will begin school at 8 

AM and dismiss at 3:20 PM and Elementary Group 2 will begin at 8:20 AM 

and dismiss at 3:40 PM. All junior high campuses will begin at 8:45 AM 

and dismiss at 3:55 PM. High school start and dismissal times (7:25 AM - 

2:35 PM) will remain unchanged. 

Katy ISD’s Transportation Department established routes and pairing 

elementary schools to determine which campuses will be included in 

Elementary Group 1 and Elementary Group 2. Information on the start 

and end times for each elementary campus was presented to the Board 

of Trustees at the Regular Meeting on April 23, 2018. 

We greatly appreciate the guidance of our parents and community as the 

2018-19 model was developed over these past few months. This model 

will allow the District to provide the same level of service to families in 

2018-19 while enabling us to utilize our drivers more efficiently, as well 

as address safety concerns in areas of the District that are becoming 

increasingly congested. 

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES KICKOFF OF 

BOND 2017 CONSTRUCTION 

RESIDENTS VOTED FOR IT. NOW IT’ IS TIME TO BUILD IT!! 

Katy Independent School District is kicking off the construction of 

its 2017 bond projects. The community is now invited to witness the 

process every step of the way through its newly designed, Build the 

Legacy website. In it, the public can obtain project information, see 

designs, track the status of construction and witness the progress 

of various projects as they advance. 

“I’m excited to see each project come to fruition for our students 

and staff at Katy ISD,” said Lance Hindt, Superintendent of Katy ISD. 

“The future is being built right before our eyes and we couldn’t have 

done it without our community.” 

The voter-approved $609.2 MM bond includes six new schools 

(one high school, two junior highs and three elementary schools). 

Additionally, it also covered a comprehensive renovation to Fielder 

Elementary School and some much-needed improvements to 

61 of our campuses. Ninety-one (91%) of the bond is for school 

facilities and 9% is for technology and infrastructure such as buses, 

portables and storage tank replacements. 

A Community Bond Advisory Committee, which consisted of 

parents, students, community leaders, representatives of faithbased 

organizations and business owners dedicated several 

months to analyzing a facilities plan for the district. 

Katy ISD is considered the second fastest growing school district in 

Texas and was recently recognized by Niche, a ranking and review 

organization for K-12 schools, as the best school district in the 

Houston Metro Area. 

2018 SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONIES 

DATE 

CAMPUS 

START 

TIME 

LOCATION 

STUDENTS 

REPORT TIME 

BUILDING 

OPEN FOR 

PUBLIC 

Friday, May 25, 2018 CRHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM 

Friday, May 25, 2018 SLHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM 

Saturday, May 26, 2018 THS 9:00AM LMC 7:45AM 7:45AM 

Saturday, May 26, 2018 OTHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM 

Saturday, May 26, 2018 KHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM 

Sunday, May 27, 2018 MCHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM 

Sunday, May 27, 2018 MRHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM 

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 SYA 10:00AM Katy Mills Mall 9:00AM 9:00AM 

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 RHS 7:00PM 

SLHS 

PAC 

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS 

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC SCHOOL 

20910 Highland Knolls Drive, Katy, Texas 77450 

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School will begin with Pre-Kindergarten 

through Fourth grade in the 2018-2019 school year and add 

additional grades each year up to grade Eight. Principal Dr. Nicholas 

Morgan is a strong supporter of traditional education while 

championing innovative instruction that has a proven record of 

success. The school places emphasis on the child’s academic and 

physical development, as well as his or her moral shaping, nurtured 

by the Christian faith. The four pillars, which form the basis for the 

school - faith, knowledge, compassion and character - are infused 

throughout the student’s educational experience at Epiphany of the 

Lord Catholic School. 

All are welcome to attend the school dedication ceremony on Saturday, 

August 4 th , at 10 AM. The church will host a brief mass of 

thanksgiving, followed by a blessing of the school building. Afterwards 

guests will enjoy a reception with refreshments in the Family 

Center and guided tours of the campus will be available. If you wish 

to start your child’s journey to high-quality education in the Catholic 

tradition, admissions are currently ongoing and the application process 

is explained on the website at http://epiphanycatholic.school 

or you may reach Principal Dr. Nicholas Morgan by email, 

nmorgan@epiphanycatholic.school. 

HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION 

Two Harmony School of Innovation Katy Students are National Merit 

Finalists, Morgan Long and Tanner Scott. Of the 1.6 million entrants, 

some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores 

qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program. In 

September 2017, these high scorers qualified as either a Commended 

Student (approx. 34,000) or Semifinalist (approx. 16,000). Finalists 

were selected in February 2018. From the list of finalists, winners of 

the National Merit Scholarship awards from the program, sponsored 

corporations and participating colleges will be announced between 

April and June 2018. 

Tanner Scott wants to study biology and pre-med. For years, he 

dreamt of attending Stanford. He received his acceptance letter from 

Stanford and without hesitation committed to join the distinguished 

class of 2022 this coming fall. 

Morgan Long is interested in studying physics and applied to 14 universities. 

The acceptance letters are coming in now. His top choices 

are Wesleyan, Stanford, Rice and Macalester. 

HSI-Katy’s class of 2018 also includes two students who are National 

Merit Commended Scholars, Rachel Mgbeike and Wesley Liaw. 


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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON EDUCATIONAL DAY OUT SERVICES (S.E.E.D.S.) 

NOW REGISTERING 

www.seascs.org 

Email admissions director, climes@seascs.org 

St. Elizabeth’s Educational Day-Out Services (S.E.E.D.S), is a developmentally appropriate Catholic 

Early Childhood Program at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church serving children 18 months to 

five years of age. We are Nationally Accredited through NAEYC and have been serving this community 

for over 25 years. Our program provides a well-rounded education in a spirit of exploration and 

discovery along with specialty classes-Music, Spanish and Science Enrichment Lab. We are now 

open for registration for 2 day, 3 day and 5 day session options along with before and after school 

care. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our quality program or just want more information about S.E.E.D.S, please contact 

our office at 281-855-2503 or visit 

www.seedsrootedinlove.org. We offer tours at your convenience, please call. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL 

St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool has been designed to: 

• Nurture Catholic faith development in each child and in each child’s family. 

• Teach students about prayer and to respect the world around them. 

• Allow opportunities for young children to learn socialization skills. 

• Encourage self-esteem while teaching acceptable behavior. 

• Provide a low teacher-child ratio with caring, experienced staff. 

• Offer a curriculum that will help prepare our students for Kindergarten and the world. 

• Expose the children to a variety of learning opportunities like Spanish, motor lab, & music. 

• Foster an appreciation of others through charitable acts of kindness. 

We have openings in our M/W and T/Th 18 month Class, 2 spots in our 2’s class and 

4 spots left in our 4’s class. Please email Rose Stornello at rose@st-bart.org or 

Juli Ondrush at juli@st-bart.org or call the preschool office at 281-391-0993. 

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