Katy Communicator May 2018

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Teenage Job Seekers... 5
School News... 6
Sports Opportunities... 10
What’s Happening in Katy... 12
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Volunteers Needed... 26
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KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
Constable 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)
COMMUNITY
Katy Family YMCA 281-579-3303
VFW 281-391-4872
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
SCHOOLS
www.katyisd.org
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
Taylor High School 281-237-3100
Katy Creative Arts 281-391-5003
LIBRARIES HARRIS CO.
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
Katy 281-391-3509
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761
Michael Barrera michael@crestmanagement.com
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397
(Trash Pick up Mon. & Thurs.)
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462
Poison Control 1/800/764-7661
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970
MEDICAL
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700
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Community
Information
Nottingham Country Garden Club
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from
September through May. We welcome all people interested in gardening
and gardening related topics. We serve the West Houston and Katy
areas. You do not have to live in the Nottingham Country neighborhood
to belong to our group! NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with
the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas State Garden Clubs
and the National Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote
the beautification of our community, support local and national
educational and civic organizations and educate the community about
our environment. Donations from the NCGC are funded by our​​annual ​
Spring​ ​Sale​ ​and​ ​projects​ ​that​ ​vary​ ​each​ ​year.
Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the program will begin at
10 AM, followed by the NCGC business meeting. Please join us at the
Municipal Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive, Katy, 77450.
For more information, see our website: www.ncgctx.org.
Local Veteran Groups Meet
If you are an honorably discharged War Time Veteran or currently serving
on active duty and want to associate yourself with fellow Veterans,
please consider joining one of the following groups. (Each organization
has its own requirements for membership.)
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AMERICAN LEGION: The Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 of Katy Texas
meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7 PM at the Katy
Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy-Ft. Bend Road, Katy TX. Meetings start
promptly at 7:30 PM. The American Legion is the largest war time
Veteran’s organization in the nation and invites all eligible Veterans to
join. Proud sponsor of the American Legion Boy’s State Program. Greg
Clock, Post Commander. Visit us at www.LegionPost164KatyTX.org for
more information.
VFW: The Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 of Katy Texas meets the first
Monday of each month at the Katy Senior Citizens Center on 5 th Street.
Meetings begin with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by the
business meetings of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 7:30 PM. Frank
Torres, Commander. Ladies Auxiliary President, Betty Edmundson.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART: Tri-County Chapter 723 of
the MOPH meets the third Thursday of each month at the Katy Fire
Station on Ave. D in Old Town Katy. Felix Garcia III, Commander, 386-793-
8065 or sgtg31@yahoo.com.
Additional information is available through the Veterans Memorial
Museum at: 281-391-VETS (8387).
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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
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Attorney at Law
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Attorney at Law
21559 Provincial Blvd., Suite A
Katy, TX 77450
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School News
WWW.KATYISD.ORG
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
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
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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.
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The 2018-19 transportation model will include four groups that will begin
and dismiss at different times of the school day. Elementary campuses
will be divided in two groups. Elementary Group 1 will begin school at 8
AM and dismiss at 3:20 PM and Elementary Group 2 will begin at 8:20 AM
and dismiss at 3:40 PM. All junior high campuses will begin at 8:45 AM and
dismiss at 3:55 PM. High school start and dismissal times (7:25 AM - 2:35
PM) will remain unchanged.
Katy ISD’s Transportation Department established routes and pairing
elementary schools to determine which campuses will be included in
Elementary Group 1 and Elementary Group 2. Information on the start
and end times for each elementary campus was presented to the Board
of Trustees at the Regular Meeting on April 23, 2018.
We greatly appreciate the guidance of our parents and community as the
2018-19 model was developed over these past few months. This model
will allow the District to provide the same level of service to families in
2018-19 while enabling us to utilize our drivers more efficiently, as well
as address safety concerns in areas of the District that are becoming
increasingly congested.
Katy ISD Announces Kickoff of
Bond 2017 Construction
Residents Voted For It.
Now It’ Is Time To Build It!!
Katy Independent School District is kicking off the construction of its
2017 bond projects. The community is now invited to witness the process
every step of the way through its newly designed, Build the Legacy
website. In it, the public can obtain project information, see designs,
track the status of construction and witness the progress of various
projects as they advance.
“I’m excited to see each project come to fruition for our students and
staff at Katy ISD,” said Lance Hindt, Superintendent of Katy ISD. “The
future is being built right before our eyes and we couldn’t have done it
without our community.”
The voter-approved $609.2 MM bond includes six new schools (one high
school, two junior highs and three elementary schools). Additionally, it
also covered a comprehensive renovation to Fielder Elementary School
and some much-needed improvements to 61 of our campuses. Ninetyone
(91%) of the bond is for school facilities and 9% is for technology and
infrastructure such as buses, portables and storage tank replacements.
A Community Bond Advisory Committee, which consisted of parents,
students, community leaders, representatives of faith-based
organizations and business owners dedicated several months to
analyzing a facilities plan for the district.
Katy ISD is considered the second fastest growing school district in Texas
and was recently recognized by Niche, a ranking and review organization
for K-12 schools, as the best school district in the Houston Metro Area.
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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.
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Saturday, May 26, 2018 OTHS 2:00PM LMC 12:45PM 12:45PM
Saturday, May 26, 2018 KHS 7:00PM LMC 5:45PM 5:45PM
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Sports Opportunities
AHFC Royals
AHFC Royals will make their inaugural season this summer 2018 (May-
August). The Royals Premier Development League (PDL) and Women’s
Premier Soccer League (WPSL) are a pathway for players desiring to play
at a higher level. Games will be family fun and played at Tully Stadium.
Learn more about the Royals and purchase tickets by going to: www.
ahfcroyals.com. AHFC Royals are offering a Summer Training Program
(STP) for High School Players as well as STP for College players needing to
maintain playing condition before the upcoming College Fall season. Visit
www.ahfcroyals.com for STP or email: pkasperitis@albionhurricanes.org.
Albion Hurricanes FC
AHFC has multiple campuses in and around Houston . The club invites
all interested players from the ages of 7 to 18, to the Player Tryouts
& Evaluations and to become part of our success. We ask that all
interested players pre-register before coming out to the fields. Please
visit albionhurricanes.org for details about your particular campus.
AHFC offers JHSL (a recreational program for 5-10 year old) at our Cy
Fair and Central locations and offers additional training at Katy Friday
Night Academy and New Territory Thusday Night Academy. Visit
albionhurricanes.org for times and dates.
Sports Quest Summer
Soccer Camps 2018
Celebrating 22 years! Online registration is now open for summer soccer
camps 2018! Sports Quest is a non-profit soccer training organization,
dedicated to sharing Biblical truth to reach, teach & encourage next
generation leaders through soccer. Sports Quest summer camps provide
a fun, safe and educational soccer environment for boys and girls aged
5-12 years. Each camper receives a free soccer ball, a free camp T-shirt
and other commemorative gifts and awards. Along with technical and
tactical soccer skills training, daily competitions and biblically based life
lessons, Sports Quest provides a camp experience to equip each child
for success on and off the field. Early Bird and sibling discounts are
available. For more information about camp dates, times and locations
and to register online visit www.sportsquesttraining.com.
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West Houston Rugby Club
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of all
ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest growing
sports. Our coaches are fully accredited with USA Rugby and include
former European premiership players. We are a not for profit club with a
mission to provide outstanding club management, a fun social environment
and the feeling of a rugby family. Registration is now open for the 2018
season at www.westhoustonrugby.com. Enquiries may be sent to info@
westhoustonrugby.com. Come and join the fastest growing club in Houston!
Katy Area Running Club
The Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which
exists to serve people living in and around Katy, Texas who have an interest
in running. We are a community of people of all ages, backgrounds,
heritages and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus
is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and
experience with our members and the public. We welcome all who are
interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials.
We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch
Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd.
On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at the Cinco Ranch Junior High
Track for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint
Community Church for tempo runs of various distances and paces. To find
out more and to join our club, visit www.KatyAreaRunningClub.com.
Track Houston - Youth Track Club
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track
and field organization. Our goal is to assist interested boys and girls ages
6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina.
We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including
McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in
Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you.
Katy Canoe & Kayak Club
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,
that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join
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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.
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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.
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
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What’s Happening
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Walks/Runs
5Th 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 post-race breakfast! Visit info@wellness4growth.
org or active.com to register NOW.
Golf Tournaments
14th 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.
Fundraisers
Wild West Brewfest
May 5 th - The Wild West Brewfest
is gearing up for its 7 th year! Over
$600,000 raised for charities in the
past 6 years. Tickets on sale now!
Held on May 5 th at Katy Mills Mall
(5000 Katy Mills Circle) The Wild West
Brewfest is the only one of its kind
in Katy! This event will feature 150+ Specialty Craft Brewers from
various locations all around the country while featuring over 600
individualized craft brews!
VIP ticket holders get in one hour early (2 PM) to enjoy the wonderful
liquid that will be offered on property while general Admission opens at
3 PM - event ends at 9 PM. The event will feature many zones that will be
of particular interest to the patron. Multiple Beer Gardens, Game zones,
music throughout the event, several food trucks and much more, not to
mention over 600 different varieties of beer!
Patrons can enjoy discounted tickets at local hotels along with free
transportation to and from the event. Staying true to its roots, the Wild
West Brewfest is defiantly one of a kind by giving away 100% of its net
profits to local charities. All proceeds will help support Katy area nonprofit
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
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Vacation Bible Schools & summer Camps
River Bend Baptist Church VBS
River Bend Baptist Church invites you to Vacation Bible School June
11 th -15 th , 9 AM-Noon. Registration information for VBS at Riverbendbc.
org. Call 281-346-2279 for more information. Located at 27600 FM 1093,
Fulshear, TX 77441.
Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church
VBS - July 9-13, 2018
13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 77433
Take an adventure with us for an exciting and adventurous week, July
9 th -13 th at VBS! Regular registration is April 23 rd -June 16 th , costing $30.
Registration can be found at aidanschurch.org! Our theme this year is
Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Kids will learn what it means that Jesus
carries us and with us through life’s storms. Registration can be found at
aidanschurch.org. For more information, contact Taylor Durr at taylor@
aidanschurch.org.
The Arc of Katy’s Summer Day
Program! The Time to Enroll is Now!
The Arc of Katy is currently taking applications for three Summer
Program sessions for teens and adults with intellectual and development
disabilities who are at least 16 years of age and meet the program’s
minimum requirements.
The Day Program will be held Monday through Friday, weekly, from 8
AM until 3 PM at:
The Arc of Katy
5819 Tenth Street, Suite C
Katy, Texas 77493
Three Sessions are being held this Summer:
Session 1: June 4-June 29, 2018
Session 2: July 2-July 27, 2018
Session 3: July 30-August 17, 2018
Each session will include a variety of fun activities including excursions,
crafts, life skills, games and much more. Summer Program cost is $35
per day and participant must be a current member of The Arc of Katy
to participate. Participants will bring a snack and lunch most days and
will receive an Arc of Katy t-shirt. For more information and forms, please
visit www.thearcofkaty.org.
Stageworks Theatre Announces Its
Summer Acting Academy Classes,
A Summer of Epic Adventure!
Sign up now for the best summer ever! Stageworks Theatre announces
A Summer of Epic Adventure, its 2018 Summer Acting Academy classes.
Performance and skill-based classes are available for all ages and all
levels of experience. Morning and afternoon classes, as well as one, two
and three week options run all summer long and if needed, before and
after care is offered.
Classes run June 4-August 17, 2018 where kids can put on a show,
design props, sets or costumes while having a blast! Registration is open
now. Go to www.stageworkstx.org for more classes and details.
ONE-WEEK CAMPS
Hogwarts Stagecraft & Wizardry: June 4-8, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM, (Ages
5-12) and 1-4 PM (Ages 13-18), cost $150
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Descendants Dance/Music Core: June 25-29, 2018, 8:30-11:30 AM,
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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),
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Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested vendors should send an email
to Martha Wells at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with a description of
what you are selling. A 10x10 booth space is $60. Only one national/retail
rep will be accepted on a first come basis.
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Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to lock-in
the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 Adults and
$12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates are available
at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members who seek
an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players as a source to
enjoy the theater in their own home town without the long commute or
high cost involved with heading to one of downtown Houston’s theaters.
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a non-profit arts education
organization helping artists find their light since 2001.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co.
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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company (MU) will be saying goodbye to their
longtime home in Spring Street Studios and moving to Montrose, 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 mainstage
plays plus the annual Museum of Dysfunction short play festival in order
to accommodate a greater focus on developing programs that engage
the community in different ways. MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.
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Stageworks Theatre
BONNIE AND CLYDE: April 20 th -May 13 th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sundays at 3 PM
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.
Community Events
Katy Community ‘Chip Clinic’
May 5, 2018, 11 AM-2 PM
KCCC at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming - Richmond
9711 S. Mason Rd, Richmond, Texas
Katy Community ‘Chip Clinic, a local non-profit, volunteer-run
organization is pleased to announce its spring schedule of upcoming
events to serve the needs of Katy-area residents. The organization
offers $10 microchipping for pets with FREE lifetime registration! What
is a microchip? A microchip is a rice-sized transponder that is injected
between a pet’s shoulder blades with a needle. When getting ‘chipped,
most animals don’t notice any difference from when receiving yearly
vaccinations. A microchip does NOT have a GPS locator on it, but as long
as the account is kept up-to-date, its number will be linked to the pet
owner’s contact information. The microchip account is easily accessible
online and pet owners can update as needed and even add pet’s photo
and veterinarian info. Pet owners do not need to live in the same town
as these upcoming events to take advantage of this service, but PLEASE
NOTE: cash only and MUST bring rabies certification paperwork (not just
the collar tag) - for volunteer and attendee safety. There is a limit of two
pets per family, unless pre-approved. Cats should be in a secure carrier
and dogs should be on a no-slip leash (please no retractable leashes). For
more information on these events or to see the upcoming calendar, please
follow the group at: www.facebook.com/KatyCommunityChipClinic/.
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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
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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, handson
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
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HOUSTON AREA EVENTS & ROAD TRIPS MAY and JUNE 2018
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
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
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 &
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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
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
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,
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interaction takes place. The TECHSPO floor
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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
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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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 based 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 .
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.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
May 18 th : Staff Development Day
• May 27 th -28 th : Memorial Day
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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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• FINANCIAL WORKSHOP - May 7 th , 8 th and 10 th , 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 19 th , 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 26 th , 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 26 th ,
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 10 th , 10 AM
LearningExpress Library Demonstration: Monday, May 14 th , 12 Noon
MS Word Survival Basics: Tuesday, May 15 th , 10 AM
Google Docs: Monday, May 21 st , 12 Noon
Web-Development Basics: Wednesday, May 30 th , 10 AM
• 3D PRINTING CLASSES
Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, May 17 th , 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 2 nd , 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 17 th , 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 1 st and 15 th , 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 1 st and 3 rd 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 11 th and 25 th , 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 BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, May 9 th , 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 23 rd , 4-5 PM,
Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 are
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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 28 th .
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.
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6
PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. closed.
To register online for any of the programs at the library’s website
(www.hcpl.net), click on “Events Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
Participants may also register by calling or by visiting the library.
“Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maudmarkslibrary.
Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/content/it-has-arrived.
Maud Marks Library will be closed Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 th .
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SPECIAL EVENTS
• BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next
book sale on Saturday, May 26 th at 10 AM until 4 PM. There is a large
selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books
and paperbacks. All proceeds will benefit the library.
• MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU-ON THE 1 ST - Join us for an evening
of crafts and a movie on Tuesday, May 1 st , beginning at 4 PM. Schoolage
children and middle schoolers are invited to build their own mini
lightsabers. Then, at 5 PM, we open the doors to everyone for the movie.
Bring a blanket, your dinner and grab a spot on the floor as Rey learns the
strength of her abilities in the Force.
• SUMMER VOLUNTEERING AT THE LIBRARY - Volunteer opportunities
abound at the Maud Marks Library during the summer. Volunteers are
needed to help shelve, count patrons, coordinate summer programs,
hand out certificates and more. We will be taking applications beginning
on Monday, May 1 st at 1 PM. Students should be going into the 7 th grade
or older and must be able to commit to two hours twice a week. Please
bring your summer vacation plans with you when you come to apply.
Applications will be due back by Saturday, May 19 th at 5 PM. If you
would like to help in any way, please contact Elizabeth Herndon at 281-
492-8592.
• CHESS WARS - Teens and tweens are invited to join us for Chess Wars!
You played during the summer, now play during the school year! Join us
Tuesdays at 4:45 PM as we battle it out on the chessboard. Come learn
basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you too can
play “out of this world.”
• TEENMAKERS - Teens & tweens in 6 th grade and up are invited to come
MAKE something at the library. This will be a monthly program, which will
include robotics, science experiments, art & crafts and more! This month,
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on Thursday, May 3 rd at 3:30 PM, a local artist will be here to help us create
our own work of art. This is a ticketed program. Tickets will be available 30
minutes prior to the program. Come have fun and MAKE something!
• TEEN BOOK CLUB - We have started a teen book club! Teens are invited
to join us on Thursday, May 17 th at 4:30 PM as we discuss the Three Dark
Crowns by Renee Ahdieh. If you are interested in joining us, extra copies
of the book are available at the checkout desk.
• YOGA DEMONSTRATION - You asked for it, you got it! The library hosts
classes twice a month. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise
program. Join us on Saturday, May 19 th at 3 PM, as we learn about the
benefits and basic how-to of yoga. Join us as we exercise our minds and
bodies. Registration required. Please note, the class on Saturday, May
5 th has been canceled due to an election.
• DIY CRAFTS: CHERRY BLOSSOMS CUPCAKE DECORATING - It’s Asian
Pacific Heritage Month! Here at the library, we will be celebrating by
decorating cupcakes. Join us on Tuesday, May 8 th at 2 PM as we decorate
cupcakes with cherry blossoms. Seating for this is extremely limited.
• KATY MAKERSPACE - Did you know that the Katy area has its very own
MakerSpace? We’ll be learning all about this special place for creators and
inventors at the library on Tuesday, May 8 th at 7 PM. Harry Krueger will
be here to give us an introduction to Katy MakerSpace and all you can do
there. Makers of all ages and disciplines are encouraged to join us as we
learn everything our new MakerSpace has to offer.
• PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL-IMMIGRATION LAW - Do you have legal
questions but don’t even know where to start? The library is pleased to
host The People’s Law School presented by the Katy Bar Association. On
Saturday, May 12 th at 1 PM we will be covering the topic of immigration
law. Learn what you need to know to legally become an American Citizen.
Come learn how to ensure your family is safe and happy under the law.
• SMART-SIZING: LET’S START THE CONVERSATION - Senior citizens
and their family members are invited to join us for a new series at the
library. Every 3 rd Friday of the month, experts will be here to discuss
various topics pertinent to senior living. On May 18 th at 10 AM, learn how
to manage all the stuff you or your loved one have accumulated over the
years and the benefits of examining the type of living space you need at
this stage of life. Come discover what kind of life is best for you or your
loved one. For more information, contact Linda Jordan at 713-826-5145.
• GREEN THUMB GARDENING - Master Gardeners of Harris County will
once again be bringing their Green Thumb series once a month where
they will discuss various topics unique to gardening in the Houston
area. This month, on May 19 th at 10:30 AM, learn all about insects in your
garden. Seating is extremely limited for this class.
• WRITERS’ WORKSHOP WITH THE HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD - Saturday,
May 19 th at 1 PM. A hands-on multi-part workshop to learn tips of the trade
from expert writers from The Houston Writers Guild. They will provide
instruction to all writers at every level. Today’s topic is Setting: The Forgotten
Element. In this session, participants will explore the element of setting.
Essential for helping readers visualize the story, setting can also help deepen
characters, develop mood and identify for the reader critical moments in
the story. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your laptop, notebooks and
any other materials you need in order to apply the techniques.
• COLOR ME RELAXED - What is the newest way for adults to relax and have
a good time? Coloring! The library now has an adult coloring hour on the
4 th Tuesday of every month. Join us as we color, chat, have a snack and
listen to relaxing music. We will provide plenty of pages for coloring and
colored pencils, although, you are more than welcome to bring your own.
• STOP DROWNING NOW - Summer is right around the corner. In Houston,
this means, heat, air conditioning, shorts and large bodies of water.
Unfortunately, those pools, lakes, rivers and oceans come with the high
risk of drowning. On Tuesday, May 29 th at 7 PM, national organization,
Stop Drowning Now, will be at the library to talk about the dangers of
children and the water. Learn what you can do to keep your child safer
this summer as we all use water to cool off from the heat of the season.
• TIMELESS TRAVELERS: RIENZI - Seniors 55+ are invited to join the
library’s Timeless Travelers program for a trip to Rienzi, the Museum
of Fine Arts Houston house for European decorative arts, courtesy of
the Friends of Maud Marks Library and Precinct Three Transportation.
Tuesday, May 1 st at 11 AM, the bus departs from the library for a fun-filled
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day. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required.
• BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBS - The Library hosts book clubs that meet
monthly. The Afternoon Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the
month at 1 PM.
• JUST DESSERTS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Meetings held the third
Wednesday of the month at 2 PM. You are encouraged to bring your favorite
dessert to eat while we discuss whether our villains get their just desserts.
• COMPUTER CLASSES - The library offers a variety of computer classes
each month. You must know how to use a mouse and a keyboard.
Seating for this is extremely limited. Registration is required. To see this
month’s classes go to the library’s website www.hcpl.net, click on “Events
Calendar” and select “Maud Marks.”
CHILDREN
• SUNSET STORYTIME - Bring the entire family out to our bedtime
storytime. This storytime will meet on Tuesday, May 15 th at 6:30 PM. We
will have stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. Children are
welcome to wear their pajamas.
• INFANT STORYTIME - This program will meet each Tuesday morning at
10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0
to 12 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes,
featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays.
• STORYTIME - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each
Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This
is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are
welcome.
• PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS - Is your preschooler ready to explore the
world? Children ages 2 ½ to 5 are invited to come on Wednesdays at 11:15
AM as we learn about the world. There will be plenty of stations for science
and sensory exploration.
• TOTALLY TODDLER STORYTIME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are
invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held
on Thursdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Tickets are required for Toddler
Storytime. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event.
• WEDNESDAY WONDERS - Come to the library and let imaginations
soar as you explore the world around you with crafts and activities. On
Wednesdays at 4:45 PM, the library will host Wednesday Wonders for
ages 6-11. These programs normally last about one hour. All necessary
materials are provided. This is a ticketed program. Tickets are available ½
hour prior to the program.
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Katy Branch Library
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8
PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and
we’ll help you sign up!
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First Wednesday
of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults
get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los
meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. Lláme para
más información.
• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 6 PM.
The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in Spanish.
• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every
Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish.
• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of computer
classes in English - please call for more information.
• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a group
going through Mango Languages, an online computer program.
• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join other
gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your leftover seeds
and exchange them for new seeds to try.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and join us
for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com
and other genealogists to help each other with our searches.
• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & Nice Club
is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach
someone else or just hang out with other crafters. Come & join the club!
CHILDREN
Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time
Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime
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posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you have questions,
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ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday
starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday starting at 10
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FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your
own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a full
size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. The
machines are closed during class times.
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DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular
workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.
WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on
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RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap swimming
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Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents
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LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)
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Volunteer Opportunities
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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
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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.
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Enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience with wildlife. Texas Wildlife
Rehabilitation Coalition, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which serves as
an emergency care and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, ill, and injured
native Texas wildlife. Volunteers are welcome in the areas of assisting
in the daily functions of the center, assisting with public education
programs, and wildlife rehabilitation. Located at 10801 Hammerly, Suite
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200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in need. TWRC
has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with “hands on”
training for those interested in becoming permitted rehabilitators. We
invite you to join our organization in saving Texas wildlife - one animal at
a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 for more information or email the
Volunteer Coordinator at coordinator@twrcwildlifecenter.org. Visit our
website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.
Pregnancy Help Center
Seeks New Volunteers
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West
Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy
choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and 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.
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emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles
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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
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Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community
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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.
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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.
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L-R: Jo Anne Hays, Trustee & Auxiliary Youth Chairperson; Marge Warren, Patriotic
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Auxiliary President; Mr. Robert Walton, Owner, Walton’s Paint &Body Shop; Pat Byrne, Jr.
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Auxiliary Member.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
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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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GARDENING TIPS FOR MAY
Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are growing
fast. Here are some tasks to keep your landscape beautiful and
productive:
Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and annuals
including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane, lobularia, sunflowers,
yellow bells, pride of Barbados, duranta and bat-faced cuphea.
Vegetables: May is a great time to plant, from seed or nursery plants,
okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, basil,
peppers, lima beans, eggplant, garlic chives and Malabar greens. If
you don’t want to dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting
here and there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular
new trend!
Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge or straight
sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long
to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”.
Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better
yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to
deter weeds from getting a start.
Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to
promote new blooms.
Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow
release organic fertilizer.
Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent
light sprinkling.
Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-May. Clean bird feeders!
Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding
spots.
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