Seven Meadows May 2018

Seven Meadows 

Community News 

Katy Resident Liliana 

enjoying a visit to Blessington Farms 

May 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Babysitting List pg. 6 

School News pg. 8 

Houston Events pg. 19 

Library News pg. 23 

Sports pg. 27 

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2 May 2018 | Seven Meadows Community Newsletter

FORT BEND COUNTY INFORMATION 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If 

your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. 

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It 

may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show 

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for 

rabies, registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an 

owner’s means of restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on 

a leash. For the safety of all residents, please use all precautions 

with your pets and keep them on leashes when walking pets in 

the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR PET IS HARMLESS. If you 

see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, immediately call 

Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the animal, be 

very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; if you 

can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal 

Control is your best and safest option. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to 

patrol and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated 

as required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your 

dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort 

to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your 

dog on a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your 

family, imagine the consequences if it were to harm someone while 

it was ‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground 

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their 

property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and 

free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement 

of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s 

efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should 

that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs 

of the animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats 

because they are an important control measure for the public health 

threat of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations 

provide a barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

WILLOW FORK PARK 

May 5 th , 9-11 AM: Backyard Garden Insects in Katy 

Meet with Texas Master Gardeners to learn about the role insects such 

as Butterflies, Bees, Hunters and Pests play in your garden. We will have 

displays, live specimens, plant suggestions, activities and Entomology 

presenters to show, tell and teach. The 2 hour program starts at 9 AM 

at the pavilion at Willow Fork Park 

Located at the northwest corner of 99/Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch 

Blvd., north of Cinco Ranch High School. These are family-friendly 

programs for all ages. 

www.sevenmeadowslive.com 

Principal Management Group 713-329-7100 

11000 Corporate Centre Dr., Suite 150 Houston, TX 77041 

Community Manager 

Erica Slater, 

e.slater@pmghouston.com 

281-896-9896 

Assistant Community Manager/Event Coordinator 

7meadowskaty@gmail.com 

Clubhouse Onsite office 281-394-2274 

23610 Seven Meadows Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494 

Avalon at Seven Meadows CAI 

katyavalon@gmail.com 

Crest Management 281-579-0761 

Alarm Monitoring (En-Touch) 281-225-1000 

Emergency Numbers Police/Fire 911 

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 

City of Katy Police 281-391-4848 

Fulshear Fire Dept. Sec. 1-8 281-346-2800 

Community Fire Dept. Sec. 9-11 281-498-1310 

Willowfork Fire Dept. 281-578-0009 

Info. Center, Avalon, 

Meadowbrook Farms Golf 281-693-GOLF 

Utilities 

Gas-Center Point 281-342-6665 

Water/Sewer- 

MUD 34-Eco Resources 281-240-1700 

Section 1-8 

MUD 35-Seven Trent 281-579-4500 

Section 1-9, Avalon 

Seven Meadows 

Important 

Numbers 

Garbage Collection- Republic Ser. 281-446-2030 

Telephone-TXU 281-396-5000 

Cable- 

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 

Time Warner 713-341-1000 

Internet Service- 

En-Touch Services 281-225-1000 

Time Warner 713-345-1000 

Consolidated Comm. 281-396-5000 

Library- 

Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311 

Government Offices 

US Post Office 281-391-3909 

Driver’s License- 281-391-4874 

City of Katy 281-232-4334 

Fort Bend County 

Motor Vehicle Reg. 281-341-3710 

Voter Registration-Fort Bend 281-341-3411 

Fort Bend County Courthouse 281-342-3411 

Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 

Fort Bend County EMS 281-344-3006 

Southeast Texas Poison Center 800-222-1222 

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SCHOOLS 

Katy ISD 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation(West) 281-396-7560 

Holland Ele. 281-234-0500 

Griffin Ele. 281-237-8700 

Beckendorff Jr. High 281-237-8800 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Merrill Career Center 281-237-6300 

NEWSPAPERS 

Katy News 281-578-0595 

Katy Times 281-391-3141 

MEDICAL 

Fort Bend County Health Dept. 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Kingsland Diagnostic Center 281-579-1119 

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 

Seven Meadows Community Newsletter | May 2018 

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IS YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM RUNNING 

AT OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE? 

Consider having a licensed irrigation contractor come to your home and 

conduct an irrigation evaluation. The WISE Guy program, sponsored 

by North Fort Bend Water Authority and participating Municipal Utility 

Districts (MUD), allows you to have a licensed professional evaluate 

your irrigation system; and then provide an online report of the findings 

with any recommended repairs - at No Cost or Obligation to you. As a 

matter of fact, once the evaluation is complete, North Fort Bend Water 

Authority will mail you a $15 check for participating. To learn more 

or to sign up for a Free Sprinkler System Evaluation, visit us at: www. 

NFBWA.com/wiseguys. You will also find a list of MUD’s participating 

in the program. 

FORT BEND MASTER GARDENERS 

For information on Ft. Bend Master Gardeners or lists of events, visit 

www.fbmg.com or call the Master’s Gardener’s Hotline at 281-341- 

7068. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend 

our events. 

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST 

The Coastal Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists has a membership 

of 85 outdoor enthusiasts. For the last 10 years, chapter members have 

enjoyed learning together and sharing their love of the outdoors with 

others. The chapter is part of a state-wide Master Naturalist organization 

consisting of 8,140 volunteers in 44 local chapters with a total 

of over 2 million service hours as of 2012! Statewide TMN volunteers 

have impacted or conducted projects on approximately 195,700 acres 

of habitat while also developing or maintaining some 1,775 miles of 

interpretive trails. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored 

by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 

Service. For additional information, call 281-633-7033 or 

email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. 

SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB 

Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Sugar Land Community Center, 

226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land 77478. For more information visit www. 

sugarlandgardenclub.org. Sugar Land Garden Club was established 

in 1932 and is one of the largest garden clubs in Texas. Membership 

is open to all. 

FORT BEND CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE 

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 

Join the Fort Bend Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the 

American Revolution. Contact Paula Burns at pjburns8@att.net for 

more information. The Fort Bend Chapter website is 

www.texasdar.org/chapters/FortBend. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms. 

CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS 

Do you like children and want to make a difference? Child Advocates 

of Fort Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected 

children. Opportunities include being an advocate for children 

in foster care or helping out in the Children’s Advocacy Center one 

morning or afternoon each week. Volunteers must be over 21 years of 

age, complete an application and interview and submit to background 

screening. For an application or more information, contact Volunteer 

Services at 281-344-5258 or kjordin@cafb.org. 


Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing 

a voice for abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. With 

an army of volunteers, Child Advocates of Fort Bend serves more than 

400 children each month through its Court Appointed Special Advocates 

(CASATM) Program and Children’s Advocacy Center. 

MOMS CLUB OF FULSHEAR/SIMONTON 

We are a nonprofit support group for stay at home and part time working 

moms. Beyond the social aspects of our playgroups and Moms 

Night Out gatherings, we are service project group driven to help the 

community and those in need. Find us on Facebook at MOMS Club 

Fulshear/Simonton. 

BECOME A TUTOR-UNDERSTAND OUR STUDENT’S LIFELINES 

Become an essential part of a student’s life by signing up to be a tutor for 

the Literacy Council! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County holds tutor 

training every other month. After 12 hours of training, outstanding volunteers 

are equipped to teach Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language 

(ESL) classes to adults. The trainings prepare tutors to organize and compile 

lesson plans, learn about various tutoring techniques, understand the purpose 

of the Literacy Council and much more. Tutors do not need knowledge 

of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. We 

offer many locations for tutoring throughout the area, including locations 

in Katy. Tutoring sessions are offered during the day and at night. If you are 

interested in impacting someone’s life by being their tutor, please contact 

the Literacy Council at 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org. 

Help us to “Change Lives Through Literacy!” 

RUOK PROGRAM 

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. has a computer-generated program 

called “Are You OK?” (RUOK). It is a computer-generated call intended for 

senior citizens (over 55) and disabled persons who live alone and could 

benefit from a daily check. A computer will generate a call each morning, 

at about the same time and the participant chooses a time frame. 

A voice will ask, “Are you OK?” After this, all they have to do is hang up 

the phone. If the participant goes out of town or leaves the residence 

for any time, you just temporarily un-subscribe and re-subscribe when 

you return. If the call goes unanswered, the computer will call back 3 

times at 15-minute intervals. If there is still no answer, the Sheriff will 

dispatch a deputy or the local police. They will have with them a print 

out of information on the person that is not responding to the calls. This 

program was established by FBC Sheriff Milton Wright, Commissioner’s 

Court and Ken Whitt (FBC Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Assoc.) 

in 1998. Many police chiefs in the county are also participating in the 

program and will proceed with the welfare check for citizens of their 

community. To request more information or to enroll in this free and 

very beneficial program, please call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 281-341-4704. 

RECYCLE AT THE FT. BEND COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling center is located nearby in Rosenberg 

(just 10 miles away) and accepts glass/bottles and Styrofoam that Waste 

Management doesn’t pick up. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. government website 

for information: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us. 

For more facts on decomposition time, visit http://behealthyandrelax. 

com/2007/11/how-long-does-it-take-to-decompose. 

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

The Ft. Bend County Recycling Center in Rosenberg (just 10 miles 

away), accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. 

Bend Co. government website www.co.fort-bend.tx.us for information. 

Green Arrow Recycling located in Katy, west of Katy High School accepts 

paper, plastics, aluminum, electronics, cardboard and other recyclable 

materials and welcome residential drop offs. 

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SEVEN MEADOWS TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

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

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

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and 

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want 

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want 

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will 

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

MEMORIAL DAY “GRILLING” FACTS 

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

• American presidents have openly expressed their love for 

grilling by hosting barbeques dating all the way back to 

Thomas Jefferson. 

• The most commonly grilled side dish is corn, followed 

by other vegetables and potatoes. 

• Hickory barbeque sauce is favored, then mesquite, honey 

and tomato based. 

• In homemade barbeque sauces, garlic is almost always found 

in the recipe, as is brown sugar. 

• After aluminum foil, the preferred barbeque tools are 

long handed tongs, clean brushes and spatulas. 

DISCLAIMER 

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

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

references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

May 2 nd - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

May 24 th - Early Dismissal, Last Day of School 

May 25 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

May 28 th - Holiday - Staff 

School News 

KATY ISD SPRING 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES 

The Katy ISD Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremonies will begin 

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

Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Ln, Katy, TX 77494. 

Commencement Ceremonies will be live streamed @ 

www.merrellcenter.org. 

KATY ISD SUMMER BAND CAMP 

The sixteenth annual summer band camp, offered to next year’s 7 th , 

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

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

rehearsals, full band rehearsals and fun music-based electives. Lunch 

is also part of the camp. The cost of the camp is $130 and will include 

a t-shirt if registered by June 5 th . All registrations after that date 

will need to include a late registration fee of $25 totaling $155. Any 

registration request after June 29 th must be sent via email and if 

approved, payment MUST BE either cash, money order or cashier’s 

check. 

The camp concludes with the Grand Finale Concert on Friday morning 

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

a little longer can join in the group’s optional trip to Typhoon Texas 

for an additional $35 (park admission, meal, bus transportation and 

drinks are included in price) for a total camp cost of $165 ($190 after 

June 5 th ). The KISD JH Summer Band Camp has been a huge success 

each year and we anticipate a large enrollment again this year. 

Camp participants will audition for summer band camp placement as 

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

major scales specific to the student’s instrument and an audition 

etude which can be downloaded from the webpage below. Students 

will be ability grouped with the number of bands being determined by 

total enrollment for the camp. Registration Form, Audition materials 

and Travel/Emergency Treatment Consent Form can be downloaded 

by campers from the Katy ISD Fine Arts Webpage www.katyisd.org/ 

dept/finearts. An email confirmation is sent out upon receipt of 

registration and follow up reminders from the camp coordinator will 

be sent before the camp begins, so make sure your email address is 

clearly printed on the registration form. 

The camp provides an economical and convenient alternative 

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

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

will receive top quality instruction on their instruments from our 

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

sixteenth annual Katy ISD Junior High Summer Band Camp and 

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

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

their schools’ directors. Camp brochures can also be downloaded 

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

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

June 29 th will need to follow special instructions outlined earlier. If 

you have already registered and have not received your confirmation 

email, contact kisdbandcamp2018@gmail.com to make sure your 

registration has been received. 

2018-2019 TRANSPORTATION MODEL 

AND BELL SCHEDULE 

After careful consideration and review of feedback from 20,000 

parents and community members, the Board of Trustees approved a 

change to the 2018-19 Katy ISD transportation model at the February 

26 th Regular Board Meeting. 

Beginning this fall, Katy ISD campuses will transition to a multi-bell 

schedule. However, criteria for transportation eligibility will remain 


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

school and secondary students outside of a 1-mile radius, will continue to be 

eligible for transportation services. 

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

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

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

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

at 3:40 PM. All junior high campuses will begin at 8:45 AM and dismiss at 3:55 

PM. High school start and dismissal times (7:25 AM - 2:35 PM) will remain 

unchanged. 

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Katy ISD’s Transportation Department established routes and pairing 

elementary schools to determine which campuses will be included in 

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

end times for each elementary campus was presented to the Board of Trustees 

at the Regular Meeting on April 23, 2018. 

We greatly appreciate the guidance of our parents and community as the 2018- 

19 model was developed over these past few months. This model will allow 

the District to provide the same level of service to families in 2018-19 while 

enabling us to utilize our drivers more efficiently, as well as address safety 

concerns in areas of the District that are becoming increasingly congested. 

KATY ISD ANNOUNCES KICKOFF OF 

BOND 2017 CONSTRUCTION 

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

Katy Independent School District is kicking off the construction of 

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

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

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

designs, track the status of construction and witness the progress of 

various projects as they advance. 

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

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

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

without our community.” 

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

school, two junior highs and three elementary schools). Additionally, it 

also covered a comprehensive renovation to Fielder Elementary School 

and some much-needed improvements to 61 of our campuses. Ninetyone 

(91%) of the bond is for school facilities and 9% is for technology and 

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CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 

Spring is here and the Orchestra at Cinco Ranch High School is set to play again for the public. Fresh off their performance at the Lincoln 

Center Tully Hall in New York City for the 2018 National Orchestra Cup, our students will conclude their year with a concert scheduled to take 

place at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Cinco Ranch High School on May 10 th at 7 PM. Come enjoy watching these talented students 

perform. Admission is free. 

2018 SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONIES 

DATE 

CAMPUS 

START 

TIME 

LOCATION 

STUDENTS 

REPORT TIME 

BUILDING 

OPEN FOR 

PUBLIC 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 RHS 7:00PM 

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ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL 

St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool has been designed to: 

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

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

• Allow opportunities for young children to learn socialization skills. 

• Encourage self-esteem while teaching acceptable behavior. 

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

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

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

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

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Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals 

including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, sunflowers, 

yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced cuphea. 

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

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

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

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

here and there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular 

new trend! 

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

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

to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”. 

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

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

deter weeds from getting a start. 

Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to 

promote new blooms. 

Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow 

release organic fertilizer. 

Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent 

light sprinkling. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

from when receiving yearly vaccinations. A microchip does NOT 

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

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

microchip account is easily accessible online and pet owners can update 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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May 5 th 

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

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

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

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

Brewers from various locations all around the country while featuring 

over 600 individualized craft brews! 

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

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

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

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

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

mention over 600 different varieties of beer! 

Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST ANNUAL JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION CAR SHOW 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the website at www.joejoebear.org under events. 


MAY EVENTS 

5 TH ANNUAL 5K/1K RUN/WALK A STEP FORWARD FOR HISPANIC 

WOMEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 

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

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

fundraiser features a timed 5K for the whole family, a 1K for children 12 and 

under, HIIT warm up, music, raffles and Lone Star Arepa Bar for a good postrace 

breakfast! Visit info@wellness4growth.org or active.com to register NOW. 

CAN’T WAIT TO PLAY SOME GOLF? 14 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON 

FIREFIGHTERS’ CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC, MAY 21, 2018 

Benefiting the Houston Firefighters’ Protection Fund 

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

6 & Barker Cypress. Sponsorships are available. All donations are tax-deductible 

so if you would like to be a part of this fun and important event. If you have any 

questions concerning the tournament including HFD outreach programs, please 

call me at 832-394-6636 or email paul.box@houstontx.gov. 

FREE SMALL BUSINESS BENEFITS WORKSHOP 

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

Memorial Parkway Community Center 

21600 Cimarron Parkway, Katy, TX 77450 

NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 

SATURDAYS IN NATURE 

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

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

at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged. This is a “whole 

family” program; parents or other adult guardians should participate with their 

children. Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 

12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and 

proceed on the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include May: Rummel 

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

The Titmouse Club 

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

the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every Tuesday and 

Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until mid-May at the 

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard. Each week features a 

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

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

org and look under Audubon Docents. The cost is $5 per child per session or a 

5-session card can be purchased for $20. The child must be accompanied by an 

adult during the program. Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church 

parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the 

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

include: 

May 1 st & 2 nd : Frogs & Toads 

May 8 th & 9 th : Life in the Pond 

After School Nature Explorers Club 

Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th ) who 

are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will explore a 

different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and animals. We will 

make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net for fish and tadpoles in 

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

are required. Reserve your child’s spot at www.houstonaudubon.org. 

For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, 

bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include: 

May 17 th : Down in the Creek 


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MAY and JUNE 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS 

May 5 th - AsiaFest 2018. Celebrate Asian Pacific 

American Heritage Month with AsiaFest, Asia 

Society Texas Center’s annual family event 

featuring community performances, fusion 

cuisine, creative activities, local vendors and 

more! Admission is Free from 11 AM to 4 PM 

and is held at the Asia Society Texas Center, 

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004. 

For more information, call 713-496-9901. 

May 5 th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival. The 

Buffalo Bayou will be overflowing with people 

and boats at the Annual Houston Dragon Boat 

Festival. More than 30 corporate and community 

teams will paddle their way in the waters 

of downtown Houston with other festivities 

celebrating Asian and Asian-American culture. 

Texas Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) is collaborating 

with The Asian/Pacific American 

Heritage Association to provide fun activities 

for the whole family celebrating Asian-Pacific 

American Heritage Month. The event will be 

Downtown, 1005 Commerce St., Houston, TX 

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

free. For more information, visit 

www.texasdragonboat.com. 

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

Concours d’Elegance, benefiting The Boys & 

Girls Harbor, is scheduled for Saturday and 

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

nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage 

wooden boat show takes place each spring at 

the Lakewood Yacht Club in beautiful Seabrook, 

TX and attracts more than 15,000 attendees. 

The car and boat exhibitors come from every 

part of the United States, as do the spectators. 

Potential sponsors can choose from six 

different support levels ranging from $1,000 

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

platinum, presenting and title sponsorships. 

All levels of funding will receive recognition 

in printed collateral, a color advertisement in 

the program, VIP guest passes to Saturday or 

Sunday Concours, sponsor parking pass and 

the company logo will appear on the Keels & 

Wheels website. Further benefits are available 

for higher-level sponsorship packages and can 

be customized. For more information about 

becoming a sponsor, please contact Bob Fuller 

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

for more information about the event. 

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

over 20 years, the Houston Greek Fest has 

brought a touch of Greece straight to the bayou 

city! The Houston Greek Fest is a family friendly 

event held annually in mid-May. Visitors enjoy 

Greek music, authentic Greek cuisine, live dancers, 

an outdoor marketplace and more. You can 

tour St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church which 

was voted one of the most beautiful churches in 

Houston by the Houston Press in 2011. We love 

sharing our Greek Heritage with Houston and 

the surrounding communities. We welcome you 

to come join us! 

May 18 th - May 20 th - Pasadena Strawberry 

Festival. Did someone say strawberries, strawberry 

shortcake? Yum! The Annual Pasadena 

Strawberry Festival will include 128 teams 

playing Mud Volleyball, 70 BBQ cook off teams, 

Specialty Act- Pig races, Swam master Alligator 

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

Teen area, Washer Pitching Contest, Wine Tent, 

2 stages of Live entertainment and the World’s 

Largest Strawberry Shortcake! There are 300 

vendors with everything from food to arts and 

crafts, Beauty Pageant, Carnival and much, 

much more! The festival will be held at the 

Pasadena Fairgrounds. For more information, 

visit www.strawberryfest.org. 

May 25 th -27 th - Comicpalooza is back offering 

the best multi-format pop culture con in the 

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

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

With more than 2,000 hours of programming, 

you’re sure to discover something for everyone 

in the family. The event will be held at the 

George R. Brown Convention Center and Adult 

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

visit www.comicpalooza.com. 

June 2nd - Vegandale is proud to take our utopia 

on the road, hosting Vegandale Food Drink 

Festival in four cities for 2018. At these festivals, 

veganism is celebrated through food, drinks, music 

and art with hundreds of vendors & 75,000+ 

guests in attendance. The event is held at Sam 

Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston 77002 from 

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

information, visit www.vegandalefest.com. 

June 2nd -This summer, Galveston will host a 

free, family friendly event series to help beachgoers 

create spectacular sandcastles with tips 

from the pros. Visitors to Stewart Beach can participate 

in “Sandcastle Days” events to receive 

free sandcastle building lessons from a professional 

sandcastle builder. The events will take 

place each Saturday this summer from June 

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

an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11 

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

Equipment will be provided on a limited basis 

and participants are encouraged to bring their 

own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is 

not required. The lessons will take place on the 

sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. Stewart 

Beach is located at 201 Seawall Blvd. It is home 

to helicopter tours, a pavilion, volleyball courts, 

a children’s playground, restrooms, showers, 

chair and umbrella rentals and concessions. 

Parking at Stewart Beach costs $15 per car 

during Sandcastle Days events. For more information, 

visit www.galvestonbeachinfo.com. 

June 7th - TECHSPO Houston 2018. Where 

Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Houston! 

TECHSPO Houston 2018 is a two-day technology 

expo that brings together developers, 

brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, 

innovators and evangelists looking to 

set the pace in our advanced world of technology. 

Exhibitors showcase the next generation of 

technology and innovation including Internet, 

Mobile, Adtech, Martech and SaaS technologies. 

Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and 

educated on how these evolving technologies 

will impact your business for the better. If the 

conference is where the learning, theory and 

inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor 

is where the testing, networking and product 

interaction takes place. The TECHSPO floor 

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

information, visit www.techspohouston.com. 

June 15th-17th - Galveston Cajun Crawfish 

Festival. The third annual Galveston Cajun 

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

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

Louisiana-styled food, family fun and live 

entertainment - island style! The grand event 

will be held on the beautiful grounds of Beach 

Central Park at the Hotel Galvez, 2102 Seawall. 

The festival will take place rain or shine! Festival 

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

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

17th. The festival will feature a wide variety of 

Cajun food vendors, kid rides and live music 

from a wide array of performers across a variety 

of genres. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 

10 & under FREE! A portion of proceeds will go 

toward local charitable organizations in the 

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

galvestoncajunfestival or call 409-359-3045. 

June 23rd - Houston LGBT Pride Celebration. 

Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected 

to attend the 2018 Houston LGBT Pride 

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

the oldest and largest pride events in the South 

moved to Downtown Houston with the theme 

Heroes. This year promises to be another mega 

event! The day of festivities kicks off with the 

Pride Festival from 12 PM to 7 PM at Hermann 

Square in front of City Hall. The parade follows 

at 8:30 PM along a route through the western 

edge of Downtown. For more information, visit 

www.pridehouston.org. 


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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS 

RIVER BEND BAPTIST CHURCH VBS 

River Bend Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School June 

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

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

Fulshear, TX 77441. 

SAINT AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

VBS - July 9-13, 2018 

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433 

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

9 th -13 th at VBS! Regular registration 

is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30. 

Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org! 

Our theme this year is 

Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids 

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sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development 

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

minimum requirements. 

The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, 

from 8 AM until 3 PM at: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

after care is offered. 


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

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

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

One-Week Camps 

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

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

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

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

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

(Ages 5-12), cost $150 

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

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

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

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

(Ages 5-12), cost $150 

Biology of Fight Choreography: June 4-8, 2018, 1-4 PM 

(Ages 13-18), cost $150 

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

cost $150 

More camps offered on the website. 

TWO-WEEK CAMPS 

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

8-14), cost $300 

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

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

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

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

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

More camps offered on the website. 

Three-Week Camps (Musicals) 

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

cost $450 

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

Kamp Kaos-Musical Version: July 9-27, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM, 

(Ages 8-14), cost $450 

The Pirates of Penzance: July 9-27, 2018, 10 AM-5 PM, 

(Ages 13-18), cost $450 

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

(Ages 6-12), cost $450 

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

(Ages 13-18), cost $450 

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

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to an end-of-year celebration August 18 th , 2-5 PM!) 

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who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players 

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where The Classical Theatre Company has generously provided the 

company a new home in their Chelsea Market performance space. In 

addition to the move, MU will be producing a shorter season of two 

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News 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY 

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

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

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and 

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

at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

May 18th: Staff Development Day 

May 27th-28th: Memorial Day 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• Financial Workshop - May 7th, 8th and 10th, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. This 3-part workshop will explain investing concepts, 

tools and strategies that will help individuals reach their long-term 

investment goals. Different topics will be discussed each day. 

• Coin-Collecting for Beginners - Saturday, May 19th, 10:30-11:30 AM, 

Meeting Room. William J. Shelton, Sr. will provide a basic overview of 

the different types of coins minted in the United States, the history 

of coin-collecting and how to go about starting a coin collection. He 

will also discuss protecting and preserving coins and identifying and 

grading coins. A portion of Shelton’s coin collection will be on display. 

• Senior-Living Options - Saturday, May 26th, 10:30-11:30 AM, Meeting 

Room. Linda Jordan, founder of Senior Resources Collaborative, will 

present this program for senior citizens and their family members. 

• Ancient Empires-Islamic Art & Architecture - Saturday, May 26th, 

1-3 PM, Meeting Room. In this segment of the series on Ancient Empires, 

former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the 

influence of Islam on art and architecture throughout history. Learn 

about the first capital of the Muslim Empire in Medina. Hear about the 

establishment of the capital at Damascus by the Umayyads, the first 

Muslim dynasty (660-750) and the capital at Baghdad and the seat of 

learning by the Abbasid dynasty (750-1258). Akhtar will also talk about 


the conquest of Spain and India, the first crusade in 1096 and the defeat 

by the Mongols in 1258. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in 

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

MS Excel Survival Basics: Thursday, May 10th, 10 AM 

LearningExpress Library Demonstration: Monday, May 14th, 12 Noon 

MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, May 15th, 10 AM 

Google Docs: Monday, May 21st, 12 Noon 

Web-Development Basics: Wednesday, May 30th, 10 AM 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, May 17th, 10 AM. Library staff 

will introduce the 3D printer and explain how library patrons can print 

their own designs. Those attending the session will also learn about 

free websites that can be used to find 3D files or to create their own 

3D designs. 

EVENTS 

• Literary Lunch League Book Club - Wednesday, May 2nd, 12 Noon, 

Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Go Set a Watchman, 

written by Harper Lee. Those attending are invited to bring a 

lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, May 17th, beginning at 7 

PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is The Hare with 

Amber Eyes, written by Edmund DeWaal. 

• Bridge Night @ Cinco Ranch - Tuesdays, May 1st and 15th, 6-8 PM, 

Multi-purpose Room. Bridge players of all ages and skill levels - from beginners 

to advanced - are invited to practice their strategies and share 

tips while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free environment. 

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, the library will provide a 

fun, relaxed setting where Bridge players can gather to sharpen their 

skills and share their love of this popular card game with others. 

• ESL Conversation Circles - Fridays, May 11th and 25th, 1-2 PM; Multipurpose 

Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for 

individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their 

English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” 

provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather 

in a relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while 

practicing their English skills. 

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YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• Homework Hub - Mondays through Wednesdays, 

3-5:30 PM, Conference Classroom. High 

school students may join others looking for a 

quiet place to study by themselves or with a 

group. Library staff is available to assist with 

homework help. 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, May 

9th, 4-5 PM, Conference Classroom. Teen readers 

will have the opportunity to meet with others 

who share the same love for great books and 

have a lively discussion on the reasons a book 

or its characters were liked or disliked. Those 

attending are invited to talk about the book The 

Wrath and the Dawn, written by Renée Ahdieh. 

• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, 

May 23rd, 4-5 PM, Conference Classroom. At 

this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 are 

invited to express ideas organize upcoming 

activities and suggest new programs and books 

that would be of interest to young adults at the 

library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet 

new friends while helping to shape the future of 

library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

The weekly children’s programs will not take 

place in May. The children’s librarians are preparing 

for the Summer Reading Club, which will 

begin May 28th. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For 

more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch 

Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s Public 

Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

SUMMER READING CLUBS 

“Libraries Rock!” 

May 28 th -August 31 st 

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the summer to encourage 

reading among readers of all ages. Library programs and activities begin during the week of 

June 4 th and continue through July 28 th . There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs 

(SRC) and they are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants may 

register at any Fort Bend County library or they may register online by going to the FBCL website 

(www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image, which will become available 

on May 28 th . When the online registration form has been completed, readers will then have 

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

be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4 th . Prizes must be collected from the “primary library 

of use” that the reader indicated on the registration form. The last day to pick up awards is 

September 1 st . The Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries, the 

Friends organizations that support the county library system and the Collaborative Summer 

Library Program, a consortium of states working together to provide high-quality children’s 

summer-reading program materials for public libraries. 

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN 

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

to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs and join in some fun activities to 

kick off a great summer! Children are encouraged to read as many books as they can and 

they will earn rewards based on the total number of books they read or have read to them. 

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

a certificate for 10 books, a pencil for 15 books and a reading trophy for the first 20 books 

read. For every 20 books read, the participant’s name will also be written on a picture of a 

drum to be displayed in that branch library. The names of participants will be entered into a 

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

- that will be awarded to several lucky readers of 20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled 

in August at each library location. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CHALLENGE 

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

reading. Kids are encouraged to read as many books as they can and they will earn rewards 


ased on the total amount of time they spend reading. For the first 10 

hours (600 minutes) of reading, each reader will receive a mystery prize. 

Upon completion of 20 hours (1,200 minutes) of reading, readers will 

receive a trophy. The names of participants who complete 20 or more 

hours of reading will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card - donated 

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

reader at each branch library in a drawing that will take place in August. 

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR TEENS & ADULTS 

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

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

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

Completing the challenges will gain readers additional entries for the 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the end of July. An ultimate grand prize will be awarded to one lucky 

reader in the library system. Participants in the YA/Adult Summer Reading 

Club who complete the program by reading five books will be entered 

into a drawing for a 16 GB Fire HD 8 tablet with a red case, which will be 

awarded to one winner in the library system on August 6 th . The last day 

to pick up awards is September 1 st . 

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• Mental Health Awareness Month 

• Jewish American Heritage Month 

• Healthy Vision Month 

• Mediterranean Diet Month 

• Ultraviolet Awareness Month 

• Arthritis Awareness Month 

• National Mobility Awareness Month 

Birthstone: Emereld 

Fruit & Veggies for May: 

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• Limes 

• Potatoes 

Flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn 

Astrological Signs: Taurus and Gemini 

Holidays: 

May 5 th : Cinco de Mayo 

May 6 th : National Nurses Day 

May 13 th : Mother’s Day 

May 16 th : Ramadan starts 

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Mother’s Day...May 13, 2018 

Mother’s Day History and Fun Facts 

Did you know that more phone calls are made on 

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

In fact, phone traffic has been known to spike by 

nearly 40% on this holiday honoring motherhood. 

It’s a traditional holiday that is observed 

throughout the world in different ways. In the 

U.S., mothers are most typically presented with 

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

about 55% of consumers took Mom out.) But 

since this is common knowledge, we wanted to 

go one step further and learn why Mother’s Day 

exists at all. Here’s what we learned. 

The History of Mother’s Day in America 

The American version of Mother’s Day was first 

celebrated in 1908. It became an official holiday 

just 6 years later in 1914. Anna Jarvis is credited 

with creating the U.S. holiday and leading the 

charge to have it officially added to the national 

calendar. She first conceived of the idea after the 

death of her mother, Anna Reeves Jarvis, in 1905. 

The story goes like this: 

• With financial backing from John Wanamaker 

- owner of the famous department store chain 

- she organized the first-ever celebration at a 

Methodist Church in Grafton, WV in May 1908. She 

wanted to recognize the sacrifices that mothers 

make for their children. 

• On that same day, thousands also attended a 

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

• Building on the success of that first Mother’s Day 

event, Jarvis began a 6-year campaign to have it 

added to the national calendar. She argued that 

American holidays were biased towards male 

achievements. 

• By 1912 Mother’s Day had been widely adopted 

at the state and local levels. 

• In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a 

measure officially establishing the 2 nd Sunday 

in May as Mother’s Day. 

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

celebration. To her, the day involved wearing 

a white carnation in honor of mothers and visiting 

one’s mother or attending a church service. 

• Florists, greeting card companies and other 

retailers had other plans though and by 1920 

Jarvis was fully disillusioned by what the holiday 

had become, going so far as to openly campaign 

against all Mother’s Day profiteers. She went on 

to file lawsuits against groups using the term 

“Mother’s Day” and spent most of her personal 

wealth in legal fees. 

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

Jarvis eventually disowned the holiday 

and actively lobbied to have it removed from 

the American calendar. This effort of course was 

unsuccessful 

Early Mother’s Day Incarnations 

While Anna Jarvis is credited with the official 

creation of the holiday, her mother - Anna Reeves 

Jarvis - is known for having founded “Mother’s 

Day Work Clubs” back in the 1860’s. The goal of 

these clubs was to teach local women how to 

properly care for their children…a tradition that 

is still in existence today with local Moms groups! 

Another similar effort aimed at united and celebrating 

mothers included Julia Ward Howe’s 

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

for mothers to unite in promoting world peace. 

Howe later campaigned for a Mother’s Peace Day 

to be recognized every June 2 nd . However, none 

of these or other efforts in the 1800’s ever caught 

on beyond the local level. 

Traditional Mother’s Day Celebrations 

The primary means of celebrating moms on 

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

flowers and other gifts. In fact, Anna Jarvis would 

be supremely disappointed to learn that it has 

become one of the biggest holidays for consumer 

spending. 

However, the holiday has also been used to 

advance feminist causes. For example, in the 

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

attention generated by the holiday to create 

awareness for the need for equal rights and 

access to childcare. 

In many other parts of the world, the timing of 

Mother’s Day aligns more closely with the historical 

observance of “Mothering Sunday.” Largely a 

European tradition, Mothering Sunday fell on the 

fourth Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a 

time when the faithful would return home to the 

church. Over time, the observance of Mothering 

Sunday faded and eventually merged with the 

secular traditions associated with the American 

Mother’s Day. 

Mother’s Day Fun Facts 

• About 25% of all flowers purchased throughout 

the year are for Mother’s Day 

• Carnations are often associated with Mother’s 

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

Jesus’ mother Mary when she wept at his feet. 

• Pink and red carnations mean that a person’s 

mother is living, while white carnations are symbolic 

of mothers who have passed away. 

• Approximately $21 billion is spent on Mother’s 

Day gifts and celebrations. 

• In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children 

would tie up their mothers on Mother’s Day. 

The only way she could get free was to pay them 

with treats. 

• In Greek mythology, the maternal goddess Rhea 

was honored during the spring festivals. 

No matter how you observe this holiday, there is 

no doubt that our mothers have a great influence 

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

day of the year. 

Source - Corsica Technologies 

Happy 

Mother’s 

Day 


Sports Opportunities 

AHFC ROYALS 

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

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

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

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

Learn more about the Royals and purchase tickets by going to: www. 

ahfcroyals.com. AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training Program 

(STP) for High School Players as well as STP for College players needing to 

maintain playing condition before the upcoming College Fall season. Visit 

www.ahfcroyals.com for STP or email: pkasperitis@albionhurricanes.org. 

ALBION HURRICANES FC 

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

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

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

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

visit albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus. 

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

Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday 

Night Academy and New Territory Thusday Night Academy. Visit 

albionhurricanes.org for times and dates. 

SPORTS QUEST SUMMER 

SOCCER CAMPS 2018 

Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer soccer 

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

dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage next 

generation leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps provide 

a fun, safe and educational soccer environment for boys and girls aged 

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

and other commemorative gifts and awards. Along with technical and 

tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions and biblically based 

life lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp experience to equip each 

child for success on and off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts are 

available. For more information about camp dates, times and locations 

and to register online visit www.sportsquesttraining.com. 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of all 

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

sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and include former 

European premiership players. We are a not for profit club with a mission 

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WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite you 

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

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

improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at 

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goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages 6 to18 

years old in improving their physical fitness and 

mental stamina. We have multiple practice sites 

in the Greater Houston area including McMeans 

Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High 

School in Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to 

register for a location near you. 

KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). 

Never paddled before, that’s okay too! We don’t 

own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions 

and/or assist you in trying out new gear and 

equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years 

of age to join. LIFE VEST/PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month 

at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 

(Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more 

information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281- 

782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come 

and learn about netball and have some fun 

playing a great team sport. Open to everyone 

from eight years and up including adults. 

Contact katynetball@netballamerica for further 

information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes 

ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn 

netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of 

Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica. 

com for further information. You can also “like” 

the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to 

see regular announcements about netball in the 

Lonestar State! Also visit netballamerica.com for 

general information about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK 

ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s 

flat track roller derby team is now forming. 

This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve 

seen in the past. We train derby athletes to 

compete according to the rules and guidelines 

set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track 

Derby Association. We are actively recruiting 

skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters 

must be female and 18 or older. Referees and 

volunteers must be 18 or older. Email us at 

yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more 

information. You can also find us at www. 

yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. 

Join up now to become an integral part in 

founding and building our league. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo. 

com if you are interested in playing volleyball. 

You must be at least 18 years old and be able to 

play at intermediate level. We play at different 

locations in and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - 

Rugby? All ages welcome - boys & girls, Training 

every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High 

School, For more information, please visit 

www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER 

LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to 

come and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join 

us as we continue to bring one of the fastest 

growing team sports in the United States 

to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier Lacrosse 

Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from 

Kindergarten thru High School. No experience 

needed. For more information visit our website, 

www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached 

lacrosse or just love the sport? We are looking 

for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact 

us for more information if you would like to 

volunteer and be a part of the Katy Cavalier 

Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 


Is There a 

Wedding in 

Your Future? 

Nestled among the 

live oak trees of 

Nottingham Country, 

Mason Creek 

Community Center 

is a formal banquet hall 

with a warm atmosphere. 

The Kingsland Ballroom 

offers a caterer’s kitchen, 

dance floor, outdoor patio 

and sound system. 

Let us help you make 

your wedding 

unforgettable. 

For more info call 

281-578-7272 

8 AM - 5 PM Mon. - Fri. 

Click on 

Community Center 

www.mcud.com 

programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite 

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

has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on” 

training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We 

invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at 

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

Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our 

website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY) 

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

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

are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - Sunday to support 

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

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

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

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

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

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581. 

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES 

Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife 

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

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

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

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


PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS 

Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West 

Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy 

choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion 

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating 

small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation 

room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire 

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

Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a 

non-profit faith based organization. 

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS 

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

activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, 

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

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

helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback 

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

Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor 

is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and better 

equipped to fully live their lives, each day. To volunteer, please call one 

of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, 

call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 

281-344-4308. 

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Completed K-8th 

Vacation Bible School 

June 11-15 • 9 am - noon 

Registration information for VBS at RiverBendBC.org. 

Call 281-346-2279 for more information. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON 

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

different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties. Hours 

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

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

or 713-918-9320 for more information. 

KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE 

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

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

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

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

companionship, active listening and activities. In addition, sometimes we 

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

Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com. 

FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING 

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

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

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

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

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help 

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

course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council 

for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s 

BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to 

help with PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives with handson 

community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see 

www.ncjwhouston.org. 


LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON 

IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS 

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

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

community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% 

volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help! 

We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write 

and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring 

people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love 

to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49, 

thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but 

not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have 

locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as 

well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager, 

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to 

uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris 

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

provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals 

looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ 

Clinic fulfill its mission. 

To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at 

beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register 

for an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

or www.facebook.com/fortbendjpdspecialprograms. 

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

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

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

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

occasional medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles 

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

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

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

rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 

or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer 

Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain independent 

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

are able to drive. 

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Drivers choose if they wait for the senior 

or return later to pick them up. Drivers 

must be between 21 years of age and 78 

years of age with a good driving record, 

pass a background check and show proof 

of insurance coverage (state minimums) as 

required by the State of Texas. To request 

a volunteer driver application, call 832- 

773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS 

operates under an official 501(c)(3) that 

designates it as a transportation service 

provider for seniors and non-wheelchair 

bound persons with disabilities. 

INTERPRETERS NEEDED 

Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, 

Katy, TX 77494, provides quality medical care 

to the uninsured. We are in need of bilingual 

volunteers to facilitate communication 

between Spanish-speaking patients and 

English-speaking staff by providing skilled 

language interpretation services. Volunteers 

will serve as Interpreters for doctors, nurses 

and other health professionals. 

The clinic is also in need of Medical Providers 

(MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) 

Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and 

medical students looking to gain experience in 

a charity medical clinic setting. To volunteer, 

please call Michael Peterson at 832-913-8476 

or via email at michael@christclinickaty.org. 

Visit www.christclinickaty.org to complete a 

volunteer form. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE 

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? 

Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living 

facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or 

dementia related illnesses. We are interested 

in volunteers socializing with our Residents. We 

are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, 

with just 16 Residents. If you would like to 

volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then 

call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 

or visit our website www.autumngrovecottage. 

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

honor our Residents and those who love 

and care for them.” Volunteers will need to 

complete a volunteer application and attend a 

brief training session. 

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start 

here! Enrich lives through your generous gift 

of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call 

the Activity and Volunteer Coordinator for 

opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 or 

email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving. 

com. Sunrise Assisted Living of Cinco Ranch 

is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., 

Katy, Texas, 77450. For more information, 

you can also visit our website at www. 

sunriseseniorliving.com. 

VOLUNTEER KATY 

Meet with other local people who will 

gather and discuss/plan community service 

projects and try to figure out the best way 

to make a difference in our community. All 

volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson 

at 281-222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism. 

meetup.com/230. 

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open 

to any resident in the Katy area who wants 

to make a difference by giving collectively. 

Our mission is to create a circle of giving in 

our community by collectively contributing 

to organizations that will benefit or 

improve the lives of the people in our 

neighborhoods. By combining members tax 

deductible donations of just $10 per month, 

we are determined to make a greater giving 

impact! In our first year we have been able 

to gift grants to 2 local organizations and 

we are building a community of giving 

friends. For more information, please 

visit our Facebook page facebook.com/ 

katycommunitygivingcircle. 

CLOTHED BY FAITH 

We are looking for volunteers to join our 

amazing team! Please see our website www. 

clothedbyfaith.com for more information 

or email yiasmere@clothedbyfaith.org. 

Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in 

Katy. CBF demonstrates God’s love through 

the provision of gently used clothing to those 

in need. 


Recipes 

Garlic Shrimp Scampi 

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

INGREDIENTS: 

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 

1/2 cup butter 

2 cloves garlic, sliced 

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 

1/3 cup white wine 

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

DIRECTIONS: 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair 

pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well. 

In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute garlic until tender, 

remove garlic and discard. Add shrimp and cook until colored 

pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as 

thickening, so stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is 

reached. Serve shrimp over angel hair pasta, sprinkled with 

Parmesan cheese. 

http://allrecipes.com/ 

Fresh Fruit Cobbler 

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

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup sliced fresh peaches 

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple 

3/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced pear 

1/2 cup blueberries 

1/2 cup pitted and sliced cherries 

1/2 cup pitted and sliced plums 

1 egg 

3/4 cup white sugar 

1/4 cup milk 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 tablespoons butter, melted 

DIRECTIONS: 

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

dish. Arrange the peaches, apple, pear, blueberries, cherries and plums 

in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, beat egg, sugar and 

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

into the egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and melted butter. Cover the fruit 

with the batter mixture. 

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cobbler should be bubbly and 

lightly browned. Serve warm. 

http://allrecipes.com/ 


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MEMORIAL DAY 

Monday May 28, 2018 

Memorial Day, as a formal holiday, is an 

American holiday. It is celebrated to remember 

military service members who have died 

in the line of duty. Memorial Day was originally 

called Decoration Day, as the holiday 

was centered on decorating the graves of 

those who had fallen in the Civil War. 

HISTORY 

There is much debate as to the location 

where Memorial Day originated from. Sometime 

during the late years of the Civil War 

(1861-1865), groups began decorating the 

graves of their loved ones who had died in 

battle. Depending on the source, there are 

perhaps over a dozen locations that claim to 

be the town where the practice began being 

observed - the birthplace of Memorial Day. 

Some of these towns include Columbus, 

Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, 

Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania and Carbondale, 

Illinois. 

There is evidence that the tradition could 

have started in towns in either the North 

or the South. VA.gov states that on April 25, 

1866, in Columbus, Mississippi, a local group 

of women went to decorate the graves of 

Confederate soldiers. They noticed barren 

graves of Union soldiers and decided to 

place flowers there in remembrance. Another 

site, usmemorialday.org, states that a 

hymn published in 1867 called “Kneel 

Where Our Loved Ones are Sleeping” carried 

a dedication “To the Ladies of the South 

who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate 

Dead.” Wikipedia says that by 1865 

the practice was already widespread in the 

North. It is likely that the tradition began in 

many locations independently, with many 

variations on the same idea. Over time, as 

word spread, these traditions could have 

expanded from town to town. 

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

a drugstore owner named Henry Welles 

suggested that the town shops close on May 

5 th to commemorate the soldiers buried at 

Waterloo Cemetery who had died during 

the Civil War. Two years later in Waterloo, 

on May 5, 1868, General John Logan issued 

a declaration that Decoration Day should be 

observed nationwide. The declaration said 

that May 30 th would be designated as a day 

to decorate the graves of “comrades who 

died in defense of their country.” According 

to History.com, President James Garfield 

gave a speech at Arlington National Cemetery 

on that day. In 1966, President Lyndon 

Johnson and the Congress of the United 

States stated that Waterloo was the official 

birthplace of Memorial Day and the official 

date of origin was May 30, 1868. 

In 1882, the name of the holiday was 

changed from Decoration Day to Memorial 

Day. After World War I, the holiday was 

expanded to remember soldiers from all 

American Wars. In 1971, Richard Nixon made 

Memorial Day a national holiday that was to 

be celebrated on the last Monday in May. 

MEMORIAL DAY TODAY 

Today Memorial Day is celebrated across 

the United States. Regardless of where it 

originated, it is an important holiday that remembers 

those that died for the country and 

serves to remind people of the costly price of 

war. There are many formal ceremonies that 

take place in observance. Most of these are 

held in local communities and can be found 

by contacting a local Veterans of Foreign 

Wars office or local city government agency. 

A few traditional events are listed below. 

Laying of the wreath at Arlington Cemetery - 

Often, the President of the United States will 

lay a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on the 

annual observance of Memorial Day. This 

will usually be accompanied by a speech. 

Remembrance and Moments of Silence - 

People nationwide participate in parades 

and still partake in decorating graves with 

wreaths or flowers. Many people will pause 

for moments of silence in memoriam. 

MOVIES TO WATCH ON MEMORIAL DAY 

The Great Escape (1963) - Starring Steve 

McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Garner 

Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - Clint Eastwood 

The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Ernest Borgnine, 

Charles Bronson 

Saving Private Ryan (1998) - 

Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Paul Giamatti 

Memphis Belle (1990) - Sean Astin, 

Harry Connick Jr. 

Platoon (1986) - Charlie Sheen, 

Willem DaFoe, Tom Berenger 

Forrest Gump (1994) - Tom Hanks 

Source: www.holidayscalendar.com 

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

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

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

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

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY POST 9182 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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