Seven Meadows September 2018

SEVEN MEADOWS 

Community News 

Newsletter published by Krenek Printing Co. 

Katy Residents Christina & Binh Nguyen 

with their sons Max and Alex. 

Photo by: Melissa Vargas Photography 

September 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 3 

Houston Events pg. 23 

Library News 

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School News 

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Sports News pgs. 30-31 

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GET READY FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY 2018 

SEPTEMBER 9 TH ! 

HISTORY, ACTIVITIES AND GIFT IDEAS 

Grandparents Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. 

Take the time to honor your grandparents with these ideas! 

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS DAY? 

History of Grandparents Day: Marian McQuade hoped to establish a national day that 

would honor grandparents and in 1970 she began a campaign to do so. McQuade raised 

awareness about senior citizens throughout the 1970s. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter 

declared the first Sunday after Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day. Each year, the 

president issues a proclamation to keep the tradition going. 

Grandparents Day has both an official flower and song. The official flower is the forget-menot, 

and the song is Johnny Prill’s “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa.” Both were chosen 

by the National Grandparents Day Council. 

GRANDPARENTS DAY ACTIVITIES AND GIFTS 

Let’s appreciate all the joy and wisdom that grandparents bring to our lives! Many 

schools celebrate Grandparents Day with special activities or assemblies. Students 

often invite their grandparents into the schools for a day and the children find 

creative ways to celebrate their grandparents. Some towns will also hold special 

events for Grandparents Day. 

Most grandparents don’t care what activity they do-they just want to spend time with their 

grandchildren. Maybe ask your grandparents to show you one of their favorite hobbies. 

Many National Parks hold special Grandparents Day events and it can be fun to spend time 

with your grandparents exploring nature. If your grandparent would prefer a calm day, ask 

them to show you their favorite movie. No matter what, the best Grandparents Day activity 

involves you and your grandparents together, celebrating your family and each other. 

Some families get cards or gifts for the grandparents on Grandparents Day. 

Most grandparents would say that a handwritten card is the perfect gift. 

Another great gift is simply to take your grandparents somewhere fun. Maybe your 

grandfather loves baseball, so you can get him tickets to see his favorite team with you. 

Let your grandparents teach you a skill, like how to fish. Or, perhaps it would be fun to 

make arts and crafts together. 

Maybe you can bring them some treats, like Grandpa’s Banana Bread or Grandmother’s 

Blueberry Cake, both made by talented grandparents. Or, try making one of the dishes 

that your grandparents usually make for you. 

On Grandparents Day, it really is the thought that counts-just make sure your 

grandparents know that you’re thinking of them. 

What’s your favorite way to celebrate Grandparents Day? Let us know below, and 

happy Grandparents Day! 

Source: www.almanac.com/content/when-grandparents-day 

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Clubhouse Onsite office 281-394-2274 

23610 Seven Meadows Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494 

Avalon at Seven Meadows CAI 

katyavalon@gmail.com 

Crest Management 281-579-0761 

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

Emergency Numbers Police/Fire 911 

Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665 

City of Katy Police 281-391-4848 

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

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

Willowfork Fire Dept. 281-578-0009 

Info. Center, Avalon, 

Meadowbrook Farms Golf 281-693-GOLF 

Utilities 

Gas-Center Point 281-342-6665 

Water/Sewer- 

MUD 34-Eco Resources 281-240-1700 

Section 1-8 

MUD 35-Seven Trent 281-579-4500 

Section 1-9, Avalon 

Seven Meadows 

Important 

Numbers 

Garbage Collection- Republic Ser. 281-446-2030 

Telephone-TXU 281-396-5000 

Cable- 

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 

Time Warner 713-341-1000 

Internet Service- 

En-Touch Services 281-225-1000 

Time Warner 713-345-1000 

Consolidated Comm. 281-396-5000 

Library- 

Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311 

Government Offices 

US Post Office 281-391-3909 

Driver’s License- 281-391-4874 

City of Katy 281-232-4334 

Fort Bend County 

Motor Vehicle Reg. 281-341-3710 

Voter Registration-Fort Bend 281-341-3411 

Fort Bend County Courthouse 281-342-3411 

Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 

Fort Bend County EMS 281-344-3006 

Southeast Texas Poison Center 800-222-1222 

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Beckendorff Jr. High 281-237-8800 

Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800 

Merrill Career Center 281-237-6300 

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Katy News 281-578-0595 

Katy Times 281-391-3141 

MEDICAL 

Fort Bend County Health Dept. 281-342-6414 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-392-1111 

Kingsland Diagnostic Center 281-579-1119 

Christus St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 

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STEPS FOR HAVING A 

GREAT LABOR DAY 

1. Have a good old-fashioned last summer fling. Take 

yourself, your family and friends to your town’s parade. 

Then go home or to your favorite park and stage 

the biggest, best barbecue of the summer. 

2. Sit down after your fling and give some thought to 

labor - especially yours. 

3. Start doing something about that career change 

you’ve been pondering. Schedule some informational 

interviews or sign up for a class in your chosen 

endeavor. 

4. Find some direction if your thoughts are still vague. 

Make an appointment with a counselor organize a 

brainstorming session with like-minded friends or just 

gather up a few good books on fields that interest you. 

5. Take some time to appreciate your work if you 

enjoy what you do and pat yourself on the back for 

a job well done. 

6. Go out and find yourself a hobby if you think you 

like your work a little too much. Look for balance. 

And remember the words on one Mathew Maguire 

banner: “Eight Hours for Work, Eight Hours for Rest, 

Eight Hours for Recreation!” 

All Americans! When thinking of today’s work force, 

think of your Armed Forces. They may not be in an 

office, but they still work. 

Enjoy! Enjoy your family and show them your love 

everyday ... not just for today. 

WHAT’S OPEN AND CLOSED ON LABOR DAY 

Labor Day began in the late 19 th century as a way to celebrate 

the achievements of workers in the U.S. As such, it is intended 

to give all working people a chance to rest. 

September 3, 2018 

LABOR DAY FACTS AND STATS 

• 153.2+ Million- number of Americans (over 16 years) in the labor force 

six years ago, that number is down 1.2 million from Labor Day 2010. 

• 12% of American workers belonged to a labor union 

in 2009. 

• 84.7% of full time workers have health insurance. 

• 2.2 Million more females than males are in management 

positions as of 2009. 

• Registered Nurse- occupation expected to add 

the most positions in the next 10 years. 

• 25 minutes - average time for the commute to work. 

• 5.9 Million people worked from home in 2009. 

We’ve already begun preparing for the long Labor Day weekend, 

getting ready for beach getaways, cookouts and road trips. A 

variety of services and stores may be closed including: 

• Post offices, government services and Federal Reserve banks 

will all be closed Monday. 

• As it is a federal holiday, schools and most offices will 

also be closed. 

• Big box stores will all be open and have a variety 

of sales offers ongoing. 

• For travelers on the road, most fast food chains, pharmacies 

and convenience stores are set to remain open 

• Many supermarkets will remain open with shortened hours 

and shoppers should call ahead. 

Courtesy of: 

www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/labor-day/closed-on-labor-day 

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FIND OUT IF SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS 

IS RIGHT FOR YOU 

The answers you need to start your weight loss journey. 

Our team of experts at Houston Methodist West includes bariatric surgeons, counselors, 

nurses and an exercise physiologist. Working together, they ensure you receive the exceptional, 

personalized care needed to achieve long-term success. 

Dr. Choi uses a highly individualized approach to help you achieve a specific goal, whether it is 

improving quality of life or providing drastic life change through surgical weight loss. 

Dr. Laura Choi 

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Attend one of our free information sessions from 12 –1 p.m.: 

September 7 

September 21 

Registration is required. 

Visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 832.667.5673. 

Houston Methodist West Hospital 

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Houston, TX 77094 

BEST THINGS TO BUY IN SEPTEMBER 

September feels more like the start of a new year than January - that’s 

why many manufacturers treat it as such. The transition from summer 

to fall is a great time to release new models and send the old to 

the clearance section. Here’s your guide to the best things to buy in 

September: 

HOLIDAY WEEKEND ROAD TRIPS FROM H-TOWN! 

Houston is conveniently located by many fun places that are so close. 

Whether you’re looking for something trendy, educational or just 

something in the great outdoors, you can find it in Texas: 

1. Magnolia Market (Waco, Texas) - About 3 hour drive 

2. Hamilton Pool Preserve (Austin, Texas) - About 3 hour drive 

3. The Comal or Guadalupe River (New Braunfels, Texas) - 

About 2.5 hour drive 

4. The Alamo/ Riverwalk (San Antonio, Texas) - About 3 hour drive 

5. Corpus Christi, Texas - About 3 hour drive 

6. Marfa, Texas - About 8 hour drive 

7. Pedernales Falls State Park (Johnson City, Texas) - About 3 hours drive 

8. Palo Duro Canyon State Park (Canyon, Texas) - About 9.5 hour drive 

9. Hill Country (Wimberley/ Fredricksberg, Texas) - About 3 hour drive 

10. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (Fredericksburg, Texas) - 

About 4 hour drive 

Courtesy of: 

http://abc13.com/travel/10-quick-road-trips-from-houston/2012226/ 

• Apple products 

• Airfare 

• Bicycles 

• Large appliances 

• Grills and accessories 

• Luggage 

• Sunglasses 

• Mattresses and linens 

• Cars 

• Summer apparel and shoes 

• China, housewares, small appliances 

KEEP FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FRESH LONGER 

• Berries: Rinse with vinegar 

• Lettuce: Store with paper towel 

• Avocado: Squirt with lemon 

• Carrots: Store with water 

• Lemons: Avoid cutting in half 

• Onions: Wrap in pantyhose (ha ha!) 

• Potatoes: Store with apples 

• Apples: Soak slices in salt water 

• Celery: Wrap in aluminum foil 

• Bananas: Wrap stems with plastic wrap 

Courtesy of: 

www.rd.com/food/fun/keep-fruits-and-veggies-fresh-longer/ 


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SEVEN MEADOWS TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS LIST 

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

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

click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

CODE KEY: 

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., 

SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, 

H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST 

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STREETLIGHT OUT? 

If your streetlight is out, 

• go to the pole 

• get the number off the pole (should be vertical at eye level) 

• go home and go to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

• enter your information and the pole number 

• if you would like to know when it has been received and fixed, check 

the box to get the email notice 

And in a few days the light should be fixed. Thanks for being a good 

neighbor and keeping our neighborhood safe and bright! 

WellPet 

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Do You 

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Party? 

Mason Creek Community Center 

provides downtown ambiance 

with neighborhood convenience. 

A wonderful location for 

school events, graduation, 

office parties, weddings, 

family gatherings, or any 

holiday event. 

• Sound System • Covered Patio 

Let us help you to make 

your special occasion a 

memorable one. 

Click on Community Center 

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For more info call 

281-578-7272 

GOING ON VACATION? 

If you are going on vacation, and would like Fort Bend Sheriff’s department 

to check on your residence while you are away, call the sheriff 

at 281-341-4666 or fill out a Vacation Watch Form online at: www. 

co.fort-bend.tx.us/vacationForm.asp 

Report any suspicious activity to the Ft. Bend Sheriff’s Department at 

281-341-4666. 

COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER 

BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll 

ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and volunteering 

is a great way to make a difference personally while having a positive 

impact in your community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses, 

extract patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) and 

provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification 

to serve their community. 

Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at 

sfowler@communityvfd.com. 

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

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

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

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

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

For more facts on decomposition time, visit http://behealthyandrelax.com/2007/11/how-long-does-it-take-to-decompose. 

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

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

materials and welcome residential drop offs. 

Visit greenarrowrecycling.com. 


Itch, Ouch, Scratch, It’s Bug Season 

Whether you’re attacked while working in the garden, enjoying a 

picnic in the park or lounging by the pool, bug bites and stings are 

an inevitable summer annoyance. At best, bites and stings can be 

uncomfortable for a few days; at worst, they can be a serious, lifethreatening 

hazard. 

Here are some tips on how to relieve the itch or sting and when to 

know if you should seek medical attention: 

If the bite or sting is mildly painful or itchy, apply over-the-counter 

medication that contains Benadryl or cortisone for topical relief. Other 

home remedies, like applying a paste made from baking soda and 

water, dabbing on ammonia with a cotton ball, soaking in oatmeal 

baths or even applying toothpaste to the site may also provide relief. 

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Whatever you do, don’t scratch. This can cause an infection and leave 

a scar. And it won’t relieve the itch or sting. 

If you feel faint, nauseous, dizzy or disoriented or if you experience 

rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing or your lips, tongue or throat 

swell, call 911 immediately and get medical attention. These 

symptoms indicate a severe allergy to the insect’s venom. Administer 

an Epi-pen (injectable epinephrine) if one is available and administer 

CPR if symptoms worsen before emergency personnel arrive. After 

the episode, follow up with a physician who can determine an allergy 

prevention treatment. 

Stay alert for delayed symptoms around the bite or sting, like redness 

or swelling, which could indicate an infection or other condition. 

And see a doctor right away if you have a headache, fever or joint 

pain within a few days of being bitten. Some insects, like ticks and 

mosquitoes, can infect their victims with serious, flulike illnesses, 

such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease and West Nile 

virus, which only a physician can diagnose and treat. 

Most important, use insect repellant when outdoors and wear light-weight, 

light-colored clothing over arms, legs and feet to keep insects off your skin. 

And avoid wearing perfume and fragrances, which can attract bugs. 

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE 

An attitude of gratitude means making it a habit to express thankfulness 

and appreciation in all parts of your life, on a regular basis, 

for both the big and small things alike. Here is a menu of tactics to 

develop this mindset: 

• Wake up every day and express to yourself what you are grateful for. 

• Tell whomever you are with at the end of the day the 3 things you 

are most grateful for. 

• Tell whomever you are with right now (significant other, friend, family 

member, etc.) the 3 things that you are most grateful for in this moment. 

• Start a gratitude journal - Express gratitude in this journal every night 

by noting the things that you are grateful for, proud of and excited 

about. 

• Acknowledge yourself for what you have done and accomplished in 

the last day/week/month/year. Instead of comparing yourself to others, 

give yourself credit for the big and small things you have been doing! 

• Acknowledge other people and thank them for inspiring/helping/ 

supporting you - oftentimes people wait their whole lives to be acknowledged 

(and yet it happens far too infrequently)! 

Courtesy of: www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-merle/how-to-havean-attitude-of-gratitude_b_8644102.html 

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN SEPTEMBER 2018 

SEPTEMBER OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS 

September is observed as: 

• National Cholesterol Education Month 

• National Honey Month 

• Whole Grains Month 

• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 

Birthstone: Sapphire 

Fruit & Veggies for September: 

• Nectarines, Figs 

• Cayenne Pepper 

• Chili Peppers, Poblano Peppers 

• Serrano Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 

Flower: Aster & Forget-me-not 

Astrological Signs: Virgo & Libra 

Holidays: 

September 3 rd : Labor Day 

September 9 th : Rosh Hashana (Start), September 11 th (End) 

September 9 th : Grandparents Day 

September 11 th : Patriot Day 

September 19 th : Yom Kippur 

September 22 nd : September Equinox/Fall begins 

September 23 rd : Sukkot (Start), September 30 th (End) 

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CINCO RANCH LADIES CLUB 

The Cinco Ranch Ladies Club (CRLC) is a 501(c)3 providing residents in 

Katy and surrounding cities with activities, both social and charitable. 

We designate charities each year as recipients for our fundraising 

events. We typically meet each month as an entire club at The Golf 

Club at Cinco Ranch at 7 PM to partake in themed events such as a Chili 

Cook Off, Halloween Party, Craft Fairs, Silent Auction, Line Dancing, 

Self--Defense Class, Favorite Things Exchange and Luau. 

We also offer about 22 sub-clubs that each meet once a month on a small 

scale in residents homes, businesses, restaurants and walking trails. A few 

special interest clubs are Book, Business Network, Bunco, Coffee, Craft, Dining, 

Lunch, Ladies Night Out, Movie, Garden, Game Night, Meditation, Wine, 

Walking and more. $35 annual dues for all the social and charitable fun. 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cincoranchladiesclub 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/cincranchladiesclub 

Website: www.CincoRanchLadiesClub.org 

Marketing Board Member Nancy Pham Medina 

nancypmedina@gmail.com 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

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

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

a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It may not be the 

most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show your respect for 

every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 

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

registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of 

restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all 

residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on 

leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR 

PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, 

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

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

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

is your best and safest option. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol and remove 

pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law. 

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

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

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

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

leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine the 

consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ 

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

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 


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

or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and free-roaming 

animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the dog 

lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial threat to 

the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being 

bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement of restraint laws is essential 

in enhancing the animal control program’s efforts to reduce the risk of 

rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, should that animal 

become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

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

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the 

animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because 

they are an important control measure for the public health threat of rabies. 

In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a barrier between 

infected wild animals and humans. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly 

restrained please contact: 

Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road - 

Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 - AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us. 

THE TOP DOG 

By Cheryl Conley 

Living just a few miles north of Houston, it’s not uncommon for me to 

hear coyotes howling at night. I get a little nervous when I hear them 

because they have been known to attack domestic animals. I saw on 

the news a few weeks ago where a coyote jumped a fence in broad 

daylight and attacked a small dog. Luckily, the owner was able to 

scare the coyote and no harm was done to the dog. Because natural 

habitats are disappearing, more and more coyotes are being sighted 

in urban settings. 

TWRC only accepts coyote pups and we get very few of them but they are 

very interesting animals and I thought you might enjoy learning about them. 

• They are about the size of a small German Shepherd. They have 

yellowish eyes. 

• They are highly intelligent members of the dog family and are 

described by wildlife experts as clever, cunning and sneaky. They 

have a strong sense of hearing, smell and sight. 

• Dogs run with their tails up; coyotes run with their tails down. 

• They are classified as carnivores but will eat almost anything. 

• The coyote is very vocal. A long howl lets others know its location. Short barks 

warn others of danger. They “yip” when reuniting with other pack members 

and will growl to establish dominance within the pack. They whimper and 

whine when bonding and make a high-pitched bark to call its pups. 

• They can live up to 14 years in the wild. 

• Some consider them a nuisance and attempt trapping and other 

nuisance-control measures. This will never eliminate them. Remove 

one and another one will move in to take its place. In The Woodlands, 

Texas, a few years ago several coyotes were removed. The result was 

that feral pigs moved in and destroyed lawns. According to Texas 

Parks and Wildlife, “The real solution and the greater need facing 

Texans right now is public education. We need to inform and empower 

people to take steps to coexist with coyotes and other urban wildlife.” 

• Coyotes can run up to 40 mph. 

• Coyotes are 100% monogamous according to a study by scientists 

at Ohio State University in 2012. “I was surprised we didn’t find 

any cheating going on,” said study co-author Stan Gehrt, a wildlife 

ecologist with Ohio State’s School of Environment and Natural 

Resources. 

• Coyotes are great swimmers. 

If you have questions about wildlife, please refer to our website at www. 

twrcwildlifecenter.org. If you can’t find the answers you need, give us a 

call at 713-468-8972. 


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A child in KCM’s Homework Buddies program 

getting afterschool assistance with 

homework. 

Volunteers Jane Lebo, Jennifer Brown, and KCM staff member Lynn 

Hooge pose in the KCM Food Pantry as they switch to a 100% Client 

Choice distribution system for families in need of supplemental 

food assistance. 

KCM Red Apple School Supplies Program. 

Supplies ready to help children in 

need start the school year strong. 

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SPENDS 

$3.25 MILLION ON PROGRAMS ASSISTING 

LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED 

8,216 Families Served and 605,588 Meals Distributed in 2017. 

[Katy, TX, July 18th, 2018] Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) has been 

a place of hope and transformation for 34 years in the Katy/West 

Houston Community. Founded by a collaboration of churches as 

a way to address growing needs in the community, KCM provides 

critical help at what is often the point of desperation in the lives of 

those who need it. KCM strives to strengthen families by providing 

comprehensive case management, emergency financial assistance 

to prevent homelessness, supplemental food, help with Health 

Benefits Access such as Gold Card, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Medicare, 

and CHIP, as well as safety planning, counseling, and advocacy for 

victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse. "KCM helped me and 

my family 7 years ago. I now own my own business and I am able to 

come back and share the love back with them. Whatever situation 

you are in, never give up...let this be an example that anything is 

possible" - Andrew, former client, now a donor. 

Key Achievements of Katy Christian Ministries in 2017: 

• KCM spent $3.25m on Programs providing services free 

of charge to the community. 

• The Crisis Center assisted 620 victims of domestic violence 

and 292 victims of sexual abuse. 

• Social Services assisted 8,216 families. 

• $424,000 was used for direct financial assistance for 

emergency shelter, mortgage/rent, and utilities. 

• 1,658 families were assisted with Health Benefits Access Program 

including, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition 

Assistance Program), Gold Card, TANF (Temporary Assistance 

for Needy Families), CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program). 

• The Food Pantry served 3,166 families and distributed 

605,588 meals. 

• With the Board of Directors assistance, KCM achieved a successful 

& clean 2017 Audited Financial Statement for the second year in a 

row, confirming all financial controls are in place and in compliance. 

• KCM improved efficiencies to invest an outstanding 0.89 cents of 

every dollar to helping our families in need through their Counseling, 

Crisis Center, Food Pantry, and Social Services Programs. 


“Financial accountability and transparency is important to us 

at Katy Christian Ministries and we have worked very hard to 

demonstrate a new standard of good stewardship to the churches, 

foundations, organizations, businesses, and individuals who give to 

support the life transforming work of KCM” says Deysi Crespo, Executive 

Director. “The 89% ratio is remarkably high, and we attribute 

this to our increased commitment to financial accountability and 

board involvement. We are so blessed to live in such a generous, 

loving, and faithful community that allowed us to achieve great 

outcomes even in the midst of Harvey and during the long term 

recovery phase we are currently in.” 

14TH ANNUAL GALA 

“TRANSFORMING LIVES” 

Katy Christian Ministries would like to invite 

the community to attend their 14th Annual 

“Transforming Lives” Gala, September 25th, 

2018 starting at 6pm at the historical Beckendorff 

Farms in Katy, TX. Tickets and Sponsorship 

information are available at www.ktcm. 

org/gala2018. An exciting announcement will 

be made at the event that you won’t want to 

miss. Katy Christian Ministries relies on the 

financial support of local churches, organizations, 

foundations, businesses, social clubs, 

and community members to continue serving 

the needs of the community. 

Katy Christian Ministries is accredited by the Evangelical Counsil for 

Financial Accountability (ECFA), meeting their Seven Standards of 

Responsible Stewardship. KCM is also a Gold Star participant with 

GuideStar.org, and is an Accredited Charity by the BBB of Greater 

Houston and South Texas. The organization’s financial statements 

are available to the public and can be found online at 

www.ktcm.org. 

“Katy Christian Ministries is grateful to all those in our community 

for their ongoing support that allowed us to overcome the obstacles 

Harvey presented with our own facilities being flooded. Despite 

these challenges, KCM accomplished much in 2017 through God’s 

provision and guidance, and continues to thrive and grow with 

realistic goals aligned with our Strategic Plan for the coming years,” 

Kent Black, KCM Board President. 

For more information please visit: www.ktcm.org or email 

info@ktcm.org. To stay informed about KCM, Text “KCM” to 42828. 

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KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the Katy area 

or surrounding communities who wants to make a difference by giving 

collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of giving by providing grants 

to local 501(c)3 organizations that will benefit or improve the lives of the 

people in our Katy community. By combining members tax deductible 

donations of just $10 per month, we are making a greater giving impact! 

Our circle provides members opportunities to learn about other organizations 

who may need volunteers or donations in our area through our 

nomination process. Since starting in 2015 The Katy Community Giving 

Circle has collected over $10,000 and given grants to organizations that 

have provided services and financial assistance to families all over our area. 

We are building a community of giving as we grow! For more information 

please visit our Facebook page facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle. 

TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WEST CAMPUS (KATY) 

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL 

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has volunteer opportunities available. 

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

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

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

Volunteer Services at 281-644-7581. 

TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION, INC 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILDLIFE ADVOCATES 

Love Animals? Looking for a rewarding opportunity? Get involved in one 

of TWRC’s many volunteer opportunities to help Texas wildlife. Volunteers 

at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. We offer 

several ways to help including our Animal Care Program, Education and 

Outreach, working in our main enter and we can even help you become 

an independent Texas Wildlife Rehabilitator! Please Go To www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer 

for more information. 

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 post-abortion 

loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, facilitating small 

groups, administrative assistance, medical services, donation room and 

development. Discover your calling! 

For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or call 281- 

578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy Help Center of 

West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization. 

SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS 

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

improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional 

stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see miracles on horseback 

happen every day. The work of our dedicated volunteers helps guarantee 

that children and adults with disabilities in the Greater Houston Area will 

have the programs they need to live longer, healthier, more productive lives. 

In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers 

donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual 

Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers are on 

hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE Show-Off 

and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the Top Hands Horse 

Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition at the regional and state 

Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success 

between the rider and their horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering 

section and the instructor is their mentor and coach. Clients become 

more empowered and better equipped to fully live their lives, each day. 

To volunteer, please call one of our arenas and ask to speak with a volunteer 

coordinator. SIRESpring, call 281-353-6160. SIREHockley, call 

281-356-7588. SIRE Fort Bend, call 281-344-4308. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT AUTUMN GROVE COTTAGE 

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors? Autumn Grove Cottage is an 

assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia related 

illnesses. We are interested in volunteers socializing with our Residents. 

We are a small cottage, close to your neighborhood, with just 16 Residents. 

If you would like to volunteer in a cozy, home-like atmosphere then call 

the Volunteer Coordinator at 281-398-6845 or visit our website www. 

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

our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need 

to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session. 

BECOME A SUNRISE VOLUNTEER 

Fond memories and treasured traditions start here! Enrich lives through 

your generous gift of service as a Sunrise Volunteer. Please call the Activity 

and Volunteer Coordinator for opportunities and details at 281-240-0500 

or email cinco-ranch.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com. Sunrise Assisted Living of 

Cinco Ranch is located at 21939 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, Texas, 77450. For more 

information, you can also visit our website at www.sunriseseniorliving.com. 

VOLUNTEER KATY 

Meet with other local people who will gather and discuss/plan community 

service projects and try to figure out the best way to make a difference 

in our community. All volunteers welcome. Contact: Linda Wilson at 281- 

222-1771 or visit http://volunteerism.meetup.com/230. 


CLOTHED BY FAITH 

We are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team! Please see our 

website www.clothedbyfaith.com for more information or email yiasmere@ 

clothedbyfaith.org. Located at 802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 in Katy. CBF 

demonstrates God’s love through the provision of gently used clothing to 

those in need. 

ADOPT A US SOLDIER 

Adopt A US Soldier is a non-profit organization that seeks volunteers and 

donors to help show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom 

that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians 

with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate 

encouragement and express gratitude to those serving in the United States 

Armed Forces. Adopt A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce 

located across the United States. 

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After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was as 

follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III 

When registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from 

writing letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items 

a soldier may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and 

meaningful to soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt 

a soldier to show your support for those that are making sacrifices for our 

country. If interested, please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register. 

SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 

In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you have a little 

free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would love to have you 

volunteer your time and services to our wonderful residents. Spanish Meadows 

Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in 

a luxury environment to Katy and surrounding communities. We are located 

at 1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on 

volunteering, please contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.com. 

Please visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT 

HOUSTON APHASIA RECOVERY CENTER 

HARC, a non-profit wellness facility for persons with aphasia, is looking for 

volunteers to help in our programs. HARC is located at 3701 Briarpark Drive, 

Suite #310, Houston 77042, which is just inside of Beltway 8 in the Westchase 

district of town. We offer training and support to all of our volunteers. 

Volunteer days and times are flexible based on need. For more information, 

contact our center at 713-781-7100. More information about HARC and 

aphasia is also available on our website: www.harctx.org. 

KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 

Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas 

of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference 

in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm. 

org, email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information. 

KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES 

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

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

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

have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need 

you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands 

and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy 

Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com. 

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

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

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

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

Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare 

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

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

Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using 

computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or 

other NCJW programs that help change lives with hands-on community 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY 

Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to uninsured 

and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris Counties. 

Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Nurses, 

Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals looking to learn more 

about the medical field are needed to help Christ Clinic fulfill its mission. 

To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. 

Or visit www.christclinickaty.org to register for 

an upcoming volunteer orientation. 

GIVE BACK & MENTOR A LOCAL JUVENILE 

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

community. The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile 

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

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

in need… you may be the ONLY one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and 

willing to give a minimum of an hour per week. Please visit our website at 

www.fbpfy.org for more information. 

GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY! 

KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR 

HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

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

seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering, visiting 

a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides. Rides are 

provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory 

(not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment 

is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. 

Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of 

Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. 

Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors retain 

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

they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the senior or return 

later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years of age and 78 years 

of age with a good driving record, pass a background check and show 

proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required by the State 

of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-773-8645 

or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) 

that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors and 

non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities. 

INTERPRETERS NEEDED 

Christ Clinic, 25722 Kingsland, Blvd Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494, provides 

quality medical care to the uninsured. We need bilingual volunteers 

to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and 

English-speaking staff by providing skilled language interpretation 

services. Volunteers will serve as Interpreters for doctors, nurses and 

other health professionals. The clinic is also in need of Medical Providers 

(MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty provider) Registered Nurses, Medical 

Assistants and medical students looking to gain experience in a charity 

medical clinic setting. To volunteer, please call Michael Peterson at 

832-913-8476 or via email at michael@christclinickaty.org. Visit www. 

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GARDEN TIPS FOR SEPTEMBER 

Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects. 

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead wood. 

Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron cheleates. 

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around the roots. 

• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth. Follow up with a dose 

of fertilizer the first week of September. 

• Plants come out of summer rest and go crazy. Insect populations explode as we 

get into cooler temperatures. Diseases that have been dormant wake up. 

- Citrus, croton, avocado and mango are susceptible to spider mites and thrips. 

Discourage them with a strong jet of water from a hose directed to the 

undersides of the leaves. 

- Hibiscus, citrus, palms, gardenia and ixora are susceptible to scale and mealybug. 

• Winter vegetable gardens and perennials get planted. 

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies. 

• Fire ants baits should be put out in September-October to lessen the number 

of eggs that make it to Spring. 

• St. Augustine grass gets its fall fertilizer during September. Continue to mow at 

maximum height. You want to leave a lot of leaf surface to produce carbohydrate 

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• Keep an eye out for sod webworms. First sign of them is grass that appears to stop 

growing. You need to get them early for biological controls to work. When the 

caterpillars are only 1/4 inch, Bacillus thuringiensis applications can slow them. 

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want them to get nice fresh Bt. 

• When the heat and drought end, the weather could bring brown patch disease in the 

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stay in the 80’s. 

• Get any pruning of hedges and such done now. You want the flush of new growth 

to be hardened-off before the end of October. Tree pruning should be put off 

until winter, when the trees are dormant. 

• Pre-emerge herbicide applications targeting annual bluegrass and the earliergerminating 

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Food fuels the body with glucose, the main energy source for the 

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Children who eat breakfast are also more likely to have lower 

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SEPTEMBER 28 TH 

Neighbors are an integral part of our social lives - whether at home or at 

work. Good Neighbor Day on September 28 th is an annual holiday that 

promotes neighborliness and niceness towards people who surround us. 

How to Celebrate? 

• Be nice to your neighbor - at home or elsewhere. 

• If you don’t know your neighbors well, maybe today is your 

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• Bake some goodies and share them with your neighbors. 

Bring them to work for your work neighbors. 

• Invite your neighbors to your home for a meal. 

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annual holiday was first proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. 

Mrs. Becky Mattson from Lakeside, Montana came up with the idea of a 

national holiday recognizing the importance of good neighbors in 1971. 

In 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced the creation of a national 

day aimed at raising public awareness that good neighbors help 

achieve human understanding and build strong, thriving communities. 

Since then, National Good Neighbor Day has been acknowledged by 

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was originally celebrated on the fourth Sunday in September, but in 

2003 its date was changed to September 28 th . On this day, Nextdoor. 

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Nextdoor’s Good Neighbor Award. Everyone can nominate a neighbor 

or a group of neighbors by writing a short story about what they have 

done to help their local community and make it a better place. National 

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BACK TO SCHOOL PARENT 

EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR 

Saturday, September 8, 2018 

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1 ST ANNUAL RUN WILD RUN FREE 

5K RUN/WALK 

Hey Runners! Come Run Wild with TWRC 

Wildlife Center at our 1 st Annual Run Wild Run 

Free 5K Run/Walk, September 8, 2018 at Burroughs 

Park in Tomball, Texas. Proceeds will 

help with the care and rehabilitation of Texas 

Wildlife right here in Houston. There will be 

prizes for top male and female runners, best 

wildlife costume, face painting for the kids 

and much more. This will be fun for the whole 

family. Register at www.twrcwildlifecenter. 

org/5k-walk-run-registration. 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS CHORUS 

OPEN HOUSE 

Monday, September 10 th , 7-9 PM 

Love to sing? Can’t find a place to sing with 

other women in a friendly, fun chorus? Your 

voice has a place in our chorus! Katy Vocal 

Express is a prospective chorus of Sweet 

Adelines International, the premier organization 

for women that love to sing. Over 23,000 

women of all ages, throughout the world sing 

4 part, acappella harmony in Sweet Adelines 

choruses. Katy Vocal Express was formed in 

2016 and is always accepting new singers. 

Whether you are an experienced singer or 

just like to sing along with the radio, there is a 

place for you on our risers. Can’t read music? 

No problem, we’ll help you. Don’t sing harmony? 

We’ll teach you or have you sing melody. 

Not sure if this is for you? Come visit and listen! 

Katy Vocal Express will be holding an Open 

House for ladies that love to sing, age 14 and 

up, Monday, September 10 th , 7-9 PM in the 

choir room of Holy Covenant United Methodist 

Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy 

77449. Come see what singing barbershop 

harmony is all about. For information about 

Katy Vocal Express go to www.katyvocalexpress.org 

and it will take you to our information. 

To let us know you are coming, please 

email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com. Hope 

you find a place in our chorus. 

KATY LIONS CLUB 15 TH ANNUAL 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Friday, September 14 th , 5-8 PM 

Top Golf in Katy - 

1030 Memorial Brook Blvd. Houston, TX 

The annual Katy Lions Club Golf Tournament 

has a new location and format this year. Please 

join us at Top Golf Houston-Katy for a top 

contender tournament game. This a family 

friendly format and all are welcome to come 

and support Lions Club charities and have a 

good time as well. Your entry fee will cover 

your game, dinner and unlimited non-alcoholic 

beverages. Tickets will be available for 

Mulligans and raffle items. 

All proceeds will go to benefit Lions Club 

Charities including: 

Texas Lions Camp for children with 

physical disabilities 

Lions Eye Bank of Texas 

Leader Dogs for the Blind 

Scholarships for Katy ISD high school seniors 

Eye exams and glasses for Katy ISD students 

in need 

Donations to the Lions Club International Foundation 

For more information and to reserve a place, 

contact Janice Sayer-Jackson at sawyer-jackson@att.com. 

Sponsorships and donations are welcome. The 

Katy Lions Club is a 501(c)3 organization. All 

donations are tax deductible. 

INIT2WINIT JUMPER QUALIFIER 

The Great Southwest Equestrian Center would like 

to invite the community to experience the excitement 

of horse show jumping! On September 29 th 

at 7 PM, GSEC will be hosting a $15,000 InIt2WinIt 

Jumper Qualifier. Horse & Rider combinations will 

be jumping obstacles nearly 5’ tall for a fastest 

with no faults competition. The top 3 placing rider 

of this event will advance to the $100,00 Finals 

held in Omaha in April 2019. The Saturday night 

event is free to the public. The pre-show will start 

at 6:15 PM for a chance to win GSEC merchandise. 

At the end of the class spectators will have a 

chance to meet the pro-riders, receive autographs, 

take photos and will also be allowed to walk out 

onto the course and see the obstacles up close. 

Where: Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 

S Mason Road, Katy, Tx 77450 

Name of the Event: 

$15,000 InIt2WinIt Jumper Qualifier 

When: September 29, 2018 

Pre-Show: 6:15 PM 

Competition Start time: 7 PM 

Questions about the event: Val Garza, 

Operations Manager, 210-870-4584 or 

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KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 14 TH ANNUAL 

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 

Katy Christian Ministries would like to invite the community to 

attend their 14 th Annual “Transforming Lives” Gala, September 25, 

2018 starting at 6 PM at the historical Beckendorff Farms in Katy, 

TX. Tickets and Sponsorship information are available at www. 

ktcm.org/gala2018. An exciting announcement will be made at 

the event that you won’t want to miss. Katy Christian Ministries 

relies on the financial support of local churches, organizations, 

foundations, businesses, social clubs and community members 

to continue serving the needs of the community. 

BIRDIES “FORE” THE CHILDREN 7 TH ANNUAL CHARITY 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

We are excited to invite you to participate in 

the Birdies “Fore” the Children 7 th Annual Charity 

Golf Tournament 2018 benefiting Shriner’s 

Hospital for burned children in Galveston, Texas. 

This tournament will be held at Tour 18 Golf Course, on Saturday 

October 27, 2018. Registration begins now online. Registration and 

breakfast will start at 6:30 AM. The tournament will start at 8 AM 

sharp. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to provide funds for the tissue 

bank at Shriner’s Hospital. Our sponsors and players truly help us 

provide funds that directly go to Shriner’s Tissue Bank where hundreds 

of patients receive life-saving tissue which helps the children 

not only survive but also return home to their families! Thanks to 

all our friends and family for helping us reach $167,360 since 2011. 

In order to speed up the registration process the morning of the 

tournament, we have added the ability to pay by card on our website. 

This payment method will be shown once you complete your 

online registration. If you plan to pay by check, please mail in your 

checks to the address listed on your invoice as quickly as you can. 

We are still accepting cash, checks and cards at the tournament 

for registration, but, we ask that you please pay upfront before the 

tournament. We are looking forward to spending the day with all 

of our supporters and players, we look forward to seeing you out 

there and having a great 2018 golf tournament. 

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CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS 

6 TH ANNUAL ST PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW 

Please join us for our 6 th Annual St Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Festival & 

Craft Show. Grab a friend and join us for shopping, children’s activities, 

Petting Zoo and BBQ. Special Guests include the Katy Fire Department & 

Katy Police department!! 

Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 5373 Franz Road, from 9 AM to 4 PM. FREE admission! 

Interested vendors please contact Mary at saintpaulschurch@charter.net. 

2 ND ANNUAL WESTLAND’S WELCOME HOME CRAFT SHOW 

The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held October 

6, 2018 at Westland Baptist Church. We are located at 1407 W Grand Parkway 

South in Katy. 

26 TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET 

OCTOBER 27, 2018 

The Ladies Auxiliary from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is holding their 26 th annual 

Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. We are located at 

6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, 77084. Featuring arts, crafts, specialty 

foods, fashion good and more 

4 TH ANNUAL MISTLETOE MARKET 

The St. Faustina Women of Mercy cordially invite you to their 4 th Annual 

Mistletoe Market. Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM. Westlake 

Preparatory Lutheran Academy, 23300 Bellaire Blvd, Richmond, TX 77406. 

(Do NOT call the school about booths or questions.) Come enjoy THE BEST 

SHOPPING experience Christmas can bring! As always, Santa will make a 

surprise guest appearance! All booth inquiries, please email Lisa Thigpen 

at Lisab0912@gmail.com. 

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The 2 nd Annual Westland’s Welcome Home Craft Show will be held October 6, 

2018 at Westland Baptist Church. We are located at 1407 W Grand Parkway 

South in Katy. Interested vendors should send an email to Martha Wells 

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SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

Music in the Plaza - September 1, 2018, 7:30-9:30 PM. Admission is free. 

Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Pack up 

your lawn chairs and head to the Plaza for a night of great tunes! Named the 

2018 CMA of Texas Band Of The Year and made up of members of the former 

high energy, dynamic, crowd-pleasing Chris Brade Band, Southern County 

Line has become one of the premier country music acts in the Houston area. 

They are also the band that backs the popular Tribute to George Strait Show 

featuring Derek Spence. 

Labor Day Backyard Barbecue - September 1, 2018 and September 3, 

2018, 9 AM-5 PM. George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Road, Richmond, 

TX 77469. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with traditional games and 

an old-fashioned 1930s barbecue at the George Ranch House. Listen to period 

music on a vintage radio, play games from the past and help make ice cream 

the old-fashioned way from 11 AM to 2 PM! At 12:30 PM, chow down on some 

hearty Texas grub in the yard of the 1930s George Ranch Home. Cost for the 

meal is $15 for adults ages 13 and older; $12 for children ages 5-12 and $4 for 

children 4 and under. Please call 281-243-0218 to make reservations for the 

historic meal. 

First Saturday Arts Market - September 1, 2018 and October 1, 2018, 6-10 

PM. Historic Houston Heights, 530 W. 19 th Street, Houston, TX 77008. Admission 

is free. First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring 

the works of dozens of visual artists. The market showcases paintings, sculpture, 

photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. The entire family is welcome to 

come enjoy the great outdoors, live music and delicious fare from some of the 

area’s best gourmet food trucks. For more information, visit us at 

www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com or call 713-802-1213. 

September 6 th - Toddler Music with Sessions, 9:30-10:15 AM. Sing, Sway, 

Laugh, Play! Join us for a FREE class on the Plaza with Sessions Music. Immerse 

your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song and dance, all while developing 

fundamental skills and connecting with other moms, dads and families. Recommended 

for ages newborn - 7 years. For more information, visit 

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com. 

September 7 th - Summer Music Festival. Gather with friends on our pool deck 

for the end of our second annual Summer Music Festival! Enjoy live concert 

performances, $5 beers and poolside. Featured artist for September 7 th it is 

DJ Baby Roo.Complimentary admission and open to the public. Guests who 

attend the events will receive complimentary valet parking. For more information 

on our live art bar, please call the Four Seasons Hotel at 713-650-1300. 

Fall Katy Home and Garden Show - September 8, 2018, 10 AM-6 PM and September 

9, 2018, 11 AM-5 PM. Merrell Center & Robinson Pavilion, 6301 S Stadium 

Ln., Katy, TX 77494. Admission: $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and $3 for military, Kids 

under 12 are FREE. Fall in love with the latest trends in home design at the Fall 

Katy Home and Garden Show, where Texas-size ingenuity will be on full display 

including the unveiling of a Tiny Home Village, Vintage Market, Kitchen & Bath Idea 

Center and much more. Master chalk-painting with help from local Vintage Artists, 

Arcalee Gautier and Megan Morgan of Vintage Back Roads, as they teach you how 

to create your own vintage master piece. Spruce up the yard and patio at the Fall 

Plant Sale from Brookwood Community. Get inspired and ready to renovate and 

decorate! For ticket information, directions, and hours visit 

www.FallKatyHomeandGardenshow.com or call 832-392-0165. 

104.1 KRBE Roula & Ryan Road Show - September 14, 2018, 7:30 PM. Smart 

Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479. Admission: 

$35-$58. The Roula and Ryan Show takes their popular show on the road 

again. Fans will experience everything they love about the show - LIVE - in a 

unique, variety-style show, including Roula & Ryan’s Roses, Special K’s Prank 

Calls and/or The Mystery Box! Plus, this year’s show will showcase a special 

“Game Night Edition,” featuring activities where fans could be a part of the fun 

on stage with Roula, Ryan, Producer Eric, Special K, Krystina and Mumbles. 

CineBrew Sip & Screen presented by Houston Cinema Arts Society - September 

20, 2018, 7:30-10 PM. Admission is free. 8 th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas Street. Join 

us for a fun evening full of beer and film as we partner with 8 th Wonder Brewery to 

present Richard Linklater’s hilarious 2003 comedy, “School of Rock,” featuring Jack 

Black. Special brews, merchandise and memberships will be available! Local, Houstonian 

short films will start at 7:30 PM before the movie, which will be screened at 8 PM. 

Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. Houston Public 

Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is free. 

The Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” comedy night where local 

and non local comedians, comediennes, ventriloquists and impressionists 

of ALL ages present family comedy to the audience. Improv Performers from 

Station Theater closes out the night with games that involve the audience. 

Everyone who participates in at least one open mic throughout the year become 

eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which is held 

in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift cards are given to the 

4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event is free and open to the public. Food 

and non alcoholic beverages are allowed in the sitting area during this event 

only. You can bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding 

food places. All ages. 

Beetles, Brew and Barbecue - September 29, 2018, 8:30 AM-4 PM. Balls Out 

Burger Main, (FM 2920) and Walnut Streets, Tomball, TX 77375. Admission: All 

Spectators free, free parking, $15 entry fee. The North Houston VW Club’s 24 th 

annual show takes place at the beautiful park surrounding Tomball’s Historic 

Downtown Train Depot. See great cars and sample Texas craft beer from Houston-area 

brewers. Mouth-watering Texas-style barbecue, local area vendors of 

all kinds and live music onstage. Swap meet area too. All air or water-cooled 

Volkswagens are welcomed. Registration is from 8:30-11:00 AM. Awards and 

prize winners announced at 3 PM. Over 40 Trophies and Awards! Raffles, door 

prizes, the best goodie bags in Texas, manufacturers samples and gift certificates, 

local garage gift certificates and discounts, many gift baskets and great 

fun! All proceeds benefit local NW Houston charities. 

Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference - Weekly 

through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, 

Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday 

and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth 

and Students. The Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size 

and raw interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make for 

an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz-Diez at the 

Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged to wear white or light 

colored clothing and will actively participate in viewing as the color changes 

creating a sensation of movement. 

Open House - Daily from dawn until dusk through February 28, 2019, 

admission free. Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002. The artistic 

duo, Havel Ruck Projects, made up of local artists, Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, 

transformed a previously abandoned house into an interactive temporary 

public sculpture. Sourced from Cherry House Moving Company, the 1940s-era 

house was originally located in Santa Fe, Texas. After moving the home to Sam 

Houston Park in April, Havel and Ruck stripped the structure’s interior and 

exterior using drill saws and other tools. They cut circular holes into the walls 

and filled them with PVC pipe to create a “Swiss cheese” or “lace” appearance 

and collaged the interior walls with vintage images sourced from family, friends 

and local resale shops representing the city’s people, places and past. 

The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes - Daily through September 

30, 2018. Houston Museum Of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park 

Drive, Houston, TX 77030. Museum visitors will learn how Sherlock Holmes, 

a scientific expert ahead of his time, used seemingly trivial observations of 

clues others missed to solve some of his era’s most mysterious crimes. The 

exhibition features original manuscripts and period artifacts, investigative 

tools influenced and used by Sherlock Holmes and interactive crime-solving 

opportunities. Guests will be transported into Sherlock Holmes’ London to 

solve a crime in a world filled with innovation and experimentation and just 

receiving its introduction to his ground-breaking methods. 

Cars and Coffee - through December 29, 2018, 9 AM-12 PM. Gateway Classic 

Cars Of Houston, 1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. 

Admission is free. Cruise in to Gateway Classic Cars every last Saturday of the 

month for Cars & Coffee. So far we have had some amazing turnouts, but we 

want to continue to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet 

rides! No Admission fee and everyone is welcome! No cruiser? No sweat bring 

the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 250+ classic & exotics. 

Farmers Market at Imperial - Saturdays through December 29, 2018, 9 

AM-1 PM, 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Admission is free. In addition 

to a wonderful selection of vendors, the Farmers Market brings you family fun! 

Each week, the Market features live music, cooking demonstrations or other 

seasonal entertainment. Presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. 


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HOW TO CELEBRATE READ A BOOK DAY 

Read a Book Day comes to us every September 

6 th . It may seem strange to celebrate an 

activity that plenty of us enjoy many, if not 

most, days of the year. But it never hurts to indulge 

in something extra to make a cherished 

activity more enjoyable. You can read outside, 

enjoy a snack, reflect on what a favorite book 

means to you and more. Here are five ideas to 

celebrate Read a Book Day. 

Read Outside 

Read a Book Day fortunately coincides with a 

time of year that for much of the globe brings 

pleasant weather. Late summer often provides 

the right amount of sun and heat, begging a 

reader to bring books outside. Granted, that’s 

a bit difficult for those of us who have to spend 

prime daylight hours at work or in school, but 

you can always sneak some reading time in the 

early morning, late afternoon or evening. Take 

your book to the beach, an outdoor table, the 

porch or anywhere else that makes your day 

of reading a little more special. 

Enjoy a Book With Good Food (or a Drink) 

C.S. Lewis said that “Eating and reading are 

two pleasures that combine admirably.” We 

might take this as a cue for our own Read a 

Book Day celebration. There are some things 

to consider, though. I, for one, traditionally 

have trouble finding the right food to eat 

while reading (fruit like grapes and strawberries 

wet my fingers and the pages and large 

meals involving fork and knife make holding 

the book open unwieldy). But for Read a Book 

Day, I might put those past failures behind me. 

Baked goods like cookies and pastries make 

for great company, while coffee and tea are 

always enhancements to a good story. Heck, 

it’s the summer. You might even celebrate the 

day with a glass of wine or a special cocktail. 

Share a Quote or Reflection on Social Media 

Many a book goes unread because it gets lost 

in the noise. It can be hard to know what’s 

worth our attention in the dizzying selection 

of books we have available and one of the 

most important resources we have as readers 

is a good recommendation. You can celebrate 

reading by excerpting a favorite quote from a 

book and sharing it on Facebook or Twitter. 

If you want to go the extra mile, dress up a 

favorite title for a photo on Instagram and 

caption it with why it means something to 

you. Picking the right book intimidates more 

people than you think and you never know 

who you’re helping and who might add your 

recommendation to their reading list. 

Go Outside of Your Typical Selection Habits 

Some readers want to own their books and 

love bookstores. Some readers prefer the 

different selection and freedom of a library. 

Others prefer shopping online. All of these 

habits are great, but it can be rewarding to try 

something new. Does your community have 

a used bookstore? There’s a lot that might 

surprise you, especially if you’re used to going 

to Barnes & Noble. Do you like to shop online 

for books? There are plenty of places where 

you can get old, unusual, rare or interesting 

editions that the major vendors won’t have. 

Plus, it always pays to visit your local library. A 

little difference can go a long way in reminding 

you of the wide cultural world of books. 

Ask Someone for a Recommendation 

Celebrating books goes the other way, too. It’s 

always good to make something solitary, like 

reading, more social. A good way to do this is 

to reach out to someone who could give you a 

recommendation. People are always happy to 

share their favorite titles and it’s a nice way to 

reconnect with someone over books. After all, 

a book’s very purpose is to connect us better 

to the world in the first place. 

Source: https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/how-tocelebrate-read-a-book-day 


LIBRARY NEWS 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY (FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

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

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

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

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

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

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

281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

September 3 rd : Labor Day 

September 28 th : Ft. Bend County Fair Day 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• SALAD-IN-A-JAR EVENT - Tuesdays, 12-1 PM, Meeting Room. Get tips 

on how to eat healthy all week long by preparing delicious and diverse 

salads in mason jars and other sealed containers. Each week, join other 

salad lovers in learning how to make new and interesting salads and committing 

to healthy eating habits! Those attending this weekly get-together 

are asked to bring their own jars with lids and enough organic salad items 

to share. Registration is required so that participants can learn what to 

bring each week. 

• INTRO TO PROCITIZEN - Citizenship Online-Tutorial Resource - Monday, 

September 10 th , 12-1 PM, Computer Lab. ProCitizen is an online course 

to prepare New Americans for the civics, reading and writing parts of the 

USCIS Naturalization Test. The resource includes 100 instructional videos 

in both English and Spanish. Library staff will demonstrate how to access 

the various features of this free online resource for individuals preparing 

for U.S. citizenship. Reservations required. 

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

Computer Lab. Reservations are required. 

MS Excel (2016) Survival Basics: Thursday, September 6 th , 10 AM 

MS Word (2016) Survival Basics: Tuesday, September 11 th , 10 AM 

MS Excel (2016): Charts: Thursday, September 13 th , 10 AM 

MS Word (2016): Intermediate: Tuesday, September 18 th , 10 AM 

Introduction to LinkedIn: Monday, September 24 th , 12 Noon 

MS PowerPoint (2016) Survival Basics: Wednesday, September 26 th , 10 AM 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, September 20 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, September 5 th , 12 

Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is Sweet Tooth, written 

by Ian McEwan. Those attending are invited to bring a lunch, if desired. 

• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, September 20 th , beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is They May Not 

Mean to, But They Do, written by Cathleen Schine. 


• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturdays, September 1 st and 15 th , 10:30 

AM-2:30 PM, Multi-purpose Room. People of all ages and skill levels - from 

beginners to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, are invited to 

practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed, stress-free 

environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this come-and-go 

activity. Experienced players will be on hand to provide tips and assistance. 

A limited number of chess sets will be provided, but players are welcome 

to bring their own sets as well. 

• NEW! CRAFT CLUB @ CINCO RANCH - 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of every 

month, 10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience 

levels – from beginners to advanced – who enjoy any type of crafting are 

invited to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other crafters’ 

perspectives, critiques and suggestions. Chat and network with other 

crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and 

much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own 

crafting supplies. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines 

and websites on various crafts will be available. 

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Friday, September 14 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. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• FREE ACT PRACTICE-TEST SESSION - Saturday, September 8 th and 22 nd , 

10:30 AM-3 PM, Meeting Room. A representative from Princeton Review will 

administer a practice test to college-bound students in grades 9 through 12. 

This practice test will prepare students for the actual ACT test. The scores 

on this practice test will only be shared with the student; they will not be 

sent to any educational institutions. Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing 

calculator if available. Deadline to register is the day before session. 

• YA PROGRAM: SMALL FOOD PILLOWS - Tuesday, September 11 th , 4-5 

PM, Conference Room. Teens in grades 9-12 will have fun with the latest 

fad - making small food pillows and enjoying sweet treats to eat! 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, September 12 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 I’ll Meet You There, 

written by Heather Demetrios. 

• YA PROGRAM: CODING, ROBOTICS, & ELECTRONICS WORKSHOPS BY 

EKIDS HUB - Saturday, September 15 th , Meeting Room. Teens in grades 

8 and above will have an opportunity to join Andy Raman from EKids Hub 

in exploring the technological world of coding, robotics and electronics 

during these two workshops: 

10 AM-12 Noon: “Wearable Fashion Technology” and “Game Design and 

Mobile Apps” 

1 PM-4 PM: “Arduino Robotics” and “Drone Technology” 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, September 19 th , 4-5 

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 9-12 

are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at 

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the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while 

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at 

these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. 

Classes we offer: 

• Mom & Tot/Me 

(Walking-3 years) 

• Preschool Gymnastics 

(3-5 years) 

• Girls & Boys Gymnastics 

(Beginner-Advanced) 

• Tumbling 


• Cheer Technique 


• Special Needs 

(Ages 5 & Up) 

• Ballet 

• Tap 

• Jazz 

• Hip Hop 

• Acro 

• Dancing Tots 

• Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz 

• Lyrical/Contemporary 

• Leaps & Turns 

• Drill Team Prep 

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Types of Dance we offer: 

Play Dates « Open Gym 

Flip Flop Clinic « Skills Clinic 

Birthday Parties « Parent’s Day Out 

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Call for FREE Trial! 

281-347-2000 

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23333 Taswell Dr., Katy, TX 77494 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an 

evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. All 

ages welcome. 

• Family Story Time: 1 st Saturday of the month at 10:15 am. All ages 

welcome. 

• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - is 

a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturday at 2:30 PM - activities for children 

in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: September 24 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 

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. 

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KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

September 3 rd - Holiday - Students and Staff 

KATY ISD VARSITY FOOTBALL TICKETS 

Season Tickets may be purchased online at www.katyisdtix.com 

until the first football game of your schools’ season at the Academy 

Sports + Outdoors Student Activities Complex. The season ticket 

price is $10 per ticket and $6 per transaction convenience fee for 

online purchases. 

For Individual Varsity football tickets at Legacy and Rhodes Stadium 

the prices are: 

Pre-sale on Campus Adults - $6 Students - $4 

Gate Prices Adults - $10 Students - $5 (with a valid student ID) 

Senior Citizen - Free with Gold Card or $5 

(with a valid driver’s license) 

Military - Free with ID 

Individual tickets also available online, 

www.katyisdtix.com, 

the Monday of game week. 

GOLD CARD CLUB 

The Gold Card Club is free to Katy ISD residents who are 65 years of age or 

older. To obtain a Gold Card, present a valid driver’s license at the reception 

area of the Education Support Complex and fill out a small application. 

Questions should be directed to the Katy ISD Communications Department 

at 281-396-2308. Membership benefits include the following: 

Free or reduced-price admission to most Katy ISD fine arts events such as 

plays, musicals and concerts in all district schools with the exception of 

fund-raising events such as dinners. 

Free admission to district-sponsored regular season athletic events (not 

playoffs) at Katy schools and Rhodes Stadium. 

Athletic schedules are available through the Katy ISD Athletic Department 

website or individual schools. Fine arts schedules are posted on each 

school’s website. Many fine arts performances such as band, orchestra 

and choir concerts offer a free admission, but some events such as plays, 

musical productions or dance shows may require an admission charge. 

Reduced-price admissions to these events are available to Gold Card 

members. Reservations may be required and some performances may 

have limited free-admission seating for Gold Card members. 

Gold Card Members that have an original card signed by Dr. Merrell are still 

valid. The information on the back of the card has been updated to reflect 

that not all plays and other events will always be free. 

For more information or to join the Gold Card Club, contact the Katy ISD Communications 

Department at 281-396-2308 or email goldcard@katyisd.org. 

KATY VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 

DEC - Approved KISD Varsity Football Schedule 2018 4-6-18 

Cinco Ranch Katy Mayde Creek Morton Ranch Seven Lakes James E. Taylor 

Tompkins 

Paetow 

SCRIM 

Stratford Klein Collins Aldine Davis Clear Lake Cy Lakes Ridge Point Cy Ridge Cy Springs 

Aug Cinco Ranch Away Legacy Home Aldine Davis Away Challenger Away Cy Lakes Away Ridge Point Away Away Rhodes Home 

Friday Aug 24 6:30 Friday Aug 24 4pm TBD TBD TBD Friday Aug 24 7:00 Friday Aug 24 6:30 Friday Aug 24 6:00 Friday Aug 24 TBA Friday Aug 24 4pm 

Week 1 

Cy Ranch Northshore Conroe Cy Lakes SB Memorial Atascocita 

Ft. Bend Austin 

Stafford 

Aug/Sept C-F FCU Stadium Away Legacy Home Legacy Home C-F FCU Stadium Away Tully Away Turner Stadium Away Rhodes Home Rhodes Home 

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 

Week 2 

Jersey Village Atascocita Ft. Bend Austin Cy Ridge Laporte Cy Springs Klein Cain Northbrook 

Sept. Pridgeon Away Legacy Home Mercer Away Legacy Home Rhodes Home Rhodes Home Klein Memorial Away Legacy Home 

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 

Parent Night 

JH Night 

Week 3 

Pearland IPN Aldine Nimitz Westside Ft Bend Austin Deer Park 

Alvin 

Clements 

Sept. Legacy Home Legacy Home Rhodes Home Rhodes Home Mercer Away Abshier Stadium Away AISD Memorial Away Mercer Away 

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 

Parent Night Homecoming Homecoming 

Week 4 

Cedar Park Clear Springs Alvin Sam Houston Houston Heights Dickinson Clear Creek OPEN 

Sept. Legacy Home Challenger Away Legacy Home Rhodes Home Legacy Home Sam Vitanza Away Veterans Mem. Away 

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 

JH Night/ 20 Year Parent Night Parent Night 

Week 5 

Mayde Creek OPEN Cinco Ranch Taylor Tompkins Morton Ranch 

Seven Lakes 

Cleveland 

Sept. Rhodes Home Rhodes Away Legacy Away Legacy Away Legacy Home Legacy Home Indian Stadium Away 

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 

Homecoming 

JH Night 

JH Night 

Week 6 

Morton Ranch Tompkins OPEN Cinco Ranch Taylor Seven Lakes Katy Lake Creek 

Oct Rhodes Away Rhodes Home Rhodes Home Legacy Home Legacy Away Rhodes Away Legacy Home 

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 

Parent Night 

Homecoming 

Week 7 

Taylor Morton Ranch Tompkins Katy OPEN Cinco Ranch 

Mayde Creek 

Bryan Rudder 

Oct. Rhodes Away Legacy Home Legacy Away Legacy Away Rhodes Home Legacy Home Merrill Green Away 

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 

Band Fest. 

JH Night 

Homecoming 

Week 8 

OPEN Seven Lakes Taylor Tompkins Katy Mayde Creek Morton Ranch A&M Consolidated 

Oct. Rhodes Away Legacy Away Rhodes Home Rhodes Home Legacy Home Rhodes Away Legacy Home 

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 

JH Night 

Homecoming 

Week 9 

Katy Cinco Ranch Seven Lakes OPEN Mayde Creek Tompkins 

Taylor 

Huntsville 

Oct. Legacy Away Legacy Home Rhodes Away Rhodes Home Legacy Away Legacy Home Bower Stadium Away 

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 

Area band 

Parent Night 

Parent Night 

Week 10 

Tompkins Mayde Creek Katy Seven Lakes Morton Ranch OPEN Cinco Ranch Montgomery 

Nov. Legacy Home Rhodes Away Rhodes Home Legacy Home Legacy Away Legacy Away Rhodes Home 

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 

Homecoming 

JH Night 

Week 11 

Seven Lakes Taylor Morton Ranch Mayde Creek Cinco Ranch Katy 

OPEN 

Lamar Consolidated 

Nov. Legacy Home Legacy Away Rhodes Home Rhodes Away Legacy Away Legacy Home Rhodes Home 

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 

Homecoming 


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TWO KATY ISD HIGH SCHOOLS ARE “BEST IN HOUSTON AREA” 

Katy ISD is known to have some of the best schools in the area and just 

recently Cinco Ranch High and Seven Lakes High were recognized as 

part of the top 100 list of “the best high schools in the Houston area 

for 2018” according to the nonprofit organization Children at Risk. 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL 

For 13 years, Children at Risk has ranked Texas schools to help 

parents, educators and community members understand how 

their schools are performing and to spark dialogue on the quality 

of public education across Texas. This year Seven Lakes High School 

received an A+ and Cinco Ranch received an A. 

“Katy ISD has a total of 10 high schools, including our Miller Career 

& Technology School and Raines High School and many of them 

often find themselves ranking high on these prestigious lists,” said 

Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership and 

Support Jeff Stocks. “Katy ISD continues to be a destination school 

district where families find great opportunities for their children to 

reach their fullest potential.” 

To rank the schools, researchers examine student achievement, achievement 

plus poverty level, student growth and college readiness. To view 

the full list of high school rankings, visit Texas School Guide webpage. 

SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL BEST BUDDIES 

Seven Lakes High School Best Buddies President, Reagan Kallina and 

Co-Vice President, Tania Swain, represented their chapter at the 2018 

Best Buddies International Leadership Conference in Indiana in July. 

The SLHS chapter was awarded the Overall International Outstanding 

High School Chapter, Outstanding High School Chapter in Texas for the 

3 rd year in a row, National Pacesetter Award and was honored for being 

one of the top fundraisers in the nation. 

Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization 

that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 2,500 chapters 

worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 1.2 million people with 

and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies 

programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 50 countries 

around the world. For more information, go to www.bestbuddies.org. 


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ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL 

St. Bartholomew Catholic Preschool has been designed to: 

• Nurture Catholic faith development in each child 

and in each child’s family. 

• Teach students about prayer and to respect the world 

around them. 

• Allow opportunities for young children to learn socialization skills. 

• Encourage self-esteem while teaching acceptable behavior. 

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

• Offer a curriculum that will help prepare our students for 

Kindergarten and the world. 

• Expose the children to a variety of learning opportunities 

like Spanish, motor lab, and music. 

• Foster an appreciation of others through charitable 

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MAID SERVICES 

281-912-5036 

We have openings in our M/W and T/Th 18 month Class, 2 spots 

in our 2’s class and 4 spots left in our 4’s class. Please email Rose 

Stornello at rose@st-bart.org or Juli Ondrush at juli@st-bart.org or 

call the preschool office at 281-391-0993. 

COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER 

BE AN EVERYDAY HERO 

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences 

you’ll ever have. Community VFD offers free fire training and 

volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally while 

having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can fight 

fires, drive apparatuses, extract patients from vehicles at accidents 

scenes and etc. 

Community VFD also provides emergency medical services (EMS) 

and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS certification 

to serve their community. 

Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at 

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Fall Sports 

HIGHFLYERS JUMP ROPE TEAM OF KATY 

Six members of the Highflyers Jump Rope Team of Katy, Texas competed 

in the U.S. National Jump Rope Championship June 20-24, 2018, 

in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The team has competed at the National 

Championship each year since 2001. Qualification to the Championship 

is via a Regional Tournament, which for the second consecutive year, 

was hosted by the Highflyers in Katy in late April. 

49 teams from across the United States were present at the National 

Championship. More than 550 jumpers competed within their age 

groups. The top 12 from all age groups progressed to Grand Nationals 

on the final day. The competition included individual, pairs and 

group entries in speed, power and freestyle events with single rope 

and Double Dutch. 

The Highflyers had a successful Championship with many members 

achieving personal bests and/or placing in their age group. Cinco 

Ranch High School Sophomore Stephanie Detgen, won gold in both 

30 Second Speed and Double Unders within her age group. In addition, 

the team’s four person Double Dutch freestyle team scored sufficiently 

high enough in their age group to qualify for Grand Nationals - placing 

as the seventh best team in the nation. 

The Highflyers Jump Rope Team is a competitive and performance 

youth team whose mission is to promote the sport of jump rope as a 

fun, heart healthy activity that also promotes teamwork, dedication 

and responsibility. 

WESTSIDE GOLF LEAGUE 

Westside Golf League is actively encouraging 

new members. We invite you to join us every 

Tuesday morning at Cinco Ranch Golf Club. 

Our purpose is to allow ladies of all levels to 

meet new friends and have fun while improving 

golfing skills. For more information, contact the 

Pro Shop at Cinco Ranch, 281-395-4653. 

MONTY BALLARD YMCA AT CINCO RANCH 

22807 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494 

Monty Ballard YMCA Fall Sports: 

Tiny Tots Soccer (age 3 and 4 years) 

Youth Soccer League (grades K-7) 

Youth flag Football league (grades 1-7) 

Youth Volleyball League (grades 3-6) 

Teen Volleyball League (grades 7-12) 

Teen basketball League (grades 7-12) 

Fall tennis lessons (grades K-7) 

Start Date for Traditional League 

Practice: Week of 9/17/18 

Start Date for Tiny Tots Practices: 

Week of 9/24/18 

First Game Day (Season Starts) 9/29/18 

Last game: 11/10/18 

For the best pricing to join one of our league, 

please see below. You can come into the Monty 

Ballard YMCA or Katy Main Street YMCA to register 

or go to: www.ymcahouston.org. 

Regular Registration period: 

8/14/18 to 9/10/18 

Extended Registration Period: 9/11/2018 

SWIM LESSONS: The Y has been teaching swim 

lessons for over 100 years! All ages and ability levels 

welcome. Morning, evening, group and private sessions 

available. Call the Y, stop by the welcome center 

or visit us online at www.ymcahouston.org/blog/ 

swim-programs-monty-ballard-ymca-cinco-ranch. 

FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS - KATY/ 

FULSHEAR/WEST HOUSTON/SPRING 

BRANCH/WESTPARK BELTWAY 

Registration - Now Open! 

Registration for Fun, Fair, Positive Soccer (FFPS) is open 

for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 for the Fall Season. Games 

start on October 6, 2018. FFPS is a non-profit youth 

soccer program dedicated to providing a positive youth 

sports experience for all children. Founded in 1986 in 

Katy, Texas, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 

players throughout the Greater Houston area. FFPS offers 

children a fun and fair experience, including one practice 

per week, a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal 

playing time and play every position, co-ed/balanced 

teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts 

are required. 


Online Registration schedule and fees 

(sign up early and save): 

Through September 17 th : $124 

September 18 th until teams full: $129 

Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration 

fee includes a full uniform (jersey, shorts and 

socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice 

fields and background checks on all volunteers. 

Coaches will call players to schedule practice by 

October 2 nd . Practice times and location will be 

determined by the coach and team. The schedule 

includes eight games, played locally on Saturdays, 

October 6 th to December 1 st . Our Katy 

league plays at George Bush Park - FFPS Soccer 

Complex (20150 Westheimer Parkway). Our Fulshear 

League plays at Huggins Elementary (No. 

1 Huggins Dr). Our West Houston League plays 

at Westside High School (14201 Briar Forest). 

Our Westpark/Beltway League plays at Quillian 

Center (10570 Westpark Dr). Our Spring Branch/ 

Memorial League plays at St. Andrew Lutheran 

Church (1353 Witte Rd). 

For more information, map of all locations or to 

sign up, visit www.FFPS.org or call 

1-800-828-PLAY (7529). 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR LW SPORTS’ 

JR. ROCKETS FALL BASKETBALL 

AND FALL SOCCER LEAGUES 

JR. ROCKETS FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE 

Dates: Through October 

Cost: $75 

Ages: 4-15 (boys and girls!) 

Each paid participant receives: a Rockets jersey 

for games, a FREE ticket to a Houston Rockets 

game & an entry into a drawing for a J 

ames Harden SIGNED Rockets Jersey! 

FALL SOCCER LEAGUE 

Dates: Through October 

Ages: 3-8 (co-ed) 

Each participant will receive a game jersey. 

For more information go to: 

www.myLWSports.com or call 281-500-8913! 

HCYA HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL 

Registration is now open for the 

2018-2019 Season 

HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) 

is now accepting registrations through October 

15 th for the 2018-2019 season. The organization 

has been in existence for more than 25 years and 

our coaching staff has over 30 years of total experience 

with HCYA. We have a number of teams 

to accommodate boys ages 8 through the Varsity 

Level. We compete against private schools, public 

schools and home school organizations. We 

practice at Katy Hustle gym. 

Visit our website at www.hcyawarriors.com for 

more information. 

AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL) 

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 NOW OPEN 

The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is 

led by professional United States Soccer Federation 

(USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys 

& girls who want to play and have fun in a safe 

and developmentally appropriate environment. 

The JHSL program is being offered at multiple 

locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the 

Schiel Road Complex. To learn more about each 

location and to register please visit www.albionhurricanes.org. 

Season begins in September! 

For those wishing only to train, join us in Katy for 

AHFC Friday Night Academy. Visit Katy Youth Soccer 

to register for this Friday Fun Program. AHFC 

is proud to partner with New Territory and offer 

New Territory Thursday Night Academy, a 5-week 

Skills Program. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes. 

org for more information or questions. 

Want a more competitive program? Join AHFC! 

Call us and we can find you a team: 713-939-7473. 

Website: www.albionhurricanes.org. 

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 

one of the KISD junior high tracks 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 Mc- 

Means 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 (KC/KC) 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). 

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

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

our meetings and we can answer your questions 

and/or assist you in trying out new gear and 

equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of 

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

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month 

at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta 

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

call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. 

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

NETBALL CLUBS 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come 

and learn about netball and have some fun playing 

a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. 

Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men 

and youth to join in, play and learn netball, 

Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. 

Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com 

for further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association 

on Facebook to see regular announcements 

about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information 

about netball in America. 

WOMEN’S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s 

flat track roller derby team is now forming. This 

isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in 

the past. We train derby athletes to compete 

according to the rules and guidelines set forth by 

WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees 

and volunteers. Skaters must be female and 18 

or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or 

older. Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo. 

com for more information. You can also find us 

at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. 

Join up now to become an integral part in 

founding and building our league. 

VOLLEYBALL 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo. 

com if you are interested in playing volleyball. 

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

play at intermediate level. We play at different 

locations in and around Katy area. 

KATY RUGBY CLUB 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? 

All ages welcome - boys & girls, Training every Sunday 

2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For more 

information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

KATY CAVALIER LACROSSE CLUB 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come 

and see what Lacrosse is all about. Join us as we 

continue to bring one of the fastest growing team 

sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. 

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys 

and girls from Kindergarten thru High School. No 

experience needed. For more information visit our 

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse 

or just love the sport? We are looking for Coaches 

for boys and girls. Please contact us for more information 

if you would like to volunteer and be a part 

of the Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 


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RELIGIOUS INFORMATION 

LIVING STONES CHURCH OF 

HOUSTON - DISCERNING THE VOICE 

OF GOD BY PRISCILLA SHIVER 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY 

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., 

Ste. H120-300, Katy, TX 77494 

All Katy ladies invited! Discerning 

the Voice of God by Priscilla Shiver 

Ladies Bible Study starts Tuesday, 

September 18, 2018, 9:30-11:30 AM 

for a 7-week series. Meeting at home 

near Tompkins High School. For more 

information or to register, visit 

livingstones.org/discerning. 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S 

CONNECTION (KCWC) 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry 

for women which provides Bible Studies, 

Prayer Connections and fellowship 

luncheons around the US. Katy Christian 

Women also sponsors monthly 

Prayer Coffees. These are held on the 

second Thursday of each month. 

New Bible Studies started in January. 

Please visit our website at Katycwc. 

org for locations or call Janet Collins 

at 281-762-8252. 

For more information or to RSVP for the 

luncheon, please email Nancy at Katycwc@gmail.com 

or call 281-232-8338. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow 

International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We 

meet monthly, usually on the fourth 

Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come 

together for fellowship, to worship 

and to hear inspirational speakers 

and testimonies, as well as for special 

events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great 

place to make new friends! View our 

website for information about current 

Bible studies. Prayer meetings, special 

events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 

HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES 

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. 

Bible Study includes dinner. Located 

631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery 

Bible Study and lunch on the first 

3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts 

office is located at 802 Dominion Suite 

300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required 

and onsite childcare provided 

upon advance request. Minimum participation 

2, Maximum 10. Questions 

call 713-705-7884 ask for 

Marilyn or Tina. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY 

FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah 

starting with Leviticus chapter 23, “the 

feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew 

Scrolls and the New Testament. 

The lessons are in English, Chinese 

and partially finished in the Russian 

language. Lessons are web based until 

a group study is formed in Katy http:// 

scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman 

scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

SENIOR ADULT NEWS 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults 

get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, 

prayer and games... Come join the fun! 

Trinity Baptist Church is located at 

10000 Spring Green Blvd. (corner of 

Spring Green and Fry). For more information, 

visit www.trinity-katy.org or 

call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

AREA BINGOS 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games 

every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED 

DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. They have 

security, lighted parking, big screen 

color monitor, computerized bingo 

equipment, snack bar and large cash 

prizes. Profits benefit charitable outreach 

programs. Epiphany Catholic 

Church, Church Community Center, 

1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and 

Mason Roads, south of I-10 behind 

Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland 

Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 

PM and regular games at 8 PM. For 

more info, call the bingo hall number 

at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 

CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic 

Church in downtown Katy, “BINGO” is 

being played in our Parish Hall every 

Friday evening except Holidays. Doors 

open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM 

with four Early Bird games. Regular 

games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will 

benefit community outreach and Religious 

Education programs. The Church 

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 

Eleventh St. You can get to the church 

if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland 

Rd. Turn right at the light, go to the second 

stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh 

St., turn left and the Church Hall will be 

on your right one block down. For more 

info., call 281-391-4758. 


events. We sing once a month for the congregation of St. Peter’s during 

Sunday worship services. Grace Notes sings a combination of secular, 

sacred and patriotic music and rehearse during the school year in E106 

from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Tuesday mornings are also our “outing” days 

to perform in the community. Babysitting is provided. Come and join 

this wonderful music ministry. Regular rehearsals began in August. 

Please contact Gail Shipley at 281-782-1598 or gshipnote@live.com 

for more information. 

Hobbies & Interest 

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB (NCGC) 

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, Nottingham Country Garden Club 

(NCGC) will feature Mary Karish with a presentation on “Insects: the 

Good, the Bad and the Not So Ugly.” Mary’s gardening adventures 

started when she helped her grandmother in the family garden. Mary 

has been a Master Gardener with the State of Texas since 2009. She 

is a certified specialist in growing citrus, composting and home fruit 

orchards. 

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. 

HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER 

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master 

Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb Gardening Series of 

Lectures. These presentations are free and there are no reservations. 

For questions, please call 713-274-0950. 

REEN THUMB COMMUNITY EDUCATION LECTURE SERIES 

ROSES: PLANTING, GROWING & UPKEEP 

September 15 th - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Maud Smith Marks Library, 

1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, TX 77450. 

September 18 th - 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Spring Branch Memorial Library, 

930 Corbindale, Houston, TX 77024. 

OPEN GARDEN DAY 

September 25 th - 10-11:15 AM. Weekley Community Center, 

8440 Greenhouse Road. Free. Registration required: 

ogd.harrishort@gmail.com. 

Call 713-274-0950 to register or ogd.harrishort@gmail.com for more 

information. Join us on Facebook - Harris County Master Gardeners. 

GRACE NOTES 

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to join “Grace Notes” a women’s 

performing group which shares music in the community at retire 

ment homes, Alzheimer’s and nursing facilities and various community 


DECIBELLES - A BARBERSHOP CHORUS 

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We are the DECIBELLES (a Barbershop Chorus) 

performing around the Houston area and nearby towns. We prepare 

two shows each year complete with costumes, narratives and choreography. 

Our regular show this year features songs from 1900 through the 

current year. Brighten your meeting, gathering or any type get-together 

with a half hour of four-part harmonies and cheerful narratives. You 

will have as much fun as we do preparing our show. 

We are a (ladies only) daytime chorus rehearsing every Friday morning 

from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Treemont Retirement Center, 2501 

Westerland, near Westheimer and Gessner. Come visit any Friday we 

are not performing. We would love to see you and if you decide to join 

us, we would be delighted. For more information, please call Pat at 

281-497-4904 or visit our website, www.Decibelles.org. 

KATY VOCAL EXPRESS 

Katy Vocal Express, the newest prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus 

has arrived in the Katy area. The name honors the history of the Katy 

railroad while looking forward to the barbershop harmony that is 

now being made in Katy. Ladies from the Katy/West Houston area are 

invited to attend chorus rehearsal any Thursday evening, 7-9 PM at 

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, 

Katy 77493. There are signs guiding you to the correct place on the 

east side of the property. 

To reserve your spot or for more information, please email katyvocalexpress@gmail.com. 

Singers of all ranges of experience make up KVE. 

Some have years of chorus singing while others have very little singing 

experience. The ability to read music is helpful but not required; you 

just need the desire to sing and the ability to carry a tune. 

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD IN KATY 

Do you like sewing? Would you like to meet other sewing enthusiast 

in the Katy area? Then check out the Katy Neighborhood Group of 

the American Sewing Guild’s Houston Chapter. We meet on the 3 rd 

Wednesday of every month from 1 PM to 3 PM, at Quilt & Sew, 829 

Mason Rd., Katy. For more information, please check out our website 

at www.asghouston.org. 

PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS 

The Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (a division of National Tole Society) 

would like to invite all decorative artists to our monthly meeting 

on the 2 nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. We meet at Thomas A. 

Glazier Senior Education Center located at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near 

Texas 6 and Clay Road. Our monthly “make it & take it” programs are 

taught by local artists. Please join us for fun and new ideas. For more 

information, call Gloria Ware 281-492-0246. 

WEST HOUSTON QUILTER’S GUILD 

The West Houston Quilters Guild would like to invite all quilters and 

quilt lovers to our monthly meetings. The meetings are held at 6:30 

to 9 PM, on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month, at Bear Creek United 

Methodist Church 16000 Rippling Water Drive Houston, TX 77084We 

have many good programs lined up this year for both the beginner 

and the more experienced quilter. Everyone goes home with new tips. 

For hands on experience, join one of our ongoing “bees”. Guests are 

welcome! For more information, check our website at www.whqg.org. 

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KATY QUILTERS 

FREE Introduction to Quilting. If you thought that you would like to learn 

to quilt but have never sewed a stitch in your life... then this short introduction 

is for you. If you have sewed on and off all your life but have never 

attempted to quilt... then this is for you. Maybe you just want a hobby... 

this is for you. Take 2 hours out of your day to listen and view what it 

takes to start this new adventure. Time and place will be scheduled in 

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

KATY AREA ARTISTS 

Katy area artists is a member league of the lone start art guild. Through 

this our members are connected with a wide array of artistic opportunities 

throughout southeastern texas. If you are interested in attending any of kaa’s 

artist workshops or becoming a member, please visit our website at katyareaartists.org 

for dates and times as well as the membership information. 

THE HOUSTON POND SOCIETY 

The Houston Pond Society was formed in 2004 to meet a need for pond 

owners to meet and interface with other pond owners about the use of a 

pond as a landscape feature. 

A pond should be a part of the overall back yard habitat and landscaping, 

and that pond construction; water lilies, plants, fish, patios, decks, lighting 

and other landscape features should be some of the topics discussed at 

the meetings. 

If this describes you, why not email Jeff Stone at info@houstonpondsociety. 

org or call him at 281-488-2543 and come out and play with us! 

Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at a member’s home. For 

more information, please visit our website www.houstonpondsociety.org. 

WEST HOUSTON ROMANCE WRITERS 

The West Houston Chapter of the Romance Writers of America would 

like to invite aspiring writers, romance readers or anyone interested 

in the craft of writing to join them on the 2 nd Saturday of each month. 

Each meeting of the WHRWA is informative, entertaining and inspiring 

for those budding authors or published authors who are seeking answers 

to their writing related concerns. Several times throughout the 

year daylong workshops are presented by prominent names in the 

romance industry. Visit us on the web at www.whrwa.com for more 

information on upcoming events. 

FAIRBEE SQUARE AND LINE DANCE CLUB 

Learn the Folk Dance of Texas. The Fairbees dance each Thursday night, 

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, 12211 Memorial 

Drive at Gessner. Information may be obtained by calling Jerry & Nanette 

Tucker 281-498-3057 or nanette777@hotmail.com. 

PRAIRIE PROMENADERS 

KATY SQUARE DANCE CLUB 

The Katy Prairie Promenaders dance on every Friday each month, from 

8 PM to 10 PM. Club caller Fred Goynes has been calling for many years. 

Families welcome. 

All of the “fun” takes place at the Westland Baptist Church, 1407 

Grand Parkway S (Hwy 99), Katy. For details call Carl Holsworth at 

281-386-8504, Tom & Cheryl Berra at 281-492-8798 or Donna Bowen 

214-280-0003. 

TEXAS TRIUMPH REGISTER (TTR) 

The Texas Triumph Register (TTR), founded in 1981, is an 

organization of Triumph owners and enthusiasts dedicated 

to the preservation and ongoing enjoyment of the Marque. Membership 

is open to all who appreciate automobiles bearing the Triumph name. 

In addition to monthly meetings, the club sponsors rallies, shows, road 

tours, technical seminars and social events. For more information, 

please contact Mike Hado at 281-807-4780, mdhado@att.net or visit 

www.TexasTriumphRegister.org. 

KATY BEAD GROUP 

The Katy Bead Group meets every Wednesday from noon to about 4:30 

PM in a room on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Library - Cinco 

Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494. 

This group was founded to promote the art of making bead jewelry, 

bead accoutrements and bead artwork. Members meet weekly and 

share ideas, techniques and skills. Beginners to skilled beaders are 

invited to attend. Call Jean Fortier 281-693-4398 or Carol Matkin 281- 

492-6053 for more information or email Fortijd@aol.com. 

HOUSTON AREA WOOD CARVERS CLUB 

The Houston Area Wood Carvers Club meets on the third Saturday of 

each month from 9 AM - 2 PM, at Bayland Community Center in Houston 

(6400 Bissonnet). Members gather to enjoy fellowship with other 

carvers and to expand individual skills through classes, demonstrations 

and lectures by experts. HAWC is a non-profit, social organization whose 

members reside in the greater Houston area. To find out more about 

the Houston Area Wood Carvers Club, please call Preston and Carolyn 

Smith at 281-392-0713, email carolynann@consolidated.net or visit 

www.houstonareawoodcarvers.com. 

KATY CRUIZERS ANTIQUE CAR CLUB 

Own an antique or classic car or just like cars that take you back to “the 

good old days?” If you would like to meet others with the same interest, 

join us at our meetings held the first Monday of the month at Midway 

Barbeque, 6025 Hwy. Blvd., Katy, TX. Come at 6 PM to eat or 6:45 PM 

for the meeting. Further questions? Email katycruizers@yahoo.com. 

COUPLES WHO LOVE TO PLAY BRIDGE 

If you live in the Fry road areas, Green Trail areas, Kelliwood areas, 

Nottingham Country, etc. and you are sincerely interested in playing a 

friendly game of “party bridge,” contact us. Need sub couples and possible 

permanent couples who are interested in “party bridge” and meeting new 

friends. We usually play from 6 PM to about 10:30 PM the third Saturday 

of the month. We do not play duplicate bridge. Please call if you have any 

questions or need more information, 281-647-6171 (ask for Linda or leave 

a message - repeat your phone number twice and I will return your call). 

CINCO RANCH MEN’S POKER GROUP 

Looking for new players. We play once per month Friday night from 7 

PM to 11 PM, at host member’s homes in the Cinco Ranch area. We play 

a variety of poker games and some non-poker card games. This is a very 

friendly and informal group that enjoys its night out. If interested, call 

Jim at 281-450-1087 (cell) for further information. 

KATY ELKS LODGE BINGO 

The Katy Elks organization provides local scholarships to Katy ISD 

schools and assistance for special needs children in the Katy area and 

invites you to help support our community by playing Bingo at the 

following location and times: 1050 Katy Ft Bend Rd, Katy TX 77493. 

Every Tuesday and Thursday, doors open at 6:00 PM. We also serve 

food and drinks in our kitchen. 

PRIDE OF TEXAS DECORATIVE ARTISTS 

PTDA - Pride of Texas Decorative Artists (Society of Decorative Painters) 

meet the second Thursday monthly, 6:30 PM at Houston Community 

Center at Bear Creek, 3055 Bear Creek Drive, Houston 77084. Monthly 

hands-on or demos and light meal; paint workshops; Community Service. 

Contact Janet at jjcpaints@yahoo.com or Lisa at lwilson@casualty.com. 

BABYLONIAN CHESS CLUB 

Great news for chess lovers! Babylonian Chess Club meets every Saturday 

at 1:30 PM at Katy library. All of Katy is welcome, 24/7 chess. 

Contact Dr. Alkhafaji at 858-999-7070. 

HOPE IMPACTS 

A ladies craft day is offered at Hope Impacts office, 802 Dominion, Suite 

300, Katy, TX 77450, the last Thursday of each month from 12-1:30 PM. 

Registration required. Childcare is available if requested in advance. 


RECIPES 

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP 

Made with the most perfectly tender, 

juicy, chicken meatballs! So hearty 

and flavorful. Not to mention, it’s 

simple, quick and easy! 

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 onion, diced 

3 carrots, peeled and diced 

2 stalks celery, diced 

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 

8 cups chicken stock 

2 bay leaves 

1/2 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta 

1 sprig rosemary 

3 cups baby spinach, chopped 

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

For the chicken meatballs 

1/2 pound ground chicken 

1/2 pound chicken sausage, casing removed 

1/3 cup Panko 

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

1 large egg 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/2 teaspoon dried basil 

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Directions: 

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chicken sausage, Panko, 

Parmesan, egg, oregano, basil, parsley and garlic powder; season 

with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, 

stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 3/4-to-1-inch meatballs, 

forming about 25-30 meatballs. 

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over 

medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides 

are browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined 

plate; set aside. 

• Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, 

onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 

about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

• Whisk in chicken stock and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Stir in acini di 

pepe, rosemary and meatballs; reduce heat and simmer until pasta 

is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 9-12 minutes. 

• Stir in spinach, lemon juice and parsley until spinach has wilted, 

about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

• Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, if desired. 

This delicious recipe brought to you by Damn Delicious 

https://damndelicious.net/2018/07/29/italian-wedding-soup/ 


APPLE DUMPLING 

You could make this on National Apple Dumpling Day September 17 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 pastry for double-crust pie 

6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 

1/2 cup butter 

3/4 cup brown sugar 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

3 cups water 

2 cups white sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 

Butter a 9x13 inch pan. 

On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a large rectangle, about 24 by 

16 inches. Cut into 6 square pieces. Place an apple on each pastry square 

with the cored opening facing upward. Cut butter into 8 pieces. Place 1 

piece of butter in the opening of each apple; reserve remaining butter for 

sauce. Divide brown sugar between apples, poking some inside each cored 

opening and the rest around the base of each apple. Sprinkle cinnamon and 

nutmeg over the apples. 

With slightly wet fingertips, bring one corner of pastry square up to the top 

of the apple, then bring the opposite corner to the top and press together. 

Bring up the two remaining corners and seal. Slightly pinch the dough at 

the sides to completely seal in the apple. Repeat with the remaining apples. 

Place in prepared baking dish. 

In a saucepan, combine water, white sugar, vanilla extract and reserved butter. 

Place over medium heat and bring to a boil in a large saucepan. Boil for 5 

minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Carefully pour over dumplings. 

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Place each apple dumpling in 

a dessert bowl and spoon some sauce over the top. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

HOAGIE DIP 

You could make this on National Eat a Hoagie Day September 14 th ! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1/2 pound cooked ham, thinly sliced 

1/2 pound Genoa salami, thinly sliced 

1 pound processed American cheese, sliced 

2 cups mayonnaise 

2 teaspoons dried oregano 

1 onion, chopped 

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 

2 tomatoes, diced 

12 hoagie rolls, torn into pieces for dipping 

DIRECTIONS: 

Tear the ham, salami and 

American cheese into small pieces. 

Place in a large bowl. 

In a medium bowl, blend the mayonnaise and oregano. 

Mix the mayonnaise mixture into the ham mixture 1/2 cup at a time, 

until meats and cheese are well coated. Mix in the onion. 

Before serving, mix in the lettuce and tomatoes. 

Serve with the hoagie roll pieces for dipping. 

Source: http://allrecipes.com/ 

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