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Community<br />
Area Newsletter<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers... 3<br />
Teenage Job Seekers... 4<br />
School News... 6<br />
Sports Opportunities... 8<br />
What’s Happening in Katy... 10<br />
Volunteers Needed... 16<br />
Houston Area Events... 20<br />
Recipes... 21<br />
Garden Tips... 23<br />
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Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />
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KISD Police Department 281-237-4000<br />
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HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />
Domestic Abuse - emergency 281-391-4357<br />
Domestic Abuse - non-emergency 281-391-4504<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Katy Family YMCA 281-579-3303<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685<br />
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
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SCHOOLS<br />
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KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560<br />
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />
Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />
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Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311<br />
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1. Staying close, being alert and watching children in and around the<br />
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• Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your<br />
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• Teach children basic water safety tips<br />
• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid<br />
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• Have a telephone close by when you or your family is using a pool or spa<br />
• If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first<br />
• Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors<br />
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• Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when children go near the water<br />
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• Maintain pool and spa covers in good working order<br />
• Consider using a surface wave or underwater alarm<br />
For more tips for pool and spa owners, visit PoolSafely.gov<br />
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School News<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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earlier. If you have already registered and have not received your<br />
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<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 <strong>Park</strong> 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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club<br />
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Westside Golf League<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />
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What’s Happening<br />
Around Katy<br />
10<br />
Walks/Runs<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
12<br />
Three Sessions are being held this Summer:<br />
Session 1: June 4-June 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 2: July 2-July 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 3: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />
crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35<br />
per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy<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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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, <strong>Park</strong>our & 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 />
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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 <strong>Park</strong>way 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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INTERNATIONAL<br />
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Games | Fun Prizes<br />
Silent Auction | Music<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 />
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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 />
Panel Upgrades & Installs<br />
Home Generators<br />
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Memorial <strong>Park</strong>way Community Center<br />
21600 Cimarron <strong>Park</strong>way • 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. <strong>Park</strong> 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. <strong>Park</strong> 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 />
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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 />
16<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 />
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 />
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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 />
provides food, clothing, counseling and a safe environment for the<br />
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 />
at HeatherE@standupforkids.org to learn more about StandUp For Kids<br />
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 />
workforce located across the United States.<br />
After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was<br />
as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III<br />
When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range<br />
from writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages<br />
full of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most<br />
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 />
adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
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Spanish Meadows<br />
Volunteer Opportunity<br />
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have<br />
a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love<br />
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 />
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center<br />
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 />
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours<br />
vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more information.<br />
Volunteers Wanted At Buckner<br />
Hospice Of Houston<br />
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many<br />
different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties.<br />
Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of<br />
hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-<br />
493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
The Thomas A. Glazier Senior<br />
Education Center Has Volunteer<br />
Opportunities Available<br />
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 />
available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging<br />
from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo<br />
editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get<br />
free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now<br />
at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by Harris<br />
County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.<br />
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Katy Quilters Needs Help For Charities<br />
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small<br />
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small<br />
blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the<br />
families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around<br />
our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we<br />
need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to<br />
help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities:<br />
Vantage Hospice<br />
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes<br />
a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer<br />
team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best<br />
quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social<br />
interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition,<br />
sometimes we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If<br />
interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />
Foster Children:<br />
Preparation For Adult Living<br />
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.<br />
That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities<br />
arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure<br />
out how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole<br />
month. Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program<br />
to help prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL).<br />
The year-long course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by<br />
the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at<br />
Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by<br />
local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that<br />
help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact info@<br />
ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
at Christ Clinic Katy<br />
Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to<br />
uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris<br />
Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty<br />
provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals<br />
looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ<br />
Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-<br />
574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.<br />
christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation.<br />
Literacy Advance Of Houston<br />
Is Looking For Volunteers<br />
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a<br />
few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your<br />
community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100%<br />
volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help!<br />
We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write<br />
and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring<br />
people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love<br />
to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49,<br />
thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but<br />
not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have<br />
locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as<br />
well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager,<br />
at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<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 <strong>Park</strong>, 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 />
<strong>Park</strong>ing 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 <strong>Park</strong> 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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peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If<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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