Green Trails Estates October 2018

Your official newsletter for Green Trails Phase III & Green Trails Estates 

October 2018 

Important Numbers... 3 

School News... 8 

Sports... 10 

What’s Happening Around Katy... 12 

October Festivals... 18 

Houston Area Events... 20 

Gardening Tips... 26 

Teenage Job Seekers... 26 

Featured Recipes... 27 

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Halloween Safety Tips 

Walk Safely: Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. 

Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put 

electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. 

Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. 

Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as 

far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest 

street crossings. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to 

never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. 

Trick or Treat with an Adult: Children under the age of 12 should not be alone 

at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without 

supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat 

in groups. 

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe: Decorate costumes and bags with 

reflective tape or stickers and if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint 

and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s 

vision. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by 

drivers. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips 

and falls. 

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween: Slow down and be especially alert in residential 

neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable 

ways. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. 

Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. Eliminate any distractions 

inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Drive 

slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the 

day to spot children from greater distances. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 

PM to 9:30 PM so be especially alert for kids during those hours. 

GREEN TRAILS III & GREEN TRAILS ESTATES IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Mary McGoven 

Steven Sherman 

Amber Harvey 

GREEN TRAILS SECTION III 

After hours emergency line (832) 678-4500. 

Tom Reilly - President 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

REAL MANAGE 

16000 Barkers Point, Suite 250 

Houston, Texas 77079 

(281) 531-0002 

www.realmanage.com 

John Weigle - 1st Vice President 

John Turner - 2nd Vice President 

Mark Stasney - Treasurer 

Jim Lombardi - Secretary 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

GREEN TRAILS ESTATES 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

alshariffamily@att.net 

steve@SandShVACEquipment.com 

amberharvey72@comcast.net 

MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

STERLING, ASI 

Association Manager: Debra Willis 

One Avalon Place, Sugarland, TX 77479 

832-678-4500 Ext. 231 • Fax 281-966-1785 

dwillis@sterlingasi.com 

www.sterlingasi.com 

reillytr@aol.com 

kcjohnny@att.net 

stasneyfamily@att.net 

jlombardi@rossbanks.com 

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

TRASH SERVICES 

Best Trash - Trash Service 281-313-2378 

Trash Days - Wednesday & Saturday 

UTILITIES 

GT MUD - Municipal Operations 281-347-8686 

Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111 

Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777 

Center Point Power 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 713-207-2222 

Cable TV - Comcast Communications 713-341-1000 

Southwestern Bell 713-881-8181 

SCHOOLS 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation Dept. 281-396-7560 

Bus Schedules 281-396-2700 

Nottingham Country Elementary 281-237-5500 

Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450 

Memorial Parkway Junior High School 281-237-5800 

McMeans Junior High School 281-237-8000 

Taylor High School 281-237-3100 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Emergencies/Fire/EMS 911 

Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emergencies 281-463-2648 

Fire Department - Harris County ESD 48 

Non-emergencies 281-599-8888 

Harris County Traffic Signal Hotline 713-881-3210 

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100 

Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800 

Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919 

Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761 


Green Trails Estates 

PARK 

The Estates of Green Trails invites neighboring 

communities to come enjoy the park at Shillington 

and Fry Road. A wonderful addition to our 

community encouraging family picnics, playgroups, 

a place to meet and bring laughter, smiles and good 

fun! Jenna and Josiah Hellekson, who recently 

relocated to Nottingham Country expressed, “with 

four little ones under the age of six, having outdoor 

space to get their energy out each day is crucial. We 

were thrilled to discover the new park nearby that 

we can enjoy for years to come.” Park hours are from 

dawn ‘til dusk. Ages 2 to 12. Building memories!! 

GREEN TRAILS ESTATES HOMEOWNERS 

ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY B 

OARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 

DATE: January, April, July and October, 

2 nd Thursday of each Month 

TIME: 6:00 PM 

PLACE: 1603 S. Fry, Houston, TX 

A quorum requires at least three (3) Directors be 

present in order to call the meeting to order. Please 

advise Debra Willis at 832-678-4500 or dwillis@ 

sterlingasi.com if you are unable to attend. 

AGENDA 

I. Call to Order and Approval of Proposed Agenda 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes 

III. Homeowners/Guests to Address the 

Board 

IV. Financial Reports 

V. New/Pending Business 

VI. Compliance Deed Restriction Report 

VII. Discussion of Annual Meeting held in February 

of each year 

(GT ESTATES) OUR MANAGEMENT AGENT 

FOR HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION 

The Estates of Green Trails Homeowners Association 

contracts with Sterling Association Services, Inc. for 

the day-to-day operation of the Association. 

Sterling ASI 

6842 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. W. 

Houston, TX 77064Phone: 832-678-4500 

Fax: 281-966-1785 

Ms. Debra Willis, Association Manager - 

832-678-4500, ext. 306 - dwillis@sterlingasi.com 

Jose Villegas, President of Sterling ASI - 

832-678-4500 - jose@sterlingasi.com 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate 

to call Sterling. Please email or phone them 

for the following types of issues and questions: 

neighborhood security, landscape maintenance, 

trash pickup (or lack thereof!), and concerns or 

questions that do not fall neatly into one of these 

categories. Also contact them to report any needed 

maintenance, repairs or deed violations. 

(GT ESTATES) DEBRIS IN SEWER DRAINS 

Please refrain from depositing any debris (lawn 

clippings, leaves, pet waste, motor oil, etc.) into the 

streets or storm drains. Disposing of debris in the 

street or other portions of the storm water drainage 

system can create problems. Flooding takes place 

when the system becomes blocked with debris. This 

can create a flooding potential that could result in 

property damage. The water quality is impacted if 

you’ve used chemicals on your lawn or garden. In 

addition, pet waste left on yards can contribute to 

contaminated run off. Grass clippings and leaves left 

in the storm water system contribute to system wear 

and can destroy the underground system. Please 

make sure you dispose of your lawn clippings, 

leaves and other debris in a proper manner. 

(GT ESTATES) SECURITY 

Neighborhood security is provided by the Harris 

County Constables Precinct 5 Office, 24 hours per 

day, 7 days per week. We also have an additional 

contract with them (Contract 50 - in conjunction 

with the other sections of Green Trails and Windsor 

Park Lakes). 

To contact the Constable’s Office: 

• Emergency - 911 

• Dispatch: 281-463-6666. PLEASE CALL THEM IF YOU 

SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS OR NEED SECURITY 

INFORMATION. The Constable’s office encourages 

residents to call if they see any suspicious or 

bothersome activity. Please keep your vehicles 

locked at all times to reduce crime of opportunity. 

(GT ESTATES) VACATION WATCH 

Residents of Constable Precinct 5 contract 

subdivisions, which include Estates of Green 

Trails, can have their homes checked by a driveby 

patrol officer while they are away on vacation. 

Please contact the Constable’s office at 281-463- 

6666 or complete a Vacation Watch Form, which 

can be found online at www.harriscountytx.gov/ 

pct5 or www.constablepct5.com - You will need to 

complete the form and submit it to the Constable’s 

office one week before you leave! 

If your home is monitored by a private security 

alarm system, please be sure to tell them you are 

in Green Trails Contract 50 with the Harris County 

Constable in Precinct 5. You must also have an 

Alarm Permit with the Harris County Sheriff’s office. 

The application can be found on the following 

website: www.hcso.hctx.net/forms/forms.asp 

(GT ESTATES) TRASH SERVICE 

Estates of Green Trails has bi-weekly trash pickup 

on Wednesdays and Saturdays by Best Trash 

(Phone 281-313-2378). Should you be overlooked 

by Best Trash on a pickup day, please call Best 

Trash directly and register any complaints with 

Sterling ASI (Phone 281-491-0266). They will follow 

up with Best Trash about the problem. Holidays, 

which fall on our pickup days mean that trash will 

be picked up the next normally scheduled service 

day. The following is a list of holidays observed 

by Best Trash: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 

Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day 

and Christmas Day. 

Please have your trash ready for pickup by 7 AM on 

pickup days. Landscaping debris, such as large bags 

of grass clippings, tree branches/limbs, etc. will be 

picked up either day, but it must be carried to the 

end of your driveway and left there for pickup; you 

can bring these heavy items out the night before, 

but please not several days in advance of pickup. 

Your neighbors appreciate it! 

Heavy household items such as hot water heaters, 

washers, etc. are considered “heavy trash” and are 

picked up on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

All other trash will be picked up “at the back 

door” (outside the gate beside the garage, etc.) by 

Best Trash. Please be sure trash is visible and/or 

accessible to them, and please keep all pets safely 

away from that area of your yard. We pay for “back 

door” pickup, so that is where the men look for your 

trash. 

(GT ESTATES) RECYCLING 

Recycling plays an important role in how we help 

to protect the environment. The recycling day for 

the neighborhood is on Wednesday. If a holiday 

(see above) falls on Wednesday, recycling will be 

serviced the following week. Have your recycling 

bin at the curb no later 7:00 AM. You can recycle 

the following items; newsprint, magazines, phone 

books, corrugated boxes (broken down), noncorrugated 

cardboard (i.e. cereal boxes, soda boxes, 

etc.), HDPE Plastics 1 & 2 (look for the little triangle 

symbol usually on the bottom of the container with 

the number inside of it), aluminum and tin cans, 

paper, plastics 1 through 7, all glass and all metals. 

Items excluded include plastic bags, Styrofoam, 

pizza boxes and food soiled items. 

(GT ESTATES) RECREATION CENTER 

Estates of Green Trails own the Recreation Center 

at Shillington Drive and Fry Road. It consists of an 

Olympic-size swimming pool, totally refinished in 

the spring of 2015 and two tennis courts, recently 

refinished in 2015. Use of these facilities is allowed 

to all Estates of Green Trails residents in good 

standing who have paid their annual maintenance 

fee. Green Trails Section III residents in good 

standing with their homeowners association can 

also use these facilities. 

Only residents who have been issued Pool/Tennis 

Court Access Cards from Sterling ASI are admitted 

into the pool and allowed to use the tennis courts. 

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(GT ESTATES) TENNIS COURTS 

Any Estates of Green Trails or Green Trails Section III resident with a Pool/ 

Tennis Court Access Card can use the tennis courts. Tennis Court Hours: 7:30 

AM until 10:00 PM. Rollerblades, skateboards or any other wheeled vehicles 

are not allowed on the courts any time. 

(GT ESTATES) HIKE & BIKE TRAIL 

The 10.75 mile, asphalt trail is available from dawn to dusk for walkers 

and bicyclists, foot-and non-motorized-wheel-traffic. The trail runs from 

Highland Knolls at Fry Road through George Bush Park to Highway 6 then 

connects to Terry Hershey Park. (When all of this is completed, you will be 

able to walk/bike to Terry Hershey Park (east of Hwy. 6) along this trail. Also 

look for the new trail connecting the trail behind the subdivision along the 

drainage canal to the new trail along Baker Road. 

Green Trails Section III 

GREEN TRAILS SEC. III MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

Real Manage 

16000 Barkers Point, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77079 

Ph: 281-531-0002 • www.realmanage.com 

GREEN TRAILS SECTION III BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 

Green Trails Section III Board of Directors meets Bi-monthly. Homeowners 

wishing to attend should contact Real Manage at 281-531-0002 for the next 

meeting date and to be placed on the agenda. 

(GT SECTION III) HOA ACC FORM 

If you live in the Green Trails Section III Homeowners Association, an 

application must be submitted prior to making exterior improvements 

to your property. This includes painting (even if it is the same color), roof 

replacement, pool installation, major landscaping improvements, play 

equipment or anything else that changes the appearance of your property. 

If you have any questions or need a form, please contact Real Manage, 281- 

531-0002 or one of the ACC Committee members. You will be advised of the 

Committees approval or denial of the application within 30 days. 

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of your subdivision, and any credits that should be published 

with your photo (such as a professional photographer.) 

Names of children and/or adults shown on the photo will be 

included by request only. Although not a requirement, we 

like to use themes each month based on holidays, summer, 

winter, etc. By submitting your photo, you are giving 

permission to use your photo on the cover or inside your 

newsletter, as well as other Krenek Printing publications. 

Deadline for submission is the 20th of each month. 

The next due date will be October 20th for the 

December 2018 publications. 


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ACTIVATING THE LIGHTS 

There is a timer switch on the Crescent Green courts on the south side of court 

1. The timer has a button, which cycles through 15, 30, 45, 60 & 120 minutes 

and OFF. The lights on the pole on the south side between courts 1 and 2 will 

act as a safety light. On the Park Cypress court, there is a timer switch on the 

light pole as you enter. 

COURT RESERVATIONS 

Court Reservation signup sheets are posted on the bulletin boards at both 

the Crescent Green and Park Cypress courts. Residents must use last names 

only. Residents may reserve a court no sooner than 48 hours in advance for a 1 

1/2 hour time period only by writing their last name on 3 blocks of the signup 

sheet. (Each block represents 30 minutes). If your match extends beyond your 

reserved time period and no one else is waiting to use the court, you are free 

to continue playing. These rules are posted on the bulletin boards and are 

designed to allow maximum court usage for all residents. 

For safety reasons, tennis activities using a basket of balls are not permitted 

during prime time on the Crescent Green courts. Multiple balls lying on the 

courts is a safety hazard for others using the courts. Prime hours are every day, 

8-10:30 AM and 6-9 PM. The court on Park Cypress is a single court on which 

multiple balls lying on the ground is not a hazard to others. If you want to use a 

basket of balls, reserve the court on Park Cypress. 

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AND ADHERE TO THE POSTED GREEN TRAILS TENNIS 

COURT POLICIES CAN RESULT IN DEACTIVATION OF YOUR CARD KEY FOR ONE 

MONTH. 

Anyone, including tennis pros, wanting to reserve REGULAR court time or to 

reserve the courts for a SPECIAL event in advance, must contact the tennis 

committee for approval through Greg Kubala, 281-507-6343 or Jim Haylett, 

281-795-3552. 

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LEAGUE TENNIS: 

Ladies HLTA and WHLTA tennis leagues are approved to play on Mondays 

and Wednesdays in the Fall and Spring from 9 AM-12 PM. Currently there is a 

A-2 team playing on Monday and Championship and a A-3 teams playing on 

Wednesday. Our league rosters are currently full but if you are interested in 

playing ladies league tennis contact Elaine Kearney to get on a wait list for the 

following season, 281-492-6848. 

MISCELLANOUS 

ACCESS CARDS: New residents needing tennis/pool access cards can contact 

Crest Management at 281-579-0761. Access cards are for residents only. Please 

do not open the gates for anyone not having a card. Do not loan out your card. 

VANDALISM: Your yearly maintenance fees directly pay for vandalism on 

the courts. Our goal is to keep these costs down while maintaining the nice 

amenities in our neighborhood for all residents. Please let your children know 

if they are observed abusing our courts and/or their equipment, the Constable 

will be called to escort them home. Anyone can report vandalism directly to the 

Constable at 281-463-6666, in the effort to keep our neighborhood’s common 

areas in good condition. 

Jim Haylett/Chairperson 281-795-3552 

Paul Tallas/Co-Chair 713-201-8454 

Elaine Kearney/Tennis Leagues 281-492-6848 

Brigitte Hobbesland/Maintenance 713-591-0880 

Celeste Long/Secretary/Treasurer 281-579-1890 

Greg & Ellen Kubala/Bulletin Boards 281-507-6343 


October is National Protect 

Your Hearing Month 

October is National Protect Your Hearing month. More than 36 million 

Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss. Contrary to what many 

people think, this isn’t an issue just for the older adult population: half of 

hearing loss sufferers in America are younger than 65. Let’s take a closer 

look at the causes of hearing loss and how to be proactive in protecting 

and preserving your hearing. 

Types of Hearing Loss 

There are three types of hearing loss. Aging is the reason most of us think 

of first. Hearing loss can also be caused by illness. Noise-induced hearing 

loss (NIHL) is the third type of hearing loss and it’s on the rise in America. 

We are exposed to more noise than ever before. This doesn’t mean, 

though, that hearing loss is inevitable. Hearing care and examinations at 

a hearing clinic can help protect your hearing and prevent hearing loss 

due to excessive noise. 

How We Hear 

How do we hear? The outer part of our ear acts as a funnel, channeling 

sound waves into the ear canal. There, they vibrate the ear drum and 

pass through to the middle ear. Within the middle ear are the three 

smallest bones in the human body. These tiny bones are responsible for 

amplifying the sounds waves before they move to the inner ear. This part 

of the ear is related to balance. The middle ear also contains microscopic 

hairs that, when vibrated, trigger the electrical impulses that are then 

sent to the brain from the auditory nerve, allowing us to hear. 

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss 

Noise-induced hearing loss happens with prolonged exposure to noise 

levels at 85 decibels or higher. When the tiny hairs in our ear canal are 

exposed to this level of noise over time, these hairs can become damaged. 

This damage is permanent. You might be surprised to find out that many 

noise sources that we encounter in our daily lives measure higher than 85 

decibels - the threshold at which noise levels start to become damaging 

to the ears. 

Hair dryers and ambulances are two such examples. Music concerts 

and sporting events also have noise levels above 85db. Does this mean 

drying your hair occasionally or going to a few football games will lead 

to hearing loss? Not necessarily. It’s important to talk to a trained and 

licensed audiologist and get a hearing assessment to make sure you’re 

doing what you can to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. 

How an Audiologist Can Help 

An audiologist is a state-licensed health care professional that holds a 

master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited university. Audiologists 

don’t just fit hearing aids or deal with a patients’ hearing loss after the 

fact - though this is an important part of their work. Audiologists are also 

able to design and implement a plan for you to prevent noise-induced 

hearing loss in the first place. 

Take steps this October to better protect your hearing. Get to know your 

audiologist and schedule a hearing assessment. If you are someone who 

is regularly subject to excessive noise levels, an audiologist can work 

with you to prevent permanent hearing damage. 

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October 8 th - Early Dismissal - Elementary Parent Conference and Secondary Professional Learning 

October 17 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

October 19 th - Early Dismissal - Elementary Parent Conference and Secondary Professional Learning 

February 6, 2019 - My Childhood Addiction - Parenting in a Digital Age - 

Registration Required 

February 27, 2019 - Is It Mean? Is It Rude? Is It Bullying? - Registration 

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - College Prep 101 for Parents - Registration 

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - Human Trafficking -Registration Required 

Legacy Parent Academy 

The Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy is a series of informational 

sessions specifically designed to assist parents by providing valuable 

information that relates to topics that go beyond the academic experience. 

In today’s world, we know parents and guardians are faced with decisions 

that will profoundly impact the future growth and development of their 

student. The goal of the Katy ISD Legacy Parent Academy is to equip 

parents with strategies and techniques to support their students. All 

parents and guardians of Katy ISD students are welcome to attend. 

The 2018-19 sessions will feature presentations from experts in topics 

that address emotional well-being, college preparedness and financial aid 

for college, amongst others. Learn more about our sessions, view a title a 

see full storyfor more information and to access the session’s registration 

form. Registration for each session will open two weeks prior to the event. 

Legacy Parent Academy 2018-2019 Sessions 

October 3, 2018 - Katy ISD College & Career Night 

October 24, 2018 - Mental Health Services in Texas - Registration 

Required 

November 7, 2018 - Understanding High School Credits, GPA and Class 

Rank - Registration Required 

November 7, 2018 - Transitioning from Elementary to Junior High 

School - Registration Required 

November 14, 2018 - Military Academies Night 

November or early December - Financial Information Academy 

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Confirm Attendance : We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance. 

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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 acts of kindness. 

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 

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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 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in 

Cypress. Visit www.trackhouston.com to register for a location near you. 

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Katy Canoe & Kayak Club 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in 

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/ 

PFD IS A MUST!!!! We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 

24638 Kingsland Blvd., Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 

PM. For more information, call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. 

“Remember-Think Safe, Paddle Safe” 

Netball Clubs 

Katy Swifts Netball Club invites people to come and learn about netball 

and have some fun playing a great team sport. Open to everyone from 

eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

for further information. Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men 

and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British 

School of Houston. Contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for 

further information. 

You can also “like” the Texas Netball Association on Facebook to see 

regular announcements about netball in the Lonestar State! Also visit 

netballamerica.com for general information about netball in America. 

Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby 

Southwest Houston’s own brand new women’s flat track roller derby 

team is now forming. This isn’t the old school roller derby you’ve seen in 

the past. We train derby athletes to compete according to the rules and 

guidelines set forth by WFTDA, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 

We are actively recruiting skaters, referees and volunteers. Skaters must 

be female and 18 or older. Referees and volunteers must be 18 or older. 

Email us at yellowrosederbygirls@yahoo.com for more information. You 

can also find us at www.yellowrosederbygirls.com and on Facebook. Join 

up now to become an integral part in founding and building our league. 

Volleyball 

Please contact Dean at volleyballkaty@yahoo.com if you are interested in 

playing volleyball. You must be at least 18 years old and be able to play at 

intermediate level. We play at different locations in and around Katy area. 

Katy Rugby Club 

Want to learn the newest Olympic Sport - Rugby? All ages welcome - boys 

& girls, Training every Sunday 2-4 PM at Cinco Ranch High School, For 

more information, please visit www.katyrugbyclub.com. 

Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club 

The Katy Cavalier Lacrosse Club invites you to come and see what Lacrosse 

is all about. Join us as we continue to bring one of the fastest growing 

team sports in the United States to the youth of Katy. Katy Cavalier 

Lacrosse Club offers lacrosse for boys and girls from Kindergarten thru 

High School. No experience needed. For more information visit our 

website, www.katycavalierlacrosse.org. 

Did you play Lacrosse in college, coached lacrosse or just love the sport? 

We are looking for Coaches for boys and girls. Please contact us for more 

information if you would like to volunteer and be a part of the Katy 

Cavalier Lacrosse Club, 281-942-8822. 

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. 


What’s Happening Around Katy... 

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cRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS 

6th 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. 

2nd 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. 

2018 Hearts & Hands 

A Holiday Market 

Monday, October 22-Wednesday, October 24, 2018 

Presented by: Memorial Drive United Methodist Women, 

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 

70+ exciting favorite and new vendors 

Boxed Lunches · Bake Sale · Premium Coffee · Silent Auction 

If you have any questions, 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 • www.mdumc.org 

American Legion Post 

200 Arts/Craft Show 

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) 

Hamburgers and Chopped BBQ on Bun 

Desserts & Drinks 

$1 Admission-Hourly Door Prizes 

For more information, call 281-743-3678 

26th 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! 

7th Annual This 

& That Craft 

Extravaganza 

Saturday, October 13 th 

Briscoe Jr. High • 9 AM to 4 PM 

FREE Admission 

4300 FM 723 

Richmond, TX 77406 

For vendor info 

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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. 

4th 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 CovenantUMC Presents 

29th 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. 

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24th 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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WALKS/RUNs 

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. 

GARAGE SALES 

Seven Meadows Fall Garage Sale 


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 Garage Sale 


Located off Kingsland. 

Westheimer Lakes Garage Sale 

Saturday, November 3 rd , 7 AM-12 Noon 

Near 1093 and Grand Parkway 

GOLF TOURNAMENTS 

5Th 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. 

Of all of the war in recent memory, it was World War II that truly 

threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse, 

free society. Now with more than 1,000 World War II veterans passing 

each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and 

women (The Greatest Generation) is running out. For information, 

please contact Jerry Pinto at 281-578-6306H, or 713-594-3553C or 

jerrympinto@sbcglobal.net. 

Birdies “Fore” the Children 7th 

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 

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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 

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Fundraisers 

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. 

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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. 

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VEndor Opportunities 

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: 

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THEATER/ARTS 

A.D Players at the George Theater 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY-November 30 th -December 

23 rd (previews November 28 th -29 th ) 

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

Katy Visual & 

Performing Arts Center 

www.kvpac.org 

2501 S Mason Rd., Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450 

Season Tickets, including all new FLEX Packages, are on-sale now to 

lock-in the best price and choice seat. Pre-Sale Show Tickets are $15 

Adults and $12 Seniors. Tickets increase by $3 at the door. Group rates 

are available at www.kvpac.org or in person. For Katy audience members 

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

as a source to enjoy the theater in their own home town without the 

long commute or high cost involved with heading to one of downtown 

Houston’s theaters. Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) is a 

non-profit arts education organization helping artists find their light 

since 2001. 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Co. 

MAINSTAGE SEASON 

Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 

DIANA OF DOBSON’S: November 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM (staged reading) 

Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can 

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Stageworks Theatre 

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Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 

77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

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Community Events 

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. 

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 

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backgrounds and even more hands-on activities too. So, whether you 

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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 

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

Hill, TX – Main St. and Providence St. 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 2018 HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

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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 

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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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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. 

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A Night of Positively Pink at LaCenterra 

Hosted by 

Houston Methodist West Hospital 

Friday, Oct. 12 | 6-9 P.M. 

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Courtyard 

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 

Join us and bring your family for a night of Positively 

Pink, a breast cancer awareness celebration. 

At this fun and educational event, you will: 

• Meet our Breast Care Center team and women’s 

health specialists 

• Receive breast health information 

• Enjoy live music by The Mockingbirds Band 

• Get free giveaway items and much more! 

The event is free. For more information, visit 

events.houstonmethodist.org/west-pink 

or call 832.522.5522. 

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• 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 15th 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 re-growth 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. 

October 

Gardening 

Tips 

GREEN TRAILS TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

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. 

JOB SEEKERS NOT 

AVAILABLE ONLINE 

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 

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LLC 

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/ 

DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE 

You could bake these on National Pumpkin 

Cheesecake Day October 21 st ! 

INGREDIENTS 

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 

1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cloves 

2 eggs 1 pinch ground nutmeg 

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 

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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