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<strong>Cimarron</strong> Star<br />

Official Newsletter<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

Important Numbers... 3<br />

POOL FORM & INFO... 4<br />

Teenage Job Seekers... 7<br />

School News... 8<br />

Sports Opportunities... 10<br />

What’s Happening in Katy... 12<br />

Houston Area Events... 16<br />

Recipes... 17<br />

Volunteers Needed... 18<br />

Garden Tips... 23<br />

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Mother’s Day...<strong>May</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Happy<br />

Mother’s<br />

Day<br />

CIMARRON IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

MASC AUSTIN PROPERTIES, INC.<br />

945 Eldridge • Sugar Land, TX 77478<br />

7143-776-1771 • www.mascapi.com<br />

INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS<br />

Welcome to <strong>Cimarron</strong>! <strong>Cimarron</strong> has an active <strong>Cimarron</strong> Community<br />

Improvement Association, which is led by an elected, five-member<br />

Board of Directors. Each CCIA Director serves a three-year term in office.<br />

EMERGENCIES 911<br />

Constable Precinct 5 281-463-6666<br />

Sheriff - Harris County 713-221-6000<br />

HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Public Health & Environment Services 713-439-6000<br />

Post Office Central 1-800-275-8777<br />

KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />

KISD Security 281-396-6220<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> Elementary 281-237-6900<br />

West Memorial Jr. High 281-237-6400<br />

Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />

Centerpoint Energy (Outage) 713-207-2222<br />

SI Enviromental - - <strong>Cimarron</strong> MUD 877-382-7414<br />

MUD 81 - Water 281-392-8112<br />

MDS - MUD 81 Water (After Hours) 281-290-6503<br />

Best Trash - MUD 81 281-313-2378<br />

Texas Pride Disposal - <strong>Cimarron</strong> MUD 281-342-8178<br />

Currently serving on our Board are:<br />

Jim Knebel - President<br />

Pete Lopez - Vice President<br />

Mike Tessman - Treasurer<br />

Harry Martello - Secretary<br />

Karrilyn Bolden - Member at Large<br />

Share Your News<br />

The <strong>Cimarron</strong> Star Newsletter is always looking for the latest news<br />

that can help our community. Should you, your family, club or<br />

organization (scouts, sports, school news, etc.) have any news<br />

you’d like to share - please mark it <strong>Cimarron</strong> Star and send it to Krenek<br />

Printing either by email: news@krenekprinting.com or mail: 7102 Glen<br />

Chase Ct., Houston, TX 77095. We prefer email if at all possible.<br />

Please keep in mind that your news must arrive to us between the 20 th<br />

and the 25 th of the month ... the Star is mailed around the 25 th of the<br />

next month but will be labeled for the following month. Also, be sure<br />

to include your name and phone number so that we may contact you, if<br />

necessary. We’re very interested in what you have to say!<br />

Published by Krenek Printing Company<br />

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<strong>Cimarron</strong> CIA <strong>2018</strong> Pool Season<br />

We had great success last year with our pool card access system and<br />

much better control of who entered our community pool.<br />

Access to the pool will be available to all <strong>Cimarron</strong> residents that are<br />

current with their HOA dues and have completed the pool registration<br />

form for pool card activation. If you received an access card last year,<br />

the card will be activated once the <strong>2018</strong> pool registration form has been<br />

processed. If you did not register last year for an access card, you are<br />

eligible to receive the first access card at no charge. This card will be<br />

reactivated each year once criteria noted above is verified. Additional<br />

cards or lost card replacements may be purchased for $50 each. Please<br />

complete and return the attached pool registration form for processing.<br />

*Any child under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult over 18<br />

years of age*<br />

*PLEASE note that an alarm will sound if the gate remains open too long*<br />

*Each and every person entering the pool must also sign in*<br />

*<strong>Cimarron</strong>’s picture access cards will now be considered INVALID*<br />

RENTERS: New renters must contact their landlord for pool card<br />

registration. Previous tenants do not return the cards to <strong>Cimarron</strong>’s<br />

management company and should the landlord not provide one for<br />

you, you will be required to purchase a replacement pool access card.<br />

Residents will be required to show proof of residency, i.e. state issued id,<br />

utility bill or current lease agreement.<br />

NEW OWNER: Welcome to the neighborhood. If a pool access card has<br />

been provided to the previous owner, you will be required to purchase<br />

a replacement pool access card. If you have paid your assessments<br />

and return the completed registration form, your existing card will be<br />

reactivated or you will be issued a new pool access card ($50).<br />

Pool card registration will be available on the following dates at the<br />

office of MASC Austin Properties, Inc. located at 945 Eldridge Rd. Sugar<br />

Land, TX 77478. Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 23 rd - 5-7 PM, Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25 th - 9 AM-5<br />

PM, Friday, June 1 st - 9 AM-5 PM, Wednesday, June 6 th - 5-7 PM.<br />

Our office accepts exact cash, money orders or checks made payable<br />

to <strong>Cimarron</strong> CIA. Upon verification of delinquency status, MASC Austin<br />

Properties, Inc. will activate your existing card and/or mail the new card.<br />

Please contact the office of MASC Austin Properties, Inc. at 713-776-1771 for<br />

additional information. The form and payment, can be brought to onsite<br />

registration, mailed to our office or emailed to vnaverrete@mascapi.com.<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> CIA Pool Registration Form<br />

Date of Registration: ________________________________________<br />

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Home Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

*If renter, Owners Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

* Owners Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Please list all names (not guests) for cards or yearly stickers to be issued.<br />

Note: Must have paid all <strong>Cimarron</strong> Assessments.<br />

Must have an adult present to receive photo ID cards or stickers.<br />

Photo ID cards require a picture taken or a (1X2) picture from home.<br />

Name Birth date/Age Card/Sticker<br />

(If under 18)<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Guest Card or Sticker (good for up to 4 guests): Card / Sticker please circle one<br />

Bring this form to the <strong>Cimarron</strong> Community Center (next to the pool) 818 ½ Pickford from 9 am to 1 pm on the scheduled dates or mail<br />

(for renewal stickers &/or guest card only) to:<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> Pool Registration C/o MASC Austin Properties, Inc.<br />

945 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, TX 77478 • 713-776-1771 phone • 713-776-1777 fax<br />

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<strong>Cimarron</strong> CIA <strong>2018</strong> Pool Schedule<br />

Weekends Only, <strong>May</strong> 5 th -<strong>May</strong> 28 th :<br />

Saturday-Sunday:<br />

Exception:<br />

Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25:<br />

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

<strong>May</strong> 30 th -August 12 th :<br />

Monday:<br />

Tuesday-Thursday:<br />

Friday-Saturday:<br />

Sunday:<br />

ADULT SWIM HOUR - Every Wednesday 7-8 PM<br />

Weekends Only, August 18 th -September 30 th :<br />

Saturday-Sunday:<br />

Exception:<br />

Labor Day Monday, September 3 rd :<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

Closed<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

11 AM-9 PM<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

11 AM-8 PM<br />

• An activated pool access card is required to enter pool area<br />

• All <strong>Cimarron</strong> residents and guests entering the pool must sign in<br />

• Four (4) guests per household allowed<br />

**Guests cannot be a resident of <strong>Cimarron</strong> CIA**<br />

Yard of the Month<br />

For the months April-September, the <strong>Cimarron</strong> Community Improvement<br />

Association, Inc. Yard of the Month Committee will choose (3) homes and<br />

reward them for their exemplary lawn care. The winners of the Yard of the<br />

Month will be provided with a decorative yard sign for display indicating<br />

their winning yard along with a $25 Lowe’s gift card. In order to qualify,<br />

residents must be current on their Association Dues for the year. Please<br />

note, the sign will be picked up at the end of the month by the Yard of the<br />

Month Committee. We encourage all homeowners to take pride in their<br />

homes and our neighborhood this year! Good Luck! - <strong>Cimarron</strong> Yard of<br />

the Month Committee<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> Swordfish Swim Team<br />

Registration Open<br />

The <strong>Cimarron</strong> Swordfish Swim Team Registration is available online at<br />

our website: www.cimstswordfish.com. Our fees are low and we accept<br />

swimmers ages 4-18 from any Katy-West Houston area neighborhood.<br />

Our coaches have many years of experience and skills in all aspects of<br />

the swim strokes. Hurry! Registration ends <strong>May</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>. We look forward<br />

to having you swim with the Swordfish!<br />

ACC Approval for Home<br />

Improvement<br />

If you are planning any home improvements, keep in mind that all exterior<br />

modification to your property, with the exceptions of basic landscaping,<br />

must be submitted to the architectural control committee. No work may<br />

be started until the ACC committee has approved your request. This<br />

includes painting and roof replacement, even if you’re using the existing<br />

colors. <strong>Cimarron</strong> requires that all homeowners receive ACC approval<br />

in order to maintain the beauty and design of our neighborhood. The<br />

rules and regulations as established in the deed restrictions help ensure<br />

an attractive appearance throughout our community. If you have any<br />

questions, please call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., at 713-776-1771.<br />

Crime Patrol<br />

Would you please consider volunteering a couple hours a month with the<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> Crime Patrol. As always, we NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Please call<br />

Austin Properties @ 713-776-1771.<br />

Call Anytime!<br />

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Training Since 1995<br />

Summer Session begins<br />

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Open House -<br />

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Trash Pick Up Information<br />

If you pay your water bill to Harris County MUD #81:<br />

Collection days are Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday<br />

for recycling. Please secure all garbage in the 65 gallon black garbage<br />

cart with red lid and the green recycling cart provided by Best Trash. On<br />

collection days, please place the carts as close to the street as practicable,<br />

facing forward.<br />

For more information, please check out HC MUD #81 website at www.<br />

hcmud81.com/trash.html.<br />

If you pay your water bill to <strong>Cimarron</strong> MUD:<br />

Collection days are Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday for<br />

recycling. Homeowners are required to provide their own 20 gallon up<br />

to 96 gallon trash receptacle. Trash pickup service is provided by Texas<br />

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• Spring Clean-Up<br />

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TRASHCAN REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE TO FOLLOW<br />

On collection days make sure to set your trash receptacle out by 7 AM but<br />

no earlier than 6 PM the evening before. Trash receptacles/carts must be<br />

stored inside your garage or behind the fence line at all times. They must<br />

be stored out of public view by 8 AM the following morning. Please note<br />

that a deed restriction violation letter will be sent out for those who do<br />

not comply with the policy.<br />

Attention! Drive Slow<br />

Please be careful and slow down while driving through the subdivision;<br />

remind your young drivers to do also. Please, be aware of your<br />

surroundings and parents, remind your children to watch for vehicles<br />

when crossing the street.<br />

A Note From The Constables<br />

1. The Vacation Watch form is now available online on our website in the<br />

left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/vacationwatch/<br />

vacation.aspx?constid=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The<br />

submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.<br />

2. The Special Watch form is now available online on our website in the<br />

left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/alertnotification/<br />

alertnotification.aspx?id=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The<br />

submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.<br />

3. A new page named Online Crime Tips (www.harriscountytx.gov/pct5/<br />

onlinecrimetips.aspx) is now available.<br />

Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s office is proud to announce their<br />

new website. Residents are encouraged to access www.constablepct5.<br />

com, which went live as of February 27, 2015. The website is designed to<br />

provide the user with information about the command staff, the various<br />

divisions within the Precinct 5 Constable’s jurisdiction and various<br />

programs the office offers to the public.<br />

• The Precinct will be offering Crime Alerts as a way to quickly let citizens<br />

know what is going on in their area. One you sign up on the website, a<br />

person will received a text message or an email when important events<br />

are taking place in the district. These alerts will only contain relevant<br />

information and a person may unsubscribe at any time.<br />

• The Precinct will also be offering a Citizens Police Academy. For 2 -1/2<br />

per week over a 9 week period, instructors will show the participant<br />

various aspect of being a police officer. Many of the classes will include<br />

hands on participation and are available to anyone 21 and up and the<br />

application is available on the website. Class size is very limited. A brief<br />

video concerning this program can be viewed on www.youtube.com/<br />

watch?v+y iuleyWHWs.<br />

• The Precinct will be offering Operation Safe Child. Precinct 5 has<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>Cimarron</strong>


Air Conditioning Contractors of America<br />

2 certified child safety technicians who are partnering with Texas<br />

Children’s’ Hospital to demonstrate the proper usage and installation of<br />

car seats. These technicians are current on all styles, brands, recalls and<br />

the proper way to secure your child based on height, weight and age. The<br />

sessions are quarterly and a person can actually bring their car seat and<br />

child for a demonstration. A person can also request these outings to be<br />

held in the neighborhood.<br />

If you have a monitored alarm, make sure it is calling the Constables<br />

Dispatch number.<br />

Mark Your Calendars!<br />

Our next <strong>Cimarron</strong> Homeowner’s Meeting is coming up and everyone<br />

is invited! Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month.<br />

Homeowner’s Quorum is from 7-7:30 PM and the Executive meeting<br />

starts at 7:30 PM. Date, Time & Place as follows:<br />

UPCOMING MEETINGS!<br />

(Third Monday of the month)<br />

<strong>May</strong> 21 st • June 18 th • July 16 th<br />

<strong>Cimarron</strong> Clubhouse - 7 PM<br />

(located next to the pool at 818 Pickford)<br />

Parked Cars<br />

Please park your vehicles in your garage or at least in your driveway,<br />

if at all possible. Please be considerate of your neighbors and the fire<br />

trucks on your street. If you must park on the street, be considerate of<br />

the neighbor across the street, who must back from a driveway in order<br />

to enter the street. As our area has grown, so has the number of vehicles<br />

in the subdivision. Most seem to have more than one car per family and<br />

some have even more, as the children become driving age. Please try to<br />

be considerate of others who try to navigate between the cars that are<br />

left on the street. Children darting into the street or riding bicycles are<br />

more easily seen with less parked cars blocking the view of them. Thank<br />

you for your cooperation.<br />

Teenage Job Seekers<br />

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

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

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP<br />

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<strong>Cimarron</strong> | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 7


School News<br />

WWW.KATYISD.ORG<br />

IMPORTANT DATES<br />

<strong>May</strong> 2 nd - Family Night (No Homework Assigned)<br />

<strong>May</strong> 24 th - Early Dismissal, Last Day of School<br />

<strong>May</strong> 25 th - Teacher Preparation Day<br />

<strong>May</strong> 28 th - Holiday - Staff<br />

Katy ISD Spring <strong>2018</strong><br />

Commencement Ceremonies<br />

The Katy ISD Spring <strong>2018</strong> Commencement Ceremonies will begin on<br />

Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong> and conclude on Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong> at Leonard<br />

E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Ln, Katy, TX 77494. Commencement<br />

Ceremonies will be live streamed @ www.merrellcenter.org.<br />

Katy ISD Summer Band Camp<br />

The sixteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s 7 th ,<br />

8 th and 9 th grade KISD band students, will be held at Tompkins High<br />

School from July 16 th to July 20 th . The camp will include daily section<br />

rehearsals, full band rehearsals and fun music-based electives. Lunch is<br />

also part of the camp. The cost of the camp is $130 and will include a<br />

t-shirt if registered by June 5 th . All registrations after that date will need<br />

to include a late registration fee of $25 totaling $155. Any registration<br />

request after June 29 th must be sent via email and if approved, payment<br />

MUST BE either cash, money order or cashier’s check.<br />

The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert on Friday morning<br />

at 9 AM. After the concert, those students wishing to extend the fun a<br />

little longer can join in the group’s optional trip to Typhoon Texas for an<br />

additional $35 (park admission, meal, bus transportation and drinks are<br />

included in price) for a total camp cost of $165 ($190 after June 5 th ). The<br />

KISD JH Summer Band Camp has been a huge success each year and we<br />

anticipate a large enrollment again this year.<br />

Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement as<br />

soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should prepare<br />

major scales specific to the student’s instrument and an audition etude<br />

which can be downloaded from the webpage below. Students will be<br />

ability grouped with the number of bands being determined by total<br />

enrollment for the camp. Registration Form, Audition materials and<br />

8<br />

Travel/Emergency Treatment Consent Form can be downloaded by<br />

campers from the Katy ISD Fine Arts Webpage www.katyisd.org/dept/<br />

finearts. An email confirmation is sent out upon receipt of registration<br />

and follow up reminders from the camp coordinator will be sent before<br />

the camp begins, so make sure your email address is clearly printed on<br />

the registration form.<br />

The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to those<br />

who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp over the<br />

summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants will receive top<br />

quality instruction on their instruments from our own great KISD and<br />

Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the sixteenth annual Katy ISD<br />

Junior High Summer Band Camp and keep your playing skills sharp for<br />

the year! Camp brochures, with the registration form, will be distributed<br />

to KISD band students by their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can<br />

also be downloaded from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage above. Plan to<br />

register early in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations requests<br />

made after June 29 th will need to follow special instructions outlined<br />

earlier. If you have already registered and have not received your<br />

confirmation email, contact kisdbandcamp<strong>2018</strong>@gmail.com to make<br />

sure your registration has been received.<br />

<strong>2018</strong>-2019 Transportation<br />

Model And Bell Schedule<br />

After careful consideration and review of feedback from 20,000 parents<br />

and community members, the Board of Trustees approved a change to<br />

the <strong>2018</strong>-19 Katy ISD transportation model at the February 26 th Regular<br />

Board Meeting.<br />

Beginning this fall, Katy ISD campuses will transition to a multi-bell<br />

schedule. However, criteria for transportation eligibility will remain the<br />

same. Elementary students residing outside of a ½-mile radius of their<br />

school and secondary students outside of a 1-mile radius, will continue<br />

to be eligible for transportation services.<br />

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The <strong>2018</strong>-19 transportation model will include four groups that will begin<br />

and dismiss at different times of the school day. Elementary campuses<br />

will be divided in two groups. Elementary Group 1 will begin school at 8<br />

AM and dismiss at 3:20 PM and Elementary Group 2 will begin at 8:20 AM<br />

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

dismiss at 3:55 PM. High school start and dismissal times (7:25 AM - 2:35<br />

PM) will remain unchanged.<br />

Katy ISD’s Transportation Department established routes and pairing<br />

elementary schools to determine which campuses will be included in<br />

Elementary Group 1 and Elementary Group 2. Information on the start<br />

and end times for each elementary campus was presented to the Board<br />

of Trustees at the Regular Meeting on April 23, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

We greatly appreciate the guidance of our parents and community as the<br />

<strong>2018</strong>-19 model was developed over these past few months. This model<br />

will allow the District to provide the same level of service to families in<br />

<strong>2018</strong>-19 while enabling us to utilize our drivers more efficiently, as well<br />

as address safety concerns in areas of the District that are becoming<br />

increasingly congested.<br />

Katy ISD Announces Kickoff of<br />

Bond 2017 Construction<br />

Residents Voted For It.<br />

Now It’ Is Time To Build It!!<br />

Katy Independent School District is kicking off the construction of its<br />

2017 bond projects. The community is now invited to witness the process<br />

every step of the way through its newly designed, Build the Legacy<br />

website. In it, the public can obtain project information, see designs,<br />

track the status of construction and witness the progress of various<br />

projects as they advance.<br />

“I’m excited to see each project come to fruition for our students and<br />

staff at Katy ISD,” said Lance Hindt, Superintendent of Katy ISD. “The<br />

future is being built right before our eyes and we couldn’t have done it<br />

without our community.”<br />

The voter-approved $609.2 MM bond includes six new schools (one high<br />

school, two junior highs and three elementary schools). Additionally, it<br />

also covered a comprehensive renovation to Fielder Elementary School<br />

and some much-needed improvements to 61 of our campuses. Ninetyone<br />

(91%) of the bond is for school facilities and 9% is for technology and<br />

infrastructure such as buses, portables and storage tank replacements.<br />

A Community Bond Advisory Committee, which consisted of parents,<br />

students, community leaders, representatives of faith-based<br />

organizations and business owners dedicated several months to<br />

analyzing a facilities plan for the district.<br />

Katy ISD is considered the second fastest growing school district in Texas<br />

and was recently recognized by Niche, a ranking and review organization<br />

for K-12 schools, as the best school district in the Houston Metro Area.<br />

Congrats<br />

Class of <strong>2018</strong><br />

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Sports Opportunities<br />

AHFC Royals<br />

AHFC Royals will make their inaugural season this summer <strong>2018</strong> (<strong>May</strong>-<br />

August). The Royals Premier Development League (PDL) and Women’s<br />

Premier Soccer League (WPSL) are a pathway for players desiring to play<br />

at a higher level. Games will be family fun and played at Tully Stadium.<br />

Learn more about the Royals and purchase tickets by going to: www.<br />

ahfcroyals.com. AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training Program<br />

(STP) for High School Players as well as STP for College players needing to<br />

maintain playing condition before the upcoming College Fall season. Visit<br />

www.ahfcroyals.com for STP or email: pkasperitis@albionhurricanes.org.<br />

Albion Hurricanes FC<br />

AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston . The club invites<br />

all interested players from the ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Tryouts<br />

& Evaluations and to become part of our success. We ask that all<br />

interested players pre-register before coming out to the fields. Please<br />

visit albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus.<br />

AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year old) at our Cy<br />

Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday<br />

Night Academy and New Territory Thusday Night Academy. Visit<br />

albionhurricanes.org for times and dates.<br />

Sports Quest Summer<br />

Soccer Camps <strong>2018</strong><br />

Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer soccer<br />

camps <strong>2018</strong>! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organization,<br />

dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage next<br />

generation leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps provide<br />

a fun, safe and educational soccer environment for boys and girls aged<br />

5-12 years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball, a free camp T-shirt<br />

and other commemorative gifts and awards. Along with technical and<br />

tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions and biblically based life<br />

lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp experience to equip each child<br />

for success on and off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts are<br />

available. For more information about camp dates, times and locations<br />

and to register online visit www.sportsquesttraining.com.<br />

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West Houston Rugby Club<br />

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

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

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

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

mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social environment<br />

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

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

westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston!<br />

Katy Area Running Club<br />

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

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

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

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

is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and<br />

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

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

We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch<br />

Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd.<br />

On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High<br />

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

Community Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find<br />

out more and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />

Track Houston - Youth Track Club<br />

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

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

6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.<br />

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including<br />

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in<br />

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

Katy Canoe & Kayak Club<br />

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

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

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

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

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

PFD IS A MUST!!!!<br />

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland<br />

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

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

Think Safe, Paddle Safe”<br />

Netball Clubs<br />

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

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from<br />

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica<br />

for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and<br />

youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School<br />

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

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

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

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

Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby<br />

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby<br />

team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in<br />

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and<br />

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.<br />

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must<br />

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older.<br />

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You<br />

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join<br />

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league.<br />

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Volleyball<br />

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested<br />

in playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to<br />

play at intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around<br />

Katy area.<br />

Katy Rugby Club<br />

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys<br />

& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For<br />

more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com.<br />

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club<br />

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />

is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing<br />

team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier<br />

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru<br />

High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our<br />

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport?<br />

We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more<br />

information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy<br />

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

Westside Golf League<br />

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />

you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />

purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />

while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />

Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<br />

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What’s Happening<br />

Around Katy<br />

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Walks/Runs<br />

5Th Annual 5K/1K Run/Walk A<br />

Step Forward For Hispanic Women<br />

Registration Now Open<br />

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

HISPANIC WOMEN on <strong>May</strong> 19, <strong>2018</strong> at Tompkins High School in Katy.<br />

This family friendly fundraiser features a timed 5K for the whole family, a<br />

1K for children 12 and under, HIIT warm up, music, raffles and Lone Star<br />

Arepa Bar for a good post-race breakfast! Visit info@wellness4growth.<br />

org or active.com to register NOW.<br />

Golf Tournaments<br />

14th Annual Houston Firefighters’<br />

Charity Golf Classic<br />

<strong>May</strong> 21, <strong>2018</strong> - Benefiting the Houston Firefighters’ Protection Fund<br />

At Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, between<br />

Hwy. 6 & Barker Cypress. Sponsorships are available. All donations are<br />

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

event. If you have any questions concerning the tournament including<br />

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

box@houstontx.gov.<br />

Fundraisers<br />

Wild West Brewfest<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th - The Wild West Brewfest<br />

is gearing up for its 7 th year! Over<br />

$600,000 raised for charities in the<br />

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

Held on <strong>May</strong> 5 th at Katy Mills Mall<br />

(5000 Katy Mills Circle) The Wild West<br />

Brewfest is the only one of its kind<br />

in Katy! This event will feature 150+ Specialty Craft Brewers from<br />

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

individualized craft brews!<br />

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

liquid that will be offered on property while general Admission opens at<br />

3 PM - event ends at 9 PM. The event will feature many zones that will be<br />

of particular interest to the patron. Multiple Beer Gardens, Game zones,<br />

music throughout the event, several food trucks and much more, not to<br />

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

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free<br />

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

West Brewfest is defiantly one of a kind by giving away 100% of its net<br />

profits to local charities. All proceeds will help support Katy area nonprofit<br />

organizations. Click here for more info! Come out to Katy for the<br />

afternoon and stay the night - book your discounted hotel room right off<br />

our website as they are within walking distance from the event!<br />

Tickets on sale now, you can buy them at: www.wildwestbrewfest.com<br />

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Theater/Arts<br />

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center<br />

www.kvpac.org<br />

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in<br />

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

$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available<br />

at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek<br />

an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to<br />

enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or<br />

high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters.<br />

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

organization helping artists find their light since 2001.<br />

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co.<br />

MAINSTAGE SEASON<br />

All Shows at Studio 101,<br />

1824 Spring Street #101, Houston TX 77007<br />

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to their<br />

longtime home in Spring Street Studios and moving to Montrose, where<br />

The Classical Theatre Company has generously provided the company<br />

a new home in their Chelsea Market performance space. In addition<br />

to the move, MU will be producing a shorter season of two mainstage<br />

plays plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play festival in order<br />

to accommodate a greater focus on developing programs that engage<br />

the community in different ways. MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.<br />

mildredsumbrella.com, info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409.<br />

Stageworks Theatre<br />

BONNIE AND CLYDE: April 20 th -<strong>May</strong> 13 th<br />

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sundays at 3 PM<br />

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />

Community Events<br />

Katy Community ‘Chip Clinic’<br />

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

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

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

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

organization is pleased to announce its spring schedule of upcoming<br />

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

offers $10 microchipping for pets with FREE lifetime registration! What<br />

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

between a pet’s shoulder blades with a needle. When getting ‘chipped,<br />

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

vaccinations. A microchip does NOT have a GPS locator on it, but as long<br />

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

owner’s contact information. The microchip account is easily accessible<br />

online and pet owners can update as needed and even add pet’s photo<br />

and veterinarian info. Pet owners do not need to live in the same town<br />

as these upcoming events to take advantage of this service, but PLEASE<br />

NOTE: cash only and MUST bring rabies certification paperwork (not just<br />

the collar tag) - for volunteer and attendee safety. There is a limit of two<br />

pets per family, unless pre-approved. Cats should be in a secure carrier<br />

and dogs should be on a no-slip leash (please no retractable leashes). For<br />

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

follow the group at: www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/.<br />

First Annual Joe Joe Bear<br />

Foundation Car Show<br />

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

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

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

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

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

pleasure and all different kinds of food trucks, this will be one event<br />

you won’t want to miss. There will be live music and awards presented,<br />

something for everyone at the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation<br />

Car Show.<br />

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

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

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

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

Free Small Business Benefits Workshop<br />

Need to know if you are getting the best benefits for your dollar?<br />

<strong>May</strong> 22, <strong>2018</strong>, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM<br />

Memorial Parkway Community Center<br />

21600 <strong>Cimarron</strong> Parkway • Katy, TX 77450<br />

Nature Programs For<br />

Preschool-Aged Children<br />

SATURDAYS IN NATURE: This program is held on the fourth Saturday of<br />

each month at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and<br />

4 PM. A guided nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required.<br />

Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or<br />

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

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

Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed<br />

on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include <strong>May</strong>: Rummel<br />

Creek Walk (wear water shoes) - Craft: Fish Printing.<br />

THE TITMOUSE CLUB: The Titmouse Club is a nature program for<br />

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

Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning,<br />

10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-<strong>May</strong> at the Edith L. Moore<br />

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

different nature theme and may include nature talks, stories, handson<br />

activities and walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.<br />

houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5<br />

per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The<br />

child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Park in the<br />

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

Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed<br />

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

<strong>May</strong> 1 st & 2 nd : Frogs & Toads • <strong>May</strong> 8 th & 9 th : Life in the Pond<br />

AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB: Nature Explorers Club is<br />

designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th ) who are interested in<br />

investigating the natural world. Each month we will explore a different ecology<br />

topic, focusing on our own native plants and animals. We will make a craft to<br />

take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and<br />

get to know the plants and animals of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are<br />

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

For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs<br />

Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming<br />

programs include:<br />

<strong>May</strong> 17 th : Down in the Creek<br />

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Vacation Bible Schools & summer Camps<br />

River Bend Baptist Church VBS<br />

River Bend Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School June<br />

11 th -15 th , 9 AM-Noon. Registration information for VBS at Riverbendbc.<br />

org. Call 281-346-2279 for more information. Located at 27600 FM 1093,<br />

Fulshear, TX 77441.<br />

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church<br />

VBS - July 9-13, <strong>2018</strong><br />

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433<br />

Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous week, July<br />

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

Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this year is<br />

Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will learn what it means that Jesus<br />

carries us and with us through life’s storms. Registration can be found at<br />

aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact Taylor Durr at taylor@<br />

aidanschurch.org.<br />

The Arc of Katy’s Summer Day<br />

Program! The Time to Enroll is Now!<br />

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

Program sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development<br />

disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s<br />

minimum requirements.<br />

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8<br />

AM until 3 PM at:<br />

The Arc of Katy<br />

5819 Tenth Street, Suite C<br />

Katy, Texas 77493<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

visit www.thearcofkaty.org.<br />

Stageworks Theatre Announces Its<br />

Summer Acting Academy Classes,<br />

A Summer of Epic Adventure!<br />

Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks Theatre announces<br />

A Summer of Epic Adventure, its <strong>2018</strong> Summer Acting Academy classes.<br />

Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all<br />

levels of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two<br />

and three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and<br />

after care is offered.<br />

Classes run June 4-August 17, <strong>2018</strong> where kids can put on a show,<br />

design props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open<br />

now. Go to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details.<br />

ONE-WEEK CAMPS<br />

Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: June 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages<br />

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

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

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Geyer roofinG<br />

Opening August <strong>2018</strong><br />

CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />

Now Enrolling<br />

“We work as unto<br />

the Lord”<br />

Specializing in<br />

Re-Roofing<br />

Ron Geyer<br />

713-462-3898<br />

RESIDENTIAL &<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

832-391-6500<br />

REMODELING<br />

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows / Doors • Floors • Hardi Siding<br />

• Rooms Additions • Complete Renovations • Patio Covers<br />

Rob Geyer<br />

281-477-3456<br />

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

Descendants Dance/Music Core: June 25-29, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />

(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />

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

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

1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />

Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages<br />

5-12), cost $150<br />

Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18),<br />

cost $150<br />

Fashionista’s Project Runway: July 6-10, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18),<br />

cost $150<br />

More camps offered on the website.<br />

TWO-WEEK CAMPS<br />

Adventures of Little Red Robin Hood: June 4-15, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM,<br />

(Ages 8-14), cost $300<br />

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

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

and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />

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

and 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-18), cost $300<br />

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

at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take place at<br />

Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. Payment<br />

plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No class will be offered<br />

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

celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!)<br />

Send in your<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

and Summer Camp<br />

Information to<br />

news@krenekprinting.com<br />

More camps offered on the website.<br />

THREE-WEEK CAMPS (MUSICALS)<br />

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

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

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-4 PM, (Ages 8-14),<br />

cost $450<br />

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

$450<br />

Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, (Ages<br />

6-12), cost $450<br />

Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM, (Ages 13-<br />

18), cost $450<br />

Vendors Wanted<br />

Craft Show Vendors Needed<br />

The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held<br />

October 6, <strong>2018</strong> at Westland Baptist Church. We are located at 1407 W<br />

Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested vendors should send an email<br />

to Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with a description of<br />

what you are selling. A 10x10 booth space is $60. Only one national/retail<br />

rep will be accepted on a first come basis.<br />

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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS MAY and JUNE <strong>2018</strong><br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th - AsiaFest <strong>2018</strong>. Celebrate Asian Pacific<br />

American Heritage Month with AsiaFest, Asia<br />

Society Texas Center’s annual family event<br />

featuring community performances, fusion<br />

cuisine, creative activities, local vendors and<br />

more! Admission is Free from 11 AM to 4 PM<br />

and is held at the Asia Society Texas Center,<br />

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004.<br />

For more information, call 713-496-9901.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival. The<br />

and boats at the Annual Houston Dragon Boat<br />

Festival. More than 30 corporate and community<br />

teams will paddle their way in the waters<br />

of downtown Houston with other festivities<br />

celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture.<br />

Texas Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) is collaborating<br />

with The Asian/Pacific American<br />

Heritage Association to provide fun activities<br />

for the whole family celebrating Asian-Pacific<br />

American Heritage Month. The event will be<br />

Downtown, 1005 Commerce St., Houston, TX<br />

77002 from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM and admission is<br />

free. For more information, visit<br />

www.texasdragonboat.com.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 th -6 th - The 23 rd Annual Keels & Wheels<br />

Concours d’Elegance, benefiting The Boys &<br />

Girls Harbor, is scheduled for Saturday and<br />

Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5-6, <strong>2018</strong>. The weekend-long,<br />

nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage<br />

wooden boat show takes place each spring at<br />

the Lakewood Yacht Club in beautiful Seabrook,<br />

TX and attracts more than 15,000 attendees.<br />

The car and boat exhibitors come from every<br />

part of the United States, as do the spectators.<br />

Potential sponsors can choose from six<br />

to $50,000 and include bronze, silver, gold,<br />

platinum, presenting and title sponsorships.<br />

All levels of funding will receive recognition<br />

in printed collateral, a color advertisement in<br />

the program, VIP guest passes to Saturday or<br />

Sunday Concours, sponsor parking pass and<br />

the company logo will appear on the Keels &<br />

Wheels website. Further benefits are available<br />

for higher-level sponsorship packages and can<br />

be customized. For more information about<br />

becoming a sponsor, please contact Bob Fuller<br />

at 713-521-0105. Visit www.keels-wheels.com<br />

for more information about the event.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 17 th -20 th - Houston Greek Fest. OPA! For<br />

over 20 years, the Houston Greek Fest has<br />

brought a touch of Greece straight to the bayou<br />

city! The Houston Greek Fest is a family friendly<br />

event held annually in mid-<strong>May</strong>. Visitors enjoy<br />

Greek music, authentic Greek cuisine, live dancers,<br />

an outdoor marketplace and more. You can<br />

tour St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church which<br />

was voted one of the most beautiful churches in<br />

Houston by the Houston Press in 2011. We love<br />

sharing our Greek Heritage with Houston and<br />

the surrounding communities. We welcome you<br />

to come join us!<br />

<strong>May</strong> 18 th - <strong>May</strong> 20 th - Pasadena Strawberry<br />

Festival. Did someone say strawberries, strawberry<br />

shortcake? Yum! The Annual Pasadena<br />

Strawberry Festival will include 128 teams<br />

Specialty Act- Pig races, Swam master Alligator<br />

show, Magic acts, stunt shows, Children’s area,<br />

Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine Tent,<br />

2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s<br />

Largest Strawberry Shortcake! There are 300<br />

vendors with everything from food to arts and<br />

crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much,<br />

much more! The festival will be held at the<br />

Pasadena Fairgrounds. For more information,<br />

visit www.strawberryfest.org.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 25 th -27 th<br />

the best multi-format pop culture con in the<br />

southwest. Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, video and<br />

table top gaming, anime, music, film and more.<br />

With more than 2,000 hours of programming,<br />

you’re sure to discover something for everyone<br />

in the family. The event will be held at the<br />

George R. Brown Convention Center and Adult<br />

Admission runs $30-$225. For more information,<br />

visit www.comicpalooza.com.<br />

June 2nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia<br />

on the road, hosting Vegandale Food Drink<br />

Festival in four cities for <strong>2018</strong>. At these festivals,<br />

veganism is celebrated through food, drinks, music<br />

and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+<br />

guests in attendance. The event is held at Sam<br />

Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston 77002 from<br />

11 AM-7 PM. Eary Bird admission is $10. For more<br />

information, visit www.vegandalefest.com.<br />

June 2nd -This summer, Galveston will host a<br />

free, family friendly event series to help beachgoers<br />

create spectacular sandcastles with tips<br />

from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate<br />

in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive<br />

free sandcastle building lessons from a professional<br />

sandcastle builder. The events will take<br />

place each Saturday this summer from June<br />

2nd thru August 18th. Each event will begin with<br />

an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11<br />

AM followed by lessons at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.<br />

Equipment will be provided on a limited basis<br />

and participants are encouraged to bring their<br />

own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is<br />

not required. The lessons will take place on the<br />

sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart<br />

Beach is located at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home<br />

to helicopter tours, a pavilion, volleyball courts,<br />

a children’s playground, restrooms, showers,<br />

chair and umbrella rentals and concessions.<br />

Parking at Stewart Beach costs $15 per car<br />

during Sandcastle Days events. For more information,<br />

visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com.<br />

June 7th - TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong>. Where<br />

Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Houston!<br />

TECHSPO Houston <strong>2018</strong> is a two-day technology<br />

expo that brings together developers,<br />

brands, marketers, technology providers, designers,<br />

innovators and evangelists looking to<br />

set the pace in our advanced world of technology.<br />

Exhibitors showcase the next generation of<br />

technology and innovation including Internet,<br />

Mobile, Adtech, Martech and SaaS technologies.<br />

Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and<br />

educated on how these evolving technologies<br />

will impact your business for the better. If the<br />

conference is where the learning, theory and<br />

inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor<br />

is where the testing, networking and product<br />

interaction takes place. The TECHSPO floor<br />

is free to attend (for a limited time!) For more<br />

information, visit www.techspohouston.com.<br />

June 15th-17th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish<br />

Festival. The third annual Galveston Cajun<br />

Festival, which is set for Father’s Day weekend,<br />

June 15th-17th, will celebrate the best of Texasand<br />

Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live<br />

entertainment - island style! The grand event<br />

will be held on the beautiful grounds of Beach<br />

Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall.<br />

The festival will take place rain or shine! Festival<br />

hours will be from 5 PM to 11 PM June 15th, 11<br />

AM to 11 PM June 16th and 11 AM to 5 PM June<br />

17th. The festival will feature a wide variety of<br />

Cajun food vendors, kid rides and live music<br />

from a wide array of performers across a variety<br />

of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids<br />

10 & under FREE! A portion of proceeds will go<br />

toward local charitable organizations in the<br />

area. For information, visit www.facebook.com/<br />

galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045.<br />

June 23rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration.<br />

Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected<br />

to attend the <strong>2018</strong> Houston LGBT Pride<br />

Celebration® on June 23rd! Last year, one of<br />

the oldest and largest pride events in the South<br />

moved to Downtown Houston with the theme<br />

Heroes. This year promises to be another mega<br />

Pride Festival from 12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann<br />

Square in front of City Hall. The parade follows<br />

at 8:30 PM along a route through the western<br />

edge of Downtown. For more information, visit<br />

www.pridehouston.org.<br />

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Recipes<br />

Garlic Shrimp Scampi<br />

You could make this on National Shrimp Day <strong>May</strong> 10th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta<br />

1/2 cup butter<br />

2 cloves garlic, sliced<br />

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />

1/3 cup white wine<br />

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs<br />

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair<br />

pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.<br />

In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute garlic until tender,<br />

remove garlic and discard. Add shrimp and cook until colored<br />

pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as<br />

thickening, so stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is<br />

reached. Serve shrimp over angel hair pasta, sprinkled with<br />

Parmesan cheese.<br />

http://allrecipes.com/<br />

Fresh Fruit Cobbler<br />

You could make this on National Eat What You Want Day <strong>May</strong> 11th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 cup sliced fresh peaches<br />

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple<br />

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced pear<br />

1/2 cup blueberries<br />

1/2 cup pitted and sliced cherries<br />

1/2 cup pitted and sliced plums<br />

1 egg<br />

3/4 cup white sugar<br />

1/4 cup milk<br />

1 cup all-purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking powder<br />

1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

2 tablespoons butter, melted<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking<br />

dish. Arrange the peaches, apple, pear, blueberries, cherries and plums<br />

in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat egg, sugar and<br />

milk. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; stir<br />

into the egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and melted butter. Cover the fruit<br />

with the batter mixture.<br />

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cobbler should be bubbly and<br />

lightly browned. Serve warm.<br />

http://allrecipes.com/<br />

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Volunteer Opportunities<br />

Texas Children’s Hospital West<br />

Campus (Katy)<br />

We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once a week<br />

3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different assignments<br />

are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - Sunday to support<br />

patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are interested at 832-<br />

227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/.<br />

Volunteers Needed at Memorial<br />

Hermann Katy Hospital<br />

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />

Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception<br />

desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for<br />

you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of<br />

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation<br />

Coalition, Inc<br />

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES<br />

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife<br />

Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as<br />

an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured<br />

native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting<br />

in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education<br />

programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite<br />

18<br />

200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC<br />

has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on”<br />

training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We<br />

invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at<br />

a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 for more information or email the<br />

Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our<br />

website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />

Pregnancy Help Center<br />

Seeks New Volunteers<br />

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West<br />

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy<br />

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion<br />

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating<br />

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation<br />

room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire<br />

through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer<br />

Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a<br />

non-profit faith based organization.<br />

SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic<br />

Equestrian Centers<br />

Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted<br />

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,<br />

emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles<br />

on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers<br />

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater<br />

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Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,<br />

more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many<br />

of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events<br />

such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.<br />

Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and<br />

annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at<br />

the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition<br />

at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback<br />

riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse.<br />

Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor<br />

is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better<br />

equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one<br />

of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring,<br />

call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call<br />

281-344-4308.<br />

Volunteers Needed<br />

at Autumn Grove Cottage<br />

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an<br />

assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related<br />

illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We<br />

are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents.<br />

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call<br />

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.<br />

autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our philosophy - “To honor<br />

our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need<br />

to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session.<br />

Become A Sunrise Volunteer<br />

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through<br />

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the<br />

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-<br />

240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise<br />

Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd.,<br />

Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, you can also visit our website<br />

at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

Spring<br />

Festival<br />

Saturday<br />

<strong>May</strong><br />

5<br />

Sunday<br />

<strong>May</strong><br />

6<br />

5 PM - 10 PM&10 AM - 5 PM<br />

Raffle | Bingo<br />

International Foods | Crawfish<br />

Beer & Wine Garden<br />

Games | Fun Prizes<br />

Silent Auction | Music<br />

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<br />

6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd<br />

Houston, Texas 77084<br />

(Between W. Little York & FM 529)<br />

“BE WATCHFUL, STAND FIRM IN YOUR<br />

FAITH,BE COURAGEOUS, BE STRONG.“<br />

- 1 Corinthians, 16:13<br />

Volunteer Katy<br />

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

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference<br />

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-<br />

222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />

Katy Community Giving Circle<br />

Needs Volunteers<br />

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the<br />

Katy area who wants to make a difference by giving collectively. Our<br />

mission is to create a circle of giving in our community by collectively<br />

contributing to organizations that will benefit or improve the lives<br />

of the people in our neighborhoods. By combining members tax<br />

deductible donations of just $10 per month, we are determined to<br />

make a greater giving impact! In our first year we have been able to<br />

gift grants to 2 local organizations and we are building a community<br />

of giving friends. For more information, please visit our Facebook page<br />

facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />

Clothed By Faith<br />

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see<br />

our website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email<br />

yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100<br />

in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently<br />

used clothing to those in need.<br />

LICENSED<br />

HEAT<br />

FREE 1st lb. Freon (R410 only)<br />

1/2 Priced Condenser Coil Cleaning<br />

1 Yr. Warranty On Parts Changed<br />

We Value Your Business<br />

All Brands Serviced<br />

Local Neighborhood Company<br />

Fast Personalized Service<br />

We Will Heat & Cool Your Castle!<br />

TACLB021058E<br />

INSURED<br />

COOL<br />

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Houston Children's Charity<br />

Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If<br />

you are searching for a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no<br />

further. Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization<br />

dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged, abused<br />

and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. The scope of<br />

our support is limited only by the availability of resources. Our goal, the<br />

rainbow that we chase, is to leave no legitimate request for assistance<br />

unanswered.<br />

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

always in need of volunteers to help throughout the year. This is a great<br />

way for school age kids to get in community service hours. Do you have<br />

gently used children’s clothing, shoes and jackets? At Houston Children’s<br />

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

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

713-524-2878 or visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for<br />

more information on our organization.<br />

Standup For Kids<br />

How would you feel if you saved a kid’s life? StandUp For Kids is an<br />

all volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk and<br />

homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers search<br />

the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and<br />

street kids improve their lives. Every day throughout the US thirteen kids<br />

die on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent<br />

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

time. Texas has the highest rate of homeless youth in the U.S.<br />

StandUp For Kids needs supplies for our Houston program, which<br />

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homeless youth of Houston. If you or your organization would like to<br />

hold a food or clothing drive for StandUp For Kids, please contact me<br />

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or how you can help, visit our website at www.standupforkids.org. The<br />

single greatest need, for homeless and street kids is our continuous<br />

caring and real support. We must convince them that we care, we want<br />

them back and we want to help them get off the streets.<br />

Adopt A US Soldier<br />

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and<br />

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom<br />

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians<br />

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate<br />

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United<br />

States Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer<br />

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important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages<br />

civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support for those that are<br />

making sacrifices for our country. If interested, please go to www.<br />

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Spanish Meadows<br />

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

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to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents.<br />

Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005<br />

bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding<br />

communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX<br />

77494. To get further information on volunteering, please contact Robbin<br />

at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit<br />

our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.<br />

Volunteer Opportunities at<br />

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HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking<br />

for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark<br />

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

Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our<br />

volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more<br />

information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about<br />

HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />

Katy Christian Ministries<br />

Needs Volunteers<br />

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas<br />

of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference<br />

in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.<br />

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

HealthBridge Volunteering<br />

HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />

in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed<br />

pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition<br />

from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient<br />

interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient<br />

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The Thomas A. Glazier Senior<br />

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STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located<br />

at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes<br />

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Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals<br />

including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, sunflowers,<br />

yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced cuphea.<br />

Vegetables: <strong>May</strong> is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery plants,<br />

okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, basil,<br />

peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If<br />

you don’t want to dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting<br />

here and there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular<br />

new trend!<br />

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

sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long<br />

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Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better<br />

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Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow<br />

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Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent<br />

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