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A View From theL akes<br />
Serving Heatherwood Park, Highland Trail, Kingsland<br />
Estates, Krystal <strong>Lakes</strong>, Lake Forest, <strong>Lakes</strong> of<br />
Buckingham, Parklake Village, Stoneledge, University<br />
Park, Westside Forest, Windsor Park<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Katy Residents,Christina & Binh Nguyen<br />
with their sons Max and Alex.<br />
Photo by: Melissa Vargas Photography<br />
Important Numbers... 3<br />
Teenage Job Seekers... 5<br />
School News/Football Schedule... 6<br />
Sports Opportunities... 8<br />
What’s Happening in Katy... 12<br />
Volunteer Opportunities... 20<br />
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Earns anA<br />
Send your kids to school with a nutritious<br />
breakfast and they might come home with<br />
better test scores and fewer behavioral<br />
problems. <strong>The</strong>re’s no doubt about it -<br />
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Food fuels the body with glucose, the main<br />
energy source for the mind and muscles. This<br />
refueling is especially important in the<br />
morning because the body hasn’t had any<br />
food since the night before. Children’s daily<br />
nutrient intake also tends to be higher when<br />
they eat breakfast, according to the American<br />
Dietetic Association (ADA). Whole-grain cereal<br />
with milk and a glass of citrus juice, for<br />
example, delivers lots of vitamin C,<br />
calcium, thiamin, riboflavin, fiber, iron<br />
and folate.<br />
Children who eat breakfast are also<br />
more likely to have lower blood<br />
cholesterol levels and are less likely to<br />
gain weight, miss school or visit the<br />
school nurse than children who don’t<br />
have a morning meal.<br />
Make a breakfast plan<br />
Mornings can often be the busiest<br />
part of the day. To help make sure<br />
breakfast stays on your family’s<br />
schedule no matter how pressed for<br />
time you are, try these tips from the<br />
ADA and the American Academy of<br />
Pediatrics (AAP).<br />
• Set your table the night before. Save<br />
yourself a few precious minutes in the<br />
morning by setting out dishes, cereal,<br />
bagels, bread, fruit or instant breakfast<br />
mix before you go to bed.<br />
• Use last night’s leftovers. Don’t fret if<br />
it’s not traditional breakfast food. A<br />
slice of pizza or macaroni and cheese<br />
warmed up in the microwave can still<br />
provide needed nutrients.<br />
• Keep your cupboards and fridge stocked<br />
with quick, healthy breakfast foods, such<br />
as granola bars, bagels, bananas, yogurt,<br />
cottage cheese, dried fruit, instant<br />
oatmeal, whole-wheat toaster waffles and<br />
fruit or vegetable juice.<br />
• Be flexible. If your child can’t or won’t eat<br />
first thing in the morning, offer fruit juice<br />
at home and pack a breakfast to go.<br />
English muffins or bagels with peanut<br />
butter, a low-fat cheese sandwich or<br />
whole-wheat banana nut bread will travel<br />
well. You can also ask if your child can<br />
have breakfast at school-many school<br />
cafeterias offer morning meals.<br />
<strong>The</strong> best breakfasts include foods with<br />
carbohydrates, proteins and fats. This type<br />
of meal can satisfy hunger and maintain<br />
blood sugar levels for hours. Sugary foods<br />
cause a quick rise in blood sugar and<br />
energy that fizzles out in about one hour.<br />
<strong>The</strong> bottom line on breakfast<br />
A morning meal gives kids an edge on<br />
hunger, energy and brainpower. Even if it<br />
means setting alarm clocks 20 minutes<br />
early, find a way to make breakfast a<br />
regular at your house-your kids aren’t<br />
ready for school without it.<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS - <strong>The</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300<br />
Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300<br />
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Emergencies 911<br />
Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648<br />
HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888<br />
West I-10 Harris County Ambulance 281-392-8080<br />
Katy Ambulance 281-391-9221<br />
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802<br />
Highway Patrol 713-957-6192<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation 281-396-2700<br />
Hayes 281-647-3200<br />
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-647-7800<br />
Cinco Ranch High School 281-396-7000<br />
Taylor High School 281-647-3100<br />
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News<br />
<strong>2018</strong> KISD Varsity Schedules<br />
Cinco Ranch Katy Mayde Creek Morton Ranch Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> James E. Taylor<br />
Week 1<br />
Cy Ranch<br />
C-F FCU Stadium<br />
Northshore<br />
Legacy<br />
Conroe<br />
Legacy<br />
Cy <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
C-F FCU Stadium<br />
SB Memorial<br />
Tully<br />
Atascocita<br />
Turner Stadium<br />
Ft. Bend Austin<br />
Rhodes<br />
Stafford<br />
Rhodes<br />
30-1 Thur Aug 30 7:00 Friday Aug 31 6:30 Sat Sept 1 6:00 Sat Sept 1 6:00 Thurs Aug 30 7:00 Fri Aug 31 7:00 Sat Sept 1 7:00 Friday Aug 31 7:30<br />
Week 2<br />
Jersey Village Atascocita Ft. Bend Austin Cy Ridge Laporte Cy Springs Klein Cain Northbrook<br />
Pridgeon Legacy Mercer Legacy Rhodes Rhodes<br />
Klein Memorial<br />
Legacy<br />
6-8 Fri Sept 7 7:00 Sat Sept 8 6:00 Fri Sept 7 7:00 Fri Sept 7 6:30 Fri Sept 7 7:30 Sat Sept 8 7:00 Fri Sept 7 7:00 Thur Sept 6 6:00<br />
Parent Night<br />
JH Night<br />
Week 3<br />
Pearland IPN Aldine Nimitz Westside Ft Bend Austin Deer Park<br />
Alvin<br />
Clements<br />
Legacy Legacy Rhodes Rhodes Mercer Abshier Stadium AISD Memorial Mercer<br />
13-15 Sat Sept 15 6:00 Fri Sept 14 6:30 Fri Sept 14 7:30 Sat Sept 15 7:00 Thurs Sept 13 7:00 Fri Sept 14 7:00 Fri Sept 14 7:30 Friday Sept 14 7:00<br />
Parent Night Homecoming Homecoming<br />
Week 4<br />
Cedar Park Clear Springs Alvin Sam Houston Houston Heights Dickinson Clear Creek OPEN<br />
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Veterans Mem.<br />
20-22 Fri Sept. 21 6:30 Sat Sept 22 6:30 Sat Sept 22 6:00 Fri Sept. 21 7:30 Thurs Sept 20 6:30 Fri Sept 21 7:00 Fri Sept 21 7:00<br />
JH Night/ 20 Year Parent Night Parent Night<br />
Week 5<br />
Mayde Creek OPEN Cinco Ranch Taylor Tompkins Morton Ranch<br />
Seven <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
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Rhodes Rhodes Legacy Legacy Legacy Legacy Indian Stadium<br />
27-29 Fri Sept 28 7:30 Fri Sept 28 7:30 Sat Sept 29 6:00 Fri Sept 28 6:30 Sat Sept 29 6:00 Fri Sept 28 6:30 Fri Sept 28 7:30<br />
Homecoming<br />
JH Night<br />
JH Night<br />
Week 6<br />
Morton Ranch Tompkins OPEN Cinco Ranch Taylor Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> Katy Lake Creek<br />
Rhodes Rhodes Rhodes Legacy Legacy<br />
Rhodes<br />
Legacy<br />
4-6 Sat Oct 6 7:00 Fri Oct 5 7:30 Sat Oct 6 7:00 Fri Oct 5 6:30 Fri Oct 5 6:30 Fri Oct 5 7:30 Sat Oct 6 6:00<br />
Parent Night<br />
Homecoming<br />
Week 7<br />
Taylor Morton Ranch Tompkins Katy OPEN Cinco Ranch<br />
Mayde Creek<br />
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Rhodes Legacy Legacy Legacy Rhodes Legacy Merrill Green<br />
11-13 Fri Oct 12 7:30 Fri Oct 12 6:30 Thurs Oct 11 6:30 Fri Oct 12 6:30 Fri Oct 12 7:30 Thurs Oct 11 6:30 Fri Oct 12 7:30<br />
Band Fest.<br />
JH Night<br />
Homecoming<br />
Week 8<br />
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18-20 Sat Oct 20 Noon Fri Oct 19 6:30 Fri Oct. 19 7:30 Sat Oct 20 Noon Fri Oct 19 6:30 Fri Oct. 19 7:30 Sat Oct 20 2:00<br />
JH Night<br />
Homecoming<br />
Week 9<br />
Katy Cinco Ranch Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> OPEN Mayde Creek Tompkins<br />
Taylor<br />
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Legacy Legacy Rhodes Rhodes Legacy Legacy Bower Stadium<br />
25-27 Fri Oct 26 6:30 Fri Oct 26 6:30 Fri Oct 26 7:30 Fri Oct 26 7:30 Thur Oct 25 6:30 Thur Oct 25 6:30 Fri Oct 26 7:30<br />
Area band<br />
Parent Night<br />
Parent Night<br />
Week 10<br />
Tompkins Mayde Creek Katy Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> Morton Ranch OPEN Cinco Ranch Montgomery<br />
Legacy Rhodes Rhodes Legacy Legacy<br />
Legacy<br />
Rhodes<br />
1-3 Sat Nov 3 11:00 Fri Nov 2 7:30 Fri Nov 2 7:30 Fri Nov 2 6:30 Fri Nov 2 6:30 Sat Nov 3 11:00 Sat Nov 3 2:00<br />
Homecoming<br />
JH Night<br />
Week 11<br />
Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> Taylor Morton Ranch Mayde Creek Cinco Ranch Katy<br />
OPEN<br />
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8-10 Fri Nov 9 6:30 Thur Nov 8 6:00 Thurs Nov 8 7:00 Thurs Nov 8 7:00 Fri Nov 9 6:30 Thur Nov 8 6:00 Fri Nov 9 7:30<br />
Homecoming<br />
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Katy Isd Varsity Football Tickets<br />
Season Tickets may be purchased online at www.katyisdtix.com until<br />
the first football game of your schools’ season at the Academy Sports<br />
+ Outdoors Student Activities Complex. <strong>The</strong> season ticket price is $10<br />
per ticket and $6 per transaction convenience fee for online purchases.<br />
For Individual Varsity football tickets at Legacy and Rhodes Stadium the<br />
prices are:<br />
Pre-sale on Campus : Adults - $6 • Students - $4<br />
Gate Prices: Adults - $10 • Students - $5 (with a valid student ID)<br />
Senior Citizen - Free with Gold Card or $5 (with a valid driver’s license)<br />
Military - Free with ID. Individual tickets also available online, www.<br />
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include the following: Free or reduced-price admission to most Katy ISD<br />
fine arts events such as plays, musicals and concerts in all district schools<br />
with the exception of fund-raising events such as dinners. Free admission<br />
to district-sponsored regular season athletic events (not playoffs) at Katy<br />
schools and Rhodes Stadium.<br />
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Two Katy Isd High Schools<br />
Are “Best In Houston Area”<br />
Katy ISD is known to have some of the best schools in the area and just<br />
recently Cinco Ranch High and Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> High were recognized as part<br />
of the top 100 list of “the best high schools in the Houston area for <strong>2018</strong>”<br />
according to the nonprofit organization Children at Risk.<br />
For 13 years, Children at Risk has ranked Texas schools to help parents,<br />
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performing and to spark dialogue on the quality of public education<br />
across Texas. This year Seven <strong>Lakes</strong> High School received an A+ and<br />
Cinco Ranch received an A.<br />
“Katy ISD has a total of 10 high schools, including our Miller Career &<br />
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“Katy ISD continues to be a destination school district where families find<br />
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West Houston Rugby Club<br />
West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of all<br />
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Katy Area Running Club<br />
<strong>The</strong> Katy Area Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which<br />
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Track Houston Youth Track Club<br />
Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track<br />
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Katy Canoe & Kayak Club<br />
Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before,<br />
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Netball Clubs<br />
Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball<br />
and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from<br />
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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play<br />
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Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby<br />
Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby<br />
team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in<br />
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We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must<br />
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Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club<br />
<strong>The</strong> Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse<br />
is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing<br />
team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier<br />
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Westside Golf League<br />
Westside Golf League is actively encouraging new members. We invite<br />
you to join us every Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. Our<br />
purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to meet new friends and have fun<br />
while improving golfing skills. For more information, contact the Pro<br />
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WALKS/RUNs<br />
1st Annual Run Wild Run Free<br />
5K Run/Walk<br />
Hey Runners! Come Run Wild with TWRC Wildlife Center at our 1 st Annual<br />
Run Wild Run Free 5K Run/Walk, <strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong> at Burroughs Park<br />
in Tomball, Texas. Proceeds will help with the care and rehabilitation<br />
of Texas Wildlife right here in Houston. <strong>The</strong>re will be prizes for top male<br />
and female runners, best wildlife costume, face painting for the kids<br />
and much more. This will be fun for the whole family. Register at www.<br />
twrcwildlifecenter.org/5k-walk-run-registration.<br />
cRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS<br />
6th Annual St Paul’s Episcopal Church<br />
Fall Festival & Craft Show<br />
Please join us for our 6 th Annual St Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Festival &<br />
Craft Show. Grab a friend and join us for shopping, children’s activities,<br />
Petting Zoo and BBQ. Special Guests include the Katy Fire Department &<br />
Katy Police department!!<br />
Saturday, October 6, <strong>2018</strong> at 5373 Franz Road, from 9 AM to 4 PM. FREE<br />
admission! Interested vendors please contact Mary at saintpaulschurch@<br />
charter.net.<br />
2nd Annual Westland’s<br />
Welcome Home Craft Show<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held<br />
October 6, <strong>2018</strong> at Westland Baptist Church. We are located at 1407 W<br />
Grand Parkway South in Katy.<br />
26th annual Gingerbread Village<br />
Holiday Market October 27, <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26 th<br />
annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, <strong>2018</strong>. We are<br />
located at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77084. Featuring arts,<br />
crafts, specialty foods, fashion good and more!<br />
4th Annual Mistletoe Market<br />
<strong>The</strong> St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4 th Annual<br />
Mistletoe Market. Saturday, November 3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake<br />
Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX<br />
77406. (Do NOT call the school about booths or questions.) Come enjoy<br />
THE BEST SHOPPING experience Christmas can bring! As always, Santa<br />
will make a surprise guest appearance! All booth inquiries, please email<br />
Lisa Thigpen at Lisab0912@gmail.com.<br />
GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />
Katy Lions Club 15th Annual<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
Friday, <strong>September</strong> 14 th , 5-8 PM<br />
Top Golf in Katy - 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd. Houston, TX<br />
<strong>The</strong> annual Katy Lions Club Golf Tournament has a new location and<br />
format this year. Please join us at Top Golf Houston-Katy for a top<br />
contender tournament game. This a family friendly format and all are<br />
welcome to come and support Lions Club charities and have a good time<br />
as well. Your entry fee will cover your game, dinner and unlimited nonalcoholic<br />
beverages. Tickets will be available for Mulligans and raffle<br />
items. All proceeds will go to benefit Lions Club Charities including:<br />
Texas Lions Camp for children with physical disabilities<br />
Lions Eye Bank of Texas<br />
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Leader Dogs for the Blind<br />
Scholarships for Katy ISD high school seniors<br />
Eye exams and glasses for Katy ISD students in need<br />
Donations to the Lions Club International Foundation<br />
For more information and to reserve a place, contact Janice Sayer-<br />
Jackson at sawyer-jackson@att.com.<br />
Sponsorships and donations are welcome. <strong>The</strong> Katy Lions Club is a<br />
501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.<br />
Birdies “Fore” the Children 7th<br />
Annual Charity Golf Tournament<br />
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Birdies “Fore” the<br />
Children 7 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament <strong>2018</strong> benefiting Shriner’s<br />
Hospital for burned children in Galveston, Texas. This tournament<br />
will be held at Tour 18 Golf Course, on Saturday October 27, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Registration begins now online. Registration and breakfast will start at<br />
6:30 AM. <strong>The</strong> tournament will start at 8 AM sharp. Our goal is to raise<br />
$50,000 to provide funds for the tissue bank at Shriner’s Hospital. Our<br />
sponsors and players truly help us provide funds that directly go to<br />
Shriner’s Tissue Bank where hundreds of patients receive life-saving<br />
tissue which helps the children not only survive but also return home<br />
to their families! Thanks to all our friends and family for helping us<br />
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FUNDRAISERS<br />
Katy Christian Ministries 14th<br />
Annual “Transforming Lives” Gala<br />
<strong>September</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Katy Christian Ministries would like to invite the community to attend<br />
their 14 th Annual “Transforming Lives” Gala, <strong>September</strong> 25, <strong>2018</strong><br />
starting at 6 PM at the historical Beckendorff Farms in Katy, TX. Tickets<br />
and Sponsorship information are available at www.ktcm.org/gala<strong>2018</strong>.<br />
An exciting announcement will be made at the event that you won’t<br />
want to miss. Katy Christian Ministries relies on the financial support of<br />
local churches, organizations, foundations, businesses, social clubs and<br />
community members to continue serving the needs of the community.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held<br />
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Grand Parkway South in Katy. Interested vendors should send an email<br />
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THEATER/ARTS<br />
A.D Players at the George <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056<br />
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS - <strong>September</strong> 14 th -30 th (Previews<br />
<strong>September</strong> 12 th -13 th )<br />
Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM.<br />
Box Office: 713-526-2721<br />
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday<br />
Katy Visual & Performing<br />
Arts Center<br />
www.kvpac.org<br />
2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to<br />
lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15<br />
Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates<br />
are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members<br />
who seek an evening at the theater, they can look to Encore Players<br />
as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the<br />
long commute or high cost involved with heading to one of downtown<br />
Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a<br />
non-profit arts education organization helping artists find their light<br />
since 2001.<br />
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Stageworks <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS: <strong>September</strong> 7-30, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM<br />
Sunday matinees at 3 PM<br />
Stageworks <strong>The</strong>atre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
Community Events<br />
Back To School Parent<br />
Empowerment Seminar<br />
Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Wyndham Energy Corridor, 14703 Park Row Drive, Houston Texas 77079<br />
8:30 AM: Open Registration<br />
9:30 AM-2:30 PM: Instruction<br />
2:30-3 PM: Audience Q&A<br />
Lunch Provided<br />
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search for “Childproof America.”<br />
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Katy Vocal Express<br />
Chorus Open House<br />
Monday, <strong>September</strong> 10 th , 7-9 PM<br />
Love to sing? Can’t find a place to sing with other women in a friendly,<br />
fun chorus? Your voice has a place in our chorus! Katy Vocal Express<br />
is a prospective chorus of Sweet Adelines International, the premier<br />
organization for women that love to sing. Over 23,000 women of all ages,<br />
throughout the world sing 4 part, acappella harmony in Sweet Adelines<br />
choruses. Katy Vocal Express was formed in 2016 and is always accepting<br />
new singers. Whether you are an experienced singer or just like to sing<br />
along with the radio, there is a place for you on our risers. Can’t read<br />
music? No problem, we’ll help you. Don’t sing harmony? We’ll teach you<br />
or have you sing melody. Not sure if this is for you? Come visit and listen!<br />
Katy Vocal Express will be holding an Open House for ladies that love to<br />
sing, age 14 and up, Monday, <strong>September</strong> 10 th , 7-9 PM in the choir room<br />
of Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road,<br />
Katy 77449. Come see what singing barbershop harmony is all about. For<br />
information about Katy Vocal Express go to www.katyvocalexpress.org and<br />
it will take you to our information. To let us know you are coming, please<br />
email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com. Hope you find a place in our chorus.<br />
InIt2WinIt Jumper Qualifier<br />
<strong>The</strong> Great Southwest Equestrian Center would like to invite the<br />
community to experience the excitement of horse show jumping! On<br />
<strong>September</strong> 29 th at 7 PM, GSEC will be hosting a $15,000 InIt2WinIt<br />
Jumper Qualifier. Horse & Rider combinations will be jumping obstacles<br />
nearly 5’ tall for a fastest with no faults competition. <strong>The</strong> top 3 placing<br />
rider of this event will advance to the $100,00 Finals held in Omaha in<br />
April 2019. <strong>The</strong> Saturday night event is free to the public. <strong>The</strong> pre-show<br />
will start at 6:15 PM for a chance to win GSEC merchandise. At the end<br />
of the class spectators will have a chance to meet the pro-riders, receive<br />
autographs, take photos and will also be allowed to walk out onto the<br />
course and see the obstacles up close.<br />
Where: Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 S Mason Road, Katy, Tx<br />
77450<br />
Name of the Event: $15,000 InIt2WinIt Jumper Qualifier<br />
When: <strong>September</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Pre-Show: 6:15 PM<br />
Competition Start time: 7 PM<br />
Questions about the event: Val Garza, Operations Manager, 210-870-4584<br />
or email at ValGarza@gswec.com<br />
Art Colony Association to<br />
Celebrate 47 Years with Bayou<br />
City Art Festival Downtown<br />
<strong>The</strong> Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 47 years of fine art<br />
and giving back to local non-profits as it spotlights 300 artists at Bayou<br />
City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, Saturday and Sunday, October<br />
13-14, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM - 6 PM at 901 Bagby Street. Cost $12 online and<br />
$15 at the gate. <strong>The</strong> sophisticated gallery will transform the streets of<br />
Downtown into artistic avenues bursting with colors and culture. As one<br />
of the top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the weekend festival will<br />
provide guests with the opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom<br />
art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown<br />
will benefit local non-profits and feature live music in front of City Hall<br />
and throughout the festival along with entertainment, beverage stations,<br />
food trucks and much more for patrons to enjoy. In the Children’s Creative<br />
Zone, the festival’s non-profit partners will host art activities for all ages<br />
and include a cool interactive place to hang out.<br />
Celebrating 47 years since the founding of the Westheimer Art Festival,<br />
now known as Bayou City Art Festival, ACA has provided a venue for over<br />
20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all<br />
over the world. Every year, a new jury selects participating artists, some<br />
new and some returning. This helps create a fresh and different festival<br />
year after year.<br />
For updates on social media, follow the official event hashtag<br />
#HouArtFest, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter and<br />
Instagram. Also, you can subscribe to our newsletter here:<br />
http://artcolonyassociation.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe/<br />
post?u=748035e06d248e81e269eb2d7&id=c50e0ad242.<br />
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Church Events<br />
Living Stones Church of Houston<br />
- Discerning the Voice of God by<br />
Priscilla Shiver Ladies Bible Study<br />
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. H120-300, Katy, TX 77494<br />
All Katy ladies invited! Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shiver<br />
Ladies Bible Study starts Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 18, <strong>2018</strong>, 9:30-11:30 AM<br />
for a 7-week series. Meeting at home near Tompkins High School. For<br />
more information or to register, visit livingstones.org/discerning.<br />
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Katy Christian Women’s Connection<br />
KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible<br />
Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US.<br />
Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. <strong>The</strong>se are<br />
held on the second Thursday of each month. New Bible Studies started<br />
in January. Please visit our website at Katycwc.org for locations or call<br />
Janet Collins at 281-762-8252.<br />
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at<br />
Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338.<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow<br />
Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled<br />
women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on the fourth<br />
Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, to worship and<br />
to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well as for special<br />
events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make new friends! View<br />
our website for information about current Bible studies. Prayer meetings,<br />
special events and speaker biographies, www.katyaglow.com.<br />
Hope Impacts Bible Studies<br />
Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner.<br />
Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450<br />
Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on the<br />
first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 Dominion<br />
Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450.<br />
Registration is required and onsite childcare provided upon advance<br />
request. Minimum participation 2, Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-<br />
7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina.<br />
Prophetic Bible Study<br />
from the Torah<br />
Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23,<br />
“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New<br />
Testament. <strong>The</strong> lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished<br />
in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study<br />
is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman<br />
scrolls4all.org@gmail.com.<br />
Trinity Baptist Church<br />
Senior Adult News<br />
Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons<br />
from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come join the<br />
fun!<br />
Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of<br />
Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit www.trinity-katy.org<br />
or call the church office at 281-579-6724.<br />
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EPIPHANY BINGO<br />
Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays.<br />
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. <strong>The</strong>y have<br />
security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized bingo<br />
equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach<br />
programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, Church Community Center, 1530<br />
Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham<br />
Subdivision) off Highland Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular<br />
games at 8 PM. For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905.<br />
St. Bartholomew the<br />
Apostle Catholic Church BINGO<br />
At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is<br />
being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except Holidays. Doors open<br />
at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early Bird games. Regular games start<br />
at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit community outreach and Religious Education<br />
programs. <strong>The</strong> Church is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get<br />
to the church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the light, go<br />
to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left and the Church Hall<br />
will be on your right one block down. For more info., call 281-391-4758.<br />
Saint Edith Stein<br />
Catholic Church Friday Night Bingo<br />
Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June and<br />
August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone can play<br />
including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. Cash<br />
prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will range from $15 to<br />
$100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. Doors open at 6:30 PM<br />
for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts<br />
at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated<br />
under a license issued by the Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel<br />
Hall, Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449.<br />
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SCOUTS<br />
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Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has opening<br />
for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 2 nd grade<br />
Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 Franz Road<br />
area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more information.<br />
Scout It Out And Come Join Cub<br />
Scouts With Pack 353!<br />
Field trips. Camping. Racing. Fitness. Friendship. Pack 353 has been keeping<br />
the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over 60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders,<br />
we are gearing up for a fun-filled year with a wide variety of activities<br />
that help boys develop leadership skills, build character, strengthen<br />
communication skills and demonstrate good citizenship. Boys entering first<br />
through fifth grades are welcome to join us anytime throughout the year. If<br />
you would like more information on joining Cub Scouts and participating in<br />
our summertime activities, please contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at:<br />
353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it fun. Doing our best.<br />
Homeschool Cub Scout Pack 164<br />
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility<br />
and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack<br />
that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes<br />
service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is<br />
entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.<br />
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Houston Area<br />
Events And Road Trips<br />
Music in the Plaza - <strong>September</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30-9:30 PM. Admission is free.<br />
Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Pack up<br />
your lawn chairs and head to the Plaza for a night of great tunes! Named the<br />
<strong>2018</strong> CMA of Texas Band Of <strong>The</strong> Year and made up of members of the former<br />
high energy, dynamic, crowd-pleasing Chris Brade Band, Southern County<br />
Line has become one of the premier country music acts in the Houston area.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are also the band that backs the popular Tribute to George Strait Show<br />
featuring Derek Spence.<br />
Labor Day Backyard Barbecue - <strong>September</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> and <strong>September</strong><br />
3, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-5 PM. George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Road,<br />
Richmond, TX 77469. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with traditional games<br />
and an old-fashioned 1930s barbecue at the George Ranch House. Listen to<br />
period music on a vintage radio, play games from the past and help make ice<br />
cream the old-fashioned way from 11 AM to 2 PM! At 12:30 PM, chow down<br />
on some hearty Texas grub in the yard of the 1930s George Ranch Home.<br />
Cost for the meal is $15 for adults ages 13 and older; $12 for children ages<br />
5-12 and $4 for children 4 and under. Please call 281-243-0218 to make<br />
reservations for the historic meal.<br />
First Saturday Arts Market - <strong>September</strong> 1, <strong>2018</strong> and October 1, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
6-10 PM. Historic Houston Heights, 530 W. 19 th Street, Houston, TX 77008.<br />
Admission is free. First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts<br />
event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. <strong>The</strong> market showcases<br />
paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. <strong>The</strong><br />
entire family is welcome to come enjoy the great outdoors, live music and<br />
delicious fare from some of the area’s best gourmet food trucks. For more<br />
information, visit us at www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com or call 713-802-<br />
1213.<br />
Through <strong>September</strong> 2 nd - <strong>The</strong> Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival returns<br />
to Moody Gardens. This Gulf Coast beer festival draws enthusiasts for sun,<br />
fun and samplings of more than 400 regional and international craft beers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> focus of the 3-day event is the BrewLicious Brews and Foods Pairing and<br />
the BrewHaHa Grand Tasting. Attendees can talk with industry experts and<br />
award winners while tasting some of the best beers in the world. Related<br />
events include the BrewMasters PubCrawl and a Texas brewery tour.<br />
<strong>The</strong> weekend ends with live music and fireworks on the beach. For more<br />
information, visit www.brewmastersbeerfest.com.<br />
<strong>September</strong> 6 th - Toddler Music with Sessions, 9:30-10:15 AM. Sing, Sway,<br />
Laugh, Play! Join us for a FREE class on the Plaza with Sessions Music.<br />
Immerse your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song and dance, all<br />
while developing fundamental skills and connecting with other moms,<br />
dads and families. Recommended for ages newborn - 7 years. For more<br />
information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.<br />
<strong>September</strong> 7 th - Summer Music Festival. Gather with friends on our pool<br />
deck for the end of our second annual Summer Music Festival! Enjoy live<br />
concert performances, $5 beers and poolside. Featured artist for <strong>September</strong><br />
7 th it is DJ Baby Roo. Complimentary admission and open to the public.<br />
Guests who attend the events will receive complimentary valet parking. For<br />
more information on our live art bar, please call the Four Seasons Hotel at<br />
713-650-1300.<br />
Fall Katy Home and Garden Show - <strong>September</strong> 8, <strong>2018</strong>, 10 AM-6 PM and<br />
<strong>September</strong> 9, <strong>2018</strong>, 11 AM-5 PM. Merrell Center & Robinson Pavilion, 6301<br />
S Stadium Ln., Katy, TX 77494. Admission: $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and<br />
$3 for military, Kids under 12 are FREE. Fall in love with the latest trends<br />
in home design at the Fall Katy Home and Garden Show, where Texas-size<br />
ingenuity will be on full display including the unveiling of a Tiny Home<br />
Village, Vintage Market, Kitchen & Bath Idea Center and much more. Master<br />
chalk-painting with help from local Vintage Artists, Arcalee Gautier and<br />
Megan Morgan of Vintage Back Roads, as they teach you how to create your<br />
own vintage master piece. Spruce up the yard and patio at the Fall Plant<br />
Sale from Brookwood Community. Get inspired and ready to renovate<br />
and decorate! For ticket information, directions, and hours visit www.<br />
FallKatyHomeandGardenshow.com or call 832-392-0165.<br />
104.1 KRBE Roula & Ryan Road Show - <strong>September</strong> 14, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30 PM.<br />
Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479.<br />
Admission: $35-$58. <strong>The</strong> Roula and Ryan Show takes their popular show on<br />
the road again. Fans will experience everything they love about the show -<br />
LIVE - in a unique, variety-style show, including Roula & Ryan’s Roses, Special<br />
K’s Prank Calls and/or <strong>The</strong> Mystery Box! Plus, this year’s show will showcase<br />
a special “Game Night Edition,” featuring activities where fans could be a<br />
part of the fun on stage with Roula, Ryan, Producer Eric, Special K, Krystina<br />
and Mumbles.<br />
CineBrew Sip & Screen presented by Houston Cinema Arts Society -<br />
<strong>September</strong> 20, <strong>2018</strong>, 7:30-10 PM. Admission is free. 8 th Wonder Brewery,<br />
16<br />
2202 Dallas Street. Join us for a fun evening full of beer and film as we<br />
partner with 8 th Wonder Brewery to present Richard Linklater’s hilarious 2003<br />
comedy, “School of Rock,” featuring Jack Black. Special brews, merchandise<br />
and memberships will be available! Local, Houstonian short films will start<br />
at 7:30 PM before the movie, which will be screened at 8 PM.<br />
Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston<br />
Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local and<br />
non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists of<br />
ALL ages present family comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from<br />
Station <strong>The</strong>ater closes out the night with games that involve the audience.<br />
Everyone who participates in at least one open mic throughout the year<br />
become eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which<br />
is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are<br />
given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open to<br />
the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area<br />
during this event only. You can bring your own food and order from many of<br />
the surrounding food places. All ages.<br />
Beetles, Brew and Barbecue - <strong>September</strong> 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 8:30 AM-4 PM. Balls Out<br />
Burger Main, (FM 2920) and Walnut Streets, Tomball, TX 77375. Admission:<br />
All Spectators free, free parking, $15 entry fee. <strong>The</strong> North Houston VW Club’s<br />
24 th annual show takes place at the beautiful park surrounding Tomball’s<br />
Historic Downtown Train Depot. See great cars and sample Texas craft beer<br />
from Houston-area brewers. Mouth-watering Texas-style barbecue, local<br />
area vendors of all kinds and live music onstage. Swap meet area too. All air<br />
or water-cooled Volkswagens are welcomed. Registration is from 8:30-11:00<br />
AM. Awards and prize winners announced at 3 PM. Over 40 Trophies and<br />
Awards! Raffles, door prizes, the best goodie bags in Texas, manufacturers<br />
samples and gift certificates, local garage gift certificates and discounts,<br />
many gift baskets and great fun! All proceeds benefit local NW Houston<br />
charities.<br />
Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference - Weekly<br />
through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine<br />
Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6<br />
PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for<br />
Seniors, Youth and Students. <strong>The</strong> Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as<br />
its sheer size and raw interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns,<br />
will make for an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos<br />
Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to<br />
wear white or light colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing<br />
as the color changes creating a sensation of movement.<br />
Open House - Daily from dawn until dusk through February 28, 2019,<br />
admission free. Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002. <strong>The</strong><br />
artistic duo, Havel Ruck Projects, made up of local artists, Dan Havel and<br />
Dean Ruck, transformed a previously abandoned house into an interactive<br />
temporary public sculpture. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company,<br />
the 1940s-era house was originally located in Santa Fe, Texas. After moving<br />
the home to Sam Houston Park in April, Havel and Ruck stripped the<br />
structure’s interior and exterior using drill saws and other tools. <strong>The</strong>y cut<br />
circular holes into the walls and filled them with PVC pipe to create a “Swiss<br />
cheese” or “lace” appearance and collaged the interior walls with vintage<br />
images sourced from family, friends and local resale shops representing the<br />
city’s people, places and past.<br />
<strong>The</strong> International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes - Daily through<br />
<strong>September</strong> 30, <strong>2018</strong>. Houston Museum Of Natural Science, 5555<br />
Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030. Museum visitors will learn how<br />
Sherlock Holmes, a scientific expert ahead of his time, used seemingly<br />
trivial observations of clues others missed to solve some of his era’s most<br />
mysterious crimes. <strong>The</strong> exhibition features original manuscripts and period<br />
artifacts, investigative tools influenced and used by Sherlock Holmes and<br />
interactive crime-solving opportunities. Guests will be transported into<br />
Sherlock Holmes’ London to solve a crime in a world filled with innovation<br />
and experimentation and just receiving its introduction to his groundbreaking<br />
methods.<br />
Cars and Coffee - through December 29, <strong>2018</strong>, 9 AM-12 PM. Gateway Classic<br />
Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090.<br />
Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway Classic Cars every last Saturday of<br />
the month for Cars & Coffee. So far we have had some amazing turnouts,<br />
but we want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of<br />
our sweet rides! No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No<br />
sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics.<br />
Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29, <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
9 AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is free.<br />
In addition to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers Market<br />
brings you family fun! Each week, the Market features live music, cooking<br />
demonstrations or other seasonal entertainment. Presented by the Fort<br />
Bend Chamber of Commerce.<br />
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Katy Community Giving Circle<br />
<strong>The</strong> Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy<br />
area or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by<br />
giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving by providing<br />
grants to local 501(c)3 organizations that will benefit or improve the<br />
lives of the people in our Katy community. By combining members tax<br />
deductible donations of just $10 per month, we are making a greater giving<br />
impact! Our circle provides members opportunities to learn about other<br />
organizations who may need volunteers or donations in our area through<br />
our nomination process. Since starting in 2015 <strong>The</strong> Katy Community Giving<br />
Circle has collected over $10,000 and given grants to organizations that<br />
have provided services and financial assistance to families all over our area.<br />
We are building a community of giving as we grow! For more information<br />
please visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle.<br />
Texas Children’s Hospital<br />
West Campus (Katy)<br />
We are looking for volunteers 18 years old and up, be committed once a week<br />
3-4 consecutive hours for a minimum of six months. Different assignments<br />
are available to choose from 7 AM-midnight Monday - Sunday to support<br />
patients, families and staff. Please contact us if you are interested at 832-<br />
227-1185 or www.waystogive.texaschildrens.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/.<br />
Volunteers Needed At Memorial<br />
Hermann Katy Hospital<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available.<br />
Whether you are interested in working in the nursery, at our reception<br />
desk, in our gift shop or even transporting patients, we have a place for<br />
you. For more information, please contact Heather Rojas, Manager of<br />
Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581.<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation<br />
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Love Animals? Looking for a rewarding opportunity? Get involved in one<br />
of TWRC’s many volunteer opportunities to help Texas wildlife. Volunteers<br />
at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. We offer<br />
several ways to help including our Animal Care Program, Education<br />
and Outreach, working in our main enter and we can even help you<br />
become an independent Texas Wildlife Rehabilitator! Please Go To www.<br />
twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer for more information.<br />
Pregnancy Help Center<br />
Seeks New Volunteers<br />
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of West<br />
Houston educating and supporting men and women in making healthy<br />
choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy and postabortion<br />
loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating<br />
small groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation<br />
room and development. Discover your calling! For information inquire<br />
through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281-578-0078, Volunteer<br />
Services Coordinator. <strong>The</strong> Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston is a<br />
non-profit faith based organization.<br />
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SIRE, Houston’s <strong>The</strong>rapeutic<br />
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Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted<br />
activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity,<br />
emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on<br />
horseback happen every day. <strong>The</strong> work of our dedicated volunteers<br />
helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater<br />
Houston Area will have the programs they need to live longer, healthier,<br />
more productive lives. In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many<br />
of our volunteers donate their time and talents at fund-raising events<br />
such as our annual Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon.<br />
Volunteers are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and<br />
annual SIRE Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at<br />
the Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition<br />
at the regional and state Special Olympics. <strong>The</strong>rapeutic horseback riding<br />
creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse. Volunteers<br />
are their own personal cheering section and the instructor is their mentor<br />
and coach. Clients become more empowered and better equipped to<br />
fully live their lives, each day.<br />
To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a<br />
volunteer coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call<br />
281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308.<br />
Volunteers Needed At<br />
Autumn Grove Cottage<br />
Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is<br />
an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia<br />
related illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our<br />
Residents. We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with<br />
just 16 Residents. If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like<br />
atmosphere then call the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or<br />
visit our website www.autumngrovecottage.com. Come be a part of our<br />
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Spanish Meadows<br />
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In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have<br />
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Volunteer Opportunities at<br />
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for volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark<br />
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Westchase district of town. We offer training and support to all of our<br />
volunteers. Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more<br />
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HARC and aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org.<br />
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Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas<br />
of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference<br />
in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.<br />
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HealthBridge Volunteering<br />
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com, located<br />
in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers. Our 40 bed<br />
pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they transition<br />
from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with direct patient<br />
interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring) and indirect patient<br />
care (greeters, phone reception and administrative tasks). Volunteer hours<br />
vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@nhsltd.com for more information.<br />
Volunteers Wanted At<br />
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Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many<br />
different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties.<br />
Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number of<br />
hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at 281-<br />
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Katy Quilters Needs<br />
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Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small<br />
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small<br />
blankets to various charities. <strong>The</strong> demand is even higher with all of the<br />
families that have lost their homes because of the fires in and around<br />
our area. We need you and we have fabric that has been donated but we<br />
need your hands and time to make someone smile. If you would like to<br />
help, call the Katy Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities:<br />
Vantage Hospice<br />
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes<br />
a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer<br />
team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best<br />
quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social<br />
interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition,<br />
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interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.<br />
Literacy Advance Of Houston<br />
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Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a<br />
few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your<br />
community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100%<br />
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We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write<br />
and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring<br />
people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love<br />
to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49,<br />
thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but<br />
not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have<br />
locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as<br />
well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager,<br />
at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.<br />
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communities across the United States.<br />
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A child in KCM’s Homework Buddies program<br />
getting afterschool assistance with<br />
homework.<br />
Volunteers Jane Lebo, Jennifer Brown, and KCM staff member Lynn<br />
Hooge pose in the KCM Food Pantry as they switch to a 100% Client<br />
Choice distribution system for families in need of supplemental<br />
food assistance.<br />
KCM Red Apple School Supplies Program.<br />
Supplies ready to help children in<br />
need start the school year strong.<br />
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SPENDS<br />
$3.25 MILLION ON PROGRAMS ASSISTING<br />
LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED<br />
8,216 Families Served and 605,588 Meals Distributed in 2017.<br />
[Katy, TX, July 18th, <strong>2018</strong>] Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) has been<br />
a place of hope and transformation for 34 years in the Katy/West<br />
Houston Community. Founded by a collaboration of churches as<br />
a way to address growing needs in the community, KCM provides<br />
critical help at what is often the point of desperation in the lives of<br />
those who need it. KCM strives to strengthen families by providing<br />
comprehensive case management, emergency financial assistance<br />
to prevent homelessness, supplemental food, help with Health<br />
Benefits Access such as Gold Card, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Medicare,<br />
and CHIP, as well as safety planning, counseling, and advocacy for<br />
victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse. "KCM helped me and<br />
my family 7 years ago. I now own my own business and I am able to<br />
come back and share the love back with them. Whatever situation<br />
you are in, never give up...let this be an example that anything is<br />
possible" - Andrew, former client, now a donor.<br />
Key Achievements of Katy Christian Ministries in 2017:<br />
• KCM spent $3.25m on Programs providing services free<br />
of charge to the community.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Crisis Center assisted 620 victims of domestic violence<br />
and 292 victims of sexual abuse.<br />
• Social Services assisted 8,216 families.<br />
• $424,000 was used for direct financial assistance for<br />
emergency shelter, mortgage/rent, and utilities.<br />
• 1,658 families were assisted with Health Benefits Access Program<br />
including, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition<br />
Assistance Program), Gold Card, TANF (Temporary Assistance<br />
for Needy Families), CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program).<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Food Pantry served 3,166 families and distributed<br />
605,588 meals.<br />
• With the Board of Directors assistance, KCM achieved a successful<br />
& clean 2017 Audited Financial Statement for the second year in a<br />
row, confirming all financial controls are in place and in compliance.<br />
• KCM improved efficiencies to invest an outstanding 0.89 cents of<br />
every dollar to helping our families in need through their Counseling,<br />
Crisis Center, Food Pantry, and Social Services Programs.<br />
“Financial accountability and transparency is important to us<br />
at Katy Christian Ministries and we have worked very hard to<br />
demonstrate a new standard of good stewardship to the churches,<br />
foundations, organizations, businesses, and individuals who give to<br />
support the life transforming work of KCM” says Deysi Crespo, Executive<br />
Director. “<strong>The</strong> 89% ratio is remarkably high, and we attribute<br />
this to our increased commitment to financial accountability and<br />
board involvement. We are so blessed to live in such a generous,<br />
loving, and faithful community that allowed us to achieve great<br />
outcomes even in the midst of Harvey and during the long term<br />
recovery phase we are currently in.”<br />
14TH ANNUAL GALA<br />
“TRANSFORMING LIVES”<br />
Katy Christian Ministries would like to invite<br />
the community to attend their 14th Annual<br />
“Transforming Lives” Gala, <strong>September</strong> 25th,<br />
<strong>2018</strong> starting at 6pm at the historical Beckendorff<br />
Farms in Katy, TX. Tickets and Sponsorship<br />
information are available at www.ktcm.<br />
org/gala<strong>2018</strong>. An exciting announcement will<br />
be made at the event that you won’t want to<br />
miss. Katy Christian Ministries relies on the<br />
financial support of local churches, organizations,<br />
foundations, businesses, social clubs,<br />
and community members to continue serving<br />
the needs of the community.<br />
Katy Christian Ministries is accredited by the Evangelical Counsil for<br />
Financial Accountability (ECFA), meeting their Seven Standards of<br />
Responsible Stewardship. KCM is also a Gold Star participant with<br />
GuideStar.org, and is an Accredited Charity by the BBB of Greater<br />
Houston and South Texas. <strong>The</strong> organization’s financial statements<br />
are available to the public and can be found online at<br />
www.ktcm.org.<br />
“Katy Christian Ministries is grateful to all those in our community<br />
for their ongoing support that allowed us to overcome the obstacles<br />
Harvey presented with our own facilities being flooded. Despite<br />
these challenges, KCM accomplished much in 2017 through God’s<br />
provision and guidance, and continues to thrive and grow with<br />
realistic goals aligned with our Strategic Plan for the coming years,”<br />
Kent Black, KCM Board President.<br />
For more information please visit: www.ktcm.org or email<br />
info@ktcm.org. To stay informed about KCM, Text “KCM” to 42828.<br />
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