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<strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong><br />
Community News<br />
Official Online Newsletter<br />
Katy Resident Liliana<br />
enjoying a visit to Blessington Farms<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Important Numbers pg. 2<br />
Houston Events pg. 11<br />
Library News pg. 14<br />
Sports pg. 22<br />
School News pg. 24<br />
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
President<br />
Vice President<br />
Secretary<br />
Treasurer<br />
Member<br />
SECURITY/EMERGENCY<br />
Bryon Meyer<br />
Brandon Liggins<br />
Gabe Contreras<br />
Walonda Hollins<br />
Maurina McClean<br />
Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) 911<br />
Sheriff (Non-emergency) 713-221-6000<br />
Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-578-2518<br />
Sheriff (Fry Road) 281-647-9371<br />
Katy Police (Non-emergency) 281-391-4848<br />
Crime Stoppers 281-999-3191<br />
COMMUNITY/UTILITIES<br />
Texas Aquatics 713-416-5161<br />
Mem. Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Water District Management 281-376-8802<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Street Light Repair 713-207-2222<br />
Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />
Gas Leak 1-800-376-9663<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
RAINTREE VILLAGE<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Franz Elementary 281-237-8600<br />
McDonald Jr. High (North) 281-237-5300<br />
McDonald Jr. High (South) 281-237-7400<br />
Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS<br />
Poison Control 1-800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
US Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Katy Library 281-391-3509<br />
Maude Marks Library 281-492-8592<br />
REMODELING AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY AMENITIES<br />
<strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong> Homeowner’s Association (The Association) is in the<br />
midst of a three year process of adding and renovating amenities. As<br />
expressed during Board and annual meetings, we recognized the necessity<br />
to implement much needed upgrades and consider installing<br />
additional amenities.<br />
Over the course of <strong>2018</strong> and perhaps into 2019, you will notice major<br />
renovations and installations to<br />
• The pool house (bathrooms, replacing canopy, repairing the roof,<br />
wood trim and painting all aspects of the facility)<br />
• Installing a covered picnic area, fence and trash receptacle near clubhouse<br />
(similar to pocket park located on Linden Tree Drive & Westgreen)<br />
• Working with new landscaper to repair community sprinkler system,<br />
upgrade plants at major community entrances and mulch around our<br />
trees and<br />
We recognize the necessity for additional lighting at the Clay Road<br />
entrance. Estimates and alternatives such painting the entrance sign<br />
with reflective paint are being considered. As a Board, we continue<br />
to exercise ongoing due diligence and prudent decisions towards<br />
managing the affairs and funds for the association. We welcome recommendations<br />
from residents as we strive to exercise the necessary<br />
due diligence.<br />
COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
During the 2017 annual meeting as well as several Board meetings,<br />
you (fellow residents) suggested more community events. In an effort<br />
to meet this demand, a community cook off has been added to our<br />
<strong>2018</strong> community event list.<br />
The purpose of all community events is to provide opportunities<br />
whereby neighbors can come out get to know each other and have<br />
fun. Look for email alerts, the HOA website and banners for additional<br />
information as the scheduled date approaches. To ensure each event<br />
is successful, volunteers are needed.<br />
<strong>May</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong>: Pool Opening - Community Pool<br />
September 29, <strong>2018</strong>: Community Day - Community Pool<br />
December 1, <strong>2018</strong>: Reindeer Festival - Clubhouse-3838 Webster Woods<br />
COMMON VIOLATIONS OF DEED RESTRICTIONS<br />
<strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong> is a deed restricted community aimed at ensuring<br />
there’s aesthetic uniformity between residential properties and that<br />
certain other activities are limited. If you intend to do anything to the<br />
exterior of your home, you must complete an application for home<br />
improvements and modifications form. This includes installing a<br />
storage shed in your backyard.<br />
There’s also an expectation that all residents will maintain their yard<br />
and general appearance of the home. Common violations include<br />
overgrown yards, mold on homes, trashcans visible from the street and<br />
disabled vehicles. Our management company, KPM, drives through our<br />
community at least once a week assessing compliance with the deed<br />
restrictions. Any violations are communicated in a letter along with a<br />
picture of the violation (date & time stamped).<br />
It’s understandable that issuing or receiving such letters can be perceived<br />
as a nuisance. Yet, it’s necessary so that all of us remain on<br />
the same page of what constitutes a well-kept community (i.e. deed<br />
restrictions). In general, the Management Company and HOA Board<br />
understand residents are busy. Therefore, you are encouraged to<br />
contact the management company (KPM) when a violation cannot be<br />
addressed within stated timeframes noted in the letter.<br />
It cannot be emphasized enough that communication is the key if you<br />
do not understand a violation. You should also contact KPM once the<br />
violation has been resolved. Again, contact KPM or attend our HOA<br />
Board meetings for additional clarification.<br />
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />
You are reminded of our standing committees, which need ongoing<br />
volunteers. The committees are as follows:<br />
• Pool Committee (organizes Official Pool Opening Party & monitors<br />
activities during pool season)<br />
• Newsletter - submit articles<br />
• Yard of the Month - select section winners<br />
We also need volunteers for the listed community activities. Volunteering<br />
is an opportunity to make <strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong> a better community for all the<br />
residents. If you’re interested in volunteering for any of the noted events<br />
or committees, contact Walonda Hollins at hollinsw@sbcglobal.net.<br />
DRIVING IN RAINTREE VILLAGE<br />
Our community has grown significantly over the past year. Moreover, our<br />
community has numerous homes along our main street, <strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong>.<br />
With such growth, it’s important that we’re more cognizant of our speed<br />
while driving through <strong>Raintree</strong> <strong>Village</strong> and parking on community streets.<br />
I’m sure everyone has noticed increased congestion along with cars<br />
parked along various streets within our community. However, it’s important<br />
that all of us adhere to the speed limit and encourage others<br />
to do the same.<br />
The following tips serve as a reminder for driving & parking in our<br />
community:<br />
1. Drive the speed limit - 35 miles per hour<br />
2. Do not block your neighbor’s driveway<br />
3. Make sure you park in the direction of traffic when parking on the street<br />
4. Make sure you park within 18 inches from the curb<br />
5. Remain mindful if the street is narrow, street parking impose greater<br />
limitations for emergency vehicles<br />
Finally, we must be mindful that emergency vehicles are wider than personal<br />
vehicles. Some community streets impose greater limitations for<br />
emergency vehicles when there’s street parking. Although residents have<br />
the right to park on the street, let’s be mindful of the aforementioned tips.<br />
TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BURGLARY<br />
It cannot be stated enough of the importance of minimizing our exposure<br />
to crime. Our contract deputies stated that certain vehicles have<br />
increased exposure to theft, specifically the tires and rims. The vehicles<br />
commonly targeted are Ford F150, Dodge Chargers and Chevy Tahoes.<br />
Although these vehicles have rim locks, another safeguard is to park<br />
your vehicle in the garage or close to another vehicle. Anyway, you can<br />
either slow down or cause attention will help reduce the risk of theft.<br />
Be mindful to breakdown bags and boxes of large purchases, if possible<br />
place in trash bins or bags. Although it’s time consuming and burdensome,<br />
it doesn’t call attention to such items in your home.<br />
The list below simply reminds us of other things we should be mindful<br />
each day.<br />
Community Newsletter | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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1. Take the time to meet and know your neighbors. Let them know if<br />
you notice anything unusual such as cars or people at their homes.<br />
2. Make sure to close garage doors when at home & away.<br />
3. Don’t keep garage door openers in the car, take them in the house<br />
with you; a garage door opener makes it easier for someone to enter<br />
your garage or house to remove personal property.<br />
4. Keep car doors locked and take valuables either in your home or<br />
ensure the items are not in plain site; remember to take down the attachment<br />
for your Garmin too, as it alerts individuals that something<br />
valuable may be in the car.<br />
5. If possible, keep a car in a driveway as it gives an impression that<br />
someone is home.<br />
6. Keep all shrubs and plants at a level low enough that passing by<br />
officers or other residents can see if someone is lurking in those bushes!<br />
Shrubs should also be trimmed high enough to show “feet” of someone<br />
hiding in them.<br />
7. Have keys in hand before leaving the store, house or office, avoiding<br />
standing by the car searching for them.<br />
8. Don’t leave ladders on the side of the house or in the back yard.<br />
Ladders provide easy access to open second floor windows and no<br />
one will be able to see.<br />
9. Make sure you close blinds when you are inside at night with the lights<br />
on, potential burglars can see right inside and know who is at home.<br />
10. Use sensor lights outside the home. It deters criminals by “spot<br />
lighting” their efforts to enter your home.<br />
11. Use double key locks: locks that require a key from the outside<br />
and from the inside.<br />
12. Repair any broken areas of your fence, reducing the access of potential<br />
burglars or mischievous kids.<br />
13. When on vacation, let your neighbor(s) know so they can keep an<br />
eye out for suspicious activity. You can also inform the Harris County<br />
Deputy’s Office serving our area. The Storefront Office is located 19818<br />
Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-647-9371.<br />
The storefront hours: 9 AM - 5 PM.<br />
14. When on vacation, keep yards mowed and trimmed, burglars spend<br />
a lot of time in a neighborhood looking for their next targets. Overgrown<br />
yards are a sure sign no one’s home.<br />
BE SURE ADDRESS IS CLEAR FROM THE STREET<br />
County officials want to remind residents of the Ordinance 5.3 requiring<br />
that addresses or building numbers be legible and visible from the<br />
street. The section states the numbers must be in Arabic numerals at<br />
least four inches in height and clearly visible. The number should be<br />
placed on, above or at the side of the main entrance so the number is<br />
clearly visible from the public right away. Whenever a home entrance<br />
is more than 50 feet from a public right away, a number should also<br />
be placed at the end of a driveway or property entrance.<br />
SATELLITE DISHES<br />
It’s come to HOA’s attention that the installation of satellite dishes on<br />
some homes violates the deed restrictions. Satellites are expected to<br />
be installed out of sight of public view. The Association appreciates<br />
residents taking the time to ensure compliance.<br />
RAINTREE VILLAGE HOA WEBSITE<br />
WWW.RAINTREEVILLAGE.COM<br />
We encourage you to visit our community website. The website includes<br />
a link to review current crime statistics for our community (www.<br />
crimereports.org) and pictures of Yard of the Month winners. As a fellow<br />
resident, you’ll have access to critical information regarding the HOA<br />
budget and annual meeting minutes.<br />
The aforementioned information can only be accessed by establishing<br />
a log-on user name and password. A request for an email address<br />
during the initial signup process will enable residents to receive alerts<br />
of upcoming events or critical notices. If you have any suggestions,<br />
please contact KPM Management Office at 281-685-3090.<br />
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HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW<br />
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While<br />
you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking<br />
by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become<br />
frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.<br />
Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint<br />
while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of<br />
a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat,<br />
nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.”<br />
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances:<br />
1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the<br />
line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing<br />
the dog or cat in question<br />
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle<br />
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access<br />
to sidewalk or street.”<br />
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it<br />
is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.<br />
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents<br />
by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be<br />
walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally<br />
responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />
To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please<br />
contact:<br />
Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section<br />
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STREETLIGHTS<br />
We want all of our streetlights to work. A lighted area is a safer area. If a streetlight<br />
is out in your area, please go to www.centerpointenergy.com and report it. Once<br />
on the website, click on “electricity” then “residential.” On the left side, you should<br />
click on “report a streetlight outage” to enter the required information. Each light<br />
pole should have a number on it. When reporting the out or malfunctioning light,<br />
give them the pole number, closest street address, contact information, an email<br />
address and the number of street lights you would like to report.<br />
RAINTREE TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s<br />
list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click<br />
submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone<br />
number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check<br />
the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we<br />
send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you<br />
from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
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Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally<br />
know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who<br />
wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is<br />
between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY<br />
Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are growing<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 />
to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”.<br />
Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better<br />
yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to<br />
deter weeds from getting a start.<br />
Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to<br />
promote new blooms.<br />
Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow<br />
release organic fertilizer.<br />
Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent<br />
light sprinkling.<br />
Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-<strong>May</strong>. Clean bird feeders!<br />
Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding<br />
spots.<br />
Submitted by Robert “Skip” Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension<br />
Horticulture Agent in Harris County<br />
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Community Newsletter | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />
the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday<br />
5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, muscle<br />
strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays<br />
& Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />
RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming<br />
at this time. Friday, 5 PM-6:30 PM - Saturday & Sunday, 2:30<br />
PM-4 PM. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County<br />
residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties<br />
may call the day of the Recreational Time.<br />
LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)<br />
LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 Fridays, 4-4:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays,<br />
11:30 AM-1:30 PM( in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a<br />
lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County<br />
residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties<br />
may call the day of.<br />
AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call<br />
or come in to get schedule for lessons.<br />
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Mother’s Day...<strong>May</strong> 13, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Mother’s Day History and Fun Facts<br />
Did you know that more phone calls are made<br />
on Mother’s Day than on any other day of the<br />
year? In fact, phone traffic has been known to<br />
spike by nearly 40% on this holiday honoring<br />
motherhood.<br />
It’s a traditional holiday that is observed<br />
throughout the world in different ways. In the<br />
U.S., mothers are most typically presented with<br />
flowers, cards and other gifts. (Though in 2016,<br />
about 55% of consumers took Mom out.) But<br />
since this is common knowledge, we wanted to<br />
go one step further and learn why Mother’s Day<br />
exists at all. Here’s what we learned.<br />
The History of Mother’s Day in America<br />
The American version of Mother’s Day was first<br />
celebrated in 1908. It became an official holiday<br />
just 6 years later in 1914. Anna Jarvis is credited<br />
with creating the U.S. holiday and leading the<br />
charge to have it officially added to the national<br />
calendar. She first conceived of the idea after<br />
the death of her mother, Anna Reeves Jarvis,<br />
in 1905. The story goes like this:<br />
• With financial backing from John Wanamaker<br />
- owner of the famous department store chain<br />
- she organized the first-ever celebration at a<br />
Methodist Church in Grafton, WV in <strong>May</strong> 1908.<br />
She wanted to recognize the sacrifices that<br />
mothers make for their children.<br />
• On that same day, thousands also attended<br />
a Mother’s Day event at a Wanamaker’s in<br />
Philadelphia.<br />
• Building on the success of that first Mother’s<br />
Day event, Jarvis began a 6-year campaign to<br />
have it added to the national calendar. She<br />
argued that American holidays were biased<br />
towards male achievements.<br />
• By 1912 Mother’s Day had been widely adopted<br />
at the state and local levels.<br />
• In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a<br />
measure officially establishing the 2 nd Sunday<br />
in <strong>May</strong> as Mother’s Day.<br />
• Jarvis’ vision for Mother’s Day was a day of personal<br />
celebration. To her, the day involved wearing<br />
a white carnation in honor of mothers and visiting<br />
one’s mother or attending a church service.<br />
• Florists, greeting card companies and other<br />
retailers had other plans though and by 1920<br />
Jarvis was fully disillusioned by what the<br />
holiday had become, going so far as to openly<br />
campaign against all Mother’s Day profiteers.<br />
She went on to file lawsuits against groups using<br />
the term “Mother’s Day” and spent most of her<br />
personal wealth in legal fees.<br />
• After pushing for 6 years to make the day official,<br />
Jarvis eventually disowned the holiday<br />
and actively lobbied to have it removed from<br />
the American calendar. This effort of course<br />
was unsuccessful<br />
Early Mother’s Day Incarnations<br />
While Anna Jarvis is credited with the official<br />
creation of the holiday, her mother - Anna<br />
Reeves Jarvis - is known for having founded<br />
“Mother’s Day Work Clubs” back in the 1860’s.<br />
The goal of these clubs was to teach local women<br />
how to properly care for their children…a<br />
tradition that is still in existence today with<br />
local Moms groups!<br />
Another similar effort aimed at united and celebrating<br />
mothers included Julia Ward Howe’s<br />
“Mother’s Day Proclamation,” a call to action<br />
for mothers to unite in promoting world peace.<br />
Howe later campaigned for a Mother’s Peace<br />
Day to be recognized every June 2 nd . However,<br />
none of these or other efforts in the 1800’s ever<br />
caught on beyond the local level.<br />
Traditional Mother’s Day Celebrations<br />
The primary means of celebrating moms on<br />
Mother’s Day in the U.S. continues to be with<br />
flowers and other gifts. In fact, Anna Jarvis<br />
would be supremely disappointed to learn that<br />
it has become one of the biggest holidays for<br />
consumer spending.<br />
However, the holiday has also been used to<br />
advance feminist causes. For example, in the<br />
1970’s women’s groups were known to use the<br />
attention generated by the holiday to create<br />
awareness for the need for equal rights and<br />
access to childcare.<br />
In many other parts of the world, the timing of<br />
Mother’s Day aligns more closely with the historical<br />
observance of “Mothering Sunday.” Largely<br />
a European tradition, Mothering Sunday fell on<br />
the fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally<br />
seen as a time when the faithful would return<br />
home to the church. Over time, the observance of<br />
Mothering Sunday faded and eventually merged<br />
with the secular traditions associated with the<br />
American Mother’s Day.<br />
Mother’s Day Fun Facts<br />
• About 25% of all flowers purchased throughout<br />
the year are for Mother’s Day<br />
• Carnations are often associated with Mother’s<br />
Day - they are said to be made from the tears’ of<br />
Jesus’ mother Mary when she wept at his feet.<br />
• Pink and red carnations mean that a person’s<br />
mother is living, while white carnations are<br />
symbolic of mothers who have passed away.<br />
• Approximately $21 billion is spent on Mother’s<br />
Day gifts and celebrations.<br />
• In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children<br />
would tie up their mothers on Mother’s Day.<br />
The only way she could get free was to pay<br />
them with treats.<br />
• In Greek mythology, the maternal goddess<br />
Rhea was honored during the spring festivals.<br />
No matter how you observe this holiday, there<br />
is no doubt that our mothers have a great influence<br />
on our lives - not just on Mother’s Day but<br />
every day of the year.<br />
Source - Corsica Technologies<br />
Happy<br />
Mother’s<br />
Day<br />
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MAY EVENTS<br />
‘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 organization<br />
is pleased to announce its spring schedule of upcoming events to serve the<br />
needs of Katy-area residents. The organization offers $10 microchipping<br />
for pets with FREE lifetime registration! What is a microchip? A microchip<br />
is a rice-sized transponder that is injected between a pet’s shoulder blades<br />
with a needle. When getting ‘chipped, most animals don’t notice any difference<br />
from when receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does NOT<br />
have a GPS locator on it, but as long as the account is kept up-to-date,<br />
its number will be linked to the pet owner’s contact information. The<br />
microchip account is easily accessible online and pet owners can update<br />
as needed and even add pet’s photo and veterinarian info.<br />
Pet owners do not need to live in the same town as these upcoming<br />
events to take advantage of this service, but PLEASE NOTE: cash only and<br />
MUST bring rabies certification paperwork (not just the collar tag) - for<br />
volunteer and attendee safety. There is a limit of two pets per family,<br />
unless pre-approved. Cats should be in a secure carrier and dogs should<br />
be on a no-slip leash (please no retractable leashes).<br />
For more information on these events or to see the upcoming calendar,<br />
please follow the group at: www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/.<br />
WILD WEST BREWFEST<br />
<strong>May</strong> 5 th<br />
The Wild West Brewfest is gearing up for its 7 th year! Over $600,000 raised<br />
for charities in the past 6 years. Tickets on sale now! Held on <strong>May</strong> 5 th<br />
at Katy Mills Mall (5000 Katy Mills Circle) The Wild West Brewfest is the<br />
only one of its kind in Katy! This event will feature 150+ Specialty Craft<br />
Brewers from various locations all around the country while featuring<br />
over 600 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<br />
net profits to local charities. All proceeds will help support Katy area<br />
non-profit organizations. Click here for more info! Come out to Katy<br />
for the afternoon and stay the night - book your discounted hotel room<br />
right off 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 />
FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR 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 bunches<br />
of beautiful cars for you to appreciate, a silent auction to help and<br />
support Joe Joe Bear in their mission to provide Teddy Bears to children<br />
with life altering diseases. Vendor booths for your shopping pleasure and<br />
all different kinds of food trucks, this will be one event you won’t want<br />
to miss. There will be live music and awards presented, something for<br />
everyone at the First Annual Joe Joe Bear Foundation Car Show.<br />
If you are interested in showing your car, setting up a vendor booth or<br />
a food truck, please contact Jeanette Maurer 281-398-4522 or email<br />
info@joejoebear.org. More information and registration is available on<br />
the website at www.joejoebear.org under events.<br />
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5 TH ANNUAL 5K/1K RUN/WALK A STEP FORWARD FOR<br />
HISPANIC WOMEN 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<br />
family, a 1K for children 12 and under, HIIT warm up, music, raffles<br />
and Lone Star Arepa Bar for a good post-race breakfast! Visit info@<br />
wellness4growth.org or active.com to register NOW.<br />
CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY SOME GOLF? 14 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON<br />
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Benefiting the Houston Firefighters’ Protection Fund<br />
At Pine Forest Country Club, 18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084,<br />
between Hwy. 6 & Barker Cypress. Sponsorships are available. All<br />
donations are tax-deductible so if you would like to be a part of this<br />
fun and important event. If you have any questions concerning the<br />
tournament including HFD outreach programs, please call me at<br />
832-394-6636 or email paul.box@houstontx.gov.<br />
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the<br />
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided<br />
nature walk will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations<br />
are encouraged. This is a “whole family” program; parents or other<br />
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<br />
proceed on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include<br />
<strong>May</strong>: Rummel Creek Walk (wear water shoes) - Craft: Fish Printing.<br />
The Titmouse Club<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5<br />
sponsored by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is<br />
offered every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from<br />
mid-September until mid-<strong>May</strong> at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary,<br />
440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a different nature<br />
theme and may include nature talks, stories, hands-on activities and<br />
walks in the woods. For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org<br />
and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child<br />
per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child<br />
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<br />
proceed on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>May</strong> 1 st & 2 nd : Frogs & Toads<br />
<strong>May</strong> 8 th & 9 th : Life in the Pond<br />
After School Nature Explorers Club<br />
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10,<br />
K-5 th ) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each<br />
month we will explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own<br />
native plants and animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on<br />
a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to<br />
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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MAY and JUNE <strong>2018</strong> HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS<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 />
Buffalo Bayou will be overflowing with people<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 />
different support levels ranging from $1,000<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 />
playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off 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 - Comicpalooza is back offering<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 />
event! The day of festivities kicks off with the<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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•Contested Guardianship<br />
•Special Needs Planning<br />
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS<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<br />
is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30.<br />
Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org!<br />
Our theme this year is<br />
Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids<br />
will learn what it means that Jesus<br />
carries us and with us through life’s<br />
storms. Registration can be found at<br />
aidanschurch.org. For more information,<br />
contact Taylor Durr at taylor@<br />
aidanschurch.org.<br />
SUMMER CAMPS<br />
THE ARC OF KATY’S SUMMER DAY PROGRAM!<br />
THE TIME TO ENROLL IS NOW!<br />
The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer Program<br />
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 />
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The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly,<br />
from 8 AM until 3 PM at:<br />
The Arc of Katy<br />
5819 Tenth Street, Suite C, Katy, Texas 77493<br />
Three Sessions are being held this Summer:<br />
Session 1: June 4-June 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 2: July 2-July 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Session 3: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,<br />
crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35<br />
per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy to<br />
participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and will<br />
receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please<br />
visit www.thearcofkaty.org.<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER ACTING<br />
ACADEMY CLASSES, 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 />
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Classes run June 4-August 17, <strong>2018</strong> where kids can put on a show, design<br />
props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open now.<br />
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,<br />
(Ages 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,<br />
(Ages 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)<br />
and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150<br />
Stunts, Parkour & Ninja Tricks: July 23-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30-11:30 AM,<br />
(Ages 5-12), cost $150<br />
Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, <strong>2018</strong>, 1-4 PM<br />
(Ages 13-18), 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, (Ages<br />
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 />
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),<br />
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,<br />
(Ages 8-14), cost $450<br />
The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />
(Ages 13-18), cost $450<br />
Seussical the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM,<br />
(Ages 6-12), cost $450<br />
Heathers the Musical: July 30-August 17, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-5 PM,<br />
(Ages 13-18), cost $450<br />
If you’d like to discuss what classes are best for your performer,<br />
contact at info@stageworkstx.org or 281-587-6100. Classes will take<br />
place at Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />
77070. Payment plans are available. (*Details subject to change. No<br />
class will be offered during the July 4 th week. All students are invited<br />
to an end-of-year celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!)<br />
VENDORS WANTED<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<br />
W Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested vendors should send<br />
an email to Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with a<br />
description of what you are selling. A 10x10 booth space is $60. Only<br />
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13
Library<br />
News<br />
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6<br />
PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.<br />
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website (www.<br />
hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.” Participants<br />
may also register by calling or by visiting the library.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.<br />
The Maud Marks Library will be closed for Memorial Day on<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 28 th .<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their<br />
next book sale on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 26 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a<br />
large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s<br />
books and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library.<br />
• MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU-ON THE 1 ST - Join us for an evening<br />
of crafts and a movie on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 1 st , beginning at 4 PM. Schoolage<br />
children and middle schoolers are invited to build their own mini<br />
lightsabers. Then, at 5 PM, we open the doors to everyone for the movie.<br />
Bring a blanket, your dinner and grab a spot on the floor as Rey learns<br />
the strength of her abilities in the Force.<br />
• SUMMER VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities<br />
abound at the Maud Marks Library during the summer. Volunteers are<br />
needed to help shelve, count patrons, coordinate summer programs,<br />
hand out certificates and more. We will be taking applications beginning<br />
on Monday, <strong>May</strong> 1 st at 1 PM. Students should be going into the<br />
7 th grade or older and must be able to commit to two hours twice a<br />
week. Please bring your summer vacation plans with you when you<br />
come to apply. Applications will be due back by Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 19 th<br />
at 5 PM. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Elizabeth<br />
Herndon at 281-492-8592.<br />
• CHESS WARS - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars!<br />
You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join<br />
us Tuesdays at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard. Come<br />
learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you<br />
too can play “out of this world.”<br />
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come<br />
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which will<br />
include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This month,<br />
on Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 3 rd at 3:30 PM, a local artist will be here to help us create<br />
our own work of art. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available<br />
30 minutes prior to the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!<br />
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are<br />
invited to join us on Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 17 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the<br />
Three Dark Crowns by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us,<br />
extra copies of the book are available at the checkout desk.<br />
• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library<br />
hosts classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering<br />
exercise program. Join us on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 19 th at 3 PM, as we learn<br />
about the benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us as we exercise<br />
our minds and bodies. Registration required. Please note, the class on<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 5 th has been canceled due to an election.<br />
• DIY CRAFTS: CHERRY BLOSSOMS CUPCAKE DECORATING - It’s Asian<br />
Pacific Heritage Month! Here at the library, we will be celebrating by<br />
decorating cupcakes. Join us on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 8 th at 2 PM as we decorate<br />
cupcakes with cherry blossoms. Seating for this is extremely limited.<br />
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own<br />
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators<br />
and inventors at the library on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 8 th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger<br />
will be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you<br />
can do there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join<br />
us as we learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.<br />
• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL-IMMIGRATION LAW - Do you have legal<br />
questions but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased<br />
to host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association.<br />
On Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 12 th at 1 PM we will be covering the topic of<br />
immigration law. Learn what you need to know to legally become an<br />
American Citizen. Come learn how to ensure your family is safe and<br />
happy under the law.<br />
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• SMART-SIZING: LET’S START THE CONVERSATION - Senior citizens<br />
and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the<br />
library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss<br />
various topics pertinent to senior living. On <strong>May</strong> 18 th at 10 AM, learn<br />
how to manage all the stuff you or your loved one have accumulated<br />
over the years and the benefits of examining the type of living space<br />
you need at this stage of life. Come discover what kind of life is best<br />
for you or your loved one. For more information, contact Linda Jordan<br />
at 713-826-5145.<br />
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will<br />
once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where<br />
they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston<br />
area. This month, on <strong>May</strong> 19 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about insects in<br />
your garden. Seating is extremely limited for this class.<br />
• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD -<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 19 th at 1 PM. A hands-on multi-part workshop to learn<br />
tips of the trade from expert writers from The Houston Writers Guild.<br />
They will provide instruction to all writers at every level. Today’s topic<br />
is Setting: The Forgotten Element. In this session, participants will<br />
explore the element of setting. Essential for helping readers visualize<br />
the story, setting can also help deepen characters, develop mood and<br />
identify for the reader critical moments in the story. This is a hands-on<br />
workshop. Bring your laptop, notebooks and any other materials you<br />
need in order to apply the techniques.<br />
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and<br />
have a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour<br />
on the 4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a<br />
snack and listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for<br />
coloring and colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome<br />
to bring your own.<br />
• STOP DROWNING NOW - Summer is right around the corner. In<br />
Houston, this means, heat, air conditioning, shorts and large bodies<br />
of water. Unfortunately, those pools, lakes, rivers and oceans come<br />
with the high risk of drowning. On Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 29 th at 7 PM, national<br />
organization, Stop Drowning Now, will be at the library to talk about<br />
the dangers of children and the water. Learn what you can do to keep<br />
your child safer this summer as we all use water to cool off from the<br />
heat of the season.<br />
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: RIENZI - Seniors 55+ are invited to join the<br />
library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Rienzi, the Museum<br />
of Fine Arts Houston house for European decorative arts, courtesy of<br />
the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 1 st at 11 AM, the bus departs from the library for a funfilled<br />
day. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required.<br />
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet<br />
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of<br />
the month at 1 PM.<br />
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third<br />
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your<br />
favorite dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their<br />
just desserts.<br />
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes<br />
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.<br />
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see<br />
this month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on<br />
“Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our bedtime<br />
storytime. This storytime will meet on Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 15 th at 6:30 PM.<br />
We will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Children<br />
are welcome to wear their pajamas.<br />
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning<br />
at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children,<br />
ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about<br />
20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.<br />
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each<br />
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured.<br />
This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers<br />
are welcome.<br />
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• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the<br />
world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at<br />
11:15 AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations<br />
for science and sensory exploration.<br />
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months,<br />
are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will<br />
be held on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required<br />
for Toddler Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day<br />
of the event.<br />
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations<br />
soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On<br />
Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for<br />
ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary<br />
materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are available<br />
½ hour prior to the program.<br />
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.<br />
KATY BRANCH LIBRARY<br />
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1<br />
PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10<br />
AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by<br />
in person and we’ll help you sign up!<br />
Monthly Programs<br />
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday<br />
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking<br />
adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos<br />
los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme<br />
para más información.<br />
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6<br />
PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.<br />
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every<br />
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.<br />
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of<br />
computer classes in English - please call for more information.<br />
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a<br />
group going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.<br />
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join<br />
other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your<br />
leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try.<br />
WEEKLY PROGRAMS<br />
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join<br />
us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com<br />
and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.<br />
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club<br />
is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach<br />
someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club!<br />
Children<br />
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Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time<br />
Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime<br />
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MEMORIAL DAY<br />
Monday <strong>May</strong> 28, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Memorial Day, as a formal holiday, is an<br />
American holiday. It is celebrated to remember<br />
military service members who have died<br />
in the line of duty. Memorial Day was originally<br />
called Decoration Day, as the holiday<br />
was centered on decorating the graves of<br />
those who had fallen in the Civil War.<br />
HISTORY<br />
There is much debate as to the location<br />
where Memorial Day originated from. Sometime<br />
during the late years of the Civil War<br />
(1861-1865), groups began decorating the<br />
graves of their loved ones who had died in<br />
battle. Depending on the source, there are<br />
perhaps over a dozen locations that claim to<br />
be the town where the practice began being<br />
observed - the birthplace of Memorial Day.<br />
Some of these towns include Columbus,<br />
Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond,<br />
Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania and Carbondale,<br />
Illinois.<br />
There is evidence that the tradition could<br />
have started in towns in either the North<br />
or the South. VA.gov states that on April 25,<br />
1866, in Columbus, Mississippi, a local group<br />
of women went to decorate the graves of<br />
Confederate soldiers. They noticed barren<br />
graves of Union soldiers and decided to<br />
place flowers there in remembrance. Another<br />
site, usmemorialday.org, states that a<br />
hymn published in 1867 called “Kneel<br />
Where Our Loved Ones are Sleeping” carried<br />
a dedication “To the Ladies of the South<br />
who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate<br />
Dead.” Wikipedia says that by 1865<br />
the practice was already widespread in the<br />
North. It is likely that the tradition began in<br />
many locations independently, with many<br />
variations on the same idea. Over time, as<br />
word spread, these traditions could have<br />
expanded from town to town.<br />
In 1866, in a town in New York called Waterloo,<br />
a drugstore owner named Henry Welles<br />
suggested that the town shops close on <strong>May</strong><br />
5 th to commemorate the soldiers buried at<br />
Waterloo Cemetery who had died during<br />
the Civil War. Two years later in Waterloo,<br />
on <strong>May</strong> 5, 1868, General John Logan issued<br />
a declaration that Decoration Day should be<br />
observed nationwide. The declaration said<br />
that <strong>May</strong> 30 th would be designated as a day<br />
to decorate the graves of “comrades who<br />
died in defense of their country.” According<br />
to History.com, President James Garfield<br />
gave a speech at Arlington National Cemetery<br />
on that day. In 1966, President Lyndon<br />
Johnson and the Congress of the United<br />
States stated that Waterloo was the official<br />
birthplace of Memorial Day and the official<br />
date of origin was <strong>May</strong> 30, 1868.<br />
In 1882, the name of the holiday was<br />
changed from Decoration Day to Memorial<br />
Day. After World War I, the holiday was<br />
expanded to remember soldiers from all<br />
American Wars. In 1971, Richard Nixon made<br />
Memorial Day a national holiday that was to<br />
be celebrated on the last Monday in <strong>May</strong>.<br />
MEMORIAL DAY TODAY<br />
Today Memorial Day is celebrated across<br />
the United States. Regardless of where it<br />
originated, it is an important holiday that remembers<br />
those that died for the country and<br />
serves to remind people of the costly price of<br />
war. There are many formal ceremonies that<br />
take place in observance. Most of these are<br />
held in local communities and can be found<br />
by contacting a local Veterans of Foreign<br />
Wars office or local city government agency.<br />
A few traditional events are listed below.<br />
Laying of the wreath at Arlington Cemetery -<br />
Often, the President of the United States will<br />
lay a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on the<br />
annual observance of Memorial Day. This<br />
will usually be accompanied by a speech.<br />
Remembrance and Moments of Silence -<br />
People nationwide participate in parades<br />
and still partake in decorating graves with<br />
wreaths or flowers. Many people will pause<br />
for moments of silence in memoriam.<br />
MOVIES TO WATCH ON MEMORIAL DAY<br />
The Great Escape (1963) - Starring Steve<br />
McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Garner<br />
Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - Clint Eastwood<br />
The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Ernest Borgnine,<br />
Charles Bronson<br />
Saving Private Ryan (1998) -<br />
Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Paul Giamatti<br />
Memphis Belle (1990) - Sean Astin,<br />
Harry Connick Jr.<br />
Platoon (1986) - Charlie Sheen,<br />
Willem DaFoe, Tom Berenger<br />
Forrest Gump (1994) - Tom Hanks<br />
Source: www.holidayscalendar.com<br />
L-R: Jo Anne Hays, Trustee & Auxiliary Youth Chairperson; Marge Warren, Patriotic Instructor<br />
& Legislative Chairperson; Connie Thomas, Hospital Chairperson; Rita Bailey, Auxiliary President;<br />
Mr. Robert Walton, Owner, Walton’s Paint &Body Shop; Pat Byrne, Jr. VP & Americanism<br />
Chairperson; Sherry Anderson, Auxiliary Member and Janet Nichols, Auxiliary Member.<br />
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY POST 9182<br />
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9182 presented Mr. Robert Walton, Walton’s<br />
Paint & Body Shop with the February Americanism Award for his willingness to promote<br />
Patriotism and Americanism by showing pride in flying the American Flag continuously.<br />
Mr. Walton shows his pride in American with many displays of the American Flag and<br />
other Americanism pieces. The Auxiliary is promoting Americanism by awarding this<br />
award monthly to a small business in the Katy area, that promotes Patriotism and<br />
Americanism by flying the American Flag. For information on joining the VFW Auxiliary, please call the VFW office 281-391-8387.<br />
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MEMORIAL DAY “GRILLING” FACTS<br />
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer! One of the most<br />
popular events on Memorial Day is none other than grilling and barbequing.<br />
Here are some fun facts about grilling on this <strong>May</strong> holiday:<br />
• Hamburgers are the most popular food to grill at 87%,<br />
followed by steak 83%, chicken 78% and hot dogs 76%.<br />
• The 4 th of July is the largest barbeque holiday, followed<br />
by Memorial Day and Labor Day.<br />
• American presidents have openly expressed their love for<br />
grilling by hosting barbeques dating all the way back to<br />
Thomas Jefferson.<br />
• The most commonly grilled side dish is corn, followed<br />
by other vegetables and potatoes.<br />
• Hickory barbeque sauce is favored, then mesquite, honey<br />
and tomato based.<br />
• In homemade barbeque sauces, garlic is almost always found<br />
in the recipe, as is brown sugar.<br />
• After aluminum foil, the preferred barbeque tools are<br />
long handed tongs, clean brushes and spatulas.<br />
Courtesy of:<br />
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• MyFitnessPal offers a huge food database, listing over 5 million different<br />
foods. An effective calorie counter, it can take you less than 5 minutes<br />
a day to track your diet and exercise, meaning it’s a quick habit to get<br />
into. Working in conjunction with over 50 devices and apps including<br />
Apple Health, Fitbit and Garmin devices, it’ll help you keep on top of<br />
how well you’re doing.<br />
• FatSecret offers an easy to use food diary for you to track as well as<br />
plan in advance what you’re going to eat. Image recognition of food<br />
and meals make it easier to add what you’re eating, with a community<br />
that’s keen to advise on how best to proceed. A weight tracking tool and<br />
barcode scanning, rounds off the package.<br />
• Lose It! wants you to lose weight while also enjoying the process.<br />
Simply telling it a little about yourself, it’ll devise a custom weight loss<br />
plan, setting you a daily budget and goal to aim for. Its image recognition<br />
means it’ll identify the food you’re eating automatically, saving you<br />
from entering it yourself. It breaks things down according to every part<br />
of nutrition too, giving you plenty of insight.<br />
• MyPlate Calorie Tracker hopes to be the most user-friendly option for<br />
losing weight. The app helps you find out which foods you eat contain<br />
the most calories, allowing you to set personalized daily calorie goals.<br />
You can also keep track of your water intake and create custom goals for<br />
your macronutrients and micronutrients. Meal reminders can also be set.<br />
• Fitbit is best known for tracking your steps and day to day activity, but<br />
it’s also good for tracking other parts of your life. You can use its services<br />
to log the food you eat via its barcode scanner, seeing your meal history<br />
at a glance. You can also use it in conjunction with the Aria Wi-Fi Smart<br />
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Volunteer Opportunities<br />
TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY)<br />
We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once<br />
a week 3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different<br />
assignments are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday -<br />
Sunday to support patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you<br />
are interested at 832-227-1185 or<br />
www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/.<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />
AT MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />
Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our<br />
reception desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have<br />
a place for you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas,<br />
Manager of Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 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<br />
serves as an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned,<br />
ill, and injured native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the<br />
areas of assisting in the daily functions of the center, assisting with<br />
public education programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at<br />
10801 Hammerly, Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to<br />
help wildlife in need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist<br />
volunteers with “hands on” training for those interested in becoming<br />
permitted rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving<br />
Texas wildlife - one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 for<br />
more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@<br />
twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.<br />
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER 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 post-abortion<br />
loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small<br />
groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room<br />
and development. Discover your calling!<br />
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call<br />
281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help<br />
Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.<br />
SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC 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 on<br />
horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers<br />
helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater<br />
Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,<br />
more productive lives.<br />
In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers donate<br />
their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual Ride-A-<br />
Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on hand during<br />
the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers<br />
are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse Show, during the<br />
Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state Special Olympics.<br />
Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider<br />
and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the<br />
instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and<br />
better equipped to fully live their lives, each day.<br />
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a<br />
volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley,<br />
call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE<br />
Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility<br />
for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers<br />
socializing with our Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just<br />
16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call the Volunteer<br />
Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come<br />
be a part of our philosophy - “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.”<br />
Volunteers will need 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 your generous gift<br />
of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities<br />
and details at 281-240-0500 or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />
Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas,<br />
77450. For more information, you can also visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com.<br />
VOLUNTEER KATY<br />
Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community service projects<br />
and try to figure out the best way to make a difference in our community. All volunteers welcome.<br />
Contact: Linda Wilson at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230.<br />
CLOTHED BY FAITH<br />
We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see our website www.<br />
clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. Located at<br />
802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through the provision<br />
of gently used clothing to those in need.<br />
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident in the Katy area who wants to<br />
make a difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving in our<br />
community by collectively contributing to organizations that will benefit or improve the<br />
lives of the people in our neighborhoods. By combining members tax deductible donations<br />
of just $10 per month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our first year<br />
we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations and we are building a community<br />
of giving friends. For more information, please visit our<br />
Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY<br />
Join a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of children. If you are searching for<br />
a good cause to lend a hand to, you need look no further. Houston Children’s Charity is a<br />
501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged,<br />
abused 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 rainbow that we<br />
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Do you have the time and desire to volunteer to help a great cause? We are always in need<br />
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be given to children - not sold at a retail store. Please contact our office at 713-524-2878 or<br />
visit our website www.houstonchildrenscharity.org for 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 all volunteer organization dedicated<br />
to saving the lives of at-risk and homeless kids through volunteer outreach efforts. Our volunteers<br />
search 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 die<br />
on the streets from abuse, disease and suicide. According to recent statistics<br />
Houston has up to 2,500 kids living on the streets at any given time. Texas has<br />
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 />
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ADOPT A US SOLDIER<br />
Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers<br />
and donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for<br />
our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects<br />
supportive civilians with deployed soldiers and offers a channel<br />
by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude<br />
to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt A US<br />
Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the<br />
United States.<br />
After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response<br />
was as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.”<br />
-LCPL O.J.T. III<br />
When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can<br />
range from writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care<br />
packages full of items a soldier may need or want. Handwritten<br />
letters are most important and meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US<br />
Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show your support<br />
for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested,<br />
please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.<br />
SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY<br />
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do<br />
you have a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors?<br />
We would love to have you volunteer your time and services to<br />
our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab<br />
opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury<br />
environment to Katy and surrounding communities. We are located<br />
at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information<br />
on volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or<br />
spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. Please visit our website at<br />
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<br />
looking for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at<br />
3701 Briarpark Drive, Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside<br />
of Beltway 8 in the Westchase district of town. We offer training and<br />
support to all of our volunteers.<br />
Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more<br />
information, contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information<br />
about HARC and aphasia is also available on our website:<br />
www.harctx.org.<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS<br />
Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various<br />
areas of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make<br />
a difference in the community by volunteering, please visit our website<br />
at www.ktcm.org, email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for<br />
further information.<br />
HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com,<br />
located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers.<br />
Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years<br />
of age as they transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can<br />
assist our team with direct patient interactions (play, baby holding,<br />
reading, mentoring) and indirect patient care (greeters, phone<br />
reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please<br />
contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more information.<br />
VOLUNTEERS WANTED at BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON<br />
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer<br />
many different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office<br />
duties. Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate<br />
the number of hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer<br />
Coordinator at 281-493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information.<br />
KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES<br />
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and<br />
small blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and<br />
small blankets to various charities. The demand is even higher with<br />
all of the families that have lost their homes because of the fires<br />
in and around our area. We need you and we have fabric that has<br />
been donated but we need your hands and time to make someone<br />
smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford<br />
at 281-635-3000.<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE<br />
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that<br />
makes a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate<br />
volunteer team takes an individualized approach to care. We help<br />
provide the best quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished<br />
through social interaction, companionship, active listening<br />
and activities. In addition, sometimes we aide and support the<br />
family by relieving the caregiver. If interested, contact Tracy Roth<br />
at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />
FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING<br />
(PAL)<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<br />
necessities arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll<br />
have to figure out how to organize themselves and make their<br />
money last a whole month. Fortunately, Child protective Services<br />
offers them a program to help prepare for independence: Preparation<br />
for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course culminates in an<br />
all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for Jewish Women<br />
(NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using<br />
computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with<br />
PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on<br />
community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see<br />
www.ncjwhouston.org.<br />
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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<br />
help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly<br />
Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.<br />
org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming<br />
volunteer orientation.<br />
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON IS LOOKING<br />
FOR VOLUNTEERS<br />
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read!<br />
Just a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in<br />
your community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest<br />
100% volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need<br />
your help! We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults<br />
learn to read, write and speak English. All classes are free because<br />
they are taught by caring people just like you willing to volunteer<br />
a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in need.<br />
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Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you.<br />
Prior teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training<br />
and ongoing support is provided and we have locations across the<br />
city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as well, to find out<br />
more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@<br />
literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<br />
GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE<br />
Please commit to becoming a positive adult role model for the youth<br />
in our community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County<br />
Juvenile Probation Department. There are so many children in need<br />
of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that<br />
person for someone in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors<br />
must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour<br />
per week. Please contact Susan Bearden at 281-633-7317, susan.<br />
bearden@fortbendcountytx.gov or<br />
www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms.<br />
GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY!<br />
KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS<br />
Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in<br />
transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes,<br />
volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional<br />
medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to<br />
passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound,<br />
may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you choose<br />
the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do not provide<br />
rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, west<br />
of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits<br />
to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain<br />
independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the day(s)<br />
and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the<br />
senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21<br />
years of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass<br />
a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state<br />
minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer<br />
driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.<br />
org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as<br />
a transportation service provider for seniors and non-wheelchair<br />
bound persons with disabilities.<br />
INTERPRETERS NEEDED<br />
Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494,<br />
provides quality medical care to the uninsured. We are in need of<br />
bilingual volunteers to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking<br />
patients and English-speaking staff by providing skilled<br />
language interpretation services. Volunteers will serve as Interpreters<br />
for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. The clinic is also<br />
in need of Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider)<br />
Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and medical students looking<br />
to gain experience in a charity medical clinic setting. To volunteer,<br />
please call Michael Peterson at 832-913-8476 or via email at michael@<br />
christclinickaty.org. Visit www.christclinickaty.org to complete a<br />
volunteer form.<br />
KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE<br />
The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy<br />
area or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference<br />
by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving in<br />
our community by collectively contributing to organizations that<br />
will benefit or improve the lives of people in our neighborhoods.<br />
By combining members tax deductible donations of just $10 per<br />
month, we are determined to make a greater giving impact! In our<br />
first year we have been able to gift grants to 2 local organizations<br />
and we are building a community of giving friends along the way!<br />
For more information please visit our facebook page facebook.com/<br />
katycommunitygivingcircle.<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<br />
play at a higher level. Games will be family fun and played at Tully<br />
Stadium. Learn more about the Royals and purchase tickets by going<br />
to: www.ahfcroyals.com. AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training<br />
Program (STP) for High School Players as well as STP for College players<br />
needing to maintain playing condition before the upcoming College<br />
Fall season. Visit www.ahfcroyals.com for STP or email: pkasperitis@<br />
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<br />
Cy Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy<br />
Friday Night Academy and New Territory Thusday Night Academy.<br />
Visit 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<br />
soccer camps <strong>2018</strong>! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training<br />
organization, dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach<br />
& encourage next generation leaders through soccer. Sports<br />
Quest summer camps provide a fun, safe and educational soccer<br />
environment for boys and girls aged 5-12 years. Each camper receives<br />
a free soccer ball, a free camp T-shirt and other commemorative gifts<br />
and awards. Along with technical and tactical soccer skills training,<br />
daily competitions and biblically based life lessons, Sports Quest<br />
provides a camp experience to equip each child for success on and<br />
off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts are available. For more<br />
information about camp dates, times and locations and to register<br />
online visit www.sportsquesttraining.com.<br />
WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of<br />
all ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest<br />
growing sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and<br />
include former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club<br />
with a mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social<br />
environment and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open<br />
for the <strong>2018</strong> season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be<br />
sent to info@westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing<br />
club in Houston!<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<br />
fun while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the<br />
Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653.<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<br />
an interest in running. We are a community of people of all ages,<br />
backgrounds, heritages and abilities who share a common interest -<br />
running! Our focus is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing<br />
our knowledge and experience with our members and the public. We<br />
welcome all who are interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of<br />
runs, events and socials. We hold group runs every Saturday morning<br />
at the Sergeant Hatch Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east<br />
of Barker Cypress Rd. On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the<br />
Cinco Ranch Junior High Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30<br />
PM) we meet at Crosspoint Community Church for tempo runs of various<br />
distances and paces. To find out more and to join our club, visit www.<br />
KatyAreaRunningClub.com.<br />
TRACK HOUSTON -YOUTH TRACK CLUB<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track and<br />
field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18<br />
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years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. We have<br />
multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including McMeans<br />
Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress. Visit<br />
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 />
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 />
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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 and<br />
have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from eight years<br />
and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further<br />
information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join<br />
in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston.<br />
Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information. You<br />
can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see regular<br />
announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.<br />
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<br />
in the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules<br />
and guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby<br />
Association. We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers.<br />
Skaters must be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must<br />
be 18 or older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more<br />
information. You can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and<br />
on Facebook. Join up now to become an integral part in founding and<br />
building our league.<br />
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 -<br />
boys & girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School,<br />
For 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<br />
Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the<br />
fastest growing team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy.<br />
Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from<br />
Kindergarten thru High School. No experience needed. For more<br />
information visit our website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org.<br />
Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the<br />
sport? We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us<br />
for more information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the<br />
Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822.<br />
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KATY ISD SPRING <strong>2018</strong> COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES<br />
The Katy ISD Spring <strong>2018</strong> Commencement Ceremonies will begin<br />
on Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong> and conclude on Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
at Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Ln, Katy, TX<br />
77494. Commencement Ceremonies will be live streamed @<br />
www.merrellcenter.org.<br />
KATY ISD SUMMER BAND CAMP<br />
The sixteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s<br />
7 th , 8 th and 9 th grade KISD band students, will be held at Tompkins<br />
High School from July 16 th to July 20 th . The camp will include<br />
daily section rehearsals, full band rehearsals and fun musicbased<br />
electives. Lunch is also part of the camp. The cost of the<br />
camp is $130 and will include a t-shirt if registered by June 5 th . All<br />
registrations after that date will need to include a late registration<br />
fee of $25 totaling $155. Any registration request after June 29 th<br />
must be sent via email and if approved, payment MUST BE either<br />
cash, money order or cashier’s check.<br />
The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert on Friday<br />
morning at 9 AM. After the concert, those students wishing to<br />
extend the fun a little longer can join in the group’s optional trip<br />
to Typhoon Texas for an additional $35 (park admission, meal,<br />
bus transportation and drinks are included in price) for a total<br />
camp cost of $165 ($190 after June 5 th ). The KISD JH Summer<br />
Band Camp has been a huge success each year and we anticipate<br />
a large enrollment again this year.<br />
Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement<br />
as soon as they arrive for the first day of camp. Students should<br />
prepare major scales specific to the student’s instrument and<br />
an audition etude which can be downloaded from the webpage<br />
below. Students will be ability grouped with the number of bands<br />
being determined by total enrollment for the camp. Registration<br />
Form, Audition materials and Travel/Emergency Treatment<br />
Consent Form can be downloaded by campers from the Katy<br />
ISD Fine Arts Webpage www.katyisd.org/dept/finearts. An email<br />
confirmation is sent out upon receipt of registration and follow<br />
up reminders from the camp coordinator will be sent before the<br />
camp begins, so make sure your email address is clearly printed<br />
on the registration form.<br />
The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative to<br />
those who may not have had a chance to attend another band camp<br />
over the summer due to scheduling and/or costs. Participants<br />
will receive top quality instruction on their instruments from our<br />
own great KISD and Houston area Band Directors. Join us for the<br />
sixteenth annual Katy ISD Junior High Summer Band Camp and<br />
keep your playing skills sharp for the year! Camp brochures, with<br />
the registration form, will be distributed to KISD band students by<br />
their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can also be downloaded<br />
from the Katy ISD Fine Arts webpage above. Plan to register early<br />
in order to guarantee a spot! Again, registrations requests made<br />
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<br />
make 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<br />
parents and community members, the Board of Trustees<br />
approved a change to the <strong>2018</strong>-19 Katy ISD transportation model<br />
at the February 26 th Regular Board Meeting.<br />
Beginning this fall, Katy ISD campuses will transition to a multibell<br />
schedule. However, criteria for transportation eligibility will<br />
remain the same. Elementary students residing outside of a ½-mile<br />
radius of their school and secondary students outside of a 1-mile radius,<br />
will continue 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<br />
and dismiss at 3:55 PM. High school start and dismissal times (7:25 AM -<br />
2:35 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. NOW IT’ IS TIME TO BUILD IT!!<br />
Katy Independent School District is kicking off the construction of<br />
its 2017 bond projects. The community is now invited to witness the<br />
process every step of the way through its newly designed, Build the<br />
Legacy website. In it, the public can obtain project information, see<br />
designs, track the status of construction and witness the progress<br />
of various projects as they advance.<br />
“I’m excited to see each project come to fruition for our students<br />
and staff at Katy ISD,” said Lance Hindt, Superintendent of Katy ISD.<br />
“The future is being built right before our eyes and we couldn’t have<br />
done it without our community.”<br />
The voter-approved $609.2 MM bond includes six new schools<br />
(one high school, two junior highs and three elementary schools).<br />
Additionally, it also covered a comprehensive renovation to Fielder<br />
Elementary School and some much-needed improvements to<br />
61 of our campuses. Ninety-one (91%) of the bond is for school<br />
facilities and 9% is for technology and infrastructure such as buses,<br />
portables and storage tank replacements.<br />
A Community Bond Advisory Committee, which consisted of<br />
parents, students, community leaders, representatives of faithbased<br />
organizations and business owners dedicated several<br />
months to analyzing a facilities plan for the district.<br />
Katy ISD is considered the second fastest growing school district in<br />
Texas and was recently recognized by Niche, a ranking and review<br />
organization for K-12 schools, as the best school district in the<br />
Houston Metro Area.<br />
<strong>2018</strong> SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONIES<br />
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TIME<br />
LOCATION<br />
STUDENTS<br />
REPORT TIME<br />
BUILDING<br />
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PUBLIC<br />
Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong> CRHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM<br />
Friday, <strong>May</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong> SLHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong> THS 9:00AM LMC 7:45AM 7:45AM<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong> OTHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 26, <strong>2018</strong> KHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong> MCHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2018</strong> MRHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 30, <strong>2018</strong> SYA 10:00AM Katy Mills Mall 9:00AM 9:00AM<br />
Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 30, <strong>2018</strong> RHS 7:00PM<br />
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS<br />
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC SCHOOL<br />
20910 Highland Knolls Drive, Katy, Texas 77450<br />
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School will begin with Pre-Kindergarten<br />
through Fourth grade in the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 school year and add<br />
additional grades each year up to grade Eight. Principal Dr. Nicholas<br />
Morgan is a strong supporter of traditional education while<br />
championing innovative instruction that has a proven record of<br />
success. The school places emphasis on the child’s academic and<br />
physical development, as well as his or her moral shaping, nurtured<br />
by the Christian faith. The four pillars, which form the basis for the<br />
school - faith, knowledge, compassion and character - are infused<br />
throughout the student’s educational experience at Epiphany of the<br />
Lord Catholic School.<br />
All are welcome to attend the school dedication ceremony on Saturday,<br />
August 4 th , at 10 AM. The church will host a brief mass of<br />
thanksgiving, followed by a blessing of the school building. Afterwards<br />
guests will enjoy a reception with refreshments in the Family<br />
Center and guided tours of the campus will be available. If you wish<br />
to start your child’s journey to high-quality education in the Catholic<br />
tradition, admissions are currently ongoing and the application process<br />
is explained on the website at http://epiphanycatholic.school<br />
or you may reach Principal Dr. Nicholas Morgan by email,<br />
nmorgan@epiphanycatholic.school.<br />
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION<br />
Two Harmony School of Innovation Katy Students are National Merit<br />
Finalists, Morgan Long and Tanner Scott. Of the 1.6 million entrants,<br />
some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores<br />
qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program. In<br />
September 2017, these high scorers qualified as either a Commended<br />
Student (approx. 34,000) or Semifinalist (approx. 16,000). Finalists<br />
were selected in February <strong>2018</strong>. From the list of finalists, winners of<br />
the National Merit Scholarship awards from the program, sponsored<br />
corporations and participating colleges will be announced between<br />
April and June <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Tanner Scott wants to study biology and pre-med. For years, he<br />
dreamt of attending Stanford. He received his acceptance letter from<br />
Stanford and without hesitation committed to join the distinguished<br />
class of 2022 this coming fall.<br />
Morgan Long is interested in studying physics and applied to 14 universities.<br />
The acceptance letters are coming in now. His top choices<br />
are Wesleyan, Stanford, Rice and Macalester.<br />
HSI-Katy’s class of <strong>2018</strong> also includes two students who are National<br />
Merit Commended Scholars, Rachel Mgbeike and Wesley Liaw.<br />
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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON EDUCATIONAL DAY OUT SERVICES (S.E.E.D.S.)<br />
NOW REGISTERING<br />
www.seascs.org<br />
Email admissions director, climes@seascs.org<br />
St. Elizabeth’s Educational Day-Out Services (S.E.E.D.S), is a developmentally appropriate Catholic<br />
Early Childhood Program at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church serving children 18 months to<br />
five years of age. We are Nationally Accredited through NAEYC and have been serving this community<br />
for over 25 years. Our program provides a well-rounded education in a spirit of exploration and<br />
discovery along with specialty classes-Music, Spanish and Science Enrichment Lab. We are now<br />
open for registration for 2 day, 3 day and 5 day session options along with before and after school<br />
care. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our quality program or just want more information about S.E.E.D.S, please contact<br />
our office at 281-855-2503 or visit<br />
www.seedsrootedinlove.org. We offer tours at your convenience, please call.<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL<br />
St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool has been designed to:<br />
• Nurture Catholic faith development in each child and in each child’s family.<br />
• Teach students about prayer and to respect the world around them.<br />
• Allow opportunities for young children to learn socialization skills.<br />
• Encourage self-esteem while teaching acceptable behavior.<br />
• Provide a low teacher-child ratio with caring, experienced staff.<br />
• Offer a curriculum that will help prepare our students for Kindergarten and the world.<br />
• Expose the children to a variety of learning opportunities like Spanish, motor lab, & music.<br />
• Foster an appreciation of others through charitable acts of kindness.<br />
We have openings in our M/W and T/Th 18 month Class, 2 spots in our 2’s class and<br />
4 spots left in our 4’s class. Please email Rose Stornello at rose@st-bart.org or<br />
Juli Ondrush at juli@st-bart.org or call the preschool office at 281-391-0993.<br />
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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)