Lakemont October 2018

Official Newsletter for Lakemont 

Community 

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Oct. 13-14th 

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October 2018 

Important Numbers pg. 2 

Houston Events pgs. 16-17 

Library News pgs.18-20 

Sports News pgs. 20-21 

Southeast TX Festivals pg. 22 

Recipes 

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HELPFUL NUMBERS 

COMMUNITY CONTACTS 

Lakemont On-Site Office Hours 

Monday thru Friday 11am-6pm 

closed for lunch 12-12:30PM 

Closed Saturday and Sunday 

Lakemont On-Site 832.595.6808 

Lakemont Patol 832-719-1047 

GRAHAM MANAGEMENT 

Community Manager - Tracy Graham 

tgraham@grahammmanagementhouston.com 

Onsite Manager – Jessica Delgado 

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com 

Assistant Manager – Amy Conley 

Aconley@grahammanagementhouston.com 

Please visit our new website: 

www.grahammanagementhouston.com 

713-334-8000 

We encourage all residents to register for access 

to view your account information, community forms, 

and governing documents. 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 911 

Ft. Bend County Animal Control 281-352-1512 

Community Fire Station #3 281-578-6444 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Hurricane Preparedness/Red Cross 713-526-1536 

CenterPoint Energy/Natural Gas 713-659-2111 

Crest Management Company 

(for after hours emergencies) 281-579-0761 

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Ft. Bend County MUD 281-290-6500 

Ft. Bend County Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665 

North Ft. Bend Annex 281-238-1400 

Ft. Bend County Appraisal District 281-344-8623 

Ft. Bend County Tax Assessor 281-341-3710 

Ft. Bend County Vehicle Registration 281-341-3709 

Ft. Bend County Voter Registration 281-341-8670 

Ft. Bend County Library Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311 

Texas Driver’s License Office Katy 281-391-4874 

Best Trash LLC 281-313-2378 

On Site Management Office 832-595-6808 

LOCAL SCHOOLS 

McNeill Elementary 832-223-2800 

Briscoe Junior High (7th-8th) 832-223-4000 

Wertheimer Juior High (6th) 832-223-4100 

Foster High School 832-223-3800 

LAKEMONT ONSITE OFFICE-PUBLIC ACCESS 

For your community’s convenience, the Lakemont CAI Onsite Office 

is located in the clubhouse at 21021 Lakemont Bend Lane. Please 

note during business hours, the clubhouse operates as a business 

office for the association and is not accessible to the public for use 

of its facilities. The business hours for the Lakemont CAI Onsite 

Office are as follows: 

Summer Hours: 

Tuesday through Friday: 

Saturday : 

Sunday & Monday: 

NOTES AND REMINDERS 

• HOA meetings are held at the lake house, located by pool 1 

at 5:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on October 22 nd . 

• Lake House Rental - must be a Lakemont resident, must be current 

in yearly assessments, must submit payment and application to 

secure the date. We are on a first come first serve basis, residents 

must submit the rental application and a refundable $200 deposit 

and a $170 usage fee, only payable by check or money order. 

• Lakemont Patrol - Residents who will be out of town for the holidays 

can send their property information to lakemontwatch@yahoo.com, 

where on-site patrol will be able to keep a watch on the vacant home. 

• Lakemont Community Association is a single family residential home 

community. It is against the deed restrictions to run any business or 

to operate a group home in Lakemont CA. The Association will actively 

pursue any businesses or group home being run in the community. 

• Trashcans cannot be stored in the fronts or sides of home where they 

are visible and must be stored out of view. 

• Reminder to please trim trees. 

• Previous pool cards handed out will remain active for the 2018 pool 

season. Free pool cards will apply to new residents only. If you have 

any issues with your current pool card please stop by the on-site office. 

• Please be advised that there is No fishing, swimming, motor vehicles 

or boating allowed in the lakes or lake area. 

• Please drive with care, children are at play. 

• Please report any vandalism to Jessica Delgado at 832-595-6808 and 

the Lakemont Patrol. Lakemont will prosecute all vandals, as this 

costs the community money for repairs. We can save costs on repairs 

if we all work together on preventing these occurrences. 

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation with this matter. 

11 AM-6 PM 

9 AM-12 PM 

Closed 

Jessica Delgado • Onsite Manager Lakemont CAI 

SPEED LIMIT - PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 

Speed limit signs are posted throughout the community and should be 

obeyed at all times. We regularly have many children and families out 

on our streets enjoying the good weather. Please be alert for pets, children, 

walkers, joggers and bicycles on our streets. Be sure to come to a 

full stop and look both ways before proceeding through intersections. 

Joggers and small children can move extremely fast and can be in front 

of you with no warning. 

LAKEMONT SCHOOLS 

Lakemont is in the Lamar CISD. Our children attend McNeill Elementary, 

Briscoe Junior High and Foster Senior High School. The website for 

Lamar CISD is www.lcisd.org. The website is easy to follow and lists all 

pertinent information you will need for your children. 

2 October 2018 | Lakemont Community Newsletter

Lakemont’s Community Event Schedule 

Without volunteers it will be difficult to hold events. For any questions or more 

information, homeowners can contact Jessica Delgado at 

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com or the event coordinator 

Kisha Johnson at lakemontevents@yahoo.com. 

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 

October 2nd 5PM-7PM 

GARAGE SALES 

October 13th-14th 8AM-2PM 

May 19th-20th 8AM-2PM 

TEXAS LICENSE NO. 2487 

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October 27th 10:30AM-1PM 

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CELEBRATION 

December 2nd 2PM-4PM 

Discount Fence Company 

“When a good job really matters.” 

Residential and Commercial Fences 

• Wood Privacy Fences 

• Chain Link Fences 

• Fence Repairs 

• Insured and Bonded 

• Free Estimates 

• Tree Trimming (Certified Arborist) 

No Job Too Big 

or Too Small 

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832-378-2337 

Lakemont Community Newsletter | October 2018 

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FOUR WHEELER OR ATV VEHICLES 

No four wheeler or ATV vehicles of any kind are permitted to be used 

on any of the common areas in Lakemont Community Association. 

The common area includes but is not limited to its lakes, walkways, 

sidewalks and parks. The Owner will first be issued a warning 

and then fines will then be issued. Fines against an Owner will be 

assessed against the Owner’s Lot. The Owner will be responsible 

for the actions of all residents, guests and invitees of the Owner 

and any fines against such residents, guests and invitees will also 

be assessed against the Owner’s Lot. Owner will be responsible 

for any damages to the common areas caused by an ATV. Cost for 

damages will be assessed back to the Owner’s Lot. 

FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE 4 WHEELER AND ATV POLICY: 

First Violation: Warning 

Second Violation: $125 

Subsequent Violations: $250 

PETS 

We love our pets at Lakemont, but please be sure to keep them 

leashed. Some dogs are nervous or skittish when approached 

by other dogs. Children are often frightened of dogs that are not 

leashed. Even if you have the friendliest dog in Lakemont, please 

keep them on a leash when you’re out in common areas. 

Please be sure to clean up after your dogs. Excrement is unsightly 

and a health hazard. 

Dogs should have shelter and plenty of water when they are outside. 

Never leave your pet in a car. It takes only a few minutes for a pet 

to die from heat stroke. Always remember, if it’s too hot for you, 

it’s definitely too hot for your pets. 

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY 

POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT 

FINE POLICY - DEED RESTRICTIONS 

Dear Homeowners, 

Please be aware that pursuant to the Declaration of 

Covenants and the Conditions and Restrictions for 

Lakemont, fining will be implemented and enforced for 

deed restriction violations per the Lakemont Community 

Association Inc. 

For a copy of the Fine Policy, 

visit your community link at 


Any questions regarding this policy 

can be directed to 

On-Site Community Manager,Jessica Delgado 

at 832-595-6808 or by e-mail at 

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.com 


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TRASH PICKUP DAYS 

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 

HEAVY TRASH DAY 

THURSDAY 

BEST TRASH 

Heavy Trash and Bulk Items FAQs 

Do you pick up paint? 

Yes, we can pick up paint and paint cans, but 

they must be dried first. Let paint sit out in 

the sun until it is dried or use a drying agent 

like kitty litter to dry the paint. Once the 

paint is fully dried, please set the cans to the 

curb with the lids removed for collection. 

Do you pick up tree branches? 

Yes, we can pick up tree branches, shrubs 

and brush trimmings, but they need to be 

properly tied and bundled. All bundles must 

be less than 40 pounds and no greater than 

4 feet in length with no branch diameter 

exceeding 3 inches. These requirements 

allow for easier pick up and prevent damage 

to our equipment. Please limit to no more 

than 10 bundles at a time. 

Do you pick up fence pickets or lumber? 

All bundles must be less than 40 pounds 

and no greater than 4 feet in length with all 

nails either hammered down or removed. 

We cannot collect any fence posts with 

concrete. These requirements allow for 

easier pick up and prevent damage to our 

equipment. Please limit to no more than 10 

bundles at a time. 

Do you pick up carpet? 

Yes, we can collect up to 1 room of carpet 

at a time. Carpet must be rolled and tied 

bundles no longer than 4 feet in length 

and no more than 40 pounds and placed 

on the curb. 

Do you pick up large items 

like appliances or furniture? 

Yes, we can collect large items, but no more 

than two each collection day. Please place 

your large item at the curb on collection day. 

Do you pick up mattress and box springs? 

Yes, we can collect both the mattress and box 

springs, but no more than two each collection 

day. Please place your mattress and box 

springs at the curb on collection day. Yes, we 

do collect Queen and King size mattresses. 

Do you pick up refrigerators, 

freezers or air conditioners? 

Yes, we can pick up refrigerators and freezers, 

but they must be drained of freon first. 

By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or 

any other items containing Freon must be 

drained of Freon and have an accompanying 

bill to validate such service was performed. 

Please attach the validation bill to the item 

before placing it at the curb for collection. 

Do you pick up hazardous waste 

or household chemicals? 

We cannot collect hazardous waste, please 

visit your county’s household hazardous 

waste facility for proper disposal options. 

Harris County: Hazardous Waste Recycling 

Fort Bend County: Hazardous Waste Recycling 

Can you pick up storm debris? 

How do I get rid of my storm debris? 

We do not collect waste generated from the 

result of a storm. Please be patient during 

this process, if you have storm debris that 

you need collected the county will typically 

make rounds through the communities affected 

by the storm to have the storm debris 

removed. If you are in Harris County, please 

visit www.readyharris.com, to see the proper 

guidelines and size limitations for the debris 

collection. If you have hired a contractor 

to remove the debris from your home you 

will need to make arrangements to have the 

debris hauled off by the contractor. 


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Enjoy “Magic Hours” - extra time at the park before or after it closes to 

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Disney Fast Pass - Complimentary Magic Bands 

Must be used by 05/31/2019, NO BLACKOUT DATES!!! 

Drawing will be held at the Magnificat House Gala and Auction on 

Saturday, Oct. 6th 2018 

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Things to Know 

TRASH PICK UP DAYS: 

Best Trash provides trash pick up and the cost is part of the sewer rate 

on your water bill. Trash pick up days are Mondays and Thursdays. 

Please do not place your trash outside prior to the scheduled pick 

up day. Trash must be in appropriate containers and removed the 

evening of the pick up. Heavy trash days are Thursdays only. One 

heavy item only is allowed per household per week. 

MAILBOX KEYS: 

Graham Managment does not have keys or access to your mailbox. 

Mailbox keys are provided by the previous homeowner or or the 

Post Office. 

POOL KEYS: 

Pool cards can be picked up at The Lake House. Additional pool 

cards can be obtained from Crest Management and the cost is $5 if 

the homeowner is current on their dues. 

VISITOR PARKING: 

Parking on the street for a period longer than 48 consecutive hours 

is not permitted. 

ASSESSMENT DUE DATE: 

The Association assessment fee is due on January 1st 

of each year. 

ASSESSMENT LATE DATE: 

The Association assessment fee is late if received on or after 

February 1st of each year. 

ASSESSMENT LATE FEE: 

All payments received after the due date are subject to 

additional late charges of 10% of the annual assessment. 

School District and Phone Numbers: 

The school district is the Lamar Consolidated School District. 

Their main phone number is 832-223-0000. 

CLUBHOUSE RENTAL: 

The clubhouse is available for homeowners to rent. Please register 

on the community website for reservation applications and fees. You 

are NOT guaranteed your reservation date unless you confirm with 

the on-site manager by phone: 832-595-6808. 

ARC REQUIREMENTS: 

All exterior changes must be submitted to the Architectural Review 

Committee for review and written approval obtained prior to commencement 

of work. Forms are found by visiting your community 

link at www.grahammanagementhouston.com 

WEBSITE ADDRESS: 


713-334-8000 

If you have a life threatening emergency call 911. If you have 

a general emergency after regular business hours, contact 

Lakemont Patrol 832-719-1047. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

People who are homeowners in the Association 

will have a different perspective on issues 

in the association community because they 

are directly impacted by them. This is especially 

true when it comes to decisions relating 

to monetary and violation issues. Below are 

some of the frequently asked questions. 

What is HOA and who are HOA members? 

A Homeowners Association (HOA) is organized 

as a nonprofit corporation and everyone that 

owns property inside of a subdivision with an 

HOA is an HOA member. 

What is the Board of Directors? 

A Board of Directors is a requirement for an 

HOA to function properly. The Board is elected 

from and by the homeowners of the community 

at the annual meeting. These elected 

volunteers are responsible for all operations 

of the association and ensure the community 

governing documents are followed and 

enforced. 

How does Board member make decisions? 

The Board member makes decisions by following 

the laws, Declaration, Articles and By Laws 

of the association. An HOA Board member is 

entitled to rely on the advice of other officers, 

professional people or HOA committees. 

What are duties of the Board member? 

Board members must carefully review and understand 

all the HOA’s governing documents, 

such as the bylaws, articles of incorporation, 

covenants, conditions, restrictions (CC&Rs) 

and day-to-day operating rules. 

The Board members are responsible for the 

affairs of the association, preparing the annual 

budget, providing for maintenance of 

common areas, hiring personnel necessary for 

upkeep of the association and common areas, 

enforcing rules, keeping books, obtaining 

insurance, collecting assessments, adopting 

rules. HOA Board members act fairly, in good 

faith, in the interest of and for the benefit of 

the HOA. 

What is the benefit of being 

the Board member? 

The Board members are volunteers and the 

greatest reward Board members most of the 

time is the satisfaction of a job well done when 

the community prospers. 

What are deed restrictions? 

Deed restrictions are rules and regulations 

that govern one or more lots or parcels of land 

within an HOA governed subdivision. They are 

imposed by the land developer prior to creating 

the HOA. Deed restrictions are contained in 

a document that is recorded with the county 

register of deeds records where the property is 

located. Deed restrictions are permanent and 

they bind all current and future owners of the 

lots. Deed restrictions are created to protect 

property owners and property values. 

Where can deed restrictions be found? 

Each homeowner will get deed restrictions 

from their title company when they buy a 

home. Lakemont deed restrictions can be 

found on Lakemont Community website at 

www.lakemontcommunity.com. 

What is the annual assessment? 

The Annual Assessment is the dollar amount 

that an HOA will collect from each home that 

is part of the HOA. The amount is designated 

to pay for annual operations and maintenance, 

which typically includes items such as landscaping, 

lake maintenance, pool maintenance, 

insurance, streetlights and water. The annual 

assessment is due on January 1 st of each year 

and it becomes delinquent on February 1 st . 

How is annual assessment calculated? 

At the end of each year, the Board will prepare 

the budget for the following year. An 

HOA operating budget is a projection of the 

funds needed by the association to cover its 

operating expenses and provide adequate 

reserves for repair. Once the projected amount 

is determent it is equally divided between 

homeowners. 

Why are upkeeping and maintenance of 

commune area important? 

The value of a home is directly affected by the 

quality of common areas, maintenance of the 

amenities, the enforcement of the rules and 

regulations, the adequacy of reserve funds 

and the community spirit. 


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STAY SAFE! 

Although we enjoy a very safe neighborhood, outsiders may occasionally 

come through looking for trouble. Please be aware of your 

surroundings. Always carry your cell phone. If something looks 

strange or makes your feel uncomfortable, please call or text a family 

member or neighbor and let them know something isn’t right. 

If you see an unfamiliar car parked in front of a house or cruising 

the streets, don’t ignore it. Call the non-emergency number or the 

roving police at 832-719-1047. The number for the Ft. Bend Sheriff 

can be reached at 281-341-4665. It is always better to be safe than 

sorry. Our police are here to keep our community safe and they 

need our help to notify them when something is wrong. 

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KEEP LAKEMONT BEAUTIFUL 

Our residents take pride in keeping our neighborhoods beautiful. Please 

do your part by cutting your grass every week during the summer. Trees 

that are close to sidewalks should be trimmed approximately 8 feet 

from the ground so that people walking down the sidewalks will not be 

impeded by the branches. Likewise, trees with branches extending over 

the streets should be trimmed so that cars and trucks are not damaged. 

Gardens and flowerbeds should be kept free of weeds. Trash that has 

blown into your yard should be picked up and disposed of properly. 

Thanks for helping us keep Lakemont beautiful. 

For a copy of the Fine Policy, visit your community link at www. 

grahammanagementhouston.com. Any questions regarding this 

policy can be directed to On-Site Community Manager, 

Jessica Delgado at 713-334-8000 or by email at 

jdelgado@grahammanagementhouston.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. 

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MAID SERVICES 

281-912-5036 

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. 


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LAKEMONT 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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PRINTED NEWSLETTERS ONLY 

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p 3 Dental and Vision 

GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER 

• Dig and store caladiums before the foliage dies. Allow the bulbs 

to dry in the shade, shake off the dried soil and dust with sulphur 

to control fungus. Store by hanging in open mesh bags or old panty 

hose. 

• Flowers planted for spring can begin when the temperatures are 

going to stay cooler. Shrubs and trees can be planted now. Woody 

plants concentrate on root growth through the winter and the more 

headstart they can get before summer, the better. 

• October 15 th is about the time for dividing and planting daylilies. 

• Watch out for brown patch in St. Augustine grass. These circular 

brown patches are caused by a fungus that is activated by moist 

cool weather. Control with Daconil. 

• If you need to do any pruning, do it early in the month. The regrowth 

stimulated by pruning needs to harden off before that 

odd-ball frost of Halloween. Prune fruit trees when leaves begin 

to fall. Remove all dead, weak and over-crowded growth. Tip back 

main branches to control size and shape. Spray w/dormant oil when 

temperature is between 30-60 degrees. 

• Cut back tops of perennials after they have bloomed. Divide roots 

and transplant anytime from now until March, the earlier the better. 

• Get the ant baits down. This will greatly reduce your spring populations. 

• Clover left over from last year may be growing. It’s best to hit it with 

the post-emerge herbicides in October and November. At least two 

applications are usually needed, even if done this early. 

• For color throughout the winter, begin planting pansies. 

RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU! 

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

accepts glass/bottles, Styrofoam and other items. Visit the Ft. Bend Co. 

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

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. 


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OCTOBER IS 

BREAST CANCER 

AWARENESS MONTH 

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is 

dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of the early 

detection of breast cancer through a nationwide campaign. NBCAM 

started as a weeklong campaign in 1985 with 2 founding members. 

Today the American Cancer Society is one of many national public 

service organizations, professional associations and government agencies 

that form the NBCAM Board of Sponsors. During October, which is 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the member organizations 

of the Board of Sponsors join forces to spread the message that early 

detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives. 

The American Cancer Society recommends early detections. Women 

age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year 

and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. 

The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, 

first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day or throughout 

the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography 

appointment. 

To find a facility in your area, please call: 

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 

National Cancer Institute 800-4-CANCER 

Or visit nbcam.org or www.cancer.org for more information. 

3 STEPS TO EARLY DETECTION 

One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. 

However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly 

improve your chance of survival. 

Early detection means finding the cancer before it spreads to other 

parts of the body. Although breast cancer cannot be completely 

prevented, early detection provides the greatest possibility of 

successful treatment. By following these three steps, you will help 

increase your chance of detecting cancer early. 

Changes to look for include: 

• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area 

• A change in the size or shape of the breast 

• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast 

• A nipple turned inward into the breast 

• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple 

• Scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or areola (the dark 

area of skin at the center of the breast) 

You should see your health care provider about any of these 

symptoms. Often these symptoms are not due to cancer, but if 

you notice any changes in your body, tell your health care provider 

immediately so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated. 

2. WELL-WOMAN EXAM 

It is recommended that women visit their family physician or gynecologist 

each year for an annual Well-Woman Exam. In addition 

to a routine pelvic exam and pap smear, the doctor may perform 

a brief breast exam to check for abnormalities. The Well-Woman 

Exam is a great opportunity for you to discuss with your health care 

provider any questions or concerns you have regarding your breast 

health. For example, your doctor may help you to determine the 

most appropriate frequency for your early detection steps. 

3. MAMMOGRAM 

In its early stages, breast cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms. 

NBCF recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram 

every year. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. It is a safe 

way to detect cancerous tumors and other abnormal breast conditions 

and women who have screening mammograms have a lower 

chance of dying from breast cancer than women who do not have 

screening mammograms. Mammograms can detect cancer or other 

problems before a lump becomes large enough to be detectable 

to the touch. They provide an effective way to find breast cancer 

in its early stages when treatment is usually the most successful. 

Mammograms are considered safe, quick and relatively painless. 

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation 

1. BREAST SELF-AWARENESS 

Breast self-awareness can help you become familiar with how your 

breasts normally look and feel. Knowing this will help you identify 

any changes in your breasts that should be reported to your health 

care professional promptly. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment 

with your doctor, but don’t panic - 8 out of 10 lumps are not 

cancerous. 


2018-2019 KARE Officers and Committee Chairs. 

KARE AREA RETIRED EDUCATORS (KARE) HOOKY DAY 

On August 15 th , Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) held its annual Hooky Day to 

kick off the new school year. Over 100 retired KARE members were in attendance 

to celebrate “Preserving the Past, Securing the Future” and to welcome new retirees. 

You’re welcome to bring a retired educator, friend or neighbor who is not a current 

member to join us. KARE represents anyone who has worked in a school district and 

retired through the Teacher Retirement System. For more information about the 

Katy Area Retired Educators check out our website at www.localunits.org/KARE/. 

Photos: Courtesy of Sue Perez 

KARE Book Project with Becky French, 

Cindy Katz and Margie Finley. 

KARE Scholarship Committee with Karen Reese, 

Bob & Felice Bryant and Hindie Dershowitz. 


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OCTOBER EVENTS 

NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB 

On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Nottingham 

Country Garden Club (NCGC) will feature Linda 

Gay with a presentation on “Bulbs Naturalized 

for the Gulf Coast.” Linda is a horticulturist and 

gardener by trade. She worked at the Mercer 

Botanic Garden for 26 years and the last 11 years 

served as Director of the Garden. Additionally, 

Linda has worked with McGovern Centennial 

Gardens, The Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball and 

teaches horticulture classes at HCC. 

Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 AM and the 

program will start at 10 AM, followed by the 

NCGC meeting. Please join us at the Municipal 

Utility Building #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive 

in Katy 77450. For more information please see 

our website: www.ncgctx.org. We welcome all 

people interested in gardening and gardening 

related areas from West Houston and the Katy 

area. You do not have to live in Nottingham 

Country to belong to our group. 

NCGC is a non-profit organization affiliated with 

the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, the Texas 

Garden Clubs and the National Federation of Garden 

Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote 

beautification in the community, support local and 

national education and charitable 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. 

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 

RED RIVER SHOWDOWN 

(UT VS. OU) WATCH PARTY 

October 6 th 

At Texas Mesquite Grill (20095 Katy Fwy, Katy, 

Texas 77450). This is the first official event hosted 

by the brand new Katy-Fort Bend County 

Texas Exes Chapter and is open to alumni and 

football fans alike. Event time TBD once kick-off 

time is released. For more information, contact 

KatyFortBendCoChapter@texasexes.org or visit 

www.facebook.com/KatyLonghorns. 

SPRING BRANCH AFRICAN 

VIOLET CLUB ANNUAL FALL SALE 

October 6-7, 2018 

Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center, 

2020 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 

Saturday: 10 AM-4 PM 

Sunday: 10 AM-3 PM 

Free Admission 

Violets of all types such as standards, miniatures, 

semi-miniatures and trailers will be available. 

Other Gesneriads such as Episcias and Streps 

and supplies such as potting soil, pots and 

fertilizers will also be featured. Club members 

will be available to answer general questions 

on growing African Violets. Workshop will be 

held at 1 PM Saturday and Sunday. For further 

information, contact Karla Ross 281-748-8417. 

Note: This is our fall sale and does 

NOT include a show. 

ART COLONY ASSOCIATION 

TO CELEBRATE 47 YEARS WITH 

BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN 

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) will celebrate 

47 years of fine art and giving back to 

local non-profits as it spotlights 300 artists at 

Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, 

Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, 2018, 10 

AM - 6 PM at 901 Bagby Street. Cost $12 online 

and $15 at the gate. 

The sophisticated gallery will transform the 

streets of Downtown into artistic avenues 

bursting with colors and culture. As one of the 

top outdoor fine art festivals in the U.S., the 

weekend festival will provide guests with the 

opportunity to see and purchase unique, custom 

art under the iconic Houston skyline. Bayou 

City Art Festival Downtown will benefit local 

non-profits and feature live music in front of City 

Hall and throughout the festival along with entertainment, 

beverage stations, food trucks and 

much more for patrons to enjoy. In the Children’s 

Creative Zone, the festival’s non-profit partners 

will host art activities for all ages and include a 

cool interactive place to hang out. 

Celebrating 47 years since the founding of the 

Westheimer Art Festival, now known as Bayou 

City Art Festival, ACA has provided a venue for 

over 20,000 artists to showcase their work to 

thousands of art lovers from all over the world. 

Every year, a new jury selects participating 

artists, some new and some returning. This 

helps create a fresh and different festival year 

after year. 

For updates on social media, follow the official 

event hashtag #HouArtFest, like the Facebook 

page or follow on Twitter and Instagram. Also, 

you can subscribe to our newsletter here: http:// 

artcolonyassociation.us3.list-manage.com/ 

subscribe/post?u=748035e06d248e81e269eb- 

2d7&id=c50e0ad242. 

HOUSTON MAKER FAIRE 

October 13-14, 2018 from 10 AM-6 PM 

George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 

Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 

Houston Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell) 

on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, 

creativity and resourcefulness that continues 

to be the leading showcase of human ingenuity 

and creativity plus a fascinating window 

into emerging technology-driven capabilities. 

There are learning opportunities in abundance 

for people of all ages and backgrounds and even 

more hands-on activities too. So, whether you 

like traditional crafts or the latest high-tech demos, 

Houston Maker Faire is the place to be! Prices 

vary see website, www.houstonmakerfaire.com. 

VENDORS NEEDED 

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 at westlandcraftshow@gmail.com with 

a description of what you are selling. A 10x10 

booth space is $60. Only one national/retail 

rep will be accepted on a first come basis. 

VENDORS WANTED 

THINKING HOLIDAYS?! The Ladies Auxiliary 

from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 

will hold their 26 th Annual Gingerbread Village 

Holiday Market on October 27, 2018. If you 

are interested in showcasing your arts, craft, 

products, etc., consider joining us as a vendor 

this year! For an application or more information 

regarding this event, please email: 

gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com. 


OCTOBER EVENTS 

GARAGE SALES 

SEVEN MEADOWS FALL GARAGE SALE 

October 6, 2018 

Near 1093 and Grand Parkway. 

WESTLAKE AND WESTLAKE FOREST 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 


Off of Saums Road 

GRAYSON LAKES GARAGE SALE 


Held in the Clubhouse. Grayson Lakes is located off 

Katy Flewellen Road. 

LOST CREEK FALL GARAGE SALE 


Lost Creek is located off of 1093, east of 99. 

GOVERNOR’S PLACE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 


Located off Kingsland. 

5 th ANNUAL HONOR FLIGHT HOUSTON 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

OCTOBER 4, 2018 

Meadowbrook Farms Golf Course 

Honor Flight Houston is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) and a 

proud member of the Honor Flight Network, created solely to honor 

America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight Houston 

transports our heroes from Houston, Texas, to Washington D.C. to 

visit and reflect at their memorials. The flights and tours that Honor 

Flight Houston provides World War II veterans are absolutely FREE. 

Honor Flight Houston is our way of paying a tribute to those who gave 

so much - a memorable and rewarding TOUR of HONOR! This year, 51 

veterans were sent to Washington D.C. and 50 more are scheduled to 

depart by the of October. 

For information, please contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306H, 

or 713-594-3553C or jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net. 

MAGNIFICAT HOUSES, INC. 

50 YEAR CELEBRATION GALA AND AUCTION 

Saturday, October 6, 2018, 6:30 PM 

The Bell Tower on 34 th , 901 W. 34 th St., Houston, TX 77018 

Please join us for cocktails, dinner, auction and celebrating founder 

Rose Mary Badami who at 94 years old, started Magnificat House 50 

years ago. 

The 50 th Anniversary Magnificat House Gala Celebration will feature 

honorary Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner and aims to raise funds for 

Magnificat House. Magnificat House has been a Houston institution for 

50 years, offering faith, hope and charity by providing housing, food, 

work and spiritual support while our residents - of all races and creeds 

- build their lives in community. For more information on Magnificat 

House, Inc. and tickets for the 50 th Year Celebration Gala and Auction 

visit www.mhihouston.org. 


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. 

ST. EDITH STEIN FALL FESTIVAL 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018, 

Noon to 8 pm 

Food, games, beer, bingo, live music 

and shopping. Located at 

St. Edith Stein Catholic Church, 

3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 

7TH ANNUAL THIS & THAT 

CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA 

Saturday, October 13th 

At Briscoe Jr. High 

From 9 AM to 4 PM FREE Admission 

4300 FM 723 Richmond, TX 77406 

For vendor information please 

email stamez@lcisd.org 

2018 HEARTS & 

HANDS A HOLIDAY MARKET 

Monday, October 22 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 

Presented by: Memorial Drive United 

Methodist Women, www.mdumc.org 

October 22 nd : Preview Party*- 

5:30-8 PM 

October 23 rd : Shopping - 9 AM-6 PM 

October 24 th : Shopping - 9 AM-3 PM 

Proceeds benefit missions for women, 

children and youth 

If you have any questions, please contact 

heartshandsmdumc@gmail.com 

*Preview Party tickets are $12 in 

advance and $15 at the door 

Memorial Drive United 

Methodist Church 

12955 Memorial Drive 

Houston, TX 77079 713-468-8356 

26 TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD 

VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET 


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! 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200 

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW 

Sponsored by: Wallis American 

Legion Post 200 

330 Legion Road, Wallis, TX 

Saturday October 27, 2018 

(9 AM-5 PM) 

Sunday October 28, 2018 

(10 AM-4 PM) 

$1 Admission-Hourly Door Prizes 

For more information, call 

281-743-3678 

SAINT AIDAN’S 

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 

FALL FESTIVAL AND 

HOLIDAY MARKET 

Sunday, October, 28 th , 10 AM-5 PM 

13131 Fry Road, Cypress, TX 

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will hold its 

5 th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Market 

on Sunday, October, 28 th at 13131 

Fry Road just South of 290. Our festival 

features Market Booths, Children’s Area, 

Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Live Music 

throughout the day, Cake Walk, Trunk 

N Treat at 3 PM, Blessing of Animals 

at 4 PM. Lots of vendors with a variety 

of goods for sale. We look forward to 

seeing you all there! 

Interested in being a vendor? For additional 

information and register online, 

visit our website http://aidanschurch. 

org/fallfest. If you prefer to mail in 

your registration, you can obtain a 

Booth Reservation form by contacting 

us at 281-373-3203 or email 

fallfest@aidanschurch.org. 

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NOVEMBER EVENTS 

WESTHEIMER LAKES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, November 3 rd , 7 AM-12 Noon Near 1093 

and Grand Parkway 

RUN4THECHILDREN 

November 3, 2018, 9 AM 

The Fellowship, 22765 Westheimer Pkwy www.run4thechildren.org 

Created several years ago, Run4TheChildren is a fundraiser for families interested 

in adoption to assist with the financial burden of adopting. This is a 4 mile 

run located in the heart of Cinco Ranch with a shorter course for those looking 

unable to complete the entire 4 miles. This event is family friendly. To date, we 

have assisted 22 children find their forever families. 

SEABOURNE NATURE FEST 

Saturday, November 3 rd , 10 AM-4 pm 

Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Texas 36 South, Rosenberg 77471 

This is Coastal Prairie Chapter Texas Master Naturalists’ signature project. There 

will be lots of activities for kids and families! See butterflies and caterpillars, 

alligators and snakes, hawks and owls, beekeepers and more. There will be a 

native plant sale, edible plant display, children’s crafts, face painting, nature 

talks, prairie walks and horse-drawn wagon rides. The nature festival entry 

and events are free. There will also be a variety of food truck vendors. Free and 

Open to the Public. 

The Texas Master Naturalists are sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 

and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, call 

281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu. Conducted by Coastal Prairie 

Chapter-Texas Master Naturalists. Website: https://txmn.org/coastal, Facebook: 

www.facebook.com/TXMNCoastal/. 

CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS 

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. 

HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESENTS 

29 TH ANNUAL HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 

November 10, 2018, 9 AM-4 PM 

22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, TX 77449 

KATY’S LARGEST GIFT MARKET 

AT THE KATY MERRELL CENTER 

The 11 th Annual Home for the Holidays Gift Market will take place November 

16-18, 2018. We are excited to be back in the arena this year 

as well as the pavilion. 180 vendors in 2 buildings! Show hours: First 

Call Shopping Hours 10 AM to 1 PM. General Admission: Friday 1-8 PM. 

Saturday 10 AM-6 PM & Sunday 11 AM-4 PM. Follow us on Facebook 

to get up to date contest, coupons, vendor introductions and more. 

Facebook: Home for the Holidays Gift Market. 

Contact information: 281-788-4297 Stacie, Katelyn or Lynnie. Email 

HomefortheHolidaysGiftMarket@yahoo.com. 

MESA OUTREACH SHARING AND SHOOTING 

SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT 

November 7, 2018 

Westside Sporting Grounds, 10120 Pattison Road, Katy TX 77493 

Sign-in 11:30 AM Shotgun Start: 1 PM 

There will also be a raffle and silent auction. 

For more info, go to www.mesa-outreach.org. 

Also, Cinco Ranch Wonderland Market is Saturday, October 27 th at 

Cinco Ranch High School 10 AM-5 PM and Home for the Holidays 

Galveston Moody Gardens Convention Center is Friday, 

November 23 rd 12-8 PM and Saturday, November 24 th 10 AM-6 PM. 

DECEMBER EVENTS 

24 TH ANNUAL FROSTYFEST CRAFT FAIR 

December 1, 2018 

The 24 th Annual Frostyfest Craft Fair will be held on December 1, 2018, at 

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, in Katy, Texas 

77450, from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be over eighty top Texan vendors 

selling HANDCRAFTED merchandise. Santa Claus is coming to Frostyfest 

for pictures presented by Boy Scouts of Katy. Refreshments will be sold 

by the Knights of Columbus all day starting with breakfast tacos. Ladies 

Club will be having a bake sale and also a Silent Auction run by the Craft 

Club. All proceeds will be benefitting the new Epiphany Catholic School. 

For more information contact Brenda Cason at 281-346-8009. 


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OCTOBER 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

Original Greek Festival - October 4-7, 2018, Annunciation 

Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum 

Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM, 

Fri. 11 AM-10 PM, Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6 

PM. Admission: $5, Under 12 free. Celebrate the 

Annual Houston Greek Festival on the grounds of the 

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Authentic 

Greek food, wine, dancing and artifacts are fun for 

the entire family. 

Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion - October 

6-7, 2018, Daily 10 AM-5 PM, free. Pearland Town 

Center, 11200 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77584. 

Abstract art, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and 

wooden treasure boxes are just a few of the unique 

items you’ll find. The FREE, juried art show offers 

visitors an opportunity to shop for unique art and 

handcrafted pieces created by local artists and artisans. 

NEW: A singer/songwriter showcase featuring 

artists performing original music rounds out the live 

music stage. Live music, a food truck court, pop-up 

paint studio and kid’s interactive art station are part 

of the family-friendly fun. Check out visitpearland. 

com/artshow2018 for details. 

moonGARDEN - Thru October 7, 2018, Daily 6 

PM-Midnight, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney 

Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is FREE. A 

series of 22 illuminated spheres transform Discovery 

Green and Avenida Houston into a magical moonscape. 

Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter, 

moonGARDEN features 11 shadow “theaters” that 

tell the diverse, dynamic story of Houston and 

Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that 

allow visitors to become part of the experience. 

This is the largest ever created by Lucion Traveling 

Light of Montreal. Free. Visible during all park hours; 

activated nightly 6 PM-Midnight. On October 5 th , 

there will be a pajama party. Milk and cookies will 

be served, celebrity readers will share the beloved 

children’s book in the languages of Houston. The 

Astrological Society will be on hand with telescopes 

for star-gazing. 7-9 PM. 

40 th Houston Italian Festival - October 11-14, 2018. 

University Of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, 

TX 77006. Times: Thurs. 5-10 PM, Fri. 11 AM-10 

PM, Sat. 11 AM-10 PM, Sun. 11 AM-6 PM. Free Admission 

Thurs. night and Fri. until 4 PM, otherwise it is 

$5-$25. This year’s festival features: Live Music, Wine 

and beer tastings, Film screenings, Cooking classes 

for children, Italian language classes, Marionette 

puppet shows, Interactive sidewalk art, Pasta eating 

contests, grape stomps and a bocce ball tournament, 

Classic Car Show and so much more! 

For more information, visit 

www.houstonitalianfestival.com. 

Texian Market Days Festival - October 20, 2018, 

9 AM-5 PM, George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 

762, Richmond, TX 77469. Admission $10-$20. It’s 

cannon time! The Fort Bend History Association is 

proud to present the 35 th annual Texian Market Days 

festival, held at the George Ranch Historical Park. 

Bring the whole family to discover more than 150 

years of Texas history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle 

re-enactments, live entertainment, first-person 

costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games, 

cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and 

more. Texian Market Days is our biggest living history 

event of the year - you don’t want to miss it! 

Wings Over Houston Airshow - October 20-21, 

2018, 10 AM-6 PM, Ellington Airport, 11210 Blume 

Ave, Houston, TX 77034. Wings Over Houston Airshow 

is celebrating its 34 th year at Ellington Airport with 

the US Navy Blue Angels, as well as nearly five more 

hours worth of thrilling aerial shows from some 

of the world’s greatest military and civilian pilots. 

Ranked as one of the top airshows in the country, 

Wings Over Houston also offers great ground attractions, 

such as simulators, ride and drive opportunities 

and nearly 100 static aircraft to view. 

Unplugged at Discovery Green - October 21, 2018, 

5-9 PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, 

Houston, TX 77010. Admission is FREE. An evening of 

acoustic music from some of Houston’s top talent on 

the Grace Event Lawn. This much loved local series 

challenges bands to rearrange and reimagine songs 

using acoustic instruments only; resulting in unique, 

intimate and soulful performances. 

Scream on the Green® - October 26, 2018, 6-10 PM, 

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, 

TX 77010. Admission is FREE. Visitors will have a 

spooky good time at Houston’s citywide costume 

contest and Halloween celebration for the whole 

family! There will be prizes, Halloween spectacle, 

a movie, performances, living statues, music and 

more! Visitors can win candy and prizes playing our 

FREE games! Enjoy watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 

on the big screen at 7:30 PM. Costume Contest: 

Registration will take place on-site near the Anheuser-Busch 

stage before the contest and winners will be 

announced after. Prizes were awarded to 1 st , 2 nd and 

3 rd place in each category. (Infant-8 years, 9-17 years, 

Best Male 18+, Best Female 18+, Best Family and Best 

Dog.) Costume contest registration opens at 6:45 PM 

(at the side of the Anheuser Busch stage), contest 

begins at 7 PM. Registration will close at 8 PM. 

The 2018 Houston AfriFEST-Festival of African Arts 

Culture and Entertainment - October 27, 2018, 

12-8 PM, Houston Baptist University Holcombe Mall, 

7502 Fondren Road | Houston, Tx 77074. Admission 

$5 entry through October 20 th , $10 entry after October 

21 st , kids, students and seniors are free. Africans 

are colorful, vibrant and full of expression! We will 

take you on a cultural journey through Africa to 

celebrate her rich diversity in a typical African open 

market setting featuring special live performances, 

a tour of country arts and crafts, ethnic cuisines from 

different regions, Ankara fashion, folklore tales, kids’ 

activities and a lot more. 

Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican Fest 2018 - 

October 27, 2018, 12 Noon-10 PM, Midtown Park, 

2811 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77006. Admission 

$15-$200. This festival is done annually to support 

the continuous efforts to disseminate the Puerto 

Rican and Cuban cultures within the city of Houston. 

We also want to teach our children about our roots, 

assisting them with their self-esteem, identity and 

letting them know that they have a strong support 

group. Additionally, we are educating the citizens 

of the City of Houston about who we are and asking 

them to embrace our cultures in a friendly and festive 

environment. 

Texas Renaissance Festival - Weekends thru November 

25, 2018, 9 AM-8 PM, 21778 FM 1774, Todd 

Mission, TX 77363. Admission varies. The Texas Renaissance 

Festival is an interactive theme park that 

embraces different eras, including the 16 th century 

and beyond. The 55-acre theater is filled with live entertainment, 

food and shops. The enchanted 55-acre 

village comes to life as all of Europe comes to pay 

homage to the King and Queen with Eight Themed 

Weekends. Hundreds of costumed performers are 

showcased in over 200 daily performances. Visitors 

meander along shaded cobblestone walkways visiting 

almost 400 shoppes overflowing with unique arts 

and crafts of offering delicious foods and beverages. 

All ages will be amused by the games of skill and 

human-powered rides. 

6 th Annual Fall Fest - Fridays, 12-7 PM, North Shore 

Rotary Pavilion, 14350 1/2 Wallisville Rd., Houston, 

TX 77049. Part food festival, part music festival, 

CTC’s “Fall Fest” is an excellent opportunity to bring 

a taste of Chicago to Houston area residents. This 

one-day, Chicago, cultural festival features several 

food vendors, who offer Chicago culinary classics. 

Additionally, the event features DJs who will spin a 

variety of music types including: House music, which 

is an internationally known style of music born in 

Chicago which gave birth to techno and EDM. Also, 

the event hosts a dance lounge where attendees 

can learn Stepping which is a nationally known 

dance style born in Chicago and similar to this area’s 

two-step and swing out dance styles. Event entry 

tickets for ages 14 & up are only $5 advanced, $10 at 

the gate. It is FREE for attendees age 13 and under. 

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. 

Flea by Night - third Saturday of every 

month unless affected by weather, 6-10 

PM, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, 

Houston, TX 77010. Treasure-hunt at this 

monthly, one-of-a-kind market nestled in the 

southeast end of the downtown park. The 

destination market features an array of artful 

kitsch, vintage items, mid-century modern 

furniture, recycled and repurposed items 

and collectibles and crafts by local artisans 

and designers. Whether you are a bargain 

hunter or an eco-sensitive collector dedicated 

to repurposing and reusing, seek and find at 

Discovery Green Flea by Night while enjoying 

light bites and local entertainment. The event 

is free to attend and open to the public. 

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. 

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. 

Aggie Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin 

Patch - The Aggie Habitat Pumpkin Patch 

site is located on Covenant Presbyterian 

Church’s grounds in College Station at 220 

Rock Prairie Rd and sells over 3,000 pumpkins 

of all shapes and sizes every year! The 

pumpkin patch is open thru October 31 st . 

If you would like to schedule a school field 

trip or have a pumpkin carving social, please 

send request to events@aggiehabitat.org. 

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch 2018 

- thru Nov. 10, 2018, Fri. 9 AM-3 PM, 

Sat.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM - Open to the Public. 

Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, 

Simonton, TX 77476. Phone: 832-444-8717. 

Email: info@blessingtonfarms.com. Payment: 

Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, 

Discover, AmEx. 

Fearshire Farms-Haunted corn maze, 

haunted field, haunted house - 1100 S 

Walker St, Angleton, TX 77515. Phone: 979- 

848-3327. Email: info@fearshirefarms.com. 

Open October 5 th -November 2 nd , Fridays 

and Saturdays 7-11 PM, plus October 25 th 

and 31 st 7-9 PM. Haunting starts at dark. We 

keep haunting until we’ve scared all of the 

ticket-holders off of the property (or buried 

the ones that didn’t survive!) Directions: 

From Houston; Take 288 South to Angleton. 

Pass Angleton West Columbia exit and 

taking next exit CR 290. Take left at stop 

sign. Follow CR 290 watching for Fearshire 

Farms signs. We have Haunted Attractions 

for thrill seekers of every level. Fearson’s 

Farm House and Dead End Corn Maze are 

for the strong of heart. The Curtain Chaoz 

and Haunted Hay Ride are great family fun 

for all ages. New this year is Spooky Jacks, 

a corn maze designed for younger guest in 

the spirit of the Halloween Season. While 

you are waiting on your friends to regroup 

you can roast marshmallows for Smores at 

the Community Campfire or enjoy watching 

a classic scary movie under our covered pavilion. 

Visit venders booths like Temporary 

Tattoos or Shoot the Corn Cannon ($1 for 3 

shots). Food and Drinks are available at our 

ticket booth and Food Vendor tents. *No 

outside food or drinks allowed. 

Phobia Haunted Houses-8 haunts, 1 location 

- Open Weekends in October - Located 

on Beltway 8 South, between 288 and I-45, 

Phobia operates multiple great haunted 

houses. Phobia employs hundreds of actors 

at its massive ScreamPark in Houston. Tour 

the Darke hallways of Phobia Haunted Houses 

weekends in October. Texas’ scariest 

haunt is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays 

through Halloween. Tickets start at 

$15 per person for one great haunted house. 

See more killer haunts for discounted multi 

attraction pricing. For the biggest world 

of scream in Houston, checkout Phobia’s 

the Darke Institute, Mind Control, Clown 

Mania, Exile, Savage Ground, Contagion, 

DarkeWorld, Dawn of the Machine and Genetic 

Nightmare, the creepy haunted house. 

Under 12 bring a parent. Over 12, get ready 

for a scary haunted house... 

For more info,www.darke.com. 

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LIBRARY NEWS 

FRIENDS OF 

GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY 

SEEK BOOK DONATIONS 

FOR MAJOR BOOK SALE 

November 3rd 

The Friends of George Memorial Library are seeking 

donations of gently-used books for a major Book Sale 

in conjunction with the “Fort Bend County Libraries 

Book Festival,” which will take place on November 

3rd, at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 

Golfview in Richmond. 

In preparation for the Book Festival and book sale in 

November, the Friends of the Library want to increase 

their inventory of materials to meet the demand of 

shoppers seeking bargains while supporting the library 

and to ensure a successful book sale! Area residents are 

encouraged to scour their attics and the backs of their 

closets for once-loved-but-no-longer-needed books, 

CDs or DVDs that can be donated for the Friends of 

the Library book sale. Holiday books, craft and garden 

books and recorded books are particularly needed! 

Donations of gently-used books, DVDs and CDs are 

welcome throughout the year and may be taken to the 

library during regular business hours. All contributions 

are tax-deductible. Proceeds from the Friends’ book 

sales and annual membership dues help to underwrite 

the costs of special programming, such as the 

Summer Reading Club and various cultural events at 

the libraries. 

Along with the Friends of the George Memorial Library 

Book Sale, the festival will include an exciting 

line-up of authors, storytellers, performances and 

workshops. The schedule of activities for the #FBCL- 

BookFest18 will be announced in October. 

The #FBCLBookFest18 and its activities are free 

and open to the public. For more information, call 

the library system’s Communications Office at 281- 

633-4734. 

GEORGE MEMORIAL 

BRANCH LIBRARY 

(FT. BEND CO. LIB.) 

1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, 

Texas 77469, 281-342-4455 

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9 AM - 5 

PM, Sun. 1 PM - 5 PM. Website: www.fortbend.lib. 

tx.us, Public Information Office - 281-633-4734. 

To register online for any event (www.fortbend.lib. 

tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial 

Library,” and find the program. Participants may 

also register by calling the library at 281-633-4734 

or by visiting the library. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• The Arts of Russell Autrey: Artist, Photographer, 

Raconteur Exhibit - Bohachevsky Gallery. The exhibit, 

which showcases Autrey’s art and storytelling 

skills as well as his photography, will be on display 

through October 31st. A long-time photojournalist, 

Autrey is best known for his photographs that 

caught snippets of the daily lives of Fort Bend 

County residents for more than 25 years, from 1983 

until his retirement in 2009. 

• Flower Arranging - Saturday, October 6th, 10:30 

AM-12 noon, Meeting Room. Charmanie Amaratunge 

will demonstrate different techniques to use 

in making decorative holiday flower arrangements 

for vases or wreaths. 

• Resumé Workshop - Tuesday, October 9th, 2 PM, 

Computer Lab. Learn the basics of putting together 

a resumé. Those attending this informal program 

will receive one-on-one help formatting a resumé. 

For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please 

have a digital copy available on a USB flashdrive, 

saved to the cloud or have access to it via email. 

Registration required. 

• Beating Long-Term Unemployment - Thursday, 

October 11th, 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. Richard 

Prather, from Texas Workforce Solutions, will dis 

cuss factors that may contribute to an extended 

period of unemployment. Get tips on how to develop 

a job-search plan that will improve chances 

of finding the right job. 

• NaNoWriMo Novel-Writing Prep Program - Thursday, 

October 11th, 7 PM, Room 2C. November is National 

Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Aspiring 

writers are challenged to write a 50,000-word first 

draft of a novel in the 30 days of November. This 

class will give an overview of the challenge and how 

it works. Explore planning methods, exchange tips 

and ideas and network with other aspiring writers. 

• Texas Blues Music - Tuesday, October 16th, 7 

PM, Meeting Room. This program is presented in 

conjunction with the “Gulf Coast Reads” community-wide 

reading event, which will be featuring the 

East Texas crime novel Bluebird, Bluebird, written 

by Attica Locke. Joyce Claypool Kennerly will bring 

to life the music that plays such a prominent role 

throughout the novel. 

• Open-Mic Night - Wednesday, October 17th, 6-8 

PM, Meeting Room. Open-Mic Night is a casual 

event for amateur performers to take the stage and 

express themselves! Step into the limelight to share 

original poetry, music, comedy or one-act plays 

or to showcase any other unique talents. Performances 

are limited to five minutes or less and they 

must not contain any profanity or other insensitive 

topics. This event is for adults and teens aged 14 

and above. Registration required to perform ONLY. 

• Story Spinners Writing Club - Thursday, October 

18th, 5:30-8 PM, Room 2C. This month’s topic will 

be “Evoking Emotion.” From beginning blogger to 

published novelist, writers of all genres and experience 

levels are welcome to write, share, learn, 

support, network and critique each other’s work. 

Writing prompts, brainteasers and brief exercises 

will be available to ignite the imaginations of any 

and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. 

This program is recommended for adults and teens 

aged 14 and up. 


• Family-History Research: Genealogy Network of Texas Lock-In - Friday, October 

19th, 10 AM-5:15 PM, Meeting Room. FBCL joins the Genealogy Network of Texas 

(GNT) for this collaborative event in recognition of Family History Month in October. 

A series of programs with up-to-date topics of interest to family-history 

researchers will be live-streamed throughout the day. Reservations required. 

• Sherlock Holmes Mystery - Saturday, October 20th, 1-4 PM, Meeting Room. 

Mystery-lovers and amateur sleuths can test their detective skills at this special 

event. Sherlock Holmes’ famous sidekick, Dr. Watson, has gone missing 

and help is needed to solve puzzles, crack codes and solve riddles to find him! 

Prizes will be awarded to the team that scores the most points. Costumes and 

English accents are encouraged! Reservations are required. 

• Money Matters & Budget Basics - Tuesday, October 23rd, 7 PM, Meeting Room. 

John Rebeles, Jr., president of the Sugar Land Banking Center at Prosperity 

Bank, will provide an overview of basic money management and personal 

finances. Learn different ways to track where your money is going and how to 

better control your cash flow. 

• Black & White Movies: A Night of Terror! - Wednesday, October 31st, 5-8:30 PM, 

Meeting Room. Fans of classic horror films are invited to an evening of movies, 

complete with monsters, suspense and shockingly scary moments. Two horror 

films from the 1950s will be shown. The first movie, which is rated G, is about a 

strange prehistoric beast that lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. The 

second movie, which is about an army of giant mutant ants in the storm drains 

of L.A., is NR (not rated). Reservations are not required for this event. Refreshments 

are provided courtesy of the Friends of the George Memorial Library. 

• Book Break - Thursday, October 18th, at 12 Noon, Room 2C. The book to be 

discussed is the 2018 “Gulf Coast Reads” selection, Bluebird, Bluebird, written 

by Attica Locke. Those attending may bring a lunch. 

• HEAVY INKS GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB - Saturday, October 20th, 11 AM, Room 

2B. Readers of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels and comic books are invited to 

join this book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts. This month, readers 

will talk about Starfire, Volume 1 and 2, written by Amanda Conner. 

• ESL Conversation Circles - Wednesdays at 10 AM and Thursdays, October 2nd 

and 16th, 6 PM, Learning Lab, presented in English. Program for individuals of 

all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and 

conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” will 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. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - All computer classes take place in the Computer 

Lab. Seating is limited and reservations are required. 

You Can Teach Yourself to Type: Monday, October 1st, 9 AM 

MS Publisher Survival Basics: Wednesday, October 10th, 10 AM 

Computers 101: Thursday, October 11th, 10 AM 

Facebook for Beginners: Tuesday, October 16th, 2 PM 

MS PowerPoint Survival Basics: Wednesday, October 17th, 10 AM 

Introduction to Digital Photography: Thursday, October 18th, 10 AM 

MS PowerPoint: Intermediate: Wednesday, October 24th, 10 AM 

eReader Q&A: Tuesday, October 2nd, 1-3 PM, Learning Lab. 

(reservations not required) 

• 3D PRINTING CLASSES 

Introduction to Thingiverse: Monday, October 8th, 7 PM or Tuesday, October 

9th, 10 AM. Learn how to use this website to search for and download design 

files to print 3D objects. 

Introduction to Tinkercad: Monday, October 15th, 7 PM or Tuesday, October 16th, 

10 AM. Learn how to use this online program to create objects for 3D printing. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS teens grades 9-12 

• Young Adult Book Club - Wednesday, October 10th, 5 PM, Room 2B. 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. This month, readers will talk about Denton 

Little’s Deathdate, written by Lance Rubin. 

• Young Adult Advisory Council - Wednesday, October 17th, 5 PM, Room 2B. 

Teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in an exciting new leadership opportunity 

and volunteer-service hours are invited to attend this meeting of the 

Young Adult Advisory Council. Members will have a chance to share ideas 

about library programs, to help out at events, to give suggestions for teen 

services, books and movies and to meet new people. 

• YA Program: D&D Adventures - Wednesday, October 24th, 6-8 PM, Room 2B. 

Teens in grades 9-12, who are fans of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy, ta- 


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• Tumbling 


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• Special Needs 

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letop, role-playing game, are invited to stretch their imaginations and practice 

their problem-solving skills while meeting and socializing with others 

who enjoy role-playing games. All materials will be provided, thanks to the 

support of the Friends of the George Memorial Library, but those attending 

the event may bring their own dice and/or D&D 5th-edition Character Sheet. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

• Toddler Time: Thursdays at 10 AM, offers caregiver/child activities, stories 

and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. 

• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10 AM, 3 to 6 years of age, presents 

stories, movies and age-appropriate craft activities. 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 PM, gives families an evening 

option for some activities presented during the daytime. 

• Family Story Time: Saturdays at 10 AM in the Meeting Room. Families with 

children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, movies and crafts 

together. 

• After-School Breaks: 3rd Thursday beginning at 4 PM. Crafts, movies, stories 

and more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten through 3. The 

program on October 18th will be “Apple Life-Cycle.” 

• Creative Connection: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 6 PM in the 

Middle Grades department. Activities specially designed for kids in grades 

4 through 8. 

October 10th: Drawing Monsters 

October 24th: Drawing Zombies 

• Middle School Program: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6 PM in the Middle Grades 

department. Activities for youth in grades 6 through 8. 

October 1st: Slime Party @ the Library 

October 15th: Pumpkin Decorating 

For more information about any of our events, call the library’s Public Information 

Office at 281-633-4734. 

Become a Tutor-Understand our Student’s Lifelines 

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

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

tutor training every other month. After 12 hours 

SPORTS 

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 James 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. 


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 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. 

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We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of 

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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. 

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. 

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 

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OCTOBER FESTIVALS AROUND SOUTHEAST TEXAS 

Now that it is cooling down a bit, maybe you are wanting to get out 

and enjoy something a little different? Here are some ideas, right 

here in the Houston area or within a couple hours drive, whether you 

want music, books, food or just wandering around looking at crafts. 

October 4-7, 2018: Gruene Music and Wine Fest-New Braunfels, 

TX - Four days with four distinct and different type festivals in one. 

Sunday includes a “Texas Style Musicfest.” Located at Gruene Hall and 

The Grapevine Grounds. http://gruenemusicandwinefest.org 

October 5-14, 2018: Austin City Limits Music Festival - Impressive 

lineup of 100+ bands on 8 stages over two weekends. One of the leading 

fall music festivals in America. www.aclfestival.com 

October 5-7, 2018: Waco Cultural Arts Fest - White Linen Night fundraiser, 

dance and music festival, art show, WordFest and ScienceFest. 

https://wacoartsfest.org 

October 5-13, 2018: Oktoberfest at Beethoven Maennerchor- 

San Antonio, TX - Friday and Saturday for 2 weekends! 

www.beethovenmaennerchor.com 

October 5-21, 2018: King’s Oktoberfest-Pearland, TX - Two weekends 

with a weekend off in the middle. Huge Oktoberfest party in Pearland! 

Food, fun, Bier plus live music! Ceremonial keg tapping, jousting and 

strong man competitions. Oktoberfest photo booth too! 

www.kingsoktoberfest.com 

October 5-7, 2018: Oktoberfest Fredericksburg - If you are looking 

for an Austin Oktoberfest, we encourage you to check out the Fredericksburg 

Oktoberfest, located 90 minutes east of Austin. It will celebrate 

its 38 th annual event with three stages of oompah music, German bier 

tent, Kinder Park area for kids, arts & crafts, domino tournament and 

the chicken dance. Location: 100 West Main, Fredericksburg, TX. 

https://oktoberfestinfbg.com 

October 6-7, 2018: Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival-Spring, TX - 

Come out to Old Town Spring and enjoy great Texas wine and original 

art. Lots of artists and 150 quaint shops. Located at 427 Gentry Street. 

http://mainstreetfestivals.com/autumn-festival.htm 

October 9-13, 2018: Floresville Peanut Festival-Floresville, TX - Carnival, 

games, parade, pageant, live entertainment and more during the 

second full weekend in October. https://floresvillepeanutfestival.org 

October 11-14, 2018: Houston Italian Festival - Live music and lots 

of fun like a Bocce Tournament, Pasta Eating, classic car show and kids 

fun. http://houstonitalianfestival.com 

October 12-14, 2018: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival - Enjoy catfish 

and cajun food dishes as well as a carnival, three stages of live music, 

pageant, car show and kid zone. http://conroecajuncatfishfestival.com 

October 13-14, 2018: Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta-Sugar 

Land, TX - Held at Brooks Lake at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas. 

https://chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com 

October 13-14, 2018: 40 th Annual Chappell Hill Scarecrow 

Festival-Chappell Hill, TX – Main Street and Providence Street. 

www.texasdragonboat.com 

October 13, 2018: Texas Mushroom Festival-Madisonville, TX - A day 

of all things mushroom in the Mushroom Capital of the World. 

www.texasmushroomfestival.com 

October 14, 2018: Light the Night Walk-The Woodlands - A fundraising 

walk to to help fund cures for blood cancers, benefiting the 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, takes place at Town Green Park in 

the Woodlands. www.lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast 

October 19-20, 2018: Needville Harvest Fest-Needville, TX - Thousands 

visit Harvest Park on the third Saturday in October for a BBQ 

cook-off, pageants, 5K fun run and other activities. 

www.needvilleharvestfest.org/default.aspx?ID=29359 

October 20-21, 2018: LEGO KidsFest Texas-Houston, TX - An entertainment-packed 

family event centered around LEGO building and 

experiences. http://events.brickfestlive.com 

October 25-November 1, 2018: Austin Film Festival - Film pass permits 

access to 180 premieres, indie films, narrative and documentary 

competition, shorts program and more. https://austinfilmfestival.com 

October 26-28, 2018: Alamo City Comic Con-San Antonio, TX - 

Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. 

www.alamocitycomiccon.com 

October 26-27, 2018: Island Oktoberfest-Galveston, TX - Authentic 

German food, live music, beer, games and more at this 37 th annual 

Galveston Oktoberfest hosted by First Lutheran Church. It will run 5-11 

PM on Friday night and 11 AM-11 PM on Saturday. Admission is free. 

http://galvestonoktoberfest.com/here 

October 27, 2018: Hogeye Festival-Elgin, TX - A free, small town family 

friendly festival with BBQ pork cook-off, carnival, car show, beer/wine 

garden, arts/crafts and children’s activities. www.hogeyefestival.com 

October 27, 2018: Light the Night Walk-Houston - A fundraising walk 

to to help fund cures for blood cancers, benefitting the Leukemia and 

Lymphoma Society, takes place at Hermann Square Park at City Hall. 

www.lightthenight.org/texas-gulf-coast 

October 27-28, 2018: Texas Book Festival-Austin, TX - More than 250 

authors will attend. Admission is free. The event is held at the State 

Capitol. www.texasbookfestival.org 

October 27-28, 2018: Texas Clay Festival-New Braunfels, TX - Free 

admission to this event featuring the work of over 60 Texas potters and 

clay artists. www.texasclayfestival.com 


OCTOBER RECIPES 

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO 

You could make this on National Gumbo Day October 12 th ! 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup vegetable oil 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 large onion, chopped 

1 large green bell pepper, chopped 

2 celery stalks, chopped 

1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

salt and pepper to taste 

Creole seasoning to taste 

6 cups chicken broth 

1 bay leaf 

1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded 

DIRECTIONS 

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. 

Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate 

milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black 

specks in the mixture, start over. 

Stir onion, bell pepper, celery and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes. 

Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, 

pepper and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken 

broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce 

heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 

Stir in the chicken and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any 

foam that floats to the top during the last hour. 

http://allrecipes.com/ 

KOREAN CHICKEN KABOBS 

An amazing combination of sweet and spicy! And the chicken comes 

out perfectly tender and juicy with a finger-licking sticky glaze! 

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) 

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 

2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar 

2 tablespoons light brown sugar 

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 

cut into 1-inch chunks 

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 

1 green onion, thinly sliced 

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 

Directions: 

In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, 

brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve 2 tablespoons 

and set aside. 

In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine gochujang mixture 

and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, 

turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, 

discarding the marinade. 

Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers; 

brush with canola oil. 

Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken 

is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature 

of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Brush skewers with reserved 

gochujang mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. 

Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds. 

DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE 

You could bake these on National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day 

October 21 st ! 

This delicious recipe brought to you by Damn Delicious 

https://damndelicious.net/2018/08/19/korean-chicken-kabobs/ 

INGREDIENTS 

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 

1/2 cup white sugar 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 eggs 

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 

1/2 cup pumpkin puree 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1 pinch ground cloves 

1 pinch ground nutmeg 

1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 


DIRECTIONS 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine 

cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at 

a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. 

Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and 

stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. 

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost 

set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with 

whipped topping before serving. 

http://allrecipes.com/ 

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